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Houston, TX

Lance R. Fletcher

A Texas teacher and her husband are now in custody, accused of taking thousands of dollars from home renovation clients and gambling away money they took for work they never finished.

Texas teacher and husband arrested, accused of gambling away $1.53 million in home renovation scam

Bridgeport, CT

For the first time in a while, a business is going instead of coming to Meadowbrook Mall. And it is a national retailer that has had a presence at the facility for three decades. In the near future, rue21, will be closing its location. For those who think that the...

Business at Meadowbrook Mall Leaving after Three Decades Due to National Retailer Closing All Stores

Morgantown, WV

Retired 1st Lieutenant of the U.S. Army, Dr. John Llewellyn Harpell Jr., Phi Beta Kappa, Professor Emeritus of Business Administration at West Virginia University (WVU), passed gracefully on March 8, 2024, in Silver Spring, Md. at the age of 85. Born in 1938 in Stoneham, Mass., Jack Harpell was known...

Educator who Taught Over 14,000 Students and was Retired Army Lieutenant, Dr. John Harpell, Passes

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

Do you wonder what that nasty smell that has been cropping up all over Denver is?. I know. Denver has lots of nasty smells, including urine and feces in the alleys. There also is the unmistakable chemical smell of meth that turns some people’s stomachs. And of course, marijuana lingers in the air Denver-wide.

Opinion: The smell of death in Denver

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

The Jacksonville Humane Society has received hundreds of kittens this year — most of them in the past month — and the organization is asking for help in caring for the fur babies.

Hundreds of kittens land at Jax Humane Society

Fairmont, WV

Philip Donald Fisher, 75, of Fairmont, passed away at the Fairmont Medical Center on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. He was born in Fairmont on November 20, 1948, a son of the late Donald Fisher and Betty Nicholson Fisher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his.

Area Man who Owned, Operated Family Business for Over 30 Years, Veteran, Philip Donald Fisher, Passes

Nixon, TX

Karla Marie Speaks

In a shocking turn of events, a 10-year-old boy from South Texas has confessed to fatally shooting a 32-year-old man in his sleep two years ago. The tragic incident has left the victim's family in disbelief and the community grappling with the emotional and legal complexities of the case.

10-Year-Old Texas Boy Confesses to Fatally Shooting Man in His Sleep Two Years Ago

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Scituate, MA

Dianna Carney

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced a little dog named Howie who they describe as the “cutest pup on four paws" clarifying that “okay they might all be cute, but Howie is extra special." Despite being returned to the shelter twice, the shelter staff attest that Howie brings an extra special charm to anyone he meets.

Meet Howie: The Extra Special Little Dog Looking For Love

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Kansas City, MO

CJ Coombs

I first encountered a rat one evening in a Target parking lot. When my daughter told me it was a rat, I went straight to the car and she went to get a photo of it since she's never seen one before. I assure you it wasn't little.

Rat infestations in Missouri: it can be a growing concern

Manchester, NH

InDepthNH.org

Manchester police say the area mentioned in the news release is now open, but no further information at this time. At approximately 07:56 AM, Manchester Police responded to a report of a deceased individual.

UPDATE: Area Open. Stay Away From Area Where Dead Person Found in Manchester, Police Advise

Twenty-two years ago, Robert Ray Courtney (Inmate Register #14636-045) was convicted of diluting chemotherapy drugs for more than 4,000 patients. It's been recently reported he will be released from prison this summer to a halfway house. Victims and families of victims are most likely disappointed and furious and understandably so.

The former Kansas City pharmacist who diluted chemotherapy drugs is set to be released in June 2024

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced Chewbacca, nicknamed Chewy, who they describe as a funny fella who loves everyone. “This adorable mutt is built like an oversized Shih Tzu and weighs 25 lbs. Since he was found as a stray and never claimed, we don't know much about his past.” Chewy has a personality as unique as his looks. "He is overly friendly with all, dogs included. He can come on a bit strong but in the kindest way. He wants everyone to be his friend!" states the Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts, who is currently caring for Chewy until he finds his forever home.

Meet Chewbacca: The "Funny Fella" Looking For Love

In the next few months, the former Mike Kelley Appliance Repair on West Main Street and a residential structure on Water Street, both properties now owned by the City of Bridgeport, will be demolished. However, another demolition took place in recent days and the cleanup is almost complete. And the...

Quickly, Quietly, Long-Standing Business Located on City's West Main Street Meets Demise with Demolition

Launching a new business can create a sense of nervousness but for Alexis Sprout, the owner, operator and sole employee of The Groom Vroom, any uneasy feelings were quickly put to rest on Day 1. The Groom Vroom is a house call/mobile dog grooming service based out of Bridgeport that...

The Groom Vroom Offers House Call Dog Grooming Services in Bridgeport and Surrounding Areas

Discussion on business licensing requirements for bands playing at Bridgeport venues along with continued talk on issues involving Bridgeport Little League dominated a large portion of City Council’s meeting Monday. With the bulk of the key items on the agenda set for executive session, most of the hour-long meeting...

Discussion on Business Licenses for Bands, Closing of Music on Main, Dominates City Council Meeting

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Two Free Concerts, Including Van Halen Tribute Band, Part of City Parks of Clarksburg Memorial Day Event

City Parks of Clarksburg has announced its Memorial Day weekend celebration with the opening of the Splash Zone aquatics center and newly remodeled Mini-Golf facility as...

Two Free Concerts, Including Van Halen Tribute Band, Part of City Parks of Clarksburg Memorial Day Event

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