Columbus, OH

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Pocatello, ID

Pocatello High School's football team is gearing up for their 2023 season, aiming to maintain their strong performance despite losing numerous key players. Last season, they finished with a record of 7-3, securing first place in the 4A South East Idaho Conference and reaching the state semifinals. Under head coach Dave Spillett, who is in his tenth season, the Thunder will have to navigate the challenges of replacing 28 seniors, including multiple all-league and all-state athletes like Ryken Echohawk and Julian Bowie. Despite the turnover, the team is optimistic, heralding new talents while relying on returning players like Hunter May and seasoned lineman Kyle Orr to anchor their offensive strategies.

Pocatello Thunder: Spotlight on New Talent as 2023 Football Season Kicks Off

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

Los Angeles, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been four decades since Emmy-nominated actor Lloyd Haynes died of lung cancer at only 52 years old. Best known for his compassionate performance as history teacher Pete Dixon on television's groundbreaking, academic-geared dramedy, Room 222 (ABC, 1969-1974), Haynes was beloved by his fans, family, friends and colleagues alike. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Room 222' TV Actor Lloyd Haynes: 4 Decades After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

South Carolina State

Georgia State

Charlotte, NC

Daily Coffee Press

Here we (could) go again.. After making a second landfall in South Carolina, Debby weakened to a tropical storm and now located close to Charlotte, North Carolina. Despite the downgrade, the storm remains a threat, bringing heavy rainfall and tornado watches across North Carolina. Tragically, Debby has claimed six lives, including two in Georgia. Although Debby will soon lose its tropical characteristics, the risk of flooding and tornadoes persists as it moves into other states.

NHC Monitors Potential New Storm That Could Threaten Georgia

Ann Arbor, MI

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

Whether or not Connor Stalions is guilty of facilitating an alleged sign-stealing operation at Michigan, it almost felt inevitable that he’d get another job in the sport somewhere. Perhaps not in college football, of course. Because even in a sport as petty as this one, it was still too...

Connor Stalions is coaching high school football now because of course he is

Declutterbuzz

Pro Decluttering Tips To Start Working On Today is a list I put together using the years of experience gained helping others declutter. I've seen firsthand how transforming a cluttered space can lead to a more peaceful and productive life.

15 Pro Decluttering Tips To Start Working On Today!

Pickleball is addicting for most people because of how quickly you can make improvements and see those improvements pay off. However, this improvement journey can be as equally frustrating as it is fruitful. Here are three things to focus on if you feel like your development journey has become stagnant.

Stuck In Neutral When It Comes To Improving? We've Got Three Things To Focus On

Montana State

Wyoming State

WyoFile

To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

Denver, CO

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

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J. Souza

Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

One tweet threw Pickleball Twitter into a complete frenzy last week. The video shows people applying tape inside the baseline, allegedly representing a "serve box" into which players would need to serve the ball. In the tweet, he mentions that it's the result of the serve becoming "too much of...

How Pickleball's Serve Rule Has Changed Over the Years

The Current GA

A state Supreme Court’s decision reversing a lower court’s ruling that a private contractor was exempt from the Georgia Open Records Act is being hailed as a win for open government.

State Supreme Court rules Open Records Act applies to private contractors working for governments

New Jersey State

West Windsor Township, NJ

Morristown Minute

Princeton Junction resident faces severe penalties after being found guilty of evading $1.25 million in taxes over four years. Princeton Junction, N.J. - A Mercer County man has been found guilty of evading federal income taxes and filing false tax returns, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced Friday, August 16, 2024. Gordian A. Ndubizu, 69, of Princeton Junction, New Jersey, was convicted on August 15, 2024, on all eight counts of an indictment that included four counts of tax evasion and four counts of filing false tax returns for the tax years 2014 through 2017.

NJ Professor Guilty of Tax Evasion: $1.25M Fraud

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

The Denver City Council accepted Monday two grants totaling $24.5 million from the state of Colorado to pay for the homeless navigation campus it opened last year. One council member wants answers as to why wraparound services at the campus aren't up and running.

Denver homeless hotel wins $24.5 million grant, experiences wraparound services delay

Everyone meet Darrell "Housh" Doucette. He's the 5'7 quarterback of the United States Flag Football Team. No, he never played college or professional football, but he did win the State Bowling Championship. And listen, I'm not here to knock Housh. If I've said it once, I've said it a million times: you throw on that USA jersey, that Red White & Blue uniform, and I'm cheering for you. But what I do have one slight, teensy little issue with is Housh thinking he's going to stand in the way of Joe Burrow, Tyreek Hill, and Christian McCaffery teaming up to play for the United States when Flag Football debuts in the Olympics in 2028.

Team USA's Flag Football Quarterback Calls It "Disrespectful" To Assume NFL Players Will Take The Olympic Team's Spots In 2028

Two Sweetwater County lawmakers seeking re-election filed a defamation suit Thursday against a political action committee affiliated with the hard-line Wyoming Freedom Caucus over mailers that attack them over a vote they say never happened.

Lawmakers sue Wyoming Freedom PAC over Trump-ballot mailers

Iowa City, IA

247Sports

IOWA CITY, Iowa-- John Nestor took people by surprise when he was listed as the starting cornerback heading into fall camp. Iowa is looking to replace one of the best players in the Kirk Ferentz era, Cooper DeJean, and Nestor is taking the challenge head on. The Illinois native is currently competing against TJ Hall and Deshaun Lee to hold down the opposite corner of Jermari Harris.

'I bring a lot of intensity and passion': John Nestor hoping to hold down starting cornerback spot

Newark, NJ

NEW JERSEY - Alain Rodrigues, a 49-year-old Middlesex County resident and owner of a construction business in Old Bridge and Newark, New Jersey, has admitted to charges of tax evasion and failure to collect and pay over taxes. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that Rodrigues entered his guilty plea on August 1, 2024, before U.S. District Judge Esther Salas in Newark federal court.

Construction Business Owner Admits Tax Evasion, Owes $1.35M

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A Shakeup in Leadership At Major League Pickleball As CEO Steps Aside

Major League Pickleball announced Monday that CEO Bruce Popko is departing the organization at the end of the month. As a result, the United Pickleball Association...

A Shakeup in Leadership At Major League Pickleball As CEO Steps Aside

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