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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Georgia State

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Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Over the last few weeks, several individuals appeared before Judge Dwayne Gillis and entered guilty pleas on felony charges in the Superior Court of Coffee County. The majority of the defendants received probation, while some will soon be transported to a Georgia prison to serve their sentences. Among the twenty-one cases, ten of the defendants faced felony drug charges.

More than 20 Individuals Plead Guilty and Sentenced on Felony Charges in Coffee County

Chambersburg, PA

Franklin County Free Press

In the early hours, emergency responders from Station 4 were called to a significant house fire at approximately 1:59 AM in the 1400 block of Path Valley Road. Upon arrival, Company 9 reported visible flames emanating from the Charlie side of the building. Engine 45, arriving third at the scene,...

House Fire Extinguished in Path Valley Road Residence

Baltimore, MD

Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has announced the indictments of three individuals, Erica Danielle Watson, 29, of Brooklyn, Maryland; Larry Antonio Marshall, 54; and Shanice Tiera Smith, 34, both of Baltimore. They are charged with carrying out an identity fraud scheme at a Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) branch in Baltimore City. The charges include identity fraud and conspiracy to commit identity fraud, with the alleged fraudulent activities valued between $25,000 and $100,000. Additionally, Marshall and Watson face charges related to bribing a public employee, while Smith, a former MVA employee, is charged with accepting bribes and misconduct in office.

Indictments in Maryland MVA Identity Fraud Scheme

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Beach, FL

The historic Beach Bowl in Jacksonville Beach will reopen this month after being closed for years. The bowling alley says on social media that it plans to reopen June 17. The bowling alley on Beach Boulevard opened in the 1950s and closed in 2019 when the property owners did not renew the lease.

Historic Beach Bowl will reopen this month

Maryland State

Hagerstown, MD

A Maryland resident has been arrested and charged after allegedly making multiple bomb threats to a local retirement facility, state authorities reported. John Calvin Walls, 60, of Hagerstown, is accused of leaving several threatening voicemails at Williamsport Retirement Village in Washington County, prompting a thorough investigation by the Maryland Fire Marshal’s office.

Maryland Man Arrested for Bomb Threats Against Retirement Home

Please be advised that Mayor Kenneth Hock, at the recommendation of Dustin Ulrich, Fire Chief and EMS Director, authorized a burn ban in the Borough of Chambersburg, effective Wednesday, June 26, 2024, through Monday, July 22, 2024. The Mayor declared the burn ban because of drier than normal temperatures, with no significant rainfall being forecast. On Monday, July 22, 2024, Town Council may by Resolution extend the burn ban.

CHAMBERSBURG BOROUGH MAYOR AUTHORIZES BURN BAN

Woodbridge, VA

The Inside Scoop - PWC

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Authorities are actively searching for Quamel Thomson, a 26-year-old man from Woodbridge, who is accused of assaulting a woman and preventing her from leaving an apartment in the Longview Apartments complex on Lynn Street.

Woodbridge Police Hunt for Man Accused of Strangling and Assaulting Woman in Apartment

Pennsylvania State

Pennsylvania state agencies, including PennDOT, DCNR, DDAP, DOH, PSP, PFBC, and the Office of the State Fire Commissioner, emphasized the importance of safety during the Fourth of July weekend at Codorus State Park. Officials stressed the significance of responsible celebrations and the dangers of impaired driving, with PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll advocating for the use of sober drivers and alternative transportation to prevent impaired driving incidents.

Pennsylvania Urges Safety During Fourth of July Celebrations

The Chambersburg Police Department is appealing to the public for assistance following a hit and run incident that occurred on June 25, 2024. The event took place in front of the Burger King at 1066 Lincoln Way East. According to the police report, the vehicle involved is a newer model...

Chambersburg Police Seek Information on Hit and Run Incident

Waynesboro, PA

Mr. Richard Allen Downin, 59, of Waynesboro, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024. Born August 19, 1964 in Waynesboro, he was the son of Mrs. Patricia (Barnes) Downin, a resident of Quincy Village and the late Mr. Richard E. “Dick” Downin who passed away May 2, 2024. Richard...

Richard Allen Downin 1964-2024

Pennsylvania is addressing its healthcare staffing shortages through new legislation, particularly in its rural regions. House Bill 2382, approved by the House Health Committee, offers up to $250,000 in grants to healthcare facilities. These funds are designed to reimburse doctors, nurses, and midwives who commit to working in rural settings for at least three years. The primary use of this financial aid is for repaying student loans.

Pennsylvania’s New Bill to Tackle Healthcare Staffing Crisis in Rural Areas

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Sunday night, Will Smith performed his new song "You Can Make It" at the BET Awards. He was joined on stage by Gospel Singer Kirk Franklin. while the crowd shouted and clapped, some Virginians were expressing their disappointment on socila media.

Some Virginians say Will Smith and Kirk Franklin's BET Awards performance was inoppropriate

Allentown, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

MOREA – An Allentown woman is in Schuylkill County Prison, accused of trying to smuggle...
The post PSP: Allentown woman tried to smuggle synthetic opioid strips into prison first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

PSP: Allentown woman tried to smuggle synthetic opioid strips into prison

Orrstown, PA

Spring Run, PA

George W. Bair, 91, a lifelong resident of Spring Run, passed away peacefully June 26, 2024, in the Orrstown Personal Care Home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, G. Bonita (Rosenberry) Bair. Born January 11, 1933, in Spring Run, PA, he was...

George W. Bair 1933-2024

DeanLand

Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

Barbara Larrabee, 92, of Waynesboro, PA passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at the Waynesboro Hospital. Born December 26, 1932 in Springfield MA, she was the daughter of the late James Fundahn and Elizabeth Downey. Arrangements are being entrusted by SimpleChoice Cremation Services Inc. of Chambersburg. Online condolences may be...

Barbara Larrabee 1932-2024

Norfolk, VA

Fifty percent of Norfolk church has high blood pressure. 3WTKR reports that Pastor Reverend Dr. Geoffrey Guns of Second Calvery Baptist Church in Norfolk made a startling discovery in March. He asked congregants who had high blood pressure to stand and half of the congregation rose to their feet.

Virginia pastor reveals half of his African American congregation has hypertension

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Kenneth G. “Ken” Varner 1946-2024

Kenneth G. “Ken” Varner, 78, of Newville, passed away the afternoon of Saturday, June 29, 2024 at UPMC West Shore. He was born on March 16,...

Kenneth G. “Ken” Varner 1946-2024

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