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Clay County lawmaker Bobby Payne gets a victory in the House Judiciary Committee Thursday as HB 1543 was approved. The legislation reduces the age to purchase rifles and other long guns from 21 to 18. The bill passed the committee 16-6. Payne sits on the committee.

About 30 miles west of Colorado Springs, in the small town of Divide, is the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center(CWWC), a facility that recently earned the #7 spot on the USA TodayReaders' Choice list for "Best Safari Park."

If you've been around Yakima awhile, you've most likely heard stories about Convicts Cave. And, if you grew up here in the 1950s, you probably checked it out when mom wasn't looking. I know my husband did.

Empowering Local Women: Morris County Honors Inspirational "Seeds of Change" Award Winner. In a heartwarming and inspiring gathering, the Morris County Board of County Commissioners honored the 2023 "Seeds of Change Award" winner and presented a proclamation to the Morris County Advisory Committee on Women during their public meeting. The event took place amid the county's celebration of Women's History Month.

Looking for free things to do in Florida this weekend? Well, we've got an idea for you — getting lost in an enchanted fairy forest. Folly Farm Nature Preserve in Safety Harbor Florida has been sprinkled with pixie dust, drawing in the most magical infestation of fairies, gnomes, and all things garden.

A Massachusetts restaurant confirms it is shuttering after 16 years. The diner served Mexican food to the community. They apologize for the short notice. The owners encouraged consumers to visit before the final date of April 1st.

Few things beat fresh Lancaster County produce. Fresh summer corn, peaches, radishes, peas, strawberries, you name it. If there's anything better, it must be the Pennsylvania Dutch baked goods you find get at some of these local spots.

For More restaurant and food news please "Follow Me" Thank you!. This is an honest restaurant review written by a very sociable Grandma and Grandpa! We love to go out and eat and thought you might like our "Honest Opinions"!

Cpl Daniel Lasko's new specially adapted home provided by Homes For Our TroopsPhoto byLauren Jessop. It was a special day for a wounded warrior and his family as the Wind Gap community, government officials, veteran organizations, and other supporters helped them celebrate receiving the ceremonial keys to their new, specially adapted home.

It hasn’t been a great last few weeks for Tucson area restaurants. During their annual food health and safety inspections, a large number of these restaurants were hit with “needs improvement” grades, indicating the restaurants had major violations and needed to have these areas corrected, often in a matter of weeks. However, one particular restaurant stood out as the worst of the bunch, as it was hit with a probation inspection rating due to its 18 violations.

Disclaimer:The following information is for 2023. It is for educational purposes. If you're in the mood for some great food in the state of Maryland, you might want to stop by this great seafood restaurant.

The Oakleaf Knights got a walk-off hit-by-pitch in an extra-innings victory against the St. Johns Country Day Spartans Wednesday night, 3-2. Oakleaf appeared on the scoreboard first with a solo home run from Devin Outlaw in the bottom of the first inning. Both offenses were quiet until Kyle Boylston hit an RBI double in the top of the fifth inning to tie the game up 1-1.

Two Duval County restaurants were temporarily closed earlier this month after state inspectors found “rodent activity” during inspections. Dano’s Diner, 1487 Mayport Road, Units 7-9 and Juicy Seafood & Wings, 1487 Mayport Road 1, both in Atlantic Beach, were inspected on March 10. Both restaurants are located in the same shopping center.

Talks about a blast from the past- The Roanoke Times has a video of the Salem History Museum's latest addition Through their Eyes which showcases local history in the Roanoke and Salem area and on display are the famous Valleydale pigs. Baby Boomers, it's time to take a trip down memory lane to our childhoods. Pull out your long-term memories and sing along with the Valleydale Pig jingle.

Dave’s Hot Chicken offers delicious quality foods that taste uniquely different. The chicken is the star of the brand. They’re expertly prepared to be the juiciest and most tender chicken imaginable.

This year marks the 35th anniversary of Mystic Pizza filmed in Mystic, Connecticut in 1988. Most of the smash hit movie was actually filmed in surrounding towns as well. It is now fondly remembered as Julia Roberts’ breakout role and Matt Damon’s screen debut, though his part was small it was memorable and this movie made them both film stars.

Baseball is one of America's greatest pastimes and it is back in Charleston. The game was originally brought to the US by English migrants and has since evolved into the modern - day version - we know and love today. By the end of the 19th century - it was widely and wildly recognized as the national sport of the United States.

Free Ritas Water Ice, free food give-aways, parent resources, paid youth fellowships, and more. "Hope all is well, I would like to share that YASP is now recruiting for our next cohort of our Youth Hub Fellowship Program. The Hub Fellowship program is a 9-12 month paid fellowship. It is an opportunity for any young person who has been directly impacted by the criminal justice system. During the Fellowship, young people participate in building skills which will allow them to create change within their communities. These skills focus on: Liberation + Movement Building, Transformative + Restorative Justice, Self-Care + Personal Development & facilitating our Youth Participatory Defense Hub.

The price comparisons could be closer than you think. When considering relocating to a new city or town, one of the most important factors to consider is the cost of living. This includes the cost of housing, groceries, energy, and other necessities. In this article, we'll compare the cost of living in Key West, Destin, and Santa Rosa Beach, with a focus on home prices, grocery costs, energy pricing, and rent versus purchase costs for 3-bedroom homes.

How Country Club Hills came to obtain such a capable Mayor in James Ford, probably has a lot to do with the resident’s desire to have a person who had demonstrated great talent and care and concern for his community. When they selected Mayor James Ford, they were looking for someone who could take them from controversy to character and commitment to positive leadership and change.