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- LifestyleThe Star Gazette
1.3M visitors and counting: Watkins Glen ready for strong tourism season in NY's Finger Lakes
Whether it's Watkins Glen State Park, WGI or wineries and breweries, tourism is on the rise, according to industry officials and business owners.
4 min read - USThe Town Talk
Alexandria VA to host Memorial Day events
The Alexandria VA Medical Center will host a flag placement Saturday and Memorial Day program Monday at Alexandria National Cemetery.
2 min read - USSavannah Morning News
Local seedlings to nurture Savannah foundation's 'tree equity' efforts
The Savannah Tree Foundation's new nursery allows it to cultivate local seedlings that will more easily adapt to the area's characteristics.
4 min read - USPalm Beach Daily News
He killed a man after an argument at a bar. Why he may go free in less than three years
Investigators say Sheldon Miles killed another man in 2023 after a dispute at a tavern. Prosecutors said some witnesses were too afraid to testify.
2 min read - USLancaster Eagle-Gazette
OSU Extension: What's eating my plants?
Garden crops have a lot of enemies, but few are as non-selective and destructive as slugs.
6 min read - USThe Ledger
Memorial Day in Polk County: 8 events to pay tribute to our country's fallen heroes
There are several events paying tribute to those who lost their lives in military service, starting as early as Friday.
3 min read - USHome News Tribune | My Central Jersey
Name-calling Bridgewater Raritan student 'school shooter' not bullying, state rules
The judge did find that it was "indisputable" that the name-calling was "wholly inappropriate and hurtful."
2 min read - USThe Ledger
Lakeland police chief looks to add 35 officers in next six years, despite recruitment woes
It's not just the police. The city's fire chief also said the department is having serious problems with recruitment and retainment.
6 min read - BusinessTimes Recorder
'It’s the American way': Embrace local multiplier effect by supporting small businesses
“We are very lucky to have a very diverse make up of businesses. Your industrial, your retail, your restaurants. It’s a big advantage for us.”
3 min read - PoliticsThe Ledger
After Trump sought challengers to Laurel Lee, a conservative endorsement battle rages
Incumbent Rep. Laurel Lee gained support from Florida's two senators, while some prominent conservatives have endorsed challenger James Judge.
5 min read - LifestyleMessenger-Inquirer, Owensboro, Ky.
Library kicks off summer reading program next week
The Daviess County Public Library is encouraging residents to “Read, Roar, and Explore!” with its summer reading program that runs from May 29 to July 31. While the program is largely geared toward children and teenagers, there is also an adult component, with prizes available to be claimed by all groups for meeting reading benchmarks. The program will have a kickoff party from 3-6 p.m. ...
3 min read - USMessenger-Inquirer, Owensboro, Ky.
Daviess Fiscal Court digest, May 22, 2024
During its meeting Wednesday at the Daviess County Courthouse, Daviess Fiscal Court took the following actions: • Approved treasurer’s Report for April, 2024 • Approved minutes of the May 9, 2024, Daviess County Fiscal Court Meeting • Approved all claims for all departments • Approved fund transfers • Approved 2024/2025 Roadway Resurfacing List • Approved Sheriff’s Quietus for 2023 Tax ...
2 min read - USMessenger-Inquirer, Owensboro, Ky.
Police reports for May 23, 2024
The following list was compiled from reports to area law enforcement agencies: Owensboro Police Department • Moses E. Williams, 26, of 1218 East Eighth Street was charged Wednesday with driving under the influence. • A juvenile was charged Monday with first-degree wanton endangerment. • A house was struck by gunfire at 12:44 a.m. Wednesday in the 700 block of Plum Street. No one was injured in ...
- USMessenger-Inquirer, Owensboro, Ky.
DCSO joining KSP drug task force
The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office and Kentucky State Police regularly interact on investigations. But that cooperation will be enhanced through the sheriff’s department entering into a formal agreement with the Kentucky State Police Drug Task Force. It will be the first time DCSO has been part of the task force since Sheriff Brad Youngman took office, and it seems a perfect fit with the drug ...
4 min read - USMessenger-Inquirer, Owensboro, Ky.
Police reports for May 22, 2024
The following list was compiled from reports to area law enforcement agencies: Owensboro Police Department • Seth M. Brown, 31, of Philpot, was charged Tuesday with first-degree strangulation. • A glass door sustained vandalism damage after it was hit by a rock Sunday in the 3500 block of Frederica Street. • A GMC Sierra worth $3,500 was reported stolen Monday from the 1300 block of Burlew ...
1 min read - USMessenger-Inquirer, Owensboro, Ky.
Riley named first Black president of local Eagles chapter
When Kenny Riley was elected president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles 4168 last month, a member of the nonprofit organization mentioned Riley was the first Black presidents in the Owensboro chapter’s 37-year history. “I really didn’t think of it, because I’ve never been treated any differently,” Riley said Thursday. That national Eagles organization doesn’t keep statistics on the ...
2 min read - USMessenger-Inquirer, Owensboro, Ky.
Shemwell won't face death penalty
Cylar L. Shemwell, the Owensboro man scheduled for trial next month in connection with the fatal shootings of three men at a home on Audubon Avenue, will not face the possibility of the death penalty. Commonwealth’s Attorney Mike Van Meter filed notice Wednesday that his office will no longer seek the death penalty against Shemwell, 37, of the 1600 block of Wisteria Gardens. But if convicted, ...
2 min read - LifestyleDelaware Online | The News Journal
'We were the guinea pigs': Delaware dual-language high school to graduate first seniors
ASPIRA Charter High School's senior class saw the first organized sports, the first prom and now the first commencement ceremony.
6 min read - USHome News Tribune | My Central Jersey
WATCH: Four peregrine falcon chicks hatch atop Union County Courthouse
Union County has some special new residents living high atop the county courthouse tower.
2 min read - LifestyleSpartanburg Herald-Journal
Meet Fredalyn Frasier, Spartanburg's new planning director and guide for city's evolution
Born in Greenville and raised in a military family that traveled the world, being appointed to the job was a long-awaited chance for a homecoming.
9 min read - LifestyleThe Fayetteville Observer
Black Tastemakers: Fayetteville chicken joint is among the oldest Murchison Road restaurants
Fayetteville’s historically Black corridor has seen a number of changes over the last decade, but a fried chicken joint remains a neighborhood fixture.
3 min read - USApp.com | Asbury Park Press
School shooting fears: Central Regional aims to raise $56K for wound kits in classrooms
The Central Regional School District raises money to put wound staunch kits into every classroom.
4 min read - LifestyleFlorida Today
Looking for a good burger? Here's where you can dig into some of Brevard's best
Hot for a burger but not up for the heat of the grill? We've done the research on the Space Coast's many options. The eating's up to you.
5 min read - USDelaware Online | The News Journal
New Castle County's fire departments are struggling. The solution? It may take some time
New Castle County's fire companies have concerns about the feasibility of their budget.
6 min read - USWFXR Roanoke
Pinpoint Weather: Daily rain chance through Memorial Day
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — An unsettled weather pattern is expected across Southwest and Central Virginia for the next several days as showers and thunderstorms are possible each day. Skies will become mostly cloudy on Thursday as a front approaches from the west. It will be warm with highs ranging from the mid-70s to the mid-80s. […]
1 min read - USThe Marion Star
Marion's Memorial Day parade set for 10 a.m. Monday, street closings announced
Main Street between West Center and Hill streets, as well as Delaware Avenue between Hill Street and Executive Drive, will be closed 9-11 a.m. Monday.
1 min read - OpinionTCPalm | Treasure Coast Newspapers
St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office releases records following TCPalm’s formal pre-suit letter
It took a formal threat of legal action to get St. Lucie County Sheriff Keith Pearson's attention, but it appears he’s now attempting to abide by the law.
7 min read - USDelaware Online | The News Journal
Free school lunch? Delaware lawmakers consider compromise on free student meals
A revised bill looks to require public schools to offer "only students who qualify for a reduced-price meal" free breakfast and lunch each school day.
3 min read - USThe Jackson Sun
Aspell Recovery Center opens third sober living facility in Lexington
Helping underserved communities have access to treatment they need, Aspell Recovery Center opened its third sober living home in Lexington.
2 min read - USRaleigh News and Observer
DEI policy set to be repealed for UNC System. How diverse is board making the decision?
The UNC System Board of Governors includes 15 white men among its 23 members, which does not mirror the demographics of students. Here’s what else to know about the board.
10 min read - USHartford Courant
Controversial New York developer hits staunch pushback in CT. Housing plans raise hackles and praise
Planners had a mix of questions and skepticism this week when controversial New York developer Vessel Technologies proposed putting up one of its pre-manufactured affordable housing buildings in their town. Everything from the building materials and the size of windows to the number of parking spaces came into question as the Avon Planning and Zoning Commission probed at Vessel’s plan for 64 ...
5 min read - USSouth Bend Tribune
'Home could be anywhere': South Bend-Elkhart region partners with MakeMyMove to lure remote workers
A 25-year-old Bay Area video game developer. A family of Nigerian immigrants. Meet three remote workers the South Bend-Elkhart region paid to move here.
11 min read - LifestyleTimes Recorder
Bishop Rosecrans senior stays humble and focused to make it to graduation
“The people I’ve grown up with in this community are incredible. Everyone is competitive. You don’t have people who are dragging you behind."
4 min read - USThe Fayetteville Observer
Bored kids? Here are 15 things to do this summer in the Fayetteville area
There's no reason to be bored this summer when there's so much to do in Cumberland County. Check out this list of 15 family-friendly activities.
16 min read - USThe Courier Journal
How one Louisville realtor is helping African immigrants build generational wealth
Congolese residents are the second fastest growing population of immigrants in Louisville. Here's how one real estate agent is helping that community.
4 min read - LifestyleThe Courier Journal
Take a peek inside this 1800s Greek Revival-style home designed by a famous architect
Though this Greek Revival home isn’t as grand as some of Francis Costigan's other works, the house features innovative design by an American architect
5 min read - USThe Daily News Journal
Over 4,000 Rutherford County school district graduates step toward bright future
Rutherford County Schools held graduations last week, honoring the accomplishments of the Class of 2024.
1 min read - USFlorida Today
Roundabouts, traffic circles, diverging diamonds: How to navigate tricky traffic patterns
Love them or hate them, you probably have to drive through a roundabout or traffic circle in Brevard County. Here's some tips to do it safely.
3 min read - USFlorida Today
Rules of the road: Do you know these driving dos and don'ts in Florida?
Here are some important rules motorists should know before getting behind the wheel in Florida.
3 min read - SportsLancaster Eagle-Gazette
Lancaster senior Xavier Goss had no trouble getting involved in various school activities
Xavier Goss had no trouble getting involved during his four years at Lancaster High School.
2 min read - USKnox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Why does Knoxville have two state veterans cemeteries? | Know Your Knox
There are five Tennessee Veterans Cemeteries across the state. Two of them are in Knoxville. We tell you who's eligible for burial.
5 min read - USNew Hampshire Bulletin
Senate advances legislation allowing schools to hire part-time teachers without certification
The New Hampshire Senate passed a bill Wednesday that would allow school districts to hire part-time teachers – without the need for a State Board of Education credential. House Bill 1298 would allow teachers working fewer than 30 hours a week who pass a criminal background check to be hired and teach without the credential. […] The post Senate advances legislation allowing schools to hire part-time teachers without certification appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
5 min read - USThe Guardian
In one of the US’s hottest deserts, utilities push gas rather than solar
In Fort Mohave, Arizona, even Republican voters are fighting gas power plants as utilities try to lock in fossil fuels
13 min read - USCharlotte Observer
Under the Dome: NC’s DEI vote set for today
House Speaker Tim Moore told reporters on Wednesday that he fully supports “what the UNC Board of Governors is doing, and really getting rid of this wasteful spending for DEI.”
7 min read - PoliticsPolitico
Who’s winning the 2024 campaign? Crypto.
Recent votes surfaced household names like Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi as unexpected allies.
6 min read - PoliticsPolitico
‘A Dream Piece of Evidence for Prosecutors’: The Final Days of the Trump Trial
POLITICO reporters inside the courtroom dissect the latest crucial moments before a verdict arrives.
24 min read - USMiami Herald
Are Costco and Publix open? Mall hours? What to know about shopping on Memorial Day
The federal holiday is on Monday, May 27, this year.
3 min read - USFort Worth Star-Telegram
Texans searched for these two luxury vacation spots the most. Mexico isn’t on the list
Dreaming of a posh exotic vacation? Here’s what Texans have been typing in their search bars.
2 min read - LifestyleFort Worth Star-Telegram
North Texas theme park ranks sixth scariest in U.S. It’s all because of this ride
This roller coaster is a steel behemoth at 245 feet tall, 5,312 feet long and can hit a top speed of 85 mph.
2 min read - USMiami Herald
Keeping a secret, Miami broker sells homes and launches firm while hiding criminal past
He opened his brokerage firm in 2023.
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