Saint Clair County, MI

Columbus, OH

Alabama State

New York Post

Forget a red flag — if you see purple, start running.

In nearly two dozen states, a purple marking on a tree or other stationary object out in the wild denotes private property, and depending on where in the United States you are, landowners could be heavily armed. 

To be completely safe? Keep out. 





13 adults, children rescued on hiking trail at Arizona family reunion in 108-degree heat

The woodsy notations are considered an acceptable substitute for actual signage in a wide range of states — some states use orange, red or blue, but many, including Florida, Texas, Alabama and South Carolina, opt...

If you see this color painted on a tree in the woods, your life could be in danger — here’s why

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

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

House Digest

Maybe you've considered DIYing some hummingbird nectar, but boiliing water sounds like a lot of trouble. Do you always have to boil the water?

Do You Have To Boil Sugar Water For DIY Hummingbird Nectar?

Whiskey Riff

Absolutely brilliant.

While everyone else is installing security systems that cost hundreds - if not thousands - of dollars, this person found a far more cost effective solution to keep their home safe. Specifically, this person needed to stop a reoccurring bear from getting into their garbage cans, and they came up with a creative, fool-proof way to deter the bear away from the trash.

Big Mouth Billy Bass.

Yeah, that's exactly what you think it is. The singing, mounted fish that your grandpa probably had (and raved about) somewhere in his house not only brings the forced laughs. It can also double...

Homeowner Scares Bear Off Trash Bins With Foolproof Defense System… Big Mouth Billy Bass

Dengarden

Grandma's Weird Hack for Perfect Hydrangeas Works Like Magic

Moscow, TX

"I hope that this is a lawn with the official status of a meadow lawn which by law cannot be mowed." Urban landscapes are often inundated with concrete, metal, and hazy pollution. Those qualities aren't exactly pillars of biodiversity. Finding a lush meadow in a city is a rarity — one that deserves to be captured, celebrated, and protected.

Local shares stunning photos of urban meadow untouched by city landscapers: 'I bet the bugs [and] birds love it'

The plants look sad, but they'll be thriving this time next year.

People Will Be Running to Lowe's This Weekend for Their Big Perennial Sale

Appling County, GA

A 40-year-old man from Appling County, Christopher Eric Stone, with a significant criminal history, was recently sentenced to over five years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to officials from the Department of Justice.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution

Virginia State

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Ronkonkoma, NY

Cheryl E Preston

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

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

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?

Mental_Floss

The fabric strawberry is more than just a cute accessory to an already cute accessory. It also serves as an important tool.

What's the Purpose of the Little Strawberry Attached to Pincushions?

To install a drip irrigation system in a 100- to 275-square-foot garden, you can expect to pay between $310 and $815. If that cost feels prohibitive, you can keep it simple and take a DIY approach like Mama Judy, creating your own using empty water bottles. The scoop. In a...

Mom demonstrates 'genius' garden hack for hands-free watering using empty plastic bottles: 'No fancy expensive irrigation system needed'

Aurora, CO

The Aurora Police Department released a statement on Tuesday on social media to clear up misinformation about an incident involving thousands of migrants. “Misinformation has spread on social media regarding the large gathering on Sunday at Gardens on Havana shopping center,” Aurora PD posted on X. “We recognize that Sunday’s incident was disconcerting and alarming for a large number of our residents and citizens. The purpose of this message is to provide the community with accurate information based on what we know right now.”

Law-abiding Venezuelans watch election results in Aurora, leave behind mess

Athens, GA

Now Habersham

A 19-year-old Lawrenceville man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, according to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Teen arrested for kidnapping and molestation after Athens hit-and-runs

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Nygee Johnson, also known as “Gito,” a 25-year-old member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips, has admitted his role in a racketeering conspiracy. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Johnson pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024, to a superseding indictment charging him with Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) conspiracy.

Rollin' 60s Crips Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering

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Blue Water Community Action providing free backpacks

St. Clair County students watching their budgets can pack away worries about supply costs for the coming school year, as Blue Water Community Action will host...

Blue Water Community Action providing free backpacks

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