Vermont State

Columbus, OH

New Jersey State

Cal-Maine Foods, the largest egg producer by volume in the U.S., last week acquired ISE America, one of the top 25 egg producers, for $110 million in cash. The purchase will give Cal-Maine access to ISE’s facilities, which account for roughly 4,000 acres of land and 4.7 million egg-laying hens, one million of which are cage-free. Cal-Maine will also obtain feed mills and an egg products breaking facility, according to the press release.

Cal-Maine buys egg producer for $110M to grow presence in the Northeast

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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

Louisiana State

Healthline

Raw milk is gaining popularity, with some states recently passing or taking steps to legalize its commercial sale. Here’s what to know about the health benefits and risks.

Raw Milk Is Having a Moment Despite Growing Health Risks

Georgia State

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Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

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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

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

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Tractor Supply is eliminating its diversity, equity and inclusion roles, withdrawing its carbon-emission goals, ending support for Pride events and voting efforts, and ceasing data-sharing with LGBTQ+ advocacy group the Human Rights Campaign. In a statement published Thursday, the retailer said the retreat is in response to customer feedback and...

Tractor Supply slashes all DEI roles, carbon-emission goals and Pride support

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

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’

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

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

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a dairy farm? These bustling hubs of activity are more than just places where cows graze. Dairy farms play a crucial role in providing the milk, cheese, and yogurt we enjoy daily. But how much do you really know about them? From the care of the cows to the technology used in milking, there's a lot to uncover. Did you know that some farms use robotic milkers? Or that cows have best friends? Dairy farming combines tradition with innovation, ensuring we get fresh, nutritious products. Ready to learn more? Let's dive into 26 amazing facts about dairy farms!

26 Amazing Facts About Dairy Farms

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

Brazil said the US has cleared the way for its shipments of used cooking oil in a move that may further erode profits for American soybean producers and crushers as they face increased competition from imported biofuel-making ingredients. The US has recognized international certification for Brazil’s compliance with some sanitary...

US opens way for Brazil used cooking oil in blow for farmers

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

California State

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?

Alexandria, VA

Cheryl E Preston

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

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Governor Gavin Newsom announced, June 28, that 1,700 first-generation homebuyers have been conditionally approved for the Dream For All (DFA) Shared Appreciation Loan program.

CalHFA issues all 1,700 vouchers for down payment assistance program

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

John Deere is electrifying the farm with its new Electric Variable Transmission on its largest 8 and 9 series tractors, Electrek reports. On the road, electric vehicles are making a lot of headway and gaining more market share than ever, as the benefits of affordable, reliable, clean energy trickle into the public consciousness.

John Deere unveils new farming equipment that could change the face of agriculture as we know it: 'This is similar to proven technology'

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NE-DBIC $1.2 million grant program invests in Northeast U.S. dairy processing

Grant to modernize and expand dairy processing capacity and use of regionally sourced milk. VermontBiz Dairy processors across the Northeast United States can now apply for...

NE-DBIC $1.2 million grant program invests in Northeast U.S. dairy processing

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