Michigan State

Muskegon County, MI

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

New Jersey State

Passaic County, NJ

Clifton, NJ

A very lucky player who purchased a Jersey Cash 5 lottery ticket for Wednesday’s drawing in Passaic County is now $644,454 richer. The Ticket Was Purchased in a Liquor Store in Clifton. The purchase was made at Henry’s Liquors located on Van Houten Avenue in Clifton, Passaic County.

Jersey Cash 5 Winner Buys $644K Ticket at Liquor Store

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

You may have seen tennis shoes across telephone wires in Virginia and wondered about their significance.I was initially told this was done in honor of someone who had died from gun violence in the area.

Tennis shoes on wires across Virginia have different meanings

Vision Pet Care

Cats are cherished companions, captivating us with their grace, independence, and playful antics. A question often pondered by cat enthusiasts is, "How long do cats really live?" Understanding the typical lifespans of our feline friends can help us provide the best care throughout their lives. This article delves into the factors affecting cat longevity, the average lifespan of different breeds, and ways to ensure a long, healthy life for your cat.

Typical Cat Lifespans - How Long Do They Really Live?

Roseville, MI

A babysitter accused of causing the death of a toddler by throwing him against a wall has had a potentially significant part of her police statement thrown out by court. Kimora Hodges, 23, was charged with the murder of Kyrie Starks in June 2022. She had been babysitting the 22-month-old for a neighbor in Roseville, Michigan while she was at work, an arrangement that had been occurring on and off for the previous two months.

Babysitter accused of throwing 22-month-old 'against a wall' has part of police statement thrown out

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?

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Tupelo, MS

Mississippi News Group

Traci D. Franklin, a 52-year-old resident of Tupelo, was arrested by the Tupelo Police Department on June 28, 2024, following the issuance of a Lee County Circuit Court Capias Warrant.

Tupelo police make arrest on woman for not returning rental property to Best Way

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

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Rochester Hills, MI

The Independent

A Michigan couple were shot seven times on Saturday as they frantically shielded their daughters from a gunman who opened fire at a splash pad in Rochester Hills.Micayla and Eric Coughlin and their two daughters, aged two and seven months, had been at Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad for less than a minute when a gunman, identified by police as Michael William Nash, 42, of Shelby Township, pulled up in his vehicle and began firing at surrounding families.In a message posted to a GoFundMe page created for the Coughlins, family friend Noel Wakul wrote that the couple were getting ice cream...

Couple shot seven times while shielding daughters as gunman opened fire at Michigan splash pad

Daily Mail

Benny Hunt, a resident of Waterford, detailed the strange saga last week, claiming the truck have been driving on his lawn for years.

Fuming Michigan homeowner locked in five-year battle to keep mail carriers off his lawn which have cost him hundreds in damages

North Carolina State

Youngsville, NC

A resident of Youngsville, North Carolina, recently secured a major second-chance prize. The lucky man participated in the $10 Million Spectacular second-chance drawing earlier this month, securing the top prize of $1 million. The North Carolina Education Lottery revealed that the name of the lucky winner is Chris Franks. The...

Lottery Player in North Carolina Wins $1M from Second-Chance Drawing

Sean Perry, a high-stakes sports bettor and professional poker player, recently encouraged fellow poker pros to come out and admit their involvement in “highly illegal things.” The poker pro took it to his personal page on X, formerly Twitter, to encourage Jason Mercier, a fellow poker pro, to admit that he was involved in cheating and engaging in an illegal gambling ring.

Sean Perry Accuses Fellow Poker Pro Player in Betting Scam

Louisiana State

The Lens

More than 15,000 people across Louisiana have been kicked off of state food-stamp rolls in recent months. The cuts date back to October 1, when federal officials reinstated work requirements that had been waived statewide for years and set aside nationally during the pandemic, according to data from the state Department of Children and Families Services (DCFS) – which administers the federally funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food-stamp program.

15k Louisianans lose food stamps due to reinstated federal work requirements

Santa Ana, CA

NewSantaAna

Over the weekend, SAPD police detectives served a narcotic related search warrant in the area of 4200 W. 5th Street involving a documented gang member. As he was leaving his residence, the subject was detained and detectives searched the home.

The SAPD arrested a gang member and seized a large bags of drugs and a gun

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Detroit, MI

Ann Arbor, MI

CBS Detroit

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - A new study by cheaphotels.org suggests that Ann Arbor is the priciest destination in the Midwest to stay this summer. On average, it found an overnight stay will set you back $287 per night for the cheapest room in July and August. Cheaphotels.org said it only considered centrally-located hotels that had at least a three-star rating. Here are the findings: Ann Arbor, Mich., $287 Saint Joseph, Mich., $274 South Haven, Mich., $256 Duluth, Minn., $234 Traverse City, Mich., $233 Marquette, Mich., $222 Put-in-Bay, Ohio, $216 Petoskey, Mich., $216 Lake Geneva, Wis., $214 Chicago, Ill., $210 But not everyone is convinced. President and CEO of Destination Ann Arbor, Sarah Miller, said...

Is Ann Arbor the priciest place to stay in the Midwest this summer?

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Man Wins $300K at Michigan Lottery Scratch Card Game

A lucky 64-year-old man from Muskegon County won a surprising $300,000 at the Fire & Ice Cashword instant game offered by the Michigan Lottery. The man,...

Man Wins $300K at Michigan Lottery Scratch Card Game

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