Georgia -Former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29 at the age of 100, is remembered for his extensive humanitarian efforts both during and after his presidency. While his legacy is often linked to his work for peace and human rights, Carter also accumulated a noteworthy net worth over the years. Early Life … Read more
Los Angeles -A new law aimed at increasing intersection safety by improving visibility will take effect in Los Angeles and across California on January 1. Known as the “daylighting” law (AB 413), it prohibits parking within 20 feet of any marked or unmarked crosswalk. This law applies statewide, regardless of whether the intersection has a … Read more
California – A single ticket purchased in California hit all six numbers during the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, December 27, 2025, winning the estimated $1.22 billion jackpot, as confirmed by MegaMillions.com. With this win, the Mega Millions jackpot will reset to $20 million for the next drawing on Tuesday, December 31. The winning numbers … Read more
Georgia – A Kroger customer in Waycross, Georgia, was frustrated after claiming he had to bag his $400 worth of groceries on the store’s floor due to a lack of open registers. The customer, identified as Colby, said he had to use the self-checkout station, but complained about the limited packing space. “I literally had … Read more
Mercer ,Ohio – Authorities have identified the 22-year-old man who was fatally shot in an officer-involved incident early Tuesday morning, along with the deputy who discharged the weapon. The Mercer County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call for assistance from Celina police officers at the Dockside Marathon located at 303 S. Main Street around 3 … Read more
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
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
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
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
A felonious assault case involving Kayla Jones, 35, was recently transferred from Lima Municipal Court to the Allen County Common Pleas Court, where a grand jury will review the charges. The incident, outlined in court documents by Lima Police Detective Matt Boss, occurred on December 13 around 4:30 a.m. Officers responded to 219 N. Shawnee … Read more