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Mar 25 2024
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Dollar General May Reapply To Open In North Middletown
MIDDLETOWN, NJ — Earlier this March, it was big news when Dollar General proposed to open right next to the empty Wells Fargo bank building at 62 and 74 Leonardville Road in Belford. However, they pulled their application before the Middletown Planning Board after significant community resistance: Many residents who live in that area were upset, and about a dozen people attended the March 6
Patch.com
Mar 25 2024
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DeSantis signs social media ban for children, a law certain to draw legal challenge
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a sweeping social media ban for children that is almost certain to be challenged in court by Big Tech and First Amendment advocates as unconstitutional. The law bans kids under age 14 from having social media accounts but allows parents to give permission to 14- and 15 year-olds, and permits anyone 16 and over to have an account. At a signing
Orlando Sentinel
Mar 22 2024
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Congress is on the verge of buying a stopgap icebreaker, but its $1.2 trillion bill has no money to build a new one
U.S. Senators held a rare Friday night session as they worked to pass a $1.2 trillion federal spending bill. Tucked into the sprawling bill is a big item for Juneau, and for the owner of a ship with some Alaska history. The legislation includes $125 million to buy a privately owned icebreaker that the U.S. Coast Guard plans to base in Alaska’s capital city. “This is really good news for Alaska
Alaska Public Media
Mar 25 2024
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More efficient on-ramp to SR 520 for drivers on Montlake Boulevard starts Monday
The new lanes are expected to help with traffic both northbound and southbound on Montlake Boulevard. Example video title will go here for this video Example video title will go here for this video SEATTLE — Drivers entering westbound state Route 520 in Seattle from Montlake Boulevard will have an easier, more efficient path beginning Monday, according to the Washington State Department of
KING 5 News
Mar 26 2024
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Rain, snowfall making a dent in Minnesota's drought
The season’s biggest snowstorm is not done yet, with more snow, sleet and freezing rain pounding Minnesota on Tuesday and nearly 17 inches of snowfall dropping on Two Harbors. The liquid equivalent of the snow at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport was 1.79 inches as of Tuesday morning; Rochester reached 2 inches. The most recent U.S. Drought Monitor showed nearly 75 percent of the
MPR News
Mar 26 2024
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Stamford Downtown To Host 'Touch-A -Truck' Event
STAMFORD, CT — Stamford Downtown, in conjunction with various city of Stamford departments, will host a free "touch-a-truck" event during Stamford Public Schools' spring break. The family-friendly event is designed to allow children to explore, climb and touch their favorite big trucks, heavy-duty equipment and large vehicles. The event is set for Wednesday, April 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at
Patch.com
Mar 26 2024
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‘Thank you, Indiana’: Ware to enter NBA Draft
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Kel’el Ware showed a lot during the season in Bloomington. It appears it will be his only one. Ware, a transfer from Oregon, declared for the NBA Draft on Tuesday. The Hoosiers’ leading scorer averaged 15.9 points, 9.9 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game. He was Third Team All-Big Ten. As a sophomore, Ware shot 58.6% from the field and 42.5% from three-point range while
Fox 59
Mar 23 2024
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Jonathan Rodríguez scores in debut, but Portland Timbers fall to Philadelphia
New Portland Timbers forward Jonathan Rodríguez scored in his club debut, but the Timbers couldn’t capitalize on some big chances in the first half and suffered a 3-1 loss to the Philadelphia Union on Saturday night. Rodríguez, signed by the Timbers earlier this week from Club América in Liga MX, started and scored in the 80th minute. But Rodríguez and Evander also had a trio of good chances
The Oregonian
Mar 25 2024
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Indiana State University makes waves in the NIT tournament
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- Although Indiana University may have just missed the NCAA tournament, the Sycamores have been making their presence known in the NIT tournament. Last night, ISU faced off against Minnesota for a spot in the quarter-finals against Cincinnati. ISU led by 10 at the end of the first half, with big plays from Ryan Conwell, Isaiah Swopes and Julian Larry. ISU ended up winning
WEHT/WTVW
Mar 23 2024
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Illini fans pack bars for NCAA Tournament game against Duquesne
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Illini fans packed Joe's on Weed Street in Goose Island for the big game on Saturday. Everyone came in with a lot of hope for the No. 3-seeded Illini against 11-seed Duquesne. Almost 500 miles from the game in Omaha, University of Illinois alumni packed the bars at Joe's. "Just to be together and have that shared commonality of loving Illini together," said Jessie Garmon,
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