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Iscreamuscream answered the cheers from her hundreds of owners in the Del Mar grandstand loud and clear when she streaked to her fourth straight score in the $301,500 Del Mar Oaks (G1T) Aug. 17. As is par for the course for any horse jointly owned by Little Red Feather Racing,...

Iscreamuscream Remains Perfect 4-for-4 in Del Mar Oaks

Ohio State

Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course on Aug. 20 announced Hugh Drexler as its new director of racing and Candy Wetzel as assistant director of racing. Drexler is already familiar with the Ohio Thoroughbred racing circuit as he was the former racing secretary at Thistledown in 2020/2021. The University of Arizona Racetrack Industry graduate has most recently been general manager of the North Dakota Horse Park, where he has overseen racing, gaming, and facilities. Drexler is a Level III accredited ROAP graduate and worked for Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course.

Drexler Named Mahoning Valley Director of Racing

Seattle, WA

New York native Victor Bahna grew up in the shadow of Belmont Park and was first exposed to horse racing during high school, but his career as a tech executive brought him to Seattle. Bahna continued to pay attention to the industry but more as a passive observer rather than as a bettor in the gap between the closing of Longacres and the opening of Emerald Downs.

Owner Bahna Adds 'Star' Author to His Resume

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Herbie J Pilato

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

Sydney (AFP) – Australia's horse racing community was on Sunday mourning the death of champion thoroughbred Black Caviar, who died on the eve of her 18th birthday. The horse passed away on Saturday, the day before she would have turned 18, her ownership group said. Black Caviar was unbeaten...

Australian champion race horse Black Caviar dies

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The woman who shot a video of a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday morning told WyoFile she and her family were terrified as the blast sent boiling water and rocks skyward, destroying parts of a boardwalk, its guardrail and a nearby bench.

Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion: ‘We were terrified’

Denver, CO

David Heitz

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

Favorite Quote: “If you don’t have trust in your horse they won’t trust you.”. Honoree Bailee Knechtel is an 11-year old girl who has been around horses her whole life. Nominated by her mother, Lauren LaVine, and trained by the trainers at LaVine Equestrian, Bailee is a versatile young equestrian who rides both Western and English and does light jumping, liberty work, and trail rides as well. According to Lauren, Bailee “is a fantastic advocate for the horse.”

Bailee Knechtel: Young Riders Who Lead Honoree

GISW Arabian Knight (Uncle Mo-Borealis Night, by Astrology), has been retired from racing and will stand at Hill 'n' Dale, according to a farm release Monday. Sold for $250,000 at the 2021 Keeneland September Sale, the Corser Thoroughbreds bred colt brought a sale-topping $2.3 million from Zedan Racing at the OBS Spring Sale the following season.

GISW Arabian Knight Retired to Hill 'n' Dale

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

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

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CJ Coombs

Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

Los Alamitos, CA

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A 2-year-old gelding suffered a fatal injury at Los Alamitos Race Course this weekend, state horse racing officials reported Sunday.

Horse Suffers Fatal Injury in Race at Los Alamitos

Saratoga, CA

More than two decades have passed since the winner of the Haskell Stakes (G1) trekked north to Saratoga Race Course to capture the prestigious Travers Stakes (G1), but dual grade 1 winner Dornoch brings career-best form to a strong field of eight as he hopes to complete the rare double in the Aug. 24 10-furlong $1.25 million test for sophomores.

Dornoch Looks to Become Eighth to Win Haskell, Travers

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Professional jockey Dylan Davis has a new No. 1 fan, and it's a name that people certainly will recognize. Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, is that fan, and he's not shy about his adoration of Davis. Portnoy recently posted this photo on X:. Davis posted the photo on...

Barstool’s Portnoy Says ‘You’ll Be Rich’ Betting This Jockey at Saratoga

The Denver City Council accepted Monday two grants totaling $24.5 million from the state of Colorado to pay for the homeless navigation campus it opened last year. One council member wants answers as to why wraparound services at the campus aren't up and running.

Denver homeless hotel wins $24.5 million grant, experiences wraparound services delay

Los Angeles County, CA

[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

Plymouth, MA

Dianna Carney

The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

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To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

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Public Expects Racing to Keep Equine Safety a Priority

As ideas were bounced back and forth about different paths forward for racing at last week's Racing and Gaming Conference at Saratoga Springs, N.Y., California Horse...

Public Expects Racing to Keep Equine Safety a Priority

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