Lancaster, OH

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Losing an animal is a stressful situation, but it’s important to stay calm, act fast, and prepare a comprehensive plan of action. Here are nine things you should do if your pet ever goes missing.

9 Things to Do When Your Pet Goes Missing

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Fireworks may be a fun celebration for us, but they can cause severe anxiety for our pets. Between July 4 and July 6, more pets are lost than any other time of year and local shelters become overwhelmed with the amount of strays entering their doors. With the Fourth of...

Keeping your pets safe during Fourth of July festivities

While we have many different interests and things we care about, our pets have just one focus – us. Now, imagine losing everything you love and care about in just one day…. That’s precisely what happened to a poor cat and his blind canine friend. One winter, a homeowner made the heart-wrenching decision to surrender his two beloved pets to the Saving Grace Animal Society.

After Being Surrendered To The Shelter, A Cat And His Blind Dog Friend Get A New Chance In Life

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Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

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Chicago, IL

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Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

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A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

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An animal shelter in Nevada took in almost 40 dogs from a puppy mill after it was discovered by police. But this only adds to the already overcrowded animal shelters in the state. So, what's the solution?

Shelter Rescues 40 Dogs from Puppy Mill Amidst Overcrowding Crisis

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Aurora, CO

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The Aurora City Council will consider using opioid settlement money Monday to pay for drug treatment for clients of its yet to open homeless services campus. The council will vote during its study session whether to spend money from the fund on a peer advisor, a van to transport clients from the navigation center to treatment, and a case manager. The city will receive about $14 million in opioid settlement funds, according to a presentation by city staff to the city council.

Aurora may send homeless people to rehab

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Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Our indoor cats love to explore their wild roots sometimes. They will sit longingly by the window, dreaming of what it might be like to clasp that little tufted titmouse in their fangs. When you open the door, they are ready to scoot out to explore the great unknown. If...

How Far Do Cats Roam? Facts & Safety Tips

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Editor’s note: This story has been updated with more information about the law enforcement response and the area where the shooting took place. Yellowstone National Park rangers shot and killed a person early Thursday morning during an exchange of gunfire that also left a ranger injured, the park announced.

Yellowstone National Park shooting leaves one dead, ranger injured

I love it when people go to the animal shelter to adopt just one cat or kitten and end up returning home with two. Well, that’s the magic of shelters – sometimes, cats choose you. Grace Serena and her partner had similar plans when they headed to the...

Two Bonded Cats Touched A Girl’s Heart Leading Her To Transform Their Lives Forever

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Meet Cubbie, a playful and friendly 2-year-old mixed breed male dog with a heart full of joy! Cubbie gets along great with other dogs and loves making new furry friends. His favorite game is fetch, and he could play it for hours! With his boundless energy and affectionate nature, Cubbie is always ready for fun and adventure. Cubbie would do best in a home without cats, but he loves making fellow canine friends.

Pet of the Week: Meet Cubbie

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Mom Explains Why Maine Coon Cats Are More Like Dogs and It's Spot-On

As Barbecues, fireworks and other July 4th festivities continue into this holiday weekend, pay attention to your pets. The AKC says around Independence Day is the time of year where pets go missing the most.

Keeping Pets Safe for the 4th of July Holiday

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, if you were watching earlier this week when Tom Star (Clint Howard died), you know that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) did not honor her Hippocratic Oath as a physician to "do no harm".

The Bold and the Beautiful shocker: Dr. Li Finnegan broke her Hippocratic Oath by watching Tom die

Kiplinger

What's the true cost of pet ownership? Here's how much you should expect to pay when adopting a new furry friend.

Pet Ownership: What It Really Costs to Own a Dog or Cat

Alexandria, VA

The SBC has removed another church from it's fellowship. First Baptist Church of Alexandria, Virginia, is the latest casualty in the Southern Baptist Convention's war on churches that accept women pastors. The Independent reports that on Tuesday, delegates attending the SBC annual meeting voted 6,759 to 563 to oust the congregation.

A Historic Virginia church was expeled from SBC for asserting that women can be senior pastors

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How to keep your pets safe during firework celebrations

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — While it is important to stay safe and have fun during the Fourth of July, we can’t forget about our pets. After...

How to keep your pets safe during firework celebrations

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