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The traffic signal at the intersection of Rosser Avenue and 26th Street in Bismarck will be temporarily taken out of service at 8:30 a.m. Thursday for repair work.
Traffic will be controlled by stop signs. Service should be restored by early afternoon, according to the city.
No detour will be provided. Drivers might consider alternate routes. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/traffic-signal-work-set-at-rosser-and-26th/article_45ca1342-e9c1-11ed-a8f7-6be043226e2c.html | 2023-05-03T15:38:20 | 1 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/traffic-signal-work-set-at-rosser-and-26th/article_45ca1342-e9c1-11ed-a8f7-6be043226e2c.html |
SCRANTON, Pa. — They say laughter is the best medicine. That's a phrase that Jeannine Luby lives by.
"If we can find the humor in our life, which I know can be difficult, but honestly, it often comes from the pain points; the ones where you're stuck on 81 when we're cursing and everything, we then kind of get power over it instead of it having power over us."
And there's science and research to back that up. "Humor therapy" is a real thing, and Jeannine practices it. She's the founder of an organization called Laugh to Live.
"Laughter, of course, as we know from the research, is wonderful from head to toe for everything from heart health, diabetes. Our mood creates great things and chemicals in the brain that gets us going, reduces stress. It's awesome."
That's why she's bringing a comedian to town this week, to raise money for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), but also to boost the spirits of people in the audience.
Gab Bonnesso is from Pittsburgh. She suffers from bipolar disorder and uses humor as a way both to heal and to connect with others.
"She's had people come up out of the audience and say, 'OK, I get my son now, I get my daughter or even myself. I understand. I feel seen now,'" Luby said.
"To hear somebody who has been able to accept their mental illness and use it in a way to thrive and be successful and inspire others, I think it's helpful for all of us to hear," said Marie Onukiavage from NAMI.
It's especially helpful to those who are struggling. And as Kristen Simpson from the Scranton Counseling Center knows, that applies to a lot of people these days.
"We've seen a significant increase in the number of people who are coming through our doors, seeking services, presenting in crisis, just really needing to be able to connect with someone to address all different things, from stress to psychosis."
There are two ways you can see comedian Gab Bonnesso this week:
- Thursday night at The Cooperage Project in Honesdale. It's free and family-friendly.
- Her comedy show Friday at The SPACE at Olive in Scranton is for 21 and older. Doors open at 7 p.m.; the show starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $20, and the money raised goes to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. There will also be a basket raffle to raise money for the Humor Therapy Fund.
More information can be found here. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/humor-heals-comedy-show-fundraiser-for-mental-health-awareness-laugh-to-live-laughter-mental-health-nami/523-9aee7efa-278d-4519-808b-99de93f95599 | 2023-05-03T15:40:07 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/humor-heals-comedy-show-fundraiser-for-mental-health-awareness-laugh-to-live-laughter-mental-health-nami/523-9aee7efa-278d-4519-808b-99de93f95599 |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — If you’re looking for UFOs, Bigfoot or other supernatural beings, the Pacific Northwest is the place to be.
May 3 is National Paranormal Day, and there’s a new guide to set you on an arcane adventure in the Columbia River Gorge.
“The Gorge is absolutely a paranormal hotspot,” said James Szubski from Margie’s Outdoor Store. “For the past year, we’ve been taking in paranormal reports at the store and we’ve received over 150 reports so far.”
The abundance of oddities reported in the area led Margie’s Outdoor Store to create Arcane Adventure Maps to help guide visitors to the strange sights. Currently, Szubski says the store has maps that explore both the Horsethief Butte area and around Beacon Rock.
“Beacon Rock has a very rich paranormal history,” said Szubski. “We’ve had reports from some maintenance workers who talk about seeing ghostly apparitions at some of the trailheads. We’ve had reports in the field just over there of glowing orbs floating 4- or 5 feet off the ground.”
For the past three decades, Szubski says there have been sightings of what has been coined the Klickitat Ape Cat. It has been described as a black panther-like creature with a flattened face that resembles a monkey’s.
KOIN 6 reporter Kohr Harlan went out to Skamania County to learn how to track down paranormal activity.
Watch the full preview in the video player above. | https://www.koin.com/local/kohr-explores-paranormal-activity-in-the-pacific-northwest/ | 2023-05-03T15:47:44 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/kohr-explores-paranormal-activity-in-the-pacific-northwest/ |
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Big plans for a residential and retail development in Bristol, Tennessee are officially back to square one after the city council voted to abandon the deal on Tuesday.
In January 2020, plans were in place for a development called ‘TheSeven14.’
The City entered into an agreement with a developer to demolish buildings on Shelby Street and construct a new building that featured residential and commercial development. The plan also called for specific time-sensitive benchmarks.
On Tuesday, the City said the contract was breached in September 2021, resulting in the vote to pay the developer $400,000 to cover the cost of work at the site.
Ownership of the land on Shelby Street now goes back to the city’s Industrial Development Board with hopes of another type of development at the site in the future. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/bristol-tenn-abandons-shelby-street-development/ | 2023-05-03T15:51:25 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/bristol-tenn-abandons-shelby-street-development/ |
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Greeneville Police Department (GPD) is investigating a fatal Wednesday morning crash.
According to the GPD, officers responded to a single-vehicle crash at the 2200 Block of East Andrew Johnson Highway around 7 a.m.
When they arrived, officers reportedly found David Foshie, 69, of Greeneville, unresponsive and removed from the vehicle, the department stated.
Foshie was pronounced dead at the scene, and his body was taken to the William L. Jenkins Forensic Center for autopsy, the GPD stated.
The crash remains under investigation. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/greeneville-pd-investigating-fatal-wednesday-morning-crash/ | 2023-05-03T15:51:36 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/greeneville-pd-investigating-fatal-wednesday-morning-crash/ |
HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. (WJHL) – An earthquake was recorded in Harlan County, Kentucky not far from the Kentucky/Virginia state line.
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the 2.5-magnitude earthquake occurred close to Benham, Kentucky, less than 10 miles from both Lee and Wise Counties in Virginia.
The USGS reports the earthquake shortly after 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. The recorded depth of the seismic event was just under 5 miles.
As of Wednesday morning, six reports of people who felt the earthquake had been contributed to the USGS. Anyone who felt it is asked to do the same by clicking here. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/usgs-earthquake-shakes-kentucky-near-lee-wise-counties/ | 2023-05-03T15:51:42 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/usgs-earthquake-shakes-kentucky-near-lee-wise-counties/ |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Three people were arrested in Dauphin County earlier this month after State Police claim they stole the horns off of three Norfolk Southern trains.
Maxwell Brichta, 20, of Bethlehem, Jackson Snyder, 18, of Allentown and Jose Ruiz, 21, of Milford, were taken into custody by State Police on Cemetery Road near Chestnut Ridge Lane in Middle Paxton Township on the night of April 16, according to police.
A trooper on patrol spotted the suspects' Ford F150 pickup truck driving down a dead-end road at about 1:54 a.m., State Police said.
When the trooper made contact with the vehicle, the occupants claimed they were looking at trains, police said. The trooper observed three train horns lying in the bed of the pickup truck.
When questioned, the suspects allegedly admitted to stealing the horns from three Norfolk Southern trains earlier that night.
The three suspects were charged with receiving stolen property and loitering and prowling at night, according to police. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/state-police-theft-investigation-norfolk-southern-train-horns/521-d3994dc4-d94d-40ee-b560-97dad3f903ac | 2023-05-03T15:52:10 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/state-police-theft-investigation-norfolk-southern-train-horns/521-d3994dc4-d94d-40ee-b560-97dad3f903ac |
MANHEIM, Pa. — Police in Lancaster County are investigating reports of a fight between a coach and a referee at a basketball tournament last weekend.
The fight occurred last Saturday afternoon at Spooky Nook Sports, on the 2900 block of Spooky Nook Road in East Hempfield Township, according to police.
Video of the incident went viral after being circulated on social media, and was later the subject of a post on the popular sports blog Barstool Sports.
According to police, the parties involved in the fight were no longer at the scene when the incident was reported to authorities.
The men involved in the fight have been identified, police said.
No additional information is being released at this time so as not to jeopardize the integrity of the investigation, according to police. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/police-investigation-viral-video-fight-spooky-nook-sports/521-685836a1-a8c3-473c-9bd9-ffe619a2b884 | 2023-05-03T15:52:17 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/police-investigation-viral-video-fight-spooky-nook-sports/521-685836a1-a8c3-473c-9bd9-ffe619a2b884 |
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) — The Regions Tradition will tee off at Greystone Golf and Country Club one week from today, starting with the The Drummond Company Celebrity Pro-Am.
Starting next week at this time Hoover is going to be hustling and bustling with community members, celebrities and some of your favorite golfers.
A local sports bar, Walk On’s, general manager, Landon Meynard, said Regions Tradition week is always a blast for them and they love hosting everyone.
Meynard said Walk On’s is staffing up with extra workers to make sure all of their guest’s needs are met for the tournament week.
Jesse Muchinhouptsaid, manager of Golf Galaxy says the Regions Tradition is always a great week for their business.
Muckinhouptsaid said they ramp up the hours they allocate to the store with a strong dedication to customer service to help set themselves apart.
He also said they look forward to some special visits from some of the pros themselves.
“It definitely drives a lot of hype for us,” said Muckinhoupt. “You know a lot of the pro golfers, that a lot of us grew up watching, come into the store and get some last-minute services done. But really, just overall, you know it motivates the team to work a little bit harder.”
Children’s of Alabama is a long-time partner of the Regions Tradition and with six months of preparation under their belt they plan to have a large presence throughout the week.
Director of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Cause Marketing at Children’s of Alabama Emily Hornak said they’ll have a booth of volunteers handing out goodies and will highlight three of their patients who’ve gone through various medical challenges.
She said the energy is always high, making it so special to tell their patients’ stories and share about the work they’re able to do at Children’s.
Hornak said donations they receive go towards medical and surgical advancements they take immediate action on.
Gates open next Wednesday morning for the Pro-Am and the first round of championship play tees off next Thursday at 9a.m. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/preparations-for-regions-tradition-underway/ | 2023-05-03T15:56:16 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/preparations-for-regions-tradition-underway/ |
As young Native Americans took the leap from the cliff next to Pumpkin Springs into the cold waters of the Colorado River, Amber Benally knew the trip had been special.
It was the summer of 2022 and the last full day on the river as part of the Grand Canyon Trust’s Rising Leaders Program. Throughout the journey, the 14 Native Americans had navigated through more than just the white water.
Benally said they, as a group, had developed a bond and been able not only to learn about the Canyon, but also embody emotional vulnerability and courageousness.
“I've been working with young people for 10 years now, and that trip was probably the most transformative thing I've ever been a part of -- to see that our intention and community and vulnerability and courageousness, you know, pushed them to embody those things, too,” Benally said. “They feel like they can empower each other. But, more importantly, they feel like they can empower themselves. And I think that evening or jumping off the little cliff there into the water like showcased that.”
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Now, Benally said, the Grand Canyon Trust, collaborating with the Grand Canyon Youth, are organizing another trip as part of the Regional Intertribal Intergenerational Stewardship Expedition (RIISE).
Benally said they are currently taking applications for the free trip from Native Americans aged 16 to 20 years old and associated with one of the 11 tribes with connections to the Grand Canyon. They will be accompanied by the river guides and several Native American knowledge holders from throughout the region.
Benally said there had been 150 applications received for the trip last year to fill the 18 spots open for the journey.
The trip will represent the second annual RIISE trip and just the fourth Colorado River expedition dedicated to Indigenous youth.
The goal of the trip, as Benally sees it, is twofold -- first, to connect young Native Americans to the Colorado River and Grand Canyon, and second, to help create the next generation of conservation leaders.
To that end, the trip is as much about education as it is about experiencing the river, Benally said.
“What we try to do is bring this group, this diversity of young people, down on the river and share with them the ecological knowledge of the region, of the Grand Canyon, the plant knowledge. One of the knowledge holders is an astronomer, so she'll share some stories of the stars,” Benally said.
Benally added: “From a Grand Canyon Trust perspective, I would be sharing the environmental impacts that are happening around the Grand Canyon right now: uranium mining, dam proposals, the new Grand Canyon National Monument.”
In addition to the learning that happens in the Canyon, there are six weeks of pre-trip education and coursework.
Benally said that gives them the opportunity to place the groundwork for the education throughout the trip, and also allows the youth to get to know each other and start building community before they are thrust into the extreme conditions on the Colorado River.
She said they also ask the youth to open themselves up, debriefing what they are learning and experiencing so they can share their own thoughts throughout the journey.
Benally said RIISE got its start in early 2020, just prior to the pandemic.
But COVID-19, and the impact it had especially on tribal communities, showed her the importance of the program.
“At that time the goal was really increasing Native youth’s accessibility to the Grand Canyon region. But with the onset of the pandemic, and I think me recognizing that tribal communities lost so many elders and knowledge holders, there was this more urgent, finite amount of time to provide Native young people with the opportunity,” Benally said.
Benally added that she also sees the program as part of a larger effort to bring more Native American voices into the Grand Canyon.
Despite being on lands with deep historical and cultural importance to Indigenous peoples, the U.S. National Park System, land management generally, and even the environmental conservation movement has long been dominated by Anglo-Americans, and Grand Canyon National Park is no exception.
Likewise for outdoor industries such as commercial river guiding on the Colorado.
Benally said she hopes RIISE trips can represent one more step in correcting that.
“There is more traction gaining around the Grand Canyon of how we increase Native representation; how do we ensure that the people's stories that are being told within the river community, and then above the rim are diverse, that they're not just John Wesley Powell’s story,” Benally said.
In some ways, Benally said, the RIISE trip has already been a success on that account, recalled one young woman who took part in the trip last year. After experiencing the river, Benally said, it was great to see her become interested in becoming a river guide.
“It just spoke to her being in that space and in that place, and she's going to come back with us on RIISE 2023 and serve as a peer mentor to this upcoming cohort,” Benally said.
For more information on how to apply to the trip, visit grandcanyontrust.org. The application deadline is Monday, May 29. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/in-second-annual-trip-riise-program-to-bring-young-native-americans-down-colorado-river/article_63536f6a-e937-11ed-850a-67c6e1983302.html | 2023-05-03T15:56:27 | 0 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/in-second-annual-trip-riise-program-to-bring-young-native-americans-down-colorado-river/article_63536f6a-e937-11ed-850a-67c6e1983302.html |
One of the first words former Panthers football coach Mike Lapsley used to describe Coconino High School senior Tyler Ragan was “versatility.”
Ragan, who will graduate from Coconino soon, will need to utilize that versatility to succeed in the future.
During a ceremony Tuesday, Ragan signed to play both football and baseball for Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, beginning in the fall.
Today was the signing ceremony for Coconino’s Tyler Ragan, who will be on both the football and baseball teams at Luther College in Iowa pic.twitter.com/nUY84J5w8M
— Eric Newman (@enewmanwrites) May 2, 2023
The Division III Norse, Ragan said, presented him the opportunity to continue both of his passions and he jumped at the chance.
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“That was one of the biggest pushing points as to why I wanted to go there. They were one of the only schools that were offering both. I wasn’t sure which one I wanted to pick yet, so they said I could keep playing both and I didn’t have to choose,” he said.
In football, Ragan was a defensive starter and also contributed some on offense. In his senior year he totaled 57 tackles, nine tackles for loss, three sacks and an interception. But Ragan’s most important quality, Lapsley said, was his willingness to adapt to playing in a variety of roles.
“We could put him anywhere and he’d do a good job. And he was always open to different positions, because he just wanted to win. So having that kind of character meant a lot,” Lapsley said.
And Ragan’s versatility didn’t stop there. He also played on the Coconino boys basketball team that reached the 4A Conference state championship tournament. Moreover, he was a three-year varsity player for the Panthers baseball team, which just ended its season Saturday in the first round of the 4A postseason.
Panthers manager Mike Sifling knew Ragan long before he started playing varsity baseball. The two families have a long history.
Sifling’s son, Casey Sifling, played for the Panthers football team. His coach was Tadd Ragan, father of Tyler, and was there when Casey signed his own letter of intent to play football at Lake Forest College in 2011.
Now Mike got to sit back and enjoy the moment as Tyler’s coach.
“It’s crazy that it’s come full-circle,” Mike Sifling said.
He has full faith young Ragan will succeed at the next level.
“It’s been great to see his transition from a great kid to now a great young adult. He’s the kind of kid that can excel at both, and we’re going to miss him here,” Sifling said.
Ragan finished his high school athletic career with a special moment Saturday. The Panthers fell 5-4 at Salpointe Catholic -- the No. 1-seeded team in the 4A -- in Tucson, but the game was close because Ragan hit a grand slam in the top of the fourth inning.
“To see him make that hit in that spot is one of my highlights of this season,” Sifling said. “It was exciting to see him and the team enjoy that play. I wish we could have finished it off, but to get us back in the game the way he did was amazing.”
The end of the baseball season was the final moment in Ragan’s yearslong, nonstop high school athletics journey. His commitment was constant, moving from one sport to the next within days, even in the summer. At some points, such as late spring, there would be two happening at once with baseball and spring football. Or in summer, there were some days he’d hustle from a football training session to June basketball scrimmages.
That energy level helped him succeed at each endeavor, and the goal is to continue that trend in college.
“All of it’s given me a different perspective,” Ragan said. “I can grow in multiple ways and get different perspectives, and I’m used to being with different people and different coaches and adapting all the time, and I still was able to commit to all of it. So I hope I can keep doing that at Luther.” | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/double-trouble-chs-senior-ragan-signs-with-luther-baseball-football/article_fd355c5a-e906-11ed-8237-23d9a6e378fe.html | 2023-05-03T15:56:30 | 1 | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/double-trouble-chs-senior-ragan-signs-with-luther-baseball-football/article_fd355c5a-e906-11ed-8237-23d9a6e378fe.html |
GOODHUE COUNTY, Minn. - An officer-involved shooting in November was justified, an attorney has determined.
Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Steve Sutton-Brown fired three rounds that struck Fernanda Carbajal on Nov. 22 after he was assaulted.
“Specifically, the Stearns County Attorney found that criminal charges were not supported in this case because Minnesota law permits officers to use deadly force when necessary to protect the officer from apparent death or great bodily harm. The Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office completed an internal review and cleared Investigator Sutton-Brown to return to full duty,” a press release stated.
Carbajal was treated and released from the hospital following the shooting. | https://www.kimt.com/news/local/attorney-officer-involved-shooting-in-nov-of-2022-in-se-minnesota-was-justified/article_d13427ce-e9bc-11ed-853f-4bf724fa9649.html | 2023-05-03T16:02:49 | 1 | https://www.kimt.com/news/local/attorney-officer-involved-shooting-in-nov-of-2022-in-se-minnesota-was-justified/article_d13427ce-e9bc-11ed-853f-4bf724fa9649.html |
A new poll finds that sizable majorities of Texas voters — including Republicans — support raising the minimum age to buy all guns from 18 to 21 as a state House committee faces pressure to advance a similar proposal.
Released Wednesday, the survey from the University of Texas at Austin found 76% of voters support “raising the legal age to purchase any firearm from 18 years of age to 21 years of age.” Twenty percent of voters oppose the idea. Republicans back the proposal 64% to 31%.
The finding comes as families of victims of the Uvalde school shooting press the House Select Committee on Community Safety to approve a bill that would increase the age to purchase a semi-automatic rifle from 18 to 21. The committee held a hearing on the legislation about two weeks ago but has not taken a vote to send it to the full House yet. The deadline to do so is Monday.
The proposal has always faced long odds, as Gov. Greg Abbott and other Texas GOP leaders have opposed it, calling it unconstitutional. But the survey underscores how popular it is as voters look to the Legislature to address gun violence in its biennial regular session, which ends May 29.
Asked what they think should be lawmakers’ top priority, voters gave double-digit support to only two issues out of 278 surveyed: “immigration/border security” at 22% and “gun control/gun safety” at 11%.
The idea to increase the minimum age to buy all firearms ranked third in popularity out of 16 legislative proposals included in the survey.
The Uvalde families returned to the Capitol on Tuesday to hold a news conference urging the chair of the House committee, Rep. Ryan Guillen, R-Rio Grande City, to allow a vote on the raise-the-age bill.
“We, the families of murdered children, are asking for a vote regardless of the outcome,” said Kimberly Rubio, who lost her 10-year-old daughter, Lexi, in the shooting. “I want each committee member to go on record so the mothers in their district know where they stand.”
Looking toward the 2024 election
The survey, which was conducted by the Texas Politics Project at UT-Austin, also gauged the latest opinions on state leaders and the 2024 Republican presidential primary.
As he begins his reelection campaign, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz garnered a positive net approval rating, with 45% of voters approving of his performance and 41% disapproving. That was a sizable improvement over the UT poll in February, when the split was 40% to 46%.
Abbott, who is not up for reelection this cycle, saw his approval rating remain fairly steady. Forty-six percent of voters approved of his job performance and 41% disapproved, compared with 46% and 43%, respectively, in February.
As for the 2024 primary, the survey found former President Donald Trump remains overwhelmingly popular with Republican voters, with 78% rating him favorably and 16% unfavorably. His closest competition — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis — proved similarly popular, with 73% of GOP respondents saying they have a favorable opinion of DeSantis and 10% saying they have an unfavorable opinion.
None of the other declared or potential 2024 candidates was as well liked — or as well known — in the poll as Trump or DeSantis. For example, 46% of Republican voters registered a favorable view of Nikki Haley, the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, while 17% registered an unfavorable view.
Looking toward the general election, DeSantis is more popular than Trump when it comes to all Texas voters. Trump’s favorability rating with them was 6 percentage points underwater, while DeSantis’ was a net positive of 5 points.
Energy grid, other legislative priorities
When it comes to the legislative agenda, the poll asked voters how important it was for lawmakers to address 15 different issues this session.
At the top of the list was improving the “reliability of the state’s energy grid,” which 94% of voters said was important to some degree, including 48% who called it “extremely important.” That has been a top priority for Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who is pushing legislation to incentivize more natural gas power in Texas — and who has threatened to try to force a special session if lawmakers cannot find common ground on it.
The runners-up among the 15 issues included reducing property taxes, increasing funding for school safety and making the state’s water supply more reliable.
Another issue that is bound to shape the end of session is school choice, or giving parents more options for where to educate their children and how to spend state education money on their school of choice. The poll found 60% of voters support “establishing a voucher, educational savings account (ESA), or other ‘school choice’ program.” Twenty-six percent of voters oppose the concept.
Critics of such programs have argued they hurt public schools, but the poll shows a plurality of voters believe the opposite. Forty-seven percent of voters surveyed said “school choice” initiatives will improve public education, while 26% said they will hurt public education.
Voters were more sour on the impact of another issue that GOP leaders have been championing: removing books from public school libraries that have been deemed inappropriate. Forty percent of voters said that will harm public education, compared with 36% who said it will improve public education.
When it comes to higher education, the Texas Senate has courted controversy by passing legislation that would require universities to shutter their diversity, equity and inclusion offices, part of a broader crusade against so-called DEI policies this session. The poll asked voters how they feel about such policies, and they were divided: 35% had a positive view, 32% had a negative view and 33% said they did not know or had no opinion.
The poll was conducted from April 14-23 and included 1,200 registered voters who were interviewed via online panel. The margin of error was plus or minus 2.83 percentage points.
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Apply now for vacancy on the Anderson County Commission
At its May 15 meeting, the Anderson County Commission plans to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Catherine Denenberg of Oak Ridge.
Until noon May 12, residents who are interested in becoming the new District 6 county commissioner can submit a request to serve and a resume. According to the county legal notice, those who have lived in District 6 in Oak Ridge for at least one year and are qualified voters of that district can apply. District 6 in Oak Ridge encompasses those who are eligible to vote at the Robertsville, Oak Ridge Senior Center (formerly called Oak Ridge City Hall) and West Hills precincts. The request to serve form can be obtained from the county commission's Chief Deputy Annette Prewitt at aprewitt@andersoncountytn.gov.
Commission will meet for its next monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. May 15 in Room 312 of the Anderson County Courthouse, 100 N. Main St., Clinton. At that meeting, the commissioners are expected to vote on the new member, who would serve until the next county election. Mark Stephens, Anderson County Election Commission administrator, confirmed that the election will be next March.
Nominations to fill the vacant commission seat also will be accepted during the meeting, but prior to the official vote.
"Before County Commission votes or considers any motion or resolution regarding the office to be filled, the chair (Joshua Anderson) shall allow registered voters of the county an opportunity to submit names to the County Commission for consideration. The names may be submitted in writing to the chair prior to the meeting or may be submitted in person at the meeting.
"In order for a name to be considered, a member of the County Commission must subsequently nominate the person. Members of the County Commission may also nominate a candidate or candidates to fill the office or vacancy without the name being submitted by a voter," states the legal notice. "If the person nominated is not at the meeting, the person making the nomination shall submit a signed statement from the nominee that the nominee is willing to serve in the office if appointed. For more information, please call or contactAnnette Prewitt in Room 118 of the Courthouse or call 865-463-6866."
As previously reported in The Oak Ridger, Denenberg sold her home in Oak Ridge recently and moved to Florida to be with her sister. She said this came after suffering, but recovering from "hard COVID" last year.
Five Oak Ridge residents, representing Districts 6-8, currently serve on the 16-member county commission.
Donna Smith is The Oak Ridger’s news editor and covers Oak Ridge area news. Email dsmith@oakridger.com. Twitter: @ridgernewsed.
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FRISCO, Texas — Read this story and more North Texas business news from our partners at the Dallas Business Journal
The sprawling, $520 million Omni PGA Frisco Resort officially opened Tuesday with a ceremony in which Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called the project “a golfing and resort mecca that is going to grow and expand beyond anybody's imagination.”
The 660-acre destination resort has two 18-hole championship golf courses, 500 guest rooms, 49 suites, 10 four-bedroom luxury ranch homes, eight retail spaces, 13 restaurant and bar options, four pools and a Topgolf lounge, among other highlights and amenities.
The highly anticipated project has been in the works for more than two years. It will anchor a broader multibillion-dollar development that is going in just off of the Dallas North Tollway and Highway 380 in northwest Frisco that includes an already open PGA of America headquarters and will include a Universal Studios theme park.
At a ribbon cutting marking the opening, Abbott praised the partnerships that made the Omni PGA Hotel and Resort a reality.
“Enormous structures and facilities like this don't happen on their own,” Abbott said. “They happen as a result of and they succeed far better when people from disparate fields come together, collaborate together, work together to provide these remarkable facilities.”
Omni officials, city and state leaders, and hundreds of other guests applauded as the doors to the Omni PGA Frisco Resort opened for the first official time following the ribbon cutting.
Abbott said Texas ranks No. 1 for the number of new jobs added last year and the number added since COVID struck, and projects like the Omni are to credit for the surge.
Some 8,000 people applied for the 1,000 jobs that the hotel and resort has filled, said Jeff Smith, Omni PGA Frisco Resort vice president and managing director.
“For every one we hired, we had eight people in line, so we hired the elite class of associates to work here,” he said.
Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney said the project “almost died 100 deaths along the way” to fruition, in large part because of hurdles created by the COVID pandemic.
“It took every piece of what we affectionately call team Frisco, including our private partners, to make today a reality,” Cheney said.
On May 23, the resort will host of the Senior PGA Championship. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/collin-county/omni-pga-frisco-texas-resort-opens-photos/287-3ae561c3-0cc8-4414-886a-1ca6bbb8f45b | 2023-05-03T16:08:42 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/collin-county/omni-pga-frisco-texas-resort-opens-photos/287-3ae561c3-0cc8-4414-886a-1ca6bbb8f45b |
AUSTIN, Texas — It has been almost a month since a jury reached a guilty verdict for Daniel Perry after two days of deliberating, and Gov. Greg Abbott called for Perry's pardoning.
Garrett Foster's mother, Sheila Foster, said these past few weeks, her family's been "stuck in a holding pattern."
"I have been sick ever since, physically sick, emotionally just run over, mentally exhausted, just wondering why all this is happening to my family," Sheila Foster said.
Now Perry's defense team is pushing for a new trial.
Perry's motion for a new trial has what one criminal defense lawyer calls "blockbuster claims." It alleges there was an alternate juror who improperly participated in deliberations by snorting, huffing and gasping. Another is an allegation of juror misconduct: one of the 12 jurors who convicted Perry allegedly brought outside case law into deliberations.
It's information he claims was taken from the Texas Penal Code concerning self-defense.
"If Judge [Clifford] Brown determines that jurors, in making their decision, relied on incorrect law, it's possible that the court may grant a new trial," said Rick Cofer, a criminal defense lawyer in Austin.
What Sheila Foster wants is peace. But she said she is unable to achieve it with the possibility of a new trial or pardon on the horizon.
"I don't want our family to go back through this. I don't want Whitney [Garrett Foster's fiancée] to have to go back through this, and it's just not fair to my son. He deserved better than this," she said.
On Wednesday, the judge will conduct the inquiry into juror misconduct and will make a decision based on what the juror says. After that, attorneys could have the chance to argue about the motion for a retrial. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/daniel-perry-garrett-foster-new-trial-push/269-bb892be1-45a8-456f-9480-b6c8b92a2a4c | 2023-05-03T16:08:48 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/daniel-perry-garrett-foster-new-trial-push/269-bb892be1-45a8-456f-9480-b6c8b92a2a4c |
Town council race in tornado-ravaged Whiteland is all tied up
The Republican primary race for a Whiteland Town Council seat in Johnson County ended Tuesday in a tie.
Incumbent District 2 councilor Brad Goedeker and challenger Scott Ford each received 103 votes, according to the Johnson County elections office.
All votes were in with no provisional or absentee ballots left to be counted, said an office representative.
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“It is fascinating, for sure,” said Goedeker, 40. “No one I’ve spoken to has ever seen that before."
Voter turnout in Johnson County, which was recently struck by a tornado, was 11.4%.
Breaking the tie will now be up to the County GOP Chairwoman Beth Boyce, who can declare the winner or put it to a vote of the county committee members, Goedeker and the elections office said.
Boyce could not immediately be reached for comment.
Ford, 69, said he would not object to whichever resolution Boyce decides.
“I say let the chips fall where they may,” he said. “I would be happy with the flip of a coin but I don’t know if that's legal.”
A tornado ravaged the town of 4,740 residents on March 31, destroying or damaging more than 100 homes, the sewage filtration plant and the town parking garage.
Indiana tornadoes:Whiteland plans to rebuild — but it will take time
Ford served one full term and resigned for personal reasons in the middle of his second in 2021. He decided to run again because he said his 25 years of involvement in government would benefit the community. Ford served on the Plan Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Redevelopment Committee.
Goedeker was appointed to fill a vacancy in 2019 and ran unopposed later that year.
“I felt compelled to get into politics because there is so much negativity and nonsense out there and that we needed someone with credibility,” he said.
Goedeker owns the Rascal’s Fun Zone on U.S. 31 in Whiteland and coaches three youth baseball teams.
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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Greenville: Our guide of events and food and drink specials
Cinco de Mayo is days away and many Greenville restaurants are honoring the celebration with a menu of Mexican-inspired dishes.
But before munching out on tacos and burritos or sipping on a margarita, realize May 5 or Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican day of celebration, which observes when the Mexican army defeated France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War of 1862. The event known as the "Battle of Puebla Day" has evolved into a celebration of Mexican heritage with traditional and an infusion of cultural dishes.
One of the best parts of the day is it gives people another excuse to dine out. Many will visit cantinas which offer more of a Mexican-American style menu, while traditional Mexican Restaurants offer conventional and historic Mexican dishes.
Below is a list of events and restaurants to visit in Greenville on Friday, May 5:
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Greenville Cinco de Mayo events
- Bohemian Bull, 3620 Pelham Road — Soul Legit Trio will perform their dance/party routine at Bohemian Bull at 5 p.m.
- Run In, 1301 E. Washington St. — A 5k distance run along the Swamp Rabbit Trail, organized and led by Upstate Running Club and Without Limits Team, afterward raffling off a free pair of shoes and dining at Willy Tacos.
- UFC Gym, 2435 E. North St. — Free workout with a taco and churro truck, alongside ice bath and kid activities, beginning at 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
- Ibiza Nightlife, 50 Woods Lake Road. — Binomio de oro de America en Greenville will feature the sounds of Jose Cruz on Sunday, May 7, doors open at 9 p.m., only ages 21 and older will be permitted.
Top cantinas to visit for Cinco de Mayo in Greenville
- Willy Taco Feed & Seed, 217 Laurens Road. — Patagonia steak — $5/each
- Cantina 76, 103 N. Main St. — Jalepeño shrimp — $4/each
- Tipsy Taco, 15 Conestee Ave. — Kahuna Tuna — $6.50/each
- Candado Tacos, 1025 Woodruff Road. — Dutch Dragon (plant-based)
- ASADA, 903 Wade Hampton Blvd. — Carnita burrito — $9.50/each
- On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, 74 Beacon Drive — Southwest chicken tacos — $11.49
- Holly Mōlli Mexican Fusion, 11 S. Main St. — Cochinita Tacos — $10.99/per three
- Comal 864, 1112 Woodside Ave. — Birria Grilled Cheese — $14.00
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Top Traditional Mexican Restaurants to Visit for Cinco de Mayo in Greenville
- El Tejano Mexican Restaurant, 38 Ray E. Talley Court. — La Changa — $8.05
- Viva Villia Mexican Grill, 203 N. Main St. (Mauldin) — Shrimp fajitas — $8.99
- Panaderia La Estrella, 635 NE Main St. — Cualquier carne burrito — $6.99
- El Jalisco, 107 E. Butler Road (Mauldin) — $1.25 margarita special (weekday)
- La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant, 1 Market Point Drive — Chimichanga — $12.75
- Tequilana Mexican Restaurant, 785 E Butler Road (Mauldin) — Pechuga de Mole — $10.95
- Las Meras Tortas, 6119 White Horse Road — Cubana torta — $7.50
- Uncle Bertos, 100 Batesville Road Site A — chorizo and eggs — $11.99
- Nazario's Mexican Restaurant, 400 Saluda Dam Road — Mango shrimp tacos — $10.25
- Taqueria 4 Tacos Locos, 3400 Augusta Road — Chorizo tacos — $2.00/each
- Sabroso Mexican Grille, 1860 Woodruff Road — Veracruz fish — $12.99
- Fonda Rosalinda, 1124 Pleasantburg Drive. — Chicken tacos — $11.50
- Cantinflas Mexican and Vegetarian Cuisine, 10 S. Main St. — Soy meatballs — $16.99
– A.J. Jackson covers the food & dining scene, along with arts, entertainment and more for The Greenville News and Anderson Independent Mail. Contact him by email at ajackson@gannett.com, and follow him on Twitter @ajhappened. | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/03/restaurants-providing-mexican-inspired-d-honorcinco-de-mayo-2023-mexican-food-cantinas-greenville-sc/70170889007/ | 2023-05-03T16:11:06 | 1 | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/03/restaurants-providing-mexican-inspired-d-honorcinco-de-mayo-2023-mexican-food-cantinas-greenville-sc/70170889007/ |
Alex Murdaugh admits inventing lies in federal lawsuit, but suggests victims pay
Convicted murderer and accused serial fraudster Richard "Alex" Murdaugh has admitted to inventing lies in a recent federal court filing, then suggests that his alleged victims, not he, should be made to pay back money he stole.
On May 1, Murdaugh attorneys Phillip Barber and Jim Griffin filed a response in South Carolina's federal district court to a May 11, 2022, lawsuit complaint by Nautilus Insurance Company. Nautilus was one of the insurance companies that Murdaugh allegedly defrauded following the 2018 death of his longtime household employee, Gloria Satterfield.
The Nautilus lawsuit names Murdaugh; his alleged accomplice, suspended and criminally charged Beaufort attorney Cory Fleming, along with his former law firm of Moss & Kuhn, P.A.; and Hampton County banker Chad Westendorf and his bank of employment, Palmetto State Bank in Hampton.
Nautilus, the Scottsdale, Arizona, insurance agency that provided a $5 million umbrella policy for Murdaugh that paid out claims to the Satterfields after Gloria's death from a reported trip and fall at Murdaugh's home, alleges fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud in its federal suit.
The Nautilus lawsuit made several revealing allegations, and Murdaugh's response is equally telling.
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Murdaugh denies some allegations, admits others in Satterfield scheme
Murdaugh's attorneys denied several of Nautilus's allegations, while admitting to others. In the filing, Murdaugh admitted that he approached Satterfield's heirs after their mother's death and orchestrated a fraudulent insurance claim, and then pressured Nautilus to settle that claim so he could steal the money. He denies, however, that he was "abusive" to the insurance adjusters.
Murdaugh admitted that he had the insurance payout deposited into a fraudulent account, but denied that Fleming and his firm, and Westendorf and his bank, had any part in the criminal wrongdoing.
Murdaugh further admits that on Feb. 2, 2018, when he heard about Satterfield's fall down steps at his Moselle home in Colleton County, he "rushed to the scene, arriving before EMS," and then fabricated a story about what caused the fall that eventually lead to her death weeks later.
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In that false story, Murdaugh originally told insurance adjusters that Satterfield tripped over his dogs, yet in the May 1 filing he admits that "No dogs were involved in the fall of Gloria Satterfield on February 2, 2018. After Ms. Satterfield’s death, Defendant invented Ms. Satterfield’s purported statement that dogs caused her fall to force his insurers to make a settlement payment... "
The accused former attorney also admitted that "his actions were reprehensible in that he misused vulnerable persons who trusted him."
Who should pay back stolen insurance money?
Who should have to reimburse Nautilus for its stolen money? Murdaugh's court filing appears to point a finger at his victims as a liable party, even though he admits that he stole the money from Nautilus.
Murdaugh's response claims that the Nautilus lawsuit "failed to join necessary parties" under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure; namely Satterfield's sons, Brian Harriott and Tony Satterfield, the personal representative of the Satterfield Estate, along with their attorneys, Bland Richter, LLP.
After the Satterfield scandal was exposed, and Murdaugh faced criminal charges, Bland Richter recovered more than $7.5 million in settlements from a lawsuit in the S.C. Court of Common Pleas for Hampton County, and Murdaugh himself signed a $4.3 million confession of judgement in the Satterfield's favor.
Murdaugh's federal response goes on to claim that "If Nautilus never should have made any payment to the Satterfield estate and only attempted to do so because it was the victim of fraud, then the parties in possession of a recovery of the money allegedly stolen from Nautilus are necessary parties to an action by Nautilus for recovery of that money... "
The response adds that if the Satterfields and Bland Richter are not included in this lawsuit then the court can not award "complete relief" and he would be subjected to a "substantial risk of incurring double, multiple, or otherwise inconsistent obligations... "
Bland Richter responds to Murdaugh's "bizarre" answer to Nautilus lawsuit
Bland Richter attorneys Ronnie Richter and Eric Bland took to social media to respond to Murdaugh's filing, and debunk the notion that the victims, their clients, should have to pay back any damages.
"This is nothing but noise," Bland said in a May 2 Tweet. "Just gutless people trying to continue to victimize Gloria’s siblings and children."
In a three-part Twitter thread, Richter called Murdaugh's legal answer "bizzare" and stated, "Neither myself, my law firm, or my clients have ever possessed even $1 of the stolen Nautilus money," adding that settlement funds came from other parties involved.
Hampton County Guardian Editor Michael DeWitt, the Greenville News and USA TODAY Network will continue to follow the ongoing criminal and civil cases surrounding the Murdaugh crime saga. Follow DeWitt on Twitter at @mmdewittjr and support his local and national journalism with a digital subscription. | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/south-carolina/2023/05/03/alex-murdaugh-admits-lies-in-federal-lawsuit-suggests-victims-pay-updates-sc/70178295007/ | 2023-05-03T16:11:07 | 1 | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/south-carolina/2023/05/03/alex-murdaugh-admits-lies-in-federal-lawsuit-suggests-victims-pay-updates-sc/70178295007/ |
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Receiving your paycheck and being shocked and appalled by how much is taken out by taxes is often used as a joke amongst some, but it’s the reality for many Americans. If there is any silver lining to seeing how much Uncle Sam has taken, it is the belief that much of those funds will pay for our health care and Social Security once we reach our 60s.
Unfortunately, just as America’s largest working generation begins to retire, the United States faces the frightening reality that Social Security and Medicare are running out of money, and Washington is running out of time to fix it.
Despite being the younger program by 40 years, it is Medicare whose funding will fall short first — and recent reports have suggested that might happen as soon as 2028.
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President Biden’s 2024 budget proposes raising revenue for Medicare by increasing the Medicare Tax on Americans making more than $400,000 and allowing the federal government to negotiate drug prices with pharmaceutical companies. But given the divided government, it feels unlikely tax increases can pass. However, a fix could be worked out by boosting a bipartisan law that is already on the books: the Medicare Secondary Payer Act (MSP Act).
Medicare was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson close to six decades ago, and it was intended to provide health care and a safety net for seniors whose health care costs had forced them into poverty. Less than 15 years later, Congress passed the MSP to address concerns that Medicare was paying for medical expenses that other insurance plans should have covered. To this day, Medicare often covers expenses (to avoid onerous delays) and then expects to be paid back by the primary payer.
But expectations are nothing if not hopes that are unfulfilled, and insurance companies are understandably reluctant to reimburse the U.S. government for billions of dollars in claims that they are responsible for paying. In fiscal year 2021, MSP provisions saved the Medicare program about $9.7 billion, according to CMS.
Unfortunately, there is little incentive for insurers to do the right thing in a timely fashion…or ever. One Medicare watchdog group recently uncovered that insurers are deliberately gaming the system. The country’s largest auto insurers admitted that in some cases, they do not pay Medicare what it should have been paid as much as 98% of the time.
You’d think that sort of admission would result in an end to the fraud. But, thanks to insurers pursuing relief through the courts, they managed to find a lower court that said that recovery efforts are subject to state procedural requirements. The ruling goes against decades of precedent in MSP cases and against the original intent of the law.
Washington cannot allow the insurance industry to continue this abuse and fraud, costing taxpayers billions yearly and putting Medicare at risk. We need our government to push back and protect the MSP Act in the courts and Congress so that Medicare has the funding it needs. As a member of the Health and Human services committee, I know that protecting low-income seniors from losing their benefits is a priority not only for me but for all of Arizona.
State Sen. Sally Ann Gonzales represents LD20. | https://tucson.com/opinion/local/local-opinion-medicare/article_d1575be2-e05f-11ed-830f-0fc34f97fbf5.html | 2023-05-03T16:14:07 | 0 | https://tucson.com/opinion/local/local-opinion-medicare/article_d1575be2-e05f-11ed-830f-0fc34f97fbf5.html |
1 dead, 2 wounded in shooting Tuesday on Detroit's west side
Charles E. Ramirez
The Detroit News
One person is dead and two others wounded after a shooting Tuesday night on Detroit's west side, police said.
Officers were called at about 10:30 p.m. to a location in the 11700 block of Lauder Street near Plymouth Road and Hubbell Avenue for a report of a shooting.
Authorities said two men and one woman were discovered shot inside of a vehicle parked at the location.
They said one of the men was fatally wounded and the conditions of the other two victims are unknown at this time.
Police continue to investigate and are not releasing further information. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2023/05/03/1-dead-2-wounded-in-shooting-tuesday-on-detroits-west-side/70178241007/ | 2023-05-03T16:25:08 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2023/05/03/1-dead-2-wounded-in-shooting-tuesday-on-detroits-west-side/70178241007/ |
N. Mich. woman accused of pointing rifle at neighbors during argument
A northern Michigan woman is accused of pointing a rifle at several people after an argument with them last week, Michigan State Police said.
Brenda Marie Kowalski, 54, of Comins Township, was charged in Mio's 81st District Court with two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon and two counts of using a firearm during a felony. A magistrate set her bond at $50,000.
If convicted, she faces up to five years in prison for each of the assault charges and up to two years for each of the felony firearm charges.
According to authorities, a trooper with the Alpena Post was called to a home on Reber Road in the township for a report of a fight on April 27. The trooper spoke with Kowalski who told him she was in an argument with several people at the house next door and pointed a rifle at them.
She was arrested later that day in Comins Township.
The victims and witnesses confirmed her account and told the trooper Kowalski threatened them during the fight.
Officials said the trooper seized a .22 caliber bolt-action rifle and several rounds of ammunition. He also arrested Kowalski and took her to the Oscoda County Jail to await charges.
cramirez@detroitnews.com
Twitter: @CharlesERamirez | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/05/03/n-mich-woman-accused-of-pointing-rifle-at-neighbors-during-argument/70178993007/ | 2023-05-03T16:25:14 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/05/03/n-mich-woman-accused-of-pointing-rifle-at-neighbors-during-argument/70178993007/ |
Semi-truck stikes Telegraph Road bridge on SB I-275 in Monroe Co.
Charles E. Ramirez
The Detroit News
Traffic on Interstate 275 in Monroe County has reopened after a semi-truck struck a bridge on the freeway at Telegraph Road, state police said.
Officials said all lanes of the freeway are open and there was minimal damage to the Telegraph Road bridge. The bridge has also reopened to traffic.
Police had urged motorists earlier to find an alternate route because the incident caused traffic to back up.
Police said two lanes of the southbound I-275 were closed after a vehicle hauler carrying work vans struck the Telegraph Road bridge.
They said no injuries were reported.
cramirez@detroitnews.com
Twitter: @CharlesERamirez | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/05/03/semi-truck-stikes-telegraph-road-bridge-on-sb-i-275-in-monroe-co/70178616007/ | 2023-05-03T16:25:20 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/05/03/semi-truck-stikes-telegraph-road-bridge-on-sb-i-275-in-monroe-co/70178616007/ |
Teen charged in connection with shootings on Detroit Riverwalk
Detroit — A 16-year-old has been charged with allegedly shooting two men on the Detroit Riverwalk last month.
The teen, who is from Detroit, has been charged with two counts of assault with intent to murder and two counts of felony firearm, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy. He is being tried as a minor and was remanded to the Juvenile Detention Facility after his arraignment on Monday.
The shootings occurred on April 16 around 12:30 a.m. at the Detroit Riverwalk near Rivard and Atwater, according to the prosecutor's office. The teen is accused of shooting at a man riding in a car several times and missing, hitting two innocent bystanders instead. The victims, both men, are expected to fully recover from their non-fatal wounds.
"The Detroit Riverwalk is one of Detroit’s true jewels that has been voted the best in the United States. While every single shooting is tragic, this Riverwalk case is particularly disturbing," Prosecutor Kym Worthy said in the news release. "It is an understatement to say these allegations show that the defendant had no regard for the people that wanted to simply enjoy the sights along the river on the evening of this offense."
The suspect was identified by Detroit Police on April 25 and his next court appearance is scheduled for May 9 at 9 a.m. before Judge Cylenthia LaToye Miller in the Lincoln Hall of Justice.
hmackay@detroitnews.com | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2023/05/03/teen-charged-in-connection-with-non-fatal-riverwalk-shootings/70178230007/ | 2023-05-03T16:25:26 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2023/05/03/teen-charged-in-connection-with-non-fatal-riverwalk-shootings/70178230007/ |
Police have said that the teen victim of an April shooting passed away this week.
According to law enforcement officials, Jaseem Thomas, of the city's Elmwood Park neighborhood, has died about a week after being shot eight times.
Thomas suffered several gunshot wounds to the head and body during a shooting that happened at about 6:22 p.m. on Thursday, April 27th along the 2200 block of S. 67th Street.
He was transported to a nearby hospital where he was listed in critical condition, officials said.
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However, police said, at about 2:05 p.m., on Monday, Thomas was pronounced.
A weapon has been recovered, police said, but no arrests have been made in this incident.
Officers said an investigation is ongoing.
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Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal joined the city's District Attorney Larry Krasner on Wednesday to announce the arrest of a man sought for his alleged involvement in the 2020 killing of a 31-year-old man in West Philadelphia.
Bilal said that Gregory Burnett, 37, was apprehended on Tuesday morning at about 7:40 a.m., in Darby.
The sheriff credited Philadelphia's Most Wanted List with helping round up Burnett.
"People who don't want this smoke coming to their house are stepping up to call and let us know where they are," she said. "You don't want this smoke. Let us know."
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Officials said that Burnett has been sought for three years following a shooting that killed a 31-year-old male in the early morning hours of August 16, 2020, along the 5000 block of Merion Avenue.
A gun was recovered from the scene, investigators said, along with multiple .40 caliber fired cartridge casings.
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Burnett will be charged with murder, possession of an instrument of a crime and related offenses.
Krasner too noted the effectiveness of the city's most wanted list as a way to track down some of the individuals wanted in some of Philadelphia's most heinous crimes.
"Phones lit up. Phones at the PPD, phones at the District Attorney's office lit up with people, who much like the general public, want to be safe and they want to make sure there is justice for victims and survivors of gun violence," said Krasner, noting that the list has helped increase tips to law enforcement.
So far, Krasner said, his office has highlighted 20 of the city's most wanted individuals in recent press conferences and, three people have been tracked down as a result of this attention.
"Look, you don't want this smoke coming to your house. turn them in. You'll be safe and so will the citizens of this city," Bilal implored anyone who may be protecting individuals that remain wanted by police. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/most-wanted-arrest/3558625/ | 2023-05-03T16:28:20 | 0 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/most-wanted-arrest/3558625/ |
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CEDAR FALLS — Police have arrested a man who allegedly broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home and sprayed her with bear spray.
James Milton Morgan Jr., 45, was arrested Wednesday morning on two counts of second-degree burglary, violation of a no-contact order, possession of meth and domestic assault with strangulation.
According to court records, Morgan was arrested for allegedly assaulting the woman and threatening her with a switchblade on April 26. He was released from jail after posting bond.
On Saturday, the woman awoke around 6 a.m. to see Morgan standing over her after he bent open her deadbolt lock, according to court records. He eventually left.
A home security company called Boundary allows homeowners to hire a burglar to test their home security. The consultation involves the felon explaining how they would gain entry to the owner's home. The ex-burglar will also offer the homeowner tips on how to improve their security against potential robbers. "Most of us don’t have the mindset of a burglar and, therefore wouldn’t spot half of the places they might be able to gain access to in our homes," Robin Knox, CEO Of Boundary. The company’s employees include people who had been burgling homes for up to 12 years. Boundary are looking to expand the service after receiving large amounts of interest. The company are currently hiring burglars with at least one conviction and have knowledge of domestic burglaries.
Then on Monday morning, he allegedly returned and began arguing with her. He allegedly held a fist up to her. When she got her phone to call police, he sprayed her face with “bear mace” and then left.
Waterloo police found Morgan at the Kwik Star on West Ninth Street Wednesday morning. Officers found a bag of what appeared to be meth in his jacket pocket when they detained him.
How to take a break from social media
Two and a half hours.
Two and a half hours — that's the average amount of time people spend on social media each day.
It may not sound like a lot, but that time can really add up — and at what cost? Social media has proven negative effects on mental health (especially for teens), self-image and for some is a huge time-waster.
University of Penn's Anish Agarwal, an emergency physician, researcher, and deputy director for the Center for Digital Health, said it's important to constantly be reevaluating the role social media plays in daily life.
The bottom line: taking a break from social media is healthy for you. Read on for guidance and tools to help you limit screen time on these apps.
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Helpful exercise to remind you what you're missing by scrolling
Scrolling through social media while hanging out with friends isn't uncommon nowadays, but when you think about how unengaged you are in those moments, it can put social media use into perspective.
Agarwal suggests the next time you're in a room with others at a family or friends gathering and you see yourself scrolling through social media instead of engaging with others, take a minute to physically remove yourself from the room and isolate in another room. Listen and feel how much you may be missing out on.
"What that does is it gives your brain a signal. If you force yourself to leave the room, you realize how much you're using that app and missing out on other people," Agarwal said. "It's a good physical reminder of being present in the moment and not on your on your phone and scrolling through social media."
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Reevaluate what you want out of social media
What is the reason that brought you onto social media? This is the question Agarwal said to ask yourself when trying to figure out if it's time to take a social media break. If you're not getting the same satisfaction from the reason you use social media, it may be time to look for alternatives.
If you joined social media to...
1. Find community: Look for clubs and groups in your neighborhood where you can meet and interact with others IRL (in real life).
2. Be inspired: Consume other forms of media like magazines, books, podcasts, movies or live events.
3. Buy and sell things: Try using other apps, like OfferUp or NextDoor, or visiting local events and marketplaces in person.
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Physically distance yourself from your phone and apps
When you're at home and have free time, put your phone in a drawer or somewhere you can't see it. Oftentimes limiting the ability to quickly and easily pick up your phone is enough to keep you off of social media, said Agarwal. If your phone is what keeps your hands from fidgeting, try to have some objects around the house that relieve stress, like a stress ball, fidget toy or yarn and crochet hooks.
Hide your social media apps on your phone by placing the app on the second or third page of your home screen or bury the app inside an "app folder" with a bunch of others. When you're waiting in line or have a free five minutes, instead of grabbing your phone — take in the view, practice some breathing exercises or read a book.
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Benefits of taking a social media break
Ever hear of "text neck?" It's the result of looking down at our phones when scrolling or texting, straining the neck muscles over a long period of time. Taking a break from social media helps relieve neck pain and gives your eyes a break from bright screens.
People may also be more connected than ever through social media, but a 2018 University of Pennsylvania study found that people who limit their time on social media experience less depression and feelings of loneliness.
Taking a break from social media will give you better sleep, too. Research suggests that nighttime use of social media is driven by FOMO (fear of missing out), and keeps people scrolling longer at night instead of going to sleep.
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Be easy on yourself and ask for help about social media use
"If you're reading this article, kudos to you for thinking about reevaluating social media," Agarwal said Trying to meet your goals is all about celebrating the small wins.
At the least, set small benchmarks for yourself like spending 10 minutes less on social media than the day before. The right amount of social media time is different for everyone since some people actually use these apps to brand and help market themselves. Find your own social media sweet spot, and remember, even if you scroll too much on social media one day, you can try and meet your goal tomorrow.
Another way to keep you on track is to share your goal with someone you trust. A friend or loved one who can kindly nudge you when they notice you've been on social media for awhile.
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Use your phone's screen-time tracking feature and limit social media use
Most smart phones nowadays track your screen-time and usage already. It's a good idea to figure out your average screen time per day so you have a benchmark that you can work on.
On iPhone, you can go into your "Screen Time" settings, which displays the amount of time you spend on each app and allows you to put timers on specific apps to limit how long you're on them. Android phones have similar features in the "Digital Wellbeing" settings. Additionally, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok offer the same features within the app settings themselves.
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WATERLOO – The Grout Museum will be offering summer camps for children ages six and up beginning in June and running through August. Registration is open now.
Summer camps will be held from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Camp themes include pirates, fairytales, outer space, art, robotics, plants and more.
Camps are designed for child ages six to nine and 10 to 14.
Camps are $58 for museum members and $65 for non-members. Extended care is also available for families in need of early drop off or late pick up for an extra fee.
To register, visit gmdistrict.org/calendar of call (319) 234-6357.
Photos: Cedar Valley athletes compete at Drake Relays in Des Moines - Friday
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Hampton-Dumont-CAL's Charlee Morton makes a throw in the shot put during the Drake Relays on Friday in Des Moines.
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University of Northern Iowa's Isaiah Trousil finishes first in the men's 100 meter dash during the Drake Relays on Friday in Des Moines.
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University of Northern Iowa's Carter Morton lands in the sand for the triple jump during the Drake Relays on Friday in Des Moines.
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Charles City's Josiah Cunnings makes a jump in the long jump during the Drake Relays on Friday in Des Moines.
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Cedar Falls' Josee Simonson runs in the 800 meter dash during the Drake Relays on Friday in Des Moines.
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Nashua-Plainfield's Kadence Huck finishes in the 800 meter dash during the Drake Relays on Friday in Des Moines.
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Charles City's Keely Collins makes a jump in the high jump during the Drake Relays on Friday in Des Moines.
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Denver's Kasey Wirtjes runs the 110 meter hurdles during the Drake Relays on Friday in Des Moines.
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Cedar Falls' Jordan Townsend hands off to Derek Woods in the distance medley during the Drake Relays on Friday in Des Moines.
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Cedar Falls' Conner Trunnell jumps from the starting blocks in the distance medley during the Drake Relays on Friday in Des Moines.
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New Hampton's Carlee Rochford makes her approach in the high jump during the Drake Relays on Friday in Des Moines.
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Aplington-Parkersburg's Olyvia Bellows makes her approach in the high jump during the Drake Relays on Friday in Des Moines.
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WATERLOO — The 24/7 Black Leadership Advancement Consortium held a graduation for the 2023 spring class of the Black Business and Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program on Thursday at the Waterloo Career Center.
The event celebrated 13 business owners who completed the 14-week program designed to provide critical business skills, intensive financial curriculum and sustainability support to accelerate growth and development for new and existing Black-owned businesses in the Cedar Valley.
This is the sixth cohort to complete the free program.
Graduates and their businesses include:
- William L. Burt, providing haircut services at Kut Kings LLC.
- Darrell Caldwell Sr., providing home repair at D&D Construction.
- Jonathan Carter, providing a bubble tea and beverage bar at Sweets & Teas.
- Ashley Glover, providing lawn care services at K&K Lawncare.
- Renaldo Haywood, providing men’s clothing and accessories at Foreign Gents.
- Toya Jefferson-Quinn, providing event planning and coordinating with Sugar Dust Creations.
- Venita Kirksey, providing food services with Pick Up N Go.
- Marketia Moore, providing soul food catering with Momma ‘Nem Soulfood and Catering.
- Jerra Denice Nash, providing wigs, hair extensions and hair supplies at Kreations by Kali.
- Tamara Pernell, providing food services with Pick Up N Go (901).
- Teta Toe, providing homemade African food at Daniel’s and Mom Kitchen.
- Audrey Wallican-Green, providing clothing at Doll’s Boutique.
- JaTera Wiley, providing accounting services at Nuri Financial Group LLC.
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Each business owner receives a $1,500 stipend for completing the program to use toward their business. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/local-business-owners-celebrate-completion-of-24-7-blac-program/article_2ab834fa-33be-5039-a59d-d3e81c484f7d.html | 2023-05-03T16:29:26 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/local-business-owners-celebrate-completion-of-24-7-blac-program/article_2ab834fa-33be-5039-a59d-d3e81c484f7d.html |
SALEM, Ore. — On Tuesday, the Oregon House passed HB 2005, or the "gun violence prevention bill." It aims to crack down on so-called ghost guns, would raise the age to purchase certain firearms, and would allow municipalities to make their own decisions on whether guns should be outlawed on public property.
Supporters and sponsors call the bill modest but meaningful, while opponents see it as flawed and extreme, and believe it will not increase public safety.
After an hours-long debate on the House floor on Tuesday, representatives opposed to House Bill 2005 voted, shouting, "a constitutional no." However, with the Democratic majority voting in favor, 35-24, the measure passed. The bill now moves to the Senate for approval.
"Overall, it reflects a common sense approach to a problem that we all wish - and I think I can speak for everybody - we all wish we did not have to try and solve," said Democratic Rep. Paul Evans.
"As a responsible gun owner myself, I understand that we must respect people's right to bear arms, as well as people's right to live happy, and fulfilling lives," said Democratic Rep. Dacia Grayber.
Democratic Rep. Lisa Reynolds agreed with her colleagues.
"This offers an Oregon solution to an urgent, nationwide problem," Rep. Reynolds said, "And will make our communities safer while respecting the rights of responsible gun owners and giving high regard to Oregon's inherited culture of hunting and recreation."
Rep. Reynolds, a chief sponsor, said lawmakers have worked on this bill for nearly a year.
"I do think this is a modest, but meaningful and very practical common sense bill," she said. "Those are words we throw around a lot, but I I do really feel that. I have to be perfectly honest, there's times I wish it were bolder, but I'm really proud of the work that that we've done."
In general, the bill covers three areas. First and foremost, it bans undetectable and untraceable firearms, what are known as ghost guns. This topic in particular has been spearheaded by Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum.
"I call it the fourth times the charm because I've brought it forward to four sessions," she explained Tuesday. "For those who don't know what ghost guns are, they are [not serialized], which means untraceable guns. Think about what that means if a gun is used in a crime. And it turns out many of these are. They can't be traced, that's why they're used in crimes.
Attorney General Rosenblum added that ghost guns are made out of plastic on 3D printers, and they are untraceable and undetectable.
The legislation also raises the age to purchase and possess firearms from 18 to 21, with some exceptions.
Finally, the bill gives local control to municipalities to decide whether they want to prohibit all firearms in public buildings and on public grounds.
House Republicans expressed their ongoing concerns about the bill ahead of the vote.
"Colleagues, we keep passing more gun laws and expected gun violence to decline. Gun violence is not declining," said Republican Rep. Mark Owens.
"In classic Oregon fashion as of late, we deny the rights of honest, law-abiding citizens without actually tackling the real problems. This bill feels good and does nothing," said Republican Rep. Ed Diehl. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/gun-safety-bill-ban-passes-oregon-house-moves-senate/283-2cc47d60-a0b7-4b93-9f6d-8687e56a63b6 | 2023-05-03T16:30:30 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/gun-safety-bill-ban-passes-oregon-house-moves-senate/283-2cc47d60-a0b7-4b93-9f6d-8687e56a63b6 |
WASHINGTON, USA — Gov. Jay Inslee will sign a bill Wednesday that lowers the threshold for police officers to engage in high-speed pursuits of suspects.
Senate Bill 5352 passed with a vote of 26-22 with one lawmaker absent. The bill lowers the threshold for police to pursue a suspect from probable cause to reasonable suspicion, but only for limited crimes: violent offense, sex offense, or an escape; or DUI, vehicular assault, domestic violence assault in the first, second, third, or fourth-degree offense.
Another change: the current law allows pursuits only if the person poses an "imminent threat," while this proposal allows pursuits if a person poses a "serious risk of harm to others."
Senate Republican Leader John Braun called the legislation a “half-step in the right direction.” A statement points out that the 26-22 shows there are mixed feelings about the bill. Braun voted against the bill because it is “simply not enough.”
“As I’ve said before, SB 5352 is only a half-step in the right direction. And, while I appreciate that the majority allowed a pursuit-reform bill to pass the Legislature, I am disappointed that certain legislators, through their own hubris, posed such an enormous barrier to improving public safety,” the statement from Braun reads, in part.
In 2021, Washington state law increased the threshold for evidence required for a police pursuit while limiting the types of crimes that can result in chases.
The Washington Coalition for Police Accountability helped get the 2021 law passed.
The organization's spokesperson, Leslie Cushman, said the law got “scapegoated” by law enforcement who blamed a rise in crime on the 2021 law.
Democratic Rep. Roger Goodman said legislators wanted to find a balance between the risks of letting someone speed away from police versus the risks of a high-speed chase.
He said allowing pursuits for property crimes, as some legislators proposed, would result in "mayhem and death."
Following approval from the state House, the Washington State Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs released a statement saying it was pleased with the legislation to address the 2021 law. However, “there is more work to be done on this important issue in the future,” the organization wrote. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/washington/gov-jay-inslee-sign-modified-police-pursuit-bill/281-35ee55ad-0570-45aa-ad37-f0bca0b5fde6 | 2023-05-03T16:30:36 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/washington/gov-jay-inslee-sign-modified-police-pursuit-bill/281-35ee55ad-0570-45aa-ad37-f0bca0b5fde6 |
DALLAS, Texas — DALLAS (AP) — Yanni Gourde scored 12:17 into overtime with a quick shot after regathering a loose puck and the Seattle Kraken beat Dallas 5-4 in Game 1 of their second-round series Tuesday night, even as Joe Pavelski scored all four Stars goals in his return to their lineup.
Gourde was on the edge of the circle to the left of the Dallas net when he appeared to try to send a pass to a teammate on the blue line to reset. The puck instead ricocheted off Evgenii Dadonov, and Gourde quickly whipped around for a shot that went into a small gap to the left of goalie Jake Oettinger for the game-winner.
"Got a retrieval, stayed on the puck, and then I was just fortunate," Gourde said. "I turned around and I found the back of the net."
Pavelski, at 38 years and 295 days old, became the oldest player ever with a four-goal game in the NHL playoffs. It came in in his 170th postseason game — he is one of only five players with that many without winning a Stanley Cup — and after he had missed the last five games in the first round while in concussion protocol.
"Epic. Epic. Ashamed we wasted it and didn't win," Stars coach Pete DeBoer said. "That's on our group because, you know, he more than do his part. He tried to drag us to a win."
The second-year Kraken got goals from five different players after 15 different players scored in their seven-game series win over defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado.
Jaden Schwartz, Justin Schultz, Oliver Bjorkstrand and Jordan Eberle also had goals for Seattle, all in the first period.
"Every win, especially right now, you need everyone going, everyone chipping in and everyone elevating their game," Schwartz said. "We rely on everybody. We need to and we like our depth and we've done a good job."
Pavelski scored twice in the first period. His first goal was a 25-foot wrister only 2 1/2 minutes into the game to put the Stars ahead 1-0. He scored on his first shot, on a pass from Mason Marchment. Max Domi got the secondary assist.
About 10 minutes later, after Seattle had gotten even, Pavelski scored again from about the same distance with a redirect of Thomas Harley's shot. The Kraken then scored three goals in a 68-second span to take a 4-2 lead.
But Oettinger then stopped 33 consecutive shots before Gourde got the game-winner right around midnight local time.
Seattle has now won three consecutive road games in the playoffs. The Stars, just like in the first round against Minnesota, lost the series opener — they lost that one 3-2 in double overtime before going on to beat the Wild in six games.
Game 2 of the best-of-seven series is Thursday night.
Pavelski's fourth goal of the night with 6 1/2 minutes left in the third period tied the game at 4, when he swatted a puck in the net out of mid-air after Jani Hakanpaa's shot ricocheted off the stick of Adam Larsson into the air toward the crease. He had notched his second career postseason hat trick midway through the third period when he knocked in a rebound after captain Jamie Benn's shot.
"As soon as they got the third goal, the momentum swings, and they came in waves, the building's rocking," Seattle coach Dave Hakstol said. "But to be able to get through to the overtime, the intermission, settled down a little bit and just get back to our game. We didn't do anything spectacular out of the ordinary in overtime."
Philipp Grubauer had 31 saves for the Kraken, one into his chest with 22 seconds left in regulation on a shot by rookie Wyatt Johnston, who also was wide of the net with another in final minute. It was Grubauer's fifth game this postseason with at least 30 saves.
Seattle didn't score first like they did in every game against the Avalanche. Instead, it was Pavelski who got the opening goal at home after a rousing ovation when introduced before the game.
Bjorkstrand, who scored the Kraken's only goals in their 2-1 win over the Avalanche in the clinching Game 7 two nights earlier, scored the second of their three quick goals in the first period to put them up 3-2.
That came only 11 seconds after Schultz had tied the game, and the Kraken got control of the ensuing faceoff.
Seattle's first goal by Schwartz, which was sandwiched by Pavelski's first two goals, was on a shot through Oettinger's legs. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/washington/kraken-stars-game-1/281-8b56084c-9c05-459f-9073-e95d3e25d639 | 2023-05-03T16:30:42 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/washington/kraken-stars-game-1/281-8b56084c-9c05-459f-9073-e95d3e25d639 |
Police are investigating after a man with an apparent gunshot wound crashed his car into a cement truck on Richmond Highway Wednesday morning.
The crash, which occurred at the intersection of Richmond Highway and Halifax Avenue, shut down the highway in both directions between Gordon Avenue and Harwood Street for just under an hour and a half.
The adult male driver was pronounced dead on scene, according to Richmond police. The truck driver was not injured.
The incident is the second involving a cement truck in the Richmond area in the past 24 hours, after a chase that led Richmond police into Henrico County early Tuesday evening ended with an officer shooting the driver.
One man suffered life-threatening injuries after Henrico police helped chase down a truck that crashed.
Alert - Henrico Police was notified of a pursuit involving a truck out of the City of Richmond around 4:52 pm. The pursuit ended at the intersection of Rodney Rd and Deane Rd. HPD is on the scene investigating a crash and officer-involved shooting. pic.twitter.com/pLNKbs8xNv
— Henrico Police (@HenricoPolice) May 2, 2023
The driver was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries, and the officer involved in the shooting has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation.
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Police say a 13-year-old who opened fire at his school drew sketches of classrooms and made a list of people he intended to target. He killed eight fellow students and a school guard before being arrested Wednesday. A father of a student at the school in central Belgrade said the shooter entered his daughter’s classroom, firing at her teacher and then her classmates as they ducked under their desks. An official said most students were able to flee through a back door. Senior police official Veselin Milic said the shooter drew sketches of classrooms and wrote a list of children he planned to “liquidate” in an attack he planned for a month. Milic said the shooter, Kosta Kecmanovic, called police himself when the attack was over.
Authorities say a woman identified as the wife of a Texas man suspected of killing five of his neighbors was arrested Wednesday for hindering the four-day manhunt for the man, who's also in custody. Montgomery County Sheriff Rand Henderson says 53-year-old Divimara Lamar Nava, who he identified as the wife of suspect Francisco Oropeza, was in custody in connection with the shooting although jail records do not list her as married. A four-day manhunt for Oropeza ended Tuesday when authorities said they found him in the closet of a house. Oropeza was captured without incident near the community of Conroe, north of Houston and about 20 miles from his home in the town of Cleveland where authorities say he shot his neighbors with an AR-style rifle Friday.
It looks likely to be a long grind for Hollywood writers who have gone on strike to preserve pay and hang on to job security. Members of the Writers Guild of America picketed in Los Angeles and New York on Tuesday, a day after their contract expired. The first Hollywood strike in 15 years, brought on by the economic pressures of the streaming era, has already led to most late-night shows going into reruns. Some scripted productions have also pushed pause, and many more could follow if it gets stretched out. With no talks at the moment and none pending, a solution does not appear near.
Poised to raise interest rates Wednesday for a 10th time, Federal Reserve officials are facing two competing economic trends that could make their future rate decisions more difficult and treacherous. On the one hand, turmoil in the banking sector and political battles over the government’s borrowing limit could weaken the economy if banks restrict lending and financial markets tumble on fears of a default on the nation’s debt. Such anxieties would argue against further rate hikes, at least for now. On the other hand, inflation, while slowing, is persisting at a level far above the central bank’s 2% target rate, raising concerns that the Fed might have to further tighten credit to slow price increases.
Law enforcement officials in Oklahoma are staying silent while they piece together what led to the killing of seven people on a rural property, including a registered sex offender. But two relatives of the victims told The Associated Press on Tuesday that they were all shot to death. Jesse McFadden, the registered sex offender, was found dead with his wife, her teenage children and two visiting teens near Henryetta, a town about 90 miles east of Oklahoma City. His mother-in-law, Janette Mayo, says he kept the family “under lock and key” and always had to know where they were. She says the family didn’t learn about his criminal history until a few months ago.
Russia claims it foiled a Ukrainian assassination attempt using drones against President Vladimir Putin, denouncing the alleged attack as a ‘’terrorist’’ act and promising retaliation. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denied it, saying, “We don't attack Putin or Moscow.” Ukraine denied any involvement, saying Moscow could use it for further escalation of the war. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was quoted as saying Putin wasn’t in the Kremlin at the time of the nighttime attack. There was no independent verification of the reported attack, which Russia authorities said occurred overnight but presented no evidence to support it. Nor did officials say why it took more than 12 hours to report. If true, the alleged attack is a significant escalation in the 14-month conflict.
U.S. and Mexican officials have agreed on new immigration policies meant to deter illegal border crossings. The officials are opening up other pathways ahead of an expected increase in migrants following the end of coronavirus pandemic restrictions. A U.S. homeland security adviser spent Tuesday meeting with Mexico's president and other top officials, emerging with a five-point plan. The U.S. and Mexico share a 2,000-mile border. But Mexico had been notably absent from last week's rollout of fresh border control efforts, including the creation of hubs outside the United States where migrants could apply to legally settle in the U.S., Spain or Canada. The first centers will open in Guatemala and Colombia.
Rep. Zooey Zephyr, the transgender Montana lawmaker who was silenced after telling Republicans they would have blood on their hands for opposing gender-affirming health care for kids, cannot return to the statehouse House floor and participate in debate, a judge ruled Tuesday. The ruling came after attorneys for the state of Montana asked the judge to reject Zephyr’s attempt to return after she was silenced and then banished for admonishing Republican lawmakers and encouraging a raucous statehouse protest. Lawyers working under Attorney General Austin Knudsen cautioned that any intervention by the courts on Zephyr’s behalf would be a blatant violation of the separation of powers. Tuesday's ruling came just hours before lawmakers wrapped up their biennial session.
King Charles III will be crowned Saturday at Westminster Abbey in an event full of all the pageantry Britain can muster. Clergymen will hand over the medieval symbols of power — the rod, the scepter and the orb — and brass bands and soldiers in bearskin hats will march through the streets. The new king and queen will presumably end the day on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. But there’s purpose behind the pomp: to buttress the crown’s foundations and show that the people of the United Kingdom still support their monarch. The festivities have been tailored to better reflect modern Britain, where about 18% of the population describe themselves as belonging to an ethnic minority.
Jalen Brunson scored 30 points and keyed the run the New York Knicks needed just in time to get by a Miami Heat team playing without Jimmy Butler, evening the Eastern Conference semifinals at a game apiece with a 111-105 victory Tuesday night. A complete recap of Tuesday's action.
Sergei Bobrovsky made 34 saves, Matthew Tkachuk had three assists and the Florida Panthers survived a squandered two-goal lead to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 on Tuesday night in opening game of their second-round playoff series. A complete recap of Tuesday's action. | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/richmond-police-crash-shooting-cement-truck-richmond-highway/article_7faa9f3e-e9bf-11ed-8d2a-6785de6a820d.html | 2023-05-03T16:31:01 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/richmond-police-crash-shooting-cement-truck-richmond-highway/article_7faa9f3e-e9bf-11ed-8d2a-6785de6a820d.html |
Ron Turcotte’s first, and only, doubt about Secretariat emerged at the worst possible time — less than two weeks before the 1973 Kentucky Derby.
The Meadow Stables colt had run a dull third in the Wood Memorial at Aqueduct, behind stablemate Angle Light and Santa Anita Derby champion Sham. All athletes have days in which they misfire, but Turcotte, Secretariat’s regular jockey, was alarmed on two fronts.
First, the Wood had been Big Red’s final Derby tune-up. Second, Turcotte couldn’t figure out why Secretariat hadn’t responded when asked to run.
No. 3 Virginia lacrosse responded to a big hit to go on to a 12-8 win over No. 1 Notre Dame on Sunday.
The issue now was whether the abscess would drain naturally or require lancing before the May 5 Derby. Nature prevailed.
Still, Turcotte, awed by Secretariat since first riding him as a 2-year-old, was anxious about his horse’s final workout before the Derby.
Churchill Downs buzzed that Wednesday morning, May 2, as Turcotte and Secretariat appeared on the track. When clockers caught Big Red’s time for five furlongs (five-eighths of a mile) at a swift 58⅗ seconds, Turcotte knew he was ready.
He told trainer Lucien Laurin and owner Penny Tweedy: “It’s a go. We’ll be in the same place this coming Saturday that we were last year at the same time.”
That place was the winner’s circle at the Kentucky Derby, the race Turcotte and the Meadow team had won in 1972 with Riva Ridge.
The pressure and competition were fierce.
Secretariat’s value at stud was evident in his record $6.08 million syndication (32 shares at $190,000 each) following his dominant 2-year-old campaign. But a second consecutive setback as a 3-year-old would have intensified calls for Tweedy and Laurin to retire him immediately, lest his stock decline.
Though the betting favorite, Secretariat was hardly the lone quality horse among the field of 13.
Sham had won the Santa Anita Derby in California with a record time. Angle Light had outdueled Sham down the stretch of the Wood, and Forego would earn Horse of the Year honors in 1974, ’75 and ’76.
The subtle move was “artistic in scope and conception, relentless in the manner of its execution,” the late William Nack wrote in his biography of Secretariat. “And into the turn it began, unspectacularly, with Turcotte sitting chilly. This was what he was waiting for, and now he would let it unfold without interference, providing only guidance to the colt.”
With five furlongs remaining, “I thought it was time to start running,” Turcotte, 81, said from his home in Canada. “So I got him in the clear, and he went by every horse in the turn, and as we came up to the eighth pole, I tapped my horse, not to make him run faster, just to get him to change leads, because he had been running left lead since the half-mile pole.”
At the top of the stretch, with Shecky Greene on the rail, Sham in between and Secretariat wide, the Derby looked like a three-horse duel. But Big Red and Sham, the latter despite losing two teeth as he had barged from the starting gate, had another gear.
“As fast as my horse was going, I was surprised to see (Secretariat) beside me, believe me,” said Sham’s jockey, Laffit Pincay Jr., 76 and residing in California.
Under a hand ride from Turcotte, Secretariat surged ahead and won by a comfortable 2½ lengths.
“My horse never quit running,” Pincay said. “He was strong at the end. He just got outrun that day, that’s all.”
Indeed, Sham’s sub-2-minute Derby would have won each of the previous 98 editions. But after loping the first quarter-mile in 25⅕ seconds, Secretariat raced the next four quarters progressively faster, closing with a 23-flat.
His unprecedented stamina disheartened rivals and defied the popular thesis that Bold Ruler's offspring were ill-suited for classic distances.
A half-century later, Secretariat’s time of 1:59⅖ remains the Derby standard.
No horse since Citation in 1948 had won the Triple Crown, but the drought didn’t faze Turcotte.
Following the Derby, he confided to a friend: “I think it’s downhill from here on.”
The Times-Dispatch is publishing six stories to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Secretariat’s 1973 Triple Crown. Timed to coincide with each of the Crown races, they will appear in three sets of two.
2. Jockeys Ron Turcotte and Laffit Pincay Jr., relive the Kentucky Derby.
3. Secretariat’s stirring prelude.
4. Turcotte’s bold Preakness move.
5. Secretariat’s enduring legacy and The Meadow today.
6. The pinnacle at the Belmont.
With his sights set for victory in the June 9 Belmont Stakes to capture the Triple Crown, Secretariat works out with an exercise rider in the shed row at Belmont Park, New York, May 23, 1973. The horse loosened up indoors to avoid rainy weather. (AP Photo/Ron Frehm)
"The track is very much of a man's world," says Penny Chenery, at her Laurel Hollow, New York, May 23, 1973. But Ms. Chenery, owner of Secretariat, adds: "I feel very comfortable there." She stresses however: "I don't want to be one of the boys, I want to be treated like a lady." The trophy is Secretariat's 1972 Horse of the Year award. (AP Photo/Ron Frehm)
Jockey Ron Turcotte pilots Secretariat (leading, #4) over the finish line at Aqueduct in New York, March 17, 1973 to win the $27,750 Bay Shore stakes in his debut as a three-year-old. The 1972 Horse of the Year, got under the wire 4½ lengths ahead of Champagne Charlie, with Michael Venezia up, second from left, with a time of 1:23 1/5. Venezia's mount was two and a half lengths ahead of Impecunious, right, ridden by James Moseley. (AP Photo/Ron Frehm)
Race horses Secretariat and Riva Ridge in their barn at Belmont racetrack, New York, Sept. 17, 1973, after a workout. Guard, maintained on a 24-hour basis to protect the fabulous pair, is seen in foreground feeding Secretariat. (AP Photo/Dave Pickoff)
Groom Clay Arnold stands with the 1973 Triple Crown winner Secretariat, May 7, 1975 after giving him hiss daily bath. Old super horse has sired 27 foals since retiring to Claiborne farm in eastern Kentucky and his first offspring will be ready for the track in 1977. (AP Photo)
Secretariat, who won the Triple Crown of racing in 1973, relaxes at the Claiborne Farm near Paris, Kentucky, May 2, 1974 with his groom, Edward Fields. Secretariat won the Kentucky Derby, the Belmont Stakes and the Preakness in 1973. (AP Photo/Bob Daugherty)
FILE - This June 9, 1973, file photo shows Penny Chenery, owner of Secretariat, reacting after her horse won the Belmont Stakes, and the Triple Crown, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. Chenery, who bred and raced 1973 Triple Crown winner Secretariat as well as realizing her disabled father’s dream to win the Kentucky Derby in 1972 with Riva Ridge.
FILE - In this April 29, 2010, file photo, Secretariat owner Penny Chenery appears at a news conference about the movie based on the story of the legendary horse, in Louisville, Ky. Chenery, who bred and raced 1973 Triple Crown winner Secretariat as well as realizing her disabled father’s dream to win the Kentucky Derby in 1972 with Riva Ridge, died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at her Boulder, Colo. home following complications from a stroke.
FILE- This June 9, 1973, file photo, shows Penny Chenery, right, as she receives the August Belmont Memorial Cup from New York Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller in the Belmont Park Winner's Circle, after her horse, Secretariat, won the Belmont Stakes by an astounding 31 lengths. Watching are jockey Ron Turcotte, second from left and Virginia Gov. Linwood Holton.
Two of Secretariat's great granddaughters, Twinkie and Clever (right) walk in a pen in front of Secretariat's yearling stall where the 1973 triple crown winner stayed in his time at Meadow Farm, now home to the State Fair of Virginia in Doswell on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014.
Nabil Elhilali from Malage, Spain, stopped by to see a Secretariat display at Main Street Station, which features the second largest horseshoe in the world along with other items from Meadow Farm, the land now occupied by Meadow Event Park in Caroline County.
In this publicity image released by Disney, from second left, Diane Lane, Nelsan Ellis, Otto Thorwarth, and John Malkovich are shown in a scene from, "Secretariat." (AP Photo/Disney, John Bramley)
FILE - In this May 9, 1973 file photo, Secretariat, Ron Turcotte up, wins the 98th Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Secretariat's owner has asked the Maryland Racing Commission to conduct a hearing about changing the time of the horse's winning run in the 1973 Preakness Stakes. Penny Chenery, along with Maryland Jockey Club president Tom Chuckas, say advances in modern video technology will prove Secretariat ran the 1 3/16 mile race in 1 minute, 53 and 2/5 seconds. That would have been a record at the time and would match the standing record for the Preakness.
Penny Chenery, L, signed autographs for admirers during the 40th Anniversary of Secretariat's Triple Crown win in 1973. The event was held at Meadow Farm.
Richmond Police Department's Mounted Division officers Amanda Bass, L, and Dawn Lehmann escorted the Percheron team driven by Goochland's Dr. Tom Newton and pulling a carriage bringing Penny Chenery and her daughter Kate Chenery Tweedy to celebrations for Secretariat's 40th anniversary of Triple Crown victories in 1973.
Secretariat, the record-breaking winner of the Kentucky Derby is greeted in his stall at Pimlico Race Course by Mrs. John Tweedy, manager of Meadow Stables which controls the big chestnut. Looking on is George Davis, the exercise boy for Secretariat. May 16, 1973.
Triple Crown winner Secretariat gallops during a workout with exercise jockey George Davis in saddle at Arlington Park race track in Arlington Heights, Ill., Friday morning, June 29, 1973. (AP Photo)
Ron Turcotte rides Secretariat to win the Belmont Stakes and capture the Triple Crown in this June 9, 1973 photo. Secretariat set a world record for a one and a half mile course in 2:24, and a record for largest margin of victory in the Belmont, 31 lengths.(AP Photo)
Jockey Ron Turcotte, aboard Secretariat, turns for a look at the field many lengths behind in this June 9, 1973 photo as they make the final turn on his way to winning the Belmont Stakes and the Triple Crown.
FILE - In this June 9, 2012 file photo, retired jockey Ron Turcotte, left, who rode Secretariat to the Triple Crown in 1973, poses for photos with Kenny Foudy, 5, next to a statue of the race horse prior to the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.
Secretariat, the 1972 Horse of the Year, cools off in New York on March 17, 1973, after winning the seven furlong Bay Shore Stakes at Aqueduct by four and a half lengths in his debut as a 3-year-old. “He’s just like he was, good,” said jockey Ron Turcotte (checked shirt) after Secretariat’s explosive stretch run that took him to victory over Champagne Charlie. (AP Photo/Ron Frehm)
PHOTOS: Celebrating the 50-year anniversary of Secretariat's Triple Crown
PHOTOS: Celebrating the 50-year anniversary of Secretariat's Triple Crown
With his sights set for victory in the June 9 Belmont Stakes to capture the Triple Crown, Secretariat works out with an exercise rider in the shed row at Belmont Park, New York, May 23, 1973. The horse loosened up indoors to avoid rainy weather. (AP Photo/Ron Frehm)
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Secretariat and jockey Ron Turcotte leave other racers in the dust at the 1973 Belmont Stakes.
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FILE -- Jockey Ron Turcotte poses aboard Secretariat in the winners circle at Churchill Downs after winning the Kentucky Derby in 1973. (AP Photo/HO)
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"The track is very much of a man's world," says Penny Chenery, at her Laurel Hollow, New York, May 23, 1973. But Ms. Chenery, owner of Secretariat, adds: "I feel very comfortable there." She stresses however: "I don't want to be one of the boys, I want to be treated like a lady." The trophy is Secretariat's 1972 Horse of the Year award. (AP Photo/Ron Frehm)
Ron Frehm
Jockey Ron Turcotte pilots Secretariat (leading, #4) over the finish line at Aqueduct in New York, March 17, 1973 to win the $27,750 Bay Shore stakes in his debut as a three-year-old. The 1972 Horse of the Year, got under the wire 4½ lengths ahead of Champagne Charlie, with Michael Venezia up, second from left, with a time of 1:23 1/5. Venezia's mount was two and a half lengths ahead of Impecunious, right, ridden by James Moseley. (AP Photo/Ron Frehm)
Ron Frehm
Race horses Secretariat and Riva Ridge in their barn at Belmont racetrack, New York, Sept. 17, 1973, after a workout. Guard, maintained on a 24-hour basis to protect the fabulous pair, is seen in foreground feeding Secretariat. (AP Photo/Dave Pickoff)
Dave Pickoff
Groom Clay Arnold stands with the 1973 Triple Crown winner Secretariat, May 7, 1975 after giving him hiss daily bath. Old super horse has sired 27 foals since retiring to Claiborne farm in eastern Kentucky and his first offspring will be ready for the track in 1977. (AP Photo)
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Secretariat, who won the Triple Crown of racing in 1973, relaxes at the Claiborne Farm near Paris, Kentucky, May 2, 1974 with his groom, Edward Fields. Secretariat won the Kentucky Derby, the Belmont Stakes and the Preakness in 1973. (AP Photo/Bob Daugherty)
Bob Daugherty
FILE - This June 9, 1973, file photo shows Penny Chenery, owner of Secretariat, reacting after her horse won the Belmont Stakes, and the Triple Crown, at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. Chenery, who bred and raced 1973 Triple Crown winner Secretariat as well as realizing her disabled father’s dream to win the Kentucky Derby in 1972 with Riva Ridge.
FILE - In this April 29, 2010, file photo, Secretariat owner Penny Chenery appears at a news conference about the movie based on the story of the legendary horse, in Louisville, Ky. Chenery, who bred and raced 1973 Triple Crown winner Secretariat as well as realizing her disabled father’s dream to win the Kentucky Derby in 1972 with Riva Ridge, died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at her Boulder, Colo. home following complications from a stroke.
FILE- This June 9, 1973, file photo, shows Penny Chenery, right, as she receives the August Belmont Memorial Cup from New York Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller in the Belmont Park Winner's Circle, after her horse, Secretariat, won the Belmont Stakes by an astounding 31 lengths. Watching are jockey Ron Turcotte, second from left and Virginia Gov. Linwood Holton.
Harry Harris
Two of Secretariat's great granddaughters, Twinkie and Clever (right) walk in a pen in front of Secretariat's yearling stall where the 1973 triple crown winner stayed in his time at Meadow Farm, now home to the State Fair of Virginia in Doswell on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014.
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Groundshaker, a great-great granddaughter of Secretariat, at Meadow Event Park in Doswell VA Wed. March 23, 2016.
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Ron Turcotte rides Secretariat at the Belmont Stakes on June 9, 1973. Secretariat won the race by 31 lengths and captured the Triple Crown. (AP Photo)
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Owner Penny Chenery shown with Secretariat in a family photo.
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Nabil Elhilali from Malage, Spain, stopped by to see a Secretariat display at Main Street Station, which features the second largest horseshoe in the world along with other items from Meadow Farm, the land now occupied by Meadow Event Park in Caroline County.
JOE MAHONEY
Kate Tweedy, daughter of Penny Chenery who operated The Meadow horse farm in Caroline County when Secretariat was born.
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Curry Roberts, president of State Fair of Va. stands outside the stables that once housed the great Secretariat.
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In this publicity image released by Disney, from second left, Diane Lane, Nelsan Ellis, Otto Thorwarth, and John Malkovich are shown in a scene from, "Secretariat." (AP Photo/Disney, John Bramley)
John Bramley
FILE - In this May 9, 1973 file photo, Secretariat, Ron Turcotte up, wins the 98th Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Secretariat's owner has asked the Maryland Racing Commission to conduct a hearing about changing the time of the horse's winning run in the 1973 Preakness Stakes. Penny Chenery, along with Maryland Jockey Club president Tom Chuckas, say advances in modern video technology will prove Secretariat ran the 1 3/16 mile race in 1 minute, 53 and 2/5 seconds. That would have been a record at the time and would match the standing record for the Preakness.
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Penny Chenery, L, signed autographs for admirers during the 40th Anniversary of Secretariat's Triple Crown win in 1973. The event was held at Meadow Farm.
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Ann Carter of Sandston shakes hands with racing hall of fame jockey Ron Turcotte during Secretariat celebrations at Meadow Farm.
JOE MAHONEY
Richmond Police Department's Mounted Division officers Amanda Bass, L, and Dawn Lehmann escorted the Percheron team driven by Goochland's Dr. Tom Newton and pulling a carriage bringing Penny Chenery and her daughter Kate Chenery Tweedy to celebrations for Secretariat's 40th anniversary of Triple Crown victories in 1973.
JOE MAHONEY
FILE -- Jockey Ron Turcotte poses aboard Secretariat in the winners circle at Churchill Downs after winning the Kentucky Derby in 1973. (AP Photo/HO)
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Secretariat, the record-breaking winner of the Kentucky Derby is greeted in his stall at Pimlico Race Course by Mrs. John Tweedy, manager of Meadow Stables which controls the big chestnut. Looking on is George Davis, the exercise boy for Secretariat. May 16, 1973.
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Secretariat shown winning the final leg of racing's 1973 Triple Crown at Belmont Park in New York.
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Meadow Farm, where Secretariat was born, photographed Tuesday, June 2, 1998.
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Horses on Meadow Farm, where Secretariat was born, photographed Tuesday, June 2, 1998.
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Ross Sternheimer, owner of Meadow Farm, stands at the door to Secretariat's stall. Photo taken Tuesday, June 2, 1998.
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Triple Crown winner Secretariat gallops during a workout with exercise jockey George Davis in saddle at Arlington Park race track in Arlington Heights, Ill., Friday morning, June 29, 1973. (AP Photo)
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Ron Turcotte rides Secretariat to win the Belmont Stakes and capture the Triple Crown in this June 9, 1973 photo. Secretariat set a world record for a one and a half mile course in 2:24, and a record for largest margin of victory in the Belmont, 31 lengths.(AP Photo)
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Jockey Ron Turcotte, aboard Secretariat, turns for a look at the field many lengths behind in this June 9, 1973 photo as they make the final turn on his way to winning the Belmont Stakes and the Triple Crown.
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FILE - In this June 9, 2012 file photo, retired jockey Ron Turcotte, left, who rode Secretariat to the Triple Crown in 1973, poses for photos with Kenny Foudy, 5, next to a statue of the race horse prior to the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.
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Secretariat, the 1972 Horse of the Year, cools off in New York on March 17, 1973, after winning the seven furlong Bay Shore Stakes at Aqueduct by four and a half lengths in his debut as a 3-year-old. “He’s just like he was, good,” said jockey Ron Turcotte (checked shirt) after Secretariat’s explosive stretch run that took him to victory over Champagne Charlie. (AP Photo/Ron Frehm)
This is a fish-eye lens view of Secretariat, ridden by Ron Turcotte, thundering past the packed clubhouse at Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky, to win the 1973 Kentucky Derby May 5, 1973. (AP Photo)
Penny Chenery Tweedy, owner of Secretariat, right, jockey Ron Turcotte, second from right, and trainer Lucien Lauren, third from left, show off trophy in the Winner's Circle at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, May 5, 1973 after Turcotte rode Secretariat to a record win in the 99th Kentucky Derby. (AP Photo) | https://richmond.com/sports/local/kentucky-derby-secretariat/article_e2859cc0-e60a-11ed-96c0-df8f66aa2b18.html | 2023-05-03T16:31:14 | 0 | https://richmond.com/sports/local/kentucky-derby-secretariat/article_e2859cc0-e60a-11ed-96c0-df8f66aa2b18.html |
Nomination from counselor
Taylor Steen is truly an inspiration to us all.
Taylor started out her high school freshman year eager to do all things high school and had taken two high school classes in middle school through Idaho Digital Learning to get ahead. Taylor was also a cheerleader.
Then Taylor signed up for driver’s education and her mother took her to get her eyes tested. It was during this eye exam that she found out that the had a condition that would eventually take her sight.
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Taylor continued to take classes through IDLA. She was referred to the Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind and was connected with Jennifer Hirai and she also worked with teacher Alisa Latimer, who would become one of her Braille teachers.
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Taylor’s family, teachers and counselor worked to make sure she had a schedule that worked for her needs. Taylor even did her senior project on Braille and demonstrated how all three technology devices she had to learn worked and how to the use of them have helped her so much. Taylor even wrote her senior research paper in Braille.
Taylor worked so hard on her academics and even harder to learn braille. She took overload classes online and was able to graduate a semester early.
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Although Taylor’s vision has severely deteriorated, she is not letting her vision impairment stop her. She plans to attend Boise State University and will major in psychology. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/education/scholar-of-the-week-twin-falls-high-schools-taylor-steen/article_8f94ab52-dfa5-11ed-9c36-d7820d4ffaa0.html | 2023-05-03T16:31:44 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/education/scholar-of-the-week-twin-falls-high-schools-taylor-steen/article_8f94ab52-dfa5-11ed-9c36-d7820d4ffaa0.html |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Keeping children safe is a top priority for parents, especially in the car.
Car seat safety is a crucial part of that and basic education on the matter is often provided by Niswonger Children’s Network.
Tiffany Alford, the Pediatric Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator at Niswonger, sat down with our Good Morning Tri-Cities team to talk about how to properly use and secure children’s car seats.
Alford said car seat checks and information sessions happen frequently across the region.
The next public event is Saturday, May 6 at 13245 Lee Highway in Bristol, Virginia. It will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/car-seat-safety-checkpoints-being-held-across-the-region/ | 2023-05-03T16:36:25 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/car-seat-safety-checkpoints-being-held-across-the-region/ |
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – A student who made a threat against Sulphur Springs Elementary School has been disciplined, according to Washington County Schools.
A release from the school district states that the school’s administration was informed Tuesday afternoon of a “potential threat made by a student.” That student was detained immediately, the school district reports.
The release states Washington County Schools began a full threat assessment with the help of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and found that “the reported threat was deemed not viable” after the investigation.
According to the school district, the student responsible for the threat was disciplined. No further details on the student were released.
“We take all threats to the safety of our school community seriously and will always act swiftly to investigate and resolve any potential concerns. We would like to thank the students, staff, and families who came forward with information and helped us resolve this situation quickly. The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our top priority, and we will continue to work together to create a safe and secure learning environment for everyone.”
Washington County Schools | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/student-disciplined-after-reported-threat-to-sulphur-springs-elementary/ | 2023-05-03T16:36:31 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/student-disciplined-after-reported-threat-to-sulphur-springs-elementary/ |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Tennessee’s top law enforcement agency said Wednesday that hoax calls of active shooters at high schools across the state have prompted law enforcement responses. Schools in Johnson City, Bristol, Kingsport and Greeneville appear to be among those affected.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) stated in a release that multiple police departments in the state have received calls claiming an active shooter is at one of their local high schools.
The TBI also stated that as of 11:23 a.m., “none of these reports has proven credible.” The TBI also stated there is no threat to the public known at the time.
Johnson City
News Channel 11 was on the scene at Science Hill High School where police had responded with emergency lights earlier in the day. As of 11:30 a.m., a Johnson City spokesperson said that police cleared the school.
Johnson City Schools provided News Channel 11 with the following statement:
“Science Hill High School was made aware of a hoax threat that appears to have been made to several schools across the state. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is currently investigating this statewide situation. Science Hill’s campus has been swept by the Johnson City Police Department and they do not believe that there is a threat to students at this time. They are continuing to investigate the source of the threat and there are police currently on campus. Again, JCPD has swept the campus and believes there is no threat to students at this time. We will update families as soon as we have more information.”
Johnson City Schools
According to the Johnson City Police Department, Science Hill was no longer in lockdown following the response and an increased police presence will be at all schools in the city Wednesday.
Bristol
A Bristol, Tennessee City Schools spokesperson said a call was made to Tennessee High School Wednesday morning with a threat of an active shooter inside the school. The Bristol Tennessee Police Department (BTPD) responded to the school and was clearing the entire building room-by-room as of 11:42 a.m.
Bristol City Schools plans to notify parents as soon as Tennessee High School is cleared, the statement reads. The school district said Bristol elementary schools and Tennessee Middle have been placed in lockdown as part of a response.
A press conference with Bristol City Schools and the BTPD is scheduled for 12:45 p.m. Wednesday.
Greeneville
At 12:18 p.m., the Greeneville Police Department (GPD) announced that investigators were aware of 911 calls being made claiming an active shooter was at Greeneville Middle and High School. The GPD said investigators were looking into the calls and believe they are also fake threats.
The GPD referenced similar false threats made to nearby school systems. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/tbi-statewide-hoax-calls-of-active-shooters-at-schools-prompt-police-responses-officers-clear-science-hill/ | 2023-05-03T16:36:37 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/tbi-statewide-hoax-calls-of-active-shooters-at-schools-prompt-police-responses-officers-clear-science-hill/ |
LYNCHBURG, Va. – Take a trip around the world in one afternoon this Saturday at Riverfront Park. The Lynchburg International Festival is taking place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
You and your family can experience a unique Parade of Nations, international foods, music, dances, displays and more. Samples from various culinary delights will be available. You can also purchase artwork and crafts, watch traditional dances and listen to music from around the world.
This is an opportunity to learn about different cultures, right here in our own community.
Josh Quintero, The Community Engagement Manager for the City of Lynchburg, says, “This is an important community event. The community really comes together to show our differences and our uniqueness, but also to appreciate those and come together, have a good time, eat some food, and enjoy the time together with your family and friends.”
Some of the performances include Laughing Dragon Kung Fu, Dancing Dolls Indian Youth Dance Team, and Bridgette Jerrels African-American Flag Dances.
This event is free to the public, but organizers recommend showing up early for parking. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/03/take-a-trip-around-the-world-this-weekend-at-the-lynchburg-international-festival/ | 2023-05-03T16:39:10 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/03/take-a-trip-around-the-world-this-weekend-at-the-lynchburg-international-festival/ |
OAK RIDGE — A raccoon found on Hunting Cog Road tested positive for the rabies virus, according to a news release from the Guilford County Public Health Department.
The test came back positive on Tuesday. This is the fifth confirmed case of animal rabies in Guilford County in 2023.
North Carolina law requires that all domestic pets (cats, dogs, and ferrets), whether living inside or outside, aged four months or older be vaccinated for rabies. Animals that are confined in outdoor fenced areas should also have current rabies vaccinations.
Supervising pets when they are outdoors could prevent contact with wild animals and lessen the possibility of rabies exposure. Rabies circulates within our wildlife population throughout the entire year.
Here are some tips to help prevent exposure to the rabies virus:
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• Avoid direct contact with wildlife, dead or alive. Do not approach, try to play with, touch, rescue or treat any wildlife. If you find a sick or injured animal, contact Animal Control at 336-641-5990.
• Avoid any animal displaying unnatural behavior. Wild animals are not usually friendly so be very careful if they approach you.
• Do not try to separate fighting animals.
• Feed your pets indoors. Leaving food outside will attract dogs, cats, and other wildlife into your yard.
• Report all stray animals to Animal Control at 336-641-5990 in Greensboro and 336-883-3224 in High Point. Stray animals may not have current rabies vaccinations.
• If a person is bitten by an animal (domestic or stray), wash the bitten area immediately with soap and water, seek medical attention, and report the bite to local Animal Control officers. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/guilford-health-officials-say-raccoon-found-in-oak-ridge-tested-positive-for-rabies/article_b6d110e0-e9c1-11ed-bee5-1b5302cc01de.html | 2023-05-03T16:43:17 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/guilford-health-officials-say-raccoon-found-in-oak-ridge-tested-positive-for-rabies/article_b6d110e0-e9c1-11ed-bee5-1b5302cc01de.html |
REIDSVILLE — Federal and local authorities acted Saturday to arrest an 18-year-old man accused of threatening to perform an act of mass violence at Reidsville High School.
Tyquan Strong of 600 Barnes St. in Reidsville and a student at RHS, is in the Rockingham County jail on a $10,000 secured bail on one felony charge of communicating a threat of mass violence on an educational institution via SnapChat, a spokesman for the Reidsville Police Department said in a news release Tuesday.
News of the threat on the 655-pupil school came to the FBI's National Threat Operations Center which received a message about someone creating the social media account and making threats, the release said.
"At April 28 at approximately 9:36 p.m. one of our students communicated a threat toward RHS by means of a social media post,'' said Sean Gladieux, safety and public information officer for Rockingham County Schools.
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"On April 29th an RPD sergeant and detective responded to the address and spoke with the student and his family,'' Gladieux said. "Evidence was obtained by law enforcement to charge the student ...''
Strong has no criminal history, according to Reidsville Police.
In response, school officials and local law enforcement bolstered safety around the school over the weekend, Gladieux said.
"Even though there was no additional known safety issues or threats ... to ensure our school, staff, students and attendees of the
"Mean Girls" play (at the RHS Auditorium) on April 29 and 30 were as safe as possible, RPD assigned an officer to the school and requested patrol officers to increase their patrol of the area around RHS,'' Gladieux said.
"We commend our student who heard something and said something to our Reidsville High School staff,'' said RCS Superintendent John Stover.
"This quick action allowed RCS administration and law enforcement to immediately and collaboratively address and safely resolve the incident as quickly as possible. The safety of our students, staff and school community is our greatest responsibility. Rockingham County Schools is committed to providing our students and staff a safe environment so they can focus on student education and development.''
As the nation grapples with an school shootings epidemic, the tallies of victims of the violence are ever more grim.
There have been 18 school shootings so far this year that resulted in injuries or deaths, according to reports from Education Week journal. Since 2018, the nation has seen 162 such shootings. And in 2022, the country counted 51 school shootings with injuries or deaths. The number marked a steep increase in the tragedies. By comparison, Education Week tracked 35 school shootings in 2021, 10 in 2020, and 24 each in 2019 and 2018.
On April 4, one Pitt County School District student in Greenville, N.C., was injured when a 14-year-old allegedly accidentally shot the student while on a school bus.
And Rockingham County Schools dealt with its own gun incident on Thursday when police and school officials, acting on a tip from a student, recovered a loaded handgun from a Reidsville Middle School eighth grader on the school’s campus, according to Gladieux.
No students or staff were harmed or threatened during the incident, which happened sometime before 1:20 p.m.
The gun was loaded with a full magazine, though police would not disclose the number of bullets it held. There was “no live round in the chamber,’’ Gladieux said Friday via email.
So far, school officials have not found any evidence that the student planned an attack of any kind at the school at 1903 Park Drive, which is home to 626 pupils in the sixth through eighth grade, the spokesman said.
The name of the minor in possession of the weapon was not provided. State juvenile laws protect the identities of young offenders.
The student, who had the gun on his person, was immediately suspended for an undisclosed amount of time, school officials said
An Reidsville Police spokesman said the investigation of Strong is ongoing and asks anyone with information to contact RPD's Sgt. Lingle at 336-347-2338, or leave an anonymous tip Rockingham County Crime Stoppers at 336-349-9683. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/update-fbi-helps-nab-18-year-old-for-alleged-snapchat-threats-of-mass-violence-at/article_6f830b20-e922-11ed-9b2e-fbeac3adf4d6.html | 2023-05-03T16:43:23 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/update-fbi-helps-nab-18-year-old-for-alleged-snapchat-threats-of-mass-violence-at/article_6f830b20-e922-11ed-9b2e-fbeac3adf4d6.html |
LEE COUNTY, Fla.– The Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Department worked to extinguish a huge brush fire on May 3.
According to the fire department, the fire happened off of Masters Landing Drive in St. James City.
A vehicle and multiple mulch fires were engulfed in flames.
The fire was quickly contained by firefighters.
Crews are still in the area looking for any more hot spots.
There were no injuries. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/lee-county/2023/05/03/car-totaled-in-st-james-city-fire/ | 2023-05-03T16:46:55 | 0 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/lee-county/2023/05/03/car-totaled-in-st-james-city-fire/ |
BALTIMORE — A newly released audit alleges a taxi company fraudulently charged Baltimore City Public Schools over half-a-million dollars.
In early 2022 the Office of the Inspector General for Education (OIGE) received a tip about drivers with Z Trip, formerly Yellow Cab, forging fare vouchers and billing for trips that never took place.
For various reasons the school system uses cab services to transport certain students who are homeless, in foster care, or have special needs.
Auditors discovered dozens of billing discrepancies while comparing them to student attendance and enrollment records.
Investigators found 3,907 instances when Yellow Cab invoiced for rides exceeding documented student attendance.
The report also mentions a time in February 2022 when Yellow Cab invoiced 18 roundtrip fares for a particular student who showed up at school only nine days that month.
Further review revealed invoices for 25 students dated after they withdrew from a school, or transferred to another system.
For example there was one student who only attended school for one day, yet the cab company reportedly charged the school system $9,158.13 for 317 one-way trips between September 2018 and June 2019.
Records from the Maryland State Department of Education confirmed the student was enrolled in a Baltimore County school during that time, not Baltimore City.
Then there was at least a month when the school system was being billed for 46 students who'd already graduated.
The school system pushed back on this finding in their response to the report.
City Schools acknowledges the OIGE’s findings with some clarification. Many of the students who receive taxicab services are students in special circumstances, including those with disabilities whose education is guided by Individual Education Plans (“IEPs”) and who often receive Extended School Year (“ESY”) services during the summer. For example, the OIGE identified 46 students who were set to graduate in a specific year, and its report flagged that Yellow Cab billed for taxicab transportation after the last day where seniors were required to attend school and through to the end of the school year. Even after this last day for seniors, however, there are still many reasons why seniors have the option to attend school, including to participate in events and activities, and if they were eligible for transportation, City Schools was required to transport those students during this period. Significantly, at least 38 of these 46 students had active IEPs. In accordance with state law, students with IEPs are entitled to continued educational services and supports for the entire school year, even if they are cleared to graduate, and some even qualify for ESY services through the summer, after graduation. City Schools would welcome an opportunity to discuss this issue further with the OIGE and determine whether any revisions to its report are warranted.
On more than 1000 occasions the school system paid taxi companies rates that differed from annual cost reports, potentially costing $86,754 in overage fees.
Finally some questions whether the school system complied with its own contractual terms for minimum trip rates.
During the 2021-2022 school year cab drivers were supposed to be paid a minimum rate of $15. Yet auditors detected that rate was exceeded by at least $4,383.90.
As result of all these missteps, auditors concluded the school system overpaid $600,000 in cab fees since 2018.
All of this follows a separate 2018 investigation conducted by the Office of Legislative Audits.
That found cab companies received $1.2 million in overpayments from schools.
In response Yellow Cab signed an agreement letter with the school system, promising to pay back $1,123,030.26.
As of February 10, 2023 the school system is still owed $479,030.26.
Meanwhile WHC MD, LLC, who Yellow Cab assigned all liability to in 2019, denied being a part of the agreement and therefore says it has no obligation to pay the remaining balance. In fact, they say the school system still owes them $230,000.
Since the audit City Schools says it's reduced student taxicab usage by approximately 90 percent, from over 1,000 students to less than 100 students.
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BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Peninsula development team announced the installation of original artwork by 10 Baltimore-area artists in several buildings.
Through the partnership, the artwork has been installed in residential and office buildings, including Rye House, 250 Mission, Rye Street Market and 2455 House Street.
The exhibiting artists and their artwork represent some of the contemporary arts in Baltimore. Artists include: Laura Amussen, Tracy Barwick, Amy Boone McCreesh, Kevin Hailey, Sookkyung Park, Stephen Reichert, E. Brady Robinson, Albert Schweitzer, Rachel Rush and Kelly Walker.
The artwork features a diversity of artistic mediums, including alcohol ink paintings, large-scale oil paintings, painted plaster wall pieces, photography, origami, airbrush work, mixed media installation using mylar and acrylics, and more.
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HALETHORPE, Md. — Baltimore County Police are investigating an incident regarding a pedestrian being struck on Wednesday morning.
At 7:40 a.m., officers were called to the 4400 block of Ridge Avenue for reports of a person being struck.
According to police, a child was attempting to cross the street when they were hit by an oncoming car.
The child was taken to a local hospital, their condition is currently unknown.
All parties involved remained on scene.
This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/child-struck-by-vehicle-in-halethorpe-wednesday-morning | 2023-05-03T16:47:11 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/child-struck-by-vehicle-in-halethorpe-wednesday-morning |
BALTIMORE — Baltimore firefighters rescued a person from an apartment fire in the Roland Park area Wednesday afternoon.
According to the Baltimore Firefighters Union, the fire took place in the unit block of Upland Road. The fire was reportedly in the kitchen.
The person inside the apartment was rescued by fire crews and received medical treatment.
There's no word on the cause of the fire at this time.
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Relative humidity values will drop to around 25 percent this
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expected.
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities whether
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Albany-Dougherty Kiwanis members and scholarship winners include, standing, from left, club Secretary Tommy Gay, Ethan Johnson, Tyler Miller, Emma Elliott, Maggie Cox and club president Doug Lorber. Seated, from left, are Tristan Hatfield, Emily Davila and Bridges Pierce.
ALBANY -- The Albany-Dougherty Kiwanis Club Education Foundation has announced its scholarship winners for 2023.
Seven recipients from Albany and surrounding area high schools were honored Monday at the club’s weekly luncheon meeting at Austin’s Firegrill. All received $1,000 scholarships to attend the school of their choice.
Announced and introduced by presenter Tommy Gay at the meeting were:
-- Tyler Miller, Dougherty Comprehensive High School, Albany, the Larry Price Scholarship: Tyler plans to attend Savannah State University where he will major in music and minor in art. He said he would like to become a music engineer and teach. Larry Price is a long-time Kiwanian and well-known local evangelist.
-- Ethan Johnson, Deerfield-Windsor School, Albany, the Bob Pharis Scholarship: Ethan will attend Mercer University to major in biology on a pre-medicine track. He said he wants to become either a physician assistant or doctor specializing in sports medicine. The late Bob Pharis was a Kiwanian and keyboardist for the club’s weekly meetings.
-- Maggie Cox, Lee County High School, Leesburg, the Bob Fowler Scholarship: Maggie will attend Berry College in Rome, majoring in business. She said her goal is to become a certified financial planner. The late Bob Fowler Sr. was a dedicated Kiwanian and renowned high school football coach.
-- Emma Elliott, Deerfield Windsor School: Emma will be at Stamford University in the fall, majoring in special education.
-- Tristan Hatfield, Southwest Georgia Home School Association: Tristan will attend Georgia Southwestern University in Americus then Full Sail University in Orlando, seeking a major in film production.
-- Bridges Pierce, Deerfield Windsor School: Bridges will attend the University of Alabama at Tuscaloose, where she says she plans to major in communication and information services.
-- Emila Davila, Terrell Academy, Dawson: Emily plans are to attend Mercer University for a major in chemistry and a minor in Spanish. She said she wants to work toward becoming a pharmacist.
These scholarships represent the continuation of a long tradition for the Albany-Dougherty Kiwanis Club’s education foundation. The foundation has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars through the years and is supported by endowments and an annual golf tournament fundraiser.
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...ELEVATED FIRE DANGER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON INTO EARLY EVENING
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Relative humidity values will drop to around 25 percent this
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Due to these conditions, elevated fire danger conditions are
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you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside, use extreme
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ALBANY -- The Hands Extended Across Reaching Together (H.E.A.R.T.) Organization Inc. has announced it will host "Mature Adults Having Fun Day" Saturday at Union Baptist Church in Albany.
The event will focus on educating the community on the effects of the SARS-COV-2 infection. Because it has been well-established that older individuals are at greater risk for infection, it is crucial that individuals in this age group are educated on methods to prevent disease and the vaccines and treatment options available to them.
The speaker for this presentation is Carol Fowler. Her interactive presentation will cover COVID-19 impact on seniors, caregivers and on mental health. Carolyn Griffin, a certified Zumba instructor will teach Zumba and chair exercise to seniors, youths and the young at HEART.
The community is invited to come out and enjoy working out and keeping their hearts and bodies healthy and feeling good. For even more fun, guests can compete in a “Who Wore It Best” hat exhibition and bingo to win prizes.
Mature Adults Having Fun Day will be held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the 214 E. Oglethorpe Blvd. church. Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital's mobile wellness unit will provide a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for adults and children from 1-2 p.m.
Complimentary gifts will be given to everyone who attends, and a $50 gift card is available for those who are vaccinated. Refreshments will be served, and $10 gift cards for surveys completed and other giveaways will be part of the event.
For more information, contact event leader Gloria Garner at the heartcares2.com website or the Facebook/HEART Organization Inc. page.
This event is held in conjunction with the Albany State University Health Literacy Project, with funding provided by a Health and Human Services grant.
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Two people were taken by ambulance to a local hospital Tuesday afternoon following a seven-vehicle chain-reaction crash just west of downtown Lincoln, according to police.
The crash transpired on West O Street near Sun Valley Boulevard at around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, when the driver of a semi truck suffered a medical episode, Lincoln Police Sgt. Chris Vollmer said.
The episode kicked off the chain-reaction crash that involved two SUVs, two pickup trucks, a sedan and a school bus, Vollmer said.
No children were aboard the bus when the crash occurred.
The driver of the semi truck was taken to a local hospital for treatment of his medical condition. Another driver was treated at a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries suffered in the crash.
An investigation into the collision is ongoing. Police have not cited any of the involved drivers, Vollmer said.
A Kansas City, Missouri, native, Andrew Wegley joined the Journal Star as breaking news reporter after graduating from Northwest Missouri State University in May 2021. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/two-people-injured-in-7-car-pileup-in-west-lincoln-police-say/article_b6df1ab8-e9c2-11ed-a957-2b871ac07665.html | 2023-05-03T16:51:17 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/two-people-injured-in-7-car-pileup-in-west-lincoln-police-say/article_b6df1ab8-e9c2-11ed-a957-2b871ac07665.html |
As the sun sets on Thursday, Audubon Great Plains will kick off a series of new infrastructure projects with a groundbreaking celebration.
The invite-only event will recognize the success of Elevate — the regional organization's $34 million fundraising campaign — and ceremonially break ground on new construction and renovations at Audubon Great Plains' two nature centers – Rowe Sanctuary and Spring Creek Prairie.
"Elevate Nebraska calls on all Nebraskans to help us cross the finish line and preserve the places that make this state a haven for birds and nature lovers," Melissa Amarawardana, communications manager, wrote in a press release .
As part of the campaign, Audubon Great Plains will renovate Spring Creek Prairie's trails and bridges, expand conservation work with workshops and demonstrations in their new "Habitat Building" and fund native habitat restoration and education programs across Nebraska.
"We're 90% of the way to our goal," Amarawardana said. "The fundraising campaign will continue through the summer, but we're ready to break ground on several projects now."
Allergies can lead to more than itchy eyes and a runny nose.
30 must-see Nebraska state and national park gems
Pine Ridge National Recreation Area
The Pine Ridge National Recreation Area near Chadron offers 6,600 acres of land filled with wildlife and opportunities for outdoor activity.
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Snake River Falls
Southwest of Valentine, Snake River Falls presents a powerful and beautiful display of nature.
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Ashfall Fossil Beds
Blanketed with mystery and volcanic ash, Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park near Royal depicts the life and death of creatures nearly 12 million years ago.
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Johnson Lake
Johnson Lake State Recreation Area near Lexington is a favorite fishing spot for its abundance of walleye.
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Nebraska National Forest
The Bessey Ranger District of the hand-planted Nebraska National Forest stretches along the Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway.
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Lake McConaughy
The Nebraska sunset over Lake McConaughy paints the sky in a wash of color.
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Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area
Bighorn sheep are a common sight for visitors at the Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area near Gering.
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Calamus Reservoir
Go for a swim, cast a line, or simply float your boat in the refreshing waters of Calamus Reservoir near Burwell in the Sandhills.
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Agate Fossil Beds
At Agate Fossil Beds National Monument south of Harrison, you can view ancient mammals that once roamed the plains.
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Box Butte State Recreation Area
The Box Butte Reservoir State Recreation Area north of Hemingford offers camping and water-related recreation.
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Bridgeport State Recreation Area
There’s plenty of fun to be had on the waters of the sandpit lakes at Bridgeport State Recreation Area.
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Buttes
Buttes tower above the yawning prairie along the western edge of the Nebraska Panhandle.
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Cub Creek Recreation Area
Travel west of Springview in extreme north-central Nebraska and you'll find the Cub Creek Recreation Area, a haven for hunters, fishermen and boaters.
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Chadron State Park
Hikers will enjoy a picturesque setting and an invigorating climb at Chadron State Park.
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Gavins Point Dam
A fisherman enjoys the quiet solitude at Gavins Point Dam near Crofton.
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Courthouse and Jail Rocks
Courthouse and Jail Rocks break the expansive Nebraska prairie near Bridgeport.
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Jeffrey Lake
Part of the Jeffrey Canyon State Wildlife Management Area, Jeffrey Lake near Brady is a fisherman’s haven.
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Toadstool Geologic Park
The peculiar lunarlike landscape of Toadstool Geologic Park near Crawford is the perfect backdrop for hikers and bikers.
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Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge
Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge is a popular place to begin a canoeing expedition down the scenic Niobrara River.
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Fort Robinson
Nestled between Saddle Rock and Lover's Leap buttes, Legend Buttes Golf Course near Crawford promises an enjoyable golf experience with fantastic views.
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Louisville State Recreation Area
Towering trees shade the camping and recreational spaces at the Louisville Lakes State Recreation Area in eastern Nebraska.
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Ponca State Park
Visitors to Ponca State Park are greeted by the Towers of Time, an impressive artistic interpretation of the history of nature and people in the area.
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Platte River State Park
A moderate hike through the Platte River State Park leads visitors to the picturesque Stone Creek Falls.
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Scotts Bluff National Monument
Once used as a landmark for Native Americans, fur trappers and pioneers, Scotts Bluff National Monument near Gering rises high above the horizon.
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Indian Cave State Park
Indian Cave State Park, located north of Shubert, is known for its numerous hiking and biking trails with spectacular views of the Missouri River.
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Niobrara National Scenic River
From early spring to late fall, the Niobrara National Scenic River is a top destination for canoeing, tubing and kayaking.
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Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area
The rugged and scenic Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area draws hikers, campers and shutterbugs to the Gering area year after year.
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Lewis and Clark Lake State Recreation Area
Located near Crofton, Lewis and Clark Lake State Recreation Area is a popular spot for all kinds of water recreation.
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Halsey Lookout Tower
Originally built in the 1940s, the Scott Lookout Tower at Nebraska National Forest near Halsey is Nebraska’s only working fire lookout tower.
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Smith Falls State Park
Smith Falls State Park near Valentine is home to Nebraska’s highest waterfall as well as diverse ecological systems that exist nowhere else in North America.
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What to Know
- 1 person died and 2 are wounded after a shooting at a Long Island grocery store on the morning of April 20, 2021
- Gabriel DeWitt Wilson was taken into custody hours after the deadly shooting; he was found guilty of second degree murder and other crimes on Wednesday
- In a statement following the tragic shooting, Stop & Shop said it was “shocked and heartbroken by this act of violence that occurred at our store" and pledged its full cooperation with the investigation
The employee who shot three workers at an office inside a Long Island grocery store in 2021, killing a manager, was found guilty of the deadly crime Wednesday.
Gabriel DeWitt Wilson was found guilty on 7 of 9 counts, including on a second degree murder charge in connection to the deadly shooting that took place on April 20, 2021 inside a West Hempstead Stop & Shop.
On that morning two years ago, Wilson, who at the time was 31 years old, entered the supermarket wearing all black and headed into an upstairs office.
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After the deadly events unfolded, Wilson fled the scene and was on the run before being taken into custody around 3 p.m. -- after a four-hour manhunt.
At the time of his arrest, many details weren't publicly known, other than he was found apparently hiding in an apartment.
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Police said at that time that witnesses reported seeing Wilson flee the area with a small handgun after the gun attack. A senior law enforcement official also said he may have hopped on a bus to NYC to escape, and was seen heading west.
Wilson had employment ties to Stop & Shop but it was not clear if he was a current or former employee at the West Hempstead location, investigators said following the shooting. Both a Stop & Shop worker and a New York uncle of Wilson told News 4 the suspect worked in front of the store and moved shopping carts.
Police officials didn't speculate at that time on a potential motive when asked about the workplace connection Tuesday. Law enforcement sources said it appeared to have been a work-related dispute.
Additionally, it wasn't immediately clear early on in the investigation if the victims were targeted specifically but all appeared to be employees with Stop & Shop, investigators said. The victim who died was a 49-year-old man, Nassau County Police said. Two other victims, a man and a woman, were taken to area hospitals for injuries sustained.
The shooting prompted the West Hempstead School District to enact a "lock out" and urged the public not to come to its buildings. A spokeswoman for Nassau County said police were asking all nearby residents to remain indoors as police searched for Wilson.
In a statement at the time, Stop & Shop said it was “shocked and heartbroken by this act of violence that occurred at our store."
"Our hearts go out to the families of the victims, our associates, customers and the first responders who have responded heroically to this tragic situation," the statement continued. "At this time, we are cooperating fully with local law enforcement on the investigation. The store will remain closed until further notice, and we appreciate the Long Island community's support during this difficult time."
Video from the scene showed at least a dozen ambulances and police vehicles gathered outside the Cherry Valley Avenue store. A few hundred shoppers were said to have been in the supermarket at the time of the shooting. Nassau police stopped to question as many as they could and identify strong potential witnesses.
A woman who had just pulled into the parking lot to do her shopping says she was walking in the door when people running out told her there had been a shooting.
"Everybody seemed to start running out of the store, panicked and frantic," Liz Crew-Lee told News 4 of the commotion moments after the gunfire.
Barbara Butterman, one of the hundreds of shoppers inside the store at the time, said she heard four or five shots, and then saw people running.
Another man who said his mother is a manager inside the store described what others told him went down inside the store, with the man apparently trying to get his job back.
"He just came into the store, when you walk in, you make a left and there's the staircase," said Thomas Moran, whose mother was not hurt. "He went upstairs, asked for his job back, manager said no and he just pulled outa gun."
Law enforcement sources with direct knowledge of the investigation told News 4 at the time Wilson used to live in Reisterstown, Maryland, which is in Baltimore County.
He was previously arrested there for assault in 2006 and gun charges, as well as a number of marijuana possession busts, sources said. Sources say Wilson lived in Maryland through at least 2010.
News 4 New York spoke Wilson's uncle following the shooting who described his nephew as a good kid who could be a "hothead." He said he just hoped he would be taken into custody alive.
Following the guilty verdict, Wilson's mother also said that her son sustained a brain injury and "didn't have his wits about him."
Sentencing is scheduled to take place June 8. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/man-found-guilty-of-murder-for-deadly-2021-ny-stop-shop-shooting/4299838/ | 2023-05-03T16:55:06 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/man-found-guilty-of-murder-for-deadly-2021-ny-stop-shop-shooting/4299838/ |
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- The New York City Department of Transportation has launched a new web platform where New Yorkers can report problem areas where double-parking and blocked bike and bus lanes happen frequently because of vehicles unloading and loading.
- The new platform will gather public feedback which which then assiste the DOT identify possible locations for dedicated loading zones.
- As of March 2023, NYC DOT has installed over 2,000 loading zones since December 24, 2021, and will add at least 500 new loading zones per year in 2023 and 2024 on a rolling basis.
The New York City Department of Transportation has launched a new web platform where New Yorkers can report problem areas where double-parking and blocked bike and bus lanes happen frequently because of vehicles unloading and loading.
The new platform will gather public feedback, which will help DOT identify possible locations for dedicated loading zones. This new platform allows users to place a pin on a map to identify problem areas, as well as add comments.
As of March 2023, NYC DOT has installed over 2,000 loading zones since December 24, 2021, and will add at least 500 new loading zones per year in 2023 and 2024 on a rolling basis.
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“We want New Yorkers to help us pin down double parking and blocked bus and bike lanes across our city,” the city's DOT Commissioner, Ydanis Rodriguez, said in a statement. “Our new web platform will empower New Yorkers to join the conversation about where problems exist and where we can build new loading zones across the five boroughs.”
Not only will the platform potentially result in added loading zones, but it will also reduce hazardous road conditions.
“Double parking and blocked bike and bus lanes slow our city down and create hazards for our pedestrians and bikers, but strategically using real time consumer feedback and data, we can create better efficiencies around loading zones and improve safety,” Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso said.
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New York City Council Member Amanda Farías shared the same sentiment.
"Double-parking is a chronic issue throughout our City, and is one of the largest quality of life issues facing my district everyday. It is not only illegal to double-park your car, but it puts others in danger when neighbors are unable to cross traffic safely, congestion is added to our streets, crossways and bike lanes are blocked, and emergency vehicles cannot respond in time,” Farías said in a statement.
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Little Traverse Bay Bands chairperson appointed to Civil Rights Commission for second term
PETOSKEY — In April, Tribal Chairman for the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Regina Gasco-Bentley, was appointed to the Michigan Civil Rights Commission by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Gasco-Bentley previously served on the commission and chose to step down when her term ended in December 2022.
“I gave my notice that I was done at the end of (2022),” Gasco-Bentley said. “Then I found out that they had not appointed somebody to my position and I really got to thinking about the things that I would like to complete there. So I decided that maybe I should try and get reappointed there to help finish what I was working on when I left.”
One of her biggest priorities on the commission was increasing research into the history of boarding schools and the experiences of the students who attended them.
Gasco-Bentley herself is a survivor of boarding school. Harbor Springs is also home to the former Holy Childhood of Jesus Catholic boarding school, one of the last boarding schools to be closed in the country.
“That was ongoing when I left the commission and that was part of the reason I feel I should get back on the commission, because a lot of it has to do with the history up in Northern Michigan with Holy Childhood,” Gasco-Bentley said.
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During her last term, Gasco-Bentley was one of the commissioners who pushed for meetings to be held around Michigan, as opposed to every meeting taking place in Lansing or Detroit. There will be meetings this year taking place in Marquette and Traverse City.
Gasco-Bentley said the commission believed it needed to expand its reach to the rest of the state and make more people aware of how the commission can help them.
Gasco-Bentley’s term began on April 13 and will expire Dec. 31, 2026.
“I appreciate the governor for having the faith in me to be able to serve another four years and I hope I can represent our people in a good way.”
— Contact reporter Tess Ware at tware@petoskeynews.com. Follow her on Twitter, @Tess_Petoskey. | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/03/little-traverse-bay-bands-chairperson-appointed-to-civil-rights-commission/70171927007/ | 2023-05-03T16:56:15 | 0 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/03/little-traverse-bay-bands-chairperson-appointed-to-civil-rights-commission/70171927007/ |
State Police are looking for a man they say stole more than $100 worth of scallops from Acmes in Cape May County.
The suspect entered the supermarket in the Seaville section of Upper Township on March 27, spending several minutes inside before leaving with the stolen seafood, State Police said Tuesday.
After leaving the Seaville location, the man went to another Acme in Avalon, stealing scallops from there as well, State Police said.
The man was seen leaving the store in a white or silver Ford F-150, possibly in the 2004-08 model year.
Anyone with information about the thefts can call the State Police Woodbine Station at 609-861-5698. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/state-police-seek-cape-scallop-thief/article_6ef8d812-e9b6-11ed-bcbd-2b40789ef94b.html | 2023-05-03T16:56:24 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/state-police-seek-cape-scallop-thief/article_6ef8d812-e9b6-11ed-bcbd-2b40789ef94b.html |
VINELAND — Chick-fil-A will be opening another location in the city Thursday.
The new, 5,147-square-foot-restaurant is located on Landis Avenue. The chain also has a location on South Delsea Drive.
Chick-fil-A has at least 20 restaurants in South Jersey, more than 50 in the state and more than 2,600 locations nationwide, according to the company's website.
The Landis Avenue Chick-fil-A will employ at least 100 full and part-time employees, according to a news release.
In celebration of the grand-opening Thursday, the Landis Avenue Chick-fil-A will give 100 local educators a free meal and make a $25,000 donation to Feeding America.
The restaurant will also take part in the company's Chick-fil-A Shared Table program, donating surplus food to local soup kitchens, shelters, food banks and other nonprofits.
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Who is currently the most influential person in New Jersey sports?
I nominate Colleen Maguire, the executive director of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association.
Preposterous, you say.
After all, New Jersey is home to the Jets, Giants, Devils, Rutgers University and Seton Hall.
How about Giants coach Brian Daboll?
How about Rutgers football coach Greg Schiano or New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes?
Maguire, who leads an organization that oversees nearly 440 member schools and more 260,000 New Jersey high school athletes, has them all beat.
This week the NJSIAA passed legislation that gave high school athletes one penalty-free transfer during their first six semesters. The organization also legalized the recruiting of elementary and middle school students.
It’s the latest action the organization has taken since Maguire was named chief operating officer in June 2020 and then executive director in April 2021. Here are some others:
• Approved true public school state champions in football.
• Guided the state’s high schools through COVID-19.
• Modified the high school schedule and eliminated Tournament of Champions team events to give athletes more of a break between seasons.
• Gave high school athletes the power to make NIL (name, image and likeness) deals.
I don't agree with everything the NJSIAA has done. A week needs to be restored to a high school basketball season that was much too hectic and barely gave teams a chance to practice this past winter.
But there is no doubt, under Maguire’s leadership, the NJSIAA has moved into the 21st century and begun to grapple with the modern realities of high school sports.
When Maguire spoke about the transfer rule this week, she summed up her overall philosophy.
“Times are evolving, and I think the association needs to evolve," she said. "I think you just can’t ignore the fact that athletics does play an important role in kids’ lives. There are going to be those parents and kids who do value athletics. For us to just try to continue to operate like we have for the better part of the last 100 years, is doing a disservice to the landscape that is out there today.”
The work is not done. The future arrives faster than ever these days.
The NJSIAA now operates in a time where momentum has swung to the individual athlete.
NBA stars dictate what teams they play for.
College athletes have the transfer portal.
All that filters down to high school.
In general, education leans toward choice and giving students options to attend one of several high schools.
Many parochial schools rely on the attraction of their sports teams for survival.
Meanwhile, we finally have to acknowledge that public high schools with their taxpayer-funded artificial grass fields, renovated gyms and elaborate weight rooms are in the sports business.
The view that a student can’t choose or transfer to a high school solely because of its sports programs is dated and hypocritical.
The questions and issues are going to keep coming for Maguire and the NJSIAA.
Eventually someone — a politician, a family in a lawsuit or athletes themselves is going to ask why can the actor in the school play, the soloist in the choir, the trumpet player in the marching band and leader of the debate team all transfer without penalty, but an athlete can’t?
Why is a running back or a field hockey midfielder treated so differently?
The NJSIAA must protect the individual rights of athletes while ensuring that every school and every team has a level playing field.
That’s quite a high-wire act.
So far, Maguire and the NJSIAA have done a good job navigating those issues. But when you walk a tightrope, every step forward is crucial and has the potential to make or break the entire trip.
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When neuroscientist Andrea C. Gore received a perfect score in her latest research grant application, she felt honored.
Only four scientists every other year are awarded the $7.5 million grant by the National Institutes of Health. Gore will spend the next eight years conducting research on how chemicals in food, personal care products and other items that are part of our daily lives affect early life brain development.
She’s also incredibly grateful that she applied last year because she and many other researchers say they are concerned that similar funding will soon be out of reach if a Senate bill lawmakers are discussing is approved.
The bill aims to dismantle all diversity, equity and inclusion programs, or DEI as they have become known, in higher education.
“In all likelihood, if I didn’t have a good DEI component, I would not have scored nearly as well and very likely would not have been in contention for funding,” she said.
Most federal agencies have built DEI into grant applications, Gore said. And some applications explicitly require applicants to write about their plans to incorporate DEI into their projects.
Gore joins thousands of Texas faculty who rely on grants to conduct scientific research for their universities. Without these grants, laboratories can’t keep their lights on, graduate students aren’t paid, new researchers don’t relocate to Texas and science doesn’t happen.
Through federal funding, Texas researchers over the years have innovated in disciplines ranging from artificial intelligence to water sustainability, including research that was foundational to the development of Covid-19 vaccines.
These grants have yielded big dollars for Texas universities and the state’s economy. In 2022, all Texas universities combined spent $6.9 billion in research. The largest grants come from federal agencies such as the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation.
The Senate bill, authored by Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, comes in a wave of anti-DEI bills across the country. In 19 states with Republican-led legislatures, 34 bills targeting DEI have been introduced this year alone. As of now, only a North Dakota bill has been signed into law.
To read the full article visit our partners at the Dallas Morning News. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-morning-news/texas-scientists-fear-dei-bill-could-cost-research-dollars/3249705/ | 2023-05-03T17:00:47 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-morning-news/texas-scientists-fear-dei-bill-could-cost-research-dollars/3249705/ |
ORLANDO, Fla. – Behind every piece of legislation is a grassroots leader and a community of supporters championing it.
For Florida’s AAPI history instruction inclusion bill, that’s Mimi Chan, director of the Florida chapter of Make Us Visible, and the army of volunteers she’s leading.
Together, she and the nationwide coalition, comprised of students, parents, teachers and neighbors, are fighting to ensure that K-12 schools across the state are required to teach Asian American and Pacific Islander history.
“It’s important to be seen and heard to add to the tapestry of the quilt called America,” said Ricky Ly, a civil engineer and food blogger in Central Florida, who is part of the group rallying behind the legislation. “There’s just so many stories and so much history that’s not told or left out, so hopefully this (bill) builds pride in our country.”
After seeing previous iterations of the legislation die in committees, Chan and her organization were excited to witness Florida’s most recent AAPI bill unanimously pass in the House last week. Now it goes to the Senate for a vote before potentially landing on the governor’s desk.
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“It’s just been quite a journey over the last few years,” said Chan, of her involvement in the organization. “So what happened was I essentially was very frustrated after the apex of all of the (Asian hate and violence) that we had been seeing over the past year and then after that Atlanta spa shooting, I was just really frustrated and thought something needed to change.”
In her search for long-term and preventive solutions to the rise in Asian American hate, Chan found all research pointed to education as the foremost way to curb the problems plaguing the country.
“One of the biggest things that causes anti-Asian hate is ignorance, right? So ignorance causes hate and really that perpetual foreigner syndrome,” Chan said. “Growing up, if you speak to any Asian American, they will share very similar stories of feeling like other or feeling like they didn’t belong, you know, people making them feel like they didn’t belong.”
For Chan, that ignorance was in people asking her what country she was from or making fun of her food or name.
“I really believe that if we can educate our youth, and educate everybody on the civic contributions of Asian Americans, we can be seen as part of American history, we can be seen as Americans, because Asian American history is American history,” she said.
Even Chan, who grew up and went to school in Florida, noticed a knowledge of AAPI history and contributions missing from her own education.
“One of the things I’ve learned along this process is that I knew nothing about Asian American history. I didn’t get to learn it growing up here,” she said. “I didn’t, very sadly and embarrassingly, know very much about Asian American history. And as I’ve gone through this process, I’ve started to learn such amazing facts that really would have made me feel a lot more proud to be Asian American growing up.”
While Chan may be new to dealing with Florida politics and getting a glimpse into her own history as an advocate, she’s not new to being an educator.
By day, she teaches kung fu and tai chi at the Wah Lum Temple in Orlando, falling in line with the family business. Her mother and father were instrumental in establishing the temple, as well as starting Lunar New Year celebrations across the state.
“Because of my connectivity with the community over all of these years—we were established in 1980—we’ve been working with Orange County, but across the state really, doing the lion and dragon celebrations and just kind of raising awareness but constantly educating our community. So because that’s always kind of been a part of my upbringing and who I am, I think it was kind of natural that I ended up kind of doing this work,” she said.
The volunteer-fueled group she leads now makes it a mission to ensure that education ties right into the community.
“We do encourage volunteers to join us even though we’re coming toward the end of our legislative session,” Chan said. “There’s still so much more work to be done. It’s going to take a long time to implement the curriculum. So there’s a lot that you can contribute to if this is something you’re passionate about.”
To learn more about the Make Us Visible and the work the organization is doing in Florida, click here.
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BOISE, Idaho — Two separate Treasure Valley WinCo Foods locations were locked down and evacuated by police Wednesday morning after both stores received bomb threats.
Around 7:15 a.m., the Nampa Police Department (NPD) was notified of a bomb threat that had been called into a WinCo employee, stating that a bomb had been placed somewhere in the building on Caldwell Boulevard.
Nampa Police responded to the scene and evacuated employees while Nampa's bomb team swept through the building. After searching the premise, NPD determined the threat was a hoax call.
During the operation, Lt. Chad Shepard with NPD said another report of a bomb threat had been called into a WinCo location in Ada County.
Kelsey Johnston, PIO for the Meridian Police Department confirmed a bomb threat had been called into the WinCo location at Linder Road and Chinden Boulevard, but that call also was deemed to be a hoax.
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KENNEBUNK, Maine — Richard and Donna Jellison took a familiar walk on Tuesday.
For 52 and 49 years each, the married couple worked in the Kennebunk school district as custodians — an unsung job often overlooked.
But it was apparent within 10 minutes of visiting with them that they could not turn a corner without running into a hug.
It's hard not to notice the pair when they've known you your whole life.
Shawn Ingham can nearly say that. The Jellisons met him when he was in kindergarten. As an adult, he worked right alongside them at school.
"They're good people. I'm gonna miss them. They did a lot around here, made a lot of good friends," he said.
The hugs kept coming, because the couple retired last month after making a lot of good friends, greeting thousands of students over the years, and working hard.
"If we knew we wanted something done we didn't get done, we'd come in weekends," Richard said, without an ounce of vanity.
The Jellisons are humble to a fault. That, along with their tireless years of service, Principal Ryan Quinn said, makes them born of another generation. He can't possibly replace them in his school.
"You don't," he shook his head. "You just appreciate it for what it was and then you move on best you can. But there's no replacing people like them."
There's no replacing the Jellisons' time together either. All those hours on and off the clock, and they're still happily by each other's side.
"We got along good," Richard said, sitting next to his wife.
"We did, really, and we still do, so, that's what counts," Donna said, making her husband laugh with a smile.
The school said its goodbyes in April and gifted the Jellisons brand new Adirondack chairs for their porch. But, while they're happy to be retired, they won't be strangers forever.
"We know we'll be back someday," Donna said with a smirk. "Just to visit. It's been a happy time for us."
You know what they say about old habits... | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/couple-retires-after-combined-100-years-of-service-at-local-district-kennebunk-maine-community/97-dc967b57-6e3a-422e-9c10-082e33443431 | 2023-05-03T17:09:46 | 0 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/couple-retires-after-combined-100-years-of-service-at-local-district-kennebunk-maine-community/97-dc967b57-6e3a-422e-9c10-082e33443431 |
PLANT CITY, Fla. — A Hillsborough County deputy is being recognized after successfully helping to deliver a baby on the shoulder of Highway 60 in Plant City.
On Sunday, a driver approached Master Deputy Daniel "Red" Jones in a panic, according to a Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office news release.
The driver told the deputy his pregnant wife was about to give birth. After hearing this, Jones immediately called for Hillsborough County Fire Rescue to respond. But he didn't just sit there and wait – Jones sprang into action to lend a helping hand to the mother who was giving birth on the side of the road.
The deputy was able to provide "constant encouragement and emotional support" while also using his training to make sure it was a safe delivery.
Within just minutes, the agency says a healthy baby girl was born.
The baby girl's father, Luis Lopez, told 10 Tampa Bay on Tuesday evening, "I want to thank the Hillsborough Sheriff's Department for having amazing officers that helped us to deliver our baby girl at Highway 60. Also, thanks to the fire department and EMS team for the awesome job they did there."
Luis Lopez said he and the baby's mother have named the child Lexela Luis Lopez.
"I am extremely proud of Master Deputy Jones's quick actions and dedication to serving our community in any capacity," Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a statement. "This is his third time assisting a citizen with delivering a baby! While delivering in the front seat of a car was not the original birth plan, Master Deputy Jones reassured the mother of six that she was in good hands.
"I wish mom, dad, and their new baby girl all the joy and happiness. Congratulations!"
Once medical crews arrived at the scene, they took both the mother and child to a nearby hospital for further evaluation and care.
Jones, who has been with the sheriff's office since December 2001, was thrilled to help welcome the baby girl and even cheekily recommended they name the baby "Red." | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/hillsborough-deputy-florida-helps-deliver-baby/67-4ffab27a-7006-4f06-8eb6-02e8926eebe7 | 2023-05-03T17:09:52 | 0 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/hillsborough-deputy-florida-helps-deliver-baby/67-4ffab27a-7006-4f06-8eb6-02e8926eebe7 |
SOUTH BERWICK, Maine — A number of pets reportedly died in a fire at a South Berwick residence Tuesday morning.
Just before 8 a.m., crews were called to a fire at a residence on Witchtrot Road, according to a Facebook post by the South Berwick Fire Department.
Crews were reportedly able to contain the fire seen on the first floor of the home to the room of origin. The residence sustained smoke, heat, and water damage, the fire department said.
Multiple pets reportedly died in the fire due to heavy smoke. No one was home at the time of the fire, and no people were injured. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/multiple-pets-die-in-fire-at-south-berwick-residence-maine-first-responders-crews-witchtrot-road/97-c1f494cf-7c9a-446a-83d2-3d272773b509 | 2023-05-03T17:09:58 | 0 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/multiple-pets-die-in-fire-at-south-berwick-residence-maine-first-responders-crews-witchtrot-road/97-c1f494cf-7c9a-446a-83d2-3d272773b509 |
PORTLAND, Maine — For now, the Bayside Trail homeless encampment in Portland won't be cleared as the city waits to gather more feedback on its approach.
During Tuesday's emergency meeting of the city council's Health and Human Services and Public Safety Committee, city leaders went over recommendations made by the director of health and human services to form an encampment task force that would convene when a site is being considered for removal.
The task force would deploy a mobile engagement center, which would provide a host of services ranging from food, medical care, harm reduction, and resources to maintain safe spaces, as well as housing and shelter services onsite at the encampment.
"We need a people and housing first approach to this," Kristen Dow, Portland's director of health and human services, said.
Many leaders agreed a task force is the right solution long term, but doesn't address the immediate issue — the Bayside Trail encampment.
"We should move that encampment and then move forward with Director Dow's proposal," Interim Portland Police Chief Heath Gorham said.
Of the more than 110 tents set up across the city, more than 50 are on the trail, city leaders said during the meeting. Emergency calls to the area have increased to more than 70 percent in the last year.
Officials said this is creating a dangerous situation for people living in the Bayside neighborhood and the community as a whole.
"My own staff has had accidental needle sticks, asthma attacks, workers comp cases, guns pulled on them, I’ve had to have them go through self-defense training," Ethan Hipple, Portland's director of parks, recreation, and facilities, explained.
At the end of the meeting, city leaders agreed to hold off on clearing the encampment and forming a task force until they receive more input. The next Health and Human Services meeting is set for next Tuesday.
You can read more about the encampment proposals here. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/portland/portland-holds-off-on-clearing-bayside-trail-encampment-wants-more-input-homeless-unhoused-maine-community-city-leaders/97-94eba253-d6f3-448f-b271-2440615f86da | 2023-05-03T17:10:04 | 1 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/portland/portland-holds-off-on-clearing-bayside-trail-encampment-wants-more-input-homeless-unhoused-maine-community-city-leaders/97-94eba253-d6f3-448f-b271-2440615f86da |
DANBURY, Conn. — Angelo Natalie, Connecticut resident and mastermind behind dozens of songs "Barney and Friends" would sing to children of the '90s, has completed his college classes to earn a bachelor's at Western Connecticut State University.
Natalie, 71 of Stamford, picked up his progress in pursuing a bachelor's after about a 50-year hiatus.
“This degree is the completion of something I started in 1970," Natalie said.
He started his college education at Edinboro State College near Erie, Pa. before dropping out to get married and work in the music industry, and eventually write songs for PBS's "Barney and Friends".
He picked school back up in 2018, auditioning for WCSU's music program. Now, Natalie will be graduating with the class of 2023 with a Bachelor of Music in Audio and Music Production.
While Natalie established a career without a degree, he said "it was time" to go back and finish what he started.
“I’ve done audio music production my entire adult life, but by the seat of my pants,” Natalie said. "Now, with the arranging, music theory, audio and other classes I’ve taken at WCSU, I feel more equipped to produce my own material than I ever have.”
Of course, Natalie has just days to finish his capstone projects: A five-song EP in the Contemporary Christian Worship genre, and a “Designing Your Life” class.
“Musicians don’t retire, they die. I just keep on learning new things. Not for a single day have I walked away from my classes here without learning something of value. When you stop learning, you start declining. With my amazing professors at WCSU, I have learned so much. I’m sincerely grateful to them.”
After dropping out in the 1970s, Natalie worked in the "blossoming" genre of faith-based music, then went to work for a Nashville studio that produced national commercials and jingles, including for companies like Dodge, Pepsi, Pizza Hut and the Cabbage Patch Kids.
He also composed the theme package for the A&E, which Natalie considers his big break.
Most notable is PBS hiring Natalie to write for "Barney and Friends" in the 1990s. Experts on a fan-curated "Barney" Wiki page compiled a list of songs Natalie wrote for the show.
Natalie also contributed over 30 songs to another children's show, "Boz the Green Bear Next Door."
Back in Connecticut, Natalie has worked as the music director for Living Hope Community Church in Old Greenwich for the past three decades while giving private music lessons.
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SAN ANGELO, Texas — The Angelo State University Symphony Orchestra will be joined by student performers from San Angelo Central and Lake View high schools for its final concert of the spring season at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 5, at Southland Baptist Church, 4300 Meadow Creek Trail.
"Generations" is free and open to the public. The program will also feature two special guest soloists, Dr. Darkson Magrinelli of the Western Colorado University music faculty and David Faught from Central HS.
The musical program for the concert will include:
- "Prelude to 49th Parallel" by Ralph Vaughan Williams
- "Double Bass Concerto No. 2 in B minor" by Giovanni Bottesini - Featuring Faught on double bass
- "Clarinet Concerto in A Major" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Featuring Magrinelli on clarinet
- "L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2" by Georges Bizet
- "Conga del Fuego Nuevo" by Arturo Marquez
The ASU Symphony Orchestra includes more than 40 student musicians and is directed by Dr. Fagner Magrinelli Rocha, assistant professor of music. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/angelo-state-symphony-orchestra-concert-to-feature-special-guests/504-e68787de-8f3d-4300-bce4-735d63455b85 | 2023-05-03T17:12:17 | 1 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/angelo-state-symphony-orchestra-concert-to-feature-special-guests/504-e68787de-8f3d-4300-bce4-735d63455b85 |
Volusia Council backs away from children's book review
After getting public pushback, Volusia County Council members voted 6-0 to drop plans to examine how children's library books are reviewed and how controversial books might be prohibited for kids.
Councilman Don Dempsey and Council Chair Jeff Brower said a "book ban" process was never the intent. Councilman David Santiago wasn't at the meeting.
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In April Dempsey asked for county staff to bring back information on how library books for children are reviewed. Dempsey said at the time that he wanted to discuss the current process and whether there should be more oversight on what books are made available for children.
He said after the meeting in April that he was not in favor of "any type of prohibition or censorship by government on what people can read as adults."
"But when it comes to children I think, you know, there needs to be at least a forum for parents to vet their concerns," Dempsey said.
Dropping the discussion
The issue came up during a discussion about advisory boards and possibly ending the library board and some other boards. The council still plans to discuss that issue.
But Dempsey said on Tuesday that he wanted to drop the discussion on the review process. He said before eliminating the library advisory board he wanted to make sure that they didn't have decision-making authority about books, which he learned that they don't. He also said he's learned that there have been no complaints about library books.
"I know we voted unanimously to look at this, but I don't think any of us intended to create a book-banning type of scenario. We just wanted to see how the library was running. So in order to alleviate a lot of this fear I was going to move that we just remove that discussion from the future agenda," Dempsey said.
Public pushback
In his closing comments at the meeting, Brower said he's been getting posts on social media asking why he would participate in book bannings and book burnings.
"I want to make it clear to the public that although Mr. Dempsey just took that discussion on books off, that was never said. It was never said that we were going to ban any books, certainly not burn any books. The concern was children's books, what is the process for getting there ... (and) what happens if a member of the public has a problem with it," Brower said.
In other business...
- The Volusia Sheriff's Office already has a presence at the county's Beach Safety operations unit as both agencies prepare for a transition in light of pending legislation, County Manager George Recktenwald said. If approved, the legislation would put beach law enforcement under the control of the sheriff's office.
- Councilman Jake Johansson said he wants to discuss the option of posting county legal notices on the county website instead of in the newspaper.
- The council confirmed a few new leaders on Tuesday. They unanimously confirmed John Bailey as Information Technology Division director, Kevin Captain as Emergency Medical Services Division director, and Bobbie King as Transit Services Division director. Bailey is leaving the assistant IT director position, Captain is leaving his role as county spokesman and King has been serving as interim director of the Transit Services Division.
- The county has begun installing TrapBag systems along vulnerable parts of the coast as part of $5 million in emergency sand placement funding from the state, Public Works Director Ben Bartlett said.
- The county council unanimously approved paying about $747,122 total over five years to Axon Enterprises to add body cameras for corrections officers who deal with inmates. The county plans to have cameras up and running in a couple of months.
- The county denied an appeal of the county's decision that a short-term rental at 6901 S. Atlantic Avenue in New Smyrna Beach is not a legal nonconforming use. Owner Pete Vega is part of litigation against the county over its handling of vacation rentals and enforcement against his property.
- The council will have a goal-setting special meeting at 3 p.m. on May 10 in council chambers at the administration building at 123 W. Indiana Ave. in DeLand. The meeting will be streamed live at volusia.org.
- District 4 Councilman Troy Kent will host a community meeting from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on May 15 in the Ormond Beach Regional Library auditorium at 30 S. Beach St. For information call the county manager’s office at 386-736-5920. | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2023/05/03/volusia-council-takes-kids-library-book-review-discussion-off-table/70178272007/ | 2023-05-03T17:16:46 | 1 | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2023/05/03/volusia-council-takes-kids-library-book-review-discussion-off-table/70178272007/ |
Clint Child has been named President at Saint Alphonsus Medical Center — Nampa and Misti Leavitt has been named Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Operations at the hospital.
The announcements were made Tuesday morning by Odette Bolano, President and CEO of the Saint Alphonsus Health System.
Child replaces Travis Leach, who had served as president of the hospital since February 2018.
Leach will take over as CEO of West Valley Medical Center in Caldwell, according to a spokesperson from WVMC.
According to the news release from Saint Alphonsus, Child brings 19 years of experience managing and leading nursing and clinical operations at Saint Alphonsus — Nampa. He has held multiple roles within the organization, most recently as Chief Nursing Officer for the Saint Alphonsus Health System as well as Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Operations for the Nampa hospital. He also served as Interim President in Nampa from October 2017 to February 2018.
Child earned both his undergraduate and doctoral degrees in nursing from the University of Utah, where he also served as an adjunct faculty member. He holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. His appointment as president is effective May 2.
Leavitt replaces Child as Chief Nursing Officer/Vice President of Operations for the hospital. She starts her new position on May 14.
Leavitt has been with Saint Alphonsus for 23 years, starting as a medical/surgical nurse and then being promoted to nurse manager in the medical/oncology unit. For the past five years, she has been Director of Acute Care for Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise.
Leavitt earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Boise State University and her Master of Science in Leadership and Management from Western Governors University. She holds the American Nursing Credentialing Center’s Medical-Surgical certification.
As for Leach, he begins his role as CEO at West Valley Medical Center on May 29. According to a spokesperson from the hospital, he will lead West Valley at a pivotal time as it focuses on a number of goals including achieving level III trauma certification, adding capacity to serve additional behavioral health patients, recruiting colleagues and physicians, and introducing major projects to increase access for patients across the community.
“My family and I love Canyon County and the surrounding areas. It’s an exciting time to join the many colleagues and providers at West Valley Medical Center who share my passion for growing healthcare services and addressing the community’s needs,” Leach said in a statement. “As I’ve learned more about the team at West Valley, I’ve been impressed by their close-knit culture and their commitment to caring for patients like family. It’s truly a community hospital, with a deep understanding of what the community needs, while also benefiting from the knowledge, data and best practices from HCA Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services. I look forward to working with them to deliver exceptional experiences to the people and families who trust us with their care.” | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/saint-alphonsus-announces-change-in-nampa-leadership/article_b58275d6-e902-11ed-a3fa-d7950e92b6f9.html | 2023-05-03T17:19:15 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/saint-alphonsus-announces-change-in-nampa-leadership/article_b58275d6-e902-11ed-a3fa-d7950e92b6f9.html |
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Thirty-one dogs were rescued from a "cruelty and suspected dog fighting case" in DeKalb County, according to the group's Facebook post.
Currently, DeKalb County Animal Services only has room to house 11 of the 31 dogs. The shelter already reached its limits, housing 548 dogs in their care, the post said.
The new intake of dogs is creating “more of an emergency situation” for the shelter. While the new dogs receive treatment, police are investigating the case, making adoption unlikely right now.
While the new dogs aren’t available for adoption yet, the shelter has 150 medium and large pets ready to go to a new home.
If you would like to adopt, the shelter is open Thursday, Friday and throughout the weekend. If you would like to foster, you can make an appointment here or “just come in and save a life,” the post added.
If you can’t adopt or foster, donations are needed to help with the care of the new dogs. You can donate by clicking the link here.
DeKalb County Animal Services is at 3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Road in Chamblee. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/emergency-situation-31-dogs-rescued-suspected-animal-cruelty-case-dekalb-county-chamblee/85-60f62308-ed76-4361-9b33-0af8bc20c0d8 | 2023-05-03T17:23:15 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/emergency-situation-31-dogs-rescued-suspected-animal-cruelty-case-dekalb-county-chamblee/85-60f62308-ed76-4361-9b33-0af8bc20c0d8 |
EAST POINT, Ga. — Editor's Note: The above video is from a previous version of this story.
A metro Atlanta family and the community is mourning the loss of a 16-year-old who was gunned down at an East Point MARTA station Sunday.
The community will hold a prayer and balloon release for Jaylan Major at the John D. Milner Sports Complex on Randell Street in East Point.
Major was found shot in the head after a busy weekend in Atlanta. Two teens are now behind bars, arrested in connection to his death.
According to arrest warrants, officers arrived at the rail station and found Major bleeding from the head. As they worked to collect evidence, authorities said one shell casing was on the platform and a gun was found in nearby bushes.
East Point Police officials said that a 15-year-old pulled the trigger leading to Major's death. An 18-year-old was with the other teen at the time of the shooting. Warrants reveal that a third person was also detained at the initial scene but was determined to be a friend of Major.
The four were involved in an argument that became physical, with Major stepping into the fight after one of the teens punched his friend, warrants show. That's when one teen fired a single shot, killing Major, according to arrest records.
The 15-year-old was charged with possession of a handgun and voluntary manslaughter and the 18-year-old was charged with simple battery involuntary manslaughter, according to police.
The vigil will be held at 6:30 p.m. Those interested in attending are encouraged to wear Tri-City High School Alumni Association or Tri Cities High School gear. Attendees can also wear red or black if they do not have any other gear. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/jaylan-major-east-point-police-shooting-vigil/85-6008a869-6278-4062-92ad-3941036b997a | 2023-05-03T17:23:21 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/jaylan-major-east-point-police-shooting-vigil/85-6008a869-6278-4062-92ad-3941036b997a |
ATLANTA — Residents in the Old Fourth Ward are hoping they can still influence an expansion plan Georgia Power has in place for its substation in the neighborhood.
They gathered for a meeting Wednesday night and several expressed their concern about the impact the expansion would have on the fabric of the community.
"I just wish that when people talk about the stakeholders in the situation, what they meant was the people they're serving and not their shareholders, that's really about it," said Steven Imle, one of the residents at the meeting.
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Georgia Power has contended the plan they've put in place is the "least disruptive and also the most cost-effective" they could've chosen. Misty Fernandez with the company told 11Alive's Doug Richards the larger site is necessary to modernize the substation, which is needed as the city's electricity needs and population expand.
One of the neighborhood organizers, Sam Shapero (himself an electrical engineer), said he doesn't understand "why they're building the substation as large as humanly possible."
"There’s smart ways of doing it and there’s dumb destructive ways of doing it. And Georgia Power has chosen the dumb destructive way," he told 11Alive.
He gave a presentation at Wednesday night's meeting, and said he came away feeling encouraged by the community response.
"We presented what we thought was the better way forward, we believe Georgia Power could come up with a smaller design, still give the community all the capacity we need," he said. "We had a lot of energy in the room, I think the community was really engaged."
Among those in attendance were City Council President Doug Shipman and Councilman Amir Farokhi, who represents the Old Fourth Ward.
Shapero explained the next step would be to go to the Public Service Commission - the state regulatory board that oversees Georgia Power - to try and see if they can get a modified proposal for the substation expansion.
"Assemble a small team to interrogate Georgia Power about some of the design decisions they've made, say 'hey you don't have to do this, let's do this instead,'" Shapero said. "Let's go from 90,000 square feet to 60,000 square feet, really engage in an engineering discussion."
Daniel Herrmann, who was also in attendance, endorsed that approach.
"I think it was a good meeting, it's important to have the community involved. I think we had 70-something people here, good details shared by Sam and the team," he said. "It'll just be really interesting how City Council and the Public Service Commission hold both sides accountable. Georgia Power's got to come to the table but so do we, and we've got to come to some sort of agreeable situation." | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/old-fourth-ward-georgia-power-substation-expansion/85-9a34fb27-47da-411a-8a86-3253d8a8be32 | 2023-05-03T17:23:27 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/old-fourth-ward-georgia-power-substation-expansion/85-9a34fb27-47da-411a-8a86-3253d8a8be32 |
Florida lawmakers put Indian River Lagoon in line for $100 million in cleanup projects.
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Florida lawmakers this week put the Indian River Lagoon in line for $100 million in cleanups, marking what some are calling an historic year for funding to clean up the waterway.
"It was a good year for Brevard," Rep. Thad Altman, R-Indian Harbour Beach, said.
On Monday, Florida legislative leaders tentatively agreed to a $116 billion budget that includes the $100 million in lagoon funding. The funding hinges on a final legislative vote and and Governor approval.
The lagoon funding will bring deeper, cleaner canals and lagoon tributaries; hundreds more homes converted from septic tanks to sewer systems; and hopefully more seagrass, fish and other wildlife to the ailing estuary.
Here's a breakdown of how the lagoon fared and what happens next.
What are some of the bigger-ticket lagoon items in the budget?
Among the biggest ticket items in Brevard: Another $9 million for more dredging of the Grand Canal, south of Pineda Causeway. The ongoing $26.4 million project is creating deeper, cleaner canals, by dredging out decades-worth of organic muck from entrance and finger canals. Muck is formed from rotted algae, grass clippings, and silt from stormwater runoff.
Another big-ticket item is the $5 million Eau Gallie NE Construction Environmental Dredging project.
According to state legislative documents, that project will remove built-up organic muck from 73 acres of the lagoon in an area northeast of the Eau Gallie Causeway. The project location has about 376,600 cubic yards of decaying muck.
You can larn more about Eau Gallie River dredging history here.
Will any project prevent future sewage spills in heavy storms?
Yes. The budget includes $2 million for a deep-injection well in the South Beaches. County officials have said that project could help to prevent large wastewater discharges such as the 7.2 million gallons of treated sewage piped to the Indian River Lagoon during hurricane Ian in late September by Brevard County's South Beaches plant.
The well will increase how much volume of semi-treated wastewater the plant can store during heavy rains.
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What happens next?
The funding is including within the General Appropriations Act (GAA). The GAA is still in a “cooling off” period that will end Friday morning. Then the GAA will need to be voted on by the Florida Legislature and then signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis before July 1. He has veto power authority over any of the included projects.
Will the lagoon funding will survive DeSantis' veto pen?
Altman said he's confident DeSantis would spare lagoon funding from vetoes, given the Governor's stance in recent history.
"He's been very supportive of the lagoon," Altman said.
In September 2021, DeSantis turned up at Sebastian Inlet to announce more than $53 million in new Indian River Lagoon funding, with promises that state lawmakers would allocate a similar amount annually to clean up the ailing estuary.
What other significant environmental funding is happening?
Altman worked to get $2.5 million for the creation of aWetlands Restoration and Protection Grant Program. To be eligible, at least 50% cost-share shall be provided with non-state funds. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection will prioritize the projects for funding, based on those that most benefit fish and wildlife habitat, water quality, water storage, water conservation or flood prevention.
Where can I find a complete list of lagoon and other projects in the state's proposed budget?
For a complete list of Indian River Lagoon projects in the fiscal year 2023-24 General Appropriations Act, visit: https://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/2500/Amendment/491144/pdf
Brevard projects (over $1 million) funded in the GAA
- Grand Canal Phase 5 Environmental Dredging and Interstitial Water Treatment - $9,000,000
- Eau Gallie NE Construction Environmental Dredging and Interstitial Water Treatment - $5,010,244
- Indian River Lagoon, Micco/Little Hollywood Septic to Sewer (540 homes) - $4,500,000
- Sykes Creek Phase 2 Environmental Dredging and Interstitial Water Treatment - $4,324,002
- Palm Bay Septic to Sewer Conversions - $2,100,000
- South Beaches 2nd Deep Injection Well - $2,000,000
- South Brevard Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant - $1,500,000
- North Brevard Water Treatment Plant Expansion and Potable Water Wells - $1,500,000
- Cocoa Beach Bicentennial Park Project - $1,250,000
- Cocoa Beach Gravity Sewer Rehabilitation - $1,000,000
Jim Waymer is an environment reporter at FLORIDA TODAY. Contact Waymer at 321-242-3663 or jwaymer@floridatoday.com. Or find him on Twitter: @JWayEnviro or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/jim.waymer | https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/local/environment/lagoon/2023/05/03/florida-lawmakers-put-indian-river-lagoon-in-line-for-100-million-in-cleanup-projects/70178143007/ | 2023-05-03T17:26:27 | 0 | https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/local/environment/lagoon/2023/05/03/florida-lawmakers-put-indian-river-lagoon-in-line-for-100-million-in-cleanup-projects/70178143007/ |
The current superintendent of the Catholic schools in the Cincinnati Archdiocese, Susan Gibbons, is retiring at the end of July, the Archdiocese announced. Kathy Kane will be the interim superintendent for next school year.
The Cincinnati Archdiocese did not immediately announce plans to seek the next permanent superintendent.
The Cincinnati Archdiocese includes the Catholic schools in the Dayton region. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati has the fifth largest Catholic school system in terms of enrollment with nearly 40,000 students. The 19-county territory includes 113 Catholic primary and secondary schools.
The Cincinnati Archdiocese is the 51st largest Catholic diocese in the country, with around 435,000 Catholics.
Kane has worked for the Catholic schools of the archdiocese for 35 years and currently serves in the Catholic Schools Office as deputy superintendent of leadership and licensure, a position she’s held for four years. She has worked in the main office for eight years and was previously a principal, assistant principal and classroom teacher.
Gibbons is retiring effective July 29. She has spent 45 years in Catholic education, she said, and previously was a classroom teacher, assistant principal and principal and worked in other positions in the Catholic Schools Office.
“She has been someone whom I could always count on to represent the Archdiocese of Cincinnati with honesty and integrity,” said Cincinnati Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr. “Everything she has done has been with an eye toward providing our students with the best possible Catholic educational experience.”
Gibbons was the superintendent of the Catholic schools in the Cincinnati region for seven years. In March, Gibbons was recognized as C3 Educational Leader of the Year by Xavier University, the University of Cincinnati, Mount St. Joseph University, Northern Kentucky University and Thomas More University.
“I have learned so much from so many people,” Gibbons said. “My life has been enriched by those whose mission is the success of our Catholic schools.”
During her career, Kane has been recognized as a National Catholic Education Association (NCEA) Distinguished Principal. She has served as an adjunct professor at Xavier University. Kane will begin her role as interim superintendent on July 1.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — It took a lot of people and time to save a local Clydesdale that got stuck in the mud Tuesday.
The 17-year-old horse, named Chrome, got trapped in a muddy ravine. His owner called for help, and Sedgwick County Fire/Rescue responded. But the rescuers soon realized they needed more help. So they asked for assistance from the Butler County Animal Response Team (BuCART), a volunteer division of Butler County Emergency Management.
At this point, Chrome had been trapped for about five to six hours. Veterinarian Jessica Hodes and veterinary nurse Morgan Darter were monitoring him when BuCART arrived with its trailer and large animal rescue equipment.
They got Chrome sedated. The rescuers put a large animal glide in front of him and straps around him. They also put a protective hood on his head.
After Chrome was pulled onto the glide, the firefighters pulled the glide and horse from the ravine.
He wasn’t able to stand up right away. First, the sedation had to wear off. Also, Dr. Hodes wanted him to get some fluids and also to be able to be on his right side since he had been on his left side for so long.
Chrome eventually got to his feet and was able to stay standing. The crowd cheered.
As the rescuers packed up their gear, Chrome was eating a snack and appeared to be doing OK. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/giant-effort-saves-sedgwick-county-clydesdale-from-mud/ | 2023-05-03T17:35:36 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/giant-effort-saves-sedgwick-county-clydesdale-from-mud/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A week-long mission to find a 78-year-old man who went missing while shed hunting has been suspended, authorities announced Wednesday.
Carroll Donald Parkins of Colton left his home the morning of Saturday, April 22 to search for the shed antlers of deer or elk in the woods off Molalla Forest Road, authorities said.
When Parkins failed to return home, his family called and reported his disappearance to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office. A search and rescue mission was launched that Sunday and consisted of about 47 volunteers each day.
Despite finding Parkins’ truck near the woods on Mollalla Forest Road, the Sheriff’s Office said no other signs were found indicating Parkins’ whereabouts. CCSO said that area has steep terrain that was damaged in the 2020 wildfires and has little to no cell service.
Although the search mission has been suspended, the Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone who has information on Parkins’ disappearance to call their tipline at 503.723.4949 and reference case number 23-008383. | https://www.koin.com/local/clackamas-county/search-suspended-for-78-year-old-man-who-disappeared-while-shed-hunting/ | 2023-05-03T17:41:07 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/clackamas-county/search-suspended-for-78-year-old-man-who-disappeared-while-shed-hunting/ |
SCRANTON, Pa. — President Biden is naming four federal judicial nominees, and one is from our area.
Judge Julia Munley is a candidate for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.
She has served as a judge on the Court of Common Pleas of Lackawanna County since 2016. Before that, she worked at Munley Law and Mazzoni & Karam Law Offices in Scranton. Judge Munley attended Dickinson Law School and Marywood University.
This will be Biden's 33rd round of nominees for federal judicial positions.
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Editor's Note (May 3, 2023, 12:15 p.m.): This story has been updated as police sources have clarified that the man pulled a knife on the victim and attempted to assault her, but never touched the victim.
Philadelphia Police are searching for a knife-wielding man who they say assaulted a victim outside an apartment complex near the University of Pennsylvania in University City.
The assault occurred outside Hamilton Court along the 3800 block of Chestnut Street around 1:50 a.m. on Tuesday, police said. The victim was taking out the trash when a man armed with a knife approached her, police sources said.
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Police sources on Wednesday said that what occurred appeared to be an attempted sex assault since the suspect never actually touched the victim as the victim got away without being physically harmed.
The suspect was last seen running eastbound on the 3700 block of Chestnut Street.
Penn students received an alert about what was initially called an attempted sex assault.
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Police released surveillance video and photos of the suspect. He’s described as a man with short dark hair standing around 6-feet tall who appeared to be 20 to 30 years old. He was last seen wearing a dark hooded polo shirt, blue denim pants with stitching along the inseam and peach-colored sneakers.
Police said he was armed with a knife that was recovered at the scene.
The suspect is considered armed and dangerous. If you have any information on his whereabouts, please call the Philadelphia Police Special Victims Unit at 215-686-3263/64 or 215-686-TIPS (8477). You can also email tips@phillypolice.com or call 911. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/man-assaults-victim-at-off-campus-penn-apartment-complex-police-say/3558339/ | 2023-05-03T18:00:10 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/man-assaults-victim-at-off-campus-penn-apartment-complex-police-say/3558339/ |
The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating after a crash Tuesday night along I-76, near South Street, happened after the driver was, allegedly shot at during a road rage incident.
Investigators said that officers responding to a crash that happened at about 8:17 p.m., on I-76 East near South Street were told by one of the individuals involved in the incident that the crash was caused when the vehicle attempted to flee after being shot at in a road rage incident.
Further up the roadway, under 30th Street, near William H. Gray III 30th Street Station, the individual said they were involved in a road rage incident with a man in a red Ford Mustang. At some point during this altercation, the individual told police the man in the Mustang fired several shots from a pistol in his vehicle.
Officers responding to the area where the shooting was said to have occurred found several shell casings on the roadway, police said.
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Investigators are on the lookout for an individual driving a red Ford Mustang with front end damage following this incident, police said. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/road-rage-shooting-on-i-76-near-30th-street-station-led-to-crash-police-say/3558726/ | 2023-05-03T18:00:16 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/road-rage-shooting-on-i-76-near-30th-street-station-led-to-crash-police-say/3558726/ |
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PECOS, Texas — 26-year-old Edgar Jesus Castillo of Palmdale, California has pled guilty to Trafficking Fentanyl charges in the State of Texas.
Castillo was in court on Tuesday and pleaded guilty specifically to Possession with Intent to Distribute 400 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of Fentanyl.
According to court documents, Texas DPS' Criminal Investigation Division intercepted a known drug conspiracy in the Pecos Area in February of this year. On February 23, a USBP canine alerted agents to search the vehicle of Castillo at the checkpoint in Sierra Blanca. During the search, an unmarked envelope was found in Castillo's vehicle with a white powder that was later confirmed to be fentanyl.
Castillo had the 1.005 kilograms worth of fentanyl in California and transported it to Pecos where he planned to meet a customer traveling to Houston in a hotel room.
Castillo can now face possibly 10 years to life in prison with the maximum fine of $10 Million.
We will continue to update this story as we receive more information. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/california-man-pleads-guilty-to-trafficking-fentanyl-in-the-state-of-texas/513-7c640c90-46e2-414a-89b7-aa9956d4ad55 | 2023-05-03T18:01:38 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/california-man-pleads-guilty-to-trafficking-fentanyl-in-the-state-of-texas/513-7c640c90-46e2-414a-89b7-aa9956d4ad55 |
HOBBS, N.M. — The Hobbs Police Department is asking for help identifying the driver involved in a fatal vehicle-pedestrian crash.
On May 1, officers responded to the intersection of North Marland and East Broadway around 8:00 p.m. in reference to a pedestrian being hit by a vehicle. Once officers arrived, they found 64-year-old Victor Chavez of Hobbs unresponsive on the ground. Chavez was transported to the hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Officers on the scene found out from witnesses that the vehicle involved in the crash was a Black Chevrolet. Officers were able to find surveillance video and they believe the vehicle was also a Black Chevrolet. People can watch the video by going to the Hobbs Police Department Facebook page.
The Hobbs Police Department would like for people with any information about the driver to contact either themselves at 575-397-9265 or Lea County Crime Stoppers at 575-393-8005. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/hobbs-police-department-asks-for-help-identifying-driver-involved-in-fatal-vehicle-pedestrian-crash/513-ba11497e-89c4-4a20-90bd-ab5aa33c3b23 | 2023-05-03T18:01:44 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/hobbs-police-department-asks-for-help-identifying-driver-involved-in-fatal-vehicle-pedestrian-crash/513-ba11497e-89c4-4a20-90bd-ab5aa33c3b23 |
BIG SPRING, Texas — Keep Big Spring Beautiful was awarded the Area 2 and State title of 2023 Friend of Conversation at a special banquet in Wall, Texas.
KBSB won the Area award in April but was surprised at the banquet as the State winner. The area plaque was presented to the KBSB group by the Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts Board Member Marty Graham.
KBSB will be honored for their achievements at the ATSWCD State Convention in Fort Worth later this year. The convention will take place from October 30 to November 1. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/keep-big-spring-beautiful-wins-area-and-state-award/513-3064011c-9f61-4938-9416-9bd864577601 | 2023-05-03T18:01:51 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/keep-big-spring-beautiful-wins-area-and-state-award/513-3064011c-9f61-4938-9416-9bd864577601 |
MIDLAND, Texas — The Midland ISD School Board approved Amy Overton as the next Principal of Abell Junior High at their most recent meeting.
Overton has over 30 years of educational experience, and currently serves as the Assistant Principal of Legacy Freshman.
Overton will begin her role this upcoming school year. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/midland-isd-approves-hiring-of-next-principal-at-abell-junior-high/513-4ba0e56b-e4cc-48f4-b447-f83e6f7d19be | 2023-05-03T18:01:57 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/midland-isd-approves-hiring-of-next-principal-at-abell-junior-high/513-4ba0e56b-e4cc-48f4-b447-f83e6f7d19be |
ROSWELL, N.M. — 37-year-old Tony Ray Peralta of Roswell was arrested on May 1 after confessing to a murder that happened more than 14 years ago.
Peralta was booked into the Chaves County Detention Center around 1:00 a.m. on May 2. Peralta confessed that he had buried the body of the victim and police soon found the remains of the victim. Peralta called RPD to tell them about the Murder and the victim was identified as 69-year-old William Blodgett.
Blodgett's son reported him as missing on January 3, 2009 after his family failed to get in contact with him since December 23, 2008. At the time, RPD identified Peralta was a possible suspect after learning from Blodgett's girlfriend that the two men got into an argument or fight. The dispute was over Peralta's status as a tenant in part of Blodgett's house and trying to get Peralta evicted. The investigation eventually stalled after all leads were exhausted.
Peralta made the call at the Allsup's Store at the corner of North Main Street on Monday and told 911 that he killed somebody. He was then taken in for questioning and later charged with First Degree Murder.
RPD investigators obtained a search warrant for a house in the 400 block of East 5th Street where Peralta said he buried Blodgett's body. After ripping up plywood from the floor, human remains were discovered, which included body parts and a set of dentures. Peralta also told an RPD Detective that he carried out the murder by using a screwdriver, could not say a clear motive, and that he felt it was the time to confess.
We will continue to update this story as we receive more information. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/roswell-man-arrested-after-confessing-to-murder-that-happened-more-than-14-years-ago/513-d655fccf-3b14-4b08-a8cb-700451b6dbd5 | 2023-05-03T18:02:03 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/roswell-man-arrested-after-confessing-to-murder-that-happened-more-than-14-years-ago/513-d655fccf-3b14-4b08-a8cb-700451b6dbd5 |
MIDLAND, Texas — A water main break has occurred at W. Loop 250 and Hwy 191 after a private contractor working on a project in the area pulled a 4" line out of the ground that was connected to a 16" line.
The water pressure in the area is expected to be low and drivers are asked to look for alternate routes at this time. City of Midland crews are at the scene to quickly work on the issue.
We will continue to update this story as we receive more information. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/water-main-break-at-w-loop-250-and-hwy-191/513-25a5e85a-b4a2-4e29-ac4f-63a868167bd5 | 2023-05-03T18:02:09 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/water-main-break-at-w-loop-250-and-hwy-191/513-25a5e85a-b4a2-4e29-ac4f-63a868167bd5 |
Second Avon High school student dies from suspected drug overdose in just over a month
Noah Pillow was an Avon High School freshman and active member of the club lacrosse team when he died.
Hendricks County Sheriff's Office deputies found him after they were called Saturday before 11 a.m. to the 1000 block of Scarlet Quarry Circle, near Avon. Pillow died at an Indianapolis hospital.
The school had lost one of its own with his passing, Principal Matt Shockley wrote in a message to families. The principal said he had spoken to Pillow’s father after hearing the news.
Out of that conversation, Shockley said, he wanted to share — with permission — some of the circumstances surrounding Pillow’s death out of concern for the rest of the school’s students.
Pillow died from a drug overdose.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of this young man,” Shockley wrote.
It isn't the first time an Avon student had died from drugs this year.
The teen’s death marks the second Avon High student to pass away under similar circumstances in a little over a month.
On March 15, a 15-year-old Avon High Schooler was found dead in his bed. A plastic bag with blue pills was nearby. The Hendricks County Coroner's Office later ruled he died from fentanyl intoxication. Police arrested an Avon High Schooler on preliminary drug-dealing charges stemming from the 15-year-old's death after investigators in court records said he told them he’d sold about 10 pills laced with fentanyl the day before.
Synthetic fentanyl has caused fatal overdoses across the country to markedly increase in recent years, including in Marion County. The opioid is about 100 times more potent than morphine and 50 times more potent than heroin, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration. Often, the illicit drug is laced with other drugs or counterfeit pills, sometimes without the user's knowledge.
The Hendricks County Sheriff's Office declined to say what drug may be involved in Pillow's case, citing the ongoing investigation.
Crisis counselors were made available for students and staff following his death. Special accommodations were offered to the lacrosse team and their families, district officials said.
In the aftermath of Pillow’s passing, the district also has scheduled a public information session about the substance abuse epidemic at Avon Middle School’s North Auditorium at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 18.
Contact Sarah Nelson at 317-503-7514 or sarah.nelson@indystar.com | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/hendricks-county/2023/05/03/avon-student-noah-pillow-dies-from-suspected-drug-overdose-weeks-after-teen-died-fentanyl/70175855007/ | 2023-05-03T18:02:16 | 0 | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/hendricks-county/2023/05/03/avon-student-noah-pillow-dies-from-suspected-drug-overdose-weeks-after-teen-died-fentanyl/70175855007/ |
CORINTH, Miss. (WTVA) — A man is accused of pulling a knife on a Walmart employee in Corinth.
Corinth Police arrested and charged Dontea Lasley, 35, with armed robbery.
According to Police, the incident happened on April 28.
Lasley allegedly stole hard drives worth $457 from the store and an employee confronted him. He then pulled out the knife, according to police. No one was hurt.
Lasley left in a pickup truck. A police officer managed to stop him at a park on Johns Street where Lasley ran away, according to police. The park is almost a mile away from the store.
Police arrested him on May 1. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/corinth-police-man-pulled-knife-on-walmart-employee/article_c6e2caf2-e9ce-11ed-85d2-bf25a3a28783.html | 2023-05-03T18:06:43 | 1 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/corinth-police-man-pulled-knife-on-walmart-employee/article_c6e2caf2-e9ce-11ed-85d2-bf25a3a28783.html |
LYNCHBURG, Va. – The mother of a 6-year-old shot and killed in Lynchburg Monday night is speaking out.
The boy was shot in the head while playing a video game on his bed, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.
According to the Peacemakers organization and the victim’s mother, the boy’s name is Kingston Campbell.
[READ MORE: 6-year-old boy dead after Lynchburg shooting, police say]
Shay Fowler, Kingston’s mother, released the following statement on the tragic incident:
My 3rd and final child. i was so excited to be having a baby boy after having two girls already. i fell in love with him at that very moment. then when i had him, he was the most cutest, fattest baby i had ever seen. he came out eating on his hands so i already knew he was going to always want something to eat LOL. growing up he always wanted to eat mcdonald’s everyday. 4 piece happy meal. extra fries. no sauce and a chocolate milk.
i used to get mad because i would be like Kingston pick something else to eat 🤣 or he would always say “mom can you make me some noodles” 🤣 it would make me mad because i would cook dinner and that’s what he wanted to eat instead. he was a funny kid too. when he was in kindergarten his teacher use to always say he would be in class doing pushups and flexing his muscles knowing he’s supposed to be doing some work 🤣
he’s always trying to make somebody laugh. he would walk around the house doing silly stuff or start dancing 🤣 Kingston loved video games and electronics. i mean this kid would literally sneak and be up on his nintendo switch at late night hours just so he can play fortnite or roblox. he didn’t care if it was a school night. he just knew when mom comes in and wakes him up at 7:30 for school he better get right on up or he wouldn’t see that nintendo for a few days. he ALWAYS got up and had a good day at school.
my baby was such a sweet boy. he loved stuffed animals. we could go in any store, if he saw a stuffed animal he would cry until i got it for him. Kingston had me wrapped around his little finger. he was my weakness. my only son. my youngest child. i will never be the same again. my girls was right beside him when it happened so i know they’re going to need some time to heal as well. to know someone could be so careless and do that to him breaks my heart.
i always said i never wanted my son to grow up and be in the streets and i meant that. having Hugh be there for my son since he was 1 no matter what, has helped me out a lot and helped my son be the man he was. he would open doors for me and his sisters. he would pray over dinner for the family. He knew God and i know that’s exactly who he’s with now. Up there singing his big heart out. He had such a beautiful voice to just be 6 years old.
I was so shocked when i first heard him sing. I’m hurt that it had to be my child but i pray that no one else has to go through this pain that i have to. It’s going to be a struggle and a long journey ahead for me and my girls. we just want to try to start over fresh in a new environment and hope it helps heal our hearts. We will forever carry Kingston Ah’mon Campbell with us.
Shay Fowler
We’re told a vigil will be held in Kingston’s honor on Wednesday night at 6 p.m. at Greater Peaceful Baptist Church in Lynchburg. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/03/mother-of-slain-6-year-old-lynchburg-shooting-victim-speaks-out/ | 2023-05-03T18:11:17 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/03/mother-of-slain-6-year-old-lynchburg-shooting-victim-speaks-out/ |
NORMAL — Heartland Community College will present a two-day film festival May 10-11 in the Astroth Community Education Center Auditorium.
The event will feature the work of an Oscar-nominated filmmaker and short films created by Heartland students and alumni.
The event will start at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, with a screening of the documentary "With This Breath I Fly" by co-directors Clementine Malpas and Sam French. The film is about the struggles and imprisonment of two women during the occupation of Afghanistan, according to a Heartland news release.
French was a 2013 Oscar nominee for Best Short Film, Live Action and will host a Q&A after the screening.
The Heartland filmmakers showcase will follow at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 11.
Works selected for the festival will be judged by a panel of Heartland professors, with prizes awarded. Admission for the event is free.
Visit heartland.edu/filmfest for more information.
The event included demonstrations and lectures of traditional ironwork by visiting Japanese artisan Akira Yaegashi, flower arranging techniques, and Shibori tie-dye workshop.
Clay Jackson
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Volunteers cleaned out the basement at the McLean County Arts Center in Bloomington on Friday during Heartland Community College's annual Service Day. Pictured from left to right are Doug Johnson, executive director of the MCAC; Rebecca Schaefer and Carol Hahn of HCC; Didi Skimore, board president for MCAC; David Dow, board member for MCAC; and Matt Lathrop, Jane Pickering and Kelly Ragen, all of HCC. Heartland staff and students volunteered at 21 different sites throughout Bloomington-Normal on Friday.
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Heartland Community College staffers Chandler Huffman and Lance Savage clean up trash along the Constitution Trail on Friday as part of the college's annual Service Day.
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Wendy West and Kathy Sawyer paint at Mid Central Community Action's Mayor's Manor in Bloomington on Friday during Heartland Community College's annual Service Day.
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Megan Rolfs, Raegan Rinchiuso, Nayoka Griffis, Rani Priyadhars and Prameela Sudarsi pose for a photo while doing cleanup at Carle Health and Fitness Center on Friday during Heartland Community College's annual Day of Service.
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Volunteers do garden work at Oakdale Elementary School in Normal on Friday during Heartland Community College's annual Service Day.
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Volunteers assemble playground equipment at Oakdale Elementary School in Normal on Friday during Heartland Community College's annual Service Day.
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Three parts of Coldwater Road will be restricted in upcoming days, the city of Fort Wayne said today.
Coldwater will be restricted for the day Thursday between Cook and Wallen roads during landscape maintenance, the city's traffic engineering department said in a statement.
It will be restricted from Friday to May 17 between Oakbrook Parkway and Cook Road during a city right of way department project, the statement said.
And it said Coldwater will be limited for the day Saturday between Dupont and Mill Lake roads during driveway and parking-lot construction.
For questions or to report problems, contact the city's right of way department at 427-6155. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/3-parts-of-coldwater-road-to-be-restricted/article_269b6dce-e9d3-11ed-a055-af9179658302.html | 2023-05-03T18:15:26 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/3-parts-of-coldwater-road-to-be-restricted/article_269b6dce-e9d3-11ed-a055-af9179658302.html |
Four Parkview Health hospitals have been awarded an “A” in this spring's Hospital Safety Grade by The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit focused on patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers.
“A” grades were awarded to Parkview DeKalb Hospital, Parkview Huntington Hospital, Parkview Noble Hospital and Parkview Whitley Hospital. This marks the fourth consecutive “A” for Parkview Huntington Hospital, and the second consecutive “A” for Parkview DeKalb Hospital and Parkview Noble Hospital.
Lutheran Downtown Hospital, which is part of Lutheran Health Network, also received an "A," an online report shows. Lutheran Hospital of Indiana on West Jefferson Boulevard received a "B." Lutheran Kosciusko in Warsaw received a “C.”
The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on more than 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as hospital processes to prevent harm.
Parkview said in a news release today that the national recognition celebrates its achievements in prioritizing patient safety by protecting patients from harm and errors.
Parkview Regional Medical Center & Affiliates received a “B” grade for the spring period. Grades were not calculated for Parkview LaGrange Hospital or Parkview Wabash Hospital because the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade does not assess critical access hospitals because of limitations and exclusions in publicly available data.
The new grades reflect performance primarily during the height of the pandemic, from the fall of 2021 through the spring of 2022.
“We are extremely proud of our co-workers for achieving these high grades, especially during the most challenging months of the pandemic,” said Dr. Jeffrey Boord, chief quality and safety officer, Parkview Health. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/4-parkview-hospitals-1-lutheran-hospital-earn-top-grade-from-national-leapfrog-group/article_3389e036-e9cb-11ed-8c0c-a734dbdaf087.html | 2023-05-03T18:15:32 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/4-parkview-hospitals-1-lutheran-hospital-earn-top-grade-from-national-leapfrog-group/article_3389e036-e9cb-11ed-8c0c-a734dbdaf087.html |
Ferguson Road will be closed from Saturday to June 2 between Bluffton Road and Ardmore Avenue during gas-line work, the city of Fort Wayne said today.
A marked detour will use Ardmore Road, Airport Expressway and Bluffton Road, the city's traffic engineering department said in a statement.
For questions or to report problems, contact the city's right of way department at 427-6155. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/ferguson-road-section-to-close-for-4-weeks/article_aec7baaa-e9d2-11ed-9f43-bbdb8302c6b9.html | 2023-05-03T18:15:39 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/ferguson-road-section-to-close-for-4-weeks/article_aec7baaa-e9d2-11ed-9f43-bbdb8302c6b9.html |
...ELEVATED FIRE DANGER CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON INTO EARLY EVENING
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Southwell now offers a Community Paramedicine Program. Members of the Southwell Population Health Department include, from left, Joel M. Presley, director; Heather Beasley, community paramedic; Amanda Fowler, data analyst; and, Dr. Cameron D. Nixon, medical director.
TIFTON — Southwell recently launched a Community Paramedicine Program designed to enhance community wellness, decrease hospital readmissions, and minimize patient utilization of the emergency department for chronic and non-emergent cases.
Southwell is one of five regional health systems participating in a three-year, $1.3 million paramedicine grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This grant is being administered by the Southwest Georgia Area Health Education Center, based in Albany.
Southwell includes Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Southwell Medical in Adel, Southwell Health and Rehabilitation in Adel, and more than 35 physician clinics and outpatient centers.
Patients selected for the CPP will receive visits in their home setting by a paramedic to address chronic conditions and medication adherence.
“We are excited to see this program begin for our community,” Dr. Cameron Nixon, Southwell Chief Transformation Officer and CPP Medical Director, said in a news release. “Our Population Health Department has worked tirelessly to get this service line off the ground.”
Nixon, a board-certified internal medicine physician, said the ultimate goal is improving quality of life for patients and decreasing health care costs.
“By offering checkups in the home of patients with high blood pressure, diabetes, or other chronic conditions, we can reduce the number of patients in hospital beds, nursing homes or emergency rooms,” he said. “The aim is to manage chronic conditions before they get out of control and require a higher level of care.”
The Southwell CPP utilizes a trained and certified Community Paramedic who works under the medical direction of Nixon.
“A CP works to increase access to primary and preventive care,” Nixon said. “Among other things, CPs play a key role in providing follow–up services after a hospital discharge to prevent hospital readmission. CPs can provide health assessments, chronic disease monitoring and education, medication management, hospital discharge follow–up care, and more.”
“The CPP complements our various primary care offerings, which include outpatient practices, convenient care clinics, a community health center, school-based clinics, telehealth, a mobile clinic and more,” Nixon said.
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FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. — Investigative reports were released by the Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Office of the Attorney General for a fatal-officer involved shooting in Frederick County.
In those reports, the Frederick County State's Attorney's Office announced their decision not to prosecute the case.
The incident happened on November 29, around 2:10 a.m., when deputies with the Frederick County Sheriff's Office responded to a home in the 5800 block of Haller Place for a 911 call.
The man identified as Aaron Mensah, was attacking and stabbing his mother and father.
Mensah didn't live there, but called his sister to gain access to the house.
After an argument between Mensah and his parents, he began attacking.
Review of body-worn camera footage shows officers began speaking with Mensah when they arriveed and gave him commands to "drop the knife."
After an officer fired a non-lethal round at Mensah, he began moving towards officers.
Multiple officers deployed their tasers, while others deployed their firearms. Mensah was pronounced dead on the scene.
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The mother and father were taken to the hospital where the father was pronounced dead.
The IID report determined the available evidence would make it difficult to prove that any officer's use of deadly force violated the Maryland Use of Force Statute.
It also goes on to say the officers used deadly force in complete self-defense. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/report-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-case-wont-be-prosecuted-in-frederick | 2023-05-03T18:21:47 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/report-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-case-wont-be-prosecuted-in-frederick |
LINTHICUM, Md. — If you live near BWI Airport, you know the noise can be deafening.
It's long been the subject of complaints among neighbors in the area.
MORE: State officials mull FAA lawsuit as BWI noise complaints continue
On Wednesday Maryland's Board of Public Works approved a contract to install insulation at 18 homes near the airport.
The contract is said to be the first phase of a $35 million project to improve more than 100 single family homes and more than 300 multi-family units in 17 buildings.
To help block out the noise, some homes will be installed with acoustical windows and doors, insulation and sealant.
Most of the funding is provided through grants from the Federal Aviation Administration. Last July Maryland's Congressional delegation secured $4 million towards those efforts.
Since 1988 BWI says 750 homes and four schools have received some form of sound proofing. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/state-approves-soundproofing-for-homes-impacted-by-bwi-noise | 2023-05-03T18:21:53 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/state-approves-soundproofing-for-homes-impacted-by-bwi-noise |
BALTIMORE — Ever wonder how much time, gas, and money you waste each year stuck in traffic?
A new report finds congested roads cost Maryland drivers $5.8 billion annually.
The TRIP report calculates hours lost due to traffic bottlenecks and identifies the most backed up routes during rush hour commutes, while examining ways to improve travel in the state.
In the Baltimore urban area, traffic delays cost an average driver 59 hours and 22 gallons of wasted fuel, amounting to about $1,371 each year.
For motorists in the Maryland DC suburbs, they lose 99 hours and 39 gallons of fuel with annual costs reaching $2,465.
While traffic dropped as much as 47 percent in Maryland during COVID-19, it's since rebounded to just five percent below pre-pandemic levels.
The report found congestion significantly reduces access to jobs for employees.
A 2019 study from the University of Minnesota found only 30 percent of jobs within the Baltimore metro require a commute of 30 minutes or less. That number increases to 43 percent for jobs 40 minutes away.
According to TRIP the I-695 Inner and Outer Loops are some of the most congested sections of Maryland's highways.
Specifically from MD 139 to Providence Road, MD 43 to Cromwell Bridge Road, and MD 122 to MD 144.
“Maryland has made significant progress in recent years in addressing its congestion and reliability challenges,” said Dave Kearby, TRIP’s executive director. “It is critically important that adequate investment is made to keep the state’s residents, businesses and visitors moving efficiently and safely. Maryland’s economic health and the quality of life of its residents are literally riding on its transportation network.” | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/study-reveals-how-much-gas-time-money-you-waste-stuck-in-traffic-each-year | 2023-05-03T18:21:59 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/study-reveals-how-much-gas-time-money-you-waste-stuck-in-traffic-each-year |
PONTIAC — Illinois State Police Troop 5 will conduct Distracted Driving Program patrols in Kankakee, Iroquois, Ford, Livingston and McLean counties May 19 and 31.
The program allows ISP to focus on distracted driving laws to prevent traffic deaths and serious injury crashes.
In the same counties, there also will be Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols May 12, 17-18, 24 and 30, and Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols May 14-18, 21-25 and May 28.
Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement patrols will take place in Kankakee and McLean counties May 5 and 27, as well as Nighttime Enforcement patrols May 12, 19 and 26.
Roadside Safety Checks will be held May 20 in Kankakee County and May 6 and 13 in McLean County.
These projects are made possible by traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.
An interstate highway in Illinois reopened Tuesday after a windstorm that kicked up clouds of blinding dust from farm fields and led to crashes that killed at least six people and injured dozens more, police said. More than 70 vehicles, including dozens of commercial vehicles and passenger cars, were involved in crashes late Monday morning along a 2-mile stretch of Interstate 55 in Montgomery County, 75 miles (120 kilometers) north of St. Louis. The highway was closed in both directions after the crashes, but northbound and southbound lanes reopened around 6 a.m. Tuesday, Illinois State Police said. The crashes involved 40 to 60 cars, along with tractor-trailers, two of which caught fire, Maj. Ryan Starrick said. The six people who died were all in northbound lanes, while 37 people on both sides of I-55 were taken to hospitals.
Timeline of Choate employees' arrests and outcomes
2014: Mark Allen, Curt Ellis, Justin Butler and Eric Bittle
Accusation: A resident was brutally assaulted by one or more mental health techs in December 2014 who sought to cover up the abuse and interfere in a state police investigation.
Charged employees, clockwise from left: Mark Allen, Curt Ellis, Justin Butler and Eric Bittle
Charges: In 2016, Allen was charged with aggravated battery and intimidation, and Ellis, Butler and Bittle were charged with obstruction of justice.
Outcome: A few months after they were charged, Ellis, Butler and Bittle pleaded guilty to misdemeanors for failing to report the abuse; in 2021, Allen pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice for concealing evidence.
2016: Chayla Brown
Accusation: In 2016, a mental health tech slapped a patient with an open hand while the individual was eating breakfast.
Charged employee: Chayla Brown
Charge: In 2017, Brown was charged with felony aggravated battery.
Outcome: In 2018, she pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery.
2017: Cheryl Muckley
Accusation: A facility administrator took home patient injury reports and other private medical records that ended up stashed in a personal storage shed in 2017.
Charged employee: Cheryl Muckley
Charge: That same year, Muckley was charged with felony altering/destroying public records.
Outcome: Later that year, she pleaded guilty to misdemeanor criminal damage to property.
2017: Victor Metzger
Accusation: A mental health tech punched a patient, breaking two of his ribs, in 2017.
Charged employee: Victor Metzger
Charge: In 2017, Metzger was charged with felony aggravated battery.
Outcome: In 2021, he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery.
2017-2018: John Lingle, Cody Barger
Accusation: Two mental health techs failed to report harm to a patient that resulted in a broken arm sometime between September 2017 and March 2018; during that same time frame, one of them also failed to report that he’d witnessed another employee force a patient to drink a cup of hot sauce.
Charged employees, from left: John Lingle, Cody Barger
Charge: In 2020, Lingle and Barger were charged with official misconduct/obstruction of justice.
Outcome: In 2021, Lingle and Barger received a “second chance” probation sentence in lieu of pleading guilty to reduced felony charges of obstruction of justice for destroying evidence.
2018: Stacy Thomas
Accusation: In May 2018, a nurse stole Clonazepam, a prescription drug used to treat seizures and anxiety disorders, from Choate.
Charged employee: Stacy Thomas
Charge: In 2019, Thomas was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance and theft under $500.
Outcome: In 2019, Thomas pleaded guilty to misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance.
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2019: Greg Johnson, Ruth Massie and Paris Ferguson
Accusation: In 2019, two mental health techs held down a patient while a third assaulted the individual.
Charged employees: Greg Johnson, Ruth Massie and Paris Ferguson
Charge: In 2021, Johnson was charged with felony aggravated battery, and Massie and Ferguson were charged with unlawful restraint.
Outcome: In 2021, the charges against Johnson and Massie were dismissed; the charge against Ferguson was dismissed in August.
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2020: Kevin Jackson, three others
Accusation: A mental health tech struck a patient multiple times with a belt in January 2020, and three administrators took actions that interfered with the Illinois State Police’s investigation into the incident.
Charged employees: Kevin Jackson (pictured), a mental health tech; facility director Bryant Davis; and assistant directors Gary Goins and Teresa Smith
Charges: Jackson was charged with aggravated battery; Davis, Goins and Smith were charged with official misconduct, and Smith additionally with obstructing justice.
Outcome: Jackson pleaded not guilty and his case is pending; charges were dismissed against Davis, Goins and Smith.
2020: Charles Mills
Accusation: In March 2020, a mental health tech sexually assaulted a developmentally disabled resident.
Charged employee: Charles Mills
Charge: In 2022, Mills was charged with aggravated criminal sexual assault.
Outcome: Mills has pleaded not guilty, and his case is pending.
2020: Dalton Anderson, Bobby Lee, Johnny Brimm, Mat Wiseman
Accusation: Four mental health techs choked and punched a resident in May 2020.
Charged employees, clockwise from left: Dalton Anderson, Bobby Lee, Johnny Brimm, Mat Wiseman
Charges: All four were charged with felony aggravated battery; Wiseman and Brimm were also charged with felony obstruction of justice.
Outcome: Earlier this year, Wiseman and Brimm pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery; the charges against Lee and Anderson, who both pleaded not guilty, are pending in court.
2021: Brad Cross
Accusation: In April 2021, a mental health tech grabbed a patient by the hair and punched him in the back of the head; the patient has the mental functioning of an infant and is nonverbal, court records show.
Charged employee: Brad Cross
Charge: In 2022, Cross was charged with felony aggravated battery.
Outcome: Cross has pleaded not guilty, and his case is pending.
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State board denies parole for Schofield, convicted in 1987 Lakeland murder
Panel delays release one year for subject of "Bone Valley" podcast
Leo Schofield Jr., championed as a man wrongly convicted of murder in a popular podcast, will not be leaving prison yet.
Schofield, who has served nearly 35 years after being convicted of killing his wife in Lakeland in 1987, had a fourth chance at parole Wednesday when the Florida Commission on Offender Review met in Tallahassee. In a compromise vote, the three-person panel decided on a one-year extension of release date.
That means Schofield, 56, could leave prison in June of 2024, though he will face another review next March. Schofield’s presumptive parole release date was set about a decade ago at June of this year.
Schofield received a life sentence after a Polk County jury found him guilty of murder in 1989. Florida abolished parole in the 1980s, but inmates convicted of murder before 1994 are eligible for release after serving at least 25 years.
Previously:Leo Schofield, subject of podcast on 1987 Lakeland murder conviction, faces parole hearing
Schofield’s plight has become an international cause through the podcast “Bone Valley,” which began releases last fall. The 12-part audio series, narrated by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Gilbert King, has drawn more than 7 million listeners, according to the production company.
The case for Schofield’s innocence hinges on the disputed confession of Jeremy Scott, a man serving a life sentence for a separate murder.
King attended Wednesday’s hearing in Tallahassee, as did a crew from the ABC program “20/20,” which aired an episode on Schofield last fall. King said the New York Times also sent a reporter to cover the hearing.
Schofield, now incarcerated at Hardee Correctional Institution near Wauchula, has insisted on his innocence since his conviction. In the podcast, he says that he declined a plea agreement offer that would have resulted in a relatively short sentence.
The commission’s hearings are not judicial proceedings and do not seek to establish whether a candidate was fairly convicted. Instead, the panel determines whether the convicted person should be released. The parole candidates do not appear at the hearings.
One commissioner favored release
The commission considering Schofield’s potential release Wednesday included David Wyant, the retired deputy chief of the Bartow Police Department, along with two former prosecutors, Chair Melinda Coonrod and Vice Chair Richard Davison. The commissioners noted that an investigator, after conducting an interview with Schofield in prison, had recommended an extension.
Davison recommended a delay of 24 months for Schofield, and Wyant followed with a suggest of an 18-month extension. Coonrod favored Schofield’s immediate parole.
Outnumbered, Coonrod asked if the others would consider a 12-month extension. Wyant agreed, providing the two-vote margin needed for the commission to act.
The commission recommended having Schofield transferred to Everglades Correctional Institution in Miami, which has a program for inmates preparing to be released from life sentences.
Schofield has exhausted all his legal options to challenge his conviction, and the decision of the parole commission cannot be appealed.
The agenda for the hearing indicated that the commission received statements from a range of relatives and supporters of Schofield. The advocates included Seth Miller, a lawyer with the Florida Innocence Project, and Crissie Schofield, a social worker who married Schofield after meeting him while working in prison. The list featured two ministers and an inmate advocate, Laurie Allen.
Also:Mother and 3 kids shot to death in Lake Wales, suspect killed in shootout with police
Wednesday’s hearing allotted 10 minutes for statements from those supporting and opposing Schofield’s parole. Scott Cupp, a retired Circuit Judge who has become an advocate for Schofield, spoke for supporters.
Cupp shared a letter that Schofield wrote to the commission. In the statement, Schofield emphasized that he cannot express remorse for a crime that he insists he did not commit.
“Please understand that I am not stating this fact in arrogance,” said the letter, which Schofield had read for a bonus episode of “Bone Valley” released last month. “The only reason I am emphatically stating my position here is because I cannot make a statement of remorse for this crime, as the state has highlighted in my last appearance before you in (2020).”
Cupp read a letter from Jessie Saum, Michelle’s younger brother. Saum, who was 16 when his sister died, wrote that he originally believed the prosecution’s narrative but had since lost confidence in the conviction, citing what he called “inconsistencies and discrepancies” in the case.
In the podcast, King said that the retired State Attorney for the 10th Judicial Circuit, Jerry Hill, had been given a letter from Saum recommending Schofield’s release at a 2020 parole but had declined to share it with the commission.
Florida Sen. Jonathan Martin, R-Fort Myers, also spoke in support of Schofield.
“Everything that I’ve seen about this case turns my stomach,” said Martin, a former Assistant State Attorney in Southwest Florida. “I don’t know why Leo Schofield wasn’t released years ago.”
Martin said the handling of Schofield’s case had created doubts about the fairness of Florida’s criminal-justice system.
“You have the chance to restore credibility to the system that thousands of people know injustice is continuing every single second that Leo Schofield remains behind bars,” Martin said.
Prosecutor: 'Overwhelming evidence'
Cupp acknowledged that the parole commission is not supposed to consider a subject’s potential innocence, but he said that Schofield’s innocence has “been the elephant in the room for way too long.”
Cupp repeated the word “innocent” three times after reading Schofield’s letter, which ended with that word. He said that Schofield has spent 35 years grieving both for Michelle and for his own lost freedom.
The State Attorney’s Office for the 10th Judicial Circuit had opposed his parole at three previous hearings. Jacob Orr, Chief Assistant State Attorney, led the argument against Schofield’s release on Wednesday. Orr said he has been told that Schofield’s case is the most reviewed in the history of Polk County.
“Every time we go to court, we relitigate and we review the case based on actual transcripts and actual available evidence,” Orr said. “And every one of those reviews resulted in the same outcome, that there's overwhelming evidence in support of the guilty verdict that was handed down many years ago.”
Orr said the commission should treat Schofield the same as it would any other in his situation. He urged the panel to “ignore all the show that’s going along with” Schofield’s case.
Michelle Schofield’s older brother, Ricky Saum, spoke by phone in opposition to parole for Leo Schofield. He contradicted details Schofield gave in his testimony about what happened the night he reported Michelle missing.
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“I just want say that a lot of people have, let’s just say, distorted the truth of this case,” Saum said. “I was there. I wasn’t a kid. I was the older brother and was not too young to understand.”
Saum added: “I believe in God, and I believe in the courts, and the courts got it right. At the end of the day, you know, if Leo has to sit in prison for 45 years or 50 years because he tortured my sister; mentally tortured her — at the end of the day he should stay in jail for the rest of his life, period.”
Orr did recognize that Schofield had been “a good inmate” with a nearly spotless record of behavior in prison.
The three commissioners each gave brief explanations before making their recommendations. All said they had reviewed the case carefully. Wyant, in suggesting an 18-month extension, observed that Schofield had “a clean record” in prison.
Coonrod said she thought the State Attorney’s Office had “done their job” in prosecuting Schofield. She noted that the original trial result had been upheld many times.
“We have to respect what has been done in the court system,” she said.
She also offered a defense of Hill as “an honorable man.” The podcast cast the retired prosecutor in a negative light, presenting a recording of Hill speaking at Schofield’s parole hearing in 2020. Hill wrongly stated that Schofield had told authorities that an inner force guided him to the location of Michelle’s body during the search.
It was actually Schofield’s father who made that statement.
Schofield could have been released next month if another commission had agreed with Coonrod’s recommendation of granting him parole. A spokesperson for the Florida Commission on Offender Review said that Schofield would be placed in the Corrections Transitions Program at Everglades CI one year prior to his release date.
“Because Leo is innocent, we were asking the parole commissioners to immediately release him from prison,” Cupp said after the decision in a statement released by Lava for Good, the company behind the podcast. “Their decision to send him to the Everglades Re-entry Center was not the ideal outcome, but it's finally progress. And we are not done fighting for Leo’s freedom.”
King said: "Leo's case is a tragic example of a broken criminal legal system, and we will continue to fight for justice. Our hope was that the parole board would recognize the injustice that has been done to Leo as well as Michelle. We will not let this story and their voices fall silent."
King said that he expects to release a new "Bone Valley" episode as early as Friday.
Podcast suggests other killer
Schofield, an aspiring rock musician living in Lakeland, was 21 when he reported the disappearance of his 18-year-old wife, Michelle Saum Schofield, in February 1987. He and his father joined law enforcement in searching for her after her abandoned car was found along Interstate 4.
After three days, Schofield’s father found Michelle’s body submerged beneath a piece of plywood in a phosphate pit in a remote area along State Road 33. She had been stabbed 26 times in the neck, chest and back.
During Schofield’s trial in 1989, the prosecution presented no physical evidence tying him to Michelle’s murder. The prosecution presented testimony from a woman who lived across the street in the mobile-home community where Leo and Michelle resided.
The neighbor testified that she had seen the couple arguing just before Michelle’s reported disappearance and told investigators that she had seen Schofield carrying something heavy from the home that night. In the podcast, Schofield said she probably saw him carrying an amplifier.
In “Bone Valley,” King takes a journalistic approach in reporting details of the case but clearly advocates for the claim that Schofield is innocent. The podcast includes multiple recorded interviews with Schofield.
The podcast focuses on what King presents as weaknesses in the prosecution’s case. It presents the key witness as a “busybody” seeking attention and says a relative contradicted part of her testimony.
King reports that investigators found no blood or residue from cleaning products at Schofield’s home, though the neighbor said she had seen him cleaning the home.
Witnesses at the trial portrayed Schofield as an abusive spouse, according to previous Ledger reporting. And witnesses testified to seeing two men standing near where Michelle’s body was later found in the early morning after her reported disappearance.
Supporters, most of them having learned of Schofield’s plight from the “Bone Valley” podcast, have sent letters to the Commission on Offender Review pleading for his release from prison. More than 31,000 people have signed a petition on Change.org seeking to have Schofield’s case transferred to a conviction integrity unit for an independent review.
Former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger has publicly expressed support for Schofield.
In the recent podcast episode, the director of a halfway house in Tampa for men leaving prison said he was ready to welcome Schofield if the commission granted him parole. King said Schofield has been “a model inmate” and serves a mentor to other incarcerated men.
The podcast asserts that Jeremy Scott, now serving a life sentence for another murder, actually killed Michelle. Scott’s fingerprint was found in Michelle’s abandoned orange Mazda, though it wasn’t linked to him until 2004. Scott had admitted to a practice of stealing stereo equipment from abandoned vehicles, and prosecutors cited that history in explaining the presence of his fingerprint.
Schofield filed an appeal in 2009, seeking a new trial based on the fingerprint evidence, but was denied. He filed again in 2017, after his lawyers talked to Scott, who confessed to killing Michelle both orally and in writing. A former cellmate also claimed Scott had confessed to him.
During a subsequent evidentiary hearing in Bartow, Scott said he had seen Michelle Schofield at a convenience store and asked her for a ride. Inside the car, he dropped a hunting knife while reaching for a cigarette, he said, and Michelle responded by hitting him, after which he “lost it” and stabbed her.
But Scott appeared to recant under a cross-examination from Assistant State Attorney Victoria Avalon. When Avalon showed an autopsy photo of Michelle Schofield’s stab wounds, Scott said, “I didn’t do that.”
In the podcast, King suggests that Scott was reacting to the degraded state of Michelle’s body after days in the canal and emphasized the word “that,” meaning only that he hadn’t left her in such a condition. King said that Scott later in the hearing repeated his claim of having killed Michelle.
Prosecutors said that Scott told Schofield’s lawyers he would confess in exchange for $1,000 and later claimed to be responsible for every murder committed in Polk County in 1987 and 1988.
Circuit Judge Kevin Abdoney ruled in 2018 after the evidentiary hearing that Scott was “not credible” and “could not recount facts accurately.”
Florida’s Second District Court of Appeals in 2020 rejected Schofield’s bid for a new trial, writing that Scott’s testimony at the hearing had been “to put it mildly, bizarre.”
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A bill that would criminalize disabling or removing ankle monitors is one step closer to becoming law in Texas.
The proposal, spurred by a double homicide at Methodist Dallas Medical Center about six months ago, is heading to Gov. Greg Abbott after the House took its final vote on the legislation Tuesday. The bill passed the Senate in late March.
If the bill is signed into law, parolees and people out on bond who knowingly remove or disable their ankle monitor will face a felony charge. Intentionally cutting off an ankle monitor currently is an administrative violation, not a criminal offense.
If a parolee removes their monitor, they would have to serve the rest of their original sentence. A judge would decide whether the new sentence would run concurrently with the rest of the person’s original sentence or would start after their original sentence.
The charge would not be brought against someone whose ankle monitor is removed by a health care provider for medical purposes.
Abbott will decide whether to sign the bill into law or veto it. His office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday.
The legislation was prompted by the Oct. 22 shooting at the hospital in north Oak Cliff, which killed nurse Katie Annette Flowers and social worker Jacqueline Ama Pokuaa. Nestor Hernandez, who is charged with capital murder in the slayings, was a parolee with an ankle monitor who had permission to be at the hospital for the birth of his child, officials have said.
He had previously cut off his monitor after serving 80% of an eight-year prison sentence for an aggravated robbery conviction, officials have said. Methodist Health System’s police chief has said the police had no warning Hernandez would be at the hospital.
Democratic and Republican senators have signed on as co-authors of the ankle monitor bill.
Dallas Democratic Rep. Rafael Anchía, one of the sponsors of the bill, said he doesn’t think the governor would veto the legislation. The House voted 142-2 in favor of the bill’s passage Tuesday.
To read the full article, visit our partners at the Dallas Morning News. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-morning-news/ankle-monitor-bill-spurred-by-methodist-dallas-hospital-shooting-heads-to-gov-abbott/3249776/ | 2023-05-03T18:33:05 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-morning-news/ankle-monitor-bill-spurred-by-methodist-dallas-hospital-shooting-heads-to-gov-abbott/3249776/ |
King Charles III will be crowned in a ceremony to assume the British throne at London's Westminster Abbey set for Saturday, May 6.
The ceremony will take place at 5 a.m. CT and North Texans are gearing up to watch the coronation during the early hours.
Watch parties will be held all around North Texas and we've gathered a guide to help you watch the historical event.
British Emporium
140 N. Main Street
Grapevine TX 76051
Price: Free
Time: 4:00 AM to 7:00 AM
The Londoner
All locations: Addison, Colleyville, Dallas
Doors open at 5 a.m.
Reservations are required for the Colleyville location.
From Across the Pond
1101 Cheek-Sparger Road, Suite 110
Colleyville, Texas 76034
Doors open at 11 a.m.
Replays of the coronation ceremony will be shown from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The Adolphus Hotel
The Adolphus Hotel will be celebrating Coronation Day with an exclusive Royal Stay package available the entire month of May. Click here for additional information.
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NBC will have live coverage of the coronation beginning at 4 a.m. on Saturday.
Click here for more on how to watch King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla's coronation on TV and online.
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