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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Hawaii State

Becca is back from Hawaii and she’s ready to share every magical detail, as long as you don’t ask her how the photos came out…. Hayley sat next to a MAJOR celeb on the plane which leads to an intense discussion over celebrity seatmate plane etiquette. Plus… THE...

Rest, Rejuvenate, Recharge

New Hampshire State

Warner, NH

WARNER, NH (WBZ NewsRadio) — Former WBZ NewsRadio Anchor Jim Mitchell may have died more than 15 years ago, but residents of the town in New Hampshire where he used to live, and love, are keeping his memory very much alive. Mitchell co-owned 'MainStreet Bookends' in Warner with his...

Memory Of Former WBZ News Anchor Being Kept Alive in Warner NH

Pennsylvania State

A popular theme park has issued an official statement after guests realized that its 97-year-old roller coaster is supported by a haphazard stack of concrete blocks. Terrifying though some attractions may be, theme parks are built to extremely tight safety codes. Whether you want to ride something like Disney’s innocuous boat ride “it’s a small world” or a hypercoaster like Cedar Point’s Top Thrill 2, you can rest easy knowing that every single attraction undergoes rigorous testing – and that stringent measures are in place to ensure wellbeing of all guests.

Theme Park Faces Questions as Guests Realize 97-Year-Old Roller Coaster Is Held up by Blocks

Des Moines, IA

(Des Moines, IA) -- A 23-year-old Altoona man is dead after obtaining critical injuries in a Friday night motorcycle crash in Des Moines. According to the Des Moines Police Department, 23-year-old Trever Ray Vinzant was riding a 2008 Kawasaki motorcycle eastbound on East Euclid Avenue when an SUV pulled in front of him to turn left, and he ran into it. According to DMPD, this is the 12th crash fatality of 2024 in the city, and the sixth involving a motorcycle.

Des Moines Police Identify Man Dead in Motorcycle Crash

Rochester, NY

A hit-and-run in Rochester's Maplewood district has turned fatal. Police say 36-year-old Lafayman Chapman was hit in a chain reaction collision at Dewey and Driving Park Avenues late Friday night. He died at Strong Hospital Saturday morning. One driver has been charged with DWI, but police are still looking for...

Man Dies in Maplewood Neighborhood Hit-and-Run

Coralville, IA

Johnson County, IA

(Johnson County, IA) -- The Johnson County Sheriff's Office is trying to track down the owner of a truck, hauled out of Coralville Lake. Fishermen using GPS discovered it in March. Crews and divers have now lugged it out of the water. Johnson County Sheriff Brad Kunkel tells Iowa's News Now the truck had been in the lake for a long time, possibly decades. Investigators say they do not believe the discovery is related to any death investigation. Work is underway to determine the make and model and find the truck's owners.

Truck Pulled Out Of Eastern Iowa Lake

Grand Rapids, MI

Forty Pearl is now closed. The restaurant in downtown Grand Rapids posted on social media that Saturday was their last day in business. The restaurant was open in that location for seven years. The post did not give a reason for the closure. View the full story on WOOD TV.

Forty Pearl closes after seven years

Graton, CA

Graton Resort & Casino opened its new five-story parking garage Monday, marking the first completion in a multi-year renovation project that kicked off last summer. “We are proud to announce that it will be opening on Monday, August 12, complete with solar panels, 1,600 parking spaces and 32 EV Charging Stations,” says the casino’s website.

California: Graton Resort & Casino opens new five-story parking garage

San Antonio, TX

SeaWorld is once again in the firing line after a tragic death was recorded at one of its theme parks. ‘Controversy’ and ‘SeaWorld’ often go hand in hand. The release of the documentary Blackfish (2013) exposed the reality of life for the theme park chain’s captive orcas – particularly Tilikum, a whale implicated in three deaths during his lifetime, including that of SeaWorld Orlando trainer Dawn Brancheau.

“She Did Not Survive,” SeaWorld Blasted After Tragic Theme Park Death

Rhode Island State

Unemployment in Rhode Island is increasing. The July jobless rate was four-point-five percent, up two-tenths of a percent from June. That compares to the two-point-seven percent rate in July of 2023. The national unemployment rate last month was four-point-three percent compared to three-point-five percent in July a year ago. (Photo...

Unemployment Increases In State

At Disneyland Paris, it appears that the bed bug issue that began months ago has not been put to rest. Instead, the issue has only grown to a point where Disney has been forced to take action. You’ve likely already heard the unsettling news: bedbugs are on the rise in...

Disney Releases Official Response As Ongoing Bed Bug Crisis Infests Parks

Sandusky, OH

Guests were terrified after a violent fight broke up in a popular Midwestern amusement park. “I hope they went to jail,” one viewer commented. Theme parks are some of the most visited destinations in the United States, welcoming millions of families yearly to enjoy thrilling attractions, fun rides, and world-class entertainment.

Violent Fight Breaks Out at Popular Midwestern Amusement Park, “I Hope They Went to Jail”

Salem, OH

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Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Drumore, PA

(Drumore Township, PA) -- A man that went missing in the Susquehanna River last week is dead. Officials say the body of Brian Pierce was recovered by a dive team on Saturday. Pierce reportedly went missing Thursday night after his boat became disabled on a rock bed and he tried to swim for help. Pierce was 39 years old.

>Missing Man Found Dead In Susquehanna River

Stuart, FL

Martin County, FL

Hobe Sound, FL

A warning has gone out to Martin County residents that criminals are raiding local U.S. Post Offices and stealing large bags of incoming mail. In a Facebook post on Friday, along with recorded messages sent by phone, the Sheriff's Office urged anyone who had recently mailed checks through the Postal Service to check their bank accounts and verify that payments had been received by the intended recipients.

Mail Thieves Targeting Post Offices In Martin County

Pauma Valley, CA

Casino Pauma presents Latin Legends going on Saturday, August 24th! Come Join Nick Nack and 99.1 KGGI at 777 Pauma Reservation Road in Pauma Valley on Saturday, August 24th from 5pm-7pm! Doors for the show open at 6pm and make sure to check out casinopauma.com to see all the great events they are hosting all year long! See you there!

Join Nick Nack at Casino Pauma for Latin Legends!

One of the most beloved Hollywood stars in the history of television, in particular, was actress Frances Bavier, who died in 1989 at age 85. The likable actress became best known for her compassionate and nurturing role as Aunt Bee on The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-1968).

Beloved 'Andy Griffith Show' Actress Frances Bavier ("Aunt Bee"): A Look Back at Her Life and Career

Vancouver, WA

Vancouver Police have arrested a suspect in an attempted kidnapping. Tuesday afternoon, the Vancouver Police Department Digital Evidence Cybercrime Unit (DECU), with the assistance of the Crime Reduction Unit (CRU), UAS operators, and the United States Marshals Service (USMS), arrested Michael McGlothlin, a Vancouver resident, for Attempted Kidnapping. On August...

Attempted Kidnapping Suspect Arrested

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has another 21 days to respond to a civil rights lawsuit against her. Anne Breaud filed suit in July, claiming her personal information was made public when Cantrell tried to get a restraining order against her. The lawsuit claims Breaud's address, birthday, Social Security number, and license photo were revealed.

Cantrell Given More Time To Prepare For Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Her

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An 'Only Murders In The Building' Inspired Escape Room Is Coming To L.A.!

If you're a fan of escape rooms and the Hulu series \"Only Murders in the Building\" then you need to check this out!. Hulu and The...

If you're a fan of escape rooms and the Hulu series "Only Murders in the Building" then you need to check this out!. Hulu and The...

An 'Only Murders In The Building' Inspired Escape Room Is Coming To L.A.!

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