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USPharos-Tribune, Logansport, Ind.
Seniors leave LHS "Magpie" an award-winning publication
May 22—It's Tuesday morning and Logansport High School teacher Chris Pearcy is placing another award along the top of the dry erase board inside the "Magpie" office/ classroom. It's the Hoosier Star, one of the most prestigious awards a student publication can earn in Indiana. The award is presented by the Indiana High School Press Association. It's the second year in a row the "Magpie" has ...
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LifestyleLexington Herald-Leader
Woodford Reserve surprise limited release bourbon so one-of-a-kind it was an accident
Where to find this new bottle and how much it costs.
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USPoughkeepsie Journal
Poughkeepsie police chief retiring after 40 years of service: What to know
The City of Poughkeepsie will soon have a new police chief following the announced retirement of Thomas Pape.
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PoliticsThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.
Traditional Republicans fail to win majority of seats needed to control KCRCC
May 22—Self-described traditional Republicans who accused the official Republican Party in Kootenai County of extremism failed to win control of the party in Tuesday's primary. It appeared that about 30 candidates backed by the North Idaho Republicans won Kootenai County Republican Central Committee positions in the election. It takes 37 seats to win a majority of committeeman positions and ...
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USOrlando Sentinel
Memorial Day in Orlando: Things to do this holiday weekend
It’s Memorial Day weekend in Orlando, offering many a three-day weekend to mark the unofficial start to summer in Florida. The holiday represents a time when people will gather for cookouts, beach excursions and social gatherings. On Memorial Day, take a moment to remember America’s fallen heroes of the armed services, the true intention behind the holiday. Visit a war memorial or pay respects ...
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USThe Clarion Ledger
Missing child alert issued for Jackson 9-year-old. See how to help
Jaylan Smith, 9, was last seen on Tuesday evening in Jackson.
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USReuters
Pennsylvania workplace shooting leaves two dead outside of Philadelphia
A man entered Delaware County Linen in Chester, Pennsylvania, at about 9 a.m. (1300 GMT) and began shooting, Chester Police Commissioner Steve Gretsky said at a briefing. Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer said the shooter was armed with a pistol.
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USKGET Bakersfield
2 accused of kidnapping and forcing woman, 70, to withdraw $25K from bank
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Two people are in custody after allegedly abducting a 70-year-old Delano woman and forcing her to withdraw $25,000 dollars from her savings account, according to Delano police. Delano police responded May 9 to the Bank of the Sierra at 1126 Main St. to reports of a woman who had been kidnapped […]
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USThe State
Check out these popular listings for Airbnb, Vrbo rentals on SC’s Lake Murray
Boat docks, fire pits, camper hookups and ducks are some of the features you can find if you’re looking for a Lake Murray getaway.
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USWFXR Roanoke
Multi-vehicle crash causes backup on US-220 in Roanoke County
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — Several lanes are closed in both directions on US-220, Franklin Road, after a multi-vehicle crash in Roanoke County on May 22. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) says the crash occurred near Brethren Road and Yellow Mountain Road. Drivers traveling in this area can expect delays and traffic is backed […]
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LifestyleINSIDER
I went to a modern Texas steakhouse for the first time. Here are 7 things that surprised me about my $100 meal.
Knife Steakhouse in Dallas surprised me with the amount of free food, but the steak was more rare than I expected.
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USThe Repository
Canal Fulton City Council agrees to put fire levy on ballot
Canal Fulton City Council has agreed to put a five-year 1.6 mill fire levy on the Nov. 5 ballot.
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USThe Oak Ridger
See who has been named Clinton High School's new principal
He has worked at Clinton Middle School and the Anderson County Career and Technical Center, frequently called the vocational school.
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USWBTW Myrtle Beach
Man wanted by Florence police on drug, traffic charges after pursuit in stolen vehicle
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — A man is wanted by Florence police on drug and traffic charges after leading officers on a chase on Monday in a stolen vehicle, authorities said. Michael Leonard is wanted on charges that include trafficking cocaine base and possession with intent to distribute cocaine. Officers tried conducting a traffic stop on […]
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USRecord-Courier
Portage Sheriff: Teen tried to kill male in Ravenna Twp.
18-year-old charged with stabbing male victim in torso twice. She faces attempted murder, assault counts.
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USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Driver kills man running on I-30 toward traffic early Wednesday, Fort Worth police say
Witnesses told police they saw a vehicle hit a man who was running in the highway toward oncoming traffic.
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USWHBF Davenport
Register now for River Action Senior Golf Tours
Registration is now open for River Action’s Senior Golf Cart Tours on September 5-6. This year’s offerings include a tour of the Arsenal Island in the early evening, giving participants an usually unseen look at the Mississippi River and the island. There are tours on both sides of the river, with Illinois side tours on […]
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USKXRM Colorado Springs
CSPD: Attempted armed robbery suspect arrested
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — On Monday, May 20, The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) responded to a call around 9:45 a.m. for a reported armed robbery on West Colorado Avenue. When officers arrived at the business in the 3100 block of W. Colorado Ave., near North 31st Street, they learned that the suspect allegedly told employees […]
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USWBRE
PSP: Man arrested for police chase with children in car
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they arrested a man after he started a chase with two children in the car on the North Cross Valley Expressway that ended in a crash in Wilkes-Barre. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on Tuesday around 6:00 p.m., troopers tried to pull over a car, driven by Joevanny […]
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USWCMH
How Columbus is helping fund development projects for local businesses
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A pilot program in Columbus has been launched to assist businesses with mandated public improvements. The Department of Development program will provide funding for small-scale projects, such as the rehabilitation of vacant and underused properties. Spokesperson Cameron Keir explained how the program might help business owners. “If they’re on a lot […]
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USWFXR Roanoke
Construction to begin at Washington Park to build new pool in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — It’s official! The Roanoke Parks and Recreation Department (PLAY Roanoke) announced that construction is set to begin at Washington Park to build a new pool. The Washington Park Pool was originally built in the 1970s, but closed in 2022 due to trouble with leakage. Since then, park officials have been working […]
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USPolitico
RNC HQ evacuated after blood vials delivered to building
There was a heavy police presence and hazmat teams at the office near Capitol Hill on Wednesday morning.
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USWDHN Dothan
One shot on Saint Andrews Street
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — Dothan Police are on the scene of a shooting on South Saint Andrews Street. The call came down at 8:45 a.m. and reported a man had been shot. Dothan Police arrived on the scene shortly after the call came down and began providing first aid to the victim. His condition is […]
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USKXAN
Uvalde families to announce new effort days before shooting’s two-year mark
Attorneys specializing in suing firearm manufacturers will join the families.
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USThe Guardian
Tornado leaves multiple fatalities and widespread damage in its wake in Iowa
Town of Greenfield battered by deadly twister with severe storms expected to hit large parts of US this week
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NewsKNWA Fayetteville
KNWA Today: upcoming “Garden Gate Tour”
The Washington County Master Gardeners are inviting Arkansans to attend their upcoming Garden Gate Tour. The $15 tour features a total of five stops, including four privately-owned gardens, and the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks.
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USWSOC
1 killed, 1 hurt in University City crash and shooting
Around 1 a.m., police said they responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call on the 7500 block of North Tryon St.
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USWPXI
Child found in deplorable conditions after shots fired in Somerset County domestic assault
Two people are facing charges after a domestic assault in which shots were fired in Somerset County.
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LifestyleWHTM
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor New Jersey preparing to open for season
JACKSON, N.J. (WHTM) – Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Water Park in New Jersey is getting ready to kick off the 2024 season. The park, which is one of the Northeast’s largest water parks with over 50 rides and attractions, will open on May 25. Splash Island, a new family-friendly area designed with the whole family […]
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USThe Columbus Dispatch
Slight risk of severe weather, damaging winds Wednesday, NWS says
For days, NWS has been predicting a stormy Wednesday. Now it's here.
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NewsWBRE
I became involved in a bar fight and was charged with assault. Will I go to jail?
Today on The Law & You I became involved in a bar fight and was charged with assault. Will I go to jail?
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USEast Valley Tribune (Mesa, Ariz.)
City must pay fired prosecutor $5 million
May 22—In a case that potentially rocks the city's legal department, Scottsdale must pay a fired prosecutor more than $5 million. On May 14, a Maricopa County jury ordered the city to pay Shawn Fuller $5.25 million for wrongful termination and damages. After a 17-day trial, seven of eight jury members agreed Fuller was wrongly terminated after he blew the whistle on mishandled DUI cases. ...
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USPalm Beach Post
Amid Trump New York trial, codefendants ask Florida judge to drop Mar-a-Lago documents case
Donald Trump's classified documents trial was once scheduled to begin this week. Instead, the judge will instead hear argument over whether to drop the case entirely.
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USCorpus Christi Caller-Times
An old downtown Corpus Christi hotel may look very different in the future. Here's how.
A 50-year-old hotel in downtown Corpus Christi may look very different within the next year.
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USDelaware Online | The News Journal
Police ID man killed in Ogletown after being hit by car Monday night
Police said the woman swerved to try to avoid hitting him.
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BusinessWVLA Baton Rouge
New events venue to open in Gonzales for weddings, parties
The venue is not just for weddings. It could host family reunions, bridal showers, birthday parties, rehearsals, graduations and corporate meetings.
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USDayton Daily News, Ohio
This Week in Dayton History: County building demolished, Dayton war dogs, a barbershop sit-in and more stories to remember
May 22—Dayton has a fascinating history, which the Dayton Daily News has been there to chronicle since 1898. Each week, we're going into the archives for stories both important and interesting that happened this week through the years. Here's a look at some stories from the week of May 19-25. May 23, 1943: Dayton dogs serve on remote fronts Major Eldon A. Koerner and his wife raised Doberman ...
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USThe Daily Record
Property transfers: Holmes, Wayne selling prices $1K-$560K
Here are recent property transfers filed in Holmes and Wayne counties.
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USKTLA articles
California bill would require new cars to beep at speeding drivers
The California Senate has passed SB 961, which would require “passive speed limiters” to be installed in all new cars manufactured or sold in the Golden State by 2032. The motion, introduced by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), would make California the first state in the nation to enact the safety requirement, which is similar […]
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USThe Oklahoman
First round of storms has moved out of OKC, more severe weather expected Thursday
Strong to severe thunderstorms crossed central Oklahoma Wednesday morning, with more storms expected this afternoon for south-central Oklahoma.
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USSpringfield News-Sun, Ohio
Think property taxes are too high? Here's what Ohio lawmakers are doing about it
May 22—Even before Ohioans were hit with historic pandemic-induced property tax hikes, state lawmakers began drafting legislation to fix what's seen as an out-of-whack system, but so far only two measures have become law over the past 18 months. Legislators were so concerned about fixing the property tax system they created a Joint Committee on Property Tax Review and Reform in the biennial ...
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SportsAkron Beacon Journal
Akron Public Schools layoffs: Which positions are being eliminated?
Here's what we know about the. positions being eliminated by Akron Public Schools.
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USRock Hill Herald
SC 22-year-old took man’s gun and shot him in face during Rock Hill rush hour, police say
The shooting happened in the 100 block of Herlong Avenue.
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USMiami Herald
Five cars at a Miami apartment complex go up in flames. ‘I didn’t know what to do.’
The fire happened early Wednesday morning.
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BusinessDayton Daily News, Ohio
GE Aerospace is hiring 900 engineers this year. More than 200 will be in SW Ohio
May 22—GE Aerospace will hire more than 900 engineers in coming months, the company said Tuesday. A look at a company human resources website shows that just over 200 of those openings are in Southwestern Ohio. Hiring has begun, the engineering and defense company said. Openings include experienced engineer roles for programs like CFM International's Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable ...
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USLexington Herald-Leader
11-year-old boy dies after drowning in North Fork of Kentucky River
The boy had been playing along the water’s edge when he fell in.
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USDayton Daily News, Ohio
2 dead in morning shooting in Dayton
May 22—Two people are dead following a shooting Wednesday morning in Dayton. The shooting was reported in the 1400 block of Shaftesbury Road at 6:20 a.m., according to Montgomery County Regional Dispatch. Two people were pronounced dead at the scene, said Dayton police Maj. Brian Johns. A 911 caller reported there were two gunshot victims in the house, according to dispatch records. The caller ...
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USWLAX La Crosse
Borealis rail service unveiled in La Crosse
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – State and Federal Officials met in La Crosse earlier today (5/21/24) to celebrate the arrival of a new Amtrack rail service. First News at Nine’s Dashal Mentzel has more on how Wisconsin will benefit from the additional train. A second Amtrack is now serving the La Crosse area. Multiple state […]
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USThe Columbus Dispatch
Who is Brandon Simmons? What to know about CCS board member at center of leak scandal
Who is Brandon Simmons, Columbus City Schools board member and the center of controversy over the leaked document?
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PoliticsOhio Capital Journal
Trump signals he’s open to state limits on contraceptive access, then insists he’s not
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump, the Republican Party’s presumptive nominee for president, suggested during a taped interview with a Pittsburgh TV news station Tuesday that he might be open to states restricting access to contraceptives, though he later appeared to backtrack. “We’re looking at that and I’m going to have a policy on that very shortly […] The post Trump signals he’s open to state limits on contraceptive access, then insists he’s not appeared first on Ohio Capital Journal.
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