Springfield, OH

Columbus, OH

Pennsylvania State

Washington, PA

Washington, PA — Distant Drums hustled to the lead from post 7, flicked off a pair of mild challenges and rolled to his fourth straight victory in Wednesday’s (July 3) feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, an $11,500 Conditioned Trot. Once Mike Wilder got Distant Drums —...

Distant Drums wins fourth straight, gives Wilder career win 9,000

Oak Grove, KY

Oak Grove, KY — Country Squire (Keystone Velocity) took top honors in the United States Harness Driving Club (USHDC) event on Monday (July 1) at Oak Grove Racing and Gaming. Superbly handled by Shae Vandervort for owner-trainer-breeder Roni Vandervort, the 4-year-old gelding overcame the second tier 10 post and closed fastest of all to splice through the wire in 1:53.3, a lifetime best. Shes A Fireball, driven by Cassidy Whitton, cut all the hot fractions (:27.1, :55.3 and 1:24.3) but had to settle for second, less than a length away, while Rockin Ella Mae, with Zyler Maxwell handling the lines, was next.

USHDC feature to Country Squire at Oak Grove

Arizona State

Saratoga Springs, NY

Saratoga Springs, NY — It was another big afternoon at Saratoga Casino Hotel on Monday (July 1) for Hall of Fame driver Wally Hennessey. The veteran reinsman piloted seven winners on the card including a score in the afternoon’s feature. Hennessey sat behind the 1-9 betting favorite in...

Hennessey wins seven at Saratoga

Washington, PA — Attention, all you Pennsylvania studs who’ve been dominating sires stakes. You’re about to meet rivals from the first crops of two new shooters who are determined to take some of your cash away. Those new players are Papi Rob Hanover and Tall Dark Stranger,...

First-crop fillies of Tall Dark Stranger, Papi Rob Hanover set for PASS at The Meadows

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

Portland, ME

Plainville, MA — When driver Matty Athearn finished third with I’m A Clown in the 11th race at Plainridge Park on Tuesday (July 2) afternoon, he surpassed $10 million in career earnings, with his current bankroll sitting $446 over that benchmark on the strength of 1,126 career wins.

Athearn reaches $10 million in career earnings

Batavia, NY

Batavia, NY — Don Hoover, Director of Live Racing at Batavia Downs, has announced that Tom Agosti has been named as the new race secretary for Batavia Downs starting with the 2024 summer/fall live meet. “Since coming to Batavia, I have been serving double-duty as both director of live...

Tom Agosti appointed as race secretary at Batavia Downs

Lexington, KY

Versailles, KY — In what will be the final consignment from one of the world’s greatest breeding farms, the roster of Brittany Farms’ 2024 sale yearlings is now available on the farm’s website, britfarms.com. The yearlings — all dual eligible — will be sold at the...

Brittany yearling roster now available

Berlin, MD — Honky Tonk Flame controlled all the fractions on his way to a 1:55.1 win in the Tuesday (July 2) feature at Ocean Downs, an $8,000 conditioned pace. Honky Tonk Flame and driver Jonathan Roberts protected pylon position to secure the lead over Kelseys For Real through a :28 first quarter. After a short breather, the 5-year-old Always B Miki gelding accelerated up the backstretch to repel a first-over challenge from 6-5 favorite Ladyford Dollar GB before evading his pocket rival by 1-3/4 lengths. Sunday Afternoon rallied from well back for third.

Honky Tonk Flame wires Ocean pacers

Ohio State

Grove City, OH — The Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association will feature the 2-year-olds in training from the Brian Brown Stable in a special Tuesday edition of Freshman Focus. Freshman Focus with host Roger Huston will air Tuesday evening on the OHHA Facebook page and the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s...

OHHA Freshman Focus to feature Brian Brown

Saint Johns County, FL

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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

Philadelphia, PA

Chester, PA – Way To Go Captain got himself into a good cover flow, then kept going strongly late to edge out Steven’s Saloon in the $12,000 pacing feature at Harrah’s Philadelphia as Wednesday (July 3) afternoon program joined the basic four-card-a-week schedule. Jack Pelling had the...

Harrah’s re-adds Wednesdays; Way To Go Captain wins

Coffee County, GA

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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

Newark, NJ

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

Woodbine, IA

Milton, ON — Woodbine Mohawk Park management would like to remind all racing participants that the track will not be open for training this Wednesday (July 3). Training will be available this Saturday (July 6) from 7 a.m. to Noon. Starting next week, Woodbine Mohawk Park will be open...

No training Wednesday at Woodbine Mohawk Park

Monticello, NY

Monticello, NY — Andrew Adamczyk nabbed victories in the pair of $7,500 divisions of the North American Amateur Drivers Association (NAADA) Trot at Monticello Raceway on Wednesday (July 3). In the first division, Adamczyk popped off a pocket ride to a 1:59.4 victory with Explosive Ridge. Adamczyk secured the...

Adamczyk sweeps Monticello NAADA divisions

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

Norfolk, VA

Cheryl E Preston

Fifty percent of Norfolk church has high blood pressure. 3WTKR reports that Pastor Reverend Dr. Geoffrey Guns of Second Calvery Baptist Church in Norfolk made a startling discovery in March. He asked congregants who had high blood pressure to stand and half of the congregation rose to their feet.

Virginia pastor reveals half of his African American congregation has hypertension

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

Lexington, OH

CARMEL, Ind. – It is a full fleet of cars and drivers this weekend for the Jay Howard Driver Development (JHDD) program. Set to tackle the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for the next round of the USF Pro Championships Presented by Continental Tire, JHDD will bring 10 drivers across three different race programs to Lexington, Ohio.

JHDD Brings Full Fleet to Mid-Ohio

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Mike Wilder notches career win 9,000 at The Meadows

Washington, PA — Mike Wilder collected career win 9,000 when he captured Wednesday’s (July 3) 10th race at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows with Distant Drums....

Mike Wilder notches career win 9,000 at The Meadows

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