Saratoga Springs, NY

With the Haskell Stakes (G1) lifting Dornoch into the top spot in the 3-year-old male division, the focus turns to the Aug. 24 Travers Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course, which stands as the last chance for someone to enter the Eclipse Award picture. That, of course, turns the spotlight...

Top 3-Year-Olds Set for Travers Prep in Jim Dandy

Louisville, KY

Reversing plans to use its troubled turf course during its September Meet, Churchill Downs now will race strictly on dirt during its upcoming season Sept. 12-29, according to Darren Rogers, the track's senior director of communications and media services. Rogers previously told BloodHorse July 17 that the track still intended...

Churchill Decides to Scrap Turf Racing in September

Arkansas State

The GIII Southwest Stakes, won by subsequent GI Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan (Goldencents) this year, will be worth $1 million in 2025, Oaklawn Park announced Tuesday. The race was worth $800,000 this year. The second of four Kentucky Derby points races to be contested at Oaklawn, the Southwest will...

2025 Southwest Stakes Worth $1 Million

Just over a year and a half after the retirement of Hot Rod Charlie —who earned just shy of $6 million, most by any horse sired by the 2013 Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Oxbow —trainer Doug O'Neill is having success with another son of the Calumet Farm stallion.

2022 Derby Alum Happy Jack Embraces Sprinter Role

The family of two-time Golden Slipper (G1)-winning breeder George Altomonte have committed to the Thoroughbred industry for at least another generation after securing a suitable property after a decade-long search. The famous Corumbene Stud, established by octogenarian Altomonte more than 40 years ago, will move its breeding operation from Dunedoo...

Altomontes Make Move From Dunedoo to Hunter Valley

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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

Poughkeepsie, NY

Shine My Crown

Sherrance Henderson, an African American mother of two autistic children and the owner of Cornucopia Queen, Inc. (CQI) doing business as Golden Corral, is advancing in her legal battle against Golden Corral Franchise Systems. She is bringing serious allegations of racial discrimination and financial ruin against the franchise, claiming her...

Mother of 2 Says It Cost Her $10 Million In 52 Days After Losing Her Golden Corral Franchise Unlawfully

Virginia State

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate were in medicine cabinets in many Virginia homes decades ago. They were in bottles with droppers that gallons the red liquid. Looking at that old bottle in the above image brings back many memories.

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate once were in many Virginia homes

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Arrowfield Stud's bright young stallion The Autumn Sun will miss the 2024 breeding season as he continues to recover from a pelvic injury he sustained in his paddock in March. "The Autumn Sun will miss the 2024 breeding season after sustaining a pelvic injury in his paddock in late March," a statement from Arrowfield read. "He has been under close veterinary care and restricted to box rest at Arrowfield since that time. A scan earlier this week revealed his injury is healing but not to the extent necessary for him to be able to serve this coming season.

The Autumn Sun to Miss 2024 Breeding Season

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Louisiana State

Lecompte, LA

Ten years ago, Ron Schneider began a quest to find Henri Delattre's (1801-1876) oil painting of the celebrated Thoroughbred Lecomte. As the curator at the Old Lecompte High School and Museum in Lecompte, La., the painting enticed him. He would be reminded each time he saw the horse's image, which figures prominently on the central Louisiana town's official flag as well as the high school's yearbook.

One Man's Effort and a Louisiana Return for Lecomte

Haskell, NJ

Oceanport, NJ

OCEANPORT, N.J.— Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher, who saw Tapit Trice make a successful return with a 5¼-length romp in the Grade 3 Monmouth Cup, earned a $75,000 bonus from Monmouth Park as a result of the $150,000 Haskell Weekend Trainer Challenge that ended last Saturday. Chad...

Pletcher Earns Bonus for Winning Haskell Weekend Trainer Challenge

Shenandoah, PA

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NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
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Police Log, 7/10/2024

New Jersey State

Red Bank, NJ

Even though many of his friends and some family members had a pretty good idea of what his career path would eventually be, Chris Elliott was not sure if he wanted to follow in his father's stirrups. That changed a few years ago when he watched his dad—veteran jockey Stewart...

Apprentice Chris Elliott Following in Father's Stirrups

Savannah, GA

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Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Anchorage, AK

Daily Express reports that Roger Allan Holmberg Sr., a Virginia pastor, has been accused of hitting his wife while on an Alaskan Airlines flight from Seatle to Anchorage. Holberg allegedly verbally and physically abused his wife, who said she has epilepsy, and her husband hit her in the head, knowing it could cause a seizure.

Virginia pastor facing federal charges after he allegedly hit his wife on an Alaskan Airlines flight

Massachusetts State

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(MA) Get ready to open your heart to a wiry bundle of love named Chunk. This 2-year-old Chihuahua and Yorkshire Terrier mix pup recently came into rescue for heartbreaking reasons. Though he started his life as a cared for and well-loved pup, Chunk's owner sadly passed away, leaving Chunk all by his lonesome.

Meet Chunk: A Little Chihuahua Who Lost her Owner Now Looking For Love

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Share in Complexity to be Offered at F-T Saratoga Sale

Fasig-Tipton will offer a share in leading young sire Complexity at its upcoming Saratoga Sale. The share, consigned by Airdrie Stud, will be the first offering...

Share in Complexity to be Offered at F-T Saratoga Sale

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