Floyd County Chronicle & Times

(The Center Square) – The Biden administration called the government's only estimate of annual fraud losses "not plausible." Now, the Trump administration says fraud costs taxpayers hundreds of billions annually. The U.S. Government Accountability Office estimated in April 2024 that the federal government loses between $233 billion and $521 billion annually to fraud. It was the first and only government-wide estimate of its kind, representing 3% to 7% of average federal obligations.

(The Center Square) – As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Department of Education and a coalition of organizations launched a nationwide initiative to strengthen civics education amid concerns about students' understanding of American history and government.

(The Center Square) – As a record-breaking heat wave sweeps across the central and eastern United States, two cities central to American independence have canceled their July 4 celebrations. Philadelphia canceled its iconic Fourth of July parade, citing extreme heat warnings, as did Washington. D.C.—the city government, not the federal government which still has a massive celebration and fireworks show planned on the National Mall.

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(The Center Square) – Following criticism, the YMCA removed its online diversity, equity and inclusion statement that made reference to gender identity, with a parents advocacy group warning the move may not reflect a real policy change.

A Floyd County man who originally faced a rape charge was recently sentenced to five years in prison on a lesser charge. According to court documents, on June 18, Floyd Circuit Judge Johnny Ray Harris sentenced Gregory Shepherd, 47, of R.C. Fitzpatrick Drive, Prestonsburg, to serve five years in prison on a charge of first-degree wanton endangerment (a class D felony).

Cookout desserts have to work around full plates, warm weather, and people coming back for one more bite. This collection leans on chilled pies, freezer desserts, bars, cookies, and fruit-heavy sweets that can be sliced, scooped, packed, or passed around without turning dessert into another project. From lemon pies and key lime bars to homemade ice cream and cheesecake, these recipes offer a mix of creamy, citrusy, chocolatey, and berry-filled options. No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake.

""Our community has resilience, intelligence, and drive. What has often been missing is a clear pathway into industries where those qualities are rewarded. The Mo School is that pathway, and cybersecurity is the vehicle that will help our community members build stable, meaningful careers." - Spokesperson"Ye Yint Myint Mo, a Burmese refugee and Cornell EMPA candidate, has founded The Mo School under Myanmar Center to provide career-oriented cybersecurity education tailored to the Burmese diaspora.

When strawberries sound good, but a plain bowl of berries is not enough, these 9 strawberry treats give you more ways to use them. This lineup covers chocolate-dipped berries, fruit leather, dried strawberries, shortcake, sheet cake, ice cream, a smoothie, and coffee cake, so it moves from quick bites to make-ahead sweets. Some are ready in minutes, while others use chilling, baking, or dehydrating to build texture.

When a potluck lands on the calendar fast, the hard part is choosing something that fills a real gap without turning it into a full menu plan. This collection brings together 17 dishes that cover dips, pasta salads, warm sides, hearty bakes, and dessert, so you can match your time, fridge space, and travel setup. The quicker options handle the true last-minute moments, while the longer bakes work when you have a little extra lead time but still need something crowd-ready.