Oklahoma rattled by state’s third largest earthquake; 5.1 recorded near Fairview

Oklahoma rattled by state’s third largest earthquake; 5.1 recorded near Fairview: MORE: The third largest earthquake in recorded state history rocked parts of western Oklahoma on Saturday morning near the site of other large, recent temblors. The quake registered a 5.1 magnitude and was recorded northwest of Fairview at 11:07 a.m., according to preliminary estimates … Read moreOklahoma rattled by state’s third largest earthquake; 5.1 recorded near Fairview

News from the coal region home front: ‘Thunder Over Ashland’ fireworks canceled after 20 years .. Another example of an area falling apart

News from the coal region home front: ‘Thunder Over Ashland’ fireworks canceled after 20 years .. Another example of an area falling apart: Another entry into the ‘death of the coal region’ tag.. This is a pretty big deal, in my opinion.. it’s these events, parades and fireworks, that so often unite small towns with the … Read moreNews from the coal region home front: ‘Thunder Over Ashland’ fireworks canceled after 20 years .. Another example of an area falling apart

Grandma charged in toddler granddaughter’s smothering death in Mahanoy City PA

Grandma charged in toddler granddaughter’s smothering death in Mahanoy City PA: Too close to home.. This taking place in the heart of the formerly great coal region of Pennsylvania. And it’s disgusting to its core..  A grandmother, watching her granddaughter, kills her.. the story has been picked up globally by the ASSOCIATED PRESS due to … Read moreGrandma charged in toddler granddaughter’s smothering death in Mahanoy City PA