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Robert Russell Shaneyfelt

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

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Mountains are not a 100% guarantee against tornadoes. Depending on where you grew up in Virginia, you might have heard your older family members say that the mountains protected us from tornadoes`. I used to give thanks for the Blue Ridge Mountains each time I heard about a twister somewhere else.

Older generations in Virginia believed the mountains prevented tornadoes

Massachusetts State

Kingston, MA

Dianna Carney

BinStar, which describes itself as "New England’s new destination for a fun & sustainable shopping experience", has revealed they're opening a fourth location in Massachusetts. The store, which specializes in selling merchandise from both large and small brands and retailers at deeply discounted prices, has quickly become a favorite among bargain hunters in the region. At BinStar, the price of items decreases throughout the work week, starting at ten dollars on Monday and dropping to just one dollar for deals after 4 pm on Friday. Then items spike to nineteen dollars on Saturday and fifteen dollars on Sunday, offering a truly dynamic shopping experience that keeps customers coming back for more.

Popular New Bargain Store Announces Opening Of 4th Location In Massachusetts

Scituate, MA

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently shared a heartwarming story about Declan, a joyful, fluffy fellow who has sadly lost his owner and is now looking for a new loving home.

Meet The Happy Little Dog Who Lost His Owner Now Looking For Love

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Red Lobster announced Monday that it would be closing more than 50 restaurants across the country. The company is auctioning off kitchen equipment and furniture until May 16 at select locations.

Red Lobster kitchen equipment and furniture auction ends May 16

Kentucky State

Lexington, KY — Due to inclement weather, the Kentucky Proud Fair Races for the Purchase District Fair (KY) at LaCenter has been rescheduled for Sunday (June 2).

Kentucky Proud Series at Purchase District Fair (KY) postponed

Northern Kentucky Tribune

The National Weather Service has now confirmed that 13 tornadoes struck Kentucky during the severe weather outbreak during the Memorial Day weekend that left five people dead. The tornadoes and straight-line wind events on Sunday, May 26 and Monday, May 27 led 26 counties and 12 cities to declare local states of emergency, while Gov. Andy Beshear issued one for the entire state, and another to activate Kentucky’s ban on price-gouging.

NWS confirms 13 tornadoes touched down in Kentucky over Memorial Day Weekend

Hollywood, PA

Washington, PA — Liteningonthebeach held off the determined Boozin N Cruisin and triumphed in a career-best 1:49.4 in Saturday’s feature at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows, a $12,500 conditioned pace. Hammered down to 1-5, Liteningonthebeach threw down a swift 1:22.1 three-quarters but could not shake the pocket-sitting Boozin...

Liteningonthebeach strikes in 1:49.4 in Meadows feature

Siskiyou County, CA

Golden Gate Media

The Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office is issuing a warning to residents and visitors planning to visit Medicine Lake, as roads to the popular recreation area remain inaccessible by vehicle due to heavy snow accumulation.

Sheriff warns people trying to get to popular California lake are getting stuck in the snow - in May

Buffalo, NY

Hamburg, NY — E Street was on ‘easy street’ in Buffalo Raceway’s $12,200 Open II Trot on Saturday night (June 1) as he bounced to a half length victory over Topolino in 1:58.3 over the fast track. In the co-featured $12,200 Open II Pace, Handsoffmytitos got...

E Street on ‘easy street’ at Buffalo Raceway

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

Another month, another clowder of cute cats. All of these guys and gals are available from local, Kansas City shelters. Just use the provided links to get in touch with their respective shelters.

Five adoptable cats for June that will make you swoon

Shenandoah, PA

Girardville, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

GIRARDVILLE – Dive teams will be back at an abandoned strip mine this morning, attempting...
The post Water rescue at abandoned strip mine becomes recovery first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Water rescue at abandoned strip mine becomes recovery

Louisiana State

New Orleans, LA

USAye!

Shocking Case of Severe Abuse Uncovered After Car Accident. May 19, 2024, Tabone Parish, Louisiana- In an alarming case that has shocked the nation, the victim's mother, 40-year-old Latoya Harris, and her boyfriend, 41-year-old Terrence Washington, are now behind bars in Louisiana. The couple faces heinous charges after the 15-year-old girl is believed to have been subjected to unimaginable abuse at their home in Tabone Parish, just outside of New Orleans.

Teen Endures Horrific Abuse, Fights for Life

Meadowlands, PA

East Rutherford, NJ — Karl and French Champagne emerged victorious in their respective $240,000 New Jersey Sire Stakes finals for 3-year-olds on the trot Friday (May 31) night at The Meadowlands. Karl (Yannick Gingras) was his usual dominant self, crushing his foes by seven widening lengths in a 1:51...

Karl, French Champagne take NJSS Finals at Big M

New Jersey State

East Rutherford, NJ — June 1st brings the promise of summer and the start of 2-year-old racing. This morning’s qualifiers offered the first of those as the Meadowlands prepares for next week’s start of Breakfast of the Babies. It was a perfect weather day with temperatures around...

2-year-olds in actions Saturday morning at The Meadowlands

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

Georgia State

The Current GA

Georgia voters kicked out incumbents, picked replacements for departing legislators and set the stage for June runoffs as well as the big show in November. Ballot casters up and down the Peach State made choices Tuesday that are already set to reshape the state Legislature, which could have an even greater effect on the average Georgian than who sits in the White House this time next year.

Voters deliver upsets in Georgia House races with other contests headed to a June runoff

Washington, PA — When trainer Ron Burke was asked what kind of trip he preferred for his millionaire trotter T C I in his sophomore debut, Burke replied that he wanted his star pupil to win as easily as possible. When T C I (David Miller) made that debut...

T C I launches sophomore campaign with unpressured PASS win at The Meadows

Frankfort, KY

Gov. Andy Beshear joined state tourism leaders Thursday, including Julie Kirkpatrick and her meetNKy team, at Castle & Key Distillery in Frankfort to celebrate the second straight record-breaking year for tourism in Kentucky.

Governor Beshear, tourism leaders celebrate second straight record-breaking year for tourism in Kentucky

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Emma Town Bud wins feature at Tioga

Nichols, NY — Emma Town Bud (Pierre Bovay) charged late to capture the $12,000 featured trot at Tioga Downs on Saturday (May 18). Dewey Arnold (Tyler...

Emma Town Bud wins feature at Tioga

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