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Orlando, FL

L. Cane

There's arguably much to like about eating at a buffet restaurant. You don't have to choose just one item, you get to try many different things, and if you are going to embrace "all you can eat," then a buffet can be economical.

Large Buffet Chain Is Reportedly Closing Another Florida Store To Make Way For New Development

Oregon State

Springfield, OR

Robbie Newport

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

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Fredericksburg, VA

Margaret Minnicks

There is no shortage of classical Christmas towns in Virginia to visit. There are many places to visit to embrace all that the season has to offer including festive parades, hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights, holiday craft shows, decorations, gift shops, restaurants, and other exciting things.

What visiting a classical Christmas is like in Fredericksburg, Virginia

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Charleston, WV

Michael Ramsburg

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Buck firearm season begins on Monday, Nov. 20 in all but four West Virginia counties. As one of the most popular hunting seasons in the state, the two-week period which this year runs through Dec. 3 sees a large harvest of deer -- nearly 49,000 in 2022 alone.

Bag a big buck? The governor wants to see it

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Standard, IL

Natalie Frank, Ph.D.

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

Chicago, IL

Only minor injuries resulted, officials said will have operations restored by Sunday. An Amtrak train destined for Chicago experienced a derailment in Michigan after striking a large truck that was obstructing the tracks resulting in considerable travel disruptions for passengers on their journey to Chicago.

Amtrak Train to Chicago Derails Due to Collision with Tow Truck Leading to Major Travel Disruptions

Salem, OR

The average person never thinks the bad things they read in the news will ever happen to them, that is, unless they have been a victim of crime themselves. This is a lesson a Salem, OR mom learned the hard way when she left her car running with her two children inside while she went into a convenience store in the early hours on Nov. 8.

Mom learns a lesson about leaving her car running with children inside while going into a store

Amidst disillusionment, migrants depart Windy City return to Venezuela in search of better lives. Migrants who sought refuge in Chicago are choosing to leave the city in pursuit of a better life. Chicago has become so unpleasant for migrants who resent being housed in shelters and being refused the top paying jobs that they are fleeing back to Venezuela,

After Night of Cold Temperatures in Chicago, Some Migrants Are Returning to Venezuela

Chicago faces obstacles meeting deadline to relocate migrants from police stations to shelters. Despite the city's ambitious goal to transfer all Chicago migrants from police stations to shelters by the end of the week, it appears that this objective may not be realized.

Chicago's Plan to Remove All Migrants From Police Stations Likely to Fail

Concerns rise as Chicago implements strict limits for migrants in shelters with first evictions to begin in January. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has introduced a new 60-day stay limit for migrants residing in city-run shelters. Aimed at freeing up space and expediting the transition to permanent housing, the policy has sparked concerns among dedicated volunteers who have been assisting migrants for several months.

Chicago Volunteers Fear New Migrant Policy May Jeopardize Vulnerable Families During Winter

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A man who owns property next to the Comfort Inn where Denver migrants are being sheltered said children frolic on his property, “riding on scooters unaccompanied” and climbing up buildings to play on the roof.

Denver migrant mayhem: ‘Kids on roofs, kids riding scooters unaccompanied’

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Following Long Wait, Pella Volleyball Finally Opens Home Gym

It’s near the halfway point of the season, and it’s taken that long for the Pella volleyball team to compete in their home gymnasium. The Dutch...

Following Long Wait, Pella Volleyball Finally Opens Home Gym

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