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Henderson, NV

The Quick Historian

In a distressing incident that has shaken the community, Nevada parents Misty and Jeffery Scanlan have been arrested on charges of child abuse/neglect after their 11-year-old child was found confined in a "large metal enclosure." The arrest came to light when officers were summoned to investigate a truancy issue.

Parents arrested after 11-year-old found in metal enclosure

Shippensburg, PA

Franklin County Free Press

Nancy L Richardson, 77, of Shippensburg, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024 at the Orrstown Personal Care Home. Born Tuesday, September 24, 1946 in Shippensburg, she was a daughter of the late Robert S. and Esther F. Swope Walter. Nancy was a 1964 graduate of the Shippensburg High School. She...

Nancy L Richardson 1936-2024

Gettysburg, PA

Glenn “Skip” Heller passed away on Sunday at Paramount Sr. Living just three days after his 85th birthday. He was born in Adams County on May 9, 1939 to the late Glenn W. and Anna (Wilson) Heller. Skip graduated from Gettysburg High School where he met his wife,...

Glenn “Skip” Heller 1939-2024

Chambersburg, PA

A train car fire occurred on Mount Mariah Street near East Liberty Street in Chambersburg Borough, Franklin County, around 11 a.m. on Friday March 17th. The Chambersburg Fire Department described the incident as minor. Authorities advised the public to avoid the area while emergency crews worked on the issue, but confirmed there was no danger to the public.

Alert: Train Car Fire in Chambersburg Borough; No Public Danger

Courtland, MS

Karla Marie Speaks

On December 6, 2014, 19-year-old Jessica Chambers was found walking along a road in Courtland, Mississippi, engulfed in flames with burns covering 98% of her body. She had been doused with a flammable liquid and set on fire in a horrific attack. Despite whispering a name that sounded like "Eric" or "Derrick" to first responders, the perpetrator of this heinous crime remains unknown. Jessica’s simple trip to the gas station ended in her tragic death.

10-Year-Old Cold Case | Burned Alive: The Chilling Mystery of Jessica Chambers' Unsolved Murder

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Catoosa County, GA

Ringgold, GA

In a disturbing case from Catoosa County, Georgia, 24-year-old Dillan Michael Tennant has been sentenced to a minimum of 15 years in prison after being found guilty of two counts of first-degree cruelty to children.

Man who beat children, 2 & 3, over dirty bedroom is sentenced

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Oak Hill, FL

Leonard W Hunter, Jr., 94, of Oak Hill, Fl, passed away May 8, 2024. He was born May 15,1929 in Johnstown, PA, the son of the late Ruth and Dr. Leonard Hunter. Leonard grew up in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania and attended Chambersburg High School and Perkiomen Prep School. Leonard proudly served...

Leonard W Hunter, Jr. 1929-2024

The D.L. Martin Co. recognizes Jeff Ficks as Employee of the Month for April. Jeff lives in Little Cove and has been with the company for 14 years. He is a Machine Operator in the CNC Department. His supervisor, Zach Farley, is a Production Supervisor who has been with the D.L. Martin Co. for 5 years.

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH: D.L. Martin Co. Recognizes Jeff Ficks

Waynesboro, PA

Donald Kaiser and Thomas Brennan were recognized by the Borough Council for their long-term service upon retirement. Donald Kaiser began his tenure in January 2001 as a Golf Course Maintenance Worker before transferring to the Maintenance Department as a Laborer/Custodian-Clerk in April 2004. He retired on April 1, 2024, after over 23 years of service.

Borough Council Honors Retirees with Commemorative Plates

Cambridge, MA

The Harvard Crimson 

By Veronica H. Paulus and Akshaya Ravi, Crimson Staff Writers. Top Harvard Medical School neuroscientist Khalid Shah allegedly falsified data and plagiarized images across 21 papers, data manipulation expert Elisabeth M. Bik said.

Top Harvard Medical School Neuroscientist Accused of Research Misconduct

Cumberland County, PA

Camp Hill, PA

Authorities in Cumberland County have issued an alert for a missing child, Zurisadai Irizarry-Zeno, who reportedly ran away from her residence in Camp Hill. She was last observed wearing a green jacket, accompanied by black long pants and black Nike sneakers. The Camp Hill Police Department is leading the search...

Urgent Search for Missing Child in Cumberland County

Manchester, NH

InDepthNH.org

MANCHESTER – After skipping every day of his trial, Adam Montgomery finally showed up in court Thursday as he was given the maximum sentence for killing his five-year-old daughter, Harmony Montgomery.

Adam Montgomery Shows Up and Gets Max Sentence for Killing Daughter, Harmony

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

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

Do you hear knocking at your door? Is that a faint meow coming from your front stoop? No, it's coming from inside the house. Don't worry. That's just the sound of this article nudging you to consider adopting one of these cats. All of these guys are ready and waiting for you at local Kansas City animal shelters. Just use the link to find out more information about them and to get in touch with their local shelters.

Five great cats that want keys to your house

Westminster, CA

NewSantaAna

Recently, an alert police officer observed two suspicious individuals and proceeded to contact and detain them, according to the Westminster Police Department . Upon receiving consent to search the vehicle, the police officer uncovered a concealed compartment holding a significant amount of cash and over 100 grams of methamphetamine intended for sale.

An alert police officer found a hidden cache of meth and cash in a vehicle in Westminster

Alameda, CA

Alameda Post

Sometimes wrinkly dogs have names like Crumple, yellow dogs get names like Sunflower, and spotted dogs end up being called Spot. This week’s Pet of the Week is also named for a physical feature: her size and breadth.

Tankita is Working Hard to Find a Home

Many people have lost faith in the news and question truth from all comers. The idea of a universal truth, outside of the sky being blue and that one plus one equals two, seems to be more and more elusive. One thing that everyone can agree on, however, is that cats are the world's greatest pets. Dogs are fine, sure, but they aren't cats. Fish are kind of fun to look at...for like five minutes. Cats though? No fact check needed. They're the best.

Six great cats you can welcome into your home right now

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Mario Lemieux Foundation Opens First Austin’s Playroom at UPMC Children’s in Harrisburg

UPMC in Central Pa. and the Mario Lemieux Foundation have opened Austin’s Playroom at UPMC Children’s in Harrisburg, the first in central Pennsylvania. The playroom will...

Mario Lemieux Foundation Opens First Austin’s Playroom at UPMC Children’s in Harrisburg

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