Harrisburg, PA

Columbus, OH

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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

New Jersey State

Upworthy

Public discourse about minimum wage and living wages has been ongoing for years, with people debating whether the government should mandate a minimum hourly pay for workers.  President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the first federal minimum wage law in 1938, setting the lowest wage a worker could be paid at 25 cents per hour. Nearly a century later, the federal minimum wage is $7.25/hr, holding steady since 2009, with people lobbying to raise it to at least $15/hr for over a decade. However, in addition to federal law, each state has its own laws, a handful of which establish a state minimum wage higher than $15, a handful of which don't have a set minimum wage at all and everything in between.Cost of living has also been a hot topic as inflation has squeezed everyone's wallets and certain cities and states have become utterly unaffordable, especially for people in low-wage jobs or who who are just starting out in their careers. So how do minimum wage and cost of living correlate state-by-state? Are there any sweet spots with a high(er) minimum wage and low(er) cost of living? 

6 states where the minimum wage and cost of living offer the best bang for your buck

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

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

FinanceBuzz

As you plan to retire, inflation may have you hoping to find a more affordable location. Consider these cities in Texas if you have a modest retirement budget.

5 Best Texas Cities To Retire on a Budget of $1,500 a Month

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

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

Cleveland, OH

Toledo, OH

92.3 WCOL

These destinations were named among the 21 worst-run cities in the U.S.

2 Ohio Cities Among The 'Worst Run Cities' In America

Michigan City, IN

The Bendr Daily

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — A correctional officer at Indiana State Prison has been charged with attempting to smuggle contraband into the facility, claiming the items were baked goods. Lowreatha Roberts, 56, of Michigan City, faces a Level 6 felony charge of official misconduct and a misdemeanor charge of trafficking with an inmate in La Porte Superior Court 2.

Correctional Officer Caught Smuggling Tobacco Disguised as Treats

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Morris County, NJ

Mendham, NJ

The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit received recognition from the New Jersey Homicide Investigators Association (NJHIA) for their outstanding work on the Baby Mary cold case. The award was presented at the 29th Annual Advanced Homicide Conference at Princeton University on June 13, 2024.

Major Crimes Unit  Honored for Solving Baby Mary Cold Case

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

Colorado State

The Boot

As we get closer to the 4th of July, many people are stocking up on some spleen splitters, whisker biscuits, honkey lighters, hoosker doos, hoosier don'ts, cherry bombs, nipsy daisers — with or without the scooter stick — or whistlin' kitty chasers. But believe it or not, even...

What Fireworks Are You Allowed to Shoot Off?

New Hampshire State

PopCrush

Let's start right off with the fact that wearing a seat belt belt for drivers and passengers in the front seat is the law in all but one state. In New Hampshire known as the Live Free or Die state, there is no seat belt law. Wear it, don't wear it, it's totally up to you.

Is It Against the Law to Ride in the Backseat Without a Seat Belt?

Arizona State

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Thinking about making a move to Arizona? Whether you're planning to relocate your family for a new job opportunity or want to downsize and move out of state to enjoy your retirement years, ideally the...

23 Safest and Cheapest Cities To Live in Arizona

Allentown, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

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

There are many incredible college towns all over the U.S., each with unique appeal. We searched the web to find the most popular ones in each state.

The Most Popular College Town in Every State (We Want To Move to #33!)

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

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

Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. traffic deaths fell 3.2% in the first three months of 2024 -- the lowest number since the same period in 2020 -- but crash fatalities still remain sharply above pre-COVID levels.

US traffic deaths fall in early 2024 but above pre-COVID levels

Lemoyne, PA

Camp Hill, PA

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Enola, PA

Summerdale, PA

Highspire, PA

Marysville, PA

Lewisberry, PA

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Mechanicsburg, PA

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New Kingstown, PA

York Haven, PA

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New program will offer free rides to local bar patrons, aims to deter drunk driving

A local organization is offering to be the designated driver for nights out downtown. The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (TCRPC) announced at a press conference on...

New program will offer free rides to local bar patrons, aims to deter drunk driving

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