Golf roundup: Trent Riedel wins third SL National Tournament with 1-under-par 69

By John Urchek The Gazette,

RAVENNA TWP. — Trent Riedel fired a 1-under-par 69 to win medalist by five strokes and lead the Medina boys golf team to finish one shot behind winner Hudson at the third Suburban League National Conference Tournament on Tuesday. The Bees (302) also got great rounds from Declan West...

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Sophie Cunningham, the Indiana Fever guard known for her outspoken style, recently offered pointed comments about teammate Caitlin Clark that underscored both her loyalty and her frustration with how online conversation treats the team’s stars.

Small Dog Rescue of New England is sharing that, sadly, Bibi is still waiting for a forever home! According to the nonprofit, volunteer-based rescue organization, Bibi is now about 11 months old, weighs around 6 pounds, and is currently in Texas but ready to travel north to the Northeast for adoption. The group describes Bibi as an active young dog who loves playing with other dogs, and they are urging potential adopters to help “find this guy a forever home.”

Learn about an apple variety that is super crisp and firm that I am getting at apple orchards over Honeycrisp this month. It took a long time from when the Crimson Crisp apple was first bred until it was available to be grown commercially. It was first developed in the 1970s by the PRI (Purdue, Rutgers, and Illnois) co-operative. It wasn't until 2006 that the apple was released for growers. That is a long time in the development process. You don't get rich quick by developing a new apple variety!

Honeycrisp has been one of the most popular apples for years, but now Cosmic Crisp has come along to give it a run for its money. I've had both many times and am sharing what apple I would buy for sweetness, texture, price, and more.

These three-ingredient lemon bars prove you don’t need a long shopping list to make something that tastes sunny, sweet, and completely dessert-worthy. Each square delivers bright lemon flavor with a soft, tender texture and just enough sweetness to balance that citrusy tang. A light dusting of powdered sugar can make the tops look bakery-ready, while the centers stay moist and luscious underneath. They’re the kind of simple lemon treat that tastes especially good chilled, when that fresh citrus flavor becomes even brighter and every little square feels like a cool burst of sweetness.

Fred Meyer - $.99 a pound or $2.99 for a 5lb bag. ALDI - $4.09 for a 5lb bag or $4.95 for a 10lb bag. H-E-B - $.82 a pound or $3.18 for a 5lb bag or $5.64 for an 8lb bag of King-Size.

Magic crust custard pie earns its name by accomplishing something that feels almost impossible: a simple batter separates as it bakes, creating a delicate crust and creamy custard center without rolling or fitting pastry dough. The top becomes lightly golden while the inside stays soft, smooth, and gently sweet. Nutmeg or vanilla gives the filling its familiar old-fashioned aroma, and the thin crust provides just enough structure to hold a clean slice. It is an ideal dessert for anyone who loves homemade pie but would happily skip the most intimidating part of preparing one.

Before you reach for frozen berries for your next smoothie, check the bag. A recall involving Walmart's Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend now covers select stores in 26 states and Puerto Rico because of possible E. coli contamination.

Meet Butterball, a goofy young pup who is searching for the family who will help him write the next chapter of his life. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, has highlighted Butterball Bold, who has been in their care for some time. According to the rescue, “This strong boy was a local surrender in Mississippi, but he can't wait to see what New England is all about!” He has so far been waiting for a new home for over half a year.

Deklon Ford disappeared from Columbus, Ohio (Franklin County), on May 6, 2015, with his mother, Brittany Anne Ford (pictured below), according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Deklon's photo above (far right) has been age progressed to 8, though he would now be 11. His mother would now be 40.

A jar of ground cinnamon can sit in a spice rack for months. If yours is Lior brand, check the label: Galil Importing Corp has recalled a specific lot of its Cinnamon Ground Seasoning after testing found elevated lead levels.

Mississippi Mud Potatoes coat tender diced potatoes in a creamy mixture of cheddar, cream cheese, and sour cream. As the casserole bakes, the sauce melts around every potato and the top develops bubbling, golden patches. Bacon can bring smoky crunch, while onions or green onions add savory freshness. The finished dish is rich, cheesy, and substantial enough to challenge the main course for attention.

Rayven weighs just 8 pounds, but the next chapter of this little dog’s life depends on a big commitment: a forever home. The 6-year-old terrier mix is seeking an adopter through Small Dog Rescue of New England, which says he is fully vetted in Texas and could travel north in the weeks following its adoption appeal if a home is secured.

Small Dog Rescue of New England reports that Tinman, a five-pound, five-year-old small dog currently in Texas, is seeking adoption and may be able to travel to the Northeast at the end of the month. According to the nonprofit volunteer organization, Tinman “greets everyone with a smile” and is “an energetic boy who does well with other dogs,” making him a potential fit for a home looking for a small, social companion.

Theo, a 2½-year-old, 11-pound Maltipoo mix, is expected to travel to Rhode Island in the coming weeks to begin life in a foster home, according to Small Dog Rescue of New England. The rescue says Theo is friendly and gets along well with other dogs. Theo can also be cat-tested in Texas for prospective adopters who want to learn how he may do around cats. For anyone hoping to welcome a small companion, Theo’s next step is a foster home in Rhode Island.

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

I use AI to help draft these articles. Every recipe and every fact in them is checked before publishing. Grandma's house ran on its own schedule. Bedtime crept past its normal hour, cartoons lasted until noon on Saturday, and something was always either in the oven or cooling on the counter by the time you padded into the kitchen. The smell of brown sugar and butter was just what that house smelled like.

I use AI to help draft these articles. Every recipe and every fact in them is checked before publishing. The year a couple stops driving to somebody else's house and fires up their own oven is the year Thanksgiving gets real. The bird goes in the pan at a time they picked. The stuffing is built from scratch the way they want it. The house smells like what they cooked, and the people around the table are there because they invited them.

Strudel, a resilient 20-pound Boston Terrier, is walking again after spinal surgery and months of crate rest and physical therapy, and now Vintage Pet Rescue is hoping to find her a home where she can keep growing stronger. The Rhode Island-based rescue explains Strudel came to them unable to walk after an injury; although her history is unknown, an MRI led to surgery to repair her damaged spine. “She is truly a fighter!” the rescue shared.

Four-ingredient beef crescent squares layer a savory meat filling between soft, buttery sheets of crescent dough. The pastry turns golden and flaky in the oven while protecting the warm filling inside, creating neat portions that resemble easy homemade meat pies. Their simplicity is the real advantage: no complicated dough, specialty ingredients, or extended preparation stands between the family and a filling dinner.

EVANSTON—Yellowstone National Park’s last original wolf pack, Mollie’s Pack, emerged unscathed from a hunting season that opened last week and has already closed, Wyoming wildlife officials announced Monday.

Jessica Lauren Maglicic has been missing from Liberty, Kentucky, since November 6, 2021, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Her photo above is an age-progressed likeness of how she might have looked at 18, though she would now be 20.

Six-ingredient corn casserole turns a small collection of pantry staples into a soft, golden side dish with sweet corn flavor in every scoop. The texture falls somewhere between cornbread, spoon bread, and creamy pudding, making it substantial enough to hold its own beside a holiday roast. Corn brings natural sweetness, while the richer ingredients create a moist center and lightly browned surface. Because the preparation is so straightforward, the casserole delivers homemade comfort without competing for attention during an already busy cooking day.

A local and dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), would like you to meet Biscuit Cookie, a joyful little puppy who is searching for his place in this world. According to the rescue, “The COOKIE pups were strays in Tennessee, but they're making their way to your home with loads of sweetness. Be sure to bring out the milk!” He is now living with a loving foster family while he awaits what comes next.

Four people died after eating poisonous wild mushrooms during an outbreak that swept across Northern California and the Central Coast between November 2025 and May 2026. The outbreak sickened dozens of people and left others needing liver transplants. With fall returning, it offers a reminder of how dangerous a mistaken mushroom identification can be.

Check your cheese drawer and freezer: Sierra Nevada Cheese Company has recalled its Graziers grass-fed raw milk cheeses amid a multistate E. coli outbreak. As of September 25, health officials had reported 13 illnesses in nine states. Eight people had been hospitalized, and three had developed a serious kidney complication.

Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue (YGRR) is looking for a patient foster or adoptive home for Esse, a five-year-old Great Pyrenees mix who needs time and space to feel safe. In its profile of Esse, the Hudson, Massachusetts–based rescue says her ideal home would be quiet and predictable, with adults only, a yard where she can explore, and people willing to let her build trust at her own pace.

A local and dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), would like you to meet Payton Star, a joyful young puppy who has been in their care and is ready to start the next chapter of her life. According to the rescue, “She and her sister wandered into a jail as strays from the countryside of Tennessee. They both wished on a shooting star that they'd find the perfect family that will love and care for them. Will it be you?”

The ultimate French fry seasoning blend turns plain potatoes into something worth getting excited about. A balanced combination of salt, savory spices, garlic, and other warm flavors reaches into every ridge and crispy edge, giving homemade or frozen fries the bold finish often associated with restaurant baskets. Unlike relying on salt alone, the blend creates depth without needing a heavy sauce. It can be prepared in minutes, stored in the pantry, and shaken over hot fries while a little surface oil still helps the seasoning cling. One jar makes it easy to deliver consistent flavor without measuring several spices every time.

I use AI to help draft these articles. Every recipe and every fact in them is checked before publishing. When somebody in a neighborhood loses a person they love, the food shows up fast. Not ordered food, not catered food - someone's own pan, still warm from their own oven, left on the porch or handed through the screen door with barely a word. It happens before the family has thought about eating. It happens before anyone has had to ask. In churches, in small towns, in apartment buildings where people know each other well enough to notice when a hearse was parked outside, this is how the community speaks.