Missing JeffCo woman search is ‘now over’ JEFFERSON COUNTY – The active search for Amy Ahonen, the 38-year-old woman missing since July 8, is “now over,” according to authorities. Read more on 9 News Denver [Continue]

Amid severe drought, Barnhart residents alarmed over use of freshwater to get oil BARNHART —After pumping cool, clean water every day for nearly three decades, Alan and Beverly McGuire’s private well went dry last month. Read more on Abilene Reporter-News [Continue]

WRAPUP 4-Gloomy U.S. consumers cast dark cloud over economy * June consumer sentiment lowest since March 2009 * Manufacturing stalls in June on auto production * Consumer prices post largest decline in a year * Rising motor vehicle, apparel prices boost core CPI … Read more on Reuters UK Focus via Yahoo! UK & Ireland [Continue]

Town Hall Notes: Concerns arise over Satur Farms’ trucks Neighbors of Satur Farms on Alvah’s Lane in Cutchogue are still hopping mad about large refrigerator trucks belonging to the farm that are left idling at the property day and night. They’ve been sending letters and approaching Town Board members to do something about issues that [Continue]

Mich. governor, billionaire clash over new bridge Seven months after Michigan elected a new governor and legislature, negative TV ads are popping up again — along with fiery speeches, robo-calls and accusations of twisting facts and dirty tricks. Read more on Boston Globe [Continue]