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Oct. 10, 2026, 9:17 a.m. ETCampaign signs are appearing across Pittsburgh as Election Day approaches, but Pennsylvania law limits where candidates can place them and where residents can legally remove them.Political signs are generally allowed on private property with the owner's permission, according to a community announcement. Because campaign signs are considered a form of protected political speech, a sign displayed in a front yard or on other private property is typically legal.Not every sign placement is allowed, however.Guidance from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation prohibits political signs from being...

Oct. 2, 2026, 5:08 a.m. ETThese real estate transactions were recorded in Richland County between Sept. 21 and Sept. 25:19 Hoffman Ave., Mansfield; Brian and Lori O'Connor to Joseph and Amanda Nichols; $85,0003184 Middle Bellville Road, Mansfield; Karen R. Wilson and Jonathan E. Stierhoff to Kerri J. and Matthew B. Deel; $660,000820 Whippoorwill Lane, Mansfield; Donna M. Brandenburg Revocable Living Trust to Beth M. Gallaway, trustee; $252,5001302 Bridgewater Way North, Unit #1302, Mansfield; The William Potts Living Trust to Carla Jo and Franklin B. Peck II; $275,00084 Tamiami Terrace, Lexington;...

Updated Sept. 17, 2026, 10:52 a.m. ETSouth Florida city mayors pushed back against the removal of automatic license plate readers (LPRs) after the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) revoked active permits for the systems.Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner, signed a letter sent to Governor Ron DeSantis and the Secretary of the FDOT, Jared Perdue, expressing opposition to the withdrawal of permits for LPR systems.Some of South Florida's mayors pushed back against the removal of automatic license plate readers after the Florida Department of Transportation revoked active permits for the systems.The...

Updated Sept. 8, 2026, 11:56 a.m. ETLUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has unveiled his campaign plan to address several facets of the number one issue Texans care about in the race: affordability.Abbott visited Lubbock, Texas, on Sept. 4, touting a plan to lower Texans' property taxes, the cost of higher education, the cost of health care and more, as recent polling shows the governor's race is tightening."Texas ranks number one in the United States for the most jobs," Abbot said. "We rank number one as the best economy in...

Aug. 29, 2026, 9:32 a.m. ETFor the first time since 2012, every property in Allegheny County is headed for a new assessment, a process that could significantly affect how much homeowners, businesses and nonprofit organizations pay in property taxes.The change comes after Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Kenneth Valasek ordered the county to conduct a countywide reassessment, replacing values that have remained largely unchanged for more than a decade. Under the court order, the county must begin the reassessment process by 2027 and complete it within five years. The reassessment...

Licking County, Ohio, property sales for July 27-31, 2026, hit $13MNews Sports Business Life & Events Real Estate Advertise Obituaries eNewspaper Legals Real estate transfers in Licking County, Ohio, range from $24,000 to $13.8 millionFrom Staff ReportsNewark AdvocateAug. 21, 2026, 6:01 a.m. ETThe following are property transfers recorded in Licking County from July 27-31, 2026.First name indicates the seller; second name represents the buyerBowling Green91 Deer Trail Drive; Gough, Martin L Jr; LV Property Mgmt LLC; 7/30/2026; $451,000Buckeye Lake24 W. Fourth St.; Gallagher, Cameron; Segna, Albert J and Sherry M...

July 10, 2026, 4:06 p.m. ETA zebra, an emu and alpacas were among the 60 animals removed from a Nebraska property after investigators say they were living in unsafe and unsanitary conditions.In a July 9 Facebook post, the Nebraska Humane Society said its personnel executed a search warrant at a West Omaha residence following an anonymous tip about animals’ well-being. Officials said a mix of exotic animals, livestock and domestic pets were living on the property, including dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, geese, donkeys, goats and pigs.Steve Glandt, executive vice president...

June 28, 2026, 3:31 a.m. CTGov. JB Pritzker is on the campaign trail around the state and is touting new investments being made in Illinois.As he makes a case for another term as governor, Pritzker cut a ribbon June 22 on a $250 million soybean processing and solar array plant in Gilman. That facility is set to be a 170,000-square-foot project that will create 40 new jobs and retain 200 existing positions.“Illinois is proudly the nation’s top soybean producer, and Icobrasa is powering the modern economy with those soybeans in...

June 27, 2026, 6:05 a.m. ETA Jackson Township home sold for nearly $1 million, according to the latest real estate transfers filed with the Stark County Auditor's Office.The nearly half-acre, residential property along East Boulevard NW on Lake Cable sold for $923,000.The real estate transfers cover May 30 to June 5.Bethlehem TownshipMiller Adam D & Nora R from Map Office Work in Progress, parcel 10020687 Goodrich Rd SW, $293,325.Prime Day deals are live: Shop our editors’ top picks across tech, home, outdoors and more.Sun Homes from Jordan Janice, 170 D St...