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MONTGOMERY, Pa. — The Montgomery Red Raider softball team are state champions. The girls won the PIAA 1A state championship on Thursday.
"It is definitely everything any of us could have ever dreamed about. I mean, we have all wanted that day more than anything else," said senior Jenna Waring.
"Unreal to be in the state finals, playing for a championship, and obviously, coming out with the gold like we did. It was just unreal and so amazing to be that team in that position and win," said senior Faith Persing.
This marked the school's first state championship in any sport.
Assistant Coach Wayne Stine says he is still soaking it all in.
"It is an incredible feeling; it really hasn't sunk in yet. Just hasn't sunk in, but it will," said Stine.
"The first team state championship is just amazing. Kids dream of that every day. There's how many class A teams in softball that don't get to experience that? And for us to be the ones that get to win it this year is amazing," added Persing.
"It shows me that our little school can do whatever we put our minds to," said freshman Isabella Staggert.
The softball team won the district championship last year but fell short of a state title in 2021. Waring said she and her teammates had their eyes set on the state title this year.
"This was the ultimate goal, and all of us were very determined to get here, so I am not that surprised," added Waring.
The state championship softball team will be recognized this Saturday at Riverfest in Montgomery.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lycoming-county/first-team-state-championship-in-school-history-montgomery-red-raiders-softball/523-a2fb5cf7-4737-4204-ba16-9325d82fce8d | 2022-06-17T21:12:54 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lycoming-county/first-team-state-championship-in-school-history-montgomery-red-raiders-softball/523-a2fb5cf7-4737-4204-ba16-9325d82fce8d |
MONTGOMERY, Pa. — If you are driving down Main Street in the borough of Montgomery, you will most likely pass Memorial Park, and there you will find a monument.
"A B-17 Flying Fortress was shot down in World War II. The navigator was Delmar Decker, who was a Montgomery native," said Mark Schifflet, president of the Montgomery Area Historical Society. "In 2015, the town of Zegveld, Netherlands, where the plane was shot down by the Germans, erected a monument to that crew."
The borough of Montgomery erected the same "San Antonio Rose" monument. In front of it is the first walking kiosk in the borough.
The sign details the monument and remembers the lives of 2nd Lt. Delmar Decker, the first Montgomery native to join the army during World War II, and his sister Marion McCormick, a former Montgomery Area Historical Society member.
"People can now go around and see their town's history is very important in having a sense of pride in their town."
The metal stand displaying the sign was built by students in an industrial arts class at Montgomery Area High School.
"They actually designed it and put it together, and the students themselves created this, so we are quite happy about that," said Larry Stout, vice president of the Montgomery Area Historical Society.
The historical society's goal is to add more walking kiosks in the coming years. The organization says railroads and old factories are prime locations for Montgomery.
"We have a rich heritage here through industry and transportation with the railroads. We are trying to identify those places and say what they were in the past," Stout added.
The historical society will officially unveil the kiosk Sunday at 2 p.m. Family members of Marion and Delmar will be in attendance.
Check out WNEP's YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lycoming-county/walking-through-montgomery-history-world-war-ii-kiosk-monument/523-4be5cc2d-3c6b-4cc5-b38f-3a9f40ac1190 | 2022-06-17T21:13:00 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lycoming-county/walking-through-montgomery-history-world-war-ii-kiosk-monument/523-4be5cc2d-3c6b-4cc5-b38f-3a9f40ac1190 |
TANNERSVILLE, Pa. — Whether it's going down a waterslide, staying afloat on the lazy river, or making waves in the wave pool, the weather was perfect to enjoy all Camelbeach Outdoor Waterpark has to offer.
"Having a great day out in the sun and enjoying the opening day," said Traci Bruno of East Stroudsburg.
Hundreds of people came out for the opening day at Camelbeach near Tannersville, the largest outdoor waterpark in the state.
Traci Bruno and her family rented a cabana for the day.
"We like the privacy a little bit, and you know, just to be away from everyone, but at the same time be a part of the community," said Bruno.
Some boys from Pike County were out celebrating their buddy Anthony's birthday.
"I feel really good. I really like the big slide up there. It's really fun. I like going with my three friends over here on the four-seater," said Angelo Cosentino of Milford.
"It's pretty fun. Yeah. I would rate it a 9 out of 10. We got a little sunburned, but it will be OK," said Anthony Lordi of Milford.
Nearly all the water activities at the park are open, but officials are always looking to make things more fun for guests. That's why they're opening a new waterslide later this summer.
"We're calling it the Rival Racer, and it's a racer because it's eight lanes. You go into tubes. You go in 360s. Then it opens up so you can see how you're doing with the person next to you, and then it opens back up at the bottom, and you do it again and again so you can have the fastest time. You can beat your friends," said Tim Bayer, the vice president of facilities at Camelback Resort.
Bayer orchestrates the transformation from a ski mountain to a waterpark. He says as long as Mother Nature keeps bringing hot, sunny days like this, the summer season should be a good one.
"We're extremely fortunate to have such a nice outdoor environment," said Bayer. "People really embraced the waterpark all through the pandemic, and it brought a lot of new faces to the resort, and they just keep coming back. They just really, really love it."
Camelbeach is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/monroe-county/perfect-weather-for-camelbeach-waterpark-opening-water-slides-water-rides-tannersville/523-c788abde-3b4f-4a8a-986c-12e50e81b28a | 2022-06-17T21:13:06 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/monroe-county/perfect-weather-for-camelbeach-waterpark-opening-water-slides-water-rides-tannersville/523-c788abde-3b4f-4a8a-986c-12e50e81b28a |
Easton traffic will be disrupted the next three weeks or so, but it’s all in the name of better traffic flow in the future.
The city will convert Ferry, Spring Garden and Second streets into two-way thoroughfares, the way Fourth Street was converted several years ago. The Two-Way Ring Road Conversion Project is part of a larger renovation of Centre Square.
Work will begin Monday and last about three weeks, the city said in a news release.
The streets will be converted in stages by section. The city will close each section with barricades and a road closed sign. The Easton Police Department will post signs for closures 72 hours in advance so drivers can move their vehicles. Cars that aren’t moved will be towed.
The city expects each section to be closed for a day. When a street reopens, it will be with the new two-way traffic pattern in place.
The project will start on Ferry Street between South Fourth and South Third streets.
Next will be Ferry from South Third to South Second, continuing to Northampton Street.
The intersection at Spring Garden and North Second streets is undergoing a required traffic survey. It, as well as the intersections at North Third and Spring Garden streets and North Fourth and Spring Garden streets will be completed as soon as the survey is finished.
The work is being performed by PennDOT contractor Grace Industries of Bath. | https://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-nws-easton-two-way-streets-20220617-vzl3mrlzs5a6hg7zl7cnonoz7u-story.html | 2022-06-17T21:13:21 | 0 | https://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-nws-easton-two-way-streets-20220617-vzl3mrlzs5a6hg7zl7cnonoz7u-story.html |
Juneteenth marks the end of slavery across the United States on June 19, 1865.
That’s the day when Union soldiers reached Galveston, Texas, with news of the end of the Civil War, and an order enforcing the Emancipation Proclamation signed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863.
Last year it became a federal holiday. While Juneteenth is officially June 19, with it falling on a Sunday this year, the holiday is being observed on Monday.
[ MORE: Juneteenth celebrations and events in the Lehigh Valley region ]
Here is a look at what’s open and closed around the Lehigh Valley:
Federal government and courts: All nonessential federal government offices and courts are closed Monday, June 20.
State, county, and local government: State offices in Pennsylvania are closed Monday.
County offices: Lehigh County and Northampton County offices are closed Monday.
U.S. Postal Service: No mail delivery Monday, resumes Tuesday.
UPS and FedEx: Open on Monday, so you can also send packages with those services.
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Department of Motor Vehicles: All driver’s license and photo centers will be closed Saturday through Monday. Customers can still access driver and vehicle products and services, including all forms, publications and driver training manuals, online through PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website, www.dmv.pa.gov.
Financial markets: The New York Stock Exchange and most banks and financial institutions are closed Monday. Generally, ATMs and online services are still available.
Grocery stores: Grocery stores in the area will be open.
Major retailers: Many retailers will be open.
PA Wine and Spirit stores: Stores normally open Sundays and Mondays will be open normal hours.
Trash pickup: Check with municipality or your local trash hauler.
Libraries: Check with your local library for hours. | https://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-nws-juneteenth-open-closed-20220617-ofpiaifzw5e63lmdvecag74z6e-story.html | 2022-06-17T21:13:28 | 0 | https://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-nws-juneteenth-open-closed-20220617-ofpiaifzw5e63lmdvecag74z6e-story.html |
ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Roseville's Concerts on the Square is back at Vernon Street Town Square starting on Saturday, June 18.
The concert is located at Vernon Street Town Square. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and the shows start at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free and food trucks will be available at the event as well.
Concerts will be on the third Saturday of the month from June until September.
Here is the lineup for Roseville's 2022 concert series:
- June 18: Lovedrive (Scorpions Tribute)
- July 16: Invincible (Pat Benatar Tribute)
- August 20: Carnaval (Santana Tribute)
- September 17: Thunder Rolls (Garth Brooks Tribute)
Cabana rentals are full, according to the website. For more information about the concert series, visit the city's website.
. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/roseville/roseville-free-concerts-events/103-54dcea93-f690-4619-80d9-d49dfbedcd2e | 2022-06-17T21:14:26 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/roseville/roseville-free-concerts-events/103-54dcea93-f690-4619-80d9-d49dfbedcd2e |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The unemployment rate for the Sacramento, Roseville, and Arden-Arcade areas has improved over the course of the past year and the past month, a new report from the Employment Development Department found.
The EDD released its unemployment report Friday showing that the unemployment rate in the Sacramento, Roseville, and Arden Arcade areas was at 2.9% in May, down from 3.3% in April and 6.5% in May of 2021.
The finding puts the region below both the state and nation's unadjusted unemployment rate of 3.4%.
According to the report, between April and May, employment in the counties of El Dorado, Placer, and Sacramento increased by 4,400 jobs.
Health care and social assistance jobs were responsible for 94% of the growth, the EDD says.
Employment in education, health services, government, leisure, and hospitality all increased by hundreds of jobs, according to the report.
Meanwhile, jobs in the professional and business services, financial activities, trade, transportation, and utility industries were down between April and May, the report found.
Since May of 2021, the leisure and hospitality industry has added 13,100 jobs in the Sacramento, Roseville, and Arden-Arcade areas leading the region's industries in new job growth.
During the same time period, the education and health services industry reported an increase of 7,900 jobs, the trade transportation, and utility industry grew by 7,100 jobs, and employment in government rose by 6,100 jobs, according to the report.
The state as a whole posted another strong jobs report on Friday as the unemployment rate fell to its lowest point since before the pandemic, but the news was overshadowed this week by the surest signs yet of a wobbly economy that could soon usher in a recession.
Employers in California added 42,900 new jobs in May, lowering the unemployment rate to 4.3%. That's the lowest rate since the 4.1% reached in February 2020, just before the nation's most populous state shut down many businesses because of the coronavirus and lost more than 2.7 million jobs.
California has now regained 93% of the jobs it lost at the start of the pandemic, according to the Employment Development Department. But the news was tempered by other signs of trouble this week as inflation hit a 40-year high, stock prices tumbled and the Federal Reserve imposed the biggest interest rate hike in nearly three decades.
California’s economy will likely be impacted more than other states by those developments, given the state’s reliance on real estate and the income derived from capital gains — money made from the sale of various assets, including stocks.
"I think from here on things are going to get worse, not better,” said Sung Won Sohn, a professor of economics at Loyola Marymount University.
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday increased the interest rate for banks when they loan money to other banks. That rate impacts other interest rates across the economy, including mortgage rates.
While the median home price in California set another record in May at $898,980, the monthly average interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage surpassed 5% for the first time since April 2010. The result was that 9.8% fewer homes were sold in May compared to April, a 15.2% decline from one year ago. It was the lowest sales level since June of 2020, according to the California Association of Realtors.
“We’re beginning to see signs of a more balanced housing market with fewer homes selling above list price and homes remaining on the market a little longer than in previous months,” California Association of Realtors President Otto Catrina said.
Nationally, prices for food, gas, and other goods jumped 8.6% in May, the highest since 1981. California retailers, specifically general merchandise stores, lost 3,700 jobs in May, the most of any industry — a sign consumer demand could be slowing.
“My advice for job seekers or anyone who may still be on the sidelines or looking for work: Now is the time to try to get back in. It’s going to get more difficult,” said Michael Bernick, research director for the California Workforce Association and an attorney with the Duane Morris law firm.
Rachel Michelin, president, and CEO of the California Retailers Association said retailers are still seeing strong sales — it’s just more of those sales are happening online instead of at a store. She said retailers are still struggling to hire workers, suggesting the layoffs in May might be the result of business owners adapting to the labor shortage by doing things like installing more self-checkout stations.
But she said retailers are keeping a close eye on inflation, noting many are still struggling with supply chain issues.
“As of today, I would say we’re not as concerned about retail sales overall,” Michelin said. “But I think definitely when you look at some of the big national retailers lowering their expectations, we are bracing for an economic downturn, which then obviously will lead to even more job loss in the retail sector.”
Gov. Gavin Newsom earlier this year signed a $5.5 billion tax cut for most businesses. On Friday, he announced $178.2 million in tax credits for 16 companies that, combined, have pledged to add 7,600 new jobs and $2 billion in private investment. The tax credits are known as the California Competes program, created in 2013 with the aim of convincing businesses to stay in California.
“Investing in innovation works, and no places does it better than California,” Newsom said in a news release.
The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office has questioned the effectiveness of the California Competes program, saying the success of the program is difficult to measure.
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STOCKTON, Calif. — A school district teeming with poor business practices, an inadequate duty of care, a lack of transparency, and headed toward a multi-million dollar budget shortfall is the picture painted of the Stockton Unified School District (SUSD) by the San Joaquin County Grand Jury in a new report released Friday.
The report says that SUSD, the largest school district in San Joaquin County and the 15th largest in the state, is headed toward a shortfall of at least $30 million by the fiscal year 2024-2025.
As a result of the grim outlook, the state's Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team has been brought in to conduct an audit of the financial issues faced by SUSD to avoid a potential state-ordered takeover by the San Joaquin County Office of Education.
"The Grand Jury found multiple examples supporting the conclusion of poor business practices, inadequate duty of care by the administration and Board, and lack of transparency to the public and Board, potentially risking the District’s solvency," the report says. "If SUSD continues to operate as is, the District deficit will likely escalate."
The 46-page report also looked at the school district's Board of Trustees and found conflicts of interest, a lack of preparedness for meetings, and an inability of trustees to recall how they voted on major school district contracts.
According to the report, many board meeting minutes were not publicly posted and the district did not fully comply with a subpoena issued by the grand jury to obtain meeting recordings and minutes.
"The Board of Trustees, who are charged with the responsibility to make decisions in the best interest of the District, community, and students, often makes crucial decisions with minimal data, knowledge, and consideration," the report says. "A lack of transparency and apparent conflicts of interest exist. District, State, and federal guidelines and policies are regularly overlooked."
Among the dozens of recommendations, the grand jury is calling on the district to update its financial software to be in line with the county office of education's software, used by all other districts in the county.
The grand jury also recommended that SUSD begin approving board minutes at the following meeting, create a policy and procedure for tracking adjustments to contracts, reinstate a Grant Development Office that was shuttered by the district in a February 2021 restructuring, and implement a policy requiring the district's contracted legal firms to provide detailed billing information and develop operational budgets that address the projected deficit spending.
Other recommendations outlined by the report calls on the district to avoid conflicts of interest on its school board, optimize public information and transparency, and adhere to the board of trustee policies when it comes to creating meeting agendas, filing consultant forms, asking for requests for proposals and candidate screenings in recruitment efforts.
The report comes one week after the school district's superintendent, John Ramirez Jr. abruptly resigned citing a need to care for his elderly parents.
Ramirez had served as superintendent for just over a year proliferating a "revolving door" of superintendents at the district, as described in another grand jury report released last year.
In their July 2021 report, the county's civil grand jury described SUSD as a district of "dissension, dismay, and disarray."
The 2021 report highlighted poor leadership in the district, a disregard for policies and procedures, inappropriate complaints, deficient transparency, and poor trustee behavior.
The state agency's audit of SUSD is expected to be completed in 12-18 months, according to the grand jury report released Friday. Depending on the results of the audit, the district could be placed in state receivership which would include the termination of the superintendent and the suspension of the Board of Trustees.
SUSD, founded in 1852, boasts an enrollment of nearly 41,000 students at 54 schools across Stockton, with an 85.8% graduation rate and a $585 million budget.
ABC10 has reached out to the Stockton Unified School District for comment and is awaiting a statement.
Read the full report below:
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TUPELO - A State Farm agent’s community service led to a $10,000 donation to tackle food insecurity in Northeast Mississippi.
Agents and community members gathered in Fairpark late Friday morning as Tupelo State Farm agent Shawn King presented a $10,000 to the Hunger Coalition of Northeast Mississippi. The donation will generate over 150,000 meals for the coalition’s eight county coverage area, said Hunger Coalition director Jason Martin.
“I just think no one should be a benchwarmer. Everybody’s gotta participate,” King said. “What we do in terms of giving back is way bigger than insurance.”
King was selected as one of 100 agents nationwide to receive the Outstanding Community Engagement Award as part of State Farm’s 100th anniversary celebration.
Recipients were selected out of 19,300 agents. Each received a $10,000 grant to donate to a local nonprofit organization.
To mark the occasion, Mayor Todd Jordan signed a proclamation to make Friday, June 17, 2022, State Farm Day.
“Shawn has been considerate, he’s been dedicated, he’s been supportive of his community,” said Curtis Johnson, business lines consultant at State Farm, during the celebration.
King credits his father as a strong example of giving back. In addition to being a banker, his father was president of the chamber, read to fourth graders, and was involved in the community.
“I think I just absorbed that from him and I believe, when I came here seven years ago, that’s just what I wanted to do, is just give back. There’s so much need,” King said.
Donating to the Hunger Coalition was an easy decision for King. The Hunger Coalition is a CREATE Foundation special project and community initiative of the United Way of Northeast Mississippi. They partner with food pantries, hot meal services, and weekend programs for schools that work daily to address food insecurity in the region, Martin said.
Tupelo State Farm agents began a partnership with the coalition three years ago. Through that work, King was exposed to the prevalence of food insecurity and the affect it has on the community, especially among children.
Last year, the five Tupelo State Farm agents helped raise over $17,000 for the coalition. Friday’s grant will give a head start for their annual hunger prevention drive in the fall.
Working with State Farm was a natural fit, Martin said. The agency was the first to reach out to develop a partnership, and are well aware of the issues of food insecurity within the community, Martin said.
“I’m extremely grateful for their consideration of us. To be selected of only two recipients in the whole state of Mississippi, it really speaks volumes of our partnership,” Martin said.
One in five Northeast Mississippians is food insecure, according to the Hunger Coalition.
“In this time of inflation and need, the people that have the ability to give to organizations that are feeding people and meeting the need, this is the time to open up their resources and make those available to those organizations,” Martin said.
Martin encourages finding a local food pantry, hot meal service or weekend program and making a donation. The Hunger Coalition can also accept donations to give directly to those services.
More information is available at hungercoalitionnems.org, calling 662-432-1894, or emailing jason@unitedwaynems.org. | https://www.djournal.com/news/local/tupelo-state-farm-agent-donates-10k-grant-to-hunger-coalition-of-northeast-mississippi/article_8751fe14-ef92-5eb8-a799-cd9c5b02b398.html | 2022-06-17T21:16:05 | 1 | https://www.djournal.com/news/local/tupelo-state-farm-agent-donates-10k-grant-to-hunger-coalition-of-northeast-mississippi/article_8751fe14-ef92-5eb8-a799-cd9c5b02b398.html |
FRONT ROYAL, Va. — The Smithsonian is celebrating after an endangered whooping crane was born at its conservation center in Front Royal, Virginia in late May.
For the first time, one of the most endangered species of crane in the world hatched on May 26 at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) and is thriving.
The bird team at SCBI took the then-egg under their wing on May 18, after the International Crane Foundation and Necedah National Wildlife Refuge staff in Wisconsin found the egg abandoned in a wild nest.
A 16-year-old female named Tehya and a 25-year-old male named Goliath were chosen as surrogate parents to the colt. The parents have been protective and attentive to the colt's needs as it grows, according to the bird team.
Whooping crane chick hatches at Smithsonian conservation
As the family bonds, staff is monitoring the colt closely who they say appears to be healthy, alert and curious about its surroundings. The sex of the bird won't be known until its first veterinary exam will be at five weeks old when staff takes a DNA sample.
Habitat destruction, hunting, poaching, climate change, natural disasters and oil spills have contributed to the decline of whooping cranes. In 1941, approximately 22 whooping cranes remained in the wild, according to a news release. Today, around 700 whooping cranes live in the wild and 140 are under human care.
“Since there are so few whooping cranes left, it’s critical that every crane has an opportunity to breed and help create a self-sustaining population in zoos and breeding centers, like SCBI,” William Pitt, deputy director of SCBI, said previously upon opening the facility. “We have the space for multiple breeding pairs of cranes and their chicks, and we are experts in breeding cranes. We hope to have the same success breeding them as we have had with white-naped cranes, red-crowned cranes and hooded cranes.”
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SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Police Department will hold an asset seizure vehicle auction next week on the west side, according to a press release.
The auction will take place June 21 at 3625 Growdon Road. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the auction starts at 6 p.m.
A red convertible and grey pick-up truck will be auctioned off and must be paid for the day of sale, according to the release.
The release says bidders must register before the start of the sale. Cash and card will be accepted as payment. American Express will not be accepted.
Vehicles must be picked up Thursday and Friday of that week between 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
For more information call 210-207-7932. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/sapd-vehicle-auction-this-week/273-908d363c-4b31-4bc0-8631-77eedace37cd | 2022-06-17T21:20:20 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/sapd-vehicle-auction-this-week/273-908d363c-4b31-4bc0-8631-77eedace37cd |
SAN ANTONIO — Representative Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, announced Friday that members of the Uvalde Police Department will testify in front of the Texas House committee investigating law enforcement's response to the shooting at Robb Elementary.
Burrows, who chairs the panel, had cast doubt Thursday about whether city police would voluntarily participate.
The Republican applied pressure in a social media post, asking why Uvalde PD wouldn't want "to help determine the facts for the Uvalde community and all Texans."
In brief remarks Friday, Burrows said department members agreed to testify after a series of conversations involving committee members, city leadership and police department leadership.
"It took a little bit longer than we initially had expected, but those conversations did develop through the day," he said. "They are going to be cooperating."
It's not clear which officers will answer committee members' questions. Police Chief Daniel Rodriguez was on a scheduled vacation when the shooting happened and did not respond to the active scene.
But Uvalde city police were among the first to respond to the shooting. Three Uvalde PD officers entered the school just two minutes after the shooter went in, according to Department of Public Safety head Steve McCraw.
The gunman shot two of those Uvalde PD officers through the classroom door, though they were not seriously injured, McCraw said. The injured responders retreated and returned later.
School police chief Pete Arredondo entered the school with another city officer around the same time, he told the Texas Tribune on June 9.
Arredondo has not yet agreed to testify to the committee, Burrows said. But three other Uvalde school police officers testified Friday.
Burrows did not announce when city police will testify. The committee meets again in Uvalde on Monday.
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Muncie man killed in crash on Interstate 465 in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — A Muncie man was killed early Friday in a two-vehicle crash in Indianapolis.
According to Indiana State Police, 31-year-old Joseph E. Dely was pronounced dead at the scene, along the southbound lanes of Interstate 465 near Interstate 74, on the southeast side of the city.
In a release, state police said Dely was driving a Jeep southbound on the interstate when his vehicle was struck in the left rear by a Chevrolet Malibu driven by Teriyon Carter, 22, of Indianapolis.
That impact caused the Jeep to "spin off the roadway and overturn several times," the release said.
Dely was trapped in the wreckage when police arrived. After the Muncie man was extricated, paramedics made unsuccessful efforts to resuscitate him.
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Before making contact with the Jeep, investigators said, Carter was "allegedly distracted by a cellular telephone."
Tests for intoxication, standard procedure in crashes resulting in death or serious injury, were conducted.
The southbound lanes of I-465 were closed for several hours after the collision, which was reported to emergency dispatchers about 3:45 a.m. The investigation is continuing.
Indianapolis firefighters and an official with the Marion County coroner's office also responded to the scene.
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An anonymous family has provided a huge gift to the Class of 2024 medical students at the TCU School of Medicine in Fort Worth.
The family will fully fund tuition for the 2022-2023 academic year for all 60 students in the class.
"This gift is meaningful beyond words. For the students in this class, it is truly powerful and will have a profound effect on their future," said founding Dean Stuart D. Flynn, M.D.
This second class of students, who began medical school in July 2020, had their second year of tuition anonymously paid for by a couple in 2021. This new scholarship which was announced to the class on Thursday will now pay for the cohort's third year. This gift also supports Lead On: A Campaign for TCU, the university's most ambitious philanthropic campaign in its nearly 150-year history.
The same anonymous family has provided several previous gifts to the School of Medicine in the form of supporting partial scholarships and stipends for student research for students in all four classes including the incoming Class of 2026.
TCU Chancellor Victor J. Boschini Jr. said in a statement that "our students will finish medical school and go on to serve thousands of patients throughout their lives" and that "this gift allows them to focus on becoming the best possible physicians."
The university added, "the average medical school student graduates with more than $250,000 in loan debt."
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"This can significantly influence their choice in which area of medicine they would like to pursue through their residency."
"When I got into medical school, my parents were so worried about the financial aspect. But I had to pursue my passion and I'm so grateful," said Hanna Makk, a second-year medical student.
"It frees me to be able to pursue whatever specialty I want and to be able to serve the underserved." | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/anonymous-family-funds-a-years-tuition-for-tcu-school-of-medicine-class/2995233/ | 2022-06-17T21:24:52 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/anonymous-family-funds-a-years-tuition-for-tcu-school-of-medicine-class/2995233/ |
NBC 5 News First at Four and NBC 5 News at 5 p.m. is pre-empted Friday, June 17, due to NBC Sports' ongoing coverage of the U.S. Open.
NBC 5 will return with live news broadcasts at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. Friday.
U.S. Open coverage will also delay NBC Nightly News, which will air on NBC 5 at 6:30 p.m. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/programming-note-nbc-5-news-first-at-four-nbc-5-news-at-5-preempted-for-golf/2995370/ | 2022-06-17T21:24:52 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/programming-note-nbc-5-news-first-at-four-nbc-5-news-at-5-preempted-for-golf/2995370/ |
A Republican state representative in Oklahoma who is a self-described death penalty supporter said Wednesday that a report done by a Houston law firm investigating death row inmate Richard Glossip proves him completely innocent.
"We've got an individual sitting on death row that's been there 25 years and I believe he's totally innocent," said Rep. Kevin McDugle.
McDugle called for a new appeals court hearing based on the investigation performed by Houston law firm Reed Smith.
Don Knight, Glossip's attorney said the report shows his client's innocence.
"In the coming days, Mr. Glossip's defense team will file a request for a hearing with the Oklahoma Court of Appeals so this new evidence of innocence can be examined in a court of law," Knight said in a statement.
The firm reported lost or destroyed evidence and a biased detective who improperly asked leading questions to co-defendant Justin Sneed to implicate Glossip in the murder of motel owner Barry Van Treese, said attorney Stan Perry.
"Our conclusion is that no reasonable juror, hearing the complete record, and the uncovered facts, would have convicted Richard Glossip of capital murder," Perry said.
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The evidence included financial records believed to have been destroyed in 1999 or 2000. The records could have disproved the prosecution's theory that Glossip wanted Van Treese killed to hide his alleged embezzlement from the motel where he was a manager.
The report goes on to state that "this loss or destruction cast[s] serious doubt as to the fundamental fairness of the criminal trial against Glossip."
The report finds the most likely case to be solitary robbery committed by Sneed who pocketed an estimated $2,800 from Van Treese in order to fuel a drug addiction.
Sneed, the motel handyman, is currently serving life in prison after pleading guilty to murdering Van Treese with a baseball in his Oklahoma City motel in 1997.
Sneed testified that he only killed Van Treese because Glossip promised him $10,000 to commit the crime.
The investigation was sought by 34 Oklahoma representatives, 28 of them Republicans, led by McDugle.
"If we put Richard Glossip to death, I will fight in this state to abolish the death penalty, simply because the process is not pure," McDugle said.
Glossip, 59, has maintained his innocence. He was twice convicted and sentenced to die for the killing of Van Treese.
Knight, Glossip's attorney, does not believe that the state should pursue a date in light of the report. In 2015, Glossip was hours away from his execution when prison officials realized they had the wrong drug.
Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater, who took office after Glossip's second trial ended said Wednesday that he was still reviewing the report and declined comment.
However, Prater has previously stated that after reviewing all evidence, he remains sure of Glossip's guilt. Prater has said that he would retry Glossip for first-degree murder and seek the death penalty again. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/republican-oklahoma-representative-says-death-row-inmate-innocent/2995119/ | 2022-06-17T21:25:00 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/republican-oklahoma-representative-says-death-row-inmate-innocent/2995119/ |
A 33-year-old New Jersey man is facing a litany of charges after authorities discovered an arsenal, as well as drugs, in his home, according to the local prosecutor's office.
Erik Vandevelde, a resident of Landing, was arrested after an investigation by authorities last week.
According to Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Christoph Kimker and Roxbury Police Chief Dean Adone, who jointly announced Vandevelde's arrest and charges, saying that law enforcement received information that led to the investigation and subsequent search of Vandevelde's residence on June 8.
According to the prosecutor's office, it was during this search of that location, officers recovered a cache of weapons and ammunition:
- (2) .45 caliber handguns
- (4) Assault Firearms
- (2) Rifles
- (2) 12 Gauge Shotguns
- (1) .357 Magnum Revolver
- (1) 5.7x 28MM Pistol
- (2) Air Rifles
- More than 100,000 rounds of ammunition and 100 high-capacity magazines
The shocking discovery led to Morris County authorities charging Vandevelde being with a litany of crimes, including:
- one count of Receiving Stolen Property in the third degree;
- 14 counts of Certain Persons Not to Have Weapons in the second degree;
- four counts of Unlawful Possession of a Weapon (Assault Firearm) in the second degree;
- one count of Prohibited Devices (High-Capacity Magazines) in the fourth degree;
- one count of Certain Person Not to Have Ammunition in the fourth degree;
- one count of Possession of Firearms While Committing Certain Drug Crimes in the second degree;
- one count Possession With Intent to Distribute LSD in the first degree;
- one count of Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (LSD) in the third degree;
- one count of Disorderly Persons Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance
(Psilocybin Mushrooms); - one count of Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (Ketamine) in the third degree;
- one count of Possession of over 6 ounces of Marijuana in the fourth degree.
Attorney information for Vandevelde was not immediately known. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-faces-litany-of-charges-after-cache-of-weapons-drugs-discovered-in-nj-home/3739584/ | 2022-06-17T21:31:16 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-faces-litany-of-charges-after-cache-of-weapons-drugs-discovered-in-nj-home/3739584/ |
Police are searching for a suspect who is accused of pushing a man onto the subway tracks at Grand Central Station Friday afternoon.
The suspect got into a dispute with a 51-year-old man on the platform of the 7 train just after 4 p.m., according to police. During the disagreement, the suspect pushed the man onto the tracks.
The victim suffered a cut to his head, but was able to get himself back up and onto the platform, police said. He was treated for his injuries at the scene.
After pushing the other man, the suspect took off. Police have not yet found the man, who was last seen wearing a yellow shirt with beige and black pants.
It was not clear was led to the dispute, and the victim did not know the suspect, according to police. An investigation is ongoing. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-pushed-man-onto-subway-tracks-at-grand-central-police-search-for-suspect-ny-only-spec/3739628/ | 2022-06-17T21:31:22 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-pushed-man-onto-subway-tracks-at-grand-central-police-search-for-suspect-ny-only-spec/3739628/ |
Four new presumed cases of monkeypox have been detected in New York City, bringing the Big Apple's rising case count one shy of two dozen.
Health officials said the unusual outbreak afflicting New York, and more than a dozen other states across the U.S., has reached at least 23 people in the city, with two recent cases detected in Westchester and Sullivan counties.
The latest number from the city health department jump four cases from the 19 presumed monkeypox cases reported days earlier.
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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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-climbs-again-as-suspected-nyc-case-count-hits-23/3739529/ | 2022-06-17T21:31:28 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/monkeypox-outbreak-climbs-again-as-suspected-nyc-case-count-hits-23/3739529/ |
At least three private dwellings were ablaze Friday afternoon in Queens as firefighters rushed to get control of a fire threatening more nearby homes.
The fire prompted a 5-alarm response from the FDNY, who responded to the Ozone Park structures around 2:30 p.m.
The initial fire spread to at least two neighboring structures within a couple hours and three firefighters were being treated for minor injuries, officials said.
Winds whipping through the area were proving a difficult challenge for crews trying to get a control of the fire.
There were no immediate reports of any injuries to residents living on the block.
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CROWN POINT — A Lake Criminal Court jury swiftly acquitted a Schererville man this week of a murder charge over a 2021 homicide.
Jurors deliberated less than 15 minutes Thursday afternoon before finding 28-year-old Anthony E. Horde III not guilty in the shooting death of Russell Hillard Jr., 39, of Gary.
East Chicago defense attorney Lonnie Randolph II and Lake County Deputy Prosecutor Casey Dafoe couldn’t be reached Friday for comment.
Gary police responded shortly before 6 a.m. March 9, 2021, to a report of shots fired in the 1300 block of Dakota Street, where they discovered Hillard dead of multiple gunshot wounds in the driver's seat of a white sedan just outside his home in Gary’s Aetna neighborhood.
Officers found a burgundy Chevrolet Equinox parked nearby with both front doors open.
The prosecution presented evidence that Horde’s DNA was found inside the car, along with his thumbprint on a beer car found in the car and pharmacy documents with Horde’s name.
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Police said Horde called 911 later that morning, gave his name and date of birth, and told a dispatcher he'd been involved in a shooting.
But when the dispatcher asked Horde if anyone had been shot, he said he wanted to speak to his lawyer first and never went to speak to detectives.
Police allege that in his 911 call, Horde claimed someone in another car began following him, blocked him into a dead end street and fired shots at him. He allegedly told the dispatcher he fired back.
The Lake County prosecutor’s office charged Horde later that same month with a murder charge. He pleaded not guilty.
The trial began Monday and lasted four days. Horde didn’t testify on his own behalf nor were there any eyewitnesses to testify about the shooting.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Derek Gleeson
Age : 39
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204716
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Joshua Jusko
Age : 25
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204708
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST A PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dorothy King
Age : 57
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204713
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Theodore Kritikos
Age : 49
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204700
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION; WEAPON - USE - POINTING A FIREARM; DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - USING A DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Joseph Miller
Age : 42
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204704
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rufus Balentine
Age : 64
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204719
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Brown
Age : 31
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204714
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Delores Dehler
Age : 46
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204695
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION LEGEND DRUG OR PRECURSOR
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Armond Earving
Age : 19
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204696
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Helen Amore
Age : 52
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204715
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daniel Snead
Age : 31
Residence: Elkhart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204816
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - FROM A MOTOR VEHICLE - < $750; UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY OF A MOTOR VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Valerie Tuinstra
Age : 52
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204802
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Willie Wilbon
Age : 29
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204818
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - HANDGUN - W/NO PERMIT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Davion Cotton
Age : 22
Residence: Lynwood, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204817
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Keyara Green
Age : 22
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204805
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
David Harkabus
Age : 56
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204819
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Curtis Howard Jr.
Age : 33
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204804
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Darrel Brown
Age : 65
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204810
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Robert Blue
Age : 33
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204803
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - W/MINOR INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Edward Thomas
Age : 42
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204775
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Robert Risner Jr.
Age : 35
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204780
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Erik Rodriguez
Age : 24
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204788
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Lisa Rosmanitz
Age : 57
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204792
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Edward Santiago
Age : 30
Residence: Lockport, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204785
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Negrete
Age : 35
Residence: Berwyn, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204790
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dominic Pitzel
Age : 68
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204787
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Sharee Johnston
Age : 37
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204778
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jeffrey Francis
Age : 47
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204768
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jamey Goin
Age : 43
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204779
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Walter Evans
Age : 57
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204781
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY; BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Ann Aquino
Age : 40
Residence: Westchester, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204773
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: CASINO GAMBLING VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Vanessa Ruelas
Age : 38
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204743
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: felony
Brooklyn Meeks
Age : 23
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204750
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Roy Owens Jr.
Age : 43
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204741
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Guy Parks
Age : 50
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204731
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Deon Reed
Age : 30
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204759
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: OPERATE VEHICLE AFTER BEING HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Clarence Laurence III
Age : 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204733
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Phillip Lundy
Age : 37
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204730
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tania Madrigal
Age : 35
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204765
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kentrell Marsh Jr.
Age : 27
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204738
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Phillip Dyniewski
Age : 48
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204761
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Bradley Homan
Age : 33
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204755
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Stacy Jones
Age : 30
Residence: Harvey, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204740
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Giovonnie Kemp
Age : 23
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204751
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Katanya Cannon
Age : 46
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204752
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Warren Dixon
Age : 50
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204763
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY; BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERIN
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
John Hicks
Age : 49
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204753
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON (SOCIETY IS VICTIM)
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kenyatta Branch
Age : 26
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204764
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tammy Brown
Age : 61
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204739
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Shawn Dalton
Age : 42
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204726
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daniel Shea
Age : 23
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204746
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Antione Anderson Jr.
Age : 26
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204729
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - HANDGUN - W/NO PERMIT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Delta Wilder
Age : 32
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204734
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Francisco Silva
Age : 47
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204745
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Isaiah Wilson
Age : 28
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204725
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Ziemkiewicz Jr.
Age : 51
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204748
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Damien Ventura Jr.
Age : 24
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204694
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Walter Perez
Age : 28
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204724
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Katrina Reillo
Age : 40
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204723
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Fred Parker
Age : 46
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204698
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Regino Torres
Age : 55
Residence: Steger, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204918
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: CASINO GAMBLING VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nicholas Turpin
Age : 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204925
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: CHILD MOLESTATION - STATUTORY RAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Robert Schueren
Age : 55
Residence: Kentland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204927
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Stephanie Scott
Age : 34
Residence: Benton, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204921
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Bryant Stratton
Age : 25
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204924
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Howard Sweet Jr.
Age : 33
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204947
Arrest Date: June 9, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Joseph Sanchez
Age : 25
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204933
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Theodora Koktsidis
Age : 40
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204936
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Hector Mays Sr.
Age : 52
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204916
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - W/PRIOR AN UNRELATED CONVICTION REFERENCE SAME PERSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jaime Espinoza
Age : 25
Residence: Goshen, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204914
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dandre Hall
Age : 40
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204930
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - METHAMPHETAMINE - CONSPIRACY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Cory Horton
Age : 24
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204937
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Hunter Jr.
Age : 36
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204929
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anna Craig
Age : 33
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204928
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joe Carter III
Age : 56
Residence: Milwaukee, WI
Booking Number(s): 2204923
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Julie Castillo
Age : 39
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204946
Arrest Date: June 9, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Imari Clark
Age : 20
Residence: Matteson, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204920
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gerard Coates
Age : 31
Residence: Tinley Park, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204950
Arrest Date: June 9, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Adrian Wells
Age : 29
Residence: Springfield, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204894
Arrest Date: June 7, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - AGAINST A PREGNANT PERSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brittany Washington
Age : 25
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204893
Arrest Date: June 7, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Benjamin King
Age : 37
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204897
Arrest Date: June 7, 2022
Offense Description: OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nikolus Morris
Age : 31
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204892
Arrest Date: June 7, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ahdezjia Smith
Age : 26
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204886
Arrest Date: June 7, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Carlos Herrera
Age : 65
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204888
Arrest Date: June 7, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
David Keck
Age : 35
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204911
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kathleen Donaldson
Age : 37
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204908
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Matthew Roggenkamp
Age : 21
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204868
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - BODILY WASTE; INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Davierre Sanders
Age : 35
Residence: Lafayette, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204864
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dante WIlliams
Age : 21
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204863
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Bobby Quinn Jr.
Age : 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204865
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE- NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Ramirez
Age : 24
Residence: Westville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204858
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gabriel Henderson
Age : 32
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204875
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - DEALING - SCHEDULE IV
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Alex Moreno
Age : 28
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204856
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David Earner
Age : 51
Residence: Crete, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204854
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: SEX OFFENDER FAIL TO POSSESS INDIANA DRIVERS LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Eric Ellis
Age : 42
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204866
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Philitpa Harper
Age : 35
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204867
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Latoya Boyd
Age : 37
Residence: Hazel Crest, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204873
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - OBTAINING PROPERTY - BY CREDIT CARD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rollie Crawford III
Age : 67
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204861
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Kelly Crowe
Age : 39
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204880
Arrest Date: June 7, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dwight Moore
Age : 34
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204833
Arrest Date: June 5, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Ladarris Ramsey
Age : 38
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204838
Arrest Date: June 5, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Roberto Soto Jr.
Age : 46
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204844
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Tonesha Lewis
Age : 42
Residence: Kokomo, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204842
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Liggett
Age : 33
Residence: Loveland, OH
Booking Number(s): 2204841
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Marta Marquez
Age : 47
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204843
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Tristan Grant
Age : 24
Residence: Monee, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204837
Arrest Date: June 5, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD; BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Korry Allen
Age : 34
Residence: Calumet Park, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204831
Arrest Date: June 5, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION; DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Holly Anderson
Age : 35
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204835
Arrest Date: June 5, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Diana Davis
Age : 44
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204830
Arrest Date: June 5, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Tyrone McKee
Age : 59
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204813
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - MURDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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VALPARAISO — A 29-year-old Valparaiso man was sentenced Friday afternoon to 91 years behind bars in a unique murder case stemming from a Jan. 29, 2020, attempted robbery at a Valparaiso apartment.
"Mr. (John) Williams, actions have consequences," Porter Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Clymer said during sentencing.
Williams caused the death of his friend Travis Thompson, 36, of Valparaiso, by planning and involving Thompson in a robbery attempt at a Valparaiso apartment, prosecutors have said.
Williams was beating the resident of the apartment, who while attempting to stop Williams, struck Thompson with a knife, officials have said. Thompson later died as a result of blood loss caused by a stab wound on his upper left leg that severed the femoral artery.
A jury found Williams guilty in April of murder, three counts of attempted robbery, one count of aggravated battery and one count of battery. The jury further found Williams to be a habitual offender, which resulted in an additional 20 years to his sentence.
Clymer on Friday awarded Williams the services of a public defender to prepare his appeal.
Defense attorney Mark Chargualaf had challenged the case against Williams at trial by arguing that it was Thompson who was beating the target of the robbery when the fatal stabbing took place, and not Williams, as was claimed by police.
Chargualaf showed photos taken in the days following the death to show Williams had no injury to his hands from the beating that left the apartment dweller with broken bones in his face.
By contrast, Chargualaf showed an autopsy photo that he said shows red marks and a cut on Thompson's right hand.
"It doesn't work, ladies and gentlemen," Chargualaf said of the accusations against his client.
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Porter/LaPorte County Courts and Social Justice Reporter
Bob is a 23-year veteran of The Times. He covers county government and courts in Porter County, federal courts, police news and regional issues. He also created the Vegan in the Region blog, is an Indiana University grad and lifelong region resident.
The U.S. Justice Department named Gary in fall 2021 as one of 10 National Public Safety Partnership sites, which gave the city access to more federal law enforcement resources.
The residents have been temporarily displaced due to the damage. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Matt Djukic at 219-322-5000, extension 2315. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/valpo-man-given-91-years-in-unique-local-murder-case/article_cd0c0174-0c88-54be-a366-ba8ff19539dd.html | 2022-06-17T21:33:13 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/valpo-man-given-91-years-in-unique-local-murder-case/article_cd0c0174-0c88-54be-a366-ba8ff19539dd.html |
WISE COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – A Wise County grand jury handed down an indictment Wednesday, alleging that a Big Stone Gap man committed a series of a dozen rapes over multiple years.
According to court documents provided to News Channel 11, the June 15 indictment contained a total of 24 counts of varying charges against Michael Scott Clem, 48, of Big Stone Gap, Virginia.
Each indictment carried a date range in an individual year, and covered the following years:
- 2014 – 1 count Rape
- 2015 – 1 count Rape
- 2016 – 2 counts Rape
- 2017 – 2 counts Rape
- 2018 – 2 counts Forcible Rape
- 2019 – 2 counts Forcible Rape
- 2020 – 1 count Forcible Rape
- 2021 – 1 count Forcible Rape
According to Virginia code cited in the indictment, each rape charge alleges that the victim was under 13 years of age in each year Clem was charged, except for 2018 and onward. Charges in 2018 became “Forcible Rape,” which does not specify the victim’s age according to Virginia code.
Each count of rape, according to sentencing guidelines within the indictment, carries a mandatory minimum sentence of life in prison.
Clem’s next court appearance has not yet been determined. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/big-stone-gap-man-indicted-on-12-counts-of-rape-spanning-8-years/ | 2022-06-17T21:43:04 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/big-stone-gap-man-indicted-on-12-counts-of-rape-spanning-8-years/ |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A regional multi-family developer says near-term trends make him confident growth will continue for at least a while after Northeast Tennessee’s estimated population grew by more last year than in any single year since 2008.
Shane Abraham, founder of Johnson City-based Universal Development and Construction, said the market in multi-family residential boomed around Northeast Tennessee in 2021 and a short-term slowdown isn’t likely.
“What we have seen year to date in ’22 and looking out beyond to the balance of ’22 and ’23 from the housing we manage, we feel like there’s still momentum,” Abraham said.
“I can’t say for sure you’re going to see the same kind of ’22 that you saw in ’21, but I still think it will be a big year.”
The seven-county region added an estimated 3,203 people, or 0.6%, between July 1, 2020 and July 1, 2021. Over the previous decade, the largest single-year increase was 2,354 from 2017 to 2018. One-year growth above 3,200 hasn’t occurred since 2008, the end of a four-year period when annual growth averaged more than 4,200.
Tennessee’s statewide population grew an estimated 0.9% from 2020 to 2021 during the same period as the state added about 55,000 people.
The region’s estimated population as of last July 1 was 513,412, up from 510,209 a year earlier. The increase continues and accelerates a gentle growth trend that began in 2016 after five years (2011-2015) that saw the population actually decline by a cumulative total of 108 people.
At that point, the estimated population was 499,658. In the six years since, it has increased by almost 14,000, or 2.8%.
The strongest growth over that 2016-2022 period has been in Washington County, which has seen a 5.3% increase and is now estimated at 134,236.
But a couple of smaller counties led the way in the most recent year. Hawkins and Johnson counties each reported estimated increases of 1.1%.
Hawkins topped 57,000 people for the first time, reaching 57,288 with a growth of 619. That came after an entire decade in which it had lost about 100 people. Johnson County gained 204 residents to move back above 18,000 for the first time since the 2013 estimate.
Abraham said the job market will eventually settle and other turbulent factors such as the “Great Resignation” and the “Great Migration” from core urban areas will stabilize as well.
“It probably will diminish, just going back in line more with what we’ve seen historically.”
Abraham said, though, that his longer-term prediction is mainly based on the region’s traditionally slow to moderate job growth.
“In the age of working remote, that certainly was a shot in the arm for areas where it’s economic to live like ours,” he said. “The question will be how much that will be allowed. You’ve got a lot of CEOs of big international firms that are begging their people to get back in the office. If things go into recession and employers get their leverage back, you may very well see that come into play.”
While that could decrease migration into places like Northeast Tennessee, Abraham said the population uptick recently has allowed places like Johnson City to grow in areas that continue to make them attractive. He said the Southeast has risen on people’s radar as an attractive place to move to for either work or retirement.
“We feel like there’s a shot in the arm here that’s going to continue,” he said. “I’m not saying Washington County’s going to see 2,000 people every year, but if we continue to do neat things downtown, there’s a lot of people noticing things that’s going on here and finding that they want to live here.”
Sullivan County added the most people in raw numbers, growing by 0.7% with the addition of 1,173 residents to reach 159,265. Greene County also grew, adding an estimated 401 people for a total population of 70,621.
Population declines were registered in Unicoi County, which dropped 0.9% to 17,698 from 17,867, and Carter County, which lost an estimated 181 residents (0.3%) to slide to 56,134. By percentage, those changes were the second and sixth-biggest population declines among Tennessee’s 95 counties.
Abraham mentioned Greenville and Spartanburg, S.C. as two areas that had traditionally slow-growing populations but turned that around in the last couple of decades and have sustained it.
“They had some great employment bases that got started that really made it easy, but they also did some great planning with their downtowns, and so we might be surprised at how this continues.”
At the city level, Bristol, Tenn. saw the highest percentage growth among the larger Tri-Cities, growing by 1.2% with the addition of 328 residents. Jonesborough had the biggest increase among smaller towns, 2.1%, growing by 124 residents to reach nearly 6,000 population.
Johnson City added the most residents, 702, to reach an estimated 71,278 and grow by 1%. Kingsport added 216 people to grow 0.4% to a population of 55,582. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/developer-thinks-northeast-tn-not-through-yet-after-fastest-one-year-growth-since-2008/ | 2022-06-17T21:43:10 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/developer-thinks-northeast-tn-not-through-yet-after-fastest-one-year-growth-since-2008/ |
LEE COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – A former grocery store in Lee County was the site of a massive fire Friday.
According to a post from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, the fire occurred at the former Save-A-Lot building on Highway 58.
Lee County Sheriff Gary Parsons told News Channel 11 that no one had been injured at the fire to his knowledge. Parsons said over the course of the fire, several nearby trees were burned.
Multiple area fire departments responded to the scene. According to Parsons, crews were first called to the blaze at 2:30 p.m.
As of 4:45 p.m., crews were still on the scene. However, Parsons reported that no lanes were closed along Highway 58 and traffic was unaffected. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/large-fire-burns-former-lee-county-grocery-store/ | 2022-06-17T21:43:16 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/large-fire-burns-former-lee-county-grocery-store/ |
(WJHL) Tenn/Va. – Areas throughout the Tri-Cities region are experiencing power outages due to severe weather that came through on Friday.
Southwest Virginia has been hit the hardest and according to PowerOutage.US, there are thousands without power. Outages by county are as follows:
- Lee – 3,358 without power
- Scott – 1,093
- Wise – 5,846
- Russell – 3,871
- Buchanan – 1,336
- Tazewell – 2,377
- Washington – 587
- Smyth – 232
In Tennesse the outages are not as widespread with PowerOutage.US reporting 1,179 customers without power in Sullivan County, 1,006 without power in Washinton County and 290 without power in Hancock County.
You can check outage maps based on providers by visiting the links below:
Other issues following the weather include multiple traffic lights out on the East side of Elizabtheton, especially near the Carter County Jail, according to Carter County Dispatch.
Unicoi County Sheriff Mike Hensley told News Channel 11 that in the south end of the county, a downed tree has knocked out telephone lines and blocked Highway 352. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/widespread-power-outages-plague-region-after-severe-weather/ | 2022-06-17T21:43:23 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/widespread-power-outages-plague-region-after-severe-weather/ |
No injuries reported in Friday morning house fire
Christopher Walker
Wichita Falls Times Record News
Wichita Falls Firefighters battled a house fire on the city's north side Friday morning.
According to Wichita Falls Fire Department assistant fire marshal Jared Burchett:
Just before 10 a.m., firefighters responded to a structure fire on N 1st Street. They found fire and smoke coming from a house and worked to control the blaze.
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The house was vacant and did not have utilities. The cause is under investigation. Burchett said he believes the fire was started by vagrants. No injuries were reported.
According to a recent Times Record News report, fire officials said they have scene an increase in fires started by vagrants.
More:Wichita Falls sees increase in fires started by vagrants | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2022/06/17/no-injuries-reported-friday-morning-house-fire/7660075001/ | 2022-06-17T21:46:09 | 1 | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2022/06/17/no-injuries-reported-friday-morning-house-fire/7660075001/ |
The Casper-Natrona County Health Department plans to offer COVID-19 vaccines for kids as young as 6 months old starting next week, pending final approval from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the department's spokesperson said.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved emergency use of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines on Friday for kids as young as 6 months old. Prior to the new approval, only people 18 years and older could get the Moderna vaccine, while only people 5 years and older could get the Pfizer vaccine.
The CDC is expected to make a recommendation on Saturday on how to use the vaccines for this age group.
The new approval comes amid another uptick in COVID cases across the country, driven primarily by the omicron subvariant BA.2.12.1. The subvariant makes up about 68% of cases in the region that includes Wyoming, Montana, North and South Dakota and Utah, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Wyoming Department of Health reported 405 new confirmed active COVID cases on Tuesday. That’s 274 more cases than the department reported a month ago.
COVID hospitalizations also seem to be going up, but not at the same pace as cases. The state health department reported 27 COVID hospitalizations on Tuesday. That’s the greatest number of reported hospitalizations since mid-March.
On top of that, hospitalizations among young kids during the omicron wave have been greater than they were during the delta wave; the CDC reported in March that peak hospitalizations during omicron of U.S. kids under 5 years of age were about five times the rate of peak hospitalizations during the delta wave.
If the CDC does make a final recommendation for the emergency use of these vaccines, about 35,000 kids in Wyoming would become eligible, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Casper-Natrona County Health Department Spokesperson Hailey Bloom said the department will offer the vaccines on a walk-in basis from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, just like COVID vaccines for other age groups.
Wyoming Health Department Spokesperson Kim Deti said over text that there should be an update from the department about the vaccines early next week.
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BLOOMINGTON – Cocaine charges have been filed against two Bloomington residents.
Duane K. Martin, 34, and Destinee M. Nuckolls, 23, are accused of possessing cocaine with the intent to distribute it.
Possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Three counts of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine Four counts of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine
Duane K. Martin, 34, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, three counts of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine and four counts of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine.
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Nuckolls is charged with:
Unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine Permitting unlawful use of a building “for purposes of manufacturing and/or delivery of cocaine,” court documents said
Destinee M. Nuckolls, 23, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine and permitting unlawful use of a building.
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Martin is accused of delivering cocaine seven times between June 1 and Monday.
He was jailed in lieu of posting $25,045.
Nuckolls was released from custody on a $50,000 personal recognizance bond.
Arraignments are scheduled for July 8.
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Tyler C. Neely
Tyler C. Neely, 21, of Bloomington, is charged with four counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class X and Class 1 felonies), reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony) and methamphetamine possession (Class 3 felony).
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Brandon E.J. Frieburg
Brandon E.J. Frieburg, 29, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 100 to 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class X felonies).
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Rhiannan O. Keith
Rhiannan O. Keith, 23, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 100 to 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class X felonies).
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George E. Wisehart
George E. Wisehart, 44, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver and two counts of meth possession.
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Christopher A. Johnson
Christopher A. Johnson, 29, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), possession of less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony).
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Kelyi G. Kabongo
Kelyi G. Kabongo, 21, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession 5 to 15 grams of meth and less than 5 grams of meth with the intent to deliver, possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth and possession of less than 5 grams of meth.
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Tyrone L. McKinney
Tyrone L. McKinney, 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of 1 to 15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver.
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Terrance T. Jones
Terrance T. Jones, 34, of Chicago, is charged with armed robbery (Class X felony), aggravated battery causing great bodily harm (Class 3 felony), and two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon (Class 2 and 3 felonies).
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Noel R. Castillo
Noel R. Castillo, 48, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful vehicular invasion, aggravated battery, theft, criminal damage to government supported property and resisting a peace officer.
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Kerrigan T. Spencer
Kerrigan T. Spencer, 18, of Normal, is charged with two counts of burglary.
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Austin S. Waller
Austin S. Waller, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of burglary at a Bloomington smoke shop. He is separately charged with three counts of burglary at the Corn Crib.
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Jacob S. Upton
Jacob S. Upton, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of burglary.
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Franklin P. Roberts
Franklin P. Roberts, 50, of Bloomington, is charged with threatening a public official (Class 2 felony) and domestic battery (Class 4 felony).
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Ashley R. Schneiderheinze
Ashley R. Schneiderheinze, 32, is charged with unlawful possession of:
15 to 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) 15 to 100 grams of cocaine (Class 1 felony) 15 to 100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony) Less than 15 grams of alprazolam (Class 4 felony) Less than 15 grams of clonazepam (Class 4 felony) 30 to 100 grams of cannabis (Class A misdemeanor) She also is charged with two counts of permitting the unlawful use of a building.
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Brandon E. Reynolds
Brandon E. Reynolds, 35, of LeRoy, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation for a charge of grooming.
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Hannah J. Jackson
Hannah J. Jackson , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of cocaine and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine.
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Jason M. Harris
Jason M. Harris , 33, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated arson (Class X felony), residential arson (Class 1 felony) and two counts of arson (Class 2 felonies).
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Michael S. Parkerson
Michael S. Parkerson, 54, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine (Class 2 felony) and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor).
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Kerry M. Huls
Kerry M. Huls, 47, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful delivery of 5 to 15 grams of meth, unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of meth, unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of meth, and unlawful possession of less than 5 grams of meth.
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Randy M. Turner
Randy M. Turner, 39, of Danville, is charged with two counts of disarming a peace officer, five counts of aggravated battery, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, attempted possession of a stolen motor vehicle, criminal damage to government supported property and driving under the influence of drugs.
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Malik A. Wilson
Malik A. Wilson, 23, of Chicago, is charged with two counts of attempted armed robbery and aggravated discharge of a firearm, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
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Jaren K. Jackson-Coates
Jaren K. Jackson-Coates, 24, of Peoria, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of cannabis.
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Jawarren L. Clements
Jawarren L. Clements, 25, of Peoria, is charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of cannabis.
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Hunter A.W. Williamson
Hunter A.W. Williamson, 23, of Heyworth, is charged with cannabis trafficking and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class X felonies).
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Mason A. Artis
Mason A. Artis, 22, of Shirley, is charged with possession of a stolen license plate, unauthorized use of a license plate and three counts of theft. He is separately charged with unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) and unlawful possession of 15 to 100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony).
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Kenyatta C. Chissell
Kenyatta C. Chissell, 40, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of heroin.
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Shanarra S. Spillers
Shanarra S. Spillers , 36, of Normal, is charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felonies).
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Enrique D. Sosa
Enrique D. Sosa, 55, of Spanish Fork, Utah, is charged with theft, financial institution fraud, wire fraud and two counts of computer fraud.
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Caleb W. Collier
Caleb W. Collier, 20, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class 1 and 2 felonies). He is accused of possessing between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine and less than 1 gram of cocaine.
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Jahda R. Davis
Jahda R. Davis, 20, of Normal, is charged with aggravated battery and resisting a peace officer.
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Roosevelt Williams
Roosevelt Williams, 43, of Bloomington, is charged with home invasion, criminal trespass to a residence and battery.
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Mark A. Carter
Mark A. Carter, 35, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony).
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Corey B. Dowell
Corey B. Dowell , 24, of Bloomington, is charged with failure to report an accident or injury.
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Joshua V. Wilburn
Joshua V. Wilburn, 33, of Bloomington, is charged with burglary and retail theft.
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Alicia L. Rodriguez
Alicia L. Rodriguez, 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery and domestic battery.
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Christina E. Dickey
Christina E. Dickey, 37, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
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David L. Hendricks
David L. Hendricks, 44, of Clearwater, Florida, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony).
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Kenneth R. McNairy
Kenneth R. McNairy, 32, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X and Class 1 felonies), and two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 and Class 4 felonies).
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Christopher Garza
Christopher O. Garza, 35, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 30 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
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Emmitt A. Simmons
Emmitt A. Simmons, 21, of LeRoy, is charged with indecent solicitation of a child (Class 2 felony).
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Joshua K. Wilson
Joshua K. Wilson, 39, of Normal, was sentenced to 152 days in jail and 24 months on conditional discharge after pleading guilty to one count of domestic battery.
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Kavion J. Anderson
Kavion J. Anderson, 18, of Hazel Crest, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He earned credit for 197 days served in jail. Anderson pleaded guilty to one count of vehicular hijacking.
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Elizabeth A. Johnson
Elizabeth A. Johnson, 40, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of meth (Class 3 felony).
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Jonathon P. Keister
Jonathon P. Keister, 38, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony), and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of meth (Class 3 felony).
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Brettais J. Lane
Brettais J. Lane, 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance in a public park and ulawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
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Jessica N. Huff
Jessica N. Huff, 35, of Peoria, was sentenced to seven years in prison. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 15 to 100 grams of methamphetamine.
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Craig O. Harrington
Craig O. Harrington , 23, of Chicago, was sentenced to 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of burglary.
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Brandon J. Black
Brandon J. Black, 33, of Decatur, is charged with child pornography (Class X felony), attempt to produce child pornography (Class 3 felony), sexual exploitation of a child and grooming (Class 4 felonies).
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Ricky A. Smith
Ricky A. Smith , 30, 0f Urbana, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felonies), unlawful possession of meth and possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felonies).
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Jesse S. Duncan
Jesse S. Duncan, 28, of Bloomington, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison. He pleaded guilty to criminal damage to property with a value of between $500 and $10,000.
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Rhonda L. Davis
Rhonda L. Davis , 41, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Brenden P. Cano
Brenden P. Cano , 23, of LeRoy, was sentenced to eight years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of child pornography production.
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Dujuan L. Enos
Dujuan L. Enos, 48, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of fentanyl.
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Chester Johnson
Chester Johnson, 69, of Chicago, was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by felon.
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James Canti
James Canti, 48, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of heroin.
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Justin A. Atkinson
Justin A. Atkinson , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to one year in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful restraint.
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Connor M. Mink
Connor M. Mink, 18, of Bloomington is charged with unlawful:
Possession of 5-15 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 5 grams of meth (Class 3 felony) Possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) Possession of less than 1 gram of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony) Possession of less than 15 grams of alprazolam (Class 4 felony) Possession of 30-500 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 3 felony) Possession of 10-30 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 4 felony)
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Mark A. Thrower
Mark A. Thrower, 40, of Vinton, Louisiana, is charged with:
Eight counts child pornography (Class X felonies) Two counts aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor (Class 2 felonies) Two counts grooming (Class 4 felonies) Indecent solicitation of a child (Class 3 felony) Traveling to meet a minor (Class 3 felony)
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Kayala D.C. Huff
Kayala D.C. Huff, 23, of Normal, is charged with aggravated battery, domestic battery and resisting a peace officer.
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Rebecca Y. Choi
Rebecca Y. Choi, 32, of Wheaton, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony), possession of less than 15 grams of amphetamine (Class 4 felony), and possession of drug paraphernalia (Class A misdemeanor).
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David W. Kallal
David W. Kallal, 36, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony), possession of 15-100 grams of meth (Class 1 felony), and possession of 5-15 grams of meth (Class 2 felony).
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Javon T. Murff
Javon T. Murff, 19, of Normal, is charged with two counts aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felony), robbery (Class 2 felony), possession of a stolen firearm (Class 2 felony), two counts aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 4 felony), two counts reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony).
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Demarcus J. Heidelberg
Demarcus J. Heidelberg, 24, of Belleville, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 4 felony).
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Deon K. Moore
Deon K. Moore, 26, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon (Class 2 felony).
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Cordaiz J. Jones
Cordaiz J. Jones, 35, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery (Class 2 felonies), stalking (Class 4 felony) and two counts of misdemeanor resisting a peace officer.
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Christopher L. Anderson
Christopher L. Anderson, 40, of Downs, was sentenced to 167 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
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Darrius J. Heard
Darrius J. Heard, 21, of Clarksville, Tennessee, was sentenced to six days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.
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Latele Y. Pinkston
Latele Y. Pinkston , 29, was sentenced to five years in prison. Pinkston pleaded guilty to unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Daniel Wilcox
Daniel Wilcox, 22, of New Concord, Kentucky, is charged with five counts each of criminal sexual assault (Class 1 felonies) and criminal sexual abuse, which are charged as Class A misdemeanors.
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Kaveior K. Thomas
Kaveior K. Thomas, 32, of Normal, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver (Class X felony), unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 1 felony), two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, and violation of the Illinois FOID Card Act (Class 3 felonies).
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Courtney A. Boyd
Courtney A. Boyd, 27, of Normal, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
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Jodi M. Draper
Jodi M. Draper, 55, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
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Brian D. Stewart
Brian D. Stewart, 48, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
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Lonnie L. Kimbrough
Lonnie L. Kimbrough , 36, of Peoria, was sentenced to 24 months on conditional discharge and four days in jail. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful cannabis possession.
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Amari S. Buchanon
Amari S. Buchanon, 25, of Normal, was sentenced to 16 days in jail. She earned credit for eight days served in jail. She pleaded guilty to one count of possessing a firearm without a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card. All other charges were dismissed.
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Donna Osborne
Donna Osborne, 52, of Decatur, is charged with two counts of burglary (Class 2 felonies) and one count each of retail theft (Class 3 felony) and theft (Class 4 felony).
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Juls T. Eutsey
Julian T. Eutsey, 21, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 24 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of criminal sexual abuse.
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Megan J. Duffy
Megan J. Duffy, 27, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 102 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of 5 to 15 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
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Qwonterian V. Ivy
Qwonterian V. Ivy, 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied building.
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Madison A. Knight
Madison A. Knight , 20, of Rutland, was sentenced to 120 days in jail and 30 months' probation for unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine.
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Dexter D. McCraney
Dexter D. McCraney , 38, of Normal, is charged with one count each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
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Thomas J. Davis
Thomas J. Davis , 27, of Bloomington, was sentenced to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine. All other charges were dismissed.
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Christina D. Noonan
Christina D. Noonan , 42, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of controlled substance trafficking (Class X felonies), two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver charged as Class X felonies and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver as a Class 3 felony.
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Wesley M. Noonan
Wesley M. Noonan , 48, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of controlled substance trafficking (Class X felonies), two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver charged as Class X felonies and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver as a Class 3 felony.
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Kenyatta L. Tate
Kenyatta L. Tate , 46, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of between 15-100 grams and 1-15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class X and Class 1 felonies) and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
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Quacy L. Webster
Quacy L. Webster , 43, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felony) and unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine (Class 4 felony).
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Jalen A. Davis
Jalen A. Davis , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with six counts of child pornography possession (Class X felony).
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Lazaro Flores
Lazaro Flores , 34, of Streator, was sentenced to seven years in prison for aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol causing death.
Mohamed N. Thiam
Mohamed N. Thiam , 19, of Bloomington, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
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Lorenzo Sims
Lorenzo Sims, 30, of Chicago, is charged with five counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felonies).
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Laycell D. Wright
Laycell D. Wright , 32, of Rantoul, is charged with unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine (Class 1 felony). He also is charged with unlawful possession of 100-500 grams of cannabis (Class 4 felony) and 30-100 grams of cannabis (Class A misdemeanor).
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Richard S. Bjorling
Richard S. Bjorling , 54, of Peoria Heights, was sentenced to seven years in prison for unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
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Tyler D. Vidmar
Tyler D. Vidmar , 23, of Clinton, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine.
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James E. Chase
James E. Chase , 52, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Melissa J. Piercy
Melissa J. Piercy , 38, of Normal, is charged with unlawful delivery of meth (Class 2 felony), unlawful possession of 15-100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class X felony) and unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of meth with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony).
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Charles L. Bell
Charles L. Bell , 33, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery (Class X felony), two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felonies), aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Class 2 felony), unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon (Class 2 felony), and violation of the Illinois Firearm Identification Card Act (Class 3 felony).
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Wilmer A. Marquez-Ayala
Wilmer A. Marquez-Ayala , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with six counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor family member (Class 2 felonies) and three counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a victim under 13 years old (Class X felonies).
BLOOMINGTON POLICE
Joshway C. Boens
Joshway C. Boens , 41, of Chicago, was sentenced to 143 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Seth A. Kindred
Seth A. Kindred , 31, of Ellsworth, was sentenced March 30 to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver.
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Matthew D. Nunley
Matthew D. Nunley , 33, of Eureka, was sentenced to four years in prison for one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed.
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Clinton A. Page
Clinton A. Page , 29, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 24 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery of a peace officer.
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Loren M. Jepsen
Loren M. Jepsen , 34, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of home invasion causing injury (Class X felony). All other charges were dismissed.
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Calvin E. Young
Calvin E. Young , 30, of Bloomington, was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of cocaine.
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Jason R. Roof
Jason R. Roof , 46, of Heyworth, was sentenced March 28 to five and a half years in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
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James L. Fields
James L. Fields , 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Michelle E. Mueller
Michelle E. Mueller , 32, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of burglary. All other charges were dismissed.
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Telly H. Arrington
Telly H. Arrington , 24, of Normal, is charged with four counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Antonio R. Ross
Antonio R. Ross , 28, of Springfield, was sentenced March 24 to two and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of retail theft. All other charges were dismissed. He also was ordered to pay $7,305 in restitution. Ross earned credit for previously serving 239 days in jail.
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Carlos L. Hogan
Carlos L. Hogan , 33, of Decatur, was sentenced to four years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 30-500 grams of cannabis. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David W. Kallal
David W. Kallal , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kent D. Johnson
Kent D. Johnson , 34, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated domestic battery.
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Andre D. Seals
Andre D. Seals , 37, of Champaign, is charged with aggravated battery.
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Tyler S. Burns
Tyler S. Burns, 31, of Chenoa, was sentenced to 170 days in jail and 30 months probation. He earned credit for the 170 days previously served in jail. Burns pleaded guilty to one count of burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Carrie Funk
Carrie Funk , 54, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of criminal neglect of an elderly person.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Anthony R. Fairchild
Anthony R. Fairchild , 51, of Bloomington, is charged with one count each of burglary and theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Inez J. Gleghorn
Inez J. Gleghorn, 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm in connection to an April 2021 stabbing in Bloomington. Other battery charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Alexis S. Williams
Alexis S. Williams, 24, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. She pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nayeon A. Teague
Nayeon A. Teague , 21, of Normal, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
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Frankie L. Hutchinson
Frankie L. Hutchinson , 21, of Chicago, is charged with one count of aggravated unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of unlawful possession of stolen vehicle parts, two counts of aggravated fleeing a peace officer and two counts of criminal damage to property.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joseph L. McLeod
Joseph L. McLeod , 40, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of burglary, two counts of theft, and one count each of forgery and deceptive practices.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lanee R. Rich
Lanee R. Rich , 18, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts each of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Corey K. Butler
Corey K. Butler , 19, of Champaign, is charged with possession of a stolen firearm and two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Darrius D. Robinson
Darrius D. Robinson , 29, of Normal, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jacob Z. Kemp
Jacob Z. Kemp , 32, is charged with three counts of aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathan A. Jamison
Jonathan A. Jamison , 44, of Normal, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathon K. Campbell
Jonathan K. Campbell , 43, Jonathan K. Campbell, 43, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 48 months on probation. He pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery causing bodily harm.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Geno A. Borrego
Geno A. Borrego , 23, of Pontiac, is charged with two counts of criminal sexual assault.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaylin M. Caldwell
Jaylin M. Caldwell , 21, of Bloomington, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of 1-15 grams of cocaine. All other charges were dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Joshua D. Rials
Joshua D. Rials , 28, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of armed violence, Class X felonies, four counts of unlawful possession of a firearm and firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies. He was charged March 1 with two counts each of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and of firearm ammunition by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jamakio D. Chapell
Jamakio D. Chapell , 28, of Montgomery, Alabama, is charged with four counts of Class 2 felony aggravated battery, misdemeanor resisting a peace officer and 11 traffic charges, including driving under the influence of alcohol.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Thomas E. Dolan
Thomas E. Dolan , 22, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful possession of between 500 and 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver, unlawful cannabis possession, battery and unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jordyn H. Thornton
Jordyn H. Thornton , 22, of Bloomington, was convicted of first-degree murder in the Oct. 30, 2018, shooting death of Trevonte Kirkwood, 27, of Bloomington, in the 1300 block of North Oak Street in Bloomington.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ty W. Johnson
Ty W. Johnson , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with criminal sexual assault, robbery and possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kyle D. Kindred
Kyle D. Kindred , 23, of Shirley, is charged with cannabis trafficking, two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of cannabis.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Lorel M. Johnson
Lorel M. Johnson , 41, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of aggravated domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kimberlee A. Burton
Kimberlee A. Burton , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of child endangerment, Class A misdemeanors.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kevin C. Knight
Kevin C. Knight , 40, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Derail T. Riley
Derail T. Riley , 35, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and five counts of Class 4 felony domestic battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ade A. McDaniel
Ade A. McDaniel , 40, of North Miami Beach, Florida, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, a Class 1 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jahni A. Lyons
Jahni A. Lyons , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
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Destiny D. Brown
Destiny D. Brown , 39, of Bloomington, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, three counts of methamphetamine possession and one count of methamphetamine delivery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Billy J. Braswell
Billy J. Braswell , 39, of Wapella, is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and four counts of methamphetamine possession.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Mitchell A. Rogers
Mitchell A. Rogers , 37, of Peoria, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and two counts of unlawful possession of methamphetamine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Matthew D. Stone
Matthew D. Stone , 22, of Normal, is charged with one count of aggravated battery, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tyler A. Guy
Tyler A. Guy , 25, of Towanda, is charged with one count of Class 2 felony aggravated battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Gordan D. Lessen
Gordan D. Lessen , 36, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of domestic battery as a subsequent offense, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Steven M. Abdullah
Steven M. Abdullah , 31, of Heyworth, is charged with two counts of harassment of jurors, Class 2 felonies, 11 counts of communication with jurors, Class 4 felonies, and one count of attempted communication with a juror, a Class A misdemeanor.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ryan D. Triplett
Ryan D. Triplett , 27, of Decatur, is charged with aggravated domestic battery-strangulation, a Class 2 felony, and domestic battery as a subsequent offense felony, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Pedro A. Parra
Pedro A. Parra , 40, is charged with two counts of burglary, Class 2 and Class 3 felonies, and misdemeanor theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Gregory A. Spence
Gregory A. Spence , 39, of Bartonville, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Justin A. Leicht
Justin A. Leicht , 41, of Downs, is charged with three counts of burglary, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Edward L. Holmes
Edward L. Holmes , 50, of Bloomington, is charged with the following:
Controlled substance trafficking of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 400 and 900 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Controlled substance trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 100 and 400 grams of a substance containing meth Unlawful possession of between 100 and 400 grams of meth with the intent to deliver Methamphetamine trafficking of between 15 and 100 grams of meth Unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of meth with the intent to deliver
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Latoya M. Jackson
Latoya M. Jackson , 31, of Bloomington, is charged with one count of possession of a stolen or converted motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Shaquan D. Hosea
Shaquan D. Hosea , 26, of Bloomington, is charged with residential burglary, a Class 1 felony, and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaccob L. Morris
Jaccob L. Morris , 20, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to burglary.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dontel D. Crowder
Dontel D. Crowder , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, Class 2 felonies, and harboring a runaway, Class A misdemeanor.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Donnell A. Taylor
Donnell A. Taylor , 29, of Bloomington, is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Eric E. Seymon
Eric E. Seymon , 19, of Bloomington, is charged with eight counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Aikee Muhammad
Aikee Muhammad , 19, is charged with two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and resisting a peace officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
William M. McCuen
William M. McCuen , 33, of Atlanta, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Meontay D. Wheeler
Meontay D. Wheeler , 23, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm and torture, a Class 1 felony, aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and aggravated domestic battery involving strangulation, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Fenwrick M. Bartholomew
Fenwrick M. Bartholomew , 51, of Normal, was sentenced to three years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Javares L. Hudson
Javares L. Hudson , 21, of Bloomington, is charged in federal court with possession of a machine gun. He was initially charged in McLean County court with two counts of unlawful use of a weapon-machine gun parts. One charge is a Class X felony and the other is a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tommy L. Jumper
Tommy L. Jumper , 60, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 30 months on probation and 96 days in jail for one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
David S. Fry
David S. Fry , 70, of Normal, is charged with 45 counts of child pornography. Sixteen of the charges are a Class 2 felony and 29 charges are a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Logan T. Kendricks
Logan T. Kendricks , 35, is charged with two counts of aggravated domestic battery, Class 2 felonies.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Davis W. Hopkins
Davis W. Hopkins , 25, of Chenoa, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine, a Class X felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tony Robinson
Tony Robinson , 38, of Chicago, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony; unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, a Class 2 felony; unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a convicted felon, a Class 2 felony; unlawful possession of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Rochelle A. McCray
Rochelle A. McCray , 37, of Chicago, is charged with unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class X felony; unlawful possession of between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine with the intent to deliver, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of cocaine, a Class 1 felony; unlawful possession of less than 15 grams of cocaine, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dontae D. Gilbert
Dontae D. Gilbert , 30, of Bloomington, is charged with aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and domestic battery, charged as a Class 3 felony for a subsequent offense.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Stefan A. Mangina
Stefan A. Mangina , 32, is charged with three counts of unlawful delivery of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Michael J. Owen
Michael J. Owen , 30, of Stanford, pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of between 1 and 15 grams of cocaine. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 30 months on probation.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Cedric J. Haynes
Cedric J. Haynes , 21, of Bloomington, is charged with nine counts of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jonathan Wiley
Jonathan Wiley , 30, of Chicago, is charged with attempted possession or sale of stolen car parts, a Class 2 felony, and resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Jason S. Russell
Jason S. Russell , 22, of Chicago, is charged with attempted possession or sale of stolen car parts, a Class 2 felony, and resisting a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor.
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Aaron J. Zielinski
Aaron J. Zielinski, 28, of Plainfield, was sentenced to four years on probation for unlawful possession of between 15 and 100 grams of methamphetamine. A charge of unlawful possession of meth with the intent to deliver was dismissed.
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Albert F. Matheny
Albert F. Matheny , 35, of Bloomington, was sentenced Jan. 10 to six years in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than five grams of methamphetamine.
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Hunter C. Kellenberger
Hunter C. Kellenberger , 24, of Pekin, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. A meth possession charge was dismissed.
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Samuel Harris
Samuel Harris , 21, of Chicago, was sentenced to 22 days in jail and 30 months on probation after pleading guilty to one count of possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jordan P. Gillespie
Jordan P. Gillespie , 27, of LeRoy, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for residential burglary and unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
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William R. Carter
William R. Carter , 23, of Bloomington, was sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexual assault, attempted residential arson and unlawful restraint.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kentre A. Jackson
Kentre A. Jackson, 26, of Ypsilanti, Mich., was sentenced to 30 months of conditional discharge. He was charged as of June 9, 2020, with unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis and unlawful possession of 500 to 2,000 grams of cannabis with the intent to deliver. The latter charge was dismissed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Andrew L. Stanley
Andrew L. Stanley , 39, of Bloomington, was sentenced to four years on probation for one count of arson. He pleaded guilty to setting his home on fire while a woman and a teenage girl were inside. One count of aggravated arson was dismissed in a plea agreement.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jerail M. Myrick
Jerail M. Myrick , 26, of Springfield, is charged with one count of unlawful delivery of less than 1 gram of cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Amari M. McNabb
Amari M. McNabb , 23, of Country Club Hills , was sentenced to 28 years in prison for murder and mob action for his involvement in the 2019 fatal shooting of Juan Nash, 25, in Bloomington. He was found guilty in a jury trial of those charges, but the jury found him not guilty of discharge of a firearm.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Aaron Parlier
Aaron M. Parlier , 40, was sentenced Jan. 14 to 450 years in prison after he was found guilty in a bench trial of 10 counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a minor and 10 counts of child pornography production.
Rebecca L. Gormley
Rebecca L. Gormley , 35, of Bloomington, is charged with unlawful delivery of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Penny S. Self
Penny S. Self , 59, of Ashland, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle, a Class 2 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nathaniel A. Butler
Nathaniel A. Butler , 20, of Bloomington was sentenced Jan. 4, 2022, to seven years in prison. He pleaded guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm into an occupied building and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm without a valid firearm owners identification card.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — Susquehanna Township Police are searching for a missing teenager.
Authorities say Jamel Jackson, 17, has been missing since June 9.
Anyone with information concerning Jackson's whereabouts are asked to contact Susquehanna Township Police at 717-558-6900. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/susquehanna-township-police-searching-missing-teen/521-28f698d2-e628-46e7-8a1c-bb33d7f2ca2b | 2022-06-17T21:48:51 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/susquehanna-township-police-searching-missing-teen/521-28f698d2-e628-46e7-8a1c-bb33d7f2ca2b |
INDIANAPOLIS — As summer temperatures rise, more people will start to visit Indy Parks' pools, causing them to reach full capacity quickly.
The parks department is giving free pool passes to Indianapolis residents and providing other programs at the parks.
Pools have different capacity numbers and other influences cause that number to be reached.
"Once the water starts to get cloudy, we have to lower the capacity so that lifeguards can see what happens in the water," said Indy Parks Director Phyllis Boyd.
Five of the city's 17 pools are open, with hopes to open others when staffing increases and maintenance issues are fixed.
When a pool reaches full capacity, city officials recommend families go to the splash pads around the city.
The parks department has created more programs in the parks to give teenagers another space to enjoy the summer weather.
The Safe Summer Program will happen every Friday until Aug. 5 at Garfield, Riverside, and Washington parks where free food and other activities will be provided.
Sports of All Sorts will also be at Riverside Park every Saturday until July 31 to learn basic skills in different sports.
"We want our young people to enjoy free summer parks and free summer pools," Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett said.
The park still needs staff for jobs like lifeguards and camp counselors, and starting pay is $15 an hour.
To apply to work with the park, click here.
Below are the pools open now and run Wednesday-Sunday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.:
- Frederick Douglass Park
- Garfield Park
- Perry Park
- Thatcher Park
- Willard Park
The pool at Bethel Park had previously opened, but a leak and an electrical outage forced it to close for repair. Additionally, there is hope that the Broad Ripple Park pool could open in the near future. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indy-parks-free-summer-pool-passes-programs/531-5d29cea9-6367-4e87-b746-a2d093653b6f | 2022-06-17T21:53:43 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indy-parks-free-summer-pool-passes-programs/531-5d29cea9-6367-4e87-b746-a2d093653b6f |
LAKEVIEW, Ark. — A man from Lakeview, Ark. won $1 million dollars through an Arkansas Scholarship Lottery scratch-off ticket.
The man, who chose to remain anonymous, claimed the prize Wednesday, June 15 at the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Claim Center in Little Rock.
The man won the top prize from the $20 $1,000,000 Riches scratch-off ticket. He says his wife purchased the ticket from Michael Gas N Go located at 6135 Highway 5 North in Midway.
The gas station will receive $10,000 in commission for selling the winning ticket.
“My wife and I have a routine when playing the lottery - she buys the tickets, and then I scratch them to see if they’re winners,” the winner told lottery officials. “She’s really good with understanding the odds and how many top prizes are left on all the games.”
The winner says he plans to retire early, help his family and friends and take a vacation with his wife of more than 30 years with the lottery prize. He is the 86th person that has won a lottery prize worth $1 million or more in the state since 2009.
“I’m a big believer in good karma,” he said with a smile.
Two top prizes of $1 million remain in the $1,000,000 Riches game, and a $50,000 ticket is still in circulation.
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HARRISON COUNTY, Texas — An East Texas man is behind bars after officials say he initially asked law enforcement for help after not paying his supplier for drugs.
According to the Harrison County Sheriff's Office, on Thursday around 2:40 p.m., a man, identified as Pedro Serrano, 32, went to their headquarters claiming to be in danger.
"He asked to speak with members of our Joint Harrison County Violent Crime & Narcotics Task Force because he was concerned with his safety," the HCSO said in a statement. "Task force investigators escorted Serrano to the sheriff’s office interview room, where they began interviewing him."
During the interview, the HCSO says Serrano said he had a large quantity of narcotics in his vehicle, which he parked outside. Authorities say Serrano was seeking protection from law enforcement after not paying his narcotics dealer.
"As the interview concluded and investigators began arresting Serrano for the narcotics, he began fighting them while inside the interview room," the HCSO said. "Serrano continued to resist even after several HCSO Investigators responded to assist. Serrano was eventually placed into custody and escorted to the Harrison County Jail."
The HCSO reports investigators executed a search warrant on Serrano’s vehicle, revealing approximately 825 grams of methamphetamine.
Serrano was charged with the following crimes:
- Possession of controlled substance
- Resisting arrest/search
“Law enforcement is a unique career, and every day is different, as this episode clearly shows," Sheriff BJ Fletcher said. "I am thankful these narcotics landed in our lap instead of the streets or lives of our community. Fortunately, none of my staff were injured during the struggle of trying to arrest this suspect.” | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/east-texas-man-asked-law-enforcement-for-protection-after-not-paying-supplier-for-drugs/501-2e40e64b-c95d-445e-976d-d3744cb13a6c | 2022-06-17T21:55:27 | 1 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/east-texas-man-asked-law-enforcement-for-protection-after-not-paying-supplier-for-drugs/501-2e40e64b-c95d-445e-976d-d3744cb13a6c |
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — A trooper with Tennessee Highway Patrol learned that a dog needed help on the side of I-75 on Thursday. The sun was beating down on the pup, sweltering in heat that seemed to get hotter and hotter.
A driver told the trooper about the dog after passing the trooper on the road and spotting the dog. The driver pulled around and told the trooper about the dog, and they went to help it together.
The trooper gave it water and a Little Debby treat. Then, the THP said he pulled up a chair and an umbrella to keep the dog in the shade until it trusted the trooper enough to be picked up.
Once the dog started trusting him, the trooper took him to the Cleveland Animal Control Division. They said the dog is being treated there and is recovering from the heat.
They asked pet owners to make sure their pets are safe from the heat and have plenty of water so they can stay hydrated as the temperature rise. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/thp-trooper-helps-dog-stay-cool-in-heat-found-on-side-of-interstate-highway/51-720057bb-6442-4417-8687-2de8a4ed20e9 | 2022-06-17T21:55:33 | 1 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/thp-trooper-helps-dog-stay-cool-in-heat-found-on-side-of-interstate-highway/51-720057bb-6442-4417-8687-2de8a4ed20e9 |
LEWISTON, Maine — The common theme this year at The Public Theatre in Lewiston is laughter.
"Be Here Now" is the latest production to hit the stage there. It's a four-person show that takes the audience through a rollercoaster of emotions and begs the question: Am I an optimist or a pessimist?
The show is about a "pessimistic professor of nihilism [who] develops a medical condition with a side effect that turns her into a happy, hopeful, believer in love. But what if curing her condition will return her to misery? This wise and quirky comedy asks – is happiness a choice or a pre-existing condition?" according to a release from The Public Theatre.
The cast is looking forward to getting back in front of a live audience.
"We so need to connect and laugh," Janet Mitchko said.
Mitchko plays the leading role of Bari in the production.
"We've all been stuck in our houses, and to actually be able to come to the theatre and see people, the connection is something that is irreplaceable and we so desperately need."
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Officials begin second phase of search for Eastpointe teen's remains in Macomb Co. landfill
Authorities this week launched the second phase of the search to find missing Detroit teen Zion Foster's body in Macomb County.
The phase that started Wednesday involves removing portions of the search area at the Pine Tree Acres landfill in Lenox Township and placing them onto two 50-foot by 50-foot decks, the Detroit Police Department said in a statement.
"Searchers will move through the debris placed on the search deck looking for evidence," officials wrote in the release. "Once the debris is cleared, it will be removed. Then another section of the search area will be placed onto the decks to be searched."
The second phase was expected to take five days, the department said Friday.
"Thank you to the city of Detroit General Services Department, all of our partner organizations and all of the searchers involved in this operation," the release stated.
Volunteers signed up from Detroit police and sheriff's offices in Macomb and Washtenaw counties; Michigan Attorney General's Office; Michigan State Police; FBI; Eastpointe and Lenox Township police; and Wayne State Police.
Zion was reported missing on Jan. 5. Police have said they believe the 17-year-old was slain within weeks of her disappearance.
The Eastpointe High School student's body likely was place into a dumpster, which was emptied at the landfill, investigators said.
Preparation for the initiative, dubbed "Operation Zion," began about three weeks ago, when engineers and officers built a road and did other work to ensure the landfill doesn't collapse when the volunteers started sifting through the garbage pile.
During last month's press conference announcing the project, Detroit police Cmdr. Michael McGinnis named Zion's cousin, 23-year-old Jaylin Brazier, as a suspect in her slaying.
Brazier, reportedly the last person seen with Zion before she disappeared, was named as a person of interest in the case in January. The day after he was publicly named as a person of interest, Brazier surrendered to police.
In March, he was convicted of lying to Eastpointe police about the investigation into Zion's disappearance.
Brazier is serving a one- to four-year sentence at the Charles Egeler Reception And Guidance Center in Jackson.
McGinnis said police had submitted a warrant to Wayne County prosecutors seeking murder charges against Brazier.
Assistant Wayne County Prosecutor Maria Miller recently said a warrant seeking charges in Zion's case was returned to police for further investigation. She did not specify whether the warrant was for Brazier. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2022/06/17/zion-foster-search-remains-homicide-investigation-landfill-remains-macomb-county-detroit/7662249001/ | 2022-06-17T22:00:53 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2022/06/17/zion-foster-search-remains-homicide-investigation-landfill-remains-macomb-county-detroit/7662249001/ |
St. Clair man arrested for sending nude photos, porn to Florida cop posing as teen girl
A Michigan man was arrested and charged as part of a Florida sting against those who "prey upon children online," Polk County, Florida Sheriff Grady Judd said Friday.
Roger Dennis Fleury, 40, of St. Clair, chatted online with an undercover detective posing as a 14-year-old girl starting June 6, police said. Police said he told the detective that he loved that she was so young, sent her nude photos and links to several pornographic videos.
He also instructed her to delete photos so others could not find them, police said.
Fleury is charged in Florida with one count of use of a two-way communication device to commit a felony and five counts of transmission of material harmful to a minor, Polk County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Carrie Horstman said.
Each of those charges is considered a third-degree felony in Florida and each carries a maximum prison term of five years.
He was apprehended as part of Polk County's two-week "Operation Child Protector II" investigation, officials said. As part of the operation, detectives posed as children ages 13-15 on social media platforms and online dating sites.
In total, 12 suspects were arrested during the sting, Judd said.
"Welcome to Florida, because this is where you're coming," Judd said during a news conference on Friday. "It's not going to be a vacation, unless you consider state prison an extended stay vacation."
Fleury was arrested in St. Clair, Judd said. Michigan State Police arrested Fleury on Wednesday "without incident," said Sgt. Steven More, spokesperson for Michigan State Police's Third District. He directed further questions to Polk County officials.
St. Clair County inmate records indicate Fleury was booked on Wednesday and will next appear in court on June 22.
Judd said his department "throws a wide net" to arrest people, even if they do not necessarily live in his county. Of the 12 arrested, most did not live in Polk County. One suspect lived in Alabama, Judd said.
"It's important for me to save a child from a predator in Alabama or Michigan or Alaska or anywhere else," he said.
Fleury has "an extensive criminal history," the county said in a release, including prior arrests in Michigan, Minnesota, Kentucky and Tennessee.
Twitter: @Hayley__Harding | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/06/17/st-clair-michigan-man-arrested-sending-porn-florida-detective-posing-teen-girl/7661507001/ | 2022-06-17T22:00:59 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/06/17/st-clair-michigan-man-arrested-sending-porn-florida-detective-posing-teen-girl/7661507001/ |
AG: Woman sentenced to 2 years in prison in VA fraud scheme
A woman has been sentenced to prison in connection with a scheme to defraud the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Michigan Department of Treasury, officials announced Friday.
Melissa Flores will spend two years incarcerated, and Wayne County Circuit Court Visiting Judge Cynthia Stevens ordered her to pay $110,000 restitution, the Michigan Attorney General's office said in a statement.
Flores pleaded guilty in May 2021 to two counts of false pretenses between $20,000 and $50,000; one count of forgery of documents affecting real property; and four counts of false pretenses between $1,000 and $20,000.
She was initially charged with Flores was charged with conducting a criminal enterprise; six counts of false pretenses $20,000 or more, a 15-year felony; and forgery of documents affecting real property, a 14-year felony, according to court records.
“My office will not stand for attempts to take advantage of the agencies that offer benefits to the public, especially to our brave service members and their families,” Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said. “I’m proud of the work done across our partner agencies to secure this sentence against Ms. Flores.”
Authorities allege Flores and a co-defendant, Sophia Quill, created aliases and obtained or created fraudulent documents to make it appear they were heirs to people who died.
Between 2013-19, they allegedly defrauded the VA out of more than $430,000 and the Michigan Department of Treasury out of more than $40,000 in unclaimed property.
Quill’s son, Steven Decker, was also charged in the scheme. His trial is set for December, officials said Friday.
“Fraudulently obtaining benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs is reprehensible and takes taxpayer dollars away from providing for deserving veterans,” said Special Agent in Charge Gregory Billingsley with the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General’s Central Field Office.
Quill’s case was bound over for trial last year. But on April 29, a judge issued a bench warrant for her arrest after she failed to show at a pre-trial hearing, Nessel's office said. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/06/17/us-department-veterans-affairs-fraud-scheme-melissa-flores-forgery-michigan-department-of-treasury/7664547001/ | 2022-06-17T22:01:05 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/06/17/us-department-veterans-affairs-fraud-scheme-melissa-flores-forgery-michigan-department-of-treasury/7664547001/ |
13 Ford F-150 Raptor trucks stolen from Dearborn lot recovered
A baker's dozen of Ford F-150 Raptor pickup trucks stolen from Ford's Rouge complex have been recovered by the Dearborn Police Department, but the vehicles are damaged, city spokesperson Bilal Baydoun confirmed Friday.
Dearborn police began receiving reports of the thefts Friday, and more were received over the weekend.
The 13 new trucks had a baseline value of $69,905 each.
They were found in various states of disrepair, Baydoun said.
"They were in varying states of disrepair, some had parts, primarily tires, stripped away and others had signs of damage possibly related to ramming," he said.
Baydoun said the Dearborn police arrested and charged one suspect so far although the investigation is ongoing and it is unclear whether all 13 thefts are connected.
Baydoun declined to name the person who was charged.
"The individual who was arrested was charged with two separate felony charges," Baydoun said. "Essentially what these charges correlate to is the alleged theft and the possession of the theft."
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The cherished meadows and aspen groves of the San Francisco Peaks Inner Basin have taken a hit, but largely survived the Pipeline Fire, according to Flagstaff district ranger Matt McGrath.
An irreplaceable landscape that attracts thousands of visitors to every year, the Inner Basin also contains important Flagstaff city water facilities. These values made the preservation of the Inner Basin a top priority for firefighters battling the Pipeline Fire, which burned more than 26,000 acres in the region since Sunday. The hard work of the firefighters paid off, McGrath said on social media, and the area looks “better than expected.”
McGrath joined the superintendent of the Mormon Lake Hotshot crew on a survey of the Inner Basin Thursday morning, expecting heavy fire damage. The “worst of it,” included areas on the ridge leading to Doyle Peak above Lockett Meadow — a popular campground — which “burned kind of hot,” McGrath tweeted Thursday.
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Closer inspection of the area via the Water Line Road, which leads onto the burned ridge, showed that the Pipeline Fire “really roared,” through the area and left the drainage “in pretty bad shape.” The severity of burn on this ridge creates the “possibility of some debris flow” when rain meets the burn scar, but McGrath wrote that “the campground should be mostly fine.”
“This is where our amazing wildland firefighters were able to make a stand and halt forward progress [of the Pipeline Fire],” McGrath said of the scorched ridge.
From deeper in the basin, McGrath shared a photo of Fremont Peak, verdant and untouched by fire, with large swaths green meadows and evergreens in the foreground. The area “looks great,” McGrath said, adding that “City water facilities survived.”
McGrath also shared a picture showing “a mile of happy, healthy aspen” from the road below the city water facilities. The aspens of Inner Basin are icons of northern Arizona, natural jewels that have been called “the most beautiful aspen grove on Earth,” by magazine Arizona Highways.
“I don’t know if [the aspens] are actually happy, but they make me happy,” McGrath said of the surviving groves.
The recovery of the burned areas around Inner Basin will largely be dependent on “letting nature heal itself.” In the long run, the Pipeline Fire may even prove to expand the aspens in Inner Basin. According to the U.S. Forest Service, aspen growth is often “fire-induced” and quick-spreading aspen groves can often be traced to large fire events. McGrath anticipates that “we should see a lot more aspen coming in to an area already nationally famous for them.”
While the Pipeline Fire is still burning and expected to show increased activity due to hot breezy conditions Friday, the prevailing survival of Inner Basin is consolatory relief.
“Thanks to the incredible work of a lot of brave, talented folks, things are better than they could be,” McGrath wrote. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/lockett-meadow-and-inner-basin-mostly-alive-and-well-following-pipeline-fire/article_12e4aa24-ee6c-11ec-aab8-2b2ca49c7058.html | 2022-06-17T22:02:59 | 1 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/lockett-meadow-and-inner-basin-mostly-alive-and-well-following-pipeline-fire/article_12e4aa24-ee6c-11ec-aab8-2b2ca49c7058.html |
Bismarck's 43rd Avenue between Roosevelt Drive and 52nd Street Northeast will be closed to through traffic for about six weeks, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Monday.
The roadway is being reconstructed. Access to adjacent properties on 43rd Avenue will be maintained. Roosevelt Drive will remain open to traffic at the intersection of 43rd Avenue, according to the city. A detour will be in place.
Eastbound traffic will use Centennial Road north to 57th Avenue, then east on 57th Avenue to 52nd Street Northeast, then south on 52nd Street Northeast back to 43rd Avenue.
Westbound traffic will go north on 52nd Street Northeast to 57th Avenue, then west on 57th Avenue to Centennial Road, then south on Centennial Road to 43rd Avenue.
Longer commute times can be anticipated. For more information, go to www.bismarcknd.gov/streets. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/43rd-avenue-closure-announced/article_91e5b8d6-ee85-11ec-8d01-875d2e9099c6.html | 2022-06-17T22:07:42 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/43rd-avenue-closure-announced/article_91e5b8d6-ee85-11ec-8d01-875d2e9099c6.html |
A Bismarck man is accused of pointing a gun at three people because he was upset with their music.
Joshua Bearsheart-Allen, 44, is charged with three counts of terrorizing with a dangerous weapon, according to court records. The felony charge carries a potential punishment of five years in prison.
Police officers responded about 12:15 a.m. Friday to a report of a man pointing a gun at three people who were playing music in an apartment parking lot on Allison Drive, according to an affidavit. The group consisted of two juveniles and an adult, according to court documents.
Members of the group told officers that Bearsheart-Allen was agitated by the music and pulled a handgun out of a holster on his right hip and pointed it at one of them, causing them to fear for their lives.
The affidavit states that Bearsheart-Allen denied pulling his gun and pointing it at anyone, but an apartment resident told officers that she witnessed him approach the group and pull out the gun.
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Bearsheart-Allen made his initial court appearance Friday and had bond set at $5,000 cash only. Defense attorney Alex Kelsch was not available for comment Friday afternoon.
Reach Alex Kautzman at 701-250-8255 or alexandra.kautzman@bismarcktribune.com. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/bismarck-man-accused-of-pointing-gun-at-group/article_13aeb978-ee7f-11ec-b4d2-177c847ae084.html | 2022-06-17T22:07:48 | 1 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/bismarck-man-accused-of-pointing-gun-at-group/article_13aeb978-ee7f-11ec-b4d2-177c847ae084.html |
BLOOMINGTON — McLean County health officials said Friday that two individuals have died from COVID-19 as the county remains at a high community level for the virus.
The two deaths include a man in his 70s and a woman in her 80s, neither associated with long-term care. There have now been 380 COVID-related deaths in the county since the pandemic began.
The McLean County Health Department reported 447 new cases of COVID-19 since June 10, bringing the county's total confirmed and probable cases since the pandemic began to 55,160.
The majority of new cases are people in their 20s, 30s and 40s, according to health officials.
McLean County continues to be at a high community level for COVID-19, meaning there is potential strain on the health systems, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It also means residents are encouraged to wear masks indoors regardless of vaccination status.
Other nearby counties considered to be at a high community level spread include Christian, Logan, Marshall, Menard, Peoria, Tazewell, Sangamon and Woodford, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported.
The CDC also reported that McLean County had about 11 new hospital admissions for COVID per 100,000 people in the week ending June 15, as well as about 272 new positive cases per 100,000 people in the week ending June 16.
IDPH and MCHD continue to encourage people to keep up with their COVID-19 vaccinations. Primary vaccinations, along with first and second boosters for those who qualify, are offered through MCHD. Adults can schedule a vaccination with MCHD by calling 309-888-5435; children's appointments can be made by calling 309-888-5455. Other vaccine locations can be found at vaccines.gov.
On Saturday, MCHD will offer vaccines during the city's Juneteenth Celebration from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Miller Park Pavilion. Walk-ups are welcome.
Approximately 62.8% of McLean County's population is fully vaccinated against COVID, with around 289,131 doses administered.
Testing clinics are scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon June 21 and June 22 at the McLean County Customer Service Center in the parking lot across East Street from the Government Center in downtown Bloomington. An entrance to the parking lot is at 201 E. Washington St.
Residents can register on site, or online in advance at health.mcleancountyil.gov/735/COVID-19-Local-Testing-Options.
Statewide, 27,112 new COVID cases were reported Friday over the past week, according to IDPH. That included 68 deaths from COVID since June 10 in Illinois.
Illinois health officials have reported 33,994 deaths from COVID in the state since the start of the pandemic. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/mclean-county-reports-2-covid-deaths-447-cases-since-last-week/article_08e57878-ee76-11ec-913c-07a67a990d8f.html | 2022-06-17T22:09:25 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/mclean-county-reports-2-covid-deaths-447-cases-since-last-week/article_08e57878-ee76-11ec-913c-07a67a990d8f.html |
OCALA, Fla. – One person was injured following a crash in Ocala involving two semitrucks and a sedan Thursday evening, Ocala Fire Rescue said.
The three-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of West Silver Springs Boulevard and North Pine Avenue, fire officials said.
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Upon arrival, fire crews said they found one of the semitrucks had a moderate fuel leak that was spilling onto the road and into a nearby storm drain, posing a hazard to both the environment and locals.
Fire crews said they placed “booms,” or barriers meant to block fuel spillage, into the storm drain to minimize the impact, while other crews collected the remaining fuel and covered the spill with absorbent.
The driver of the sedan was taken to the hospital. No other injuries were reported, according to Ocala Fire Rescue.
No other information is available at this time. Check back here for updates. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/17/1-hurt-after-car-2-semis-crash-in-ocala-firefighters-say/ | 2022-06-17T22:15:34 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/17/1-hurt-after-car-2-semis-crash-in-ocala-firefighters-say/ |
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Black Wall Street Juneteenth block party is one of several weekend celebrations to honor the holiday. The event was named in remembrance of the victims of the 1921 Tulsa riots massacre where white mobs burned down an affluent black neighborhood.
“This is our kind of take-over event like we are bringing excellence to this party to this day and to just shed light on that event and where we are now,” Knakeesha Samuels, event organizer and the creator of Black Friday Orlando said. “We just kind of want to change the narrative behind what that story means. We focus on bringing joy, having fun, bringing the families out and patronizing small businesses — Black-owned businesses.”
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Samuels, an Afro-Latina from Panama, is the event organizer of the Juneteenth 407 weekend — now in its third year.
“This just means us making a financial impact and just a celebratory day that we can kind of put our stamp on,” Samuels said.
About 80 small Black-owned businesses will be along and near Wall Street Plaza in downtown Orlando. Samuels hopes to get results for entrepreneurs with guidance from advisors like Gene Martin of JP Morgan Chase.
“We have our minority entrepreneurship program that provides mentorship,” Martin said. “We are here to help guide, grow and scale your businesses not only through that mentorship piece, but we also provide financial health education.”
Other events around the City Beautiful include the Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration in Lake Lorna Doone Park, organized by city officials.
“We pride ourselves on being one of the most inclusive cities in America,” Merchon Green, equity and multicultural affairs official for the city of Orlando, said. Green told News 6 events like these inspire today’s generation to learn how they can make a positive impact in their communities.
“We are honoring Dr. Alzo Reddick as our Juneteenth champion, and Dr. Reddick has a history of firsts, so where there was representation needed, he didn’t wait on anyone else. He just stepped in and made it happen,” Green said.
Reddick was the first black teacher at Winter Park high school and the first Black man from Orlando elected to the state legislature since the Reconstruction era after the Civil War.
“Just telling that history saying hey, this is where we came from and although we have all these opportunities afforded to us today, we need to recognize that there was someone filling in the gap and advocating for us,” Green said. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/17/central-florida-events-to-honor-juneteenth/ | 2022-06-17T22:15:40 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/17/central-florida-events-to-honor-juneteenth/ |
COCOA, Fla. – A bookstore owner who said she reads a book a day is helping to give away more than a thousand books for free this weekend in honor of Juneteenth.
Michelle Davis, of the Essence of Knowledge Urban Bookstore in Cocoa, said Brevard County’s first “Little Black Book Drive” on Saturday will help families celebrate Juneteenth by inspiring children to read.
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“If you want a book, you’re going to get a book and the books are not just for people of color. The books are for all children,” Davis said. “Everybody should know our race. We should know their race.”
Davis said most of the books donated for the drive were bought from her bookstore in Cocoa.
Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village will be one of the county’s three giveaway locations.
Kevin James and Heather Greene said they’ll both bring children in their families to grab books.
“Providing that opportunity for us to celebrate this joyous occasion and the books that you all are going to provide that will share the history of different cultures (African American culture) for this particular holiday, I think is always a good thing,” James said.
Greene said children need to be reading more.
“Do activities beside video games,” the mother said. “Get that brain still going during the summertime.”
Organizers said the book drive at Cocoa Village will operate between 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday.
Books will also be handed out at Melbourne’s Riverview Park from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Cuyler Park in Mims from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. that same day. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/17/cocoa-store-owner-giving-away-thousands-of-books-to-children-in-honor-of-juneteenth/ | 2022-06-17T22:15:53 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/17/cocoa-store-owner-giving-away-thousands-of-books-to-children-in-honor-of-juneteenth/ |
DeLand, Fla. – A 30-year-old man was shot in the leg and arrested Monday following a confrontation with a woman outside a waffle business, according to the DeLand Police Department.
Britten Polk, 30, confronted a woman outside of C’s Waffles at 413 S. Woodland Blvd. due to rumors about something she may have said about him, police said.
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According to police, the two had previously been in a romantic relationship.
As Polk approached the woman, she pulled out a handgun, holding it toward the ground, records show.
Reports indicate that a struggle ensued between the two, leading to the firearm going off and a round hitting Polk in his right leg.
Police said bystanders were eventually able to separate the two, at which point Polk fled to a relative’s home at the 300 block of North Orange Avenue.
Polk was later taken to a hospital in Daytona Beach with non-life-threatening injuries before police arrested him, the department said.
Polk faces charges for felony criminal mischief and misdemeanor battery. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/17/deland-man-shot-in-the-leg-arrested-after-confronting-woman-police-say/ | 2022-06-17T22:15:59 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/17/deland-man-shot-in-the-leg-arrested-after-confronting-woman-police-say/ |
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Magic is set to host a free 2022 NBA Draft watch party at the Amway Center on June 23.
The doors open at 6:30 p.m., and draft coverage starts at 7 p.m., all culminating in the 8 p.m. 2022 NBA Draft.
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Orlando Magic officials said the party will feature food and drink specials, Magic team shop discounts, opportunities to meet STUFF the Magic Mascot and special activities, such as the $50,000 4-Shot Challenge, a chance for three lucky fans to win thousands of dollars by completing a lay-up, free throw, 3-pointer and half-court shot in under 30 seconds.
The Magic are also teaming up with Arcade1Up to provide fans with interactive gaming opportunities.
The event is open to the public, and a free ticket is required for entry.
To download free tickets, click here. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/17/orlando-magic-to-host-free-2022-nba-draft-watch-party/ | 2022-06-17T22:16:06 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/17/orlando-magic-to-host-free-2022-nba-draft-watch-party/ |
ABSECON — A Galloway Township man died after his car slammed into a New Jersey Transit bus bound for Lindenwold, Camden County, late Thursday afternoon.
John Barker, 48, was driving a 2006 Mercedes-Benz sedan southbound on Shore Road, near the White Horse Pike, when the vehicle collided with the bus at the road's intersection with Ohio Avenue around 5:30 p.m.
The bus was on its way to Lindenwold from Atlantic City, NJ Transit spokesperson Jim Smith said Friday.
The bus was headed northbound on Shore Road and attempted to make a left turn onto Ohio Avenue, beneath the city's railroad viaduct, when Barker's car crashed into it. The impact crushed the sedan's front end and caused major damage to the bus's right side.
More than a dozen passengers and the bus driver were treated for injuries, police said.
Authorities said Thursday evening that the injured passengers were taken to Shore Medical Center, AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Mainland Campus and City Campus. The injuries were said to be non-life-threatening, police said.
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The roadway was closed for about five hours, police said.
The bus was parked along side the road close to the marshlands before it was towed from the scene. The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office, NJ Transit Police, Absecon Fire Department, and numerous EMS mutual aid personnel assisted city police on scene.
While an investigation remains ongoing into what caused the accident, vehicle speed is believed to have been a contributing factor, police said.
Witnesses are encouraged to contact the city police department's Traffic Safety Unit by calling 609-641-0667 ext. 208. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/galloway-man-killed-in-thursday-afternoon-bus-crash-on-shore-road/article_22ff9a4e-edc8-11ec-bce3-4f80bbe18a94.html | 2022-06-17T22:16:19 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/galloway-man-killed-in-thursday-afternoon-bus-crash-on-shore-road/article_22ff9a4e-edc8-11ec-bce3-4f80bbe18a94.html |
Here’s an update of the COVID-19 numbers in the state:
New positive cases: 2,914
New deaths: 8
Total positive cases: 2,100,417
Total number of deaths: 30,839
Total vaccine doses administered: 14,039,192*
Rate of transmission: 0.84
CASES BY COUNTY
Atlantic: 59,133 cases, 948 deaths, 378,572 doses administered*
Cape May: 11,688 cases, 259 deaths, 133,824 doses administered*
Cumberland: 34,796 cases, 571 deaths, 185,642 doses administered*
Ocean: 145,756 cases, 2,841 deaths, 701,133 doses administered*
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*State did not update vaccination totals Friday. State, local totals are as of June 16.
Figures are as of 5 p.m. June 17
Source: N.J. Department of Health | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/new-jersey-reports-more-than-2-900-new-covid-19-cases-8-new-deaths-rate/article_6df14cf4-ee64-11ec-acc6-03d24a0229c7.html | 2022-06-17T22:16:25 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/new-jersey-reports-more-than-2-900-new-covid-19-cases-8-new-deaths-rate/article_6df14cf4-ee64-11ec-acc6-03d24a0229c7.html |
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa. — Trevor Cohen has been unstoppable.
The recent Holy Spirit High School graduate went 2 for 3 with three RBIs and a run to lead the Tri-Cape all-star baseball team to a 9-2 victory over Delaware South in a second-round Carpenter Cup Classic game Friday at Villanova Ballpark.
Tri-Cape will play in the semifinals Sunday against Inter-Ac/Independent at 9 a.m. Sunday at Citizens Bank Park, home of the Philadelphia Phillies.
In Tri-Cape’s first-round game Thursday, Cohen, who is committed to NCAA Division I Rutgers University, went 4 for 4 with a double, a run and an RBI.
In the top of the second inning, Cohen hit a two-out, three-run double that gave Tri-Cape an early 3-0 lead. His double scored Jake Slusarski (Williamstown), who singled, and Cohl Mercado (St. Joseph Academy), who walked. Cohen said the pitchers have been giving him fastballs to hit.
"I am staying within myself," said Cohen, 18, of Brigantine. "I am not trying to do too much. I just hit the ball up the middle. Gap to gap. I am just going to stay with that approach and keep hitting well."
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Tri-Cape, which features top players from the Cape-Atlantic League and Tri-County Conference, captured its first Carpenter Cup title in 2021. The 36th edition of the Carpenter Cup began Monday with 16 teams and 400 players throughout the tri-state area. The event is a single-elimination format.
Some players on Tri-Cape know each other through club or other travel teams. But others aren't as familiar with each other. The players come together each year and have fun together and just enjoy playing baseball. Players mingled, joked and built chemistry together Friday, which is something assistant coach Brent Bean enjoys the most.
“I love the camaraderie between the players," said Bean, who is Atlantic City's head coach. "They play on different teams and play against each other all year. They come together for this and it’s like they’ve been friends for a long time.”
On Thursday, Tri-Cape did not score until the fifth inning. On Friday, all nine runs were scored in the second and third.
"We are starting to come together even more than (Thursday)," Cohen said. "We are hitting, getting runs (drawing) walks. We are going to keep it up on Sunday and try to get in the championship."
Ocean City's Tommy Finnegan earned the win. He pitched the first three innings with three strikeouts and only allowed two hits. Finnegan did not play in Thursday's game because Ocean City had it graduation. He is committed to St. John's University.
"I was excited to get out there and play with all the best players in the area," Finnegan said. "They made my job really easy. They made all the plays. So, all I had to do was throw strikes and get a few strikeouts here and there. It's an awesome experience."
Tri-Cape really dominated in the third inning.
Damon Suriani (Gloucester Catholic) and Anthony Charles (Clearview Regional) both singled to start the third. Gavin Healy (Oakcrest) then grounded out but advanced the runners to second and third. John Rorick (Kingsway Regional) then walked. With bases loaded and two outs, Slusarski reached on an error and Suriani scored to make the score 4-0.
Mercado hit a two-run single that scored Charles and Rorick to extend the lead to 6-0. Cohen singled to load the bases. Ryan Taylor, Suriani and Charles each drew walks, sending in three more runs to bring the score to 9-0.
Mercado, who is committed to Boston College, finished with two runs and two RBIs. The recent St. Joseph graduate was not at Tri-Cape's first game as he participated in another baseball event.
"I have been kind of struggling lately, so it is good to get that off my shoulders a little bit," said Mercado, who also played in the Carpenter Cup in 2021. "It's good (to play in the event again). Everyone is pretty fun to play with. They are all great baseball players. It is just super chill.
"I think we have a pretty good shot to win. We have a great team here." | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/trevor-cohens-3-run-double-sparks-tri-cape-to-carpenter-cup-semifinals/article_0db0a55c-ee63-11ec-80c2-578bfbb9d784.html | 2022-06-17T22:16:50 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/trevor-cohens-3-run-double-sparks-tri-cape-to-carpenter-cup-semifinals/article_0db0a55c-ee63-11ec-80c2-578bfbb9d784.html |
LAWRENCE COUNTY, KY (WOWK) – Two bodies have been found in a home in the Louisa area of Lawrence County, Kentucky.
According to Kentucky State Police Post 14 Public Affairs Officer Trooper Shane Goodall, the call came in around 2 p.m. this afternoon, Friday, June 17, 2022 regarding bodies found at a home in the 700 block of Blaine Creek Road. Goodall says the investigation is still in the preliminary stages and no further information about the deceased is being released at this time.
Goodall says the Lawrence County Coroner’s Office and the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the scene | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/2-bodies-found-in-louisa-kentucky-home/ | 2022-06-17T22:20:54 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/2-bodies-found-in-louisa-kentucky-home/ |
HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK)—The Huntington Mall is currently without power after severe weather swept through the area.
The mall tells 13 News that the power went out around 2:30 p.m., and even though they put in a call to AEP, they have not heard back yet about a restoration time.
They say that their doors are still open. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/huntington-mall-loses-power-during-storm/ | 2022-06-17T22:21:00 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/huntington-mall-loses-power-during-storm/ |
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Due to lifeguard shortages, the Coonskin Pool will be permanently closed on Mondays throughout the summer, according to Jeff Hutchinson, director of Kanawha County Parks and Recreation Department.
Hutchinson said lifeguard shortages are a nationwide issue. With travel sports in the summer, people just aren’t looking for summer jobs.
“There’s nothing we can really do,” Hutchinson said. “We’re about short eight lifeguards, which is what it takes to give everyone off at this pool.”
In addition to summer sports, Hutchinson said finding lifeguards who can pass the lifeguard test is another challenge.
He emphasized that “You’ve got to be a strong swimmer,” to be a lifeguard.
Until the lifeguard shortage can be addressed, Hutchinson said Coonskin Pool will remain closed on Mondays.
“It’s a scramble to get kids to work and get people to do it,” he said. “As long as this sports thing goes the way it goes, I don’t see it changing.” | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/pools-suffer-from-lifeguard-shortages/ | 2022-06-17T22:21:06 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/pools-suffer-from-lifeguard-shortages/ |
UPDATE: (5:39 p.m. June 17, 2022): Crews are still working to assess power outages in our region and restore power to customers.
According to Appalachian Power, approximately 42,202 customers in WOWK 13 News’ viewing area are without power at this time. In their total coverage area between West Virginia and Virginia, approximately 126,016 customers are without power.
Kentucky Power is reporting 20,091 customers without power in and around our viewing area and AEP Ohio is reporting approximately 2,157 people are without power in and around our viewing area. Big Sandy RECC is also reporting approximately 1,757 confirmed customers without power and lists several more calls as “under investigation.”
The WOWK StormTracker 13 team is continually monitoring the severe weather and will keep you updated on air and here online throughout the evening. To monitor when power should be restored to your area, visit the Appalachian Power, Kentucky Power, AEP Ohio or Big Sandy RECC outage maps on their websites.
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Thousands of people are without power across the Tri-State as severe weather swept through the region this afternoon.
According to Appalachian Power, approximately 38,960 customers in WOWK 13 News’ viewing area are without power at this time. In their total coverage area between West Virginia and Virginia, approximately 68,112 customers are without power.
Kentucky Power is reporting 22,487 customers without power in and around our viewing area and AEP Ohio is reporting approximately 3,745 people are without power in and around our viewing area. Big Sandy RECC is also reporting approximately 597 confirmed customers without power and lists several more calls as “under investigation.”
Officials are still assessing conditions in many areas of the Tri-State and many areas do not yet have restoration times.
The severe weather is also affecting power to businesses in the area. Huntington Mall officials tell 13 News the weather left the mall without power around 2:30 p.m. and they have not yet heard back on a restoration time. Despite not having power, their doors are still open to the public.
Officials have also put out warnings for possible flash flooding throughout the afternoon and evening hours. At this time, Clay, Fayette and Nicholas counties in West Virginia are under a Flash Flood Warning until 9:30 p.m. tonight, Friday, June 17, and Jackson, Kanawha, Putnam and Roane Counties in West Virginia are under a Flash Flood Warning until 9:45 p.m.
The WOWK StormTracker 13 team is continually monitoring the severe weather and will keep you updated on air and here online throughout the evening. To monitor when power should be restored to your area, visit the Appalachian Power, Kentucky Power, AEP Ohio or Big Sandy RECC outage maps on their websites. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/thousands-without-power-across-tri-state/ | 2022-06-17T22:21:12 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/thousands-without-power-across-tri-state/ |
DALLAS — Thursday was a big sports day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area when it was announced the area would be getting 2026 World Cup matches.
The announcement brought together city and sports leaders from throughout North Texas to celebrate a historic moment for the area.
The festivities, however, presented an opportunity for some renewed interest in another topic that was brought forth by Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson last month.
On Thursday afternoon, the mayor tweeted a photo of him with Jerry Jones, saying that he spoke with the Dallas Cowboys owner about a second NFL team in North Texas.
Johnson started the conversation in early May when he tweeted that the DFW Metroplex would soon become the largest U.S. metro without two NFL teams. He said the Dallas area is about to pass Chicago and would be just behind New York and Los Angeles on the largest metros list.
The mayor even specified by saying, "We need an AFC team that plays in southern Dallas."
Soon after his initial statements, Johnson announced he would be creating a city council committee that would be focused on attracting and retaining professional sports franchises in the city limits.
While the Dallas mayor is continuing to make his case, what does the Cowboys' owner think about all of this?
"[Johnson] is one of my real friends. He didn't get in Harvard and get that Harvard degree by not being smart," Jones said on Thursday when asked about the mayor's comments. "He knows how much the Cowboys can impact positively what we're about in Dallas and knows the worldwide interest. He's got all of that down and that's why that I'm sure looking for votes that he opens everything up with Dallas Cowboys."
While he didn't comment on his thoughts about a second NFL team, Jones is certainly aware of the Dallas mayor's desire for a team in Dallas proper.
In a tweet Thursday, Johnson said he spoke with Jones about the possibilities.
"We did talk about it... Jerry Jones and I have always gotten along great and he understands that I have a job to do," Johnson tweeted. "... A mayor's job is never done!"
In the meantime, the DFW area can celebrate hosting some 2026 World Cup matches -- a big sports win for North Texas.
While the area is being referred to as just Dallas by FIFA, the games will be played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. However, Johnson is looking to make his case about the City of Dallas hosting some World Cup-related events.
"We are thrilled -- and we are READY to help host the biggest sporting event in the world, the World Cup. Now, let's make sure we get some of the action to @fairparkdallas," Johnson said in a tweet Thursday. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-mayor-spoke-cowboys-owner-jerry-jones-second-nfl-team-dfw/287-9f6c600a-bd24-4c8d-abe9-97196aa13c15 | 2022-06-17T22:25:06 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-mayor-spoke-cowboys-owner-jerry-jones-second-nfl-team-dfw/287-9f6c600a-bd24-4c8d-abe9-97196aa13c15 |
HOUSTON — Senator John Cornyn faced a tough crowd when speaking at this year's Texas GOP convention in Houston.
Before he spoke, he was met with boos immediately upon taking the stage at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
The crowd grew louder when he spoke about guns and the legislation he and other Senate lawmakers are drafting in response to the mass shootings that have happened across the U.S. over the past two months.
"And making sure violent criminals and the mentally ill can not buy firearms," Cornyn said at the podium of the GOP convention. "That primarily means enforcing current law. That's what I've heard from many of you here today and this week and that's what we're working on, nothing more and nothing less."
Cornyn is spearheading the new gun legislation that is being drafted. He said he is passionate about the second amendment and has repeatedly said he will not add a provision that will restrict the rights of current, law-abiding gun owners. Instead, it will focus on keeping guns out of the hands of those who, by current law, are not supposed to have them.
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“If we’re gonna change anything in this country, it should not be the right of law-abiding Americans to keep and bear arms. That’s what I made clear to my fellow senators who approached me, asking me to work on mental health and school safety legislation. I said, ‘Let’s see if we can find a better way of enforcing existing law and keeping guns out of the hands of criminals and the mentally ill,'" Cornyn said during the convention.
During his speech, the senator highlighted Republicans’ push-back against tougher proposals Democrats wanted following the Uvalde mass shooting, including banning high-capacity magazines.
“And if there is any lesson that we can learn from the recent shootings, it’s that America must have a reckoning with our broken mental health system.”
Cornyn’s fellow U.S. Senator from Texas, Ted Cruz, spoke during the convention beforehand.
He vowed to protect second amendment rights but did not address Cornyn or the bipartisan effort specifically.
“If we lived in a sane, rational world, we’d be coming together saying ‘How do we stop violent crime? We go after the criminals, we go after the felons, we go after the fugitives, we go after those with serious mental illness…and we put em in jail and we lock them up and we keep them out of our schools and we keep them out of our churches, and we keep our families safe," Cruz said.
Details of the new proposed gun legislation remain in negotiation between Democrats and Republicans, with disagreements over how tightly the initiatives should be drawn. That means the proposal's potency — and perhaps whether some parts survive — remain undetermined as it's translated into legislation.
One big sticking point from the Senate negotiations is closing the so-called “boyfriend loophole”. That covers gun rights for abusive dating partners.
Read more details on the proposed legislation here. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas/sen-john-cornyn-speaks-at-texas-gop-convention/285-96692a97-43d7-4bf1-870a-4e7550eb68ce | 2022-06-17T22:25:12 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas/sen-john-cornyn-speaks-at-texas-gop-convention/285-96692a97-43d7-4bf1-870a-4e7550eb68ce |
SEATTLE — A protester who was hit on Interstate 5 in 2020 has sued the city of Seattle, Washington state and the driver accused of hitting them, claiming the government negligently failed to protect the demonstrators.
Diaz Love, 34, was one of two people who were struck during a Black Lives Matter demonstration on July 4, 2020. Summer Taylor, 24, was also hit and died from her injuries.
Love suffered a traumatic brain injury, multiple fractures, lacerations and other wounds, according to the lawsuit.
Dawit Kelete is accused of driving onto I-5 via the Stewart Street off-ramp, hitting the group of demonstrators who had marched onto the freeway near Capitol Hill.
The lawsuit claims that Washington State Patrol’s longstanding policy is to not allow protesters onto the freeway due to safety concerns. However, that changed when racial justice protests erupted after the murder of George Floyd.
The protesters also reportedly felt a sense of security from law enforcement as the lawsuit claims WSP and the Seattle Police Department met with protest leaders, “assuring the protestors that they would protect them from harm.”
However, the lawsuit alleges WSP and SPD didn’t adequately block off roads or on- and off-ramps and didn’t provide lights or signage around the protesters to warn drivers of their presence on the night Love was injured.
The lawsuit seeks damages for Love’s physical pain and suffering, emotional distress and financial injury, including the loss of future income.
Kelete was charged with vehicular homicide, vehicular assault and reckless driving in 2020. He has a competency hearing on July 12.
A separate lawsuit filed in 2020 also claimed the city of Seattle and Washington state failed to protect protesters from harm. Taylor's family was one of the plaintiffs in that suit. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/protests/protester-hit-i-5-diaz-love-lawsuit/281-f734e4a7-bead-44ba-abc1-f666c22573c1 | 2022-06-17T22:30:33 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/protests/protester-hit-i-5-diaz-love-lawsuit/281-f734e4a7-bead-44ba-abc1-f666c22573c1 |
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Airport workers say they’re the under-appreciated essential workers. They kept airports open, baggage moving, and planes flying.
“I had no idea how hard it would be,” Dallas-Fort Worth Cabin Cleaner Verna Montalvo said.
With millions of Americans relying on them, airport workers say they are over-worked and under-paid.
“I work three jobs, I never see my kid. I go at three in the morning and I come back home at 9:30 (p.m.) They are already asleep,” Boston Logan Airport Skycap Ababuti Oloki said.
Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) believes airport workers deserve better.
“Just as airplanes don’t fly without pilots, our aviation system would collapse without airport service workers,” Markey said.
That’s why he introduced a bill that requires federally funded airports to set a higher wage and benefits standard for airport workers, as well as allow workers to establish a union. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) warns, airports and travelers will suffer, unless airport workers get what they deserve.
“Paying airport workers a living wage benefits consumer cause the service is better, the security is better, the safety is better,” Schumer said.
But some Republicans question the idea of Congress forcing airports to follow a national standard.
“I can’t imagine that a national policy is what we would put in place here,” Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) said.
Capito says airports need flexibility.
“Let individual airports around the country make their own decisions,” Capito said.
But Markey says if Republicans agreed on providing support to airports with COVID relief packages, they should support the workers running airports. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/democrat-senators-call-for-better-wages-and-benefits-for-airport-workers/ | 2022-06-17T22:33:11 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/democrat-senators-call-for-better-wages-and-benefits-for-airport-workers/ |
IRONDALE, Ala. (WIAT) — For Brian Cocke, a shooting at a church Vestavia Hills Thursday struck close to home.
Cocke’s neighbor, Bart Rainey, was one of three victims who died after a “lone” gunman opened fire inside St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. Cocke, a teacher, said Rainey was a “nice and caring man.” Cocke would often chit-chat with Rainey, swapping stories about teaching and the classroom. Rainey’s daughter was also a teacher.
Cocke said Rainey and his wife had always been kind, and he’d been happy to help them with things around the house when he could.
Once, when Brian Cocke was outside working outside his Irondale home, he messed up. As he removed some stubborn rose bushes, he lost his grip, and one tumbled down the hill. Before it came to a stop, the plant hit his neighbor’s young Japanese Maple, breaking it at its base. Brian looked up. His neighbor, Bart Rainey, was on his patio. He grabbed the broken maple and walked up the hill.
“Bart, I’m so sorry,” Cocke remembers saying.
Bart looked up at Cocke.
“Brian, it’s a tree,” he said. “You’re not hurt. I’m not hurt.”
It was a characteristic remark from Rainey, Cocke said.
Cocke found out that his neighbor had died in the shooting on Thursday night. He was with friends when he received a text from Rainey’s daughter. He stared at his phone in awe. They asked if he was okay. He wasn’t sure he was.
Cocke said that it’s “disgusting” that shootings like the one at St. Stephen’s continue to happen — at schools, at theatres, and even in churches.
“It’s more difficult to buy a car than a gun,” he said. “For a car, you need registration, you need a license, you have to learn how to use it. For guns, you have to find a ride to Walmart.”
He said that he still has many questions about what happened Thursday.
“What was the motive?” Cocke asked.
Law enforcement has not yet identified the suspected shooter, but Vestavia police on Friday focused their attention on the home of a registered gun dealer in the Birmingham suburb.
Warrants for capital murder are expected to be filed in the case today, police have said. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/neighbor-remembers-alabama-church-shooting-victim-as-nice-caring-man/ | 2022-06-17T22:33:17 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/neighbor-remembers-alabama-church-shooting-victim-as-nice-caring-man/ |
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — Neighbors in a North Fort Myers community are concerned about a possible fuel spill in their canals.
Dave Van Buren lives off North Gulf Circle in Waterway Estates. On Wednesday night, a 6-foot wide slick sitting on top of his canal stopped him and his daughters in their tracks. They were about to test out their new kayak.
Van Buren put on his investigative hat and drove around the neighborhood. He snapped photos of the sheen in at least four other canals. He said he could get ahold of anyone from the U.S. Coast Guard. So he called North Fort Myers Fire Department. Crews spent hours examining the water in search of a source.
Van Buren said the slick was gone by Thursday morning. But later that night, he saw it return. “If we wanted a waterway like that, we would have moved to Newark, New Jersey,” he said. “It looks to me like somebody is dumping it, whether it’s dumping it off a boat or out of barrel, I don’t know.”
Friday afternoon, remnants of the slick were across the street in Little Lake Michigan. Van Buren noticed dead fish floating on the surface.
NBC2 asked the EPA and U.S. Coast Guard to confirm whether it was a fuel spill and if they’ve launched an investigation, but did not hear back.
To report a fuel or chemical spill, call the EPA’s Emergency Response Center Hotline (800)-424-8802. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/06/17/north-fort-myers-neighbors-worry-about-possible-fuel-spill-after-noticing-sheen-in-canals/ | 2022-06-17T22:35:20 | 1 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/06/17/north-fort-myers-neighbors-worry-about-possible-fuel-spill-after-noticing-sheen-in-canals/ |
BOISE, Idaho — The U.S. is adding $103 million this year for wildfire risk reduction and burned-area rehabilitation throughout the country as well as establishing an interagency wildland firefighter health and well-being program, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announced Friday.
Haaland made the announcement following a briefing on this year’s wildfire season at the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, which coordinates the nation’s wildland firefighting efforts.
The U.S. is having one of its worst starts to the wildfire season with more than 30,000 wildfires that have scorched 4,600 square miles (12,000 square kilometers). That’s well above the 10-year average for the same period, about 23,500 wildfires and 1,800 square miles (4,700 square kilometers) burned.
About $80 million will be used to speed up work removing potential wildfire hazards on more than 3,000 square miles (7,700 square kilometers) of Interior Department lands, a 30% increase over last year. Another $20 million will be used to bolster post-wildfire landscape recovery.
The money is coming from the $1 trillion infrastructure deal President Joe Biden signed late last year.
“As wildfire seasons become longer, more intense and more dangerous, President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is bringing much-needed support to communities across the country to increase the resilience of lands and better support federal wildland firefighters,” Haaland said.
The firefighter well-being program that includes the Forest Service will address physical and mental health needs for seasonal and year-round wildland firefighters, and will include post-traumatic stress disorder care. The fire center in recent years has started making efforts to encourage firefighters to seek mental health help after an increase in wildland firefighter suicides.
“Wildland firefighters work in incredibly stressful environments that can take a significant toll on their overall health and well-being, as well as on those who love them,” Haaland said. “Standing up a targeted interagency effort to provide trauma-informed mental health care is critical.”
The Interior Department’s program will establish year-round prevention and mental-health training for wildland firefighters. The Interior Department’s Office of Wildland Fire will help create a new system for trauma support services that emphasizes early intervention.
About $3 million will be used for climate-related research that includes landscape resiliency, prescribed fire, carbon storage and greenhouse gas and smoke emissions.
Some of the money will be used to continue developing a wildfire risk mapping and mitigation tool that’s being developed by the Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters. That tool could help identify high-risk areas and make them a priority for treatment.
“We work with fire years now — it’s no longer a fire season,” said Jeff Rupert, the Interior Department’s director of the Office of Wildland Fire, who took part in Friday’s announcement. “That means that we have to do the hard work of reducing fire risk and recovering after fires at the same time that we’re responding to fires.”
With the latest financial support, “we’re investing in all of these phases,” he said.
Haaland also visited the U.S. Geological Survey in Boise, where scientists are working to better understand the sagebrush steppe in the U.S. West that has been plagued with giant wildfires in recent decades as invasive species, notably cheatgrass, have moved in. Scientists want to make the areas more resistant to wildfires and help them recover.
“The science is ongoing,” Haaland said. “I want you to know that all of us — all of the departments, the bureaus, the offices at the Department of the Interior, of which the USGS is one — we’re all working together to make sure that the science compliments the work that the firefighters are doing.”
Wildfire seasons have become increasingly longer as climate change has made the West much warmer and drier in the past 30 years, and scientists have long warned that the weather will get wilder as the world warms.
“One thing is profoundly clear,” Haaland said. “Climate change will continue to make fires in the West larger, and we must continue to invest in conservation of our ecosystem. Nature is our greatest ally in our fight against climate change.”
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COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as 6 months could arrive in Virginia by Tuesday.
The Food and Drug Administration approved the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for infants and babies on Friday, clearing one of the final regulatory hurdles. Once the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Virginia Department of Health sign off, the vaccines will be widely available.
Their approval is expected in the next few days.
In Virginia, parents can request the vaccine from pediatricians, pharmacies and local health districts.
The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts anticipate offering the vaccines as early as Wednesday. Pharmacies and pediatricians could have them a day sooner if they are approved in time.
Families in Richmond and Henrico can receive vaccines delivered to their home upon request. In other localities, families with limited mobility can request home delivery.
Recipients of Pfizer will get two 3-microgram doses three weeks apart and a third dose eight weeks after the second. It is available for children 6 months to 4 years old. Its efficacy was 76% for children 6 months to 2 years and 82% for children 2-4 years old. The third shot is essential to getting strong immunity, Pfizer said.
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Side effects include pain near the injection point, irritability and drowsiness.
Recipients of Moderna get two 25-microgram doses four weeks apart. It's available for children 6 months to 5 years old and is 37% effective for children 2 to 5 and 51% effective for babies 6 months to 2 years.
The shot caused fevers above 100.4 degrees in about one in every six children under 2 years old. Among older children, the rate was slightly lower. Other side effects include pain near the injection, sleepiness and loss of appetite.
While the efficacy rates aren't as high as when the vaccines were first released last year, the effectiveness was "generally consistent" with the rates seen in studies of adults during the more transmissible omicron variant, the FDA said.
Health officials expect a degree of hesitancy from parents. Just 20% of parents said they would vaccinate their kids immediately, according to a poll from the Kaiser Family Foundation. About 40% will wait and see, 11% will do so only if required and 27% will "definitely not" get their child vaccinated.
In Virginia, the vaccination rate for kids is lower than adults. Only 44% of kids ages 5-11 are vaccinated, compared with 84% of adults.
Currently, kids 5 and older are eligible for Pfizer. Adults 18 and over are eligible for Moderna.
Sufficient supply shouldn't be a problem, said Amy Popovich, nurse manager for the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts.
In Richmond, there are 13,000 kids ages 4 and younger. In Henrico, there are 20,000. If 20% of parents request a vaccine, there will be enough to get kids shots in two weeks.
Kids are less likely to develop severe symptoms of COVID-19, but they aren't immune. Twenty-five children and adolescents 19 years old or younger have died of COVID-19 in Virginia since the pandemic's onset.
After infection, children can suffer organ failure known as Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome, which has resulted in 177 cases and one death in Virginia.
COVID-19 has killed more children than the flu, said CDC Director Rochelle Walensky.
Everyone 5 and older is eligible for a booster months after their initial series. Adults 50 and over are eligible for second boosters.
Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover remain in "high transmission," according to the CDC, where they've been for about a month. | https://richmond.com/news/local/covid-vaccines-for-babies-coming-to-virginia-as-early-as-next-week/article_6ce261a0-3270-5084-8537-f560445e5e87.html | 2022-06-17T22:38:47 | 0 | https://richmond.com/news/local/covid-vaccines-for-babies-coming-to-virginia-as-early-as-next-week/article_6ce261a0-3270-5084-8537-f560445e5e87.html |
Karissa Fretwell murder case: Michael Wolfe pleads guilty to murder and aggravated murder
MCMINNVILLE -- The man accused of kidnapping and killing a Salem woman and her 3-year-old son pleaded guilty Friday to murdering them.
Michael Wolfe's change of plea took the death penalty off the table. Under the stipulated agreement, agreed to by the court, he will serve life in prison with a chance of parole after 30 years.
Wolfe is scheduled to be formally sentenced on July 20.
It's been 1,131 days since Karrisa Fretwell, 25, and her son, Billy, vanished from their West Salem apartment.
Billy's biological father, Wolfe, 55, of Gaston, was arrested and charged with their kidnapping and murders.
For the first time in years, Wolfe appeared in person — not by video — in Yamhill County Circuit Court.
The man at the bench was almost a different person from the mug shot and driver's license photo shared by police during the search for Karissa and Billy.
He looked older. His hair was longer, and his clean-shaven face was replaced by a full, graying beard.
Deputies led Wolfe into the courtroom shackled and wearing a suit. The shackles on his hands were removed after he was seated at the table, but the restraints on his legs remained.
Three members of Karissa and Billy’s family sat in the front row with a victim advocate during the five-minute proceeding. They were immediately escorted out of the courtroom and unavailable for comment. Family will have an opportunity to give impact statements during the sentencing.
The defendant's side of the courtroom was empty save for one woman. She wouldn't give her name but said she was related to Wolfe's ex-wife.
Wolfe responded to multiple questions from the judge with barely audible, single-word answers, yes, no and guilty. His defense attorney, Patrick John Sweeney, sat to his right and obscured the view for photographers.
His plea comes more than three years after Karissa and Billy's disappearance and subsequent deaths gripped the Willamette Valley community.
Wolfe had been scheduled to stand trial in June 2023.
Read more about Karissa and Billy:Chapter I: Karissa overcomes troubled teen years, hopes to be a teacher
Chapter 2: 3 days after winning child support case, Karissa and Billy disappear
Chapter 3: Karissa's and Billy's bodies found in a remote Oregon forest
Chapter 5: Karissa tackles life as a single mom to her 'darling boy'
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Fretwell survived her troubled teen years to commit wholely to raising her son while working part-time jobs and attending Western Oregon University. When she eventually sought financial support from Wolfe, who was married at the time of Billy's birth, it may have cost them their lives.
In April 2019, the court ordered Wolfe to pay Karissa $904 a month. A judge signed the order May 10. Three days later, she and Billy disappeared.
Salem Police detectives interviewed several friends who told officers Karissa had recently been in court against Billy's father.
Wolfe and Karissa had met while she worked delivering sandwiches. He called Jimmy John's almost every day for delivery, asking specifically for Karissa to deliver his food.
She was in her early 20s. He was in his late 40s and married.
He worked in security at Cascade Steel Rolling Mills, Inc., a manufacturing facility that takes recycled metal and turns it into finished steel products such as rebar. He helped Karissa get a job there in April 2015 as a part-time security guard. She was 21.
Wolfe was reportedly not happy when Karissa got pregnant, and their relationship ended.
Police questioned Wolfe on May 18 at his house in Gaston. Wolfe acknowledged having an intimate relationship with Karissa about four years prior but said he hadn't seen her since a child support hearing on April 15, 2019.
He told them the hearing "did not go well."
Wolfe was interviewed again at the Salem Police Department after being advised of his Miranda rights. He maintained he hadn't seen Karissa.
Cascade Steel video surveillance and AT&T phone records contradicted his claims, placing him near Karissa's apartment on the last day she was seen alive and her phone near his home the same day, according to court records.
Many of the details were outlined by Salem Police Detective Anthony VanDekoppel in the probable cause statement used to obtain a warrant for Wolfe's arrest.
"Based on the interviews of Karissa’s family and friends, I believe the only known person who would benefit from the disappearance or criminal homicide of Karissa and William is Michael (Wolfe)," VanDekoppel wrote in the affidavit.
Timeline: The disappearance of Karissa, William Fretwell
During the investigation, Wolfe also disappeared briefly. Salem police listed him as a wanted man.
They searched his rural home in Gaston and another property near Hopewell on May 23. Wolfe was taken into custody the next day at Blue Star Donuts in Portland.
He was charged with Karissa's and Billy's murders while they were still missing.
On June 15, 2019, the bodies of a boy and a young woman were discovered 10 miles west of Yamhill on heavily-wooded property owned by the timber company Weyerhaeuser. They were identified as Karissa and Billy.
Investigators knew Wolfe was familiar with the area and had a permit to cut firewood there.
An autopsy determined Karissa died of a single gunshot to the head and her death was ruled a homicide.
The cause of Billy's death was undetermined in the autopsy. Officials have never publicly released information about whether additional testing helped determine the cause.
When the Statesman Journal asked about Billy's cause of death after the hearing, Yamhill County District Attorney Brad Berry said it was undetermined.
“That’s how it will remain,” Berry said. “Nothing about that will change.”
Threat of death penalty leads to trial delays
Wolfe's trial was delayed numerous times, primarily due to a technical legal fight over how a new state law impacted the county's ability to seek the death penalty.
Friends and family expressed frustration at the slow-turning wheels of justice.
Wolfe initially faced an aggravated murder charge for Karissa's death. It was dismissed and replaced with counts of first-degree murder and first-degree murder constituting domestic violence following the 2019 passage of Senate Bill 1013 — a law narrowing the scope of the death penalty.
Prosecutors pushed forward on charging Wolfe with aggravated murder for Billy's death. If convicted, a jury could have considered sentencing Wolfe to death.
More:After years of delays, trial set in murder of Salem mom and 3-year-old son
Last year, Wolfe’s attorneys unsuccessfully appealed to the Oregon Supreme Court to dismiss the charge for Billy. Attorneys took it a step further and filed an appeal in January with the U.S. Supreme Court.
On Feb. 28, the high court denied Wolfe's petition, sending the case back to Yamhill County Circuit Court to continue proceedings.
A settlement conference led to a plea hearing being scheduled for Friday.
More than a dozen members of law enforcement, including from Salem Police Department, and the Yamhill District Attorney’s Office lined the back row of the courtroom Friday.
Detectives from Salem Police were relentless during the investigation, working around the clock and collaborating with counterparts from the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office. The case was heartbreaking for them. Some had children about Billy’s age and tacked photos of the boy and his mom above their desks.
Berry lauded the work of investigators, highlighting the Salem Police and Yamhill County.
“This has been a case that the community has been very involved in," he said.
He said it had been a "long three years" leading to the guilty plea, and he was happy for Karissa's and Billy's family and the community.
“We’re pleased for the family that this is coming to a close," Berry said. "I don’t think you really have closure on these kinds of cases for the family, but it does end a chapter.”
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If you’re a PPL Electric Utilities customer who has received a wrong bill in the mail, you probably should contact the company.
The Allentown utility has sent thousands of recent bills with new or incorrect addresses, according to at least two customers who have either spoken to or contacted The Morning Call.
Sue Saintz of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, was doubly surprised: She said she received two PPL bills Wednesday, but her family has paid their bills online for years.
The two invoices sent to her address had different customer names with different amounts owed for electricity, she said.
Saintz said she contacted the company, and a representative told her PPL could not do anything and that “thousands” of bills went to wrong addresses that would make it difficult to track each bill. A different source said a PPL representative put the number at 80,000 affected addresses.
“I thought, if I know these people, I would have walked the bills to their homes, but I didn’t know these people,” Saintz said. “I just called PPL to say this isn’t correct.
“What shocked me was [PPL customer service representative] saying to me there were thousands of addresses mixed up. I thought, wow, that’s a biggie, I think.”
PPL spokesperson Jane George did not specify how many customers’ bills were affected. “Recently some customer bills were returned for incorrect addresses,” George said. “At the end of March, we performed an address correction to ensure that we had the most-accurate data for our customers.”
George said customers who notice incorrect address information on their bills should call PPL at 800-342-5775. She also said any customer who incurs a late fee will receive a credit.
Saintz, a charter school nurse in Harrisburg, took to social media to post her experiences, which drew several dozen responses as of Friday afternoon.
“Technology is great, to a degree,” she said, “and sometimes it just throws you a pile of mud.”
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State agencies that monitor utilities, including the state Public Utility Commission and Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate, were unaware of PPL’s billing problem but said they were investigating.
“We will try to get to the bottom of it and find out what they are going to do as well,” Deputy Consumer Advocate Christine Hoover said of PPL.
This is not the first instance in which PPL has run afoul over a billing matter. The PUC approved a settlement in August with PPL after the company improperly billed five residential customers during 2017 and 2018.
PPL, which delivers electricity to 1.4 million customers in 29 counties and throughout the Lehigh Valley, agreed to pay a $5,000 civil penalty and provide better procedures in its billing practices.
PPL recently angered some customers by raising its rate for electricity by 38% beginning June 1, after a nearly 26% hike in December. The company in May attributed the spike to global market forces and economic events such as inflation that have had an impact on the cost of energy.
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FOUNTAIN HILLS, Ariz. — Carolyn Redendo's restaurant is just 900 square feet, and the kitchen where she turns out Puerto Rican, Cuban and other Latin food is tiny.
The young teenagers she's hired for years to work as hostesses in her Sofrita restaurant in the small northeast Phoenix suburb of Fountain Hills sometimes bus tables and have to drop off the dishes in the kitchen.
That simple chore got her in hot water with Arizona's workplace safety agency, which swooped in and fined her the maximum $800 for putting 14- and 15-year-old teens at risk by allowing them in the cooking area. They also slapped her with a $200 fine because they said she didn't promptly turn over time card records.
But Redendo decided to fight, insisting that she had done nothing wrong. She appealed the fine from the Industrial Commission of Arizona.
She won, twice, including at the Court of Appeals, which said in a ruling Thursday that the commission was flat wrong when it said a law barring young teens from cooking and baking meant they could never step into a restaurant kitchen. They also tossed the record-keeping fine, saying the commission overstepped its bounds.
An administrative law judge who threw out the fines last year said upholding the commission's interpretation would essentially bar 14- and 15-year-olds from ever working in an Arizona restaurant.
Redendo's problems started in September 2018 with an anonymous complaint to the commission alleging she was hiring kids under 16 and working them longer than allowed and without breaks. The commission asked her for records, and six months later sent an investigator, who seemed focused on the hostesses going into the kitchen.
In April 2020, the commission hit her with the maximum $1,000 fine.
Redendo said she could not run her business if her hostesses could never step foot in the kitchen. And as one of the few employers in town willing to hire 14- and 15-year-old high school kids, she said if the commission citation were upheld it would mean no jobs for them.
She also said she knew the teens she hires as hostesses had not been put in harm's way.
“That’s what kids that young usually start out with, and it was admitting that I was putting children, teenagers in danger, which I wasn’t,” Redendo said. “So I just couldn’t agree to the $1,000 fine.”
The Industrial Commission said the law bars workers under age 16 from being in the kitchen, even if it just to enter the shop using the back door or briefly stepping inside to drop off dirty dishes.
A judge disagreed in June 2021 and threw out the three workplace safety citations and the $800 fine. Administrative Law Judge Jonathan Hauer also tossed the record-keeping violation, saying the commission had actually received some records and had no basis for the separate $200 fine.
The commission then appealed, and the state Court of Appeals finally sided with Redendo on Thursday. The three-judge panel said the law only bars teens under 16 from “baking” and “cooking.”
“Nothing in the statute supports the Commission’s reading that employers must prevent minors from entering the kitchen to drop dishes in a busser’s tub,” Presiding Judge David D. Weinzweig wrote.
A commission spokesperson provided no immediate comment Friday on the ruling.
Redendo's attorney, Douglas Schumacher, said he took the case free of charge because Redendo is known in town for her community involvement, including donating food and other help to local causes, especially schools.
“She's a super nice lady who's not only run her business but she's done a lot of things for kids,” Schumacher said Friday.
He said he also truly believed that the commission was out of line.
“Basically I felt like the charges were not only trumped up to begin with, but the Industrial Commission was kind of overly aggressive on all fronts in pursuing it,” Schumacher said.
Redendo, who is from Puerto Rico, has run Sofrita for more than 12 years, and her children worked there as teens.
“My kids are older now, but I have four boys. They started there,” she said. “I was like insulted because I’m part of the community.”
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ROCKLIN, Calif. — Local businessman Matthew Oliver has announced plans to run for Rocklin City Council.
Oliver is the owner of House of Oliver in Roseville, Rocklin and Granite Bay, and Oliver's Brewhouse & Grill in Lincoln.
Oliver would not be running for a specific seat on the Rocklin City Council as the city uses an at-large system where City Council members represent the entire city rather than separate districts.
"I am honored to be running for Rocklin City Council," Oliver wrote in a Facebook post. "The support and encouragement is overwhelming and I am blessed beyond words."
This announcement comes shortly after Lincoln City Councilmember William Lauritsen was accused of slapping Oliver while attending California's 3rd Congressional District Candidate Forum on April 25. The incident was captured on Facebook live while Oliver asked Lauritsen questions about his thoughts on the forum.
According to the Rocklin City Council, "The City of Rocklin City Council consists of five members elected at-large alternately at the general election in November of even-numbered years to serve a four-year term."
Each November, the city council elects the Mayor and Vice Mayor for one-year terms.
Rocklin's current mayor, Bill Haldin's, term expires in December. However, the other four council members' terms do not expire until 2024.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The owner of Sacramento's Firehouse Restaurant, Lloyd Harvego, died at age 83.
Lloyd Harvego was an integral part of the Sacramento community as he was the owner of The Fire House Restaurant, Harvego Enterprises, and Bruin Ranch.
The Harvego family said he passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on Monday, June 13.
"He was an extraordinary husband, father, grandfather, business and community leader, and dear friend," the Harvego family wrote in a statement. "He will be remembered and missed each and every day."
Terry Harvego, the son of Llyod Harvego, has worked alongside his father every day for the last 23 years. Terry said his father taught him and his sister how to be tough, strong, and compassionate. However, above all else, Terry said his father taught them how to work hard and have a strong work ethic.
"I don't think there's anybody that works harder than Lloyd Harvego," Terry said. "Up until just a few weeks ago, he was still going to the office seven days a week."
In addition to The Firehouse Restaurant, Harvego owned Bruin Ranch near Auburn.
"Most people know him for the Firehouse Restaurant and that is a beautiful thing, but I think people should also know that his other passion was at the ranch," Terry said. "He originally grew up on a farm in Minnesota, so he loved going up to Bruin Ranch on the weekends to drive his tractor and be outside."
The Harvego family says his legacy will continue to live on through his philanthropic efforts in the Sacramento area and the world-class restaurant he impacted.
"The Firehouse Restaurant remains an integral part of the fabric of Sacramento and a reflection of its proud past and bright future," the Harvego family said.
Terry hopes he can do his part in ensuring his father's legacy lives on in the Sacramento community and beyond.
"I hope I can continue on his love for Sacramento and his passion for Downtown," Terry said. "I hope to make him proud each and every day and apply all the life lessons I learned from him over the last 53 years."
According to the Harvego family, they are planning a memorial for mid-July to toast all Lloyd Harvego's accomplishments and contributions to Sacramento.
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SEATTLE — The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) announced Seattle will be among the cities hosting 2026 World Cup matches.
It's a bid that was 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 is good for soccer fans, its impact on the entire city will 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.
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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.abc10.com/article/news/local/seattle-hopes-fifa-world-cup-city-boost/281-7d5f1747-fef3-4aed-82ee-8acb4d80cdee | 2022-06-17T22:55:05 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/seattle-hopes-fifa-world-cup-city-boost/281-7d5f1747-fef3-4aed-82ee-8acb4d80cdee |
SOLANO COUNTY, Calif. — A motorcyclist has died in a solo crash on Thursday evening in Solano County.
According to California Highway Patrol, the crash happened on Lopes Road, south of Marshview Road in Solano County at around 7:28 p.m. on Thursday.
CHP says the rider was travelling southbound on Lopes Road on a red Harley Davidson when he was ejected while making a left turn. Emergency medical personnel declared the motorcyclist dead at the scene.
CHP Solano encourages anyone with information about the incident to contact them at (707) 639-5600.
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Police identify man found dead in Red Robin as employee Joseph Doyle
Sam Burdette
Arizona Republic
Salt River Police have identified the deceased man discovered in a Red Robin restaurant in Scottsdale.
Joseph Doyle was an employee of the restaurant located off 8900 E. Talking Stick Way, according to a press release issued Friday.
Doyle’s body was found Sunday when police responded to a different employee’s call for a broken door at the location at 9:19 a.m., according to police. Upon arriving they conducted a protective sweep of the restaurant and discovered Doyle.
Police believe Doyle was murdered during a suspected robbery.
Detectives are requesting anyone with information on this case or who may have been near the Scottsdale Pavilions on June 12 between 6 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. to call 480-850-923. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/scottsdale/2022/06/17/police-identify-man-found-dead-red-robin-joseph-doyle/7663843001/ | 2022-06-17T22:55:15 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/scottsdale/2022/06/17/police-identify-man-found-dead-red-robin-joseph-doyle/7663843001/ |
Congressman calls for AG, FCC investigations into service outages across rural Arizona
Arizona congressman Tom O'Halleran sent letters to both the state Attorney General's Office and the Federal Communications Commission calling for investigations into whether the phone and internet service outages that impacted thousands of people in rural Arizona last weekend were the result of negligence by Frontier Communications.
“‘Unacceptable’ does not begin to describe the situation that St. Johns families have experienced these past few days; they are living in dystopian-like conditions, unable to dial 911 or use their gas pumps,” O’Halleran said in a statement. “Frontier’s inability to provide communications services is a threat to not only Arizona’s power supply, but the broader Western U.S. Power System, law enforcement and emergency services’ ability to communicate among themselves and with the public, and the safety of all local families."
Authorities can link at least one death directly to the outages as an elderly St. Johns resident was found on the floor of his home Sunday and bystanders were unable to call 911 for some time. Service disruptions lasted for nearly 48 hours — from Saturday to Monday — across the entirety of Apache County and most of neighboring Navajo County, according to St. Johns Police Chief Lance Spivey.
"Public safety professionals in this region — we deserve better, the public deserves better," Spivey previously told The Republic. "We take our profession very seriously and when we can't do our job protecting basic human life or provide medical treatment appropriately, it's shameful."
O'Halleran represents the state's first congressional district which includes large rural areas that have been dealing with these service issues for years.
"Our office has received reports detailing significant and frequent outages in communication networks across in Apache County and Navajo County in recent years, and it appears that little has been done to remediate and prevent future outages from happening," O'Halleran wrote in his letter to the Attorney General's office on Thursday, two days after sending his letter to the FCC.
The Arizona Corporation Commission which regulates public utilities in the state previously investigated Frontier Communications for outages impacting emergency services as early as April 2020, in which the company was found to have 66 hours of 911 service interruptions between then and April the following year.
Death from outage: Northern Arizona man dies after bystanders could not call 911 due to service outage
Further, the commission found that "Frontier demonstrated that while it was prepared to respond to outages, it appeared not to be doing enough to prevent the outages," the Commission's March 2022 decision reads
The Corporation Commission acknowledged Wednesday it was aware of the weekend outages but declined to specifically comment on the case citing their ongoing investigation.
Multiple attempts to reach Frontier Communications for comment were unsuccessful.
Contact reporter Lacey Latch at llatch@gannett.com or on social media @laceylatch. Coverage of northern Arizona on azcentral.com and in The Arizona Republic is funded by the nonprofit Report for America and a grant from the Vitalyst Health Foundation in association with The Arizona Republic. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2022/06/17/congressman-ohalleran-calls-ag-fcc-investigations-into-outages/7662701001/ | 2022-06-17T22:55:17 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2022/06/17/congressman-ohalleran-calls-ag-fcc-investigations-into-outages/7662701001/ |
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The modest Oak Cliff home of Robert "Bear" Mitchell is painted a cheery pink, but the 30-year-old roof on top doesn't spark much joy.
"You know, every time the wind would blow, a shingle would fly by," Mitchell said.
On Friday, Hatley Brothers II Roofing and Construction came to the rescue with a free roof for Father's Day; part of the company's "Weathering the Weathered" community service project.
"It was terrible, man. It was leaking everywhere," Hatley Bros. President Ke'Elronn Hatley said "It was one of the worst conditions I've seen on a roof."
Usually, they donate a roof on Mother's Day to a mom in need. This year, it's a Father's Day gift.
"He called me, 'Bear. I'll be there Friday morning to put your new roof on,'" Mitchell said. "I haven't stopped crying yet."
Hatley grew up in the Oak Cliff neighborhood where Mitchell lives and has known him all his life.
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"There's nothing like helping somebody who's paved the way for you and has done so much," Hatley said. "Just to show 'em that you appreciate them."
When Hatley approached Mitchell outside his home, Mitchell choked back tears as the men hugged.
"That's what it's about," Hatley told Mitchell. "It's all right."
"You hear about some of these things happening to other people, but you never think it's gonna happen to you," Mitchell said. "I just thank God for it."
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Cerro Gordo County was one of several counties issued a disaster proclamation in response to recent severe weather.
Governor Kim Reynolds' proclamation allows state resources to be utilized, to respond to, and recover from the effects of this severe weather, according to a press release.
Greene, Hardin, Mills, and Pottawattamie counties were also designated in the disaster proclamation.
The proclamation activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program for qualifying residents, along with the Disaster Case Management Program, for these five counties. The Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program provides grants of up to $5,000 for households with incomes up to 200% of the federal poverty level for a family of three says the release.
Grants are available for home or car repairs, replacement of clothing or food, and temporary housing expenses. Original receipts are required for those seeking reimbursement for actual expenses related to storm recovery. The grant application and instructions are available on the Iowa Department of Human Services website at https://dhs.iowa.gov/disaster-assistance-programs.
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Potential applicants have 45 days from the date of the proclamation to submit a claim according to the release.
The Disaster Case Management Program addresses serious needs related to disaster-related hardship, injury, or adverse conditions. Disaster case managers work with clients to create a disaster recovery plan and provide guidance, advice, and referral to obtain a service or resource. There are no income eligibility requirements for this program and it closes 180 days from the date of the governor's proclamation says the release.
For information on the Disaster Case Management Program, contact your local community action association or visit www.iowacommunityaction.org.
Abby covers education and entertainment for the Globe Gazette. Follow her on Twitter at @MkayAbby. Email her at Abby.Koch@GlobeGazette.com | https://globegazette.com/news/local/cerro-gordo-county-issued-disaster-proclamation/article_e0fde4bc-d723-57b6-89d5-8c0567445c09.html | 2022-06-17T22:56:14 | 1 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/cerro-gordo-county-issued-disaster-proclamation/article_e0fde4bc-d723-57b6-89d5-8c0567445c09.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.
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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 two-hour sessions, at which 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.
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 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/article_b20494c5-f83a-569a-aa49-f4efac6464ed.html | 2022-06-17T22:56:14 | 1 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/st-ansgar-programs-receive-grant/article_b20494c5-f83a-569a-aa49-f4efac6464ed.html |
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Three people were hurt after a fire destroyed a church building Friday in Wise County, firefighters say.
The fire Friday afternoon at Balsora Baptist Church in Bridgeport involved 40 firefighters from eight departments, a Wise County Fire Marshal's Office spokesman said.
Those hurt had injuries that were not considered life-threatening, the spokesman said. Two had minor heat-related injuries and one person had a minor injury from falling debris.
Church pastor Sonny Smith said work was being done Friday on the roof and the fellowship hall. The workers left to go to lunch and came back to find the church on fire, Smith said.
The origin and cause of the fire are under investigation.
Smiths said he believes the fire was accidental. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/fire-destroys-wise-county-church-building-friday/2995397/ | 2022-06-17T22:56:20 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/fire-destroys-wise-county-church-building-friday/2995397/ |
Police in Uvalde agreed Friday to speak to a Texas House committee investigating the May 24 massacre at an elementary school, according to a Republican lawmaker leading the probe who had begun to publicly question why the officers were not cooperating sooner.
"Took a little bit longer than we initially had expected," Texas Rep. Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock, District 83) said.
On Thursday, Burrows signaled impatience with Uvalde police, tweeting that most people had fully cooperated with their investigation "to help determine the facts" and that he didn't understand why the city's police force "would not want the same."
He did not say which members of the department will meet with the committee, which is set to continue questioning witnesses in Uvalde on Monday about the attack that killed 19 students and two teachers and injured more than a dozen others.
Uvalde police did not reply to messages seeking comment.
Weeks after one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history, law enforcement officials have stopped providing updates about what they've learned about the shooting and the police response. Their silence comes after authorities gave conflicting and incorrect accounts in the days after the shooting, sometimes withdrawing statements hours after making them.
UVALDE SCHOOL SHOOTING
Officials also haven't released records sought under public information laws to media outlets, including The Associated Press, often citing broad exemptions and the ongoing investigation. It has raised concerns about whether such records will be released, even to victims' families.
The state House committee has interviewed more than a dozen witnesses behind closed doors so far, including state police, school staff and school district police. The list of witnesses provided by the committee so far has not included Pete Arrendondo, the Uvalde school district police chief, who has faced criticism over his actions during the attack.
Burrows defended the committee interviewing witnesses in private and not revealing their findings so far, saying its members want an accurate account before issuing a report.
"One person's truth may be different than another person's truth," Burrows said Friday.
Since the shooting, Republican leaders in Texas have called for more mental health funding but not new gun restrictions. Authorities say the 18-year-old gunman used an AR-15-style semi-automatic rifle. Police did not confront the gunman for more than an hour, even as anguished parents outside the school urged officers to go in. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/uvalde-police-agree-to-cooperate-with-probe-texas-lawmaker/2995384/ | 2022-06-17T22:56:30 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/uvalde-police-agree-to-cooperate-with-probe-texas-lawmaker/2995384/ |
Stockton University is bringing back its A.C. Walking Tour Series after going on a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The tours, which will teach about the cultural and historical legacies of different neighborhoods in Atlantic City, will take place on four-consecutive Fridays from July 8 through July 29, according to a Stockton news release. They will start at 10 a.m., last about two hours and span 2 to 3 miles over parks, streets and the Boardwalk.
Stockton Continuing Studies is coordinating the series and Stockton Adjunct Professor Levi Fox, an Atlantic City historian, will lead each tour. The Chelsea Economic Development Corporation and the Ducktown Community Development Corporation are sponsoring the event and have helped reduce the registration fee, which is $10 per person or $35 per four-person bundle.
“I can’t think of a better way to learn, get some exercise, enjoy the summer sunshine, safely socialize and connect with your community than these tours,” said Diana Strelczyk, the assistant director of Stockton Continuing Studies.
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The July 8 tour will be about veterans’ heritage. It will begin in the Chelsea neighborhood at the Stockton Atlantic City John F. Scarpa Academic Center and honor veterans of the Civil War, World Wars I and II, the Korean War and more. Lessons will detail Atlantic City’s role in these conflicts and discuss the Atlantic City locals who fought in them. Tour stops include Boardwalk Hall, the city’s Korean War Memorial, O’Donnell Memorial Park and the Ritz-Carlton Building.
The July 15 tour will explore revitalization efforts in Ducktown. It will focus on local churches, markets and “current cultural flair” — with special emphasis on the revitalization plan being executed along Missouri and Texas avenues. Specific tour sites include Dante Hall; Dock’s Oyster House; the Historic 500 Club site; the White House Sub Shop; and Stockton’s Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University, where the tour will start.
The Ducktown Revitalization Plan has helped new projects in the neighborhood. It makes use of the funds from the Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit program run out of the state Department of Community Affairs.
The July 22 tour will wrap around Orange Loop, a neighborhood whose namesake is the orange-tagged properties on the Monopoly board. Once known as the Atlantic City Gayborhood, various bars and nightclubs made the spot popular with the LGBTQ community as early as the 1920s. Sites on the tour will include the Atlantic City Civil Rights Garden, as well as the former locations of the Brass Rail, the Lark Inn, Louisa Mack’s Entertainer’s Club on Snake Alley and the Professional Arts Building. The starting point for the tour will be the Bourre.
The last tour will teach about Jewish heritage in Chelsea, taking attendees through sites such as a synagogue, tailor shop and union headquarters. Like the earlier Chelsea tour, it will begin at the Scarpa Center. It will then end at Congregation Rodef Sholom Temple.
Those interested in going on the tours can register by calling Stockton Continuing Studies at (609) 652-4227, emailing cs@stockton.edu or by visiting the stockton.edu/cs Continuing Studies website.
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The Cedar Creek High School boys track and field team won the 4x800-meter relay at the Adidas Outdoor National Championships in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Friday.
The foursome of Dalton Culleny, Jacob Torres, Matthew Winterbottom and Blake Kurtz won in 8 minutes, 0.61 seconds. The TC Roberson Track Club of North Carolina was second in 8:01.
Torres ran the opening leg in 2:00. Kurtz (2:03) and Culleny (2:02) followed. Winterbottom anchored in 1:55.
Cedar Creek’s time is the seventh fastest ever run by a Cape-Atlantic League team. Egg Harbor Township holds the CAL record with a 7:43.40 in 2017.
More than 2,000 athletes from around the country are competing in the three-day Adidas meet, which runs through Sunday.
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Three times a year, rural mail carriers traveling the backroads of Nebraska keep track of turkeys.
They log the number of birds they see, note the number of miles they drove and send the information back to biologists at the state Game and Parks Commission.
Last July, more than 370 carriers in most of the state’s 93 counties participated, totaling turkeys over the course of four days and 156,000 miles. They repeated the process in October and April.
The commission has relied on the carriers to count turkeys -- and partridge, bobwhite quail, pheasants and rabbits -- since the 1940s.
“It’s a really useful tool,” said Luke Meduna, the commission’s big game program manager. “It’s really good data.”
And it’s been telling Meduna and his staff the story of a sharp decline in the state’s turkey population, which is down 45% since its peak years of 2008 to 2010.
But it’s not just the network of rural mail carriers noticing the drop-off. Hunters are seeing it, too.
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In fall 2014, nearly 70% of permit-holders were successful in their hunts; last year, that number fell to 46%.
In post-season surveys, the commission asked hunters if they would hunt turkeys again in Nebraska after their 2021 experiences. Of the 441 who responded, 7% said no, and a few gave their reasons:
“We don't see enough of them to spend the money on the license” one wrote. “From 10 years back the turkey population is abysmal.”
And: “No birds makes it not a good use of my free time.”
And: “The population needs to rebound before we hunt anymore.”
Because of the decline, Meduna and his staff recommended restrictions to the 2023 spring and fall turkey hunts, including smaller bag and permit limits and a shortened fall season.
Specifically, they suggested the commission cut six weeks out of the fall season, and lower the bag limit from two birds to one. For the spring season, they recommended cutting the permit limit from three to two.
Meduna projected the changes to the fall season alone would cut the harvest by up to 40% -- from 2,529 turkeys last year to an estimated 1,500 in 2023.
By comparison, hunters in Nebraska killed more than 7,000 birds during the fall 2014 season.
After Meduna and his staff recommended the restrictions, he heard from about a dozen hunters, he said.
None of them opposed the changes. “In fact, a fair number have said we’re not going far enough.”
And at their meeting Friday in Lexington, Game and Parks Commissioners said the same thing -- and voted against the proposed changes.
“They rejected our staff recommendations on the premise we weren’t doing enough to minimize the impact on the turkey population,” Meduna said after the meeting.
Commissioners asked for a revised plan that would further reduce the fall hen harvest, and minimize the impact of the spring season, he said.
He plans to have something ready for the commission’s August meeting.
Where the birds went
Meduna couldn’t point to a single source of the population decline, but he had a few guesses.
First, though, he pointed to the high-water years -- the late 2000s -- when turkeys were flourishing in Nebraska. “There were literally turkeys everywhere. In town, and things like that.”
That was likely an artificial high, driven by ideal nesting conditions, their instinct to produce as many offspring as possible and a decline in predators.
“Turkeys can produce a lot of young in a hurry, and that was probably part of it. We had a series of good years where the numbers overshot the normal carrying capacity and what the habitat can support.”
The boom also appeared in the wake of the West Nile Virus, which had cut the number of great horned owls, a key turkey predator.
But the owls bounced back. And the number of coyotes -- another predator -- has increased, after it was reduced by mange several years ago. Raccoons, which attack the nests to prey on chicks, are a threat, too.
At the same time, turkeys are losing land, Meduna said. Old timber is aging and red cedar is invading. And when commodity prices rise, producers are inclined to plant where they haven’t planted before.
“We’ve seen a lot of what was historically marginal farm land be converted back to row crops,” he said. “Peripheral turkey habitat has gone back to being farmed.”
Still, those are all just theories, he said. To get harder evidence of what’s happening with Nebraska’s turkeys, the commission is planning a three-year research study with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Georgia.
This winter, they plan to place song meters in the trees of two western Nebraska study sites, allowing them to record the rate and intensity of gobbling and correlate that to the breeding and nesting seasons. That will help show, among other things, the impact of the hunting season on gobbling, an important part of the turkey breeding cycle.
They will also install 120 GPS collars on turkeys -- 60 at each site -- to study the survival of toms and hens, their habitat selection and nest survival.
Lion, otter seasons approved
Commissioners on Friday did approve another mountain lion hunting season in the Pine Ridge region.
The 2023 season will be similar to 2022, with a limit of four animals and a sublimit of two females. But the commission will lower the number of lottery permits from 320 to 200 to try to increase the length of the season and boost hunter satisfaction, the agency said in a news release.
The commission estimated the Pine Ridge’s mountain lion population at 33 animals.
And commissioners also approved the state’s second-ever regulated river otter trapping season, from Nov. 1 to Feb. 28 -- or until 125 otters are harvested.
Gone from the state for decades, river otters were reintroduced in the 1980s and have since thrived; the commission removed them from the endangered species list in 2020 after their numbers topped 2,000 and they’d spread across the state.
Last year, the state announced its inaugural otter season, with 78 trapped.
Reach the writer at 402-473-7254 or psalter@journalstar.com.
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SAN ANTONIO — Shelley Galbraith’s Airbnb in the historic King William district is rarely vacant.
“Being downtown has its own vibe,” she said.
At night, that vibe is calm and quiet.
“When it’s too loud in your neighborhood and there’s a party and it’s out of control, you call the police,” Galbraith said.
Airbnb is cracking down on summer parties by extending its party ban for the July 4th holiday, a popular day for folks to gather together.
“The vast majority of our hosts, even before we instituted that ban, were already prohibiting parties in their own house rules, whether it’s In Texas or really throughout the country,” said Ben Breit of Airbnb. “The vast majority of our hosts, they don’t want property damage. They don’t want to annoy their neighbors. They want safe, responsible travelers who are coming to San Antonio for the right reasons.
The antiparty policy started to stop the spread of COVID. The vacation rental platform decided to extend the strategy because of its success.
Airbnb said the antiparty policy stopped about 1000 bookings in San Antonio July 4, 2021 but hosts said they are not losing any business because holidays are so popular, rentals rebook quickly.
“I’ve not had anyone say, oh my gosh, that safety security policy that weeds out those bad guests is really bad for business. I’m losing business because of it,” Galbraith said.
One and two-night bookings will be restricted for July 4. You will not be able to book a one-night reservation if you have a history of negative reviews or no reviews. Local, last-minute two-night bookings by guests with negative reviews or no reviews will also be rejected.
“We acknowledge probably a few of them or even a meaningful amount were just trying to make a regular booking and they just don’t happen to have that history of positive reviews just yet,” Breit said. “Maybe they’re new to the platform, don’t have any reviews. We acknowledge that there’s a tradeoff there. That’s a tradeoff we’re willing to make. We’re really prioritizing trust and safety right now and support both for our hosts and their neighbors.”
Plus, all other guests will need to opt-in to an agreement not to hold a party when they book. Rule breakers face consequences:
“That could start with a ban from our platform but it could also end with affirmative legal action. We’ve done that in a number of cases, including Texas,” Breit said. “We brought legal action against guests who have broken those rules and thrown unauthorized parties.”
The anti-party policy will not stop every party, so Airbnb has a neighborhood hotline to report violations. Hosts said the policy helps reduce problems.
“It gives more protection than we have without some kind of policy like that because we don’t know the history of the guests that we’re getting when they try to book with us,” Galbraith said.
Summer reservations for Galbraith are filling up. The July 4th weekend is already booked for her location. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/holiday-william-king-san-antonio-airbnb-antiparty-policy-continues-july-4-fourth/273-e2bf3b51-4851-43db-9a03-4c425d7fd89c | 2022-06-17T23:14:02 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/holiday-william-king-san-antonio-airbnb-antiparty-policy-continues-july-4-fourth/273-e2bf3b51-4851-43db-9a03-4c425d7fd89c |
SAN ANTONIO — Classrooms everywhere can be a catalyst for inspiration. That was true for both Shantell Colebrook and Nathan Pastrano. It's why they decided to become teachers themselves. Both landed teaching positions with San Antonio ISD (SAISD) through the Teach for America program.
Pastrano said the educators and mentors he had in high school inspired him to pursue a career in education and be a mentor for other students. Beginning this fall, he will be a 9th grade English teacher at Highland's High School on the city's east side.
"I want to be able to create accessibility and opportunities for students," Pastrano said.
On the west side, Colebrook, will be an English Second Language (ESL) teacher at Lanier High School.
"I was essentially an international student myself," Colebrook said. "I was an immigrant, I know what it felt like, how I was treated, how I had no voice, how it took educators advocating for me, so immediately I try to reach that part of my students so they know they are safe to be in that classroom."
Amid a nationwide teacher shortage that experts say was exacerbated by the pandemic, Teach For America participants are entering the profession clear eyed about the challenged facing public education, said Jennifer Rodriguez. Rodriguez is the Senior Managing Director, Teach For America San Antonio.
"I’ve really seen in this particular group, an even deeper commitment to this work and even more aware of the challenges that may be ahead," Rodriguez said.
Program participants are paired with school districts, and will spend time as teaching assistants, before moving towards full time teaching positions. Colebrook said the mentorship she has received at SAISD's Thomas Jefferson High School this summer has been invaluable.
"It's been a challenge, but a good one," Colebrook said. "I am learning every day."
In addition to filling teacher positions, Rodriguez said Teach for America aims to reduce educational inequalities. She adds that the program typically chooses to partner with districts with high population levels of low-income students and/or students of color.
"We know that there are educational inequalities throughout the nation, your life chances of being able to go to college and have a certain job are often dictated by the zip code that you’re born in," Pastrano said. "We recognize that not everyone student is able to start off on the same playing field and so we’re here to get everybody to start from that same base line to get everybody caught up."
Pastrano recognizes the challenges facing the education system, but said his passion for teaching trumps the hardships ahead.
"It’s hard to find teachers, it’s hard to fill in these positions so the people who are willing to step up to that plate bring that fire and bring that support."
Colebrook said she knows of educators looking to make their way out of the profession because of challenges brought on by the pandemic.
"I understand that," she said. "I applied because I want to be part of that journey that’s like okay what do after the pandemic, how can I serve and put students first."
According to the district's website, SAISD still has 34 teaching positions open for the 2022-2023 school year. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/san-antonio-saisd-teachers-2022-2023-school-year/273-cc304dc6-3357-4f24-883f-8df5f103e621 | 2022-06-17T23:14:08 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/san-antonio-saisd-teachers-2022-2023-school-year/273-cc304dc6-3357-4f24-883f-8df5f103e621 |
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Due to bear activity, wildlife officials have temporarily closed a campground at Cardens Bluff along Watauga Lake.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency said at least one bear has been taking food and trash at the campground.
Just about a mile down the road Boots Off Hostel and Campground remains open and said they haven’t had any issues.
“We definitely have been keeping up to date on the reports and following it very closely,” owner Jim Gregory said.
The closure will likely drive customers still looking for a place to stay this weekend to Gregory’s site. He said the campground is taking preventative steps to deter bears.
“Hanging bags in the campground or putting them in bear boxes, things like that,” Gregory said. “We have the trash cans all are bleached regularly, cleaned, so it’s just a lot of different measures that you do to keep the scents down, keep them locked and covered and pretty much bear-proof.”
Gregory said his staff makes sure to talk with guests about bear safety when they check-in.
“You just try to keep a clean place, you can’t have any food left around,” Gregory said. “Even like an apple core. Certain times of the year, that’s going to bring a bear.”
Hikers in the area said the trail has been pretty quiet, and luckily, they haven’t had any close calls.
“Bears are amazing animals,” hiker Elliott Lee said. “I see a lot of them around here. I’ve been on trail for four days or so now. I didn’t see any personally in this trip.”
TWRA officials said they’ve set two traps at Cardens Bluff, but as of Friday afternoon, the campground site was still closed to the public.
U.S. Forest Services officials reminded the public of bear safety guidelines, which entail that visitors keep food or other items that may attract bears properly stored. Storage includes bear-resistant containers.
Other items that may attract bears include the following:
- toothpaste
- shampoo
- lotion
- soap
- cooking utensils
- empty cans
- wrappers
- coolers
- pet food
- bird seed
- garbage
- petroleum products (including fuel) | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/forest-officials-still-trying-to-trap-bear-at-watauga-lake-campground/ | 2022-06-17T23:21:55 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/forest-officials-still-trying-to-trap-bear-at-watauga-lake-campground/ |
INDIANAPOLIS — Legendary musician Babyface made a special trip back to Indianapolis to help the Madame Walker Legacy Center Celebrate 95 years of Black Excellence.
The center is kicking off their anniversary with celebrity concerts and celebrations. The center's Board of Directors Chair Joyce Rogers said they have a lot to be proud of.
"It was a big deal to save the Madam Walker not only to ensure that it survives but that it thrives. For me being part of that and part of that messaging, not just in Indy but across the state is huge," Rogers said.
Indy native Babyface will perform at the Saturday Legacy concert. He was also honored with a star on the Madam Walker Legacy Center Walk of Fame for the impact, his work has had on the world and our city.
"This is where our mom raised us. When I think of Indianapolis I think of home. To have a star here is like being at home. You don't really get better than that,” Babyface said during a news conference Friday morning.
Babyface said being back in his hometown reminds him of the best parts of his childhood, a part that he greatly misses.
"Every time I come into the city, I feel like I'm more connected with my mom."
Madame C.J. Walker's dreams are the foundation of the center.
"I hope she would be really pleased. To be able to continue to uplift everything she stood for, I hope she would be happy about the renovations because it’s keeping this going," said Madam Walker Legacy Center President Kristian Little Stricklen.
Going and growing as part of Madam C.J. Walker's legacy. Not only in Indiana but across the country. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/babyface-to-headline-juneteenth-weekend-of-events-celebrating-95th-anniversary-madam-walker-legacy-center/531-f7cf07dc-8b94-4cf4-9f07-c664b3f1964e | 2022-06-17T23:24:56 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/babyface-to-headline-juneteenth-weekend-of-events-celebrating-95th-anniversary-madam-walker-legacy-center/531-f7cf07dc-8b94-4cf4-9f07-c664b3f1964e |
MUNSTER — It’s a homecoming for veteran Region storyteller Jerry Davich, whose popular columns return to The Times after a 16-year absence.
Davich, 60, is set to join The Times of Northwest Indiana staff Monday as a columnist and assistant editor/writing coach working with other Times reporters.
Times Executive Editor Joseph Hosey announced Davich’s new role to The Times staff Friday.
“We’re thrilled to have Jerry Davich back in the fold of this great company, where he began his career as a writer,” Hosey said. “We look forward to presenting his Region-famous column to our thousands of readers — and for Jerry to help grow and enhance the writing throughout our staff.”
Veteran Northwest Indiana journalist Marc Chase, who is now Midwest news director for Times parent company Lee Enterprises, noted that Davich is one of the best-known writers and journalists in Northwest Indiana.
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“He has been drawing thousands of readers over many years in the Region through witty and deep columns that are often distinguished by touching human interest stories,” Chase said. “He’s one of the most trusted and respected journalists in our Region, and now he’s coming back home where he belongs.”
Davich is departing his role as a columnist for the Post-Tribune, a Tribune Media company.
His new column will appear three times a week in The Times and on nwi.com beginning Sunday, June 26.
Davich expressed excitement for his new role at The Times this week, saying he is in the business of connecting with people, asking questions and provoking dialogue, cruising the Region on a regular basis and “never leaving home without his pen, notebook, camera and curiosity.”
Davich began his journalism career in 1995 as a freelance correspondent and political cartoonist for The Times of Northwest Indiana.
He broke into full-time newspaper writing two years later.
Davich quickly became a general assignment reporter with a knack of wandering out of the newsroom to write and speak about the world at large.
In 1998, he began as a once-a-week columnist. He said it was his chance to be “shining a light on society’s darkest corners, and offering a voice to the voiceless.”
His columns have tackled topics including parental responsibility, crime, underage drinking and even the public’s acceptance of public breast feeding. Davich’s writing also has included an award-winning series of articles on Latino growth and illegal immigration issues in Northwest Indiana.
Davich has won more than 50 state and national awards from various journalism organizations, most recently in 2022 for two first-place awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, one for Best Columns and the other for Best Sports Columns.
He said he speaks publicly at events, shares insights on podcasts and writes freelance stories for various national magazines and publications, and authored four books, including “Connections: Everyone Happens for a Reason,” “Lost Gary: Rusted Landmarks of the Steel City,” and “Crooked Politics of Northwest Indiana.”
For several years, Davich also hosted the radio show “Casual Fridays” on Lakeshore Public Radio.
He also has served as faculty adviser for The Chronicle Newspaper, the student publication for Purdue University Northwest, and he hopes to continue as a writing coach to other students and young writers. | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/davich-returns-to-the-times-as-columnist-writing-coach/article_1825e805-ea80-59fd-90e2-9ec60557ab0b.html | 2022-06-17T23:26:00 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/davich-returns-to-the-times-as-columnist-writing-coach/article_1825e805-ea80-59fd-90e2-9ec60557ab0b.html |
The Chesterton Art Center will host a solo show by artist Stephanie Samaitis Carnell next month.
The art center at 115 S. Broadway in downtown Chesterton will exhibit "Transition" from July 2 through July 28.
"For decades, Carnell has been a committed printmaker producing works in traditional techniques such as etching, drypoint, and aquatint, but also the contemporary process of solarplate etching. Combining various techniques and fusing photography, drawing, digital processes, and printing surfaces, Carnell embraced experimentation and unanticipated results that inspired her," Marketing Director Scott Saporiti said.
The exhibition showcases both her traditional printmaking work and her new digital medium, a transition in her artistic practice.
"In seeking new artmaking methods, she became interested in digital art and discovered ways to incorporate digital processes into her artistic practice," she said. "Her exploration of fractal art, using calculated fractal patterns to create images, opened new doors and freedom for Carnell to play with color and presentation."
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The exhibit is free and open to the public.
An opening reception where one can meet the artist will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 9. It's also free to attend.
Dating back to 1960, the Chesterton Art Center is based out of a historic machine shop in downtown Chesterton. It offers more than 200 arts classes for adults, children and seniors every year while providing artists from across Northwest Indiana a place to showcase and sell their works.
The Chesterton Art Center Galleries are open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
For more information, visit chestertonart.org or call 219-926-4711. | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/the-chesterton-art-center-to-exhibit-work-of-artist-stephanie-samaitis-carnell/article_71ac18c2-1a26-5ca4-9343-0615e402811b.html | 2022-06-17T23:26:06 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/the-chesterton-art-center-to-exhibit-work-of-artist-stephanie-samaitis-carnell/article_71ac18c2-1a26-5ca4-9343-0615e402811b.html |
Judge Michael S. Kanne, a Chicago-based federal appeals court judge from Rensselaer, died Thursday at home with his wife, Judith Ann, by his side.
Kanne was appointed in 1987 to the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals by President Ronald Reagan after the Republican chief executive previously picked Kanne in 1982 to serve on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana.
He began his judicial career 50 years ago as a judge in Jasper County. The U.S. Air Force veteran and Indiana University graduate also worked as an attorney in private practice and as city attorney for Rensselaer before becoming a judge.
"He was a devoted husband and father, a respected judge, a proud Hoosier, and a patriotic public servant. He leaves tremendous legal and human legacies and will be greatly missed," said 7th Circuit Chief Judge Diane Sykes.
Sykes said Kanne's colleagues on the court, his wife and their two daughters, Anne and Kate, many friends and scores of former law clerks all are mourning Kanne's death.
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That includes Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, a Republican originally from Munster, who described Kanne as "a man who embodied the Hoosier spirit through his hard work, integrity and character."
"As attorney general, I am grateful for Judge Kanne's commitment to upholding the law. I always looked forward to our visits, knowing that I would come away a wiser person. Please keep his family in your prayers," Rokita said.
Kanne's funeral plans were not immediately announced by the court.
Among his memorable cases, Kanne reportedly described the town of New Chicago in 1985 as "the most corrupt square mile in the United States" when its police chief was accused, and eventually acquitted, of fixing more than $6,900 in drunk driving tickets.
Kanne also issued the "Jensen decree " in 1980, subjecting Lake County to more than two decades of federal oversight and tens of millions of dollars in spending to alleviate jail overcrowding, after Randy Jensen, a diabetic and alleged burglar, filed suit alleging substandard medical care and other poor conditions at the jail.
The judge announced his intent to retire to senior status on the 7th Circuit in 2018, creating a vacancy to be filled by Republican President Donald Trump.
According to Politico , Kanne rescinded his retirement and remained an active appellate judge after Vice President Mike Pence spiked Kanne's preferred replacement, Indiana Solicitor General Thomas Fisher, a former Kanne law clerk also originally from Jasper County.
Politico said Pence scuttled Fishers appointment to avoid drawing renewed national attention to controversies during Pence's term as Indiana governor, including Pence's proposed ban on Syrian refugees entering the state that the 7th Circuit struck down after eviscerating Fisher's arguments in favor of the discriminatory policy.
Democratic President Joe Biden now will nominate Kanne's successor.
Gallery: Indiana historical markers in the Region
First Physician
First Physician
Location: 2985 W. 73rd Place, Merrillville
Erected by Woman's Auxiliary, Lake County Medical Society
Henry D. Palmer, M.D. (1809-1877) located at this site in 1836. First physician in Lake County, he was also counselor to the pioneers for 40 years and member of the underground railroad aiding escaped slaves.
Great Sauk (Sac) Trail
Great Sauk (Sac) Trail
Location: Van Buren Street at West 73rd Avenue (Old U.S. 30/Lincoln Highway) on traffic median east of Calumet Cemetery and west of Broadway, Merrillville
Erected by Indiana Sesquicentennial Commission, 1966
Part of a transcontinental trail used by prehistoric peoples of North America, it passed through modern Detroit, Rock Island and Davenport in the Midwest. The trail was important into the 19th century.
St. John's Lutheran Church Tolleston
St. John's Lutheran Church Tolleston
Location: 2235 W. 10th Avenue at Taft Avenue, southeast corner, Gary
St. John's Church, the oldest surviving institution in Gary and north of the Little Calumet River, began with the work of the Rev. Henry Wunder in the early 1860's. He regularly came from Chicago by horse and buggy. Baptism records date from 1863; the first church was built on this site in 1868 or 1869; 1870 is celebrated as date of organization. The church served German immigrants to Tolleston (named for George Tolle who came in 1856). Tolleston was annexed to Gary in 1910.
Dutch in the Calumet Region
Dutch in the Calumet Region
Location: 8941 Kleinman Road, Highland
Erected 1992 Indiana Historical Bureau and Lamprecht Florist & Greenhouse, established 1923
Dutch immigrants after 1850 began moving to this area because of its similarities to their homeland. They helped to locate ditches to drain water from the extensive marshes, leaving rich land to expand successful horticultural activities.
St. John Township School, District #2
St. John Township School, District #2
Location: 1515 Joliet Street (Old U.S. 30/Lincoln Highway), east of St. John Road at the St. John Township Community Center, Schererville
Erected 1995 Indiana Historical Bureau and Committee to Save Township School #2
Built, 1853, approximately one half mile south; closed, 1907; moved to this site and restored for educational and community uses, 1993-1994. One of twelve St. John Township schools; structure typical of early one-room school buildings in Indiana.
The Lincoln Highway/The Ideal Section
The Lincoln Highway/The Ideal Section
Location: Southeast corner U.S. 30 (Joliet Street) and Janice Drive, Schererville
Erected 1996 Indiana Historical Bureau, Northwest Indiana Lincoln Highway Association, Dyer and Schererville Historical Societies, Sand Ridge Bank, Welsh, Inc.
United States' first transcontinental highway, constructed 1913-1928, from New York City to San Francisco. Dedicated to the memory of Abraham Lincoln. Conceived by Carl G. Fisher to encourage building "good roads." Sponsored by Lincoln Highway Association and supported by automotive industries.
The Lincoln Highway/The Ideal Section
"Ideal Section" - 1.5 miles - of Lincoln Highway, completed 1923, designed and built as a model for road construction. Funded by county, state, and U.S. Rubber Co. Features included 100 foot right-of-way, 40 foot paved width, 10 inch steel-reinforced concrete, underground drainage, lighted, landscaped, bridge, and pedestrian pathways.
Froebel School - side 1
Froebel School - side 1
Location: 15th Avenue and Madison Street, Gary
Installed 2014 Indiana Historical Bureau, Froebel Alumni Park Committee, and Northern Indiana Public Service Company
Froebel opened here, 1912, as many European immigrants and southern blacks moved to Gary for jobs in steel mills. An experiment in progressive education, it served students of diverse backgrounds and the local community. Despite early status as integrated school, black students were excluded from many extracurricular activities and facilities into 1940s. Closed 1977.
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Froebel School
Froebel School
Location: 15th Avenue and Madison Street, Gary
Installed 2014 Indiana Historical Bureau, Froebel Alumni Park Committee, and Northern Indiana Public Service Company
After WWII, Froebel made national headlines when hundreds of white students walked out protesting "integration experiment" there. "Hate strikes" lasted several weeks in 1945 and reflected growing racial tension in North. In 1946, Gary school board adopted desegregation policy, but discrimination continued. Indiana state law desegregating public schools passed 1949.
Stewart Settlement House
Stewart Settlement House
Location: 1501 E. Massachusetts St., Gary
Installed 2014 Indiana Historical Bureau, Indiana Landmarks, and Christ United Methodist Church
Stewart House was organized during depression of 1921 to provide social services for Gary’s black community. A vital neighborhood center for unemployed WWI veterans and southern blacks who migrated for jobs in steel mills, it helped thousands adjust to urban life. Services included lodging and meals, as well as legal, medical, and employment advice. Moved here, 1925.
Stewart Settlement House
Stewart Settlement House
Location: 1501 E. Massachusetts St., Gary
Installed 2014 Indiana Historical Bureau, Indiana Landmarks, and Christ United Methodist Church
U.S. Steel, with an interest in regulating its workers, helped fund the settlement house, designed by architect W.W. Cooke. The Methodist Episcopal Church and Gary’s blacks also donated funds. Rev. Frank Delaney guided its development as superintendent, 1920-1939, and made it a source of pride for blacks. During Great Depression, it aided hundreds daily. Closed 1970s.
Origin of Dr. MLK Day Law
Origin of Dr. MLK Day Law
Location: 1927 Madison St., Gary
Installed 2019 Indiana Historical Bureau, KHEF, Inc., Atty. Junifer Hall, Atty. Jacqueline Hall, and Law Office of Deacon-Atty. John Henry Hall
Rep. Katie Hall (1938-2012)
Democratic leader Katie Hall was born in rural Mississippi and moved to Indiana in 1960. She taught in Gary before serving in the Indiana General Assembly, 1974-82. Hall became the first African American U.S. Representative from Indiana, serving 1982-85. During her tenure, she authored and sponsored the bill that made Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day a federal holiday.
Origin of Dr. MLK Day Law
Origin of Dr. MLK Day Law
Location: 1927 Madison St., Gary
Installed 2019 Indiana Historical Bureau, KHEF, Inc., Atty. Junifer Hall, Atty. Jacqueline Hall, and Law Office of Deacon-Atty. John Henry Hall
Origin of Dr. MLK Day Law
The struggle to make Dr. King’s birthday a federal holiday began soon after the civil rights leader’s death in 1968. Growing interest, publicity, and advocacy helped Representative Hall secure passage of a bill in 1983. President Ronald Reagan signed the bill into law that November, designating every third Monday in January as the holiday. Celebration began in 1986.
Bailly Homestead
Bailly Homestead
Location: Bailly Cemetery, U.S. 12
Marker no longer standing.
Home of Joseph Bailly, a French Canadian, who established a fur trading post here on the Detroit-Chicago road in 1822. It became a center of trade, culture and religion. The family cemetery is on the land near by.
Iron Brigade
Iron Brigade
Location: Eastbound U.S. 20 at southeast corner of Ind. 49 overpass, Chesterton
Erected 1995 Indiana Historical Bureau, Porter Co. Tour. Com., Indpls. Civil War Rnd. Tbl., Porter Cmp. 116, Dept. of Ind., Sons of Un. Vets. of Civil War
Composed of infantry regiments from Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan, the Iron Brigade fought with Army of the Potomac during the Civil War (1861-1865). Received name for valor at battle of South Mountain, Maryland (1862). Sustained combat fatalities among the highest in the Union armies.
Willow Creek Confrontation
Willow Creek Confrontation
Location: Southeast corner of Woodland Park, 2100 Willow Creek Road, Portage
Erected 1995 Indiana Historical Bureau
As railroad lines expanded through U.S., conflict occurred between competing lines. Michigan Central Railroad, with track in Porter County since 1851, briefly defied state militia and court orders (1874) to allow Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to cross its track. Crossing was built at Willow Creek Station.
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Ogden Dunes Ski Jump
Location: Kratz Field, 82 Hillcrest Road at Boat Club Road, Ogden Dunes
Erected 1997 Indiana Historical Bureau and Historical Society of Ogden Dunes.
Steel and wood ski jump with adjustable height and length was built here for Ogden Dunes Ski Club, incorporated in 1927 to promote winter sports. Five annual events with international competitors were held 1928-1932, with 7, 000 to 20, 000 spectators. Reputed to be the largest artificial ski jump at the time. Dismantled after 1932 event.
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Edwin Way Teale
Location: 285 E. U.S. Highway 20, Chesterton
Installed: 2009 Indiana Historical Bureau and Musette Lewry Trust
Born 1899 in Illinois, Teale became an influential naturalist, author, and photographer[ who won 1966 Pulitzer Prize for his book Wandering Through Winter. Teale wrote that boyhood summers and holidays spent near here at his grandparents’ farm inspired his interest in nature. Teale moved to New York City; employed by Popular Science Monthly 1928-1941.
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Edwin Way Teale
Location: 285 E. U.S. Highway 20, Chesterton
Installed: 2009 Indiana Historical Bureau and Musette Lewry Trust
Teale published his first critically acclaimed book, Grassroot Jungles, in 1937. In 1943, he published Dune Boy, recollections of time spent exploring the dunes and woodlands in this area. During his life, he wrote, edited, and contributed to over 30 books, which educated Americans about nature’s importance and beauty. He died in Connecticut in 1980.
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Legacy of Steel/Burns Harbor Steel Plant
Location: Burns Harbor Town Hall, 1240 N. Boo Rd., Burns Harbor
Installed 2018 Indiana Historical Bureau, ArcelorMittal, and the Town of Burns Harbor
In the early 1900s, steel plants were developed on southern Lake Michigan to improve access to growing Midwest markets. After purchasing 3,300 acres in Porter County, Bethlehem Steel built and began its Burns Harbor operations in 1964. The plant’s development spurred local conservation efforts leading to the creation of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore in 1966.
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Legacy of Steel/Burns Harbor Steel Plant
Location: Burns Harbor Town Hall, 1240 N. Boo Rd., Burns Harbor
Installed 2018 Indiana Historical Bureau, ArcelorMittal, and the Town of Burns Harbor
The Burns Harbor plant was key to building the Port of Indiana and incorporation of the Town of Burns Harbor in 1967. Designed as a fully integrated plant, it relies on the port for transporting raw materials. Since 1969, Burns Harbor remains the newest integrated U.S. steel facility. Global steelmaker ArcelorMittal gained ownership of the Burns Harbor plant in 2007.
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Civil War Camps
Location: Ind. 2 W and Colfax Avenue, La Porte
Erected by the Indiana Civil War Centennial Commission, 1963
Two Civil War training camps: Colfax and Jackson, were located near La Porte. The 9th and 29th Indiana Volunteer Infantry regiments were organized and trained here.
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Old Lighthouse
Location: Old Lighthouse Museum in Washington Park, Michigan City
Marker no longer standing. Replaced by local marker.
Built on the water’s edge, 1858, by the United States Government. One of the first lights on the Great Lakes. Harriet E. Colfax was the tender from 1853-1903. Remodelled 1904, electrified 1933, discontinued 1960.
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Chicago-New York Electric Air Line Railroad
Location: CR 250 and Ind. 39, south LaPorte
Erected 1995 Indiana Historical Bureau.
Proposed in 1905 as a 742 mile, straight-line, high speed route, without crossings; estimated ten hours travel time at a cost of ten dollars. Just under twenty miles, between LaPorte and Chesterton, were constructed, 1906-1911.
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Camp Anderson
Location: 2404 E. Michigan Boulevard at Carroll Street, Michigan City
Erected 1996 Indiana Historical Bureau and McDonald's Restaurant
One of three Civil War training camps in La Porte County. Site is one fourth mile west. Named for Colonel Edward Anderson. Used 1863-1864 to train Indiana Union volunteers of the 127th, 128th, and 129th regiments.
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Indiana Territory Boundary Line
Location: 213 Pine Lake Avenue, LaPorte
Erected 1999 Indiana Historical Bureau, the Hinton Family, and L Porte County Historical Society, Inc.
Northwest Territory formed 1787; Indiana Territory formed 1800. Admission of Ohio 1803 and formation of Michigan Territory 1805 established Indiana Territory's northern boundary at southern tip of Lake Michigan. When Indiana became state in 1816, Congress moved boundary ten miles north giving Indiana part of Lake Michigan.
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Indiana Territory Boundary Line
Location: 213 Pine Lake Avenue, LaPorte
Erected 1999 Indiana Historical Bureau, the Hinton Family, and L Porte County Historical Society, Inc.
Northern boundary of Indiana Territory established at southern tip of Lake Michigan when Michigan Territory formed in 1805.
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LaPorte County Courthouse
Location: 813 Lincolnway and Michigan Avenue, southeast corner of LaPorte County Courthouse lawn
Installed: 2001 Indiana Historical Bureau, LaPorte County Board of Commissioners, and LaPorte County Historical Society
County formed by Indiana General Assembly and LaPorte selected county seat 1832. Three courthouses built on this site: first 1833, second 1847-1848. Present courthouse constructed 1892-1894 of Lake Superior Red Sandstone; designed by Brentwood S. Tolan of Fort Wayne in Richardsonian Romanesque Style. Incorporates cornerstone from 1848 courthouse.
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LaPorte County Courthouse
Location: 813 Lincolnway & Michigan Avenue, SE corner of La Porte County Courthouse lawn, LaPorte
Installed: 2001 Indiana Historical Bureau, La Porte County Board of Commissioners, and La Porte County Historical Society, Inc.
Features include open-arched central tower, stained glass window transoms, wood paneling, and gilded friezes. Goddess of Justice stained glass graces courtroom. Tower has 272-piece glass skylight; gargoyles decorate exterior. Included in Downtown La Porte Historic District, listed in National Register of Historic Places 1983.
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LaPorte's Carnegie Library
Location: LaPorte County Public Library, SW corner of 904 Indiana Avenue/US 35 & Maple Avenue
Installed: 2002 Indiana Historical Bureau and Friends of the LaPorte County Public Library
La Porte's first public library was established 1896. La Porte City School Board was awarded $27, 500 Carnegie grant 1916; by 1919 local support had been secured to meet grant requirements. Architect Wilson B. Parker designed the Neo-Classical style structure. Library opened in 1920 with 30, 000 volumes.
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LaPorte's Carnegie Library
Location: LaPorte County Public Library, SW corner of 904 Indiana Avenue/US 35 & Maple Avenue
Installed: 2002 Indiana Historical Bureau and Friends of the LaPorte County Public Library
Renovation and expansion designed by architect William Koster; building dedicated 1991. Original 1920 section retained. Library has played a major role in community's development. One of 1, 679 libraries built in U.S. with funds from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Indiana built more Carnegie libraries than any other state.
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The Rumely Companies
Location: NW corner of Madison Street & Lincolnway, La Porte
Installed: 2003 Indiana Historical Bureau and Rumely Historic Recognition Committee
Meinrad Rumely (1823-1904), a German immigrant, founded a blacksmith shop here 1853, which grew into a dominant company through reorganizations and acquisitions. Rumely companies in La Porte benefited from available rail transportation plus German and later Polish immigrant laborers. Products included a wide variety of agricultural machines.
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The Rumely Companies
Location: NW corner of Madison Street & Lincolnway, La Porte
Installed: 2003 Indiana Historical Bureau and Rumely Historic Recognition Committee
Rumely's prizewinning thresher later became one of the earliest powered by steam. Thousands of OilPull tractors sold worldwide 1910-1930. Rumely companies were at the forefront of mechanization of American and world agriculture and had significant impact on La Porte. Allis-Chalmers acquired the firm 1931 and closed La Porte plant 1983.
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The Lincoln Funeral Train
Location: 100 E. Michigan Blvd. (U.S. 12), Michigan City
Installed 2010 Indiana Historical Bureau and Indiana Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
Assassinated President Abraham Lincoln's funeral was April 19, 1865 at the White House. The funeral train left for Springfield, Illinois April 21 directed by military; stops en route allowed the public to pay homage. From Indianapolis, train passed mourners lighted by bonfires and torches along the way; arrived in Michigan City by 8:35 a.m., May 1.
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The Lincoln Funeral Train
Location: 100 E. Michigan Blvd. (U.S. 12), Michigan City
Installed 2010 Indiana Historical Bureau and Indiana Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
Residents decorated depot north of here with memorial arches adorned with roses, evergreens, flags, and images of Lincoln. Train stopped to switch engines and to allow dignitaries from Illinois and Indiana to board. Sixteen women entered funeral car to place flowers on casket. Train left for Chicago on Michigan Central Railroad; track was lined with mourners.
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LaPorte University/Indiana Medical College
Location: Lincoln Elementary School, SE corner of Clay St. and Harrison St., LaPorte
Installed 2018 Indiana Historical Bureau and the Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte
LaPorte University was established in the early 1840s to include law, literary, and medical departments. The medical department, later Indiana Medical College, began classes by 1842. Its distinguished faculty attracted students from across the U.S. Notable attendees included Dr. William W. Mayo, whose practice evolved into Mayo Clinic, and Dr. William H. Wishard.
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LaPorte University/Indiana Medical College
Location: Lincoln Elementary School, southeast corner of Clay Street and Harrison Street, LaPorte
Installed 2018 Indiana Historical Bureau and the Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte
Before the university’s founding, Indiana offered few opportunities for professional medical training. The medical college trained skilled doctors in the Midwest, preparing them for the region’s medical needs in surgery, anatomy, theory, and obstetrics. Classes ceased circa 1850; it consolidated with Indiana Central Medical College (1849-1852) in Indianapolis, 1851.
Source: Indiana Historical Bureau, www.in.gov/history/
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Gary Roosevelt High School
730 W. 25th Ave., Gary
Installed 2020 Indiana Historical Bureau, Lady Panthers & Supporters '63, Roosevelt Adult Booster Club, National Gary Theodore Roosevelt Alumni Assoc., Inc., and Indiana Landmarks
As Gary grew in the early 1900s, African American students were segregated within white schools or overcrowded into small, separate schools. To compensate, officials transferred some Black students to Emerson High School in 1927. After over 600 white students walked out in protest, the school board reinforced segregation by building a new school for the Black community.
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Gary Roosevelt High School
730 W. 25th Ave., Gary
Installed 2020 Indiana Historical Bureau, Lady Panthers & Supporters '63, Roosevelt Adult Booster Club, National Gary Theodore Roosevelt Alumni Assoc., Inc., and Indiana Landmarks
Theodore Roosevelt High School was dedicated in 1931 as an all-Black K-12 school. While many community members opposed segregation, they took pride in Roosevelt, and strove to make it equal to Gary’s white schools. It employed highly educated Black teachers, pushed students to excel in academics and sports despite discrimination, and produced many distinguished alumni.
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CROWN POINT — Area residents are being warned about a scam where callers pretend to be Lake County police officers demanding large sums of money for alleged violations, including missed court appearances.
"Please be advised that the Lake County Sheriff’s Department will not call you to advise you that you have a warrant or demand that you send a payment," said Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr.
"Any calls of this type are not from the Lake County Sheriff’s Department," Martinez said. "Please do not give out any personal information, send payments to or agree to meet anyone contacting you with similar claims."
The department has received more than 14 calls from individuals, who have been contacted by scammers demanding money, the sheriff said.
"The fraudsters then ask the would-be victim to pay using mobile payment apps such as Venmo, Zelle and Cash App and also suggested payment could be made through electronic or virtual currency, Bitcoin," he said.
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An investigation into these scams is ongoing, Martinez said.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Derek Gleeson
Age : 39
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204716
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Joshua Jusko
Age : 25
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204708
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST A PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dorothy King
Age : 57
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204713
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Theodore Kritikos
Age : 49
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204700
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION; WEAPON - USE - POINTING A FIREARM; DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - USING A DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Joseph Miller
Age : 42
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204704
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rufus Balentine
Age : 64
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204719
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Brown
Age : 31
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204714
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Delores Dehler
Age : 46
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204695
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION LEGEND DRUG OR PRECURSOR
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Armond Earving
Age : 19
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204696
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Helen Amore
Age : 52
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204715
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daniel Snead
Age : 31
Residence: Elkhart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204816
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - FROM A MOTOR VEHICLE - < $750; UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY OF A MOTOR VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Valerie Tuinstra
Age : 52
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204802
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Willie Wilbon
Age : 29
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204818
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - HANDGUN - W/NO PERMIT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Davion Cotton
Age : 22
Residence: Lynwood, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204817
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Keyara Green
Age : 22
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204805
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
David Harkabus
Age : 56
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204819
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Curtis Howard Jr.
Age : 33
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204804
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Darrel Brown
Age : 65
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204810
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Robert Blue
Age : 33
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204803
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - W/MINOR INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Edward Thomas
Age : 42
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204775
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Robert Risner Jr.
Age : 35
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204780
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Erik Rodriguez
Age : 24
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204788
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Lisa Rosmanitz
Age : 57
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204792
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Edward Santiago
Age : 30
Residence: Lockport, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204785
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Negrete
Age : 35
Residence: Berwyn, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204790
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dominic Pitzel
Age : 68
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204787
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Sharee Johnston
Age : 37
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204778
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jeffrey Francis
Age : 47
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204768
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jamey Goin
Age : 43
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204779
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Walter Evans
Age : 57
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204781
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY; BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Ann Aquino
Age : 40
Residence: Westchester, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204773
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: CASINO GAMBLING VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Vanessa Ruelas
Age : 38
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204743
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: felony
Brooklyn Meeks
Age : 23
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204750
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Roy Owens Jr.
Age : 43
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204741
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Guy Parks
Age : 50
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204731
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Deon Reed
Age : 30
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204759
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: OPERATE VEHICLE AFTER BEING HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Clarence Laurence III
Age : 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204733
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Phillip Lundy
Age : 37
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204730
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tania Madrigal
Age : 35
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204765
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kentrell Marsh Jr.
Age : 27
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204738
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Phillip Dyniewski
Age : 48
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204761
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Bradley Homan
Age : 33
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204755
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Stacy Jones
Age : 30
Residence: Harvey, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204740
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Giovonnie Kemp
Age : 23
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204751
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Katanya Cannon
Age : 46
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204752
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Warren Dixon
Age : 50
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204763
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY; BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERIN
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
John Hicks
Age : 49
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204753
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON (SOCIETY IS VICTIM)
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kenyatta Branch
Age : 26
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204764
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tammy Brown
Age : 61
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204739
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Shawn Dalton
Age : 42
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204726
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daniel Shea
Age : 23
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204746
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Antione Anderson Jr.
Age : 26
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204729
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - HANDGUN - W/NO PERMIT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Delta Wilder
Age : 32
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204734
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Francisco Silva
Age : 47
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204745
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Isaiah Wilson
Age : 28
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204725
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Ziemkiewicz Jr.
Age : 51
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204748
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Damien Ventura Jr.
Age : 24
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204694
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Walter Perez
Age : 28
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204724
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Katrina Reillo
Age : 40
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204723
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Fred Parker
Age : 46
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204698
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Regino Torres
Age : 55
Residence: Steger, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204918
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: CASINO GAMBLING VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nicholas Turpin
Age : 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204925
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: CHILD MOLESTATION - STATUTORY RAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Robert Schueren
Age : 55
Residence: Kentland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204927
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Stephanie Scott
Age : 34
Residence: Benton, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204921
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Bryant Stratton
Age : 25
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204924
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Howard Sweet Jr.
Age : 33
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204947
Arrest Date: June 9, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Joseph Sanchez
Age : 25
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204933
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Theodora Koktsidis
Age : 40
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204936
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Hector Mays Sr.
Age : 52
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204916
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - W/PRIOR AN UNRELATED CONVICTION REFERENCE SAME PERSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jaime Espinoza
Age : 25
Residence: Goshen, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204914
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dandre Hall
Age : 40
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204930
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - METHAMPHETAMINE - CONSPIRACY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Cory Horton
Age : 24
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204937
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Hunter Jr.
Age : 36
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204929
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anna Craig
Age : 33
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204928
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joe Carter III
Age : 56
Residence: Milwaukee, WI
Booking Number(s): 2204923
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Julie Castillo
Age : 39
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204946
Arrest Date: June 9, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Imari Clark
Age : 20
Residence: Matteson, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204920
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gerard Coates
Age : 31
Residence: Tinley Park, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204950
Arrest Date: June 9, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Adrian Wells
Age : 29
Residence: Springfield, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204894
Arrest Date: June 7, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - AGAINST A PREGNANT PERSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brittany Washington
Age : 25
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204893
Arrest Date: June 7, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Benjamin King
Age : 37
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204897
Arrest Date: June 7, 2022
Offense Description: OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nikolus Morris
Age : 31
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204892
Arrest Date: June 7, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ahdezjia Smith
Age : 26
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204886
Arrest Date: June 7, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Carlos Herrera
Age : 65
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204888
Arrest Date: June 7, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
David Keck
Age : 35
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204911
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kathleen Donaldson
Age : 37
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204908
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Matthew Roggenkamp
Age : 21
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204868
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - BODILY WASTE; INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Davierre Sanders
Age : 35
Residence: Lafayette, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204864
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dante WIlliams
Age : 21
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204863
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Bobby Quinn Jr.
Age : 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204865
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE- NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Ramirez
Age : 24
Residence: Westville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204858
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gabriel Henderson
Age : 32
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204875
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - DEALING - SCHEDULE IV
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Alex Moreno
Age : 28
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204856
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David Earner
Age : 51
Residence: Crete, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204854
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: SEX OFFENDER FAIL TO POSSESS INDIANA DRIVERS LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Eric Ellis
Age : 42
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204866
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Philitpa Harper
Age : 35
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204867
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Latoya Boyd
Age : 37
Residence: Hazel Crest, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204873
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - OBTAINING PROPERTY - BY CREDIT CARD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rollie Crawford III
Age : 67
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204861
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Kelly Crowe
Age : 39
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204880
Arrest Date: June 7, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dwight Moore
Age : 34
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204833
Arrest Date: June 5, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Ladarris Ramsey
Age : 38
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204838
Arrest Date: June 5, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Roberto Soto Jr.
Age : 46
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204844
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Tonesha Lewis
Age : 42
Residence: Kokomo, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204842
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Liggett
Age : 33
Residence: Loveland, OH
Booking Number(s): 2204841
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Marta Marquez
Age : 47
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204843
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Tristan Grant
Age : 24
Residence: Monee, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204837
Arrest Date: June 5, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD; BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Korry Allen
Age : 34
Residence: Calumet Park, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204831
Arrest Date: June 5, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION; DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Holly Anderson
Age : 35
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204835
Arrest Date: June 5, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Diana Davis
Age : 44
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204830
Arrest Date: June 5, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Tyrone McKee
Age : 59
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204813
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - MURDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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LEBANON, Pa. — A Lebanon resident officially received the keys to her first home in the U.S.
Rabecca Ngugi and Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity have been working together to renovate a house on the 400 block of Cumberland Street in Downtown Lebanon, where she will now live with her family.
Ngugi completed 250 sweat equity hours working on the build site. She also took homeowner classes such as financial literacy and home maintenance as part of Habitat for Humanity's first-time homebuyer requirements.
The dedication ceremony celebrated the end of construction, Ngugi's completion of the requirements and officially giving the keys to the homeowner. The house was also blessed during the dedication.
"This is a dream that has come true," Ngugi said. "It's been five years now and about a month since I came to America, and I think it's a dream for every American to own a home."
The acquisition gives Ngugi and her family a new home in the midst of the ongoing housing crisis. They purchased the house from Habitat for Humanity with an affordable, 0% interest mortgage.
The project was in progress for over a year before the family received the keys on June 17. Construction started in January 2020, finally culminating with the dedication ceremony in June 2022.
The renovated house was the second of three to be completed on the same block. Habitat for Humanity acquired the houses in 2018 to be restored after sustaining severe fire damage. This was the latest home on the block to be finished, with one more remaining. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lebanon-county/habitat-for-humanity-lebanon-lancaster-homeowner-fire-renovation/521-49b5541a-6394-4c03-8df7-80fbe867ce38 | 2022-06-17T23:34:59 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lebanon-county/habitat-for-humanity-lebanon-lancaster-homeowner-fire-renovation/521-49b5541a-6394-4c03-8df7-80fbe867ce38 |
More than a quarter of Dallas police officers are eligible for retirement this month.
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia told Dallas City Council members that 27% of the force has the years of service needed to retire with a pension. That's 871 Dallas officers.
Garcia is working with union leaders to encourage veteran officers to stay.
Police officers respond to all sorts of tragedies and can also be targets.
“We battle the challenges that exist in law enforcement, you know? Am I going to be chastised if I go out and actually enforce the law?” asked Terrance Hopkins, president of the Black Police Association of Greater Dallas.
Police departments also compete with other employers who may offer more regular hours and less stress.
“And our job market is so good right now, it's actually taking some of our senior officers away,” said Mike Mata, president of the Dallas Police Association.
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Both union leaders, Mata a patrol sergeant and Hopkins a special operations planner, are among the officers eligible for retirement this month.
“So, we really need to find ways to entice individuals that would otherwise retire immediately to stick around,” Garcia said.
The peak Dallas force of 3,690 sworn officers in 2011 is down to 3,079 now. There are more than 600 fewer officers to answer more calls for service than ever before.
As a result, police response times are slower this year compared with last.
“We need to continue to grow the department. We're certainly not throwing our hands up in the air. We've got work to do and we're going to keep grinding away at it,” Garcia said.
Dallas only has the budget and police academy capability for hiring 250 new officers this year. So, losing more than 800 to retirement would be very bad.
“It would devastate this department,” Mata said.
The 28-year veteran patrol officer said he stays despite occasionally being attracted to the idea of retirement with a pension that would still allow him to take another job.
“There's those bad days that I’m like, ‘Why do I continue to do this?’ And I come back to work every day. I think it’s the love of the job, the serving citizens,” Mata said.
Hopkins said he has 31 years as a Dallas officer
“I still have passion for what I do. I enjoy working with younger officers. I enjoy working with my command staff to put out a better product. So, there are different things that drive us all,” Hopkins said.
Union leaders met with Garcia Thursday to discuss ideas for motivating more veterans from leaving.
Hopkins said the ability to work in other areas of the department as he does instead of patrol may be enticing to long-time officers who've been out in the line of fire.
Mata said limited commitments are being sought from veterans.
“Not forever. We really need them to stick around three more years, at most five more years, just to give us time to build back the ranks of DPD,” Mata said.
It takes about 18 months for a new recruit to be fully trained for patrol.
“I think every major police department in the country is grinding to get men and women on the force,” Garcia said. “We’re going to grow this department in a lot of ways. Recruiting new officers is just one of them.”
A larger force of civilian police employees is also being planned for taking reports and visiting citizens.
“That would allow our officers to be available for the higher priority calls and violent crime, there’s no question about it, and allow our officers to have more free patrol time, which is what I hear, from going out in the neighborhoods, that I go to, that our community wants,” Garcia said.
Hopkins and Mata said police morale is strong under new Chief of Police Garcia, which helps convince officers to stay.
“He understood what they do every day and he was going to go out and do what they do every day. He kept his word. He does go out. He does answer calls. He does take people to jail,” Mata said.
Some crime categories including murder are up this year but overall violent crime is declining with Garcia's crime plan. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/27-of-dallas-officers-could-retire/2995411/ | 2022-06-17T23:35:19 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/27-of-dallas-officers-could-retire/2995411/ |
GREENSBORO — Gov. Roy Cooper spoke Friday at the 2022 Developing an Inclusive and Representative Vision for Education Summit at N.C. A&T.
During the summit, attendees discussed an action plan to increase the diversity of the educator workforce in North Carolina. From recruitment and retention strategies, recommendations also include developing an annual report to track the state's progress.
“More than ever we need to attract and retain quality teachers and it’s critical that our educator workforce be more diverse,” Cooper said in a statement. “The DRIVE Task Force Action Plan does just that as well as outlining achievable strategies to increase equity and inclusion in our classrooms and help make North Carolina’s schools, families, and economy stronger.”
Cooper established the DRIVE Task Force in December 2019 and asked members to identify recommendations to increase the diversity among the state's educators. In January 2021, the DRIVE Task Force released its Final Report and Recommendations. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/gov-cooper-visits-nc-a-t-to-speak-at-summit-aimed-at-increasing-diversity-among/article_52d4dfbe-ee80-11ec-b1ba-ffaa50a6c019.html | 2022-06-17T23:39:40 | 1 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/gov-cooper-visits-nc-a-t-to-speak-at-summit-aimed-at-increasing-diversity-among/article_52d4dfbe-ee80-11ec-b1ba-ffaa50a6c019.html |
GREENSBORO — After hearing highly critical comments from Guilford County Commissioner James Upchurch about the county's budget, fellow board member Frankie T. Jones Jr. took him to task for not "actually putting in the work."
Though Jones did not specifically mention Upchurch during Thursday night's meeting — where the county approved an $861 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year — it was clear he was referencing Upchurch. Upchurch, a Republican, was the only commissioner who did not attend any of the work sessions where the budget was discussed, according to the board's clerk.
"I will say that as commissioners, we have a duty to actually show up and do the work," said Jones, who later confirmed he was talking about Upchurch. Jones, a Democrat, went on to praise the other two Republican board members.
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"There were things that, as you heard from Commissioner (Alan) Perdue and Commissioner (Justin) Conrad, where they may not like the budget, but they didn't stop advocating," Jones said.
"We went to three four-hour work sessions to make sure that the work of the county was being done. And that's what you should expect from every commissioner, whether you agree with us or not," Jones said.
Before Jones' comments, Upchurch had said he planned to vote against the budget because it "includes the largest tax increase in the history of Guilford County, at a time where many people are struggling more than ever to put gas in their vehicles, food on the table and a roof over their heads."
The budget was approved 6-3 along party lines and included a tax rate of 73.05 cents per $100 of taxable value. That rate means a property tax bill increase for most property owners because this year's revaluation set most property values much higher than previous years. The revenue-neutral tax rate — where the board would raise the same amount of money as in fiscal year 2021-22 — would have been 59.54 cents.
Reached Friday morning, Upchurch said he planned to attend the final budget work session Tuesday — two days before the budget was due to be passed — but that it was canceled.
As for the other sessions, Upchurch said he didn't attend them because "on this particular budget, there was no middle ground to be had. ... I spoke with the manager. I spoke with the chair and vice chair about the things I agree with and disagree with about the budget and we moved on.
"I participated in the way that I thought was efficient," Upchurch said. "I voted the way I voted in the best interest of my constituents."
Jones stood by his comments.
"We have an obligation to do our jobs," he said Friday. "And that job includes attending meetings, advocating for our constituents and making sure their voice is heard, regardless of how we think the vote may or may not turn out."
Input by commissioners Perdue and Conrad in the work sessions helped shape the budget, Jones said, noting they spoke up about retention pay for EMS and detention center workers, employee 401(k) contributions and staffing for inspections.
"(The budget is) one of our most important functions, if not the most important function," Jones said. "The expectations I was referring to (at Thursday's meeting), of being present, engaged and to advocate for constituents is something that applies to all of us."
Most Guilford County commissioners are paid $31,200 annually; Melvin "Skip" Alston receives $34,800 as chairman and J. Carlvena Foster receives $32,400 as vice chairwoman.
Contact Kenwyn Caranna at 336-373-7082 and follow @kcaranna on Twitter. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/watch-now-one-guilford-commissioner-accuses-another-of-not-putting-in-the-work-for-constituents/article_f25c7efc-ee58-11ec-b2b3-bfa4b754d6b2.html | 2022-06-17T23:39:58 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/watch-now-one-guilford-commissioner-accuses-another-of-not-putting-in-the-work-for-constituents/article_f25c7efc-ee58-11ec-b2b3-bfa4b754d6b2.html |
HARRISON COUNTY, Texas — An East Texas man is behind bars after officials say he initially asked law enforcement for help after not paying his supplier for drugs.
According to the Harrison County Sheriff's Office, on Thursday around 2:40 p.m., a man, identified as Pedro Serrano, 32, went to their headquarters claiming to be in danger.
"He asked to speak with members of our Joint Harrison County Violent Crime & Narcotics Task Force because he was concerned with his safety," the HCSO said in a statement. "Task force investigators escorted Serrano to the sheriff’s office interview room, where they began interviewing him."
During the interview, the HCSO says Serrano said he had a large quantity of narcotics in his vehicle, which he parked outside. Authorities say Serrano was seeking protection from law enforcement after not paying his narcotics dealer.
"As the interview concluded and investigators began arresting Serrano for the narcotics, he began fighting them while inside the interview room," the HCSO said. "Serrano continued to resist even after several HCSO Investigators responded to assist. Serrano was eventually placed into custody and escorted to the Harrison County Jail."
The HCSO reports investigators executed a search warrant on Serrano’s vehicle, revealing approximately 825 grams of methamphetamine.
Serrano was charged with the following crimes:
- Possession of controlled substance
- Resisting arrest/search
“Law enforcement is a unique career, and every day is different, as this episode clearly shows," Sheriff BJ Fletcher said. "I am thankful these narcotics landed in our lap instead of the streets or lives of our community. Fortunately, none of my staff were injured during the struggle of trying to arrest this suspect.” | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/east-texas-man-asked-law-enforcement-for-protection-after-not-paying-supplier-for-drugs/501-2e40e64b-c95d-445e-976d-d3744cb13a6c | 2022-06-17T23:40:17 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/east-texas-man-asked-law-enforcement-for-protection-after-not-paying-supplier-for-drugs/501-2e40e64b-c95d-445e-976d-d3744cb13a6c |
HOUSTON — Senator John Cornyn faced a tough crowd when speaking at this year's Texas GOP convention in Houston.
Before he spoke, he was met with boos immediately upon taking the stage at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
The crowd grew louder when he spoke about guns and the legislation he and other Senate lawmakers are drafting in response to the mass shootings that have happened across the U.S. over the past two months.
"And making sure violent criminals and the mentally ill can not buy firearms," Cornyn said at the podium of the GOP convention. "That primarily means enforcing current law. That's what I've heard from many of you here today and this week and that's what we're working on, nothing more and nothing less."
Cornyn is spearheading the new gun legislation that is being drafted. He said he is passionate about the second amendment and has repeatedly said he will not add a provision that will restrict the rights of current, law-abiding gun owners. Instead, it will focus on keeping guns out of the hands of those who, by current law, are not supposed to have them.
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“If we’re gonna change anything in this country, it should not be the right of law-abiding Americans to keep and bear arms. That’s what I made clear to my fellow senators who approached me, asking me to work on mental health and school safety legislation. I said, ‘Let’s see if we can find a better way of enforcing existing law and keeping guns out of the hands of criminals and the mentally ill,'" Cornyn said during the convention.
During his speech, the senator highlighted Republicans’ push-back against tougher proposals Democrats wanted following the Uvalde mass shooting, including banning high-capacity magazines.
“And if there is any lesson that we can learn from the recent shootings, it’s that America must have a reckoning with our broken mental health system.”
Cornyn’s fellow U.S. Senator from Texas, Ted Cruz, spoke during the convention beforehand.
He vowed to protect second amendment rights but did not address Cornyn or the bipartisan effort specifically.
“If we lived in a sane, rational world, we’d be coming together saying ‘How do we stop violent crime? We go after the criminals, we go after the felons, we go after the fugitives, we go after those with serious mental illness…and we put em in jail and we lock them up and we keep them out of our schools and we keep them out of our churches, and we keep our families safe," Cruz said.
Details of the new proposed gun legislation remain in negotiation between Democrats and Republicans, with disagreements over how tightly the initiatives should be drawn. That means the proposal's potency — and perhaps whether some parts survive — remain undetermined as it's translated into legislation.
One big sticking point from the Senate negotiations is closing the so-called “boyfriend loophole”. That covers gun rights for abusive dating partners.
Read more details on the proposed legislation here. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/sen-john-cornyn-speaks-at-texas-gop-convention/285-96692a97-43d7-4bf1-870a-4e7550eb68ce | 2022-06-17T23:40:23 | 1 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/sen-john-cornyn-speaks-at-texas-gop-convention/285-96692a97-43d7-4bf1-870a-4e7550eb68ce |
DeBary. Fla. – Deputies in Volusia County are investigating a shooting at an IHOP in DeBary.
The shooting happened at the IHOP location at 320 Dirksen Drive just before 6:30 p.m.
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Deputies said one person was shot but gave no information about the person’s condition. They also said there is no suspect in custody at this time.
No other information is available. Stay with News 6 throughout the evening for updates. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/17/1-shot-at-debary-ihop-volusia-deputies-investigating/ | 2022-06-17T23:46:47 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/17/1-shot-at-debary-ihop-volusia-deputies-investigating/ |
ORLANDO, Fla. – Federal regulators are poised to give final approval to lower-dose shots issued by Pfizer and Moderna for children younger than 5 years old.
The decision comes after vaccine advisers to the Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday evaluated and approved Pfizer’s and Moderna’s vaccine options for the age group, now leaving it up to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to formally sign off on the shots in a vote expected Saturday,
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Between these two vaccine manufacturers, more than 2 million of the lower-dose shots have already been preordered throughout the U.S. in anticipation of a rollout that the White House said could begin next week.
The Florida Department of Health, however, is not waiting on such a shipment.
FDOH Press Secretary Jeremy Redfern told News 6 that there are currently no plans to distribute the vaccine due to the department’s vaccine guidelines for children, which suggest healthy children are “at little to no risk” from the virus.
“Doctors can order vaccines if they are in need, and there are currently no orders in the department’s ordering system for the COVID-19 vaccine for this age group,” Redfern said.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday spoke in Miami-Dade County, where he defended Florida’s position as the only state that hasn’t preordered COVID-19 vaccines for children younger than 5.
“Doctors can get it. Hospitals can get it. But there’s not going to be any state programs that are going to be trying to get COVID jabs to infants and toddlers and newborns,” DeSantis said. “That’s not where we’re gonna be utilizing our resources.”
FDA advisers on Wednesday voted unanimously that the benefits outweigh the risks for the estimated 18 million children who comprise ]the latest age group to gain eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S.
Pfizer’s vaccine is meant for children between six months and 4 years old, while Moderna’s is for children six months through 5 years old. Pfizer’s shots are one-tenth of an adult dose and come in a series of three inoculations. Moderna’s two-shot option is one-quarter of its adult dose, though the company is looking into offering a third shot in the future.
Though the shots could be available as soon as next week pending CDC recommendation, DeSantis said he would neither block nor facilitate their distribution in Florida.
Zooming out, the World Health Organization said Thursday that worldwide COVID-19 cases continued to fall, yet deaths rose by 4% in the week prior with 8,700 reported virus-related fatalities, including a 21% jump in the Americas.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Below is a breakdown of Florida COVID-19 data reported by the CDC and the state on June 17:
Cases
The CDC reported 12,030 new cases on Friday, based on daily reporting it gets from the Florida Department of Health.
There were 74,323 new coronavirus cases over the last two weeks.
Florida has seen 6,345,663 cases since the virus was first detected on March 1, 2020.
Deaths
The Florida Department of Health reported a cumulative death toll in Florida of 75,096. There were 506 fatalities recorded over the past two weeks, which we get by subtracting the number of deaths reported by DOH two weeks ago (74,590) from the current cumulative death toll.
The state stopped reporting the number of non-residents who died in Florida when the new weekly reporting method began.
Hospitalizations
The state Agency for Health Care Administration deleted its current COVID-19 hospitalization database and the state is no longer reporting how many patients have been hospitalized with the virus. However, Florida is still required to report that information to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the CDC continues to release that information online. The most recent hospital numbers show 3,158 adult and 85 pediatric patients in Florida.
Positivity rate
The Florida Department of Health reported the percent of positive results from coronavirus tests was 17.2% for the weeks of June 3-17 but did not provide how many people were tested during the past two weeks. Health officials say the rate should remain between 5% and 10% to prove a community has a hold of the virus and is curbing infections.
Below is the Central Florida region breakdown of new cases and new vaccination numbers between June 3-17.
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The 2020-21 wedding delays courtesy of the pandemic have created an avalanche of rescheduled weddings coast to coast.
According to The Wedding Report, 2.5 million weddings are expected this year, marking the most since 1984. And with inflation at an all-time high, the timing could not be worse.
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A new survey by Bankrate.com shows that nearly a quarter of U.S. adults who have attended or are attending a wedding or other celebration, such as a birthday, family reunion or baptism, feel pressured to spend more than they can afford.
According to the survey, 158 million U.S. adults will attend at least one celebration this year and the cost can be overwhelming between travel, gifts and hotels.
Ted Rossman, a senior analyst with Bankrate.com, said people realize “they can’t do it all.”
“I know a lot of 20- or 30-somethings that are invited to 8, 10 or 12 weddings this year,” Rossman told News 6. “I guess there’s always that adage, ‘Your presence is the present.’”
The survey offers an interesting generational mix with 67% of Gen Zers, 64% of millennials, 60% of baby boomers and 56% of Gen Xers on at least one wedding guest list this year.
Rossman told News 6 the balance between gifts and travel can be handled with creative spending:
- Rent an outfit instead of buying an expensive one.
- Use your credit card rewards to ease the cost of travel.
- Use your travel points to buy a gift.
- Go in on a group gift.
Finally, Rossman urges consumers to shy away from those “travel now, pay later” options that carry high interest rates.
“I would pay for it upfront if you can or use those reward points or miles to help off set the it,” he said. “You don’t want an expensive thing even (to be) more expensive by going into debt for it.”
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Tucson-based Raytheon Missiles & Defense was awarded an $867 million Missile Defense Agency contract to produce the latest ship-based ballistic missile interceptor to the U.S Navy and partner Japan.
Work under the contract for the Standard Missile-3 Block IIA — which comes as North Korea continues its provocative missile-testing program — will be performed in Tucson and in Huntsville, Alabama, for expected completion by the end of 2026, according to a Pentagon contract notice.
Co-developed with Japan, the SM-3 Block IIA is part of the mainly ship-based Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense system and is designed to intercept intermediate-range ballistic missiles.
The new missile — which costs more than $35 million per copy according to MDA budget documents — is being acquired alongside the shorter-range SM-3 Block IB, which is deployed aboard U.S. and Japanese Aegis-equipped ships.
The SM-3 Block IIA features a larger rocket motor and hit-to-kill kinetic warhead that allow it to defend broader areas from long-range ballistic missile threats, said Tay Fitzgerald, Raytheon president of strategic missile defense.
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“Our strong cooperation with Japanese industry was essential to the development of this next-generation solution that can defeat complex threats around the world from sea and land,” Fitzgerald said in a Raytheon announcement.
The interceptor uses sheer force, rather than an explosive warhead, to destroy targets in space, with a “kill vehicle” with the force of a 10-ton truck traveling at 600 miles per hour, Raytheon says.
The SM-3 Block IIA interceptor’s kinetic warhead has been enhanced, improving the search, discrimination, acquisition and tracking functions, to address advanced and emerging threats, the company said.
The SM-3 Block IIA missile intercepted an advanced ballistic missile threat in its first live target test in 2017. The missile has had two failures in six flight tests since 2017 and successfully intercepted a longer-range intercontinental ballistic missile target during a test in November 2020.
Contact senior reporter David Wichner at dwichner@tucson.com or 520-573-4181. On Twitter: @dwichner. On Facebook: Facebook.com/DailyStarBiz | https://tucson.com/news/local/business/tucson-based-raytheon-unit-wins-867m-deal-for-interceptors/article_cf7a5118-ee51-11ec-ab92-c37071f1d174.html | 2022-06-17T23:52:50 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/business/tucson-based-raytheon-unit-wins-867m-deal-for-interceptors/article_cf7a5118-ee51-11ec-ab92-c37071f1d174.html |
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