West Deptford, NJ

Florida State

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Lake Panasoffkee, FL

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Catfish Johnny’s, a beloved seafood restaurant known for its fresh catches and lively atmosphere, faced a temporary shutdown following a state inspection. This popular dining destination, which has delighted locals and tourists alike for 33 years, was briefly closed after the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) flagged multiple violations.

Florida’s Favorite Seafood Spot Closed After State Inspection

Kissimmee, FL

One Dunkin’ Donuts location, known for its familiar aroma of coffee and donuts, found itself temporarily closed after a state inspection uncovered a few issues. Not all Dunkin’ locations are created equal. Take the one at 3745 Pleasant Hill Road in Kissimmee, for instance. This particular branch, despite its efforts to keep customers caffeinated and satisfied, has had its share of mixed reviews.

Florida's donut shop closed due serious violations after state inspection

Colorado State

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Wilmington, NC

Town Talks

Wilmington landed on a list ranking America's cleanest cities. Fortunately for the Port City, it was put in the clean category. American Lung Association, a voluntary health organization whose mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research, ranked 2024's Polluted Cities in America and the top 10 cleanest cities. Wilmington came in 4th on the clean list.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Most Cleanest City in the State

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Jack Jewel, a teeny tiny Miniature Poodle mix boy who is ready to completely take over every aspect of your life. For unspecified reasons, this 4-and-a-half-month-old puppy was placed in Great Dog Rescue New England's care. He is now living safely with a foster family where he is being spoiled. While he is okay with waiting in foster care for the time being, he hopes you will come bring him to YOUR house soon!

Tiny 4-Pound Miniature Poodle Is Searching For A Home

(MA) Meet Ada Awesome, an adorable little Yorkshire Terrier mix pup who is ready and waiting to curl up in your lap, bed, and life. Ada recently came into Dog Rescue New England's care for unspecified reasons. She is currently living safely in a foster home, but would definitely be much happier living in YOUR home. So what are you waiting for? Time to fill out that application!

This Little Yorkshire Terrier Is Looking For Love

Columbus, OH

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The Lantern

One man is dead after a five-hour standoff with police Sunday morning near Ohio State’s South campus. Credit: Lantern File Photo. One man is dead after an over-five-hour-long barricade standoff with the Columbus Division of Police Sunday morning.

One dead after five-hour standoff with police in the University District Sunday morning

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

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

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

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

Boca Raton, FL

There's a buzz in Boca Raton, but not the kind you’d expect for a luxury development. The highly anticipated Mandarin Oriental Hotel and Residences is facing some serious backlash as frustrated buyers are now taking legal action, demanding their money back after years of waiting.

Florida Developer Hit with 3 More Lawsuits in 10 Days as Buyers Demand Deposits Back

DeanLand

Three earthquakes were recorded in Georgia during August, the strongest a 2.4 magnitude which occured far outside of the area where Georgia earthquakes most often occur. The quakes were recorded and reported by the US Geological Survey, which maintains seismograph stations throughout the US.

Rare SE Georgia Earthquake Recorded in August, State's Farthest South in 10 Years

Wyoming State

Buffalo, WY

WyoFile

The House Draw Fire burning in northern Wyoming grew to more than 163,000 acres on Thursday — nearly the combined size of Denver and Salt Lake City — threatening structures, prompting evacuation orders and forcing the closure of Interstate 90.

Wildfire burns 163,000 acres in northern Wyoming, forcing evacuations and I-90 closure

J. Souza

Tipping on cruise ships is always a controversial topic. Some cruise passengers believe that tipping should be a personal choice, and others argue that automatic tipping policies are necessary to ensure fair compensation for crew members.

Carnival Responds to Cruise Passenger Wanting to Remove All Tips from Bill

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

The Aurora City Council at its study session Monday advanced a proposal by council member Stephanie Hancock to impound vehicles that are not registered and insured and driven by someone with a license.

Update: Aurora advances impound of unregistered, uninsured vehicles driven by unlicensed drivers

Sheppton, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

SHEPPTON – Off-road vehicles aren’t permitted on state highways or the vast majority of local...
The post Illegal ATVs towed, impounded in crackdown in East Union first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Illegal ATVs towed, impounded in crackdown in East Union

Washington State

Timothy A Gruver

Small game hunters and trappers must submit the lower jaw of bobcats they kill as part of the mandatory pelt sealing process, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced on Friday.

Bobcat Jaw Submission Now Required for Pelt Sealing

Kanawha County, WV

Boone County, WV

South Charleston, WV

Michael Ramsburg

TEEN DEATH: A student from Madison Middle School in Boone County has died after sustaining injuries during football practice on Friday, Aug. 23. Schools throughout the Kanawha Valley are sharing their condolences with family and friends of 13-year-old Cohen Craddock. Students and staff at Nitro High School were asked to wear red and black -- Madison Middle School's team colors -- on Monday in Craddock's memory. South Charleston High School will do the same on Wednesday, Aug. 28. "Our hearts go out to Boone County’s Madison Middle School Redhawks as they face the loss of a young football player and friend, Cohen Craddock," SCHS officials wrote on social media. "The entire SCHS community stands with the Madison Middle community during this difficult time."

Morning Update: Teen athlete's death, 'Mountaineer Main Street', ongoing drought

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

It may be less than a month before the start of the fall season, but the National Weather Service says we can expect the hottest temperatures of the summer this week in Kentucky, especially Wednesday and Thursday.

Fall might be right around the corner, but Kyians warned to be prepared for extreme heat this week

New Jersey State

San Antonio, TX

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - A San Antonio, Texas woman, Janet Bernal, also known by several aliases including “Rocky G” and “RockyG-Kruella,” has been arrested and charged with wire fraud for allegedly selling over $18 million worth of counterfeit coupons to be used at retail stores across the United States.

Coupon Queen's $18M Fraud: Woman Arrested in Nationwide Scheme

Louisiana State

Natrona County, WY

Houma, LA

A worker died Aug. 5 when the crane he was operating toppled at a wind farm construction site in remote Natrona County, state and local officials say. The victim, John William Hoffpauir, Jr., 55, of Houma, Louisiana, was working as a crane operator at the Cedar Springs wind energy construction site north of Casper and Glenrock under the control of Blattner Energy at the time of the accident. Hoffpauir was a Blattner Energy employee, a spokesperson for the company told WyoFile.

Worker killed in accident on wind energy construction site in Natrona County

Pennsauken Township, NJ

Sicklerville, NJ

Charges include altering and cashing stolen checks, with potential penalties up to 30 years in prison. Four men from South Jersey have been officially charged with conspiracy to commit bank fraud, as announced by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. The defendants—Tracy Felder-Carter, 23, of Blackwood; Dante Ford, 28, of Pennsauken and Sewell; Quamell Keyes-Griffin, 21; and Donovan Bunch, 22, both of Sicklerville—appeared today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Elizabeth A. Pascal.

Jersey Men Charged in Stolen Mail Check Fraud

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West Deptford holds on, defeats Mainland - Girls lacrosse recap

Maddie Eastlack and Kassidy Yarusso each had four goals to help give West Deptford a 12-11 victory over Mainland in Linwood. Riley Walsh had...

West Deptford holds on, defeats Mainland - Girls lacrosse recap

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