Northfield, OH

Columbus, OH

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Herbie J Pilato

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

Maryland State

Revenue was down 2.6 per cent year-on-year. US.- Maryland’s six casinos generated $169.8m in gaming revenue in July, down 2.6 per cent compared to July 2023, but 4.2 per cent ahead of June 2024. All six casinos reported a revenue decrease year-on-year. The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission reported...

Maryland casinos generate $169.8m in gaming revenue in July

Philadelphia, PA

Chester, PA — Hellabalou, the winner of the last two Borgata Series championships at MGM Yonkers Raceway, showed he’s more than an early-season specialist by taking a new mark of 1:48.3 in Sunday afternoon’s (Aug. 4) $13,000 featured pace at Harrah’s Philadelphia. Driver Daniel Dubé floored...

Hellabalou takes new mark in Philly feature

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Pompano Beach, FL

Columbus, OH — Carol A. Malcolm, 83, died recently at her home, in Pompano Beach, Fla. Born Jan. 13, 1941, Ms. Malcolm was active as a Standardbred owner and trainer in New England in the 1970s and 1980s. She worked as the simulcast coordinator at Hazel Park Raceway, served as an associate judge in Massachusetts and Minnesota, and spent many seasons as the paddock judge at Pompano Park. She also served as the executive director of the New England Harness Horsemen’s Association and worked in the Massachusetts Gaming Commission’s pari-mutuel division.

Carol Malcolm, 83, dies

Las Vegas, NV

Running a Las Vegas casino (or several casinos) is no small feat, and the executives in charge of those operations are paid handsomely for their efforts. Based on a review of available data filed by publicly traded companies involved with gaming, executives overseeing Las Vegas casinos are doing quite well financially. When bonuses, stock options and other forms of variable compensation are included with annual salaries, most Las Vegas casino bosses are taking home millions of dollars each year.

Here’s how much top Las Vegas casino bosses made in 2023

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Missouri State

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

Greenville, OH

Darke County, OH

Greenville, OH — The Darke County (Ohio) Agricultural Society has announced the final purses for the Gene Riegle Memorial Pace and Arnie Almahurst Trot. Both races will be carded on Aug. 21, with the Gene Riegle Memorial Pace going for $35,000 and the Arnie Almahurst Trot going for $20,000.

Riegle, Arnie Almahurst purses announced

Anderson, IN

This Week: Dan Patch Invitational, Harrah’s Hoosier Park, Anderson, Ind.; Carl Milstein Memorial and Courageous Lady, MGM Northfield Park, Northfield, Ohio; Fox Stake, the Ralph Wilfong, the Horseman Stakes and the Hoosier Stakes, Indiana State Fair, Indianapolis, Ind.; and Gold Cup and Saucer trials, Red Shores Racetrack & Casino, Charlottetown, PEI.

Busy Grand Circuit week opens Wednesday

Florida State

Akeena

Who would have thought that a chain known for its endless shrimp promotion could find itself in such a pickle? But here we are—Florida-based Red Lobster, which has been reeling from financial troubles, may have finally found a lifeline. After a surprising $11 million loss in the third quarter of 2023 due to that very shrimp deal, Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy in May 2024. And now, there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon.

A Florida based chain that filed for bankruptcy has reportedly found a potential buyer

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Ohio State

By John Hilber / Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi reporting for the Kent State NewsLab-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. In the first two days after sports betting was legalized, Ohio saw over 11.3 million bets placed - nearly one for every Ohio resident, according to the Cincinnati Bar Association. Within a...

Ohio's sports betting boom and its effects

Pennsylvania State

Wilkes-barre, PA

Wilkes-Barre, PA — Royal Emeralds moved to the lead early and went on strongly to lower her mark to 1:55.1 to take the $15,000 trotting feature at Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Monday afternoon (Aug. 5). Mischievous G was first on top, getting to the quarter in :28.4,...

Royal Emeralds sparkling in taking Monday Pocono feature

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A man peacefully sitting with his son in his car in their church parking lot was assaulted by a Denver police officer in June 2019 and will receive a $75,000 settlement. The payoff appears on the Denver City Council agenda for Monday. The item is on the consent calendar. Items on the consent calendar are considered routine and generally pass in a block vote without discussion.

Man hit in face by Denver police officer to receive $75,000 settlement

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Nine is fine for Merriman on Sunday at MGM Northfield Park; triple carryover highlights Monday card

Northfield, OH — North America’s leading dash champion, Aaron Merriman, put up some big numbers on Sunday (Aug. 4) at MGM Northfield Park, with nine victories...

Nine is fine for Merriman on Sunday at MGM Northfield Park; triple carryover highlights Monday card

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