Yonkers, NY

Columbus, OH

Pennsylvania State

Wilkes-barre, PA

Wilkes-Barre, PA — Jiggy Jog S extended her win streak to eight races by capturing the $100,000 Sebastian K Invitational Trot and Ruthless Hanover got back in the victory column by winning the card-closing $100,000 Always B Miki Invitational Pace on Sun Stakes Saturday at Mohegan Pennsylvania’s Pocono Downs.

Jiggy Jog S, Ruthless Hanover win Pocono Invites

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Devra Lee

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Horoscope for Sunday, August 18th

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Illinois State

Staten Island, NY

New York Post

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The New York dream of the summer lives.

South Shore Little League from Staten Island has bounced back from an opening-game loss to survive two elimination games at the Little League World Series, beating Hinsdale, Ill., 4-0 on Sunday at Lamade Stadium.

Staten Island broke through in the fourth inning and rode five shutout innings from Vincent Ruggiero to survive in a tournament in which they will next play Tuesday. 



Yankees excited for Little League World Series cameo



“They want to stay here,” South Shore manager Bob Laterza said of his boys, “and we’re not leaving.”

The group assured they would...

Staten Island staves off elimination again with shutout win at Little League World Series

Laurelville, OH

Laurelville, OH – The Standardbred Transition Alliance (STA) welcomes Linda Bédard to her first term as a Director of the STA Board. The Registrar of Standardbred Canada since 2012, Bédard has a deep understanding of the industry and a strong background in equine welfare. She’s actively participated as a delegate to both the World Trotting Conference’s Health and Welfare Committee and their Breeding Committee, since 2015.

Standardbred Transition Alliance Board adds Bédard

Minster, OH

New Bremen, OH

Columbus, OH – Frank C. Kuenning, 89, former co-owner and manager of Post Printing Co. in Minster, Ohio and Lexington, Ky., passed away Aug. 14 at Elmwood Assisted Living in New Bremen, Ohio. Post Printing was one of the owners of Horseman Publishing Co., which published The Horseman And...

Frank C. Kuenning, 89, dies

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

Springfield, IL

Columbus, OH — Dossie Lee Minor, 69, died Aug. 12, 2024, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Ill. Mr. Minor was born to the late Henry and Lottie (Bradford) on Sept. 30, 1954, in Starkville, Miss. He accepted Christ and was of the Baptist faith. He was...

Dossie Lee Minor, 69, dies

Cooking With Maryann

We often have breakfast for dinner. This is one of those go-to meals that we love to eat. It's also a great Sunday breakfast or for brunch. Although homemade buiscuits aren't required, they do add a wonderful and fresh touch.

Amazing Biscuits and Maple Gravy Breakfast

Charlotte, MI

Columbus, OH — Lizabeth Myers has organized a GoFundMe account for horseman Donny Harmon. “Our fellow longtime horseman, Donny Harmon, was involved in an accident during the races at Charlotte Fairgrounds on Monday (Aug. 12). He was taken by ambulance to the local hospital, where he was then transferred to a hospital in Lansing, Mich., for further treatment. His injuries include two fractures of the shoulder along with dislocation.

GoFundMe account organized for horseman Donny Harmon

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

With the current position of the Moon in Virgo, today would be promising to some zodiac signs. Luck and good fortune will shine on them, as they will likely experience a notable increase in their finances. If your zodiac sign is one of them, you should prepare for a pleasant day in the professional sphere. While some signs will get bonuses and promotions, others will make good profits in their businesses. If you wish to find out the lucky signs of the day, keep reading this article.

3 Lucky Zodiac Signs With Financial Abundance | August 8, 2024

Virginia State

Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Plainville, MA

Plainville, MA — Plainridge Park canceled live racing after the third race on Thursday (Aug. 15) due to the extremely severe storms that rolled along the Cape and through Norfolk County this afternoon. The unforecast disturbance provided dangerous lightning, grandstand-shaking thunder and an extended deluge of rain that forced the eventual stoppage of action.

Plainridge Park cancels Thursday due to severe storms

New York City, NY

The Spun

A WFAN radio host has a bold claim about New York Yankees star slugger Aaron Judge.  Brandon Tierney thinks Judge is the greatest New York athlete of his lifetime. "Nobody in New York has ever been better at their job doing what they're supposed to do than Aaron Judge is," Tierney said. "Aaron ...

New York Radio Host Facing Criticism For Controversial Aaron Judge Take

Homestead, FL

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Akeena

If you’re a fan of Florida’s rich agricultural heritage, here’s some news that might catch your eye. Homestead’s Alger Farms, a name synonymous with fresh produce and quality landscape materials, has just sold a hefty chunk of their land. Nearly 900 acres have been sold for a staggering $121 million. Here’s the scoop on what’s happening with this land and what it means for the area.

Florida Farm Sold for $121 Million; 1,170 New Homes Planned

Maryland State

The Maryland Sire Stakes has important date changes at Rosecroft. The Maryland Sire Stakes for all 2-year-olds scheduled for Thursday (Sept. 26) has been rescheduled for Wednesday (Sept. 25). The Maryland Sire Stakes for all 2-year-olds scheduled for Thursday (Oct. 3) has been rescheduled for Wednesday (Oct. 2). The Maryland...

Maryland Sire Stakes important date changes at Rosecroft

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Bronx, NY

Alpine, NJ

Bronxville, NY

Tenafly, NJ

Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Cresskill, NJ

Demarest, NJ

Englewood, NJ

Tuckahoe, NY

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Jiggy Jog and Castor The Star join MGM Yonkers International Trot field

Yonkers, NY — A pair of Swedish breds — Jiggy Jog and Castor The Star — have received the fourth and fifth invitations for the $1...

Jiggy Jog and Castor The Star join MGM Yonkers International Trot field

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