Unveiling the Charm of Rossville Township in Shawnee County

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LAKE CITY, FL – It was a typical Wednesday evening in the quiet Gatorwood Apartments complex when 23-year-old Detra Renvictoria McGuire grabbed her keys and walked out the door with her 2-year-old daughter, Roshanda, in tow. She was driving her boyfriend’s black Nissan Sentra, heading out for what should have been a quick trip to the store. That was the last time anyone ever saw her alive.

Regional offices assisting U.S. citizens with Social Security benefits are being closed by the Trump administration. The Department of Government Efficiency has terminated leases for five of Georgia’s 34 Social Security offices.

Listen up, fellow Americans! I've learned the hard way that hospital billing is a minefield. My personal experiences have taught me one crucial lesson: NEVER pay a hospital bill without thorough scrutiny. I once received a mysterious bill during college that turned out to be for someone with my same name who had no insurance. Last year, they overcharged me $100 and even sent it to a collection agency after I spent hours on the phone challenging it.

According to the Cleveland Police Department, on May 25, 2015, around 1:00 am, 14-year-old Chelsea Hill was a pedestrian crossing Carnegie Avenue near East 40th Street when a dark colored, 2000 or newer model 4-door sedan with chrome-trimmed handles and accessories struck and killed Chelsea. Grainy surveillance video captured the car dragging Chelsea several feet. The driver never stopped and has never been identified.

U.S Senator Rand Paul this week introduced the Nutritious SNAP Act of 2025 to restore personal responsibility and state flexibility to the federal food assistance program. The purpose of the bill is to confront an uncomfortable truth: while the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was created to fight hunger, it is now fueling a new public health crisis — obesity and chronic disease — by subsidizing the purchase of junk food with taxpayer dollars.

I thought buying a townhouse was the safer bet. Less maintenance, right? Well… joke’s on me. The HOA fees are outrageous, and surprise—still tons of repairs! Multiple leaks, roof issues… I’ve poured so much money into fixing things, and honestly, I probably would’ve spent the same fixing up a small house. At least then I’d have a yard. I want another dog, but now I feel stuck waiting years to afford a house. Looking back, those SFHs that needed work weren’t that bad. I wish I hadn’t been so scared of the unknown.

CALIFORNIA – California federal judge William H. Alsup, ordered, March 13, the Trump Administration to reinstate thousands of employees who were recently mass-fired. Alsup ordered immediate reinstatement of terminated probationary employees of the Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Interior, Energy, Defense, and Treasury departments. These agencies must also cease termination of probationary employees, effective immediately.

Hey everyone, let’s talk about this: If someone is riding your bumper, do you speed up or play it cool? Here’s my recent experience. I merged onto a winding road heading home (no-passing zones, obviously), and the car behind me was basically glued to my rearview. I gradually increased my speed from 55 to 65 mph over the first 5 miles, but they stayed dangerously close. When we hit the long, straight stretch? I pressed the gas pedal to the floor. Lost ’em temporarily, but then they started gaining speed again—only to pull into my neighbor’s driveway like nothing happened.

As employees at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development sit anxious in anticipation of losing their jobs, they were visibly absent from a conference held in Los Angeles this week by the National Alliance to End Homelessness.

Starting April 1, 2025, new California laws will significantly enhance protections for renters statewide. All of them aimed at increasing fairness and transparency in landlord-tenant interactions.

It started with a perfectly normal Tuesday afternoon. I was working from home, minding my business, when I heard aggressive knocking at my front door. Standing there was Barbara, my next-door neighbor and newly elected HOA board member, clutching her phone like it was a weapon.

This is NOT a hypothetical question. I’ve paid into Medicare and Social Security for over a decade—no gaps, no excuses. If lawmakers slash these programs, where does MY MONEY go? The system isn’t a piggy bank for Wall Street. ​My contributions were supposed to secure my future—not fund stock market bonuses.

The Young and the Restless spoilers suggest a major twist in the Aristotle Dumas mystery, one that could shake up Genoa City’s power players. This secretive billionaire has kept fans intrigued, especially since no one has seen his face.

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell introduced The Protecting American Farmlands Act, legislation that reduces the tax burden on selling farmland, encouraging farmers to keep their land in agricultural production and curbing the loss of farmland across the country.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a young puppy named Chucky who is searching for his forever family. Currently weighing in at only 12 lbs, this Great Pyrenees mix puppy is expected to be a larger dog when he grows up. At just 2 months and 3 weeks old, Chucky embodies all the delightful traits of a typical puppy. His daily routine revolves around the simple pleasures of eating, sleeping, and playing - a cycle that brings joy to everyone around him.

The 101st Airborne Division sent an unspecified number of soldiers to the U.S. southern border in January, and a Thursday press release said about 300 more soldiers are being sent.

Denver’s homeless hotels and clogged traffic on Pena Boulevard dominated the public comment period Monday during the City Council meeting. Homeless advocate Ana Miller told the council the conditions at the former Best Western homeless hotel on Quebec, one of many such hotels owned by the city, are “Absolutely grotesque … worse than most poorly run prisons ....(I’m) tired of hearing things are fixed. When you’re done using (a hotel) it will need to be completely gutted for habitation again. I want the council to look into these conditions and do something about it. Push for better oversight of how they’re running their shelters.”

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) issued a statement saying it was disappointed to see the legislature overturn the governor’s veto of legislation that will limit access to Medicaid.

Siobhan St. John, a former assistant cheerleading coach who worked with Ohio State for 10 years, filed a lawsuit March 14 alleging racial, gender and religious discrimination. Credit: Lantern File Photo.

Denver advocate for the homeless Amy Beck told the City Council Monday that 600 families are living on the city’s streets. It’s a striking increase from just 18 unsheltered families listed in Denver County on the 2024 Point in Time count dashboard.

A friend of mine just helped his mother secure a Section 8 apartment in a great neighborhood. The place is beautiful, but the upfront costs? Absolutely insane. The landlord required $15k upfront, including a broker fee, just to allow her to rent under Section 8.

I grabbed avocado toast and coffee at a casual café yesterday. The total was $15, but the tablet screen prompted a tip starting at 25% ($3.75) on top of an auto-added 15% “service fee” ($2.25). No signage warned about automatic fees, and the cashier just stared at me when I asked to remove it. The kicker? I picked up my order at the counter and bused my own table!

Breakfast cereals are a quick and convenient way to start the day, but not all cereals are created equal. Many are loaded with sugar and offer little nutritional value. However, some cereals are packed with fiber, which is essential for healthy digestion, stabilizing blood sugar levels, and keeping you full longer. If you’re looking to boost your fiber intake, here are some of the best cereals you can find.

When I bought my first house, I thought I was finally free—my own space, my own rules. Then I met the HOA. At first, it seemed harmless. A small monthly fee, some basic upkeep rules. No big deal, right? Wrong.

Coastal Georgia’s congressman, Earl L. “Buddy” Carter, has made no secret of his ambition to run next year for the U.S. Senate seat held by Democrat Jon Ossoff. And until last week, Carter, the five-term GOP congressman from St. Simons, had the luxury of waiting for political dominoes to start falling before deciding whether to run — the main domino being whether the state’s top Republican, the term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp, is going to seek Ossoff’s seat himself.

Florida pet parents and dog lovers, a local owner is inviting you to meet Buddy, a charming Maltese/Shih Tzu mix, who is in Boca Raton, FL, and Palm Beach County and looking for a loving home. Unfortunately, his current owner has a busy schedule and needs to find him a new family. The adoption fee for Buddy is $0, making it easier for pet lovers to welcome him into their lives.

Last year, Grants Pass, Ore. became ground zero in America’s struggle with homelessness. In a decision, the Supreme Court gave that city and all American cities carte blanche to criminalize living unhoused.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a gentle, eager-to-please dog named Ava, who has already overcome so much in her short life. Ava was rescued from a rural shelter in Central Texas and is estimated to be about five years old. “Ava spent her early years being used for breeding and living in a garage. She came from a neglectful situation—shockingly, at the hands of a former police officer—and is now beginning her journey toward healing,” explains the nonprofit rescue who stepped in to help her find her forever family.

Sharing my petty (but effective) HOA revenge story. For years, I lived in a neighborhood where parking in front of your own house was banned. I followed the rule grudgingly… until I got slapped with a $50 fine for a car I didn’t even own. The kicker? The car belonged to a random visitor parked briefly in front of my house.