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- USThe Marion Star
A familiar face chosen to lead the Marion Community Foundation
Marion Community Foundation didn't have to go far to find a new leader. Julie Prettyman will succeed Dean Jacobs, who is retiring June 30.
3 min read - LifestyleCourier Post
What to know about guarding against bees, wasps, hornets
Are you prepared for the flying insects of summer? Here is what you need to know to protect yourself.
3 min read - USFlorida Today
Balancing motherhood & career: How Florida ranks on ‘best & worst states for working moms’
Florida ranked 1st nationally for lowest unemployment rates among women, but placed poorly overall on WalletHub list of 'best states for working moms'
3 min read - USPalm Beach Daily News
PBSO arrests man on murder charge after fatal shooting at apartment complex near West Palm
Detectives say at least two men were involved in the April 20 death of Jostin Mirabile in a neighborhood off Belvedere Road. One remains at large.
3 min read - USThe Coshocton Tribune
Coshocton Sheriff's Office and union agree to new contract and pay increase for deputies
There will be a 4.24% average increase over the next three years with top pay going to $30 an hour
2 min read - ScienceFlorida Today
SpaceX launch tonight: Everything to know about the Starlink launch from Cape Canaveral
Check back for live FLORIDA TODAY Space Team launch updates on this page, starting about 90 minutes before the launch target time.
1 min read - USThe Ledger
As 2 affordable-housing complexes open in Lakeland, more than 1,700 are on a waiting list
As Swan Landing and Swan Lake Village opened off Griffin Road last week, the wait list had 10 times more people than available units.
2 min read - OpinionTCPalm | Treasure Coast Newspapers
With MLB stadium full of folks moving here, widen urban area around Vero Beach, Sebastian?
Indian River County is asking residents what they think about expanding urban areas into rural lands. It has an online poll and meetings on tap.
5 min read - USThe Gaston Gazette
Search warrants shed light on Belmont man's disappearance
A man charged in a Belmont man's death told police that he put the man's body in a dumpster, but the waste management company said that the man's body likely would have been found while the garbage was sorted.
3 min read - USTimes Recorder
Library System plans a $9M upgrade to McIntire Library with work to begin in October
$4.5M still needed to complete project; Patrons will have access in the Carnegie Wing during construction
4 min read - USPalm Beach Daily News
Busch Wildlife's latest addition escaped the illegal pet trade and greets you with a 'Meow?'
Charlie the mountain lion comes to Bush Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter Farms from California, where someone tried to domesticate him, then let him go.
3 min read - USThe Marion Star
Community breakfast menu at Trinity Lutheran includes sausage gravy, bacon, eggs, pancakes
Trinity Lutheran will hold its monthly community breakfast on Saturday morning. The church hosts its annual garage sale May 9-11.
1 min read - USRhode Island Current
Black homeowners start to close gap in property values
Black homeowners’ property values are on the rise across the country, with some of the biggest upswings in Midwestern and Southern states. The boon to Black homeowners, after decades of lagging property values, could help them close a racial wealth gap that has kept the American dream out of reach. Home values increased on average […] The post Black homeowners start to close gap in property values appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
8 min read - USThe State
SC anti-transgender bill could require schools to notify parents of kids name, gender changes
Should SC schools notify parents of student gender, name change? Lawmakers think so
5 min read - PoliticsPolitico
DeSantis’ next act: Republican money machine
He'll use his fundraising network to raise money for Trump and other candidates.
6 min read - USMiami Herald
Can you eat while driving? What Florida law says about distraction behind the wheel
Is wolfing down a burger the same as texting?
2 min read - WorldCape Cod Times
Truro DPW vote is back on after voter challenges are resolved. When and where to vote.
After the forced delay of its special town meeting in the fall, Truro set to hold back-to-back votes Saturday and Sunday.
5 min read - USCape Cod Times
Harwich town meeting on May 6: budget increase, money for repairs at Monomoy Middle School
Harwich's Town Meeting will be held on May 6. Voters will decide 53 articles on the warrant.
4 min read - USRockford Register Star
US News releases new public high school rankings. Here's how 24 Rockford area schools did
Want to know how your high school stacks up against others in the state and throughout the region. U.S. News and World Report releases new rankings.
3 min read - LifestyleErie Times News
Food trucks, purse bingo and cornhole all part of Wattsburg weekend celebration
It’s the Erie County Fair’s second annual Food Trucks at the Fairgrounds at 13993 Route 8 & 89 in Wattsburg.
2 min read - USCorpus Christi Caller-Times
Buc Days: Here are the road closures, parking restrictions to expect
Most parking restrictions will end midnight Sunday, May 12.
2 min read - USWHIO
UPDATE: Officers investigating after person hit by vehicle in Piqua
Officers and medics responded to an injury in Piqua early Thursday morning.
1 min read - USThe Bergen Record
Girls dominate this North Jersey town's Cub Scout pack, still standing as others fall
Boy Scouts of America allowed girls to join the Cub Scout program almost six years ago, departing a long tradition of exclusivity.
6 min read - USThe Bergen Record
How rare are tornadoes in New Jersey? A look at their history and severity in the state
Tornadoes tore through the Midwest over the weekend. While they are rare in NJ, tornadoes do happen. Here is everything you need to know.
6 min read - PoliticsThe News Leader
Virginia District 7 Republican candidate for Congress pledges to join House Freedom Caucus
Cameron Hamilton made his pledge to join the U.S. House Republicans' far-right wing during a podcast interview and on X, formerly Twitter, in March.
3 min read - USThe Holland Sentinel
United Ways for Kent, Ottawa and Allegan combine to form one organization
The combined organization will be known as the Heart of West Michigan United Way.
1 min read - USThe Bergen Record
North Jersey traffic - Construction on George Washington Bridge, road work on I-80, I-287
Construction on the George Washington Bridge, and road work on I-80 and I-287 may cause traffic in North Jersey.
8 min read - WorldThe Herald News
PALCUS launches survey to assess Portuguese-American communities’ concerns and priorities
PALCUS has launched a national survey to obtain detailed information about Portuguese-American communities across the nation and their priorities.
3 min read - USThe Herald-Mail
Hagerstown apartment fire ruled accidental
An April 22 apartment fire on Chestnut Street in Hagerstown, in which two people were injured, has been ruled accidental.
3 min read - USThe Daily Reporter
New names on township boards, with only a few races for August and November elections
Thirteen of the 16 Branch County townships have new board members, but only five contested seats are on August and November ballots.
3 min read - USThe Herald-Mail
Maryland animal cruelty case involving dead and sick animals closed after defendant dies
A felony animal cruelty case against Michael S. Hyatt, of the Hagerstown area, was recently closed after he died in early April.
1 min read - USChambersburg Public Opinion
Gov. Shapiro promotes Martin's Potato Rolls expansion as 'model' for state
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was in Chambersburg Tuesday to promote Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe's $120 million expansion.
5 min read - USHerald-Tribune
More than $187 million in government and nonprofit requests made for Resilient SRQ grants
The Sarasota County Commission will see funding requests in late May
6 min read - USThe Herald News
Two Republicans to challenge state Rep. Pat Haddad. Who else is running for office?
The state Legislature races are shaping up, now that the deadline has passed for nominees to seek a place on the September primary ballot.
3 min read - SportsThe Herald-Mail
Minor league baseball returns to Hagerstown this weekend: What to know
The Flying Boxcars home opener at the new Meritus Park in downtown Hagerstown is this weekend. What to know.
9 min read - USLivingston Daily | Daily Press & Argus
Beliger, Ignatowski hope to face Conlin in November
The Republicans hope to unseat 48th District State House Rep. Jennifer Conlin, a Democrat from Ann Arbor.
2 min read - LifestyleTODAY
35 fun things to do with friends this weekend
This year, make sure these friend dates leave the group chat. Need some creative yet cheap ideas? Check out this list of fun things to do with your friends.
14 min read - USLohud | The Journal News
NYS developing best practices on early reading instruction and schools will have to comply
The state Education Department says school districts can adhere to forthcoming best practices and still choose their own reading curriculum.
6 min read - PoliticsThe Guardian
Lawyer who negotiated Stormy Daniels deal to resume Trump-trial testimony
Keith Davidson, who also represented Karen McDougal, gave colorful testimony about how agreements came together in 2016
2 min read - BusinessThe High Point Enterprise, N.C.
City jobless rate remains stable
May 2—HIGH POINT — The latest report on the city's unemployment rate shows that the local job market continues to offer opportunities for employers to link up with workers. The jobless rate was 4.7% in March, unchanged from February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday. The rate is up from 4.1% in March of last year but lower than the 6.9% level in March 2021 when the area ...
2 min read - USDaytona Beach News-Journal
First responders participate in drill where man threatens to blow up SunRail train
The simulated emergency involved a fake explosive device in a pedestrian tunnel under train tracks in Lake Beresford Park.
2 min read - USKSEE articles
Man tries to break into Porterville home, arrested
PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A man has been arrested after attempting to break into a home in Porterville, putting children in danger, the Porterville Police Department said. Officers say they responded to a report of a man attempting to break into a home in the 200 block of East Putnam Avenue in Porterville on Tuesday […]
1 min read - USKDVR Denver
Thieves distract employee, steal wallets from gym lockers
Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies now say four wallets were stolen from a gym in mid-April.
1 min read - USKRQE Albuquerque
City of Albuquerque pays out hundreds of thousands of dollars in crash settlements
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new report shows the City of Albuquerque shelled out more than $3 million to settle lawsuits in the last three months of 2023. About a quarter of that went to people who were in crashes caused by city workers including Albuquerque Police Department officers. A trip to the landfill took a turn […]
2 min read - USKTXL
Northern California police arrest seven for stealing mail from community mailboxes throughout Sacramento area
(FOX40.COM) — Seven people were recently arrested by Northern California police officers after it was discovered they possessed mail that was stolen from various community mailboxes throughout the Sacramento region. According to the Lincoln Police Department, 53 victims have been located along with 115 additional identified property owners of the mail that was stolen. On March […]
1 min read - OpinionThe Columbus Dispatch
Real estate professionals should be well educated. Unnecessary bill will dilute standards.
Opinion: Reducing education and quality standards for Ohio's real estate industry isa terrible idea.
3 min read - USThe Sentinel Echo, London, Ky.
Laurel County Board of Education honors teachers, academic team
May 1—Students and staff were recognized before the Laurel County Board of Education last week, both with praise from board members. The South Laurel Middle School academic team had a successful year, winning the District 44 and Region 11 championships. They then moved on the state competition in Quick Recall. Two students, Michael Sparkman and Taylor Strunk, secured top 5 positions in ...
1 min read - USThe Sentinel Echo, London, Ky.
Appalachian Triangle wins award at SOAR Gala
May 1—PRESTONSBURG — The Appalachian Triangle of Kentucky was honored Saturday as the Tourism Organization of the Year at the annual Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) Gala. The Appalachian Triangle group was established as a partnership among eight tourism groups in the southeastern Kentucky area. Tourism commissions involved include city of Corbin, London-Laurel County, Rockcastle-Mt. ...
2 min read - USThe Lebanon Democrat, Tenn.
Lebanon motorcyclist killed in crash
May 1—A motorcyclist from Lebanon was killed in a crash in Nashville Friday night. James White, 21, was killed after colliding with a Jeep Wagoneer at 6:30 p.m. in the 1400 block of Broadway. The Metro-Nashville Police Department said that an investigation showed White had been riding a BMW motorcycle inbound on Broadway at a high rate of speed. When the driver of a Jeep Wagoneer pulled out of ...
1 min read - USSun Journal, Lewiston, Maine
High-crash intersection on state routes 133 and 156 in Jay to become four-way stop
May 1—JAY — The intersection of state Routes 133 and 156, known locally as Beans Corner, will change from a two-way stop to a four-way stop May 13. It is the site of the most right-angle crashes in the state with 28 in the past five years, Dennis Emidy, a Maine Department of Transportation highway safety engineer, told the Select Board in 2023. The posted speed limit for the area is 35 miles ...
1 min read