Hartland Township, MI

The Hartland Eagles are on the road again on Thursday to play the Walled Lake Northern Knights at 4:00 p.m. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches. Hartland is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Thursday, just like they did against Franklin...

Softball Game Preview: Hartland Leaves Home

Wintersville, OH

It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Waverly can now relate to. They fell just short of the Indian Creek Redskins by a score of 7-5 on Friday. Waverly's defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak. For Indian Creek's part, Sylus Hyde made...

Baseball Recap: Waverly snaps three-game streak of wins at home

River Oaks, TX

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This post includes content modified using AI. Garrett Beck could never have foreseen the events that transpired during his Thursday morning shift. The electrician and his colleague were heading south on Interstate 35 when lightning struck their work truck near Basswood Blvd.

Struck by Lightning on I-35: A Close Call

Saint Johns County, FL

Jacksonville Today

Fourth-grade teacher Maria Fratta lives in New York, but now she has a place to stay in Anastasia Island. Fratta was announced Wednesday as the winner of HGTV’s Dream Home sweepstakes. A new, fully furnished home in St. Johns County is just one of the prizes Fratta receives — she also takes home $100,000 and a new Mercedes Benz.

HGTV’s ‘Dream Home’ sweepstakes has a winner

The Lantern

Ohio State officials confirmed one person is dead after falling from the Bell Tower side of the Shoe Sunday around 12:20 p.m. Credit: Tommy Hudec | Lantern Reporter. One person is dead after falling from the Bell Tower side of the Shoe Sunday around 12:20 p.m., Ohio State officials confirmed.

One person dead after falling from the Bell Tower side of the Shoe Sunday

Stephens County, GA

Vanishing Georgia

Providence Methodist Church is located just up the old Unicoi Turnpike from Traveler’s Rest, and its history is closely linked to that landmark. Originally, a wood-framed structure was built at the site in 1857 by Devereaux Jarrett, owner of Traveler’s Rest (aka Jarrett Manor). Some accounts note that Black members were present, but I’m not […]

Providence Methodist Church, 1947, Stephens County

Traveler’s Rest was built upon land granted to Major Jesse Walton in 1785 for his service in the Revolutionary War. Walton was killed by indigenous people near this site in 1789. The Walton family sold the land to Gen. James Rutherford Wyly (1782-1855), who built the original section of the house between 1816-1825. The property […]

Traveler’s Rest, Circa 1816-1825, Stephens County

Northern Kentucky Tribune

The summer tanager (Piranga rubra) is a secretive songbird of the treetops. It was first described in the scientific literature by Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus in 1758 and initially placed in the Tanager family (Thraupidae). It is now classified in the Cardinal family (Cardinalidae) because its plumage and vocalizations are similar to other members of the Cardinal family.

Art Lander’s Outdoors: The summer tanager is a secretive songbird that dwells in the treetops

Thermopolis, WY

WyoFile

The small herd of bison that roams the sage hills of Hot Springs State Park near Thermopolis may not garner the same attention as its brethren near Jackson, but it has a solid contingent of local fans.

A calf is born: Hot Springs park welcomes first baby bison of the year

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

With all the crazy news we hear these days, it is understandable that people might feel helpless to make a difference. It's true that you might not be able to cure the ills of the world, but you can, quite easily in fact, make a huge, positive difference in the life of a cat. Best of all--you reap the rewards too.

These cats are looking for a place to call home (and two senior kitties' success stories)

Bakersfield, CA

It was a good run, but Bakersfield Christian unfortunately witnessed the end of their 28-game winning streak on Thursday. They lost 10-1 to the Otay Ranch Mustangs. For Otay Ranch's part, Kaylin Phillips made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Phillips has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive pitching appearances. Phillips was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.

Softball Recap: Bakersfield Christian's loss ends nine-game winning streak on the road

Plymouth, MI

Plymouth Christian Academy had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They never let the Whitmore Lake Trojans onto the board and left with a 16-0 win on Friday. Plymouth Christian Academy might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 21 games by six runs or more this season.

Softball Recap: Chloe Paryaski leads Plymouth Christian Academy to victory over Whitmore Lake

Sow Many Plants

Growing cucumbers is one of my favorite things to do in the summer. They are easy to grow and everyone in my family loves to eat them. When it comes to gardening and preserving, few delights are as universally cherished as the cucumber. This versatile vegetable offers the freshest crunch in salads and the tangiest bite in pickles. It's no wonder cucumbers have earned their place as a staple in home gardens, thanks to their versatility and ease of growth.

Growing Cucumbers

Berryville, VA

Clarke County is 9-1 against Madison County since April of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Clarke County Eagles have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome the Madison County Mountaineers at 7:00 p.m. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Soccer Game Preview: Clarke County on Home-Turf

Beckville, TX

It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Beckville can now relate to. They lost 10-4 to the Shiner Comanches on Wednesday. Beckville's defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak. Emily Grandgeorge was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a home run...

Softball Recap: Beckville comes up short despite Emily Grandgeorge's strong performance

Curwensville, PA

It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Curwensville can now relate to. They lost 8-2 to the Cranberry Area Berries on Thursday. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, Curwensville couldn't push the score so high this time. Curwensville saw five...

Softball Recap: Addison Siple's big game can't quite lead Curwensville over Cranberry Area

Marietta, GA

DeanLand

A deadly plane crash. A cryptic epitaph. And mysteries that endured for 82 years. Their story ended with a cryptic epitaph on a Marietta National Cemetery headstone: Died in a plane crash WWII April 29, 1942. And our interest in this story began there several Memorial Days past.

A Mysterious WWII Plane Crash Haunted Our Visits to Marietta National Cemetery

Oakland, CA

Atherton, CA

It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Menlo School had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Oakland Tech Bulldogs and snuck past 3-2. The win was familiar territory for Menlo School who now have nine in a row.

Baseball Recap: Menlo School picks up seventh straight win at home

Canadian-born Private Dennis B. Buckley died a Union hero in the Battle of Peach Tree Creek near Atlanta on July 20, 1864. For his actions, he was awarded the US Medal of Honor, today the nation's highest military honor. Then he and his bravery were buried and lost for 142 years at Marietta National Cemetery. And all because of a clerical error.

Unearthing a Hero: Medal of Honor Recipient Hidden for 142 Years at Marietta National Cemetery

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Baseball Game Preview: Norman County East/Ulen-Hitterdal Plays at Home

After four games on the road, Norman County East/Ulen-Hitterdal is heading back home. They will take on the Fertile-Beltrami Falcons at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Last...

Baseball Game Preview: Norman County East/Ulen-Hitterdal Plays at Home

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