$110K Catch Lands Lancaster County Teen Wold's Largest Flounder Tournament Title $110K Catch Lands Lancaster County Teen Wold's Largest Flounder Tournament Title
$110K Catch Lands Lancaster County Teen Wold's Largest Flounder Tournament Title A Pennsylvania teen is celebrating after reeling in a six-figure payout with a record flounder during the world’s largest tournament. Jake Fleishchut, 16, of Kirkwood, hooked the biggest flounder at the "11th Annual Flounder Pounder Open", held Wednesday, Aug. 13 through Sunday, Aug. 17 at Paradise Grill in Long Neck, Delaware. The five-day competition, recognized as the "largest flounder tournament in the world", drew more than 375 boats and 2,200 anglers. Fleishchut’s 28.5-inch, 9.6-pound flounder landed on Thursday, securing him the top prize of $110,000. He was part of a four-member te…
Cracker Barrel Unveils New Logo, Menu Changes Despite Large Fan Pushback Cracker Barrel Unveils New Logo, Menu Changes Despite Large Fan Pushback
Cracker Barrel Unveils New Logo, Menu Changes Despite Large Fan Pushback Cracker Barrel is rolling out sweeping updates, even though many loyal fans say they want things left the way they were. The Tennessee-based chain unveiled its first new logo in nearly 50 years on Tuesday, Aug. 19. The familiar image of a man sitting beside a barrel is gone, replaced with a simplified, text-only design. Cracker Barrel said the refreshed look is even closer to the company's early days, when it also had a text-only logo. "Anchored in Cracker Barrel's signature gold and brown tones, the updated visuals will appear across menus and marketing collateral, including the…
Erin’s Offshore Spin Will Unleash Flash Flood Risk Across Northeast Erin’s Offshore Spin Will Unleash Flash Flood Risk Across Northeast
Erin’s Offshore Spin Will Unleash Flash Flood Risk Across Northeast A surge of tropical moisture unleashed by Hurricane Erin is set to drench the Northeast with meteorologists warning that sudden, drenching downpours could trigger dangerous flash flooding from Virginia to New England on Wednesday, Aug. 20. Tropical air funneled northward by Hurricane Erin is colliding with a stalled weather front, setting the stage for intense rainfall and the risk of flash flooding across a wide swath of the Appalachians and Northeast from late Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday night, AccuWeather meteorologists report. While Erin itself is spinning offshore, the heav…
Maryland Pastor Detained By ICE Reunited With Family After Harrowing Journey (PHOTOS) Maryland Pastor Detained By ICE Reunited With Family After Harrowing Journey (PHOTOS)
Maryland Pastor Detained By ICE Reunited With Family After Harrowing Journey (Photos) The longtime Maryland pastor who was detained by ICE and shipped to several detention centers — despite living in the state legally for decades — has been reunited with his family after a heartbreaking months-long journey. Pastor Daniel Fuentes Espinal, of Easton, the head of Iglesia del Nazareno Jesus Te Ama (Church of the Nazarene Jesus Loves You), was picked up while shopping at a local Lowe's last month. Fuentes Espinal — who has been in the country for 24 years, has no criminal record, and leads a congregation of dozens in Easton — was taken into custody by ICE agents, and tr…
Explosion Aboard Vessel Shuts Down Baltimore Harbor Channel Near Key Bridge Site: Coast Guard Explosion Aboard Vessel Shuts Down Baltimore Harbor Channel Near Key Bridge Site: Coast Guard
Explosion Aboard Vessel Shuts Down Baltimore Harbor Channel Near Key Bridge Site: Coast Guard An explosion aboard a massive coal ship in Baltimore Harbor has shut down the Fort McHenry Federal Channel, the same stretch of water where the Key Bridge collapsed earlier this year, officials said. The Coast Guard said the blast happened around 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, aboard the 751-foot merchant vessel W-Sapphire as it was leaving Baltimore Harbor with 23 crew members and two pilots on board. The W-Sapphire, carrying coal, reported the explosion while it was south of Fort Carroll. A fire broke out but was later extinguished, officials said. No injuries were reported. The cause of the…
Pikesville Ticket Broker Rigged System To Resell Taylor Swift Tickets For Huge Profits: FTC Pikesville Ticket Broker Rigged System To Resell Taylor Swift Tickets For Huge Profits: FTC
Pikesville Ticket Broker Rigged System To Resell Taylor Swift Tickets For Huge Profits: FTC The federal government is suing a Maryland ticket broker, accusing the company of scooping up hundreds of thousands of tickets for major events, including Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour. The Federal Trade Commission announced the lawsuit against Key Investment Group on Monday, Aug. 18. The Pikesville, MD-based broker has operated under names like Epic Seats, TotalTickets.com LLC, and Totally Tix LLC. Investigators said Key Investment Group resold the tickets at steep markups that generated about $64 million in sales. Three of the company's executives are named …
Lanham Man Sprays Bullets From SUV On Busy Maryland Highway, Police Say Lanham Man Sprays Bullets From SUV On Busy Maryland Highway, Police Say
Lanham Man Sprays Bullets From SUV On Busy Maryland Highway, Police Say A Prince George’s County man is behind bars after allegedly firing dozens of shots from his SUV while barreling down a busy Maryland highway, police said. Maryland State Police said Jose Gregario Cruz-Mendoza, 45, of Lanham, was arrested on Sunday, Aug. 17, after multiple 911 callers reported a white Ford Excursion spraying bullets on I-97 and later along Route 50 in Annapolis. Troopers from the Annapolis Barrack, with backup from Anne Arundel County Police, pulled over the SUV on Route 50 near I-97 around 4:30 p.m., officials said. When they approached, officers said Cruz-Mendoza ignored …
Trump Is Blocking Crime Victim Funds Over Immigration Laws: NJ Fights Back Trump Is Blocking Crime Victim Funds Over Immigration Laws: NJ Fights Back
Trump Is Blocking Crime Victim Funds Over Immigration Laws: NJ Fights Back New Jersey is leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general from states including New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts in suing the Trump Administration over what officials call unlawful conditions placed on federal funding for crime victims, officials announced Monday, Aug. 18. The lawsuit challenges the Trump Administration’s move to withhold Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant money from states unless they comply with federal immigration enforcement priorities, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said.  VOCA funds are used for advocacy services, sexual assault forensic exams, funera…
'We Miss Her Madly': Famed Sudbury Bodybuilder, Life Coach Dies Unexpectedly At 37 'We Miss Her Madly': Famed Sudbury Bodybuilder, Life Coach Dies Unexpectedly At 37
'We Miss Her Madly': Famed Sudbury Bodybuilder, Life Coach Dies Unexpectedly At 37 Hayley McNeff, a decorated bodybuilder and lifelong athlete whose journey from childhood sports to the national stage inspired many, has died at 37. Her family in her obituary said McNeff's passing was “unexpected but peaceful.” McNeff grew up in Concord, Massachusetts, and graduated from Concord-Carlisle High School before attending the University of Massachusetts Amherst. From a young age, she excelled in a wide range of sports — equestrian, board diving, and skiing — before turning her focus to bodybuilding, according to her obituary She went on to win multiple state titles in Maryland …
Dozens Rescued After Malfunction At Six Flags America In Largo Leaves Riders Stranded Dozens Rescued After Malfunction At Six Flags America In Largo Leaves Riders Stranded
Dozens Rescued After Malfunction At Six Flags America In Largo Leaves Riders Stranded Dozens of thrill-seekers got more than they bargained for after a ride malfunction left them stranded in the air at Six Flags America in Maryland. Prince George’s County Fire/EMS said technical rescue crews were called to the 13700 block of Central Avenue in Largo at 3:25 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, for a report of riders stranded on a ride. In total, officials say that crews worked with park staff to safely evacuate 32 riders who were stuck on an undisclosed ride, resulting in one minor injury. “Patients (were) to be evaluated by EMS,” officials said. "One patient was transported with seri…
MA Named Best State To Live In, New Study Says: Here's Why MA Named Best State To Live In, New Study Says: Here's Why
MA Named Best State To Live In, New Study Says: Here's Why From the best schools in the nation to some of the highest incomes, several Northeast states are among the best places to live, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of "Best States to Live In" on Monday, Aug. 11. The study ranked all 50 states using 51 measures of livability, from housing affordability and income growth to education, health, and safety. Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said it's important to look beyond just economic factors. "When deciding on a place to move, you should first consider financial factors like the cost of living, housing prices, and…
Multiple Wegmans Cheese Products Recalled Over Listeria Fears Multiple Wegmans Cheese Products Recalled Over Listeria Fears
Multiple Wegmans Cheese Products Recalled Over Listeria Fears A popular cheese sold at a supermarket with locations across the East Coast has been pulled from shelves following a supplier alert that triggered a multi-state recall. Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. announced it is recalling its Medium Camembert Soft Ripened Cheese and several products containing the cheese due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.  The bacterium can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.  Healthy individuals may experience short-term symptoms including high fever, sev…