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Aaron Judge Powers Past Early Season Struggles, Hits 34th Homer to Propel Yankees Over Orioles Ahead of All-Star Break

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BALTIMORE — As the Major League Baseball All-Star break approaches, Aaron Judge, the towering figure for the New York Yankees, showcases an impressive turnaround from his early season struggles. Now considered a home run powerhouse, Judge has transformed his batting average from a mere .197 in the initial 33 games to a robust .308 through 95 games, indicating a mid-season revival that has underpinned the Yankees’ offensive might. Upon arriving at Camden Yards for a series-ending game against the Baltimore Orioles, Judge boasts 34 home runs, a personal and franchise benchmark for homers before an … Read more

Delaware Supreme Court Reinstates Permanent Absentee and Early Voting, ACLU Pushes for Constitutional Support

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Dover, Delaware — The Delaware Supreme Court recently resurrected both permanent absentee voting and early voting on account of a narrowly focused legal aspect, leaving broader constitutional questions about these electoral processes unanswered. Though the court did not delve into whether the laws align with Delaware’s constitution, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Delaware views the reinstatement of these voting options as a win for voter accessibility in the upcoming elections. Andrew Bernstein, ACLU of Delaware’s Cozen Voting Rights Fellow, expressed mixed feelings about the court’s oversight. “While it’s disheartening that the court sidestepped … Read more

From Behind Bars to Lead Plaintiff: Virginia Man Sues Over Extended Sentence Despite New Early Release Law

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Richmond, VA – After a grueling 11 years behind bars for attempted robbery and firearms use, Leslie Puryear anticipated his freedom, bolstered by a Virginia law designed to reduce prison sentences for exemplary conduct and rehabilitation efforts. As part of a 2020 criminal justice reform borne out of nationwide calls for a more equitable system, Puryear had qualified for early release, only to find his dreams dashed when corrections officials recalculated his sentence, adding three more years to his time in prison. Initially encouraged by the reforms, which promised a significant decrease of his 18-year … Read more

Local Enthusiast Triumphs at Outagamie County Fair Despite Early Setbacks in Photography Contest

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Seymour, WI — The Outagame County Fair this year was not only a tradition upheld but also a redemption story for local talent Susan Manzke. Earlier mishaps with her photo entries were overshadowed by her camera capturing the mischievous charm of her dog, Stella, leading her to a grand championship in the open class photography division. Manzke, a dedicated amateur photographer, and craft enthusiast had anticipated the fair for months. Despite hoping to organize her myriad contributions – photographs, watercolors, acrylics, an alcohol ink tile, and even a rag-quilted purse – ahead of the deadline, … Read more