Stark County John Doe mystery solved decades after skeletal remains were found

For Rae Vermeal, the experience of one Pima County senior illustrates the complexity of the housing struggle for older people in the region. The woman owns her home and gets $967 through Social Security.

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a delightful senior dog named Hillary, who was luckily rescued after a stranger saw her abandoned. "She and her pal CC were shoved out of a moving car on a busy street, leashes still attached. Thankfully, a kind stranger stopped traffic to rescue them and reached out to us. CC has since been adopted, and now it’s Hillary’s turn to find her forever home," explains Sandy Paws Rescue. This older little lady is hoping that her forever family finds her soon, as she has a lot of love and joy to bring them.

By now, many people have seen or danced to the popular "Boots on the Ground" song. If not, see how the graduates and faculty members enjoyed themselves dancing during the Virginia State University commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 17, 2025.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was meeting last week with representatives from a teachers union in his home state when things quickly devolved.

This article was originally published on DadisFIRE. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this. Work isn’t just stressful anymore, it’s become unsustainable. People are clocking in tired, checked out, and one meeting away from walking out for good. It’s not just the job, it’s the whole system grinding them down.

If travel to Mexico is on your Summer vacation plans, you need to be aware of the latest US State Department Travel Advisories - some which could literally save your life. First, you should be aware that the US State Department has placed six Mexican States under "Do Not Travel" advisories for US Residents, mainly due to the threat of violent crime by the Cartels there.

Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid off in July 2013. He still draws several cartoons a week and distributes them through his own syndicate. Through Heller Syndication, his cartoons regularly appear in more than 400 newspapers, making him the most successful self-syndicated editorial cartoonist in the nation. His cartoons are reprinted many times in USA Today, Denver Post, St. Paul Pioneer Press, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek Japan, The Week and The Washington Post. Joe’s cartoons have won numerous distinctions, including 10 Best of Gannett awards, eight Milwaukee Press Club awards and two Honorable mentions for the John Fischetti Award. He lives in Green Bay with his wife, Pamela. He is a regular featured cartoonist for the NKyTribune .

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There is an interesting wrinkle to the recent seizure of a large amount of suspected cartel cash at the Texas border. On May 2, 2025, US Customs & Border Protection (CBP) officers stopped a Mexican couple attempting to drive across the Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge into Mexico for a random search.

Congressman Barry Loudermilk recently walked into an International House of Pancakes in Woodstock for a meeting with constituents. Loudermilk was the featured speaker for a weekly breakfast meeting series for local conservatives.

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced a unique and fiercely loyal dog named Mighty Mouse, whose adoption listing has captured attention for its brutally honest and humorous approach. The post, which has gained almost three thousand reactions and hundreds of comments within two days, explains that all this young dog wants out of life is one person to fully "devote his evil, dead soul to." The shelter pulls no punches in describing this distinctive-looking pup, who they say resembles "a baby pig" and may be a Frenchie/Chihuahua mix.

Several graduation ceremonies occurred in Richmond, Virginia on Saturday, May 10, 2025. However, the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) commencement ceremony will be different from the others.

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In a recent segment on The Ingraham Angle, Border Czar Tom Homan outlined the bold steps being taken by the Trump administration to address the ongoing immigration crisis. Homan, known for his extensive experience in border enforcement, provided critical insights into the administration’s strategy to regain control of the U.S.-Mexico border, emphasizing decisive actions to end catch and release, reinstate the “Remain in Mexico” policy, and hold accountable those exploiting the system.

Federal authorities have taken down what they call "one of the largest and most dangerous drug trafficking organizations in U.S. history." The operation targeted the Sinaloa Cartel through the seizure of a record-breaking 400 Kilograms of Fentanyl - the largest in the history of the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) - which was the lead agency in the multi-state effort.

Captain David Melton was “temporarily relieved” from his post as commander of Coast Guard Base Alameda on Tuesday due to “loss of confidence,” according to an official U.S. Coast Guard announcement.

NEWARK, N.J. — The former chief executive officer of a healthcare services company admitted guilt in federal court this month to participating in a complex investment fraud scheme that misled investors and financial institutions out of over $200 million, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced.

Waiting lists to get into a family shelter in Denver are more than 100 people long, according to city officials. Now new data shows the impact migrants have had on shelters. During a presentation Wednesday to the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee of the City Council, deputy director for shelter at the Department of Housing Stability Jeff Kositsky discussed family homelessness. According to self-reported data shared during the presentation, 74% of households served were experiencing homelessness for the first time. More than a quarter of households had at least one family member with a disabling condition. Causes of homelessness included health problems (46%), lack of employment (24%) and an inability to pay a mortgage or rent (21%). According to the point in time count, 2024 saw a large spike in sheltered families, from 356 in 2023 to 579 in 2024. Unsheltered families fell during that time from 40 to 9.

Georgia’s U.S. senators say they are outraged at the prospect of large job losses for clean energy workers if the Republican Congress implements its proposed cuts to the Inflation Reduction Act.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Dutch, a gentle dog whose story touches hearts and shows the resilience of rescue dogs. Despite a challenging past marked by abandonment, Dutch has maintained an unwavering spirit and gentle demeanor. "This sweet, pajama-wearing gentleman was abandoned by the only family he'd ever known, left outside to starve when they no longer wanted him," shares the local nonprofit rescue, highlighting the unfortunate circumstances that brought Dutch into their care. Yet, what makes Dutch's story remarkable is not the hardship he endured, but rather his continued capacity for love and trust despite all he has been through.

Summertime BBQs are the best part of the season, but standing over a hot grill when it's 90 degrees out? Not so much. That’s where these oven-baked ribs come in clutch. They’re tender, juicy, and full of smoky-sweet flavor without stepping outside.

Mexican Cartel drones were detected crossing the border into Texas 1,216 times between April 2024 and April 2025 by sensors installed by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Even more alarming, DPS Texas Rangers Captain Troy Wilson told a US Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, the drone-detection network Texas has in place covers just 14% of its 1,254-mile border with Mexico. So the actual number of cartel drone incursions is likely much higher than they know.

Kentucky’s forests, traditionally valued for their timber and recreation, could soon become a source of sweet economic opportunity, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.

This article was originally published on DadisFIRE. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this. I’ve never cared about pretending to be rich. Flashy cars, oversized houses, overpriced services, none of that impresses me. What does impress me? Owning every minute of my day and buying back my time.

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Coco, a sweet six-year-old shih tzu/poodle mix whose heartwarming story began with a bittersweet transition. After his previous owner entered hospice care, Coco found himself in need of a new loving home. Despite arriving in a severely matted condition that required a complete shave, his resilient spirit remained undiminished.

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced an 8-month-old puppy named Pam, or "Pamela when she's naughty," as the shelter affectionately explains. This young Pittie's story began on a train where she was found alone, separated from wherever she previously called home, with no way to find her way back. Now, this friendly young dog is in the care of the Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts and is waiting for her forever family to find her.

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BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration is trying to merge the government’s wildland firefighting efforts into a single agency, a move some former federal officials warn could increase the risk of catastrophic blazes and ultimately cost billions of dollars.