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CHAMBERSBURG – Chambersburg is gearing up for its annual summer festival packed with family entertainment, ice cream, crafts, activities, art and history during ChambersFest, running July 13-21. The week-long family-friendly festival will include a variety of fun community events, including Restaurant Week, Scoop-a-Palooza, Tim & Susan Cook Memorial Races, Old Market Day, 1864: Burning Re-enactment, historical exhibits, live music and more. “Our community looks forward to ChambersFest every year,” said Steve Christian, president of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce. “We’re excited to host a variety of events and activities that showcase our region’s unique history and vibrant culture. We…

Located on the outskirts of Wayanad in Padinjaratala, this luxury property has 51 cottages and is surrounded by Banasura Lake and dense green forests. There are three categories of villas, the most luxurious being the 1,100-square-foot Romantic Private Pool Villa with a spacious balcony, 15-foot pool and lake views. You can hike to the nearby mountain peak or take long walks through the forest and enjoy bird watching in between. The property has an infinity pool, outdoor basketball court, football field and indoor games. How to get there: 3 hour drive from Kannur Airport or 3.5 hour drive from Calicut…

BREAKING NEWS! Nearly 4 million retirees are watching their pay rises. After six months of inflation, pensions will increase by 24.73 percent.The price increase will be applied to the basic pension. Those earning a basic salary of less than 7,710 lira remained below the minimum monthly wage despite the increase.It was found that AK Party officials had only prepared the minimum pension amount. According to initial information reflected behind the scenes, the minimum pension is set to increase from 10,000 to 12,000 liras.Conference for IncreaseVice President Cevdet Yilmaz, Minister of Finance and Accounts Mehmet Şimşek, Minister of Labor and Social…

On July 2, a federal court issued an injunction prohibiting a Louisiana company from manufacturing and selling adulterated foods in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA). In a civil lawsuit filed June 10, the United States alleged that Freshy Foods, LLC, Team Fresh & Go, LLC, and their owners, Floyd D. James and Ida M. James, violated the FDCA by manufacturing and selling adulterated foods at their food processing facility in Elmwood, Louisiana. Freshy Foods LLC and Team Fresh & Go LLC manufactured and sold prepared foods, including sandwiches and fruit cups. According to the complaint,…

The Food and Drug Administration is investigating a new outbreak of Salmonella infections. Authorities have not yet identified the source of the Salmonella illum outbreak, but a tracing investigation has begun. The FDA has not said which foods are being traced. As of July 10, there were 26 confirmed cases in this outbreak. The FDA has not disclosed the ages or locations of the patients. There are likely many more cases in this outbreak due to under-reporting, as many people do not seek medical attention or receive specific treatment for Salmonella. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,…

History Today In 1798, the United States Marine Corps was formally re-established by Act of Congress, at which time the United States Marine Band was also created. In 1804, Vice President Aaron Burr fatally shot former Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton with a pistol in Weehawken, New Jersey. (Hamilton died the next day.) In 1859, Big Ben, the great bell in London’s famous clock tower, rang for the first time. In 1864, Confederate forces under General Jubal Early launched a failed invasion of Washington, DC, and retreated the next day. In 1914, Babe Ruth made his major league debut…

ABILLE, La. (KLFY) – Police continue to investigate a homicide that happened Monday night on Israel Parker Drive, and two people are now in jail in connection to the crime. Carlton Hills, 57, faces six charges, including second-degree murder, three counts of obstruction of justice, second-degree cruelty to a minor and a gun-free zone violation. Investigators also arrested suspect Laticia Lewis, 42, on three counts of second-degree cruelty to a minor, ringleadership to second-degree murder and failure to report certain felonies. Hills’ bail is set at $415,000 and Lewis’ bail is set at $150,000. Both are being held at the…

CHICAGO (WLS) — People receiving food stamp benefits in Illinois may not be receiving enough to adequately feed their families, according to a report from the Urban Institute research group.The study revealed a gap between the amount Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients receive each month and the cost of the average meal. Consumer advocacy groups argue that rising food prices justify an increase in the federal SNAP program, which would benefit the entire country, not just food stamp recipients.ABC7 Chicago is currently streaming 24/7. Click here to watch”All I get is Social Security, which isn’t much. Without food benefits…

1775 – Shortly after taking command of the troops fighting for independence from Britain, General George Washington (the first president of the United States) had his aide-de-camp issue orders banning blacks from serving in the Continental Army. The decision was approved by the Continental Congress in November 1775. There was concern that blacks who fought for American independence would be taken for granted as demanding the abolition of slavery. Slaveowners, including Washington, did not want that. 1927 – On this day in 1927, the first black man elected mayor of New York City, David Dinkins, was born. He was born…

Project Angel Food prepares and delivers medically tailored meals for seriously ill patients. (Photo courtesy of Project Angel Food) Nonprofit rating organization Charity Navigator has nominated Project Angel Food for a 2024 Community Choice Award in the Large Organization category, recognizing the organization’s commitment to impactful and transparent philanthropy through the provision of medically sensitive meals and more. Project Angel Food has achieved remarkable success, including receiving a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, receiving perfect scores in all assessment categories: impact and measurement, accountability and finances, leadership and adaptability, and culture and community. This achievement ranks Project Angel Food in…