Scranton, PA

Maine State

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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

Georgia State

Crisp County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 24 individuals following Operation Shyne Down. The GBI and other agencies served a total of 120 warrants on the suspects involved in the investigation, which targeted the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal activities in Crisp County, Georgia.

Operation Results in More than 20 Charged with Gang Offenses, RICO, and more

Pittsburgh, PA

Latrobe, PA

CBS Pittsburgh

LATROBE, Pa. (KDKA) -- It's time to get excited for Friday night football in Latrobe as the Wildcats are set to host the Plum Mustangs.The Steelers High School Showcase Game of the Week will be coming to you live from Westmoreland County when Greater Latrobe hosts its first home game of the season after playing on the road last week. Latrobe got off to a 1-0 start with a shutout win against Connellsville and are looking to start the year with two straight victories. Plum, on the other hand, came up well short last week, losing 41-7 to Franklin Regional. Lots of eyes...

Greater Latrobe Wildcats ready for home opener tonight against Plum

Plymouth, MA

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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

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

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

Pennsylvania State

WTAJ

MANHEIM, Pa. (WTAJ) — State police barracks across the Commonwealth will see new troopers joining the ranks after 59 cadets graduated from the PSP Academy. Commissioner Col. Christopher L. Paris congratulated the new troopers of the 170th class during a ceremony last week. “Today is the result of a more than six-month commitment from a […]

Barracks across Pennsylvania will see new state troopers

Clearfield, PA

CLEARFIELD, Pa. (WTAJ) – A big battle is brewing on the gridiron in Clearfield on Friday. The Bison are hosting Forest Hills in a showdown between 1-0 teams. “We’re excited for this game,” Clearfield head coach Myles Caragein said. Both teams have high expectations this season after both finishing with eight wins last year. The […]

Sportsbeat Game of the Week: Forest Hills at Clearfield preview

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Brookville, PA

Pizza Hut D9/10 Volleyball/Soccer Scoreboard Aug. 28, 2024. A-C Valley 3, Union 0 (25-15, 25-17, 25-8) Tidioute Charter 3, Forest Area 1 (25-22, 31-29, 23-25, 25-22) Union City 3, Erie 0 (26-24, 25-21, 25-20) General McLane 3, Mercyhurst Prep 2 (14-25, 19-25, 25-23, 26-24, 15-10) Kennedy Catholic at John F....

Pizza Hut D9/10 Volleyball/Soccer Scoreboard Aug. 28, 2024

Lebanon, PA

Hershey, PA

ANNVILLE, Pa. – The Lebanon Valley men’s golf team will play in seven invitationals this fall including playing the final three rounds at Lebanon Country Club. The Dutchmen start off the season on September 9 with Albright College’s Lions Invitational at Olde Homestead Golf Club. LVC will then make the short trip down the road the next day to play in the Elizabethtown Invitational at the Hershey Country Club. The team will then head to Saucon Valley Country Club for the Weyhill Classic hosted by Moravian University on September 16. 10 days later the squad will compete in the Battle…

Men’s Golf Ready for Fall Season

Marshfield, MA

A beloved festival is returning for another year of delicious food, local vendors, and family-friendly fun! Marshfield Lobsterfest, which began in 2019 as a way to support local lobstermen and showcase the natural beauty of Marshfield, has become an annual event that draws visitors from near and far!

Don't Miss Marshfield Lobsterfest: Live Music, Delicious Food & More

Floyd County, GA

According to officials with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), three former officers from the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), one GDC investigator, and a former Floyd County deputy have been charged for the aggravated assault of an inmate at the Floyd County Jail.

Five Former Georgia Law Enforcement Officers Charged With Aggravated Assault Against Inmate

Louisiana State

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The Lens

During my childhood, when my family visited relatives “across the river,” in Bayou Plaquemine, Bayou Goula, Caddo, the Pointe, and White Castle, my siblings and I would sometimes race up and down the levees, some distance away from the cows grazing there. At the summit of the hill, you could see the Mississippi River waters through stands of trees and brush. It never occurred to me that our “playground” was the living testimony of Black men, prisoners of the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola whom the state of Louisiana had re-enslaved in the convict leasing system.

No longer ‘half slave, half free’

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

Massachusetts State

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

The Current GA

A state Supreme Court’s decision reversing a lower court’s ruling that a private contractor was exempt from the Georgia Open Records Act is being hailed as a win for open government.

State Supreme Court rules Open Records Act applies to private contractors working for governments

Denver, CO

Migrants enrolled in the Denver Asylum Seekers Program won’t get cash benefits after all. The council amended a contract with Haven for Hope during the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee meeting Wednesday. Instead of Haven of Hope providing migrants with cash assistance on debit cards, it will instead provide “culturally appropriate” food, if the change is approved by the full council.

Denver may revoke cash assistance for migrants

Aurora, CO

What exactly happened at a large gathering of migrants in Aurora last Sunday depends on who you talk to. And a showdown is imminent between City Council member Danielle Jurinsky and the Aurora Police Department, according to Jurinsky.

Migrant mayhem in Aurora? Showdown imminent between PD, council member Jurinsky

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Old Forge, PA

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Peckville, PA

Duryea, PA

Jessup, PA

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Moscow, PA

Archbald, PA

Dalton, PA

Newswatch 16

NewsBreak

Johnson College sees record-breaking enrollment for 2024 fall semester

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Johnson College sees record-breaking enrollment for 2024 fall semester

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