Oregon State

Douglas County, OR

Columbus, OH

Maine State

Oxford, ME

Oxford, ME — With beautiful weather over Eastern Maine, forty-three teams entered Oxford Plains Speedway on Saturday with the American-Canadian Tour faithful running door-to-door in the Oxford 125 as part of the 51st annual Oxford 250 weekend. ACT officials confirmed all forty-three teams would start Saturday’s feature event and Derry, New Hampshire’s Erick Sands took the pole position by virtue of a +5 handicap earned in heat race Plus/Minus qualifying events.

Gluchacki Redoubles ACT Championship Chase with Late-Race Move to Secure Big Oxford Victory on 250 Weekend

Rosburg, WA

ROSBURG, OR (August 26, 2024) — James McFadden won the High Limit Sprint Car Series feature Monday night at Douglas County Speedway. McFadden moved up from fourth starting position and held off Justin Sanders and Tanner Holmes for the victory. Justin Peck and 13th starting Corey Day rounded out the top five.

McFadden Wins High Limit Feature at Douglas County Speedway

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‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

Colorado State

Vail, CO

Destinations on Powder

Lionshead Village will host festivities from September 6 to 8 and Vail Village from September 13 to 15.

Vail's Oktoberfest Starts Soon

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Sunrise Beach, MO

Following two days of top-speed competition and exhibitions on Missouri’s most popular waterway, it was clear that the 36th annual Lake of the Ozarks Shootout at Captain Ron’s Bar & Grill in Sunrise Beach was one of the most unforgettable weekends in the event’s storied history. (Check out the Saturday highlights story here.)

Dirty Duck Skater Hits 202 MPH To Lead Day Two Highlights From The 2024 Lake Of The Ozarks Shootout

Texas State

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

Brookfield, NY

BROOKFIELD, NY – — After an extended break due to weather, Brookfield Speedway returned to action Saturday night. Butchie Irwin of Climax, N.Y., led the list of winners, topping the $700-to-win, 25-lap Scenic View Campground Crate 602 Sportsman event at the Madison County Fairgrounds. Irwin, who started from...

Butchie Irwin Tops Brookfield Speedway Crate 602 Sportsman Event Saturday

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Montana State

Wyoming State

WyoFile

To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Wall Township, NJ

WALL, NJ ~ Giving credit to his race team’s strategy, Eddie McCarthy of Brick raced to an impressive victory in the 127 lap Cliff Krause Memorial for Modified stock cars Saturday night at Wall Stadium Speedway. The annual event is presented to honor speedway promoter Cliff Krause who passed away in 2018. The victory earned McCarthy $7,126.

MCCARTHY SCORES CLIFF KRAUSE MEMORIAL MODIFIED WIN AT WALL STADIUM

Plymouth, MA

Dianna Carney

The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

Cheyenne, WY

WHITE MOUNTAIN—“That’s a lot of horses,” lamented Cheyenne resident Robyn Smith from a high-desert ridgeline. It wasn’t her first exasperated exclamation. “Argh, oh crap,” was her immediate reaction to learning a federal judge had given the Bureau of Land Management the OK to proceed with plans to fully remove two wild horse herds from the landscape in southwest Wyoming.

BLM wins two lawsuits, clearing way for elimination of two Wyoming wild horse herds

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Command Sgt. Maj. Harold “Ed” Jarrell has been relieved as the senior enlisted for the Army’s 1st Information Operations Command, an Army spokesperson confirmed, marking the third time within a month and the second within a week, that the Army has fired a command sergeant major of a brigade or larger unit as per Task and Purpose.

The Army Fires 3rd Command Sergeant Major in a Month: Command Sgt. Maj. Harold "Ed" Jarrel

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Akeena

After serving the Fort Lauderdale community for over 25 years, Canyon restaurant has officially closed its doors, making way for a new culinary experience. The beloved dining spot, known for its Southwestern flavors and loyal following, will be replaced by Daniel’s, a steakhouse from the Miami-based Gioia Hospitality Group.

Beloved Florida Restaurant Closes Its Doors After 25 Years, Steakhouse Set to Move In

Georgia State

DeanLand

We join a gold panning group to search for treasure. In August 1829, the Georgia Journal, a Milledgeville newspaper, announced that two gold mines had been discovered in Habersham County. The report onfirmed for the broader public a loosely held secret shared by a few new white settlers: the gold region of North and South Carolina extended into Georgia.

Georgia's Gold Fever: Prospectors Still Hunting after 100 Years

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Kubota High Limit Racing Sets Sights on Inaugural Trip to Oregon’s Douglas County Dirtrack

The completion of the California portion of Kubota High Limit Racing’s inaugural West Coast Swing means the series heads towards the Pacific Northwest. The start of...

Kubota High Limit Racing Sets Sights on Inaugural Trip to Oregon’s Douglas County Dirtrack

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