Sullivan County, NY

Fort Ann, NY

Baltimore, MD

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A Dime Saved

Rising crime rates and a lack of safety in the wealthiest country in the world have been hot topics across both sides of the political aisle recently. Discussion about crime took center stage during the recent midterm elections, with Republicans pouring as much as $40 million on ads related to rising crime, according to an NPR analysis of data from AdImpact.

4 of the Most Dangerous Cities Are in the U.S.

Clarke County, MS

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Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Coral Gables, FL

Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

New York City, NY

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

New Jersey State

Black Enterprise

The program has been labeled as “a powerful anti-poverty program” that has helped people of all demographics. A continuous error from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP, is causing one in ten households to go without the correct amount of benefits per month. New data...

Millions Of Americans Have Not Received SNAP Benefits And Here’s Why

Oregon State

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Youngstown, OH

The Shy Green

A look at some recent news from the pharmacy world. Rite Aid, a familiar name in communities across the country, is facing some tough times. After filing for bankruptcy, they've now announced the closure of four additional locations, adding to the more than 200 stores already shuttered. These closures are part of Rite Aid's strategy to reevaluate its retail presence and navigate through financial challenges.

A well-known pharmacy is closing four more stores because they went bankrupt

Do you have old guns collecting dust in your home? Whether they’re antique firearms or outdated models, there are many reasons to consider upgrading to a new platform. Here’s how you can efficiently get rid of your old guns and make the most out of your upgrades. Upgrade...

How to Get Rid of Old Guns

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

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

Police Log, 7/10/2024

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

Carol Perez

There are lots of places in the US where you don’t necessarily need a car. There might be good public transportation and/or your area might be walkable, but for others, this might not be the case.

Free Car Programs: 16 Ways to Get a Car Without Paying

With the rise in cost of living that the United States is experiencing, saying a job is overpaid is a bold statement. But the key is in comparison. Case in point? Why should a mega-church preacher make more money than a high school teacher?. As this list shows, some professions...

20 Jobs That Shouldn’t Pay Americans as Much as They Do

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

Maryland State

Nevada State

Berkeley, CA

More than a dozen cities, two states and Washington, D.C., raised their minimum wages on July 1, the halfway point of the calendar year. The increases mean tens of millions of residents are now covered by stronger minimum wage laws. Minimum wage laws are meant to improve living standards for...

These States and Cities Just Increased Their Minimum Wage

California State

Business Insider

Critics of the legislation warned that the higher wages could lead to restaurants laying off some of their workers, or even closing down.

California put up its fast-food wage to $20. Its governor is adamant it's not causing employment to fall.

Fortune

Renters are getting better deals on apartments now, but asking rents are still considerably higher than pre-pandemic. For years, it’s felt as if rent has gotten out of control. And that’s partially true, considering median rent prices are more than 21% higher today than they were in 2019. But rents are starting to drop ever so slightly.

Renters finally get some good news as power begins to swing away from landlords

Elvis Duran and the Morning Show

When you get a few dollars as change after making a purchase, you probably just shove them into your wallet or pocket and not look at them again until you spend them. Well now there is a reason to take a closer look at the bills, perhaps even a thousand reasons to. It turns out that the serial numbers on the bills could make them worth way more than one dollar.

Thousands Of $1 Bills Are Worth Over $1000 Dollars - See If You Have One!

Rigby, ID

Rhode Island Current

Four years after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and the police murder of George Floyd, many big-city law enforcement agencies are struggling to fill their ranks. Departments have tried offering hiring bonuses, expediting background checks and increasing salaries. Some have dropped bans on visible tattoos, lowered physical fitness exam requirements and expanded eligibility to […]
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Some police officers leave big cities for smaller towns to avoid heightened scrutiny

Washington State

Mill Creek, WA

Timothy A Gruver

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries reported on Wednesday that it fined four roofing contractors more than a million dollars for letting their workers perform on top of homes without fall protection gear, among other safety violations.

Roofing Companies Fined $1.27M for Endangering Workers

North Carolina State

Town Talks

Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

FinanceBuzz

If you want to avoid sitting behind a desk all day and the white-collar life isn't for you, here are blue-collar jobs that can offer you at least $40 an hour.

10 Blue-Collar Jobs That Pay at Least $40 an Hour

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Lawmakers, unions react to announcement of prison closures

Lawmakers and union leaders criticized Thursday’s announcement of the closure of two state prisons – including Great Meadow Correctional Facility in Washington County. The state on...

Lawmakers, unions react to announcement of prison closures

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