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The deceased are from Tucson unless otherwise noted.
Ballesteros, Elodia G., 89, homemaker, May 30, Carrillo’s.
Blanchard, Amelia, 99, homemaker, June 5, Avenidas Cremation.
Bryant, Florence M., 100, homemaker, May 26, Hudgel’s Swan.
Cardenas, Jose H., 70, custodian, May 30, Carrillo’s.
Encinas, Ysaura V., 93, homemaker, May 29, Carrillo’s.
Figueroa, Amadeo D., 69, masonry, May 31, Carrillo’s.
Fisch, Kellen M.T., 30, plumbing equipment sales, May 2, Hudgel’s Swan.
Fischer, Isaiah A., 24, tire technician, May 25, Hudgel’s Swan.
Flores, Ferando O., 63, courier, May 29, Carrillo’s.
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Grogan, Pamela L., 49, homemaker, May 27, Hudgel’s Swan.
Haberman, Mervyn W., 80, mill operator, May 27, Hudgel’s Swan.
Kirkpatrick, Arden, 74, accountant, May 27, Hudgel’s Swan.
Martinez, Michael Anthony, 50, sales, May 26, Carrillo’s.
Pickard, Irene F., 93, office worker, May 27, Hudgel’s Swan.
Quigley, Carolyn, 72, homemaker, May 19, Sensible Cremation.
Ranes, Patricia A., 77, library tech, May 23, Hudgel’s Swan.
Rupp, David A., 63, auto service adviser, May 29, Hudgel’s Swan.
Schroeder, Joseph F., 96, architect, May 30, Hudgel’s Swan.
Stone, Nancy E., 89, real estate, May 29, Hudgel’s Swan.
Swanson, Nancy, 70, retail, May 29, Hudgel’s Swan.
Webster, Frederick E., 84, professor, May 24, Hudgel’s Swan.
Winfield, Dennis James, 78, U.S. military, May 27, Sensible Cremation. | https://tucson.com/news/local/deaths-in-southern-arizona/article_ea695914-e763-11ec-9230-0f59698dbadf.html | 2022-06-10T03:15:59 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/deaths-in-southern-arizona/article_ea695914-e763-11ec-9230-0f59698dbadf.html |
DALLAS — Rent continues to rise drastically in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
According to Dallas-based real estate technology firm RealPage, the average rent cost for apartments in the DFW area rose 17.5% year over year in May 2022.
The average lease renewal cost in DFW rose 10% from last year.
Carl Whitaker, director of research and analysis at RealPage, said the sharp rent increases largely stem from the area’s explosive economic growth.
“DFW has been a juggernaut in a lot of ways,” Whitaker said. “What we saw over the past two years was a lot of growth has been sped up and that’s created today’s housing conditions with a lot of demand and not enough supply there to meet that demand. It’s a tough challenge.”
In the Dallas area, the average monthly rent for an apartment costs $1,526 per month.
In Fort Worth, renters are paying an average of $1,373 for an apartment.
“We’ll eventually see some sort of normalization in the market,” Whitaker said.
The slowdown in rent increases isn’t happening yet, and for a University of Texas at Arlington graduate student who did not identify himself by name to WFAA, it can’t come soon enough.
The international student’s apartment complex near campus raised his rent by nearly $200 for his upcoming lease renewal.
“As college students, we have limited income, unless you rely on your parents,” he said.
Despite lease renewal increases, Whitaker said 58% of those renting an apartment are choosing to stay in place as opposed to moving elsewhere. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dfw-renters-still-facing-price-hikes-apartment-rates-up-17-percent/287-e855f7f8-bda1-4ed7-9a37-1cad22701905 | 2022-06-10T03:16:03 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dfw-renters-still-facing-price-hikes-apartment-rates-up-17-percent/287-e855f7f8-bda1-4ed7-9a37-1cad22701905 |
HIGHLAND — A man told police he was exiting his vehicle Wednesday night in the 2300 block of Teakwood Circle when a masked gunman shot at him several times, leaving him injured, Highland Police Chief Peter T. Hojnicki said.
The injured man reportedly told officers he returned fire, yet is unsure if he struck the masked gunman and/or his vehicle as he fled the scene.
The gunman fled westbound on Teakwood and then south on Prairie Avenue, Hojnicki said.
"The subject was coherent and speaking with officers before being transported to a medical facility," according to police.
The shooting occurred around 9:30 p.m. in a parking lot, the chief said. The masked gunman appeared from a dark or grey-colored SUV vehicle, possibly a Dodge Durango.
"Residents and businesses in the area are asked to check any video recording devices, which may have captured the incident or suspect vehicle," Hojnicki said.
"This is believed to be an isolated incident," he said.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Highland Police Department Investigations Division at 219-838-3184.
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Alexander Wilderness III
Booking Number(s): 2204672
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Quiana Wilderness
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204673
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/MODERATE BODILY INJURY; STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
David Ramirez
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Lavert Smith
Booking Number(s): 2204687
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Manuel Valente
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204688
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - ILLEGAL ALIEN W/ FIREARM
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Justin Moore
Booking Number(s): 2204679
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dayanna Majewski
Booking Number(s): 2204684
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michelle McDaniel-Burgess
Booking Number(s): 2204660
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Offense Description: COMMON NUISANCE - VISITING - CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tzaddi Mingo
Booking Number(s): 2204681
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Zachary Greenwood
Booking Number(s): 2204692
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Rasheedah Echols
Booking Number(s): 2204693
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Brandon Elzinga
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204670
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daniel Gonzalez
Booking Number(s): 2204655
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Orlando Derrick
Booking Number(s): 2204686
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Monique Bennett
Residence: Indianapolis, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204662
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Guy Blessing
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204690
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Tremaine Conley
Booking Number(s): 2204664
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Offense Description: ROBBERY; BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Delores Dehler
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204695
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: HEALTH - LEGEND DRUG; PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION - OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Ethan Baker
Booking Number(s): 2204691
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Angel Roman
Booking Number(s): 2204644
Arrest Date: May 30, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Stephen Rucker
Booking Number(s): 2204648
Arrest Date: May 30, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jesus Sanchez
Booking Number(s): 2204646
Arrest Date: May 30, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Ja Mire Wayne
Booking Number(s): 2204650
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Amber Ford
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204642
Arrest Date: May 30, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Daryl Henderson
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204639
Arrest Date: May 30, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Timothy Perkins Jr.
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204652
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT DEF. USES A VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jaime Carey
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204647
Arrest Date: May 30, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Ronald Fisher Jr.
Booking Number(s): 2204641
Arrest Date: May 30, 2022
Offense Description: NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Elijah Bonhama
Booking Number(s): 2204653
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jason Turner
Booking Number(s): 2204617
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brandon Mills
Booking Number(s): 2204630
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Antonio Ramon
Booking Number(s): 2204636
Arrest Date: May 30, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Martin Salinas
Booking Number(s): 2204628
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Jones
Booking Number(s): 2204616
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Viron Lewis
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204623
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - MARIJUANA
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Stacey Martin Jr.
Booking Number(s): 2204635
Arrest Date: May 30, 2022
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kristen Meadows
Booking Number(s): 2204624
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Vanuvito Johnson Jr.
Booking Number(s): 2204629
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL; BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - BODILY WASTE - INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Joseph Smith
Booking Number(s): 2204583
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Mauro Rodriguez Salinas
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204602
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SEXUAL BATTERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Barbara Rose
Booking Number(s): 2204588
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST A PERSON < 14 YEARS OLD - BY ADULT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Terry Wagster
Booking Number(s): 2204595
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - W/MINOR INJURY - (SIMPLE ASSAULT)
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Josephine Olvera
Booking Number(s): 2204609
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Cheyenne Hits
Booking Number(s): 2204601
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Jones
Booking Number(s): 2204616
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Donte McFarland
Booking Number(s): 2204585
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jessie Gomez
Booking Number(s): 2204579
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dane Grivicic
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204598
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Marc Campos
Booking Number(s): 2204593
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: FAILURE TO APPEAR
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jennifer Donelson
Booking Number(s): 2204600
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daniel Fischer
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204606
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Shantell Alexander
Booking Number(s): 2204612
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Glennard Anglemyer
Booking Number(s): 2204591
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jamie Boyd
Booking Number(s): 2204587
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Darnell Bradley
Booking Number(s): 2204597
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Ward
Booking Number(s): 2204560
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kevin Williams
Booking Number(s): 2204551
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Bryan Yepez
Booking Number(s): 2204573
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dandre Spears
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204562
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Matthew Saragossa
Booking Number(s): 2204547
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tomas Quijano
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204550
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Christopher Ownby
Residence: Lake Village, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204557
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE; RESISTING - ESCAPE; BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL; FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Timothy Montson
Booking Number(s): 2204545
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: CHILD MOLESTATION - FORCIBLE FONDLING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Yokeca Mitchell
Booking Number(s): 2204559
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Jasean McMillon
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204578
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Shiquan Jones
Booking Number(s): 2204553
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Johnathan Haag
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204565
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
John Holt-Chaney
Booking Number(s): 2204554
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: FAILURE TO APPEAR
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Hillary Hutchins
Booking Number(s): 2204552
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Antonio Gutierrez
Booking Number(s): 2204575
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Lashay Funchess
Booking Number(s): 2204561
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY RESULTING IN BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Misti Franco
Booking Number(s): 2204558
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - USING A DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Timothy Featherston
Booking Number(s): 2204549
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joseph Berlanga
Booking Number(s): 2204548
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING - ESCAPE; POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Christopher Blane
Booking Number(s): 2204566
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brett Burns
Booking Number(s): 2204568
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Yasiel Portes Jr.
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204483
Arrest Date: May 25, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michelle Ranta
Booking Number(s): 2204480
Arrest Date: May 25, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Xzaviar Rayford
Booking Number(s): 2204482
Arrest Date: May 25, 2022
Offense Description: WEAPON - ALTERATION - GUN SERIAL NUMBER
Highest Offense Class: Felony | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-injured-by-masked-gunman-highland-police-seeking-videos-of-shooting/article_774026dc-e9b1-53aa-b25d-d6556c6dc175.html | 2022-06-10T03:27:02 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-injured-by-masked-gunman-highland-police-seeking-videos-of-shooting/article_774026dc-e9b1-53aa-b25d-d6556c6dc175.html |
HAMMOND — A long-time member of Gary’s Sin City Deciples is pleading guilty to federal drug and racketeering charges.
Michael Castro Rivera, 64, of Gary, appeared Thursday before U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Joshua P. Kolar at a change of plea hearing.
Rivera, also known as “Puerto Rican Mike,” told the court he is guilty of possession of cocaine, marijuana and heroin, and conspiracy to participate in racketeering activity that included illicit drug trafficking.
A federal grand jury Oct. 21 indicted Rivera and 15 other alleged Sin City Deciples.
The indictment identifies Rivera as a veteran member of the club that formed in 1967 and has maintained a clubhouse in the 1300 block of Virginia Street in Gary’s Midtown section.
A Sin City Deciples Nation website and the indictment both state that black and mixed-race men started the club because they were prohibited — at that time — from joining any of the all-white outlaw motorcycle gangs.
The club’s website states it has thousands of members in clubs across the United States, Canada and other countries and is one of the best-known black motorcycle clubs that permits white members.
The indictment states the Sin City Deciples have made no secret of their illicit reputation, identifying themselves as a 1 percent club – a reference to a 1940s American Motorcycle Association proclamation that only 1 percent of all clubs were involved in illegal activities.
The indictment accuses the Sin City Deciples of having committed homicides, robbery, extortion, kidnapping, sex trafficking, interstate transportation of stolen vehicles and illicit weapons and narcotics trafficking to increase their wealth, territory and reputation.
Rivera was awaiting trial this fall on the drug and racketeering counts that carry a maximum penalty of decades in prison.
Kolar stated in his recommendation to the court Thursday that Rivera is knowingly and voluntarily giving up his right to make the government prove the charges against him.
In return, the U.S. attorney is promising to recommend Rivera receive a more lenient sentence. He still faces a minimum prison sentence of four years, according to the plea deal.
Rivera also must surrender two firearms and two Harley-Davidson motorcycles, the trademark transportation of Sin City Deciples members.
Rivera is admitting in his plea agreement he was one of the first dues-paying members of the club and has held a number of national leadership positions, including national president.
He admits he and his co-conspirators distributed at least 5 kilograms of cocaine in the last dozen years and committed crimes while armed.
He states he was also involved in shootings of members of the Sin City Deciples who violated club “laws” as well as others in affiliated support clubs or rival gang members.
The indictment alleges Rivera was involved in a May 1, 2015 fight outside the Gary clubhouse, in which club member London Clayton was fatally shot.
Rivera admits he took part in the extortion of other motorcycle clubs to pay Sin City Deciples dues and provide back-up security and muscle for Rivera’s club.
The indictment alleged he was among 50 members of Sin City Deciples — some of whom were armed with handguns and AR-15 rifles — who surrounded the Moville Groundshakers Clubhouse in Kokomo Sept. 12, 2021 and demanded control over it, beating one Kokomo club member to back up their threats of retaliation if resisted.
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Alexander Wilderness III
Booking Number(s): 2204672
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Quiana Wilderness
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204673
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/MODERATE BODILY INJURY; STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
David Ramirez
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Lavert Smith
Booking Number(s): 2204687
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Manuel Valente
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204688
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - ILLEGAL ALIEN W/ FIREARM
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Justin Moore
Booking Number(s): 2204679
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dayanna Majewski
Booking Number(s): 2204684
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michelle McDaniel-Burgess
Booking Number(s): 2204660
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Offense Description: COMMON NUISANCE - VISITING - CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tzaddi Mingo
Booking Number(s): 2204681
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Zachary Greenwood
Booking Number(s): 2204692
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Rasheedah Echols
Booking Number(s): 2204693
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Brandon Elzinga
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204670
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daniel Gonzalez
Booking Number(s): 2204655
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Orlando Derrick
Booking Number(s): 2204686
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Monique Bennett
Residence: Indianapolis, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204662
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Guy Blessing
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204690
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Tremaine Conley
Booking Number(s): 2204664
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Offense Description: ROBBERY; BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Delores Dehler
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204695
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: HEALTH - LEGEND DRUG; PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION - OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Ethan Baker
Booking Number(s): 2204691
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Angel Roman
Booking Number(s): 2204644
Arrest Date: May 30, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Stephen Rucker
Booking Number(s): 2204648
Arrest Date: May 30, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jesus Sanchez
Booking Number(s): 2204646
Arrest Date: May 30, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Ja Mire Wayne
Booking Number(s): 2204650
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Amber Ford
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204642
Arrest Date: May 30, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Daryl Henderson
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204639
Arrest Date: May 30, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Timothy Perkins Jr.
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204652
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT DEF. USES A VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jaime Carey
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204647
Arrest Date: May 30, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Ronald Fisher Jr.
Booking Number(s): 2204641
Arrest Date: May 30, 2022
Offense Description: NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Elijah Bonhama
Booking Number(s): 2204653
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jason Turner
Booking Number(s): 2204617
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brandon Mills
Booking Number(s): 2204630
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Antonio Ramon
Booking Number(s): 2204636
Arrest Date: May 30, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Martin Salinas
Booking Number(s): 2204628
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Jones
Booking Number(s): 2204616
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Viron Lewis
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204623
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - MARIJUANA
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Stacey Martin Jr.
Booking Number(s): 2204635
Arrest Date: May 30, 2022
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kristen Meadows
Booking Number(s): 2204624
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Vanuvito Johnson Jr.
Booking Number(s): 2204629
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL; BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - BODILY WASTE - INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Joseph Smith
Booking Number(s): 2204583
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Mauro Rodriguez Salinas
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204602
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SEXUAL BATTERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Barbara Rose
Booking Number(s): 2204588
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST A PERSON < 14 YEARS OLD - BY ADULT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Terry Wagster
Booking Number(s): 2204595
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - W/MINOR INJURY - (SIMPLE ASSAULT)
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Josephine Olvera
Booking Number(s): 2204609
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Cheyenne Hits
Booking Number(s): 2204601
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Jones
Booking Number(s): 2204616
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Donte McFarland
Booking Number(s): 2204585
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jessie Gomez
Booking Number(s): 2204579
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dane Grivicic
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204598
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Marc Campos
Booking Number(s): 2204593
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: FAILURE TO APPEAR
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jennifer Donelson
Booking Number(s): 2204600
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daniel Fischer
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204606
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Shantell Alexander
Booking Number(s): 2204612
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Glennard Anglemyer
Booking Number(s): 2204591
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jamie Boyd
Booking Number(s): 2204587
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Darnell Bradley
Booking Number(s): 2204597
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Ward
Booking Number(s): 2204560
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kevin Williams
Booking Number(s): 2204551
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Bryan Yepez
Booking Number(s): 2204573
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dandre Spears
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204562
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Matthew Saragossa
Booking Number(s): 2204547
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tomas Quijano
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204550
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Christopher Ownby
Residence: Lake Village, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204557
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE; RESISTING - ESCAPE; BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL; FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Timothy Montson
Booking Number(s): 2204545
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: CHILD MOLESTATION - FORCIBLE FONDLING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Yokeca Mitchell
Booking Number(s): 2204559
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Jasean McMillon
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204578
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Shiquan Jones
Booking Number(s): 2204553
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Johnathan Haag
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204565
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
John Holt-Chaney
Booking Number(s): 2204554
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: FAILURE TO APPEAR
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Hillary Hutchins
Booking Number(s): 2204552
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Antonio Gutierrez
Booking Number(s): 2204575
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Lashay Funchess
Booking Number(s): 2204561
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY RESULTING IN BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Misti Franco
Booking Number(s): 2204558
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - USING A DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Timothy Featherston
Booking Number(s): 2204549
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joseph Berlanga
Booking Number(s): 2204548
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING - ESCAPE; POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Christopher Blane
Booking Number(s): 2204566
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brett Burns
Booking Number(s): 2204568
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Yasiel Portes Jr.
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204483
Arrest Date: May 25, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michelle Ranta
Booking Number(s): 2204480
Arrest Date: May 25, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Xzaviar Rayford
Booking Number(s): 2204482
Arrest Date: May 25, 2022
Offense Description: WEAPON - ALTERATION - GUN SERIAL NUMBER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gabrielle Paiva
Booking Number(s): 2204472
Arrest Date: May 25, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
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GREENSBORO — The much-debated footage of a police officer shooting an unarmed man was released late Wednesday, reopening, for some, the divide between law enforcement and those who think not enough is being done to serve and protect.
Footage from Matthew Hamilton’s body camera shows the police officer repeatedly commanding 29-year-old Joseph Lopez to come out of the shed where he was found hiding following a 911 call in November 2021.
A resident of the home earlier told a dispatcher Lopez was wanted on charges and she could see him in a vehicle backing up in the driveway.
According to the footage, Hamilton asked Lopez at least four times to come out before sending in his police dog.
Seconds later, Hamilton follows his K-9 inside the shed and fires a single, fatal shot at Lopez, according to the footage.
The sound and calls of “shots fired,” simultaneously draw other officers already on the scene inside the shed, where they climb over furniture and other items in the cramped building to find Lopez bleeding from the face. Hamilton, the first to reach him, tells them he saw something “black” in Lopez’s hand.
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The graphic video was made available days after the man’s father filed a federal civil rights lawsuit, calling the police response excessive and unjustified.
Hamilton, a 15-year veteran, was also indicted on a charge of manslaughter and fired by the department on Monday, the same day the lawsuit was filed. The K-9 officer met agents from the State Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday and was released under an unsecured bail.
Late Wednesday night, the city released a 19-minute compilation of footage from the cameras worn by officers on the scene, along with individual videos from all 10 responding officers, and posted them on its YouTube channel.
A written narrative covering the first few frames of the video calls the release a “factual overview” and “transparency” for the community while also sharing details of an interaction a few days earlier — on Nov. 15, 2021 — between law enforcement and Lopez connected to the same address.
Authorities allege that during a traffic stop by Guilford County Sheriff’s deputies, Lopez drove away, leaving a woman on the side of the road. The woman led police to an address on Cloverdale Drive, where she lived and the car was found parked, and gave permission for police to search the home. There, they found an armed Lopez in a bedroom closet covered by a blanket. He peacefully surrendered after talking to a negotiator but was arrested on charges of possession of a firearm by a felon and assault with a deadly weapon from an unrelated incident.
According to the video, officers arrived at the same Cloverdale Drive residence days later — on Nov. 19 — and can be seen holding flashlights in the backyard.
The crunch of leaves under their feet can be heard.
Officers checking out a shed hear a noise. One officer says that a K-9 is on the way.
At the 3:09 mark of the compilation video, Hamilton, backed by officers shining a spotlight onto the building, appeared to cautiously push open the door of the shed as he held back his canine partner, who was still on a leash.
From the video, Lopez’s location inside the shed is unclear, but the lawsuit filed on behalf of his estate says he was sitting on a chair behind two couches and within 15 feet of the door.
“Greensboro police!” Hamilton can be heard yelling on the video. “If you’re in there, make yourself known!”
Lopez can be heard responding: “Yes, I’m here.”
“Come on out or I’m going to send my dog in there,” Hamilton continues. “He’ll bite you!”
Hamilton yells again: “Come on out with your hands up!”
Lopez replied that he would come out when it “was safe.”
“Listen to me,” Hamilton continued. “Come on out. I’m getting ready to put the dog in there.”
As Hamilton continued his appeal to Lopez, one officer is heard saying to another officer: “You get ready for an arrest when he comes out.”
The footage shows Hamilton releasing the dog.
“Dammit,” can be heard from inside the shed.
The footage is dark and grainy at that point. Hamilton’s shadow against the door appeared to show his hand on his holster. According to Hamilton’s attorney, the dog had not gotten to Lopez.
You can see the flash when Hamilton’s gun goes off roughly at the 4:32 mark of the 19-minute compilation video.
Officers can be heard yelling, “Gunfire!”
“Oh (expletive)!” Hamilton yells. “Oh (another expletive)!”
As he and other officers rush to get to Lopez, Hamilton can be saying: “I saw something in his hand! I saw something in his hand!”
Flint Taylor, the Lopez family’s attorney, says that’s the start of a coverup, because a gun was never found.
According to Amiel Rossabi, who represents Hamilton, the veteran officer said those words because he was upset about taking a life.
Officers begin moving items out of the shed to make it easier for Lopez to receive medical attention. Hamilton is seen gaining control of his K-9.
Paramedics arrive just as they get Lopez outside and begin working on him.
He is pronounced dead at the scene.
Contact Nancy McLaughlin at 336-373-7049 and follow @nmclaughlinNR on Twitter. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/release-of-lopez-footage-may-reopen-rift-between-community-and-greensboro-police/article_69a22a46-e767-11ec-b91f-cbd9d502b2fa.html | 2022-06-10T03:31:53 | 1 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/release-of-lopez-footage-may-reopen-rift-between-community-and-greensboro-police/article_69a22a46-e767-11ec-b91f-cbd9d502b2fa.html |
PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland’s first Safe Rest Village is planned to open in Multnomah Village at the Sears Armory next week.
On Thursday, construction crews put the finishing touches on the 30 tiny homes in Southwest Portland, and volunteers from “Friends of Multnomah Village” dropped off supplies for those who will move in next week.
“We're so excited to be able to offer this opportunity to serve folks and to house folks,” said Andy Goebel, executive director for All Good Northwest, the nonprofit managing the village.
This village is the first of six the city has planned. They are organized camps meant to help houseless people transition into permanent homes.
“It's super exciting that something that's been a long time in the planning a lot of conversation and lot of mental physical emotional energy has gone into creating this amazing resource and opportunity for folks who are experiencing houselessness,” said Goebel.
The village is a low-barrier shelter, meaning adults can move in with their family and pets and they don't have to pass a background check or be sober.
“Low barrier doesn't mean no rules,” said Chariti Montez, the Safe Rest Village houselessness strategies manager. “It's a low barrier to entry but everyone who comes to a village is agreeing to be a participant in the shelter. There's a code of conduct, weapons and drugs are not allowed.”
People who live nearby told KGW they are concerned the village will attract crime, drug use and homeless camps.
“With so many children in the neighborhood and the elementary school, we're worried about things like needles being improperly disposed of. We're worried about an influx of crime, specifically violent crime,” said Kylie, who lives nearby with her husband and toddler.
“I'm a little nervous,” added Sophie Yarboroudh, who’s lived in the neighborhood for 35 years. “There's only two fences between me and it. I’m directly behind there.”
Yarboroudh and other neighbors have asked the city for mandatory background checks on the villagers, and they're frustrated with the lack of communication from the city.
KGW reached out to commissioner Dan Ryan’s office for comment but didn't hear back.
“It's exasperating,” said Martin Waugh, who’s lived in the neighborhood for forty years. “I'd like to have conversation and the conversations just aren't happening. They don't come and talk to us. They don’t want to hear from us.”
“From the beginning, Dan Ryan's office has made this very adversarial and very one-sided relationship. We haven't had a lot of opportunities to give input and we don't feel like our voices are being heard,” said Kylie.
Montez said organizers have been in touch with neighbors.
“We've done extensive community engagement. We have connected via neighborhood association meetings. If we were building a permanent shelter in the community, the community engagement would look different. I think that folks have hoped that we would have a very long community engagement process, but this is different because it's a temporary outdoor shelter.”
This Safe Rest Village is opening the same month the outdoor temporary shelter in Old Town is closing. A handful of those villagers will move into the Multnomah Village Safe Rest Village.
The next safe rest village is scheduled to open in a few months at Menlow Park. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/homeless/portland-first-safe-rest-village-multnomah-village/283-2ba4579b-f2fa-4591-aa15-1f958b9317ae | 2022-06-10T03:36:50 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/homeless/portland-first-safe-rest-village-multnomah-village/283-2ba4579b-f2fa-4591-aa15-1f958b9317ae |
LANCASTER, Pa. — City officials and residents gathered on Thursday to discuss climate change solutions in Lancaster.
The City of Lancaster invited its residents to share their thoughts and insight on how climate change is affecting them and what solutions they want to see implemented.
The discussion came as officials work on a comprehensive plan that includes decisions on zoning, public transportation, parks and green spaces.
"I think often people feel like there's nothing to do about climate change and these problems [are] so big and there's no place to really grab onto it," said Eric Sauder, the founder of RegenAll, who co-organized the event on Thursday. "Events like this give an opportunity for people to bring forward ideas and find a way that they fit in with their neighbors and with the plans at the city has really to help influence our better future."
The last time the City of Lancaster implemented a similar comprehensive plan was in 1993.
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STANISLAUS COUNTY, Calif. — Stanislaus County jail staff found inmate Patrick Ardagna unresponsive in his cell on Thursday.
Ardagna had been booked on charges of failing to meet sex offender registration requirements.
Even though Ardagna was in a cell with another inmate, sheriff's office detectives say he suffered from a fatal medical issue.
The Crimes Against Persons unit responded and began an investigation into his death. An autopsy is underway to determine his official cause of death. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/modesto/stanislaus-county-inmate-dead-cell/103-d90d0c85-70c9-47c7-b95a-b25f2c9ed295 | 2022-06-10T04:04:50 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/modesto/stanislaus-county-inmate-dead-cell/103-d90d0c85-70c9-47c7-b95a-b25f2c9ed295 |
STOCKTON, Calif. — John Ramirez Jr., superintendent for the Stockton Unified School District, resigned from his position during a Board of Trustees meeting Thursday.
The resignation comes after he was on the job for a little over a year. Ramirez was named superintendent back on May 25 of 2021. He had also previously served as interim superintendent for the district for three and a half months.
A spokesperson for the Stockton Unified School District said Ramirez was stepping down in order to care for his elderly parents.
"It’s been a pleasure and great opportunity to serve as Superintendent of the Stockton Unified School District. I will be serving the students and the Stockton Unified School Board in different capacity. I look forward in doing all that I can to support the district,” Ramirez said a news release.
Ramirez had a Masters of Education from Harvard University and a Bachelor’s Degree from Santa Clara University."
"I wish Mr. Ramirez Jr. the very best and wish good health for his family. I would like to thank him for the hard work he has put in for the district and students,” said SUSD School Board of Education President Cecilia Mendez.
The Stockton Unified Board of Education accepted his resignation at its June 9, 2022 meeting.
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BOISE, Idaho —
This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press.
The nomination of Joshua Hurwit to be Idaho’s next U.S. Attorney for Idaho cleared the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday on a voice vote, advancing favorably to the full Senate for confirmation.
“I think Josh had pretty solid bipartisan support,” said Idaho House Minority Leader Ilana Rubel, D-Boise, who has known Hurwit since before she ran for office; the two are fellow Harvard Law grads. “He has very strong credibility with law enforcement and really across the board.”
Hurwit has been an assistant U.S Attorney in Idaho since 2012, and headed the prosecution of the Aryan Knights white supremacist prison gang in Idaho, among an array of other cases. The gang’s leader was sentenced to life in federal prison in 2021, and numerous other gang members were convicted on federal charges.
“I have never heard a bad word said of Josh Hurwit,” Rubel said. “I’m very excited. Now I just have to hope there’s some sign of life on the district court. I haven’t heard a peep.” No nominee has yet been named for Idaho’s U.S. District Court judge vacancy; Senior U.S. District Judge Lynn Winmill took senior status last August.
Hurwit worked at three law firms before joining the U.S. Attorney’s office in 2012; he holds a law degree from Harvard and a bachelor’s degree from Stanford University.
“He’s incredibly diligent, incredibly fair-minded, very, very smart,” Rubel said. “He has gained the respect of all who have worked with him.”
Hurwit told the Idaho Press he had “no comment other than I’m grateful for the committee’s consideration and looking forward to the rest of the confirmation process.”
He said he’s still “doing my job … and just respecting the office in my current role. We have a great office.”
Carl Tobias, a law professor at the University of Richmond School of Law who tracks federal nominations, said the confirmation is likely to be approved by the full Senate before the end of June. Hurwit’s nomination came along with two others from Pennsylvania, all approved on a single voice vote.
Two GOP committee members, Sens. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, and Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, asked to be recorded as voting against all three nominees. Sen. Ted Cruz asked to be recorded as voting against the two Pennsylvania nominees, and Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, on just one of those two.
President Joe Biden nominated Hurwit to be the state’s top federal prosecutor on April 22. The current acting U.S. Attorney for Idaho is Rafael M. Gonzalez Jr.
As is customary when there’s a partisan change in administrations, former U.S. Attorney for Idaho Bart Davis stepped down Feb. 28. Davis, who was nominated to the post by President Donald Trump in 2017, is the former longtime majority leader of the Idaho Senate; he’s been publicly supportive of Hurwit’s nomination, telling the Idaho Statesman in April it’s an “excellent choice” and that he had informed Idaho’s two U.S. senators of his “strong support.”
Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo, who serves on the Judiciary Committee, didn’t attend Thursday’s meeting; his press secretary, Marissa Morrison, said he had other meetings scheduled. “The office’s role in the process, as it’s partisan to appoint the U.S. Attorney, is minimal, but the White House has kept the senator informed and apprised about the progression of the appointment,” she said.
Home-state senators are more directly involved in federal judge nominations; Idaho still has an open federal judgeship for which no nominee has been named. Because Idaho is allocated only two U.S. District Court judgeships, Winmill’s move to take senior status last August left the state with just one officially, though he still handles an active caseload. Winmill, then 68, announced his move in January of 2021, seven months in advance, in hopes that a replacement could promptly be nominated and Idaho would have more judges on the job.
“I think the need is urgent,” Rubel said. “If anything, we should have three judges at least in Idaho, given the backed-up docket and the growing nature of our state. Two really was insufficient, and now we’re pretty much down to one. … That’s really an untenable state of affairs.”
Morrison said, “The process is active and under way for the appointment of the federal judge, and we’re confident it will be resolved as soon as possible. I know they’re moving forward with that right now, but I don’t have a timeline as far as when that’s going to be done. But hopefully soon.”
In a Jan 28 interview, Crapo said, “I hope that within the next month we can get something out. Now, I’m not sure that we will publicly announce whose names we will be submitting.”
At that point, he said he and Idaho Sen. Jim Risch had not yet interviewed any candidates for the nomination, “but contact has been made with a number of people and will continue to be made.”
Idaho is one of just three states with only two U.S. district judges; it hasn’t gotten an additional judgeship in 60 years, though its caseloads have soared. Idaho’s congressional delegation has long pushed for the state to get an additional judgeship, and the nonpartisan Judicial Council of the United States has been recommending a third judgeship be added for Idaho since 2003.
By comparison, the Eastern District of Washington has a caseload similar to Idaho’s, but has six district judges.
This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press. Read more at IdahoPress.com
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BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — Virginia’s state budget includes funding for a study about establishing an inland port in Bristol.
An inland port is a way for goods to be moved around by rail.
Sen. Todd Pillion pushed for the funding and the budget sets aside $200,000 to conduct the study.
Currently, the budget is being reviewed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
Virginia only has one inland port located in Front Royal.
Pillion told News Channel 11 that the same rails that once hauled coal could be used to move goods from the Tri-Cities region.
“We have particular goods that we produce out here in Southwest Virginia and East Tennessee that we would like to get quickly moved across the commonwealth to our ports and to other places in the country and the world,” Pillion said.
The senator also mentioned supply chain issues and easing traffic on Interstate 81 as other reasons why Bristol needs an inland port. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/virginia-budget-includes-funding-for-bristol-inland-port-study/ | 2022-06-10T04:07:42 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/virginia-budget-includes-funding-for-bristol-inland-port-study/ |
ATLANTA — Hundreds of people gathered at an Atlanta park Thursday night, in mourning and reflection, honoring and celebrating the rapper Trouble.
Mariel Orr, 34, was shot and killed in Conyers over the weekend.
At the vigil at Coan Park in southeast Atlanta, family and fans listened to his music and danced a dance of life and love, for the poet, the musician, the writer – the Atlanta native who overcame his own troubles earlier in his life, to transform himself into the rapper, Trouble, who belonged to the world.
“He loved them, and they love him,” Trouble’s younger brother, Huncho, told 11Alive.
In tears of grief, he said he was overwhelmed at the outpouring of support from so many who wanted to be at the vigil with him and his family.
“Everybody know how he kicked,” he said, “He was a real one. He’s what they call a real one. He ain’t going nowhere, his memory ain’t going nowhere, we gonna make sure of that.”
Fans came to the vigil from across the country, and from around the world, speaking about the powerful impact Trouble and his music have had in their lives.
“He was positive, he was inspiring, he was a peacemaker,” said Aldis, from Iceland.
“The fact that we lost someone so special here in Atlanta, you know, we’re just here to show support and show love,” said Juelle from New York.
Scotty Smart was as close to Trouble as a brother, and as he began to speak about him, he stepped away to compose himself and catch his breath at the enormity of his loss.
He looked at the huge crowds dancing and singing along to Trouble’s recordings.
“I haven’t been able to accept the fact that I lost the only person that I talked to every day,” Smart said. “But the beauty of it is, Trouble had such a big heart, that so many other people feel just as connected to him as I did.”
Smart reflected on the changes Trouble made to his life that resonated with fans who respected what Smart called his fierce focus on family and community.
“He changed all of that around and became like a community activist, and was doing a lot in the community, was doing a lot in the schools,” Smart said. “It made so many more people respect him. Trouble will be remembered as determined, ambitious, phenomenal.”
This night was a moment for people to put out of their minds how Trouble died—shot to death early Sunday morning, caught in an argument that another man was having with a woman. This night was also a moment to celebrate how Trouble’s music inspired them, grounded them, and gave them hope.
Another close friend, Queen, called him, “A pure soul, he was one of the realest people you will ever meet, he was genuine, if you ever felt his love, you was blessed to know his love. We’re gonna keep him alive, he’s a legend, he will forever be a legend. Long live ‘Skoob’.”
The man charged with killing Trouble, Jamichael Jones, 33, remains in the Rockdale County jail, as prosecutors prepare their case against him.
Trouble’s family is planning Trouble’s funeral for Monday at 11 a.m., at House of Hope Atlanta at 4650 Flat Shoals Pkwy in Decatur, Georgia. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/atlanta-rapper-trouble-vigil/85-4b328a66-19cc-448f-bda4-785b85599157 | 2022-06-10T04:13:03 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/atlanta-rapper-trouble-vigil/85-4b328a66-19cc-448f-bda4-785b85599157 |
COBB COUNTY, Ga. — The Cobb County school board voted Thursday night to approve new school safety measures for the next school year.
More than a dozen community members gathered outside of the district headquarters, wearing orange shirts that read: "We demand safer schools." Those parents included the mother of two Cobb students, Jenny Peterson, who argued that more needs to be done.
"I can speak specifically to my experience as a volunteer. When I was leading a girl scout troop of elementary-aged schooled kids I would go into my elementary school, which at the end of the day was completely open, there was no security about who was coming in and out," she recalled.
Peterson, along with a handful of community members stood up, with signs that read: "Bring back no place for hate," and "Failed leaders," demanding that Superintendent Chris Ragsdale do more for their children.
"We are concerned about our children in school," one mother exclaimed, while another said, "Mr. Ragsdale, be a leader. Is Wheeler the next Marjory Stoneman Douglas?"
The board voted Thursday to approve measures including a new alert system where staff can call for help with a push of a button. It's a similar idea to the more than $5 million AlertPoint system, which was hacked last year, prompting a false code red alert in Cobb’s 115 schools.
Peterson remembers that day well. She was grateful her two children were home, but that didn't take the fear away.
"My blood ran cold when I got the first notice that something was happening at Dodgen, which is where both of them went, because I felt that my children could be sitting in the playroom, looking at their monitors, watching a tragedy unfold in real-time," she said.
Laura Judge is a member of Watching the Funds Cobb, a grassroots group, dedicated to watching how and where the Cobb County school district spends tax dollars.
“We want to know the spending around that – if we’re getting money back by breaking our contract [with AlertPoint], if teachers are trained?”
Parents are concerned that the new system, Centegix, was - according to our sister station WCNC - sued by a school district in Charlotte two years ago for having technology that wasn’t working well, or at all.
“Why is it going into cobb county schools? The teachers say they were not trained on AlertPoint. The school superintendent says they were," added Peterson. "I know from my experience right now, I trust the teachers.”
The district adds it’s hiring more psychologists, implementing unannounced drills, and is looking into recruiting retired military for security.
But parents say more needs to happen: entry points to schools should also be monitored, the anti-bullying program “No Place For Hate” needs to be reinstated, and mental health services must be increased.
“With the American Rescue Plan Act, we requested $12 million and there was a line item for mental health and it had zero for that spending," Judge added.
The budget for these new safety features was not released Thursday night. 11Alive reached out for an interview with Ragsdale but he was not available. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/cobb-county-schools-safety-measures/85-3938c59a-08e6-4b98-9536-eb36116ea6e2 | 2022-06-10T04:13:09 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/cobb-county-schools-safety-measures/85-3938c59a-08e6-4b98-9536-eb36116ea6e2 |
AUSTIN, Texas — It’s known as the old Austin Fire Department training tower – a familiar landmark to anyone who’s driven past the slender six-story building on West Cesar Chavez Street between the 1st Street and Congress Avenue bridges downtown.
A deliberately-set campfire near the tower in April 2021 caused some exterior damage. Now, the City of Austin has begun a restoration project that will bring the tower back to its original glory. Windows will be replaced and exterior bricks and the carillon bells restored.
Officially known as Buford Tower, it was built in 1930 and was one of the city’s tallest structures in its day. When firefighters trained there, big crowds would often come to watch as firemen used flares and smoke bombs to simulate blazes inside the tower.
It served a practical purpose by giving firefighters an opportunity to practice climbing long ladders while hauling heavy hoses to heights of six stories. But as downtown grew it wasn’t the best spot to hold training exercises, and a new tower was built in southeast Austin in the 1970s.
After it was no longer needed, city hall planned to demolish it until a group of residents led by the wife of the man whose company built it, saved it in 1978. Many consider the old tower a thing of beauty, designed and built in the style of an Italian bell tower.
The tower holds a special place in the hearts of Austin’s firefighters. It’s where solemn ceremonies are held each year, to honor the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.
And long after it was built, it was named for one of their own: Fire Captain James L. Buford, who drowned when he tried to rescue a teenager caught in a Shoal Creek flood in 1972.
Work on restoring the tower is expected to wrap up later this summer, according to city officials.
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Police investigate deaths of woman and her unborn baby as murder
A Wichita Falls man is suspected of killing a woman and her unborn child, according to a Wichita Falls police media release.
Paul Raymond Chandler was being held Thursday in the Wichita County Law Enforcement Center, according to online jail records.
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According to the press release: The Wichita Falls Police Department responded to an address in the 1600 block of Deer Park to investigate a deceased person Thursday.
The officer found Kaycee Wofford, 19 deceased. She was several months pregnant. Her boyfriend, Chandler, 20, was on the scene.
Wofford and Chandler had an argument earlier, according to police.
Autopsy results revealed Wofford died from asphyxiation. Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Chandler for capital murder.
Wichita Falls Police Department Special Operations Unit, U.S. Marshals and the Texas Department of Public Safety arrested Chandler Thursday evening.
A police spokesman said there are no other suspects.
Chandler has been charged with capital murder of a person under 10, according to online jail records.
His bond was recommended at $1.5 million, according to jail records. | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2022/06/09/police-investigate-woman-and-her-un-born-babys-death-murder/7577130001/ | 2022-06-10T04:17:25 | 1 | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2022/06/09/police-investigate-woman-and-her-un-born-babys-death-murder/7577130001/ |
SAN ANTONIO — Demands for justice in front of San Antonio Police headquarters. Recently, one of their officers shot and killed 13-year-old AJ Hernandez. On Thursday, activists from different groups like ACT 4 SA and Black Freedom Factory along with the teen's family met at SAPD headquarters.
They are still looking for answers. They also want to see the full body camera footage of the deadly encounter.
They shouted and prayed. They even shared memories and stories of the teen. The activists and family say Hernandez should still be alive. Ananda Tomas, with ACT 4 SA, organized the rally and vigil.
"He was a 13-year-old with a full life ahead of him," Tomas said.
The teen was shot and killed by San Antonio Police on War Cloud Drive on the south side. Police said the teen was driving a stolen car. Police say he reversed and t-boned a police car, and that's when investigators said an officer fired his gun at the teenager.
Police said the 13-year-old was treated on scene. The family said eyewitnesses claim they searched him first, and treated him like a suspect. Hernandez later died at a hospital.
"Calling for transparency," Tomas said. And to set the narrative straight that AJ was a 13-year-old, a son, a brother, a cousin. We are demanding that the family sees all body camera footage from all officers. So we can get the full narrative. We are also encouraging our city council members and police chief, and commissioners to call for a review of SAPD's policy and procedures."
Debbie Bush was also in attendance at the rally. She knows the pain of losing a loved one at the hands of police. She embraced the teen's mother.
"I just shared with her that it is going to be a long road," Bush said. It is going to be a lot of negativity coming at you from all sides. And all we can do as activists is support them and be there for them."
Bush's nephew Marquise Jones was shot and killed by an SAPD officer in 2014.
"Again no matter what someone's background is, do you actually think he deserves to die? Bush said. Do they deserve to die? Their lives are just as important as the police lives."
Tomas was told by the family that they will see portions of the body camera footage next week. SAPD said they will not release it to the public because of Hernandez's age. The officer who fired his gun is on administrative duty. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/activists-rally-outside-police-headquarters-with-family-of-of-teen-shot-and-killed-by-sapd/273-a645b90a-2ea6-4127-a2ec-ffe7aacca617 | 2022-06-10T04:20:22 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/activists-rally-outside-police-headquarters-with-family-of-of-teen-shot-and-killed-by-sapd/273-a645b90a-2ea6-4127-a2ec-ffe7aacca617 |
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An inmate at the Community Corrections Center-Lincoln assaulted two staff members Wednesday.
The staff members were preparing the inmate for transfer to another facility when he allegedly punched each of them in the face and continued to physically resist, a release said.
A third staff member used pepper spray, which allowed staff to get the inmate to the ground and put him in restraints.
The staff members who were hit went to the hospital. One of them suffered a broken bone; the other is being treated for serious injuries.
The search turned up over 5 ounces of pure methamphetamine, just under an ounce of cocaine and 4 pounds of marijuana. They also found four shotguns, two rifles and three pistols.
Investigators alleged Terran McKethan, 43, posed as a 17-year-old on Snapchat while meeting young girls and offering them marijuana in exchange for sex acts. He won't be parole eligible until 2072.
Evelyn Mejia is a news intern and current sophomore at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She covers breaking news and writes feature stories about her community.
Residents along the O Street corridor said the constant noise of racing and burnouts is not just the soundtrack to Memorial Day but persists year-round. And despite decades of police enforcement efforts, that hasn't changed.
Lancaster County's Tactical Response Unit found Jesse Salamanca hiding in the basement of a Lincoln residence around 5:40 p.m. Thursday, more than three hours after he had barricaded himself in the home, authorities said.
The man's first accuser told Bryan West staff that Delbert Taylor had sexually abused her as a child, and later told Lincoln Police the abuse began when she was around 6 years old, the investigator said in the arrest affidavit.
The so-called black box inside the Ford Taurus — more accurately known as an airbag control module — could tell investigators exactly what happened in the lead-up to a crash that killed two and injured 20.
Landon Ludwig initially faced a first-degree sexual assault charge, but he ultimately pleaded no contest to two counts of child abuse and criminal trespassing, all misdemeanors, as part of a plea deal.
Kyvell Stark turned himself into police Tuesday morning, and Police Chief Teresa Ewins said he would be charged with two counts of manslaughter and two counts of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Investigators alleged Terran McKethan, 43, posed as a 17-year-old on Snapchat while meeting young girls and offering them marijuana in exchange for sex acts. He won't be parole eligible until 2072.
Surveillance footage showed a masked man exit the truck that he had used as a battering ram before grabbing the keys to a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado and leaving in that truck.
Soon after his son's wheelchair and debit cards were stolen Sunday afternoon, a Lincoln dad got text alerts indicating the stolen cards been had used along West O Street, leading him to the suspected thieves, police said. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/community-corrections-center-lincoln-inmate-assault-two-staff-members/article_edbf6ccb-5bcb-52a9-9f10-4868b3c9c057.html | 2022-06-10T04:28:30 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/community-corrections-center-lincoln-inmate-assault-two-staff-members/article_edbf6ccb-5bcb-52a9-9f10-4868b3c9c057.html |
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A man and a woman from Texas have been charged with animal cruelty after deputies in North Carolina found 10 dead dogs in the back of their rented box truck, authorities said Thursday.
Moore County Sheriff Ronnie Fields said Scott Thomas McCaffrey, 48, and Tambra Lynn Clift, 50, of Weslaco, Texas, each was charged with 10 felony counts of cruelty to animals, news outlets reported. The two are being held at the Moore County jail under a $30,000 bond.
Attorneys were appointed for McCaffrey and Clift, but neither was immediately available for comment on Thursday.
The sheriff's office said deputies were notified on Tuesday that there were multiple dead dogs in the back of the truck in the Seven Lakes area of West End. McCaffrey and Clift were identified as the operators of the truck and the 10 dogs died because of negligence, investigators said.
Two of the dogs have been sent to a lab at North Carolina State University to determine the cause of death. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/2-arrested-by-deputies-after-10-dead-dogs-found-in-truck/2989405/ | 2022-06-10T04:28:47 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/2-arrested-by-deputies-after-10-dead-dogs-found-in-truck/2989405/ |
As the small Texas city of Uvalde struggles to heal after a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at an elementary school, thoughts have also turned to ensure its legacy as the centerpiece of the fight for equal education for Mexican Americans over half a century ago lives on.
In 1970, there was a six-week student walkout in the district, after the school board decided not to renew the contract of George Garza, a popular Mexican American teacher at Robb Elementary School. Student demands included a bilingual curriculum and the hiring of more Mexican American teachers, but the school board refused to budge. A resulting class-action lawsuit alleging discrimination against Hispanic students resulted in the district being placed under a desegregation order in a case that took decades to resolve.
Now, some Hispanic leaders in Uvalde worry that upward mobility through education here could be another victim of the May 24 shooting if students fear returning to school.
"I keep thinking about education," said Ronnie Garza, who is George Garza's son and a county commissioner who represents the area of Uvalde that includes Robb Elementary. "I feel for the children. How are they going to feel on the first day of school? I keep thinking of the teachers. Are they going to want to come back to school?"
More than an hour passed from when the first police officers followed the 18-year-old gunman into the building and when he was killed, according to an official timeline. In the meantime, parents outside begged police to rush in and panicked children called 911 from inside.
The head of the Texas Department of Public Safety, Steven McCraw, has said that the school district police chief, Pete Arredondo, who was in charge of the multi-agency response, made the "wrong decision" to not order officers to breach the classroom more quickly to confront and kill the gunman.
Arredondo has not responded to repeated interview requests and questions from The Associated Press.
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During a sometimes contentious news conference on Thursday, Uvalde school district officials said they wouldn't answer any questions about the investigation or personnel matters, even as parents have expressed concerns about safety. When Superintendent Hal Harrell was asked if he still trusts the school district's police chief, Pete Arredondo, he said, "that's personnel."
Harrell said the district would be hiring more police officers in the fall, and that there are ongoing discussions about what will become of the site where the school is located.
"We will not be going back to that campus in any form or fashion," Harrell said.
Uvalde County Justice of the Peace Lalo Diaz, who helped identify the bodies of those who were killed at the school that he himself attended, said tearing it down will be the right thing to do.
"It's going to be hard for anybody to go in there," Diaz said.
In the aftermath of mass shootings at schools across the country, communities have struggled with what to do with the buildings. In Newtown, Connecticut, voters authorized the demolition of the Sandy Hook Elementary School building where 26 students and teachers were killed in 2012 and construction of a new school. In Colorado, Columbine High School, where 13 were killed in a 1999 attack, still stands.
At the now-closed Robb Elementary campus, some of the pecan trees planted by George Garza still provide shade. Garza had also raised money for a basketball court and a running track at the school.
Alfredo Rodriguez Santos was a 17-year-old high school student in Uvalde in 1970 when he decided to participate in the walkout. Santos said that the inequality in the city was something that had already been seeping into his consciousness.
"We sensed things were off, but we weren't able to articulate them," said Santos, who had wondered why roads were better in one part of town than the other and why Mexican American students weren't encouraged to go to college.
"We knew that something was wrong because a lot of kids were dropping out of school. Not a whole lot of kids were going to college," said Santos, who now lives in Austin and is publisher of bilingual newspapers.
Monica Munoz Martinez, an associate professor of history at the University of Texas at Austin who grew up in Uvalde and attended Robb Elementary in the 1990s, said both of her parents participated in the walkout when they were in high school.
Martinez's mom had to translate so her own Spanish-speaking mother could understand school meetings and assemblies that were only held in English.
"That's one of her memories from Robb is sitting outside the door trying to listen through the crack to give an overview to her mother when she walked out of the meeting," Martinez said.
Uvalde "stands apart" from other walkouts happening around that time, Martinez said, because the school board decided not to meet any of the demands from the parents and students.
"Leaders in Uvalde at that moment … were sending the strong signal that the racial order that existed there, they were committed to maintaining," she said.
In 1970, Genoveva Morales filed a class-action lawsuit against the school district alleging discrimination against Hispanic students. Eventually, a court found segregation still existed and the district was ordered to desegregate. A consent order was signed in 2008 and the lawsuit was finally resolved in 2017.
Martinez's mother went on to work in the school district for 35 years, including as an administrator, and was a member of the school board when the junior high was named for Morales.
The parents of some of those killed at Robb Elementary and injured students have been speaking out, including giving testimony this week to Congress as lawmakers work to strike a bipartisan agreement on gun safety measures.
"I hope that the voices of people from Uvalde who are calling for change, that that can be a catalyst to actually helping to save more lives, not just in Texas but across the country," Martinez said | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/uvalde-school-where-shooting-happened-has-deep-roots-in-city/2989413/ | 2022-06-10T04:28:54 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/uvalde-school-where-shooting-happened-has-deep-roots-in-city/2989413/ |
Two males were transported to a hospital after reports of possible drownings at Joe Pool Lake Thursday evening, according to the Grand Prairie Fire Department.
The Grand Prairie Fire Department responded to a report of two possible drownings in the beach area at Joe Pool Lake at about 6:35 p.m. on Thursday.
The Grand Prairie Public Safety Dive Team conducted a search for both swimmers, in which the team quickly located a 39-year-old male and 17-year-old male underwater.
Both males were transported to two local hospitals.
According to the Grand Prairie FD, the male swimmers were not wearing life vests.
The Grand Prairie Fire Department said in a statement, "As the lake season continues, GPFD strongly encourages the public to wear a life vest or an appropriate personal floating device while near or in the water." | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/two-people-transported-to-hospital-after-reported-drownings-at-joe-pool-lake/2989398/ | 2022-06-10T04:29:00 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/two-people-transported-to-hospital-after-reported-drownings-at-joe-pool-lake/2989398/ |
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — There was no one quite like David Bowie. He was like a chameleon, always changing his persona and musical style.
For that reason and many others, promoters for Live on the Levee are dedicating their fourth-ever tribute night to David Bowie.
“We did Bill Withers first, Tom Petty the following year, then of course we had a year off for 2020. Last year was the Rolling Stones. … Something about Bowie struck me, and I wanted to keep it diverse.”
Show producer John Inghram
13 News Anchor Rob Macko caught up with Charleston musicians Mark Price and John Inghram while they were rehearsing for a show at Big River Records in Dunbar.
“We’re going to try to touch on as many of the hits and then get into some of the deep cuts, too,” Inghram said.
Inghram said he will perform “Suffragette City” for one of his songs. He said the event will also welcome Rainbow Pride of West Virginia.
“We’ll have some of the queens up there, some performance drag artists up there with us, and we’ll have just all different walks of life, and nobody embodies that more than David Bowie really,” Inghram said.
Price is in the band FourChill and will be singing “Golden Years” for one of his songs.
“I first got a hold of Bowie in the ‘Labyrinth’, like most people, and ‘Fame,'” Price said. “You didn’t quite know it was him, me being a little bit younger, but yeah, I dig Bowie. Yeah, he’s cool.”
Both Price and Inghram have played at Live on the Levee before. They said having their backs to the river and looking out into an audience of family and friends is a cool experience.
“It’s good to be able to have that sound and that big stage feel,” Price said. “Like I said it makes you kind of feel that you’re not home, but you are home.”
“There were so many moments last year where I was like fighting back the tears cause just so overcome from emotion and like here we are back doing this for people again, real people again,” Inghram said.
Live on the Levee is Friday night along Kanawha Boulevard in downtown Charleston. The opening act, Minka, starts at 6:30 p.m. The tribute concert starts around 7:45 p.m.
13 News is a proud sponsor of Friday night’s concert. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/live-on-the-levee-to-celebrate-music-of-david-bowie/ | 2022-06-10T04:41:02 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/live-on-the-levee-to-celebrate-music-of-david-bowie/ |
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Veteran attorney Seth Cohen, who is of counsel at Deuterman Law Group in Greensboro, has been certified as a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Membership in the forum is limited to attorneys who have obtained million dollar verdicts, awards or settlements for their clients. Fewer than 1% of U.S. attorneys are members.
In his senior role at DLG, Cohen represents clients in their labor and employment claims.
Before joining DLG, Cohen was a partner for 25 years with Smith, James, Rowlett & Cohen in Greensboro.
Before attending law school, he worked as a newspaper reporter, most recently at the News & Record in Greensboro.
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Nine Brooks Pierce practice areas and 20 of the firm’s attorneys, including 16 in the firm’s Greensboro office, are ranked among the best in North Carolina in the 2022 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Law Firms for Business. The listing of the leading lawyers and law firms in the country is published annually by Chambers and Partners.
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Brooks Pierce’s Antitrust, Environment and Litigation: General Commercial practices received a Band 1 ranking, the highest awarded by Chambers USA. The firm’s banking and finance: mainly regulatory, bankruptcy/restructuring, corporate/mergers and acquisitions, health care, intellectual property, and labor and employment practice areas were also recognized.
The 16 attorneys in the Greensboro office recognized as leaders in their respective practice areas are: Arty Bolick, construction; Forrest Campbell, health care; Mark Davidson, corporate/mergers and acquisitions; Kearns Davis, litigation: white-collar crime and government investigations; George House, Bob King and Randy Tinsley, environment; Iain MacSween, banking and finance: mainly regulatory; Jeff Oleynik, antitrust, bankruptcy/restructuring; Jim Phillips and Reid Phillips, litigation: general commercial; David Sar, intellectual property; Bob Singer, banking and finance, banking and finance: mainly regulatory; John Small, bankruptcy/restructuring; Jennifer Van Zant, antitrust; and Howard Williams, tax.
Announcements
Resort Lifestyle Communities invites the business community in Greensboro and surrounding areas to celebrate the groundbreaking of its independent senior living retirement community at 11:30 a.m. June 16 at Sedgefield Country Club, 3201 Forsyth Drive in Greensboro.
Carolina Pines representatives, chamber members and local dignitaries will speak during a short business-to-business program, followed by lunch for all guests. A short networking opportunity with industry professionals also will be available.
For information, call 336-645-8211 or visit carolinapinesretirement.com.
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The High Point University Board of Trustees has appointed 11 new members to its Board of Visitors. Among the new members are Triad community leaders, business owners and CEOs.
The newly appointed members are: Steven Gaffney, CEO of Shelba D. Johnson Trucking; Charles Greene, a practicing attorney with more than 30 years of experience; Otis Harris Sr., president of Harris House Furniture Industries; Matthew Heald, owner of Hot Shots Distributing; Charity Jackson, CEO and founder of Cre8ive Niche; Evan Lagueruela, president of Trinity Furniture; Jordan Lessard, financial adviser at Edward Jones; Barry Safrit, chief financial officer for Marsh Furniture Company; Philip Anthony Sedberry Jr., president and CEO of MAC Panel Company; Gary Simon, jeweler and designer at Simon Jewelers in High Point (he owns and operates the establishment with his wife of 35 years, Sherri Simon); and Dr. Edward Weller, retired orthopedic surgeon.
Awards
The Greensboro Television Network, the city’s government channel, has received a national Telly Award. GTN Station Manager Carlos Castellanos won a silver Telly Award for his work on the Greensboro Police Department Case Profile Series, specifically the episode featuring Markey Whitsett. Castellanos and GPD’s Homicide Unit Victim Advocate Mary Nero are working together with Crime Stoppers on a show featuring unsolved cases in Greensboro by featuring family members of the victim and the lead detective on the case.
The Telly Awards are a national television competition and recognizes excellence in broadcast production. GTN has won 27 Telly Awards since 2000.
To see the winning episode, visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=HA8tP97f860.
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Boundless Impact chose Wilson Lester of Greensboro to receive the 2022 John A. (Pete) Eberhart Ray of Light Award.
Lester, who has devoted his career to ensure minority entrepreneurs have access to capital, was recognized for his leadership in driving a more inclusive and equitable economy and his impact on minority businesses and entrepreneurs.
The Ray of Light Award, which recognizes individuals who exemplify Boundless Impact’s vision of building thriving communities that are intentionally diverse, inclusive and equitable, was presented to Lester at Boundless Impact’s 10th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon on June 1 at High Point University. Presenters were board members of Boundless Impact: Felix Muriithi, past chairman and Ditra Miller.
In 2021, Lester co-founded Partners in Equity, a national investment fund focused on supporting owner-occupied commercial real estate for BIPOC businesses owners. He built Piedmont Business Capital that has delivered millions in impact capital to Black businesses across N.C. He is also a co-founder of the ACCESS Center for Equity and Success, which supports minority business enterprises with securing public and private contract opportunities.
Fellowships
Neelor Qadir, a UNCG professor of English, international and global studies, and African American and African diaspora studies, was named a Career Enhancement Fellow by the Institute for Citizens and Scholars.
The Career Enhancement Fellowship, funded by the Mellon Foundation and administered by Citizens and Scholars, seeks to increase the presence of underrepresented junior and other faculty members in the humanities, social sciences and arts by creating career development opportunities for selected Fellows with promising research projects.
As part of the fellowship, Qadir will receive a one-year sabbatical stipend (up to $35,000) to revise her book manuscript, “Afrasian Imaginaries: Global Capitalism in Indian Ocean Worlds.”
On the Move
Duane Cyrus has been appointed the director for the University of Arizona School of Dance, beginning July 1. Cyrus has served as a prof
- essor of dance at UNCG since 2005 and artistic director of Theatre of Movement, an arts collaborative since 2017.
- Greensboro Sports Foundation vice chairman
Richard Beard
- has been appointed to the organization’s newly created position of president and CEO. A Greensboro-based real estate executive and developer with strong ties to economic development and sports tourism, Beard will leave his career with Schulman & Beard Commercial Real Estate to assume his new role.
- Ellis & Winters has added two attorneys to its litigation group in Greensboro.
Andrew Parks Carter and Eric Cunningham
- have joined the firm as associates. Both are recent graduates of Elon University School of Law and will focus on commercial litigation and tort matters.
Canterbury Head of School Harrison Stuart announced the selection of Sarah Healy as director of marketing and communications. Healy, who starts the newly created role June 13, served as director of operations for Downtown Greensboro.
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Online forum
The city’s Greensboro Criminal Justice Advisory Commission is hosting a forum, “Trauma and Violence: a Community Conversation on the Correlation,” in place of its regularly scheduled virtual meeting at 6:30 p.m. June 16.
Participate via Zoom at tinyurl.com/2p92d46v; meeting ID 820 4024 5050; passcode 884943. During the forum, participants may type questions into the chat feature for the panelists.
The forum features speakers from local mental health and criminal justice fields who will discuss the role trauma plays in the perpetuation of violence.
For information, call 336-373-2295. Community meeting
Greensboro’s Transgender Task Force will hold its monthly community meeting at 6 p.m. June 15. Participants and the public can join the meeting via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/96773126553#success, using meeting ID 967 7312 6553, or call 301-715-8592.
The task force was created with the support and direction of the human rights department to address the varying needs of the transgender communities in Greensboro. The task force examines rules, policies and procedures that create discriminatory barriers for those who identify as transgender. The success of the task force is based on community participation by those who are directly affected. For information, call 336-373-2038.
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Book discussion
An outdoor discussion of “Sparrow Envy: Field Guide to Birds and Lesser Beasts” will be offered from noon to 1 p.m. June 17 at the Kathleen Clay Library, 1420 Price Park Road in Greensboro. Participants should bring seating.
In this book, African American ornithologist and Clemson University professor J. Drew Lanham shares his fascination with birds as well as compelling experiences being a Black birder. Copies of the book can be loaned from the branch. If unable to attend in person, a Zoom link is available. To register, email melanie.buckingham@greensboro-nc.gov.
Seeking input
The city of High Point will host a drop-in review session for residents on June 14 at High Point City Hall to give feedback and ask questions about the proposed draft of the sign ordinance. The meeting will start at 4 p.m. with a brief presentation by city staff, and then staff will be available until 7 p.m. for residents to ask questions.
The city of High Point released the draft of the sign ordinance for public review in May. It can be reviewed on the city’s website at www.highpointnc.gov/signs. Comments and questions can be submitted to signordcomments@highpointnc.gov. Comment forms will also be available at the meeting and will be accepted until June 30.
After June 30, the comments received will be reviewed and considered prior to completing the public hearing draft, which will be presented to and considered by the planning and zoning commission and City Council. The public hearing draft will be posted on the website for review prior to the hearings.
For information, call 336-883-3328.
Theater auditions
Creative Greensboro, in partnership with Goodly Frame Theatre, will hold auditions for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” by William Shakespeare, from 7 to 9 p.m. June 13-14 at Greensboro Cultural Center. Auditions will be held by appointment only. Visit www.creativegreensboro.com for more information and to schedule an audition.
Creative Greensboro and Goodly Frame Theatre seek a racially diverse, multi-generational cast ages 10 and older. A short, memorized Shakespeare monologue is preferred for auditions. Those without a prepared monologue will be asked to read a scene from a script provided at the audition. Headshots and resumes are recommended but not required. In-person rehearsals will be held evenings and weekends as schedules permit, with performances Aug. 4-7. The Summer Shakespeare program is a volunteer performance opportunity.
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” will be performed in various location in downtown Greensboro’s Southside neighborhood. Actors and audiences will travel together to discover why “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays.
For information, call 336-373-2974.
Seeking applicants
The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office is seeking qualified applicants to join its detention staff and will offer two information sessions on how to become a certified detention officer with the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office at 6 p.m. June 15-16. Each session will be held at the sheriff’s administrative office, 400 W. Washington St. in Greensboro.
Guilford County is offering a $4,000 signing bonus for detention officers.
To sign up for a session, call 336-641-3387.
Home Run for Homelessness
In collaboration with the Greensboro Grasshoppers, Partners Ending Homelessness will host its 12th annual Home Run for Homelessness event at 6:30 p.m. July 30 at First National Bank Field in Greensboro. This family-friendly event is designed to increase awareness and understanding of homelessness in Guilford County.
This year’s honorees are Open Door Ministries and Leslie’s House of West End Ministries, who help shelter homeless in Guilford County.
For information about sponsorship opportunities, call 336-553-2715, Ext. 1003 or email kentia@partnersendinghomelessness.org.
To promote this event and bring awareness of homelessness in Guilford County, a community feeding event and collection of hygiene supplies will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. June 18 at the High Point Public Library, 901 N. Main St. in High Point.
The outreach is in partnership with Acts Ministries, A Legacy of Hope and the library.
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Announcements
Hirsch Wellness Network’s 13th annual Lunafest Film Festival, held May 26, raised more than $10,000. Sharon and Bill Savage were the raffle basket winners.
The nonprofit offers multiple healing arts programs each month that are free to those with cancer, cancer survivors, caregivers and medical providers. Some classes are virtual and some are in-person.
June highlights include Writing to Heal from 1 to 3 p.m. June 13, Mixed Media with Watercolor and Markers from 1 to 3 p.m. June 20 and Whose Line Is It Anyway? from 1 to 2:30 p.m. June 27.
Intro to Pointillism with Alex Gaal will be offered from 1 to 2:30 p.m. July 27. Often called stipple or dotting, pointillism is a technique of painting in which small dots of color are applied in patterns to form an image. Georges Seurat and Paul Signac developed the technique in 1886. In this class participants will start with a simple line drawing of an animal and using an assortment of markers they will bring it to life with layers of patterns and colorful dots. Registration closes on July 13 for art supplies to be mailed.
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For a list of classes, visit www.hirschwellnessnetwork.org. Registration is required.
For information, email admin@hirschcenter.org or call 336-209-0259.
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Sanctuary House’s Musical Moods Roaring ‘20s event, in honor of its 20th year providing services to adults with serious mental illness in Guilford County, has been rescheduled to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at Piedmont Hall and will feature the nationally recognized band Squirrel Nut Zippers.
The event chairpersons are Mike and Katherine Weaver.
For information about sponsorships, email liz@shgso.org.
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The Piedmont Triad Supports Ukraine benefit is set for 2 to 7 p.m. June 18 at The Deck, 118 E. Main St. in Jamestown.
The event is a benefit for The World Central Kitchen.
There will be a Thai food truck, Ukrainian art, crafts and desserts, children’s activities, dance lessons provided by Fred Astaire Dance Studios, live music and more.
Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Children 11 and younger may attend free.
For tickets, visit www.fredastaire.com/greensboro/tickets.
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GREENSBORO — The much-debated footage of a police officer shooting an unarmed man was released late Wednesday, reopening, for some, the divide between law enforcement and those who think not enough is being done to serve and protect.
Footage from Matthew Hamilton’s body camera shows the police officer repeatedly commanding 29-year-old Joseph Lopez to come out of the shed where he was found hiding following a 911 call in November 2021.
A resident of the home earlier told a dispatcher Lopez was wanted on charges and she could see him in a vehicle backing up in the driveway.
According to the footage, Hamilton asked Lopez at least four times to come out before sending in his police dog.
Seconds later, Hamilton follows his K-9 inside the shed and fires a single, fatal shot at Lopez, according to the footage.
The sound and calls of “shots fired,” simultaneously draw other officers already on the scene inside the shed, where they climb over furniture and other items in the cramped building to find Lopez bleeding from the face. Hamilton, the first to reach him, tells them he saw something “black” in Lopez’s hand.
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The graphic video was made available days after the man’s father filed a federal civil rights lawsuit, calling the police response excessive and unjustified.
Hamilton, a 15-year veteran, was also indicted on a charge of manslaughter and fired by the department on Monday, the same day the lawsuit was filed. The K-9 officer met agents from the State Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday and was released under an unsecured bail.
Late Wednesday night, the city released a 19-minute compilation of footage from the cameras worn by officers on the scene, along with individual videos from all 10 responding officers, and posted them on its YouTube channel.
A written narrative covering the first few frames of the video calls the release a “factual overview” and “transparency” for the community while also sharing details of an interaction a few days earlier — on Nov. 15, 2021 — between law enforcement and Lopez connected to the same address.
Authorities allege that during a traffic stop by Guilford County Sheriff’s deputies, Lopez drove away, leaving a woman on the side of the road. The woman led police to an address on Cloverdale Drive, where she lived and the car was found parked, and gave permission for police to search the home. There, they found an armed Lopez in a bedroom closet covered by a blanket. He peacefully surrendered after talking to a negotiator but was arrested on charges of possession of a firearm by a felon and assault with a deadly weapon from an unrelated incident.
According to the video, officers arrived at the same Cloverdale Drive residence days later — on Nov. 19 — and can be seen holding flashlights in the backyard.
The crunch of leaves under their feet can be heard.
Officers checking out a shed hear a noise. One officer says that a K-9 is on the way.
At the 3:09 mark of the compilation video, Hamilton, backed by officers shining a spotlight onto the building, appeared to cautiously push open the door of the shed as he held back his canine partner, who was still on a leash.
From the video, Lopez’s location inside the shed is unclear, but the lawsuit filed on behalf of his estate says he was sitting on a chair behind two couches and within 15 feet of the door.
“Greensboro police!” Hamilton can be heard yelling on the video. “If you’re in there, make yourself known!”
Lopez can be heard responding: “Yes, I’m here.”
“Come on out or I’m going to send my dog in there,” Hamilton continues. “He’ll bite you!”
Hamilton yells again: “Come on out with your hands up!”
Lopez replied that he would come out when it “was safe.”
“Listen to me,” Hamilton continued. “Come on out. I’m getting ready to put the dog in there.”
As Hamilton continued his appeal to Lopez, one officer is heard saying to another officer: “You get ready for an arrest when he comes out.”
The footage shows Hamilton releasing the dog.
“Dammit,” can be heard from inside the shed.
The footage is dark and grainy at that point. Hamilton’s shadow against the door appeared to show his hand on his holster. According to Hamilton’s attorney, the dog had not gotten to Lopez.
You can see the flash when Hamilton’s gun goes off roughly at the 4:32 mark of the 19-minute compilation video.
Officers can be heard yelling, “Gunfire!”
“Oh (expletive)!” Hamilton yells. “Oh (another expletive)!”
As he and other officers rush to get to Lopez, Hamilton can be saying: “I saw something in his hand! I saw something in his hand!”
Flint Taylor, the Lopez family’s attorney, says that’s the start of a coverup, because a gun was never found.
According to Amiel Rossabi, who represents Hamilton, the veteran officer said those words because he was upset about taking a life.
Officers begin moving items out of the shed to make it easier for Lopez to receive medical attention. Hamilton is seen gaining control of his K-9.
Paramedics arrive just as they get Lopez outside and begin working on him.
He is pronounced dead at the scene.
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TEXAS, USA — It is the mystery that spans four decades and across three states: Where is "Baby Holly?"
And what happened to her parents, Harold Dean and Tina Linn Clouse?
On Thursday afternoon, the Texas Attorney General's office held a press conference, revealing major details in the missing persons and murder case.
"This case came in right after we started taking cases," said Brent Webster, the first assistant attorney general.
There are upwards of 20,000 unsolved murders currently in Texas. The state's newly installed cold case unit reopened the Clouse case.
It was DNA evidence that identified the couple found in a wooded area near Houston. Tina and Harold Dean were last seen living in Lewisville, Texas in 1980.
"We never knew where the three of them were. My son just went to get a job Texas and were wiped off the face of the earth," said Donna Casasanta, Harold Dean’s mother.
It is the couple's identification that begged the next question: What happened to "Baby Holly?"
The attorney general's office announced Thursday officially that "Baby Holly," now an adult woman, had been found "alive and well."
"[I am] relieved that is she is alive and she was raised - she said she had a normal raising. I don't have to worry anymore. All these years I worried about that she was sold to human trafficking," said Casasanta.
"Lewisville Police Detective Craig Holleman assisted the Texas Attorney General’s Office in its multi-agency investigation into the disappearance of Holly Clouse. Detective Holleman began working on this case in November 2021," read a statement from Lewisville Police. "As First Assistant Attorney General Brent Webster announced earlier today, Holly was notified on Tuesday about her parents, Dean and Tina Clouse, and Detective Holleman was present at that meeting."
Investigators still believe parents Harold Dean and Tina Linn were murdered and now need the public's help.
"Holly's" real name and whereabouts have not been disclosed in order to protect her identity.
The families will reunite soon with the woman many first knew as "Baby Holly" -- small steps in a four-decade-old journey to truth.
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SEATTLE — Domestic workers like nannies, house cleaners, gardeners, and cooks became the focus of legislation in Seattle in 2018. The city was the first in the United States to adopt a domestic workers bill of rights.
Now, four years later, the city is announcing funding to raise awareness about the law.
In the last seven years, the city of Seattle has been able to settle nearly a thousand cases where employers agreed to pay wages owed to their workers at a total of more than $24 million. That happened, in part, because of the work at the Office of Labor Standards where Steve Marchese is the Director.
"We actually are just closing the first case, first settlement regarding domestic workers,” said Marchese.
Marchese plans to deliver more details about that settlement next month.
This week, the Office of Labor Standards announced one-time funding available to organizations in the Seattle area that can do the outreach and help domestic workers understand their rights. The $250,000 for domestic worker community organizing will be used for up to eight projects. Nonprofit organizations and grassroots groups that have fiscal sponsorship with a nonprofit organization can apply for funding.
At Casa Latina, Cariño Barragán, the Co-Executive Director of Education and Community Organizing, sees a need for the funding.
"The majority of workers still don't know what their rights are. Because it's the conditions under which they work, right. It's isolated. It's very just one on one,” said Barragán.
The Domestic Workers Bill of Rights includes minimum wage, rest break, and meal break rights.
"Around 33,000 is the estimate of workers that are impacted by this type of legislation,” said Barragán.
Now the focus is on making sure all those workers know their rights.
"Because we know things are going on, but they're not getting reported. And so, we want to make sure that folks know what they can ask for, what they can expect,” said Marchese.
Danielle Alvarado, Executive Director of Working Washington released this statement about the funding:
"Domestic workers are extremely isolated on the job, which can lead to frequent violations of their rights—and we know domestic workers of color are especially likely to face these labor rights violations. That’s why workers of color called on the City Council to deliver this additional funding, which will enable community-based organizations to conduct widespread Know Your Rights outreach and serve as a trusted bridge between workers of color and government. The money reflects a deep commitment from City leaders to make sure the most marginalized workers in our city are truly protected by our nation-leading labor standards. We're ready to expand our education work among domestic workers with these resources."
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More than the first woman: Meet Barksdale's new B-52 squadron commander
Born and raised in the Miami Valley region, Lt. Col. Vanessa Wilcox has made her home in Bossier City for 13 years while serving as a B-52 Weapon Systems Officer.
On April 21, Wilcox became the first female B-52 squadron commander during a change-of-command ceremony.
But, Wilcox is more than just the first woman to hold that title.
"I am the first female B-52 squadron commander," said Wilcox. "I hate it because it's not about me, It's about the people that work for me. That becoming the focus, I feel like it detracts from them and what they are accomplishing, because that's really what it's about, I'm just there to move rocks out of their way and help them to get the job done."
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More about Wilcox
Wilcox describes her journey in the military as "a little non-traditional."
Born and raised in Dayton, Ohio, Wilcox grew to love and appreciate the military with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base just down the road from her hometown.
She said, "I grew up in Dayton, I wasn't a military family, even though I lived right by Wright-Patt."
Wilcox explained that she wanted to work with B-52s because her dad worked as a maintainer on D models in the Cuban Missile Crisis. "I knew, going through nav school, I was like, well, obviously, I want to fly in that plane."
Prior to Wilcox finding her dream aircraft, she attended Ohio State University where she received her commission through ROTC and graduated in 2005.
"I joined ROTC in college after 9/11. And really wanted to do OSI originally, and then got a nav slot. So I basically had 15 minutes to decide if I wanted to be a navigator and was like, okay, I don't know what that means. But sure, that sounds fun. And so that's how I ended up with B-52s."
Upon graduation, Wilcox completed Combat Systems Officer training at Randolph Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, where she learned weapon systems training for the B-52 aircraft. She graduated in the top third of her class.
After Wilcox finished her training at Randolph AFB, she was stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base until 2013 when she took a humanitarian backup tour at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base after her father passed away.
She made her way back to Barksdale in 2015 and has been there since.
"I joke that I'm trying to work in every building on base," said Wilcox.
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Being a Commander
"My role is the people. My entire job is taking care of them, managing my workforce, making sure I have the adequate number of people and they're trained appropriately for the mission set. So, that they can achieve whatever mission we are tasked."
Wilcox's whole career has been leading her to this position. With over 1,500 hours in the air, Wilcox has not only performed the task but helped train others.
In 2012, Wilcox served as an instructor and taught the Formal Training Unit in the 11th Bomb Squadron.
"The jobs I've done have been very non-traditional," said Wilcox. "It's given me a good broad view of how the Air Force and the wing operates."
Wilcox explained that part of her previous job was working with the Mission Support Group.
Wilcox said, "getting to see how all of those partnerships work on base and how every bit of those agencies contribute to the mission was a huge eye opener and really good to help build those relationships going forward to know how our LRS (logistics readiness squadron) counterparts get us from point A to point B."
Now Wilcox serves as the commander of the 96th Bomb Squadron, of the 2d Operations Group. In this role she not only manages a workforce but cares for families, career progression and as she likes to say "building my replacement."
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Looking to the future
Wilcox's goal is to grow airmen into the best versions of themselves and help them make positive impacts on society.
"I want them to be fully tied in, and to understand all the things that I've grown to understand later in my career," said Wilcox. "Building better officers and airmen so that they can reach out and be that conduit, across the base and across the community, and ultimately grow better leaders out of it."
Being the first female B-52 squadron commander Wilcox wanted to highlight the importance of skill set, not just an individual's characteristics.
Having two daughters, she understands the importance of diversity and inclusion and hopes that her achievements will show them they can do anything they set their minds to do.
She said, "honestly, I've never thought that I couldn't do something because I was a woman. It's never even occurred to me."
"Regardless of gender, or ethnicity or anything. Ultimately, it's about the people that work for me, and how to help make them better. And to make the Air Force better."
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Alyssa Potasznik now joins the more than 2,000 AISD staffers who have resigned this school year.
"It's never been anywhere near this many resignations. Like we'll have retirements but people don't just quit my campus, but it's happening. It's happening a lot," Potasznik said.
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After teaching special education for 12 years, Potasznik made the decision to leave Texas. She considered leaving education but instead, she'll be moving to Portland, Oregon and will return to the classroom.
"I honestly couldn't see myself doing anything else. I really do love what I do," Potasznik said. "I don't want to teach here anymore. I don't want to be in the state anymore because it doesn't value education."
Potasznik said she recognizes the district, in some ways, is trying to help but the staffing shortages are weighing heavy on those who stick around.
"When people leave, the workload increases on those who remain because you can't find people to fill those positions and then the people remaining leave," Potasznik said.
Austin ISD staff resignations have spiked. Here's a look at the numbers:
- 2021-2022: 2,106 staff resignations
- 2020-2021: 1,635 staff resignations
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Jason Stanford, an AISD spokesperson, said the district is in better shape in comparison to the region and state average.
"Austin is no different, but we're doing better than most. We have greater teacher retention numbers than the region in Central Texas and in the state," Stanford said.
Here's how the area stacks up against state numbers:
- State: 14.3% (85.7% retention)
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Ken Zarifis with Education Austin, the teachers union for AISD, said the district has to do more to help those on the verge of leaving by offering higher pay and more support.
"The people that are keeping this district moving and are having the hardest time surviving in this insanely expensive city," Zarifis said.
Zarifis added that he wouldn't do the work that he does if he weren't optimistic about the future.
"I have a lot of hope in this next year. We have lots of opportunities. That's why we need our community and our teachers and our members to stay connected and our school employees to stay involved," Zarifis said.
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Robert “Bob” D. Baack, 92, of Britt, died Wednesday, June 8, 2002, at his home. Arrangements: Cataldo Funeral Home of Britt.
Gene R. Froning, 72 of Kentucky, formerly of Mason City, died June 8, 2022 in Kentucky. Arrangements: Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel.
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Virginia Faktor
March 17, 1924-June 2, 2022
Virginia Faktor passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at her home in Littleton, Colorado. She was 98. A private funeral service will be held at Major Erickson Funeral Home. Interment will be held in the Plymouth Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials can be directed to the family of Virginia Faktor memorial fund. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Virginia was loyal to friends, dedicated to her work, and immensely proud of her family. She was outspoken but compassionate. She was indomitable, tenacious when necessary, and physically stronger than her size would imply. Above all, she was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. And when it came to her time, she was forever selfless.
Virginia Lenore (Schultz) Faktor was born March 17, 1924, in McGregor, Iowa, the first of five children to Benjamin and Meda (Zahn) Schultz. After graduating from McGregor High School, she went to the University of Dubuque and earned a Bachelor of Science in secondary education, an uncommon achievement in the 1940s, especially in an era which favored the education of men. She moved to Plymouth, Iowa to teach high school science, where she met LaVerne “Bud” Faktor. The couple married one and a half years later, on June 9, 1951. Bud was drafted in the Korean War that year, and for their “honeymoon,” Virginia went with him to Fort Bliss, Texas, where he was stationed in the Army for two years.
After moving back to Plymouth, Virginia taught home economics at North Central High School in Manly while raising three children with Bud, and retiring only after her youngest graduated from college.
In retirement she remained just as active, volunteering her time with many community organizations and exploring several hobbies, most of which centered around creating joy for those she loved. For years she was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, organized the high school concession stand and prom fundraiser, participated in bake sales and other activities at United Methodist Church in Plymouth, volunteered as a poll watcher on Election Day, hunted the Iowa countryside for antiques with her husband, sewed handmade quilts for all her children and grandchildren (several times over), researched and self-published a 127-page Schultz family genealogy, and traveled the country with her grandchildren on vacation. She also worked part-time as a seamstress, a school secretary, as a billing clerk for her daughter's business, and selling prints at an art gallery. Throughout her life, she religiously attended her children's, and later her grandchildren's, myriad school activities.
Constantly moving, Virginia was always excited to start a new project. She loved attending church, canning vegetables, birding, shopping, reconnecting with former students, collecting artwork – particularly limited-edition prints – cooking elaborate meals for family at holidays, and, especially, talking to anyone who would listen about her grandchildren.
She is survived by her three children, Vicki (Robert) Harringa, Bryan (Tamara) Faktor, John (Christine) Faktor; her eight grandchildren, Adam, Laura, Ben and John Harringa, Kara and Brandon Faktor, and Nicole (Peter) Benton and Kayla Faktor; and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded by her husband, LaVerne “Bud” Faktor; her parents, Benjamin and Meda Schultz; and her siblings, Robert (Delores) Schultz, June (Charles) Davies, John (Barbara) Schultz, and Mary (James) Nesbitt.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Mason City, Iowa 50401, 641-423-0924, www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/virginia-faktor/article_cec1f93d-8d4a-5bc2-ab55-1f9e14eddfb2.html | 2022-06-10T06:37:41 | 1 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/virginia-faktor/article_cec1f93d-8d4a-5bc2-ab55-1f9e14eddfb2.html |
Georgina H. Allen
March 17, 1934 - June 8, 2018
MUNSTER - Four years ago this week, in loving memory of Georgina H. Allen, on the fourth anniversary of your passing. Though you left us peacefully, we still miss you more than words could ever say.
Georgina "Gina" H. Allen, born in Chicago, IL, on March 17, 1934, passed away peacefully June 8, 2018, in Munster, IN, surrounded by her loving family in her final hours. She was the fourth of five children of the late George and Helen Avgerinos.
She was preceded in death in 2002 by her loving husband of 36 years, John "Jack" M. Allen Sr., who owned and operated Certified Foods in Cedar Lake. Gina's education included the New York School of Interior Design, a life-long passion, which she used in various positions, including managing two Mole Hole gift shops in Florida. As a young girl, she loved horseback riding and playing piano. As an adult, she was active in many organizations, including Cedar Lake Lady Lions, Cedar Lake Improvement Association, and others. Everyone who knew her knew that she had an incredible gift for making and maintaining friends. Gina enjoyed traveling with her husband, watching old films, listening to music (especially Ray Charles), reading, and spending time with family.
She is survived by three loving sons; and two daughters-in law; three grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren; her brother, Dan (Eleanor) Avgerinos; and many nieces; and nephews; and their children.
She was preceded in death by one great-grandchild.
A celebration of life and interment were held at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, Crown Point. Donations may be made to Hospice of Munster and the ASPCA. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/georgina-h-allen/article_cfbcc798-fb57-555e-973b-5e1351ac56e4.html | 2022-06-10T06:38:31 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/georgina-h-allen/article_cfbcc798-fb57-555e-973b-5e1351ac56e4.html |
Irma D. Nulton
VALPARAISO - Irma D. Nulton, 99, of Valparaiso, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at home. Born and raised in Gary, she was the second of five children to German born parents, Emil and Natalie (Gusovius) Hirsch. She was baptized and received her confirmation at Trinity Lutheran Church. She graduated from Horace Mann Highschool in 1941. Irma worked as a clerk at US Steel in the industrial engineering department for eight years.
In Gary, she met her husband John A. Nulton, who preceded her in death in 2011. They married in September of 1948 and were blessed with four boys: John Jay (Patricia) Nulton of Indianapolis, IN, Kenneth J. Nulton of Griffith, IN, Jeffrey D. (Melissa) Nulton; granddaughter, Grace Nulton; and son, Christopher M. Nulton of Valparaiso, IN.
Following a move to Valparaiso, they joined Immanuel Lutheran Church. She worked for Sears at River Oaks in Calumet City and after retirement enjoyed travels to Germany, Austria, Colonial America and Civil War locations and a road trip to Oregon with her husband following the Oregon Trail.
At home, she was an enthusiastic flower gardener and loved hosting visiting family. No one left her home hungry or without recalling her generosity, humor and selflessness. Above all else, she found her deepest fulfillment in her love and devotion for her family. It was indispensable to her nature and without bounds. She will be so deeply missed and loved beyond measure.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 10:00 A.M. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1700 N. Monticello Park Drive, the Rev. Andrew Fields officiating, with burial to follow at Calumet Park Cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday morning in the All Saints Chapel at Immanuel from 9:00 A.M. until the time of the service. Moeller Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/irma-d-nulton/article_37c77de2-706d-5fbf-91b9-ff4c51e256e8.html | 2022-06-10T06:38:37 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/irma-d-nulton/article_37c77de2-706d-5fbf-91b9-ff4c51e256e8.html |
HIGHLAND, IN - Joseph Rivich, 94, formerly of East Chicago passed away Friday, April 29, 2022. He is survived by his five children: Alice (Milan) Momcilovich, Nancy (Brian) Fritzsche, J. (Marilu) Rivich, Mary Kay (Frank) Pukoszek, Michael (Rebecca) Rivich. Proud Papa to 11 grandchildren: Marc (Ashlee) Momcilovich, Morgan Momcilovich, Brina (Bronson) Tiwanak, Dana (Keoni) Bush, Caitlin, Joseph, Sarah Rivich, Lauren, Matthew Gaskey, Michael, Olivia Rivich; six great-grandchildren: Amelia & Luka Momcilovich, Braxton & Bryce Tiwanak, Owen & Lei'a Bush; brother, Bill (Leona) Rivich; Sister-in-law, Bernie (Darrell) Kidwell; loving cousin & uncle to many nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Sally (McHale); parents, Joseph & Anna Rivich; in-laws, James & Alice McHale; sisters: Mary Ann (Steve) Toth, Dolores (Art) Bobrowski; brother, Bob (Barbara) Rivich; brothers-in-law: Jim (Ginny) McHale, Tom (Jane) McHale, Pat (Holly) McHale; son-in-law, Mike Gaskey.
Joe was born & raised in East Chicago. Graduate & baseball player for East Chicago Roosevelt. After serving in the Military he went on to earn his B.S. in Education from Michigan State University where he lettered in baseball. He went on to Indiana University where he received his Masters. Dad's love of the game took him to Minnesota where he played Minor League Baseball. He returned back to the region to marry his love Sally, then started his career as a Teacher, Coach & Administrator for 36 years in the East Chicago Public School System. He taught at Carrie Gosch Elementary School and was the Baseball Coach for East Chicago Roosevelt for 21 years. He coached American Legion Baseball for 30 years where he remained active as manager even after his retirement.
Joe was a very active member of the American Legion: twice Post 369 Commander; First District Commander, Northern Vice Commander; State Membership Chairman; American Legion Baseball Chairman (6 yrs) and member of the 40/8 Voiture Club. He was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Munster, the Croation Fraternal Union Lodge #154 and the Croation Catholic Union #28. He was involved in many organizations over the years and served on the E.C. Sanitary Board & the Foundations of East Chicago.
After retiring Joe & Sally moved to Highland closer to Wicker Park where they would take their daily walk in the park. You would also find Joe weekly on the golf course or hitting a bucket of balls. He especially loved golfing with his kids & grandkids. His love of playing golf any chance he could stayed with him well into his later years and even golfed last September on his 94th birthday. The past few years he really enjoyed meeting the guys for morning coffee, family gatherings and dining out with family any chance he could. He was a loving & devoted husband, a wonderful father and papa, a kind person and a great friend to many. He will be deeply missed.
Friends may visit with the family on Sunday, June 12, 2022 from 3:00 PM-7:00 PM at SOLAN PRUZIN FUNERAL HOME, 14 Kennedy Ave in Schererville. 1st District American Legion memorial service will be at 4:00 PM. A Funeral Memorial Mass will be held Monday, June 13, 2022 at 10:00 AM at St. Thomas More Church, 8501 Calumet Avenue, Munster, Father Michael Yadron officiating. Friends can meet with the family at 9:30 AM before Mass. Interment will be at Abraham Lincoln Cemetery this summer.
Memorial donations may be given to the Share Foundation or to the American Legion. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/joseph-coach-n-rivich/article_13a560e5-b7d6-5cc4-8700-775c8fb54168.html | 2022-06-10T06:38:43 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/joseph-coach-n-rivich/article_13a560e5-b7d6-5cc4-8700-775c8fb54168.html |
Nov. 18, 1949 - May 30, 2022
ST. JOHN - Larry Tucker, 72 of St. John, IN formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2022.
He is survived by his wife, Debi (Zerkel) Tucker of 50 years; three daughters: Courtney (Tyson) Tucker Trotter, their children: Carson and Kiernan, Lindsey (Michael)Tucker Campbell, their children: Brandon, Zachary and Grayson, Meighan Tucker Wise and her children: Dylan, Tucker and Alaina; brother, Shane (Kim) Tucker; sister, Sheree Skertich; nephews: Jake Tucker and Logan Skertich; niece, Hannah Tucker. Also survived by Nancy Tucker; and her daughter, LeeAnne (Robert) Whistler.
Proceded in death by his parents: Harry and Jane Tucker; mother-in-law, Jeri Zerkel; and Kevin Tucker.
Larry served on the US Coast Guards for four years active duty and four years with the reserves. He was employed as a manager with McDonald's restaurant corporation, for ten years. He then went on to become an owner/operator of Arby's Inc. He owned franchises in Rensselaer, IN, Crown Point, IN, Logansport, IN, and Peru, IL, until he retired at the age 66.
Larry was a member of the Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana Advertising Co-op and served as Director of Board for over 30 years. He was active in community and local politics. He served for 15 years as a Schererville City Town Councilman and also a Precinct Committeeman. Larry was later appointed as a Lake County Plan Commission member for 12 years. He currently was serving on the South Shore Convention Visitors Authority Board of Directions (SSCVA).
Larry was an active member of the Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Schererville, IN. He was the original car guy and loved car shows. He was a member of the Calumet Corvette Club dating back to 1972, a long time member of Vintage Tin Car Club, and a part of the Highway Rodders. He enjoyed a life filled with his posse of friends and car buddies that were like his family with too many to mention but they know who they are.
Larry loved his three daughters and was the best girl dad. He loved his eight grandchildren with all of his heart. He enjoyed spending time with them from baseball games to basketball games to taking the grandkids bowling and fishing. His girl dad experience came in handy with his only granddaughter. His family enjoyed many summers at Schafer Lake learning to ski and fish. There were many family road trips all across the country. Whether in the pop-up camper, flying or driving, there were wonderful memories. Larry was an avid dog lover surprising his family with a sweet doggie he rescued as a forever pet. Larry was the sweetest, kindest man you'd ever meet. His laugh could be picked out of a crowd. He will be missed dearly and always in our hearts.
Our family would like to thank his wonderful team of Doctors: Dr. Buccelleto, Dr. Daniel Smith, Dr. Nicolas, Dr. Raymond Zimmerman, Dr. Wilks.
Friends may visit the family on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre, 606 E. 113th Ave., Crown Point, IN 46307 from 1:30 P.M. until the time of memorial service at 5:00 P.M. with Pastor Bob Lueder officiating.
Donations to the Humane Society can be made in Larry's honor if you wish.
Visit Larry's online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com 219-663-2500. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/larry-tucker/article_be8f5a94-6411-5454-9a0c-c3697f2eb58b.html | 2022-06-10T06:38:49 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/larry-tucker/article_be8f5a94-6411-5454-9a0c-c3697f2eb58b.html |
Louis Cisneros
DYER - Louis Cisneros, age 82, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Loving husband of Irene Cisneros, nee Urbano. Devoted father of Lou (Cindy) Cisneros and Paul (Jennifer) Cisneros. Proud grandpa of Ben, Lily, Chastity, and Aaron. Dearest brother of the late Mary Lou (Joe) Sallas, late Robert (Celia) Martinez, late Peter (late Catherine) Sanchez, late Rudolf (Margaret) Sanchez, Lydia (late Robert) Carrillo, and the late Margaret (late Walter) Medrano. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Visitation Sunday, June 12, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service and military honors to be held at 6:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN. Lying in state Monday, June 13, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Lou's funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. directly at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, 500 Northgate Dr. Dyer, IN, with Rev. Charles Niblick officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to American Diabetes Assoc. www.diabetes.org or Lurie Children's Hospital www.luriechildrens.org, appreciated. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/louis-cisneros/article_da918624-799d-5591-9b5e-d296e8961221.html | 2022-06-10T06:38:56 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/louis-cisneros/article_da918624-799d-5591-9b5e-d296e8961221.html |
Richard L. Neely
MUNSTER - Richard L. Neely, 82, of Munster, IN passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. He is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Rosemarie (nee Jurasevich) Neely; sons: Jeff (Dianne) Neely, and Brad (Nazera) Neely; grandchildren: Amanda (Brock) Martin, Jenna (Anthony) Nogosek, Taylor L. Travis and Matthew P. Travis II, whom they raised as their own son; great-grandchildren: Brooklyn, Ben and Brady Martin and Noah, Adelynn, Neely, Leo and Finn Nogosek; sister-in-law, Helene A. Mores; brothers-in-law: Peter (Debra) Jurasevich and John Michael (Bridie) Jurasevich; nephews: John P. Jurasevich, Brandon (Deborah) Jurasevic; and niece, Bridie-Lauren Jurasevich; cousins; and many friends.
Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Eleanor and Kenneth Neely; brother, David L. Neely; and daughter, Lisa Helene Travis.
Rich graduated from Hammond High School class of 1958. He earned a football scholarship from Northwestern University and graduated in 1962. He completed his Masters and Plus-30 at Indiana and Purdue Universities respectively. He started his education career in 1962 at E.C. Roosevelt High School, teaching Social Studies, and coaching football and wrestling. He later led E.C. Central High School's Varsity Football Program as their first head coach, and retired after 37 years of service from the School City of East Chicago as a Dean of Students.
In 2004, he was inducted into the Hammond Sports Hall of Fame.
Rich enjoyed golfing with friends, attending Northwestern Football games, traveling and spending time with family.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 12, 2022, from 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Funeral will follow Monday, June 13, 2022, at noon, both at KISH FUNERAL HOME, 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN with Pastor Donald Stock officiating. Burial to follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens Crown Point, IN.
He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was an honorable man who always wanted to do the right thing. He was known for the saying "if you can't be good, be careful". Rich touched many lives and was loved and respected by family and friends. "Memory Eternal". | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/richard-l-neely/article_0805eb51-8967-5a0d-bee6-cf94b6a27acb.html | 2022-06-10T06:39:02 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/richard-l-neely/article_0805eb51-8967-5a0d-bee6-cf94b6a27acb.html |
As questions continue to swirl and a New Jersey community grieves over the loss of two brothers at a school's indoor pool, more details have come to light regarding how they may have drowned while life guards were on duty.
The president of the Bayonne school board told NBC New York over the phone that there are two pools in the Lincoln Community School facility: the main pool where the community swim was held, and a smaller dive pool that is very deep. It is possible that the two pools are connected, but the dive pool was closed and lifeguards were watching just the main pool — where everyone who was at the community swim event was supposed to be.
The two teen brothers, 16-year-old Jack Jiang and 19-year-old Chu Ming Zheng, drowned in that side dive pool, the school board official said. However, it was not immediately clear how the pair ended up in that pool.
The brothers, one a recent graduate of Bayonne High School and the younger currently enrolled as a junior there, were found unresponsive at the pool facility just before 8:30 p.m. Wednesday night at the school on Avenue E, School Superintendent John Niesz said.
The elder brother had just completed his freshman year at the University of Miami, while the younger was slated to start his senior year at the high school in the fall. Both knew how to swim.
A city official said that the indoor pool was open at night for community use, and three lifeguards were on duty. A three rushed to aid the brothers with CPR, and they were later rushed to nearby Bayonne Medical Center, but it was too late. A parent said that the community swim hours are typically crowded.
The brothers' 11-year-old sister saw the incident unfold, an official said. A Bayonne official said that the family is Chinese-American, and there were some communication issues during the emergency response.
What happened inside the school pool during the evening community swim is being looked at by police, OSHA and an outside investigator hired by the board of education. Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis urged patience before jumping to conclusions.
"You gotta give the police department time, the board of education is going to do their investigation, OSHA will do an investigation, and the board of education will also have an independent investigation into it," said Davis. "So we will know what happened but that will take time."
The pool will be closed until further notice as the investigation continues. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/brothers-who-drowned-at-nj-school-were-in-closed-pool-not-main-swim-area-official/3728436/ | 2022-06-10T07:02:43 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/brothers-who-drowned-at-nj-school-were-in-closed-pool-not-main-swim-area-official/3728436/ |
A teenage mother was arrested and charged in the killing of her 1-day-old child whom she dumped her out of her fifth-floor window in the Bronx, according to police.
The 17-year-old faces murder and manslaughter charges after the newborn was discovered in a flowerbed outside of the teen's apartment on East 158th Street in the Mott Haven section in October 2021, police said Thursday.
The teen was at Lincoln Hospital on Oct. 24, when police were called around 3 p.m. She told officers she had previously given birth inside of her apartment.
An investigation further revealed that the mother had tossed the baby boy out the window. The newborn landed in the flowerbed in front of the building, according to police.
The 1-day-old baby was found unconscious and unresponsive, and was later pronounced dead at the scene.
The medical examiner determined the child's death to be a homicide, and the mother was arrested as a result. Attorney information was not immediately known for the teen, who has not been identified due to her status as a minor. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/teen-mom-arrested-for-killing-her-1-day-old-newborn-by-dumping-baby-out-window-police/3728602/ | 2022-06-10T07:02:49 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/teen-mom-arrested-for-killing-her-1-day-old-newborn-by-dumping-baby-out-window-police/3728602/ |
At least four cameras captured a chaotic scene at at New York City park play out, as a 14-year-old was held at gunpoint and punched during a violent robbery.
The weekend attack occurred in Brooklyn Bridge Park during the evening of June 4 near Pier Two, a popular spot for basketball and other sports. Video footage showed the group crowd around the victim, who was pushed to the ground and punched.
As he's on the ground in the tree-lined area, behind some large rocks, a suspect can be seen on camera pointing a gun at the teen's head. The victim was robbed of his phone, debit card, ID card — even his hat and sneakers.
With all the video recordings, not one person is seen stepping in to help the boy, who later refused medical attention. Police believe that at least some of the members of the group are believed to have known the young victim.
The news of the violent and scary robbery left some in the area shaken, and adding to that concern is that it wasn't the only recent attack. NBC New York has learned there were two others on Tuesday night.
One victim said by phone that the same men seen in the video jumped out of the bushes at him. One displayed a handgun and robbed him of his cellphone and $700.
Some are now reconsidering coming to the park alone at all.
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No arrests have yet been made, and an investigation is ongoing. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/disturbing-video-shows-attack-gunpoint-robbery-of-teen-at-brooklyn-bridge-park/3728593/ | 2022-06-10T07:02:55 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/disturbing-video-shows-attack-gunpoint-robbery-of-teen-at-brooklyn-bridge-park/3728593/ |
Five local boardwalks are among the best in the country, according to a recent list by a national travel site.
Trendingtravel.org named three Jersey Shore boardwalks, and two in New York, as some of the top 15 the U.S. has to offer.
The boardwalks making the grade in New Jersey include Atlantic City, Wildwood and Seaside Heights. While other popular spots (like Asbury Park, Long Branch and Point Pleasant) didn't make the list, anyone who frequents the Jersey Shore shouldn't be too surprised to see these big names earn top praise, as they attract crowds all summer long and beyond.
As for New York, at least one of the boardwalks making the list won't be a shock, as it's one of the most famous ones in the country. Riegelmann Boardwalk in New York City — better known as Coney Island — earned a spot on the list, which only makes sense given its iconic status.
Also mentioned was the Jones Beach boardwalk on the south shore of Long Island, getting recognized for its concerts at the Bandshell and Jones Beach Theater. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/see-which-new-jersey-and-new-york-boardwalks-made-list-of-best-in-u-s/3728613/ | 2022-06-10T07:03:01 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/see-which-new-jersey-and-new-york-boardwalks-made-list-of-best-in-u-s/3728613/ |
The world's largest bounce house is coming back to Brooklyn this fall.
"Big Bounce America" will be back at Fort Bennett Field this September. It holds the Guinness World Record for bounce houses, and its 16,000 square feet includes ball pits, slides and more.
This year there's even an "American Ninja Warrior"-type obstacle course and giant maze.
Kids of all ages are allowed — and there are some adult-only sessions.
The Big Bounce America attraction is back Sept. 16-18 and 23-25. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/worlds-largest-bounce-house-is-returning-to-brooklyn-in-september/3728624/ | 2022-06-10T07:03:07 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/worlds-largest-bounce-house-is-returning-to-brooklyn-in-september/3728624/ |
STOCKTON, Calif. — Law enforcement in Stockton is reaching out for the public's help to find a man they say shot and killed his wife Saturday.
The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office announced that they are looking for Sergio Torres Munguia, 52, who they say shot Sonia Suarez on June 4 in the 3600 block of Munford Avenue in Stockton.
Law enforcement says Suarez was found shot inside a crashed vehicle. According to the deputies, they found a 47-year-old woman, who was the driver and only person in the vehicle, at the scene.
Law enforcement said Suarez was taken to a local area hospital where she died.
During the investigation, it was determined that Munguia was responsible for Suarez's death.
"Sergio Torres is to be considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached by the public," law enforcement wrote.
Anyone with information is asked to call Stockton Crime Stoppers at (209) 946-0600 or SJSO Dispatch at (209) 468-4400.
STOCKTON CRIME IN CONTEXT
The increase in homicide cases in Stockton during the early months of 2022 came on the heels of a decline in 2021, where police reported fewer homicides ending the year with a total of 38 cases.
While that’s not the lowest number the department has dealt with in the past 12 years, it is below the annual average of 40 homicide cases per year since 1995.
In response to the rise in homicides, community groups held prayer vigils and outreach events meant to unite Stockton residents against violence.
Activists have called on the community to show up to such events and work with local organizations such as Advance Peace, Faith in the Valley, Lighthouse of the Valley and the Office of Violence Prevention to discourage crime and help impacted communities heal.
Click here for a map of crime statistics.
In an interview with ABC10 in March, Stockton City Manager Harry Black said the Stockton Police Department is trying to prevent more deaths by working more on intelligence gathering and cooperating with federal partners such as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the U.S. Marshall's Service.
The city is also working to improve its crime prevention, intervention and fighting strategy, Black said. Representatives with the city's Office of Violence Prevention are working to be more present in communities impacted by crime. The office's 'peacekeepers program' places mediators and mentors in high crime areas.
Watch the full interview: Stockton City Manager Harry Black talks recent crime in the city | Extended Interview | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sergio-torres-munguia-allegedly-killed-sonia-suarez/103-99e740f8-5392-4835-a916-4f167fbe7b53 | 2022-06-10T07:10:51 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sergio-torres-munguia-allegedly-killed-sonia-suarez/103-99e740f8-5392-4835-a916-4f167fbe7b53 |
PORTLAND, Oregon — Portland's acclaimed International Rose Test Garden is a big tourist attraction for the city — not only during the Rose Festival, but all year long. Now, some worry the city has been steadily neglecting the garden's maintenance, even prior to the pandemic.
“It just makes me sick to see this gorgeous garden plummet like it has,” said Harry Landers. “You shouldn't see weeds in the beds … these roses are hungry, the lawn is starving.”
Landers spent nearly 30 years as the International Rose Test Garden’s botanic specialist and curator. Since he retired in 2017, Landers said he has watched parts of the garden fall into disarray.
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The rose bed edges, once clean and straight, are now blurred with wayward grass. In many rose beds, tufts of grass and weeds grow between rose bushes. The once manicured boxwood shrubs in the Shakespeare Garden are now riddled with blight. Thistle and other weeds which Landers said were once never allowed to thrive in the garden are now part of its landscape.
“The City of Roses? Now it's the city of weeds,” he quipped.
Landers said he’s made multiple calls to Portland city officials and to Portland Parks & Recreation hoping to share his concerns and offer help. He said they have all ignored him.
Regarding the garden’s condition, a spokesperson for Portland Parks & Recreation offered this statement to KGW:
“Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R)’s International Rose Test Garden holds a special place in Portland’s identity, and PP&R’s dedicated, professional staff are making improvements as conditions and staffing allow. We continue to be challenged by staffing issues across the bureau, including with bringing on seasonal maintenance workers for the busy summer season. There are crews and volunteers working in the Garden regularly to address weeds and continue improvements, with more workers being recruited.”
During his tenure with the city, Landers said he did not approach his position as an office job. Rather, he said he spent most of his time in the garden itself, tending to maintenance and directing field crews in person. He said volunteers were mainly tasked with “deadheading” spent roses
Landers believes the reason for the garden’s present disrepair reaches beyond the lack of volunteers, and he doesn’t think anyone with the power to fix it shares his concerns.
“It's like your child,” said Landers. “If your child is sick and no one listens, what do you do? You start raising a lot of fuss. This was my baby.” | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/rose-test-garden-decline-weeds-caretaker-disrepair/283-95a85fee-7d31-4b2c-a363-8ea3a9a659fe | 2022-06-10T07:36:48 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/rose-test-garden-decline-weeds-caretaker-disrepair/283-95a85fee-7d31-4b2c-a363-8ea3a9a659fe |
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. — Two people were killed in a two-vehicle accident on Interstate 81 at around 10:20 a.m. on Thursday.
Pennsylvania State Police say that a vehicle traveled into the grassy median and crossed into the northbound highway, colliding into a car driving in that direction. The driver and passenger of the first vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene.
PSP has not released the names of the deceased as they are waiting for a response from their next of kin.
According to officials, both travel lanes of I-81 were closed for several hours, causing traffic to be at a standstill, and a detour was established by PennDOT and fire police.
The crash remains under investigation.
This is a developing story. FOX43 will provide updates as they become available. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/two-dead-crash-interstate-81-lebanon-county/521-38c75c91-1abc-4842-96d2-a8cbc8c29f0e | 2022-06-10T09:08:03 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/two-dead-crash-interstate-81-lebanon-county/521-38c75c91-1abc-4842-96d2-a8cbc8c29f0e |
TUPELO • Tupelo City Council approved a significant budget amendment Tuesday, injecting cash into a slew of projects, including upgrades to the BancorpSouth Arena, the Ballard Park skate park and a private bathroom for the mayor.
The council voted 6-0 to amend the city’s budget. Ward 6 Councilwoman Janet Gaston recused herself because the amendment included fees associated with BancorpSouth, to which she has ties through previous employment as well as her husband’s current employment.
BancorpSouth Arena gets funding boost
The most significant change with this amendment is a $2.7 million increase to the BancorpSouth Arena’s operating fund, a large portion of which came from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Shuddered Venues Operating grant. Chief Financial Officer Kim Hanna said the grant money needed to be used primarily for maintenance, but a portion could go to capital improvement.
The city landed on replacing to the arena’s chiller units — large heat, ventilation and air conditioning units that regulate the temperature of the building. BancorpSouth Arena Director Kevan Kirkpatrick said the project, which came in with a budget of about $3 million, was necessary because the city has not replaced or significantly repaired the chillers in almost three decades. He also noted the city meant for the chillers to alternate the workload, but one of the units has been out of service for more than 10 years.
“It got to a crucial point. We’ve done a lots of Band-Aid fixes, but it got to the point we had to do something,” he said. “Every year, when we crank it up, there are massive expenditures. This is not something that is sexy, but it is vitally important to the comfort of visitors and our staff.”
Along with the upgrades to the chillers, the arena will also get a new backup generator and an ice plant, which is a piece of equipment used to ice over the arena floor to create an ice rink.
The city expects upgrades for the ice plant to be complete in early October, and Kirkpatrick said he hopes the chillers will be finished by the end of that month as well.
Skate Park project sees much-needed boost
After multiple failed attempts to secure a bid for the Ballard Park Skate Park renovation project within its original $300,000 budget, the city plans to double its budget using $150,000 funds from excess revenue and another $150,000 from Conventions & Visitors Bureau funds.
Parks and Recreations Director Alex Farned said he was pleased to see continued support for the project from the administration, noting it was in the rebidding process for the third time.
“We are very thankful to the administration for adding money to this well-deserving project,” he said. “We are looking forward to starting the bidding process over again.”
The last time the project was sent out for quotes, the lowest bid came in about $75,000 over the project’s original budget. Upgrades include replacing metal ramps with concrete fixtures and constructing an Olympic regulation skating bowl.
Mayor secures private bathroom funding
Hanna said the city will spend $50,000 on the construction of a private bathroom for the mayor's use. The money comes from excess funds, which Hanna noted the city uses for capital improvement.
Mayor Todd Jordan said the city had no timeline to build the bathroom, adding it would be located between the mayor’s and the chief operations officer’s offices. He noted the bathroom would be adjacent to city hall’s public restrooms, so minimal plumbing additions would be needed. He also said he believed the work would not exceed $50,000.
“The other bathrooms are next door, so it is going to be easy to tie-in,” he said.
Jordan said the project came about because he spends much of his day outside and going to different engagements.
“I like to get out, get a little dirty and sweaty, and don’t have time to go home and freshen up,” he said. (The bathroom) will keep me from having to go home and waste time and gas.”
Amendment injects funds in other projects, gas increases
Other projects include moving $100,000 within the police department’s budget to account for increased gas prices. Hanna said no money was added or subtracted from the department’s budget funds.
“Police is so significant that we needed to do this now,” she said, noting most other departments were able to cut back on supply spending to accommodate gas hikes without an amendment.
The department also saw a $90,000 injection for police vehicles purchased during the last fiscal year. Hanna said the money came from a grant procured by the Tupelo Public School District last year for School Resource Officers and would reimburse the police department for the purchase.
The amendment also added another $150,000 for infrastructure, specifically to pay for the matching portion of two Federal Transportation Alternatives Program through the Mississippi Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration grants. The city plans to build sidewalks on North Gloster and a section of Barnes Crossing in Ward 4. The second grant would go to the construction of sidewalks along South Green and Mitchell streets in Ward 7.
Hanna said the reason for the addition, which comes from rollover funds in the last fiscal year, was because Jordan did not want to deplete the city’s regular sidewalk maintenance funding to fulfill the city’s match. | https://www.djournal.com/news/local/tupelo-budget-amendments-inject-funds-into-multiple-projects/article_ca61fac8-ed0a-5d7e-8606-a7aed299afdd.html | 2022-06-10T10:05:32 | 1 | https://www.djournal.com/news/local/tupelo-budget-amendments-inject-funds-into-multiple-projects/article_ca61fac8-ed0a-5d7e-8606-a7aed299afdd.html |
NORTON, Va. (WJHL) — The Central Drive-In in Norton, Virginia has stood the test of time by opening each season for the past 70 years.
Since 1952, the Central Drive-In has ushered in crowds each summer screening the latest blockbusters. It holds the title of the oldest operating drive-in in the state of Virginia.
The days are gone when a paper copy was needed to determine the movie listings for the whole summer and indicated whether they were in color. Now, patrons can purchase their tickets online.
Relics from the past still stand around the property. Posts that once held speakers now serve as guideposts for parking after owners turned to a radio station to broadcast the sound.
From “King Kong vs. Godzilla” to “Top Gun: Maverick,” the theater has played both new releases and old favorites each weekend from April to October.
Paula Herron and her family are only the second owners of the drive-in in its 70 years of operation. The Kiser family owned it before them.
The first highlight Herron is sure to mention is the view of the mountains beyond the screen. It’s something she said attracts people from far and wide.
“We get people that come from three and four hours away in Kentucky,” said Herron. “We get Tennessee traffic, and we get people from all over that come here to see just the unique location that we have here.”
Herron said it’s hard to find a bad seat on the property because it is naturally tiered after being built into the mountainside.
“We’re built on the side of a mountain, said Herron. “So, our levels go up, so people can sit wherever they want and you don’t have to worry about the car in front of you.”
She encourages people to get comfortable — whether that’s sitting in their tailgate, the bed of their truck or in lawn chairs.
For the Herrons, it’s been a family affair. Their youngest son, Ryan, was just a year old when they bought the business.
“We wanted to see it last forever,” said Herron. “We wanted to see it hit 100 years or 150 years because we knew our children would want to keep this drive-in going.”
The Herrons own the home right next door; Herron said it came with the purchase of the theater. Ryan Herron, now 17, spent his childhood wandering the grounds and his teen years helping out during the season.
“It’s been an experience that’s unique that I don’t think that many other people living like 5 feet away from it,” said Ryan. “So, I think it’s just interesting.”
In honor of 70 years, you can get a 70-cent cup of vanilla or chocolate ice cream or junior popcorn the weekend of June 10. They will also be offering admission giveaways and giveaways for the kids.
“Jurassic World Dominion” will be screened at 9:20 p.m. followed by “Harry and the Hendersons” at 11:40 p.m.
To purchase tickets visit the Central Drive-In website. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/nortons-central-drive-in-celebrates-70-years/ | 2022-06-10T10:34:55 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/nortons-central-drive-in-celebrates-70-years/ |
An Arlington family is putting a fresh spin on something good.
Ashley Hardyway, her husband and their four children came up with the idea last year to get out of the house after being cooped up during the pandemic and a way spread something good in their community.
“We are who we are because someone once loved us,” Hardyway said.
They put together care packages with fun things inside, including flowers and notes of encouragement.
What started as a simple family project has now blossomed into more than 3,000 bags being delivered.
“You gotta remember that it starts at home,” Hardyway said. “What can we do to raise change engines that will love and give and spread those things for generations to come.”
Since starting their project in 2022, they have dropped off bags to homes, police stations, grocery stores. They have even taken requests.
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The family, originally from Wichita, Kansas, said they plan to continue to spread love as much as they can. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/something-good/local-family-delivers-3000-bags-of-encouragement/2989504/ | 2022-06-10T10:37:00 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/something-good/local-family-delivers-3000-bags-of-encouragement/2989504/ |
Pennsylvania state lawmakers are advancing proposed new limits on fireworks in response to growing complaints after a 5-year-old state law greatly liberalized their sales and use.
The House of Representatives voted 160-38 on Wednesday for legislation that would restrict their use to 10 a.m.-10 p.m. except during July 2-4 and Dec. 31, when they could be used until 1 a.m. There would be greater penalties for improper sales or illegal use.
“It sounds like a war zone the week of July 4th,” said the sponsor, state Rep. Frank Farry, R-Bucks. “We get a lot of complaints from pet owners, veterans and parents of young kids.”
There is wide belief among firefighters that the 2017 law has resulted in more fires and fire deaths. Farry, a firefighter, said the proposed changes are designed to let people “still shoot fireworks with responsible controls.”
Under the bill, people would have to give livestock owners or managers three days' notice before fireworks could be used near an animal housing facility. Local municipalities would get more explicit authority to ban their use if their city or town does not have a place where they can be used safely.
The bill also changes the use of a 12% levy put on fireworks above the sales tax. Current law directs 2% to emergency services and 10% to the state's general fund. Farry's bill would divert all 12% to various emergency services uses, or some $10 million-$12 million annually.
Until the 2017 law change, fireworks in Pennsylvania were largely limited to sparklers and similar novelties. The changes permitted the sale of the full array of fireworks that meet federal consumer standards.
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The bill was sent to the Senate for its consideration. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/amid-complaints-pennsylvania-lawmakers-move-restrict-fireworks/3266024/ | 2022-06-10T10:41:58 | 0 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/amid-complaints-pennsylvania-lawmakers-move-restrict-fireworks/3266024/ |
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GADSDEN, Ala. (WIAT) — Residents across Etowah County are breathing a sigh of relief knowing their young children are safe. This comes after an officer-involved shooting that happened on the front lawn of Walnut Park Elementary School.
According to officials, no children or teachers were hurt. One officer was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
The suspect, now identified by police as Robert Tyler White, 32, of Bunnlevel, N.C., was shot and killed by a school resource officer.
“Thank God we’re not having to grieve over our little ones today,” Etowah County resident Connie Smitherman said. “It saddens me. This is not supposed to happen in our neck of the woods.”
Etowah County Sheriff Jonathon Horton said they have always been ready to respond when a suspicious person wanders onto school property.
“You hate to see someone lose their life, but that’s what happens when people try to do things to hurt our kids,” Horton said.
Horton said a Rainbow City School Resource Officer who was on duty at the school tried to talk to him, but White tried to take his gun. There was a physical altercation in front of the school.
Police have not said whether White had a gun or weapon.
“We don’t know the potential of what could have happened had those two officers not responded,” Gadsden City School Superintendent Tony Reddick said. “We very much commend them for that.”
Reddick said that’s why all doors to the outside are locked and they practice safety drills – even with the roughly 30 students attending the literacy camp this summer. Officials said the SRO was sent out to de-escalate the situation when White tried to get inside.
“It makes me feel nervous,” Etowah County resident Joshua Nash said. “I’d want to pull my kids out of the school and homeschool them.”
Community members remain uneasy about the situation, but they said they are grateful none of the students or teachers were hurt.
“It’s real scary,” Smitherman said. “It’s getting darker every day.”
Perhaps a glimmer of hope looking forward is knowing Thursday morning’s situation was resolved in minutes, thanks to the quick work of school officials and police.
“There were some very courageous police officers who handled the situation with the safety of our children in the frontmost of their minds,” Reddick said. “We’re very thankful to them for that.”
Our CBS 42 digital team spoke exclusively with White’s brother who said he was mentally ill and suicidal.
This is a developing story and CBS 42 will provide more details as they become available. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/community-shaken-after-gadsden-sro-shoots-kills-suspicious-person-at-elementary-school/ | 2022-06-10T10:58:37 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/community-shaken-after-gadsden-sro-shoots-kills-suspicious-person-at-elementary-school/ |
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — Members of the Tuscaloosa SWAT team practiced how to handle an active shooter threat at a school using drone technology Thursday afternoon.
The training drill scenario took place at Northridge Middle School. Major Heath Clark says the drones allow them to see inside a building first before sending officers inside.
“One of the hardest things you can do is try to drive someone out of a building that’s barricaded and they have an advantage on you,” Clark said. “This gives us the best ability to see to go in and see the best approach and entry to establish communication”.
The SWAT team used drones to fly through the hallway to locate a suspect who was barricaded and possibly armed. The purpose of the practice drill was to send a drone into the building before sending in swat members.
Tuscaloosa Police drone pilot Steve Zark says the drones have high-definition cameras and microphones for audio. The devices can also use infrared to allow operators to see at night or when it’s dark.
“What this does is give us the ability to see what’s there and what we may encounter when we get inside without endangering any lives,” Zark said. “It goes in and sends the [information] back and we have real-time video.”
The Tuscaloosa Police Department has six drones and has used them a number of times in search warrant cases and many other situations. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/tuscaloosa-police-swat-team-practices-active-shooter-threat-using-drones/ | 2022-06-10T10:58:44 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/tuscaloosa-police-swat-team-practices-active-shooter-threat-using-drones/ |
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An elderly man missing since last week was found dead in a pond on Fort Wayne’s north side, police said Thursday.
Steven Clemmer, 81, who suffered from Alzheimer’s, was found about 5 p.m. Wednesday in the 9600 block of Hera Court, just west of Auburn Road.
Fort Wayne police began investigating Clemmer’s disappearance after it was reported Saturday. He was last seen about 6 p.m. June 3 in the 1500 block of Sevan Lake Court, said Sgt. Jeremy Webb, city police spokesman.
Police used all available resources and requested additional resources in an attempt to find Clemmer, Webb said.
The Indiana Search and Response Team, Department of Natural Resources and Fort Wayne Fire Department Water Rescue Team assisted in the rescue efforts. City police deployed the Air Support Team that uses drones in concert with the Indiana Search and Response Team, an all-volunteer group that used seven trail and human remains-detection dogs.
The fire department aggressively searched area ponds, Webb said.
The Allen County coroner’s office will release the cause and manner of death. The case remains under investigation by the Fort Wayne Police Department, Allen County prosecutor’s office and coroner’s office. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/missing-man-found-in-north-side-pond/article_218a668e-e801-11ec-a205-8f6d79230205.html | 2022-06-10T10:58:52 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/missing-man-found-in-north-side-pond/article_218a668e-e801-11ec-a205-8f6d79230205.html |
A Fort Wayne Community Schools facility that supports families and encourages community involvement is becoming a namesake. Going forward, it will honor retired Superintendent Wendy Robinson.
The new name – Wendy Y. Robinson Family and Community Engagement Center – will be unveiled at a ceremony Monday afternoon, the district said Thursday. The downtown facility, 230 E. Douglas Ave., was established under Robinson’s leadership. It opened in 2016.
Although many district buildings are named after people, few are named for women. Spokeswoman Krista Stockman could think of only one – Holland Elementary School. It is named for Mabel K. Holland, who was the district’s director of elementary education from 1927 to 1954.
Robinson’s career at FWCS spanned 47 years, including 17 as superintendent. She retired in June 2020 as the district’s fifth-longest-serving superintendent.
Robinson’s promotion to superintendent represented multiple firsts for FWCS. She was the first woman, the first Black person and the first FWCS graduate to lead the district, which has served students for more than 150 years. It is one of the largest public school systems in the state – with almost 30,000 students.
Robinson achieved national recognition from groups including AASA, the School Superintendents Association, which selected her as a finalist for the 2018 National Superintendent of the Year award.
At her retirement, the district said, Robinson received the Circle of Corydon Award, a statewide honor given to those whose remarkable contributions have improved Indiana.
Robinson will also be recognized Monday during the 6 p.m. school board meeting in the Grile Administrative Center, 1200 S. Clinton St. The agenda includes a report on the Wendy Y. Robinson Family and Community Engagement Center. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/schools/fwcs-to-honor-retired-superintendent/article_c07f3658-e83c-11ec-b28f-ab837109b023.html | 2022-06-10T10:58:58 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/schools/fwcs-to-honor-retired-superintendent/article_c07f3658-e83c-11ec-b28f-ab837109b023.html |
Trine University is adding more than 36,000 square feet to a building on its Angola campus to support growth in health occupations and science programs.
The Best Hall of Science project will cost $16 million, including equipment, the university said Thursday.
The three-story addition will consist of about 20 offices and 13 classrooms, including six specialized laboratories and collaborative learning space, the university said. It should open by fall 2023.
The expansion will serve overall growth on the Angola campus, said Earl Brooks II, university president.
“Most every student comes through Best Hall for science classes during their time at Trine, and this new expansion will help us continue to provide state-of-the-art facilities for all our students as our numbers grow,” Brooks said in a statement.
The building houses the Rinker-Ross School of Health Sciences, which includes the popular exercise science program, Trine said. The university noted many students in that school continue their studies with graduate programs in the university’s College of Health Professions in Fort Wayne.
Trine and Parkview Health last week announced a $40 million facility near Parkview’s main campus that will allow for continued growth in the Fort Wayne programs.
“All trends point to explosive growth in the population of older adults and in the need for trained health care professionals to serve them and others,” Brooks said. “This expansion to Best Hall, coupled with our new facility supported by Parkview Health, will equip more graduates to help meet that need in this region.”
Dedicated in 1967, Best Hall was most recently expanded in 2016. The university said that $6.6 million project added 26,000 square feet, including seven laboratories, 12 offices and group study spaces. Its namesake is John Best, a 1947 Tri-State College – now Trine University – alumnus and trustee. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/schools/trine-plans-16-million-expansion-to-angola-campus-building/article_6f7815d6-e800-11ec-a987-6b07d2627591.html | 2022-06-10T10:59:04 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/schools/trine-plans-16-million-expansion-to-angola-campus-building/article_6f7815d6-e800-11ec-a987-6b07d2627591.html |
100 years ago
June 10, 1922: The prosecution in the case of Gov. Len Small, charged with conspiracy to defraud the state of interest earned on state funds during his time as state treasurer, began reading into the record several hundred of its exhibits, mostly checks, drafts and certificates of deposition. Attorneys had estimated there were approximately 7,000 exhibits.
75 years ago
June 10, 1947: The first National Red Cross aquatic school ever held in Illinois brought 80 students and 13 instructors from 15 states to Lake Bloomington. The event was the first of 25 aquatic schools to be held across the U.S. that summer. Students were expected to return to home chapters to teach water safety, accident prevention and first aid.
50 years ago
June 10, 1972: Ozark Air Lines continued its record-setting pace for passenger service at the Bloomington-Normal Airport in May. A total of 2,074 passengers boarded or disembarked, exceeding the 1971 record for May by 296. The five-month total for passengers was 9,560, more than 500 over the total for the first six months of the previous year.
25 years ago
June 10, 1997: The Bloomington City Council rejected plans to limit new downtown bars, but the liquor may not flow any quicker. The council rejected a ban on new licenses but gave nonbinding encouragement for the city liquor commission to "carefully use its licensing discretion" while another committee studies litter and noise problems downtown.
Compiled by Pantagraph staff | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/history/100-years-ago-gov-len-smalls-fraud-trial-continues-with-exhibits/article_0ee7c680-e81e-11ec-803f-7b6d493a3fce.html | 2022-06-10T11:05:22 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/history/100-years-ago-gov-len-smalls-fraud-trial-continues-with-exhibits/article_0ee7c680-e81e-11ec-803f-7b6d493a3fce.html |
LANCASTER, Pa. — VisionCorps’ third annual Eye Drop event is bringing more than 80 people to rappel down a 10-story building in Lancaster on June 10.
Proceeds from Eye Drop 2022 will go to support services including education and prevention of blindness, as well as rehabilitation and employment for individuals. VisionCorps serves clients ranging in age from birth to seniors.
VisionCorps hopes to raise $175,000 through this year’s Eye Drop.
Many of the rappelers are blind or vision-impaired, including Reggie Taylor, a York resident who lost his sight suddenly in 2016 due to gun violence.
“I had to go through a little bit of trauma dealing with my mental anguish,” he said. “Whereas I kept saying, ‘Why me?’”
Taylor began working with VisionCorps to regain his independence. About nine months ago he began learning to read braille, a multi-step process.
“I’m so proud of Reggie," Erika Rothermel, Taylor’s braille teacher, said. "He’s definitely one of my star students. But don’t tell anybody. But he’s learned a lot. I can definitely see how his confidence has grown. It’s a big sense of independence and it’s very empowering for people to learn Braille, to be able to read on their own for the first time in quite some time.”
Rappelling down Lancaster’s Holiday Inn on Friday marks a milestone for Taylor: “I’m looking forward to it. I’m looking forward for me and the rest of the blind community.”
The event runs Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Lancaster at 26 East Chestnut Street.
An expo also happening during the event will include information about services provided by the VisionCorps, helpful tips and demonstrations of equipment for those with impaired vision. There will also be information on how to promote healthy eyesight. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/visioncorps-eye-drop-lancaster/521-6bf73556-9dc5-4a97-89c4-e530207afc95 | 2022-06-10T11:18:53 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/visioncorps-eye-drop-lancaster/521-6bf73556-9dc5-4a97-89c4-e530207afc95 |
North Central seeks child care solutions in Emmet County through new initiative
PETOSKEY — In an effort to meet the needs of parents and children in Emmet County, North Central Michigan College announced that it has partnered with the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation to create the NCMC Child Care Initiative.
The initiative is a year-long research project seeking solutions to the child care shortage. The community foundation provided a $50,000 grant towards the first phase of the initiative, which is focused on research, as well as additional funding from The Frey Foundation.
The college also received an Early Childhood Investment Corporation grant of $87,500 to support the initiative.
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“Having available child care is essential for families living and working here in Emmet County,” said David Jones, executive director of the community foundation, in a press release.
“We are proud to support North Central’s efforts to study and identify child care solutions for our community that will have an impact now and well into the future.”
According to data collected in March 2021 by Think Babies Michigan, the average cost of infant care per month in Emmet County is $567. For toddlers, the average monthly cost is $539. This is if the parents are able to find care at all.
Some state subsidies exist, but only a small percentage of children are approved to receive care.
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“(The community foundation) really provides us the opportunity to research and assess what the needs are so that we can be prepared to build those necessary partnerships with local employers, local governments,” said Jennifer Wixson, Early Childhood Education program coordinator and lead faculty member at NCMC.
“If we want to find a system for child care specifically, that's going to be sustainable and viable, it really is a collective good and so we have to have some collective problem solving.”
Aside from Wixson, the team is comprised of Susan Chowan, quality improvement consultant with the Great Start to Quality Northwest Resource Center, and Karen Kling, senior strategic project manager at Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan. They will evaluate more than a dozen possible models in a process that will last 12 to 18 months, according to Wixson. During that time, they will also conduct surveys. Focus groups and interviews of parents, employers and providers to understand the needs of each.
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The issues they are aiming to address include affordability and accessibility of care, the capacity of local providers to offer quality, affordable care, job opportunities and higher wages for child care workers and the quality of care for children.
Once the research phase is over, the team will present the list of viable solutions to Emmet County leaders.
Wixson said she is hoping to find a solution that will provide quality, affordable child care that is supported through community partnerships and will benefit parents, kids, employers and providers.
“I think we're hoping that we (will) have affordable child care that is supported through sustainable partnerships within the community, more accurately: high quality, affordable child care,” Wixson said.
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Charlevoix High School inducts Hall of Fame alumni honorees
CHARLEVOIX — Five former graduates were inducted into the Charlevoix High School Alumni Hall of Fame on Friday, June 3, in a ceremony that took place in the school auditorium.
With musical accompaniment by the high school band, Charlevoix Public Schools Superintendent Mike Ritter presented Dr. Gilbert B. Saltonstall (Class of 1926), George Allan VerWys (Class of 1951), Luther Kurtz (Class of 1995), Jan Boss (Class of 1975), and Dr. Catherine Golski (Class of 1998) with the honor of admission into the Hall of Fame.
Photos and information about the honored graduates hang in the hallway near the auxiliary gym at the middle/high school in hopes of inspiring current and future students, said Ritter.
“The inductees we honor are a prime example of the fact that our students are well equipped with the knowledge and skills to achieve great success,” he said. “I find working on the Hall of Fame a rewarding and inspirational experience. The success of our graduates has never ceased to amaze me. I’m so proud of our current and past Rayders.”
Nominees for the Hall of Fame must be a graduate of Charlevoix High School and have achieved one or more of the following:
- An advanced degree such as PhD., M.D., D.O., D.D.S., O.D., J.D.
- Significant life achievement, honor or award
- Significant contribution toward improving the lives of others
The 2022 inductees
Dr. Gilbert Saltonstall, son of Brayton and Annie Saltonstall, moved to Charlevoix when he was four years old. He graduated from Charlevoix High School as valedictorian in 1926.
Following graduation, he attended the University of Michigan undergrad and graduated from the U of M Medical School in 1933. He served his internship at Grace Hospital in Detroit. In 1934, he married Charlotte Mathauer and following his internship they moved to Charlevoix.
He was a family doctor and surgeon, practicing in the Old Hospital, and was involved in developing the new hospital. He built an office that still stands on Clinton Street next to the Episcopal Church. He did the first blood transfusion in Charlevoix, and was a skilled surgeon, operating multiple times a day. He guessed that he delivered about 3,000 babies in his 42 years of practice.
He served as president of the Charlevoix County Medical Society, the Michigan State Medical Society, and the Michigan Association of Professions. He was a delegate to the American Medical Association and was one of the founders of Blue Shield of Michigan, serving on its board. He also served on the State Board of Registration for Medicine, grading the exams of future doctors.
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As salutatorian of the Class of 1951, George VerWys served as class president, ran track with top times in the mile, played football, and performed in class plays. His classmates voted him "Best All-Around," "Nicest Eyes," and "Best at Avoiding Women."
VerWys earned his way through the University of Michigan with three scholarships, summer jobs and internships, and ROTC. He graduated from U of M in 1956 with double majors: a bachelor of science in electrical engineering and a bachelor of science in mathematics.
In his first job at RCA in New Jersey, he applied his engineering skills to microwave technologies on defense contracts for radar antenna systems. While working for RCA, he earned his master's in electrical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania in 1961. His master’s thesis garnered him a guest lecture at MIT.
Also while at RCA, George was drafted for the Vietnam war. VerWys was patriotic and ready to go, however, RCA recognized the worth of his work as an engineer for the welfare of the nation and petitioned for VerWys to serve his country in the civil sector, continuing his defense contract work. The government agreed. VerWys dedicated his career to serving his country.
In 1962, VerWys’ published articles on “Low-Noise Antenna Systems” from his work on radar detection of missiles, his college studies, and his experience at RCA landed him a job at IBM’s Federal Systems Division in Owego, New York where he spent the rest of his career working on radar detection applications that advanced national security.
He was recognized with numerous accolades and awards for his technical contributions and excellence throughout his career with IBM, including ESC Hall of Fame, FSD Technical Excellence Award, Air Force and Navy commendations, and Outstanding RF Systems Engineer. His contributions brought several national radar frequency tracking applications to success. Two years before his retirement, his designs earned his name on two patents with the U.S. government.
He met and married Lois in 1961, and together they raised four children. Throughout his life, VerWys also served his communities with volunteer work in Boy Scouts, Habitat For Humanity, becoming its longest volunteer in his metro area, his church, and the Red Cross, winning the prestigious President’s Volunteer Service Award in 2005 with commendations from the White House as well as IBM.
Jan Boss was born and raised in Charlevoix. She graduated from Charlevoix High School in 1975 where she participated in band, both marching and symphonic, playing the French horn. She was also part of the Campus Life Club and the Charlevoix Forensics Team with an emphasis on radio broadcasting.
She then went to Kuyper College in Grand Rapids, with a BA in Bible and education. After graduation, Boss was director of education and youth at Trinity Reformed Church in Pella, Iowa.
In 1984, Boss returned to Charlevoix to accept the position of director of education at Community Reformed Church in Charlevoix. In that position, she initiated and oversaw programs in adult, youth, and children’s education and directed fellowship groups. Eventually, that grew to include administration and also community outreach programs. While working full-time at the church, Jan also completed studies at Western Seminary in Holland, graduating with an MA degree in religious education in 1987.
Boss has been active in the Charlevoix Ministerial Association planning a variety of programs for the community. During her 34 years at the church, she initiated and oversaw The Sunshine Club, an after-school daycare program held at the elementary school — a first in this area. She served on the United Way Board, the Homeless Association Board, and she currently serves on Chaplin Board at McLaren Northern Michigan hospital. Her volunteer activities also include service on the Community Food Pantry, and at the Community Christmas Project. Selected by Charlevoix Senior Class, Jan also was a baccalaureate speaker.
Safe Haven ministries began during Jan’s tenure at Community Reformed Church and upon retirement in 2017, she has continued to oversee and expand Safe Haven Ministries. There is the Breakfast Club — a free breakfast twice a week for anyone who comes for breakfast and stays for breakfast and community. Added, has been the Games and Grub Community program which helps under-resourced elementary-aged children in the community and their families. Games and Grub offers recreation and bags of groceries, during the summer months, tutoring, special Christmas opportunities, as well as dealing with needs as they arise. Safe Haven ministries also operates a Men’s Emergency Shelter open nights Nov. 1-April 1.
Boss lives in Charlevoix with her best buddy, Bosley, the Old English sheepdog who helps her with other endeavors such as going to nursing homes to spread love and joy.
Luther John Kurtz was a member of the Charlevoix High School Class of 1995.
After high school, Kurtz earned an electrical technology certificate in East Lansing and later earned his electrical journeyman’s license from the State of Michigan.
In 1999, Kurtz moved to San Diego to work as an electrician but instead signed up for classes at Mesa Community College.
He later graduated from the University of California at San Diego with a bachelor’s of science in aerospace engineering.
While in school, Kurtz started a skydiving company in Northern Michigan. By the time he graduated, he had additional locations in Lansing and San Diego. Today, he has eight locations around the country.
As a skydiver, he won two silver medals at the Skydiving Nationals and still has the Guinness World Record for most tandem parachute jumps in 24 hours.
In 2014, Kurtz was elected to serve on Charlevoix City Council, and in 2016 he was elected to serve as Mayor of Charlevoix.
During this time, Kurtz also attended Western Michigan Cooley Law School at night and graduated in 2016 with his Juris Doctor degree.
Since returning to Northern Michigan, he has served the community in nonprofit work with Live from Charlevoix, the Charlevoix Alano Club, and the Top of Michigan Trails Council.
Kurtz lives in Charlevoix, where he and his wife, Mary, are raising their son, Landon.
After graduating from Charlevoix High School in 1998, Catherine “Kate” Golski earned her bachelor of arts with high honors in linguistics from the University of Michigan, where her undergraduate thesis was awarded the Matthew Alexander Award for the best undergraduate thesis in linguistics.
While at U of M, she also had the opportunity to study abroad in Sevilla, Spain, where she learned Spanish, studied linguistics and developed a lifelong love of travel and Spain. She then received a Fulbright Award and spent a year in South Korea where, in addition to teaching English to rural middle and high school students, she had the opportunity to participate in medical and public health projects, which ultimately led to her decision to attend medical school.
In 2009, she received her MD degree with special qualification in biomedical research from the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine while simultaneously completing a master's in public health degree at Case Western Reserve University. As part of her public health studies, she interned with the World Health Organization’s Health and Human Rights team in Geneva, Switzerland.
She subsequently completed her pediatrics residency at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia before starting her career in general pediatrics on the Navajo Nation in 2012. At the time of her induction, Dr. Golski is a general pediatrician at the Tuba City Regional Healthcare Corporation on the western side of the Navajo Nation, where she cares for inpatient and outpatient indigenous children from a variety of tribal nations. She also serves in multiple administrative roles, including chair of the hospital’s Ethics Committee. She has a particular interest in child welfare and child safety, and she also helps to coordinate care for pediatric patients with primary immunodeficiencies and other genetic illnesses.
She received the 2019 Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Humanitarian Award for her work in Tuba City. Additionally, she is a nominated member of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Committee of Native American Child Health, and she was appointed as the U.S. co-chair for the ninth and 10th International Meetings on Indigenous Child Health.
Outside of work, she serves as the vice-chair of the board of directors for the Life Sharing Center, the local food bank in Tuba City, and she is an affiliate of the Secular Franciscan Order in Flagstaff. She enjoys traveling, vacationing in Northern Michigan, and camping and rafting.
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Hayes Township hosts groundbreaking for new EMS station
CHARLEVOIX — The long-awaited groundbreaking for the new Lake Charlevoix EMS Authority northside station took place on Tuesday, June 7.
The 2,700 square foot station is located on the grounds of the Hayes Township Hall on Major Douglas Sloan Road and is attached to the existing fire station. The station, when operational, will be manned 24 hours a day and will significantly shorten the response time to emergencies that occur north of the Charlevoix drawbridge, according to the EMS authority president Roy Griffitts. Historically, the ambulance service has had to cope with the annual summer crush of traffic and the regular operations of the drawbridge.
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On those occasions when the bridge is not in service, an ambulance must be dispatched around Lake Charlevoix and stationed in Hayes or Charlevoix townships to respond to calls for service from the area. In the winter, severe weather makes travel from the main station in downtown Charlevoix hazardous and increases the time it takes to get to an emergency.
It is anticipated that construction will take about 10 months and the station will open in early 2023, according to Griffitts.
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"In an emergency, seconds matter and the new station will improve the already great service to the residents of Hayes and Charlevoix townships," said Griffitts.
Questions can be directed to Lake Charlevoix EMS Authority at (231) 547-7172.
- Contact reporter Annie Doyle at adoyle@charlevoixcourier.com | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/charlevoix/2022/06/10/hayes-township-hosts-groundbreaking-new-ems-station/7554015001/ | 2022-06-10T11:30:46 | 1 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/charlevoix/2022/06/10/hayes-township-hosts-groundbreaking-new-ems-station/7554015001/ |
Looking Back: There's always someone famous in Charlevoix
One hundred years ago, Charlevoix played host to a federal judge, appointed by Theodore Roosevelt, who had gained national recognition two years prior when he became the United States’ first baseball commissioner.
The Charlevoix Sentinel, June 8, 1922, regarding the seasonal reopening of the large Hallett Hotel, located on the site of present-day Oleson’s: “That people of renown and more than ordinary celebrity patronize and enjoy this hostelry, is evidenced by the fact that Judge K(enesaw). M(ountain). Landis (1866-1944) was one of the early guests of the season, that he was pleased with the place is certain for he spoke in appreciative terms of the pleasant surroundings and courteous attention paid to other guests and himself.
“It is a well known fact that Judge Landis is not profuse with complimentary expressions. Years of experience on the Federal bench in the handling of cases where compliments are of rare occurrence, where such phrases are practically obsolete, no doubt has much to do with his infrequent use of compliments, hence his open expression to the hotel management was considered as out of the ordinary and duly appreciated.
“Other persons of note will patronize Hallett’s Inn and express themselves in words of praise concerning the many excellent qualities of the place; those that have been or that will be made, the one by Judge Landis will be the most pronounced, standing out like some of the famous decisions made by him while on the federal bench.”
Those decisions included, in 1907, fining Standard Oil of Indiana $29 million, the equivalent of $800 million today, for railroad tariff irregularities, which judgement was reversed on appeal. But Landis had established himself as one tough Federal judge to deal with. His most famous case was throwing eight members of the Chicago White Sox out of baseball in 1920 for having thrown the 1919 World Series that allowed the less favored Cincinnati Reds to win. This action made Landis the main candidate for the office of first baseball commissioner, which position he held from 1920 until his death, during which he did much to clean up the national pastime. The book and movie “Eight Men Out” were based upon the fixing scandal and Landis.
That same Sentinel issue reported the imminent arrival of a new film at the Palace theater called “The Iron Trail,” based upon a book by famed adventure novelist Rex Beach. Author Beach was born on a farm south of Charlevoix near Atwood. Watch for a sign designating Rex Beach Road on the right just before you hit the village.
Fifty years ago, the Charlevoix Courier reported that we and all of our neighboring towns were being ushered into the modern era whether we liked it or not.
“Direct Dial System Starts Here Sunday. This means that telephone users will be able to dial station-to-station long distance calls without the assistance of an operator. Michigan Bell says subscribers will save from 20 per cent to 40 per cent on every long distance call they make within Michigan under the direct dial system.”
Some old-timers, however, expressed regret at not hearing a human voice on the other end of the line every time they needed to place a long distance call. Something human indeed had been lost in the deal.
And that a new highway system layout was being discussed. State highway officials were thinking of merging U.S. 31 and U.S. 131 southeast of Traverse City. It would swing northeast to Mancelona, “follow the present route of U.S. 131 through Boyne Falls and Walloon Lake, bypass Petoskey to the east and then parallel I-75 to the Straits.”
This routing would allegedly “solve more traffic problems than any other route.” There had even been unofficial discussions of bridging the South Arm of Lake Charlevoix at Ironton.
“All communities served by the new route would have ‘spurs’ leading to their business districts from the new highway.” Obviously and thankfully, this scheme came nowhere near to implementation.
Plus the more things change, the more they remain the same. Charlevoix Courier headline, June 7, 1972: “GOP Faction Routs Regulars. New Republicans Usurp Convention. A group of ‘new Republicans,’ most of whom never before attended a meeting of the Charlevoix County GOP, seized control of the Republican Convention in the County Courthouse Wednesday night, electing their own chairman and vice chairman. However, Old Guard Republicans called in absent delegates during an early caucus, mustering enough support to elect their own slate of delegates to the State Convention. The new group arrived at the meeting with a carefully planned strategy on how to take control of the convention.”
Have we not been reading variants thereof for the last many months? Will these games of political oneupsmanship never, or ever, end? | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/charlevoix/2022/06/10/looking-back-theres-always-someone-famous-charlevoix/7553911001/ | 2022-06-10T11:30:52 | 0 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/charlevoix/2022/06/10/looking-back-theres-always-someone-famous-charlevoix/7553911001/ |
Charlevoix's parking meter season has started; pay stations fully operational
CHARLEVOIX — It’s that time of year again, Charlevoix. The time to pay for parking.
If you are thinking of stopping your vehicle in a space along Bridge Street, the east ends of Park Avenue, Clinton Street, Mason Street or the Acacia Lot on Bridge Park Drive it will cost you.
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Fresh from recent repairs, the city’s downtown parking meters and pay stations are fully operational. After the long winter break, in which parking meters are unenforced, Charlevoix City Police Chief Gerard Doan wants everyone to be forewarned that within the next few weeks, tickets will begin to be issued for parking violations.
Through the end of June the cost to park in a space for one hour is $1.50.
From July 1–Aug. 15 the cost to park per hour will be $2.
From Aug. 16–Oct. 31, the cost will be $1.50 per hour.
There are two seasonal parking enforcement officers this year, according to Doan, and they are newly equipped with a digital chalking application – in which the license plate number, location, tire stem position, and time limit for parking is recorded and shared system-wide for all parking enforcement officers to access – that replaces the old “chalk on the tire” way of monitoring violators.
“Everything is up and running now,” said Doan. "We'll give a limited time of warnings and then we'll start enforcement."
New this year, is ticketing on Mondays.
"Enforcement will be done from Mondays through Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.," said Doan.
Spaces are free on Sundays and on holidays.
The Acacia parking lot has a three-hour parking time limit and can be paid via pay station. There is a two-hour time limit for the parking meters on Bridge Street, Park Avenue, Clinton Street and Mason Street.
Parking tickets are $10 and must be paid within 72 hours.
Payment can be made online, by mail or at city hall.
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Contact reporter Annie Doyle at adoyle@charlevoixcourier.com | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/charlevoix/2022/06/10/parking-meters-effect-soon-downtown-charlevoix/7554487001/ | 2022-06-10T11:30:58 | 0 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/charlevoix/2022/06/10/parking-meters-effect-soon-downtown-charlevoix/7554487001/ |
Jon Deming to serve as Der Buergermeister for Gaylord's Alpenfest
GAYLORD — With this year's Alpenfest a little over a month away, the Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the 2022 Gaylord Alpenfest Committee have revealed the award winners for the 57th version of Gaylord's annual summer festival that is scheduled for July 12-16.
Jon Deming, chief of Otsego County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and county emergency manager, was selected as this year's Der Buergermeister. His father Jack Deming was given the honor of Der Buergermeister in 1987.
The Der Buergermeister is awarded to an individual who has impacted the community by giving their time, energy, heart, and soul in making the community a better place to live. This person adds great value by sharing their ideas and leadership skills to help others become successful to their cause.
During the week of Alpenfest, the current mayor of Gaylord, Todd Sharrard, will ceremoniously hand over leadership reigns of the city to Deming beginning with the opening ceremony for Alpenfest.
The parade marshal this year will be Marcus Wegmeyer of Michigan Insurance Services Agency Inc. The parade marshal honor goes to an individual who is a champion of Alpenfest over the years. This individual volunteers countless hours in helping organize Alpenfest and is seen on the Alpenstrasse throughout the week of the festival not only promoting the festival, but the community as well.
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Rob Freeman was named the winner of the DAR Award, which is designed to collectively honor all of the Alpenfest volunteers who work behind the scenes and whose contribution may appear to go unnoticed. The award is named after Dar Mongeau who for many years assisted her husband Jim with his duties as the general manager of Alpenfest.
The Edelweiss Award will go to Christy Walcott of the Gaylord Area Convention and Tourism Bureau. This award is presented to an individual who goes above and beyond the normal volunteer duties. This award is named in the memory of Pam Duczkowski and Patti Dobrzelewski who gave of their time and energy by putting on successful events over the years in the community and being very instrumental in Alpenfest, the chamber of commerce and tourism for numerous years.
The first responders of Gaylord and Otsego and County are the winners of the Alpenfest Honored Business Award. It is given to a local business or organization that is “a great friend to Alpenfest.” This organization promotes the event by volunteering or helping through a monetary donation. The Honored Business also is a huge supporter of the Gaylord community and is involved with helping it grow. | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2022/06/10/gaylord-area-chamber-commerce-board-directors-and-2022-gaylord-alpenfest-committee-have-revealed-the/7553689001/ | 2022-06-10T11:31:04 | 1 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2022/06/10/gaylord-area-chamber-commerce-board-directors-and-2022-gaylord-alpenfest-committee-have-revealed-the/7553689001/ |
Gaylord council to consider $10.7 million budget expenses at next meeting
GAYLORD — The public will have a chance to comment on the proposed city budget for 2022-23 at the June 13 meeting of the Gaylord City Council.
City manager Kim Awrey said council will consider a proposed $10.7 million spending plan for the next fiscal year, which begins on July 1 and ends on June 30, 2023.
The current budget totals about $9.8 million. The owner of a home with an assessed value of $100,000 paid approximately $93.75 a month in property taxes, or $1,125 for police, fire and city services this year.
If council signs off on the $10.7 million budget, that same homeowner would pay about $1,136.95 or $94.75 a month in property taxes over the next 12 months, according to Awrey.
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Awrey said the city anticipates revenue of $10.3 million next year. Approximately $400,000 of leftover money in the municipal street fund will be used to reach $10.7 million.
Salaries for city employees take up the major portion of the budget, Awrey said. Police and fire expenses are expected to total $2.1 million.
"We are looking to collect a five mill special assessment for police and fire" that will produce about $850,000, said Awrey.
"We are looking at spending about $1.9 million on street improvements next year," she added.
Major projects scheduled include utility work on Fifth Street and then a reconfiguration of Fifth when those improvements are completed. The city will also move ahead with improvements for North Street along with Clover Drive and Random Lane.
Awrey said there are no tornado-related costs included in the proposed budget.
"We set up a separate fund that is taking care of tornado expenses," she said. "We are taking some advances from capital, water and wastewater fees with the anticipation of getting reimbursed by the state to make those funds whole."
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Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II told the Herald Times that the state is prepared to help Gaylord and Otsego County with the costs incurred from the May 20 tornado. Gilchrist noted that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, when she came to Gaylord right after the storm, issued a state declaration of emergency which immediately unlocked federal and state resources for the area.
This week, Whitmer also asked President Joe Biden to declare a major disaster in Otsego County, which would make a wide range of federal assistance available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2022/06/10/gaylord-council-to-weigh-10-7-million-spending-plan/7544309001/ | 2022-06-10T11:31:10 | 0 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2022/06/10/gaylord-council-to-weigh-10-7-million-spending-plan/7544309001/ |
Otsego County Library summer reading program starts on June 15
GAYLORD — The Otsego County Library's “Oceans of Possibilities” Summer Reading Program is scheduled to run from June 15 to Aug. 5.
A special kick-off will occur on June 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the main branch in Gaylord at 700 S. Otsego Ave. Registration materials are also available at the branch libraries in Johannesburg at the Charlton Township offices and at the Corwith Township Hall in Vanderbilt from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The 2022 summer reading program is open to everyone — kindergarten through young adult — with programs, prizes, and story times. Everyone who registers for summer reading will receive a summer reading bag filled with goodies. Each bag will contain a summer reading calendar, activities such as word searches, information and brochures from local community organizations, and small prizes.
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Registering for summer reading will automatically enter a participant into the prize drawing that will be held during the finale. Preschoolers will have their own “Fish Tales” story time offered on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. beginning June 22.
The Otsego County Library will host programs with something for everyone, including a drawing class, a children’s magic show, ocean and water activities provided by the Sloan Museum, a visit from the Grand Traverse Bay Underwater Conservancy and more.
Residents not familiar with the Otsego County Library may not be aware thousands of “real books” are augmented with their digital collection and the ongoing programs in technology, crafts, and more.
You can visit the Otsego County Library’s website to learn more. For more information, please contact Jackie Skinner, library director, at (989) 732-5841. | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2022/06/10/otsego-county-library-summer-reading-program-starts-june-15/7542757001/ | 2022-06-10T11:31:17 | 0 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2022/06/10/otsego-county-library-summer-reading-program-starts-june-15/7542757001/ |
VFW Post 1518 to host flag retirement ceremony on June 12
GAYLORD — Old and tattered flags are retired and burned in an official ceremony. Flag retirement is the term used to define the proper, dignified way of destroying United States flags that are no longer fit to serve the nation.
The Ralph Holewinski VFW Post 1518 will be hosting an official Flag Retirement Ceremony at 1 p.m. on June 12 at the Veterans Community Park, 1905 S. Otsego Ave. Local scouts and residents will be participating in the ceremony and the burning of American flags. The community is invited to bring their old, tattered flags and participate in the official ceremony.
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If you can't attend the ceremony on June 12, you can deposit your old, tattered flags in any of the 10 collection boxes around town: at the Otsego County Library, ACE Hardware, Gill-Roy’s Hardware, Tractor Supply, Lowe's, Walmart, Gaylord Bowling Center, the Otsego County Sportsplex, Gaylord Bowling Center and Gaylord City Hall (in the lobby at the door facing M-32).
The VFW also sells new American and military branch flags in assorted sizes. For information or questions, call Maria Moore at (586) 946-1026. A flag order form can be emailed or sent to you. Funds from flag sales support the Phase II Post Building Fund.
National Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the flag on June 14,1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day. The U.S. Army celebrates its birthday on that date as well. | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2022/06/10/vfw-post-host-official-flag-retirement-ceremony-june-12/7529609001/ | 2022-06-10T11:31:23 | 1 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2022/06/10/vfw-post-host-official-flag-retirement-ceremony-june-12/7529609001/ |
A team of armed drive-up robbers pulled off 26 hits in just a week in the Bronx and Manhattan, cops say -- coming up on unsuspecting pedestrians, snatching their stuff and then speeding off.
The NYPD released photos of four suspects Friday morning, saying they were linked to the series of incidents from May 26 to June 2.
All 26 heists played out much the same way -- the suspects, riding in a dark-colored Mercedes or Volkswagen Passat, approach their victims as they are walking down the street. They jump out, flash guns, rob the victims and then get back in the car and drive off.
None of the victims were injured in any of the incidents.
The four suspects were described by police as follows:
- Individual #1: Male, approximately 20-years-old, dark complexion, 160 pounds, approximately 6'0" tall with brown eyes and short dark hair. He was last seen wearing a dark colored Nike hooded sweatshirt.
- Individual #2: Male, approximately 20-years-old, dark complexion, thin build and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, dark colored pants, a black balaclava mask and multi-colored sneakers.
- Individual #3: Adult male, dark complexion, with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a red pants, a white t-shirt and multi-colored Nike sneakers.
- Individual #4: Adult male, dark complexion, he was last seen wearing a black balaclava mask and a hooded sweat shirt.
Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nyc-robbery-crew-pulled-off-26-drive-up-hits-in-just-a-week-cops-say/3728773/ | 2022-06-10T11:35:55 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nyc-robbery-crew-pulled-off-26-drive-up-hits-in-just-a-week-cops-say/3728773/ |
A woman with a transgender rights sign was arrested after holding a gun -- one that turned out to be fake -- to her head while sitting on the iconic TKTS steps in Times Square Thursday afternoon, according to a senior police official with direct knowledge of the investigation.
Multiple witnesses were said to have seen the 28-year-old woman sitting on top of the TKTS steps in Father Duffy Square, the northern point of the Times Square triangle, while holding what appeared to be a firearm to her head, the official said.
It happened shortly before 4 p.m. on a gorgeous Thursday that would have seen the even still-tempered Crossroads of the World packed with people.
Officers assigned to the area immediately responded and, after speaking with the woman, took her into custody without incident. That's when they discovered the firearm was an imitation pistol. It was recovered at the scene, the official said.
Video posted to the Citizen app shows footage of a person being escorted by officers from the location. The senior police official says she faces charges of criminal possession of a weapon and reckless endangerment. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/woman-charged-in-fake-gun-to-head-stunt-on-iconic-tkts-steps-in-times-square-official/3728780/ | 2022-06-10T11:36:01 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/woman-charged-in-fake-gun-to-head-stunt-on-iconic-tkts-steps-in-times-square-official/3728780/ |
AUSTIN, Texas — One person was killed overnight in a crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle at West Slaughter Lane and Texas Oaks Boulevard in South Austin on Friday.
Austin-Travis County EMS said the collision took place around 12:30 a.m.
An adult was pronounced deceased on scene.
ATCEMS said road closures will take place as officials investigate.
No further information was immediately available.
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AMARILLO, Texas — A chupacabra? A person dressed in a costume? Sonic the Hedgehog?
The possibilities are apparently endless as people try to figure out what exactly was captured by cameras at one Texas zoo.
An image taken from Amarillo Zoo shows some sort of creature or object appearing to stand outside of a barbed fence.
The City of Amarillo took to Facebook to ask if anyone could identify the creature in the "strange image."
According to the city, the photo was captured around 1:25 a.m. on May 21.
"Do you have any ideas of what this UAO - Unidentified Amarillo Object could be?" the city wrote.
"Clearly a young werewolf... not a big deal," one person replied.
"Rocket Raccoon from Guardians of the Galaxy," another wrote.
What does the Amarillo Zoo think?
While the zoo didn't offer any guesses, it did respond to how popular the image has become.
"Of all the creatures at our well-loved zoo, it would be the unidentified one that would make us go viral," the zoo wrote in a Facebook post. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/amarillo-texas-zoo-strange-unidentified-creature/287-60a4d44d-1f7e-4a3d-bcbc-57abc6b2f41f | 2022-06-10T11:51:11 | 1 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/amarillo-texas-zoo-strange-unidentified-creature/287-60a4d44d-1f7e-4a3d-bcbc-57abc6b2f41f |
Drink up: It’s Iced Tea Day. The best way to celebrate is with a frosty glass of iced tea. Lucky for you, there are so many varieties available, including peach, mango, lemon — or just an old-fashioned sweet tea.
Play ball! The Kenosha Kingfish are hosting the Battle Creek Battle Jacks for a 6:05 p.m. game. Tonight is ‘90s Night, with a fanny pack giveaway. For tickets, call 262-653-0900 or go to kingfishbaseball.com.
The Summit Players are performing Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” at 7 p.m. in Bong State Recreation Area, 26313 Burlington Road (Highway 142) in Brighton. There is also a 5:30 p.m. pre-show workshop to help audience members (especially children) learn about the show. Admission to the workshop and show are free and everyone is welcome. A Wisconsin State Park sticker is required to enter Bong. Note: If it rains, the show will move inside Shelter No. 3, next to Wolf Lake at Bong.
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“Mamma Mia!” — the global hit musical crafted using songs by the Swedish pop group ABBA — continues tonight at the Racine Theatre Guild, 2519 Northwestern Ave. Tickets can be purchased by calling 262-633-4218 or online at racinetheatre.org.
Polish Fest opens today at Milwaukee’s Summerfest Grounds, running through Sunday. The festival is known for Polish food and dancing, plus vodka tastings and its Non-Stop Polka Stage. polishfest.org. | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/todays-events-for-friday-june-10/article_189ef9ae-e775-11ec-8f77-cb18fb40a463.html | 2022-06-10T11:54:44 | 1 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/todays-events-for-friday-june-10/article_189ef9ae-e775-11ec-8f77-cb18fb40a463.html |
An explosion at a liquefied natural gas terminal in Texas has left nearby residents rattled and is taking a substantial amount of the fuel off the market at a time when global demand is soaring.
Freeport LNG will be offline for at least three weeks, the company said Thursday, following a fire in its export facility. Few details were released about what happened.
The company said no one was injured, and the cause is under investigation.
Melanie Oldham, who lives in Freeport, said she heard three loud bangs Wednesday morning and went outside to find out what was going on.
"It makes me feel like we are daily living with high risk of explosion, release of gas, public health issues for not only us in Freeport, but for all the people who go to those big beaches on Quintana Island," said Oldham, a physical therapist and co-founder of Citizens for Clean Air and Clean Water of Freeport and Brazoria County. "We don't know what could have been released into the air or even the water."
Freeport LNG did not answer questions about what emissions were released during the fire.
Longtime Freeport resident Gwendolyn Jones, 63, said she was about a mile or two from the facility when she saw a white cloud hovering over it after the fire. She was concerned that Freeport residents weren't evacuated or warned about the incident by local authorities and thought nearby residents should be given respirators to help reduce the risk of inhaling dangerous fumes.
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"We should have meetings where we could discuss issues to make sure that this would never ever happen again, because I'm afraid of what's going to happen next," Jones said. "Nothing but the grace of God has kept us alive in these situations."
Normally, Freeport LNG exports about 2 billion cubic feet of liquefied natural gas per day, about 15% of the nation's LNG exports.
The shutdown comes at a time when global demand for LNG is high because many nations are trying to wean themselves off Russian gas, which is sent into Europe primarily though pipelines. U.S. exports have been soaring.
Most of Freeport LNG's exports were going to Europe, according to Rystad Energy. Europe may be able to offset the lost volume with increases from other facilities, said Emily McClain, vice president at Rystad. Europe gets about 45% of its LNG from the U.S., and the rest comes from Russia, Qatar and other sources, she said.
Freeport LNG sells gas to a mix of buyers including major oil and gas companies, Asian utilities and commodities traders, and "those buyers will no longer be getting deliveries from Freeport until the facility is fixed," said Ross Wyeno, lead analyst at S&P Global Commodity Insights. Wyeno said it's unlikely that other LNG terminals around the world can increase production to pick up the slack because "everybody's pretty much maxed out if they can be."
As a result, LNG prices are increasing, and consumers in Europe are likely to feel the impact, Wyeno said. But in the U.S., natural gas prices are falling because a major buyer of gas -- the LNG terminal -- stopped buying, he added.
Lower domestic natural gas prices aren't soothing the nerves of people who live near the terminal though. Freeport residents such as Oldham and Jones have long been concerned about the potential for incidents at the terminal.
"Our fears came true, unfortunately," Oldham said. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/fire-at-lng-terminal-in-south-texas-jolts-residents-fuel-markets/2989554/ | 2022-06-10T12:08:23 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/fire-at-lng-terminal-in-south-texas-jolts-residents-fuel-markets/2989554/ |
Kacey Musgraves might be a native Texan but she’s definitely not feeling the love from hometown carrier American Airlines.
According to a report by our media partners at The Dallas Morning News, the 33-year-old country singer called out the airline on Twitter, citing what she described as “appalling and shockingly hostile behavior” by the male chief purser on a recent return flight from Spain. She said other passengers and female flight attendants also were left in disbelief.
She said the employee made her feel unsafe and “upset to the point of crying.” Musgraves didn’t detail what the employee did.
The airline responded to her on Twitter, asking for more details. Derek Walls, American Airlines corporate communications manager, said the airline has “reached out to Ms. Musgraves to learn more about her experience and address her concerns.”
Click here to read the full report from our media partners at The Dallas Morning News. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/singer-kacey-musgraves-calls-out-american-airlines-over-employee-behavior/2989566/ | 2022-06-10T12:08:30 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/singer-kacey-musgraves-calls-out-american-airlines-over-employee-behavior/2989566/ |
HENDRY COUNTY, Fla. — An angus bull calf was impounded Thursday by Hendry County agricultural deputies.
According to the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), deputies located and caught the bull running at large in the area of Pine Cone Avenue and Lindero Street in Montura Ranch Estates.
The animal was brought to the Sheriff’s Office Impound lot.
To claim ownership of this livestock, please call HCSO at 863-674-5600 and ask to speak with Sgt. Mark White.
Under Florida Law, the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office posts online photos and information on livestock found at large. After three days, if they have not been claimed by their owners the livestock may become the property of the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/06/10/angus-bull-calf-impounded-by-hendry-county-deputies/ | 2022-06-10T12:09:39 | 0 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/06/10/angus-bull-calf-impounded-by-hendry-county-deputies/ |
WHITSETT — State Highway Patrol troopers are asking for the public's help locating the driver of an SUV that struck a 10-year-old child Thursday afternoon on NC 61 in Guilford County.
Authorities responded at 2:17 p.m. to a report of a hit-and-run accident on NC 61 between Homeview and Herron roads after a child was struck while crossing the highway, according to a news release from the highway patrol.
Witnesses said a blue or black Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV struck the child and was last seen traveling north on NC 61 in the area of Homeview Road, toward Interstate 40/85, according to the news release.
The injured child was transported to Moses Cone Hospital. Details about the child's condition were not available as of early Tuesday.
Investigators are asking anyone with information to call Trooper Lunsford at 1-800-445-8621. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/highway-patrol-seeking-suv-involved-in-hit-and-run-that-injured-child-10-in-guilford/article_a292c36c-e8af-11ec-8500-d3cd33df932f.html | 2022-06-10T12:38:52 | 1 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/highway-patrol-seeking-suv-involved-in-hit-and-run-that-injured-child-10-in-guilford/article_a292c36c-e8af-11ec-8500-d3cd33df932f.html |
CROWN POINT — A man accused of stealing more than $80,000 from customers of his now-shuttered St. John appliance store might accept a plea deal as soon as next week, his attorney said Thursday.
Erik W. Schneider, 44, of Lowell, has pleaded not guilty to charges of corrupt business influence and theft, both level 5 felonies.
Defense attorney Joshua Malher told Lake Criminal Court Judge Salvador Vasquez he and the Lake County prosecutor's office worked out a plea agreement, but it will require a significant restitution payment.
The prosecutor's office was still reviewing how to distribute the payment, Malher said.
Schneider is accused of accepting payments from customers of Hometown Appliances but later failing to deliver the merchandise they believed they were buying.
According to court records, Schneider often offered a "special discount" to customers who agreed to pay cash.
From November 2018 to December 2019, he bilked 32 customers out of $85,765, police alleged.
The judge scheduled a hearing for Friday.
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Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
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Residence: Calumet City, IL
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Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
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Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
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Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
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Daniel Gonzalez
Booking Number(s): 2204655
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Orlando Derrick
Booking Number(s): 2204686
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Monique Bennett
Residence: Indianapolis, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204662
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Guy Blessing
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204690
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Tremaine Conley
Booking Number(s): 2204664
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Offense Description: ROBBERY; BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Delores Dehler
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204695
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: HEALTH - LEGEND DRUG; PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION - OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Ethan Baker
Booking Number(s): 2204691
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Angel Roman
Booking Number(s): 2204644
Arrest Date: May 30, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Stephen Rucker
Booking Number(s): 2204648
Arrest Date: May 30, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jesus Sanchez
Booking Number(s): 2204646
Arrest Date: May 30, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Ja Mire Wayne
Booking Number(s): 2204650
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Amber Ford
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204642
Arrest Date: May 30, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Daryl Henderson
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204639
Arrest Date: May 30, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Timothy Perkins Jr.
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204652
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT DEF. USES A VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jaime Carey
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204647
Arrest Date: May 30, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Ronald Fisher Jr.
Booking Number(s): 2204641
Arrest Date: May 30, 2022
Offense Description: NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Elijah Bonhama
Booking Number(s): 2204653
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jason Turner
Booking Number(s): 2204617
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brandon Mills
Booking Number(s): 2204630
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Antonio Ramon
Booking Number(s): 2204636
Arrest Date: May 30, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Martin Salinas
Booking Number(s): 2204628
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Jones
Booking Number(s): 2204616
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Viron Lewis
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204623
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - MARIJUANA
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Stacey Martin Jr.
Booking Number(s): 2204635
Arrest Date: May 30, 2022
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kristen Meadows
Booking Number(s): 2204624
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Vanuvito Johnson Jr.
Booking Number(s): 2204629
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL; BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - BODILY WASTE - INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Joseph Smith
Booking Number(s): 2204583
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Mauro Rodriguez Salinas
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204602
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SEXUAL BATTERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Barbara Rose
Booking Number(s): 2204588
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST A PERSON < 14 YEARS OLD - BY ADULT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Terry Wagster
Booking Number(s): 2204595
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - W/MINOR INJURY - (SIMPLE ASSAULT)
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Josephine Olvera
Booking Number(s): 2204609
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Cheyenne Hits
Booking Number(s): 2204601
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Jones
Booking Number(s): 2204616
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Donte McFarland
Booking Number(s): 2204585
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jessie Gomez
Booking Number(s): 2204579
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dane Grivicic
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204598
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Marc Campos
Booking Number(s): 2204593
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: FAILURE TO APPEAR
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jennifer Donelson
Booking Number(s): 2204600
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daniel Fischer
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204606
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Shantell Alexander
Booking Number(s): 2204612
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Glennard Anglemyer
Booking Number(s): 2204591
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jamie Boyd
Booking Number(s): 2204587
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Darnell Bradley
Booking Number(s): 2204597
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Ward
Booking Number(s): 2204560
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kevin Williams
Booking Number(s): 2204551
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Bryan Yepez
Booking Number(s): 2204573
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dandre Spears
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204562
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Matthew Saragossa
Booking Number(s): 2204547
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tomas Quijano
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204550
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Christopher Ownby
Residence: Lake Village, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204557
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE; RESISTING - ESCAPE; BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL; FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Timothy Montson
Booking Number(s): 2204545
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: CHILD MOLESTATION - FORCIBLE FONDLING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Yokeca Mitchell
Booking Number(s): 2204559
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Jasean McMillon
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204578
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Shiquan Jones
Booking Number(s): 2204553
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Johnathan Haag
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204565
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
John Holt-Chaney
Booking Number(s): 2204554
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: FAILURE TO APPEAR
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Hillary Hutchins
Booking Number(s): 2204552
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Antonio Gutierrez
Booking Number(s): 2204575
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Lashay Funchess
Booking Number(s): 2204561
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY RESULTING IN BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Misti Franco
Booking Number(s): 2204558
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - USING A DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Timothy Featherston
Booking Number(s): 2204549
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joseph Berlanga
Booking Number(s): 2204548
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING - ESCAPE; POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Christopher Blane
Booking Number(s): 2204566
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brett Burns
Booking Number(s): 2204568
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Yasiel Portes Jr.
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204483
Arrest Date: May 25, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michelle Ranta
Booking Number(s): 2204480
Arrest Date: May 25, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Xzaviar Rayford
Booking Number(s): 2204482
Arrest Date: May 25, 2022
Offense Description: WEAPON - ALTERATION - GUN SERIAL NUMBER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gabrielle Paiva
Booking Number(s): 2204472
Arrest Date: May 25, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-accused-of-stealing-from-appliance-store-customers-close-to-accepting-plea-attorney-says/article_f56ccd78-c416-5728-a3cb-12b860421651.html | 2022-06-10T12:43:57 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-accused-of-stealing-from-appliance-store-customers-close-to-accepting-plea-attorney-says/article_f56ccd78-c416-5728-a3cb-12b860421651.html |
Cecelia Soukup, 19, has been a lifeguard since she was 15, but this summer she will not return to the stand because she feels like it's no longer “worth it” because of the low pay and long days.
“You’re definitely overworked and underpaid for all the work you are doing,” Soukup said.
Soukup began lifeguarding at her North Chesterfield neighborhood pool, which she said she enjoyed because of the community. Later she lifeguarded at another small community pool and at Swim RVA, an Olympic style swimming pool, where swim team practices and meets are held year round.
“You are getting paid minimum wage to not only be on stand for a long time and getting exhausted in the heat… sitting there is not your only job,” Soukup said.
When Soukup started lifeguarding the minimum hourly wage was $7.25, since then is have risen to $11. At her previous pools, on top of guarding she was in charge of cleaning the bathrooms without any extra compensation.
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Soukup is not the only lifeguard who is finding employment elsewhere.
Lifeguards are in high demand across the country.
In Chicago, 686 people had applied to become lifeguards and none had been hired – the candidates needed their certification from the American Red Cross, which had only recently resumed training following the COVID-19 pandemic.
In Lewes, Delaware, “Swim at your own risk” signs were placed on the beaches as a result of staffing shortages.
In Philadelphia, the city only had enough lifeguards to open 18 of its 65 public outdoor pools.
The lifeguard shortage hit greater Richmond last year as well. Colliding with COVID restrictions, pools had to adjust operations to ensure a proper level of safety.
Tamara Jenkins, a spokesperson for the Parks and Recreation department of Richmond, says they had to limit the capacity of their nine public swimming pools.
Chrissy Fandel, the association aquatics director at YMCA of Greater Richmond, said, “We've been doing our very best to try and keep our pool locations open for our members to use. But that may change based on the ability to keep the pool safe. If we don't have enough lifeguards, then hours do have to be modified.”
Raising wages to combat shortage
As COVID restrictions continue to lift, the demand for workers continues to grow. One trend is rising wages.
This summer, Soukup is opting to be a nanny. According to Indeed.com, the average hourly wage for a nanny or babysitter in the Richmond area is $19 an hour.
Despite Virginia's minimum wage raising to $11 per hour in January, many employers are offering more. Employees at Starbucks make at least $15 per hour and $17 per hour during the summer. Chipotle raised its wages to an average of $15 for its employees.
The Center for Labor Markets and Policy at Drexel University predicts the employment rate for 16- to 19-year-olds this summer is 32.8%. In 2021, Virginia had an employment rate of 45.9%, which was ranked 19th out of all 50 states and Washington D.C.
Aquatic centers are also raising their wages significantly to compete with the growing demand for workers.
Jenkins reported that the lifeguard pay starts at $17 for Richmond’s public pools. This is a change from the $15 per hour lifeguard previously made due to the city of Richmond’s requirements that all positions start at $17 an hour.
Richmond public pools are in full operation capacity this year. Over Memorial Day weekend, they welcomed nearly 3,000 people, Jenkins said. While Richmond still has some lifeguard positions open, Jenkins said they are in a good position to operate for the summer.
Some venues, like the aquatic center at Pocahontas State Park, partners with companies like Swim Club Management Group of Virginia, a private contractor that provides lifeguard services. The public-private partnership allowed the park to “borrow” lifeguards from other areas as needed.
Lifeguards hired by Pocahontas directly were generally high school and college students, park manager Nate Clark said.
The park aimed to hire 30 lifeguards for the summer at $15 an hour.
“We [Virginia State Parks] rely really, really heavily on our seasonal summer staff, but it seems like the last couple of years, it’s been a little more difficult to get people on enough applications and get positions filled,” Clark said.
Over the past two years, Swim Club Management Group had struggled to hire lifeguards, Kelson said. This year, knowing that many of their branches were facing similar issues, they made sure to take proactive steps to curb the shortage.
“We’re not being faced with the implications of a lifeguard shortage, but we knew that there were certain things we’d need to do within our company to ensure we would have the lifeguards to staff our facilities,” Kelson said.
By raising the starting pay to $15 an hour and creating a welcoming work environment, the group was able to hire 585 of their recommended 600 lifeguards for the summer season – the majority of them being high school students.
For some establishments, like Westview on the James, raising wages was not an option. Westview is a sleepaway camp in Goochland County that is still looking to hire waterfront specialists who lifeguard and lead campers in activities on water trampolines, boats and a slide. Counselors at the camp do not make an hourly wage, but are paid weekly.
Sydney Barefoot, Westview’s aquatic director, says applicants are losing interest in having a “fun” job in favor of higher paying ones.
“My biggest issue is keeping people interested in the position after they apply,” Barefoot said. “I’ll get a number of applications in, but after the interviewing and hiring process is over I’ll get a call or an email that says a higher paying job position or internship has kind of come around, and it just sways people away from wanting to be a lifeguard.”
As of now, Westview only has two of the desired four waterfront staff positions filled, and Barefoot says this is affecting the camps operations.
“We do have to modify some activities and even cancel activities to make sure that everyone in the water is being watched,” Barefoot said.
Finding the right candidate
Even with paying competitive wages, not every individual is qualified to be a lifeguard.
Each potential lifeguard has to be certified through a class that tests their knowledge and swimming skills. The certification can cost anywhere from $275 to $385 depending on the service. Many employers pay for the cost of the training to lower the barrier for potential employees including the YMCAs of Greater Richmond.
Fandel says the YMCA pays for lifeguard training and gives bonuses to employees who refer others that are lifeguard certified.
In addition, there will also be the opportunity to attend a lifeguard preparatory program through the Goochland Family YMCA. The program is geared toward those who want to become lifeguards, but need more training before going into lifeguard training.
Swim Club Management and Westview on the James pay for their employees certifications as well.
However, many lifeguards with experience will also have moved on by now, Clark said. Former lifeguards at Pocahontas who may have been working for multiple summers in a row had most likely moved on to other positions after graduating from high school or college during the two-year COVID hiatus.
Without lifeguards who know the park and the rules and regulations – and returners who would need to get recertified – they’re starting from scratch.
“That could be a contributing factor,” he said. “There’s a whole training and certification schedule.”
Fandel concurred, relating that the YMCA often struggles to find candidates who are able to handle the physical and mental strain.
“It's a lot of physical fitness requirements, and then on top of that, just the mental ability to be able to make quick decisions you know, split second decisions that could be the difference between whether someone survives or not,” Fandel said. “Finding candidates with both the mental and the physical requirements has been really challenging, because you might find someone who's got the physical fitness components, but maybe not the best decision making skills and then you might have somebody who is really, really smart, but maybe not there with the physical requirements. So that's a big part of the challenge that I have seen.”
Importance of pools
For organizations like Westview on the James, ensuring water safety is a top priority.
Westview has eight week long sessions for children ages seven to 14 and half week sessions for children ages five to nine. For a few weeks, Westview has a Care and Connect program that hosts children who have never had the opportunity to attend camp before. In addition, Westview offers a discounted rate for lower income families and many churches sponsor campers' tuition.
“There are a lot of kids who haven’t had swimming experience or been camping for a week before, so there are all sorts of challenges,” Barefoot said. “And then with the water activities the kids typically need a lot more attention, guidance and help in the water to be comfortable and to be able to participate.”
In 2020, drowning was the second leading cause of accidental deaths among children under age 17, just behind motor accidents, according to Virginia’s Office of the Chief’s Medical Examiner’s annual report. Providing free pool access is shown to reduce inequality in physical activity and increase swimming participation, according to a 2019 study in the Journal of Public Health.
“Public pools help level out the playing field and assist in introducing non-traditional groups to aquatics opportunities such as swim teams, diving, swim lessons and other aquatics based programs,” Jenkins said. “Public pools are important because without them, thousands of people would miss out on life-changing, lifesaving skills that last a lifetime.”
In addition to income-based swimming gaps, there are racial swimming gaps. According to USA Swimming, 70% of African-Americans don't know how to swim. Black people make up 40% of Richmond’s population.
“Our aquatics facilities have a very assorted range of economic demographics that use the pools,” Jenkins said. "Although we do not track income, our pools paint a clear image of an increasingly diverse city of Richmond.”
Clark said Pocahontas isn’t fully sure what to expect this summer. Many people are excited to get back into summer activities, but some are still concerned about COVID. But given the attendance during Memorial Day weekend, he said he thinks it’s going to be a good one.
“We may not have quite the same numbers we’ve had in the past,” he said, “but I think it’s still going to be a great season.” | https://richmond.com/news/local/lifeguards-in-demand-in-richmond-this-summer-due-to-shortage-with-pay-raises-up-to/article_aef6d39b-2305-5153-bce1-652bb1c89c15.html | 2022-06-10T12:45:22 | 0 | https://richmond.com/news/local/lifeguards-in-demand-in-richmond-this-summer-due-to-shortage-with-pay-raises-up-to/article_aef6d39b-2305-5153-bce1-652bb1c89c15.html |
SAN ANTONIO — One man is dead and another man was left injured following a stabbing near a northside bar Friday morning, officials say.
San Antonio Police and the San Antonio Fire Department responded to the 6800 block of North Loop 1604 for a stabbing.
Officials say two men were attacked by another group of men outside of the bar. One of the men was stabbed in the stomach and died. The other one was knocked unconscious.
The only description of a suspect vehicle is that it's a white truck, police said. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/one-man-dead-another-injured-following-stabbing-near-bar-news/273-d05b13d2-38b8-4a83-8c96-70362d92cb2d | 2022-06-10T12:45:29 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/one-man-dead-another-injured-following-stabbing-near-bar-news/273-d05b13d2-38b8-4a83-8c96-70362d92cb2d |
LULING, Texas — Buc-ee's has been busy as a beaver expanding its empire with dozens of stores throughout Texas and beyond.
But everything is bigger in Texas, so when the Lone Star State heard that the world's largest Buc-ee's would soon be built in Colorado, it said "Hold my beer and pass me some beaver nuggets."
Now, a new location going up in Luling will help Texas reclaim the biggest beaver title. The 75,000 square-foot Buc-ee's will be built next to the current Luling store on I-10, east of San Antonio. It opened back in 2003.
"Twenty years ago, Beaver and Don had the gumption to change the industry by building the first Buc-ee's Family Travel Center in Luling," said Stan Beard of Buc-ee's. "Since that time, Buc-ee's has grown into an iconic Texas brand that now shares our Texas pride with new stores throughout the Southeast and West. We are humbled to have this opportunity to strengthen our roots in Texas and will continue to exceed our customers' expectations every chance we get."
Buc-ee's said the new Luling location will feature 120 fueling positions, plenty of clean bathrooms, along with barbecue, beef jerky, homemade fudge and more. A lot more.
Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin sometime in the fall.
For now, New Braunfels will still own bragging rights to the world's largest Buc-ee's with its 66,335 square-foot store.
Buc-ee's also lays claim to the world's longest car wash -- 225 feet -- at its Katy travel center off I-10. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/texas/largest-buc-ees-luling-texas/285-32660352-742c-4d6a-aedc-3ddfc1aad007 | 2022-06-10T12:45:35 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/texas/largest-buc-ees-luling-texas/285-32660352-742c-4d6a-aedc-3ddfc1aad007 |
FLOYD COUNTY, Ga. — Police have recovered $189,334.35 after Floyd County Schools were scammed out of the money.
According to Floyd County Police, District's Superintendent Dr. Glenn White discovered that $194,672.76 had been stolen on June 7 from the district's bank account. Floyd County Police said, "the school system had fallen victim to a business email compromise."
Detectives with Floyd County's Criminal Investigation Division immediately began tracking down court documents to determine where the funds went.
"It was discovered that the funds were transferred to Lakeside National Bank, located in Texas and had moved between accounts," Floyd County Police said.
The police department added that the bank was fully cooperative and had already noticed the suspicious activity. They had put "safeguards" in place, which helped law enforcement recover the funds.
"Any case involving the wired transfer of funds is difficult to solve and time is of the essence," the police department said. "Without Dr. White’s immediate actions to report the crime, the bank account that was seized by the Floyd County Police could have been depleted."
Floyd County Police are continuing their investigation, with the help of Lakeside National Bank, to recover the remaining $5,338.41.
In a statement, Floyd County Schools said the cyberattack was a result of a "spearphishing incident", which targeted an email pretending to be from a trusted sender. The school district believes it was an isolated incident.
"We are extremely grateful for the assistance of the Floyd County Police Department, Chief Mark Wallace, and Major Jeff Jones as well as Lakeside National Bank during this cyber security investigation and recovery," the school district's statement said. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/floyd-county-schools-scammed-money-cyber-attack/85-598312ac-4e04-41c4-85d5-7dccb4a9716c | 2022-06-10T12:46:24 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/floyd-county-schools-scammed-money-cyber-attack/85-598312ac-4e04-41c4-85d5-7dccb4a9716c |
ATLANTA — As law enforcement agencies train for the possibility of an active shooter, an increasing number of private citizens are asking for training of their own.
Georgia’s Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency has conducted more than 400 Civilian Response to Active Shooter events statewide. The agency has also seen a sharp uptick in the number of organizations that want to take part.
“We’ve probably had about a 25% increase in requests across the board,” said GEMA’s Casey Cope. “Mostly from schools, but we get a lot of faith based organization as well.”
Welcome Hill Baptist Church in Dalton will host the training for church members this weekend. Church member Brandon Cannon is a former law enforcement officer who is part of Welcome Hill’s safety team.
“We know God protects us and we trust him,” Cannon said. “God also gives us common sense to protect ourselves and protect our members.”
Cope explained that the training teaches citizens how to escape harm when there is a threat from an armed intruder, how to create protective barriers, and how to defend yourself if necessary.
“Our mind is pretty wired to not accept that bad things are occurring,” said Cope. “We have to overcome that.”
In Dalton, Whitfield County’s Emergency Management Agency is hearing from a variety of business that want similar training.
“Unfortunately, this is our new normal with societal changes and what have you,” Whitfield EMA’s Christina Byrd said.
This weekend’s active shooter training will be a part of Safety Sunday at Welcome Hill Baptist.
“Who would have imagined 40-years ago that we would need a safety team at church,” Cannon said. “Times have changed.”
They’ve changed for him, his church, his community, and his country.
The Civilian Response to Active Shooter training is free to any organization that wants it. Any group interested in contacting Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security can email GEMA-schoolsafety@gema.ga.gov. You can also contact your local law enforcement agency to see if they offer the training. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/georgia-active-shooter-training/85-a157e679-a8fb-4ae3-9198-bb050f6c8498 | 2022-06-10T12:46:30 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/georgia-active-shooter-training/85-a157e679-a8fb-4ae3-9198-bb050f6c8498 |
MassMu's "Missing History" exhibit examines Massillon's Black history
MASSILLON – The Massillon Museum's newest exhibit will showcase a little-known but important chapter of the city's history.
Opening Saturday, "Missing History of Massillon: Unheard African American Stories" will highlight the experiences and contributions of its Black citizens shortly after the city's founding in 1812 to today.
The free exhibit runs through Nov. 9 at the museum, 121 Lincoln Way E. An opening reception will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday.
Alexandra Nicholis Coon, the museum's executive director, said the exhibit has been two years in the planning.
"We didn't know what shape it would take," she said. "We started with recording oral histories and then we invited Marva (Dodson) to feature her collection. Marva has devoted decades to preserving her work on this history. "
Dodson is the founder of CHARISMA, Contributions of Historic African Americans Whose Roots and Influence Are of Significance to the Massillon Area.
"My collection began, trying to highlight Massillon's firsts," she said. "The first settlers. The first educators. The first health care providers. That's how it all began."
'My goal is to help people become more aware that African Americans have been a major contributor to the fabric of the Massillon community.'
Dodson said many people are aware of Robert Pinn, Massillon's first Black attorney and a Civil War veteran who was one of the first Black Americans to win the Medal of Honor.
She noted that after Pinn died in 1911, the city didn't have another Black attorney until the late Burton Jones, a Timken Co. executive and city clerk of courts, opened an office in 1969.
There are more stories to tell, she said. Drs. William Braxton Mallory and Viola Garnes Mallory, both graduates of the famed Meharry Medical College, arrived in 1924. Leada Richardson Brooks was the city's first teacher. Harold Ford was a Tuskegee Airman.
"My goal is to help people become more aware that African Americans have been a major contributor to the fabric of the Massillon community," she said. "Up to now, we've only focused on a few."
For Dodson, the collection is not just history, but reminders of friendships and connections to some of the people she grew up knowing, such as Dr. Raymond Ballinger, who was her childhood next-door neighbor. His microscope and journal are in the exhibit.
"There were a lot of stories shared on the front porch," she said. "They were our friends. I went on house calls with Dr. Ballinger and his daughter on Wednesdays. As an adult, I worked for him in his office for about five years."
There's also the uniform worn by Marine Frank Clendening who won a Bronze Star during World War II, and items from current Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
"I went to Lori's inauguration," Dodson said.
'We recognized that we were deficient in our collection reflecting African American history.'
Coon said the project began in earnest following discussions with members of the Sisterhood of Jewels Community Connections, a group which seeks to invest in community activities.
"It was at that point we started to develop oral histories and collections," she said. "We recognized that we were deficient in our collection reflecting African American history. It was spurred by conversations people were having in the community, stemming from George Floyd. We're a community museum."
Mandy Altimus Stahl, the museum's archivist, said the exhibit will feature more than 100 photos and artifacts going back to the 19th century. People hearing about the exhibit have stopped by and brought even more materials.
"There are so many more stories than I imagined, in the best way possible," she said. "There were family archives we didn't know existed and now we can share that with a wider audience."
One of the rarest pieces is a set of "Freedom Papers" from 1835 belonging to a formerly enslaved couple from Virginia.
Altimus Stahl said they were discovered in the papers of Kent Jarvis, a white real estate developer.
"We have no idea how they got there; whether he was keeping them for safekeeping, or what happened to them," she said.
There's also a copy of a letter dated Aug. 14, 1820, from George Duncan, a former slave, thanking Massillon's founder Thomas Rotch for helping him in his bid for freedom. Rotch's Springhill Farm was a stop on the Underground Railroad.
'It's important to tell the stories of people who not only get recognized, as well as those who do not.'
A portion of the exhibit is devoted to racism and controversy. A 1848 petition requests that the city segregate Union School. A high school book of cheers contains a racial slur, and there's a newspaper ad blatantly stating that a new housing development is for whites only.
There also are photos of Black-owned farms that were demolished to make way for state Route 21, and the little-known Hill School for Girls.
"We tried to save it but we couldn't," Altimus Stahl said.
In addition to historical materials, the exhibit includes 11 contemporary portraits of citizens shot by Cleveland photographer Amber Ford.
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Cyrus Ausar, owner of the Greatness Cafe located in the museum, and chef Bradly Grizzard recorded and produced 10 oral histories.
"I believe it's important to tell the stories of people who not only get recognized, as well as those who do not," Ausar said. "A guidance counselor who works for 40 years affects a lot of kids, but you may not hear about it."
Ausar said that in addition to his father, Valkeys, others who have offered him positive guidance include Mark Bigsby and Ramier Martin.
"They took time when no one else did; they didn't have to," he said.
"Missing History" is sponsored through grants from the Stark Community Foundation, Massillon Community Charitable Fund, and Marathon Petroleum.
"It's not encyclopedic, but it's a start," Coon said. "We're hoping it conveys that we're committed to sharing the story of the entire community."
To learn more, visit www.MassillonMusem.org or call 330-833-4061.
Reach Charita at 330-580-8313 or charita.goshay@cantonrep.com
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TEMPLE, Texas — Jugging isn't just something the kids are saying, it's a real crime happening right here in Central Texas.
"Jugging is something that's come up in the law enforcement community within the past several years," Temple Police Department Corporal Casey Sheppard said. "It's a term that actually originated out of the Houston area."
Most recently, a man, who wishes to remain anonymous was in Temple and went to the Bank of America on South 31st Street. He withdrew $250 and went to the nearby Sam's Club.
When he came out after shopping for 30-35 minutes, his window was shattered. Someone followed him from the bank. That was the first thing the police asked him when they arrived.
"Over the last two years, we've seen a pattern with this crime," Sheppard said. He says there's been 25-30 cases of jugging in Temple in the past two years, with a major portion of the cases happening at the same Bank of America where the man was followed from.
There's no target age group, no particular time of day, but rather anyone can be a victim, it's just a matter of whether or not you make a big enough withdrawal.
The biggest thing Sheppard says these perpetrators are after, is your money. That's where people are slipping up the most. They'll leave their money in their car.
"I wouldn't be able to stress enough how important it is that you take that withdrawal that you get and take it out of the car," Sheppard said. "If you leave it in the car, you're leaving that item for them to be able to steal."
Sheppard says awareness is the most important way to avoid being the next target.
"If you see anyone watching you as a customer, that's important, especially at a bank, because you never know what their intentions might be. If you're seeing someone that's paying that extra attention, make sure to be vigilant. Keep an eye on them. Keep an eye on what vehicle they're driving to make sure that you don't become a victim."
Sheppard says never let your guard down when it comes to your money.
"They're looking for those big withdrawals. Don't let them catch you slipping." | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/dont-be-a-victim/500-cff905de-1693-475f-9a7e-a5bbf7432867 | 2022-06-10T12:51:25 | 0 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/dont-be-a-victim/500-cff905de-1693-475f-9a7e-a5bbf7432867 |
TEXAS, USA — It is the mystery that spans four decades and across three states: Where is "Baby Holly?"
And what happened to her parents, Harold Dean and Tina Linn Clouse?
On Thursday afternoon, the Texas Attorney General's office held a press conference, revealing major details in the missing persons and murder case.
"This case came in right after we started taking cases," said Brent Webster, the first assistant attorney general.
There are upwards of 20,000 unsolved murders currently in Texas. The state's newly installed cold case unit reopened the Clouse case.
It was DNA evidence that identified the couple found in a wooded area near Houston. Tina and Harold Dean were last seen living in Lewisville, Texas in 1980.
"We never knew where the three of them were. My son just went to get a job Texas and were wiped off the face of the earth," said Donna Casasanta, Harold Dean’s mother.
It is the couple's identification that begged the next question: What happened to "Baby Holly?"
The attorney general's office announced Thursday officially that "Baby Holly," now an adult woman, had been found "alive and well."
"[I am] relieved that is she is alive and she was raised - she said she had a normal raising. I don't have to worry anymore. All these years I worried about that she was sold to human trafficking," said Casasanta.
"Lewisville Police Detective Craig Holleman assisted the Texas Attorney General’s Office in its multi-agency investigation into the disappearance of Holly Clouse. Detective Holleman began working on this case in November 2021," read a statement from Lewisville Police. "As First Assistant Attorney General Brent Webster announced earlier today, Holly was notified on Tuesday about her parents, Dean and Tina Clouse, and Detective Holleman was present at that meeting."
Investigators still believe parents Harold Dean and Tina Linn were murdered and now need the public's help.
"Holly's" real name and whereabouts have not been disclosed in order to protect her identity.
The families will reunite soon with the woman many first knew as "Baby Holly" -- small steps in a four-decade-old journey to truth.
If you have any information in regards to the case you are encouraged to contact the Attorney General's office by email coldcaseunit@oag.texas.gov or by phone 512-936-0742. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/grandmother-baby-holly-speaks-end-40-year-mystery/287-cbbbbd8f-ea66-40c4-abf6-0ed90c83be02 | 2022-06-10T13:10:34 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/grandmother-baby-holly-speaks-end-40-year-mystery/287-cbbbbd8f-ea66-40c4-abf6-0ed90c83be02 |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A commercial building in Gresham was heavily damaged in an early morning blaze Friday, according to fire officials.
Gresham Fire Department said the fire was at the Pregnancy Resource Center on NW 11th and Miller Avenue, just north of Division Street.
Fire officials told KOIN 6 no one was hurt.
The investigation is ongoing. | https://www.koin.com/local/multnomah-county/commercial-building-in-gresham-heavily-damaged-in-blaze/ | 2022-06-10T13:22:51 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/multnomah-county/commercial-building-in-gresham-heavily-damaged-in-blaze/ |
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