Top 15 Safest Small Cities in the U.S. for 2024

More than 50 million Americans reside in small towns rather than large cities, and two of the nation’s safest small cities might be closer to home than you think! In 2024, MoneyGeek analyzed crime statistics and the cost of crimes in cities with populations ranging from 30,000 to 100,000. Topping the list as the safest … Read more

Local Pharmacy Shutting Down All Location After 108 Years of Service

Schwieterman Pharmacies and Compounding Center, a cornerstone of Auglaize and Mercer counties, is closing its doors permanently after 108 years. The pharmacy will officially cease operations at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Citing challenges in “the current climate of community pharmacy,” the owners announced their decision to shut down. “We want to THANK patients … Read more

Mom’s $400 SNAP Card Drained by Thieves, Leaving Only 23 Cents

Families relying on food stamps through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are falling victim to thieves, leaving them unable to afford basic necessities during the holiday season. Carmen Gayle, a Georgia mom, experienced this firsthand when her SNAP card, loaded with $400 by the Georgia Department of Human Services, was declined at a grocery … Read more

Winter Storm Watch Issued for Northeast Ohio and Northwest Pennsylvania

Northeast Ohio – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm watch for Northeast Ohio and Northwest Pennsylvania starting Wednesday morning. Snowfall totals could surpass six inches in Ohio’s snowbelt, with some parts of Pennsylvania potentially seeing up to one foot of snow. The NWS predicts heavy lake-effect snow will lead to hazardous … Read more

Ohio: Andover Man Wins $150,000 Powerball Prize with Power Play Multiplier

Ohio – An Andover resident, John, struck it big in the Monday, September 23, 2024, Powerball drawing, winning an impressive $150,000. The winning ticket was purchased by John’s son at Village Tobacco, located at 62 Public Square in Andover. John selected his own numbers, successfully matching 4 out of 5 numbers plus the Powerball, earning … Read more