Putting out birdhouses and bird feeders is good or bad for the local ecosystem depends on a number of factors.

Birthdays

July 17

• Steve Frederick
• Luis Ortiz Jr.
• Holli Watson
• Lana Hoffman
• Lexi Shotton
• Vinton Englehardt
• Belinda Shelden
• Patricia Brake
• Ralph Berry
• Terry Eder* Military Service

July 18

• Karson Wayne Ferris
• Allen Wade Watts
• Angela Koch
• Shalyn Smith 
• Jennia Lynn Thomas

July 19

• Sarah Eikenberg
• Terry Laird
• Brenden Reifschneider
• Emma Brooks Miller
• Ellie Briann

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Critic Bob Garver takes a quick look at three new films this week.

Trahan said that users often do not know what kind of agreement they are making.

A new student-loan forgiveness plan could lower monthly bills.

Opill is expected to be available through pharmacies, supermarkets, convenience stores and online retailers.

(The Center Square) – A coalition of 20 attorneys general is requesting the U.S. Court of Appeals reverse a district court decision upholding Delaware's ban on assault weapons and certain magazines.

Environmental groups and concerned citizens scored a victory in New Mexico.

FEMA's disaster relief fund is on track to run out of money as soon as next month.