Growing Giants: Pa. couple finds joy, success in raising giant pumpkins
ENON VALLEY, Pa. — Dave and Carol Stelts took the crown for the largest pumpkin at the Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkins Growers competition on Oct. 11: a title the couple is becoming quite used to. Out of 41 growers, the Stelts took first with 2,565.5 pounds — the largest...
Worker terminations and VFW struggles follow Harrisburg skill games fiasco
(The Center Square) - Veterans of Foreign Wars official John Getz Jr. warned posts around Pennsylvania for years that so-called "skill games" were not a reliable long-term revenue source, and now that they are illegal he said it's possible some posts could close. Meanwhile, Joe Calla's company recently had to pull thousands of its newly illegal machines from venues around the state and issue 60-day notices of termination to 81 employees. Getz and Calla are part of the multitude affected by state
Pennsylvania Mavis Discount Tire customers the Attorney General says were billed for unneeded or...
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday’s office says Mavis Discount Tire recommended and charged customers for repair and maintenance work that was unnecessary or that the company never performed. A settlement announced September 28 sets aside $190,000 in restitution, and customers who have not yet complained have until Tuesday, January 26, 2027 to file with sufficient […] The post Pennsylvania Mavis Discount Tire customers the Attorney General says were billed for unneeded or unperformed re
Applebees celebrates Halloween weekend with Kids eat free
RICHMOND, VA (LOOTPRESS) – No tricks, just treats! This Halloween weekend, October 30th and 31st, Applebee’s Grill + Bar is serving up a spooktacular treat for little ghosts, goblins, and trick-or-treaters with a frightfully delicious Kids Eat Free special at participating Potomac Family Dining-owned Applebee’s locations! Families looking to scare up some savings can enjoy […]
105-Year-Old Buffalo Soldier honored by motorcycle club
At 105 years old, Matthew E. Otey Sr. is still living on his own, still cooking his own meals, and still climbing. "I'm on the rough side today, you know, uh, I'm still climbing," Otey said.
DIGITAL TAKEOVER: Virginia Scammers Hijack Victim’s Phone, Turn It Against Them, Sheriff Says
A Virginia resident thought they were protecting their phone from hackers. Instead, they handed scammers the keys to their digital kingdom. What followed was a full-blown digital takeover, with fraudsters hijacking the victim's phone, opening bank accounts in their name, moving money around, and even…
Solon Police Say a Man Traded His 82-Year-Old Mom’s Car for Drugs. A $375...
An 82-year-old woman in Solon, Ohio, told police on Sunday, Oct. 18, that her 51-year-old son had traded her car for drugs. She said he had her permission to use the car, according to Solon police as reported by FOX 8 Cleveland, and that he gave it to someone she did not know in exchange for the drugs.
State treasury to start approaching people with unclaimed property directly
“Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for Massachusetts residents to reclaim money that rightfully belongs to them." “Find Mass Money” may soon be finding, or contacting, you. Through its new Claim Mass Money program, the Massachusetts State Treasury’s Unclaimed Property Division will soon contact residents...
Massachusetts cancer survivor hits big State Lottery prize, plans on putting winnings toward both...
It is heartwarming to see someone hit it big on a Massachusetts State Lottery game who can really use the money. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Mark King of Lynn is the winner of a $189,342 prize on a $20 bet while playing “Wheel of Bonuses,” an online-only eInstant game available through Mass Lottery Online.
Delaware County education board spent hundreds of thousands on travel and meals, audit says
An audit of the Delaware County Intermediate Unit found hundreds of thousands of dollars in travel and meals and a failure to follow basic bookkeeping.

















