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Little Girl Saves Sister From Drowning on Texas Vacation

Memorial Day · Texas

Little Girl Saves Sister From Drowning on Texas Vacation

100% Center coverage: 14 sources

ST. LOUIS (KTVI) -- Every day in the U.S., an average of 11 people die from unintentional drowning. But thanks to one quick-thinking little girl from St. Louis, Missouri, a tragedy was narrowly avoided. On May 23, a family vacation in Texas turned into a life-saving moment no one could've predicted. Five-year-old Brooklynn Garth jumped into action when her 3-year-old sister, Callie, slipped back into the pool without her floaties. Couple im…See the Story

Two Bear Air Rescue warns backcountry adventurers in Glacier

Memorial Day · Montana

Two Bear Air Rescue warns backcountry adventurers in Glacier

42% Right coverage: 12 sources

MONTANA – Two Bear Air Rescue is urging caution for those venturing into the backcountry after recent rescues over Memorial Day weekend.See the Story

Fallen Firefighters Honored in Virginia: 'They'll Never Be Forgotten'

Fallen Firefighters Honored in Virginia: 'They'll Never Be Forgotten'

80% Center coverage: 10 sources

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin served as the keynote speaker at the Virginia Fallen Firefighters and EMS Memorial Service at the Richmond Raceway Complex on Saturday.Twelve fallen heroes were honored during the service, including a number of local first responders: Trevor Brown Sterling Volunteer Fire Company Rodney J. Coles Richmond Fire Department Earl E. Dyer, Jr. Richmond Fire Department Matthew Gallina Virginia Beach Fire Depart…See the Story

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U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles, Others Call for Probe Into Nashville Mayor over ICE Operation

U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles, Others Call for Probe Into Nashville Mayor over ICE Operation

U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles, Others Call for Probe Into Nashville Mayor over ICE Operation

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Adult man, not wearing a life jacket, dies in Lake Pueblo

71% Center coverage: 7 sources

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) - Another person has died in Lake Pueblo this summer. Colorado Parks and Wildlife Officials say an adult man died after he was found floating in the water unconscious at Rock Creek Cove. The victim's identity or cause of death hasn't been released, but witnesses say the man was with a group of people out swimming and skiing on the lake when he jumped in the water to cool off. Shortly after jumping in the water, the rest of h…Memorial Day · Pueblo See the Story

Ardmore gunshot victim joins attacker in prison for illegal gun possession

100% Center coverage: 4 sources

NORRISTOWN — An Ardmore man who was shot by a Delaware County man and seriously wounded during a Memorial Day 2024 disturbance inside an American Legion post in Lower Merion Township joined his attacker in prison because he, too, illegally possessed a gun at the time of the incident. Tyler James Allen, 27, of the 100 block of Walnut Avenue, was sentenced in Montgomery County Court to 5 to 10 years in a state correctional facility after he pleade…Memorial Day · Pennsylvania See the Story

Body found in Delaware River over Memorial Day weekend identified

100% Left coverage: 2 sources

A body found in the Delaware River in Northampton County over Memorial Day weekend has been identified.Memorial Day · Northampton County See the Story

Gas prices dip slightly after Memorial Day

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Gasoline prices across the Northeast are edging lower as oil and gas markets digest a sharp decline in demand and inventory builds post Memorial Day, according to a news release from AAA Northeast.Oil and Gas Sector · New York Read Article

Team Armenia plays with pride at 2025 Heritage Cup Lacrosse

Boston was fortunate to host the Heritage Lacrosse Cup, a showcase of high-level lacrosse and heritage pride, on Memorial Day Weekend. In 2025, Armenia proudly became the 93rd member of World Lacrosse and the 36th member of the European Lacrosse Federation. The Heritage Cup—one of the largest international non-World Lacrosse-sanctioned events—brought together 112 teams from 36 nations across six divisions, hosting more than 2,000 athletes. Team…Memorial Day · Armenia Read Article

Mayor Scott kicks off 5th 'Safe Summer' program

While Memorial Day weekend signals the beginning of summer for many, Baltimore’s students know summer begins when school is out. Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE) are thinking ahead to try to ensure a safe summer for Baltimore City’s youth and adult residents with Safe Summer Baltimore. At a kickoff event Saturday in Druid Hill Park, Scott and MONSE’s director, Stefanie Mavronis, along wi…Memorial Day · Baltimore Read Article

Legion Auxiliary ends an era of 103 years of veteran support

American Legion Auxiliary poppy days were always well supported by Manchester residents. Mirror file photo. by Marsha Chartrand As of June 11, the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 117 will be turning in their charter, due to declining participation. This will mean the end of the auxiliary here in Manchester that started back in 1922 with Damma Davisson as the first president of the unit. The unit’s first priority was serving our veterans and their…Memorial Day · Manchester Read Article

More planned for Copeland Park restoration

Over Memorial Day weekend, the community celebrated the legacy of Frederick W. Copeland with a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of Phase I of the revitalization of the park thatMemorial Day · Crystal River Read Article

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