Hanover, NJ

East Rutherford, NJ — Mirage Hanover made a ripple in the water with a scorching final quarter of :24.3 (to tie The Big M record set by Mach N Cheese). But in this evenly-matched group, it was only good enough to bump him up one spot to No. 7 in the 10th and final edition of Dave Little’s weekly Road to The Meadowlands Pace Top 10 poll.

Little’s 2024 Road to the Meadowlands Pace Week 10

Nichols, NY – The Southern Tier Amateur Club was host to a spirited—but friendly—competition at Tioga Downs against their counterparts from Great Britain on July 4 with the Americans using a late burst to capture the competition by a score of 72 to 49. The three-race competition...

USA upends England in S.T.A.C. Battle at Tioga Downs

East Rutherford, NJ — With three races on the card Friday night (July 5), the Meadowlands Amateur Drivers Club races brought some exciting finishes. All three races were competitive with two favorites winning. In the first race, it looked like Peter Kleinhans had the race locked up until Marty...

Stratton, Silva, Calabrese win MADC events Friday

East Rutherford, NJ — Winner’s Bet flew uncovered into a sizzling three-quarters to seize the lead and win the $230,000 Graduate Trot final at The Meadowlands on Saturday night (July 6). Dexter Dunn steered the Walner 4-year-old to a winning mile in 1:50.4. It was Winner’s Bet’s third...

Winner’s Bet best in Graduate Trot final

North Carolina State

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Knightdale, NC

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North Carolinians take their barbecue seriously, and that dedication produces tasty results. So much so, that the state is now home to six of the nation’s best barbecue joints, according to the review website Yelp.

These barbecue joints in North Carolina rank among the nation’s best. What makes them special?

Charlotte, MI

Charlotte, MI — Due to heavy rain overnight rendering the track unsafe, Saturday’s (July 6) 17-race card at the Eaton County Fairgrounds, in Charlotte, Mich., has been canceled. The Michigan fair harness racing circuit resumes Monday (July 8) at Big Rapids; first post is 5 p.m.

Charlotte (Mich.) Saturday races canceled

Wisconsin State

Minnesota State

National Weather Force

The National Weather Force has issued a Tornado Advisory effective from 3 PM to 9 PM Central Time. Zones affected: central, north, northeast, east portions of MN; portions of west & northwest WI.

Tornado Risk including Large Hail & Damaging Winds Expected this Evening Across MN/WI; June 12th

Ohio State

Grove City, OH — The ‘Battle of the Big Mouths Rematch’ Saturday (July 6) at Eldorado Scioto Downs will be raising money for New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program. Donations can be made via this GoFundMe campaign. Gulfstream Park announcer Pete Aiello will take on Red Mile’s VP...

Battle of the Big Mouths to raise money for New Vocations

Columbus, OH

Columbus, OH — Ohio Sires Stakes action moved to Eldorado Scioto Downs on Saturday (July 6) with a lone division for 3-year-old colt trotters and two divisions for pacers. In the $100,000 OHSS division for trotters, Royal Precedent (Ronnie Wrenn Jr.) set early fractions of :27.2 and :56.2. Hung Over (Dan Noble) made a first over bid going to the 1:24.2 third-quarter. Around the last turn, Tennessee Tom (Chris Page) came three-wide around the dull cover to power on by to win by three lengths in 1:53. Spaaaanzano (Aaron Merriman) got up for second after a miscue leaving the gate; Hung Over finished third.

Ohio Sires Stakes contested at Scioto Downs

Maine State

Idaho State

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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?

Missouri State

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Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Pennsylvania State

Washington, PA — Munster Mash Trick dug in late to capture his second straight Pop-Up Series win on Friday (July 5) action at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows. Also winning $10,000 divisions in the event for freshman colt and gelding trotters were LT Loverboy, Battle Hill and Twofiftychamp, who broke his maiden in a stake-fastest 1:57.

Munster Mash Trick repeats in Meadows Pop-Up Series

Kansas City, MO

Smaks, not to be confused with Smaxx in downtown Kansas City, first opened on Johnson Drive in Kansas in 1956. Smaks was known for its hamburgers, shakes, and hand-dipped onion rings. Through four decades, the hamburger chain spread into seven states.

Cooking up history: the legacy of Smaks in Kansas City, Missouri

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

Wellston, OH

Wellston, OH — Just a reminder that the entries for the Signature Series Pace at Wellston are due by 11 a.m. on Tuesday (July 9). Entries for the Trot are due by 11 a.m. Wednesday (July 10). Please enter online or call 740.525.1495. We need at least five entries...

Entries due for Signature Series at Wellston

Norfolk, VA

Cheryl E Preston

Fifty percent of Norfolk church has high blood pressure. 3WTKR reports that Pastor Reverend Dr. Geoffrey Guns of Second Calvery Baptist Church in Norfolk made a startling discovery in March. He asked congregants who had high blood pressure to stand and half of the congregation rose to their feet.

Virginia pastor reveals half of his African American congregation has hypertension

Davenport, IA

DAVENPORT, Iowa — A wild night of racing action was on tap Friday at Davenport Speedway. The evening provided a little bit of everything. There was rain, a rollover and lots of wrecked race cars. Cory Dumpert, from Newman Grove, Nebraska, made the long haul to Davenport payoff with...

Dumpert Drives To Davenport Victory

Batavia, NY

Batavia, NY — All connections of horses pointed towards racing at Batavia Downs this year should note that a new text line has been established to relay vital information regarding draws and racing action for the upcoming meet that will start on Saturday (July 27). Horsemen and women can...

New text line launched for Batavia Downs race office

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Hammy and Cheyanne, two miniature poodles, are in search of their forever home. Weighing 6.3lb and 6.4lb respectively, these sweet pups are a bonded pair with a sad past. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, shares their story, explaining that "Hammy & Cheyanne are cruelty case pups that are a bonded pair. They're from a rural area in Texas. These are a pair of sweet little pups that are in need of a fresh start together!"

Meet The Sweet Little Dogs Who Are Looking For Love

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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Voukefalas victorious in Graduate Pace final

East Rutherford, NJ — A crafty speed steer from Jordan Stratton perched Voukefalas in a pocket spot, from which he pounced to the lead and then...

Voukefalas victorious in Graduate Pace final

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