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Penny the Doberman pinscher wins the 150th Westminster dog show

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NEW YORK (AP) — The dog was Penny. The win was priceless.
A Doberman pinscher named Penny won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Feb. 10, netting U.S. show dogs’ most coveted prize — and giving veteran handler Andy Linton another win after nearly four decades. Linton got best in show in 198 ... (full story)


Supreme Court of Ohio Releases Competency Bench Card

The Supreme Court of Ohio has announced the release of the Competency to Stand Trial and Dispositions Bench Card, a comprehensive resource designed to assist judges, attorneys, and the public in navigating the complexities of competency evaluations and dispositions in Ohio courts. This new tool provides a clear and concise summary o ... (full story)


Man once married to Jill Biden held without bail after being charged in wife’s killing

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — A Delaware man who was briefly married to former first lady Jill Biden decades ago remains in jail on first-degree murder charges as authorities investigate the death of his wife, who was found unresponsive in their home late last year.
William Stevenson, 77, of Wilmington was charged last week in a ... (full story)


Renters use 'rent now, pay later' services to manage monthly payments, but fees raise concerns

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NEW YORK (AP) — Rent can eat up an entire paycheck at the start of the month, so a growing number of renters are turning to a financial product that promises relief by letting them split the bill — for a price.
So-called “rent now, pay later” services have emerged over the past few years as housing costs ... (full story)


Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here's how to start yours

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If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what's local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don't travel as far.
It doesn't get more local, organic and in-season than a backyard vegetable garden.
At this time of year, many backyards across the countr ... (full story)