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A disproportionately low number of Black and Latinx students in New York City were admitted to elite specialized high schools once again, according to the latest statistics provided by the city's Department of Education.
Nearly half of all New York City students who took the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) for the 2022-2023 school year where Black or Latinx -- but, only 9% received an offer, according to the statistics.
Specifically, slightly over 20% of Black students took the SHSAT test, but only 3.2% of those received offers to attend a specialized high school.
Meanwhile, nearly 26% of Latinx students took the test, but only 5.7% received offers.
The nine Specialized High Schools, with competitive admissions, are one way that New York City supports students who excel academically and/or artistically.
Demographics of Specialized High School Applicants
According to the data:
- 31% of students who took the SHSAT identified as Asian, with 52.5% of these students receiving offers;
- 1.8% were multi-racial, with 3.9% of these students receiving offers;
- 0.9% were Native American, with 0.6% of these students receiving offers;
- 17.1% were white, with 27.8% of these students receiving offers.
The disproportionate rate at which Black and Latinx students received offers to Specialized High Schools for the 2022-2023 school year is not surprising. Test results for the 2021-2022 school year admissions also showed offers to the city's Black and Latinx students in percentage terms were down over both 2020 and 2019.
For the second year in a row, the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) was offered to students at their middle school during the school day, according to the Department of Education. This was done to raise awareness of the test and eliminate travel hardships for the families of students taking the test.
Out of 27,669 testers, 4,053 eighth grade students received an offer to a testing Specialized High School based on their test scores. Additionally, according to the Department of Education, 855 students will be participating in the summer Discovery program this year.
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The Discovery programs are weeks-long summer programs for certain disadvantaged students who scored within a certain range on the SHSAT. Those who successfully complete the program will receive a seat at one of the eight testing Specialized High Schools.
Additionally, 917 eighth grade students received an offer to Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts LaGuardia High School (better known as LaGuardia High School), a renowned arts-centered high school that is the only Specialized High School where admittance is based on a portfolio and auditioning in a talent area, as well as consideration of a student's grades. The remaining eight Specialized High Schools require SHSAT scores for admittance consideration.
- The Bronx High School of Science
- The Brooklyn Latin School
- Brooklyn Technical High School
- High School for Mathematics, Science and Engineering at City College of New York
- High School of American Studies at Lehman College
- Queens High School for the Sciences at York College
- Staten Island Technical High School
- Stuyvesant High School | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nearly-half-of-nyc-students-who-took-shsat-were-black-or-latinx-only-9-got-an-offer/3737289/ | 2022-06-16T17:55:26 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nearly-half-of-nyc-students-who-took-shsat-were-black-or-latinx-only-9-got-an-offer/3737289/ |
Quadir Dukes-Hill and Nahjee Whittington, the 18-year-old men accused of killing of two bystanders in the South Street mass shooting, were back in Philadelphia Thursday and arraigned on murder charges.
Dukes-Hill, of Drexel Hill in Delaware County, and Whittington, of Philadelphia, are friends and fled together to Virginia after the June 4 shooting that, in all, left three people dead and 11 injured.
A team of U.S. Marshals caught the pair on June 9 at an apartment complex in Richmond, Virginia.
The men were extradited to Philadelphia Wednesday, Philadelphia Police said. The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office said both men would be held without bail.
Dukes-Hill was charged with murdering 24-year-old Alexis Quinn, while Nahjee Whittington was charged with murdering 22-year-old Kris Minners, the DA's Office said. At the time of the shooting, Whittington was four days shy of turning 18 years old.
Lawyers for both men have yet to respond to NBC10's request for comment Thursday.
The shooting was sparked after a fight among three men who fired at each other, authorities have said. Dukes-Hill and Whittington were down the street and opened fire despite not knowing the initial three men, Assistant District Attorney Joanne Pescatore said.
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"It does not appear that these groups knew each other. This to me seems to be that Mr. Whittington and Mr. Dukes-Hill, in response to gun shots that were happening down the street, just took out their gun and randomly fired. And unfortunately Alexis Quinn was hit by a shot fired by Mr. Dukes-Hill and Mr. Minners was hit by a shot fired by Mr. Whittington," the ADA said.
Two other people were already in custody in connection to the original fight and shootout that preceded the gunfire by Whittington and Dukes-Hill. Police Chief Inspector Ben Naish said last week that it was now believed that all shooters in the incident were in custody.
There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/south-st-shooting-suspects-back-in-philly-arraigned-on-murder-charges/3272882/ | 2022-06-16T17:56:42 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/south-st-shooting-suspects-back-in-philly-arraigned-on-murder-charges/3272882/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. — A large fire destroyed a trailer manufacturing business in Southeast Portland early Thursday morning.
The fire broke out just before 4 a.m. at Eagle Trailer & Manufacturing on Southeast Luther Boulevard, between the Springwater Corridor Trail and Johnson Creek Boulevard. A spokesperson for Portland Fire & Rescue said someone called 911 to report the fire. Crews saw flames coming from the roof when they arrived on scene. Firefighters had a difficult time getting to the building.
"The driveway that leads in to this building was quite congested and there was a vehicle blocking the entrance, so we had to mitigate that problem before we could actually get in," said Terry Foster with Portland Fire & Rescue. "And once we did get in, there was water issues. There's only so much water you can get down this driveway, so we had to work on getting water from the street into this structure."
The roof collapsed and no surrounding structures were burned, according to Portland Fire & Rescue. The building housed parts for building trailers, including tires that will burn for some time.
No injuries were reported. An investigator determined that the fire started in a dumpster outside the building. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
This is a developing story and it will be updated as more information is released.
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WATCH: Headlines on Demand playlist | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/fire-commercial-building-southeast-portland/283-92dd2872-4107-4f13-b6fe-bd2cd690227c | 2022-06-16T17:56:55 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/fire-commercial-building-southeast-portland/283-92dd2872-4107-4f13-b6fe-bd2cd690227c |
PORTLAND, Ore. — As summer wildfire season approaches, there is growing concern over vacancies within Oregon’s federal firefighter workforce. Right now about 20% of its jobs are vacant. Many former employees have cited low pay, lack of benefits and poor working conditions as reasons for leaving.
“The shortage of permanent wildland fire positions, if not addressed, is on its way to becoming a four [alarm],” said Oregon Senator Ron Wyden while addressing U.S. Forest Service Chief, Randy Moore, last week.
Wyden asked Moore and other federal officials about equipping the state with more funding, not only to hire more federal firefighters, but to keep others from leaving. Right now starting wages run from $13 to $15 an hour.
“I was told last week a firefighter in Oregon with a small family and a modest sized roof over their head, it takes four paychecks to make a month's worth of rent,” said Wyden.
Moore indicated that he hoped things would change, possibly through the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that Congress passed in November. It included $600 million for increasing firefighters wages.
“We are going to use every tool through our legislation to pay our firefighters more because they are very deserving of it,” said Moore. “It's dirty, nasty, hard work and they do deserve better pay, they deserve better benefits.”
Many wildland firefighters who are sticking with the work, take lawmakers’ resolutions with a grain of salt.
“Things can be better for sure, but as far as any one politician going to bat for us, not to sound bitter or mean, but it's [going to] take years for it to trickle down where it needs to go,” said Matt Manago, a captain with the Prineville Hotshots. “We need young bodies to come out and get trained up and do this kind of work and nobody wants to come out.”
Manago said he prefers to focus on what he’s certain of: There will be fires. There will be structural threats and as long as there are, there will be a response.
“They're very good people. They're very nice people,” said Manago. “And they will drop anything they're doing in their life to come to your community and put up a heck of a fight.”
WATCH: Wildfires playlist | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/wildland-firefighters-shortage-oregon/283-2b54fdeb-5149-4f7a-86e7-471d86f86697 | 2022-06-16T17:57:01 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/wildland-firefighters-shortage-oregon/283-2b54fdeb-5149-4f7a-86e7-471d86f86697 |
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Dolly Parton is donating $1 million to pediatric infectious disease research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, the organization announced on Wednesday.
The new gift is one of several Parton has made to the center over the years, including a $1 million gift in April 2020 for COVID vaccine research. That gift helped Vanderbilt researchers test an array of drugs aimed at reducing the life-threatening symptoms associated with COVID-19, the center said in a news release. Researchers are also looking at entirely new therapies to both treat COVID-19 and prevent infection.
Parton’s new gift will support a variety of ongoing research at the medical center, including understanding how viruses and bacteria cause disease, understanding and preventing antibiotic resistance, preventing and treating infections, diagnosing and treating infections in children with cancer, and gauging the impact of childhood infections throughout the world, according to the news release.
“Dolly’s previous support to infectious disease research, and also our pediatric cancer program, has already saved countless lives,” said Dr. Jeff Balser, president and CEO of Vanderbilt University Medical Center and dean of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. “This new gift will bolster our defenses against future threats to the safety of this region and society as a whole.”
Parton said she supports the work because she loves children.
“No child should ever have to suffer,” Parton said in a news release. “I’m willing to do my part to try and keep as many of them as I can as healthy and safe as possible.” | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/dolly-parton-east-tennessee-knoxville-vanderbilt-medical-center-research/51-a2051553-b362-49c1-9b24-b4a76fe7226b | 2022-06-16T18:08:24 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/dolly-parton-east-tennessee-knoxville-vanderbilt-medical-center-research/51-a2051553-b362-49c1-9b24-b4a76fe7226b |
SEATTLE — The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is set to announce the 2026 World Cup sites Thursday with Seattle eagerly expecting to be one of the 16 needed for the tournament.
It's a bid that's been in the making since 2015 and one that involves a partnership between the private and public sectors.
"We're talking about a global event," said Markham McIntyre, Interim Director of Seattle's Office of Economic Development. "It's kind of like having a Super Bowl for each one of these games."
While the news would be good for sports fans, its impact on the entire city would be felt.
Visit Seattle said being a host city could generate between $90-100 million in economic activity depending on the number of games Seattle is selected to host.
But the big question is can Seattle handle so many people at once?
Between Seattle's new waterfront and the light rail expansion to the new international arrivals facility at Sea-Tac, McIntyre said Seattle is finally in a place to be able to successfully host major events like the World Cup.
"We've been kind of in a reactive cycle for a while but this might be an example of us finally getting out of it and having set up a bunch of assets in a sequence to put us put us on a global stage," McIntyre said.
Tourism is a big part of that.
"Where they'll stay, where they'll eat, where they will be while they're here in Seattle - that all is part of the planning," said Kelly Saling, SVP and Chief Sales Officer at Visit Seattle.
Visit Seattle estimates needing 10,000 hotel rooms within a two-hour drive of Lumen Field. So far 6,000 hotel rooms have already been booked despite the four-year gap before the start of the 2026 World Cup.
According to Visit Seattle, tourism offsets taxes by $1,000 a year per household in King County.
"We get traffic, we get safety for the public," said Saling. "But with something so impactful, like the World Cup, our collective budget just grows." | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/seattle-hopes-fifa-world-cup-city-boost/281-7d5f1747-fef3-4aed-82ee-8acb4d80cdee | 2022-06-16T18:08:30 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/seattle-hopes-fifa-world-cup-city-boost/281-7d5f1747-fef3-4aed-82ee-8acb4d80cdee |
DALLAS — Editor's note: The video published above is a separate WFAA report about Southwest Airlines' efforts to recruit Black pilots through programs at HBCU's.
Love might not be in the air with Southwest Airlines, it seems.
In response to a tongue-and-cheek Twitter jab at competitor American Airlines, the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association fired back at its own employer.
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines tweeted an article reporting that American Airlines would be bringing back change fees for international flights. In the tweet, Southwest Airlines said "Not our cup of tea, but you do you @americanair."
For context, Southwest Airlines has historically never had change fees. Other major U.S. airlines eliminated change fees when the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
Southwest Airlines Pilots Association then decided to "enter themselves into the chat" as the kids would say nowadays.
"Neither is selling more than 4,000 flights a day in June when you were only staffed for 3,800. But you do you @southwestair," the pilots association tweeted.
WFAA spoke with a Southwest Airlines spokesperson over the phone, who said the average flights sold per day in June was 3,800, not the 4,000 flights referenced in the SAPA tweet.
A spokesperson for the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association said when the schedule was posted in February, there were 4,046 flights sold, which had to be later scaled back due to staffing issues. | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/southwest-airlines-pilots-association-tweet/287-53a2406e-373a-4fe1-bf24-b4549caf9134 | 2022-06-16T18:14:57 | 0 | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/southwest-airlines-pilots-association-tweet/287-53a2406e-373a-4fe1-bf24-b4549caf9134 |
FORT SMITH, Ark. — When Arkansas Blood Institute (ABI) made a prediction on the summer blood supply, concerns were raised.
ABI realized the already troubling forecast would be impacted by disruptive supply chain issues. This caused an urgent call for all blood donors.
The supply chain problems and failures have created difficulties for the blood center causing more of a supply shortage.
ABI says currently, the plastic bags used to collect “double red cells,” a specialty blood drawing procedure that allows a single donor to maximize giving by providing two units in only one sitting, are not reliably available. This jeopardizes the current blood supply.
Because of this, more donors must be recruited to make up the productivity losses and assure patient needs are met.
“Double red cell donations are a backbone of our collections, particularly with some of our most needed donors, like our O negatives,” said Dr. John Armitage, president, and CEO of Arkansas Blood Institute. “When we don’t have the specialty bag sets we need to collect these units, we put our stewardship efforts and emergency response capabilities at risk.”
According to ABI, the global supply chain issues are exacerbating an already tenuous situation, in which the blood supply remains at lower-than-needed levelsSupply chain issues further Arkansas Blood Institute's blood supply
“Summer blood donation rates are always lower, but for us to now face a situation where we can have donors come to the drive and be unable to give their fullest and best gifts is both frustrating and disheartening,” Armitage said. “We’re fighting with a hand-tied behind our back and our supply chain foul-ups aren’t likely to get better anytime soon. Broken manufacturing and delivery pipelines are never good, but in the blood world they put lives and patient care at risk.”
To help get a better blood supply, they ask the community to give blood today. ABI is the local, non-profit blood supplier, supporting the inventory for patients in more than 40 hospitals, medical facilities, and air ambulances in the state.
Blood donations usually take about an hour and each donation saves up to three lives. To make an appointment you can call 877-340-8777 or by clicking here.
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How Bloomington is celebrating Juneteenth 2022 and what will be closed Monday
Some people have celebrated Juneteenth since they were kids. Others may have just learned the meaning behind the new federal holiday. Regardless, all are invited to celebrate this weekend with food, music and community.
The City of Bloomington and the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center at Indiana University are celebrating Juneteenth with a community event June 18 from 2 to 7 p.m. at Switchyard Park.
The event will feature food, music, activities and informational tables. Families can be entertained by the splash pad, face painting and games like giant Connect Four.
Juneteenth commemorates the freeing of many slaves in the United States. June 19 officially became a federal holiday last year, but it has been celebrated by African Americans for much longer. Juneteenth commemorates the date in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas were finally informed of their freedom by Union Army Gen. Gordon Granger.
It was one of the final acts to emancipate the enslaved, coming over two years after Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation.
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It's important to celebrate pivotal moments in history like this one, said Shatoyia Moss, Bloomington's safe & civil city director. Holidays like Juneteenth, she said, are a celebration of freedom.
"Even if you don't feel like it's a history that belongs to your culture or your ethnicity, it is definitely something that is a part of American history," she said. "It's a holiday essentially for everyone."
The word "Juneteenth" is a combination of the date: "June" and "nineteenth." The holiday is also be called Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day and Emancipation Day.
As a federal holiday, most government offices, including city of Bloomington and Monroe County government offices, will be closed Monday. Banks and some businesses also may be closed. There will be no mail delivery.
Moss said the city's Juneteenth celebration will be twice the size of last year's event. After the two years of the pandemic, she is excited to see community members in a positive and feel good space.
"Our community does the best when we're able to actually talk to each other, and learn about each other's culture and learn more about history," Moss said.
As of June 15, 11 informational tables and eight vendors will be in attendance. League Of Women Voters of Bloomington-Monroe County, Monroe County NAACP and All-Star Imagination, Inc. are a few of the many groups coming out to talk to locals about their services and mission.
Carson's BBQ & Catering is catering the event with free food while supplies last. Pulled pork and chicken sandwiches, hot dogs and catfish will be served along with sides like mac and cheese, baked beans and coleslaw. Meals will be boxed beforehand.
Candy Treatz and Rasta Pops will be serving some sweet treats. A few lemonade stands will also be there. Other local businesses, such as Be Finer Tees and Forever Lizz Essentials, will also be present.
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The vendors are excited to have the chance to interact with the community and let people get to know them, Moss said. Especially for those without brick and mortar locations, she said this event is an opportunity for residents to learn more about their local businesses owners.
"These things are kind of like well kept secrets unless you already know about them," Moss said. "They're really looking forward to it."
People are also free to bring their own food and non-alcoholic drinks. Blankets and chairs are also recommended.
Hand sanitizer and fans will be distributed to help people stay safe both from COVID-19 and the heat.
With the current heat wave, guests are advised to bring and drink a lot of water. The Weather Channel estimates a high of 82 degrees during the day Saturday and sunny skies.
Cate Charron is an intern at The Herald-Times. You can reach her over email at ccharron@heraldt.com or on Twitter at @CateCharron. | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/entertainment/local/2022/06/16/community-can-celebrate-juneteenth-saturday-switchyard-park/7608549001/ | 2022-06-16T18:18:08 | 0 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/entertainment/local/2022/06/16/community-can-celebrate-juneteenth-saturday-switchyard-park/7608549001/ |
Storm downs trees, power lines in Novi
Novi — Police are urging the public to avoid the area around Interstate 96 and Grand River after a storm earlier Thursday took down power lines and knocked out electricity.
"Earlier this morning a strong storm rolled through Novi resulting in down trees and power lines in the Novi Road/Crescent Boulevard/Grand River Avenue area, specifically the Novi Town Center," officials said in a post on the city's official Facebook page. "Novi Police and Fire remain on the scene and are securing the area until our DTE partners can restore the power."
Weather-related issues and other problems have led to scattered power outages across the area. Areas in Dearborn have been without power since Thursday night. DTE Energy says more than 12,000 customers lack power; about 7,000 Consumers Energy customers are out.
The storm and outages come after the state on Wednesday saw, in some cases, record-breaking temperatures in the mid-90s and high humidity. Thursday afternoon is expected to remain breezy in southeast Michigan, with temperatures in the mid- to upper 80s.
The heat isn't done with the region, however. Next week's forecast from the National Weather Service predicts several days above 90 degrees.
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Twitter: @CharlesERamirez | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2022/06/16/thursday-morning-storm-downs-trees-power-lines-novi/7647625001/ | 2022-06-16T18:27:23 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2022/06/16/thursday-morning-storm-downs-trees-power-lines-novi/7647625001/ |
MACON, Ga. — A Bibb County investigator who left a pregnant teen locked in an interview room overnight is now out of a job.
That's according to a letter from Sheriff David Davis.
We first reported on this case back in March.
Records showed that officers lost track of the young woman who was brought in as a possible homicide witness.
An internal investigation says Sergeant Omar Sanders cleared her and said she was free to go.
Instead, she was trapped in the room for 21 hours, finally smashing a door to let herself out.
Davis wrote on March 16 that Sanders violated several policies and rules, including failing to check on the young woman every 15 minutes.
"I have determined that your actions and inaction during this incident have fallen short during of the standards of the Bibb County Sheriff's Office and that termination of your employment is warranted and necessary," Davis wrote.
John Fleming, a lawyer representing the woman's family, says they're considering a lawsuit.
We've reached out to Sanders, but he was not available for comment. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/bibb-county-investigator-fired-after-pregnant-girl-left-in-interview-room-overnight-2/93-85e70345-9b18-415e-a81b-c349d3e73fe0 | 2022-06-16T18:33:39 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/bibb-county-investigator-fired-after-pregnant-girl-left-in-interview-room-overnight-2/93-85e70345-9b18-415e-a81b-c349d3e73fe0 |
CUMMING, Ga. — A pool at Swim Atlanta was evacuated Wednesday after a chemical malfunction that officials said caused several children to become sick.
The whole thing unfolded around 4:45 p.m. at the Swim Atlanta location on Post Road in Cumming, according the Forsyth County Fire, who rushed to the scene along with the county sheriff's office and Central EMS.
Altogether, 20 children of varying ages and several adults had to be triaged, assessed, decontaminated and treated, the fire department said.
Of the children, four were taken to a hospital, all of them under 10 years of age. The fire department added that two more children were taken to a hospital by a parent but noted that even more could have made that decision.
Those exposed had varying reactions to the chemicals including vomiting, trouble breathing, and burning eyes.
As for a cause, at this time, Forsyth County Fire said that hasn't been determined. However, they said the initial 911 call they received suggested a large amount of chlorine had been "accidently introduced into one of the pools in a vary concentrated and quick manner."
Fire officials also noted that - because the pools are indoors - the air also had an elevated chlorine level, making things worse for those affected.
As this was all going on, fire officials said nearby businesses were told to shelter in place. Thankfully, none of them wound up having any exposure to the chemicals.
They added that the Forsyth County Department of Environmental Health has also been notified and will be the ones to give reopening orders to Swim Atlanta.
Swim Atlanta, open since 1977, has seven locations across the metro and is focused on swim lessons and competitive swimming for kids and adults. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/children-treated-chemical-incident-swim-atlanta/85-2ba49447-16bd-452f-bebd-9604cb1e574f | 2022-06-16T18:33:45 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/children-treated-chemical-incident-swim-atlanta/85-2ba49447-16bd-452f-bebd-9604cb1e574f |
A Kenosha Unified School District joint standing committee held a budget workshop Tuesday to identify aspects of the budget it would like to cut last and elements the committee would like to have analyzed for reductions.
"These reductions that we did were initial," KUSD superintendent Bethany Ormseth said. "And it's these next two and three layers that are really going to have to have input."
The suggestions came with the direction that core academics, extracurricular activities, classes for college credit, gifted classes and special education classes not be cut first. And, it was asked that the district not max out kindergarten through third grade class sizes.
Ormseth said topics such as gifted classes, classes for college credit and special education classes are required by the state.
Programs not geared toward the classroom, administration employee reductions and school consolidation were all given as areas to analyze for reductions. A member of one of the tables of people working on the suggestions also asked the district to define "waste" in its budget.
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"When we start getting into this structural deficit, you are looking at programs, you are looking at structures of benefits — you are looking at everything," Ormseth said.
When KUSD staff were asked about their priorities within the budget, there were a variety of responses to different areas of the budget. Some responses included asking students and families to cover the costs of damaged Chromebooks, closing schools with lower enrollment and allowing students to not take fruit with lunch if they do not want it, among many other responses.
Reductions are "going to have to be thoughtfully done, it's going to have to have more eyes and more voices, because it's not going to be as easy," Ormseth said. "We did what was easy this year; what was obvious this year; and what was natural this year." | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/crunching-numbers-kusd-budget-workshop-shares-feedback/article_17f30e7c-ec44-11ec-8448-bfde9ad1e5a2.html | 2022-06-16T18:35:32 | 0 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/crunching-numbers-kusd-budget-workshop-shares-feedback/article_17f30e7c-ec44-11ec-8448-bfde9ad1e5a2.html |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Another Oregon county has announced it’s enacting a burning ban ahead of summer.
The Clackamas Fire District said backyard burning will not be allowed in part of Clackamas County starting Thursday. Those areas banned from backyard burning include Milwaukie and Oregon City.
Residents are prohibited from burning yard debris, trimmings and clippings until the fall season.
A map of the areas impacted by the burn ban can be found here.
Anyone needing to report illegal burning is asked to file a complaint with DEQ on its website here. | https://www.koin.com/local/clackamas-county/backyard-burning-banned-in-clackamas-county-ahead-of-summer/ | 2022-06-16T18:39:46 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/clackamas-county/backyard-burning-banned-in-clackamas-county-ahead-of-summer/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — On Thursday morning, Sherry Williams had a huge smile on her face.
Just two days earlier, she had attended a Birmingham Public Library board meeting, requesting that BPL add Scottish and Viking-themed historical romances to its collection, even providing the library’s executive director a list of authors that could fill the need. By Wednesday evening, two of the authors she’d mentioned — Monica McCarty and Lynsay Sands — had reached out to CBS 42, asking if they could donate copies of their books and make Williams’ wish come true.
Williams is the daughter of sharecroppers from Marion, Alabama. Her parents, she said, weren’t given the opportunity to complete even an elementary education. Instead, they were moved from the classroom to the cotton fields of Dallas and Perry Counties. As a child, though, Williams made a pledge.
“I pledged at a young age to honor their desire to learn how to read by visiting the library and reading books,” Williams said.
So once Williams had read all the historical romances in the Five Points West library, she couldn’t stop. She’d fallen in love with the genre. She went to the library’s central branch, where she found more to read. She finished those, too. So then, Sherry Williams came to the library board meeting, a list in hand.
“The Bible says you have not because you ask not,” Williams told the library board, her voice echoing through Richard Arrington auditorium. “I just want to see if we can get some Viking historical romance novels and some Scottish romance novels.”
Janine Langston, executive director of Birmingham Public Library, took Williams’ author list and said that the library would aim to prioritize adding some of the authors she’d suggested. But she may not even have to.
On Wednesday, New York Times bestselling authors Monica McCarty and Lynsay Sands offered to help Williams out.
McCarty, a Californian who holds degrees from USC and Stanford, said she was “very flattered” to be among the writers Williams requested. She said she’s sent the first three books of her Highland Guard series to the Birmingham library.
“Hope Sherry gets to read them,” McCarty said.
Sands, a Canadian novelist who’s written over 30 books, also said she’s sending copies of her work to the Birmingham Public Library. She’ll also be sending books to Williams herself so she can have “double the selection.”
Sands called Williams’ request “flattering.”
“Sherry sounds like a sweetheart, and I can empathize with the need to read,” Sands said.
Williams said it’s hard to believe the response to her request.
“I am beyond honored, flattered, humbled and appreciative,” she said. “I never imagined this awesome outcome when I decided to attend Tuesday’s BPL Board Meeting.”
Williams said her cheeks hurt from smiling so much: “I feel like a kid at Christmas time!” | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/sherry-williams-asked-the-birmingham-public-library-for-more-romance-novels-these-authors-stepped-up/ | 2022-06-16T18:43:51 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/sherry-williams-asked-the-birmingham-public-library-for-more-romance-novels-these-authors-stepped-up/ |
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Events like Kids in the Kitchen helped the Albany Junior League raise just short of $19,000 for local nonprofits this league year.
ALBANY -- The Junior League of Albany, Georgia’s 2021-2022 league year has come to an end, and the small but mighty league of 31 active members raised a total of $18,913 in support of nonprofits in the community.
“The league’s fundraising efforts would not be possible without partnerships and support from the community," outgoing Albany Junior League President Ginger Faircloth said in a news release. "A special thank you also goes to our corporate sponsors. With their continued support, we can live up to our mission and continue to help women and children in our community."
Necco Foster Care, the league’s signature project, received $12,583. The Children’s Miracle Network received $5,392. Through a provisional project, $937 was raised for the ARC of Southwest Georgia to purchase new playground equipment.
The league hosted events during the season including Kids in the Kitchen and a Character Brunch. They were also the recipients of Modern Gas Company’s Rib Showdown. Corporate sponsors included Phoebe Health Systems; Ross, Handelman, Nestale and Goff; Draffin Tucker; Georgia Power; Perkins, Simmons and Cline Family Dentistry; Perry Paint and Body Shop; Flint Community Bank; Fleming and Riles Insurance; McCleskey Cotton; F&W Forestry; Custom Interiors; Jeremy P. Darden, DMD; and Hutchins, Clenney, Rumsey, Huckaby.
Ashley Nestale will serve as the Junior League president for the 2022-2023 league year. Junior League women are hands-on volunteers with dozens of community organizations and receive high-level training to make them valuable community leaders. Women interested in volunteering, learning new skills, and making new friends are invited to join the Junior League of Albany.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — When you were younger or even in your recent years you’ve probably played a game or two at home with your family, one of those games could’ve been Connect 4 which is one of the more popular ones. A certain Texas Lottery game has been playing this week it seems as its most recent drawing marks a fourth top prize won in a row.
The lottery reports a $25,000 winning Texas Lottery ticket for the Wednesday night Cash Five drawing was sold right outside of Austin in Round Rock. The ticket matched all five of the winning numbers from the June 15 drawing (16, 20, 24, 29 and 34).
It was sold at an H.E.B Food Store on University Boulevard in Round Rock; the ticket was in fact a Quick Pick according to the lottery. This marks the fourth top prize won in a row from the Cash Five game from 6/11-6/15; it’s also the 10th top prize win from the game in the month of June. | https://cw33.com/news/local/25000-texas-lottery-ticket-sold-outside-of-austin/ | 2022-06-16T19:00:41 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/25000-texas-lottery-ticket-sold-outside-of-austin/ |
Of the 7.6 companion animals who end up in U.S. shelters each year, 3.4 million are cats. Also annually, 2.7 million animals are euthanized in shelters; 1.4 million of them are cats. With an estimated 3,500 physical shelter locations around the country, odds are good you’re within close proximity to a shelter with cats looking for a home.
Stacker compiled a list of cats available for adoption in Dallas on Petfinder, ranging in age, breed composition, temperament, and needs. Be sure to do your research on any cat you’re interested in taking home to ensure a good fit with your own lifestyle to ensure the animal you select will be enjoying a forever home with you.
Keep reading to meet some amazing felines available for adoption in Dallas, Texas.
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Majorca
– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: Siamese, Domestic Short Hair (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
SHEBA
– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: American Shorthair
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MELLOW YELLOW
– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Tabby
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Rosalee
– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: Calico, Domestic Short Hair (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
DENVER
– Gender: Male
– Age: Young
– Breed: Tabby
– Read more on Petfinder
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BERLIN
– Gender: Male
– Age: Young
– Breed: Tabby
– Read more on Petfinder
BABY
– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: Tabby
– Read more on Petfinder
RED
– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Domestic Short Hair
– Read more on Petfinder
QUINCY
– Gender: Male
– Age: Young
– Breed: Domestic Short Hair
– Read more on Petfinder
FancyPants
– Gender: Female
– Age: Baby
– Breed: Domestic Long Hair, Maine Coon (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
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TABITHA
– Gender: Female
– Age: Baby
– Breed: Domestic Short Hair
– Read more on Petfinder
Brooke
– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: American Shorthair (mixed)
– Read more on Petfinder
FOX
– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: Domestic Short Hair
– Read more on Petfinder
BIA
– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Domestic Short Hair
– Read more on Petfinder
GOZYOK
– Gender: Female
– Age: Baby
– Breed: Domestic Short Hair
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CLEOCATRA
– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: Domestic Short Hair
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Bat
– Gender: Female
– Age: Baby
– Breed: Domestic Short Hair
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COOKIE
– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Tabby
– Read more on Petfinder
BECKLEY
– Gender: Female
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Tuxedo
– Read more on Petfinder
GEORGE
– Gender: Male
– Age: Young
– Breed: Domestic Medium Hair
– Read more on Petfinder
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William
– Gender: Male
– Age: Adult
– Breed: Domestic Short Hair
– Read more on Petfinder
KENA
– Gender: Female
– Age: Baby
– Breed: Domestic Short Hair
– Read more on Petfinder
Enola
– Gender: Female
– Age: Young
– Breed: Domestic Short Hair, Tabby (mixed)
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DALLAS (KDAF) — If you’re planning to be on the road in the Plano area from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Thursday, the City of Plano has a traffic report you should be aware of.
Officials said in a tweet, “Plano Pkwy between Preston Rd and Park Blvd will be closed on Thursday, June 16, from 9 PM to 6 AM and on Sunday, June 19 from 9 PM to 6 AM.”
They say this will allow crews to prepare for future construction plans on Plano Pkwy. | https://cw33.com/news/local/city-of-plano-says-this-road-will-be-closed-overnight-thursday/ | 2022-06-16T19:00:53 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/city-of-plano-says-this-road-will-be-closed-overnight-thursday/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — We’re all hurting from these record-high gas prices and for this Father’s Day, why not give your father some relief at the pump.
North Texas Honda Dealers wants to give back to the dads in North Texas with free gas. Dealers will be popping up at local gas stations in Fort Worth and Frisco to give out free gas to fathers, no matter what car they drive.
Here’s where they will be and when they will be there:
Friday, June 17 – Fort Worth
- From 11 a.m. to noon, dealers will be at the Valero located at 10880 N Beach Street, 76248
Sunday, June 19 – Frisco
- From 11 a.m. to noon, dealers will be at the Valero located at 3272 Parkwood Blvd, 75034 | https://cw33.com/news/local/dads-can-get-free-gas-in-north-texas-this-weekend-heres-where-and-when/ | 2022-06-16T19:00:59 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/dads-can-get-free-gas-in-north-texas-this-weekend-heres-where-and-when/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Another hot day is in store for Thursday in North Texas with some afternoon haze in the mix, here’s what you need to know from NWS Fort Worth.
The center says it will be another seasonably hot day as the end of the work week nears with highs in the mid 90s to around 100. Saharan dust is set to contribute to some hazy skies with high clouds thinning throughout the day.
“Thursday afternoon will be hazy thanks to the presence of Saharan dust overhead. Otherwise, highs will be in the 90s to around 101, with heat indices in the mid 90s to around 102.”
The center also reports North Texans are going to experience a very warm and humid weekend with the potential for afternoon/evening showers and thunderstorms.
NWS Fort Worth explains, “It will be very warm and humid this weekend with the potential for afternoon/evening showers and thunderstorms. Beginning Friday, showers and thunderstorms will be possible, primarily from the Brazos Valley into East Texas. Additional rain chances will follow during the remainder of the weekend.”
The potential storm activity could impact areas in the north and west portions of the region, including Dallas-Fort Worth and the Waco/Temple/Killeen area. “High temperatures during the weekend will mainly be in the 90s. With the humidity, the heat index will exceed 100 during the afternoon hours. With reduced wind speeds, the heat will feel more oppressive.” | https://cw33.com/news/local/hazy-day-ahead-in-north-texas-as-work-week-nears-its-end-quick-look-at-weekend-forecast/ | 2022-06-16T19:01:05 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/hazy-day-ahead-in-north-texas-as-work-week-nears-its-end-quick-look-at-weekend-forecast/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Juneteenth, June 19, is this weekend and the DFW metroplex is hosting tons of events to celebrate the now federally recognized holiday that was first established in Texas.
Juneteenth (a mashup of the words ‘June’ and ‘nineteenth’) celebrates the ending of slavery in America.
If you want to get in on the celebrations, here are some events taking place in North Texas:
Dallas Southern Pride Juneteenth Unity Weekend: June 16-20
The organization will be hosting an entire weekend of Juneteenth events to celebrate the freeing of African American slaves. Events include a festival, a pool party, an Emancipation ball, concerts and more.
Music artists performing include:
- Yo Gotti
- Moneybagg Yo
- The City Girls
- Saucy Santana
- Yella Beezy
- Erica Banks
For more information, visit dallassouthernpride.com.
City of Garland’s inaugural Juneteenth Celebration Event: June 19
In celebration of the holiday, the City of Garland has announced its inaugural Juneteenth Celebration. Located at Audubon Park on W. Oates Rd, city officials urge residents to come on out for ‘a day of festivities’.
There will be dancers, speakers, vendors, contests and live music from the Buster Brown Band. The event will be from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information, click here.
Dallas Cowboys event at The Star in Frisco: June 18
The Dallas Cowboys will be hosting a lineup of food vendors for its Juneteenth Celebration at The Star in Frisco Saturday, June 18. View the image below for a list of the vendors.
City of Dallas Juneteenth Celebration: June 18
The City of Dallas is hosting its official Juneteenth Celebration at Nash Davis Park on Saturday, June 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Officials say the free event will feature giveaways, community resources, BBQ and more.
Juneteenth Fashion Show at Legacy Hall: June 19
Legacy West is hosting a Juneteenth fashion show and experience, celebrating the ‘historical, influential, and current contributions of the African-American community.’
This free-to-attend event is open to all and will be at Legacy Hall in Plano (7800 Windrose Avenue).
For more information, click here.
North Texas Juneteenth Celebration: June 18
The third annual North Texas Juneteenth Celebration is coming back to Dallas’ Fair Park. Featuring events for people of all ages, there is plenty of family-friendly fun to be had while also offering fun for the 21-and-older crow.
This free event will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Click here for more information. | https://cw33.com/news/local/juneteenth-celebration-events-in-dfw-this-weekend/ | 2022-06-16T19:01:11 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/juneteenth-celebration-events-in-dfw-this-weekend/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — McKinney is getting another Shake Shack and with a drive-thru.
The New York City-based fast-casual burger restaurant has taken the country by storm, with its signature crispy smash-burger style patties.
This news comes through a city permit. The permit says the more than 3,800 square foot location will be at 1727 N Central Expy. Construction will begin on Oct. 5 and will finish on April 5, 2023.
The site currently houses a closed-down bank building, the permit says that the building will be demoed for the construction of the restaurant. Construction costs are estimated at more than $1 million. | https://cw33.com/news/local/shake-shack-coming-to-mckinney-this-one-will-have-a-drive-thru/ | 2022-06-16T19:01:17 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/shake-shack-coming-to-mckinney-this-one-will-have-a-drive-thru/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Want to watch the FIFA World Cup announcement on the biggest screen in Dallas? Here’s your chance.
The FIFA World Cup is announcing who will be the host cities for the 2026 World Cup and you can watch it in Downtown Dallas for free.
The Dallas Sports Commission is hosting a watch party at AT&T Discovery District completely free, where you get to watch the announcement on the district’s 8,700 square-foot Media Wall, wrapping around the corner of Akard and Jackson Streets.
Kick off is at 3 p.m. June 16. AT&T Discovery District is located at 308 S Akard St. | https://cw33.com/news/local/watch-the-fifa-world-cup-host-cities-announcement-on-an-8700-sq-ft-screen-in-downtown-dallas/ | 2022-06-16T19:01:23 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/watch-the-fifa-world-cup-host-cities-announcement-on-an-8700-sq-ft-screen-in-downtown-dallas/ |
FRISCO (KDAF) — If you’re into video games, you might be well-versed in the world of Twitch and YouTube where some of the best streamers and pro-Esports players choose to host their live streams and gameplay. One of the biggest and longstanding streamers in the game is hosting a massive tailgate in North Texas in July.
Not many in the streaming universe have the following and backing that TimTheTatMan has, that’s why he’s hosting one of the biggest gaming communities events of the year in the home of the gaming organization he’s a part-owner of, Complexity.
From July 16-17 in Frisco, attendees will experience events, contests, car show, gaming tournaments, and more! Here’s what you can expect:
- Party on the Plaza, 9-7 p.m.
- Free to enter pre-party before doors open with various activations on the plaza. Sign up for different contests that will take place inside, put your vote in for the car show and stock up on merchandise. You do not have to have a ticket to be in the fanzone.
- Tatman’s Tailgate 2022
- Inside Ford Center, you will spend the weekend on the same turf as where the Dallas Cowboys practice. The main stage will mark the north endzone while one entire sideline will feature the LAN tournament. Take your turn kicking a field goal and do your best touchdown dance on the Star. Elevate your content by creating shorts and images of iconic Tim moments. The field will be filled with mulitple places for yard games and arcade games all while enjoying musical entertainment and great food throughout the day.
- $100,000 Fortnite tournament
- $25,000 Car show
- $15,000 Tim Pong tournament
- Look-A-Like contest
- Musical performances
- Food and drink offerings | https://cw33.com/news/local/what-to-expect-at-popular-streamer-timthetatmans-tailgate-in-frisco/ | 2022-06-16T19:01:29 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/what-to-expect-at-popular-streamer-timthetatmans-tailgate-in-frisco/ |
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department is seeking to raise awareness of bank jugging after a recent uptick in cases.
"Jugging" is when a criminal follows someone after they leave a bank, ATM or similar service with cash after making a withdrawal, then robs them at another location.
"There, they are approached, threatened with violence or assaulted while the suspect demands the money or aggressively takes the cash bag," the APD said in a press release. "This crime happens when cash bags are visible as the victim leaves the bank or ATM. Over the last year, at least 62 occurrences have included 'juggings' at Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Chase Banks."
The APD wants to remind locals to be aware of their surroundings when making withdrawals, providing the following tips to avoid becoming a jugging victim:
- Take note of anyone that is hanging around in the lobby of the bank or parking lot that does not appear immediately occupied
- Try not to be distracted while in the financial institution: on your phone, wearing earbuds, etc.
- Notice any vehicles that may follow you out of the parking lot and make sure you are not being followed
- Before leaving the counter/ATM after receiving cash, secure it in a different bag (other than the small zipper cash bags or envelopes utilized), such as a briefcase or purse
- Lock your car doors when you get into your vehicle
- If you believe you are being followed from a financial institution for any length, please call 911 or drive to the nearest police station, fire/ems station.
- Speak with security at your bank to see if they can assist you with large withdrawals or if they have any safety suggestions when withdrawing a large amount of cash.
Anyone with more information about these types of incidents is asked to call the APD Robbery tip line at (512) 974-5092, Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS, or use the new Crime Stoppers App. You can also submit tips by downloading APD's mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — We almost have a name for the bike trail that will connect the Dallas and Fort Worth metroplex.
The long-awaited bike-pedestrian trail running through the heart of the DFW metroplex is now stuck between two names: the DFW Trinity Trail and DFW Discovery Trail.
City of Arlington officials said on Twitter that North Texans have until Monday, June 20, to choose between the names.
To vote on the name and for more information, click here. | https://cw33.com/news/local/you-have-until-june-20-to-choose-the-name-of-the-bike-trail-connecting-dallas-and-fort-worth/ | 2022-06-16T19:01:35 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/you-have-until-june-20-to-choose-the-name-of-the-bike-trail-connecting-dallas-and-fort-worth/ |
AUSTIN, Texas — A fatal crash was reported at the intersection of Loop 360 and Spicewood Springs Thursday just before noon.
The rollover collision resulted in the death of an adult, who was pronounced deceased on scene.
Austin-Travis County EMS said to expect delays in the area.
No further information was immediately available.
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SAN MARCOS, Texas — Former San Marcos police Sgt. Ryan Hartman is the subject of a lawsuit from a San Marcos man who claims Hartman deployed a stun gun on him without warning and despite his compliance.
The incident occurred in January 2021 following a robbery at a convenience store, according to a memorandum issued to Commander Lee Leonard of San Marcos PD. Albain Leyva, 24, sat in the back-right passenger seat of the car the thieves drove, and he was not reported to have any drugs or stolen property, according to an incident report. Instead, the report states he was arrested for interfering with public duties.
However, according to the memorandum, Albain did not fail to comply with officers. After exiting the car, an officer told Albain to get on his knees, which he did after walking a few feet away from the car and removing his jacket. Hartman reportedly began shouting directions at the same time as the other officer, telling Leyva to "come back over this way" even though he'd just been told to get on his knees.
Eventually, Leyva grabbed his ID from his back right pocket preemptively, and police ordered him to show his hands. He followed these orders, the memorandum states, as well as an order from the first officer to stand up.
As Leyva continued to follow directions, the memorandum states Hartman told an officer in a lower volume that he planned to tase Leyva. About 15 seconds without orders to Leyva passed, and then Hartman deployed a stun gun without warning. He'd yelled at Leyva, "Come to me now," mere moments before tasing him.
A second officer also tased Leyva, which Hartman did not realize, according to the memorandum. The officer announced, "Taser! Taser!" before using the stun gun on Leyva.
This tasing incident is not Hartman has come under fire. San Marcos PD fired the former sergeant earlier this year for sustained misconduct, and in June 2020, he was involved in a car collision that killed a woman named Jennifer Miller. Hartman, who was off-duty and driving his own vehicle, reportedly had an open beer container in his car and was said to be driving at a high rate of speed when he ran through an intersection.
In April, Hartman attempted to regain his job position through an arbitration hearing with with San Marcos PD.
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EL DORADO COUNTY, California — The El Dorado County Fair is back! The fair was canceled for two years, in 2020 due to the pandemic and in 2021 because the county fairgrounds were being used for firefighters battling the massive Caldor Fire.
The fair is open from June 16 - 19 and will feature new attractions for people to check out. Two new rides including 'Freak Out' and 'Rock Star,' will debut this year that fair officials said will get your adrenaline flowing.
Also, new this year is Chris Mabrey, who according to the fair is the master of comedy hypnosis. He may make you walk like a chicken or help you quit smoking but you'll have to head to the fair to find out.
The fair will feature traditional crowd favorites like funnel cake, BBQ and all the cotton candy your heart can handle. Or you can hang out in the shade under the "Beer Tree" after you check out the livestock barns to see all the animals.
The Pee Wee Rodeo is saddling up on Friday and throughout the fair, you'll be able to catch live music and entertainment all day and night.
It'll be a great opportunity to take dad out on Sunday too! You can also score a special presale Father's Day package, which includes a shirt, one youth admission ticket and one unlimited ride wristband. For more details on hours, click here.
Tickets are $12 for general admission. Senior and junior tickets are $10 dollars a ticket. Presale prices vary. Get tickets here.
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WOODSTOCK, Connecticut — The most expensive home for sale in Connecticut is an actual castle.
The home in Woodstock is on the market for $60 million. It even comes with a moat, but no knights or damsels in distress that we know of.
Point2, a real estate search firm compiled the listings for each state. It found the highest-priced home is an estate in Malibu, California worth about $225 million. The lowest-priced home on the list is a $3.7 million home in Bennington, Nebraska.
The home in Woodstock first went on the market in November 2021 for $35 million and the price was raised to $60 million in January, according to the MLS listing. It boasts nine bedrooms, 10 baths, and nearly 19,000 square feet of living space.
In case you have a Rapunzel fantasy, the highest tower is 127 feet tall. There are also 12 fireplaces. Built in 2010, the home has hardwood floors that use 25 different types of wood from all over the world. It has a raised stage and auditorium.
The castle is owned by Chris Mark, according to his website. It was featured in a Hallmark holiday movie last year, 'One Royal Holiday.'
The most expensive homes in nearby states range from a $12 million property in Westerly, Rhode Island, to a $35 million oceanfront compound on Nantucket, to a property in Southampton, New York that lists for $155 million. It appears that none of them have a moat.
The castle is also the most expensive home for sale in New England.
One of the previous contenders for the most expensive home for sale in Connecticut was a vacant Darien estate that went on the market for $175 million in 2016. Currently, it is in the process of being purchased by the town for $100 million.
According to the MLS, the Woodstock castle is located about a 30-minute drive from the least expensive house in Connecticut, a $12,000 mobile home in Windham.
Doug Stewart is a digital content producer at FOX61 News. He can be reached at dstewart@fox61.com.
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A 5-year-old boy had died from injuries he sustained when a car he was traveling in collided with a semi-truck southwest of Casper last week, the Wyoming Highway Patrol said Thursday.
The child, who was not identified, was in the backseat of a Honda Pilot that struck the semi-truck on June 9 near Pathfinder Reservoir.
The crash occurred at around 8:20 p.m. as the semi-truck was heading east on Wyoming 220. The Honda, driven by Sierra M. White, 23, of Evansville, had been stopped on Pathfinder Road. As the truck passed by the intersection, the Honda accelerated forward and into the semi's path, the highway patrol said.
The semi-truck struck the driver's side of the Honda, and both vehicles overturned, the patrol reported.
White, the 5-year-old boy, a 4-year-old child and a passenger -- Catherine Brummett, 27, of Evansville -- were all taken to Wyoming Medical Center with injuries. The 5-year-old boy died shortly after arriving.
The highway patrol report did not describe the extent of the other's injuries.
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The truck's driver, 62-year-old Lusk resident Howard Lorenzen, was also injured and taken to Wyoming Medical Center.
The highway patrol says it is investigating driver inattention and cell phone use as possible factors that contributed to the crash.
Forty people have died so far this year on Wyoming roads. That's roughly how many have died in the past two years. | https://trib.com/news/local/casper/child-dies-in-fatal-crash-southwest-of-casper/article_be141ca0-ed99-11ec-a260-aba9314c7cff.html | 2022-06-16T19:19:08 | 0 | https://trib.com/news/local/casper/child-dies-in-fatal-crash-southwest-of-casper/article_be141ca0-ed99-11ec-a260-aba9314c7cff.html |
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A string of car burglaries in a neighborhood near Lakeland earlier this week was solved after a teenage boy who joined in the thefts accidentally shot himself in the arm with a gun he stole, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Early Tuesday morning, deputies said at least six car burglaries occurred in the Cherry Lane Estates neighborhood near Medulla in unincorporated Polk County. At around 9:11 p.m. the following night, deputies said they responded to a residence in the Medulla Oaks neighborhood in reference to a report of an accidental shooting.
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Deputies met with a 16-year-old boy and two 14-year-old boys at the residence, finding one of the 14-year-olds had been shot in the arm.
The scene took place in the home of one of the two unhurt teens, who told deputies they were both asleep when the other boy was shot. Deputies said the boys claimed they found the gun as a group and denied knowing where it went after the shooting, according to a news release.
A search of the boy’s room turned up a woman’s wallet with an ID card inside, another woman’s debit card and an ammunition magazine, items which had all been reported stolen in the Cherry Lane Estates car burglaries, the release stated.
Deputies said the boys allegedly admitted to Tuesday’s burglaries after being confronted with the evidence found, and detectives were soon shown to where two stolen handguns were hidden outside of the home.
The injured boy was taken to a hospital in Tampa, deputies said. All three teens face charges of armed burglary, burglary of a conveyance, grand theft of a firearm, conspiracy to commit burglary, conspiracy to commit theft, possession of a firearm by a juvenile, possession of personal identification and petit theft.
“Most car burglaries occur to vehicles that are left unlocked, and as a law enforcement officer, that is very frustrating. Even more frustrating is when a firearm is stolen from an unlocked vehicle,” Sheriff Grady Judd said. “Fortunately, the boy should have a full recovery, and hopefully everyone involved has learned some valuable lessons here.” | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/16/6-car-burglaries-solved-after-boy-14-accidentally-shoots-himself-with-stolen-gun-polk-sheriff-says/ | 2022-06-16T19:19:10 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/16/6-car-burglaries-solved-after-boy-14-accidentally-shoots-himself-with-stolen-gun-polk-sheriff-says/ |
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday identified the elderly couple who were found dead in a ditch in an unincorporated part of Rockledge after they were reported missing by a family member.
David Horn, 89, and Martha Horn, 84, were both found dead Wednesday along Glenn Avenue.
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Investigators said the Horns were reported missing around 2:45 p.m. by a family member who couldn’t find them at their home. The couple was previously seen walking away from their home about three hours earlier before they were found dead nearby, according to deputies.
The cause of death will be determined by autopsies.
Deputies do not believe there was any criminal involvement or foul play involved in their deaths.
Anyone with information about the investigation is asked to call the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit at 321-633-8413 or the Communications Center at 321-633-7162. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/16/elderly-couple-found-dead-in-ditch-near-rockledge-identified/ | 2022-06-16T19:19:16 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/16/elderly-couple-found-dead-in-ditch-near-rockledge-identified/ |
ROME, N.Y. – The Mazzaferro’s Meats & Deli satellite store in East Rome is expected to open next week after the former location was destroyed by fire in April.
Brian and Joseph Mazzaferro announced soon after the devastating fire that they would be making a retail space at their wholesale location on Railroad Street, offering some of the same items from their Ridge Mills Road store.
“We're going to try to have a bit of the products that went over the best at our other location brought here. We're still going to have personal service, fresh cut meat, imported cheeses,” Joseph said.
The owners are working on the blueprints to rebuild the store at their old location, but will continue to offer staple items like dinners to-go and overstuffed subs at the Railroad Street shop. Joseph says they will gradually increase the offerings based on feedback from their customers.
There are also ‘cash and carry’ sales going on at the new location including boxes of hamburgers and sausage patties. Check out the Mazzaferro’s Facebook page for the latest updates. | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/mazzaferros-plans-to-open-east-rome-location-next-week-following-devastating-fire/article_e11bf624-ed93-11ec-ab7b-5b74129e90e6.html | 2022-06-16T19:19:19 | 0 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/mazzaferros-plans-to-open-east-rome-location-next-week-following-devastating-fire/article_e11bf624-ed93-11ec-ab7b-5b74129e90e6.html |
WASHINGTON, D.C. – An Ormond Beach man who was highlighted in a new video released by the January 6 Select Committee last week is asking a federal judge to delay his trial.
Joseph Biggs – the Florida leader of the Proud Boys group – was arrested at his home soon after the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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Last week, a grand jury indicted him and four other members of the organization with conspiring to commit sedition in the days and weeks leading up to Jan. 6, 2021.
In a motion filed in federal court on Thursday, Biggs’ attorney, John Daniel Hull, asked a judge to delay his upcoming trial, which is supposed to begin on Aug. 8.
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According to the motion, he is asking for the trial to be delayed until December, a move prosecutors agreed with, blaming the January 6 hearings.
“The words, soundbites and images of June 9 will influence some jurors who reside here in the District of Columbia,” Hull wrote. “Moreover, the House Select Committee hearings will continue through June, will influence midterm elections (as partly intended), and in any event are likely to stay in the public mind. Biggs seeks to start trial after the midterms are over and some ‘dust has settled’ with respect to public opinion.”
Hull also argued depositions and interviews conducted by the committee may not be released in time for use in Biggs’ trial.
He also asked the court for a new poll to determine how the hearings may have impacted a potential pool of jurors in the District of Columbia, repeating his previous desire to move the trial out of the nation’s capital.
In a letter penned by U.S. attorney Matthew Graves, he tells the Chief Counsel of the January 6 hearings that they are presenting evidence and testimony they were unaware of.
Thirty Central Florida residents have been arrested in connection with the riot at the Capitol.
Committee Letter by Sam Dunne on Scribd
You can also read the full motion to delay below.
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UTICA, N.Y. -- There were some changes to the city of Utica's 'firearchy' on Thursday.
Several firefighters were promoted, during a ceremony at city hall, Thursday morning. The mayor and fire chief addressed the new officers, their families, friends and co-workers who came to support them.
Five firefighters were promoted to the rank of lieutenant; one lieutenant was promoted to the rank of captain. The fire chief says he's confident in his new batch of officers.
"They've all been acting in out of title capacity the past year and a half. They'vereally shown that they can handle that portion of the job. One of the big things is, they do have a lot of responsibility, whether it's the firefighters or community in general," says Chief Scott Ingersoll.
Here are the promotions:
- Lieutenant John Karwacki to fire captain
- Firefighter James Zwijacz to fire lieutenant
- Firefighter Michael Kennedy to fire lieutenant
- Firefighter Jonathan Muhlebeck to fire lieutenant
- Firefighter Daniel Taurisani to fire lieutenant
- Firefighter Louis Lasher to fire lieutenant | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/utica-fire-department-promotes-several-firefighters-one-officer/article_5ae5469a-ed85-11ec-9f1e-237bf10e3e3a.html | 2022-06-16T19:19:25 | 1 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/utica-fire-department-promotes-several-firefighters-one-officer/article_5ae5469a-ed85-11ec-9f1e-237bf10e3e3a.html |
ORLANDO, Fla. – Next month, Orlando’s first and only “full liquor dog park & sports bar” is set to become reality with the opening of Pups Pub in downtown.
The couple behind the project — Alex Wright, AKA “The Dogfather,” and Sheila Suhar, chief of business development — aim to open the Orlando location on July 1, according to their website.
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Originally from Tampa, Pups Pub opened its first location in July 2020.
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One of the reasons Wright and Suhar chose to open in Orlando was because they saw how many dog owners live in the area, as well as a need for more dog-friendly places, according to Juliet McCann, Pups Pub chief marketing officer.
Because Suhar is a real estate agent, she saw the lack of dog parks in Orlando and wanted to fill the void by opening the pub, offering a space for dogs and their owners to socialize and have fun, McCann said.
“Many people who live in apartments do not have open spaces for their dogs, so we wanted to open a space where dogs can play and socialize,” McCann said.
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Adults need to be 21 years old or older to enter the pub, according to its website.
In order for owners to bring their dogs to the pub, they need to make sure the pups are friendly and have their vaccinations up to date. Additionally, dogs over 1 year old must be spayed or neutered, the rules state. The pub will offer “pup patroller security” to keep an eye on dogs.
To honor their grand opening in Orlando, the pub is offering discounted VIP memberships for dogs if purchased before July 1. With the 50% discount, monthly memberships are $15 and annual memberships are $150, according to the pub’s social media.
Pups Pub will be open seven days a week from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m., located at 317 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801.
“We won’t be closing too late, so the pups won’t miss their bedtimes,” McCann said.
Learn more at Pups Pub’s website by clicking here. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/16/full-liquor-dog-park-heres-when-pups-pub-opens-in-orlando/ | 2022-06-16T19:19:29 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/16/full-liquor-dog-park-heres-when-pups-pub-opens-in-orlando/ |
SANFORD, Fla – The owner of Hotter Than El Handcrafted Hot Sauces, Dino Ferri, is taking his love of heat in a new direction by opening a specialty grocery store in Sanford focused on spicy foods from around the world.
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Ferri opened Spice is Nice International Heat Market, 106 S. Palmetto Ave., in downtown Sanford.
“It is great to have this concept of mine come to life,” Ferri, said in a news release. “After years in the hot sauce business, I am excited to expand on that and be able to bring what I love and know to the community!”
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Ferri started Hotter Than El in 2015 after losing his job.
“I lost my job and my career — thought, ‘Well now’s a good time to give it a shot,” Ferri said on the Florida Foodie podcast.
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Ferri is also the former CEO of the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Garden, a position he took on after starting his hot sauce company. He resigned from the position in the spring to run Spice Is Nice after announcing he was leaving the zoo in September.
Ferri sauces have won awards and have also been featured in two seasons of the internet talk show “Hot Ones.”
Ferri sells his sauces at Spice is Nice, along with sauces, spice rubs, pasta and drinks from all around the world, according to the release.
The business is open Wednesday thru Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/16/hot-new-spot-to-shop-grocery-story-specializing-in-spicy-foods-opens-up-in-sanford/ | 2022-06-16T19:19:35 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/16/hot-new-spot-to-shop-grocery-story-specializing-in-spicy-foods-opens-up-in-sanford/ |
WINTER GARDEN, Fla. – At this Orange County theatre, life imitates art.
Garden Theatre artistic director Joe Walsh is proving that inspiration can come from within, bringing the community a season of shows centered on “family.”
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Walsh said the 2022-23 season theme was crafted with the theatre’s staff and artists in mind, the theatrical exploration of family a tribute to his own chosen tribe.
“This staff is extraordinary and I wanted to celebrate them. It was inspired by them, their voices and their ideas of who they are were in it. They really were a part of the creative process,” Walsh said.
And much like in “Dreamgirls,” one of the musicals sharing the spotlight this season, Walsh said the Garden Theatre is “a family like a giant tree, branching out to the sky. We are a family, we are so much more than just you and I.”
“I thought about how that lyric really does sum up what it means to be a part of the Garden Theatre and how much stronger we are together as a community, as a group of artists, who come together to tell stories,” he said.
The season, which spans every era from Shakespeare to the ‘60s to the 21st century, officially starts Aug. 26 with a “A Bronx Tale,” followed by “Paper Thin,” “Honk!,” “Stick Fly,” “Next to Normal,” “Something Rotten!” and “Dreamgirls.”
Walsh added arranging a season around a theme makes it easier to piece together, imagining it as a seven-show experience that must be viewed together from start to finish.
“You start with something to pinpoint, something to hang thematically, all of the plays together,” Walsh said. “It gives you a little bit of a clue as to where you want to take the season ... So you come and you experience the whole season with us. There’s some things you like, there’s some things you don’t like, there’s some things you love. But you really are a part of the conversation from beginning to end.”
And audience members are participating in these performances in more ways than one. They can also enjoy a talkback after at least one performance of every show, set into the season to allow crowds to question the works and explore the themes within them.
It’s something that aligns with the Garden Theatre’s mission statement to “inspire discovery through theatrical experiences that are innovative, impactful, and inclusive,” their website reads.
“Telling stories that will attract different audiences helps to make sure that the space is open and welcoming to everybody,” Walsh said.
It’s also why he said they’re featuring both smash-hit sensations and lesser known narratives, such as “Paper Thin” by T.K. Lee, which had its world premiere only last year in Ocala, and “Stick Fly” by Lydia R. Diamond, which goes under the microscope to view race relations through a different lens, one colored by discussions among a wealthy Black family on Martha’s Vineyard.
“(We) wanted to make sure that we are we are telling diverse stories from diverse voices,” Walsh said.
These two plays shows families for what they are in all their flaws and faults.
“We started to look at shows that really dug into, what does it mean to be a family and what are the trials and tribulations? Sometimes families uplift you, sometimes families have struggles, and so we wanted to show all sides of what it means to be a family,” Walsh added. “... People create families. So I also wanted to celebrate it acknowledge right the families that we choose and create as well.”
Walsh said to look at the work featured next season, the theatre had to start from a place of creativity and imagination, something he said they’re becoming known for.
“We have a season of family at a theatre that is live, local and reimagined. And we’re excited that music will be live. A majority of the talent is local. So we’re giving local artists a chance to perform on stage in every aspect of production. And because of the size of the space, we have to reimagine things when we don’t have wings,” Walsh said.
To buy season tickets or find more information on the shows featured, visit the theatre’s website. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/16/live-local-and-reimagined-behind-the-scenes-look-at-garden-theatres-new-season/ | 2022-06-16T19:19:41 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/16/live-local-and-reimagined-behind-the-scenes-look-at-garden-theatres-new-season/ |
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A man was hospitalized Thursday morning following a shooting in Orange County, according to the sheriff’s office.
Deputies said the shooting occurred around 3:27 a.m. near the 1500 block of Vidalia Court.
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Upon arrival, investigators said they found a man in his 20s shot and transported him to the hospital.
No other information, including the condition of the victim or any arrests made, has been provided.
This is a developing story. Check back here for updates. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/16/man-transported-to-hospital-after-shooting-in-orange-county-deputies-say/ | 2022-06-16T19:19:47 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/16/man-transported-to-hospital-after-shooting-in-orange-county-deputies-say/ |
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A man who told authorities where to find a Florida woman he fatally stabbed in July 2018 was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison nearly four years later, the 7th Circuit State Attorney’s Office said Thursday.
Matthew Barber, 49 at the time of his arrest, pleaded guilty to and was convicted of the second-degree murder of 58-year-old Hilda G. Bailey, first-degree arson while armed with a firearm and armed burglary with a firearm in two different cases from July 2018, the Flagler-Volusia State Attorney’s Office said.
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Barber was initially arrested in Hillsville, Virginia on July 10, 2018, after police said he was caught speeding and driving at night without his lights on in the victim’s car, leading officers on a brief pursuit before exiting the vehicle with a knife in hand. Officers arrested him after deploying their stun guns, the arrest report shows.
While police took Barber to jail, he told them he was fleeing because he was suspected of murder in Florida, an arrest report shows.
According to investigators, at the Volusia County jail, he told the nurse that he murdered someone and they didn’t deserve it. A corrections officer from the New River Valley Regional Jail then notified Volusia County authorities that Barber had given them an Orange City address where someone could be seriously injured, the report shows.
Upon performing a well-being check at the 2555 Enterprise Drive address in the Orange City Flats Sub division, police said they discovered Bailey dead inside her apartment. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/16/man-who-told-authorities-where-to-find-florida-woman-he-killed-sentenced-to-life-in-prison/ | 2022-06-16T19:19:54 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/16/man-who-told-authorities-where-to-find-florida-woman-he-killed-sentenced-to-life-in-prison/ |
New COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the state over the past week were less than the three-week average.
The state recorded 16,169 cases and 445 hospitalizations in the last week, according to data released Thursday by the Ohio Department of Health. This brings the total to nearly 2.82 million since the pandemic began.
Overall, new cases and hospitalizations are down 11% from the 18,247 cases and 549 hospitalizations reported the previous week.
There are 763 COVID hospitalizations in Ohio as of Thursday with 126 receiving intensive care, according to the Ohio Hospital Association.
Of those, 59 were in west central Ohio —which includes Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, Preble and Shelby counties — and 107 were in southwest Ohio, which consists of Butler, Warren, Hamilton, Adams, Brown, Clermont and Clinton counties.
The hospitalizations represent a 13% increase in the last week for west central and a 9% increase for Southwest Ohio.
COVID ICU patients include one in west central Ohio — a 67% decrease from last week — and 14 in Southwest Ohio, which is a 7% decrease over the past week.
The state did not update COVID deaths on Thursday because the National Center for Health Statistics is implementing a new coding system. Death data also was not available June 9. Once the new coding system is operating, all deaths entered during the two-week pause will be coded with the appropriate cause of death.
More than 7.3 million people in Ohio have started the COVID vaccine and 6.82 million have finished it. Another 3.63 million people in the state have received a booster dose and 583,855 have gotten two boosters, according to ODH.
More than 62.8% of Ohioans have received at least one dose of the vaccine, including 66.81% of ages 5 and older. Nearly 58.4% of residents have completed the vaccination, including 62% of those 5 and older.
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GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Greeneville’s police department has fired an officer after a 16-year-old girl said he sent her sexually explicit messages on the social media platform Snapchat and harassed her at her workplace.
Cody Greene was fired June 2 following an internal affairs investigation into the girl’s allegations. Greene had worked at least part of the time as a School Resource Officer (SRO).
An internal investigation could not prove any of the specific allegations against Greene that would have violated social media policy because Snapchat records can’t be recovered. Instead, Greene was fired for violating his oath of office for not adhering to the Greeneville Police Department’s (GPD) code of conduct. An additional sustained finding was that Greene committed a Class I Misconduct Violation due to “his dishonesty and untruthfulness” during an interview about the allegations.
The investigation found Greene’s dishonesty had “the potential to damage the reputation of the Department or its personnel.” A potential stalking complaint was determined to be unfounded.
Captain Tim Davis wrote following interviews with both Greene and the complainant that they found his statement to be not credible in at least two sections of their interview. They found the girl almost completely credible in her explanation of the events that allegedly occurred between fall 2021 and May 2022.
The alleged victim told the captains on May 23 that Greene first reached out to her on Snapchat last October or November, about a week after she had served him at the drive-through where she worked.
She told Davis and Spano she had seen Greene the next day at her high school, where he was serving that day as an SRO, and “asked him if the food was good that she served him.”
She said about a week later a c_greene59 sent her a Snapchat friend request and later identified himself as Officer Greene. She told officers the Snapchat conversations from Greene’s end became sexual in nature, with Greene asking her for revealing photos of herself and making sexually explicit suggestions.
“She told him that if he didn’t stop, she would block him from being able to contact her, and she did around the middle of December 2021,” the investigative report states.
The girl told investigators Greene then began showing up at her workplace and staring at her through the drive-through while she was getting his food. She said she told fellow employees and managers and that her managers told Greene not to come back because he was upsetting her.
Spano and Davis wrote that the girl’s statement about Greene being told not to come to the restaurant was the only element they found not credible. They said her other statements matched with what she told Sgt. Brian Wright in an initial recorded interview on May 21.
Statements to Sgt. Wright included that Greene “continued to try to have sex with her” through the conversations and that she “had kept this a secret because she didn’t want to get in trouble.”
Spano and Davis wrote that they found her age and immaturity “to be contributing factors to the fact that this situation continued for the length of time that it did.”
Officer Greene ‘dishonest’ during interview
Spano and Davis interviewed Greene, who had worked at GPD since 2019, on May 25. He first told them the girl had sent him a Snapchat friend request and that after recognizing her as a student from where he had worked as an SRO that day, he told her he was an SRO and couldn’t be friends with her, then deleted her from his account after just a few hours.
Davis wrote that he then told Greene he was going to send a search warrant to Snapchat and that even though messages can’t be recovered, the time contact was made and how long contact lasted can be.
“He immediately started to change his story,” Davis wrote. Greene acknowledged that even though he was almost certain she sent him a request, “he could have accidentally sent her a request using a quick add application that is part of Snapchat.”
“It was noticeable that his entire demeanor had changed,” Davis wrote, adding that Greene also said at that point the pair had communicated over a period of about two weeks as opposed to a few hours.
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HIGH POINT — A High Point man already jailed on a murder charge in a fatal shooting last month has now been accused in another shooting from 2021.
Nigel D. Pegues, 28, is charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury in the July 20, 2021, shooting of a man on Camden Avenue, police said in a news release. Officers responded that day to a report of a shooting and found a male victim had been shot in the chest. The man was taken to the hospital where he survived his injuries, police said.
Police said they identified a suspect at the time, but did not have enough probable cause to make an arrest. However, investigators received more information on Wednesday that led to the charge, police said.
Pegues was already being held without bail on a charge of first-degree murder in the May 27 shooting death of 49-year-old Cornelius R. Woods Sr. of High Point.
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A company is looking to bring a Wawa convenience store to Scranton.
The company is scheduled to go in front of the city zoning board later this month.
Plans are to build the Wawa at the corner of Meadow Avenue and Moosic Street at the site of the old Profera's pizza building.
The closest Wawa stores are in the Poconos.
The zoning board hearing is scheduled for June 29 at 6 p.m. at Scranton City Hall.
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GREENSBORO — Guilford County's public pools will be open daily starting Saturday, after a delayed opening with limited hours earlier this month due to a lifeguard shortage.
Its three pools will be open daily from Saturday through Aug. 14, the county said Thursday in a news release.
Guilford County Parks operates pools at Bur-Mil, Northeast, and Hagan-Stone parks. Pool hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. The daily entrance fee is $5 per person with children under 2 free.
All pools will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 4, and the pool at Northeast Park will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 3 due to the Fireworks Extravaganza event that day at 4 p.m.
County Parks Director Dwight Godwin said the phased-in approach to opening the pools gave staff "an
opportunity to build a strong and effective team."
"It’s vitally important that we’re able to maintain the safety of all our aquatic center visitors,” Godwin said in the release. He also thanked the community for the "positive response," to this summer's pool plan.
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FRACKVILLE, Pa. — The Schuylkill County coroner confirmed two people – a man and a woman – are dead after an apparent murder-suicide.
Investigators responded to this double-block home on North Fourth Street in the Frackville on Thursday.
Newswatch 16 found borough police officers and a state police forensic vehicle investigating at the home. The coroner's vehicle was also seen leaving the scene.
Police have not commented on the death investigation.
Cindy Lazusky, a neighbor, says she didn't think this would happen so close to where she lives.
"I don't think I'm scared because this is generally a quiet neighborhood, but I just feel like with all the stuff going on in the world, it's just really really sad for it to happen this close to home."
Developing story; check back for updates.
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A Richmond City Council committee on Thursday endorsed the adoption of a strategic economic development plan that includes a goal of inducing $3 billion in new investment in the city by 2026.
After working on the Strategic Plan for Equitable Economic Development, or SPEED, for nearly six years, the mayor's administration introduced the plan last month with a resolution for the council's approval, per city code.
The council's Finance and Economic Development Standing Committee briefly reviewed the plan before the voting to recommend it for approval by the full legislative body later this month.
Before the vote, one committee member and a representative of the community advocacy group Richmond Together said the city must be transparent about its strategies and tracking progress on the goals.
"It looks great on paper, but the most important thing is how we follow it and how it really impacts are folks," said 4th District Councilwoman Kristen Nye.
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Foreman Alex Kahl gives a tour of the constructions of The Otis, an apartment developments nearing completion, along with Chloe Kuske, a member of the Graystar development team, center, and Adam Stifle, chief development officer at Capital Square on Friday, April 8, 2022 at Scott's Addition in Richmond, Virginia.
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The goals of the plan are:
• $3 billion in capital investments for economic development projects.
• 3,000 new jobs with annual salaries at or above $52,000.
• A 5-percentage-point decrease to the city’s poverty rate.
• Public and private sector real estate development that generates $25 million in annual real estate tax revenue by June 30, 2026.
• The award of 2,500 “post-secondary credentials” to city residents.
The city administration developed the new strategic plan in consultation with Virginia Commonwealth University’s Center for Urban and Regional Analysis; TIP Strategies; The M Companies; and Hugh Helen LLC.
The mayor's spokesman, Jim Nolan, said the city paid TIP Strategies about $240,000 to develop the plan. He said the Austin-based economic development consulting firm subcontracted the other firms.
City officials have said they had intended to introduce the plan in 2020, but chose to reassess it at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 and the wave of local protests following the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis two months later. They said the additional time led to more detailed reporting and goal-setting with racial equity in mind.
Teresa Caviness, an organizer with Richmond Together, said the group is generally supportive of the plan but would like to see more detail about how it plans to reach its goals, including how to reduce poverty without displacing residents.
"We do not object to the recommendation of SPEED but recommend that City Council require a revised document that addresses these issues and recommendations," she said.
Nye asked that the city administration regularly report to the council about the progress on the goals.
The resolution is scheduled to appear before the full council on June 27.
The Richmond mayor has set the goal of decreasing poverty by five percentage points.
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Localities with the highest unemployment rate in Virginia
Localities with the highest unemployment rate in Virginia
Unemployment rates, while significantly lower than the alarming pandemic peak of 14.7% experienced in April 2020, remain a subject of concern, notably as economic experts bandy around the idea of a potential recession by 2023. The last economic recession—the Great Recession of 2008-2010—sent rates up to 10% as of October 2009. It was not until the spring of 2019 that unemployment finally went down to the same level it sits at now.
As of May of this year, national unemployment is at 3.6%—as it was in both March and April, marking a three-month stagnation—following a steady drop since that aforementioned COVID-affected peak. Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates by state demonstrate a rather sizable spectrum , ranging from just 1.9% in Nebraska and Utah, to 5.3% in New Mexico and 5.8% in the District of Columbia. Further breakdown by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows yet another county-based spectrum within each state.
To that end, Stacker compiled a list of localities with the highest unemployment rate in Virginia using data from the BLS . Counties are ranked by unemployment rate in April 2022, which as of this writing is the most current Bureau data.
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#50. Galax
- Current unemployment rate: 2.64%
--- 1 month change: -0.3%
--- 1 year change: -1.6%
- Total labor force: 2,958 (78 unemployed)
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#49. Greensville County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.64%
--- 1 month change: -0.5%
--- 1 year change: -2.0%
- Total labor force: 4,473 (118 unemployed)
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#48. Cumberland County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.66%
--- 1 month change: -0.3%
--- 1 year change: -1.8%
- Total labor force: 4,742 (126 unemployed)
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#47. Surry County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.67%
--- 1 month change: -0.2%
--- 1 year change: -1.0%
- Total labor force: 3,601 (96 unemployed)
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#46. Accomack County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.79%
--- 1 month change: -0.5%
--- 1 year change: -1.8%
- Total labor force: 15,618 (436 unemployed)
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#45. Henry County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.81%
--- 1 month change: -0.3%
--- 1 year change: -2.0%
- Total labor force: 25,518 (718 unemployed)
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#44. Carroll County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.82%
--- 1 month change: -0.4%
--- 1 year change: -1.4%
- Total labor force: 13,406 (378 unemployed)
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#43. Lee County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.83%
--- 1 month change: -0.3%
--- 1 year change: -1.1%
- Total labor force: 8,772 (248 unemployed)
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#42. Caroline County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.83%
--- 1 month change: -0.3%
--- 1 year change: -1.5%
- Total labor force: 14,628 (414 unemployed)
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#40. Page County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.84%
--- 1 month change: -0.6%
--- 1 year change: -2.1%
- Total labor force: 12,485 (354 unemployed)
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#39. Dinwiddie County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.85%
--- 1 month change: -0.3%
--- 1 year change: -1.7%
- Total labor force: 13,141 (374 unemployed)
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#38. Russell County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.85%
--- 1 month change: -0.3%
--- 1 year change: -1.5%
- Total labor force: 11,428 (326 unemployed)
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#37. Prince Edward County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.87%
--- 1 month change: -0.4%
--- 1 year change: -1.9%
- Total labor force: 11,054 (317 unemployed)
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#36. Colonial Heights
- Current unemployment rate: 2.88%
--- 1 month change: -0.2%
--- 1 year change: -2.0%
- Total labor force: 8,134 (234 unemployed)
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#35. Charles City County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.92%
--- 1 month change: 0.0%
--- 1 year change: -1.7%
- Total labor force: 3,429 (100 unemployed)
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#34. Prince George County
- Current unemployment rate: 2.94%
--- 1 month change: -0.2%
--- 1 year change: -1.6%
- Total labor force: 14,644 (430 unemployed)
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#33. Fredericksburg
- Current unemployment rate: 2.95%
--- 1 month change: -0.3%
--- 1 year change: -1.8%
- Total labor force: 13,991 (413 unemployed)
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#32. Norton
- Current unemployment rate: 2.98%
--- 1 month change: -0.4%
--- 1 year change: -1.5%
- Total labor force: 1,780 (53 unemployed)
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#30. Lexington
- Current unemployment rate: 2.99%
--- 1 month change: -0.6%
--- 1 year change: -1.6%
- Total labor force: 2,242 (67 unemployed)
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#29. Mecklenburg County
- Current unemployment rate: 3.01%
--- 1 month change: -0.4%
--- 1 year change: -2.0%
- Total labor force: 13,406 (403 unemployed)
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#28. Bristol
- Current unemployment rate: 3.06%
--- 1 month change: -0.2%
--- 1 year change: -1.8%
- Total labor force: 7,350 (225 unemployed)
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#27. Patrick County
- Current unemployment rate: 3.07%
--- 1 month change: -0.3%
--- 1 year change: -1.4%
- Total labor force: 7,356 (226 unemployed)
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#25. Essex County
- Current unemployment rate: 3.20%
--- 1 month change: -0.2%
--- 1 year change: -1.8%
- Total labor force: 5,368 (172 unemployed)
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#24. Lynchburg
- Current unemployment rate: 3.22%
--- 1 month change: -0.3%
--- 1 year change: -1.8%
- Total labor force: 35,020 (1,128 unemployed)
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#23. Dickenson County
- Current unemployment rate: 3.24%
--- 1 month change: -0.4%
--- 1 year change: -2.2%
- Total labor force: 5,156 (167 unemployed)
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#22. Williamsburg
- Current unemployment rate: 3.27%
--- 1 month change: -0.5%
--- 1 year change: -1.6%
- Total labor force: 6,577 (215 unemployed)
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#21. Halifax County
- Current unemployment rate: 3.30%
--- 1 month change: -0.2%
--- 1 year change: -1.4%
- Total labor force: 15,981 (528 unemployed)
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#20. Tazewell County
- Current unemployment rate: 3.31%
--- 1 month change: -0.4%
--- 1 year change: -1.8%
- Total labor force: 16,220 (537 unemployed)
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#19. Northampton County
- Current unemployment rate: 3.43%
--- 1 month change: -0.5%
--- 1 year change: -2.4%
- Total labor force: 5,488 (188 unemployed)
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#18. Buckingham County
- Current unemployment rate: 3.46%
--- 1 month change: -0.5%
--- 1 year change: -2.0%
- Total labor force: 6,265 (217 unemployed)
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#16. Norfolk
- Current unemployment rate: 3.59%
--- 1 month change: -0.2%
--- 1 year change: -2.3%
- Total labor force: 107,290 (3,857 unemployed)
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#15. Newport News
- Current unemployment rate: 3.67%
--- 1 month change: -0.2%
--- 1 year change: -2.1%
- Total labor force: 86,076 (3,156 unemployed)
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#14. Northumberland County
- Current unemployment rate: 3.70%
--- 1 month change: -0.7%
--- 1 year change: -1.6%
- Total labor force: 5,786 (214 unemployed)
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#13. Lancaster County
- Current unemployment rate: 3.77%
--- 1 month change: -0.7%
--- 1 year change: -2.2%
- Total labor force: 5,625 (212 unemployed)
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#12. Covington
- Current unemployment rate: 3.79%
--- 1 month change: -0.3%
--- 1 year change: -1.8%
- Total labor force: 2,403 (91 unemployed)
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#11. Hampton
- Current unemployment rate: 3.79%
--- 1 month change: -0.2%
--- 1 year change: -1.9%
- Total labor force: 62,644 (2,373 unemployed)
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#10. Franklin
- Current unemployment rate: 4.02%
--- 1 month change: -0.5%
--- 1 year change: -3.3%
- Total labor force: 3,528 (142 unemployed)
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#9. Portsmouth
- Current unemployment rate: 4.27%
--- 1 month change: -0.2%
--- 1 year change: -2.5%
- Total labor force: 43,101 (1,842 unemployed)
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#8. Brunswick County
- Current unemployment rate: 4.30%
--- 1 month change: -0.4%
--- 1 year change: -2.2%
- Total labor force: 6,021 (259 unemployed)
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#7. Sussex County
- Current unemployment rate: 4.38%
--- 1 month change: -0.4%
--- 1 year change: -2.3%
- Total labor force: 3,520 (154 unemployed)
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#6. Buchanan County
- Current unemployment rate: 4.46%
--- 1 month change: -0.4%
--- 1 year change: -2.3%
- Total labor force: 6,546 (292 unemployed)
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#5. Danville
- Current unemployment rate: 4.48%
--- 1 month change: -0.2%
--- 1 year change: -2.2%
- Total labor force: 19,333 (867 unemployed)
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#4. Martinsville
- Current unemployment rate: 4.87%
--- 1 month change: -0.4%
--- 1 year change: -2.9%
- Total labor force: 5,912 (288 unemployed)
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#3. Hopewell
- Current unemployment rate: 4.93%
--- 1 month change: -0.2%
--- 1 year change: -2.9%
- Total labor force: 9,262 (457 unemployed)
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#2. Emporia
- Current unemployment rate: 5.10%
--- 1 month change: -0.4%
--- 1 year change: -3.1%
- Total labor force: 2,471 (126 unemployed)
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#1. Petersburg
- Current unemployment rate: 6.70%
--- 1 month change: -0.4%
--- 1 year change: -4.2%
- Total labor force: 12,206 (818 unemployed)
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Celebrations for Juneteenth are underway in Richmond as residents commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.
Juneteenth, held on June 19, is the longest running African American holiday, and marks the day federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, in 1865 to enforce the end of slavery, freeing those who had still been enslaved after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. The news did not reach them until two ½ years after the Emancipation Proclamation was originally signed.
In October 2020, Juneteenth became a paid Virginia state holiday. By June 2021, Juneteenth became the 12th federally recognized holiday in the U.S.
Communities all over the Greater Richmond area are celebrating African American culture and freedom for Juneteenth from this week to nearly the end of the month.
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Leading up to the holiday weekend, the Library of Virginia will be holding “Freedom on Paper,” a free exhibition of “Free Negro Registers” as a part of the Virginia Untold Project through June 27. On Friday, attendees will have the opportunity to speak with Lydia Neuroth, project manager for Virginia Untold, and learn more about the preservation of the records.
“The register books demonstrate the unending challenges to being a free person of color in antebellum Virginia,” Neuroth said in a release from the library. "While declared ‘free’ on paper, their lives were closely surveilled by white officials restricting their mobility, autonomy and humanity. I hope visitors will recognize the importance of learning from these historic documents. We must share these stories.”
On Saturday, Henrico County Recreation & Parks is inviting residents to come out to Dorey Park, where there will be a vendor fair, kids zone, food trucks, fireworks and more to celebrate Juneteenth. Gates open at 4 p.m., with over 70 event vendors expected to participate.
Starting the morning of Juneteenth on Sunday, Hardywood Park Craft Brewery will be holding a Juneteenth-Freedom Day celebration, presented by The Love Movement social event series. This family friendly event will be held at 2410 Ownby Lane, Hardywood’s Richmond location, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The celebration will showcase a host of Richmond’s Black-owned businesses, live music performances, dance performances by City Dance Theatre and much more.
Aside from the food and entertainment, co-owners and organizers Tory Gilbert and Roosevelt Taylor of The Love Movement collaborated with Hardywood and Capsoul to create a special brew for the festivities. Their Jubilant Ale 22 Summer Ale, a beer featuring African hibiscus and pomegranate flavors, will be available at Sunday’s event.
“We wanted something with some substance in it – something that means something,” Gilbert said. “So, African hibiscus was an herb that was brought over from Africa through the transatlantic slave trade and we wanted to incorporate that into the beer with some of the pomegranate to give it that flavor.”
The Love Movement has held events at several local Richmond venues in the past. Each event, Taylor said, is meant to promote inclusion. The event series was created to introduce people to cultures in a way that they would be open and receptive to.
“I do want to point out that there have been a lot of organizations that have been celebrating Juneteenth for years, but in Richmond especially, it has kind of been looked over or ignored in a sense where there really wasn't a lot of knowledge around it,” Taylor said. “So, I think Richmond embracing this history, embracing these types of things is important because that's what makes sure that things like that never happen again.”
That afternoon, Richmond’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities will be continuing its inaugural Jubilation in June Festival with a Juneteenth celebration and fireworks display at Rocketts Landing from 2-9 p.m.
In the evening, St. James’s Episcopal Church at 1205 W. Franklin St. will be presenting “Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom'' at 5 p.m. The celebration will feature a Freedom Day Concert with performances by renowned organist Carl Haywood. The Celebration Ensemble, composed of Norfolk State University alumni and the St. James’s Choir, will sing spirituals. The program will be followed by a reception in Valentine Hall, according to a release from the church.
Mark Whitmire, St. James’s director of music, said the church, which had a predominately white congregation, could not go another year without doing something for Juneteenth. After holding an annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day event for the past 16 years, church members said it was time to expand.
“Our neighborhood [by Monument Avenue] is steeped in the past and the history of the Confederacy, and we’re in culturally sad times right now,” Whitmire said. “We want to be a part of moving toward something that’s more holy and more just and more loving to all our brothers and sisters.”
About 30 minutes from the city, Hanover’s branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the Town of Ashland will be holding the county’s first formal Juneteenth celebration. The festival, which also recognizes Father’s Day, will feature food trucks, wine tastings, a children’s area, vendors and live music at Ashland Town Hall Square from noon to 7 p.m.
Following this weekend’s celebrations, Elegba Folklore Society will present “Juneteenth, A Freedom Celebration” next Sunday on June 26 from 4 p.m - 9 p.m. at the Shockoe Hill African Burial Ground. Attendees will get to see spirit-filled performances, sacred rituals, healing cyphers, the Get Woke Youth Summit, the Freedom Market and more, according to a media release.
The celebration will take place two weeks after a historical marker was placed at the burial ground, believed to be one of the largest burial sites in the country for free people of color and those who were enslaved.
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CROWN POINT — Officials are seeking the family of a 64-year-old woman found dead late last month along a stretch of Interstate 80/94 in Munster.
The woman, who could not initially be identified, has since been identified as Dorita Ordonez, also known as Dorita Manuel or Dorita Ordonez-Manuel, the Lake County coroner's office said.
Her body was found shortly before 10 p.m. May 23, officials said.
Her last known addresses were in Chicago, the coroner's office said.
Anyone with information is encouraged to the county coroner's office at 219-755-3265.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Porter County Jail
Antoine Whiting
Arrest date: June 10, 2022
Age: 49
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number: 2202362
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Terry Markwell
Arrest date: June 10, 2022
Age: 30
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202361
Charges: Possession hypodermic syringe or needle, felony
Gloria Maxon
Arrest date: June 10, 2022
Age: 50
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number: 2202368
Charges: Theft, felony
Trent Nicholas
Arrest date: June 10, 2022
Age: 21
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202371
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Ryan Malarik
Arrest date: June 10, 2022
Age: 24
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202357
Charges: OWI, felony
Gary Bolcerek
Arrest date: June 10, 2022
Age: 48
Residence: Porter, IN
Booking Number: 2202375
Charges: Burglary, felony
Stefan Colville
Arrest date: June 10, 2022
Age: 34
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202358
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Jacob Henn
Arrest date: June 10, 2022
Age: 32
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Booking Number: 2202359
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Haley Greco
Arrest date: June 9, 2022
Age: 30
Residence: South Bend, IN
Booking Number: 2202350
Charges: Possession of cocaine or a narcotic drug, felony
Junice Busch
Arrest date: June 9, 2022
Age: 64
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number: 2202352
Charges: Fraud, felony
DeVante White
Arrest date: June 8, 2022
Age: 28
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number: 2202345
Charges: Resisting law enforcement, felony
Timothy Szparaga
Arrest date: June 8, 2022
Age: 52
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202335
Charges: Domestic battery, misdemeanor
Agustin Rios Guzman
Arrest date: June 8, 2022
Age: 37
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number: 2202346
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Henry Scaggs
Arrest date: June 8, 2022
Age: 26
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number: 2202334
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Spencer Marsh
Arrest date: June 8, 2022
Age: 24
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number: 2202337
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Carlos Castillo
Arrest date: June 8, 2022
Age: 25
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number: 2202336
Charges: OWI, felony
Ronald Epting
Arrest date: June 8, 2022
Age: 23
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202343
Charges: Possession legend drug, felony
Michael Swienconek
Arrest date: June 7, 2022
Age: 40
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number: 2202320
Charges: Theft, felony
Gregory Devetski
Arrest date: June 7, 2022
Age: 73
Residence: Chesterton, IN
Booking Number: 2202324
Charges: OWI, felony
Jamey Goin
Arrest date: June 7, 2022
Age: 43
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202321
Charges: Theft, felony
Michael Miller
Arrest date: June 6, 2022
Age: 59
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202316
Charges: OWI, felony
Nicholas Cervantes
Arrest date: June 6, 2022
Age: 24
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number: 2202318
Charges: Resisting law enforcement, felony
Josip Markovich
Arrest date: June 6, 2022
Age: 40
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202317
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Bianca Martin
Arrest date: June 6, 2022
Age: 26
Residence: Crete, IL
Booking Number: 2202315
Charges: Domestic battery, felony
Kevin Zaragoza
Arrest date: June 5, 2022
Age: 43
Residence: Porter, IN
Booking Number: 2202314
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Travis Ridge
Arrest date: June 5, 2022
Age: 24
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202305
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Maurice Russell Jr.
Arrest date: June 5, 2022
Age: 22
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number: 2202310
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Jewel Summers
Arrest date: June 5, 2022
Age: 25
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number: 2202309
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Crystal Jenkins
Arrest date: June 5, 2022
Age: 31
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number: 2202308
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Jacob Nimon
Arrest date: June 5, 2022
Age: 25
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202311
Charges: OWI, felony
Kenneth Clasen
Arrest date: June 5, 2022
Age: 22
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202307
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Jacob Furlow
Arrest date: June 5, 2022
Age: 38
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number: 2202306
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
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15-year-old boy who was pulled from pond in Lincoln Woods has died
LINCOLN — A 15-year-old Providence boy, who chased a ball into deep water at Lincoln Woods and submerged, has died, a spokesman for the state Department of Environmental Management announced on Thursday, citing a post on an online fundraising page.
The spokesman, Mike Healey, confirmed the identity of the teen as Melecio DeLeon Regil and expressed DEM's "sincerest condolences to the victim’s family and friends at this unimaginably difficult time."
The online fundraising page linked to Healey's news release describes the teen as "a bright light in the Met School community."
"His kindness and genuine care for others was an inspiration to all who knew him," says the post. "Over everything else, his immense love and care for his family was his guide. There are no words to truly honor who this young man was."
The page, which was set up by friends of Melecio's family, says Melecio passed away "despite the best efforts" of those around him.
Melecio had ventured into Olney Pond on Sunday evening after the park's beach had closed at 6 p.m. and lifeguards were no longer on duty, according to an account Healey provided earlier this week.
An investigation into the incident continues.
An off-duty lifeguard, Healey said, heard a commotion and swam out to where Melecio went under, which was outside the marked swimming area.
The lifeguard pulled him to the surface, brought him to the shore and began CPR, both chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, according to Healey.
A 911 call was received at 6:13 p.m., and Lincoln Fire and Rescue took Melecio to Hasbro Children's Hospital around 6:45 p.m. | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2022/06/16/15-year-old-dies-after-being-pulled-olney-pond-lincoln-woods/7634913001/ | 2022-06-16T19:33:40 | 1 | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2022/06/16/15-year-old-dies-after-being-pulled-olney-pond-lincoln-woods/7634913001/ |
SAN MARCOS, Calif. — Imagine attending thirteen years of school with perfect attendance. In this Zevely Zone, I met the Ironwoman of students at San Marcos High School.
I want to run a number by you; 2,353 days of school without missing a single class. "Thirteen years in the making," said 18-year-old Lindsey Frost. She is a senior at San Marcos High School who has never missed a day of school.
As a young student, Lindsey was surprised to learn they'd give you an award just for showing up. "In kindergarten I got the perfect attendance award first and I really liked the idea of it just because all you had to do was show up to get it," said Lindsey.
First, second, third, fourth and fifth grades followed without missing a single day. "Then I thought to myself it would be a neat story to tell my kids one day that I was able to do it every year throughout high school," said Lindsey. I stopped the interview to ask. "Wait hold on, you were ten years old and thinking this was something you would tell your children someday?' I asked. "Yes!!" laughed Lindsey.
"It is very rare," said San Marcos High School Principal Adam Dawson who says who wouldn't hire ironwoman like Lindsey. "What employer doesn't want someone who is there every day?" said Mr. Dawson. Lindsey is also a stand-out student with 4.31 GPA. "She is an impressive student and having her in class was really a joy," said Tara Razi who was Lindsey's U.S. History teacher last year during virtual learning. "Throw in a pandemic on that, and online learning on that and Lindsey taking classes at the same time at the college," said Ms. Razi.
Did we mention Lindsey also completed five college courses without a single sick day? What do people say when they hear about her streak? "They are mostly kind of shocked. They are kind of like whoa!!" said Lindsey.
During our interview, Congressman Scott Peters was touring the school. He had to shake the hand of a student who never missed a day of school in 13 years.
A streak like that has upper office written all over it. "I was pretty good at school, but I can't imagine being there every day, that is pretty impressive," said Congressman Scott Peters.
"She loves learning," said Lindsey's mother Alison who is a software engineer. Lindsey's dad Tom works in employee benefits. "Would you hire your daughter?" I asked. Tom responded, "In a heartbeat." Maybe because they know their daughter's secret to success. "She is very creative about her alarms. She sets a couple in the morning," said Alison.
Lindsey will graduate in a few days from high school and then it is off to college. "I am going to Rice University," she told me. I asked her if she will miss any days of school at Rice? "Um, probably not," said Lindsey with a laugh. Something tells me, Lindsey Frost is just getting warmed up. "Well, I am not going to be absent. ha, ha, ha," she said.
Lindsey plans on double majoring at Rice University by studying math and film.
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HOUSTON — A post office in Houston may be renamed in honor of Spc. Vanessa Guillen, who was killed on Fort Hood in April 2020, according to a news release from the office of Sen. Ted Cruz.
The possible renaming comes after Cruz and Sen. John Cornyn introduced the Senate companion to House Bill 224, which was sponsored by Houston Rep. Sylvia Garcia.
The bill would rename the 5302 Galveston Road post office in Houston as the Vanessa Guillen Post Office Building. Guillen was a Houston native.
"By renaming a Houston post office after this fallen soldier, we commemorate Vanessa’s life, legacy, and service to our great nation," Cruz said.
Guillen was killed in an armory room on April 22 by fellow soldier Aaron Robinson, according to a criminal complaint. Her remains were not found until June 30.
The complaint says Robinson, along with his girlfriend Cecily Aguilar, dismembered her body and buried the remains near the Leon River in Bell County.
Robinson shot and killed himself in the early morning hours of July 1 as Killeen police attempted to take him into custody.
Aguilar is awaiting trial in a federal court in Waco.
Guillen's death launched an intensive review of Fort Hood's and the Army's policies on investigating sexual harassment and assault.
Guillen told her family she was being harassed but didn't report it for fear of retaliation.
The Vanessa Guillen Act, also known as Texas Senate Bill 623, was signed June 16, 2021 by Gov. Greg Abbott and became state law on Sept. 1.
The bill, filed by Sen. Cesar Blanco, aims to protect military members who report sexual harassment and sexual assault without fear of retaliation, lack of confidentiality or concern that nothing will be done.
A similar bill at the federal level was passed as part of the National Defense Authorization Act in December 2021. It allows victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the military to report incidents outside of their chain-of-command. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/senate-bill-would-rename-houston-post-office-in-honor-of-slain-fort-hood-soldier-vanessa-guillen/500-2c03f53c-847f-41c7-84eb-747ef8d051c7 | 2022-06-16T19:35:49 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/senate-bill-would-rename-houston-post-office-in-honor-of-slain-fort-hood-soldier-vanessa-guillen/500-2c03f53c-847f-41c7-84eb-747ef8d051c7 |
Bird strike through airplane engine grounds Allegiant Air flight from Sarasota to Akron
A plane struck a bird as it took off at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport Thursday morning, delaying a flight to Akron, Ohio, so technicians could check for engine damage, according to the airport president.
SRQ President and CEO Rick Piccolo said the bird strike happened shortly after the airplane took off at about 7 a.m. Thursday.
Bird strikes happen "a couple times a month" at the Sarasota-Bradenton airport, but rarely require the plane to return, he said. In this case, the bird went through the jet engine, although it didn't appear to have damaged the engine, Piccolo said.
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"It's standard review process for the plane to return when that happens," Piccolo said.
There were no injuries to any passengers or crew of Allegiant Air flight 2593.
Piccolo said the airport has several retention ponds that can attract birds. He said the airport uses countermeasures to keep birds from the runway.
Those measures include firing weapons with "cracker rounds," deploying gas cannons that create loud noises and making sure any grass near runway is kept short so that if birds were near they would be visible.
Piccolo said he doesn't believe the engine was damaged, and expected the plane to continue to Akron later, after a through check was completed. | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2022/06/16/srq-bird-strike-grounds-allegiant-air-flight-sarasota-akron/7646719001/ | 2022-06-16T19:35:57 | 0 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2022/06/16/srq-bird-strike-grounds-allegiant-air-flight-sarasota-akron/7646719001/ |
A Bismarck man about to be sentenced for dozens of child sex crimes admits to some of them but denies several alleged acts of violence, and requests a prison sentence considerably shorter than federal officials plan to seek.
Dawson Rouse, 22, is to be sentenced June 21. He was indicted in 2020 and later pleaded guilty to 40 sex crimes, many of which federal prosecutors say included hair pulling, punching and choking.
Defense attorney Michael Hoffman in a document filed Tuesday asks the court to sentence Rouse based on guidelines that could send him to prison for between 12 ½ and 27 years. He asks the court to consider Rouse’s age, recognition of the impact of his actions, and willingness to undergo sex offender treatment.
“Mr. Rouse is a young man, who when he began this conduct was a child himself,” Hoffman said.
Rouse was originally charged in Burleigh County in April 2020 with luring teenage girls by electronic means and forcing himself on a 13-year-old girl. Additional charges were filed in June 2020 when more victims were identified.
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The state charges were dismissed after a federal grand jury in July 2020 indicted Rouse on 27 counts, including sexual exploitation of a child and attempted sexual exploitation of a child, coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity, and transfer of obscene materials to a minor, court documents show.
A 13-count indictment was handed down in September 2020 after more investigation. It alleged Rouse friended girls on social media and then harassed them until they sent inappropriate images of themselves and agreed to meet with him, then-U.S Attorney Drew Wrigley said. Six of the girls allegedly had sex with Rouse.
Prosecutors under federal sentencing guidelines could have sought to put Rouse in prison for life. They’ve asked for a sentence of 40 years on one set of charges and 20 on another set, to be served at the same time. Additionally, they request 25 years of supervised release.
Government officials allege Rouse introduced the topic of rough sex and engaged in physically abusive sex with the girls he met, whether they agreed to it or not. He asked numerous victims to take an online test to see if their sexual interest was compatible with his. One girl signed a “contract” agreeing to such acts and was subjected to slapping, hair pulling, scratching and strangulation during sex with Rouse, the document states. Other victims reported Rouse forced unwanted sexual acts on them. One said he raped her.
Hoffman in a sentencing memorandum outlines his client’s acknowledgment of certain sex acts, but also his denial of rape, hair pulling, scratching and slapping in some charges. Prosecutors said Rouse was seeking minor females for years before his arrest, when he was a juvenile. Hoffman said there is a school of thought that the male brain doesn’t fully develop until the age of 18 or 25 years.
“People who adhere to this school of thought focus on 18-25-year-old male offenders under a concept of restorative justice and rehabilitation,” the attorney said.
Hoffman further asks the court to consider that Rouse sees his conduct as wrong, is not taking the case to trial, and has expressed his willingness to undergo treatment and counseling for sexual offenders.
The defense's suggested sentencing range “is sufficient but not greater than necessary” under factors included in federal guidelines, Hoffman said.
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BLOOMINGTON — Juneteenth is coming back to Miller Park, bringing the celebration in person on Saturday for the first time since 2019.
“Of course, we’re excited to bring people back together again and outdoors will allow us to do that, to share in the experience,” said Jeff Woodard, director of marketing and community outreach for the McLean County Museum of History.
The holiday, traditionally celebrated on June 19, marks the day Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, in 1865 to spread the news that the Civil War had ended and the enslaved people were free. Juneteenth is also known as Freedom Day.
This day came more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln had issued the Emancipation Proclamation, but despite the “delayed justice,” the day became a celebration with speeches, song, dance and food that honored their heritage and welcomed their newfound freedom.
“Make no mistake, the effects of slavery on the community are very real even to today, so we try not to forget about our past,” Woodard said. “We try to remember the past and hopefully to create a deeper understanding and perhaps, hopefully a brighter future as we move forward.”
The Bloomington-Normal Black History Project, which is facilitated through the museum, and the City of Bloomington have partnered together to bring a lineup of performances from noon to 6 p.m. along with info booths, kids activities and, of course, food — “a staple for the celebration,” Woodard said.
The lineup will feature various forms of music and dance, including gospel song, the Jump 4 Joy squad, BCAI dancers, saxophonist Bianca Bailey and local rapper V8 Vast Change, closing with music from rock band Unfinished Business.
Ama Oforiwaa Aduonum, a poet, playwright and professor at Illinois State University, will take the stage to read a poem in the afternoon, before the Bloomington-Normal NAACP’s ACT-SO students give presentations.
Among the numerous informational tables and vendors participating in the celebration, author Andrew Snorton said he is excited to return to his hometown for Juneteenth.
“To have the opportunity to come back to where it started is a blessing. Everyone doesn’t get the full-circle opportunities that I’m getting, so I’m very thankful, very grateful,” said Snorton, who now lives in Atlanta.
His work has spanned topics from sports to faith and love to empowerment, and bringing this to Bloomington, he said he hopes to leave a “positive cultural footprint.”
“I’m really, really excited and look forward to a great way for the community to come together, a great way to celebrate the history and the culture that really is in Bloomington-Normal and McLean County,” he said.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bloomington’s Juneteenth celebration has been virtual for the past two years. Black History Project leaders said this offered an opportunity to reinforce valuable conversations about the history of the holiday as well as the present struggles Black Americans face, focusing on education, motivation and celebration.
“People always ask, ‘Why do we still talk about slavery?’ Well, it’s not just slavery,” Woodard said. “It’s about the progress of the nation and how we go forward. We can go forward, I think, if we have conversations.”
A Juneteenth celebration was held in Bloomington-Normal as early as 1874 but had an inconsistent continuity over the years. The celebration had just come back from a long hiatus in 2019 before it had to go virtual.
Being back in person not only eases the logistical side of the event, but also helps the museum and Black History Project “to continue to tell the rich story of the community and the people of McLean County — all people in McLean County,” Woodard said.
Beyond McLean County, Lincoln will host its annual Juneteenth celebration at the Logan County Fairgrounds on Sunday.
A parade will kick off the celebration at 2:15 p.m. from Scully Park and down Fifth Street. The day’s festivities will then continue from 3 p.m. to midnight.
Organizers will welcome Black-owned business vendors, a fireworks show at 9 p.m., children’s activities, as well as music and dance with V8 Vast Change taking his talents to Lincoln’s celebration, too.
Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe will appear as well as celebrity host Mario Canon.
The Tazewell County Genealogical and Historical Society is taking up the celebration Saturday morning, telling the stories of some of the first Black county residents to gain their freedom in the 1800s.
In coordination with the Peoria NAACP, YWCA Pekin’s Coalition for Equality and the Tazewell County Clerk’s Office, the event will begin 10 a.m. at the Tazewell County Courthouse, to recognize one man in particular: Peter Logan, the first formerly enslaved person to own property in the county with a purchase of 80 acres in 1837.
Logan lived in rural Tremont and served as an Underground Railroad conductor, bringing an estimated 800 enslaved people past his property.
Attendees will have the opportunity to review the 1837 land deed recording Logan’s property purchase and hear stories of other formerly enslaved people making their home in Tazewell County.
The history and significance of Juneteenth
The history and significance of Juneteenth
Juneteenth commemorates the 1865 delivery of General Order #3
Chattel slavery in all states wasn’t abolished until the end of 1865
Juneteenth celebrations originated in Galveston, Texas, starting in 1866
The first land to commemorate and celebrate the event was purchased in 1872 and is now a public park
South Dakota was the last state to make Juneteenth a legal holiday
Juneteenth has been celebrated in Mexico for more than 150 years
The last enslaved people in the US weren’t adopted as citizens until 1885
Festivities became more commercialized in the 1920s during the Great Migration
Juneteenth officially became a Texas state holiday in 1980
Juneteenth recognized as a federal holiday in 2021
Contact Kelsey Watznauer at (309) 820-3254. Follow her on Twitter: @kwatznauer.
Jeff Woodard, director of marketing and community relations at the McLean County Museum of History, also is a member of the Bloomington-Normal Black History Project.
“When I think about the Bloomington-Normal Black History Project, I have a greater sense of pride for my community and also to know the history of those who came before me and the role that they played in shaping this community and providing opportunity for future Black Americans in McLean County.”
Members of BCAI Cultural Arts and Humanities' Step Inn Performance Team express themselves through dance at a Juneteenth celebration on the north side of the McLean County Museum of History on June 9, 2021.
Maj. Gen. Granger was given command of the District of Texas following the Civil War’s conclusion, making him an obvious choice for delivering General Order #3.
In its simplest terms, General Order #3 declared that all enslaved people in Texas were free; but the order maintained racist undertones and encouraged enslaved people to stay where they were being held to continue work—this time for wages as free men and women.
The order’s handwritten record, preserved at the National Archives Building in Washington D.C., reads:
“The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of personal rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and hired labor. The freedmen are advised to remain quietly at their present homes and work for wages. They are informed that they will not be allowed to collect at military posts and that they will not be supported in idleness either there or elsewhere.” | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/juneteenth-celebration-returns-to-miller-park-on-saturday/article_8e25ae4c-eda2-11ec-a9fd-d3fde084b10c.html | 2022-06-16T19:38:12 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/juneteenth-celebration-returns-to-miller-park-on-saturday/article_8e25ae4c-eda2-11ec-a9fd-d3fde084b10c.html |
Wartburg College has recognized 454 students who were named the 2022 Winter/May Term Dean's List.
Those honored include: Grace Benson of Mason City, Cael Boehmer of Lake Mills, Hannah Bruns of Hanlontown, Antonio Cadena of Mason City, Chelsea Capper of Clarksville, Addy Carlson of Saint Ansgar, Blake Crawmer of Bancroft, Connor Dalen of Mason City, Derek Dalen of Mason City, Addie Dean of Hampton, Ashley DeLong of Clear Lake, Adam Dettmer of Mason City, Braxton Doebel of Clear Lake, Kale Folkerts of Allison, Joseph Goetz of Buffalo Center, David Guetzlaff of Clear Lake, Gretchen Guetzlaff of Clear Lake, Trever Heitz of Charles City, Isabella Hobson of Shell Rock, Carter Johanningmeier of Charles City, Carter Johnson of Lone Rock, Rainy Kock of Greene, Thor Maakestad of Osage, Pedro Martinez of Belmond, Jaden Mason of Dumont, Jacob McBride of Mason City, Danielle Mennenga of Clear Lake, Jordan Meyer of Belmond, Madison Paxton of Shell Rock, Carson Rygh of Lake Mills, Gabrielle Schwarting of Osage, Clay Shultz of Greene, Cassidy Staudt of Greene, Aden Stroup of Mason City, Peter Tesone of Clarksville, Lauren Trewin of Sheffield, Jenna White of Hampton and Jenna Willey of Shell Rock.
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The list honors students who earned a cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or above in at least five course credits during the terms. Four of the five course credits have to be graded with a traditional letter grade.
Wartburg students take four courses during Winter Term, which runs from January through April, and one course during the one-month May Term.
Wartburg, a four-year liberal arts college internationally recognized for community engagement, enrolls 1,543 students. Wartburg is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and named after the castle in Germany where Martin Luther took refuge disguised as a knight during the stormy days of the Reformation while translating the Bible from Greek into German.
Rae Burnette is a GA and Crime & Courts Reporter at the Globe Gazette. You can reach her by phone at 641.421.0523 or at Rae.Burnette@GlobeGazette.com | https://globegazette.com/news/local/north-iowa-students-named-to-wartburg-deans-list/article_24ddedde-2d2e-597c-8676-1eb04df80266.html | 2022-06-16T19:49:24 | 1 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/north-iowa-students-named-to-wartburg-deans-list/article_24ddedde-2d2e-597c-8676-1eb04df80266.html |
Sara Rye of Clear Lake Bank & Trust in Mason City, Iowa successfully completed the Iowa Bankers Association Leadership Institute on June 10, 2022 in Cedar Rapids.
The Bank Leadership Institute is a comprehensive program designed for bankers who wish to set higher goals and enhance their personal skills for leadership roles in banking and the community.
Twenty-five bankers from around the state of Iowa participated in the 2022 Leadership Institute. Session topics included strategic thinking, DiSC profiles, public speaking, economic development, government relations, professional presence and coaching. In February, the class attended the IBA Management Conference and in March, they visited the Iowa State Capitol to learn about the IBA’s lobbying efforts.
The final session for the 2022 Institute included an educational workshop with speaker Coach Kevin Kush who is known for leading his Boys Town High School football team of at-risk youth to an undefeated regular season and spoke to the group on the eight traits of a quality teammate. The program also included an Iowa Banking Leadership panel with Iowa bank leaders sharing their thoughts on today’s banking climate and advice for the class.
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Sara joined CLB&T in May 2017 as the retail branch manager in the downtown Mason City office. In 2022, Sara was promoted to assistant vice president/retail branch manager. She is a graduate of North Iowa Community College and Buena Vista University. Sara was born and raised in Mason City and resides here with her 3 children. Sara serves her community through her membership of the Crisis Intervention Services Board of Directors, has served on the Main Street Mason City Board of Directors, volunteers with Meals on Wheels, Community Kitchen, and United Way, is a member of Habitat for Humanity’s Credit Committee and Homeowner’s Selection Committee, and serves as a member of the United Way of North Central Iowa’s Community Impact Teams.
Rae Burnette is a GA and Crime & Courts Reporter at the Globe Gazette. You can reach her by phone at 641.421.0523 or at Rae.Burnette@GlobeGazette.com | https://globegazette.com/news/local/rye-graduates-from-iba-leadership-institute/article_c49582bc-d9ea-5420-a3bf-0c6266e43ae7.html | 2022-06-16T19:49:30 | 1 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/rye-graduates-from-iba-leadership-institute/article_c49582bc-d9ea-5420-a3bf-0c6266e43ae7.html |
St. Ansgar Community Betterment, a local non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life of St. Ansgar area residents, has received a grant award of $3,000 from Humanities Iowa, a state-based affiliate of the National Endowment for The Humanities, in support of three arts and humanities educational programs, plus a fundraiser showcase, for middle school, high school, college-aged and adult North Iowa and Southern Minnesota residents.
All events are taking place just before and after Fourth of July weekend this Summer at South Square in St. Ansgar. Registration is still open for all events. These programs are a collaboration between St. Ansgar High School alumni and arts professionals, Ben Caron, Nancy Nickerson Lee of Cedar Summerstock Theater, and Will Bartz, held in collaboration with Cedar Summerstock Theater Company.
The programs include a half-day performing arts day camp called, “Broadway & L.A. in the Heartland: Professional Masterclass Series for Young Performers,” offering a unique learning opportunity where children in grades 5-12 are invited to learn from visiting performing arts professionals in the TV, film, theater and dance, who have traveled to North Iowa from New York, Los Angeles and other cities to work directly with students. Additionally, college-age students who have traveled to the area to perform with Cedar Summerstock Theater Company over the Summer will each get a master class with the visiting teaching artists. The final program, for local adults, is the “Heartland Voices: Songwriting & Storytelling Program & Showcase.” This is for participants of all experience levels, and will be offered in three 2-hour sessions, where each participant can workshop original stories and songs with visiting teaching artists. At the end of the program, participants have the option to showcase their song or story in the public showcase.
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The public showcase for all three programs is at South Square in St. Ansgar. Called “Turn Up for The Arts,” it will take place Wednesday, July 6th at 7PM, and will feature local residents of all ages, plus the teaching artists, sharing their creative works with the community. The showcase will also have an optional meal, prepared by visiting international chef, Dennis Starks. The showcase and meal are freewill donation, and all donations will go directly to the St. Ansgar Music Supporters and theater program to fund the St. Ansgar High School band, theater and choir programs. Registration is still open for all programs, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds. If you would like to participate in the program but are unable to pay, please register still, and the program will be happy to accept you.
REGISTRATION LINKS:
● Register for the Youth Performing Arts Day Camp:
● Register for the Adults Songwriting/Storytelling Program:
● Turn Up For The Arts Fundraiser/Showcase: https://bit.ly/turnupfundraiser
SCHEDULE & LOCATION:
“Heartland Voices”: Songwriting & Storytelling Program & Showcase for Adults
Dates:
● Session 1: Saturday, July 2nd from 1-3PM
● Session 2: Sunday, July 3rd from 4-6PM
● Session 3: Wednesday, July 6th from 11AM-1PM
● Showcase Rehearsal: Wednesday, July 6th from 5-7PM *by appointment
● Register for the Adults Songwriting/Storytelling Program:
“Broadway & L.A. in the Heartland: Professional Masterclass Series for Young
Performers”
● Date: Tuesday, July 5th, 8:00am – 12:30pm
● Register for the Youth Performing Arts Day Camp:
“Turn Up For The Arts: Fundraiser & Showcase for St. Ansgar High School Music &
Theater”
● Date: Wednesday, July 6th, 7-9PM
● Turn Up For The Arts Fundraiser/Showcase: https://bit.ly/turnupfundraiser
LOCATION: All sessions and the showcase take place at South
Square in St. Ansgar, Iowa.
Rae Burnette is a GA and Crime & Courts Reporter at the Globe Gazette. You can reach her by phone at 641.421.0523 or at Rae.Burnette@GlobeGazette.com | https://globegazette.com/news/local/st-ansgar-programs-receive-grant-for-all-ages-arts-education-and-fundraiser-programs/article_b20494c5-f83a-569a-aa49-f4efac6464ed.html | 2022-06-16T19:49:37 | 1 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/st-ansgar-programs-receive-grant-for-all-ages-arts-education-and-fundraiser-programs/article_b20494c5-f83a-569a-aa49-f4efac6464ed.html |
Food program for south Melbourne children continues as families struggle with inflation
Palm Bay Police Chief Mario Augello and his officers could be in meetings or on patrol. Instead, the veteran law enforcement officers are reaching into ice coolers and serving out peanut butter lunches to the neighborhood children in south Melbourne.
It’s summer and that means for some of the children stopping by the Thy Kingdom Come Ministry on Pelham Street, it's a meal that will have to last them until the evening.
“This is our first week. So far we’ve seen 40-plus kids a day, but we’re expecting that to pick up soon,” said Connie McClary, president of the Powell Subdivision Neighborhood Watch Program and overseer of Read and Feed.
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The program began in 2008 as a neighborhood initiative of grandmothers and church leaders to provide nutritious food for area youth during the summer months when school-lunch programs had ended. And while the Brevard Public Schools system now provides breakfast and lunch on campus during the pandemic as an outgrowth of the pandemic, Read and Feed continues.
The free lunch program, which includes free books for children donated by United Way of Brevard, is 11:30 a.m. five days a week at three locations:
- Scott Chapel Methodist Church, 2510 Grand St., Melbourne, on Saturday;
- The Evans Center,1361 Florida Avenue, Palm Bay on Monday and Friday;
- Thy Kingdom Come Ministry, 3400 Pelham Street, Melbourne.
The children can walk in, pick up the food packages and leave with a book.
This year Sandra Pelham, a longtime community activist, has stepped aside as the chief overseer of the program but still offers guidance.
“This is important,” Pelham said. “A lot of families are really struggling now. Everything is expensive. So this meal is even more important,” Pelham said.
One of the lead cooks, Dorothy Linson, affectionately known as Ms. Dot in the neighborhood, retired from preparing hot meals such as spaghetti, for the children.
For the first two weeks, Stuart Borton, owner of Yellow Dog Café in Malabar, stepped up to provide meals for the children.
Rodney Greene, a veteran of Desert Storm, will take over the cooking duties and plans to prepare more hot food for the youth. The program, which lasts through July 30, also depends on private donations of everything from bottled water to non-perishable food items.
The Palm Bay Police Department also provided nearly $5,000.
J.D. Gallop is a Criminal Justice/Breaking News Reporter at FLORIDA TODAY. Contact Gallop at 321-917-4641 or jgallop@floridatoday.com. Twitter: @JDGallop. | https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/local/2022/06/16/families-coping-inflation-find-hope-south-melbourne-food-program/7643962001/ | 2022-06-16T19:54:03 | 0 | https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/local/2022/06/16/families-coping-inflation-find-hope-south-melbourne-food-program/7643962001/ |
Melbourne congregation begins using newly commissioned Torah scroll
After months of preparation, Temple Beth Sholom's project to gain a new Torah was realized on the holy day traditionally used to mark the giving of the scriptures on Mt. Sinai.
The inaugural use of the new Torah — commissioned as part of the congregation's Torah613 Project that also aimed to refurbish several scrolls — took place on the holiday of Shavuot, according to Rabbi Craig Mayers.
At least 30 different readers read Hebrew passages from the new scroll, which contains the Five Books of Moses, during the holiday on June 5.
For Mayers, the scroll, with its meticulously copied lettering that matches with the oldest of manuscripts, is a divine connection between heaven and earth.
The scroll, properly maintained, can last for generations.
J.D. Gallop is a Criminal Justice/Breaking News Reporter at FLORIDA TODAY. Contact Gallop at 321-917-4641 or jgallop@floridatoday.com. Twitter: @JDGallop. | https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/local/2022/06/16/newly-commissioned-torah-scroll-makes-debut-melbourne-synagogue/7644140001/ | 2022-06-16T19:54:09 | 0 | https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/local/2022/06/16/newly-commissioned-torah-scroll-makes-debut-melbourne-synagogue/7644140001/ |
SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio City Council on Thursday approved new district maps of the city, according to a City of San Antonio press release. The new maps mainly address District 1, which encompasses downtown and residential areas surrounding downtown.
Due to unprecedented growth, the council’s redistricting committee proposed making some changes for who represents different neighborhoods around the city.
Some proposed changes met opposition from residents and one of San Antonio’s business leaders.
According to city staff, here’s how it will impact people who will be moving districts. For purposes of who you will vote for in the May 2023 election, that change will occur either today or 10 days from now. In terms of constituency services, such as telling your councilperson about a pothole on your street, the city council will determine at a later date when the transfer of representation will take place.
City council districts will notify residents when that change occurs.
Below are some highlights to the boundary changes:
- District 8 was 18% over the ideal district size of 143,494. The new map brings District 8 into balance at 3% over the ideal size. Many of the District 8 residents will now be part of District 7.
- District 5, which was is 16.5% below the ideal district size, is now 4.9% below.
- District 1 is 4.51% below the ideal district size, which is an almost 10% increase in its population.
- There are no changes to Districts 2 and 3. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/san-antonio-city-council-gives-approval-for-new-district-maps-texas-population-growth/273-ccc2ffe8-f6ce-4926-aea2-15a7af04ea56 | 2022-06-16T19:59:14 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/san-antonio-city-council-gives-approval-for-new-district-maps-texas-population-growth/273-ccc2ffe8-f6ce-4926-aea2-15a7af04ea56 |
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP — A duo possessing evidence tying them to a string of car burglaries were arrested after being found in a stolen SUV Wednesday morning, police said.
Police found 36-year-old township resident Sean Torres and Johana Campos-Mendoza, 28, of Atlantic City, inside the vehicle shortly after 10 a.m. Inside the vehicle, officers found stolen items linking the pair to car burglaries, police said in a news release.
The SUV was reported stolen and accessed by being left unlocked with a key fob inside to start the vehicle, police said.
Torres and Campos-Mendoza are each charged with possession of stolen property. Torres was additionally charged with resisting arrest and obstruction of justice.
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Both may face more charges pending further investigation, police said.
Five early morning vehicle burglaries in the Collins Road area were reported before the pair were arrested. It's unclear whether police believe they're responsible for those incidents as well.
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On average, 50 car burglaries are reported in New Jersey daily, police said, part of a rising trend across both the state and nation.
Most of the burglaries are caused by cars being left unlocked. Therefore, police said, motorists should ensure their vehicles are secured and have no valuables inside them, especially overnight. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/galloway-police-arrest-2-found-with-stolen-car/article_07fe5068-eda1-11ec-83c1-f78b6ae4e1eb.html | 2022-06-16T20:00:46 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/galloway-police-arrest-2-found-with-stolen-car/article_07fe5068-eda1-11ec-83c1-f78b6ae4e1eb.html |
BRIDGETON — A group of Cumberland County churches and nonprofits will benefit from $26,000 awarded by the M25 Initiative, a county Christian-based nonprofit, said Ray Garcia, the organization's president.
Churches set to receive a portion of the funding include Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Divine Mercy Parish Food Pantry and Trinity First Hope Center. Each can use the money to support its various community service activities, including providing meals for the homeless and stocking up on supplies for food pantries, the organization said Thursday.
The M25 Initiative is a fundraising entity that supports Cumberland County's religious institutions in helping them perform ministry work to aid communities throughout the county.
“M25’s mission is to empower our community to show compassion to those in need,” Garcia said Thursday. “The Food Insecurity grants go a long way in helping those on the front lines in meeting the needs of the poor and homeless in Cumberland County. We are proud of the work of our community partners and volunteers, and we are honored to assist them through these grants.”
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The money builds on $25,000 secured for county churches and nonprofits during the fall and winter months. It's likely important for churches and faith-based food pantries servicing more visitors due to rising grocery costs triggered by high inflation.
Additionally, $15,000 this month is being awarded to the institutions to provide shower programs in Bridgeton, Millville and Vineland.
The M25 Initiative has provided $18,000 in funding to support the 2021-2022 Code Blue Warming Centers in those municipalities, as well. It continues to fund the Cumberland County Housing First Collaborative, which houses individuals and families dealing with chronic homelessness, the organization said. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/faith-based-nonprofit-offers-monetary-award-to-support-community-service/article_d88da56c-ed9c-11ec-b15c-3fd751e4c477.html | 2022-06-16T20:00:52 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/faith-based-nonprofit-offers-monetary-award-to-support-community-service/article_d88da56c-ed9c-11ec-b15c-3fd751e4c477.html |
Here’s an update of the COVID-19 numbers in the state:
New positive cases: 2,519
New deaths: 16
Total positive cases: 2,097,491
Total number of deaths: 30,831
Total vaccine doses administered: 14,039,192
Rate of transmission: 0.86
CASES BY COUNTY
Atlantic: 59,057 cases, 948 deaths, 378,572 doses administered
Cape May: 11,674 cases, 259 deaths, 133,824 doses administered
Cumberland: 34,756 cases, 571 deaths, 185,642 doses administered
Ocean: 145,619 cases, 2,840 deaths, 701,133 doses administered
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Figures are as of 2 p.m. June 16
Source: N.J. Department of Health | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/new-jersey-reports-more-than-2-500-new-covid-19-cases-16-new-deaths-rate/article_848cfc02-eda0-11ec-b324-5376d2ee18b8.html | 2022-06-16T20:00:58 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/new-jersey-reports-more-than-2-500-new-covid-19-cases-16-new-deaths-rate/article_848cfc02-eda0-11ec-b324-5376d2ee18b8.html |
PLEASANTVILLE — Mail-in votes were pivotal in the city's Democratic primary elections, according to newly released counts.
Cory Young seems to be on his way to winning the Democratic nomination for the 1st Ward City Council seat in Pleasantville. Young received 239 votes, around 52.8% of the 453 votes cast in the three-candidate primary race. He appears to have defeated James Barclay, who had 137 votes, and Rick Norris, who had 77. There was no incumbent in the race. The results are still unofficial.
Barclay had been leading in the election-day count with 86 votes to Norris’ 51 and Young’s 61. That 25 vote lead evaporated with a rush of 255 mail-in ballots, the lion’s share of which, around 69.8%, went to Young.
Young did not immediately respond to request for comment sent to his Facebook page Thursday. On the day of the June 7 primary, Young posted on Facebook thanking his supporters.
Barclay and Norris, both former members of the Pleasantville Board of Education, could not be reached for comment Thursday.
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Barclay — also the former project manager for the U.N. Monrovian Sanitation Program and a leader at Full Gospel Church International in Pleasantville — struck a positive tone when talking with The Press of Atlantic City before the mail-in votes were counted. He said he wanted to promote democratic participation in local government and would work with the Atlantic City branch of the NAACP to help give immigrants an opportunity to get involved with the organization.
“No matter what the final result will look like, I will continue working for the people of Pleasantville,” Barclay had said.
The deadline for voters to submit mail-in ballots to the post office or to the county board of elections was June 7, the day the primary was held. The deadline for the receipt of postmarked mail-in ballots by the county board was June 13, while the deadline for the receipt of mail-in-ballots without a postmark was June 9.
While not resulting in a lead change, mail-in votes also changed the course in the 2nd Ward race.
City Councilman Victor Carmona seems to have comfortably won the Democratic nomination to run for reelection come November. He received a total of 306 votes, around 63.1% of the 485 votes cast in the race. Pleasantville Board of Education member Julio Sanchez received 179 votes.
The race had been tight when only election-day ballots had been counted with Carmona holding just a seven-vote lead over Sanchez. That margin widened when the 208 mail-in votes were counted, of which Carmona won 164, good for 78.8% of the mail-in total.
Carmona has not yet responded to a request to comment sent to him via email. He told The Press of Atlantic City via email before the mail-in-ballot results were released that he was crediting a victory “to the grace of God.”
Sanchez, a retired firefighter and an Army veteran, congratulated Carmona on his victory when contacted for comment Thursday.
The results are all still unofficial. The Atlantic County Clerk is scheduled to canvass the primary election votes Monday.
Contact Chris Doyle | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/pleasantville-primary-race-changes-course-with-mail-in-votes/article_86a327a6-eda4-11ec-8ad1-e7cab072cb7b.html | 2022-06-16T20:01:04 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/pleasantville-primary-race-changes-course-with-mail-in-votes/article_86a327a6-eda4-11ec-8ad1-e7cab072cb7b.html |
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — The Ector County Health Department is providing some tips on what to do once the boil water notice has been lifted in Odessa.
Flushing plumbing and pipes is a big priority. The department says you can run water through all cold water faucets for at least five minutes.
Anyone with an RO system should discard and replace the water filter as a precaution. This is because if water ran though it during the notice it could now be contaminated.
Restaurants should dispose of any ice made since the boil water notice was issued.
Any ice makers, glass washers, dishwashers and other equipment with water connections should be flushed, cleaned and sanitized.
At this time there is no official word on when exactly the notice will be lifted since the water still need to be tested for harmful bacteria.
Officials say tests can't begin until the plant is fully reloaded which has not happened as of 2 p.m. Thursday.
In the meantime, here are some things you can and can't do while under a boil water notice.
Additionally, if you need bottled water you can get two cases of water per vehicle for free at the Ector County Coliseum until 5 p.m. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/ector-health-department-recommendations-after-boil-water-notice-lifted/513-a2cfe3bb-b14f-4102-bfa0-476d5b437270 | 2022-06-16T20:05:14 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/ector-health-department-recommendations-after-boil-water-notice-lifted/513-a2cfe3bb-b14f-4102-bfa0-476d5b437270 |
MIDLAND, Texas — The Museum of the Southwest will be holding Family Fridays throughout the summer.
These events will feature art-themed outdoor activities as well as Dome Shows at the Blakemore Planetarium.
Events run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on every Friday in June as well as July 8 and 29.
Registration is not required. All activities will be included in museum admission fees.
For more information on Family Fridays, you can visit the Museum of the Southwest's website. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/museum-of-the-southwest-family-fridays/513-2a971715-b42f-4fc0-9ea8-d966a0d109f5 | 2022-06-16T20:05:14 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/museum-of-the-southwest-family-fridays/513-2a971715-b42f-4fc0-9ea8-d966a0d109f5 |
ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a missing woman.
Sacarlya Miller, 40, was last seen in the evening on June 14.
Based off of what witnesses have told police, they believe Miller may be injured and in need of medical attention.
Anyone with information on her location is asked to call Detective K. Thompson at 432-335-4609 or Odessa Crime Stoppers at 432-333-TIPS.
OPD included a picture of Miller for reference. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/opd-searching-missing-woman-injured/513-3bdf2519-dccb-4e91-a14f-254e28713fdb | 2022-06-16T20:05:20 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/opd-searching-missing-woman-injured/513-3bdf2519-dccb-4e91-a14f-254e28713fdb |
HONEY GROVE, Texas — An AMBER alert issued for a 13-year-old girl has ended, authorities say.
The teen was reported missing in Honey Grove, Texas, about 90 miles northeast of Dallas. Police from the area said she hadn't been seen since Tuesday afternoon.
Authorities have confirmed that the teen has been found safe about 100 miles away in Arlington.
This story will be updated with more information when provided.
Other news: | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/texas/amber-alert-honey-grove-texas-missing-child-13-year-old-girl/287-19ca0261-b458-4d07-96ee-c0ce3a704b00 | 2022-06-16T20:05:27 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/texas/amber-alert-honey-grove-texas-missing-child-13-year-old-girl/287-19ca0261-b458-4d07-96ee-c0ce3a704b00 |
TEXAS, USA — Recently harvested watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew presented high levels of sweetness and sugar content amid lower yields, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services reported.
Cantaloupe producers said a surplus of moisture and absence of rainfall are causes of the increased sweetness, which is measured through a value called Brix.
Despite good quality, weather has negatively impacted many melons. Juan Anciso, an AgriLife Extension horticulturist in Weslaco, Texas, said there have been cases where cosmetic problems from harsh weather conditions – such as hailstorms – made about half of honeydew fields unfit for sale.
“There has been a flood of melons with these flaws on street corners and fruit stands, but they really don’t make up for the losses when you are talking 18-wheelers full of melons that are considered culls,” Anciso said in a statement. “Otherwise, growers in the Valley were looking at a heck of a season.”
Hot, dry and windy conditions are largely to blame for lower melon yields. High winds damage vine growth and cause tangles between vines.
“The heat and wind have been hard on melons this year,” Larry Stein, an AgriLife Extension horticulturist in Uvalde, Texas, said in a statement. “The wind has been beating everything up, and it complicates pollination. I think producers will hit the Fourth of July window, and the bottom line is that quality is exceptional despite the difficulties.”
Producers have faced not only lower yields but decreased chances to realize profits. This is due to factors such as flat prices and increased shipping, fuel and fertilizer costs.
“Farms are getting 16 cents, 18 cents per pound when we’d like to see them getting 20-plus cents per pound,” Anciso said. “But growers are concerned about the high costs this season. The good yields should help offset costs for some but it will be difficult to make money, and it’s not related to the supply and demand of their crop.”
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An apparent murder/suicide claimed two lives and left a third person with multiple gunshot wounds on Wednesday night in Flagstaff.
At 9:39 p.m., Flagstaff police responded to a call of a trespass in progress at 1450 W. Kaibab Lane, according to a press release. When the first responding officer arrived, he could hear a woman screaming from inside the residence. Upon making entry, he discovered Tianna Guglielmo suffering from multiple gunshot injuries. The officer then found Ian Stutterheim, also with multiple gunshot injuries. Stutterheim later died from his injuries. Finally, the officer discovered that Kevin McManis was dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Additional investigation revealed that Guglielmo and McManis were married but separated. Guglielmo recently moved into the address on Kaibab, while McManis was living in a separate residence. Sutterheim was Guglielmo’s friend and co-worker.
According to the release, McManis arrived at Guglielmo’s home, where he used a concrete block to force entry into the home. McManis shot Sutterheim, Guglielmo and then himself. There were no prior documented police contacts with Guglielmo or McManis.
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Guglielmo is currently being treated for her injuries. Her condition is unknown.
The area near the incident is currently closed for investigation. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/two-dead-one-injured-in-flagstaff-shooting/article_6c1b0660-ed9a-11ec-9ee2-6bebb701d31f.html | 2022-06-16T20:06:50 | 1 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/two-dead-one-injured-in-flagstaff-shooting/article_6c1b0660-ed9a-11ec-9ee2-6bebb701d31f.html |
FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) – Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced the indictment of a Floyd County school administrator.
April Bradford, 50, of Weeksbury has had a warrant for her arrest issued by a Floyd County Circuit Court Judge, according to the Attorney General’s Office.
Bradford was indicted on 11 counts of unlawful transaction with a minor, one count of second-degree sodomy, and seven counts of third-degree sodomy on Wednesday.
The Attorney General’s Office said the charges come from allegations made by two victims who were minors between 1997 and 2007 when the crimes were said to have occurred.
The case was investigated by the Kentucky State Police.
Below is a statement released by Anna Shepherd, Superintendent of Floyd County Schools:
Several weeks ago, the district became aware of a state police investigation concerning possible inappropriate and potentially criminal conduct engaged in over a decade ago by an administrator in the district. Upon receiving notice of the investigation, the district consulted with board counsel and took prompt action suspending the administrator from employment pending the outcome of the investigation and further information being received.
During this suspension the administrator was instructed not to enter the grounds of any district property and the matter was reported to the Educational Professional Standards Board. Our policy prohibits us from talking about personnel matters until final action is taken. This matter remains under investigation.
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ASHLAND, KY (WOWK)—A man is in custody after police found child porn in his residence.
Ashland Police say they were assisted by Catlettsburg PD when they executed a search warrant at the residence of 39-year-old Darrin R. Rose, of Catlettsburg on Wednesday. They say they found multiple electronic images and videos depicting child sexual abuse material in Rose’s possession.
Rose was arrested and charged with possessing matter portraying sexual performance by a minor under the age of 12 and distribution of matter portraying sexual performance by a minor under the age of 12.
Police say they seized the electronic devices and sent them to the APD Cyber Crime Unit for further examination.
More charges are expected in this ongoing investigation. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/catlettsburg-kentucky-man-arrested-for-child-porn/ | 2022-06-16T20:08:26 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/catlettsburg-kentucky-man-arrested-for-child-porn/ |
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Some West Virginia parents could soon be getting extra help for groceries.
The United States Department of Agriculture has given the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources approval to issue Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) benefits to eligible non-students, or children under six-years-old who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits.
According to the DHHR, to be eligible, non-students must live in a county where at least one school has been closed or operated at reduced attendance due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible children will only receive P-EBT for the months in which they were in an active SNAP household, DHHR officials say.
The DHHR says eligible children will receive a benefit letter in the mail that includes their case number. There is no application to receive the benefit. Children who qualify will receive $22.44 in P-EBT benefits for each month that they qualify. The benefits will be given out in two issuances, the DHHR says. Benefits for August through December 2021 will be issued in July 2022 and benefits for January through May 2022 will be issued in September 2022.
The benefits will be issued on a WV P-EBT card issued in the name of the child who is eligible, according to the DHHR. Officials say if the child received a P-EBT card during the 2020-2021 program year, they will not automatically be sent a new card, and if the card was lost, the child’s family can call 1-866-545-6502 to request a new card.
For more information on the program, visit the WV P-EBT website or contact the P-EBT hotline at 1-866-545-6502. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/p-ebt-benefits-available-for-more-wv-children/ | 2022-06-16T20:08:32 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/p-ebt-benefits-available-for-more-wv-children/ |
Editor’s note: The story has been corrected to say David Koechner is 59 years of age.
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ohio (WJW) – Actor and comedian David Koechner was arrested in Ohio on charges of operating a vehicle impaired – the Ohio equivalent to driving under the influence.
Koechner was driving on US-52 in Fayette Township in Lawrence County on Saturday, June 4. On a body camera video, a trooper who pulled him over told another law enforcement officer that the car Koechner was driving rode up quickly behind him and slowed down when he realized it was a trooper.
You can hear the responding trooper say, “I can smell it from here,” on the video as he walks up to the car just before 2 a.m.
Koechner told him he was on his way to Comic Con in Huntington, West Virginia. He had flown into Cincinnati and was driving the rest of the way, he said.
Koechner was scheduled for a photo op at Huntington Comic and Toy Convention on Sunday afternoon.
“I know who you are. I thought that looked like you,” the trooper said while talking to him.
“How much have you had to drink tonight?”
“One,” Koechner said.
“One beer, or one shot of liquor or what?” the officer asked.
“No, no. One beer,” Koechner responded.
The trooper performed several field sobriety tests on Koechner.
The actor, 59, was then put in handcuffs.
He told the trooper he had a previous DUI. According to FOX News, Koechner was charged with a DUI and hit-and-run on New Year’s Eve in December 2021 in California.
Koechner is best known for playing sports report Champ Kind in the movie “Anchorman.” | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/video-anchorman-actor-and-comedian-stopped-for-ovi-after-huntington-comic-con/ | 2022-06-16T20:08:38 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/video-anchorman-actor-and-comedian-stopped-for-ovi-after-huntington-comic-con/ |
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – A West Virginia man will spend nearly 20 years behind bars after being convicted on methamphetamine charges.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Shane Kelly Fulkerson, 46, of St. Albans was sentenced on Thursday, June 16, 2022, to 19 years and seven months in prison, which will be followed by five years of supervised release, for two counts of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Court documents state that between March 2021 and September 2021, Fulkerson participated in a drug trafficking ring in the St. Albans area. He admitted to distributing large quantities of methamphetamine that he obtained from outside the Mountain State, according to the DOJ.
Authorities say Fulkerson also admitted to selling more than 100 grams of meth to an informant three separate times between July and August of 2021. He was arrested on August 11, 2021 after a pursuit that began in Poca, West Virginia before he left his motorcycle in a yard and continued fleeing on foot.
Police say after the August pursuit, the seized 95 grams of meth, a loaded pistol and more than $70,000 from Fulkerson’s backpack. They say the next day they executed a search warrant at his St. Albans home where they found more than eight pounds of meth and approximately 22 firearms and several vehicles “used to facilitate drug trafficking or were purchased with drug proceeds,” according to court documents.
According to the DOJ, the case is part of a long-term investigation into meth distribution in which 17 individuals have been charged with a variety of drug and firearm offenses. Fulkerson and 13 other individuals have pleaded guilty to the charges against them. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/west-virginia-man-sentenced-to-nearly-20-years-on-meth-charges/ | 2022-06-16T20:08:44 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/west-virginia-man-sentenced-to-nearly-20-years-on-meth-charges/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A person has been rushed to the hospital after a vehicle crashed with a bicycle on East Douglas.
The crash happened around 12:45 p.m. Thursday in the 1900 block of E. Douglas, just west of I-135.
The Wichita Police Department said a 17-year-old was driving a car westbound on Douglas. As the teen was going underneath the I-135 overpass, a 29-year-old bicyclist was crossing Douglas from north to south.
The two collided, and the bicyclist hit the car’s windshield. Police say the person has serious injuries but is expected to survive.
Police say the bicyclist was on a bike path with a manually controlled traffic light. Investigators do not know if the bicyclist activated the light. They are looking for witnesses and surveillance videos to help them with the investigation.
Sgt. Dan Binkley said that sometimes bicyclists do not activate the traffic lights along Wichita bike paths.
“A lot of times, citizens may not want to bother with having the traffic actually stop for them out of potential kindness of not wanting that traffic to have to actually stop,” he said. “But that is certainly the safest, most appropriate and lawful manner to cross is to activate that signal which would stop traffic.” | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/person-injured-in-bicycle-crash-on-east-douglas/ | 2022-06-16T20:12:31 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/person-injured-in-bicycle-crash-on-east-douglas/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The man who has served as interim Sedgwick County’s interim EMS director for almost a year has been given the job permanently.
On Thursday morning, Sedgwick County announced that Kevin Lanterman has been hired for the job.
Last year, when Lanterman was named the interim director, he was a major. Sedgwick County stated he is an experienced and well-respected EMS leader and paramedic, having served with EMS for three decades.
The previous EMS director, Dr. John Gallagher, resigned last July after an investigation into his leadership.
The County said Lanterman will participate in a news conference at 3 p.m. Thursday in the Board of County Commission Room, 525 N. Main Street.
This event will be broadcast live on the Sedgwick County YouTube and Facebook pages. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/sedgwick-county-names-permanent-ems-director/ | 2022-06-16T20:12:37 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/sedgwick-county-names-permanent-ems-director/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Spirit AeroSystems is conducting a salaried job fair for multiple positions at its headquarters in Wichita.
Candidates will have the opportunity for on-the-spot interviews and job offers for careers in engineering, supply chain, factory first-level management positions, and program and project management.
Applicants should pre-register online for the fair by clicking here. The fair will be Tuesday, June 21, from 1-6 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency at 440 W. Waterman St.
The company is planning to host a fair for hourly manufacturing positions at a later time. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/spirit-aerosystems-to-host-a-salaried-job-fair/ | 2022-06-16T20:12:44 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/spirit-aerosystems-to-host-a-salaried-job-fair/ |
D.C. judge bars Ryan Kelley from possessing firearms, will allow in-state travel
Republican gubernatorial candidate Ryan Kelley will not be allowed to possess a firearm or travel out of state in some circumstances while he faces federal misdemeanor charges related to the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection.
Kelley requested through his attorney during a Thursday hearing in federal court that he be allowed to continue carrying a firearm while campaigning as "high-profile candidate" because he doesn't have security. Kelley appeared via video conference Thursday before the judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, where he is being prosecuted.
"He asked that he be permitted to carry his firearm for his own self-defense during the campaign," said Kelley's lawyer, Gary Springstead, noting the Allendale real estate broker has a concealed carry permit.
Federal prosecutors objected to Kelley continuing to possess firearms ahead of trial, and Judge Robin Meriweather ultimately rejected Kelley's request and maintained standard terms of release for defendants, which prohibit firearm possession.
Kelley is scheduled to appear next in-person for a preliminary hearing on July 7 in Washington, D.C.
Meriweather did agree to allow Kelley to travel between the eastern and western districts of Michigan and cross into other states while traveling from one part of Michigan to another without notifying pretrial services after requests from Springstead.
"Mr. Kelley is currently a candidate for governor in the state of Michigan and as such is required to travel throughout the state and also to meet with the press," Springstead said. "... It would be a significant burden for him to have to contact pretrial services anytime he wanted to cross from the eastern district of Michigan to the west or vice versa."
The Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested Kelley last week on four misdemeanor charges, hours before the first high-profile hearing by a U.S. House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 riot.
Federal authorities in court records said Kelley climbed onto portions of the Capitol, encouraged and gestured to other participants and removed a covering from a temporary structure outside the Capitol.
His charges include knowingly entering or remaining in a restricted building; disorderly and disruptive conduct; knowingly engaging in any act of physical violence against person or property in a restricted building or grounds; and willfully injuring or committing depredation against property of the U.S.
Kelley was released last weekon a personal recognizance bond. The charges carry a maximum punishment of up to a year in federal prison or a fine of up to $100,000 for each charge.
Federal court records indicate Kelley was under investigation within days of the riot and that authorities used a confidential informant to help with the investigation. They also used several individuals who knew Kelley to confirm it was him in the photos from the riot. Those individuals included an FBI agent who'd interviewed Kelley on July 30, 2020.
Kelley is one of five individuals who will appear on the Aug. 2 primary ballot for the Republican nomination for governor.
The other candidates include pastor Ralph Rebandt of Farmington Hills, chiropractor Garrett Soldano of Mattawan, businessman Kevin Rinke of Bloomfield Township and conservative commentator and businesswoman Tudor Dixon of Norton Shores.
Former Detroit police Chief James Craig plans to run as a write-in for the Republican nomination in the August primary.
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Michigan senator refuses to testify publicly before Jan. 6 committee
Lansing — Michigan state Sen. Ed McBroom, the Republican who led an investigation that upheld the results of the 2020 presidential election, revealed Thursday he rejected a request to appear publicly before the U.S. House committee probing the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection.
In a speech on the Senate floor, McBroom of Vulcan said the U.S. House's Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol had "demanded" he participate in a public hearing under oath.
"‘Every member of this body should take offense to this notion that we should be expected to present our work to the federal government," McBroom told his Senate colleagues Thursday morning.
"I don’t work for you," the senator added, referring to the U.S. Congress. "I work for and only answer to the Michigan Senate and the people of the sovereign state of Michigan.”
McBroom is chairman of the Senate Oversight Committee, which released a report in June 2021, finding "no evidence of widespread or systematic fraud" in the 2020 presidential election.
The panel's findings refuted many unproven claims that were advanced by supporters of Donald Trump to try to discount the election's result in the battleground state. Democrat Joe Biden won Michigan by more than 154,000 votes or nearly 3 percentage points.
The U.S. House's select committee has been investigating efforts by Trump's backers to try to undermine the election's outcome. The Detroit News previously reported the committee has explored interactions between some Michigan Republicans and Trump's White House.
In February 2020, the committee issued a subpoena to former Michigan Republican Party Chairwoman Laura Cox. A month earlier, in January, the committee issued subpoenas to two of the 16 Michigan Republicans, Kathy Berden and Mayra Rodriguez, who signed and submitted a false certificate claiming to be the state's official presidential electors.
McBroom disclosed Thursday that he had received a subpoena from the U.S. House select committee in December and answered "preliminary questions." The Senate Oversight Committee's report was not related to what occurred in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, 2021, McBroom contended.
In an interview, McBroom said the U.S. House select committee wanted him to appear at a public hearing on Monday or in the following days. The committee is expected to examine Trump's efforts to influence state officials during upcoming sessions.
After attempting to get McBroom to appear before the committee for a public hearing, the committee later rescinded the "demand," the lawmaker said Thursday.
The select committee began holding a string of high-profile public hearings last week.
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TIFTON — Marcus Johnson has made quite an impact on Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College since he became a faculty member in 2015. He now serves as the assistant vice president for academic affairs: Teaching, Learning, and Student Engagement. He is also the director of faculty development and heads up the ABAC Center for Teaching and Learning. He also taught two classes during the spring term.
A 1991 Tift County High School graduate, Johnson received an associate of science degree from Georgia Military College in Milledgeville, graduated with two bachelor's degrees from the University of Georgia in psychology and philosophy, earned his master's degree from Georgia State University in philosophy, and received his doctorate from UGA in Educational Theory and Practice.
"I love ABAC,” Johnson said. “I was happy to see the position posted eight years ago, after completing my PhD. It gave me the opportunity to come back home to my family, which has deep roots in this area.
"I have really enjoyed teaching, especially the educational psychology course. The science of how humans perceive, store and recall information is fascinating. Plus, the students understand that the information in this course is immediately relevant for them. That makes teaching fun."
Prior to joining the ABAC faculty, Johnson had 10 years of experience teaching high school and a few more years of teaching experience as a graduate assistant at UGA. He briefly served as an adjunct faculty member at at Plymouth State University in New Hampshire.
Johnson's duties often have shifted to accommodate the needs of ABAC, from teaching in the education program, to leading efforts creating a teacher-certifying Agricultural Education program, to now helping to coordinate all aspects of teaching, learning and student engagement.
Regarding faculty development and direction, Johnson publishes a monthly internal faculty development newsletter, organizes the fall faculty development conference, leads some and helps to organize other faculty learning communities, observes faculty teaching and provides mentoring, and hosts about 40 faculty development sessions each year through the ABAC Center for Teaching and Learning.
"I would like to note that almost none of this I have done on my own," Johnson said. "Most of what I accomplish in this role occurs by bringing people together who know more than I do and who want to help ABAC provide an excellent experience for students. This approach can work because we have fabulous faculty here at ABAC who possess a wealth of knowledge to share.”
Since Johnson was named the assistant vice president for Teaching, Learning, and Student Engagement on Oct. 1, 2021, there have been challenges to overcome.
In this role, Johnson has worked to get ABAC back to an improved normal, following the obstructions caused by COVID restrictions. Examples of such progress include returning to a face-to-face undergraduate research symposium this year and re-opening the study-abroad trips ABAC offers.
"We are currently receiving applications for ABAC-led trips next year," Johnson said.
ABAC offers study-abroad programs to allow students the opportunity to grow academically, socially and culturally. The college has sent students to countries such as Argentina, Belize, France, England, Ireland, Italy and Norway.
Asked about his immediate goals for the coming semester, Johnson said, “I look forward to continuing to improve communication and transparency within the institution, to understanding the new President's vision, and to helping us realize that vision within the context of the well-established strengths and mission of ABAC.
"The most fulfilling thing about ABAC is that it has allowed me to take initiative and do interesting things. I have been fortunate to work under supervisors who, rather than micromanage, have allowed me to be creative, try new things, and start innovative programs. I am well aware of how fortunate I am to have a job that I find intellectually stimulating."
The fall semester begins at ABAC on Aug. 15. | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/abraham-baldwin-agricultural-college-vice-president-discusses-role-goals-aspirations-for-22-23-year/article_f743a592-eda1-11ec-a7f1-2301e58a6463.html | 2022-06-16T20:17:18 | 1 | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/abraham-baldwin-agricultural-college-vice-president-discusses-role-goals-aspirations-for-22-23-year/article_f743a592-eda1-11ec-a7f1-2301e58a6463.html |
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TIFTON – The GBI’s Commercial Gambling Unit, along with the Tift County Sheriff’s Office, the Ashburn Police Department, the Sycamore Police Department, the Turner County Sheriff’s Office and the Worth County Sheriff’s Office -- in cooperation with the Tifton Judicial Circuit and the Georgia Lottery Corporation -- executed 12 search warrants in Tifton, Sylvester, Ashburn and Sycamore Wednesday for violations of Georgia’s gambling laws and in furtherance of additional investigation.
Search warrants were executed at 12 business locations. The business locations were:
-- Stop and Shop, 415 W. Washington Ave., Ashburn;
-- Lucky Lotto Food Mart, 231 S. Main St. Ashburn;
-- Rubby’s Food Mart, 362 E. Washington Ave., Ashburn;
-- OK Gas Station aka OK Store, 1270 Bussey Road, Sycamore;
-- Dollar +, 910 Central Ave. South, Tifton;
-- Nita’s Food Mart, 1520 Central Ave. South, Tifton;
-- Roxx, 608 Love Ave., Tifton;
-- Silver Star, 610 Love Ave., Tifton;
-- Lucky Lotto, 402 W. 7th St., Tifton;
-- Shell Food Mart, 501 N. Main St., Sylvester;
-- Lucky Lotto, 201 W. Franklin St., Sylvester;
-- Prince Beauty, 305 E. Franklin St., Sylvester.
During the course of a lengthy investigation, agents discovered businesses operating Coin Operated Amusement Machines (COAMS) where customers were receiving cash payouts for winning credits. In Georgia, COAMS must be properly licensed by the Georgia Lottery, and credits may only be redeemed for lottery tickets and/or store merchandise.
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The virtual ABAC Young Writers Conference will take place on June 25.
TIFTON — Spaces continue to be available for the virtual Young Writers Conference from 9 a.m.-noon on June 25 at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. The event is sponsored by the English and Communication Department.
Wendy Harrison, department chair for English and Communication at ABAC, said the conference is open to ninth-grade students through college students. There is no charge for the conference, but participants must register at https://link.abac.edu/YWC2022.
“The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Your South, Your Story,’ and workshops this year will focus on ‘Reading Like a Writer,’ ‘Publishing Dos and Don’ts,’ and ‘World-Building,’ in which students will create their own worlds in writing,” Harrison said. “Workshops will be led by ABAC faculty, who are themselves published writers and can offer both practical and technical advice to student writers.
“We’re excited about the opportunity to offer this conference virtually because students who may not have the time or means to travel to Tifton will have the chance to attend.”
Full-time ABAC students and those students who will be full-time at ABAC in the fall term can qualify to receive scholarship support toward their ABAC tuition.
For more information about the conference, contact Harrison at wharrison@abac.edu or (229) 391-4962.
The Department of English and Communication at ABAC offers a bachelor’s degree in Writing and Communication. Anyone interested in more information about ABAC’s Writing and Communication degree can visit the ABAC website at https://catalog.abac.edu/programs/BS-WRCOM.
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MACON – Wayne Johnson, who finished third, and thus out of a runoff, in an attempt to challenge Democrat Sanford Bishop for Bishop's 2nd Congressional U.S. House seat in November, has announced his endorsement of Chris West in the GOP runoff with Jeremy Hunt scheduled Tuesday.
"I was a contender in the recent Republican primary election for U.S. Congress in the Georgia 2nd District, and although I did not finish as one of the runoff candidates, I am pleased to have participated in the process and was honored by the votes that were made in support of me and my ideas related to how to 'Stop the Stupid' in Washington," Johnson said in a news release. "I learned a lot about the needs of the people of middle and southwest Georgia and continue to look forward as to how we can hold our elected officials accountable so as to make Washington work for us.
"I also learned a lot about the two candidates who are now in the runoff to be the Republican nominee to go up against Sanford Bishop in November. Chris West is a man of honor and integrity. He is a devoted Christian, a family man, an Air Force officer, a jobs creator, and he has lived and worked in the district his entire life. Most importantly to me is that I am convinced that Chris wants to truly serve the people of middle and southwest Georgia in Congress and has earned our trust through a lifetime of noteworthy community involvement. Chris embodies that which is right and good about faith, family and community."
Johnson said he believes the winner in the GOP runoff will take the seat from Bishop.
"It is my belief that either of the candidates will prevail in delivering a Republican victory in November," Johnson said. "The expanded district, coupled with disenchantment with Democrats in general, and fatigue with Congressman Bishop in particular, will make it so. Therefore, the single most important question we now face in this Republican primary runoff election is which of the two candidates will best represent us, and seriously care about serving the interest of Georgians in our district.
"Without any doubt — nor any element of reservation — I encourage people to vote for Chris West on June 21. Early voting is underway."
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PLEASANT PRAIRIE — A 41-year-old Texas man is facing criminal charges after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from stores at the Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets earlier this week.
Jesus R. Pena, of San Antonio, was charged Thursday with two counts of felony retail theft and one misdemeanor count of theft.
A Pleasant Prairie Police officer was dispatched Wednesday to the outlet mall at 11211 120th Ave. for a report of several retail thefts. Dispatch advised that a man had taken items from the Lacoste store without paying. The caller mentioned that they believed this was the same suspect from a retail theft that had occurred at Lacoste on Tuesday.
The officer arrived on the scene and observed a subject matching the caller's description, according to the criminal complaint. The officer later made contact with the suspect identified as Pena.
The officer reportedly saw Pena place shopping bags in his vehicle. When officers search the vehicle they reportedly found in the trunk five stolen Lacoste shirts. Located in shopping bags previously seen on the Pena were also Tory Burch purses, according to the complaint, and more Tory Burch merchandise was found in the trunk.
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An officer then spoke with a Lacoste manager who reportedly stated on Wednesday that Pena selected five shirts he concealed in shopping bags that he was carrying and left the store without paying. Surveillance video also reportedly confirmed the manager's account. The five shirts were worth $199.95. Merchandise allegedly stolen by Pena on Tuesday from the same store was valued at $607.
Another officer went to Tory Burch and spoke with a manager who reportedly stated Pena had been inside the store on Wednesday and Tuesday, and confirmed the merchandise located in his vehicle was stolen. The value of that merchandise was valued at $1,305.60.
When questioned by investigators, Pena reportedly stated he was visiting from Texas and "he steals for himself and sometimes he needs money."
Kenosha neighbors: Obituaries for June 16
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GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP — A duo possessing evidence tying them to a string of car burglaries were arrested after being found in a stolen SUV Wednesday morning, police said.
Police found 36-year-old township resident Sean Torres and Johana Campos-Mendoza, 28, of Atlantic City, inside the vehicle shortly after 10 a.m. Inside the vehicle, officers found stolen items linking the pair to car burglaries, police said in a news release.
The SUV was reported stolen and accessed by being left unlocked with a key fob inside to start the vehicle, police said.
Torres and Campos-Mendoza are each charged with possession of stolen property. Torres was additionally charged with resisting arrest and obstruction of justice.
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Both may face more charges pending further investigation, police said.
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On average, 50 car burglaries are reported in New Jersey daily, police said, part of a rising trend across both the state and nation.
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BOISE, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press.
The Boise City Council on Tuesday denied two requests for reconsideration of the council’s approval of Interfaith Sanctuary’s conditional use permit.
The council can reconsider a decision “for good cause,” including if the requesting party has relevant information that was not previously available or brought up at a previous hearing, as previously reported.
“I read them from top to bottom. I didn’t see any new information,” Councilmember Jimmy Hallyburton said at Tuesday’s council meeting. “I would move that we deny the request for reconsideration.”
Council president Elaine Clegg said it is clear some residents don’t agree with the city council. However, she said everything brought up in the reconsideration was considered during the hearing.
“No new relevant information was available,” Clegg said.
The final vote was 4-2, the same vote as the original decision to approve Interfaith’s conditional use permit to move its homeless shelter from its downtown location to the former Salvation Army site at 4306 W. State St.
On Facebook, the Veterans Park Neighborhood Association said on June 14 that it would be taking the issue to court.
“We will now be working with our lawyer Brian Ertz to appeal to the courts based on the Local Land-Use planning act. We have 30 days to appeal starting today,” the association wrote.
Interfaith Sanctuary’s planned move has been a winding, controversial process. Interfaith began working on a move in early 2021. Boise’s Planning & Zoning commission denied a request for a conditional use permit in January. However, the Boise City Council overturned that decision in a series of long, heated hearings in April.
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BOISE, Idaho — The Nez Perce Tribe and U.S. Forest Service have signed an agreement allowing the two to team up on projects in the 6,250-square-mile (16,000-square-kilometer) Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests in north-central Idaho.
The Forest Service said Wednesday that the agreement through the Good Neighbor Authority will initially focus on fuels reduction projects to reduce wildfire threats.
Plans include heritage surveys and other projects important to the federally-recognized tribe on lands it ceded to the U.S. in the 1800s. Tribal members retain hunting, fishing and gathering rights on the ceded lands.
The Good Neighbor Authority allows the Forest Service to enter into agreements with states, counties and tribes to collaborate on restoration work on Forest Service land. It was launched in 2001 and expanded in 2018 to include tribes and counties.
The Nez Perce agreement is the first tribal agreement in the Forest Service’s Northern Region, which includes national forests in northern Idaho, Montana and northeastern Washington. The region also includes national grasslands in North Dakota and South Dakota.
“The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests are among the homelands of the Nez Perce Tribe and we share a common interest in healthy and resilient ecosystems,” said Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Supervisor Cheryl Probert in a statement. “The Good Neighbor Authority is a great tool for helping us co-steward these important lands.”
The tribe manages about 90 square miles (230 square kilometers) of forest on its reservation in north-central Idaho that generates income for essential tribal government services.
“The Nez Perce Tribe has been a steward of its land and resources since time immemorial,” said Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee Chairman Samuel N. Penney in a statement. “The GNA agreement is an affirmation of the Tribe’s expertise in managing our homelands and is an additional intergovernmental tool to improve watershed health for fish and wildlife habitat, treat insect-infected and disease-infected trees, and reduce hazardous fuels.”
Idaho has also partnered with the U.S. Forest Service under the Good Neighbor Authority for logging and restoration projects, signing the first agreement in 2016. The program allows state participation in federal timber sales to pay for restoration work on private, state and federal lands.
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The Lehigh Valley Zoo has euthanized Baby, a 23-year-old dromedary camel who had been under care for osteoarthritis for many years.
The decision to do so came just over two weeks after the zoo euthanized Baby’s 27-year-old mother, Leena, who suffered from the same condition.
In a news release, the zoo said its animal care team noticed behavioral changes in Baby after the death of Leena, in addition to worsening of her medical issues.
“The animal care team at Lehigh Valley Zoo is dedicated to providing excellent animal welfare,” curator Maggie Morse said. “Making these difficult decisions when we see an animal in declining health — unable to have a quality of life — is part of providing principled welfare.”
Dromedary camels — which have one hump and are also known as Arabian camels — are native to the Middle East, Africa and northern India. They are semi-domesticated and used for transporting humans in these regions.
Camels typically live healthy lives into their early 20s and seldom live past 30, the zoo said. Osteoarthritis is commonly seen in older animals as a degenerative change that appears as they age. Leena and Baby were among some of the oldest camels recorded in the Zoological Information Management System.
Leena and Baby received medications daily to help them walk comfortably for as long as possible. In addition, a strong relationship with their keepers allowed Leena and Baby to participate in trained behaviors that helped staff monitor and treat their condition, the zoo said.
Baby was born in 1999 and spent her entire life in the Lehigh Valley.
“She was seen by millions of zoo visitors and served as a wonderful ambassador, teaching staff and visitors alike about the behavior, biology and social nature of Dromedary Camels,” the news release said. | https://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-nws-baby-the-camel-euthanized-20220616-aufsekkaqvfzpjwdfnb6gxldwy-story.html | 2022-06-16T20:40:32 | 1 | https://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-nws-baby-the-camel-euthanized-20220616-aufsekkaqvfzpjwdfnb6gxldwy-story.html |
Lehigh Valley Health Network has created an institute to expand neurological care, a field that has seen significant growth in recent years.
In a news release Thursday, LVHN said the Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute was made possible by a “significant” gift from the Fleming Foundation, established by the late businessman and philanthropist Richard Fleming. He was a long-time chairman of LVHN’s Board of Trustees.
The gift is the largest single endowment in the foundation’s 32-year history.
“This will help ensure that already leading-edge neurological and neurosurgical care becomes even better,” said Dr. Steven Lewis, the institute’s physician-in-chief and head of neurology at LVHN. “When people anywhere in the country think of outstanding places for clinical neurological and neurosurgical care, LVHN will be on that list.”
LVHN President and CEO Brian A. Nester said establishing an institute is not a superficial naming exercise.
“It’s real progress,” he said. “Institutes are hubs of innovation, research and clinical education, with the singular aim to enhance and improve patient care, all close to home.”
Clinical research plays a significant, and increasing role within neuroscience at LVHN, where 15 to 20 neurologic clinical trials are in progress at any one time.
LVHN serves about 32,000 neurology patients and about 18,000 neurosurgery patients annually, a number that has grown significantly in recent years.
Establishing the institute “will allow LVHN to significantly expand its neuroscience team over the next several years as patient demand continues to escalate,” the release said. “Needs are great in all the subspecialty areas of neurology.”
Dr. Walter Jean, the LVHN Endowed Chair of Neurosurgery and chief of the institute’s neurosurgery section, said the establishment of the institute is a seminal moment for the network.
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“This is something many other health systems in the country can only dream about,” he said.
Fleming, a World War II veteran and chemical engineer who rose to prominence at companies such as Air Products and GAF Corp, created the foundation in 1990. He died in 2015.
Now led by Fleming’s daughter, Trinka Arnold, the institute has a long history of supporting health-related and community initiatives throughout the region.
Fleming and his wife, Peggy, were longtime champions of the department of nursing at LVHN, launching the Friends of Nursing program in 1984 to support nursing education and research. In 2001, they established the Peggy Fleming Endowed Chair in Nursing.
The Fleming Memory Center at LVHN was established in 2015 in honor of Peggy Fleming and her battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She died in 2008.
“This gift to launch Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute embodies all my parents believed in when it came to health care, its role in the community and improving people’s quality of life,” Arnold said. “The future for neurology and neurosurgery at LVHN is bright and having the Fleming name associated with that is exciting and an opportunity we cherish.”
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How New Mexico’s mental health system fails providers and patients alike
Helping patients requires grueling work for little pay, providers say
This story was originally published by Searchlight New Mexico.
It took Aretha Amundson five years to become a fully-licensed professional clinical counselor. Her journey began with a master’s degree from Western New Mexico University, followed by 3,000 hours of supervised work at the Child Development Center and Hidalgo Medical Services in Silver City.
“It’s a horrendous process,” Amundson said, describing the expensive education, unpaid internships and arcane credentialing protocols required for mental health counselors. But it’s a trial she was willing to undergo because of the vital need to expand mental health services in her community.
Today, she works with children and youth in Silver City where she’s building a new branch of Winborn Wellness and Counseling — based in Deming, 52 miles away — from the ground up, setting up playrooms, painting the walls in bright colors and working with trainees. Now, finally, she is able to bill insurance companies and Medicaid for the work she does.
Building the practice has been grueling.
“There just aren’t enough therapists, and many of them are retired or burnt out,” Amundson said.
Like many small communities in New Mexico and throughout the country, Silver City suffers from a dire shortage of mental health care providers.
“The biggest threat to changing any behavioral health system is the workforce,” said Neal Bowen, director of New Mexico’s Behavioral Health Services Division. “And it is certainly not just New Mexico — every state in the union has a workforce shortage.”
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What is unique to New Mexico, he said, is the intensity of the need.
“It’s a different level of trauma. We have such a high tax of adverse childhood experiences, and that’s predictive of a great number of social and health care difficulties going forward through life.”
An adverse childhood experience — or ACE — is defined as one of 10 kinds of childhood trauma, including abuse, neglect, mental illness, substance abuse, domestic violence, and an absent parent or incarcerated household member. New Mexico has one of the highest rates of ACEs in the nation, which means the state has an acute need for behavioral health services. And this also puts large demands on providers. Working with clients who have severe trauma is linked to high rates of provider burnout due to emotional exhaustion, the American Psychological Association reports.
Another part of the problem is low wages: Behavioral health professionals with master’s degrees — like counselors and mental health social workers — earn 33 percent to 45 percent less than other health professionals with a comparable education, including physician assistants and registered nurses, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports.
The average annual salary for counselors is $51,420, making it hard to recruit professionals from out of state. Bowen recalled a former patient who worked as an assistant manager at a truck stop and was inspired to go back to school and become a social worker, but had second thoughts after researching the field.
“Why would I go get a master’s degree to get paid less than I get paid as assistant manager at a truck stop?” the patient told Bowen.
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“You pretty much have to come from money to access the level of education to be a therapist,” said Marshall Martinez, executive director of Equality New Mexico, an advocacy organization for LGBTQ people. That limits the workforce in terms of race and ethnicity, class, and gender identity, he said.
That’s a problem in a state where 48 percent of the population is Hispanic and 11 percent is Indigenous. When providers don’t reflect the cultures and languages of the people they serve, it’s nearly impossible to help them.
Most New Mexico providers are based in Albuquerque or Santa Fe. Only 29 percent work in rural counties, relegating 65 percent of New Mexican residents to a “mental health professional shortage area,” according to the federal Health Resources and Services Administration.
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New Mexico’s behavioral health workforce took a huge hit in 2013 when former Gov. Susana Martinez wrongfully accused 15 service providers of fraud, abruptly freezing their Medicaid payments. Though her accusations didn’t bear out, her actions left 30,000 New Mexicans without mental health care and threw hundreds of providers out of work.
This event — known today as the “shakeup” — continues to cast a long shadow over the state’s behavioral health workforce.
Nikka Peralta remembers it well. She had just completed her internship at TeamBuilders, one of the agencies forced to close temporarily as a result. “I got out just before everything went up in flames,” she said.
Today, Peralta owns a small group practice in Albuquerque called Mending Hearts, where calls for help often number four per day and a six-month waitlist has become the norm. She has plans to expand her practice, transforming it into a trauma-responsive wraparound service for people experiencing homelessness, addiction and other social harms.
It hasn’t been easy. In 2020, Peralta started the process of designating her practice as an agency with Medicaid. Once that’s in place, she’ll be able to apply for certification from the state to hire and bill for less-experienced counselors – a crucial step in building a workforce practically from scratch.
“We’re building a system,” Peralta said. “I want to be the foundation.”
Almost two years later, she’s still cutting through red tape.
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TUPELO - Two community organizations collaborated for a discussion around building a common vision for Tupelo.
The Committee for King (CFK) joined the Tupelo/Lee County chapter of Mission Mississippi for its monthly meeting. Early Thursday morning, a group of approximately 20 community members filled the walls of First United Methodist Church’s Wesley Hall.
Participants gathered in three small groups to answer questions such as the common vision for the community without barriers, removing hindrances, and what actions they will take to make the vision happen. State Mission Mississippi president Neddie Winters facilitated.
“It takes time, it takes energy, and it takes prayer to really get into this conversation. It takes time to prepare for the conversion,” Winters said. “Really engaging, wanting to have the conversation, takes work on your part.”
Mission Mississippi's vision this year deep dive into racial divides and deeper relationships. One focus is the clarion call of Christianity, the idea that rather than debunking racial reconciliation, believers are already reconciled through Jesus.
“Live out the reconciliation that you already have,” Winters said.
The mission was to show that each community member can be part of the reconciliation effort. The event helped with how to be able to create and think of ways to make it possible, said Ed Holliday, co-chair of the Mission Mississippi Tupelo/Lee County Chapter.
“(We want to) give hope to the community that we are working together for a better community for all of us, that we can love each other more and follow the example of Christ,” Holliday said.
Thursday’s conversion was just one of multiple CFK is organizing through a partnership with the WK Kellogg Foundation and the Foundation for the Mid South.It started with Von Gordon of the Alluvial Collective, who previously facilitated a MLK Weekend panel for CFK. The partnership is one of multiple initiatives across the state on truth, racial healing, and transformation.
CFK was honored for the partnership because it aligns with a years’ long effort to look at King’s legacy beyond the weekend celebration.
“Dr. King, if he were living today, this is work he would do, bring people together to listen and to learn about each other,” Brevard said. “We just want to be a positive force and we need to reach across the aisle.”
As part of the Kellogg Foundation partnership, CFK will distribute surveys and organize additional sessions. Follow up sessions will be invitation only, in partnership with the Mayor’s Task Force and the Link Centre, to discuss how they envision Tupelo Spirit in the future.
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Get ready for another gas tax increase: California prices go up July 1 amid rebate battle
July 1 is shaping up to be a big day for California.
That’s when the Golden State’s sky-high gas prices are set to tick up even more due to a scheduled increase to the excise tax rate, which will tack nearly 3 cents per gallon onto prices at the pump. On Wednesday, drivers were already paying an average of $6.44 for a gallon of regular gas, compared to the national average of $5.01.
July 1 also marks the dawn of California’s new fiscal year — although the state’s spending plan is far from finalized. Lawmakers on Wednesday sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk a $300 billion placeholder budget, which the governor criticized earlier this week for failing to include “more immediate, direct relief to help millions more families with rising gas, groceries and rent prices.”
A similar message was struck Wednesday by a group of Republican lawmakers, who gathered outside the state Capitol in front of a huge “100” constructed out of bright orange traffic cones.
According to the GOP legislators, Friday will mark 100 days since Newsom first floated the idea of gas tax relief in his March State of the State speech.
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“We are still waiting with no relief in sight, fighting over $400 or $200 that they’ll send to you. And that’s not enough. We need action now,” Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher of Yuba City said “We’ve been calling since January to suspend the gas tax, the quickest, easiest way to provide relief to every California consumer on gas prices right now. If we had done it … everyone would have saved over $2,400 right now.”
Added GOP Assemblymember Suzette Martinez Valladares of Valencia: “The cost of a gallon of gas in my district is equivalent to five cans of baby formula, or roughly two weeks of feedings. I know single moms are choosing to fill up only half of their tanks so they can make sure they have the money for baby formula. This is heartbreaking.”
But it isn’t just Republicans who have pushed to postpone gas taxes during an election year when many voters cite the cost of living as a major issue.
Newsom earlier this year proposed suspending July’s scheduled tax increase and using the state’s nearly $100 billion surplus to backfill more than $1 billion in lost revenue for transportation projects.
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The plan was basically dead on arrival.
“We stand ready to act as soon as the governor joins us in supporting a plan that provides stronger relief for California families,” Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon and Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins said in April.
On Tuesday, Rendon tweeted a photo of him, Atkins and Newsom discussing “our joint efforts on the budget.” “I’m grateful as always for their partnership,” he wrote.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers also suggested suspending the gas excise tax for one year and ensuring gas companies pass 100% of the savings on to consumers. Their colleagues voted the proposal down. | https://www.redding.com/story/news/local/california/2022/06/16/california-gas-tax-rising-july-1-republicans-slam-newsom-over-lack-relief-lack-of-stimulus-rebate/7648800001/ | 2022-06-16T20:48:39 | 1 | https://www.redding.com/story/news/local/california/2022/06/16/california-gas-tax-rising-july-1-republicans-slam-newsom-over-lack-relief-lack-of-stimulus-rebate/7648800001/ |
AUSTIN, Texas — One person was injured Thursday afternoon after a small plane crashed into Lady Bird Lake in Downtown Austin.
The Austin Police Department reported that the crash occurred around 2 p.m. west of Interstate 35.
The plane was a small, 2-seater, Vespa-style aircraft. The sole occupant was rescued by a nearby paddleboarder, according to police
The APD, Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County EMS all responded.
According to ATCEMS, the pilot was transported to Dell Seton with potentially serious injuries.
A spokesperson for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department confirmed that one of its game wardens was involved in the crash, providing the following statement:
"The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is aware that a Game Warden pilot was involved in a plane crash today in Austin on Lady Bird Lake. We are gathering more information about the status of the pilot and the airplane."
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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First case of human monkeypox infection reported in Maryland
The Maryland Department of Health has identified the first presumed case of human monkeypox virus infection in an adult Maryland resident from the National Capital Region. The individual is currently recovering in isolation and is not hospitalized.
The initial testing was conducted at the State Public Health Laboratory. MDH is awaiting confirmatory testing to be conducted at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
“Although human monkeypox is a rare infection in the United States, this Maryland case and other cases in the region and country remind us that we need to be prepared and take steps to prevent infection and its spread,” said MDH Deputy Secretary for Public Health Dr. Jinlene Chan. “MDH will continue to work with local and federal public health authorities and communicate responsibly with Maryland residents as we learn more.”
Human monkeypox is in the same family of viruses as smallpox but generally causes a milder infection. It can be spread between people through direct contact with skin lesions, body fluids or contaminated materials such as clothing or linens. It can also be spread through large respiratory droplets, which generally cannot travel more than a few feet, and prolonged face-to-face contact is required.
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Presenting symptoms typically include fever, chills, new swelling of lymph nodes, and a distinctive rash that often starts on the face and spreads to other parts of the body; however, onset of rash lesions elsewhere in the absence of other symptoms has been reported.
Symptoms generally appear seven to 14 days after exposure and, for most people, clear up within two to four weeks. Individuals identified as having been potentially exposed to this case will be monitored for symptoms for 21 days after exposure.
While the risk of human monkeypox transmission remains low, the public is strongly encouraged to stay alert for any symptoms of the illness and to seek medical care immediately, especially if you meet this criteria:
- Those who traveled to central or west African countries, parts of Europe where monkeypox cases were reported, or other areas with confirmed cases of monkeypox the month before their symptoms began;
- Those who have had close contact with a person with confirmed or suspected monkeypox; or
- Those who have had close or intimate in-person contact with individuals in a social network experiencing monkeypox activity, which includes men who have sex with men.
MDH provides human monkeypox information and resources for residents and clinicians on its website. Visit health.maryland.gov/monkeypox.
Monkeypox in the United States
More than 250 cases of monkeypox had been confirmed around the world over a two-week period, but a pandemic is unlikely, a World Health Organization expert said May 30.
Ten cases were confirmed in the U.S. from May 13 to May 26, the WHO said. The U.S. is one of 23 countries outside endemic regions for monkeypox to report cases over the time period – a total of 257 confirmed cases and an additional 117 to 127 suspected cases that were still being investigated.
Cases had been found in California, Florida, Massachusetts, New York, Utah, Virginia and Washington as of May 26.
No deaths have been reported.
What is monkeypox?
Monkeypox is a rare disease that comes from the same family of viruses as smallpox, which includes cowpox, camelpox, horsepox and others. The virus was first discovered in 1958 in colonies of research monkeys, according to the CDC.
The human first case of the virus was identified in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Most monkeypox infections today still occur there, but the disease has also been reported in several other central and western African countries, the CDC said. | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/06/16/first-case-human-monkeypox-reported-maryland/7651419001/ | 2022-06-16T20:54:05 | 1 | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2022/06/16/first-case-human-monkeypox-reported-maryland/7651419001/ |
HOUSTON — A post office in Houston may be renamed in honor of Spc. Vanessa Guillen, who was killed on Fort Hood in April 2020, according to a news release from the office of Sen. Ted Cruz.
The possible renaming comes after Cruz and Sen. John Cornyn introduced the Senate companion to House Bill 224, which was sponsored by Houston Rep. Sylvia Garcia.
The bill would rename the 5302 Galveston Road post office in Houston as the Vanessa Guillen Post Office Building. Guillen was a Houston native.
"By renaming a Houston post office after this fallen soldier, we commemorate Vanessa’s life, legacy, and service to our great nation," Cruz said.
Guillen was killed in an armory room on April 22 by fellow soldier Aaron Robinson, according to a criminal complaint. Her remains were not found until June 30.
The complaint says Robinson, along with his girlfriend Cecily Aguilar, dismembered her body and buried the remains near the Leon River in Bell County.
Robinson shot and killed himself in the early morning hours of July 1 as Killeen police attempted to take him into custody.
Aguilar is awaiting trial in a federal court in Waco.
Guillen's death launched an intensive review of Fort Hood's and the Army's policies on investigating sexual harassment and assault.
Guillen told her family she was being harassed but didn't report it for fear of retaliation.
The Vanessa Guillen Act, also known as Texas Senate Bill 623, was signed June 16, 2021 by Gov. Greg Abbott and became state law on Sept. 1.
The bill, filed by Sen. Cesar Blanco, aims to protect military members who report sexual harassment and sexual assault without fear of retaliation, lack of confidentiality or concern that nothing will be done.
A similar bill at the federal level was passed as part of the National Defense Authorization Act in December 2021. It allows victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the military to report incidents outside of their chain-of-command. | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/vanessa-guillen/senate-bill-would-rename-houston-post-office-in-honor-of-slain-fort-hood-soldier-vanessa-guillen/500-2c03f53c-847f-41c7-84eb-747ef8d051c7 | 2022-06-16T20:56:51 | 0 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/vanessa-guillen/senate-bill-would-rename-houston-post-office-in-honor-of-slain-fort-hood-soldier-vanessa-guillen/500-2c03f53c-847f-41c7-84eb-747ef8d051c7 |
New York health officials say the unusual monkeypox outbreak afflicting the Empire State and more than a dozen others across the U.S. apparently has spread to Westchester and Sullivan counties, with the suspected case count now up to 21.
The latest number from the state Department of Health includes 19 presumed monkeypox cases in New York City, up five from the count health officials in the five boroughs provided two days ago, and one case each in Westchester and Sullivan.
The individuals tested positive for orthopoxvirus, the family of viruses to which monkeypox belongs, and though confirmation comes from the CDC, the federal agency and local ones say it's important to treat a confirmed orthopoxvirus case as part of the current monkeypox outbreak at this time.
Why? Orthopoxviruses are rare in the area generally, New York state health officials say, and symptoms in confirmed cases have been consistent with those associated with monkeypox.
The CDC issued new monkeypox guidance this week as the number of suspected cases nationwide boomed to 72 in 18 states, marking America's largest-ever outbreak of monkeypox, which typically has been confined to other continents.
In New York City, health officials are focusing their educational efforts on providers and on one particular group, the LGBTQ community, which is associated with higher risk.
"The current cases are primarily spreading among men who have sex with men, so this group is now at greater risk of exposure," the health department said in a recent alert.
While the CDC says the risk to the general public remains low, people are urged to avoid close contact with those who are sick, including those with skin or genital lesions, as well as sick or dead animals. Anyone displaying symptoms, like unexplained skin rash or lesions, should reach out to their healthcare providers for guidance.
It is also advised to avoid eating meat that comes from wild game or using products (such as creams, powders or lotions) that come from wild animals from Africa.
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What Is Monkeypox?
Monkeypox was first discovered in 1958, when outbreaks occurred in colonies of monkeys kept for research -- resulting in its name. (What you need to know about monkeypox.)
The first case in a human was reported in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which still has the majority of infections. Other African countries where it has been found: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Liberia, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo and Sierra Leone.
Human symptoms of monkeypox are similar to but milder than the symptoms of smallpox, the CDC says. It presents itself as a flu-like illness accompanied by lymph-node swelling and rash on the face and body.
Monkeypox starts off with fever, headache, muscle aches, and exhaustion. Monkeypox also causes lymph nodes to swell, something that smallpox does not. The incubation period is usually 7−14 days but can range from 5−21 days.
The CDC is urging healthcare providers in the U.S. to be alert for patients who have rashes consistent with monkeypox, regardless of whether they have traveled or have specific risks for monkeypox. See more information from the travel notice here. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/monkeypox-outbreak-hits-westchester-as-suspected-nyc-case-count-rises-doh/3737672/ | 2022-06-16T20:58:32 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/monkeypox-outbreak-hits-westchester-as-suspected-nyc-case-count-rises-doh/3737672/ |
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