Oberlin, LA

Columbus, OH

Halifax, MA

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Dianna Carney

Get ready foodies in the Halifax area! Loco Larry's Tacos, a food truck renowned for its mouth-watering Mexican cuisine, has announced that it is opening a new takeout location inside Halifax Market (337 Plymouth Street). This venture comes as exciting news for food lovers in the Halifax area, marking an expansion from its original mobile setup, which has been delighting taste buds since its start in 2020.

Halifax's New Tasty Takeout Spot Announces Grand Opening

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

I had not seen so many disappointed and disgruntled adults as I had all through this day until about an hour ago. Baby Boomers had been excited about the launch of MeTV Toons, which was supposed to take place at 6:00 a.m. this morning.

MeTV toons has officially launched on Frndly TV, and Boomers are happy

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Washington State

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Timothy A Gruver

The Washington State Health Care Authority reports it is launching a new state program, ScalaNW, to expand access to medications for opioid addiction. Starting on Monday, ScalaNW will offer every emergency room clinician with round the clock clinical consultation and educational materials to treat opioid addiction, according to the HCA.

ScalaNW: Expanding ER Access to Opioid Addiction Treatment

Massachusetts State

Meet Doc, a tiny Chihuahua with a big heart, now ready for adoption at Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a nonprofit foster-based rescue in Massachusetts. Weighing only 7 lbs, this 6-year-old sweetie is described as a "lovable and happy boy who will bring endless joy to your life."

Meet The Tiny Chihuahua With A Big Personality Looking For Love

Maine State

Idaho State

Shop with Me Mama

Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Colorado State

Cripple Creek, CO

Colorado Jill

(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

Kansas City, MO

In 1932, Henry J. Talge founded the Rival Manufacturing Co. An immigrant from Russia born in 1892 (Enrich Jacob “Henry” Talge), Talge came to the Kansas City area in 1925. Talge was also close friends with President Harry S. Truman as depicted above.

Henry J. Talge: founder of Rival, maker of Crock-Pot in Kansas City, Missouri

Aurora, CO

The Aurora City Council will consider using opioid settlement money Monday to pay for drug treatment for clients of its yet to open homeless services campus. The council will vote during its study session whether to spend money from the fund on a peer advisor, a van to transport clients from the navigation center to treatment, and a case manager. The city will receive about $14 million in opioid settlement funds, according to a presentation by city staff to the city council.

Aurora may send homeless people to rehab

The Finance and Governance Committee of the Denver City Council voted Tuesday to ask voters whether the U.S. citizenship requirement for police and firefighters should be dropped.

Committee OKs removing citizenship requirement for police, firefighters in Denver

WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Georgia State

DeanLand

When it comes to living a longer life in Georgia, location matters. And living in one of Georgia's top counties for longevity can add up to 13 years of extra life expectancy as compared to its bottom-ranked counties.

Huge Life Expectancy Gap Revealed Between Georgia's Urban, Rural Counties

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

Two rural Georgia counties lost more than 12% of their population over the past three years, leading a worrisome trend in many of Georgia's rural counties and smaller towns. The populations of Telfair County and Stewart County, both largely rural counties with agricultural based economies and located in the Southern half of Georgia, shrunk by more than 12% each from 2020 to 2023, according to data from the US Census Bureau.

Georgia's Fastest Shrinking Rural Counties Share Big Problems

Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman recently met with Walmart officials to discuss how shoplifting is becoming epidemic at their stores. “This morning, I participated in a productive meeting with Walmart representatives from their corporate headquarters, regional and local leaders,” Coffman posted May 29 on his Facebook page. “The meeting followed their announcement of the closure of the Walmart Neighborhood Market store located at 10400 E. Colfax Ave. in Aurora, triggering the meeting. They are not changing their decision to close the store. Out of this morning's meeting was an agreement to meet with local Walmart managers on a monthly basis to ensure that the city and Walmart are working closely together on reducing retail theft. In addition, they will be participating in a city sponsored retail theft conference, later this summer, between Aurora's major retailers, the Aurora Police Department, prosecutors from the 18th Judicial District, and the Colorado Retail Association to discuss what can be done to bring down retail theft.”

Aurora mayor meets with Walmart over shoplifting crisis

Osage Beach, MO

On September 4, 2017, the Golden Door Motel closed. A development group and St. Louis real estate firm, Staenberg Group acquired it. If you were into retro, you might say the now-defunct motel had a retro vibe to it.

The Golden Door Motel: now part of Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks History

Scituate, MA

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced Willow, a shy 10-month-old Dachshund mix with a "cute little personality and lots of love to give," as described by the local animal shelter. Despite being unsure of the world and a bit nervous, Willow "bonds quickly and loves a lot when she trusts her people." She has made numerous human friends at the shelter, indicating her potential to make an amazing companion for the right person.

Non-profit holds grand opening for new soup kitchen in Oberlin

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