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Convicted Child Predator Tried Sex Act With Dog Through Fence—Twice—Waives Hearing: DA (UPDATE) Convicted Child Predator Tried Sex Act With Dog Through Fence—Twice—Waives Hearing: DA (UPDATE)
Convicted Child Predator Tried Sex Act With Dog Through Fence—Twice—Waives Hearing: DA (Update) **WARNING THIS CASE IS DISTURBING** A convicted child predator and registered sex offender accused of twice attempting to perform a sex act with a dog through a fence in Lancaster has waived his preliminary hearing, allowing his case to move forward to county court, the District Attorney’s Office announced on Thursday, Dec. 4. Troy Allen Putt, 53, of the 900 block of Union Street, is facing Misdemeanor Indecent Exposure and Misdemeanor Open Lewdness charges, according to court records and police. Shocking Acts Involving a Dog in Lancaster Yard The original incident occurred on Sunday, May 2…
Claire's Closing Six MA Stores, 290+ Nationwide After Bankruptcy Filing: See Which Ones Claire's Closing Six MA Stores, 290+ Nationwide After Bankruptcy Filing: See Which Ones
Claire's Closing Six MA Stores, 290+ Nationwide After Bankruptcy Filing: See Which Ones Claire's has revealed nearly 300 of its stores that will be closing as the popular mall brand navigates bankruptcy. The well-known children's jewelry and ear-piercing retailer released a list of the 291 locations that are shuttering in a bankruptcy court filing on Monday, Aug. 25. That includes 71 Claire's and Icing stores across the Northeast. The closures add to the financial pressure facing the mall chain, which filed for bankruptcy earlier in August. Claire's is working to restructure nearly $500 million in debt by December 2026, Bloomberg reported. Columbia, Maryland-based Ames W…
Cabin Door Flew Open On Takeoff In Pennsylvania Plane Crash: NTSB Report Cabin Door Flew Open On Takeoff In Pennsylvania Plane Crash: NTSB Report
Cabin Door Flew Open On Takeoff In Pennsylvania Plane Crash: NTSB Report The cabin door of a small plane popped open just seconds into takeoff, causing it to “shake” and ultimately crash into a retirement community near Lancaster Airport, federal investigators said in a preliminary report released on Thursday, April 17. The crash happened on Sunday, March 9 around 2:30 p.m., when a 1981 Beechcraft Bonanza took off from Lancaster Airport en route to Springfield, Ohio. All five people onboard survived — but two, including the pilot, suffered serious injuries. Pilot Matthew W. White, 45, of Rapho Township, told the National Transportation Safety Board he heard a lo…
New Owners Buying New England Amusement Parks Among Dozen Northeast Attractions New Owners Buying New England Amusement Parks Among Dozen Northeast Attractions
New Owners Buying New England Amusement Parks Among Dozen Northeast Attractions A major shake-up in the amusement park industry is bringing some of the Northeast's most beloved attractions under new ownership. Herschend Family Entertainment, which owns other theme parks like Dollywood and Silver Dollar City, is acquiring all of Palace Entertainment's properties, Herschend said in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 18. Palace Entertainment is the US subsidiary of Spanish-based Parques Reunidos. The acquisition means Herschend will own Lake Compounce, a Bristol, Connecticut, landmark known as the oldest amusement park in the US and the home of Boulder Dash, believed to…
UMass Memorial In Worcester Ranked Among Nation's Best Hospitals: See The Full List UMass Memorial In Worcester Ranked Among Nation's Best Hospitals: See The Full List
UMass Memorial In Worcester Ranked Among Nation's Best Hospitals: See The Full List When it comes to medical care, not all hospitals are created equally, and patients want the best treatment available, whether it's for a routine procedure or a life-saving intervention. Newsweek has released its World's Best Hospitals 2025 list. The rankings, created in collaboration with global data firm Statista, scored hospitals based on expert surveys, patient experience, and hospital performance metrics. Eleven hospitals in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic earned spots among the top 250 worldwide. The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore was ranked No. 4 glob…
Massachusetts Sex Offender Hides Out In Pennsylvania, Attacking Officer: DA Massachusetts Sex Offender Hides Out In Pennsylvania, Attacking Officer: DA
Massachusetts Sex Offender Hides Out In Pennsylvania, Attacking Officer: DA A convicted sex offender from New England who fled registration requirements in Vermont and Massachusetts was sentenced to state prison in Pennsylvania after committing a string of crimes over two days, including a hit-and-run, high-speed chase, and assaulting a police officer, authorities announced on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Nathan D. Taylor, 39, of New Holland, was sentenced to two and a half to five years in state prison, followed by five years of probation, after pleading guilty on Feb. 27 to indecent assault, fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, accidents involving damage to an at…
Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says
Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says The US population is rapidly diversifying, with cities in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic at the forefront, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 ranking of the nation's Most Diverse Cities on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Three Maryland communities topped the list of 501 locations, which were evaluated based on socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, and religious diversity. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 10.2 percent of Americans identified as multiracial in 2020, a sharp increase from just 2.9 percent in 2010. "The most diverse cities demonstrate diversity in many …
These Northeast Spots Made Yelp's Top 100 US Restaurants List For 2025 These Northeast Spots Made Yelp's Top 100 US Restaurants List For 2025
These Northeast Spots Made Yelp's Top 100 US Restaurants List For 2025 Several restaurants in the Northeast are among the best 100 places to eat in the US, according to a new list. Yelp has released its 2025 Top 100 Places to Eat list, spotlighting everything from food trucks and fast-casual gems to fine dining standouts. The list was created from restaurant reviews, ratings, and activity, then further curated by community managers and Yelp's "trend expert." Peruvian Cuisine In Dutch Country Chellas Arepa Kitchen in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was ranked No. 5 in the nation, standing out for its Peruvian-inspired arepas stuffed with options like honey-roasted BBQ…