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SPOKANE, Wash. — Despite the growing number of construction workers across the U.S, the Inland Northwest is struggling to keep up with building demands as construction for new housing, hospitals and schools begins to mount.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, construction workers are back to “normal” numbers before the COVID-19 pandemic. The number of construction workers keeps rising, yet companies struggle to keep up with the booming construction projects emerging across the Inland Northwest.
To address this, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Inland Northwest chapter is hosting a fair to introduce their Trade Up 2 Construction initiative.
The fair will showcase data outlining the critical shortage of construction workers. It will also show what businesses are doing to attract new workers to the construction industry. With resources, outreach, and a job fair on the horizon, the AGC plans for Trade Up 2 Construction to be their most comprehensive plan to attract new workers to the construction industry.
“There’s not always one easy entry point to the construction industry,” Inland Northwest AGC Executive Director Cheryl Stewart said in a press release. “This campaign is a bid to streamline that process, share clearly defined pathways with those seeking to kickstart their own construction careers, and take meaningful action to address workforce challenges in our industry and across our region.”
Trade Up 2 Construction will launch on Sept. 5, 2022. For more information, visit the website for more details.
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COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Kootenai County commissioners will consider a recommendation today on whether to impose impact fees on development to support the sheriff’s office, jail accommodations, the coroner’s office and parks and waterway improvements.
If commissioners vote to impose impact fees, cities within the county must agree to collect the fees, as reported by our news partners, the Coeur d'Alene Press.
The impact fee plan is expected to include a commitment from the county to hire 29 more patrol deputies over the next decade.
That number is what’s needed to maintain the current level of service, based on the county’s projected growth.
Because current commissioners cannot bind future boards, impact fees would not be endangered if the county can’t fund the additional deputies in the future.
The new hires would require about 20,000 feet of additional space, in the form of a substation or an addition to the sheriff’s office.
Kootenai County would also commit to completing two unfinished housing units at the jail as part of the plans. The shells of these “pods” were built during the last jail expansion in 2018 and could accommodate another 108 people at the consistently overcrowded jail.
Though commissioners have indicated that they’re open to such a commitment, it’s unclear whether the county can hire the employees it would have to promise in exchange for the fees.
Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris has been vocal about staffing shortages at the jail, which he attributes mostly to wages.
Today’s meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the county administration building. It will also be streamed live on the county’s YouTube channel.
The Coeur d'Alene Press is a KREM 2 news partner. For more from our partners, click here. | https://www.krem.com/article/news/local/idaho/north-idaho-commissioners-to-consider-recommendations-to-impose-impact-fees/293-aaf587fe-29c8-4ba5-a7d7-d892b4d4cc0a | 2022-08-31T20:23:17Z | krem.com | control | https://www.krem.com/article/news/local/idaho/north-idaho-commissioners-to-consider-recommendations-to-impose-impact-fees/293-aaf587fe-29c8-4ba5-a7d7-d892b4d4cc0a | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The Alexandria Police Department said a Coca-Cola truck driver is safe after he and his truck were briefly taken by two armed suspects early Wednesday morning. About an hour later, a second vehicle was stolen and police believe the cases could be connected, KALB reports.
Police are asking the public’s help to identify the suspects, the station reports.
KALB reports that at around 5:30 a.m., officers responded to the 7400 block of Coliseum Blvd. for an attempted armed robbery at a restaurant parking lot on MacArthur Drive. The victim, identified as a Coca-Cola truck driver, said he was making a local delivery when two black males approached him and asked for a light.
One suspect allegedly pointed a gun at the driver and demanded that he drive them to the Sabine State Bank ATM machine on Coliseum Boulevard. The victim was forced to drive the two suspects in his Coca-Cola truck and they told him to take money out of his account through the ATM, the station reports.
To see pictures and read the rest of the story, click here. | https://www.katc.com/news/covering-louisiana/truck-driver-safe-after-he-was-hijacked-in-alexandria | 2022-08-31T20:23:29Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/covering-louisiana/truck-driver-safe-after-he-was-hijacked-in-alexandria | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Gas prices are down ahead of Labor Day, but here's how to save
Gas prices this week dropped for the eleventh week in a row and the national average price was $3.84 per gallon Wednesday, according to the AAA.
Why it matters: Despite dropping from a June peak of $5.01 per gallon, regular unleaded is still 68 cents higher than a year ago ahead of the busy Labor Day travel weekend.
The big picture: 53% of Americans say they plan to travel this weekend and nearly 36% will be traveling by car, according to a recent survey from The Vacationer.
What they’re saying: “Gas prices are now $1.20 per gallon lower than mid-June with Americans spending $450 million less on gasoline every day as a result,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, in a statement this week.
What’s next: Weather and hurricane season “can affect prices by disrupting oil production in the Gulf of Mexico and impacting large coastal refineries,” said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson, in a recent statement.
From searching for the cheapest price to using loyalty programs, it's still possible to beat inflation on your fill-up. Here are some promotions that will help you save on gas.
Circle K Fuel Day deal
Driving the news: Circle K announced Wednesday that it will hold a Fuel Day sale for three hours Thursday, Sept. 1 — from 4 to 7pm local time — at pumps nationwide.
- The company is offering 40 cents off per gallon at more than 3,600 Circle K branded fuel locations.
What they’re saying: “It’s been a challenging summer for travel, so we want to thank our customers for their loyalty by offering them additional savings ahead of the busy holiday weekend, ending the summer on a high note,” Nathan Woodland, head of North America Category Fuels at Circle K, said in a statement.
- “Our Circle K Fuel Day will also kick off an entire month of deals inside our stores.”
Wawa fuel discount returns
Meanwhile, Wawa is offering loyalty members 15 cents off per gallon when they pay for gas through its app now through Oct. 30.
Details: To save, Wawa Rewards members need to use the app on their phone to activate a fuel pump and pay, the company said in a news release.
- The discount was last offered to Wawa Rewards members for a limited time in May and June.
Be smart: Almost every major gas station chain has a loyalty program and some regularly offer savings.
- With 7-Eleven’s 7Rewards program, get 11 cents off every gallon, up to 20 gallons, on seven fill-ups in the first 90 days of signing up and then 3 cents off per gallon.
- Other top gas rewards programs include BPme Rewards, Exxon Mobil Rewards+ and Shell Fuel Rewards.
- Retailer loyalty programs also can drive savings on fuel including at Walmart, Kroger, Safeway and Albertsons.
GasBuddy, AAA apps can help find cheap gas
Check apps like GasBuddy, AAA and Gas Guru to find the cheapest gas prices before filling up.
What they’re saying: GasBuddy spokesperson Nicole Petersen advises shopping around for the best gas prices, but the cheapest station isn’t always the most convenient.
- “Drivers can save in the range of 30 cents per gallon just by comparing prices and driving a few extra blocks,” Petersen recently told Axios.
More from Axios: | https://www.axios.com/2022/08/31/labor-day-gas-prices-savings | 2022-08-31T20:23:44Z | axios.com | control | https://www.axios.com/2022/08/31/labor-day-gas-prices-savings | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
An Arizona man on the run since 2016 and was one of U.S. Marshals Service's 15 most wanted fugitives was captured in El Salvador on Monday, the agency announced.
The agency said 37-year-old Raymond McLeod was wanted for the alleged murder of his then-girlfriend, 30-year-old Krystal Mitchell, who was found dead in an apartment in San Diego, California, on June 10, 2016.
After the murder, McLeod, who was last seen with the victim, was charged by the San Diego District Attorney's Office, and a warrant was issued for his arrest, according to the news release.
In December 2016, local authorities asked the U.S. Marshals to join the search for McLeod, who they believed fled through Mexico to Central America, last spotted in Guatemala in 2017 and Belize in 2018, the agency said.
According to the agency, they received a tip that McLeod was teaching English at a school in Sonsonate.
“I am extremely gratified to hear the news of Raymond McLeod’s arrest without incident,” said U.S. Marshals Director Ronald Davis in a statement. “It is our sincere hope that his capture brings some sense of relief to Krystal Mitchell’s family, especially her mother, Josephine Wentzel, who has worked so diligently with law enforcement these past years to see this day of justice arrive.”
The news release said that a reward of $50,000 was offered for his capture, which the agency said is the highest ever bounty set for a fugitive.
The agency said the former Marine was added to its most wanted list in 2021.
According to the agency, he was arrested without incident by El Salvadoran law enforcement authorities.
The news release said McLeod would be deported to San Diego, but no date was given. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/arizona-man-considered-one-of-us-marshals-most-wanted-arrested-in-el-salvador | 2022-08-31T20:23:47Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/arizona-man-considered-one-of-us-marshals-most-wanted-arrested-in-el-salvador | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Qualcomm sued by chipmaker Arm
Arm, the British chipmaker owned by SoftBank, on Wednesday sued Qualcomm for breach of contract and trademark infringement, according to court documents.
Why it matters: This comes just months after reports that Qualcomm would seek to buy an ownership stake in Arm, whose prior agreement to be acquired by Nvidia was scrapped due to regulatory pressures.
- It's difficult to see that sort of deal coming together now, given the hard feelings sure to be sparked by the lawsuit.
- Qualcomm hasn't yet responded to an Axios request for comment.
At issue: Arm's complaint centers around Nuvia, a semiconductor startup founded by ex-Apple and Google engineers, which Qualcomm acquired last year for $1.26 billion.
- Nuvia had licensed Arm tech to develop its processor cores. Arm claims that the Qualcomm acquisition led it to terminate those licenses — and to "destroy any Arm-based technology developed under the licenses" — but that Nuvia and Qualcomm continued to leverage the Arm tech.
- "Further, Qualcomm’s conduct indicates that it has already and further intends to use Arm’s trademarks to advertise and sell the resulting products in the United States, even though those products are unlicensed," according to the filing.
- Arm is seeking enforcement of the license agreement termination, plus unspecified damages.
Be smart: Arm doesn't make its own chips but rather designs chip cores that can be licensed by chipmakers. Both Qualcomm and Nuvia have been licensees of its technology. However, the degree of customization allowed depends on the type of license that the company has with Arm. Arm also contends that Qualcomm couldn't transfer Nuvia's license rights without authorization from Arm.
Read the lawsuit: | https://www.axios.com/2022/08/31/qualcomm-sued-by-chipmaker-arm | 2022-08-31T20:23:50Z | axios.com | control | https://www.axios.com/2022/08/31/qualcomm-sued-by-chipmaker-arm | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Microsoft recently advised against longstanding, conventional cybersecurity logic on required password changes. It turns out forced switches made users select more predictable and easy-to-breach passwords.
"The pattern that humans use, particularly when they're not using a password manager, is they come up with, sort of, this rubric," said Pedro Canahuati, chief technology officer at 1Password. "If that's really very complex, it makes it difficult for people to gain access to it. But the reality is, humans are not good at randomness."
"The previous advice for people to rotate their passwords so frequently led to some really bad habits: people writing passwords down, only changing maybe the last digit," said Lisa Plaggemier, executive director of the National Cybersecurity Alliance.
"Changing that one character at the end of your password is not enough when you're up against a bot who's just cycling away at different passwords and switching out letters and numbers."
Humans are notoriously bad at passwords. NordPass' research of commonly used passwords across 50 countries in 2021 found the most popular were strings of letters or numbers, like 123456 and qwerty or words like a password. Most could be cracked in less than one second.
Still, if you search online for advice on how often you should change passwords, you'll still find many results saying you should change them routinely.
Newsy spoke to four cybersecurity experts about best rotation practices. While all noted that there are times when passwords should be changed — like when your data is implicated in a breach — other, more important security features can be used to strengthen data protection.
"People just need to understand that passwords only go so far, and you need multifactor authentication," said Ed Skoudis, president of SANS Technology Institute. "Password management organizations also have an obligation to keep their users secure and safe."
"The simple solution at the end of the day is to use strong and unique passwords with a password manager because nobody can create them as strong as they can with the password manager," said Craig Lurey, chief technology officer at Keeper Security. "This is hundreds of engineers, solely focused on protecting passwords in an encrypted vault that's highly secure and protected from access, and all the years of implementation that went into that versus whatever you think you can do with your notepad."
Newsy is the nation’s only free 24/7 national news network. You can find Newsy using your TV’s digital antenna or stream for free. See all the ways you can watch Newsy here. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/changing-your-password-too-often-might-be-hurting-your-account-privacy | 2022-08-31T20:23:59Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/changing-your-password-too-often-might-be-hurting-your-account-privacy | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Maria Bamford has made a mark in the entertainment world as an actress and comedian — not just with her quick-witted and self-deprecating humor but also with her ability to talk candidly about her mental health issues and other sensitive topics, including depression, anxiety, and suicide.
Her first comedy album eventually led to more comedy specials, feature films, and television shows, including the 2016 Netflix original series "Lady Dynamite" based on her own life.
During an appearance on "The Late Late Show with James Corden," Bamford joked with the audience. “Oh, my goodness, how delightful! You guys...some people love life; I’ve always been on the fence about the whole thing.”
During another stand-up routine on Comedy Central, Bamford talked about her depression, obsessive-compulsive and bipolar disorders, and what she described as “unwanted” thoughts about violence and self-harm.
“I told a friend, hey, heads up! If I ever start talking too fast about wanting to get in touch with the Pope or some other ethical authority, put me in a purple van and drive me to doggy daycare because I need to be boarded for the weekend,” Bamford joked.
While some of Bamford’s remarks have caused controversy in the mental health community, her unique ability to joke about difficult issues has resonated with many who love Bamford’s knack for talking about mental health diseases in a way that makes it easy for people to relate to and understand.
She said comedy had been a nice distraction since she started stand-up at the age of 19 because it allows her to confide in other people openly and honestly.
“It felt great to me. I loved having everybody know everything,” Bamford told CBS 6 Photojournalist Chris Jenkins.
Bamford recently brought her highly-acclaimed show to Richmond, where she captivated audiences at The National.
“The thing I’m most passionate about now is just so people don’t feel bad when they ask for help, and it’s shitty. Like, sometimes I think that can be heartbreaking when you ask for help, and it’s bad, the response received, or non-existent,” Bamford said.
Bamford encouraged others to continue seeking help, even if they found the treatment challenging, numbing, or not receiving all the answers they were looking for.
“I don’t have the greatest psychiatrist, she’s not the greatest!” Bamford said. “I go to imperfect places for help. I go to 12-step programs, which are a mess of nonsense, but they are free, and they are all the time on Zoom.”
Sarah Metzger, a fan, said she drove from New York to Richmond to see Bamford’s show. The Alabama native said Bamford was an inspiration in helping her heal from a difficult time in her life.
“I’ve been a fan of Maria Bamford for a really, really long time,” Metzger said.
“I really got into her stuff, probably 2017, around then," Metzger said. "She talks so openly about her mental health struggles and at that time, I was just coming out of a hospital. I was hospitalized for a suicide attempt. I also do comedy and music, and it gave me the courage to be more real in my comedy.”
Metzger said she was thrilled that she got the chance to meet Bamford after the show to share her own story.
“I tried, but kinda panicked, like I started fan girling,” Metzger joked. “I think we’re best friends now.”
It’s that connection, Bamford said, that is important to share with her fans. While on tour, Bamford likes to reach out and connect with people on a personal level.
“I always try to find where I can connect with people, so sometimes I get on Twitter, and I’ll get somebody, a fan, to meet me for coffee, and that really helps me to feel very connected to a place,” Bamford said.
While fame and fortune have been nice, Bamford said the best part of her job is reassuring people who are suffering that they are not alone in this world and that there are many reasons to keep on laughing and loving life.
“I wish health, I wish health for everyone,” Bamford said. “And a billion dollars because money makes people happy, right?”
This segment is sponsored by WHOA Behavioral Health. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/comedian-maria-bamford-uses-laughter-as-mental-health-medicine | 2022-08-31T20:24:05Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/comedian-maria-bamford-uses-laughter-as-mental-health-medicine | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
VENUS, Fla. — An alligator attack has reportedly left the director of a wildlife park in Florida without his hand and part of his arm.
According to a post on the Florida Gator Gardens Facebook page, Greg Graziani was injured while interacting with the gator on Aug. 17.
The park said part of Graziani's arm was lost in the attack, but doctors reattached it during a 9-hour surgery.
However, he had another surgery about a week later to determine whether the traumatized tissue was still viable.
An updated post on the Florida Gator Gardens Facebook page says Graziani's hand was not salvageable and doctors had to perform a below-the-elbow amputation, preserving half of his forearm.
Graziani will have the option to be fitted for a prosthetic, according to the post.
The alligator involved in the attack was not injured and will remain at the wildlife park, according to Florida Gator Gardens. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/florida-wildlife-park-director-has-part-of-arm-amputated-following-alligator-attack | 2022-08-31T20:24:17Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/florida-wildlife-park-director-has-part-of-arm-amputated-following-alligator-attack | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Scoop: CVS divest of BSwift well underway
CVS is seeking a buyer for BSwift, the benefits technology business it acquired eight years ago, sources tell Axios.
What's happening: A Goldman Sachs-run divestiture process is well into its second round, sources say.
- Deal books were distributed in early July, with bids submitted at least a few weeks ago, one of the sources says.
- The process originally targeted a broad range of potential strategic and private equity buyers, sources say.
By the numbers: BSwift is projecting about $230 million and $50 million of 2022 revenue and EBITDA, respectively, sources say.
- BSwift serves 65,000 employer groups, boasting that it drives 25% cheaper premiums among users and 98% client retention.
What they're saying: Growth has been slow sitting under the umbrella of CVS-owned Aetna, but sources say BSwift is good at what it does — providing necessary technology for employee benefits shopping, enrollment and administration.
- "It's still a strong asset" but, one source says, "could use more TLC."
Context: The planned divestiture isn't all that surprising considering how public CVS has been about its intentions to move closer to the patient and care delivery. (Primary care, in particular.)
- CVS was the runner-up for One Medical and is a reported bidder for Signify Health.
- Meanwhile, BSwift — like PayFlex, CVS' recently sold HSA business — is a non-core asset that doesn't advance the company in that direction.
💭 Our thought bubble: Sources say the BSwift process started out "very broad," which signals to us that there isn't an obvious set of buyers for the asset.
- Strategics could buy the company and cross-sell BSwift's technology, or a sponsor might see a larger opportunity to roll up other benefits software assets or double down on patient engagement.
State of play: Businessolver, another solutions provider for benefits administration and engagement, was acquired by Stone Point Capital in December — perhaps setting the stage for CVS to put out feelers for renewed interest in BSwift.
Flashback: In late 2014, Aetna bought BSwift from Boston-based PE firm Great Hill Partners for approximately $400 million. (CVS then bought Aetna in late 2018.)
- Great Hill had invested in BSwift only seven months earlier — suggesting quick and sizable return for the PE firm targeting investments of $25 million to $150 million at that time (it has since gone up in size).
- It also suggests that Aetna was gung-ho on the technology platform and presumably bought BSwift on direct approach.
The bottom line: Whoever buys BSwift — and at what price — is not immediately clear. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. CVS and Goldman declined to comment. | https://www.axios.com/pro/health-tech-deals/2022/08/31/bswift-aetna-cvs-benefits-administration-divestiture | 2022-08-31T20:24:18Z | axios.com | control | https://www.axios.com/pro/health-tech-deals/2022/08/31/bswift-aetna-cvs-benefits-administration-divestiture | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The number of households behind on their utility bills has doubled since the start of the pandemic.
The National Energy Assistance Directors Association estimated that 1 in 12 households struggled to make payments before the pandemic. Now, that number is 1 in 6. With Congress choosing not to extend the expanded Child Tax Credit and 2022 being among the hottest summers on record, more people are struggling to make payments.
“They don't have a lot of choices. They cut back on food, they cut back on medicine, they drive less,” said Mark Wolfe with the National Energy Assistance Directors Association.
He said people need both short-term help and long-term solutions.
In the short term, the association is pushing Congress for more money for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program. It provides a one-time credit to your utility.
Right now the program only has enough funds for 16 percent of eligible Americans. In the long term, the Inflation Reduction Act will provide rebates and credits, Wolfe said.
“The Inflation Reduction Act provides states with close to $9 billion to help family retrofit their homes. By retrofit, I mean replace furnaces in place, cooling systems, install insulation,” Wolfe said.
He said sign-ups for that should open later this year. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/more-americans-struggling-to-pay-utilities-but-there-are-options | 2022-08-31T20:24:41Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/more-americans-struggling-to-pay-utilities-but-there-are-options | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A new study found that many young Americans keep up with current news events but don't like what they see.
According to a study conducted by Media Insight Project in partnership between The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and the American Press Institute, 32% of people between the ages of 16 to 40 said they enjoy the news.
That's quite a drop from seven years ago when 53% of people in that age group said they enjoy following the news, the Associated Press reported.
According to the Associated Press, researchers found that 79% of those who identify as millennials and Generation Z follow the news daily, with 71% saying they get news daily from social media.
The social media outlets they prefer getting news from the most are YouTube and Instagram, followed by TikTok, Snapchat, and Twitter, the news outlet reported.
“They are more engaged in more ways than people give them credit for,” Michael Bolden, CEO and executive director of the American Press Institute told the Associated Press.
Some do still get news from Facebook.
According to the survey, 40% of those in that age group said Facebook was their social media outlet of choice, but that's quite a drop from seven years ago when 57% said they got their news from Facebook, the media outlet reported.
According to the news outlet, the survey also found that 45% get daily news coverage from television or radio stations, newspapers, and news websites. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/new-study-finds-young-americans-follow-news-but-dont-like-what-they-see | 2022-08-31T20:24:47Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/new-study-finds-young-americans-follow-news-but-dont-like-what-they-see | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
The results of a new study might be another reason why some people do not prefer hotter weather.
According to a new analysis by Gallup in partnership with Citi, those who live where it is extremely hot could see their physical health and sense of well-being negatively affected than those who don't live in extreme heat.
Researchers said they surveyed 1.75 million people across 160 countries using temperature data from NASA over 15 years.
According to the study, before they interviewed respondents, researchers looked at high temperatures 30 days before interviewing people to compare their life ratings.
"Each time a person experiences a high-temperature day, their life evaluation drops by an average of 0.56%," researchers said in the study.
According to the study, those who are 65 and older saw a 1.11% drop in life evaluation, compared to a 0.48% drop among people younger than 65, the study said.
Researchers also found that those who live in poorer countries and developing economies with significant populations, including China and Brazil, see their well-being be more impacted by rising temperatures.
"Given climate projections, high-temperature days could decrease global wellbeing by an estimated 17% by 2030," researchers said. | https://www.katc.com/news/national/new-study-shows-extreme-heat-could-hurt-well-being | 2022-08-31T20:24:53Z | katc.com | control | https://www.katc.com/news/national/new-study-shows-extreme-heat-could-hurt-well-being | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Maria Bamford has made a mark in the entertainment world as an actress and comedian — not just with her quick-witted and self-deprecating humor but also with her ability to talk candidly about her mental health issues and other sensitive topics, including depression, anxiety, and suicide.
Her first comedy album eventually led to more comedy specials, feature films, and television shows, including the 2016 Netflix original series "Lady Dynamite" based on her own life.
During an appearance on "The Late Late Show with James Corden," Bamford joked with the audience. “Oh, my goodness, how delightful! You guys...some people love life; I’ve always been on the fence about the whole thing.”
During another stand-up routine on Comedy Central, Bamford talked about her depression, obsessive-compulsive and bipolar disorders, and what she described as “unwanted” thoughts about violence and self-harm.
“I told a friend, hey, heads up! If I ever start talking too fast about wanting to get in touch with the Pope or some other ethical authority, put me in a purple van and drive me to doggy daycare because I need to be boarded for the weekend,” Bamford joked.
While some of Bamford’s remarks have caused controversy in the mental health community, her unique ability to joke about difficult issues has resonated with many who love Bamford’s knack for talking about mental health diseases in a way that makes it easy for people to relate to and understand.
She said comedy had been a nice distraction since she started stand-up at the age of 19 because it allows her to confide in other people openly and honestly.
“It felt great to me. I loved having everybody know everything,” Bamford told CBS 6 Photojournalist Chris Jenkins.
Bamford recently brought her highly-acclaimed show to Richmond, where she captivated audiences at The National.
“The thing I’m most passionate about now is just so people don’t feel bad when they ask for help, and it’s shitty. Like, sometimes I think that can be heartbreaking when you ask for help, and it’s bad, the response received, or non-existent,” Bamford said.
Bamford encouraged others to continue seeking help, even if they found the treatment challenging, numbing, or not receiving all the answers they were looking for.
“I don’t have the greatest psychiatrist, she’s not the greatest!” Bamford said. “I go to imperfect places for help. I go to 12-step programs, which are a mess of nonsense, but they are free, and they are all the time on Zoom.”
Sarah Metzger, a fan, said she drove from New York to Richmond to see Bamford’s show. The Alabama native said Bamford was an inspiration in helping her heal from a difficult time in her life.
“I’ve been a fan of Maria Bamford for a really, really long time,” Metzger said.
“I really got into her stuff, probably 2017, around then," Metzger said. "She talks so openly about her mental health struggles and at that time, I was just coming out of a hospital. I was hospitalized for a suicide attempt. I also do comedy and music, and it gave me the courage to be more real in my comedy.”
Metzger said she was thrilled that she got the chance to meet Bamford after the show to share her own story.
“I tried, but kinda panicked, like I started fan girling,” Metzger joked. “I think we’re best friends now.”
It’s that connection, Bamford said, that is important to share with her fans. While on tour, Bamford likes to reach out and connect with people on a personal level.
“I always try to find where I can connect with people, so sometimes I get on Twitter, and I’ll get somebody, a fan, to meet me for coffee, and that really helps me to feel very connected to a place,” Bamford said.
While fame and fortune have been nice, Bamford said the best part of her job is reassuring people who are suffering that they are not alone in this world and that there are many reasons to keep on laughing and loving life.
“I wish health, I wish health for everyone,” Bamford said. “And a billion dollars because money makes people happy, right?”
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An adorable moment at a celebrity-filled U.S. Open happened when one fan on social media innocently mistook actress Laverne Cox with music superstar Beyoncé.
In a quick clip posted to Twitter and then posted by Cox on Instagram, the actress wrote, "Not me getting mistaken for Beyonce at the #USOpen tonight then trending on Twitter as the internet cackles over the mistaken identity. These tweets are funny ... Enjoy!!!"
Apparently, it all started when Choni Francis of "The Morning Show" posted a clip of Cox in the crowd wearing a mask and watching the match. The tweet indicated that they thought it was Beyonce in the crowd.
Twitter users started to quickly respond, saying that it was not Beyonce they were seeing and corrected Francis, pointing out that it was Cox of "Orange Is the New Black."
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah will not be attending the Nehru Trophy boat race at Punnamada in Alappuzha as chief guest on September 4.
Shah's proposed visit, on the invite of the Kerala Chief Minister's Office, which had caused a political debate in the state, has been cancelled reportedly due to security reasons.
It has emerged that Alappuzha is not included in Shah's itinerary during his Kerala visit.
The home minister is expected to attend the inter-state council at Kovalam on September 3.
The Congress had come down heavily on the Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF government for inviting Shah -- who is also a powerful BJP leader -- to the Nehru Trophy, the world-famous snake boat race named after India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru who inaugurated it in 1952.
The CMO had responded recently that the invite had been extended to all major participants of the inter-state council meeting and not merely to Amit Shah.
Nevertheless, the Leader of Opposition, VD Satheesan, had reminded the Kerala CM of the Bilkis Bano case that took place when Amit Shah was the home minister of Gujarat.
Recently, 11 men convicted for rape and murder were given remission by the Gujarat government leading to opposition from various corners of the country.
Senior Congress leader K Muraleedharan had even labelled CM Vijayan as a sycophant who took orders from the BJP-led Centre.
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A New Pitch: Union Senior Hailey Theuret Taking Advantage of Co-op with Redbank Valley to Give Soccer a Try for First Time
RIMERSBURG, Pa. (EYT/D9) — Hailey Theuret stood on the soccer pitch, her heart thumping in her chest.
She was wearing strange colors while playing a sport that was foreign to her.
The Union High School senior had no idea where she was supposed to be or what she was supposed to do as a striker during her first scrimmage as a member of the Redbank Valley girls soccer team.
“Oh, I was so confused,” Theuret said, laughing. “That was a bit humbling because I didn’t know where to stand and the girls were trying to tell me where to go. I didn’t know what I was doing.”
Understandable. Theuret had only watched soccer matches before. Never played in one.
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She had never slipped on cleats. Never kicked a ball. Never made a sliding tackle.
Until this year.
But when Redbank Valley and Union entered into a soccer co-op before this season, Theuret jumped at the chance to try something new.
“I’ve always wanted to play soccer,” Theuret said. “I usually just sit around in the fall. I tried cross country, but didn’t like it — it’s just running. I always liked to watch soccer and thought it would be pretty neat to play. When this opportunity came up, I was like, ‘Hey. Why not?’”
Theuret is the only Union student to take advantage of the co-op this year.
She admitted she felt quite a bit of trepidation about taking on a new sport at a different school as a senior.
“I was nervous. I was so nervous,” Theuret said. “It’s Redbank. I don’t know anyone from there. They are our rivals. But everyone was so welcoming. They were really, really nice to me, and I felt like that helped my nerves.”
Once on the pitch, Theuret had to figure out where she could fit in.
She was a blank slate but had some of the requisite skills that make for a pretty good soccer player.
Speed, mostly. Theuret is blessed with a lot of it. She’s showed that as the starting point guard and defensive whiz for the Union girls basketball team.
The other skills came fairly quickly. While she won’t be confused with Mia Hamm just yet, Theuret is holding her own.
“She kind of hit the ground running,” said Redbank Valley girls soccer coach Mike Dawson. “I knew about her from basketball and that she was athletic. She’s really started figuring things out. She’s asking a lot of questions. We’ve been trying to figure out in scrimmages and practices the best spot to slot her where she can really excel.”
Theuret said her new Redbank teammates have been invaluable in helping her navigate the steep learning curve.
They are always there with tips, advice, and a lot of encouragement.
“They compliment me a lot,” Theuret said. “They say I’m a fast learner. I really only knew one player, Ember Hetrick, and I didn’t really know her well. Now I have a lot of new friends. I like them all.”
The most difficult part for Theuret has been digesting the finer points of the game — things experienced players take for granted.
“The rules and where to stand are definitely the hardest things for me right now,” Theuret said, laughing. “In practice we just did ball skills and I kind of had to learn on the fly about playing a whole new sport like this. That really opened my eyes.”
Theuret got extensive playing time during a scrimmage last week.
“In our scrimmage we played four 20-minute quarters,” Theuret pauses as a smile cross her face. “I don’t even know if they’re quarters. Halves? They’re halves. Well, I played in every 20-minute half.”
Redbank coaches have played Theuret all over the field to gauge where she is the strongest.
So far, she has gravitated toward defense and midfield.
“I’ve just been kind of thrown in everywhere,” Theuret said, chuckling. “(Assistant coach Megan Nolf) threw me in for defense, and I think I like defense because it’s a lot like playing defense in basketball. “
Theuret will be one of just a few seniors on the Union basketball team this winter under new coach Josh Meeker, who is making his return to the Damsels’ bench after a long hiatus.
He did coach the junior high girls basketball team between head coaching stinks and Theuret played for him.
“I’m excited to kind of take charge this year and be a leader for everybody,” Theuret said. “I went to pretty much every summer league game and open gyms for three months. There’s only a few seniors, so I have to step up.”
Theuret said she is happy she stepped out of her comfort zone and is giving soccer a try this year.
She said she realizes she may not get a lot of playing time. That’s OK. She’s just savoring the experience.
“I’m not used to being not very good at a sport, you know what I mean?” Theuret said. “I always want to do my best in whatever I do and I’m trying to do my best in soccer. Those girls have been playing since they were probably five years old. It’s my senior year and I just wanted to try it.”
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Coming Up Aces: Wiant’s Deadly Serve Helps Clarion-Limestone Sweep Union in Season Opener
STRATTANVILLE, Pa. (EYT/D9) — It may not have been the cleanest start for Clarion-Limestone volleyball coach Ryan Troupe and his team, but the Lions got enough contributions from a variety of sources to roll to a 25-13, 25-17, 25-9 season-opening victory over Union on Tuesday evening at the Lion’s Den.
(Above, Alyssa Wiant)
Jenna Dunn collected nine kills while Alyssa Wiant had a monster service game with 20 points, including seven of the 14 aces for Clarion-Limestone.
Abby Knapp served for nine points with three aces while Kendall Dunn and Kaylee Smith each served for seven points. Sarah Bottaro added three kills while Kendall Dunn handed out 24 assists.
“Jenna has shifted to outside this season from inside last season,” said Troupe. “She has a strong arm, so we’re going to use that. She has room to improve, but she’s only a sophomore. I like what I’m seeing though.”
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After a 10-8 lead in the first set, Wiant served for four straight points, which helped the Lions jump to a 14-8 lead and start to pull away. Union did close to within four at 16-12 before C-L closed the set on a 9-1 run for the 25-13 victory.
Knapp served for the final four points of the set.
In the second set, Wiant turned an 11-8 lead into a 20-8 lead with nine straight service points.
“Alyssa is one of our most consistent servers on the team,” said Troupe. “She hits her spots so well, wherever I tell her to put it that’s where she puts it. She had 20 points tonight with like six or seven aces that was really nice to see.”
Union kept trying to fight back, but the hole was just too big as the Lions finally closed out the set 25-17.
In the third set after a 5-5 tie, C-L closed things out with a 20-4 run, which included Wiant serving for the final seven points.
“Our goal is to win every match, but in saying that we certainly didn’t play our cleanest match,” said Troupe. “We have things to improve on for sure. I told the girls that the season is a marathon and not a sprint so we need to continue to improve in each practice as well as in each game we play.”
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Clash of the Titans: Redbank Valley Hosts Karns City in Battle of Two-Time Defending District 9 Champions
NEW BETHLEHEM, Pa. (EYT/D9) — Redbank Valley football coach Blane Gold isn’t falling for it.
(Photo by Madison McFarland)
Sure, the Bulldogs’ opponent this week, Karns City, fell to DuBois in its season-opener, 28-7.
Sure, the Gremlins lost two 1,000-yard rushers and their entire offensive line to graduation after a 11-2 campaign a year ago.
But …
“They’re still Karns City,” Gold said.
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When the Gremlins come to New Bethlehem for a 7 p.m. kickoff on Friday night, they will arrive as the two-time defending District 9 Class 2A champions.
Waiting for them will be the Bulldogs, the two-time defending District 9 Class A champions.
This year, Gold hopes to take advantage of the mental edge his team has from playing in so many high-leverage games in the past.
That won’t happen this week, though; Karns City’s players have the same big-game experience as the Bulldogs do.
“The unique thing about this game is their seniors and juniors have as many District 9 gold medals as our juniors and seniors,” Gold said. “This is a matchup where we can’t say that we have a mental edge because they are the reigning two-time champions in double-A and we are the reigning two time champions in single-A.
“That’s going to be an interesting challenge for us,” Gold added. “They are equal in what they have been able to accomplish in winning district championship and let’s see who can prevail in that matchup.”
Redbank prevailed last week with an offense that already looked in midseason form.
Wagner, a senior who bided his time for this shot, was 8 of 9 for 228 yards and five touchdowns. He also ran for 34 yards and a score.
His stable of speedy wideouts did plenty of damage and sophomore running back Drew Byers ran for 134 yards on nine carries, which included a 92-yard TD run.
“I really want to give a lot of credit to Cam and our guys because there was some really sloppy stuff that we did in the scrimmage, and those guys looked good,” Gold said. “We did get better up front, but there’s definitely some things that we can do better in the run game.”
Gold realized the sledding will be a bit more difficult against Karns City this week.
The Gremlins are very much a sleeping giant.
“You know, at some point, whether it’s Friday night, whether it’s two weeks from now or five weeks from now, the one thing that you can say is Karns City is not going to be losing to teams 28-7 for very long,” Gold said. “They are going to put things together.”
Karns City coach Joe Sherwin certainly hopes that will come this week.
Sherwin said a month ago that the early part of the season was going to feature some trial and error as he and his staff sort out the personnel they have and get them into the roles where they can excel.
Three turnovers torpedoed whatever chance the Gremlins had last week against DuBois, but the coach said he saw some encouraging things, even in a defeat.
“You’re certainly disappointed, but then you go back and watch the film,” Sherwin said. “We did a lot of good things and those things are what we’re gonna hang our hats on. We just need to fix some of the mistakes that we made. DuBois played a good game and they deserved to win. I just felt like we shot ourselves in the foot a lot.”
Eric Booher, in his third year as a starter, threw for 125 yards and also rushed for 51 yards and a score. Senior Micah Rupp caught four passes for 72 yards and Mason Martin showed some flashes at running back with 39 yards on the ground on six attempts.
Booher threw the ball 26 times. Part of that was by design. Part of that was falling behind by three scores in the third quarter.
The days of the time-consuming, 15-play, 75-yard drives may be somewhat over for the Gremlins — at least this season.
“We’re a little more balanced offensively than we have been in the past,” Sherwin said. “I don’t know if we’re going to put those types of drives together. We’d like to. That’d be nice, but I don’t know if that’s the reality of the team we have this year.
“We have a quarterback who’s back for this third year and with the receivers that we have, we do want to focus more on our passing game,” Sherwin added.
This will be the first meeting between the two schools since 2017, when Karns City beat Redbank Valley, 42-28, in a wild game in which the Gremlins scored 21 unanswered fourth-quarter points to rally for the victory.
The Gremlins have won the last four meetings dating back to 2010. That was the last Bulldog win, a 28-14 triumph.
Back in 2004, Redbank beat Karns City twice in the same season — a 51-7 rout in September, followed by a 35-14 win in November in the D9 playoffs.
“I’ve missed some of those old matchups that we used to have with Redbank Valley and Keystone and Union/A-C Valley. I think they would have been good natural matchups for us these past few years. It’s good to be able to play those teams again.”
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7-Day Weather Forecast for Clarion County
The 7-day weather forecast for the Clarion County area is brought to you by Redbank Chevrolet and DuBrook.
Today – Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Light west wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning.
Tonight – Mostly clear, with a low around 54. West wind around 6 mph.
Thursday – Sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night – Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Light and variable wind.
Friday – Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the morning.
Friday Night – Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Saturday – Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night – Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Sunday – A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night – A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Labor Day – A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night – A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday – Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
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8-30 ROUNDUP: KC’s Fritch Wins Medalist Honors at KSAC Mega Match; Redbank Valley Earns Soccer Sweep Over Keystone
FOXBURG, Pa. (EYT/D9) – Last year, Chloe Fritch hobbled her way to a second-place finish at the District 9 Class 2A Girls Golf Individual Championships while playing on a broken foot suffered on the soccer pitch.
(Above, Chloe Fritch with her father and Karns City golf coach Eric Fritch.)
This year, the foot is healed and the Karns City sophomore is ready to have a big season on the links.
She’s off to a good start, firing a 2-over-par a 36 at Foxburg Country Club on Tuesday afternoon to win medalist honors at the Keystone Shortway Athletic Conference Mega Match.
Fritch edged a pair of Clarion golfers, Kameron Kerle and Devon Lauer, who both shot 37s to help the Bobcats place first as a team, and also finished a stroke ahead of Momiteau’s Jacon Felsing.
Clarion, which shot a 201, had four of the top six scores. Lucas Mitrosky shot a 38 and McKayla Kerle and 39.
Cranberry was second behind the Bobcats with a team score of 229. Clarion-Limestone was third at 242 and Moniteau fourth at 243.
Karns City didn’t have a team score with only three golfers competing .
Fritch was amazingly consistent throughout her nine-hole round with seven pars and two bogeys.
GIRLS SOCCER
Alexandra Shoemaker and Lia Haegeter combined to score seven goals as Redbank Valley downed Keystone, 11-3.
Shoemaker scored four times and Hagerter, a freshman, three.
Bella Orr also scored twice for the Bulldogs.
Ember Hetrick added a goal and two assists.
KARNS CITY 2, SLIPPERY ROCK 1 – McKenna Martin and Sophia Bonetto each scored as the Gremlins edged the Rockets.
Freshman Hanna Dailey and senior Emma Dailey had the assists for Karns City, which will host Brookville at 7 p.m. Thursday.
CLARION 1, FOREST 0 – Alexis Coull scored the only goal of the game as the Bobcats triumphed.
The shutout was preserved in net by Chesney Boggess.
BOYS SOCCER
Bailee Verdill followed up his four-goal effort in the opener on Monday with another four-goal match in helping Clarion-Limestone to its second win in as many days with a 5-2 victory over Forest.
Verdill scored the first four goals of the contest in the first half to stake the Lions to the big lead.
Logan Bish netted a goal for the Fires to cut the lead to 4-1 at halftime.
Reece Geiger scored on a penalty kick at the 27:44 mark of the second half for a 5-1 C-L lead before Mitch Bawden added the final goal of the contest at 7:39 for Forest.
REDBANK VALLEY 13, KEYSTONE 0 – Owen Clouse’s attack on the Redbank Valley soccer record book began early with six goals in a 13-0 win over Keystone.
Clouse scored a school-record 39 goals last season.
Owen Harmon also had a big night, finding the net three times. Clouse and Harmon also had two assists each.
VOLLEYBALL
Rosie Carden had four aces, three kills, seven assists and two digs and Ava Fox added eight kills, seven digs and a pair of blocks as Karns City swept Moniteau, 25-22, 25-14, 26-24.
NORTH CLARION 3, FOREST 0 – Makenzie Lupole had four kills and 10 digs and Ainsley Hartle had 16 assists to lead the Wolves to the 25-12, 25-14, 25-3 sweep.
Kyler Freeman added five kills and five digs for North Clarion.
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Allegheny National Forest Continuing Actions to Address Chronic Wasting Disease
WARREN, Pa. — The USDA Forest Service has decided to extend an order to temporarily restrict wildlife feeding on the Allegheny National Forest.
The restriction, which has been in place since September 2021, only applies to activities on National Forest System lands. It will remain in place until the order is rescinded.
The order prohibits feeding wildlife or laying or placing any food, fruit, hay, grain, chemical, salt, or other minerals on the Allegheny National Forest. Exceptions are made for:
– Persons placing a bird feeder in a developed campground unless such bird feeder has been identified as being visited by other wildlife species.
– Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.
On May 26, 2021, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture confirmed that a captive white-tailed deer on a Warren County hunting preserve tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).
CWD is a highly contagious neurological disease that affects members of the deer, or cervid, family and is always fatal to the animals it infects. It develops very slowly in the lymph nodes, spinal tissue, and brains of deer and elk in Pennsylvania. To date, there is no evidence that it can be spread to humans.
The feeding of wildlife can amplify the transmission of diseases like CWD and result in long-term habitat destruction, increased vehicle collisions, habituation to humans, and alteration of normal behavioral patterns.
The supporting documents for this decision are available for review at https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62420. The closure order is posted under Forest Supervisor Orders on the Allegheny National Forest website.
For more information, please contact Public Affairs Officer Christopher Leeser at 814-728-6281, or 4 Farm Colony Drive, Warren, PA 16365.
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Clarion County Photo of the Day
Wednesday, August 31, 2022 @ 12:08 AM
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Clarion County Recipe of the Day: Rosemary Salmon and Veggies
Include sliced zucchini, small cauliflower florets, or fresh green beans with this meal!
Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds salmon fillets, cut into 4 portions
2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or olive oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Lemon wedges
Directions
-Preheat the oven to 400°. Place salmon in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Combine oil, vinegar, rosemary, garlic, and salt. Pour half over the salmon. Place asparagus and red pepper in a large bowl; drizzle with the remaining oil mixture and toss to coat. Arrange around salmon in pan; sprinkle with pepper.
-Bake until salmon flakes easily with a fork and vegetables are tender, 12-15 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.
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LIVE OAK, Fla. (WTXL) — The state of Florida awarded Suwannee County more than $1.9 million via the Florida Job Growth Grant fund on Tuesday.
According to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office, the project will support business growth of the Suwannee County Catalyst site, which is a 500-acre industrial park located between Interstate 10 and U.S. 90.
According to the governor’s office, the funding will assist the county to expand water distribution infrastructure and treatment facilities to support commercial businesses moving to the area. It is expected to boost economic development and create 1,040 jobs in the area.
The governor’s office notes the capacity expansion is anticipated to bring five new businesses to Suwannee County and the Suwannee County Catalyst Site and will enable the county to attract new business and support fire suppression and potable water needs for commercial endeavors within the project area.
“Florida prioritizes infrastructure improvements in communities like Suwannee County because when Florida communities succeed, our state economy thrives,” DeSantis said in a statement Tuesday. “As Florida’s economy outpaces the nation by virtually every measure, we will continue to seed opportunities for Floridians that foster economic success for generations to come.” | https://www.wtxl.com/community/suwannee-county-awarded-more-than-1-9-million-for-infrastructure-site | 2022-08-31T20:30:34Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/community/suwannee-county-awarded-more-than-1-9-million-for-infrastructure-site | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Clarion Hospital Reports 48 New COVID-19 Cases, One Death
CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – Butler Health Clarion Hospital has reported 48 new positive COVID-19 cases and one death.
The previous report was released on Monday, August 22, 2022.
Butler Health System COVID-19 Weekly Update August 29, 2022
Testing
Clarion Hospital
Total tests thru 08/28/2022: 24,713
Test obtained at CH: 18,828
Positives: 5,214
Butler Memorial Hospital
Total tests thru 08/28/2022: 115,792
Tests obtained at BMH: 30,899
Positives: 19,190
Hospital Inpatients as of 08/29/2022, 7:30 a.m.:
Clarion Hospital: 3 patients. 0 suspected. 3 confirmed. 3 ICU.
DOH reporting: CH reported 1 death on 08/24/2022.
Butler Memorial Hospital: 22 patients. 0 suspected. 22 confirmed. 1 ICU.
Note #1: Clarion Hospital COVID-19 Testing location hours of operation are from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Note #2: BHS reports its data only. PA DOH data and other sources may be different due to differences in data collection and format.
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STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — A biracial man who says he was fending off a racist attack on a Georgia highway when he fired a gun into a pickup truck was convicted Wednesday of involuntary manslaughter for fatally shooting a 17-year-old girl in the truck's back seat.
The trial jury spared 23-year-old Marc Wilson from a potential life prison sentence by acquitting him of felony murder, the charge prosecutors argued he deserved for killing Haley Hutcheson of Reidsville.
Defense attorneys for Wilson of Sharpsburg had insisted during the weeklong trial in Bulloch County Superior Court that he should be acquitted on all charges. They said Wilson was justified to shoot in self-defense when the pickup truck's driver tried to run Wilson's car off the road.
The jury began deliberating Tuesday afternoon and spent a total of roughly seven hours weighing the case before returning a verdict.
Defense attorneys acknowledged that Wilson fired the shot that killed Hutcheson on a bypass circling the southeast Georgia city of Statesboro the night of June 24, 2020. Investigators testified that three shell casings found at the scene matched the handgun Wilson surrendered to police when he turned himself in three days after the shooting.
Prosecutor Barclay Black told the jury Wilson had no legal justification for firing a handgun in traffic and could have escaped if he was being harassed by another driver. One of the bullets he fired pierced the truck’s rear window and struck Hutcheson in the head. She died after her friends rushed her to a hospital.
Prosecutors had charged Wilson with felony murder, arguing he caused Hutcheson's death while committing another felony, aggravated assault, by firing his gun at the truck. The jury acquitted Wilson of both those charges and opted to convict him of involuntary manslaughter, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.
Superior Court Judge Ronnie Thompson scheduled sentencing for Sept. 20.
Wilson, the son of a Black father and white mother, and his white girlfriend had just picked up food from a Taco Bell about 12:30 a.m. when the pickup truck pulled alongside Wilson’s much smaller Ford Focus. Wilson told police the pickup truck tried to run his car off the road as white teenagers inside yelled racist slurs.
“Me and my girlfriend were very scared that night,” Wilson told police in a recorded interview played for the trial jury. He said that when the truck kept swerving toward his car, ”I didn’t know what else to do, so I grabbed my, uh, my piece and I shot under the vehicle.”
The driver of the pickup and two passengers who took the witness stand denied threatening or otherwise provoking Wilson. They also acknowledged that they had been drinking that night, though they denied being drunk.
One of the truck's passengers, Luke Conley, declined to testify by invoking his Fifth Amendment right against giving self-incriminating testimony. He has been charged with misdemeanor obstruction after police said he gave investigators conflicting information about the shooting.
Emma Rigdon, Wilson's girlfriend at the time, testified that she didn't hear any racial slurs before the shooting. But she recalled being frightened when the pickup truck “started swerving into our lane” and forced Wilson's car onto the shoulder of the highway. | https://www.wtxl.com/media/v/content/dcf773a0cdb0600d3a4049b38d1098e7 | 2022-08-31T20:30:40Z | wtxl.com | control | https://www.wtxl.com/media/v/content/dcf773a0cdb0600d3a4049b38d1098e7 | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Clash of the Titans: Redbank Valley to Host Karns City in Battle of Two-Time Defending District 9 Champions
NEW BETHLEHEM, Pa. (EYT/D9) — Redbank Valley football coach Blane Gold isn’t falling for it.
(Photo by Madison McFarland)
Sure, the Bulldogs’ opponent this week, Karns City, fell to DuBois in its season-opener, 28-7.
Sure, the Gremlins lost two 1,000-yard rushers and their entire offensive line to graduation after a 11-2 campaign a year ago.
And, sure, Redbank rolled to a 53-8 win over Smethport in its first game of the season behind a nearly flawless performance from quarterback Cam Wagner and the offense.
But …
“They’re still Karns City,” Gold said.
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When the Gremlins come to New Bethlehem for a 7 p.m. kickoff on Friday night, they will arrive as the two-time defending District 9 Class 2A champions.
Waiting for them will be the Bulldogs, the two-time defending District 9 Class A champions.
This year, Gold hopes to take advantage of the mental edge his team has from playing in so many high-leverage games in the past.
That won’t happen this week, though; Karns City’s players have the same big-game experience as the Bulldogs do.
“The unique thing about this game is their seniors and juniors have as many District 9 gold medals as our juniors and seniors,” Gold said. “This is a matchup where we can’t say that we have a mental edge because they are the reigning two-time champions in double-A and we are the reigning two time champions in single-A.
“That’s going to be an interesting challenge for us,” Gold added. “They are equal in what they have been able to accomplish in winning district championship and let’s see who can prevail in that matchup.”
Redbank prevailed last week with an offense that already looked in midseason form.
Wagner, a senior who bided his time for this shot, was 8 of 9 for 228 yards and five touchdowns. He also ran for 34 yards and a score.
His stable of speedy wideouts did plenty of damage and sophomore running back Drew Byers ran for 134 yards on nine carries, which included a 92-yard TD run.
“I really want to give a lot of credit to Cam and our guys because there was some really sloppy stuff that we did in the scrimmage, and those guys looked good,” Gold said. “We did get better up front, but there’s definitely some things that we can do better in the run game.”
Gold realized the sledding will be a bit more difficult against Karns City this week.
The Gremlins are very much a sleeping giant.
“You know, at some point, whether it’s Friday night, whether it’s two weeks from now or five weeks from now, the one thing that you can say is Karns City is not going to be losing to teams 28-7 for very long,” Gold said. “They are going to put things together.”
Karns City coach Joe Sherwin certainly hopes that will come this week.
Sherwin said a month ago that the early part of the season was going to feature some trial and error as he and his staff sort out the personnel they have and get them into the roles where they can excel.
Three turnovers torpedoed whatever chance the Gremlins had last week against DuBois, but the coach said he saw some encouraging things, even in a defeat.
“You’re certainly disappointed, but then you go back and watch the film,” Sherwin said. “We did a lot of good things and those things are what we’re gonna hang our hats on. We just need to fix some of the mistakes that we made. DuBois played a good game and they deserved to win. I just felt like we shot ourselves in the foot a lot.”
Eric Booher, in his third year as a starter, threw for 125 yards and also rushed for 51 yards and a score. Senior Micah Rupp caught four passes for 72 yards and Mason Martin showed some flashes at running back with 39 yards on the ground on six attempts.
Booher threw the ball 26 times. Part of that was by design. Part of that was falling behind by three scores in the third quarter.
The days of the time-consuming, 15-play, 75-yard drives may be somewhat over for the Gremlins — at least this season.
“We’re a little more balanced offensively than we have been in the past,” Sherwin said. “I don’t know if we’re going to put those types of drives together. We’d like to. That’d be nice, but I don’t know if that’s the reality of the team we have this year.
“We have a quarterback who’s back for this third year and with the receivers that we have, we do want to focus more on our passing game,” Sherwin added.
This will be the first meeting between the two schools since 2017, when Karns City beat Redbank Valley, 42-28, in a wild game in which the Gremlins scored 21 unanswered fourth-quarter points to rally for the victory.
The Gremlins have won the last four meetings dating back to 2010. That was the last Bulldog win, a 28-14 triumph.
Back in 2004, Redbank beat Karns City twice in the same season — a 51-7 rout in September, followed by a 35-14 win in November in the D9 playoffs.
“I’ve missed some of those old matchups that we used to have with Redbank Valley and Keystone and Union/A-C Valley. I think they would have been good natural matchups for us these past few years. It’s good to be able to play those teams again.”
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ATLANTA (AP) — Lawyers for John Eastman, a lead architect of some of Donald Trump’s efforts to remain in power after the 2020 election, said Wednesday they advised their client to assert attorney-client privilege and invoke his constitutional right to remain silent when testifying before a special grand jury investigating possible illegal election interference in Georgia.
Charles Burnham and Harvey Silverglate confirmed in a statement that Eastman had appeared before the panel in Fulton County, complying with a summons from the district attorney. They declined to comment on the questions or testimony, citing respect for the secrecy of the grand jury process.
Eastman is one of a number of Trump advisers, attorneys and allies whose testimony Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has sought to compel in the case. Former New York mayor and Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani, who’s been told he may face criminal charges in the investigation, testified in mid-August. U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican, is fighting his subpoena. Willis filed petitions last week seeking the testimony of former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and Trump-allied attorney Sidney Powell, among others. And conservative attorney L. Lin Wood Jr. said this week he’s been told Willis wants him to appear.
Willis' investigation began early last year, shortly after a recording of a Jan. 2, 2021, phone call between Trump and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger became public. In that call, Trump suggested the state’s top election official could “find” the votes needed to overturn his narrow loss in the state. But it has become clear that the scope of the probe has broadened considerably since then.
In their statement Wednesday, Eastman’s attorneys accused Willis of embarking on “an unprecedented path of criminalizing controversial or disfavored legal theories.”
As Trump and his allies began a campaign to spread false claims about the election, Eastman circulated what was essentially an academic proposal challenging the workings of the 130-year-old Electoral Count Act that governs the process for tallying the election results in Congress.
The first part of the plan was to put in place a slate of “alternate” electors in seven battleground states to sign certificates falsely stating that Trump, not Democrat Joe Biden, had won their states. Willis has told the 16 Georgia Republicans who joined that effort that they are targets of her investigation.
The second part of the proposal involved convincing then-Vice President Mike Pence to refuse to count some of the electoral votes won by Biden when presiding over Congress the certification of election results on Jan. 6, 2021. But Pence refused to stray from his ceremonial role that day, even as Trump supporters broke into the Capitol, chanting for him to be hung.
Wood, who sued unsuccessfully to block the certification of Georgia’s election results, said Wednesday that he’s willing to testify before the special grand jury.
Wood said a lawyer who represents him in a separate matter told him late last week that Willis’ office wants to subpoena him to testify. But he said he hadn’t received a formal request and didn’t know when they would want to see him.
“If they want to ask me questions, I’m happy to answer them,” Wood told The Associated Press by phone. “I have nothing to hide.”
Wood has long been known for his representation of high-profile clients — including Richard Jewell, who was wrongly accused in the 1996 Olympic bombing in Atlanta — particularly in defamation cases.
In a document filed last week seeking to compel Powell’s testimony, Willis noted that Wood hosted meetings at his home in South Carolina “for the purpose of exploring options to influence the results of the November 2020 election in Georgia and elsewhere.” Powell asked Wood, who’s licensed as a lawyer in Georgia, to help find Georgia residents who would be willing to serve as plaintiffs in lawsuits contesting the election results in the state, the petition says.
Wood said he didn’t know Powell well at the time but that she got in touch and asked if a group could meet at his home in late November 2020. He agreed to reach out to some prominent Georgia Republicans on Powell’s behalf, but said he doesn’t remember exactly who he called and whether they ended up joining any lawsuit filed by Powell.
The lawsuits filed by Powell and Wood were among many that were filed around the country in the wake of the 2020 election, many of them claiming that widespread election fraud had occurred. The lawsuits were ultimately dismissed, and state and federal election officials have consistently said there was no evidence of widespread fraud in the election.
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TALLAHASSEE, FLa. — To say "thank you" to teachers that go above and beyond for their students, Dunkin' is offering local teachers a free medium coffee on September 1.
“Teachers play an invaluable role in our communities and help provide their students with the means for a better future,” said Katie Gaston, Dunkin' Senior Field Marketing Manager. “We’re excited to offer our deserving educators a coffee break and recognize them for their passion and dedication to our youth.”
Educators will have the opportunity to receive a free medium iced or hot coffee at participating Dunkin' restaurants.
No purchase will have to be made and the free coffee is limited to one per guest. Nitro Cold Brew and Cold Brew are excluded from the offer.
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Engagement Announcement: Ashley Eck and Luke Brown
A road trip to scenic Hocking Hills, Ohio, turned into a memorable occasion for a local couple!
On June 28, 2022, Ashley Eck and Luke Brown were hiking at Old Man’s Cave in Hocking Hills, Ohio, and they found someone to take their picture along the trail.
Much to Ashley’s surprise, Luke got down on one knee and proposed to her.
“I thought we were just getting pictures,” Ashley told exploreClarion.com.
“I had suspected that it (the proposal) might happen on our trip, but when it did, I was still surprised and really excited.”
Ashley and Luke met four years ago through mutual friends. Their common interests, such as the Penguins and the Pirates, enhanced their relationship.
They have an October 15, 2022 wedding planned with a traditional ceremony at Leatherwood Church in New Bethlehem.
The couple will reside in Sligo.
Ashley works for The Haskell House and EYT Media; she is the daughter of Adam and Pam Eck.
Luke is employed by Primerica Financial Services; he is the son of Tim and Penny Brown, of New Bethlehem.
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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A man banned from entering Nevada casinos was arrested on Monday after he was spotted at the Paris Las Vegas, the Nevada Gaming Control Board says.
Tasia McDonald Musa was given a lifetime casino ban and placed on Nevada's List of Excluded Persons, sometimes called the "Black Book," in January of 2015. Gaming control officials said the ban resulted from "various crimes of moral turpitude."
But at approximately midnight on Monday, security at the Paris Las Vegas recognized Musa as an individual from the List of Excluded Persons. When they tried to apprehend him, he fled on foot, gaming control officials said.
Patrol officers with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department soon spotted Musa crossing the street and, after a brief foot chase, he was arrested in front of the Bellagio fountains, officials said.
He was booked into jail for unlawful entry by a person who has been placed on the List of Excluded Persons, which is a gross misdemeanor in Nevada.
“The Board recognizes the security staff of the Paris Hotel & Casino and thanks the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for their diligence in this matter, and for its continued partnership with the Board to ensure the safety of Nevada’s residents and its guests,” said James Taylor, chief of the board’s Enforcement Division. “The Board will continue to work with all of its security and law enforcement partners throughout the state to ensure the integrity and strict regulation of licensed gaming.”
Nevada's so-called "Black Book" was created in 1967 after the Nevada Legislature deemed it necessary to exclude certain people from licensed casinos in order to "effectively maintain the strict regulation of licensed gaming in Nevada," officials said.
Those who get caught trying to cheat the house can face serious penalties. It's considered a class B felony in Nevada. A conviction can come with a prison sentence of 1-6 years and fines of up to $10,000.
The Gaming Control Board also publishes a most wanted list of those who are suspected of cheating at gambling.
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June Jeanette Rogers
June Jeanette Rogers, 75, of Midwest City, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at home Sunday August 28, 2022, with her loving family at her side.
June was born on August 3, 1947 in Helena, Arkansas to John and Mary Lee Tapley.
She is the eldest of their 3 children.
With her father being a member of the US Air Force, the family traveled the world for many years.
June graduated from Keycoughtan High School in Virginia in 1966.
In 1971 she graduated from Beautician School in Dover, Delaware where she met John George Rogers who was stationed at Dover Air Force Base.
October 10, 1972, June married John in Oil City, Pennsylvania.
A year after the marriage they were stationed in Honolulu, Hawaii where their only child, Lisa was born in March 1974.
Upon being stationed at Tinker Air Force Base in 1978, June and John took residence in Midwest City, Oklahoma. June spent a majority of her life working in building materials.
She was a Receiving Manager for Payless Cashways, Builder’s Square and Lowes.
In 2009, June retired from Lowes to be a full time homemaker.
June enjoyed spending time with friends and family.
She also enjoyed travelling to see friends and family scattered in many states.
She was an active member of the VFW Auxillary, Post 7192.
June also spent her time spoiling her only grandchild, Colin Hiel.
June was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Lee Tapley.
She is survived by John Rogers of the home; Lisa Hiel and husband Kevin of Jones, Oklahoma; grandson, Colin Hiel of Jones, Oklahoma; sister, Linda Pruyne of E. Smithfield, Pennsylvania; and brother, John Tapley of Smyrna, Tennessee.
She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and a long list of friends.
Friends will be received on Friday, September 2, 2022 from 1pm-8pm and a Memorial Service has been scheduled for Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 1:00pm at Barnes Friederich Funeral Home, located at 1820 S. Douglas Blvd, Midwest City, Oklahoma 73130.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to the American Cancer Society.
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Microsoft recently advised against longstanding, conventional cybersecurity logic on required password changes. It turns out forced switches made users select more predictable and easy-to-breach passwords.
"The pattern that humans use, particularly when they're not using a password manager, is they come up with, sort of, this rubric," said Pedro Canahuati, chief technology officer at 1Password. "If that's really very complex, it makes it difficult for people to gain access to it. But the reality is, humans are not good at randomness."
"The previous advice for people to rotate their passwords so frequently led to some really bad habits: people writing passwords down, only changing maybe the last digit," said Lisa Plaggemier, executive director of the National Cybersecurity Alliance.
"Changing that one character at the end of your password is not enough when you're up against a bot who's just cycling away at different passwords and switching out letters and numbers."
Humans are notoriously bad at passwords. NordPass' research of commonly used passwords across 50 countries in 2021 found the most popular were strings of letters or numbers, like 123456 and qwerty or words like a password. Most could be cracked in less than one second.
Still, if you search online for advice on how often you should change passwords, you'll still find many results saying you should change them routinely.
Newsy spoke to four cybersecurity experts about best rotation practices. While all noted that there are times when passwords should be changed — like when your data is implicated in a breach — other, more important security features can be used to strengthen data protection.
"People just need to understand that passwords only go so far, and you need multifactor authentication," said Ed Skoudis, president of SANS Technology Institute. "Password management organizations also have an obligation to keep their users secure and safe."
"The simple solution at the end of the day is to use strong and unique passwords with a password manager because nobody can create them as strong as they can with the password manager," said Craig Lurey, chief technology officer at Keeper Security. "This is hundreds of engineers, solely focused on protecting passwords in an encrypted vault that's highly secure and protected from access, and all the years of implementation that went into that versus whatever you think you can do with your notepad."
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Karen Lee Emings
Karen Lee Emings, 80, of North Apollo, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022 at Quality Life Services in Washington Twp.
She was born on Friday November 28, 1941 in New Bethlehem, Pa.
The daughter of the late Williard Demerle and Clara Geraldine Anthony Hayes.
Before her retirement, she was self-employed with her husband in their welding company, where she served as the office administrator.
Karen enjoyed camping, crafting, and sewing, loved to socialize and cherished time spent with her grandchildren.
She is survived by two children; Tammy Lynn Catlos and her husband, Mike, of Vandergrift, and Scott Emings and his wife, Michele, of New Bethlehem, three grandchildren; Lauren Leskowak and her husband, Dave, of Leechburg, Brooke Reddinger and her husband, Andrew, of Distant, Pa and Mikaela Ferringer and her husband, Nicholas, of Fairmont City, Pa, six great grandchildren; Hayes, Aunika, Vivian, Hudson, and Xander and a brother; Dr. Robert Hayes and his wife, Mary, of Virginia.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Darl Leroy Emings in May of 2014.
At her request, all arrangements are private.
Interment will be held at New Bethlehem Cemetery in Clarion County.
Arrangements are under the care of Kelly L. Corridoni Funeral Home.
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Maria Bamford has made a mark in the entertainment world as an actress and comedian — not just with her quick-witted and self-deprecating humor but also with her ability to talk candidly about her mental health issues and other sensitive topics, including depression, anxiety, and suicide.
Her first comedy album eventually led to more comedy specials, feature films, and television shows, including the 2016 Netflix original series "Lady Dynamite" based on her own life.
During an appearance on "The Late Late Show with James Corden," Bamford joked with the audience. “Oh, my goodness, how delightful! You guys...some people love life; I’ve always been on the fence about the whole thing.”
During another stand-up routine on Comedy Central, Bamford talked about her depression, obsessive-compulsive and bipolar disorders, and what she described as “unwanted” thoughts about violence and self-harm.
“I told a friend, hey, heads up! If I ever start talking too fast about wanting to get in touch with the Pope or some other ethical authority, put me in a purple van and drive me to doggy daycare because I need to be boarded for the weekend,” Bamford joked.
While some of Bamford’s remarks have caused controversy in the mental health community, her unique ability to joke about difficult issues has resonated with many who love Bamford’s knack for talking about mental health diseases in a way that makes it easy for people to relate to and understand.
She said comedy had been a nice distraction since she started stand-up at the age of 19 because it allows her to confide in other people openly and honestly.
“It felt great to me. I loved having everybody know everything,” Bamford told CBS 6 Photojournalist Chris Jenkins.
Bamford recently brought her highly-acclaimed show to Richmond, where she captivated audiences at The National.
“The thing I’m most passionate about now is just so people don’t feel bad when they ask for help, and it’s shitty. Like, sometimes I think that can be heartbreaking when you ask for help, and it’s bad, the response received, or non-existent,” Bamford said.
Bamford encouraged others to continue seeking help, even if they found the treatment challenging, numbing, or not receiving all the answers they were looking for.
“I don’t have the greatest psychiatrist, she’s not the greatest!” Bamford said. “I go to imperfect places for help. I go to 12-step programs, which are a mess of nonsense, but they are free, and they are all the time on Zoom.”
Sarah Metzger, a fan, said she drove from New York to Richmond to see Bamford’s show. The Alabama native said Bamford was an inspiration in helping her heal from a difficult time in her life.
“I’ve been a fan of Maria Bamford for a really, really long time,” Metzger said.
“I really got into her stuff, probably 2017, around then," Metzger said. "She talks so openly about her mental health struggles and at that time, I was just coming out of a hospital. I was hospitalized for a suicide attempt. I also do comedy and music, and it gave me the courage to be more real in my comedy.”
Metzger said she was thrilled that she got the chance to meet Bamford after the show to share her own story.
“I tried, but kinda panicked, like I started fan girling,” Metzger joked. “I think we’re best friends now.”
It’s that connection, Bamford said, that is important to share with her fans. While on tour, Bamford likes to reach out and connect with people on a personal level.
“I always try to find where I can connect with people, so sometimes I get on Twitter, and I’ll get somebody, a fan, to meet me for coffee, and that really helps me to feel very connected to a place,” Bamford said.
While fame and fortune have been nice, Bamford said the best part of her job is reassuring people who are suffering that they are not alone in this world and that there are many reasons to keep on laughing and loving life.
“I wish health, I wish health for everyone,” Bamford said. “And a billion dollars because money makes people happy, right?”
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New Bourbon Barrel Stave Mill Groundbreaking Signals Beginning of $14.6MM Investment in Clarion County
CLARION, Pa. (EYT)— The Clarion County Economic Development Corporation hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday morning at the Clarion County YMCA for Speyside Bourbon Cooperage’s newest stave mill. The ceremony, which was originally set to take place at the new mill’s location on Thompson Road near Corisca in Clarion Township, was moved to the YMCA due to weather.
Special guests at the ceremony included The Honorable Neil Weaver, Acting Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, and Ted Kopas from the Governor’s Action Team of the DCED. Darren Whitmer, CEO and Vice President of Speyside Bourbon Cooperage Inc., represented the company along with Michael Harrold, Raw Materials Procurement Manager; Tony Gibson, Manager of Stave Mill Operations; Jim McCoy, Eastern Region Procurement Supervisor; and Matt Megnin, Log Buyer.
“It’s always great to be back in Clarion. I’m a Clarion University grad, so any time I get to come back to my old stomping grounds, it’s an honor–especially for something like this,” said Mr. Weaver.
“On behalf of Governor Wolf, I have the privilege of announcing that Speyside has chosen Pennsylvania over other states as the location of its newest manufacturing facility.”
Speyside will build a four-line, state-of-the-art stave mill at the 20-acre parcel in Clarion Township for the purpose of producing staves (narrow pieces of wood) to be used in the production of high-quality bourbon barrels.
The company received a funding proposal from DCED for a $139,653 Pennsylvania First grant and a $63,000 workforce development grant to train its new workers.
This project was coordinated by the Governor’s Action Team, an experienced group of economic development professionals who report directly to the governor and work with businesses that are considering locating or expanding in Pennsylvania.
“Manufacturing has always been part of the heritage and lifeblood of this region and our commonwealth,” said Gov. Wolf.
“Having a global company like Speyside open a new, state-of-the-art facility in Pennsylvania speaks volumes about our competitive economy and skilled manufacturing workforce. I know the company will have a bright future here.”
Speyside Bourbon Cooperage is based in Jackson, Ohio. Its parent company, Tonnellerie Francois Freres SA, is a 112-year-old company located in the Burgundy region of France. While its French arm focuses on wine barrels and its Scottish arm focuses on used whiskey barrels, Speyside manufactures new white oak barrels for the bourbon industry. Speyside has six current stave mills in the U.S.
“What’s cool about white oak is that it’s full of natural colors and tannins that give bourbon its beautiful color. That’s why we’re here at the end of the day,” Mr. Whitmer said.
“This is an area that’s rich in white oak. Clarion really is the missing piece in the puzzle we’ve been building in the past seven years.”
The new stave mill is bringing more than $14.6MM in investment into the Clarion area and up to 51 new jobs, according to Mr. Weaver.
It’s expected to open in approximately 18 months.
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Queen Elizabeth II will receive outgoing and incoming British prime ministers at her Scotland castle Balmoral for the first time ever.
The change in tradition, which has seen her appoint the new prime minister at Buckingham Palace in London for the past 70 years, was announced by a palace spokesperson on Wednesday, CNN and NBC News reported.
The Queen, who is 96, has missed several events this year due to her health, the Washington Post reported.
According to the spokesperson, the Queen will receive outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his successor, either U.K. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss or former Chancellor Rishi Sunak, on Sept. 6 during a ceremony at Balmoral, the news outlets reported.
Johnson stepped down as prime minister in July after his government was rocked by scandals, including the "partygate" ethics scandal, Newsy reported.
The Post reported that Johnson would head to Balmoral on Tuesday, where he will tender his resignation.
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Police Investigating Hit-and-Run Incident in Farmington Township
Wednesday, August 31, 2022 @ 12:08 AM
FARMINGTON TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Police are investigating a reported hit-and-run incident that occurred on Saturday night in Farmington Township.
According to Marienville-based State Police, the crash occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 27, in the parking lot of the Forest Nook Restaurant, near Forest Road, in Farmington Township, Clarion County.
Police say 32-year-old Ryan M. Patterson, of Homer City, was operating a 2004 Ford F-150XLT when he struck a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica, which was an unattended parked vehicle owned by 59-year-old Ernest P. Hartwig, of Knox.
No injuries were reported.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact PSP Marienville at 814-927-5253.
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Police Seeking Information on Mislaid Cash in Sligo
SLIGO, Pa. (EYT) – Police are asking for the public’s help with identifying a suspect who picked up mislaid cash in a parking lot in Sligo.
According to Clarion-based State Police, the incident occurred at the University Korner in Sligo, Clarion County, around 3:30 p.m. on April 1, as the victim stood up out of her vehicle and had $100.00 in cash sitting on her lap.
Police say the victim then entered the store, and simultaneously, the pictured male was exiting the store. The male then proceeded to pick up the money, get in his vehicle, and depart the parking lot.
PSP Clarion is asking the public for help in identifying the pictured male.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact PSP Clarion at 814-226-1710.
PSP Clarion released the above report on Tuesday, August 30, 2022.
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Ronald John (Ron) Hoag
Ronald John (Ron) Hoag, 88, of Erie passed away peacefully on August 26, 2022, following a short illness.
Just as he dealt with all challenges in his life, Ron managed his illness with strength, courage, and grace.
He chose to spend his final days at home surrounded by his loved ones.
Ron will be buried in the Rynd Farm Cemetery after a private visitation for family.
Ron was born in 1934, the son of Bernard and Veronica Hoag, in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania.
He graduated from West Catholic High School in Philadelphia, PA.
Ron served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Darmstadt, Germany.
After his military service, Ron was employed with Eastern Airlines.
His strong work ethic earned him numerous promotions; he started his career as a ticket agent and finished with a director-level position in Miami, FL when he retired in 1991.
It was while he was with Eastern Airlines that he met C. Christine (Chris) Cavanaugh and they were married in April 1964.
They celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary this past spring.
Ron was known for his devotion to his family, his love of reading, classical music, live theater performances, and his great sense of humor.
Ron was also skilled in golf, skiing, photography, and gardening.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Bernard (Bernie) Hoag.
Ron is survived by his wife, Chris Hoag; children, Donna (Chuck) Fisher, Christine Marie Bravo, Anne Marie Feely, and son Ron (Sarah) Hoag; grandchildren Lauren Collins, Andrew (Rachel) Bravo, Caitlin Fisher, Caroline (Jake) Scott, Samantha Feely, and Leah Hoag; and great-granddaughters Addison and Emma Collins.
Online condolences can be shared by visiting www.reinselfuneralhome.com.
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A new study found that many young Americans keep up with current news events but don't like what they see.
According to a study conducted by Media Insight Project in partnership between The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and the American Press Institute, 32% of people between the ages of 16 to 40 said they enjoy the news.
That's quite a drop from seven years ago when 53% of people in that age group said they enjoy following the news, the Associated Press reported.
According to the Associated Press, researchers found that 79% of those who identify as millennials and Generation Z follow the news daily, with 71% saying they get news daily from social media.
The social media outlets they prefer getting news from the most are YouTube and Instagram, followed by TikTok, Snapchat, and Twitter, the news outlet reported.
“They are more engaged in more ways than people give them credit for,” Michael Bolden, CEO and executive director of the American Press Institute told the Associated Press.
Some do still get news from Facebook.
According to the survey, 40% of those in that age group said Facebook was their social media outlet of choice, but that's quite a drop from seven years ago when 57% said they got their news from Facebook, the media outlet reported.
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PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A Springfield man was found guilty based on evidence of domestic violence on Monday.
According to the Berkshire County District Attorney’s Office, 45-year-old Joseph Deleon of Springfield was found guilty of committing assault and battery on a household member. On May 19th, North Adams police were called to a home after receiving a 911 call. Police determined that Deleon shoved the victim against a wall and dragged the victim down a hallway.
The state proceeded to trial with the testimonies of the officers, the civilian, and surveillance video evidence of the attack. The victim did not provide a statement on the day of the attack and chose not to participate in the court proceedings.
“There are very understandable reasons why a victim of domestic violence would not want to participate in the court process,” District Attorney Andrea Harrington said. “My office is not afraid to take difficult cases to trial, and strong evidence-based prosecution of this case led to this guilty finding. I thank the North Adams Police Department for conducting a thorough investigation and the trial team for their dedication to accountability and excellent presentation of the evidence.” | https://www.wwlp.com/news/crime/springfield-man-guilty-in-connection-with-assault-and-battery/ | 2022-08-31T20:31:52Z | wwlp.com | control | https://www.wwlp.com/news/crime/springfield-man-guilty-in-connection-with-assault-and-battery/ | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Say What?!: California Penguin Gets Second Chance at Life With Prosthetic Boots
Wednesday, August 31, 2022 @ 12:08 AM
SAN DIEGO, California – A penguin in California is getting a new lease on life thanks to a pair of prosthetic boots.
Lucas, an African penguin at the San Diego Zoo, was diagnosed with a degenerative foot condition called bumblefoot. This causes painful lesions on the feet and can lead to sepsis, infection, and death if left untreated.
Read the full story here.
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SCI Forest Inmate Faces Aggravated Harassment for Allegedly Throwing Liquid on Corrections Officer
JENKS TWP., Pa. (EYT) – An SCI Forest inmate is facing aggravated harassment and related charges for reportedly throwing liquid on a corrections officer.
According to court documents, Marienville-based State Police filed criminal charges against 25-year-old Shawn Maurice Wallace in Magisterial District Judge Daniel L. Miller’s office on Monday, August 29.
The charges stem from an investigation into an incident that occurred on Tuesday, April 19, at the Forest SCI (State Correctional Institute) located in Jenks Township, Forest County.
According to a criminal complaint, PSP Marienville were advised that an inmate, identified as Shawn Wallace, had thrown a liquid, believed to be urine, on a corrections officer.
Upon arrival, police were provided with the victim’s clothing that had been collected, as well as security video that shows fluid being thrown on the officer through Wallace’s cell wicket, the complaint states.
The corrections officer reported he was collecting lunch trays when Wallace threw the liquid. The officer also reported that the liquid went in his eyes, nose, and mouth, as well as on his clothing, the complaint indicates.
According to the complaint, forensic testing of the uniform shirt worn by the victim officer at the time of the incident indicated the presence of urine on the upper portion.
– Aggravated Harassment by Prisoner, Felony 3
– Harassment – Course of Conduct with No Legitimate Purpose, Summary
Wallace is currently awaiting a preliminary hearing.
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SPONSORED: Kids in 2nd-8th Grade Are Invited to Join the Cast of Pinocchio at Clarion Center for the Arts!
CLARION, Pa. (EYT)– Clarion Center for the Arts is excited to announce that their next Junior Musical will be Disney’s My Son Pinocchio!
The Junior Musical class at Clarion Center for the Arts is one-of-a-kind in the Clarion area. It’s a safe place for kids to come and explore their creativity, bond with other like-minded students and grow their confidence in unimaginable ways. You will be amazed at what your kiddo can achieve
through this incredible experience!
The class will meet once a week on Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Rehearsals for Pinocchio will begin in October with performances on January 26th, 27th, and 28th.
Students in 2nd-8th grade are invited to check out the class with a Two-Week Intro on September 15th and 22nd for just $29.99. Kids who register for the Two-Week Intro will also receive a free rehearsal t-shirt for class!
Parents can learn more and register for the Two-Week Intro HERE.
Clarion Center for the Arts has been producing musicals through their Junior Musical class for 2nd-8th graders since 2014. Past productions have included Willy Wonka, Mary Poppins, Frozen, and Beauty and the Beast.
Wondering why you should get your kiddo involved in a Junior Musical? Maybe one of these reasons will resonate with you:
My child needs more confidence.
Here’s what Charlene K. has to say:
“Musical theater has taught my shy, reserved kids how to be self-confident, try new things, how to work together with others, memorization, social interaction skills, and mostly… how to make new and lasting friendships! I can’t imagine what life would be like for my kids without Junior theater!”
My child needs an activity to shine in.
Here’s what Karena M. has to say:
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Rick’s Racing Roundup: Lots of Big Shows Coming Up in Area as Season Winds Down
FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – Labor Day means the local racing season is starting to wind down but there are still plenty of big shows coming up in the area to close out the 2022 season.
(Pictured above: AJ Flick won in exciting fashion on Sunday and clinched the championship at Tri-City. Photo by Rick Rarer.)
One of the most popular races of the 80s and 90s will return this Friday and Saturday when the Sharon Nationals end a sixteen year absence at Sharon Speedway.
Tony Stewart’s All-Star Circuit of Champions will highlight the two-day show bringing some of the best sprint car drivers in the country to the Hartford, Ohio oval.
Action gets underway this Friday when the All-Stars will battle in a complete program paying six thousand dollars to the winner. On Saturday, the winner will take home at least $12,000.00 and the prestigious Nationals crown. There is a ton of bonus money on the line both nights along with $1,200.00 to the highest finishing non-All-Star, from NASCAR driver Ryan Blaney.
Who will add their name to the Sharon Nationals winners list joining names like Steve Kinser, Doug Wolfgang, Dave Blaney, and a host of others? Fans should be treated to a star-studded field this weekend. RUSH crate modifieds will be on the card Thursday while Saturday the BRP Modified Tour will join the All-Stars for the Lou Blaney Memorial.
Sharon Speedway has one more big show left on their schedule this season on Saturday, September 24, when the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars make their only visit of the season. The best in sprint car racing will be in action along with the pro stocks to close out the 2022 season.
(Pictured above: Sprint Cars will close out the 2022 season at Knox Raceway on September 11. Photo by Rick Rarer.)
Tri-City Raceway closed out their regular points season in exciting fashion this past Sunday when the FAST Sprint Car Series based out of Ohio made their first ever visit to the Venango County oval to take on the western Pennsylvania regulars.
FAST regular Sean Rayhall looked as if he was going to dominate the thirty-lap feature event until lap twenty-nine when he got high in turn three, allowing AJ Flick to close in, take the lead, and the win on the final lap.
The win was Flick’s career-best thirteenth of the season and clinched his first ever Tri-City track championship. Flick also clinched the track championship at Lernerville Speedway to go along with his thirteen wins.
Rayhall would hold on for second place while Brandon Spithaler rounded out the podium.
Tri-City announced they are not done racing yet this season as a regular four-class show will be on tap this Sunday highlighted by the 410 sprint cars and modifieds. The grounds will be open for camping the entire weekend. There will also be a bonfire on Saturday evening.
After a successful first season for new track owner Brian Steinman, Knox Raceway will close out their specials only season on Sunday, September 11, with the second appearance of the 410 sprint cars. The RUSH wingless sprints will also be on the card along with the Penn-Ohio Stock Car Series, with racing at 5:00 p.m.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Families prepping in those final moments before school begins had a chance to pick up crucial supplies Wednesday courtesy of Altranais Home Care.
The homecare group set up shop on Chestnut Street offering backpacks, haircuts, and family fun. More than that, those who came out were also able to get blood pressure checkups and the opportunity to learn more about their own health.
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SPONSORED: Save Big at Faller’s Furniture and Mattress Labor Sale Event!
CLARION, Pa (EYT) – Faller’s Labor Day Mattress Sale is happening now through September 12th!
Save up to $1,000 on select mattresses and free delivery on most purchases.
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Faller’s Furniture Hours:
Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed – Appointments Available!
Faller’s Furniture is located at 624 Main Street, Clarion, Pa.
For anyone with concerns about shopping during regular business hours or those whose health is compromised, appointments are available any day at 8:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m. Please call 814-223-4600 to schedule your appointment.
For more information, visit Faller’s Furniture website: https://www.fallersfurniture.com.
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State Police Calls: Local Business Cited for Failing to Control False Alarms
CLARION CO., Pa. (EYT) – Clarion-based State Police responded to the following calls:
Local Business Cited for Failing to Control False Alarms
Clarion-based State Police have cited a local business for repeated false alarms over the course of this past year.
Police say Aldi grocery store, located along Route 68, in Monroe Township, Clarion County, was cited for failing to control false alarms.
PSP responded to six false alarms within a 12-month period, police say.
Dayton Man Arrested for Simple Trespassing
Police have released information regarding an incident of trespassing in Redbank Township, Clarion County.
According to Clarion-based State Police, the incident occurred around 6:50 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17, at Mayport Gas Station (Shell), along State Route 28, in Redbank Township (Mayport).
Police say a known 37-year-old Dayton man “went to a property he was told he was not welcome to be at.”
PSP Clarion released the above reports on Tuesday, August 30, 2022.
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The Business of Volunteer Fire Companies Has Become Harder to Sustain. Can Collaboration Help?
BENNER TOWNSHIP, Pa. – Volunteer fire companies face many common stressors in funding and staffing. Is there strength in numbers if some choose to tackle the issues together?
(Photo: Five volunteer fire companies in Centre County are participating in a state study to determine how better collaboration among them might alleviate some cost and staffing challenges. Photo credit: Alejandro A. Alvarez / Philadelphia Inquirer)
Byline: Min Xian of Spotlight PA State College
That’s a central question five fire companies in Centre County’s Nittany Valley Region are asking, as they plan on participating in an upcoming pro-bono study by the state Department of Community and Economic Development.
The companies — Logan and Undine fire companies in Bellefonte, Pleasant Gap Fire Company, Howard Fire Company, and Walker Township Fire Company — are run entirely by volunteers, like 90 percent of fire departments in Pennsylvania. That means they are independent organizations operating on their own, even though many receive taxpayer funding, and mutual aid agreements among companies are commonplace.
Over the past few decades, the business of volunteer fire companies has become harder to sustain. Volunteerism declined. Donations grew less reliable, and many traditional fundraising activities were paused during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. More stringent requirements — like someone spending roughly 180 hours in training before being able to join fire and rescue missions — deterred recruitment and retention.
To some, including Floyd Wise, who worked in fire and rescue services in Harrisburg and is now a consultant for the DCED’s Regional Fire Services Assistance Program, fire companies can solve those challenges through better collaboration among neighboring departments and getting more support from local governments.
“Fire companies are one player in a big game,” Wise said in August, during a meeting with representatives from fire companies in the Nittany Valley Region.
A new fire truck these days can cost upward of a million dollars, Wise said, meaning fire companies will need to budget years ahead to make such essential purchases.
Costs are “only going to get higher,” he added. Wise said local governments will likely have to take on some of those financial responsibilities soon, which could mean tax increases.
Fire companies must “deal with it collectively,” he said.
With the proposed study, fire companies will gather and submit current operational information, including call volume, response time, staffing and qualification, finances, and conditions of equipment and facilities.
Wise will identify inefficiencies among each company, inconsistencies in policies governing them, and make improvement recommendations.
Fire companies will ultimately decide whether to adopt any recommendations out of the study. Some representatives at the August meeting expressed interest in cost-saving measures like grouping purchases for discounts.
While representatives said the economy of scale is an appealing aspect of a collaborative relationship, fire companies are reluctant to consider the more drastic potentials of a “regionalization” plan, like mergers and consolidations, because of logistical issues and the threat to individual company identities.
Previous studies the DCED program has produced mostly focused on one municipality, and this case — involving Benner, Spring, Marion, and Walker townships, as well as the Borough of Bellefonte — is unique, Wise said.
“Relationships of sharing,” he said, are going to be crucial for many fire companies, but success can also come from better understanding of what it takes to run volunteer fire companies successfully within the communities they serve.
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William R. Karns
William R. Karns, 88, of Rocky Grove, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca.
Born on October 12, 1933 in Oil City, he was the son of the late Robert and Edna Karns.
He graduated from Rocky Grove High School in 1951 where he participated in many sports.
He worked a short time at CPT before being drafted into the United States Army.
He proudly served his country for two years active duty and six years in the Army Reserves.
On April 24, 1953 he married the former Thelma “Jane” McClimans and they shared 69 years together.
After the service he worked a short time at the former Amalie Refinery, he then joined the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union where he was a member for over 50 years.
In 1978 he opened his own business, Karns Plumbing & Heating, working there until his retirement.
His son, Darrell owned and operated the business until his retirement and his grandson, Mike Swope is now the owner.
Bill was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Franklin, serving on many boards.
He was a member of the Hayrake Baseball League and was involved in Little League, Junior American Legion and served as Manager.
He was an active member of Wanango Country Club, the former Franklin Club and Franklin Kiwanis Club.
He was a 32 Degree Mason for over 50 years and a member of Lake Myrtle Lodge 316.
He was a member of The Valley of Oil City and Scottish Rite N.M.
He was also a member of the Rocky Grove School Board for several years and served as President.
He and his wife traveled to various locations for Golf Trips.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his daughter, Debbie Lerch (Steve), a son, Darrell Karns (Vivian) all of Franklin; his family also includes three grandchildren, Stephanie Swope (Mike) of Franklin, Andrew Karns of Summerville, SC and Raeann Johnson (Trevor) of Franklin; six great-grandchildren, Meghan Emerson (Jonathan) of Franklin, Amanda Swope of Melbourne, FL, Emma Karns and Ethan Karns of Summerville, SC, William Johnson and Liam Johnson of Franklin and one great-great grandson, Braxton Emerson of Franklin; a brother-in-law, Robert McClimans (Joan) of Rocky Grove.
He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Muldoon and Ruth French; a brother, Robert Karns; two brothers-in-law, John McClimans and Chuck Campbell; two sisters-in-law, Peg Campbell and Jewel McClimans.
Bill was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great grandfather.
He cherished his family very much.
Bill’s family wishes to thank everyone who was part of his life the last few years, including The Caring Place, UPMC Northwest, Oil City Healthcare, First Presbyterian Church and family and friends.
Family and friends are welcome from 9:30 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church, 1250 Elk St. Franklin, PA 16323.
Bill will receive Military Honors rendered by the V.E.T.S. Honor Guard at 10:30 A.M. Saturday at the Church.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday in the Church with Rev. Barry Jenkins, Church Pastor, Officiating.
Interment will follow at Franklin Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Huff-Guthrie Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 312 West Park St. Franklin.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Bill’s name to the Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department, 29 Shuffstall St. Franklin, PA 16323 or Precious Paws, 720 Atlantic Ave. Franklin, PA 16323.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.HuffFuneral.com.
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YMCA Announces Flag Football Registration for Youth
CLARION, Pa. – The Clarion County YMCA is accepting registrations for YMCA Flag Football that is set to begin next week.
YMCA Flag Football is a developmental, participation-based program for boys and girls grades 1-6 during the 2022-2023 school year. Kids learn football skills in a fun setting where everyone gets to try new positions and play equally.
Practices are once per week and games are played on Saturdays. The six-game schedule begins on September 10th. The season finishes on October 22nd. Teams will be finalized by September 3rd.
Kids are grouped together by grades. Practices will start the week of September 5th. Practices are scheduled by volunteer coaches and depend on children’s availability. Coaches will call families to set practice times. Practices will be scheduled on a weeknight.
Games are played at Clarion County Park or YMCA. Prices are $30 for members and $50 for Non-Members. A $5 late fee applies after August 31. Volunteers are needed to run the program.
Game Times
– 5th and 6th grade – games start at 9:30 a.m.
– 3rd and 4th grade – games start at 11:00 a.m.
– 1st and 2nd grade – games start at 12:30 p.m.
Online registration is available.
For more information, contact the Clarion County YMCA at 814-764-3400 or email [email protected]
About the YMCA
The Clarion County YMCA hours are: Weekdays 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
For more information about the Clarion County YMCA and Y programs, please visit the YMCA website at www.clarioncountyymca.org, call 814-764-3400, and follow the Y on Facebook.
The Clarion County YMCA is a branch of the Scenic Rivers Association, which includes the Oil City YMCA, Clarion County YMCA, and YMCA Camp Coffman.
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LONDON — Fans of the late Princess Diana placed tributes outside the gates of her Kensington Palace home on Wednesday, marking the 25th anniversary of her death in a Paris car accident.
An arrangement of white chrysanthemums spelling out “Princess Diana” sat among dozens of photos and messages left by admirers, some of whom said they make annual pilgrimages to the spot to remember the tragedy.
“We just come here, do the memorial and, you know, we just chat about things that she used to do, you know, to … let people know that we will never forget the princess, we will never forget what she’s done,’’ said Julie Cain, 59, who traveled 300 miles (480 kilometers) from Newcastle in northern England. “We just want her legacy kept, like, going as long as possible.”
Diana died on Aug. 31, 1997, at the age of 36, stunning people around the world who felt they knew the princess after seeing her successes and struggles play out on TV screens and newspaper front pages for 17 years. The tributes left outside Kensington Palace on Wednesday were a small reminder of the mountains of flowers piled there in the days after Diana’s death.
Diana was the focus of constant media attention from the moment she was engaged to marry Prince Charles until the night she died. Her fairytale wedding, ugly divorce and efforts to build a new life all made headlines.
The public watched as she blossomed from a shy teenager into an international style icon who befriended AIDS patients, charmed Nelson Mandela and walked through a minefield to promote the drive to eradicate landmines. Along the way, she showed the royal family, particularly her sons William and Harry, how to connect with people and be relevant in the 21st century.
On Wednesday morning, Cain and her friend Maria Scott, 51, paid their respects to Diana as dawn broke over the palace, just as they do every year.
“There was just something about that girl that really stood out. And of course, I watched the wedding, the fairy-tale princess,’’ Scott said. “And, you know, you see, she was like part of your life because you were seeing that every day on the television. She was in newspapers, magazines. She was all over. And you felt like she was part of your life.” | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/fans-of-princess-diana-gather-to-mark-her-death-25-years-ago/article_9bce1616-295b-11ed-b8cc-0b69b0551e75.html | 2022-08-31T20:43:07Z | lockportjournal.com | control | https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/fans-of-princess-diana-gather-to-mark-her-death-25-years-ago/article_9bce1616-295b-11ed-b8cc-0b69b0551e75.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
A Los Angeles man who has spent the last five months detained in a Venezuela prison is calling on the Biden administration to help secure his release and urging the president not to forget about him.
“No one should be abandoned at the time of their greatest need and when they’re most vulnerable,” Eyvin Hernandez, who was arrested in Venezuela on March 31, told the Associated Press in a jailhouse recording earlier this month. “However, I don’t feel like my government feels that way about me.”
Hernandez was arrested along the Colombia-Venezuela border days before he was scheduled to return to the United States from vacation. His family says he traveled there from the city of Medellin with a Venezuelan friend who needed to get her passport stamped to resolve an issue with her migratory status in Colombia.
Upon arrival by bus to the Colombian city of Cucuta, they hailed a taxi for the short drive to the Simon Bolivar International Bridge, according to an account Hernandez shared with his family. A fourth individual hopped in the front seat, purportedly offering his services as a guide who could help them navigate the confusion at the border, an area overrun by squatters, criminal gangs and a mass of people making their way back and forth in illegal crossings.
Before they knew it, the cab was stopped along a dirt path, and the two were ordered to get out and walk across the invisible border separating the two countries.
Once Hernandez realized his mistake, it was too late to turn back. A man carrying a rifle demanded that he cough up $100, according to his family. When he protested that he didn’t have any cash, they put a hood over his head.
When his captors found his American passport, they told him he was in trouble and handed him over to security forces, who he says kept him incommunicado for weeks on “criminal association” and “conspiracy” charges.
Hernandez also says that there are at least ten other Americans being held in Venezuela, including five oil executives and three veterans, who feel “like our government has abandoned us.”
The 44-year-old Hernandez, who has spent the last 15 years as an employee of the Los Angeles County public defender’s office, says it’s been months since he or any of his fellow Americans have seen a courtroom, nor do they have any hopes of getting a fair trial.
A State Department spokesperson confirmed the arrest of a US citizen in 2022 to Fox News Digital and said the department is in touch with the family and “closely monitoring” the situation. The spokesperson would not comment further due to “privacy considerations.”
Hernandez, who could spend up to 16 years in jail if convicted, said the uncertainty, isolation and human rights violations are taking a toll, with two Americans having already attempted suicide and a third on the brink with daily mental breakdowns.
“If you don’t get us out soon, then there might not be anyone left to save,” he said.
In July, Biden last month signed an executive order aimed at providing more information to families of Americans detained abroad and imposing stiff sentences on the criminals, terrorists and government officials holding them.
In conjunction with the new executive order, the State Department will update its travel advisory risk indicator to include a “D” for wrongful detention abroad, in an effort to inform Americans and highlight the countries where there is an “elevated risk” of wrongful detention.
Senior administration officials said that the State Department will slap a “D” indicator on China, Iran, Russia, Burma, North Korea and Venezuela.
At least three of the 11 other Americans known to be detained in Venezuela are in a similar state of limbo. They include Jerrel Kenemore, a computer programmer arrested within a week of Hernandez, and two former Green Berets who took part in a blunder-filled beach attack in 2020 aimed at overthrowing Maduro.
Additionally, Hernandez’s plea for help comes at the same time that WNBA star Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia has received worldwide attention with prominent figures across the globe calling on the Biden administration to secure her release.
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LUCA GAMONÀ – BASE TERRY RUBICK RELATOR BLING BANDI MINI HAND KIN\nCHALE WAMP WILDKRÄÄK – COFFEPIN VT TALLARNI HW FLOW 888 FLAMIN BUMGRAY BLIN TWIN 9’0” MET TIN-ROAD GEAR Student loan debt is the fastest-growing type of debt in the U.S. More than 43 million Americans carry federal student loan debt, with an average balance of more than $37,000.
When the Biden Administration announced last week that it would forgive some of that debt, many borrowers felt a sense of relief. But they may also wonder if there will be other repercussions.
Debt cancellation is generally considered income. The American Rescue Plan excludes federal student loan relief as taxable income through 2025. However, several states don’t fully conform to that provision and have the option of collecting taxes on the canceled debt amounts.
Now, the Mississippi Department of Revenue has confirmed that the canceled debt will be subject to state income taxes. The Tax Foundation, the nation’s leading independent tax policy nonprofit, predicts that five other states might follow suit.
According to the Tax Foundation, the following five states might tax forgiven student loans:
- Arkansas
- Massachusetts
- Minnesota
- North Carolina
- Wisconsin
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration told Bloomberg it would decide within the next few days.
“Our Department is currently reviewing whether debt forgiveness in this scenario — via executive order — is subject to state income tax in Arkansas,” the agency told Bloomberg in an email.
Minnesota state revenue officials also say that, without legislative action, student loan forgiveness will be taxable. Senator Carla Nelson says she will push to pass tax conformity at the start of the session.
“I think that should be one of the first bills out the door, next session,” Nelson told KARE 11 News. “Just like we did with unemployment insurance — not taxing those unemployment insurance benefits — or not taxing those Pandemic PPP loans, we felt the same the same about the forgiven student loans.”
North Carolina would also have to change its tax law.
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue told Bloomberg it would address the subject in its upcoming biennial budget.
Massachusetts has not yet announced how it will proceed.
“The state, like other states is waiting for federal guidance in how it’s going to work and once we get the guidance we’ll basically interpret that in terms of existing state law. I don’t know the answer at this point,” Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker told WWLP.
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LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Board of Canvassers on Wednesday rejected an abortion rights initiative after its two Republican board members voted against putting the proposed constitutional amendment on the November ballot.
The two Democrats on the board voted in favor but getting the measure on the ballot required at least three votes of the four-member board. The Reproductive Freedom for All campaign, which gathered signatures to get the measure on the ballot, is expected to appeal to the Democratic-leaning Michigan Supreme Court in the coming days.
The Bureau of Elections last week verified that the ballot initiative petition contained enough valid signatures for the amendment to qualify for the ballot and recommended that the state Board of Canvassers approve the measure.
Michigan's 1931 law — which abortion opponents had hoped would be triggered by a conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe vs. Wade in June — remains blocked after months of court battles. A state judge ruled Aug. 19 that Republican county prosecutors couldn’t enforce the ban, saying it was “in the public’s best interest to let the people of the great state of Michigan decide this matter at the ballot box."
Abortion rights have become a powerful motivator for voters since Roe was overturned. In conservative Kansas, voters overwhelmingly defeated a ballot measure that would have allowed the Republican-controlled Legislature to tighten restrictions or ban the procedure outright, and the issue has swayed votes in special elections for Congress, including in a battleground district in upstate New York. Nationally, Democrats have seen an increase in fundraising since the Supreme Court decision.
Having abortion rights on the ballot in November would almost certainly be a boon for Democrats in Michigan, a swing state where voters will also be deciding whether Democrats keep control of statewide offices, including governor and secretary of state. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and other Democrats have put abortion rights front and center in their campaigns, and after Republicans chose businesswoman Tudor Dixon as the GOP nominee for governor, Democrats released an ad blasting her strong opposition to abortion, including in cases of rape and incest.
The organization behind the abortion ballot initiative turned in over 700,000 petition signatures — a record number for any ballot initiative in the state — providing names, addresses and phone numbers that can be used as voter contacts during the campaign season.
Abortion opponents protested noisily outside as the meeting got underway Wednesday. Their muffled yells could be heard inside the hearing room, and the Republican board chairman at one point asked security to tell them to stop banging on the windows.
During the public comment period, Dr. Jessica Frost, an obstetrician and gynecologist in Lansing, told the board “we must restore the reproductive protections lost when Roe was overturned.”
Opponents said the ballot language was confusing. Several called abortion immoral and warned board members against approval.
“I can’t imagine a more important decision that you have to ever make in your life, because I know that you and I will kneel before Christ someday and answer for the decision you make today,” Billy Putman said.
The Michigan Board of Canvassers has become increasingly partisan in recent years.
The board made national headlines following the 2020 presidential election when one member, who has since resigned, abstained from voting to certify Joe Biden’s victory in the state. The other GOP board member, who voted to certify, wasn’t re-nominated by the state GOP party and was replaced by Tony Daunt, the board chairman.
Earlier this year, two leading candidates for the GOP nomination for governor were dropped from the primary ballot after the board deadlocked along partisan lines on whether too many fraudulent signatures on their nomination papers made them ineligible. A tie vote meant the candidates lost.
The board also voted Wednesday not to place another initiative, to expand voting in the state, on the fall ballot, though the committee backing the measure is expected to appeal the decision to the Michigan Supreme Court.
The measure would expand voter rights by allowing nine days of in-person early voting, state-funded absentee ballot postage and drop boxes in every community. The four-member board split 2-2, with Democrats voting to certify the initiative for the ballot and Republicans opposing certification, saying some of its language is unclear. | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/michigan-election-board-rejects-abortion-rights-initiative | 2022-08-31T20:51:36Z | fox17online.com | control | https://www.fox17online.com/news/national/michigan-election-board-rejects-abortion-rights-initiative | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Burbank’s Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center shows off $78 million emergency department
After three years of planning and construction, the 34,500-square-foot, 48-bed department will include leading-edge equipment, provide swifter care and offer more patient privacy, officials said.
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center center celebrates the completion of their new $78 million state-of-the-art emergency department in Burbank on Monday, August 29, 2022. The 44-bed ER at the Catholic hospital was funded with donations. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Sisters of Providence tour Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center’s new $78 million state-of-the-art emergency department in Burbank on Monday, August 29, 2022. The 44-bed ER at the Catholic hospital, originally was founded and run by Sisters of Providence, was funded with donations. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center center celebrates the completion of their new $78 million state-of-the-art emergency department in Burbank on Monday, August 29, 2022. The 44-bed ER at the Catholic hospital was funded with donations. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Providence High School Choir sings during Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center’s opening of their new $78 million state-of-the-art emergency department in Burbank on Monday, August 29, 2022. The 44-bed ER at the Catholic hospital was funded with donations. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Bishop Emeritus Gerald Wilkerson, of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, blesses the opening of Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center’s new $78 million state-of-the-art emergency department in Burbank on Monday, August 29, 2022 with Juliette Marsh, chief mission integration officer. The 44-bed ER at the Catholic hospital was funded with donations. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Bishop Emeritus Gerald Wilkerson, of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, blesses the opening of Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center’s new $78 million state-of-the-art emergency department in Burbank on Monday, August 29, 2022. The 44-bed ER at the Catholic hospital was funded with donations. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Donors Walter Hill, a former patient, and his wife Bonnie, a hospital foundation board member, speak during Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center’s opening of their new $78 million state-of-the-art emergency department in Burbank on Monday, August 29, 2022. The 44-bed ER at the Catholic hospital was funded with donations. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center holds a blessing for the opening of their new $78 million state-of-the-art emergency department in Burbank on Monday, August 29, 2022. The 44-bed ER at the Catholic hospital was funded with donations. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Providence High School Choir sings during Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center’s opening of their new $78 million state-of-the-art emergency department in Burbank on Monday, August 29, 2022. The 44-bed ER at the Catholic hospital was funded with donations. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Donor Bonnie Hill, a hospital foundation board member, is hugged by Bailey Wojcik, an emergency department nurse manager, as she and her husband Walter, a former patient and donor, come up to speak during Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center’s opening of their new $78 million state-of-the-art emergency department in Burbank on Monday, August 29, 2022. The 44-bed ER at the Catholic hospital was funded with donations. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Officials at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank showed off its nearly completed $78 million, state-of-the-art emergency department to the media on Tuesday, Aug. 30.
After three years of planning and construction, the 34,500-square-foot, 48-bed department will include leading-edge equipment, provide swifter care and offer more patient privacy, officials said.
The open house featured a performance by the Providence High School Choir. Bishop Emeritus Gerald Wilkerson, of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, offered blessings to the new high-tech facility.
“The Sisters of Providence came to this community nearly 80 years ago with one purpose: to serve and care for this community,” said Chief Executive Karl Keeler. “This Emergency Department is an extension of that mission. In addition to the long list of enhancements, we did our best to address some of our biggest health needs when going through the design process, including adding separate behavioral health areas, resuscitation rooms and expansive care stations.”
Keeler added: “Our community deserves access to the highest standard of care, and this facility allows for just that.”
The Jaromír Střížka Emergency Department at Providence Saint Joseph will open to the public next week, officials said.
The center is nearly three times bigger than the hospital’s current emergency department.
Officials said the department is equipped with sophisticated imaging and lab equipment, including an ultrasound machine and a CT scanner.
Providence Saint Joseph expects to have an annual capacity of roughly 93,000 emergency visits — 20,000 more visits than the current facility can handle.
“So often, patients come to the Emergency Department worried, scared and in pain, and it’s our job to not only ensure each patient receives the care they need, but they also receive it in a timely fashion,” said Debbie Buffham, MSN, RN, executive director of emergency services at Providence Saint Joseph. “This new ED places every tool we need to do our jobs at our fingertips. Because of that, the number of patients we’re able to care for, as well as patient flow, will greatly improve.”
Hospital staff will have access to administrative and physician offices, caregiver lounges and a garden area.
“As much as we’re excited about all the benefits to our patients, we’re equally thrilled that this ED will offer a safe and spacious area for our caregivers and physicians to work and relax,” Keeler said. “The entire community came together to make this Emergency Department a reality. We’re truly grateful for the support and humbled to be continuing the legacy of our founding Sisters of Providence.”
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COSTA MESA — Sony Michel won Super Bowl championships with the Rams and New England Patriots, who drafted him in the first round in 2018. He rushed for 3,137 yards, averaging 4.2 yards per carry, and scored 18 touchdowns in 55 games, including 35 starts over four seasons.
The Miami Dolphins signed him this past May 10, inserting him into their crowded backfield. When they rather surprisingly cut him last week, the Chargers took notice, hoping he could add depth and experience to their running back corps behind starter Austin Ekeler.
The Chargers then signed Michel and waived Larry Rountree III on Wednesday. It wasn’t clear whether Michel would vault past Joshua Kelley and rookie Isaiah Spiller to become Ekeler’s backup. It was likely that the competition would continue in the coming days and weeks.
“He just showed up so we’ll work him in and see how all that looks,” Chargers offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi said of the 27-year-old Michel, who gained 845 yards and scored four touchdowns in 17 games, including seven starts near the end of the regular season for the Rams.
“Just consistency,” Lombardi said when asked why Rountree was cut. “Larry is still a young player, still a guy we think highly of. Spiller kind of tweaked his ankle, but he was a guy who was performing well when he was healthy. J.K. (Kelley) has been around and was a little more consistent mentally.
“They’re small things, but they’re things that matter. Larry is not a guy we’re down on by any stretch. We felt so highly about Sony that we wanted to make a move. So, it becomes a numbers game.”
The Rams acquired Michel from the Patriots for a sixth-round draft pick in 2022 and a fourth-round selection in 2023 on August 25, 2021, and he became their starting running back late in the season and into the playoffs. He was simply the odd-man out with the Dolphins.
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Country musician Luke Bell, who went missing earlier this month, has been found dead, according to officer Frank Magos from the Tucson Police Department. He was 32.
Bell, who released his first studio album in 2012, was “found in the 5500 block of E. Grant Road in Midtown Tucson,” according to Magos.
“The investigation is on-going at the moment,” Magos said.
Bell’s manager, Neill Smith, told CNN when reached that he didn’t “have any additional information to provide.”
Bell, a singer-songwriter from Cody, Wyoming, was reported missing by friends more than a week ago.
During his career, Bell, known for songs like “Where Ya Been?” and “Sometimes,” opened for acts like Dwight Yoakam and Hayes Carll.
Singer-songwriter Kelsey Waldon tweeted upon news of Bell’s passing: “I have been heartbroken to hear about the passing of Luke Bell. A bunch of us met in Nashville when we were so young and obsessed with country music – those years were so formative. He was extremely gifted & special. Go listen to Luke today. Rest In Peace now, old friend.”
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59-year-old man shot in neck on Chicago's South Side, in critical condition
CHICAGO - A 59-year-old man is in critical condition after he was shot in the neck on Chicago's South Side Wednesday morning.
The victim was outside in the 7900 block of South Maryland Avenue around 11:45 a.m. when he was hit in his neck and his left shoulder, Chicago police say.
He was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center.
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Chicago man fired shots at man during road rage incident on expressway: police
CHICAGO - A Chicago man is accused of being involved in a shooting that stemmed from a road rage incident Monday.
Jalynn L, Powell, 21, was charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated fleeing and eluding.
At about 8:30 p.m. Monday, Illinois State Police District Chicago Troopers responded to Interstate 57 northbound near 147th Street for a reported expressway shooting.
Troopers learned a man was traveling in the area of I-57 northbound between Saulk Trail and Lincoln Highway when an occupant from another vehicle fired shots during an apparent road rage incident.
Troopers were then able to track the suspect vehicle by using Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology, ISP said.
The vehicle was located by troopers a short time later as the vehicle traveled on I-94 southbound near 79th Street.
As troopers attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver fled.
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A pursuit initiated, and the vehicle eventually stopped in the 14000 block of Dorchester Avenue in Dolton.
Two of the three people in the vehicle fled on foot, but were quickly caught and taken into custody, ISP said.
The Cook County State's Attorney's Office approved charges against Powell Tuesday for his involvement in the crime.
Powell's bond was set at $30,000.
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The U.S. Army Reserve’s 200th Military Police Command welcomed Brig. Gen. Cary Cowan Jr. as its new commanding general during a change-of-command ceremony Aug. 26 on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. Cowan assumed command from Maj. Gen. John Hussey during the ceremony, which was presided over by Maj. Gen. Gregory Mosser, U.S. Army Reserve Command deputy commanding general. (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Shawn Morris, 99th Readiness Division Public Affairs)
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NASA releases stunning new images of Phantom Galaxy from Hubble, James Webb telescopes
NASA and the European Space Agency shared an image of the Phantom Galaxy M74, capturing its heart.
The image, taken by the James Webb Space Telescope, shows the grand design spiral's arms extending outwards from the middle of the image, with a lack of gas in the nuclear region providing a clear view of the nuclear star cluster at its center.
Around 32 million light-years away from Earth, the galaxy lies in the constellation Pisces.
The Webb Telescope captured M74 with its Mid-InfraRed Instrument (MIRI), with researchers aiming to learn more about the earliest phases of star formation in the local universe.
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This image from the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope shows the heart of M74, otherwise known as the Phantom Galaxy. (ESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, J. Lee and the PHANGS-JWST Team)
The $10 billion-dollar observatory's scientific observations at longer wavelengths will allow astronomers to pinpoint star-forming regions in the galaxies, measure the masses and ages of star clusters and gain insights into the small grains of dust in interstellar space.
The Hubble Space Telescope's observations of the Phantom Galaxy have revealed bright areas of star formation called HII regions.
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"By combining data from telescopes operating across the electromagnetic spectrum, scientists can gain greater insight into astronomical objects than by using a single observatory — even one as powerful as Webb!" the ESA said in a post alongside the image.
Another image released featuring data from both the Hubble Space Telescope and Webb shows the image with depth and color.
New images of the Phantom Galaxy, M74, showcase the power of space observatories working together in multiple wavelengths. (ESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, J. Lee and the PHANGS-JWST Team; ESA/Hubble & NASA, R. Chandar Acknowledgement: J. Schmidt)
The blue shows the nuclear core and young stars, the cyan and green highlight older stars, pink indicates star formation and red marks dust through the galaxy, with lighter oranges being hotter areas of dust.
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Plane gives the middle finger to Washington state, flight map shows
SEATTLE - A pilot took to the skies on Monday and flipped the bird to Washington state, a flight tracking map shows.
According to FlightAware, the Piper Navajo aircraft took off at 9:15 a.m. and landed at 4:09 p.m., a 7-hour flight.
The motives behind the particular direction the middle finger is pointing are unknown - though it does appear to be motioning toward Whatcom County.
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This flight map appeared on Reddit in a post tilted "Looks like a Survey Pilot's last day today" and was first reported by the Bellingham Herald.
Some top comments on the Reddit post - which has more than 730 comments include: "Talk about detail, he even put a thumb nail on!" and "As a former survey pilot, this is definitely something that would happen at the end of a contract."
FOX 13 News looked into other recent flights taken by this aircraft and found a flight on Aug. 24 lasted 4 hours and 20 minutes, following a similar back-and-forth pattern. 4:20. Huh.
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And this isn't the first time something interesting has appeared in the sky over Washington.
Back in 2019, two U.S. Naval officers decided to create a phallic drawing in the clear blue skies.
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These states are tapping historic surpluses for tax cuts and rebates
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Stoked by the largest surplus in state history, Missouri's Republican-led Legislature devised a $500 million plan to send one-time tax refunds to millions of households. In a shock to some, GOP Gov. Mike Parson vetoed it.
Parson's objection: He wanted a bigger, longer-lasting tax cut.
"Now is the time for the largest income tax cut in our state’s history," Parson declared as he called lawmakers back for a September special session to consider a $700 million permanent tax reduction.
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Upon its likely approval, Missouri will join at least 32 states that already have enacted some type of tax cut or rebate this year — an astounding outpouring of billions of tax dollars back to the people. Idaho lawmakers are convening Thursday to consider more tax breaks, and Montana lawmakers also are weighing a special session for tax relief.
Flush with federal pandemic aid and their own surging tax revenue, states have cut income tax rates for individuals and businesses, expanded tax deductions for families and retirees, pared back property taxes, waived sales taxes on groceries and suspended motor fuel taxes to offset inflationary price spikes. Many also have provided immediate tax rebates.
Republicans and Democrats alike have joined the tax-cutting trend during a midterm election year.
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Yet divisions have emerged about how far to go. While Democrats generally have favored targeted tax breaks and one-time rebates, some Republicans have pressed for permanent income tax rate reductions that could lower tax bills — and state revenue — for years to come. Parson describes it as "real, lasting relief."
Some budget analysts warn that permanent tax cuts could strain states during a future recession. The U.S. economy has shrunk for two straight quarters this year, meeting one informal sign of a recession.
"Quite simply, relying on the current surplus to fund permanent tax changes isn’t fiscally sustainable, or responsible, and will ultimately require cuts to state services," said Amy Blouin, president and CEO of the Missouri Budget Project, a nonprofit that analyzes fiscal policies.
For some states, the current surpluses are unlike anything they've previously seen.
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The 2022 fiscal year, which ended June 30 for most states, marked the second straight year of large growth in tax collections after economic shutdowns triggered declines early in the coronavirus pandemic. Many states reported their largest-ever surpluses, according to the National Association of State Budget Officers.
"I don’t think there’s been a time in history where states are better equipped to ride out a potential recession," said Timothy Vermeer, senior state tax policy analyst at the Tax Foundation, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank. "A majority, if not all, of the rainy day funds are in a really healthy position."
Income tax rate cuts have passed in 13 states this year, already equaling last year's historic total, according to the Tax Foundation. Republicans control the legislatures in all of those states except New York, where Democrats who wield power accelerated the timetable for a previously approved tax rate reduction.
Republican-led Arkansas was the most recent to take action during an August special session. A new law will speed up a gradual income tax rate reduction enacted last year and provide a one-time inflationary tax credit. Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson described the $500 million package as "a transfer of wealth from the government to the taxpayer" that "could not have come at a more important time."
Nationwide, inflation is at a 40-year-high, raising prices on most good and services and squeezing incomes.
At least 15 states have approved one-time rebates from their surpluses, including 10 led by Democratic governors and legislatures, four by Republicans and one — Virginia — with split partisan control.
Democratic-led California, which posted a record $97 billion surplus, is sending rebates of between $200 and $1,050 to individuals earning less than $250,000 annually and households earning less than $500,000.
All four GOP-controlled states providing rebates — Georgia, Indiana, Idaho and South Carolina — also made permanent income tax rate cuts.
Though often popular, tax rebates do little to fight inflation and "may actually be counterproductive" by enabling additional consumer spending on items in scarce supply and thus contributing to higher prices, said Hernan Moscoso Boedo, an economist at the University of Cincinnati.
Still, big surpluses coupled with inflation make rebates a tempting option for politicians, especially during an election year.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican facing a re-election challenge from Democrat Stacey Abrams, has been among the most aggressive tax-cutters. He signed legislation gradually reducing the income tax rate from 5.75% to 4.99%.
He also signed a measure providing a $1.1 billion tax rebate, with up to $250 for individuals and $500 for couples. He has proposed an additional $2 billion in income and property tax rebates. And after a law temporarily suspending the state's gas tax expired in May, Kemp extended the gas tax break through mid-September.
"We’re trying to help Georgians fight through this tough time," Kemp said.
In Colorado, legislative staff estimate it will cost $2.7 million to carry out legislation expediting an income tax refund of $750 for individuals and $1,500 for couples. The constitutionally mandated refund of surplus revenue was originally due to be paid next year but is being distributed now — along with a letter from Democratic Gov. Jared Polis touting it as inflation relief.
Polis, who is up for re-election in November, had been a previous critic of the automatic refund provision. His Republican challenger, Heidi Ganahl, is accusing him of "hypocrisy."
Idaho Gov. Brad Little, a Republican, has called the Legislature back for a special session starting Thursday to consider more tax breaks.
He's proposing to use part of the state's projected $2 billion budget surplus for a $500 million income tax rebate this year. He also wants to cut more than $150 million annually by creating a flat 5.8% income tax rate starting next year. That comes after the state reduced the top tax rate each of the last two years.
"Folks, this is conservative governing in action," Little said while asserting the tax cuts still would leave enough money to boost education funding by hundreds of millions of dollars.
Montana lawmakers are weighing whether to convene a special session later in September to provide tax breaks from a budget surplus. A proposal calls for giving $1,000 rebates to homeowners who paid property taxes during the past two years. It also would provide income tax rebates of $1,250 for individuals and $2,500 for couples.
Montana's Republican House and Senate majority leaders said in a joint statement that the rebates would offer help "as soon as possible with expenses such as gas, groceries, school supplies and so much more." But some lawmakers, including term-limited GOP Rep. Frank Garner, have expressed reluctance.
"My first concern is if this proposal is driven by an imminent emergency or by those wanting to write checks to voters because their emergency is merely an imminent election," Garner wrote in an opinion column.
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Watch: 'Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey' horror film gets grisly trailer
LOS ANGELES - This is certainly not a bedtime story.
The first trailer for "Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey," a horrifying twist on the childhood classic, has officially dropped — and it’s filled with blood and gore as Pooh and Piglet go on a murderous rampage.
The independent slasher film still follows the classic characters Pooh and Piglet through the Hundred Acre Wood. But food has become scarce after the friends were abandoned by Christopher Robin, who went to college, and things have gone seriously wrong.
Rhys Frake-Waterfield, writer, producer, and director of the film, previously told FOX Television Stations that once Christopher returns, he finds his friends have become feral and unhinged.
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A grown-up Christopher returns to the forest, causing them to revert to their animal instincts and essentially become bloodthirsty murderers, attacking hikers and campers nearby their den of horrors.
In the new trailer, a group of five women on a cabin trip cross paths with the sadistic duo, and all hell breaks loose.
A freeze frame from "WINNIE THE POOH: BLOOD AND HONEY" featuring Pooh and Piglet and an unsuspecting victim. (Jagged Edge Productions and ITN Studios) (Jagged Edge Productions and ITN Studios)
"One girl is kidnapped to be harvested later on in their den, which has expanded significantly from the tree-house in the original," Frake-Waterfield told FOX Television Stations in May.
The nearly two-minute video ends with the two creatures seemingly pouring two liquids — likely blood and honey — into a tank.
"They enjoy making other people suffer and, if hungry, they eat them," Frake-Waterfield said.
Disney still owns the rights to the cartoon versions of "Winnie the Pooh," but the original A.A. Milne books entered the public domain at the beginning of this year. Once a work enters the public domain it can legally be shared, performed, reused, repurposed, or sampled without permission or cost.
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This means the filmmakers of the new horror movie can include elements from the original books, leaving out any new elements from Disney. Frake-Waterfield said the team hopes the film will give audiences a re-imagined and proper scare that is nowhere along the lines of the generic werewolf, zombie, or ghost flick storyline.
"I went with Winnie because it’s so bizarre and has so much potential to be creative and include some fun horror moments," Frake-Waterfield added.
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Retired Gen. John Shaud, former 92nd Bombardment wing commander, and his spouse receive a base tour at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, August 22, 2022. Shaud had not returned to Fairchild Air Force Base since his departure in 1980. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Morgan Dailey)
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Bears claim OL Alex Leatherwood off waivers from Las Vegas
LAKE FOREST, Ill. - The Chicago Bears claimed offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood off waivers on Wednesday, a day after the 2021 first-round draft pick was let go by the Las Vegas Raiders.
Leatherwood, the No. 17 overall pick last year, struggled at right tackle before being moved to guard after four games. The Alabama product had difficulties inside, too, and dropped on the depth chart this summer before Las Vegas let him go. It’s the first time the Raiders got rid of a first-round pick prior to his second season since 1988, when they dealt 1987 first-rounder John Clay to the Chargers for Jim Lachey.
The Bears have retooled their offensive line after giving up a league-leading 58 sacks last season. Leatherwood could complete with right guard Teven Jenkins and right tackle Larry Borom.
Chicago also claimed defensive back Josh Blackwell, defensive lineman Kingsley Jonathan, defensive lineman Armon Watts, linebacker Sterling Weatherford and tight end Trevon Wesco off waivers.
The Bears released linebacker Joe Thomas and waived linebacker Caleb Johnson, defensive back Duke Shelley, offensive lineman Zachary Thomas and defensive lineman Khyiris Tonga. They placed receiver Tajae Sharpe on injured reserve. | https://www.fox32chicago.com/sports/bears-claim-ol-alex-leatherwood-off-waivers-from-las-vegas | 2022-08-31T20:57:12Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/sports/bears-claim-ol-alex-leatherwood-off-waivers-from-las-vegas | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
WSox manager La Russa out indefinitely with health issue
CHICAGO - Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa is out indefinitely because of an unspecified health issue.
The 77-year-old La Russa missed Tuesday night’s 9-7 loss to Kansas City on the recommendation of his doctors. The team said he is scheduled to undergo additional testing in Arizona with his personal physicians "over the coming days."
Bench coach Miguel Cairo will continue to serve as acting manager while La Russa is out.
"It’s unbelievably tough," outfielder Andrew Vaughn said. "We really don’t have much information on what’s going on."
La Russa’s absence on Tuesday was announced about one hour before the first pitch. The Hall of Famer showed no signs of health issues during his pregame session with reporters and while talking to general manager Rick Hahn and former Oakland Athletics pitching great Dave Stewart before the game.
La Russa is in the second season of his second managerial stint with Chicago. The team began the year with championship aspirations, but it has been one of baseball’s biggest disappointments.
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Heading into the second game of their series against the Royals, the White Sox had dropped five in a row to fall to 63-66. Chants of "Fire Tony! Fire Tony!" have been heard at Guaranteed Rate Field.
La Russa, who is close friends with White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf, was a surprise hire in October 2020, and he directed to the team to the AL Central title last year.
He started his managing career with the White Sox during the 1979 season. He won the World Series with Oakland in 1989 and St. Louis in 2006 and 2011.
La Russa and Sparky Anderson are the only managers to win the World Series in the American and National leagues.
La Russa was enshrined in Cooperstown in 2014. He got his first major league managing job at age 34 when the White Sox promoted him from Triple-A to replace the fired Don Kessinger. He took over that August and led them to a 522-510 record over parts of eight seasons. | https://www.fox32chicago.com/sports/white-sox-manager-tony-la-russa-out-indefinitely-reports | 2022-08-31T20:57:18Z | fox32chicago.com | control | https://www.fox32chicago.com/sports/white-sox-manager-tony-la-russa-out-indefinitely-reports | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
Two weeks before Lizzy Zinn started her freshman year of college her brother died by suicide, leaving Zinn to face an overwhelming reality of change and trauma. Slowly but surely, Army ROTC alumna Zinn has rediscovered her footing and is now thriving on her path to become an Army doctor. | Photo provided courtesy of 2nd Lt. Lizzy Zinn
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A 20-year-old is dead after he was shot and killed early Tuesday by a Columbus police officer attempting to serve an arrest warrant on him. Body camera footage shows that the man, who was Black, was unarmed and sitting in bed next to what may have been a vape pen.
The footage was publicly revealed Tuesday afternoon, hours after the shooting, in a media briefing attended by Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther. The victim was identified as Donovan Lewis, and court records show officers were serving a warrant for improperly handling a firearm, assault, and domestic violence.
“A mother has lost her son today in the city of Columbus,” Ginther said.
Below is an edited and redacted version of the body camera footage. Some may find its contents disturbing.
Officers went to an apartment building in the 3200 block of Sullivant Avenue to serve the warrant. The footage shows them knock on an apartment door for eight to 10 minutes before a man answers and was taken into custody. Officers saw another man inside the entrance of the apartment and detained him as well.
They asked both occupants if anyone else was inside, and neither would say. Police then yelled to warn anyone inside they were releasing a K-9, with no response.
The video shows the dog move to the kitchen and start barking at a back bedroom door. The dog’s handler, Officer Ricky Anderson, moved to hold the dog back and open the door, while another officer followed him. Both had their guns drawn and pointed in the direction of the door.
Within one second of opening the door, Anderson shot Lewis as he sat up in a bed against the back corner of the room. Police said Anderson shot Lewis while he was wrangling the K-9.
Anderson, a 30-year veteran of the force, was placed on leave pending an investigation of the shooting.
Chief Elaine Bryant said Anderson fired his gun when Lewis appeared to raise a hand with something in it. Moving frame-by-frame through the video showed the man raising his right hand toward officers, while he put his left hand back toward a pillow.
“There was, like, a vape pen that was found on the bed right next to him,” Bryant said.
After the shooting, the footage shows officers putting Lewis in handcuffs while he was on the bed and then carrying him out of the apartment. Police haven’t specified where on his body he was shot, but video recorded outside the apartment shows police appear to try to treat the left side of his chest and also pull his pants off.
After trying to treat his gunshot wound at the scene, medics took him to the hospital. He was pronounced dead at 3:19 a.m.
“Donovan Lewis lost his life,” Bryant said. “As a parent, I sympathize and grieve with his mother. As a community, I grieve with our community, but we’re going to allow this investigation to take place.”
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation said it is leading the investigation, as it does on any shooting involving Columbus police based on an agreement between the agencies.
“Every day, officers are put in compromising potentially life-threatening situations in which we are required to make split-second decisions,” Bryant said. “As the chief, it is my job to hold my officers accountable, but it’s also my job to offer them support.”
“When our officers have done the right thing, we’re going to stand with them,” Ginther said. “And when they do the wrong thing, we’re going to hold them accountable. We can’t do either of those things right now until this investigation is complete.”
The shooting comes less than two years after a Columbus police officer shot a Black man who turned out to be unarmed. In that case, Officer Adam Coy apparently mistook Andre Hill’s phone for a possible gun. Hill was 47 when Coy responded to a nonemergency call and found Hill in a neighboring driveway.
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(KTLA) – Instagram is testing ways to make the popular social media platform more user-friendly.
The developers of the app are trying new methods for giving users more control over what appears on their feed, by providing tools allowing them to flag the kinds of posts they don’t want to see.
“We prioritize posts we think you’re most likely to enjoy, but we understand that we may not always get it right,” wrote Meta, Instagram’s parent company, in an announcement this week.
The first tool lets users mark multiple posts on their Explore Page as “not interested,” which automatically removes the post. The second tool lets users stop seeing suggested content with certain words and phrases by adding those words to a list in their account settings.
The test also includes the option to “snooze” suggested posts for 30 days.
“Whether you’re seeing something that’s not relevant, or have moved on from something you used to like, you can use this feature to stop seeing content that’s not interesting to you,” announced Meta.
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Doctor Strange 2 Writer Describes an Alternate Reed Richards Scene
Marvel fans have been wanting John Krasinski to join the MCU as Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic for years. So when he finally showed up as the character in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, it usually received a loud cheer from fans in theaters. Regardless, having Krasinski appear in the sequel’s much-talked-about Illuminati scene wasn’t always the plan. While speaking with Empire, screenwriter Michael Waldron described an alternate scene that would have saved the character for a post-credits appearance.
Technically, the version of Reed that appeared in Multiverse of Madness wasn’t the same one currently occupying the MCU. Instead, Krasinski was playing a variant of the stretchy superhero in a parallel universe designated Earth-838. Playing around in alternate dimensions allowed several other Marvel actors to reprise their roles from other film and TV projects as well. But Waldron’s original idea would have shown Reed in the primary MCU timeline. Unfortunately, it sounds like we wouldn’t have been able to see Reed’s face.
“I always wanted Reed Richards in this thing,” said Waldron. “In my very first draft, I wrote a tag just for the hell of it, of the events of the movie being recorded and reviewed by somebody in the Baxter Building, and a stretchy hand coming into frame to run it back. Reed is probably my favorite Marvel comics character, so I was always gunning to get him in here somewhere.”
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Going this route wouldn’t have required Marvel to cast an actor for the part. But presumably, having Reed observe Strange’s actions didn’t line up with the studio’s plans for the future of the Multiverse Saga, which likely forced Waldron to retool his script. In any case, the Fantastic Four are set to play a major role in this storyline beginning in Phase 6, when their next movie kicks off on November 8, 2024. However, it remains to be seen if Krasinski will reprise his role in the film.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is now streaming on Disney+ and also available on Blu-ray, 4K UHD, DVD, and digital.
Do you think Marvel should have gone with Waldron’s original idea? Let us know in the comment section below!
Recommended Reading: Doctor Strange Vol. 1: The Way of the Weird
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Regan Aliyah Joins the Cast of Marvel’s Ironheart Series
Production on Marvel’s Ironheart TV series finally began earlier this year, but another new addition to the show’s cast has just surfaced. Deadline is reporting that rapper/actress Regan Aliyah has booked a role in the show, which gives Dominique Thorne her own starring vehicle as one of the MCU’s newest young heroes. But as is the norm, the identity of Aliyah’s character isn’t being revealed yet.
Thorne will make her first appearance as Riri Williams in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever this fall before heading over the Disney+ for the premiere of Ironheart. In the comics, Riri is a teenage science prodigy who counts Tony Stark as one of her role models. She even builds her own flying armored suit inspired by Tony’s Iron Man tech, which she uses to fight evil. Fans previously got a glimpse of Thorne’s character when the teaser for Wakanda Forever dropped during last month’s San Diego Comic-Con.
Aside from making a household name out of Thorne, Ironheart is poised to serve as a breakthrough opportunity for many of its supporting cast members. And Aliyah is no different. She currently has a small handful of TV credits to her name, including a few Club Mickey Mouse shorts and the upcoming Netflix series, XO, Kitty, a spinoff of To All The Boys I Loved Before. But appearing in the MCU is guaranteed to boost her profile, even if she only has a small role in the series.
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Recent set photos for Ironheart have indicated that Anthony Ramos is assuming the villainous role of Parker Robbins/The Hood. Lyric Ross is reportedly co-starring as Riri’s best friend. But the roles of the remaining cast are still a mystery. Other actors include Harper Anthony, Manny Montana, Alden Ehrenreich, Shea Couleé, and Zoe Terakes.
Chinaka Hodge is the head writer of the series, while Sam Bailey and Angela Barnes will each direct three episodes from the show.
Ironheart will premiere on Disney+ in the fall of 2023.
Do you have any theories about Aliyah’s character? Let us know in the comment section below!
Photo Credit: Maury Phillips/Getty Images
Recommended Reading: Ironheart Vol. 1: Those With Courage
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FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating a fatal building collapse at the Martin’s Potato Roll Company near Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday.
Pennsylvania State Police confirmed Wednesday morning that one person died in the accident. During construction work on the property, multiple concrete walls collapsed. The remains of a 30-year-old contractor who was declared missing after the collapse were found Tuesday night.
OSHA is now investigating the employers, High Company LLC and High Structural Erectors, which both have no prior OSHA inspection history.
Julie Martin, one of the company’s owners, said the collapse happened in a new area not connected to their production building.
She said no Martin’s employees were injured and heavy rain in the area caused issues at the scene.
State Police said Wednesday that an investigation into what caused the collapse was ongoing.
Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc. is a family-owned and operated company headquartered in Chambersburg that produces bread shipped across the country. Their most recognizable products are their potato bread and rolls.
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HELOTES – (August 26, 2022) Accumulating thirty years of service, Lieutenant Commander Allen L. Cordova, currently serving as the Operations Officer for Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) San Antonio, retired from the United States Navy during a ceremony held in his honor at VFW Post 7108.
The love and admiration for LCDR Cordova were on full display as family, friends, and members of NTAG San Antonio were on hand to celebrate his distinguished career. One common theme throughout the ceremony was Cordova’s love for his family, both immediate and military family.
Division Leading Chief Petty Officer Recruiter Team, Naval Counselor Chief Petty Officer Ryan Evans served as the Master of Ceremonies, Commander Stephanie Simoni, the presiding officer, and Construction Electrician Chief (Ret.) Jesus “Chuy” Torres, the guest speaker.
Born in San Antonio, Texas, Cordova spent his formative years in Durango, Colo., graduated from Durango High School in 1991, enlisted into the United States Navy via the Delayed Entry Program in November 1992, and completed recruit training in Great Lakes, Ill.
Cordova’s Naval career was officially underway when he reported to his first command aboard the USS Savanah (AOR 4) in Norfolk, Va. In addition to serving on the USS Savanah, Cordova served on the USS Nashville (LPD 13), USS McClusky (FFG 41), and USS Bunker Hill (CG 52).
Upon commissioning, Cordova was assigned to Assault Craft Unit Five (ACU 5), Detainee Battalion Four (NPDB 4), USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Beach Master Unit One (BMU 1), USS San Diego (LPD 22), Naval Beach Group One (NBG 1), and USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).
In addition to serving at sea, Cordova did his part in strengthening the United States Navy by serving with Navy recruiting commands. His first was Naval Recruiting Station Oak Cliff, NRD Dallas. His next and final, NTAG San Antonio where he served as the Operations Officer.
Cordova earned an associate degree in General Education, a bachelor’s degree in management, and personal decorations that include the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal (2), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (6), and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (6).
The ceremony closed with Cordova offering his admiration and thanks to his family, shipmates, and guests.
NTAG San Antonio’s area of responsibility includes more than 30 Navy Recruiting Stations and Navy Officer Recruiting Stations spread throughout 144,000 square miles of Central and South Texas territory.
(U.S. Navy Photos by Edward S. Jones, NTAG San Antonio, Public Affairs Officer)
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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Tina Brown, author of The Palace Papers, about the lasting impact of Lady Diana's death 25 years later.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Tina Brown, author of The Palace Papers, about the lasting impact of Lady Diana's death 25 years later.
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More than 3,000 theaters will be charging just $3 admission on Saturday to promote moviegoing. What does that say about the state of the film industry?
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More than 3,000 theaters will be charging just $3 admission on Saturday to promote moviegoing. What does that say about the state of the film industry?
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Dolly Parton, who is beloved not just for her legendary country music but for her compassion and generosity, has launched a pet clothing and accessories line that she says will help support an animal rescue organization.
The line, appropriately called Doggy Parton, features fringe-trimmed cowgirl dresses, rhinestone-bejeweled harnesses, gingham shirts and bandanas, concert T-shirts, toys and even a blond wig inspired by the singer.
Today my new @DoggyParton collection officially launches, and your pet can sparkle too! ✨ Part of the proceeds will support Willa B Farms, a rescue where animals in need fine never-ending love. 💕 pic.twitter.com/MkzbCaDZgK
— Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) August 31, 2022
"'Puppy Love' was my very first record, and six decades later, my love for pets is stronger than ever. This inspired me to start my own line of Doggy Parton apparel, accessories, toys and more with a little 'Dolly' flair," Parton said in a video statement on Twitter.
"Part of the proceeds will support Willa B. Farms, a rescue where animals in need find never-ending love. Don't we all need that?"
At the moment, the products are available only on Amazon. A message on DoggyParton.com says an online shop is in the works.
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A federal program to forgive loans for many Black farmers was ensnared in lawsuits. It speaks to the Biden Administration's challenges in pursuing racial equity through federal policy.
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A federal program to forgive loans for many Black farmers was ensnared in lawsuits. It speaks to the Biden Administration's challenges in pursuing racial equity through federal policy.
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NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Kimberly and Felix Rubio, who lost their daughter, Lexi, in the Robb Elementary shooting in Uvalde, Texas, about how they are coping with the loss.
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NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Kimberly and Felix Rubio, who lost their daughter, Lexi, in the Robb Elementary shooting in Uvalde, Texas, about how they are coping with the loss.
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - Democrat Wes Moore holds a big fundraising advantage over Republican Dan Cox so far in Maryland's governor's race - with more than 10 times the cash on hand when money raised by their running mates is added to the amounts they have raised, according to the latest campaign finance reports.
Moore, a best-selling author, raised $1.7 million in the five weeks after last month's primary, between July 19 primary and the latest fundraising report deadline of Aug. 23.
“The campaign has raised over $10.5 million in total, and enters the heat of the campaign season well positioned to run an aggressive voter outreach program that communicates Wes’ vision to voters all across Maryland,” his campaign said in a news release Tuesday.
Moore has the support of Oprah Winfrey, who was co-anchor of Baltimore's WJZ-TV early in her career. Winfrey held an online fundraiser for Moore in June.
Moore, who has never run for office before, reported raising nearly $2 million between July 4 and Aug. 23. He spent about $1.4 million during that period. His campaign has about $1.3 million cash on hand. He had a prior campaign balance of about $670,000.
In one noteworthy donation, the campaign of Republican Barry Glassman, the county executive of Harford County who is running for the statewide office of Maryland comptroller, gave $500 to Moore's campaign earlier this month.
Moore's running mate, Aruna Miller, reported raising about $328,760. She reported having about $143,350 on hand.
Cox, a state legislator who represents Frederick County, raised about $196,600 between July 4 and Aug. 23. His running mate, Gordana Schifanelli raised about $7,400 during that time. They spent about $252,100. They have about $141,200 on hand.
Moore, a former Robin Hood Foundation CEO, raised the most money out of 10 candidates in the Democratic primary that included former Democratic National Committee Chairman and U.S. Labor Secretary Tom Perez and Comptroller Peter Franchot.
In the GOP primary, Cox, who has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump, defeated Kelly Schulz, who was endorsed by popular Republican Gov. Larry Hogan, who is term limited. | https://www.wboc.com/news/moore-leads-cox-in-fundraising-in-maryland-governors-race/article_2555e964-2956-11ed-b3b0-bfa072047635.html | 2022-08-31T21:15:25Z | wboc.com | control | https://www.wboc.com/news/moore-leads-cox-in-fundraising-in-maryland-governors-race/article_2555e964-2956-11ed-b3b0-bfa072047635.html | 1 | 1 | green-iguana-35 | null |
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Wall Street is part of the Financial District in New York City and one of the most iconic streets in the world. It is synonymous with US financial markets, and home to the world’s two largest stock exchanges by market capitalization – the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ.The area is also home, be it presently or historically to many other key exchanges. This includes the New York Mercantile Exchange, the New York Board of Trade, the New York Futures Exchange (NYFE), and the former American Stock Exchange, all of which at one time headquartered on Wall Street.Impact of Wall Street on Financial MarketsThe direct economic impacts of Wall Street activities extend beyond New York City. The term itself carries enormous weight as a central hub in the financial community, including multiple markets.This includes publicly traded companies that are traditionally lumped into this designation.Wall Street still retains its importance as a strategic location worldwide where a number of financial institutions are based. However, over several decades the globalization of finance has led to many financial institutions being established elsewhere.Wall Street is also important in the media, commonly representing the “Street”. This term is routinely used when discussing markets, stocks, or even financial data or consensuses. The US market and by extension, Wall Street is open from its usual trading hours from 9:30 EST to 16:00 EST, Monday to Friday.Wall Street has also been famously depicted in movies and television series given its iconic status in the US.
Wall Street is part of the Financial District in New York City and one of the most iconic streets in the world. It is synonymous with US financial markets, and home to the world’s two largest stock exchanges by market capitalization – the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ.The area is also home, be it presently or historically to many other key exchanges. This includes the New York Mercantile Exchange, the New York Board of Trade, the New York Futures Exchange (NYFE), and the former American Stock Exchange, all of which at one time headquartered on Wall Street.Impact of Wall Street on Financial MarketsThe direct economic impacts of Wall Street activities extend beyond New York City. The term itself carries enormous weight as a central hub in the financial community, including multiple markets.This includes publicly traded companies that are traditionally lumped into this designation.Wall Street still retains its importance as a strategic location worldwide where a number of financial institutions are based. However, over several decades the globalization of finance has led to many financial institutions being established elsewhere.Wall Street is also important in the media, commonly representing the “Street”. This term is routinely used when discussing markets, stocks, or even financial data or consensuses. The US market and by extension, Wall Street is open from its usual trading hours from 9:30 EST to 16:00 EST, Monday to Friday.Wall Street has also been famously depicted in movies and television series given its iconic status in the US.
Read this Term Journal with the report (may be gated)
The Journal cites people familiar with the matter. Under the plan:
G-7 nations would bar financing and insuring Russian oil shipments unless the oil is sold below a set price “Our goal here is to create a permission structure that allows Russian oil to flow but reduces their revenues,” Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo said in an interview Wednesday. The plan would also aim at not increasing the price of oil on the market.
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