Dollar Tree has become a go-to destination for bargain hunters eager to deck the halls this holiday season. Shoppers are racing to clear shelves to grab a nearly identical dupe of a mini Christmas staple at a fraction of the price. Affordable Christmas Tree Options The 18″ Unlit Sparkle White Spruce Artificial Christmas Tree, currently…
Customers at Walmart are eagerly snatching up a patio furniture set that’s currently available at an impressive discount. The Walsunny three-piece outdoor patio furniture set is priced at $75.99, down from its original price of $299.99—a whopping 75% off. Set Features and Color Options This sought-after set comes in three stylish colors: white, light gray,…
A new report reveals that the Social Security Administration (SSA) has mistakenly paid out over $20 million in benefits to the wrong individuals. An audit conducted by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) uncovered that the SSA incorrectly distributed $22.8 million in benefits to incorrect payees through its Electronic Representative Payee System (eRPS). This…
SOME Americans may see reduced amounts in their Social Security checks this month due to a tax hike affecting nine U.S. states. These states are set to increase the tax deducted from residents’ Social Security benefits, which may lead to smaller payments starting from September. Affected States The nine states impacted by this tax increase…
MILLIONS of Americans will receive two Social Security payments in one month before the year ends. More than seven million people across the U.S. currently receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with the maximum monthly payment for individuals set at $943. Who Qualifies for SSI Benefits? SSI benefits are allocated to seniors over 65, as well…
Since Hurricane Helene struck Florida as a Category 4 hurricane, the 82-member Ohio Task Force 1 has been working tirelessly to assist in recovery efforts. Almost immediately, the team was called into action for water rescues in three different counties, where individuals were stranded on their roofs. With the break of dawn, the crew began…
As fall settles in, many Ohioans are decorating their homes for Halloween. However, wildlife experts are cautioning against one particular decoration that could be harmful to local deer: plastic Halloween pumpkin buckets. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Wildlife issued a warning on Facebook, stating that they receive annual reports of deer getting…
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) announced an expansion of the statewide open burning ban on Friday due to ongoing extreme drought conditions. Initially implemented on September 6, the ban has now been extended to include several additional counties. It covers areas classified as experiencing “Extreme Drought” or “Exceptional Drought” by the United States…
As October approaches, many are eager to know when peak fall foliage will arrive. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) provided an update, noting that the dry summer and early fall have caused non-drought-resistant trees, such as maples, sycamores, and tulip poplars, to begin changing colors earlier than usual. Additionally, trees that typically change…
Gus Blavos, a 79-year-old man facing hit-and-run charges in connection with the fatal incident involving Lakewood business owner Cassandra Fear last year, changed his plea to guilty on the first day of his scheduled trial. Court records reveal that Blavos pleaded guilty to a felony charge of stopping after an accident and a misdemeanor charge…