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Mount Hope, OH — Entries are now being accepted for the first annual North American Standardbred Mixed Sale which will take place on Dec. 17 at the Mount Hope Event Center, Mount Hope, Ohio. The final deadline for entries is Oct. 21 or until the book is full. The...

Entries open for North American Standardbred Mixed Sale

Columbus, OH

This Week: MGM Yonkers International Trot, MGM Yonkers Raceway, Yonkers, N.Y.; Jim Ewart Memorial and Charlie Hill Memorial, Eldorado Scioto Downs, Columbus, Ohio; and Champlain Stakes and Simcoe Stakes, Woodbine Mohawk Park, Milton, Ont. Schedule of events: Grand Circuit racing will open this week on Saturday (Sept. 7) as MGM...

MGM Yonkers International Trot leads Grand Circuit weekend

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East Rutherford, NJ

East Rutherford, NJ — The Breeders Crown Charity Challenge, the brainchild of prominent owner Marvin Katz, is back for a sixth year. Local New Jersey and New York charities were paired with their respective teams via a random draw on Friday (Aug. 30). The teams are:. · SBH Health...

Breeders Crown Charity Challenge update

Pennsylvania State

Hightstown, NJ

Hightstown, NJ — For the past two years, the connections of female trotter Refined have considered retiring the mare so she could begin the next chapter of her life as a mother. Refined, however, has refused to slow down. Since the end of 2022, Refined has hit the board...

Refined favored in Scioto’s Charlie Hill Memorial

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An Aldi shopper recently shared her disturbing experience with a moldy rice package from the supermarket, sparking debate. A TikTok user named @defonotlils posted a video on June 6 that quickly became popular, accumulating more than 674,600 views. In the video, she shares what happened after finding out about something.

This is why I don’t shop at Aldi: Woman can’t believe what she found in her packaged rice from Aldi

The 2024 Prix d’Amerique winner Idao de Tillard, with Clement Duvaldestin, had an easy task at the La Capelle track In Normandy, France, Wednesday afternoon (Sept. 4). A field of 13 trotters raced in the Grand Prix Federation Regionale du Nord, a Group 2 race over 1-1/8 miles and with a total purse of 120,000 Euro. The winner’s purse was 54,000 Euro.

Easy money for Idao de Tillard at La Capelle

Delaware State

Richmond, VA

Columbus, OH — Harold Jay Gerhardt, 89, of Richmond, Va., died Aug. 17, 2024, at Sunrise of Bon Air in Richmond, surrounded by loved ones. Mr. Gerhardt was born on Oct. 27, 1934, to loving parents, the late Frank and Eloise (Beedle), in Akron, Ohio. The family later moved to Westerville, where he attended Westerville High School and later completed one year at Otterbein College.

Harold Gerhardt, 89, dies

Georgia State

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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

Denver, CO

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An opinion piece appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association, or JAMA this week illustrates why the drug problem among people experiencing homelessness in Denver may be so severe. It's because many homeless people aren't addicted to just one drug, but two, according to the viewpoint's author, Benjamin A. Howell of Yale School of Medicine and colleagues.

Fentanyl-meth combo ravages homeless in Denver, so why aren't there better treatments?

Delaware, OH

Delaware, OH – Yannick Gingras, a three-time Little Brown Jug winning driver, has been selected as the 39th Little Brown Jug Wall of Fame honoree by the Delaware County Fair. The third-generation horseman and native of Quebec began jogging horses at the age of five, training at ten and...

LBJ Wall of Fame to welcome Yannick Gingras

Kentucky State

Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Salem, NH

Salem, NH — Start Jugette Day with a free breakfast and prayer service Wednesday (Sept. 18) at 7:30 a.m. in the Backstretch Hospitality Tent across from the Log Cabin on the Delaware County Fairgrounds. Come enjoy a meal and pray with us for good racing and the safety of...

Jug week prayer breakfast on Sept. 18

Salem, OH

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

Kansas State

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Missouri State

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According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

Los Angeles County, CA

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Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

Maine State

Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Vermont State

Barton, VT

Barton, VT – The Orleans, Vermont County Fair, the only New England fair racing venue outside Maine, hosted their annual race card in Barton on Wednesday (Sept. 4). Trainer/driver Dustin Miller, making his Green Mountain State racing debut, brought three horses and each was a winner, earning him the Rick Flanders Memorial leading driver title and commemorative blanket. “It’s my first time here and I will be back,” said Miller, who sampled the iconic Vermont summer ice cream, a maple creamee, after accepting the winner’s blanket.

Dustin Miller bats 1.000 at Barton (Vermont) Fair

West Texas Livestock Growers

crucial aspect of managing your cattle. It’s not just a reduction in sales weight, but also a potential decrease in the price you’ll receive. However, with the right knowledge, you can make informed decisions and mitigate its impact.

Shrinkage in cattle: what you need to know

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When you head out on a cruise, you’re most likely thinking about suntan lotions, umbrella cocktails, and endless buffets. You’re not likely to be thinking about disappearing without a trace.

Vanished At Sea: Mysterious Cruise Ship Disappearances

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Capitalize on 2025 NYSS increases at Goshen Yearling Sale

Middletown, NY – If you have not yet made plans to attend the upcoming Goshen Yearling Sale on Monday (Sept. 9), this might be a good...

Capitalize on 2025 NYSS increases at Goshen Yearling Sale

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