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One of the pork sausage labels released with the recall. Source: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
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Bob Evans Farms Inc. Recalls Pork Sausage Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

January 21, 2021 Guest Author or Contributor

As of January 21, 2021, Bob Evans Farms, Inc. is recalling approximately 4,200 pounds of pork sausage product that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically thin blue rubber, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food […]

Eastern Wake Fire, Knightdale NC, flags flying at half staff. Photo: Kay Whatley (July 12, 2017)
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Flags Lowered for Mass Shooting Victims and NC Soldiers

August 5, 2019 Guest Author or Contributor

On August 5, 2019, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper ordered US and NC flats at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff, effective immediately. This flag lowering is in honor of: the victims of the […]

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Recall of Frozen Hawaiian Poke Kits Affects ALDI Hendersonville NC, Other States

July 18, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

ALDI Voluntarily Recalls AnnaSea Hawaiian Poke Kits Due to Storage at Incorrect Temperature in Area Store(s) Hawaiian “Poke” is a raw fish salad — served/eaten without cooking the fish. The Hawaiian Poke Kits, which are […]

Aerial view of NASA's Plum Brook Station in Ohio. Credit: NASA
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NASA Glenn Research Center to Hold Lottery for Ohio Deer Hunting

July 5, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

NASA Announces Dates for Plum Brook Deer Hunts By Heather O’Dell and Debbie Lockhart, NASA Glenn Research Center NASA’s Glenn Research Center and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife are teaming up again […]

Hot dog packaging released by USDA with recall May 2017.
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Over 1.5 Million Hot Dogs Recalled for Possible Metal Bits

May 22, 2017 Kay Whatley

John Morrell and Co. Recalls Beef Frank Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination By Autumn Canaday, fsis.usda.gov This is a Class II recall, which means, “This is a health hazard situation where there is a remote […]

Sheetz holding job interviews on May 3, 2017, at all of its 550 locations. Source: PRNewsfoto/Sheetz, Inc.
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Sheetz Holding Open Job Interviews at All Locations May 3

May 1, 2017 Kay Whatley

Sheetz to Hire More Than 3,400 Additional Employees Companywide By Nick Ruffner, sheetz.com On May 1, 2017, Sheetz, one of America’s fastest growing family-owned and operated convenience store chains for over 65 years, is proud to announce […]

FIRST Robotics Team 2655, The Flying Platypi represented North Carolina at the Buckeye Regionals FIRST Robotics Competition. Credits: William T. Dedula, NASA.
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Student-Built Robots Compete in Robotics Competition

March 24, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Jeannette Owens (NASA Glenn Research Center), Katherine Brown (NASA HQ), and William Jeffs (Johnson Space Center) Over 1,500 high school students from Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia will compete in the 16th […]

John and Annie Glenn ride a float in a parade at the NASA's Glenn Research Center. In 1999, NASA Lewis was renamed the NASA John H. Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field in Glenn's honor. The parade was one of many festivities that celebrated the name change. Source: Frank Jennings.
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NASA Glenn Director’s Statement Concerning Passing of John H. Glenn Jr.

December 9, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Frank Jennings, NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland OH The following is a statement from NASA’s Glenn Research Center Director Dr. Janet Kavandi concerning the death of retired US Marine Corps Colonel, senator and NASA […]

Chicken patties label released with the recall. Source: USDA.
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OSI Industries, LLC Recalls Chicken Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

November 7, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Allie Ryan, fsis.usda.gov OSI Industries, LLC, a Fort Atkinson, Wis. establishment, is recalling approximately 21,403 pounds of chicken products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection […]

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HauntedHouses.com Unveils Its List of 2016 Scariest Haunted Houses and Attractions

October 13, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Bill Rehan for HauntedHouses.com Hauntedhouses.com’s list of the Top 13 Haunted Houses in America for 2016, has been released. The haunted houses and attractions on this year’s list are the most unique, entertaining and terrifying, haunted […]

Glenn scientists test Saffire components. Credit: NASA.
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NASA Glenn Experiments to Launch on ISS Resupply Mission

October 13, 2016 Kay Whatley

When the Cygnus spacecraft lifts off on its resupply mission to the International Space Station, it will carry three experiments designed at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland. NASA commercial cargo provider Orbital ATK is […]

Xavier University branded Pizza ATM. Source: Paline (www.paline.com).
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Pizza ATM will Serve 24/7 Pies at Xavier University

August 6, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor Hungry students at a Cincinnati, Ohio, university will be able to access hot pizza all night long, thanks to installation of a special pizza vending machine. In June 2016, Paline — […]

Waiwood at the Continental Divide during her CA to NY ride in 2014. Source: PRNewsFoto/Patricia Waiwood.
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One-handed Woman will Pedal over 1,000 Miles around Oahu

July 11, 2016 Kay Whatley

Honors 12 Fallen Marines and Sponsors Service Canines for Wounded Vets A woman who was born without a left hand and therefore was denied enlistment in the military will pedal 12 times around Oahu alone […]

Purina Sheep Feed Recalled. Source: FDA.gov.
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Ohio, Pennsylvania Sheep Feed May Be Toxic

June 27, 2016 Kay Whatley

Purina Animal Nutrition Initiates Recall of Purina Medicated Sheep Feed due to Elevated Copper Level Released by Rebecca Lentz, Land O’Lakes Inc. Purina Animal Nutrition LLC is voluntarily recalling one lot of Purina® Lamb Grower® B30 […]

Ray Szymanski and Danny Gordon. Source: Raymond Szymanski, retired USAF Senior Engineer and Author, Ohio.
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Author’s Presentation at MUFON-NC Well-Received

May 19, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor More than 50 people came to hear author Ray Szymanski speak on the topic of “greys” — aliens named for their skin color — at the Mutual UFO Network of North Carolina […]

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    Selma, NC: Max G. Creech Selma Historical Museum Announces 2022 Juneteenth Program
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  • NC News. Photos: Frank and Kay Whatley
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The Strange-ness: Dutch Enlist Eagles to Fight Drone Terrorism

February 5, 2016

The Guard From Above organization, based in The Netherlands, is working with the country’s Ministry of Security and Justice to protect their skies from hostile drones by sending eagles — large birds of prey — […]

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UFO Sightings by US State: December 2018

January 16, 2019

By Kay Whatley, Editor Across the United States each year, thousands of unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings are reported. UFO reports cover close encounters of various types, range from blinking lights in the sky to […]

The Astreea Pedal Hand Sanitizer Dispenser is touchless, requires no batteries, and uses any hand sanitizer product. Source: Astreea North America
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Foot-pedal Hand Sanitizer Dispenser Touted as “A Work of Art”

July 8, 2020

  Upscale brands, historic landmarks, and high-end properties alike are turning to the Astreea pedal hand sanitizer dispenser to help protect their guests. With its modern, brushed steel design, Astreea complements its surroundings while its […]

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