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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

I love summer, but one thing I don’t like about this season is the amount of mosquitoes roaming around our house. I get mosquito bites on my whole body, and they are very itchy. We have an outdoor kitchen that we always use, and whenever I use it, I always get mosquito bites. The sudden rainfall also doesn’t help our situation since these pesky insects breed in any standing water. They can quickly multiply and cause us more trouble.

How to Burn Coffee Grounds to Get Rid of Mosquitoes

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

Coffee County, GA

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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

New Jersey State

Morris County, NJ

Mendham, NJ

The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit received recognition from the New Jersey Homicide Investigators Association (NJHIA) for their outstanding work on the Baby Mary cold case. The award was presented at the 29th Annual Advanced Homicide Conference at Princeton University on June 13, 2024.

Major Crimes Unit  Honored for Solving Baby Mary Cold Case

The US Sun

SCIENTISTS are warning drivers to rethink their car-based hydration options as temperatures continue to rise in the mid-summer months. Anecdotal studies suggested that some hot car-based water bottles may increase the risk of carrying bacteria, but there is a driving tip to avoid the pathogens. Several drivers were concerned about the health impacts of using […]

Drivers warned to think twice before drinking water bottles left in hot car – as experts find ‘bacteria breeding ground’

Saint Johns County, FL

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

House Digest

If you've got dark, disorganized kitchen cabinets and drawers, we've got a tin foil hack that might make things easier to find your favorite kitchen utensils.

Line Your Cabinets With Aluminum Foil To Make Finding Tools A Breeze

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

Baking sheets are a workhorse in the kitchen. They're used for making everything from sheet pan dinners to your favorite desserts. Because of how frequently they're used, baking sheets often build up with grease and grime that can become difficult to get rid of over time. If this grime isn't adequately removed, it can make your baking sheets unsafe to cook or bake on. To help, we spoke to experts who shared their tips for how to clean baking sheets with common household ingredients.

How to Clean Baking Sheets So They Look Brand New

Michigan City, IN

The Bendr Daily

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — A correctional officer at Indiana State Prison has been charged with attempting to smuggle contraband into the facility, claiming the items were baked goods. Lowreatha Roberts, 56, of Michigan City, faces a Level 6 felony charge of official misconduct and a misdemeanor charge of trafficking with an inmate in La Porte Superior Court 2.

Correctional Officer Caught Smuggling Tobacco Disguised as Treats

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

You don't have to resort to caveman tactics to create a fire from scratch. In fact, you can repurpose an old toilet paper tube to easily DIY a fire starter.

Repurpose An Old Toilet Paper Tube Into The Perfect Fire Starter

If you go through a lot of eggs in your household, chances are you have egg cartons piling up all the time. But don’t toss them just yet! You’ll be surprised at the variety of useful and decorative things you can make with these short-lived containers. And best yet, you probably already have all the supplies you need to give them a new lease on life.

Don't Let Your Egg Cartons Go to Waste—13 Ways to Reuse Them

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

People have different levels of maturity. An individual’s age or upbringing can make them possess certain traits. Yet, most people believe that one matures as they grow old. On the contrary, some zodiac signs appear childish in old age. They are jumpy and careless. This strains their relationships with signs who misunderstand them. Air and fire signs are temperamental and some people refer to them as being childish. How can you identify an immature sign?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Immature

Woodbridge, VA

The Inside Scoop - PWC

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Authorities are actively searching for Quamel Thomson, a 26-year-old man from Woodbridge, who is accused of assaulting a woman and preventing her from leaving an apartment in the Longview Apartments complex on Lynn Street.

Woodbridge Police Hunt for Man Accused of Strangling and Assaulting Woman in Apartment

Pesky mosquitoes can quickly ruin a backyard summer gathering, but don't reach for the bug spray just yet. Thankfully, there are many simple solutions to repel mosquitos, from setting up insect traps to stuffing your pockets with dryer sheets. One of the easiest and most popular methods—lighting citronella candles—also does a decent job of keeping the bugs at bay. But if you don’t have any citronella on hand, there's something unexpected you can light instead—coffee grounds.

Do Coffee Grounds Actually Repel Mosquitoes? Pest Pros Explain the Household Hack

Oregon State

NORTHEAST OREGON – For anyone in Northeast Oregon that plans to travel or go adventuring after the holiday weekend, various roadwork projects will begin across the region July 8. Recently, both Idaho Power and the U.S. Forest Service announced their own projects for Catherine Creek (see map above) and the Brownlee-Oxbow Highway in Hells Canyon respectively. For Katherine Creek, the Forest Service issued the following notice:

Roadwork projects begin July for Catherine Creek and Hells Canyon

You know you should be drinking lots of water, and you know about the environmental evils of bottled water. But how can you be sure your tap water is safe? Dr. Erik Modlo from the Center for Functional Medicine at Cleveland Clinic explains how to find out…. First, decide which...

Make Sure Your Tap Water Is Safe

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CTUIR continues to distribute food

MISSION – (News release from CTUIR) The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation’s (CTUIR) Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) distributed food to CTUIR...

CTUIR continues to distribute food

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