Schuyler County, NY

Virginia State

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Margaret Minnicks

WVTF reported that a new Virginia law will become effective on July 1, 2024. The law will prevent utility companies from disconnecting services on various occasions, which could leave someone without power for days.

A new law will keep utilities from being disconnected on weekends and holidays in Virginia

Coffee County, GA

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Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

Texas State

These two adorable little kittens found a loving home after the officer of the law and cuddling order came to their rescue and saved them from a dangerous hiding place. These furry siblings were scared and seeking refuge, but their chosen hiding spot happened to be a car bumper. The...

Texas Police Officer Rescues Two Kittens From A Car Bumper Leading To A Heartwarming Surprise

The new policy was passed in support of humane animal transport amid an increase in animal transportation distance. In conjunction with their approval of revisions to the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics, American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) delegates also passed a policy on the humane transportation of animals.1. The new...

AVMA House votes to pass new policy on animal transport

Winston-salem, NC

Imagine coming to work early in the morning and seeing two pups out of the blue, waiting for you in front of the building!. Well, that’s exactly what happened to the staff of Forsyth County Animal Shelter, from Winston-Salem, North Carolina!. Two unknown puppies placed in two separate kennels...

Everyone Was Shocked When They Saw A Pair Of Puppies Left In Kennels With Only A Note

Denver, CO

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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

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

Houston, TX

Over 40 dogs were rescued by the Houston Humane Society from a horrible hoarding case where all of the dogs lived in a broken-down trailer among filth and trash. One of those dogs was also a senior Chihuahua named Toothless. Given the horrible living conditions and everything these poor dogs...

Poor Chihuahua Lived In A Small Trailer With 40 Other Dogs Until Kind Rescuers Came To Help

Chicago, IL

Shelter staff know how shelter pups feel while they wait by the kennel door and hope to catch somebody’s attention. They see the longing in the pups’ eyes. They know just how much the canines wish to find a wonderful home and parents who will give them all the love they lack.

Sad Shelter Dog Watches His Friends Get Adopted, Hoping To Find A Family Of His Own

Woodbridge, VA

The Inside Scoop - PWC

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Authorities are actively searching for Quamel Thomson, a 26-year-old man from Woodbridge, who is accused of assaulting a woman and preventing her from leaving an apartment in the Longview Apartments complex on Lynn Street.

Woodbridge Police Hunt for Man Accused of Strangling and Assaulting Woman in Apartment

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

There are numerous stray dogs with sorrowful eyes who wander the streets, searching for a little bit of love and compassion. Today’s story is about an exhausted homeless pup who went from door to door, asking humans for food and shelter. Since very few people helped her, the canine...

Stray Dog Walked From House To House And Politely Asked Humans To Adopt Her

Saint Johns County, FL

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

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

New Jersey State

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Aurora, CO

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

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

Memphis, TN – When volunteers from All 4s Rescue League first spotted the stray pit bull resting outside a local storefront, they assumed she was another dog in need of rescue. But Lady’s story took an unexpected turn that left the rescuers stunned and delighted. As the team...

Hearts Melt as Stray Pit Bull Follows Little Girl Home, Gets Unexpected Second Chance

Allentown, PA

MOREA – An Allentown woman is in Schuylkill County Prison, accused of trying to smuggle...
The post PSP: Allentown woman tried to smuggle synthetic opioid strips into prison first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

PSP: Allentown woman tried to smuggle synthetic opioid strips into prison

Essex County, NJ

Omar Khater, 33, orchestrated a scheme to steal identities and file false tax returns. Fairfield, NJ – Omar Khater, a tax preparer from Essex County, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to defraud the IRS of over $4.4 million. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the sentencing today.

Essex County Tax Preparer Sentenced: $4.4M IRS Fraud

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Bissell Pet Foundation brings its Empty the Shelters Campaign to Schuyler County

MONTOUR FALLS, N.Y. (WENY) -- Nationwide, pet shelters continue to struggle with capacity issues as thousands of companion animals remain up for adoption. However, an upcoming...

Bissell Pet Foundation brings its Empty the Shelters Campaign to Schuyler County

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