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Bridgeport, CT

Members of the Bridgeport Middle School Cheerleading squad were recognized at the most recent meeting of the Harrison County Board of. education for winning the 2023 Mid-Mountain 10 Conference Competition. The team was brought up in front of the elected board members and Harrison County Superintendent of Schools Dora Stutler...

Bridgeport Middle School Cheer Squad Honored by Harrison BOE for Mid-Mountain 10 Championship

The 2023-24 boys basketball season for Bridgeport High School will tip off at 3 p.m. Saturday on the road at Musselman. The Indians are coming off an 18-8 season that saw them advance to the Class AAAA state tournament where they fell in the opening round to eventual state champion Martinsburg.

BHS Boys Basketball Team Ready to See New Faces; Season Opener Set for Saturday at Musselman

Georgia State

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Eagan, MN

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EAGAN, MINNESOTA - Two people were arrested in the City of Eagan, Minnesota, during the execution of a search warrant that resulted in multiple drug-related felony charges on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. The culmination of a several-month-long narcotics investigation started in April 2023, headed by a detective in the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office and a Southeast Minnesota Violent Crime Enforcement Team member. The final result was the arrest of Teresa Arellano of Eagan, Minnesota, and Eliseo Romo of St Paul, Minnesota, who both were charged with four separate felonies and the seizure of 17.196 pounds of methamphetamine and 13,500 pills of Oxycodone.

Over 17 pounds of Methamphetamine and 13,500 pills of Oxycodone Seized, Two Arrested in Eagan

Kentucky State

Harrison County, WV

Salem, WV

Barbara Jean Hayes Stout of Lake Floyd, WV, departed this life on December 2, 2023. She was born in Salem, WV, on June 29, 1941, daughter of the late Denzil R. Hayes and Genevieve Elder Hayes (Hickman). Barbara was a graduate of Salem High School, Salem College, and West Virginia...

Harrison County Woman who was Principal, Teacher, Coach, BOE Member, Barbara Stout, Passes Away

Virginia State

Ruther Glen, VA

Margaret Minnicks

Dreams do come true. According to WTVR CBS 6, a woman from Ruther Glen, Virginia had dreamed for a long time of being a contestant on “The Price Is Right.” Rita Armstead's dream came true when she appeared this week as a contestant on an episode of the iconic television game show where contestants compete by guessing the prices of merchandise to win cash and prizes.

Ruther Glen woman won a refrigerator on 'The Price Is Right'

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

SHENANDOAH – One of the drivers involved in a Sunday evening crash on South Main...
The post Man taken into custody at downtown crash scene appeared first on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Man taken into custody at downtown crash scene

Oregon State

Seattle, WA

National Weather Force

Across the Northwest (including Washington & Oregon):. Already battered by back-to-back atmospheric rivers, the Northwest has experienced very heavy rain and snow. More is on the way. Another powerful storm system is set to slam into the region by Saturday morning, bringing very heavy rain, mountain snow, and gusty south winds. This weather is expected to persist through Monday before diminishing. A small break is expected with more mild conditions followed after before another active period.

Another Powerful Storm System to Impact the Northwest Bringing Potential Flooding Dec 9 - Dec 10th

Las Vegas, NV

Jalyn Smoot

For the first time since the 1983-84 regular season, a professional NBA game will be played in Las Vegas this week. The inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament, which Forbes tabbed as a major TV ratings success, will host its semifinals and finals at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday and Saturday night.

Billionaire athlete LeBron James plans to use his wealth to bring an NBA team to Las Vegas

Plains, GA

Vanishing Georgia

Eleanor Rosalynn Smith was born in Plains on 18 August 1927 and grew up in this simple Folk Victorian house. Her parents were Edgar (1896-1940) and Allie Murray Smith (1905-2000). Edgar died from leukemia in 1940 and Allie raised their four children on her own, working numerous jobs around Plains.

Rosalynn Carter's Childhood Home

Bend, OR

Robbie Newport

While people may associate Portland with exceptionally bad homeless news stories, the upscale city across the Cascade Mountains called Bend, is also appearing on the infamous scene. Unsanctioned mass homeless camps have taken root in the woods (Deschutes County Forest) on the outskirts of the city in southeast Bend by China Hat Road.

Unsanctioned homeless camps driving longtime residents out of Bend, OR

West Virginia State

Clarksburg, WV

The Robinson Grand Performing Arts Centerand the WV Jazz Society are excited to announce “Jazz Night at the Robinson Grand,” coming to downtown Clarksburg at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24 at the historic Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center. Imagine, if you will, a dozen amazing musicians sharing...

Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center Teams Up with WV Jazz Society for February Event

Richmond, VA

Armstrong High School in Richmond, Virginia has banned all candies and homemade baked goods from the school. This decision comes a month after four students ate edibles believed to contain THC. They went into medical distress in the middle of the school day.

Candies and home-baked goods are not allowed at Armstrong High School in Richmond, Virginia

Detroit, MI

Erika Marie • OurBlackGirls

As billions of people celebrate ringing in the new year, it is difficult not to be confronted with the disappointment and sadness that millions of families endure this time of year. The holidays are filled with heartwarming moments between families. Still, several will not know that sense of peace because they continue to search for answers regarding their missing or murdered relatives, much like the loved ones ofKalisha Madden.

Kalisha Madden, 26: Detroit Woman Disappeared After Getting Into Vehicle With 3 Men In 2011

Norfolk, VA

Tim Reid is an actor, comedian, producer, and director. He is best known for having starred in over 100 roles in prime-time television shows and movies from 1974 until now. Most people remember Reid starring as Ray Campbell on the sitcom Sister, Sister from 1994 to 1999 with Tia and Tamera Mowry as identical twin sisters separated at birth who were reunited as teenagers.

Native Norfolk, Virginia actor Tim Reid stars in a movie to be released in 2024

Chicago, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

Many Chicagoans falling victim to new wave of crime known as 'bank jackings'. In major cities like Chicago, criminals armed with guns are compelling individuals to unlock their phones, gaining access to banking apps such as Zelle, Venmo, and Cash App. This digital convenience has become a catalyst for a unique form of robbery, where assailants, often masked, force victims to surrender their passcodes or use facial recognition technology. Once inside, these robbers swiftly drain bank accounts, often netting more than $1,000 – a substantial haul compared to traditional wallet theft.

The Rise of Chicago 'Bank Jackings', Thieves Use Apps to Drain Victims' Accounts

For the 11th year, the Bridgeport Cemetery will be the site of a massive luminary display prior to the Christmas holiday. And as the same as in year’s past, the event will be for one night. According to Bridgeport Cemetery Manager Tricia Bombardiere, the event will take place Dec....

Eleventh Annual City of Bridgeport Cemetery Luminary Display to Cover Entire Facility; Event Set Dec. 12

Chicago's Mayor Johnson intensifies enforcement efforts to decrease migrant Influx as winter challenges loom. Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration in Chicago has initiated legal proceedings against what they term as "rogue buses" responsible for transporting migrants. This enforcement action is part of a broader strategy by the city to intensify efforts in managing the surge of new arrivals, proving to be one of the mayor's most complex challenges.

Mayor Brandon Johnson Starts Suing  Operators of  'Rogue Buses' Bringing  Migrants to Chicago

Springfield, OR

We learn some interesting things from an Oregon Live article written on Nov. 28 by Maxine Bernstein, such as Kristin Kinkel, the older sister of Kip Kinkel, the 1998 Thurston High School shooter, explaining why she thinks her brother should be let out of prison.

Should 1998 Thurston High School shooter Kip Kinkel be let out of prison? His sister thinks so

Harrison County, OH

Long-time Bridgeport Dr. Kelly Nelson was back in front of the Harrison County Board of Education earlier this week. And he once again delivered an early Christmas present. Nelson, through his work with Medbrook Children’s Charity, presented a check to the school system for $50,000. As if generally the case, the money went to two particular areas.

Dr. Kelly Nelson Presents Harrison County Schools with $50,000 from Medbrook Children's Charity

Following Governor's call to stop construction, Mayor Brandon Johnson's office released statement blaming state for the projects failures. Following the abrupt halt of plans to establish a migrant base camp in Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood, despite Governor Pritzker's office issuing a statement providing insights into the decision, Mayor Johnson released a response suggesting a shift of responsibility towards the state for the setbacks.

IL Governor Responds Sternly as Chicago Mayor Blames State for Brighton Park Migrant Site Fiasco

The setting of The Nutcracker is at the Staulbahm family’s traditional Christmas Eve party where Clara is gifted the toy of her dreams. Studio 9 Dance Academy’s upcoming presentation of “A Children’s Nutcracker” is built around the dance family’s own holiday tradition; one that has taken place for 28 years.

Studio 9 to Present "A Children's Nutcracker" Dec. 16-17 at Bridgeport High School

In the Assembly Hall at the Paulskirche in Frankfurt in 1963, President John F. Kennedy famously stated, “And our liberty, too, is endangered if we pause for the passing moment; if we rest on our achievements; if we resist the pace of progress. For time and the world. do...

Why Bridgeport? The City that Never Stands Still

Iowa State

Illinois State

Standard, IL

Small earthquake reported Wednesday morning near Standard, IL. In the early hours of Wednesday, a magnitude 3.6 earthquake sent shockwaves through northern Illinois and adjacent regions, stirring residents and triggering a surge of emergency calls to 911, as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and local law enforcement.

Earthquake Tremors Jolt Northern Illinois, Beyond

Pennsylvania State

Fairmont, WV

On Friday, contractors for the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) used explosives to demolish the northbound span of the South Fairmont West Virginia Arch Bridge on Interstate 79. The demolition is part of a massive project to widen I-79 to six lanes from Harrison County almost to the Pennsylvania state line.

WVDOH Demolishes Northbound Span of Arch Bridge in Fairmont as Part of I-79 Widening Project

Fairfield, CT

Stratford, CT

Southport, CT

Trumbull, CT

Easton, CT

Milford, CT

Westport, CT

Weston, CT

Shelton, CT

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Class AAA No. 11 Bridgeport Travels to Face No. 15 Brooke in First-Ever Meeting Between Schools

Two of the state’s most successful football programs will meet for the first time on Friday as Class AAA No. 11 Bridgeport (4-1) will travel to...

Class AAA No. 11 Bridgeport Travels to Face No. 15 Brooke in First-Ever Meeting Between Schools

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