Wilkes-barre, PA

Washington State

Washington, PA

Washington, PA — Rocks Shining Star vaulted three wide through the final turn and was strongest in the lane as he captured Saturday’s (Aug. 3) $19,200 Open Handicap Pace at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows. Rocks Shining Star followed the first-over cover of Chief Mate, but even when...

Rocks Shining Star wins Meadows top pace

Pennsylvania State

Washington, PA — Fashion Green became the fastest freshman trotter ever at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows when he blazed the mile in 1:53.2 in Friday’s (Aug. 2) $160,336 Pennsylvania Sires Stake. The time for the Greenshoe-Fashion Athena gelding eclipsed the previous track record of 1:54 established by the filly Dreamonhigh in 2021.

Fashion Green becomes fastest freshman trotter at The Meadows

East Rutherford, NJ

East Rutherford, NJ — Legendary Hanover kicked off a huge day of stakes action on Saturday (Aug. 3) at the Meadowlands with a track- and stakes-record 1:46.2 performance in the $248,000 Cane Pace, for sophomores. James MacDonald guided the son of Huntsville from the Well Said mare Lillian Hanover to his second straight stakes-winning performance, following a blowout 2-1/2-length victory in the Meadowlands Pace.

Legendary Hanover dominates in Cane; Rocket Deo holds sway in Shady Daisy

South Carolina State

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Florida State

Savannah, GA

Meteorologist Joe Cioffi

Make no mistake folks we are dealing with a potentially dangerous situation with Debby. This tropical storm is forecast to strengthen to a hurricane before making landfall along the coast of the Florida Big Bend. This is one of the key messages from the National Hurricane Center advisory. "Heavy rainfall will likely result in considerable flash and urban flooding across portions of northern Florida through Friday morning. Potentially historic heavy rainfall across southeast Georgia and South Carolina through Friday morning will likely result in areas of.

Debby's catastrophic "drownpours" North Florida, Georgia, South & North Carolina 15 to 20 inches+

Yonkers, NY

Yonkers, NY — Persistent heavy thunderstorms over the track forced MGM Yonkers Raceway management to cancel the remainder of Saturday night’s (Aug. 3) program after race two. MGM Yonkers Raceway is currently operating on a Monday/Tuesday and Thursday through Saturday live racing schedule with post time at 7...

Thunderstorms cause early end to Saturday’s card at Yonkers

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Saint Petersburg, FL

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Akeena

Hey foodies and diner lovers! It looks like the beloved Metro Diner in St. Petersburg, known for its hearty portions and Guy Fieri's endorsement, has hit a bump in the road. This popular spot, famous for its pancakes, fried chicken and waffles, and mouthwatering meatloaf, has had to temporarily shut its doors due to some serious issues flagged by a recent state inspection.

Green mold, live roaches and live flying insects - Popular diner closed down in Florida

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

Frankfort, KY

Columbus, OH — Russell Bennett Hundley, 67, died July 31, 2024. Born on Sept. 10, 1956, he was the beloved son of the late John W. and Doris (Burdette). He was the devoted husband of Dorothy, with whom he shared 39 wonderful years of marriage. He was a cherished brother to Robert (Beverly), Doug, and Mark. As a father, he was treasured by his children, Rachel and Ben, who will always remember his unwavering support and love.

Russell Hundley, 67, dies

Greenville, OH

Darke County, OH

Greenville, OH — The Darke County (Ohio) Agricultural Society has announced the final purses for the Gene Riegle Memorial Pace and Arnie Almahurst Trot. Both races will be carded on Aug. 21, with the Gene Riegle Memorial Pace going for $35,000 and the Arnie Almahurst Trot going for $20,000.

Riegle, Arnie Almahurst purses announced

New York City, NY

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

Jacksonville, FL

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Hurricane Debby was downgraded to a tropical storm late Monday morning, but the effects were continuing across Northeast Florida. The storm dropped waves of rain and flooded some San Marco streets just after high tide Monday morning. LaSalle Street at San Marco Boulevard was flooded, as was part of Palm Avenue.

Debby downgraded to tropical storm; rain and wind continue on First Coast

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Tampa, FL

Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

Denver, CO

David Heitz

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

Chloe Kitts, a national champion from South Carolina, returns to Washington to host summer basketball camps. Kitts, a former Sumner resident and 19-year-old NCAA titleholder, played a pivotal role in the Gamecocks' 87-75 championship victory against Iowa. During her visit, she aims to inspire young athletes, having a personal connection to the area where she began her basketball journey. The camps, including one for high school players and another for younger participants, highlight Kitts' commitment to giving back to her local community.

Chloe Kitts, 19-Year-Old NCAA Champion, Hosts Summer Camp in WA

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?

Massachusetts State

Pompano Beach, FL

Columbus, OH — Carol A. Malcolm, 83, died recently at her home, in Pompano Beach, Fla. Born Jan. 13, 1941, Ms. Malcolm was active as a Standardbred owner and trainer in New England in the 1970s and 1980s. She worked as the simulcast coordinator at Hazel Park Raceway, served as an associate judge in Massachusetts and Minnesota, and spent many seasons as the paddock judge at Pompano Park. She also served as the executive director of the New England Harness Horsemen’s Association and worked in the Massachusetts Gaming Commission’s pari-mutuel division.

Carol Malcolm, 83, dies

Orange County, FL

On July 14th, an unsettling incident occurred in Orange County that has captured the community’s attention and sympathy. Two dogs were abandoned in a most distressing manner, pushed out of a moving vehicle. The situation took a turn for the worse when one of the dogs was hit by the car, resulting in serious injuries.

Two dogs were dumped and pushed out of a car in Florida, and one of them screamed

Maine State

Topsham, ME

Topsham, ME — Sunday’s (Aug. 4) races at the Topsham (Maine) Fair have been postponed due to flooding at the fairgrounds caused by torrential downpours early Sunday morning. The following schedule changes are now in effect:. Sunday’s original card will be carried over to Monday (Aug. 5) and...

Topsham (Maine) postpones Sunday card

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No repeats in Pa-sired freshman pacing colt stakes

Wilkes-Barre, PA — On Sunday evening (Aug. 4) Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania hosted four divisions of the $190,912 second preliminary round of the Pennsylvania Sire...

No repeats in Pa-sired freshman pacing colt stakes

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