Parma, OH

Columbus, OH

Virginia State

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Margaret Minnicks

WVTF reported that a new Virginia law will become effective on July 1, 2024. The law will prevent utility companies from disconnecting services on various occasions, which could leave someone without power for days.

A new law will keep utilities from being disconnected on weekends and holidays in Virginia

Ohio State

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Ashtabula, OH

Kianna Writes

Busy Beaver Closes Its Doors in Ohio Amid Retail Shake-Up Hey there! Have you caught wind of the latest retail news? Busy Beaver, a staple in the home improvement scene and a longtime rival to giants like Home Depot, is closing its store in Ohio. After decades of service, it's a bit of a shock to see them shut down. The store at 1144 W. Prospect Road is having one last hurrah with a 75 percent off sale. So, if you're nearby, it might be worth checking out some deals.

Home Depot Rival to Permanently Close Ohio Store Due to Competition, Begins Final Sale

Nebraska State

Grand Island, NE

CBS News

Witnesses say they heard an Ohio man demand the keys to a Jeep that was being towed behind a Missouri couple's RV before he brutally stabbed them both and killed the man at an Interstate 80 rest area during an attack that was partially captured on dash cam.James Thompson Jr., 22, was formally charged with first-degree murder and 10 other felonies Thursday morning - a day after the attack at a rest area just outside Grand Island in eastern Nebraska. Thompson - who is from Elyria, Ohio - is represented by the Hall County public defender, who declined to comment...

Deadly attack on couple at interstate rest area captured on dash cam

Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last month, more than twenty individuals were indicted on felony charges in Coffee County. Several of them have recently made local headlines, including Guillermo de la Cruz-Morales, the sole person charged in connection with the disappearance of Maria Diaz, and Cornelius Jamison, accused of cocaine trafficking.

Grand Jury Indicts Over Twenty Individuals on Felony Charges in Coffee County

Anika Jindal

At times, a singular action has the power to unveil a person’s true character. Witnessing someone engage in behavior that you find repulsive can make it challenging to maintain respect for them thereafter.

13 Warning Signals That You Are Not A Good Person

Dengarden

Now you'll know how to get those beautiful blue and purple blooms.

Cool Trick Magically Changes the Colors of Hydrangeas

Westlake, OH

After gaining fame on social media, he's now turning heads in the wrestling ring. Can you guess who he is?

Guess Who This Boy In His Denim Jacket Turned Into!

New York City, NY

The e-Texan

New York – As Trump anticipates his sentencing on July 11th in the New York hush money case, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon made a ruling this Monday. Despite rejecting Trump’s legal team's request to dismiss several charges in the classified documents case, she conceded on a minor point. She removed a portion of the charges that referenced an uncharged allegation, but upheld the other charges.

Legal expert says Trump should not be jailed after New York guilty verdict because he is ‘too old’

Newark, NJ

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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

Growing plants in water, also known as hydroponic gardening, is an exciting and space-saving way to bring greenery into your home. This method can be incredibly rewarding and surprisingly easy. Some plants thrive in water for years, requiring minimal maintenance while adding beauty and freshness to your living space. In...

10 Plants You Can Grow In Just Water For Years

A new homeowner was curious to learn about a plant that was rapidly taking over their yard, so they turned to the subreddit r/NoLawns to ask for insight. "What is this 'weed?'" they wrote. "Letting my yard do its natural thing this summer and keep seeing these pop up tall and fast … My neighbors would no doubt tell me I should pull those out, but I'm curious to see what this community knows about them. Are they great pollinators? Or are they somewhat invasive to other plant life?"

Homeowner warned of consequences after allowing invasive plant to take over yard: 'They pop up everywhere and are horrible to pull'

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

Reading, PA

Mahanoy City, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

MAHANOY CITY – Two members of a motorcycle club were convicted on federal charges, accused...
The post Convicted motorcycle club members orchestrated ‘brutal’ home-invasion in Mahanoy, feds say first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Convicted motorcycle club members orchestrated ‘brutal’ home-invasion in Mahanoy, feds say

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

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

New Jersey State

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

There’s much to love about hydrangeas, whether it’s their voluminous blooms, vast range of species and colors, or varying heights. This all means the options for incorporating hydrangeas into your yard are nearly endless. But, if having so many options to choose from sounds more intimidating than invigorating, Linda Vater, plant expert for Southern Living® Plant Collection advises looking to your yard for the best fit.

7 Plants You Should Never Plant With Hydrangeas

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

The Aurora City Council will consider Monday allowing residents of the city to own up to four dogs, an increase from the current city limit of three dogs per household. “The love for dogs is an age-old sentiment that transcends cultures and societies,” reads the ordinance, sponsored by council member Francoise Bergan. “Dogs have not only become companions to the young and old, but also are considered members of a family unit.”

Aurora may allow four dogs per household, pit bull outcome still uncertain

10 Smells Squirrels, Chipmunks, and Other Garden Critters Hate

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

Cleveland, OH

Independence, OH

North Royalton, OH

Broadview Heights, OH

Berea, OH

Strongsville, OH

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Spontaneous combustion of ‘oily rags’ engulfs Parma house in flames, hospitalizes firefighter

PARMA, Ohio (WOIO) - A Parma firefighter was hospitalized after fighting the blaze that destroyed a house overnight, PFD confirmed. The house in the 7700 block...

Spontaneous combustion of ‘oily rags’ engulfs Parma house in flames, hospitalizes firefighter

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