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Athens County, OH

Nelsonville, OH

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) this week announced the launch of a new program designed to allow for the purchase, refinance or renovation of manufactured housing under a loan program sponsored by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). The Manufactured Home Community loan product will “will help...

HUD launches manufactured home community loan program

Preschool education serves as the cornerstone for a child’s academic and socio-emotional development, offering a plethora of benefits that extend far beyond the classroom. In the early years of a child’s life, the environment they are exposed to plays a pivotal role in shaping their cognitive abilities, social skills, and overall well-being. Here are some compelling reasons why preschool education is invaluable:

Unlocking Potential: The Endless Benefits of Preschool Education

White County, GA

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Now Habersham

A person was seriously injured Friday afternoon after being entrapped in farm equipment. The incident happened in White County in the area of Highway 254 between Asa Dorsey and Holiness Campground roads.

Trapped Patient Airlifted After Farm Equipment Rescue

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Motivated by steadily growing demand for its core PVC building products—and by the debut of an innovative residential siding line—VERSATEX has opened a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. The 96,500-sq.-ft. plant will double the company’s production capacity and create about 80 new jobs in its Beaver County, PA, region....

VERSATEX opens new manufacturing facility

The construction industry continues to struggle to retain young workers, which is a problem as Baby Boomers are projected to age out of the workforce by 2030. According to For Construction Pros, the labor shortage remains a major area of concern for many industry professionals, with research showing there are open positions at 85% of construction firms. At the same time, 10,000 people are retiring per day. Because of this, promoting construction careers to younger generations is essential to address the workforce gap and sustain industry growth. This can be done in a number of ways, including early engagement through school programs, developing talent internally, and recruiting underrepresented communities, among other methods.

As Professionals Age Out of the Construction Industry, Young Workers Are Needed to Fill the Gap

The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates. It is no secret that the logistics industry is facing a challenging landscape characterized by low freight rates and excess capacity. This situation is a result of several factors, including the lingering effects of the pandemic-induced demand surge, geopolitical tensions and a slowdown in global economic growth.

The state of logistics in 2024: Low rates and excess capacity

Reading, PA

Mahanoy City, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

MAHANOY CITY – Two members of a motorcycle club were convicted on federal charges, accused...
The post Convicted motorcycle club members orchestrated ‘brutal’ home-invasion in Mahanoy, feds say first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Convicted motorcycle club members orchestrated ‘brutal’ home-invasion in Mahanoy, feds say

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Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Over the last few weeks, several individuals appeared before Judge Dwayne Gillis and entered guilty pleas on felony charges in the Superior Court of Coffee County. The majority of the defendants received probation, while some will soon be transported to a Georgia prison to serve their sentences. Among the twenty-one cases, ten of the defendants faced felony drug charges.

More than 20 Individuals Plead Guilty and Sentenced on Felony Charges in Coffee County

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

Lexington, KY

WEKU

It’s been almost two weeks since the formal vote by the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees on a new governance structure.

Capilouto upbeat about UK and new governance structure; some faculty not so sure

Douglas City, CA

This afternoon, Kentaiwon Durham, the Douglas City Commissioner of Ward 2, entered a guilty plea for wire fraud in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. Consequently, Durham is mandated to resign from his position as a city commissioner.

Georgia City Commissioner Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud in $20K PPP Fraud Scheme

A federal legislative committee tasked with appropriating taxpayer funds for educational, health and labor initiatives has proposed eliminating more than $600 million for public media outlets. On Thursday, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies released its appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2025,...

House lawmakers propose de-funding public broadcasting stations, initiatives

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

The Professional Beauty Association (PBA), whose mission is to advocate for the rights and professionalism of the beauty industry, has named My Salon Suite its newest Visionary Select Member. As a Visionary Select Member, My Salon Suite provides essential support to carry out initiatives and make a meaningful impact on...

PBA Welcomes My Salon Suite as Visionary Select Member

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

New Jersey State

NEWARK, N.J. – Naiem Moore, 34, of Newark, admitted to possessing cocaine and heroin for distribution and illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Moore entered his guilty plea before U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo in Newark federal court.

Man Admits Drug Trafficking & Illegal Firearm Possession

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Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Hello! I’m Mark Horseman, and welcome to The Cool Kids Corner. This is my monthly check-in to share with you the people and ideas I encounter as a data evangelist with DATAVERSITY. (Last month, we discussed data leadership.) This month, we’re talking about lifelong learning. In the Data Management space, what drives us to learn more and keep up to speed with the latest technology and evolving regulatory landscape? We’ll look at some learning strategies, and ultimately, we’ll see what the cool kids are saying.

The Cool Kids Corner: Lifelong Learning

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NEA Chair Maria Rosario Jackson visits Southeast Ohio to support local arts initiatives

NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) – Last night, local, state, and national representatives gathered at Stuart’s Opera House for a public discussion on the impact and importance of...

NEA Chair Maria Rosario Jackson visits Southeast Ohio to support local arts initiatives

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