Ohio State

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Lancaster County, PA

NewsByJoshua

Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Edmond, OK

Editor's note: This article was originally published on October 30, 2022. It has since been updated. It is definitely a moment of celebration for immigrants when they manage to get U.S. citizenship, especially with the difficulties many immigrants of color have had in gaining naturalization. A heartwarming video has gained attention after it was posted on Reddit's popular subreddit r/MadeMeSmile recently and garnered about 50,000 upvotes in just one day. The video, titled, "Students and staff at an Oklahoma elementary school lined the hallways to cheer for their school cafeteria manager who passed her test to become a U.S. citizen," showcased the cafeteria manager carrying a small U.S. flag and tearing up as students of the school cheered her for the accomplishment.

Students and staff cheer their school cafeteria manager who passed her test to become a US citizen

Dayton, OH

Jennifer Grimes, a fifth-grade teacher, said she was pleasantly surprised when she came to work at Trotwood-Madison City Schools from out of state and realized she had a resource such as Crayons to Classrooms, so she and other educators didn't have to rely on providing the supplies for their students from their own pockets - or else have kids go without.

Stuff the Bus, to help teachers teach and students learn

Entrepreneur

Maria Washington and her husband Aaron realized they were on to something.

Her Son Struggled In School. After Helping Him Become an 'A' Student, She Started a Business to Replicate Their Success.

Crayons to Classrooms hosts many fundraisers throughout the year to provide essential school supplies for teachers of at risk students. They are currently hosting Stuff the Bus where you can fill a school bus full of school supplies. These busses are scattered throughout the Miami Valley. To learn more, please visit: https://p2p.onecause.com/2024-stuffthebus.

Crayons to Classrooms: Stuff the Bus Fundraiser

New York City, NY

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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

Clarke County, MS

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Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Colorado State

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Employees from Denver7, Les Schwab Tire Centers, and The Salvation Army came together Saturday to pack book bags for kids heading back to school.

School supplies for students ahead of the first day of school

Bonnie Smith, a former educator and a founding board member of Crayons to Classrooms, said the organization is vital for teachers to provide essential tools for their students. Too often, Smith said, teachers have had to pay for supplies out of their own pockets to help students who couldn't afford...

Crayons to Classrooms helps teachers help their students

South Carolina State

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Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S.While older children are showing encouraging signs of academic recovery, younger children are not making that same progress, and are sometimes falling even further behind, especially in math.New data released Monday points to the pandemic’s profound and enduring effects on the nation’s youngest public school children, many of whom were not yet in a formal school setting when COVID hit.“It’s showing that these students — who were either toddlers or maybe in preschool — that their learning was disrupted somehow,” said Kristen Huff,...

The pandemic set younger kids back. Their struggle to recover is especially acute, data shows.

DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- The family of a child with special needs has filed a lawsuit against Dayton Public Schools, the school board, and Darrick Sorrells after video captured an incident in which Sorrells reportedly struck the 3-year-old child and then carried the child by his ankles. "Dayton Public Schools...

Family of child with special needs announces lawsuit against Dayton Public Schools

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

LivingCheap

Can you hear the school bell ringing? Much to the dismay of many students, it’s time again to get ready for back-to-school. And, for families, that means checking off the all-important school supplies list. And, fortunately, thanks to Wireless Zone, students can snag a backpack at no cost. On...

Wireless Zone gives away free back-to-school backpacks July 28

Missouri State

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

Chicago, IL

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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?

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Thanks to Carla and Mark Diamond for sharing this wonderful photo of Loki (aka Mischief) and Hershey (aka Mayhem). They are our Pets of the Day for Thursday, July 25.

Meet Loki and Hershey, our Pets of the Day for July 25

Athens, GA

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A 19-year-old Lawrenceville man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, according to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Teen arrested for kidnapping and molestation after Athens hit-and-runs

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Back-to-school prep in Ohio: Time to update vaccinations and health checks

DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- It’s hard to believe but for many, school starts back up in about a month. This is a good time to start...

Back-to-school prep in Ohio: Time to update vaccinations and health checks

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