Redmond, OR

California State

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San Diego, CA

Kianna Writes

Some big news out of California that's shaking up the job landscape, especially in the medical device industry. Dexcom, a major player in the field, has announced it will be laying off 535 employees at its San Diego location. This move is set to happen on July 26 and is part of a broader trend of job cuts across the medtech sector.

Major Company in California Lays Off 500 Employees

The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — The National Black Farmers Association called on Tractor Supply’s president and CEO Tuesday to step down after the rural retailer announced that it would drop most of its corporate diversity and climate advocacy efforts. The resignation demand emerged as Tractor Supply, which sells products...

Black farmers’ association calls for Tractor Supply CEO’s resignation after company cuts DEI efforts

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

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

Lincoln County, OR

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Kristy Tallman

Lincoln County, Ore. — A tragic three-vehicle collision on Highway 20 near milepost 30 resulted in two fatalities on the evening of July 1, 2024. The Oregon State Police (OSP) responded to the scene at 6:35 p.m., where the crash significantly impacted traffic for approximately six hours during the investigation.

Highway 20 Collision Claims Two Lives in Lincoln County

Retailers on the journey to meet the 2026 compliance date for FSMA 204 have a lot to learn from each other. The traceability rule, part of the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA), will allow for faster identification and rapid removal of potentially contaminated food from the market. The FDA has designated impacted foods to a Food Traceability List (FTL) – and retailers and suppliers must simultaneously meet record keeping requirements for this list by January 20, 2026.

Michelle Leger of Lunds and Byerlys shares insights from the grocer’s journey to FSMA 204 compliance

Boston, MA

Vanishing Georgia

One of the oldest churches in Boston, Trinity Missionary Baptist is a Freedmen’s congregation established in 1867. The present structure, likely dating to the early 1900s, is a typical uneven-steeple style common among Black churches at the time. It was originally a frame structure before the addition of the brick veneer. Boston Historic District, National […]

Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, Boston

Tractor Supply Co., headquartered in Brentwood, Tenn., operates over 2,200 stores across the United States, primarily serving rural areas. The company was previously recognized for its inclusive policies, earning a 95 out of 100 score on theHuman Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index. However, after conservatives bullied the company for its inclusive policies for close to three weeks, on Thursday, Tractor Supplyannounced it would eliminate all diversity, equity, and inclusion roles, end sponsorships of non-business activities such asPride festivals, and withdraw its goals for reducing carbon emissions.

These queer farmers and ranchers are boycotting Tractor Supply and want you to join them

Circle K is hosting a fuel day pop-up on July 2 to help drivers ahead of the 4th of July holiday with a 40 cents per gallon discount. Circle K fueling 4th of July fun with 40 cents per gallon discount on July 2. TRI-CITIES, Wash.-Circle K is fueling 4th...

Circle K fuel day set for July 2

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

Thomasville, GA

The Craftsman appearance of this cottage dates to circa 1920 but the house was built circa 1883. Joseph Young was a successful Black businessman in Thomasville and he often rented rooms in the house for overnight guests. He also housed overflow from the boarding house next door, owned by his family. Historically, Oak Street was […]

Joseph Young House, Circa 1883 + 1920, Thomasville

New Jersey State

Clifton, NJ

Newark, NJ – Evangelos Megariotis, a 72-year-old orthopedic surgeon from Clifton, admitted to multiple counts of unlawfully prescribing pain medications to his patients. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the guilty plea today.

Surgeon Guilty of Illegal Narcotic Prescriptions, Faces 20 Years

North Carolina State

Town Talks

A Raleigh suburb is the safest town in North Carolina, a new report finds. Fuquay-Varina ranks No. 1 on a list of smaller cities boasting lower crime rates and a lower financial toll on residents, according to results published by Moneygeek.

The safest place to live in North Carolina? This ranks as the state’s No. 1 town

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

The Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts recently introduced a sweet feline named Clarice who is in search of a loving forever home. Despite her challenging start in life, Clarice is ready to start a new chapter with a family that will love and care for her.

Meet The Unique Little Cat Who Lost Both Eyes Now Searching For Love

Prince William County, VA

Woodbridge, VA

The Inside Scoop - PWC

A Dale City couple, wanted on felony child abuse charges following the death of their toddler son in 2023, turned themselves in to the police on Saturday, June 8, 2024. The case dates back to January 22, 2023, when emergency responders found the 19-month-old boy unresponsive at the family’s home on the 4300 block of Granby Road in Woodbridge. Despite being rushed to a local hospital, the boy was pronounced dead upon arrival.

Dale City Couple Wanted for Toddler's Death Turn Themselves In After Year-Long Search

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Chicago Food Adventures

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Burlington County, NJ

Pablo Estrada, 27, laundered proceeds from a mail fraud scheme, including lottery scams. Florence, NJ – Pablo Estrada, 27, of Burlington County, was sentenced to 33 months in prison for his role in laundering over $4 million obtained from various scams. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the sentencing today.

Burlington Man's $4M Money Laundering Scheme: 33-Month Sentence

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Georgia State

The Current GA

People held in Georgia immigrant detention centers will soon face new challenges in their search for lawyers to represent them in immigration court, a development that will likely doom many people’s chances of fighting deportation.

For migrants in Georgia, fighting deportation will become harder. Here’s why.

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 53-year-old man from Douglas was recently arrested after local drug detectives executed a search warrant at an apartment in the Crown Villas complex. According to a preliminary report from the Coffee County Drug Unit, detectives conducted the search on June 27 based on prior cocaine purchases made at the location. Upon entry, detectives found Alyn Franklyn, identified as a black male, in the master bedroom. During the search, one detective discovered a small brown plastic bag/wrapper containing suspected crack cocaine on top of the microwave in the kitchen.

Douglas Man Charged with Possession of Cocaine Following Residential Search

Terrebonne, OR

Powell Butte, OR

Bend, OR

Culver, OR

Sisters, OR

Prineville, OR

Madras, OR

Camp Sherman, OR

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Mosaic receives $19,500 donation to upgrade Redmond High School-Based Health Center

Mosaic Community Health said Monday it received a $19,500 donation from the Oregon Community Credit Union Foundation to upgrade the Redmond High School-Based Health Center. Bend,...

Mosaic receives $19,500 donation to upgrade Redmond High School-Based Health Center

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