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The PRT Newsletter for the Week of July 24, 2024

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I just wanted to take a moment to reflect on the sale of the Patagonia Lumber Company that was announced just recently. I didn’t frequent the bar too often, but whenever I did, I enjoyed my experience (and the beer!). And to say that the PLC has changed the entertainment atmosphere in Patagonia would be an understatement.

Letters to the Editor (Aug. 2024)

Virginia State

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Georgia State

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Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

It is just days before the solstice. Spring has fully morphed into summer and the prospect of climbing around on a hot, treeless waste rock pile in pursuit of specimens has lost its appeal. Cooler days will return. Still, in need of exertion, I volunteer to help a neighbor with...

Paving the Way

Atlanta, GA

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Sometimes you need two speeches in your pocket because you’re just not sure which one will match with the facts or the audience once you get in front of them and read their mood. With that in mind and with some luck, you’ll be reading this before a binary star system in Corona Borealis goes nova. If not, well, here’s an afterword on what, as of right now, promises to be a fascinating celestial event.

A Nova and a Pale Blue Dot

The Nogales International reported late this afternoon that the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors were informed earlier today that $39.4 million dollars had gone missing from the county treasury during the period when former County Treasurer Liz Gutfahr was in office. The International reported that supervisors were briefed by...

Supervisors Told $39.4 Million in County Funds Is Missing

Pima County, AZ

SEFD covers 325 square miles for fire and EMS response and 750 square miles for EMS ambulance transport. (See map below.) That’s a lot of territory! While not marked on the map, the boundaries for EMS transport run on the Cochise County line to the Mexican border, and on the West through mile marker 14 to the Mexican border and mile marker 47 on Highway 83.

Notes From SEFD: An Updated Map and a Bunch of Numbers

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

Orange County, CA

Corcoran, CA

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CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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Emily Standley Allard

In the mystical realm where astrology intersects with spiritual beliefs, certain zodiac signs are thought to possess inherent qualities that offer protection against malevolent entities and negative energies. This intriguing concept has roots in ancient astrology and cultural traditions worldwide, where the alignment of the stars at one's birth is believed to influence not only personality traits but also spiritual protection. This post delves into the 5 celestial shields of the zodiac, highlighting signs that are particularly noted for their protective aura against evil spirits.

5 Zodiac Signs That Possess a Protective Aura Against Evil Spirits

Senior citizens are often targets for scams, and as scams are getting more sophisticated, it’s getting easier to deceive even the most tech-savvy person. Elder fraud involves a variety of scams targeting seniors, from fake prizes to pleas for help from their “grandchildren,” resulting in an annual loss of $3 billion, according to the FBI. Seniors are often targeted due to their good credit, financial security, and trusting nature. Here are the top elderly fraud scams of the year:

Top 12 elderly fraud scams of 2024

California State

Humana will pay $90 million to settle allegations it submitted fraudulent bids for its Part D plans between 2011 and 2017. The settlement is the first of its kind to resolve allegations of Part D contracting fraud, Phillips & Cohen, the law firm that represented the whistleblower in the case, said in an Aug. 16 news release.

Humana settles Medicare drug fraud case for $90M

Santa Cruz County issued this press release earlier today:. Santa Cruz County Files Civil Lawsuit Against Former County Treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr. Nogales, AZ –Yesterday, Santa Cruz County filed a civil lawsuit in Pima County Superior Court against former Treasurer, Elizabeth Gutfahr. Additionally, the investigations by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ), Arizona Auditor General’s Office, B. Riley Financial (forensic auditors), and appointed County Treasurer Alejandro Paz in partnership with Deputy County Manager Mauricio Chavez and the County Attorney’s Office are still active and ongoing.

County Files Civil Lawsuit Against Gutfahr, Alleging $39.4 Million Embezzlement

Last year, Laurie Monti, Nancy McCoy and I launched “Our Town, Patagonia” (OTP), a citizen survey that asked Patagonians about their perceptions, concerns, and hopes for the future in light of the changes our area is facing. Over 20% of Patagonia area residents (263) responded to the survey....

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