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SAN ANTONIO — A family injured by a tree limb that fell at the San Antonio Zoo earlier this spring has filed a lawsuit seeking $1 million in damages.
Crystal and Librado Rodriguez, of Temple, are suing over injuries they and their two children suffered on March 15, according to a complaint filed on Tuesda against the San Antonio Zoological Society, which runs the zoo, and Alamo City Arbor Care, Inc., which maintains the facility's trees.
The lawsuit alleges gross negligence resulting in serious injuries that will have lasting effects on the couple and their children, possibly for the rest of their lives.
"The Defendants knowingly allowed rotted, overweight, dangerous branches to sit above walkways with the knowledge that people would be under them without taking the steps necessary to eliminate this hazard or to warn the patrons of the hazard," the lawsuit states. "The predicable and obvious consequences of this hazard occurred when these Plaintiffs walked under the tree and the branch broke above them, striking them and causing serious injuries."
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The suit alleges the branch that fell on the family weighed up to 2,000 pounds, and was hanging over a walkway. It also points to signs near the tree that said it was being preserved, alleging zoo officials knew the tree required special care.
It also places some blame on Alamo City Arbor Care, claiming that they inspected and maintained trees at the zoo.
"It is apparent from the condition of this tree and the limb that broke off that it was rotted and in a dangerous condition that had been developing for some time," the lawsuit states.
The lawsuit also calls for a temporary restraining order to prevent the zoo and tree company from destroying any evidence. That includes surveillance footage and maintenance records, but a special emphasis was placed on the remains of the tree.
"As the pictures included herein show, the Defendants immediately after this incident occurred hired a company to remove all remnants of the branch and the tree itself," the suit states. "They hauled this material off after sending it through a wood grinder. This crucial evidence has been destroyed even though the Defendant was aware of the seriousness of the incident, that multiple people were injured (including life threatening injuries) and that they stated publicly that they were going to do an investigation into the incident."
The suit claims that all four members of the family suffered serious injuries, but the couple's daughter was injured most severely. It points to "permanent bodily injuries to her wrists, arms, skull, orbital bones, lungs, back and other parts of her body."
An attorney for the zoo told KENS 5 in a statement that it was aware of the lawsuit, and said safety remains a priority for the facility.
"This was an unfortunate accident that was not caused by any action or inaction by San Antonio Zoo or its employees," the statement goes on to read. "We look forward to demonstrating that through the legal process."
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SAN ANTONIO — King William Fair announced it will return to using paper tickets for food and beverage purchases next year after a ticketing system this year caused major complaints from visitors.
KENS 5 spoke with customers who loaded money onto the Saffire BlastPass wristbands at the fair Saturday. Many guests reported the money did not show up when they went to use the funds for food and drink the day of the fair and some of them even reported the money not showing up until a day later.
Others went to social media to express their complaints. One user said, "loaded money and literally waiting to use it because either the system is down or over loaded."
Wednesday, the King William Fair Association said that system will no longer be used for the 2024 fair, saying the group has heard the fairgoers complaints.
“Keeping the fairgoer’s experience as the top priority, the 2024 KWF will return to an “Old-Fashioned Fair” and give fairgoers what they are asking for –paper tickets,” said King William Association Board President Shawn Campbell.
The group released a lengthy statement on Monday, apologizing and placing some of the blame on a storm. The statement read in part:
"There was extensive damage to power cables going to various booths scattered throughout the Fair Zone, and several booths were without electricity because of the storm. One of the booths affected was the main Wi-Fi hub to provide internet for the Fair Zone and all devices."
The fair said it is also working with customers who were not able to access their money on the day of the event.
"The KWF is continuing to rectify affected accounts which were unable to access funds during the Fair and is committed to resolving negative issues our fairgoers faced," the statement read.
The fair's website says to contact support if you have had any issues with the BlastPass. Click here for the KWF contact page. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/king-william-fair-to-use-tickets-in-2024-after-problematic-wristband-system-san-antonio-texas/273-4efd885a-8849-4a42-86ae-a1ddfee4db01 | 2023-05-03T21:02:41 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/king-william-fair-to-use-tickets-in-2024-after-problematic-wristband-system-san-antonio-texas/273-4efd885a-8849-4a42-86ae-a1ddfee4db01 |
Friday's a big night for Philadelphia sports and SEPTA is already preparing to help fans make their way to South Philadelphia.
The Sixers are hosting the Boston Celtics for a second-round playoff game at 7:30 p.m. and the Phillies are facing off against the Red Sox at 7:05 p.m.
Six additional trains will supplement regular service to NRG station on the Broad Street Line on Friday, May 5, SEPTA said in a press release.
Express trains will leave Fern Rock Transportation Center at 6:08, 6:18 and 6:28 p.m. with stops at Olney, Erie Girard, Spring Garden, Race-Vine, City Hall, Walnut-Locust and NRG stations, according to SEPTA.
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Local trains will leave from Fern Rock Transportation Center at 6:10, 6:20 and 6:30 p.m. and make all stops to NRG Station, SEPTA said.
The transit organization is encouraging fans to load funds on a SEPTA Key Card before game day to prevent delays. Fans can also use SEPTA Key Tix to purchase tickets for one or more people, SEPTA said.
SEPTA personnel will be closely monitoring the events to make sure the trains are ready for fans at NRG station at the ends of the games, according to the transit organization. Subway service will still be available if games run late, SEPTA said.
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The transit organization also urged customers to head directly to NRG Station once the games end.
You can find real-time travel updates on septa.org on game day. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/septa-offer-extra-service-fridays-sixers-phillies-games/3558982/ | 2023-05-03T21:03:33 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/septa-offer-extra-service-fridays-sixers-phillies-games/3558982/ |
ATLANTA — The U.S. is getting ready for a big fiesta!
Every year, the nation marks an international battle on May 5. Despite its roots, Cinco de Mayo, largely celebrated in the U.S., honors the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Mexico doesn't really celebrate the historic win -- but the U.S. makes it a huge celebration.
Though the purpose of the holiday has gotten lost in the midst of celebratory tacos and adult beverages, there are ways to have some family-friendly fun and partake in festivities.
Here is a list of activities and events happening around metro Atlanta this week. If you'd like to add an event, email gnunez@11alive.com.
Xolos de Gwinnett (Gwinnett Stripers) Game
As part of Minor League Baseball's Cop de la Diversión, the Stripers will take on their Latino persona and transform into the "Xolos de Gwinnett" for Thursday's game.
There will be live musical performances and festive food as the Stripers take on the Charlotte Knights. Click here for ticket information.
7:05 p.m. | May 5, Thursday
Coolray Field
One Braves Ave.
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Tacos + Tequila 5K
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by running 3.1 miles in Suwanee and toasting the achievement with tacos.
Food will be provided by Betos Tacos, and proceeds of the race will be donated to the Lawrenceville Co-Op - a local food bank. Find more details here.
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | May 6, Saturday
Suwanee Town Center Avenue
Buford Hwy and Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road
Suwanee, Georgia 30024
Plaza Fiesta Celebrates Cinco de Mayo
Plaza Fiesta is throwing a block party also to help celebrate its 20th anniversary.
On Sunday, people can enjoy the usual hustle and bustle of Plaza Fiesta businesses and eateries along with the sounds of Los Grandes de Nogales, which promises to bring usual Mexican songs to its performance and additional flair.
The event will be hosted by Lorenzo Mendez, and organizers promise prizes, fun and surprises.
Starts at noon | May 7, Sunday
Plaza Fiesta
4166 Buford Hwy NE
Atlanta, GA 30345
Gwinnett County Guide
Gwinnett County, known as one of the most diverse areas of metro Atlanta, has created a guide of events for people to consider for this Cinco de Mayo.
Festivities range from Cultivation Brewery's Cinco De Mayor Party and Taqueria Los Hermanos specials across its locations.
Check out the county's full guide here.
Have an event you'd like to add? Email gnunez@11alive.com with the details.
Cinco de Mayo history
Cinco de Mayo celebrates the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla, which happened on May 5, 1862. According to the Smithsonian, France invaded Mexico in response to Mexican President Benito Juarez's decision to suspend the payment of foreign debts.
The Mexican soldiers at Puebla were heavily outnumbered, but they held off an elite fighting force.
It was a "small but inspirational victory" for Mexico, USC anthropology professor Kirby Farah for The Conversation. The French eventually defeated the Mexican Army and took control of the country from 1864 to 1867, but the Battle of Puebla sent a message and some historians think it may have impacted U.S. history by preventing the French army from aiding the Confederacy. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/2023-cinco-de-mayo-atlanta/85-c360b397-b6d4-44d1-8d19-8807fbd551eb | 2023-05-03T21:05:46 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/2023-cinco-de-mayo-atlanta/85-c360b397-b6d4-44d1-8d19-8807fbd551eb |
ATLANTA — Businesses in Midtown are slowly being reopened after a shooting took place at the Northside Medical Midtown building nearby claiming the life of a person and injuring multiple others.
A coffee bar supervisor that works at the Whole Foods in Midtown said she was confused when her shop did not spew with customers for the usual lunchtime rush. Tracy Taylor said that's when she instantly knew something was wrong.
"I actually knew something was going on when we get a really big lunch crowd and it was nobody at the bar, and I'm like, 'What's going on? Where's everyone?'" said Taylor.
When she learned why, it brought back familiar memories.
"Oh, my God. Oh, my God," she said when she learned of the shooting.
Taylor explained that this is not her first time experiencing an active shooting in the Midtown area.
"I was here when the lawyer got shot and the lady shot somebody in the other place. So this is my third active shooting," she said.
She said when her family heard the news they kept calling to check on her. Taylor said she felt safe inside her workplace as they have protocols in place.
"We're pretty secure inside. They don't want us to be at the windows. They had us on lockdown," she said.
APD has lifted the shelter-in-place order for Midtown but the search for the shooting suspect persists. Police are still looking for the suspect at this time, who they have identified as Deion Patterson. He is described to be armed and dangerous, police say to avoid him.
This is a developing story. Check back often for new information.
Also download the 11Alive News app and sign up to receive alerts for the latest on this story and other breaking news in Atlanta and north Georgia. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/atlanta-midtown-shooting-employee-experience/85-f42ea9e5-2df3-4155-9a27-3a47d11a930a | 2023-05-03T21:05:53 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/atlanta-midtown-shooting-employee-experience/85-f42ea9e5-2df3-4155-9a27-3a47d11a930a |
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Bristol, Tennessee police and city school leaders spoke together at a press conference Wednesday afternoon to describe their joint response to an apparent ‘hoax call’ at Tennessee High School.
Bristol, Tennessee Police Chief Matt Austin said they received a call directly to the police department at around 10:54 a.m. Wednesday regarding a possible active threat at Tennessee High. Chief Austin said all students and staff are safe and the school has been cleared.
“As we’ve lived through it, we can be rest assured that our training that we do each day has worked very, very well,” Austin said. “There was a quick and immediate response, and cooperation with the school system on lockdowns, too, as we approached the school. We also used cooperation with the fire department because of our training, and the fire apparatuses helped us block access to Tennessee High to allow us to see a safe operation at the school.”
Bristol City Schools Director Annette Tudor said although officials received word that several schools in the area had gotten similar calls, the response was taken seriously throughout the entire process.
“Just as Chief Austin said, as we’ve tried to do, and I appreciate their response,” Tudor said. “It was immediate. They took it very serious and as if it were a credible threat, even if we had information otherwise.”
Tudor said all Bristol City Schools were placed on lockdown during the response as an act of precaution.
“But we just decided that it would be safest to do all of our schools in a lockdown until we were assured that there was no threat anywhere,” she said.
Austin told the public that as of Wednesday afternoon, it’s unclear why these calls happened at high schools in Tennessee and for what reason.
“It’s an active investigation, as far as we know, we’ll be working with TBI and other federal agencies to track that down,” Austin said. “Right now, it’s still too early to say why the call came here to Bristol or to any of the other locations around the state that it occurred.”
Threats of a similar nature were also made to schools in Johnson City, Kingsport and Greeneville. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation provided a notice at 11:22 a.m., stating hoax calls of active shooters at schools across the state were being reported. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/bristol-police-school-officials-describe-response-to-apparent-hoax-call-at-tennessee-high/ | 2023-05-03T21:08:10 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/bristol-police-school-officials-describe-response-to-apparent-hoax-call-at-tennessee-high/ |
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Kingsport Fire Department (KFD) released an annual report Wednesday, revealing firefighters were called to fewer fires in 2022 than in 2021.
According to data, Kingsport fire crews responded to 8,152 incidents within city limits in 2022. Those included 102 structure fires, 41 vehicle fires and 5,971 medical calls.
The KFD also reported that there were three fire-related deaths in Kingsport in 2022.
“We’re glad to see the number of structure and vehicle fires drop last year and are pleased we improved our average response time,” said Kingsport Fire Chief Scott Boyd in a release. “However, those improved stats mean a little less when we’ve had fire-related deaths. Any time that happens, it’s a tragedy.”
Boyd told News Channel 11 there were no fire-related deaths in Kingsport in 2020 or 2021.
The KFD’s average response time to an incident was 5:15, according to the department. In total, fire loss from the structure and vehicle fires amounted to nearly $1.5 million.
The KFD also noted key 2022 accomplishments for the department, which included the opening of its new fire training facility, the purchase of new gear and the completion of several department training courses. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/kfd-fewer-structure-fires-in-kingsport-last-year-3-fire-related-deaths/ | 2023-05-03T21:08:16 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/kfd-fewer-structure-fires-in-kingsport-last-year-3-fire-related-deaths/ |
SALTVILLE, Va. (WJHL) — United Salt is expanding production at the company’s Saltville facility.
On Wednesday, officials announced a new packaging line at the facility that will increase capacity by 15%.
President and CEO Marjorie Peters said the new line will improve reliability.
The facility also expanded its storage capacity by 31,000 square feet. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/united-salt-announces-expansion-in-saltville/ | 2023-05-03T21:08:22 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/united-salt-announces-expansion-in-saltville/ |
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) awarded $125,000 to 11 different Washington County Schools.
The grants, ranging from $10,000 and up, are part of the TVA’s School Uplift program and will reportedly save schools around 10% on their energy bills.
“For nearly 90 years, TVA and our 153 local power company partners have worked to make a positive impact on the communities we serve, and our children are our most important asset,” said Monika Beckner, vice president, TVA Energy Services & Programs. “Making classrooms healthier and more comfortable for both students and teachers helps give every child the opportunity to succeed.”
The schools below were awarded $10,000 each:
- Daniel Boone High School
- David Crockett High School
- Boones Creek Elementary
- Grandview Elementary
- Fall Branch Elementary
- Lamar Elementary
- West View Elementary
- Sulphur Springs Elementary
- South Central Elementary
- Ridgeview Elementary
Gray Elementary was named a top energy-saving performer by Brightridge Energy Services staff and received a $25,000 grant.
For more information on the TVA’s School Uplift program, click here. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/washington-county-schools-awarded-125000-in-tva-grants/ | 2023-05-03T21:08:28 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/washington-county-schools-awarded-125000-in-tva-grants/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Soho House, a membership-based social club for creatives, will open its first Pacific Northwest location in the Rose City in late 2023.
The Portland house adds to the company’s growing list of 40 locations that are spread throughout the U.S., U.K., Latin America, Europe and Asia.
According to Soho House, its Portland club will be located in the Troy Laundry building on the Central Eastside, a neighborhood that the company says is “rapidly transforming and increasingly popular.”
Soho House partnered with Nashville-based real estate company Adventurous Journeys Capital Partners to restore the property, which will include a two-story, 4,400-square-foot gym, studio space, lounge area, steam and sauna rooms, a music room and a rooftop pool and restaurant.
Check out the latest renderings of Soho House Portland below.
The Portland house made its first social media post back in 2017, and has since been hosting events for its Cities Without Houses members while preparing for the opening.
Founder Nick Jones says the Rose City’s robust creative community is what made it feel like the ideal place to expand the Soho House brand.
“Taking Soho House to new cities has always been about finding places around the world that represent an authentic and unique creative scene,” Jones said. “We’ve been humbled to be part of Portland for over six years… During that time, we’ve learned and experienced the best of the city’s culinary talent and thriving arts and film industries.”
The social club’s Chief Operating Officer Jarrett Stuhl says the company will represent the local community with this new opening through events, food and beverage programs, and art collections that feature artists in the Portland area.
The company says it will also connect with the community through its social impact program, called the House Foundations, once it launches in Portland later this year.
Soho House Portland will open at 1025 SE Pine St. | https://www.koin.com/local/soho-house-taps-portland-as-its-first-location-in-the-pacific-northwest/ | 2023-05-03T21:14:31 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/soho-house-taps-portland-as-its-first-location-in-the-pacific-northwest/ |
BLOOMINGTON — May the force be with you on Thursday, May 4.
The force will also be strong in about 150 Bloomington High School students that evening, as they perform selections from John Williams' soundtrack to the “Star Wars” movie series, as well as other classical scores. The first-ever “May the Fourth Be With You” concert launches off at 7 p.m. Thursday, with performances by BHS’ Concert Band and Wind Symphony.
On Monday afternoon I observed the concert band rehearsing “Duel of Fates,” an indelible soundtrack from the “Episode I: The Phantom Menace” prequel. Impressed, I was.
Hearing the timely beating of the timpani drums and the thrilling triplet melodies — executed terrifically by these young performers — filled me with "A New Hope."
When interviewing tenor saxophonist Myrissa Wiggins, I sensed the force was strong in this senior. She said she likes the “Episode IV: The Empire Strikes Back” and “The Force Awakens” movies.
“We’re huge Star Wars fans,” the 17-year-old said of her Bloomington family. To get ready for Thursday, Wiggins said they went out to the movies last weekend and watched “Episode IV: The Return of the Jedi.”
She’s looking forward to playing scores from “Episode II: the Revenge of the Sith.” Wiggins began learning saxophone in fifth grade, and said she also likes when “Duel of Fates” gets loud.
“The ending is like a big explosion to me,” she said. “I just love it.”
Sky-high points
BHS Director of Bands Max Chernick said while his students weren’t born when the first three Star Wars movies came out, they certainly know the movies and musical scores of composer John Williams.
He said Williams is one of the greatest and most decorated composers of all time, as evidenced by over 50 Academy Award nominations. The composer also won Oscar Awards for the first "Star Wars" film, along with “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” and “Schindler’s List.”
“He is a prolific composer and has had a huge influence on the culture of this country,” Chernick said.
Chernick said exposure to Williams' music also helps develop the full musicianship of his students.
Thursday's show will conclude with spring awards announcements for BHS bands, he said.
“This is going to be the high points of our school year,” Chernick said, adding it will be a great way to send off graduating seniors and recognize the Class of 2023.
“The students have worked really hard,” he said, while also noting that seeing them achieve at a very high level is especially rewarding for a band director.
Assistant Director of Bands Pamela Kelly leads the concert band with over 100 students across brass, woodwind and percussion sections. Chernick heads the wind symphony of about 50 students, which he said has the same instrumentation, but in a smaller setting.
He said the concert band will play a suite of music from the “Star Wars” prequels, including “Duel of Fates.” The wind symphony will execute a note-for-note transcription of the finale music from “The Force Awakens.”
Aside from “Star Wars” scores, he said the concert band will perform “Overture Jubiloso” by Frank William Erickson. Chernick described it as a staple for high school bands.
The wind symphony plans to recite “Danzon No. 2," originally orchestrated by Arturo Márquez. Chernick said it’s so popular, “it is often referred to as Mexico's second national anthem.”
Chernick said these will help form a better sense of thematic connection, as some melodies overlap.
He also said attendees are welcome to come in Star Wars-themed costumes.
“There may be stormtroopers in the audience,” he said.
As for Chernick: He said he first thought of wearing a Boba Fett mask, but he instead plans to wear his Kylo Ren socks under his tuxedo.
May the Fourth be with you: 20 reasons we love Star Wars
20 reasons we love Star Wars
What do we mean when we talk about “Star Wars” now?
Do we still mean the movies? Or do we mean the culture that sprouted up around it almost 40 years ago and refuses to go away? Are we talking about planets and monsters from the imagination of George Lucas?
Or the ancillary empire that sprung from those first blockbusters, bedsheets and video games and TV series and amusement park rides? With “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” opening in December, these questions are about to get even more complicated. The new films, and the films after that, set to arrive annually, until the earth is extinguished by the sun, are post-Lucas enterprises, akin to Disneyland continuing on after Disney. Quite literally: Disney bought Lucasfilm for $4 billion in 2012 and does not plan to put the franchise into carbonite. So it seems we need to recognize that, when we talk about liking “Star Wars” now, we are talking about a massive subculture within pop culture itself.
So, here are what I consider the 20 best things about “Star Wars,” culture-wide.
1. Han Solo
Scoundrel, wise-cracker, audience surrogate. Everything that first captured the audience is contained in the unhurried, borderline uninvested performance of Harrison Ford, who, like the character itself, regards everything going on around him as sometimes silly, sometimes serious, but generally kind of fun.
2. "The Empire Strikes Back"
A franchise gains gravitas, all of the good guys get their butts kicked endlessly and a series that had been as fizzy as a matinee serial turned compelling. “Dr. Zhivago” in space.
3. "Star Wars" bedhseets
Of all the “Star Wars” merchandise in the universe, maybe the most personal. Regardless if you were tucked under a “Phantom Menace” comforter or rested your head on “Return of the Jedi” painterly designs, repeated wallpaper-style across a plush canvas, remain a dream, for your dreams.
4. "Star Wars" parodies
A vein so delightful it is its own genre. Mel Brooks (“Spaceballs”), MAD magazine, “Friends,” “South Park,” “Family Guy,” “Robot Chicken,” even Woody Allen (“Deconstructing Harry”) mined the innate silliness of the material. As Mark Hamill once sang on “The Simpsons”: “Luke be a Jedi tonight.”
5. Darth Vader
Tall, dark and intimidating, the Darth Lord of the Sith, a.k.a. Anakin, reset the bar for villainy. The franchise itself is actually his story. One caveat: Without his helmet, did he have to look like Uncle Fester?
6. Chewbacca’s growl
The indelible work of sound designer Ben Burtt, who recorded bears, badgers, lions, sea lions, camels and walruses, mixing the vocal performance of each animal with an ear for pain, anger or joy.
7. The brass blast of John Williams’ main theme
An invigorating trumpet fanfare that segues into a surge of London Symphony Orchestra strings and, in roughly two seconds, creates a shorthand for the series.
8. The 501st Legion
You know those intensely detailed, Stormtrooper-suited devotees who attend every “Star Wars” movie opening (and toy release, and flank “Weird Al” Yankovic in concert)? That’s an 18-year-old service organization, with several thousands of members worldwide, whose charity work has become legend.
9. Carrie Fisher
The cinnamon-bun hair provides the iconography but the actress herself, on screen and off, with a strong sense of irony, remains a study in how to play a smart, tough woman in a largely male galaxy.
10. The concept paintings of Ralph McQuarrie
Commissioned by Lucas in the mid-’70s to give some flesh to his conceptually questionable script, McQuarrie, a former tech illustrator for Boeing originally from Gary, Ind., gave the universe a shape, and deserves a lot of credit for the design of Darth Vader, C-3PO, etc.
11. "Lego Star Wars" The Complete Saga"
Best “Star Wars” video game ever? Certainly the most sardonic, a Lego re-working of iconic moments that doesn’t insult the puzzle-solving skills of kids or adults, and plays almost like a piece of found art, a radical interpretation of one pop-culture material by another.
12. "Star Wars" pet costumes
Created by venerable New York costume company Rubie’s. Cleverly disguised any Irish Setter as an Imperial Walker or any corgi as an Ewok.
13. John Barry’s sets in the original trilogy
From the cool hallways of the Death Star to the cavernous hangars to the griminess of the Millennium Falcon, his vision was a mixture of the cobbled-together and the crassly sleek, telegraphing a sense of social order to the universe.
14. General Grievous
The prequel trilogy was not entirely the creative bust that conventional wisdom assumes. Grievous, a kind of cyborg praying mantis with a touch of Snidely Whiplash, was inspired fun.
15. The packaging design for Kenner’s “Star Wars” toy line
For a handful of years, those simple stark black backgrounds and silver racing lines became so ubiquitous — and remain so, in retro form, in many a toy store — the aesthetic can still be found online as a meme, with a transporting, madeleine-like impact.
16. The Han Solo freezing scene in “Empire”
Princess Leia says: “I love you.” Han says: “I know.”
17. “Star Wars Rebels” on Disney XD
rguably the most enjoyable, underrated “Star Wars” series since the original trilogy. It’s feather-light fluff that recaptures the sense of humor, and casual zippiness, of the 1970s.
18. Star Destroyers
The Empire’s flying-V battleships, elegantly imposing.
19. Ewan McGregor's light saber sounds
While shooting “The Phantom Menace,” the actor was so thrilled to slip into his childhood dreams he habitually made the familiar light saber hum while swinging his prop around on set (sounds that had to be replaced later with the actual sound effect). A fan’s enthusiasm turns meta.
20. Anticipation
Like Christmas morning, the wait for a new “Star Wars” movie, the long, teasing promise of greatness, has become as fun as the gift itself. | https://pantagraph.com/entertainment/local/bhs-bands-channel-star-wars-force-for-may-4-concert/article_9c0c73c0-e9db-11ed-bdf0-cb38c385b07a.html | 2023-05-03T21:16:21 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/entertainment/local/bhs-bands-channel-star-wars-force-for-may-4-concert/article_9c0c73c0-e9db-11ed-bdf0-cb38c385b07a.html |
BLOOMINGTON — Residents of Bloomington are being asked to submit their feedback to the United States Postal Service about a new location for its downtown facility, currently at 400 N. Center St.
According to a mailer sent to each P.O. box at the location and to select residents, USPS is looking for about 1,300 square feet of space with at least 15 parking spaces within a mile of the existing building. USPS representatives could not immediately be reached for comment Wednesday.
The post office is housed within a 50-year-old parking deck at 202 W. Market St.
In April, the Bloomington City Council adopted a resolution selecting the parking deck as the future location of a proposed transportation center for Connect Transit, leaving the future of the post office up in the air.
Although federal funding has been secured for the project, the resolution was the first step to making the transit hub a reality. Among other things, the council must approve a site plan for the transportation center and decide whether to lease or sell the property to Connect Transit.
"Keeping a postal facility in the downtown corridor is a top priority for the city and we’ve been working with post office representatives on how to accomplish this and best meet their needs," said Katherine Murphy, Bloomington's external affairs and communications manager. "We’re excited for the next steps and expect more information to come as the transfer station conversation continues."
One property owner who has shown interest in keeping the post office downtown is Vicki Tilton, owner of Fox and Hounds Hair Studio and Day Spa inside the Monroe Centre, which Tilton also owns. The building is across the street from the parking deck.
In a Facebook post from the salon, Tilton said she is "purely in a talking stage" with USPS about the possible relocation. However, she said the Monroe Centre does satisfy all of USPS' requirements.
The Monroe Centre has a private lot with 50 available parking spaces and has a loading dock that could accommodate mail trucks picking up outgoing mail.
Tilton said the vacant space for the post office was most recently occupied by the Energy Hut, a smoothie and juice bar that moved to Clinton.
"It's pretty much 1,700 square feet of open space," Tilton said. "And there's a small room in the back that could be used for storage."
Comments on the relocation should be mailed within the next 30 days to the United States Postal Service; Attn: Bloomington IL - Finance Station Relocation; P.O. Box 27497, Greensboro, NC 27498-1103. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/bloomington-post-office-requests-feedback-on-new-downtown-location/article_1b373fe6-e9e0-11ed-bdd2-bf9869555b2e.html | 2023-05-03T21:16:27 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/bloomington-post-office-requests-feedback-on-new-downtown-location/article_1b373fe6-e9e0-11ed-bdd2-bf9869555b2e.html |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is holding its sixth annual commemorative reenactment of the historic children’s crusade, also know as ‘The Children’s March,’ on Friday.
The event is designed to bring together current students from the greater Birmingham area and the civil rights foot soldiers, the soldiers of 1963 who heroically placed themselves on the frontline of a movement that changed the world.
The reenactment will be held March 5 from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m., at the 16th Street Baptist Church located on 6th Avenue North. For more information, you can click here.
You can learn more by watching the video player above. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/bcris-childrens-march-reenactment-scheduled-for-friday/ | 2023-05-03T21:18:50 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/bcris-childrens-march-reenactment-scheduled-for-friday/ |
A Kenosha County Board supervisor nominated to serve on a commission advancing racial and ethnic equity was taken to task by colleagues who questioned his political tactics that disparaged a fellow supervisor and military veteran.
By a vote of 16-5, the board approved the nomination of Supervisor Andy Berg, a retired Army National Guard non-commissioned officer, to serve on the county’s Racial and Ethnic Equity Commission but not before he apologized to Supervisor John Poole, a thrice decorated U.S. Marine who served in Vietnam.
Supervisor Terry Rose, who opposed the nomination, said he could not understand why Berg, a military veteran himself would create a social media post casting doubt on Poole’s military service without simply asking his colleague for proof as Poole was seeking election to the County Board.
“I don’t quite understand why you didn’t have the time to call him up as I asked him myself, `Show me the proof that you were discharged honorably from the United States Marine Corps that you served in Vietnam,’” said Rose. “And, he did so.”
Rose made available a copy of Poole’s military discharge papers, which Poole showed Rose “because he wanted to prove it to me.”
“I don’t understand why you, Andy, just didn’t ask him in that election,” Rose said. “His opponent didn’t use that information against him. But you threw out this innuendo, this question about, ‘Why are people saying he didn’t serve?’”
Rose said that serving in Vietnam, at the time “was not a popular thing to do.”
“When you returned from Vietnam, citizens didn’t say to you, `Well, thank you for your service,’” Rose said. “You avoided their look because so many people were opposed to the war, they said cruel things to veterans who returned from Vietnam. No thank you for your service.
“It was more like, `How many babies did you kill today,’” Rose said.
Rose said Berg’s conduct was pertinent to his nomination because, “I don’t think we need people (to) bring misinformation, disinformation, or outright lies and falsities to be on that committee.”
“I think the truth is sufficient here to be a member of that committee and produce a truthful document,” Rose said, questioning whether Berg could perform those duties or use his position as an elected official “to sell something that isn’t true.”
At the Executive Committee meeting last week, Poole urged colleagues to oppose Berg because he had lied about Poole’s status. During Tuesday’s board meeting, Poole, again, urged the same.
“We need people who will thoughtfully consider the information presented and make rational decisions and I don’t think Supervisor Berg is that person,” Poole said.
Nedweski to Nudo: Why Berg?
Supervisor Amanda Nedweski asked County Board Chair Gabe Nudo to explain why he nominated Berg.
“I nominated Supervisor Berg because he is very well qualified to be in this position … no matter what anybody is saying right now. That was during elections. There was a lot of things said between other people and it was question between whether it was right or not,” Nudo said. “(Berg) has been duly elected by his district and if he’s good enough to be a County Board supervisor and serve on the committee of the board I think he’s well qualified to be serving on a subcommittee.”
Nudo noted that he and Berg disagree on “mostly everything.” Nudo said Berg’s nomination, he believed, was “not a personal thing.”
Berg replaces Supervisor Daniel Gaschke, whose term is up at the end of the month. Gaschke said he did not wish to continue on the panel due to family reasons. Berg represents District 10, the second most diverse district in the county, with needs that are similar to that of District 7, which Gaschke represents.
In addition, Nudo said he asked nearly all members of the board a year ago whether they wanted to be part of the commission “and they declined.”
When Berg expressed interest in being part of the commission, Nudo nominated him.
Berg said he asked to serve on the commission because he wanted to continue to find ways to “better situations where we feel we falter in the community” to improve not only his district but the whole county.
Duty to question status
Berg said most people don’t have the right to question a veteran’s service, but between veterans themselves, “that’s our job, that’s our duty” in vetting the campaign documents submitted.
“That’s part of our integrity, also,” he said. “That’s our job to question somebody else that’s claiming to be a veteran.”
Berg admitted that he could’ve used another approach.
“Was it campaign dirtiness? Maybe. Absolutely. But, there could’ve been another approach,” he said.
Since then he has acknowledged Poole’s veteran status, including in subsequent social media posts, such as one where Poole was photographed saluting the flag at an event at a local eatery. Berg said he posted the photo calling Poole both a veteran and a supervisor.
“I will say this as a veteran to a veteran publicly I apologize for putting you in that situation,” Berg said.
Berg then invited Poole to join Pleasant Prairie VFW Post 7308, to which Berg belongs, and offered to pay for his lifetime membership “out of my pocket as a gesture to you, sir.”
Voting in favor of Berg’s nomination to the Racial and Ethnic Equity Committee were supervisors William Grady, Jeffrey Gentz, Laura Belsky, Brian Thomas, Ed Kubicki, Gaschke, John O’Day, Zach Stock, Nudo, John Franco, David Geertsen, Nedweski, Monica Yuhas, Brian Bashaw, Mark Nordigian and Aaron Karow. Supervisors Rose, Zack Rodriguez, Tim Stocker, Poole and Erin Decker cast dissenting votes. Berg abstained. Supervisor Jeff Wamboldt was absent.
Other commission appointments approved
Earlier, the board approved the three latest appointments of County Executive Samantha Kerkman to the commission. They are: Cortney Marshall, Alayna Arrington and Duane O’Keefe, all of Kenosha.
The appointments of Marshall, a local real estate agent, and Alayna Arrington, a campus and community recruitment specialist were approved 21-1. In both cases, Stocker cast the dissenting votes.
Stocker called to question Marshall’s commitment to the community after reading from a social media post on Sept. 7 that the commission nominee had planned to leave Kenosha and divest from the city.
“If that’s his position, I’m not sure why we would want him on this appointment,” Stocker said.
Stocker said he had twice contacted the nominee because he had wanted to meet with Marshall, who he said did not respond to the requests.
Marshall later answered Supervisor Daniel Gaschke’s question about whether he believed racism was a public health crisis as was declared by the county in August 2020. Marshall said he did, so much so that , in context, it was why he wrote the post in the first place last fall. At the time, Marshall said he was in a predominantly white area and “all of the sudden, the house was surround by about eight sheriff deputies because of the color of my skin.”
“Someone had called and said, `Hey, we’ve got Black people in our neighborhood’ and the house was surrounded while I was showing a property to my parents to purchase,” Marshall said.
The incident was the impetus for his post, according to Marshall, and was one that made him angry. It caused him to realize that “we have to do something about that.”
“I”ve been here for 30-plus years. I’ve never ever dealt with anything like that before,” he said. “So, I really do believe we need a change.”
Arrington, the daughter of former Supervisor David Arrington and granddaughter of the late Kenosha civil rights leader the Rev. Olen Arrington Jr., also agreed that racism had risen to the level of a public health crisis. She said she was also aware of the multiple, intersecting factors that combine with racism and affect communities.
O’Keefe, a local car repair shop, was also asked about whether he felt racism was a public health crises.
“I haven’t felt it personally being from where I come from,” said O’Keefe, who is a registered member of the Lac Courte Oreilles band of Chippewa and originally from Superior, Wis. “I’d kinda like to see it, a little more proof on the fact that is actually a crisis. I mean, I’m sure there definitely is racism, but I like to see, you know, just a little more proof on it.”
The board approved O’Keefe’s nomination by a vote of 20-2. Franco and Gaschke cast the dissenting votes.
With the appointments approved, the Racial and Ethnic Equity Commission will have its full complement of members, or nine, for the first time in nearly a year. Rounding out the commission are A. Brian Gonzales and Xavier Solis, who were confirmed in April, Elizabeth Garcia, Justin Crosby and Supervisor Brian Thomas.
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Kenosha County Board Supervisor Terry Rose, left, criticizes Supervisor Andy Berg, right, for a past social media attack on the military service record of fellow Supervisor John Poole during Tuesday night’s board meeting, May 2, 2023. Rose was among five supervisors voting against Berg’s nomination to the Racial and Ethnic Equity Commission. Berg prevailed with the board majority voting 16-5 in favor of him serving on the commission. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/supervisor-nominated-for-commission-taken-to-task-apologizes-for-political-attack-on-fellow-county-board/article_81585dc0-e97a-11ed-b1d6-872bdb923475.html | 2023-05-03T21:25:39 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/supervisor-nominated-for-commission-taken-to-task-apologizes-for-political-attack-on-fellow-county-board/article_81585dc0-e97a-11ed-b1d6-872bdb923475.html |
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Governor Wes Moore thanked the leaders of the legislature before today’s bill signing.
Both the House Speaker and the Senate President sponsored a bill to give Marylanders the chance to vote on putting reproductive rights in the state constitution.
“Anyone seeking or providing abortion care will always be able to come to Maryland safely to get the care that they need or treat those who need it," said Speaker Adrienne Jones.
“I want to say to all the women who are out there, who are wondering what will happen, who are wondering about their future, please hear me loud and clear. Maryland will always be a safe haven for abortion access and abortion rights," added Governor Wes Moore.
The governor signed a bill setting up the rules and regulations around recreational cannabis.
It’s legal in Maryland starting July 1.
“We were bold in our objectives to achieve equity and real representation in the new adult use cannabis industry. We didn’t have to be bold in any of these but history and our future required us to make a different choice," said Senate President Bill Ferguson.
Another bill covers gender affirming care under state medicare.
“By making that easier we’re going make people’s lived experience in their body better, make people happy, reduce depression and suicide," said Jamie Grace Alexander with the Trans Rights Advocacy Coalition.
The governor has a few hundred bills left to sign or veto.
His next bill signing is scheduled for next Friday. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/governor-moore-signs-cannabis-reform-reproductive-rights-bills-into-law | 2023-05-03T21:29:37 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/governor-moore-signs-cannabis-reform-reproductive-rights-bills-into-law |
BALTIMORE — An isolated area through just off of Park Heights Avenue, the call for a food delivery brought a Domino’s pizza carrier to the 3500 block of Cottage Avenue around 11:30 on Tuesday night where two men gunned him down in an apparent robbery and carjacking.
“I can completely understand it, and I’m not surprised. I see it all the time,” said Eric Pinkcett who lives in the neighborhood, “They didn’t use to come to certain neighborhoods and deliver, but now that they have Uber Eats and all of these different programs that drive and pick up food for people, they’re just in the line of fire.”
Paramedics transported the 55-year-old driver to a local hospital with gunshot wounds to the face and thigh.
An employee here at Domino’s says they just lost a driver a month ago after he refused to deliver to that same section of the city.
“Would you deliver food in the city?” we asked Pinkcett.
“Absolutely not,” he responded, “No, and even if I did, it wouldn’t be after those hours and stuff like that. We do need money to live, but it’s not of that great importance to me. I’ll figure something else out.”
If you have any information that could help identify the suspects, you’re asked to call police at 410-396-2466 or you can call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/robbers-gun-down-pizza-delivery-driver-in-northwest-baltimore | 2023-05-03T21:29:43 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/robbers-gun-down-pizza-delivery-driver-in-northwest-baltimore |
BALTIMORE — The Maryland Department of the Environment issued an order to temporarily close a portion of the Choptank River to shellfish harvesting due to a sewage overflow.
The emergency closure became effective immediately to prevent the harvesting of oysters and other shellfish. It applies to about 262 acres of the Choptank River near the mouth of Jenkins Creek.
MDE was notified of a sewage overflow following heavy rains and a reported blockage at a Cambridge Wastewater Treatment Plant pumping station.
The sewage flowed through a canal that drains into an area of the river that is approved for shellfish harvesting.
The overflow is reported to have begun April 30 and stopped May 1. According to the MDE, an estimated 100,000 gallons of highly diluted wastewater is estimated to have been released into the river.
The closure will remain in effect until May 23, when the area will be reopened for shellfish harvesting. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/shellfish-harvesting-closed-temporarily-due-to-sewage-overflow-in-choptank-river | 2023-05-03T21:29:47 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/shellfish-harvesting-closed-temporarily-due-to-sewage-overflow-in-choptank-river |
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Anne Arundel County Police on Monday charged two people in separate incidents for impersonating an officer.
The first happened around 5pm outside Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis.
Officers were called to the location for an intoxicated man who allegedly exposed himself while urinating near a public road.
Police identified the suspect as 64-year-old Glenn Anthony Atkins.
Arriving officers found Atkins wearing an FBI hat with a gold badge hanging from his neck.
He reportedly told officers that he was an ATF agent, but provided no proof or ID. After being released on his own recognizance, online court records show Atkins was later charged for illegal possession of a handgun, causing him to be held without bail. Atkins is due in court on July 21.
The second incident happened in Pasadena around 10pm.
Police responded to the Shell gas station on Mountain Road about a woman asking employees for drugs.
Officers on scene located 32-year-old Crystal Nicole Barnhouse sitting inside a Honda Civic.
On the center console, police saw a straw and what they believed to be cocaine.
According to police, Barnhouse appeared to be impaired.
When they asked her to get out of the car, Barnhouse claimed to be an undercover detective.
Unable to show proof, Barnhouse allegedly struggled with officers trying to take her into custody.
A small amount of suspected cocaine and paraphernalia ended up being recovered from the Honda.
Online court records show Barnhouse already scheduled for a May 18 trial in Anne Arundel County, related to a 2022 destruction of property charge.
Barnhouse also has a May 31 trial in Prince George's County, for another case in which she's accused of making a false statement to police. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/two-charged-for-allegedly-impersonating-officer-while-impaired-in-aa-county | 2023-05-03T21:29:53 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/two-charged-for-allegedly-impersonating-officer-while-impaired-in-aa-county |
A woman has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man during a fight in a parking lot Tuesday night, Tucson police say.
Scot Lynn Booth, 42, and a group of men approached Melissa Ann Ortiz, 28, and a companion about 7 p.m. Tuesday near West Prince Road and North Stone Avenue, police said Wednesday in a news release.
Witnesses told investigators that the groups argued before a fight started that resulted in Booth being stabbed, the news release said.
Officers found Booth wounded in the parking lot. He died later at the hospital, the release said.
Ortiz was booked into the Pima County jail on suspicion of second-degree murder. Bond was set at $1 million.
Anyone with information is asked to call 88-CRIME, the anonymous tipster line.
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Culver's customers can get a scoop of frozen custard when they make a dollar donation supporting agricultural education on Thursday, May 4.
The ninth annual Scoops of Thanks Day fundraiser, which is part of Culver’s Thank You Farmers Project, supports local FFA chapters and other agricultural education organizations, the company shared in a news release.
Those who donate $1 will receive a single scoop of vanilla, chocolate or Culver's new "How Now Brown Cow" flavor, which is chocolate custard infused with root beer and topped with pieces of chocolate and chocolate cake.
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LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — It's not every day shelters take in dozens of pet rats. However, dozens of rodents were removed from a home earlier this week in Lackawanna County—56 of them, to be exact.
"When they got here, their condition was OK. I mean, they were dirty; they lived together in cages, so they weren't properly bathed or able to clean themselves because the cages were dirty. But for the most part, they are in good shape," said Emma Ripka with Blue Chip Animal Refuge.
Blue Chip Animal Refuge near Dallas has taken in most of the animals. Griffin Pond Animal Shelter in South Abington Township has the remaining 14.
"We go hand in with them, and we help each other out; it's a close-knit family. We lean on the other for support, so when they called, we were more than happy to help with what we could," said Megan Mauro with Griffin Pond Animal Shelter.
But these rats are putting a strain on already overwhelmed facilities. Blue Chip had to put an expansion project for its "Rabitat" on hold to use the space for the rat cages.
"We are at max capacity with literally every area of our shelter right now. We don't even have a single spot to fit another dog, same goes for cats and rabbits. Now we're making room for a bunch of rats. We are waiting on more rat cages to come in so they have more room," explained Ripka.
Since rats aren't the typical animal these places usually have in their care, both shelters need donations.
"We generally need the bedding, which is Carefresh Pet Bedding, so we can line the cages because we don't typically have it on hand since we don't use it often, and we also need rat food," said Mauro.
"Even though we have a lot going to homes, they eat quite a bit, and we need the monetary donations for their groceries because they eat fruits and vegetables every single day," said Ripka.
Blue Chip was able to find foster homes for some of the rats, but the rest will be put up for adoption.
See more pets and animal stories on WNEP's YouTube playlist. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/dozens-of-pet-rats-taken-to-shelters-blue-chip-animal-refuge-griffin-pond-shelter/523-5bf1c839-6867-4550-80fc-5fb9a0016154 | 2023-05-03T21:34:09 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/dozens-of-pet-rats-taken-to-shelters-blue-chip-animal-refuge-griffin-pond-shelter/523-5bf1c839-6867-4550-80fc-5fb9a0016154 |
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Celebrations took place for the 118th anniversary of the Pennsylvania State Police in Luzerne County.
Current and former state troopers gathered at the Wilkes-Barre Barracks in Hanover Township for a ceremony.
Students from Hanover Area High School sang the national anthem.
The names of fallen officers from Troop P were also read aloud.
"I remember all of the Pennsylvania State Troopers, not only living but who have deceased and who have set the record for all of us to be able to continue to traditions," said Francis Koscelnak, retired PSP major.
Following the ceremony, the troopers and guests were treated to lunch at the barracks in Luzerne County.
In Lackawanna County, a ceremony to honor fallen troopers from the Dunmore Barracks.
Troopers and their families gathered to remember those who lost their lives.
Retired members say it's a way to carry on the brotherhood of protecting and serving the community.
"It's a comradery unlike any other, there is a brotherhood that starts in the academy and goes out forever," said Bill Satkowsky, retired PSP corporal.
The Pennsylvania State Police was formed in 1905, the first state police force in the United States.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/pa-state-police-mark-118th-anniversary-in-lackawanna-and-luzerne-counties-wilkes-barre-barracks-dunmore-wnep/523-4e875ae6-84ff-4d5a-a4d8-4e244b83cc62 | 2023-05-03T21:34:15 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/pa-state-police-mark-118th-anniversary-in-lackawanna-and-luzerne-counties-wilkes-barre-barracks-dunmore-wnep/523-4e875ae6-84ff-4d5a-a4d8-4e244b83cc62 |
What to Know
- Cows were killed and mutilated in Madison, Brazos and Robertson Counties in Texas
- The cows’ manner of death is unknown and the incisions were bloodless
- The Animal Legal Defense Fund is offering a $5,000 reward
The Animal Legal Defense Fund has stepped up to offer a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever killed and mutilated six cows in three Texas counties in April.
Six cattle died mysteriously, with their tongues removed, the hide around one side of their mouths gone and no blood spilled, authorities said in April. It happened about 100 miles north of Houston.
The cows were from different locations, pastures, and herds.
A rancher found a 6-year-old longhorn-cross cow with its tongue completely removed by a "straight, clean cut, with apparent precision" along the jawline where the cow's face was exposed. Scavaging animals did not touch the cow's body so it had been decaying for several weeks before the rancher found it.
The Madison County Sheriff's Office said while investigating, law enforcement discovered five other cows -- four adults and one yearling -- dead in identical conditions in Brazos and Robertson counties. Two of the cows had their anus and genitalia removed with the same level of precision found in their tongues’ removal.
While investigating the scene near all six cows, law enforcement did not find evidence of a struggle, footprints, tire marks, or disturbed grass near the bodies.
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“Regardless of this case’s bizarre details, six cows are victims of these crimes,” said Animal Legal Defense Fund Managing Attorney Emily Lewis. “Since violent crimes are not always species-specific, we recommend this crime be taken seriously by the entire community. We will do all we can to support law enforcement’s search for answers and accountability for this case.”
If you have information about these incidents, contact Investigator Foster with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office at 936-348-2755. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/5k-reward-offered-for-information-about-six-killed-and-mutilated-cows-in-three-texas-counties/3249967/ | 2023-05-03T21:34:21 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/5k-reward-offered-for-information-about-six-killed-and-mutilated-cows-in-three-texas-counties/3249967/ |
The City of Dallas says it is working to mitigate the effects of a "likely ransomware attack" affecting some city-run websites.
The City said in a statement that security monitoring tools alerted Dallas' Security Operations Center that an attack had been launched.
The City says it confirmed that a number of servers had been compromised with ransomware, impacting several areas including the Dallas Police Department website, which is down.
The Dallas City Hall website also shows an "internal server error" message.
Dallas Fire-Rescue told NBC 5 that dispatch operations have been run manually since early Wednesday morning.
Work is being done to isolate the ransomware, prevent its spread, remove it from infected servers and restore any services impacted.
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The City said the impact on residents is limited. If any residents have an issue with a city service they should contact 311 and for emergencies call 911.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and the Dallas City Council have been notified of the incident.
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LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Plants are hanging, blooming, and thriving inside the greenhouses at O'Malia's in Plains Township. Owner Gary O'Malia hopes conditions will soon be fit to move them to outdoor gardens.
"It seems like we're going to break on Saturday, and so I think seeing the seven-day starting on Saturday should give us hope that it's time to plant," O'Malia said.
Many follow the rule of thumb and wait until after Mother's Day to plant, but that doesn't mean you can't get any work done.
"It's a good time to get your garden turned over, get it all ready so that when that like May 10, 15 comes, you're ready to go. You're ready for planting."
O'Malia says it's safe to put some plants in the ground.
'Veggie gardeners can plant a lot—onions, lettuce, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower. That's all stuff that kind of thrives in cooler conditions."
If you are longing to add some color to your garden this weekend, folks at O'Malia's tell Newswatch 16 there are a few options you can plant before that Mother's Day benchmark.
"Pansies are OK, dianthus you could get away with, like Dusty Miller but probably flower wise about 90 percent is a little early."
With all this rain, there is one important thing to keep in mind if you do plant this weekend.
"Biggest thing is when the ground is wet, don't do any supplemental watering. So, if you did plant now, you're probably going to be good. You wouldn't have to water your plants for a week or two, you know, even though they're young plants."
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MUNCY, Pa. — A new form of family fun, entertainment, and education is coming to Lycoming County.
Joshua Leidecker recently purchased all 75 acres of the former Styer Farm near Muncy.
"We have got big plans for a hub of agriculture, education, innovation, sustainability, and all the good stuff right here on this farm," said Leidecker.
The venue will now be known as Today Farm.
The name pays homage to the farm's previous owners.
"I really want to honor what the Styers have done here. "To" is for Tom, and "day" is for Daisy. So, Tom and Daisy Styer," he added.
Today Farm will include a farmer's market, outdoor games, campfires, animals, and much more for family and friends to enjoy.
"We are going to have live music, food vendors, craft vendors with local people building and making things," Leidecker said.
The Bullfrog Brewery, a staple in the Williamsport community, will play a big role in providing some fun. Local brews from the brewery will be found in the farm store.
"Being in our 27th year of business now, something new and fresh is always exciting. We look forward to a long and prosperous future down here," said Steve Koch, the owner of the Bullfrog Brewery.
Leidecker says guests can expect new attractions almost every weekend and some big events this summer. However, there is still work to be done before the grand opening.
"One of our steers, Michael is his name, will be here for the weekend. We have some pigs coming for the weekend. Right now, we are working on getting the store finished up and cleaned up and ready to go," said Leidecker.
Opening day at Today Farms is Saturday, May 6, at 10 a.m.
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SHAMOKIN, Pa. — Illumination Station has been in the works for more than a year in downtown Shamokin.
The new pocket park opened last week on Independence Street.
It features glow-in-the-dark flooring, plants, a neon sign, and will have a projector that plays movies.
"Just be a nice restful area for people to come and sit and enjoy it," Mayor Rick Ulrich said.
Illumination Station was open less than four days before it was vandalized.
Shamokin officials say teenagers used it as a skatepark, damaging the seating areas and concrete floor.
One juvenile was arrested.
"We tried years ago to give the kids a skatepark. They destroyed it. Now they come into city properties and destroy them," Mayor Ulrich said.
The park has been fenced off to the public since the damage was discovered over the weekend.
City Administrator Bob Slaby says he is unsure of the extent of the damage but believes it's significant.
"We're going to hold the parents accountable. We're going to post what you can do and what you can't do here. If you get caught violating it, somebody's going to have to pay a hefty fine," Slaby said.
The vandalism is disheartening for the people who organized the pocket park.
"We're trying to give the city something beautiful," Mayor Ulrich said.
"A lot of time and effort has been spent on putting this all together," Slaby said.
City officials say they plan to install cameras, and they hope to reopen Illumination Station soon.
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- A short-term fentanyl trafficking investigation in New York City ended with authorities finding about 300,000 fake oxycodone pills containing fentanyl, plus five kilograms of powdered fentanyl, from a hidden gas tank of a vehicle that was stopped in the Bronx near a courthouse, federal authorities announced Wednesday.
- Forty-four-year-old Enrique Perez, of Ohio, was subsequently arrested on Sunday and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first and third degrees.
- The fentanyl discovered carries an estimated street value of approximately $5 million, the City's Special Narcotics Prosecutor Bridget Brennan said.
A short-term fentanyl trafficking investigation in New York City ended with authorities finding about 300,000 fake oxycodone pills containing fentanyl, plus five kilograms of powdered fentanyl, from a hidden gas tank of a vehicle that was stopped in the Bronx near a courthouse, federal authorities announced Wednesday.
The fentanyl discovered carries an estimated street value of approximately $5 million, the City's Special Narcotics Prosecutor Bridget Brennan said.
“At a time when our city’s overdose rates are at a record high, the discovery of more than eleven pounds of powdered fentanyl and hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills manufactured to look like prescription pills, concealed in the gas tank of a truck near the Bronx Court House, is truly alarming," Brennan said.
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Forty-four-year-old Enrique Perez, of Ohio, was subsequently arrested on Sunday and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first and third degrees. He was arraigned on Monday, at which time bail was set at $200,000 cash/bond and the condition of geolocation monitoring.
Attorney information for Perez was not immediately known.
Perez's charges stem from a probe in which members of the New York office of the Drug Enforcement Administration were conducting surveillance and stopped a Ford Expedition with Texas license plates on East 161st Street in the Bronx at around 1:39 p.m., according to prosecutors.
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It was then that an NYPD K9 allegedly alerted authorities to presence of narcotics in the vehicle, but agents and officers were unable to pinpoint the exact location.
Prosecutors go on to say that Perez's phone revealed photos of bundles of cash and a hidden gas tank inside the vehicle. It was there that authorities allegedly discovered the astonishing amount of blue fake oxycodone pills containing fentanyl and five kilos, roughly 11 pounds, of powdered fentanyl in vacuum sealed packages.
According to prosecutors, the fentanyl seized is believed to have originated in Mexico and the vehicle has crossed the U.S.-Mexico border multiple times.
This case fits a trafficking pattern seen in recent months in which alleged drug traffickers who reside out-of-state transport large quantities of fentanyl pills and powder to be distributed in New York City. Additionally, according to authorities, the vehicles used have out-of-state license plates and carry loads of narcotics worth a million dollars or more.
“This seizure demonstrates one of the many ways evil drug cartels, like the Sinaloa cartel, smuggle fentanyl from Mexico to major cities like New York for street distribution. While we hit the accelerator on our enforcement efforts, the cartels go to extremes to conceal illicit drugs in implausible spots, like the gas tank of a vehicle," DEA Special Agent in Charge Frank A. Tarentino III said. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/nyc-probe-finds-5-million-worth-of-fentanyl-pills-powder-from-hidden-gas-tank/4300340/ | 2023-05-03T21:35:02 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/nyc-probe-finds-5-million-worth-of-fentanyl-pills-powder-from-hidden-gas-tank/4300340/ |
'Drowning in a sea of canine companions': Local Humane Society needs your help
Have you been thinking about adding a dog to your family? The Humane Society for Hamilton County is hoping you will consider the 100 dogs they have available right now as they face overcrowding.
"We cannot believe we are at this point, but here we are," they wrote in a Facebook post on Tuesday. "We are drowning in a sea of canine companions just searching for someone to love."
As part of their push for adoptions, the agency featured 40 dogs that have been at the shelter the longest.
Below are three potential new best friends to consider that are ready to go home. Check out the gallery above for photos of more potential adoptees, and visit their website or Facebook page for more information on adopting.
Luna
Old dogs need love too, and this 9-year-old bloodhound mix has had a tough go. Three different families have taken Luna home and had to return her for no fault of her own.
She is friendly to cats and kids, according to the shelter, as well as house broken and crate trained. She enjoys a relaxed lifestyle with plenty of naps, but still loves going for walks, too.
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Echo Dot
While older dogs sometimes get overlooked due to concerns about medical care or losing them after forming an attachment, this pup has plenty of great years ahead.
According to the shelter, this photogenic 1-year-old is good with cats and meets and greets dogs, but would be best for an adult-only home.
Several commenters posted their own photos walking Echo and said he is sweet, fun and obviously, "So stinkin cute."
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Benji
This dapper pooch is sporting a bowtie in his profile pic, and he loves bacon.
Benji is a 6-year-old retriever/lab/chow mix whose intelligence has stuck out to staff during his (far too long) stay of almost an entire year. He has had some professional training and is a quick learner, according to the shelter. They suggest he'd be best in a home with no other pets or children under 16. | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/hamilton-county/2023/05/03/humane-society-for-hamilton-county-overloaded-seeks-pet-adoptions/70180182007/ | 2023-05-03T21:35:39 | 1 | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/hamilton-county/2023/05/03/humane-society-for-hamilton-county-overloaded-seeks-pet-adoptions/70180182007/ |
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A U.S. magistrate judge on Tuesday heard arguments in a case brought by two transgender residents against the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, its director and a doctor, alleging discrimination by denying benefits to pay for genital reconstruction surgery.
The state agency, represented by Lincoln Wilson, made a motion for the case to be dismissed, arguing there was no discrimination.
In response to this lawsuit, Gov. Brad Little released a letter Monday saying he opposed the state paying for any transgender treatment — including hormone therapy, puberty blockers and sex reassignment surgery — for any child or adult. Little signed into law this year HB 71, which bans transgender health care for minors under 18.
The letter, which was submitted among court documents, directs the health department to “implement a policy consistent with state and federal law excluding the same from Medicaid coverage."
The plaintiffs, referred to as MH and TB, represented by Idaho Legal Aid Services attorney Howard Belodoff, filed a claim in Sept. 29, 2022.
On Tuesday, Belodoff told the judge that his clients were discriminated against based upon sex and on their transgender status.
Chief Magistrate Judge Raymond Patricco presided over the hearing and will make a decision.
Belodoff said that the department’s transgender policy at the time was unwritten, but the governor’s letter may change that.
“There’s no question that the only impact that this exclusion has is on transgender people,” Belodoff said.
According to the court filing, both MH and TB rely on Medicaid for health care coverage, and both had been receiving treatment for gender dysphoria, which the American Psychiatric Association defines as the "psychological distress that results from an incongruence between one’s biological sex assigned at birth and one’s general identity."
MH’s health care providers determined it was medically necessary to receive genital reconstruction surgery to treat her gender dysphoria and she applied for prior authorization for the surgery. She was denied, first because of a failure to complete at least 12 months of hormone therapy, which is among the guidelines to complete prior to surgery. After she appealed and showed she had undergone the hormone therapy for a year, she was denied again, court documents said.
The nurse reviewer said during a hearing that the surgery was not medically necessary under the health department and Idaho Medicaid’s policy and that it was considered cosmetic. After the appeal, the department, health Director Dave Jeppesen and Medical Director for the Division of Medicaid Dr. Magni Hamso “refused to provide a hearing to allow her to appeal the denial and the delay,” the court documents state.
TB’s health care providers also determined genital reconstruction surgery was medically necessary, and her request for prior authorization of the surgery was never accepted nor denied, the lawsuit alleges, “depriving TB of both the medically necessary treatment and notice and a meaningful opportunity to appeal the delay and denial.”
Wilson, on behalf of the department and employees, said that the issues surrounding the subject of transgender care are fraught and “changing every day.”
He said the plaintiffs didn’t have a case that they were discriminated against under the equal protection clause; the plaintiffs argued that the care they were denied is the same that's provided and covered for cisgender people to treat conditions other than gender dysphoria.
Wilson said that because the treatment is for different conditions, it wouldn't be classified as discrimination. He said providing a double mastectomy to a breast cancer patient would not be comparable to providing the same surgery to a transgender man.
“If the approvals are for other conditions, the plaintiffs here are not similarly situated with other individuals, because condition-specific treatments is at the heart of every system of insurance,” Wilson said.
Wilson also argued MH and TB don’t have a constitutional right to the treatment.
Belodoff said that this type of treatment wasn't unsettled in the law or in medical practice. He noted that major medical associations consider it medically necessary treatment for some patients.
He said Hamso, as a medical professional, should have known to act sooner on a decision for coverage.
"Both of these individuals contacted (Hamso) directly, after they were told to, and they explained their conditions. TB's parents told her it's a matter of life and death," Belodoff said. "And she stood by, did nothing, as far as we know, because they never heard back."
Patricco said he will take the arguments under advisement and make a decision on whether to dismiss the case or let it continue on in legal proceedings. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/little-idaho-should-not-pay-for-transgender-treatment/article_0bd10680-e9d7-11ed-8bcb-f30ad3e0e13d.html | 2023-05-03T21:36:27 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/little-idaho-should-not-pay-for-transgender-treatment/article_0bd10680-e9d7-11ed-8bcb-f30ad3e0e13d.html |
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Twenty-five years spent working in kitchens does not typically lead to a career inside the tech sector, but Ben Ellsworth managed to do it — founding a company aimed at helping restaurants deal with unexpected staffing shortages.
Ellsworth is the founder and CEO of GigPro, which was recently launched in the Orlando area.
“We (cover) restaurants, catering companies, event companies, hotels, lots of resorts, but yeah, anything that encompasses hospitality and service,” he said.
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GigPro allows people in the service industry to fill in on open shifts at businesses — allowing those places to cover themselves if someone calls out sick or has to leave work unexpectedly.
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Ellsworth, who is from Charleston, South Carolina, said he got the idea while looking for someone to fill an open shift at a restaurant where he was working.
“A dishwasher didn’t show up for a shift,” he said. “I looked at my line staff, and I said, ‘Who knows a guy?’ We all got 40 people on our phones that can cover the shift, but finding the person available is impossible. That’s when I got an AirBnb notification that someone had booked a room at my house for the night and I was like, ‘I wish he had booked to wash these dishes.’ And that was kind of a little lightbulb moment.”
Ellsworth feels as though GigPro can be a boon to the struggling service industry, which he believes was “hit the hardest by the pandemic.” Much of the service industry has been dealing with staffing shortages, though Ellsworth admits, this problem has been a long time coming.
“This has been going on for over a decade, you know, in Charleston — in any market that’s got a big dining scene and a high cost of living that’s experienced like a lot of economic gentrification,” Ellsworth said. “I mean, people are — where’re all the restaurants? They’re in the city center. People are getting pushed out of there — further and further — and if you can’t afford to live in the area, it’s tough to get to the area. So that was a decade of staffing just getting worse and worse and worse. And then COVID was like this Band-Aid that just got ripped off.”
Ellsworth said GigPro is designed to offer service workers more flexibility. He said the platform also provides a $15 per hour minimum for workers.
“That’s kind of the only requirement we have is you can’t post (a job) lower than $15 an hour. Above that a business can post at whatever hourly rate they want. We don’t assign anyone we don’t use algorithms to connect people with computers. It’s not like a traditional staffing agency where you order seven (workers) — like, we’re not dealing with hamburgers, we’re dealing with people,” he said.
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Ellsworth added that his company often sees GigPro workers end up with full-time employment coming out of a shift they’ve worked through the app.
“It happens all the time,” he said. “We don’t track it through the platform by any means — because we don’t charge for it so we don’t need to track — but we work very closely with our business partners, and we hear about it all the time.”
In the latest episode of Florida Foodie, Ellsworth talks more about the founding of GigPro and how the service works. He also shares why he focuses on independent restaurants and expanding the service into a dozen markets.
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Florida Foodie is a bi-weekly podcast from WKMG and Graham Media that takes a closer look at what we eat, how we eat it and the impact that has on us here in Florida and for everyone, everywhere. Find new episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you download your favorite podcasts. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/05/03/founder-of-gigpro-talks-changing-landscape-of-the-restaurant-industry/ | 2023-05-03T21:40:19 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/05/03/founder-of-gigpro-talks-changing-landscape-of-the-restaurant-industry/ |
ORLANDO, Fla. – How lucky are we to live Central Florida where rocket launches happen as often as Florida man makes news?
National Space Day, an out-of-this-world celebration is this week and is always celebrated on the first Friday in May.
This national holiday is to “promote math, science, technology, and engineering education in young people. The hope is to inspire them to pursue a career in science, especially a career in space-related jobs,” according to the National Day Calendar website.
With the Kennedy Space Center and the Space Coast only a short drive away – you can easily get lost in space.
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NASA has a webpage where you can learn about careers at the space agency, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics offers a “universe of options” on its page, as well.
But hey – why limit yourself to one day? News 6 has you covered with these upcoming space events in Central Florida:
- Wednesday, May 3: Meet astronaut Sam Gemar at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex May 3-6 during the daily Astronaut Encounter.
- Thursday, May 4: SpaceX will attempt to launch another batch of Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station with a Falcon 9 rocket at 3:31 a.m.
- Friday, May 5: The May full moon, also known as the Flower Moon, will appear opposite the Sun in Earth-based longitude at 1:34 p.m., according to NASA. The moon will appear full for three days around this time, from early Thursday morning through early Sunday morning.
- Saturday, May 6: Two veteran astronauts will be inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame on Saturday at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Roy Bridges and Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) will be inducted during a ceremony “beneath the awe-inspiring space shuttle Atlantis,” according to a news release.
- Sunday, May 6: Meet astronaut Julie Payette at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex May 7-9 during the daily Astronaut Encounter.
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Two weeks after deciding to investigate whether Volusia County councilmembers should have a say in which books are allowed in the public library, councilmembers have changed their mind.
The issue came up during the council’s meeting on April 18, where council members were scheduled to consider nominations to the Volusia County Library Advisory Board.
Instead, Council Member Jake Johansson challenged the board’s existence.
“I question the reasoning behind having this board, as well,” he told his fellow council members. “Is this more of a group of people getting together and chatting about how to make our libraries better? Can this not be done outside the constraints of a committee or a board?”
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That is when Council Member Don Dempsey asked, “How do we monitor what kind of books are actually being put in our libraries?”
He said he was concerned that children may have access to what he called “inappropriate materials.”
“How can we monitor the materials that are put in the library, so that if we have something that’s been controversial, that we could vote on it — or this board could vote on it?” he asked. “How do we monitor what’s been given to our kids?”
A News 6 investigation revealed there is already a process in place for residents to challenge whether a book should be in a county library, and there have been four challenges over the past two years.
On Tuesday, Dempsey reversed course during the council’s meeting.
“I don’t want to create a fear with the public,” he told his fellow councilmembers. “I don’t want people thinking — I mean, 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. I’m not aware of any issues right now with the county libraries, and I would just like to leave it at that.”
Johansson, who had challenged the existence of the county’s library advisory board, insisted they keep his proposal on the table.
He wants to interview County Librarian Lucinda Colee during the next council meeting to ask if the advisory board is needed.
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DeLAND, Fla. – Several homeowners in Volusia County are anxiously watching a huge cliff form behind their house.
It’s happening in the Saddlebrook neighborhood off Blue Lake Avenue in DeLand. The cliff is being called a ‘washout’ since it keeps eroding from rain. With each rainstorm, it’s inching closer to the homes.
“It looks just like a nice little grassy hill until you get right up close and by then it’s almost too late because of all the erosion,” said homeowner Tabitha Ruge.
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It’s about a 30-to-40-foot drop sitting behind her house. She and the other homeowners not only worry about their backyards and homes falling in but without signs or fencing warning about it, think someone could get hurt.
With every rainfall, Ruge said it gets deeper and wider.
“It was about 70 feet from the corner of our property. We are now to about 20 feet from the corner of our property where I have four kids and pets that I am petrified are going to get outside of our backyard fence that we had to put up,” she said.
Ruge’s house is one of four properties that sit on the cliff.
She showed News 6 photos that show it used to be a hill with a concrete water runoff. She said they started noticing the issues in 2020 but it really started eroding in 2021.
“We kept asking, ‘What’s going on?’ We were told that with the community that we were in the lawsuit with the builder and that it was being addressed,” she said.
Court records showed the Saddlebrook Homeowners Association filed a lawsuit against the builder about this and other issues in 2020. The lawsuit was resolved and dismissed last fall though and a settlement was reached outside of court.
An HOA representative said they are putting out bids for the work now, but these homeowners have been told they’re also going to have to pick up some of the cost to fix it.
“We have no idea what the resolution was from it, who’s going to pay to fix this. At one point we were told in an HOA meeting that it might be an $80 increase in all of our HOA fees,” Ruge said.
Ruge said she and her neighbors now can only hope that work gets picked up and started soon because a timeline hasn’t been given.
“When are they going to get their bids back, how long is this going to take to get fixed? Hurricane season is right around the corner,” she said. “We’re just waiting. Every storm that comes through I’m just petrified.”
News 6 also reached out to DeLand city officials to see if they would be involved in fixing the problem. A spokesperson sent the following statement:
“The city has been aware of this issue for over a year and staff has been in contact with the Saddlebrook Homeowner’s Association. The land and infrastructure in question is private property and it will be the HOA’s responsibility to fix it. However, the city is available to provide guidance and connect the HOA with resources that could help find a permanent solution to the problem.”
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1st Source Corp., the parent company of 1st Source Bank, reported $31.12 million in profit in the first quarter.
The South Bend-based bank's net income grew its profit by $3.73 million, or 13.63%, as compared to the $27.39 million made in the first quarter of 2022. The bank, which has a big footprint in Porter and LaPorte counties, earned $1.25 in diluted net earnings per share in the first quarter of 2023, as compared to $1.10 in the first quarter of 2022.
The bank will pay a dividend of 32 cents a share in the first quarter, up 3.23% from 31 cents per share a year ago. It will be paid on May 12 to anyone who owned the stock as of May 2.
"We are pleased we ended 2022 in a very strong position and have started 2023 in a similar manner. We are proud of the balanced way we manage the Bank in all of its aspects: capital, assets, liquidity, and credit," Chairman and CEO Christopher Murphy III said. In the first quarter of 2023, average loans grew $195.61 million, up 3.35% while average deposits grew $110.55 million, up 1.64% from the previous quarter."
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The bank's net interest income totaled $69.79 million, which was up 16.85% year-over-year. The net interest margin was up 42 basis points as compared to the first quarter of 2022.
Credit quality remained steady during the first quarter, Murphy said. Nonperforming assets fell to 0.3% of average loans and leases, down from 0.45% at the end of 2022.
"Most importantly, our balance sheet remained strong during the quarter. Our liquidity position remained stable, our historically conservative capital position was maintained, and deposit balances decreased modestly at period end due to rate competition and expected seasonal trends," he said. "Our approach to balance sheet management gave us comfort during an unexpectedly turbulent environment in the financial services industry towards the end of the quarter."
1st Source was named one of America's Best Midsize Employers by Forbes magazine for the third straight year. The bank was proud to be ranked among just 500 companies with 1,000 to 5,000 employees based on a survey of 45,000 people, Murphy said.
"Respondents were also asked to rate their companies on factors such as working conditions, development opportunities and compensation," he said. "Throughout the years, it's been an honor to witness the great work achieved by our talented 1st Source team, and I know my colleagues among the executive team and our Board feel the same. It has long been our goal to provide a values-based workplace and culture that makes every team member feel included and supported. We will do all we can to continue making this Company a special place with a client facing mission and a commitment to providing attractive career development opportunities for all our colleagues, leading to productive and rich lives." | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/1st-source-bank-grows-profit-by-13-6-year-over-year/article_bc991fc2-e9df-11ed-829c-6b37e00dceae.html | 2023-05-03T21:44:05 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/1st-source-bank-grows-profit-by-13-6-year-over-year/article_bc991fc2-e9df-11ed-829c-6b37e00dceae.html |
Region comic book shops will celebrate Free Comic Book Day Saturday with artist appearances, sales, auctions and of course free comic books.
Comic books across the country will give out 44 comic book titles. People can snag copies of comics like The Umbrella Academy, Star Trek, Star Wars/Avatar: The Last Airbender, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Conan the Barbarian, Red Sonja, DogMan and the League of Misfits, Fright Night, Animal Crossing, Street Fighter and Smurfs.
Superhero titles this year include Spider-Man/Venon and Avengers/X-Men mashups. There's also Madballs vs. Garbage Pail Kids, Runscape and The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Battle for Pumpkin King that expands on the universe of the Tim Burton film.
“Every year, we strive to bring fans a memorable Free Comic Book Day experience, and we know comic book retailers are looking forward to treating everyone to a day of fun and discovery, so we hope fans will visit their local comic shops to celebrate,” said Ashton Greenwood, Free Comic Book Day spokesperson. “The variety of this year’s comic book selection is really exciting! There’s something for every kind of fan, from the long-time reader to the comic book curious.”
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In Northwest Indiana, participating comic book shops include Tenth Planet in Schererville, Screaming Monkey Comics in Munster, Creative Comics in Griffith, Happy Day Comics in Hessville and Galactic Greg's in Valparaiso.
Tenth Planet, which is also celebrating its 35th anniversary, will have an auction and invites people to grab all the free books they can carry on "the best day of the year."
Creative Comics in downtown Griffith will host a celebration from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. It will offer specials, raffles and a choice of three free comic books.
Happy Day Comics in Hessville will have artist Matthew Hansel who will be doing sketches and selling his art.
Comics artist Jason Howard will appear at Galactic Greg's, which is offering 25% off. Howard has worked on comics like Trees, Cemetery Beach, Super Dinosaur, The Astounding Wolf-Man and Big Girls. He's worked with industry legends like Warren Ellis and Robert Kirkman.
For more information, visit freecomicbookday.com. | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/region-comic-book-shops-to-celebrate-free-comic-book-day/article_196511ec-e941-11ed-8ae3-0f7f8398b8c2.html | 2023-05-03T21:44:11 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/region-comic-book-shops-to-celebrate-free-comic-book-day/article_196511ec-e941-11ed-8ae3-0f7f8398b8c2.html |
DALLAS — Airlines expecting a hectic summer travel season are planning to hire thousands of new workers this year, lifting a job market that has been hit by layoffs in technology and turmoil in the banking industry.
United Airlines said Wednesday that it hired 7,000 new workers in the first four months of this year and plans to hit 15,000 new hires by year-end, matching the number it hired last year.
United said 3,800 of its new jobs this year will be in Chicago, where the company is headquartered and runs a big operation at O'Hare International Airport. Airline executives said they will add another 2,300 in Denver, 2,100 in Houston, 2,000 in Newark, New Jersey, and 1,600 in San Francisco. United has hub airports in each of those cities.
By 2026, United projects adding 50,000 workers to a workforce that was about 93,000 at the start of this year.
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"We are in hiring mode here at United Airlines," Kate Gebo, the company's executive vice president of human resources, told reporters. Airline officials said they already have enough pilots to operate the peak summer schedule.
Airlines have been in a hiring frenzy since being caught understaffed when air travel bounced back from the depths of the pandemic more quickly than anticipated. Shortages of pilots and flight attendants contributed to a jump in the rates of canceled and delayed flights last year.
The nation's passenger airlines received $54 billion in taxpayer money to keep people on the payroll through the pandemic, and they were prohibited from making layoffs, but they got around that prohibition by paying workers to quit or take early retirement.
Since bottoming out in November 2020, airline-industry jobs have jumped by more than 117,000 — an increase of 32% — to more than 480,00 as of this February, the latest figures available from the Transportation Department. That is a 5% increase over the pre-pandemic peak.
Delta Air Lines hasn't disclosed its 2023 hiring plans, but CEO Ed Bastian has said the airline has hired nearly 20,000 workers since the start of 2021.
Southwest Airlines planned to hire 7,000 workers this year, but executives said last week they will reduce that number because the airline hasn't received as many new Boeing jets as it expected.
Some of the new hires at United will replace retiring employees. United executives said they plan to hire 2,300 pilots this year and expect 250 to 300 to retire — federal law requires airline pilots to retire by age 65.
A pilot shortage has been especially severe at smaller, so-called regional airlines that operate flights for bigger carriers under the United Express, American Eagle and Delta Connection brands.
Gebo said the next bottleneck is expected to involve aircraft technicians. While there is no federal age limit for aircraft mechanics, Gebo said 40% to 50% of United's technicians are already eligible to retire under the airline's guidelines.
United is using career fairs, including a big one in Houston on Thursday, and other tactics to find workers. The tight labor market is causing United to offer higher wages for non-union jobs, Gebo said, and the airline faces higher rates in contracts it is negotiating with pilots and other union workers. | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/united-hiring-15-000-this-year-adding-to-surge-in-airline-jobs/article_efe13e52-e9f1-11ed-950f-73789b5e0506.html | 2023-05-03T21:44:17 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/united-hiring-15-000-this-year-adding-to-surge-in-airline-jobs/article_efe13e52-e9f1-11ed-950f-73789b5e0506.html |
GARY — After being unseated by state Sen. Eddie Melton, Gary Mayor Jerome Prince thanked constituents and said he is proud of the city's progress.
In a statement posted on Facebook, the first term mayor said he is "confident the city will continue to thrive and grow."
"While my time in office will end December 31st, my passion for this community and its people has not diminished," Prince wrote. "Thank you again for the opportunity to serve you. I will always be grateful for the trust you placed in me, and I look forward to seeing all the great things that lie ahead for our city."
Melton beat Prince in the Democratic primary with just under 61% of the vote. The second term state senator will compete against Republican Andrew Delano, who was unopposed in the GOP primary, at the Nov. 7 general election.
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Prince pulled off an upset victory in 2019, unseating incumbent Democrat Karen Freeman-Wilson, the city's first female mayor. Born and raised in Gary, Prince enlisted in the U.S. marines after high school. His long career includes time as a Gary Common Councilman, a precinct committeeman and a Lake County Councilman. In 2014, Prince was elected Lake County Assessor.
Prince's 2019 mayoral campaign was built around "reimagining" the Steel City. Throughout the past three years, Prince has been focused on helping Gary navigate the COVID-19 pandemic; addressing blight by hosting "All in Gary!" cleanup days and by demolishing over 200 vacant buildings; launching a youth summer employment program; and improving public safety through the Operation Safe Zone security camera initiative and by partnering with the Indiana State Police.
According to Prince's campaign website, his administration was able to pay down about $7 million of the city's long-term debt. The mayor also worked with the Common Council to allocate much of the $80.3 million of American Rescue Plan Act money Gary was awarded. Funding went towards the Gary Guaranteed Income Validation Effort pilot program, which gave 125 residents $500-a-month; the Mobile Mental Health Response Team, which hopes to reduce the role of law enforcement in handling nonviolent mental health crises; the Tolleston Opportunity Hub; which will involve the creation of a wellness campus at the Gary branch of the Boys and Girls Club; and towards a small business support program, which will provide grant funding for local entrepreneurs.
Other initiatives launched under the mayor include a multi-phase digital equity initiative that hopes to increase city internet speeds and a down-payment assistance program that provides grants to home buyers that make up to $105,700.
"I want to take a moment to express my deep gratitude for the privilege of serving you these past 23 years," Prince wrote. "It has been an honor to work on your behalf in four different offices, and I am proud of the progress we have made together during that time."
Prince thanked his supporters and said he respects the opinions of those who did not vote for him.
"I hope that even if we did not see eye to eye, you can appreciate the hard work and dedication that I brought to my role as your public servant," Prince wrote.
After declaring victory on Tuesday, Melton said he and Prince have agreed to sit down and discuss the city's progress as soon as possible. Melton said Prince was "very gracious" and "eager to help."
Over the next few months, Melton said his team will begin to draft a plan for his first 100 days in office. However, he also encouraged residents to register for the general election, noting that though Gary mayors have historically been Democrats, nothing is "guaranteed." | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/gary/thank-you-for-the-opportunity-to-serve-gary-mayor-releases-statement-after-primary-loss/article_32ea51aa-e9cc-11ed-a395-4bf5c9c5d9fd.html | 2023-05-03T21:44:30 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/gary/thank-you-for-the-opportunity-to-serve-gary-mayor-releases-statement-after-primary-loss/article_32ea51aa-e9cc-11ed-a395-4bf5c9c5d9fd.html |
DALLAS — In a video posted Wednesday morning, Dallas Congressman Colin Allred became the first Democrat to announce he’ll run against Republican Sen. Ted Cruz next year.
Allred had been rumored to be running for the office and wasted no time attacking Cruz in his announcement video. Allred begins by focusing on the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot and showing a clip of Cruz rallying supporters a couple days before the event. He also takes aim at Cruz fleeing the state for Cancun during the historic winter freeze and grid failure in 2021 when roughly 250 people died.
SMU political science professor Cal Jillson says Democrats feel targeting Cruz may be their best chance to win a statewide office for the first time in 30 years.
“Ted Cruz is an acquired taste,” Jillson said. “Even some republicans don’t like him, particularly they’re sometimes embarrassed by him, sometimes think that he’s so focused on ideology that he’s not watching what’s going on here in Texas.”
Kimi Lynn King follows and teaches Texas politics as a professor at the University of North Texas. She says money and name recognition have to be the two focuses for Allred if he’s going to have any chance of beating Cruz.
“What Beto O’Rourke had was the fundraising machine,” King said.
O’Rouke came within 2.5% of beating Cruz in 2018, which some political researchers felt forecasted Texas was turning purple. In 2022, though, republicans beat democrats handily across the state, including O’Rouke's 11% defeat to Greg Abbott.
“He needs to look at the O’Rourke ground game for being able to turn out the vote,” King said. “They’re going to have to remember all of their urban areas. In fact, they’re going to have to get out of their comfort areas in Dallas and move around the state.”
“I think the odds are long but they’re not zero,” Jillson said. “Colin Allred is unknown except in his one district, so he’s got to introduce himself to much of Texas.”
Cruz’s team shared a statement Wednesday following Allred’s announcement.
"Democrats have once again turned to a far-left radical to run for Senate. Not only does Colin Allred vote with Nancy Pelosi 100% of the time, but his voting record is completely out-of-touch with Texas. Allred wants men to compete in women’s sports, isn’t serious about addressing the crisis at the border, wants to take away law-abiding Texans’ guns, and is soft on punishing murderers. Bottom line, Allred is too extreme for Texas. Thankfully, the Lone Star State has a tireless champion in Sen. Ted Cruz. For over a decade, Sen. Cruz has been leading the fight for jobs, freedom, and security in Texas. As Senator for Texas, Sen. Cruz will continue to do everything he can to bring more jobs to Texas, fight out-of-control government spending, and support the oil and gas industry from the attacks of Democrats like Joe Biden and Colin Allred.” – Cruz spokesperson Nick Maddux
The statement isn’t accurate. Allred has voted with Pelosi about 85% of the time according to ProPublica. Most notably, he sided with Republicans to block noncitizens from voting in Washington D.C. elections and with them again in blocking the US from selling petroleum from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to entities under Chinese Communist Party control.
He also hasn’t voted for legislation to take away guns, but did support the bipartisan Safer Communities Act following the Uvalde Massacre which extended background checks to buyers under 21, provided state funding for red flag laws and made it more difficult for domestic abusers to have access to firearms even when they aren’t married, known as the “boyfriend loophole”
Allred’s video message also includes claims Cruz would dispute.
Cruz has denied hiding in a supply closet during the U.S. Capitol riot. He also denies wanting to cut social security and Medicaid but has advocated for limiting social security eligibility and benefits.
Jillson and King expect Cruz to work to paint Allred as a far-left Democrat and for Allred’s campaign to focus on Cruz’s character and past in hopes some Republicans will vote Democrat or stay home.
“If he has a path, that path is not running far left,” Jillson said. “That path is running up the middle.”
Jillson also questions how well a Black candidate will do statewide in Texas, looking at past races where they’ve unperformed -- including in 2020 when Dallas State Sen. Royce West wasn’t able to win the Democratic party nomination.
“Is Texas prepared to vote for a Black candidate for the United States Senate?” Jill posed. “We’ll find out the answer to that.”
“Some people say a Democrat can’t win in Texas,” Allred says in the end of his video. “Well, someone like me was never supposed to get this far.” | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/can-colin-allred-beat-ted-cruz-political-experts-weigh-in/287-a85c9635-dcb0-4e9f-a55f-ce65fd02f54f | 2023-05-03T21:47:58 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/can-colin-allred-beat-ted-cruz-political-experts-weigh-in/287-a85c9635-dcb0-4e9f-a55f-ce65fd02f54f |
DALLAS — The city of Dallas said Wednesday afternoon they found a number of their servers compromised with ransomware.
The city's security monitoring tools notified the Security Operations Center of the ransomware attack, the city said, and it was then confirmed that a number of servers were compromised, impacting areas such as the Dallas Police Department website.
The city is actively working to isolate the ransomware and prevent it from spreading, officials said, and to remove it from infected servers and restore services.
Impact on delivery of services to citizens is limited at the moment, the city said, but officials are working to assess the complete impact.
If anyone is experiencing a problem with a particular city service, the city said they should call 311, or 911 if it is an emergency.
Dallas police said that 911 calls are not affected and that officers are continuing to be dispatched for service.
The city had a previous outage on April 19, which caused a city council meeting that day to be canceled and rescheduled. The outage affected most city departments, including 311 and water utilities.
Dallas police had their own issues last year when a loss of data occurred, causing more than 8 million records to be deleted. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/city-of-dallas-ransomware-attack-against-network/287-eef44d88-ab66-4d90-883e-554f5857a097 | 2023-05-03T21:48:04 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/city-of-dallas-ransomware-attack-against-network/287-eef44d88-ab66-4d90-883e-554f5857a097 |
ATHENS, Ga. — Editor's note: The video above is from a previous report.
A 5-year-old girl will lose her eye after she was shot by a stray bullet while warming up for dance class in Athens, her mother told 11Alive Tuesday.
Ne’vaeh Brown was at dance practice along North Avenue when a shootout broke out in a nearby parking lot on the evening of April 26.
Gunshots erupted in the parking lot– sending a stray bullet through the glass front, hitting 5-year-old Ne'vaeh Brown in the eye and a 14-year-old, later identified as Navaeh Hogue, in the arm. Hogue was trying to protect Brown when she was shot in the arm.
"It was traumatic. To see the injury, the blood, to see everything I didn't know what to do or what to think. I didn't know where the bullet was at, or if it was still in her eye," her mother, Brittanie Wright previously said.
Wright said her daughter will have surgery next week to have her eye removed. She added that this will be her third surgery since she was shot.
Brown will then be fit for a prosthetic eye in the next coming weeks. She will now have to learn a new way of life with one eye.
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Her mother said when she was shot the bullet was just inches away from hitting Brown's brain. She added that doctors told her that the bullet split her eyeball and then grazed the bridge of her nose.
Wright said she can't seem to wrap her mind around why people would be shooting while kids are around.
"Y'all are shooting with innocent people around in broad daylight. Y'all are outside arguing, you pull a gun out and start shooting at each other. Neither one of y'all got hit, you just shooting. Y'all seen a lot of kids pulling up, getting out and going into the building. They had no cares. That's selfish and something needs to be done," Wright explained.
Officials arrested 38-year-old Rasheed Scott in Gwinnett County the next day for his involvement in the shooting. As of Tuesday, Athens Clarke County Police said no other arrests have been made at this time.
Athens Police are still investigating the incident and are looking for other people who may be involved. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/athens-shooting-north-ave-dance-class-stray-bullet/85-fc29df4c-3d69-4afc-98ad-d3c46ca62736 | 2023-05-03T21:51:28 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/athens-shooting-north-ave-dance-class-stray-bullet/85-fc29df4c-3d69-4afc-98ad-d3c46ca62736 |
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.abc10.com/article/news/local/california-man-pleads-guilty-to-trafficking-fentanyl-in-the-state-of-texas/513-7c640c90-46e2-414a-89b7-aa9956d4ad55 | 2023-05-03T21:51:34 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california-man-pleads-guilty-to-trafficking-fentanyl-in-the-state-of-texas/513-7c640c90-46e2-414a-89b7-aa9956d4ad55 |
DAVIS, Calif. — Some events are being canceled and a few businesses are closing early after three recent stabbings in Davis have the community on edge.
The three attacks happened in a span of five days after years without a homicide reported in the city.
Canceled events
Davis Farmers Market
Davis Farmers Market on Wednesday will be canceled due to the recent stabbings. Organizers are still planning to host the Saturday market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Central Park.
Davis Food Co-op Block Party
Organizers said in light of the recent violence, the Co-op Block Party scheduled for Saturday has been canceled. For the annual meeting, owners are still invited to visit the Davis Food Co-op Teaching Kitchen from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. to review the previous year’s financial statement.
Businesses closing early
Dunloe Brewing
Dunloe Brewing said Tuesday that The Local will be closing early for the safety and peace of mind of the staff. The Local will be open from 2 to 8 p.m. Olive Drive Tasting Room will have the same hours since they close early.
Rocknasium
The gym will be closing early at 8 p.m. until this is resolved, Rocknasium said Tuesday. This is to ensure the safety of the members, staff, and general public. People can email info@rocknasium.com with concerns or questions.
Woodstock's Pizza
Woodstock's Pizza in Davis announced Tuesday they will be closing at 9 p.m. until further notice for the safety of its staff due to the recent violence downtown. Also, delivery orders will not be taken after 8 p.m. Woodstock's Pizza is located at 238 G Street in Davis.
Watch more on ABC10 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/davis/davis-events-canceled-businesses-closing-early-stabbings/103-6a36e6ff-e925-4f06-b275-efe1384be594 | 2023-05-03T21:51:41 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/davis/davis-events-canceled-businesses-closing-early-stabbings/103-6a36e6ff-e925-4f06-b275-efe1384be594 |
PHOENIX — Juan Irigoyen Castillo’s hard work paid off.
The Trevor Browne High School senior is one of a select group of students accepted to an Ivy League university.
The 18-year-old received acceptance letters from seven universities, including Princeton, Yale, and Stanford, and was awarded $2.5 million dollars in scholarships.
Over the weekend, Irigoyen Castillo toured Stanford and on Monday committed to attending the university, his dream school.
“It’s like a dream come true,” he said.
Irigoyen Castillo is the valedictorian of his class. While it was his academics that have made his accomplishment possible, he credits his family for their support and guidance.
“My family has been there for me, and I can’t imagine doing any of it without them,” Irigoyen Castillo said.
He admitted it was his older sister who motivated him to go to college, but a close friend attending Yale University pushed him to aim high academically.
“We are very proud of him,” his mother Gladys Castillo Turrubiates said. “I’ve always ingrained the importance of education to my kids. I’ve taught them there are a lot of opportunities so they can have a great future and accomplish their goals.”
Irigoyen Castillo is an avid soccer player, earning many medals and awards while at the North Scottsdale Sandsharks Soccer Club and during his four years in high school.
He is currently the president of his school’s MEChA chapter (Movimiento Estudiantil Chican@ de Aztlán; Chican@ Student Movement of Aztlán), an organization that seeks to promote Chicano unity and empowerment through political action.
The high school senior was also a part of the STEP College Prep program and LEDA (Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America), which he said helped him prepare and get ready for college.
He is a product of the Cartwright School District, having attended Starlight Park Elementary School and Estrella Middle School.
“Juan is a great example of a beautiful student who wants to give a new face to our community, that wants to give better hopes for our students,” said Ms. Guadalupe Meza, who has known Irigoyen Castillo for six years and taught him for three.
The valedictorian was accepted to Stanford University, Princeton University, Yale University, Pomona College, Davidson College, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University.
While he admits he wasn’t always focused on going to college, “because I didn’t know what I was capable of,” Irigoyen Castillo hopes his story will inspire others not to cut themselves short, even when growing up in a community like Maryvale.
“I hope this motivates others to pursue a higher education wherever their dream may be,” he said. “The opportunities are there if you’re willing to take them, and work hard for them.”
Irigoyen Castillo was awarded the Gates full-ride scholarship and the Jack Kent Cooke scholarship where he will receive $55,000 per year for three years. Stanford University awarded him more than $90,000 per year.
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SAN DIEGO — One of the newest stars to join the San Diego Wave FC made history on April 30, becoming the youngest player to hit the field in National Women's Soccer League history.
In front of a hometown crowd against Orlando Pride at Snapdragon Stadium, homegrown Melanie Barcenas made her historic San Diego Wave debut.
With the substitution in the 71st minute, Wave forward, Barcenas, became the youngest player to ever appear in an NWSL match at 15 years and 177 days old.
Barcenas is also the first youth homegrown player in NWSL history.
The history making soccer player is a San Diego native from Clairemont, and spent her youth career playing for San Diego Surf.
Barcenas is no stranger to breaking records, in 2022 she became the first high school player to sign a name, image and likeness (NIL) deal with Nike.
“I’m very excited to sign my first professional contract with my hometown team, San Diego Wave,” said Barcenas after the March 21 announcement of her signing. “It’s been a dream of mine to not just play in the NWSL but to have the opportunity to represent this city since the announcement of the Wave last year. I know I am young, but the team and coaching staff have been amazing, and I look forward to learning from them every day as I continue to develop.”
WATCH RELATED: San Diego Wave advances to semifinals after defeating Chicago Red Stars at Snapdragon Stadium (Oct. 2022).
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SEATTLE — The on-ramp to northbound State Route 99 from the West Seattle Bridge could be closed for the next 10 days after a large pothole caused several flat tires.
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) tweeted just after 7 a.m. Wednesday that the on-ramp was closed until further notice as crews evaluated repairs for a pothole that created a hole in the road. WSDOT officials estimated the off-ramp could be closed for as long as 10 days during repairs in an update tweeted just after 11:30 a.m.
The 5-by-4 foot pothole was discovered at about 10 p.m. Tuesday night after several drivers had to pull over on the side of the roadway to replace their tires.
Drivers will need to seek alternate routes during the closure, WSDOT said in a tweet Wednesday.
Potholes have been a recurring issue throughout Seattle.
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) crews said in February they filled 23,000 potholes throughout the city in 2022, the most filled in the last five years. Maintenance crews filled 50% more potholes in 2022 than they did in 2021, according to the city.
"It's not your imagination," SDOT said in its February release. "There were more potholes than usual last year."
Why do potholes keep happening?
The SDOT said potholes re-appear year round, especially during the winter when severe storms are likelier.
Rain, snow and ice damage streets, as water sneaks through cracks in the pavement. When temperatures drop low enough, the water freezes and expands into ice, creating cracks and eroding streets from the inside out, according to SDOT.
As new potholes form, cars, trucks and buses worsen the street's condition and eventually cause large chunks of concrete to break off.
Winter repairs don't last "forever," SDOT said because asphalt does not bind to pavement quite as well during cold weather. That means pothole repairs today may need to be repaired again until the weather warms.
SDOT called potholes a "continual challenge year-round."
But maintenance workers can prevent frequent potholes with larger paving projects to replace the damaged pavement. Filling potholes is equivalent to putting a band-aid on a larger problem, SDOT said.
How to report a pothole in Seattle
The public is urged to send reports of new potholes as they form throughout the city. There are several ways to report a pothole in Seattle:
- Find It, Fix It App
- Submitting an online report
- Emailing 684-ROAD@seattle.gov
- Call (206) 684-ROAD [7623]
Check the map below to see the repair status of a pothole near you. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/pothole-west-seattle-bridge-off-ramp-closure/281-3d76c132-a6eb-4757-a019-12874bb3f791 | 2023-05-03T21:52:00 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/pothole-west-seattle-bridge-off-ramp-closure/281-3d76c132-a6eb-4757-a019-12874bb3f791 |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Southern California lawmaker who's running for Congress was arrested for drunken driving Tuesday night, according to law enforcement and jail records.
Sen. Dave Min, a Democrat who's running in the competitive 47th congressional district, said in a Facebook post that he was cited with a misdemeanor for driving under the influence. Min was released Wednesday morning after being arrested by California Highway Patrol, the Sacramento Sheriff's Department said. It wasn't clear if he would have to appear in court.
“My decision to drive last night was irresponsible. I accept full responsibility and there is no excuse for my actions,” Min posted Wednesday. “To my family, constituents and supporters, I am so deeply sorry. I know I need to do better. I will not let this personal failure distract from our work in California and in Washington.”
A spokesperson for Min's Senate office declined to comment.
The California Highway Patrol didn't immediately provide more information on Min's arrest, such as when it occurred or where he was arrested. Many state lawmakers stay overnight in Sacramento during the week rather than returning home to their districts.
Min is vying for the competitive Congressional seat in Orange County now represented by Democratic Rep. Katie Porter, who's leaving her post to enter a race to replace retiring Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Min, who has secured Porter's endorsement, is the most prominent Democrat in the race. Former Assemblyman Scott Baugh, a Republican, is also running.
Min, a Harvard-educated lawyer and a former congressional aide to U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer was elected to the state Senate in 2020. He chairs the Senate's Committee on Natural Resources and Water.
Watch more on ABC10 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/california-state-senator-dave-min-drunken-driving/103-ae8b3659-4eba-48c4-994e-00b8afc7fe1b | 2023-05-03T21:52:06 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/california-state-senator-dave-min-drunken-driving/103-ae8b3659-4eba-48c4-994e-00b8afc7fe1b |
STONE HARBOR — First responders rescued a stranded person who had fallen into the back bay Tuesday afternoon.
Firefighters were called to Corinthian Drive about 4:50 p.m. for a report of a fall from a dock. Once on scene, Firefighter Evan Schroer entered the water and brought the fall victim back to land, firefighters said Wednesday.
The unidentified victim was in the water for "an extended amount of time," firefighters said. They were treated by paramedics on scene before being taken to Cape Regional Medical Center in Cape May Court House.
No other information about the call, such as an update on the victim's condition, was released Wednesday. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/fall-victim-rescued-from-water-in-stone-harbor/article_51cda008-e9eb-11ed-bb85-4fa4bf51d6e1.html | 2023-05-03T21:52:19 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/fall-victim-rescued-from-water-in-stone-harbor/article_51cda008-e9eb-11ed-bb85-4fa4bf51d6e1.html |
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) – On the same day that threats were made to schools across Tennessee, including four in Northeast Tennessee, Abingdon High School also was placed in a lockdown of its own.
According to a social media post by the Abingdon Police Department (APD), the school received “information regarding a potential threat,” prompting the lockdown.
An APD spokesperson told News Channel 11 that the lockdown was later lifted and students dismissed after the threat was determined to not be credible.
“We take every threat seriously and have taken swift action to ensure the safety of all students, staff, and faculty,” the APD stated.
The APD did not confirm if the threat made was related to the string of hoax calls made to Tennessee schools and law enforcement agencies Wednesday. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/abingdon-high-school-goes-on-lockdown-after-potential-threat/ | 2023-05-03T21:57:26 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/abingdon-high-school-goes-on-lockdown-after-potential-threat/ |
SEATTLE — The on-ramp to northbound State Route 99 from the West Seattle Bridge could be closed for the next 10 days after a large pothole caused several flat tires.
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) tweeted just after 7 a.m. Wednesday that the on-ramp was closed until further notice as crews evaluated repairs for a pothole that created a hole in the road. WSDOT officials estimated the off-ramp could be closed for as long as 10 days during repairs in an update tweeted just after 11:30 a.m.
The 5-by-4 foot pothole was discovered at about 10 p.m. Tuesday night after several drivers had to pull over on the side of the roadway to replace their tires.
Drivers will need to seek alternate routes during the closure, WSDOT said in a tweet Wednesday.
Potholes have been a recurring issue throughout Seattle.
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) crews said in February they filled 23,000 potholes throughout the city in 2022, the most filled in the last five years. Maintenance crews filled 50% more potholes in 2022 than they did in 2021, according to the city.
"It's not your imagination," SDOT said in its February release. "There were more potholes than usual last year."
Why do potholes keep happening?
The SDOT said potholes re-appear year round, especially during the winter when severe storms are likelier.
Rain, snow and ice damage streets, as water sneaks through cracks in the pavement. When temperatures drop low enough, the water freezes and expands into ice, creating cracks and eroding streets from the inside out, according to SDOT.
As new potholes form, cars, trucks and buses worsen the street's condition and eventually cause large chunks of concrete to break off.
Winter repairs don't last "forever," SDOT said because asphalt does not bind to pavement quite as well during cold weather. That means pothole repairs today may need to be repaired again until the weather warms.
SDOT called potholes a "continual challenge year-round."
But maintenance workers can prevent frequent potholes with larger paving projects to replace the damaged pavement. Filling potholes is equivalent to putting a band-aid on a larger problem, SDOT said.
How to report a pothole in Seattle
The public is urged to send reports of new potholes as they form throughout the city. There are several ways to report a pothole in Seattle:
- Find It, Fix It App
- Submitting an online report
- Emailing 684-ROAD@seattle.gov
- Call (206) 684-ROAD [7623]
Check the map below to see the repair status of a pothole near you. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/pothole-west-seattle-bridge-off-ramp-closure/281-3d76c132-a6eb-4757-a019-12874bb3f791 | 2023-05-03T21:59:45 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/pothole-west-seattle-bridge-off-ramp-closure/281-3d76c132-a6eb-4757-a019-12874bb3f791 |
WASHINGTON, USA — Every year since he was five, Russell Bennett has given gifts to others for his birthday.
It's a tradition that started in 2011 when his mom, Sunday Tollefson, encouraged his friends to donate diapers or wipes in lieu of birthday gifts.
Back then, he got just over a thousand donations.
This year, for his 18th birthday, his goal was 23,000 diapers and wipes. He exceeded it by collecting 25,000.
"The joke is that I have to get ready every April and clear out my living room because this kid is going to do his diapers and wipes drive," said Tollefson.
Bennett gives the donations to LifeWire, the largest domestic violence organization in Washington State.
"The majority of the folks that come seeking our services are mothers and their children," explained Karlah Ramírez-Tánori, Co-Executive Director of LifeWire. "When somebody's trying to actively flee or save money to rent an apartment or leave a situation, those are some of the challenges or decisions you have to make about your finances. So what Russell has done for LifeWire ensures that families don't have to worry about that."
Using his birthday for good is a lesson Bennett's mom hopes will stick with him for a lifetime.
"Somebody just sent you $100 worth of diapers for your birthday. That person wouldn't have even probably sent you a card. But because you are using your birthday is like a lightning rod for attention to this need," said Tollefson.
Bennett will never meet the people he helped, but it's clear from the messages he's getting from people who have donated, he's proving it's better to give than to receive.
"I think I've learned that it's more than just a birthday is more than just a gift. It's like a celebration of life," said Bennett. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/teen-birthday-donate-thousands-diapers/281-e914136a-b4b1-4039-98c6-40c10bc21f9f | 2023-05-03T21:59:51 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/teen-birthday-donate-thousands-diapers/281-e914136a-b4b1-4039-98c6-40c10bc21f9f |
STEELTON, Pa. — According to Dauphin County 911 dispatch and statements from borough officials, emergency crews were dispatched to the scene of a serious accident in Steelton on Wednesday afternoon.
The crash was reported at about 3 p.m., according to dispatch. It occurred at the intersection of South Front and T streets in Steelton.
EMS personnel were dispatched to the scene and nearby roadways have been closed, according to Steelton Mayor Ciera Dent.
"Due to an accident, roads are closed between Front and Chambers Streets and 2nd Street and Eisenhower Blvd. Please avoid the area as responders work to clear the scene," said Dent. "East-end residents traveling home, please use the Steelton entrance and NOT Eisenhower Blvd."
This is a developing story. FOX43 will have more information as it becomes available. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/serious-crash-police-steelton-dauphin-county/521-7f39ecc0-6a0d-47f9-955c-d1e1a3d3640c | 2023-05-03T22:01:13 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/serious-crash-police-steelton-dauphin-county/521-7f39ecc0-6a0d-47f9-955c-d1e1a3d3640c |
LEBANON, Pa. — Police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead in Lebanon Wednesday morning.
It occurred at 8 a.m. on the first block of Jones Street, according to Lebanon City Police.
Officers responding to a shots fired call located Thomas Vance, 33, of Lebanon, who was suffering from a gunshot wound, according to police.
Vance was transported to a Dauphin County hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
A second subject, whose identity has not yet been released, remained at the scene and was taken into custody without incident, police said.
Investigators reviewed multiple video sources of the incident and interviewed witnesses. The firearm believed to have been used in the shooting was also recovered, police said.
The preliminary investigation suggests the shooting was the result of a verbal altercation that escalated, according to police.
Police have not yet said whether the subject in custody will face any charges. They believe the incident was not a random act of violence and that there is no danger to the public.
Police confirmed that the case is under review by the Lebanon County District Attorney's Office. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lebanon-county/thomas-vance-deadly-shooting-lebanon-police-investigation/521-304504be-ff86-4d53-809f-9e1049e5a96b | 2023-05-03T22:01:13 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lebanon-county/thomas-vance-deadly-shooting-lebanon-police-investigation/521-304504be-ff86-4d53-809f-9e1049e5a96b |
PRINCETON, Texas — A former North Texas high school baseball player is recovering in intensive care after being shot during a college baseball game in Texarkana on Saturday.
Matthew DeLaney, who played at Princeton High School and is now a player for Texas A&M-Texarkana, was struck in the chest by a stray bullet during the fifth inning of the university's final homestand of the season.
DeLaney, per the Texarkana Police Department, was standing near a bullpen and batting cages at the southwest corner of George Dobson Field when he was hit.
He was taken to an area hospital, where he remains as of Monday.
The game was stopped while detectives and police scoured the field for possible evidence.
Investigators said Sunday that the stray bullet was fired roughly 400 yards away in a neighborhood just west of the stadium during a gunfight between two people.
Demarco Banks, 20, turned himself in and has been charged with deadly conduct in connection to the shooting.
Another suspect, 17-year-old Kamauri Butler, later turned himself in on Tuesday for aggravated assault.
Police added that they received calls about the gunfire nearby and connected the two scenes when they found shell casings in front of a home in the neighborhood.
DeLaney is in stable condition, but his injuries are serious. Princeton High School head baseball coach Leroy Mansanales told WFAA that the teen is dealing with a collapsed lung and that the bullet hit a few of his vertebrae.
Per Mansanales, DeLaney is dealing with some paralysis on his left side.
"My son is close with Matthew, and they sent each other messages on Snapchat all day before that. To hear what happened hit hard. He's at a baseball field, where he's supposed to be, and he wasn't causing trouble or anything," Mansanales said.
"He walked through our gate daily ready to fight with a great attitude. His effort and attitude were unmatchable and unquestionable. I texted him that now was the time to fight and that if I've ever asked him to fight, now is the time. He texted back, and I was happy to see that. So he's a fighter," Mansanales said.
Mansanales is working to gather donations to deliver to the DeLaney family, as they will likely be in Texarkana for the foreseeable future as their son recovers.
He said he grew close to the DeLaney family throughout his six years of coaching at Princeton.
While the 2022 graduate is now dealt a severe and tragic hand in life, Mansanales said the teen would find a way to get better and back on the field.
"I can't imagine what he's going through right now, but he will fight," Mansanales said. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/former-north-texas-baseball-player-recovering-hit-by-stray-bullet-college-game-texas-am-texarkana/287-72e24b0d-96ec-45c9-8eb7-adeb884234c2 | 2023-05-03T22:04:35 | 0 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/former-north-texas-baseball-player-recovering-hit-by-stray-bullet-college-game-texas-am-texarkana/287-72e24b0d-96ec-45c9-8eb7-adeb884234c2 |
I-10 in Cochise County to reopen following 48-hour repairs after deadly semi crash
Authorities have said it will take 48 hours to repair the Interstate 10 bridge in Cochise County where a semitruck crashed Wednesday morning, leaving the driver dead and the vehicle on fire. The Cochise County Sheriff's Office described the incident as "a serious vehicle accident" at milepost 331 westbound near Willcox, adding both lanes on I-10 were closed in a 12:34 a.m. Facebook post.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety stated on Twitter that no vehicle other than the semitruck was involved in the crash that took place just after midnight, mentioning the driver's identity and the company's name were pending.
A Twitter post from the Arizona Department of Public Safety stated the bridge's pillar was buckled following the wreck.
ADOT said repairs will commence Wednesday afternoon, adding that eastbound lanes were open and that work would "take place round the clock" to ensure westbound lanes could reopen safely. The Sheriff's Office advised commuters to avoid the area and to take alternate routes.
ADOT released the following detour options for I-10 westbound traffic:
- South and east on State Route 80 from Roadforks, New Mexico, to U.S. 191 in Douglas
- North on U.S. 191 north to Davis Road in McNeal
- West on Davis Road to State Route 80
- North State Route 80 through Tombstone to State Route 82
- West on State Route 82 to State Route 90 in Whetstone
- North on State Route 90 to I-10 Benson
Earlier in the day, according to the Sheriff's Office, the entire area was closed to all traffic and multiple public safety personnel were on scene. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-traffic/2023/05/03/i-10-closed-in-cochise-county-after-semitruck-crashes-into-bridge/70178789007/ | 2023-05-03T22:06:53 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-traffic/2023/05/03/i-10-closed-in-cochise-county-after-semitruck-crashes-into-bridge/70178789007/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. — The owner and executive chef of long-time Southeast Portland restaurant Mother's Bistro and Bar was selected as this year's Oregon Small Business Person of the Year.
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler honored Lisa Schroeder with the award Wednesday morning. Schroeder said she was grateful for the recognition and thanked her employees for their hard work over the years.
"I’ve been working so hard for the last 23 years and you work every day not expecting an award for what you do, you just do it," Schroeder said. "It’s just rewarding to be recognized for all the efforts that I and my staff — because I could not do this without them — but all of the efforts we have put in."
The award is given to a small business owner each year to recognize their resiliency and innovation.
Schroeder received help from a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan to open Mother's Bistro on Southeast Stark Street and Southwest 3rd Avenue in 2000. Mother's Bistro started with 90 seats and has grown to a 200-seat restaurant with more than 65 employees.
"Everybody in this city knows Mother’s and I think almost everybody in the city knows Lisa. Lisa has been a terrific business leader in this city for a long, long time," Mayor Wheeler said on Wednesday.
Earlier this week, Schroeder was recognized nationally during an event at the White House celebrating Small Business Week. She shared a photo on Twitter showing her shaking hands with President Joe Biden on Monday.
"It was great to meet other business people like myself and learn how much small business really does bring to the party here in America," Schroeder said.
Like other businesses, Mother's Bistro temporarily closed its doors to customers at the start of the pandemic in 2020. Mother's Bistro received help from SBA's COVID relief programs and it reopened in June 2021.
"I think one of the reasons why we are successful is that we really do love and care for the people who work for us," Schroeder said.
Schroeder encourages other people interested in opening a small business to follow their dreams.
"If you follow your passion, you do what you love and you show up every day, you too can be successful," she said. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/mothers-bistro-oregon-small-business-person-of-year/283-8950e33c-85c1-4f34-afbc-bc514bc49eff | 2023-05-03T22:09:36 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/mothers-bistro-oregon-small-business-person-of-year/283-8950e33c-85c1-4f34-afbc-bc514bc49eff |
Timken Co. has record first quarter, raises full-year 2023 outlook
- Timken Co. reported first quarter earnings of $122.3M.
- The company increased its projected earnings per share to range between $5.90 to $6.40 for the full year.
JACKSON TWP. − Timken Co. reported a record first quarter in sales and earnings per share and has raised its full-year outlook.
"It was an excellent quarter, and 2023 is on track to be another excellent year," Timken President and CEO Rich Kyle said during a conference call Wednesday morning.
Timken Co., a separate company from TimkenSteel, is a global manufacturer of industrial bearings and motion products.
More:After 120 years, Timken Co. is ingrained in Canton, Ohio
For the first quarter that ended March 31, Timken posted a profit of $122.3 million, a record $1.67 per share. It's a 3.46% gain compared with $118.2 million, or $1.56 per share, in 2022.
Total sales increased 12.3% to $1.26 billion compared with $1.12 billion a year ago. Bearing sales, led by the renewable energy and distribution or rail sectors, increased by 16.6% from this period last year to $900.7 million. Industrial motion sales, driven by automatic lubrication systems, increased 2.8% to $362.1 million.
As a result of the strong first quarter and the Nadella Group acquisition completed in early April, Timken predicts a better 2023 than initially expected. The company increased its projected earnings per share to range between $5.90 to $6.40 for the full year. The adjusted earnings per share are expected to range between $7 and $7.50.
“We now expect operating margins to increase in 2023, reflecting favorable price-cost and better operational execution," Kyle said in a news release. "While uncertainty remains elevated for the second half, our backlog is high and customer demand is strong.”
Highlights of the quarterly results and updated outlook include:
- Timken returned $77.6 million to shareholders through dividends and the repurchase of 670,000 shares of stock in the first quarter.
- The company acquired American Roller Bearing Co. at the end of January and Nadella Group in early April.
- Net sales for 2023 are expected to increase by 8% to 11%.
- Free cash flow is predicted to be greater than $450 million.
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A Britt man is facing 27 years in prison after allegedly being caught with more than five grams of methamphetamine.
According to court records, 37-year-old Zackery Michael Mattis has been charged with a felony controlled substance violation and driving while barred - a aggravated misdemeanor.
The affidavit states that Mattis was stopped at 12:30 a.m. April 23 in Crystal Lake for multiple traffic violations. The deputy allegedly smelled the chemical odor associated with methamphetamine. A police K9 indicated the presence of a controlled substance in the vehicle. The subsequent search yielded more than five grams of meth. Mattis stated he doesn't use the drug often. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/britt-man-allegedly-caught-with-meth/article_922756f1-7887-55c5-a0be-ee67c5e75a07.html | 2023-05-03T22:11:30 | 1 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/britt-man-allegedly-caught-with-meth/article_922756f1-7887-55c5-a0be-ee67c5e75a07.html |
A former Kanawha man originally accused of third-degree sexual abuse has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge.
According to court records, 41-year-old Tyler Michael Fontanini pleaded guilty to assault with intent to commit sexual abuse, an aggravated misdemeanor, on Tuesday.
Because of the nature of the offense, Fontanini faces a 10-year special sentence.
The affidavit states that Fontanini was riding a the woman when he lunged across the console, kissed her and touched her genitals.
The woman was able to break contact and drive Fontanini home to drop him off. The documents state the alleged victim took off running and left her car in Fontanini's driveway after he got out of the vehicle. She was eventually picked up by her husband.
The affidavit states a sexual assault kit determined her injuries were consistent with the woman claims.
The plea agreement states that Fontanini is currently living in Lakewood, Colorado. A sentencing hearing has been scheduled for July 7.
In a few billion years our Sun is going to go caput, but as that happens, it’s actually going to expand and engulf several planets. But while that’s a long way off, astronomers were able to finally see that phenomenon happening in another star system.
Photos: North Iowa history book, 1800s-1930s
North Iowa history: Fire prevention
This photo, provided by the Mason City Public Library Archives, features the Mason City Fire Department shooting massive amounts of water Oct. 12, 1939, at the Foresters building for fire prevention week.
Mason City Public Library Archives
North Iowa history: Grant valentines
In this photo provided by the Mason City Public Library Archives, children are keeping busy by making Valentine’s Day crafts at Grant School in 1938.
Mason City Public Library Archives
North Iowa history: Henkel Construction
This photo provided by the Mason City Public Library Archives features workers next to the Henkel Construction truck, circa 1925.
Mason City Public Library Archives
North Iowa history: House explosion
This photo, provided by the Mason City Public Library Archives, shows the aftermath of an explosion March 21, 1935, at the Meurs household. It was caused by escaping gas, and as a result, the homeowner asked for $20,000 in damages.
Mason City Public Library Archives
North Iowa history: Huxtable Drug
In this photo provided by the Mason City Public Library Archives, cars are parked on a strip that housed a café, a drug store and a theatre in 1937. The movies that are playing are “Confession” and “Kid Galahad.”
Mason City Public Library Archives
North Iowa history: Federal Packing Co.
In this photo provided by Mrs. David Murphy (Phyllis Frances), Tony Zamanek’s car is pulling an advertisement for Federal Packing Co. outside of Chicago Meat Market and Grocery, circa 1930. From left are James Belberoff, Phyllis Zemanek and Mary Zemanek, who’s holding Rose Mary. The Mason City and Clear Lake pictorial book has over 250 photos from the 1800s through the 1930s. Order yours now at MasonCity.PictorialBook.com .
Mrs. David Murphy
North Iowa history: Boy Scouts
In this photo provided by the Mason City Public Library Archives, the Mason City Boy Scouts are learning valuable lessons in first aid on Dec. 12, 1935. The Mason City and Clear Lake pictorial book has over 250 photos from the 1800s through the 1930s. Order yours now at MasonCity.PictorialBook.com .
Mason City Public Library Archives
North Iowa history: Pierce with kids
This photo, provided by the Mason City Public Library Archives, shows patrolman Dick Pierce giving lollipops to an excited group of children on May 31, 1938.
Mason City Public Library Archives
North Iowa history: Woodward Auto
In this photo provided by the Mason City Public Library Archives, people are standing outside of Woodward Auto Company, which was on 124 S. Delaware in 1926. The Mason City and Clear Lake pictorial book has over 250 photos from the 1800s through the 1930s. Order yours now at MasonCity.PictorialBook.com .
Mason City Public Library Archives
Children at telephone office
In this photo provided by the Mason City Public Library Archives, Jackson School children are taking a field trip to a local telephone office in 1939. Eva Scott was the teacher.
Mason City Public Library Archives
North Iowa history: Divers at Clear Lake
This photo, provided by the Mason City Public Library Archives, shows a great dive from athletes Helen Crlenkovich and Marjorie Gestring in Clear Lake, 1939. Gestring won a gold medal in the 1936 Olympics for the 3-meter springboard.
Mason City Public Library Archives
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INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Animal Care Services is beyond capacity with no open spaces to house incoming animals, the organization said Wednesday.
“If the dogs we currently have aren’t adopted, we will be forced to euthanize for space,” IACS Deputy Director Katie Trennepohl said. “We have no more room, and there are more dogs that need our help.”
The shelter is currently unable to schedule any new surrender appointments for another six weeks.
On average, they are being asked to take in 45 animals per day. This is in addition to the animals Animal Control Officers bringing in animals 24/7.
Adoptable animals have received age-appropriate vaccines and microchips, and many animals are spayed or neutered and can go home the same day. Those that are not already spayed or neutered will be available to go home immediately after their surgery. IACS is open for walk-up adoptions Fridays – Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Anyone considering adoption should submit the pre-adoption questionnaire and visit the shelter at 2600 S. Harding St. to speak with the adoption staff.
The pre-adoption questionnaire and all adoptable animals can be found on the IACS website. People do not need to wait for a response to the questionnaire before coming in to meet with adoptable animals.
Around 130 animals are currently available for adoption. IACS said the adoption staff can provide recommendations for a pet that matches your lifestyle.
They also offer a trial adoption under our Cuddle Before You Commit program. This program allows you to foster an animal for 14 days, and if everything works out, they can process the adoption, so the pet is officially yours on day 15.
If you are not able to adopt, there are other ways you can help right now.
- If you can cancel your surrender intake appointment, do so. Your pet will be at high risk for euthanasia.
- If you find a lost pet, try to find the owners before contacting the shelter. Vet offices can scan the pet for a microchip. Post the animal on Indy Lost Pet Alert and on your neighborhood social media sites. Walk around your neighborhood. Do not bring a lost pet to the shelter. You will be turned away. We will not take the pet in without an appointment.
- Share the IACS social media posts to help spread the word throughout the community. IACS can be found on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.
- Need to surrender? Try to rehome your own pets. You are your pet’s best advocate, and you can help make sure their new family is a good match. IACS has partnered with rehome.adoptapet.com to help you find potential adopters for your pets.
- Do you need help with pet food, veterinary care, or behavioral training so that you can keep your pet? Reach out to the Indy CARES team to see if they have resources to help keep your pet with your family and out of the shelter. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indianapolis-animal-care-services-has-no-open-spaces-iacs-adopting-dogs-in-indianapolis/531-cb5aa23a-e853-4e4a-8f36-2fad06a8d046 | 2023-05-03T22:15:02 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indianapolis-animal-care-services-has-no-open-spaces-iacs-adopting-dogs-in-indianapolis/531-cb5aa23a-e853-4e4a-8f36-2fad06a8d046 |
How you can help save this state natural area in Fond du Lac County from an extremely aggressive invader
Garlic mustard is an extremely aggressive invader that poses a threat to Haskell Noyes Memorial Woods State Natural Area.
NEW PROSPECT – The battle is on to save a state natural area in Fond du Lac County from an extremely aggressive invader, garlic mustard.
Friends of Kettle Moraine is organizing a series of garlic mustard pull workdays at Haskell Noyes Woods State Natural Area in the Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit to try to beat back this non-native, destructive invasive species.
Workdays are planned at the following dates and times:
- May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 4:30-7:30 p.m.;
- May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 4:30-7 p.m.; and
- May 6, 13, 20, 27 and June 3, 9 a.m.-noon.
Those wishing to participate should meet at the Haskell Noyes Woods parking lot on County Road GGG just south of County Road SS east of New Prospect. For anyone arriving later than the scheduled start times, directions to that day’s particular work location will be posted at the parking lot.
Volunteers are advised to wear long sleeves, sunscreen, a hat and garden gloves, and to take insect repellent and drinking water.
In case of severe weather, organizers said they will cancel that day’s workday. People should call at least two hours prior to the scheduled start time of a workday for more details.
People can call Connie Ramthun at 920-533-8939 or Douglas Stadler at 920-979-1357 for more details.
What is garlic mustard, why is it a threat and how do you kill it?
Garlic mustard, according to The Nature Conservancy, can be identified by its triangular, heart-shaped leaves with toothed edges and white four-petal flowers. It was first brought from Europe in the mid-1800s for herbal uses and erosion control.
The Nature Conservancy said garlic mustard is a threat to the biodiversity of many native ecosystems. The plant spreads its seeds in the wind and gains a foothold in fields and forests by emerging earlier in spring than many native plants.
With regard to killing garlic mustard, The Nature Conservancy website states the following:
The ultimate goal in removing garlic mustard is to prevent seed development and spreading until the existing seed bank is depleted. Unluckily for us, this may take 2-5 years in any confined area. Vigilance is key, as garlic mustard can sprout up even when you're sure that you've gotten rid of every last one.
The best way to get rid of garlic mustard is manually:
- Try to pull up the plants before they set seed, because the action of yanking the plant from the ground will spread the seed.
- A good time to pull garlic mustard is after it rains, when it’s easier to get all or most of the long tap root.
- After you have pulled the plants, bag them up and throw them out with your garbage; do not compost.
- For more info, see the USDA's guide to the species.
What is Haskell Noyes Memorial Woods State Natural Area?
The following is from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ website:
Haskell Noyes Memorial Woods is a classic example of southern dry-mesic forest dominated by sugar maple and red oak, with smaller amounts of basswood, white ash, bitternut hickory and ironwood.
The site lies on an interlobate moraine formed between the Green Bay and Lake Michigan lobes of the Wisconsin stage of glaciation with numerous kames, kettles and ridges.
The forest was never clear-cut or heavily harvested during the logging era of the 19th century, leaving red oaks that established during the 1860s and 1870s. And unlike other forests, fire has not occurred on these moist soils for the past several hundred years.
The forest understory is open, with few shrubs but a rich spring flora and diversity of ferns. Plants include maidenhair, fragile, cinnamon and lady ferns, hepaticas, clustered black snakeroot, large flowered trillium, red trillium, may-apple, large-leaved shinleaf, large-leaved bellwort and wild geranium. A small area to the north is composed of swamp hardwoods and tamaracks. A high percentage of gravel is found in the soils and steep slopes are prone to erosion.
The land was purchased in 1947 to prevent imminent logging. Haskell Noyes Memorial Woods is owned by the DNR and was designated a State Natural Area in 1952.
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- Pelican River Forest preserve:Republicans put a stop to the Pelican River Forest preserve. Conservation groups say they hope to keep the project alive. | https://www.fdlreporter.com/story/news/local/2023/05/02/haskell-noyes-woods-natural-area-in-wisconsin-battles-garlic-mustard/70171715007/ | 2023-05-03T22:17:58 | 0 | https://www.fdlreporter.com/story/news/local/2023/05/02/haskell-noyes-woods-natural-area-in-wisconsin-battles-garlic-mustard/70171715007/ |
SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kan. (KSNW) — A new plane getting ready for take-off for the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office. County Commissioners approved the purchase at Wednesday’s meeting after years of discussion.
The office’s current plane is about 50 years old.
The pandemic put the purchase discussions on pause, but the new aircraft is needed to transfer inmates in and out of Sedgwick County.
Parts for the aging plane are no longer made, and it can be expensive to transfer inmates on other options, such as by car or commercial flights.
The new plane is worth over $4 million.
A partnership with the Kansas Highway Patrol and Textron is cutting the cost to $2.5 million.
“This particular plane can actually fly more inmates than our Turbo Commander. It actually will save us money when we are going to far distances to the coasts, which we do go to quite often,” said Sedgwick County Sheriff Jeff Easter.
He said there are many benefits to this new aircraft.
“It can be serviced here. The Turbo Commander has to be serviced elsewhere, Indiana or Oklahoma. The other thing is all the pilot training is here for the Turbo Commander. We have to fly to Florida, which is more of an expense to get trained, so there is a lot of benefits to this particular plane being manufactured here, serviced here, and pilots can be trained here,” said Sheriff Easter.
Commissioners approved an additional $650,000 in funds to purchase the plane.
As for the old plane, the sheriff’s office will look at selling it and use those funds toward the new plane. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/new-plane-coming-to-sedgwick-county-sheriffs-office/ | 2023-05-03T22:23:38 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/new-plane-coming-to-sedgwick-county-sheriffs-office/ |
CLEARWATER, Kan. (KSNW) — Due to a water main break in the City of Clearwater, those affected are being advised to boil their water.
According to the City of Clearwater Government, the water main break happened at the intersection of East Elaine Avenue and North 4th Street.
“The Public Works Department is working on getting this fixed as quickly as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes,” the City said.
Clearwater says those who have lost service due to the water main break will need to boil their water.
The City is advising those affected to follow the same precautions of a boil water advisory issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment:
- Discard any ice, juice, formula, stored water and uncooked foods that were prepared with tap water during the period of concern.
- Use boiled or bottled water for drinking, food preparation, mixing baby formula, making ice, washing food, manual utensil and equipment washing, rinsing and sanitizing, brushing teeth or any other activity involving the consumption of water.
- Child care centers and schools should use only bottled or boiled water for mixing infant formula, hand washing, and for mixing sanitizing solutions for diapering areas and surfaces such as tabletops and toys. Adult employees should use a hand sanitizer after washing hands with tap water and soap. Do not use drinking fountains and discontinue the use of water play tables.
- Restaurants and other food establishments that have questions about the impact of the boil water advisory on their business can contact the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s food safety & lodging program at kda.fsl@ks.gov or call 785-564-6767.
- Swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas that are operated properly, including routine monitoring for adequate disinfection levels, may continue to operate.
- Share this information with all other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, visitors). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
- Translate the precautions for anyone who does not understand English.
The use of water for those affected:
- Drinking water during a boil order: If the water appears discolored, run the cold water tap until water is clear. If water is still discolored after running the tap for several minutes use an alternate source for drinking and food preparation. If water is clear, boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation.
- Washing Dishes: You may use a dishwasher if it has a sanitizing cycle. If it does not have a sanitizing cycle, or you are not sure if it does, you may hand wash dishes and utensils by following these steps:
- Wash the dishes as you normally would.
- As a final step, immerse the dishes for at least one minute in lukewarm water to which a teaspoon of unscented bleach per gallon of water has been added.
- Allow the dishes to completely air dry.
- You may also use boiled and cooled water or bottled water.
- Bathing and Showering: Water used for bathing does not generally need to be boiled. Supervision of children is necessary while bathing so that water is not ingested. Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physicians.
- Brushing your Teeth: Use only disinfected, boiled, or bottled water for brushing your teeth.
- Ice: Ice cubes are not safe unless made with disinfected, boiled, or bottled water. The freezing process does not kill the bacteria or other microorganisms.
- Washing Fruit and Vegetables: Use only disinfected, boiled, or bottled water to wash fruits and vegetables that are to be
eaten raw. - Hand Washing: You should wash your hands with soap and boiled water, or soap with bottled water. If only tap water is available, it is best to use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer after you wash your hands. If neither is possible and your hands have been exposed to germs, such as after using the bathroom, washing with warm tap water and soap and thoroughly drying your hands is much better than not washing them at all. In these instances, try to keep your hands away from your mouth and use a hand sanitizer as soon as possible after you’re done.
- Cooking: Bring water to a rolling boil for 1 minute before adding food.
- Infants: For infants use only prepared canned baby formula that is not condensed and does not require added water. Do not use powdered formulas prepared with contaminated water.
- Houseplants and Gardens: Water can be used without treatment for watering household plants and garden plants. The exception would be things like strawberries or tomatoes where the water would contact the edible fruit.
- House Pets: The same precautions taken to protect humans should be applied to pets. Aquatic organisms (e.g. fish) should not be exposed to water containing elevated levels of bacteria. If the organism’s water needs to be refreshed use appropriately boiled or bottled water.
For more information, contact the City of Clearwater by calling 620-584-2311 or by visiting clearwaterks.org. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/water-main-break-in-clearwater-those-affected-advised-to-boil-water/ | 2023-05-03T22:23:44 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/water-main-break-in-clearwater-those-affected-advised-to-boil-water/ |
The City of North Bend City Council adopted its first strategic plan for houselessness on Tuesday, April 18.
The draft plan was created by the Coos County Coordinated Office on Houselessness, a housing coordination center mandated by House Bill 4123. House Bill 4123 provided eight pilot regions around Oregon with $1 million to use toward improving their housing services coordination. The bill also required the creation of a strategic plan to address houselessness.
Rural Development Initiatives, an Oregon-based non-profit providing services to rural communities, helped the Coordinated Office on Houselessness prepare the strategic plan.
Andrew Brainard – Director of Coos County Coordinated Office on Houselessness – and Jennifer Groth – Director of Policy & Partnerships at Rural Development Initiatives – presented the plan to City Council on April 17.
“The Coos County Coordinated Office of Houselessness has been created, which was part of the requirements on House Bill 4123,” Groth said. “And it has been staffed.”
In preparing the strategic plan, the Coordinated Office on Houselessness spoke with over 60 people who they defined as stakeholders, including people who are currently unhoused, people who provide services to the unhoused, and people looking at pathways to permanent housing, among others.
The office also conducted two workshops and a community survey of about 200 people “to try and get some consensus,” on community priorities, Groth added. Key information from the strategic plan includes survey data and community defined priorities around houselessness.
“It took us decades to get here, and hopefully it won’t take us decades to fix this situation,” Mayor Jessica Engelke added. “But I think having a coordinated response could help. That’s where I see it.”
The City Council unanimously voted to adopt the strategic plan for houselessness. Coos Bay and Coos County must also approve the strategic plan before it is sent to the Oregon Legislature by May 23.
Survey findings
The strategic plan states that the community survey was intended to “elucidate the broader community’s understanding of the causes and impacts of the housing shortage and the effectiveness of services to the unhoused.” To date, over 200 responses have been collected.
The first question asked: “What does homelessness look like your community?” Over 50% of respondents answered that living on the streets and encampments were common signs of homelessness in their community. The second most common response was drug use, which registered nearly 20% of responses. Other top responses included mental health and trash.
The second question asked: “What do you think is working well in addressing the housing shortage and services to the unhoused?” Over 70% of respondents answered that nothing is working well, while over 16% said the Devereux Center has helped. Other top responses included the Coal Bank Village.
The next question asked: “How can the region improve its approach to dealing with homelessness?” The top response was affordable or temporary housing, registering over 33% of responses. Over 25% of respondents said jail or law enforcement would help improve the region’s approach. Other top responses included designating areas for the homeless and substance abuse treatment.
The final question asked how respondents would like to be involved developing community solutions to houselessness. Top responses included volunteering, donating, and joining a committee, among others.
Community defined priorities
Through the various interviews and workshops with community stakeholders, the strategic plan identified 8 community priorities regarding houselessness.
The first community priority was to improve the coordination of housing and houselessness services among agencies and jurisdictions. Jennifer Groth noted that this was the community’s number one priority.
“The first community priority identified was probably the highest priority, which was improving the coordination of housing and houselessness services among agencies and jurisdictions,” Groth said. “This came up as the highest priority in the community.”
The second community priority was to develop pathways to support permanent housing and increase workforce housing. Groth mentioned that this was another “top priority.” Long-term strategies include increasing emergency shelter beds, creating a Housing Navigation Center, and providing funding for back rent and application fees.
The third community priority was to increase community understanding of the housing shortage and services to the unhoused. Short-term strategies include coordinating a centralized communications strategy, creating a FAQ page on city and county websites, and using law enforcement as a messenger.
The fourth community priority was to explore the root causes of houselessness and the economic impact on the lack of affordable housing.
“This is an opportunity for us to perhaps develop some local economic indicators, do an analysis of where we think that problem is, and act on that basis,” Groth noted.
The fifth community priority was to address broader community concerns about public safety and trash accumulation. Long-term strategies involve adding more community resource officers, creating a community volunteer program that can support their work, and continuing to address understaffing in the Coos County Jail.
The sixth priority was to improve mental health and substance abuse services. Long-term strategies include increasing funding for services, changing the parameters around involuntary commitment for mental health, and providing more transitional housing for patients in the Bay Area Hospital’s psychiatric unit.
The seventh priority was to advocate for community needs related to housing and homelessness at the state and federal level.
“That’s already been happening, but we had some ideas about how those relationships could be improved,” Groth said. “This is about being in the room where it happens.”
The eighth priority was to identify and address racial disparities in providing equitable pathways to permanent housing. Long-term strategies include increasing training in diversity, equity, and inclusion across the continuum of care.
Follow updates on the strategic plan for houselessness and other North Bend City Council News at theworldlink.com/news/. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/north-bend-adopts-strategic-plan-for-houselessness/article_7e338eb4-e9eb-11ed-88e0-d3e3a3ef2db5.html | 2023-05-03T22:28:39 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/north-bend-adopts-strategic-plan-for-houselessness/article_7e338eb4-e9eb-11ed-88e0-d3e3a3ef2db5.html |
July 14 1938 - December 22, 2022
A memorial service for John Roger Martin, 84, of Yuma, Arizona, formerly of Coos Bay, will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Coos Bay Chapel, 685 Anderson Avenue in Coos Bay. Private inurnment will be held at Coos River Cemetery.
John was born July 14, 1938 in Santa Ana, California to James L. and Ruth E. (Kissinger) Martin. He passed away December 22, 2022 in Yuma, Arizona.
John graduated from Marshfield Senior High School June, 1956 and went into the U.S. Navy the next day.
He is survived by his wife, Karen Dale Staines Martin; his daughter, Wendy Lou Martin Reeves; grandchildren, Tyler Martin Reeves and Audrey Nicole Reeves Hester, great granddaughter, Bennie Wayne Hester; his sister, RuthAnn Martin Goddard; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.coosbayareafunerals.com | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/obituaries/john-roger-martin/article_8d5147f8-e9ee-11ed-92ab-bf1fac603ed4.html | 2023-05-03T22:28:45 | 0 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/obituaries/john-roger-martin/article_8d5147f8-e9ee-11ed-92ab-bf1fac603ed4.html |
Representative Boomer Wright (R-Reedsport) and Representative Court Boice (R-Gold Beach) released the following statement regarding today’s vote on House Bill 2005 B in the Oregon House of Representatives:
“We are disappointed in today’s vote on HB 2005 B. This bill imposes additional restrictions on law-abiding citizens but does nothing to prevent actual gun violence and crime in our communities,” said Representative Wright (R-Reedsport). “By banning 18, 19, and 20-year-olds from buying certain firearms and further restricting concealed carry, the Democratic majority places unreasonable restrictions on those who already follow our state and federal laws.” | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/representatives-wright-boice-issue-statement-following-house-passage-of-house-bill-2005/article_9d699518-e9f9-11ed-943e-9bba7f1534be.html | 2023-05-03T22:29:04 | 0 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/representatives-wright-boice-issue-statement-following-house-passage-of-house-bill-2005/article_9d699518-e9f9-11ed-943e-9bba7f1534be.html |
Third arson suspected at vacant Salisbury building
The Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the third case of arson in the last two years at a vacant apartment building in Salisbury.
On May 2, the Salisbury Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 616 E. Church St. in Salisbury, a Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office release said.
The fire started on the second floor of the vacant two-story apartment building and was noticed by a passerby. It took five minutes to control, and the preliminary cause is incendiary or arson.
This building has had two previous fires in it, one taking place in Jan. 2022 and another in June of the same year. Both of those fires were also determined to be arson.
The fire marshal' office is asking the public's assistance in helping to identify who is responsible for setting the fires. Callers may remain anonymous and can contact deputy state fire marshals with any information at 410-713-3780.
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Man O' War and Maryland: One of horse racing's all-time greats is tied to Eastern Shore
The Kentucky Derby is set to take place this week, with horse racing fans preparing for the first leg of the American Triple Crown and one of the most popular annual sporting events in the country.
Once upon a time, Maryland's Eastern Shore played a major role in the long history of America's horse racing and the Triple Crown, as the Glen Riddle Farm in Berlin was home to arguably the greatest race horse of all time, and many of its successful offspring.
Here is what you need to know about Berlin's own Glen Riddle Farm and Man O' War.
Samuel D. Riddle and the Glen Riddle Farm
Samuel D. Riddle, a native of Glen Riddle, Pennsylvania, purchased the farm that would become known as Glen Riddle Farm in 1917. According to the Worcester County Historical Society, Riddle thought that the salt air breezes and blue grass of Worcester County would be beneficial to his thoroughbred racing stock.
The farm had stables for up to 60 horses and a training track, and Riddle often hosted events at the large home on the farm.
Man O' War: One of the greatest race horses of all time
Born in Kentucky in 1917, Man O' War was bred by August Belmont Jr., whose father the Belmont Stakes is named after. Man O' War got his name from Belmont's wife, who named the horse in honor of her husband who was serving in World War I. Because of his involvement in the war effort, Belmont decided to sell his horse stock in 1918, and Riddle brought Man O' War for $5,000 in 1918 and brought him to Glen Riddle Farm to be trained.
In 1919, Man O' War made his racing debut in 1919, and won 9 of 10 races in his first season, with the one loss being a controversial one where he lost by half a length after complaints about the start of the race.
That would be the only race Man O' War would lose in his career, winning 20 out of 21 races, including the Preakness and Belmont Stakes in 1920. His win at Belmont set a world record, winning by 20 lengths over the second place horse. Man O' War didn't compete at the Kentucky Derby, so he wasn't able to possibly win a Triple Crown.
In 1957, Man O' War was inducted into the U.S. Racing Hall of fame, and if you look at lists of the greatest race horses of the 20th century and of allt ime, it is likely you will see Man O' War's name at or near the very top due to his numerous accomplishments.
In 1921, Riddle was offered $500,000 for Man O' War, and turned it down, according to the Worcester County Historical Society, and he also turned down an offer of $1 million, because Man O' War was not for sale.
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The legacy of Man O' War and Glen Riddle Farm
The racing success that Man O' War and Glen Riddle Farms achieved also extended to Man O' War's offspring and additional horses who would continue his legacy.
One of his offspring was the Triple Crown winner War Admiral, who would win the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes in 1937. Also among Man O' War's offspring, Crusader and American Flag also won big-time races in consecutive years, with Crusader winning the 1925 Belmont Stakes, and American Flag following up and winning at Belmont in 1926.
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BOISE, Idaho — Boise State University has suspended the 'Alpha Kappa Lambda' fraternity from its campus for at least five years.
The suspension was made official in early 2023.
"They are no longer a functioning entity at Boise State. They've had their charter withdrawn and they're not active here," Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, Dr. Chris Wuthrich told KTVB.
The suspension comes after several violations of Boise State's Student Code of Conduct.
Per a public records request obtained by KTVB, the fraternity was cited five times between 2018 and 2023.
That includes underage drinking, hazing, and in one instance, sending a member to the hospital with alcohol poisoning after a fraternity event.
In a letter to the fraternity on April 21, 2022, Boise State said, "We believe this incident is tied to a concerning pattern of hazing behavior found within our organization."
The organization was put on an interim suspension while the university investigated that incident.
They were later put on probation for two years beginning in September 2022.
In November 2022, Boise State received documentation that the fraternity may have violated four parts of the Student Code of Conduct in October 2022 while on probation.
"Members report attending parties throughout the fall semester, where alcohol was present, and being consumed underage. New members also report being asked to participate in chapter activities during the pledge process that can be attributed to hazing. Specifically, members report participating in a scavenger hunt, an activity that the chapter has been sanctioned for in the past, activities that are meant to morally degrade or humiliate, and other activities during the new member initiation process where students are expected to participate in order to gain entry to the organization.."
When a violation is documented, staff will conduct an investigation.
"That could be looking at records, it could be interviewing people, and based upon what we determine, we may file charges, and from those charges have a hearing and then eventually an outcome," Wuthrich said. "If a group is found responsible, sanctions. The conduct process exists to hold people accountable when they violate our Student Code of Conduct."
Alpha Kappa Lambda will not be allowed back on campus for at least four years.
In a statement to KTVB, the Alpha Kappa Lambda national fraternity said:
"The Fraternity of Alpha Kappa Lambda is disappointed in the decisions made by the undergraduate members at Boise State University violating the Fraternity’s and the University’s risk management policies. We appreciate the work of the University’s Conduct office and Fraternity/Sorority Life office regarding this matter. Hazing and alcohol abuse have no place in the Fraternity experience. The Fraternity has suspended the chapter for a minimum of four years as has the University. The individual undergraduate members are not to act on behalf of, represent or organize as members of the Gamma Theta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Lambda."
So, is hazing and alcohol use in Boise State's Greek system an issue?
Dr. Wuthrich said he doesn't believe it is for a few reasons.
"We have a modern fraternity community, and what I mean by that is that our fraternities are unhoused," Wuthrich said. "Older communities, the University of Idaho being one, they're in a system where they have housing units that individual groups manage, and here at Boise State, we don't have that just by nature of how the university has grown over time."
Currently, about 13% of the student population participates in Greek life.
However, Wuthrich adds Boise State is not immune to the 'stereotypical' issues, and several chapters have violated the Student Code of Conduct between 2018 - 2023.
According to that same public records request, a majority of violations filed with the university against fraternities and sororities had to do with underage drinking, neighbor complaints, and more specifically, violating COVID gathering restrictions.
In 2020, gatherings of 10 or more people were not allowed in the City of Boise in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 within the community.
At Boise State, chapters do not have official houses. However, some members may live together in homes, and post their letters outside.
"Boise State is a unique place, not having housing as an example. It takes a lot more of our students in terms of their labor and leadership, to have meetings and to be productive members of the community, whether it's fundraising or the litter pickup that goes on, or even just their scholarship," Wuthrich said. "So, our students are busy and they have less time to engage in nefarious and problematic activities."
In the fall of 2022, two fraternities were cited after members shared meal card barcodes to steal meals from the dining hall on campus.
In total, those fraternities stole almost $10,000 worth of meals.
Wuthrich told KTVB those members and their organizations, were required to pay that money back, as well as participate in community service.
Those two fraternities are also on probation.
"If you want to come on and be a fraternity or sorority at Boise State, you're also going to accept the fact that we're going to be in there with you, holding you accountable, making sure you're measuring up to our standards and the standards of your fraternity, if that's the case," Wuthrich said.
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BOISE, Idaho — Summer break is just weeks away for most Idaho public schools. Whether you're planning a family fiesta in Florida or a solo siesta in Spain, AAA Idaho provides some airtight pointers for travelers getting to their destination by air.
"There's been a strong resurgence in air travel as people opt to spend more time at their end destinations and less time getting there," said AAA Idaho Public Affairs Director Matthew Conde.
AAA is projecting that air travel this summer will set records for passenger volume - so, here is the need-to-know info and top flight insight that the pros have to offer to maximize your airway getaway.
"If you want the best options for your flight itinerary, don't delay. Now is the best time to book," said Conde.
- Airfares are 20 percent to 30 percent higher this summer and further price hikes are not uncommon.
- 'The early bird gets the best deal.' Book morning flights whenever possible - the earlier, the better. Delays are more likely as the day progresses. Early-morning flights are often on schedule and already on the ground anticipating boarding.
- Familiarize yourself with airport parking. You can find Boise Airport (BOI) parking information here.
- Some major hubs like New York City's LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and the Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport (DFW) are reducing flights due to air traffic controller shortages.
- Arrive at the airport at least two hours before domestic flights and three hours before international flights.
- Don't fret a canceled flight. If the flight is canceled due to something that is in the control of the airline, such as a mechanical issue, the airline is responsible for rebooking passengers. On occasion, the airline may provide arrangements or amenities such as food and lodging. Additionally, it never hurts to politely ask airline personnel what perks are possible! For information on passenger rights, visit the Department of Transportation website here.
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- Avoid checking a bag. Carry-on luggage allows greater flexibility if there's a delay or cancelation.
- Keep snacks, prescription medications, important documents and your cell phone charger in your carry-on bag.
- Make sure your cell phone is fully charged and download the airline's app to track flight status.
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Students at the Building 21 High School will be learning virtually until at least Friday, May 5, after water damage caused two stairwells in the building to be closed off.
The high school in West Oak Lane is closed again for in-person learning just one day after reopening after asbestos was found in the school, the School District of Philadelphia announced Wednesday.
Tuesday evening, plaster fell from one of the school’s third floor stairwells causing it to be closed off to students and staff. The school had the building inspected and determined there was water damage in two of its stairwells from the weekend's rainfall.
No students were in the building at the time that the plaster fell from the stairwell, the school district said.
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The school district said the building was inspected and cleared for re-entry on May 1, but with the stairwells closed the building didn’t meet code requirements.
Students learned virtually Wednesday and the school district said it would have the building further assessed and provide an update by Friday, May 5.
“We know this is frustrating news on the day after we have celebrated your return. But, the health and well-being of our students and staff must be our top priority,” Oz Hill, Chief Operating Officer for the school district, said.
The plaster in Building 21 was for years marked safe by inspectors on building reports. The district now says those records were “incomplete or inaccurate."
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Gary-based Chemcoaters has rolled out a new steel product.
The service center makes corrosion-inhibiting metal coatings for steel coil for several industries, serving manufacturers, steel producers and service centers for more than 20 years.
The metal finisher at 700 Chase St. in Gary's Ambridge-Mann neighborhood developed a new thin-film coating for cold-rolled and hot-rolled pickled oiled steel. It just launched FeGuard, which it bills as "the first of its kind to offer significant corrosion protection to these substrates."
Added on Chemcoaters’ coil coating line, the new coating is designed to be applied to coils as an alternative to lower zinc coating weights. The goal was to satisfy customer needs by bridging the gap between carbon and galvanized product performance, going beyond 24-hour humidity vs. salt spray testing.
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R&D Director Brit Capizzano said it took rigorous development to engineer the new coating for both hot-rolled and cold-rolled steel.
“This was an ‘aha’ moment. When exposure time in the salt spray chamber could be counted in days, not hours, the product began to compete with galvanized substrates like EG, and then eventually made its way to HDG equivalent performance," Capizzano said.
Chemcoaters said the new coating has lubricity for forming operations, anti-fingerprint properties and corrosion resistance at a thinner film thickness than a traditional paint system.
It can be custom engineered for specific end uses for a number of sectors. Chemcoaters expects a market in the capital equipment, metal furnishing and decking markets. | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/chemcoaters-rolls-out-new-steel-product/article_c898d5d8-e9df-11ed-8f18-63029e37ebc4.html | 2023-05-03T22:36:26 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/chemcoaters-rolls-out-new-steel-product/article_c898d5d8-e9df-11ed-8f18-63029e37ebc4.html |
Gas prices remain close to $4 a gallon in Northwest Indiana's most populous counties, though they've been falling across the Calumet Region, state and nation.
The average price of gas in Indiana was $3.487 a gallon Wednesday, down from $3.579 a gallon a week ago and $4.04 a month ago, according to AAA. The average price in neighboring Illinois was $4.01 a gallon Wednesday, down from $4.05 a gallon a week ago and $4.46 a gallon a month ago.
National gas prices were $3.58 a gallon, down from $3.64 a gallon a week ago and $4.20 a gallon a year ago. It was the second straight week gas prices fell nationally.
As of Wednesday, gas cost an average of $3.80 a gallon in Lake County, $3.77 per gallon in Porter County and $3.44 per gallon in LaPorte County, according to GasBuddy.com. The average price of gas was about $3.47 a gallon in Newton, Starke and Pulaski counties and $3.59 in Jasper County.
Over the past two weeks, gas prices fell by 9 cents a gallon in Lake County, 14 cents a gallon in Porter, 37 cents a gallon in LaPorte County, 12 cents a gallon in Jasper County and 23 cents a gallon.
Gas prices in the greater Chicago metropolitan area averaged $4.27 per gallon, including an average of $4.51 within city limits, according to AAA.
Retail gasoline prices rose 1.6% last week, according to GasBuddy.com.
Oil inventories fell by 5.1 million barrels as refineries ramp up for the start of the summer driving season, according to the Energy Information Administration.
West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell $1.61 to $75.15 per barrel Monday, according to GasBuddy.com. Brent crude oil dropped $1.54 to $78.79 per barrel
“After declining the prior week at a slow pace, the drop in the national average has gained momentum. Oil prices have come under additional selling pressure alongside wholesale gasoline prices, giving retailers room to pass on the lower prices,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “Diesel prices have followed, falling to their lowest in over 13 months as demand remains weak due to concerns over the economy. With refinery maintenance wrapping up, we should see supplies start to build in the weeks ahead, just in time for the summer driving season, potentially putting more downward pressure on prices. However, while a majority of states saw gas prices drop, some, particularly in the Northeast, have yet to join in thanks to being the last to make the switch to summer gasoline – but relief will be on the way soon in areas that have resisted the fall thus far.”
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LaPorte County Commissioner Joe Haney, right, was ousted as board president and replaced by Commissioner Connie Gramarossa, left, who moved into the seat during Wednesday's commission meeting.
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Andrew B. Jones was ousted as county attorney by the LaPorte County Commissioners on Wednesday.
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LaPorte County Prosecutor Sean Fagan claimed a lawsuit by the Indiana Attorney General over emails the LaPorte County Commissioners refuse to give to the prosecutor's office would be costly to taxpayers.
LAPORTE —The LaPorte County Commissioners on Wednesday replaced their board president and attorney well before their one-year terms expire.
Commissioner Joe Haney was replaced as president by Commissioner Connie Gramarossa in a 2 to 1 vote, with Commissioner Rich Mrozinski supporting the move.
Gramarossa and Mrozinski were also the 2-1 majority in the decision to terminate Andrew B. Jones as county attorney.
The decisions seemed to represent a shift in power because Gramarossa had sided with Haney at the beginning of the term, joining in naming him board president. At that early January meeting, Gramarossa and Haney voted to hire Jones to replace former county attorney Shaw Friedman.
The decisions came after Haney learned Gramarossa drove a county owned vehicle to Chicago on March 16 without seeking permission from the commissioners to take it outside the state. While driving the county owned 2021 Ford Escape, she struck the back end of a vehicle stopped for a red light on Halsted Street.
Haney also accused Gramarossa of never telling the commissioners about the crash, as required. Instead, Haney said she began driving her personal vehicle to report for work at the commissioners’ office while the taxpayer-owned Escape was nowhere in sight.
Eventually, Haney said he located the vehicle at a local body shop and estimated the damage at roughly $20,000.
According to a Chicago Police Department report, Gramrossa struck the back end of the vehicle stopped for a red light on Halsted Street before 6 a.m.
During Wednesday's meeting, Gramarossa said she took the car in a rush after receiving a phone call that her son was in a hospital in Chicago. Gramarossa said no light was shed on her son's condition during that call. She said her sense of urgency was heightened because her son is still impacted by a traumatic brain injury suffered when he was younger, and he is deaf.
Gramarossa said she also felt a need to be there as quickly as possible to serve as a sign language interpreter for her son and doctors to communicate.
“Like any mother would have, I went in the first vehicle that was available to me. I didn’t think. I didn’t hesitate to be at his bedside,” she said.
Gramarossa said the accident happened early the next morning while heading home, “sleep deprived and, frankly, still shaking from my son’s hospitalization.”
Haney expressed remorse over the circumstances, but felt there was no excuse for what he alleged was an attempted cover-up.
“We all make mistakes, but covering it up? It’s inappropriate,” he said. Haney contended his removal as board president was retaliation for exposing the car accident.
The termination of Jones was tied to LaPorte County Prosecutor Sean Fagan’s request for all emails last year from the county-maintained accounts of the former prosecutor and several of his staff members.
Jones strongly advised the commissioners to turn the emails over or risk being sued by the Indiana Attorney General’s Office.
Gramarossa and Mrozinski, expressing concerns about privacy violations and political motivations, had voted not to compel that at an earlier meeting.
Jones said at that time that emails from a prosecutor’s office account belong to the current prosecutor, who works for the state. Later, Jones said he was contacted by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, who asked if he could speak with Gramarossa and Mrozinski the following day about the matter.
Jones then contacted Gramarossa.
Gramarossa said Jones gave her the times Rokita was available to speak, but she rejected his invitation.
”He’s suing us and I didn’t think it was appropriate that our attorney would put us in jeopardy in talking to an adversary,” she said.
Jones accepted a request by the commissioners to stay on as county attorney until a replacement is appointed in two weeks.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into LaPorte County Jail
LaPorte County Commissioner Joe Haney, right, was ousted as board president and replaced by Commissioner Connie Gramarossa, left, who moved into the seat during Wednesday's commission meeting.
LaPorte County Prosecutor Sean Fagan claimed a lawsuit by the Indiana Attorney General over emails the LaPorte County Commissioners refuse to give to the prosecutor's office would be costly to taxpayers. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/laporte/county-commissioners-change-president-oust-attorney/article_91533510-e9e8-11ed-9b73-aff21eb9b2a5.html | 2023-05-03T22:36:47 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/laporte/county-commissioners-change-president-oust-attorney/article_91533510-e9e8-11ed-9b73-aff21eb9b2a5.html |
HAMMOND — Three suspects in an attempted theft were arrested early Wednesday morning after leading police on a pursuit on Interstate 80/94, Hammond police said.
An officer discovered the suspects while doing a routine check around 3:05 a.m. on the 7700 block of Cabela Drive, Lt. Steve Kellogg said. One suspect was attempting to break open a semitrailer with a pair of bolt cutters. When the officer activated his emergency lights and approached the suspects, they fled, quickly getting into in a van parked near the semitrailer.
St. John Police CIT Officer Dustin Wartman is trained in mental health intervention.
The suspects merged east onto 80/94 and the officer followed. Lake County Sheriff's Department deputies joined the Hammond officers in pursuit and continued until the suspects struck a concrete barrier near the intersection of Interstate 65, Kellogg said.
The suspects were transported to the Hammond City Jail for booking. Police have not yet released the identities of the suspects.
Preliminary charges include attempted theft and resisting law enforcement, Kellogg said.
Indiana State Police also offered assistance in the apprehension of the suspects.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Marlon Manning
Age : 40
Residence: South Holland, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303914
Arrest Date: April 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Richard Stewart Jr.
Age : 24
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303910
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
John Tylicki
Age : 63
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303901
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Winfield Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jazmin Guerrero
Age : 28
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303897
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kane Jackson
Age : 25
Residence: Geneseo, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303900
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Peter Kochopolous
Age : 59
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303907
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD; STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Billy Fowler
Age : 29
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303899
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - POSSESSION - SCHEDULE I
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Franklin George
Age : 72
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303911
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jasmine Escalante
Age : 37
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303896
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Griffith Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Joshua Copollo
Age : 33
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303913
Arrest Date: April 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: New Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rex Engle
Age : 45
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303915
Arrest Date: April 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Griffith Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Roshaud Bell
Age : 21
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303905
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Crown Point Police Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jamyra Thomas
Age : 22
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303875
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE- NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Camden Wall
Age : 18
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303883
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE - THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Devonte Phillips
Age : 28
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303878
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Melissa Reyes
Age : 38
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303873
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Griffith Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Brian Sheppard
Age : 44
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303881
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ernest Murphy III
Age : 53
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303876
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE - THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joshua McCafferty
Age : 37
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303879
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE - THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Mark Millsap Jr.
Age : 35
Residence: Phoenix, AZ
Booking Number(s): 2303885
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Cedar Lake Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Caroline Hamilton
Age : 25
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303880
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Tyrone Holyfield Sr.
Age : 64
Residence: Riverdale, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303890
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dale Crawley
Age : 33
Residence: DeMotte, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303884
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Winfield Police Department
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT DEFENDANT USES A VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jeffery Vlietstra
Age : 59
Residence: Joliet, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303839
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Other
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Adam Valdez
Age : 39
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303860
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ryan Valleyfield
Age : 28
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303869
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Cody Sucich
Age : 28
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303868
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jarred Rumph
Age : 36
Residence: Elkhart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303865
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI; RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH PUBLIC SAFETY
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Lamont Murdaugh
Age : 23
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303856
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Nicholas Ramirez
Age : 36
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303598
Arrest Date: April 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Edward Reddick
Age : 34
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303863
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ronald Kelley Jr.
Age : 49
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303854
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Crown Point Police Department
Offense Description: OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Elizabeth Millan-Rodriguez
Age : 19
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303852
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Leonard Johnson Jr.
Age : 28
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303850
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - AGAINST A PREGNANT PERSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Andrian Esparza
Age : 51
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303843
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: LCCC
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Nicole Fuentes
Age : 27
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303867
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
James Grover Jr.
Age : 43
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303861
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - W/PRIOR AN UNRELATED CONVICTION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Amy Alexanderson
Age : 38
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303844
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - ORGANIZED THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jose Becerra Hernandez
Age : 20
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303866
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Romell Cooper
Age : 23
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303841
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Other
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - AGAINST A PREGNANT PERSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Micah Singleton
Age : 24
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303827
Arrest Date: April 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Samantha Vaughn
Age : 26
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303819
Arrest Date: April 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - COUNTERFEITING AND APPLICATION FRAUD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Nanay
Age : 63
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303820
Arrest Date: April 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - ORGANIZED THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Collins Onchagwa
Age : 35
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303835
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Dyer Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jessica Ottomanelli
Age : 35
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303822
Arrest Date: April 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE- NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Roberto Sanchez
Age : 42
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303805
Arrest Date: April 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Samantha Flores
Age : 35
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303832
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lowell Police Department
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE- NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tyrone Leverson Jr.
Age : 36
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303818
Arrest Date: April 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jaquies Moore
Age : 28
Residence: Dolton, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303823
Arrest Date: April 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT DEF. USES A VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Thomas Aiken
Age : 51
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303821
Arrest Date: April 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Martell Flippins
Age : 35
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303817
Arrest Date: April 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - MURDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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The Midland Chamber of Commerce announced its president and CEO, Bobby Burns, will retire in August 2024.
The chamber also announced that Evan Thomas will join the Midland Chamber of Commerce as chief operating officer beginning July 2023, with the intent to assume the president and CEO role pending a final board review and vote in 2024.
Burns, a former mayor of Midland, joined the chamber in March 2011.
“Leading a chamber of commerce was a long-held dream of mine, and it’s been an honor to make that dream a reality in a community such as Midland,” Burns said in a news release.
Under Burns’ leadership the chamber has implemented new initiatives and programs while improving upon traditional offerings. Midland Chamber officials said the adoption of a transition plan will allow the organization to continue to function as the voice of business on the community.
Thomas has spent his career in public service and is currently deputy chief of staff for U.S. Rep. August Pfluger.
“Evan will bring a plethora of strengths to the table as chief operating officer,” Burns said. “His ability to lead a team, connect with decision-makers and think strategically will serve him and the Chamber well. We are excited to have him on board to strengthen our advocacy efforts as well.
“As part of the transition plan, I’m excited to have this time to team up with Evan with the goal of a smooth transition to the position of president and CEO during the Chamber’s 100th year of operation.”
Pfluger described Thomas as an "outstanding public servant."
"He's an incredible leader in the Midland community who will succeed in this role as he continues his public service," the San Angelo Republican said in a statement. "My team and I will miss him, but we look forward to working together for the benefit of Midland and beyond."
Thomas and his family have established strong roots in the community, according to the news release.
“I’m excited to join Bobby and this incredible Chamber team as we begin our second century of operation,” Thomas said in the release. “We have a successful history of founding programs and organizations that have greatly enhanced our community, and I believe our future is even brighter.” | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/bobby-burns-sets-retirement-date-midland-chamber-18076841.php | 2023-05-03T22:44:14 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/bobby-burns-sets-retirement-date-midland-chamber-18076841.php |
The City of Midland reported a water main break at West Loop 250 and State Highway 191.
"A private contractor working on a project in the area of West Loop 250 and State Highway pulled a 4-inch line out of the ground that was connected to a 16-inch line causing a water main break," according to a press release. Lower water pressure is expected in the neighboring area, the city reported.
The city reported that the water main break was on a private system and did not affect the city's water system. Repairs will be made by the private organization
Drivers are encouraged to find alternate routes when available. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/city-midland-reports-water-main-break-loop-250-18076332.php | 2023-05-03T22:44:20 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/city-midland-reports-water-main-break-loop-250-18076332.php |
Thad Anglin, president of Cisco College since 2016, was the last finalist to participate in Midland College’s presidential forum on Wednesday.
Anglin is the only finalist with experience as a community college president. He labeled his management style as collaborative and said shared governance is a part of his current college’s policies when it comes to leadership and decision-making.
Anglin said it’s wise to look to the expertise and talent of Midland College’s faculty, staff and administration when it comes to gathering information to make important decisions. He added the administration needs to have a focus on increasing enrollment and putting students in a position to be successful.
The candidate said he’s a positive person who has spent 30 years in higher education at both four-year colleges and community colleges. He told those at one of two forums on Wednesday that he falls back on his wealth of experience when faced with challenges.
“There’s not a lot I haven’t seen,” Anglin remarked.
Cisco College and Midland College share a couple similarities, he said, but there are significant differences between the two institutions. Bill Holda, who led the presidential search committee and moderated the forums, said the tax base at Cisco College is around $700 million and brings in $1.2 million, the tax base at Midland College is around $45 billion and brings in around $34 million per year.
Given his experience at different institutions throughout his career, Anglin wasn’t phased by the monetary differences between the two colleges.
He stated he was an administrator at Lone Star College for part of his career, where he managed a large, complex budget, he said. Anglin also said he’s been able to lead Cisco College, putting it in a positive financial position and improving graduation rates at an institution that doesn’t have as many resources at Midland College does.
Anglin discussed positive aspects of Midland College he can continue to build on if he were to take office. He said he’s noticed the positivity on campus and good attitude from those he’s met during his visit. He plans to continue to build on it during his time.
Anglin illustrated the importance of career and technical training as it concerns community colleges.
He said a story that the approximately 50 community colleges statewide could tell more often is how they’re responsible for training the next generation of the American workforce that is going to continue to move the Texas economy forward.
He said, if he becomes Midland College’s next president, he will meet with local industry leaders to gather information about the kind of employee they’re looking for.
In conclusion, Anglin was asked where he sees Midland College in five years. He said even before that, he will most likely conduct a salary study to investigate the college’s salary structure and faculty pay. He plans that the school will see an improvement in enrollment and student success. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/finalist-anglin-rely-college-president-experience-18077250.php | 2023-05-03T22:44:24 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/finalist-anglin-rely-college-president-experience-18077250.php |
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On the east side of town, there’s a well-worn, well-loved playground at De Zavala Elementary School that’s come to mean so much to the kids who attend school there. It’s a popular gathering spot and a safe space. Or, as De Zavala Assistant Principal Monica Baeza simply notes: “Kids have always just called it ‘the park.’”
“We have parents and adults here who remember playing there when they were kids,” De Zavala principal Javier Aguilera says proudly. “I’ll come by on a Sunday and see kids on the swings or monkey bars.”
After more than 20 years of wear and tear, the playground was beginning to show its age. The metal and plastic slides and swings had seen better days, leading school staff to make patches and repairs where they could.
That’s why the De Zavala playground is among the dozens Midland Independent School District has tabbed to replace with modern equipment over the coming years. De Zavala and four other school playgrounds won’t have to wait as long.
Pioneer Natural Resources is stepping up in a big way to help kickstart the MISD Playground Project, recently pledging $500,000 over five years toward playground replacements — starting with De Zavala’s campus — where 735 students attend school.
“For more than two decades, Pioneer has maintained an enduring commitment to improving the communities where our employees work and live, and our longtime support of early education programs throughout the Midland region is an important part of that,” said Pioneer President and Chief Operating Officer Rich Dealy, who was recently appointed incoming CEO and will take over leadership duties at the company in 2024.
Since its founding in 1997, Pioneer has established itself as a state and regional leader in oil and gas exploration, industry innovation and production. Throughout its growth in Texas as a large independent energy company over the past 26 years, Pioneer has also become recognized for its charitable giving and volunteerism.
“When we approach community investments, we look for opportunities that can make a lasting impact; our five-year commitment toward replacing these elementary school playgrounds is an example of that strategy,” Dealy said. “Now, kids will be able to be kids as they play on modern, high-quality equipment at school sites across the Midland area. It’s one more way for Pioneer to demonstrate how dedicated we are to all aspects of a child’s education.”
Pioneer’s commitment to supporting public education in the Permian Basin doesn’t start or end with its pledge to help replace the playgrounds.
Last year, Pioneer contributed more than $2.3 million toward education initiatives, including a presenting sponsorship of the Midland Education Foundation’s first-ever Basin Book Festival, which championed literacy by offering storytelling, crafts and exhibits to engage readers of all ages in the region. And our employees even roll up their sleeves to regularly volunteer at school events throughout the Permian– some even pitching in to run extra copies after classes or do other errands at numerous school sites to help busy teachers shoulder some of their daily workloads.
Thanks to Pioneer’s help, another generation of De Zavala kids will get to play on new equipment and make their own memories at a place that will always be known to many here as “the park.”
“This is a beautiful thing not only for the students, but for the whole community,” Aguilera said. “It’s going to be something everyone can be proud of.” | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/pioneer-natural-resources-pledges-500-000-new-18076974.php | 2023-05-03T22:44:30 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/pioneer-natural-resources-pledges-500-000-new-18076974.php |
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – The future of a proposed halfway house in Bedford County is uncertain.
The county’s planning commission voted 4-2 to recommend a denial of a special use permit for the company, Sobrius.
Bedford County Director of Community Development Jordan Mitchell said there was a huge turnout for Tuesday night’s vote, with almost 30 people voicing their opinion.
Mitchell said only two people spoke in favor of the project, the rest spoke against.
“There hasn’t been a lot of consistency with this project, it seems like it’s evolving and changing a lot,” Mitchell said. “Sobrius said that it was really just due to kind of listening to the citizens. Citizens really felt like they were just trying to find a way to get the project approved.”
The planning commission’s recommendation heads to the Board of Supervisors next. There is no word on the date at this time. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/03/bedford-county-planning-commission-votes-against-proposed-halfway-house/ | 2023-05-03T22:44:31 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/03/bedford-county-planning-commission-votes-against-proposed-halfway-house/ |
RADFORD, Va. – The City of Radford hopes a recent purchase can help stimulate economic development after the city bought industrial land they believe will attract large businesses to the area.
According to Radford City leaders, they want to bring in a big business to the western portion of the city, and one incentive they say is the railroad that businesses could easily get supplies.
“I think it’s good,” Josh Boggs, a small business owner on West Main Street in Radford said.
Boggs feels it’s a no brainer to new development in the western portion of the city.
“I think if we can do something to bring people in town and expand, do something different,” Boggs said.
While Boggs has a collectibles shop full of toy cars, he’s hoping to see more cars on West Main Street, now that the city has purchased the Foundry.
“Help local businesses grow towards the interstate, I think it’s a good thing,” Boggs said.
Radford’s Mayor David Horton said the city is buying the Radford Foundry for $250,000.
“This is big news for the city of Radford, the New River Valley, and Southwest Virginia,” Horton said.
The entire site is 80 acres, and the goal is to develop 30 acres of land.
The Foundry was founded in 1880 as “The Radford Iron and Coal Company” and employed approximately 1,500 people at its peak in the late 1970′s.
The site closed in 2013.
“While it was a heavy industrial site for many years we think it can be reimagined into modern 21st century jobs and opportunity,” Horton said.
City leaders say there are several ideas on what could be developed, one is more green space.
The purpose for purchasing the land, is to create jobs.
“We want to work with the Commonwealth to bring in jobs, to bring in business, to bring in new opportunities for Radford, the site is bigger than that, it provides an opportunity for passive recreation,” Horton said. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/03/new-land-for-economic-development-in-radford/ | 2023-05-03T22:44:42 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/03/new-land-for-economic-development-in-radford/ |
LYNCHBURG, Va. – A community is coming together after a heartbreaking incident.
Kingston Campbell was shot and killed while playing a video game on his bed, officials said.
10 News received a statement from Kingston’s mother, which read, in part, “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. Read her full statement here.
[PHOTOS: Kingston Campbell, 6-year-old victim of Lynchburg shooting]
A vigil was held in Kingston’s honor at the Greater Peaceful Baptist Church in Lynchburg. You can watch the first portion of the vigil below. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/03/tonight-vigil-for-6-year-old-shot-and-killed-in-lynchburg/ | 2023-05-03T22:44:49 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/03/tonight-vigil-for-6-year-old-shot-and-killed-in-lynchburg/ |
ATLANTA — Sen. Raphael Warnock took the Senate floor in D.C. Wednesday following the mass shooting that took the life of one woman and injured four others in Atlanta.
Warnock revealed his children were on lockdown while law enforcement combed the area, searching for the gunman.
“My own two children were on lockdown this afternoon,’ Warnock said. “Their schools were on lockdown responding to this tragedy.”
Warnock had a message following the 190th mass shooting in just five months, according to the Gun Violence Archive.
“As a pastor, I pray for those who are affected by this tragedy, but I hastened to say thoughts and prayers are not enough,” Warnock said. “And in fact, it is a contradiction to that say you are thinking and praying and then do nothing.”
Atlanta City Councilman Amir Farokhi expressed similar concerns about U.S. lawmakers' responses in regards to the uptick in mass shootings.
"I hope APD apprehends the shooter quickly. My heart hurts for Midtown, the folks who have been injured, and the family of the deceased. Gun violence has become a daily occurrence in our country. It's not normal. Everyone deserves to feel safe everywhere. There are common sense solutions to reduce incidents like this. We have to adopt them. Enough."
Police are now looking for the suspect, Deion Patterson. The 24-year-old is accusing of shooting five women inside a Northside Hospital medical facility.
One of the women died from their injuries, officials said.
BOLO for suspect
Police urge residents to call 911 if they spot Patterson. He may be in the Cobb County area. Do not approach him, police said.
A $10,000 reward is being offered for any information leading to his arrest. Tips can be called in via CrimeStoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.StopCrimeAtl.org. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/warnock-atlanta-shooting-midtown-northside-medical-building/85-e7e6d3bf-6070-4375-99c6-e026d0d4a907 | 2023-05-03T22:50:30 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/warnock-atlanta-shooting-midtown-northside-medical-building/85-e7e6d3bf-6070-4375-99c6-e026d0d4a907 |
SAN ANTONIO — A former cheerleading and gymnastics coach in San Antonio enters a plea deal.
36-year-old Robert Kotara and his attorney made the deal with the state attorney’s office. He was charged with sexual assaulting his student who was 16 years old at the time.
Kotara was arrested in 2020 after the victim came forward to police once she turned 18. An arrest warrant states Kotara knew the victim since she was 10-years-old.
Today in court, Kotara pleaded no contest to charges including sexual assault of a child, burglary of a building, and theft between $2,500 and $30,000. Five other felony charges he was facing were dropped according to his attorney.
According to an arrest warrant—it says Kotara asked the victim to help with younger children at a lock-in in the gym.
When the victim arrived—instead they left the gym and Kotara took her to a nearby hotel where he gave her alcohol and had sex with her. The victim remembers Kotara being on top of her. The warrant says this became a regular occurrence.
In a separate time—the warrant says Kotara asked the victim to babysit his child while he was at work. Instead--he didn’t go to work and had sex with the victim on the couch while his child was playing on the floor in the same room.
Witnesses also told police about Kotara’s behavior. According to the warrant, a witness walked into Kotara’s office and observed him sitting on a couach and the victim was sitting on his lap, “hugging and laughing” and stating the victim only wore spandex shorts and a sports bra. The warrant said Kotara had no shorts on.
The victim tried to stop all contact with the defendant, including changing her number, but he continued to contact her daily by email.
With the no-contest plea—Kotara faces between 2 to 12 years in prison. Kotara’s defense attorney told me he will ask for two years of probation. Either way, Kotara will register as a sex offender.
Kotara’s next court date is June 14. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/former-cheerleading-coachsexually-assaulting-16-year-old-girl-san-antonio/273-dd223b47-e891-4156-b864-98ee74a7829b | 2023-05-03T22:54:48 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/former-cheerleading-coachsexually-assaulting-16-year-old-girl-san-antonio/273-dd223b47-e891-4156-b864-98ee74a7829b |
SAN ANTONIO — PETA and Crime Stoppers are offering separate $5,000 rewards for information leading to the arrest of whoever may be shooting and killing cows in the San Antonio area.
Four cows were shot, three of them fatally, along the 9000 block of Elmendorf Lavernia over a two-day span in April. One of them had to be put down because of its injuries.
No potential suspects have been identified, and police haven't said if they believe the mid-April shootings are connected to similar incidents last week, when surveillance video captured a vehicle leaving the area of St. Hedwig after a shooting.
A family who spoke to KENS 5 said they lost a cow in that April 25 attack. Nearly two dozen shell casings were found in the aftermath. Later that same day, a neighbor who heard about the incident checked on his own cattle, discovering one of his own was shot dead.
Similar discoveries have unfolded in communities closer to Houston, where police are investigating after cows were found dead and mutilated. In one case, a cow's face was cut along the jawline and its tongue completely removed. In those investigations, a $5,000 reward is being offering by the Animal Legal Defense Fund for any information leading to an arrest and conviction.
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Coroner again appeals for help in identifying body found in Hartford City
HARTFORD CITY, Ind. — Blackford County Coroner Zach Crouch is continuing to seek help in confirming the identity of a body found last week in Hartford City.
Based on items found near the scene, authorities believe the body might be that of Douglas Hall, born in 1951, but they would likely need to confirm that through contact with next of kin or dental records.
The body was found on April 27 in a wooded area on the city's north side. Foul play is not suspected in the death, Crouch said.
The body is believed to have been at that location since last September, the coroner said.
Anyone with information that could help locate Hall's relatives is asked to call Crouch at 765-348-7236.
Douglas Walker is a news reporter at The Star Press. Contact him at 765-213-5851 or at dwalker@muncie.gannett.com. | https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2023/05/03/coroner-again-appeals-for-help-in-identifying-body-found-in-hartford-city/70179387007/ | 2023-05-03T22:55:08 | 0 | https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2023/05/03/coroner-again-appeals-for-help-in-identifying-body-found-in-hartford-city/70179387007/ |
Gold Star monument placed at Veterans Plaza
The Lake Wichita Veterans Memorial Plaza reached a milestone Tuesday when the Gold Star Families Memorial was delivered to the site and erected. The memorial is the centerpiece of the plaza, which also will feature other elements, plus seating, landscaping and lighting.
David Coleman, chairman of the Lake Wichita Revitalization Committee, said the goal is to have the plaza completed in time for an opening ceremony at 4 p.m. May 29, Memorial Day. The public is invited to attend.
The plaza project, six years in the making, was funded through private donations and sales of about 800 engraved memorial bricks placed on a pathway to the nearby Vietnam War memorial, which was erected by Daughters of the American Revolution. Marrs Patriot Construction, a veteran-owned Wichita Falls-based company, is building the project, which is estimated to cost just over $500,000.
On Tuesday, the Wichita Falls City Council awarded a bid for more than $800,000 to construct an improved parking lot at Lake Wichita, the city-owned land where the plaza is located. | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/03/gold-star-monument-placed-at-veterans-plaza/70176709007/ | 2023-05-03T22:57:20 | 0 | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/03/gold-star-monument-placed-at-veterans-plaza/70176709007/ |
Mahler re-elected to Conservation Board
Wichita County Commissioner Barry Mahler has been re-elected to serve a successive two-year term on the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB). Mahler represents TSSWCB Area 5, which consists of 51 counties in the North and Central Texas, encompassing 41 Soil and Water Conservation Districts.
TSSWCB administers Texas’ soil and water conservation law and delivers coordinated natural resource conservation programs through the state. It is the lead agency for planning, implementing, and managing programs for preventing and abating agricultural and silvicultural nonpoint sources of water pollution and works to ensure the state’s flood control dams are protect lives and property.
The TSSWCB board of directors consists of five elected members and two gubernatorial appointees who must be actively engaged in farming or ranching. The five TSSWCB elected members are chosen in a convention type election by SWCD directors in the State District in which the TSSWCB member represents.
Mahler, of Iowa Park, has been a member of the TSSWCB since 2007. | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/03/mahler-re-elected-to-conservation-board/70179418007/ | 2023-05-03T22:57:30 | 0 | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/03/mahler-re-elected-to-conservation-board/70179418007/ |
Patterson trial delayed until October because of new charges
Prosecution wants stiffer bail conditions on ex-auto dealer
Anthony Patterson’s trial on sex charges involving children will not begin in May as planned.
At a hearing Wednesday, 78th District Court Judge Meredith Kennedy set a new trial date of Oct. 30. The delay comes after five new serious charges were lodged against Patterson, former president of the Patterson Automobile dealership.
His defense lawyers wanted more time to prepare for the new allegations, which were filed after Brooke Grona-Robb, a Texas Assistant Attorney General who is aiding in the prosecution, and an investigator interviewed two young girls who are alleged victims of Patterson. The interviews, conducted in late April, resulted in new charges of aggravated sexual assault and sexual performance of a child being tacked onto indecency and trafficking of a person charges Patterson already faced.
The District Attorney’s Office did not oppose moving the trial date. Grona-Robb did, however, ask that stiffer bail requirements be imposed on Patterson because of the new charges. She said Patterson has traveled out of town to meet with his attorneys, which was a violation of his bail terms.
“It’s not necessary for him to travel to Dallas. His attorneys can come here,” she said.
Patterson’s lawyers argued that Patterson got permission to leave town and has otherwise obeyed the terms of his bond.
Judge Kennedy said her concern was that Patterson was a flight risk, noting that he had quickly posted $2.5 million bail after spending a single night in jail on the new charges. She set a hearing for June 1 to decide whether new bond conditions should be set.
Patterson’s attorneys also hinted they are considering a change of venue request – moving the trial out of Wichita Falls -- but said they hadn’t decided yet.
Patterson was first arrested Feb. 3, 2021. A Texas Ranger's arrest report alleged he told a Vernon woman he met on a "sugar daddy" website in 2017 that he was attracted to children. The woman, Jandreani Bell, told a DA's investigator and an FBI agent that Patterson was a wealthy man who paid her for sex. She later told a DA's investigator and the Texas Ranger that she began bringing her two young female relatives with her from Vernon to Wichita Falls for Patterson. The girls were ages 8 and 10 at the time. In the subsequent interviews with the girls, now 14 and 16, they described other sexual contact with Patterson in 2017 that led to the new charges.
If convicted, Patterson faces up to life in prison. For now he remains free on the original terms of his bail. Bell also faces charges in connection with the allegations and is free from jail. | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/03/patterson-trial-delayed-until-october-because-of-new-charges/70180838007/ | 2023-05-03T22:57:30 | 1 | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/03/patterson-trial-delayed-until-october-because-of-new-charges/70180838007/ |
Tech for Teens Day of Code event May 20
Wichita Falls Times Record News
The Tech of Teens program is hosting a Day of Code event 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 20 at MSU Texas.
Individuals in grades 4-12 are invited to come experience coding through lessons, escape rooms, and competitions with prizes.
For more information and to sign up for this event:
Grades 4-8 sign up form and information – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/day-of-code-tickets-628856696307
Grades 9-12 sign up form and information – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eday-of-code-tickets-628888300837 | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/03/tech-for-teens-day-of-code-event-may-20/70179161007/ | 2023-05-03T22:57:30 | 1 | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/03/tech-for-teens-day-of-code-event-may-20/70179161007/ |
Working Moms luncheon May 12
Child Care Partners will honor working mothers at the Arthur B. Williams luncheon May 12.
At the event, finalists for the Working Moms Award will be recognized.
For the awards, a committee of local working moms and the family of Arthur B. Williams selected recipients in the following categories:
New to Motherhood – These mothers have children ages six or younger and have developed innovative approaches to managing their busy days (and nights).
Established Moms – With an oldest child ages 7-17, these moms have learned the knack of juggling work life and home life.
Trailblazers- These pioneers of working motherhood began their career/family journeys at least 18 years ago and have achieved leadership roles while raising their children.
Arthur Bea Williams was a fantastic working mom who spent her life breaking down barriers for Black women with the utmost honor, decorum, and excellence. All as she raised her own daughter. She was a trailblazer throughout her career and was the first female Black City Councilor and the first Black Justice of the Peace of the City of Wichita Falls.
Tickets for the event are $50 and are available for purchase at: childcarewf.org. All proceeds will provide child care scholarships for working moms.
The event is at 11:30 Friday, May 12 at The Forum.
Registration is available online at https://childcarewf.org/luncheon-registration/ | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/03/working-moms-luncheon-may-12/70179694007/ | 2023-05-03T22:57:34 | 0 | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/03/working-moms-luncheon-may-12/70179694007/ |
CROWNSVILLE, Md. — Whether its pancakes, pizza, or PB&J, food is more than just a meal.
It's energy to get through the day. It's a good nights sleep. It's culture and family time.
Now, Anne Arundel County is creating a team with food as their sole mission.
County Executive Steuart Pittman established the Anne Arundel County Food Council today. It addresses issues beyond the food bank, like the disproportionate lack of access to healthy food in Black and Latino communities.
"We can provide access to healthy items, produce lean proteins, healthier shelf stable items, items that are culturally relevant to our communities." said Leah Paley, CEO of the Anne Arundel County Food Bank. "Because I think we're all pretty confident that unfortunately, our system as it stands has lacked equity and justice."
The Food Council is patterned off successful efforts started in the pandemic. It will be made up of 17 voting members appointed by Executive Pittman. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/anne-arundel-co-works-to-ensure-residents-have-access-to-food | 2023-05-03T23:03:36 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/anne-arundel-co-works-to-ensure-residents-have-access-to-food |
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