New Jersey State

Boston, MA

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

The Boston Celtics are coming off their 18th championship in franchise history. Behind the strong play of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the best regular season team in the league lifted the Larry O’Brien trophy after defeating the Dallas Mavericks in five games. Their title defense will be a little more difficult to start out the season. Kristaps Porzingis underwent knee surgery and will be out for five to six months for recovery causing him to miss the start of the season.

Boston Celtics Star Has Surgery On Knee; Out 5-6 Months For Recovery

Massachusetts State

WXKS Kiss 108

Massachusetts Destination Crowned 'Best Swimming Hole' In The Entire State

Opa-locka, FL

Since South Florida-entrepreneur John Ruiz acquired the Cigarette Racing Team brand and manufacturing equipment in Opa-Locka, Fla., three years ago from Skip Braver, Cigarette Racing Holdings has been leasing the production facility and adjacent warehouse from its former owner. Earlier this week, the financial entity finalized the purchase of the properties from Braver.

Cigarette Racing Team Purchases Opa-Locka Properties

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

New York City, NY

The e-Texan

New York – As Trump anticipates his sentencing on July 11th in the New York hush money case, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon made a ruling this Monday. Despite rejecting Trump’s legal team's request to dismiss several charges in the classified documents case, she conceded on a minor point. She removed a portion of the charges that referenced an uncharged allegation, but upheld the other charges.

Legal expert says Trump should not be jailed after New York guilty verdict because he is ‘too old’

California State

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Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

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

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

The Aurora City Council will consider Monday allowing residents of the city to own up to four dogs, an increase from the current city limit of three dogs per household. “The love for dogs is an age-old sentiment that transcends cultures and societies,” reads the ordinance, sponsored by council member Francoise Bergan. “Dogs have not only become companions to the young and old, but also are considered members of a family unit.”

Aurora may allow four dogs per household, pit bull outcome still uncertain

Georgia State

Burlington, VT

Fifty-three years after a private plane carrying five men disappeared on a snowy Vermont night, experts believe they have found the wreckage of the long lost jet in Lake Champlain. The corporate jet disappeared shortly after departing the Burlington airport for Providence, Rhode Island, on Jan. 27, 1971. Those aboard...

A jet missing since 1971 has been found at the bottom of Vermont's Lake Champlain

Columbus, OH

The Lantern

Former Ohio State Army ROTC Lt. Colonel Michael Kelvington (left), who was also the university’s professor of military science and leadership, was officially replaced by Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker (right) effective June 7. Credit: Courtesy of The Ohio State University and Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker, respectively.

Lt. Colonel Michael Kelvington removed from Ohio State Army ROTC post, replaced by Lt. Colonel Steven Spiker in light of ongoing Title IX investigation

WyoFile

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

Scituate, MA

Dianna Carney

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced an adorable dog named Daisy, a gentle and loving little lady who has sadly lost her beloved owner and is now looking for a new loving home. This 7-year-old, 22 lb dog, has been described by the Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts as "100% an absolute delight."

Meet The Happy Little Dog Who Lost Her Owner Now Looking For Love

Maine State

Connecticut State

Sage Scott

If there’s one thing that screams “New England” louder than a Boston accent, it’s the legendary Maine lobster roll. This handheld delight is as iconic as Maine’s lighthouses and rocky coastlines. But how did this state crustacean transform into the must-try sandwich it is today? Let’s crack open the shell and find out!

Lobster Roll Showdown: Maine vs Connecticut

Colorado State

Denver, CO

The Finance and Governance Committee of the Denver City Council voted Tuesday to ask voters whether the U.S. citizenship requirement for police and firefighters should be dropped.

Committee OKs removing citizenship requirement for police, firefighters in Denver

Idaho State

Shop with Me Mama

Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Cripple Creek, CO

Colorado Jill

(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

Kentucky State

J. Souza

"Don't post your cruise booking reservation number online!" That's the message anyone who has booked a cruise should take to heart. A Kentucky family's dream vacation aboard Carnival Cruise Line turned into a nightmare after their $15,000 cruise was unexpectedly cancelled just two days before departure.

Carnival Issues Statement After Woman's $15,000 Cruise Cancelled Over Social Media Mistake

Chicago Happenings

What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced an adorable puppy named Koi who they describe as a “sweet and happy little puppy who found himself dumped at a high kill shelter for unknown reasons.” Despite the harsh start to his life, Koi remains an adorable and energetic puppy. Now, thanks to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. giving him a second chance and rescuing him from the high-kill shelter, Koi is ready for adoption and looking for his forever home.

Meet Koi: The Sweet & Happy Little Puppy Dumped At A High-Kill Shelter

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Super Stock Racers Rallying For New Hampshire Poker Run

Between the six regular-season American Power Boat Association Offshore National Championship Series races followed by the three-race Key West Offshore World Championships on their internal schedule—and...

Super Stock Racers Rallying For New Hampshire Poker Run

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