Virginia State

The Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center is Virginia’s answer to Area 51 in Nevada. It is hidden in the Blue Ridge Mountains, about 50 miles west of Washington, D.C. This center is one of the most secret and heavily guarded places in the United States. It is shrouded in mystery.

Virginia Has Its Own Area 51, Which is Very Interesting

Hesperia, CA

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Victorville, CA

The HD Post

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY – A new study by Apartment List, published June 20, found that Hesperia, Apple Valley and Victorville ranked in the top 10 nationally for super commuters.

High Desert cities rank in the top 10 nationally for super commuters

Missouri State

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Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Tippah County, MS

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Mississippi News Group

According to the Tippah County Fair & Livestock show, on Tuesday, August 6th there will be a Cornhold Tournament. It will be held in the Industrial Building, in the A/C to beat the heat. Check in for this event is at 6:30 PM and bags will fly at 7:00 PM.

Tippah County Cornhole Tournament at Local Fair

New Jersey State

Vanishing Georgia

This is another of countless rural churches for which I can find no historical information, even though I believe it to be an old congregation. Its address is listed as Dixie, but it’s actually much closer to the ghost town of Pidcock. James N. Pidcock, for whom the settlement was named, was a wealthy New […]

New Jersey Missionary Baptist Church, Pidcock

Kentucky State

Kenton County, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

The Enzweiler Building Institute has announced the opening of enrollment for the 2024-2025 evening construction trades programs. The institute empowers individuals with the skills and knowledge required for successful careers in the construction industry.

Enzweiler announces early bird enrollment for 2024-2025 evening construction trades programs

Minnesota State

DayTripper

Have you ever wondered what life was like in the past? In Minnesota, you can step back in time by visiting ghost towns. These are places where people once lived, but now only empty buildings remain. Here are some of Minnesota's most interesting ghost towns!

This Hidden Trail Through Minnesota's Ghost Towns Will Transport You Back In Time

Chicago, IL

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On a Tuesday in July 2024, the Chicago Football Classic hosted an awaited press event, at Soldier Field to preview the upcoming showdown between the Morehouse Tigers and the Kentucky State Thorobreds. The gathering attracted an audience of guests and supporters setting the stage for the much-anticipated game scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21 2024.

Chicago Football Classic founders highlight event’s impact beyond the field

Locust Grove, VA

Cheryl E Preston

The Battle of the Wilderness occurred in Locust Grove, Virginia, on May 5, 1864. According to History Facts, at one point, the Civil War c ceased so that soldiers could watch a fistfight between a soldier from the North and one from the South.

Union and Confederate soldiers allegedly called a ceasefire in Virginia to watch a fistfight

Palm Springs, CA

Palm Springs Tribune

In a press release to the public, the City of Palm Springs collectively agreed in April to offer $4.3 million to residents with verified property losses related to Section 14 and request Staff to look at commencing several programmatic actions to address past inequities.

City of Palm Springs Proposes $4.3 Million Settlement to Section 14 Survivors; Survivors Counteroffer At $42 Million

Dayton, OH

DAYTON, Ohio -- The 14th annual Dragons 5K presented by Orthopedic Associates will take place at Day Air Ballpark this Saturday, July 20. The race begins at 8 am. Anyone can still sign up to participate in the 5K. To register, visit www.daytondragons.com/Dragons5Ksignup, or stop by Day Air Ballpark on Friday during pre-race bag pickup from 8 am to 6 pm. Fans can also sign up the day of the race starting at 7 am.

Dragons 5K Takes Place This Saturday at Day Air Ballpark

Georgia State

DeanLand

Two rural Georgia counties lost more than 12% of their population over the past three years, leading a worrisome trend in many of Georgia's rural counties and smaller towns. The populations of Telfair County and Stewart County, both largely rural counties with agricultural based economies and located in the Southern half of Georgia, shrunk by more than 12% each from 2020 to 2023, according to data from the US Census Bureau.

Georgia's Fastest Shrinking Rural Counties Share Big Problems

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

No matter where you live, there are plenty of cats looking for a place to call home, but these cats here, these are Kansas City cats. Everybody knows that Kansas City cats are the best cats in the world. Right? Regardless, all are available to adopt from area shelters--go and get them while you can.

A cat named Fluff and five other divine felines available to adopt

Hillsboro, OR

New Ballpark Will Bring Year-Round Entertainment Options to Region. Hillsboro, Ore. (July 17, 2024) – The Hillsboro Hops and City of Hillsboro today announced plans to host a groundbreaking ceremony at Gordon Faber Recreation Complex (GFRC) for the new Hillsboro Hops Ballpark. The August 8th ceremony will start at 3:30 PM and include representatives from Major League Baseball, Arizona Diamondbacks, City of Hillsboro, Washington County, State of Oregon, Hillsboro Hops and Mortenson Construction.

Hillsboro Hops Ballpark Groundbreaking Ceremony Announced

New Mexico State

Tucson, AZ

Arizona Luminaria

Tucsonans awoke on the first day of summer to find the usual morning views of the Rincon and Santa Catalina mountains were blocked by thick clouds of dust and haze. A 100-mile-long dust storm blew across New Mexico from the east and into Tucson overnight, said Glenn Lader, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Tucson.

100-mile dust storm blankets Tucson

Summer is in full swing, and people from Minnesota and beyond are looking for beautiful places to visit. Check out these ten cute small towns that show off Minnesota's natural beauty, rich history, and friendly people.

10 Adorable Small Towns In Minnesota That Will Make Your Summer Unforgettable

When it comes to living a longer life in Georgia, location matters. And living in one of Georgia's top counties for longevity can add up to 13 years of extra life expectancy as compared to its bottom-ranked counties.

Huge Life Expectancy Gap Revealed Between Georgia's Urban, Rural Counties

Sublette County, WY

WyoFile

A billionaire’s planned Upper Hoback Road luxury resort could take as long as six years to construct because Sublette County is not granting his request to eliminate seasonal restrictions designed to prevent the displacement of wildlife.

Sublette County rejects billionaire Ricketts’ request to scrub wildlife rules, slowing upscale resort

Jackson, WY

An extraordinary, costly defense of a minor moving violation in Grand Teton National Park fell flat for Jackson Hole wildlife photographer Tom Mangelsen, who was found guilty Tuesday in the U.S. District Court of Wyoming.

Park Service prevails over photographer in traffic dispute at site of wounded, famous grizzly bear

Colorado State

Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Jill

(Colorado Springs, CO) The Flying W Ranch is a 1450-acre working cattle ranch on the west side of Colorado Springs. It is one of the last remaining original ranches in Colorado.

Loudoun South Little League teams head to the state tournament

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