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SEATTLE — Seattle drivers won't be able to turn right on red at 41 new downtown intersections.
The Seattle Department of Transportation has completed installing the "No Turn on Red" signs at 28 locations so far, with the rest to be installed before the MLB All-Star Week taking place in the Emerald City in July.
Previously, there were about 100 Seattle intersections where it was illegal to turn right during a red light. The new locations were selected by prioritizing areas with high pedestrian volumes and to keep continuity along corridors with No Turn on Red restrictions already in place.
A map of where many of the new "No Turn on Red" restrictions will go into effect is below:
Along with the locations that have already been selected for new No Turn on Red restrictions, SDOT's new policy is establishing the "broad use" of the restrictions city-wide.
The agency will evaluate and implement No Turn on Red restrictions when new traffic signals are installed, operations at signalized intersections are modified or SDOT programs like Safe Routes to School identify locations that should be prioritized for the restriction to be put in place.
SDOT will generally add the No Turn on Red restriction unless the agency identifies a "significant operational reason" not to.
As part of the city's Vision Zero commitment, the restrictions will also be rolled out in other pedestrian-dense neighborhoods throughout the city over the next year.
The new effort is part of SDOT's Vision Zero Initiative, which is a plan to end traffic-related deaths and serious injuries on city streets by 2030. The review was commissioned by Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and SDOT Director Greg Spotts after seeing fatal and serious injury crashes increase in recent years, according to an SDOT blog.
The new No Turn on Red restrictions aim to "reduce conflict between people driving and people walking and rolling," according to the agency. Right turn on red crashes account for 9% of all collisions with people crossing the street at signals within the city of Seattle, according to SDOT data.
SDOT said the change should not lead to noticeable delays for drivers but is expected to make those walking and rolling more comfortable when crossing the street. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/seattle-department-transportation-no-turn-right-red-restrictions/281-5c1fb995-33ab-4462-b19a-3ee7b07410b0 | 2023-05-05T03:02:50 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/seattle-department-transportation-no-turn-right-red-restrictions/281-5c1fb995-33ab-4462-b19a-3ee7b07410b0 |
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash. — "This is about a 2300 horsepower engine, it's a train locomotive engine," said Chad Scott who has worked in the underbelly of ferries since he was 19 years old.
"We are on the ferryboat Kaleetan and entering the number two engine room," said Scott. While the Kaleetan has differences from the Walla Walla's system, there are similarities. "This is one of our three ship service generators," said Scott.
Washington State Ferries said contaminated fuel caused the generator and backup generator to fail on April 16 when it ran aground near Bainbridge Island.
"It gives us all of our lights, our hydraulics, anything that needs power to run comes from these alternators behind it here," said Scott.
"Our fuel filters go into our generators and that means they lost a lot of their electrical systems including steering and propulsion," said Ian Sterling who is the spokesperson for Washington State Ferries.
Contamination can come from water, rust, algae growth to even paint particles. "We have laboratories testing those fuel samples, so we'll figure out where that contamination came from to ensure this doesn't happen again," said Sterling. When asked if the contamination came from a fuel source, Sterling said it's looking at every possibility.
Sterling said the crew had 90 seconds before the Walla Walla was grounded and its quick action is the reason there was minimal damage. Captain Eric Hairston said trust is essential, "You have to make sure the crew is ready to jump into action and it's why we do training weekly, we do train monthly, we do a lot of training."
None of the 600 passengers and crew on board were injured, the Coast Guard is leading the investigation.
Washington State Ferries said this won't happen again. "We're confident it's not going to happen again, we've done a couple of different things including scouring out that tank and all tanks, refueling with fresh fuel, testing that," said Sterling.
New gauges have been installed on the Walla Walla to allow for remote monitoring of the generators. There's no timeline for when the Coast Guard's investigation will be complete. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/washington-state-ferries-guarantees-walla-walla-wont-happen-again/281-a4c502c4-354c-477d-a51f-79232255c7b8 | 2023-05-05T03:02:56 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/washington-state-ferries-guarantees-walla-walla-wont-happen-again/281-a4c502c4-354c-477d-a51f-79232255c7b8 |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — With the end of free school meals, some students are walking away with empty trays.
According to a survey from the School Nutrition Association, unpaid lunch debt has ballooned to over $19 million across the US.
“Some people just don’t have the resources to pay for those meals right now," said Vonda Ramp, director of the Child Nutrition Programs with the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
With the pandemic program expiring back in August, families now must reapply for assistance with the National School Lunch Program. However, some students in need are still being left behind.
“There’s another large percentage of children, about 18%, that are in food insecure households, but do not qualify for free/reduced priced meals," said Ramp. "So those are the families that are really struggling right now.”
Joe Arthur with the Central PA Food Bank says the end of the pandemic era lunch program can be seen at local pantries. Between March and April, the Food Bank saw a 15% increase in the need for food assistance.
Arthur said ending free school lunches already compounds concerns of inflation among families.
“The people who rely on us are working families, so those that were able to get by with some inflation now see this additional challenge," said Arthur.
In his recent budget proposal, Governor Josh Shapiro wants to spend $38.5 million to make the state’s free breakfast program permanent.
“That takes a significant burden off of families because one of the meals is at least provided at no cost for all children in the Commonwealth," said Ramp.
“Anything we can do for families with children and children, in particular, is a good thing," Arthur told FOX43. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/school-lunch-debt-increases-after-federal-free-lunch-program-school-education-harrisburg-dauphin-county/521-44d3e336-09f1-44b3-a403-5ec4ed5c4389 | 2023-05-05T03:07:18 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/school-lunch-debt-increases-after-federal-free-lunch-program-school-education-harrisburg-dauphin-county/521-44d3e336-09f1-44b3-a403-5ec4ed5c4389 |
Phoenix police arrest man believed to be connected to murder of 29-year-old Lauren Heike
Phoenix police announced on Thursday evening that officers arrested a man believed to be connected to the murder of 29-year-old Phoenix resident Lauren Heike, whose body was found in a desert area in the northeastern part of the city.
Heike was hiking on April 28 on a desert trail near East Libby Street and North 65th Place before someone attacked and killed her, Phoenix police said.
Lauren Heike was found by police just before 11 a.m. April 29 in a desert area near a neighborhood in the area of 64th Street and Mayo Boulevard after a resident reported seeing an injured person.
On May 1, police identified Heike as the person whose body was recovered.
Police believe Heike was attacked from behind while hiking on the trail about 10 a.m. April 28, with her body showing signs of trauma. Heike was in a location that would not have been easily viewable by others on the trail, police added.
Additional information regarding the arrest was not released by police. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2023/05/04/phoenix-police-arrest-man-believed-to-be-connected-to-murder-of-lauren-heike/70186202007/ | 2023-05-05T03:17:25 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2023/05/04/phoenix-police-arrest-man-believed-to-be-connected-to-murder-of-lauren-heike/70186202007/ |
AVON, Ind. — The superintendent of Avon Schools is calling for a conversation on substance abuse after the deaths of two Avon High School students in recent weeks.
A 15-year-old freshman died from an overdose in March. Last weekend, another Avon High School freshman, Noah Pillow, also died from an overdose.
(NOTE: The video in the player above is from an earlier story about the death of Noah Pillow.)
In a message to families Thursday, Superintendent Dr. Scott Wyndham said there have to be direct conversations about substance abuse in order to curb the issue.
"These two lives lost remind us that, yes, illegal drug use is affecting our community. When faced with the fact that our own children are at risk, we can choose how to respond. We could pretend the issue doesn't exist or we could unite to become more educated, keep lines of communication open with our children, and work to prevent further tragedy," Wyndham said.
Three people were arrested on multiple charges in the death of the student who died in March.
The superintendent said Avon High School Principal Matt Shockley spoke with the families of both students who died.
"Even amid their grief, their wishes are that their sons' deaths will somehow prevent others from experiencing the same loss," Wyndham said.
"Noah’s death is a stark reminder that mental health and substance abuse are a national crisis many of our children face," Pillow's family said in a statement. "We hope his story will shed light on this problem and prevent other families from experiencing such a tremendous loss."
The district is hosting a substance abuse information session at Avon Middle School North at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 18. The event will feature substance abuse, mental wellness and law enforcement experts. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/avon-superintendent-calls-for-conversation-after-overdose-deaths-of-2-students-fentanyl-noah-pillow/531-910a8959-a17e-4dfb-a75f-c9d2f81079fc | 2023-05-05T03:29:55 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/avon-superintendent-calls-for-conversation-after-overdose-deaths-of-2-students-fentanyl-noah-pillow/531-910a8959-a17e-4dfb-a75f-c9d2f81079fc |
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FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – Drivers on US-220 in Franklin County can expect delays due to a vehicle crash, according to VDOT.
Crews say the crash happened near Pleasant Hill Road.
As of 11:02 p.m., all south lanes were closed, VDOT said.
We’re told all traffic is being detoured off of US-220S onto Route 619, then back onto US-220S. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/05/crash-on-us-220-in-franklin-county-closes-all-south-lanes-causes-delays/ | 2023-05-05T03:40:09 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/05/crash-on-us-220-in-franklin-county-closes-all-south-lanes-causes-delays/ |
LYNCHBURG, Va. – A bill sponsored by Lynchburg’s Delegate Wendell Walker will now increase the punishment for alerting police, fire, or emergency medical services personnel to false emergencies.
On Thursday, Walker was joined by Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin for the official signing of the bill. The bill was signed in the gymnasium of E.C. Glass High School, a school that has seen multiple ‘swatting’ incidents this school year.
The same day the school went into a 7-hour lockdown, Walker was out in Richmond introducing his bill.
“So today, whether you’re aware of what’s transpired in the city of Lynchburg ... this is not the first time this year,” Walker said that day.
The bill came out of several conversations with the Lynchburg police chief, law enforcement, and local government, according to Walker.
[WATCH: Gov. Youngkin signs legislation at E.C. Glass High School]
Gov. Youngkin made his remarks on the bill at Thursday’s signing.
“These aren’t prank calls. This is a crime. The last thing we need to do is have our emergency responders showing up at schools and universities thinking that there is a real threat when there is not,” Youngkin said.
HB 1572 says, “Any person who knowingly reports, or causes another to report in reliance on intentionally false information provided by such person, a false emergency communication to any emergency personnel that results in an emergency response is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.”
A Class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia is punishable by up to 12 months in jail and a fine of up to $2,500.
Walker also says there’s more of a price to pay now than before.
“That individual is financially responsible for all expenses occurred for all public safety responders to the incident there,” Walker said.
The bill also states any person who makes such a threat that results in any person suffering “serious bodily injury” would be guilty of a Class 6 felony, and any threat resulting in death would be punishable as a Class 5 felony.
Throughout the bill’s approval process, there was a lot of bi-partisan support for this particular bill. It unanimously passed in the Senate and almost unanimously passed in the House of Delegates.
“It gives one hope. We need more common sense in the room because we have a lot more work to get done in order to make Virginia even better,” Youngkin said. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/05/gov-youngkin-signs-bill-increasing-punishment-for-swatting-calls/ | 2023-05-05T03:40:15 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/05/gov-youngkin-signs-bill-increasing-punishment-for-swatting-calls/ |
As of 8 a.m. Thursday, the City of Flagstaff occupied the recycling facility on Butler Avenue that had been operated by Norton Environmental for more than two decades.
Hours later, city employees in reflective vests and hard hats could still be seen milling about the grounds, assessing the condition of the space and preparing to turn it into a transfer facility.
The move came after solid waste section head Evan Tyrrell and public works director Scott Overton informed Flagstaff City Council the city would be looking to bring recycle pickup back online as soon as Monday.
At that same special meeting, Council voted unanimously to approve the termination of the lease and contract with Norton Environmental and to transfer control and ownership of the facility and equipment back to the city. The termination agreement approved by city council came with a $75,000 payment to Norton for transfer of the facility and termination of the original contract.
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“This payment, we feel, is justified as it is very expensive and costly to not have a home to take our recyclables to,” Overton told Council.
The president of Norton Environmental, Joseph Balog, said the payment is in lieu of what could have been an estimated $250,000 payment from the city this year.
Estimates from city staff had that payment closer to $450,000 for this year.
That payment would have been for failing to meet the minimum amount of recyclable material the city agreed to deliver Norton within the original contract.
Throughout the contract with Norton, the city has only ever been able to collect and deliver a fraction of the recycled material promised within the contract. Bolag said Flagstaff routinely owed Norton for undelivered material at the end of each rear.
“Under the terms of the contract, Flagstaff had a minimum amount of material to deliver to the plant yearly. Typically Flagstaff owed Norton over $350,000 at the end of each contract year under the contract minimum,” Balog wrote. “In an agreement made with the city, Norton accepted $75,000 to terminate the contract, and each party agreed to release the other party with no further liability between Norton and the City of Flagstaff.”
Under the original contract, Norton had control and ownership of the facility, but that would have reverted back to the city when the contract ended in September.
Balog also confirmed that the combination of the facility fire last week and the weak market for recycling led to the sudden closure of the facility, which employed eight people at the time of its closure.
Several councilmembers and City Manager Greg Clifton applauded the work of city staff in working so quickly on the matter.
“It’s been around-the-clock involvement,” Clifton said. “I find it remarkable to say the least that we are now occupying this facility as soon as [May 4]. I would not have thought that was within the realm of possibilities here.”
The city is now working to convert the facility quickly into a transfer center so materials can be collected, brought to the site and loaded onto a truck and brought to Phoenix.
Converting the facility into a simple transfer station won’t take much, Overton said. Because sorting through the recycling will all take place in Phoenix, the only equipment they really need is a scale to weigh the truck and recycled materials, and heavy equipment such as a front-end loader to move the materials from the collection vehicles to the semi truck.
Those operations will likely be contracted out as well, although city employees might be onsite to oversee the operations, Overton said.
That facility, operated by the City of Phoenix, has already agreed to begin taking materials from Flagstaff, despite the current lack of a signed intergovernmental agreement between the two municipalities.
A signed agreement is expected within the month.
With the question of where recycling materials will go solved, the remaining question is just how to get it there.
Overton said the city is quickly looking to find a company to begin trucking the materials down to the Valley. He said that will likely be a shorter-term contract as a stop-gap measure just to get service back up and running.
Once that is achieved, the city will seek a longer contract to get a better deal for the city and taxpayers.
This short-term solution is expected to be in place for three to four weeks, bringing recycling pickup back while giving city staff time to draw up longer-term contracts.
Overton said it was too early to tell what the price tag on a short-term contract for such a service would be.
If a company to bring materials to Phoenix can't be lined up, recycle pickup will still resume on Monday, but materials will be brought to the landfill. Overton and Tyrrell, however, seem confident that transportation could be located in time.
Even so, Tyrrell said in that circumstance, the city might be able to store the materials until they can be brought to the Phoenix facility at a later time.
But is Flagstaff unique in its recycling woes in terms of northern Arizona communities? It’s a mixed bag.
The City of Williams doesn’t offer its residents residential recycling pickup. Residents can opt to drop recyclables off at the transfer facility in Williams themselves.
Those materials are then delivered to the company Waste Management in Flagstaff to process, a Williams sanitation manager said.
Up in Page there are currently no recycling services available to residents or commercial businesses, said Page City Manager Darren Coldwell.
That city contracts with the company Republic Services to collect trash.
Republic Services had offered recycling services to residents as well, but Coldwell said after industry changes forced the company to truck all recyclables to a facility near Las Vegas, the company removed the recycling service. The city has been without recycling services for about a year and a half.
It should be noted that both communities, as with most across northern Arizona, are significantly smaller than Flagstaff. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/recycle-pickup-to-resume-monday-as-city-occupies-facility-pays-norton-75-000/article_9c9a2222-eab4-11ed-8790-6b70e8479fbb.html | 2023-05-05T03:44:13 | 1 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/recycle-pickup-to-resume-monday-as-city-occupies-facility-pays-norton-75-000/article_9c9a2222-eab4-11ed-8790-6b70e8479fbb.html |
PHOENIX — Ever since the legalization of marijuana in Arizona, law enforcement, courts, and employers have tried to figure out what constitutes impairment.
Unlike alcohol, there is no quick, legally accepted test for impairment from marijuana, and marijuana's active ingredient can stick around for weeks.
“We don't risk being tested at work and then being fired because we used alcohol a week ago, but that's sort of the problem we face with marijuana,” said Electratect CEO Evan Darzi.
Darzi's company wants to develop a breathalyzer to detect THC, the active ingredient in marijuana. He said studies in 2014 and 2019 showed that THC molecules become nearly undetectable on your breath after four to five hours.
“That kind of encompasses the window of impairment,” Darzi said.
However, creating a machine to measure that is a challenge. Darzi said there are more chemicals from alcohol on someone's breath than THC. To counteract this, any breathalyzer would need to be extremely sensitive.
Then there is the size problem. Most machines capable of detecting THC are tabletop-sized and cost over $100,000. Darzi hopes to make a breathalyzer that is handheld and costs $100.
But the machine is the first step—then we need to know what the thc levels mean.
Even after the machine is created, the breathalyzer would likely be a tool to understand what levels of THC cause impairment.
“We don’t have that right now,” Darzi said.
Each person has a different tolerance for THC. Those tolerances can vary from person to person based on their body types to how often they use the drug.
Darzi expects it to be two years before the breathalyzer is ready. Then he wants to see testing and research to try and create a standard that employers and law enforcement can use.
“We still have a lot of work to do, but that’s the beauty of science. You have to start somewhere,” Darzi said.
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MEXIA, Texas — The Mexia Police Department announced that an unidentified dead body was found in Mexia on Wednesday, May 3.
According to police, officers responded to a the report of a dead body found at a business located at 701 East Milam St.
Police say the person has not been identified yet and the body has been sent for an autopsy.
There is currently no more information available.
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Also on KCENTV.com: | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/dead-body-found-at-business-in-mexia-investigation-underway/500-318c0a8d-11aa-4a52-8122-6bf54a9a8512 | 2023-05-05T04:06:41 | 1 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/dead-body-found-at-business-in-mexia-investigation-underway/500-318c0a8d-11aa-4a52-8122-6bf54a9a8512 |
BROOKWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) — A house fire that occurred Monday night in Brookwood completely destroyed a family’s home but resulted in no injuries or loss of life.
Brookwood Mayor Joe Barger says he is glad the family who lost their home on Cherry Austin Road survived the scary ordeal.
“We always say we can replace the material wealth but we can’t replace a life,” Mayor Barger said. “We are very thankful for the men and women who serve as first responders were able to get the family out safely and that’s good to see nobody was hurt or injured.”
Neighbor Ronald Abbott was also glad nobody was hurt. He was at his home the night the fire broke out and says it was a scary situation for his neighbors across the street.
“Well it’s pretty sad, you just hate to see anything like this happen to anybody. The fire broke out and they woke up and everything was on fire,” Abbott said. “The man and his wife got out and the kids were visiting relatives [so] they were not home.”
Brookwood Police Chief Duane Garner said the fire is under investigation to determine the cause of the blaze. Mayor Barger also said the Red Cross is helping the family get through the difficult experience. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/total-house-fire-leaves-brookwood-family-without-a-home/ | 2023-05-05T04:09:07 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/total-house-fire-leaves-brookwood-family-without-a-home/ |
There are now some answers regarding a fascinating macaroni mystery in a New Jersey town that has captivated the internet.
It all started when hundreds of pounds of pasta was found by a city council candidate along the banks of the Iresick Brook in a wooded part of Old Bridge. Keith Rost, who lives nearby, said there was likely about 200 pounds of alphabet noodles and spaghetti just left there, with no explanation given.
No meatballs and no sauce were included, just mounds and mounds of pasta.
And while the pasta appeared to be wet and limp in pictures, it wasn't like that when it was dumped there. The pasta was raw, but then the heavy rains over the weekend came, making the mounds look like they had been cooked before being dumped in the in Middlesex County town.
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Neighbors said that the oodles of noodles came from a nearby home that is up for sale. A military veteran moving out of his mother's home after her death seemingly found a stockpile of old food that she had kept in the house.
"I mean, I really feel like he was just trying to clear out his parents' house and they were probably stocked up from COVID," said neighbor Keith Rost, saying it's a generational thing. "My grandparents always had a cupboard full of cans and pasta, just to be safe."
No matter the facts of the matter, the pictures still went viral, with captions saying things like the lead suspect is a man by the name of Al Dente (get it?). Or, don't forget his partner in crime, Lin Guini (hah). Others wondered if whoever did dump the food will be sent to penne-tentiary (OK, that one was pretty good). And it wasn't known if what was left there was pasta expiration date (last one, we swear).
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But in reality, it's no laughing matter to neighbors.
"I just moved in right next door so that would have been a big mess to start cleaning all the flies in the house, maggots," said Rost.
Fortunately, the township's public works department cleaned up the mess and hauled it away, leaving just a handful of noodles lying around. The mayor told NBC New York that the case is closed on the pasta peculiarity, saying no harm, no foul — and the state's Department of Environmental Protection agreed. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/mystery-of-who-dumped-huge-mounds-of-pasta-next-to-a-stream-in-a-nj-town-is-solved/4305212/ | 2023-05-05T04:16:02 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/mystery-of-who-dumped-huge-mounds-of-pasta-next-to-a-stream-in-a-nj-town-is-solved/4305212/ |
BALTIMORE — Back in December, I got a call while I was on the 11 o’clock news.
During a commercial break, I looked down at the message. It was from WMAR's former sports producer, Joe Hammann.
“Call me after the news,” Hammann wrote.
I did.
The news was not good. But in the typical Hammann way of life, instead of asking for help, they were asking to help others.
Joe’s wife, Kara, dropped to the floor like a welterweight champ one December day.
“I just came back from vacation, thought I was just tired,” said Kara.
Doctors delivered the news that she had brain cancer.
She immediately sought out resources and found the best, Keep Punching.
This group was started by Beth and her late husband, Daron Fisher, ten years ago.
He was a little boy walking about this world saying, “keep punching.”
He was in one corner of the ring, brain cancer in the other, but still, to this day, Beth keeps her dukes up fighting for all those who are suffering.
On May 21, Keep Punching will hold its 10th Anniversary 5k Run and 1 Miler at Goucher College. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/keep-punching-to-knock-out-brain-cancer | 2023-05-05T04:16:19 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/keep-punching-to-knock-out-brain-cancer |
BEL AIR, Md. — A $1.2 billion budget sits before the Harford County Council to vote on next month, but cuts in education have people in the community upset.
Thursday evening, the Harford County Council heard public comment on the proposed 2024 budget. It brought a crowd together that marched in solidarity through Bel Air, showing concern for the future of education in Harford County.
The crowd bonded together in red, holding signs that expressed their requests.
This comes after County Executive Bob Cassilly proposed about $305 million for Harford County Public Schools. School officials say it's about $19.5 million less than they got last year.
"Our hope is that they hear our voices, they hear the. Demands that we need to send Bob Cassilly and his team back to the drawing board, and they need to create and budget that suits our needs,” said Chrystie Crawford-Smick, who is the Harford County Education Association President.
The group marched down the sidewalk to the county council chambers. To teachers, those steps and chants mean they are fighting for their own needs as well as the children's.
"We are fighting for our budget; without the money, we are unable to provide for our students. I'm a special educator; she's a music teacher; we both have programs that need to be funded in order to help our kids,” said a Meadowvale Elementary School teacher.
The teachers say they fear their classes will double in size. That’s because they say teacher salaries won’t compete with the surrounding counties, pushing teachers elsewhere.
The proposal was a surprise to some that brought out strong emotions.
"We just feel like it's a slap in the face, it's been a tough couple years for the kids, for educators and I really thought Mr. Cassilly would respect that and understand that and fund our schools. And I’m hoping he changes his mind,” said Karen Yancone, who is a Churchville Elementary School Teacher.
"We're grateful to be able to express how important the funding is to HCPS and the community. We have an amazing county, and we need to keep it that way. We want Harford County to be a place where people want to live and work, and we should invest in our children's education,” said one HCPS employee.
In a statement to WMAR last month, Cassilly claimed HCPS has about $90 million in unspent funding from prior years that would fully fund the HCPS budget. He stated the county is facing an uncertain economic future and that he will not raise taxes on hard working taxpayers to provide additional funds.
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Starting on May 4, you can enjoy a hazy IPA while helping Philadelphia's four-legged friends.
For every 4-pack sold of Dock Street Brewery's new beer, Dock Street Found Friends, the brewery will donate $1 to PAWS, the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society.
The partnership's goal is to make Philadelphia a no-kill city in its animal shelters.
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Proceeds from the new brew are intended to help PAWS rescue the most vulnerable pets in the city and provide them with medical and foster care while finding them loving homes.
The launch party for the new brew is set for Thursday, May 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Dock Street Brewery South at 2118 Washington Avenue. People who stop by can pick up PAWS merchandise, learn how to get involved with PAWS, tour Dock Street Brewery and enter a raffle for cans of Found Friends.
Don't worry -- your pup is invited, too. Furry friends can enjoy dog treats made from Found Friends spent grain.
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The new brew is 6.5% ABV with 65 IBU, and it's hopped with Idaho 7 and Motueka. PAWS called it "the tastiest lifesaving beer on the market" on its website.
Dock Street Brewery and PAWS have been partners since 2019 when Lauren Hanak joined PAWS' staff and connected her husband Mark Russell, the head brewer at Dock Street, to the organization. The couple has fostered more than 50 PAWS cats and kittens over the years, according to PAWS.
“PAWS’ partnership with Dock Street Brewery is a wonderful example of how communities become stronger when businesses support organizations that touch their hearts,” Melissa Levy, executive director of PAWS, said in a statement. “Simply put, Dock Street’s generosity saves animals who are depending on all of us to come together.
PAWS is the largest rescue partner and provider of basic veterinary care in Philadelphia, according to its website. The animal welfare group is part of the Philadelphia No-Kill Coalition, which is working to end the killing of savable pets in Philadelphia shelters.
"All animals matter and deserve a loving home and great care," owner and founder of Dock Street Rosemarie Certo said in a statement. "We’re honored to work with PAWS to bring awareness and to show how happy and complete ‘Dock Street Found Friends’ can make us!” | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/clear-the-shelters/dock-street-brewery-teams-up-with-philly-shelter-beer-supports-local-animals/3558596/ | 2023-05-05T04:17:33 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/clear-the-shelters/dock-street-brewery-teams-up-with-philly-shelter-beer-supports-local-animals/3558596/ |
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NANTICOKE, Pa. — Nanticoke's Department of Public Works garage is destroyed after a fire.
Crews were called to North Market Street around 8:30 p.m.
The foreman says a front-end loader and three other trucks were destroyed.
Officials believe an electrical issue sparked the fire.
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KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — A North Texas family is in mourning and is pleading for justice after a 35-year-old father was found shot to death in his pickup truck.
On Monday afternoon, Kaufman County deputies found Aaron Martinez in his truck that had been riddled with bullets.
Dozens of people gathered in a small parking lot on Thursday night to remember him.
“It was hard for me to come home that night when my dad was shot… to tell my brother that his dad wasn’t gonna come home tonight,” Martinez's 14-year-old daughter, April, cried to the crowd.
“Me and my dad were so excited to dance at my quinceañera, and now I don’t have him with me. So now I can’t dance with him. And he took that away from me, he took my dad away from me, he took my dad away from my brother,” April said, referencing the suspect.
Authorities said 30-year-old Trevor McEuen is suspected of killing April's father. They arrested McEuen on a murder charge after a SWAT negotiation and standoff.
“What I’m looking for is justice for him,” Martinez's father told WFAA.
The Martinez family told the crowd they knew McEuen as their next-door neighbor. And they believe he should be charged with a hate crime.
“We’re all Latinos,” Martinez's sister Ellie cried. “Our kids…what world are we living in? We should not be facing this.”
Martinez’s wife, Priscilla, told WFAA her husband was shot more than once.
“We have to have a closed casket. That’s how bad it was. It was 15-30 times. That’s hate," his wife said.
The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office said it does not have evidence that this was a hate crime but added that the investigation is ongoing.
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OCEAN CITY — The Colony Club of Ocean City was among several women's organizations recognized at the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs Southern District Spring Conference and Achievement Day, held April 26 at Greate Bay Country Club in Somers Point.
Five members of the Colony Club received awards. Receiving Gold awards were Carla Heist, for her embroidery piece; and Kathy Tully, for her holiday cut glass decoration. Receiving first place blue ribbon awards were Barbara Zarrella, for her handmade quilt; Phyllis Bonner, for her hand-knitted carriage blanket; Frances Worrell, for her photo of irises titled “When Iris Eyes Are Crying”; and Heist, for her original bracelet design.
Also recognized was Beth Little, incoming president, for bringing five new members to the club.
Gold winners proceeded to a statewide competition at the NJSFWC convention, held May 1 through 3 in Atlantic City.
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Events
Friday, May 5
ATLANTIC COUNTY LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOOK SALE: daily through Aug. 31; proceeds benefit the Atlantic County Library Foundation support of programming in your library branch; Mays Landing Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 40 Farragut Ave., Hamilton. 609-625-2776 or atlanticlibrary.org.
'GIVING AWAY YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS: PART TWO' PRESENTED BY STEPHEN CRISTAL, ESQ.: 11 a.m. to noon; continues the discussion of legal rights that people often do not take advantage of; Cape May County Library/Lower Cape Branch, 2600 Bayshore Road, Lower Township; free. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
LUCAS BOHN - 'LESSON PLANS FOR LATE NIGHT': 7 p.m. doors open, 8 p.m. show starts; Lucas has shared the stage with Dave Chappelle, Jimmy Fallon, and Kevin Hart; meet and greet post-show at the merchandise table; Levoy Theatre, 130 N. High St., Millville; $27 to $30. 856-327-6400 or levoy.net.
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Saturday, May 6
CAPE MAY WINE TRAIL WITH LUNCH AND TROLLEY TOUR: 10:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 6, Sept. 22, Oct 6; visit two Cape May County wineries for tours and tastings; Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., Cape May; $125. 609-884-5404.
COMMUNITY SHRED EVENT: 10 a.m. to noon; Jersey Shore Federal Credit Union is hosting a free Community Shred Event; do not include x-rays, media, or hard drives in your shred; Jersey Shore Federal Credit Union, 326 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township. 609-646-3339 or jerseyshorefcu.org.
CRAFTING SOCIAL HOUR: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.; crafting and conversation; for teens and adults; Hammonton Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 451 S. Egg Harbor Road, Hammonton; registration required. 609-561-2264 or atlanticlibrary.org.
GALLOWAY ART FESTIVAL: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; schedule of performances, led by Absegami Performing Arts; interactive activities; be surrounded by art of all types; rain date May 7; Historic Smithville, 615 E. Moss Mill Road, Galloway. 609-748-8999 or colonialinnsmithville.com.
INTRODUCTION TO THE JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY: 2 to 3:30 p.m.; Dr. Drew Hanson, owner of Boukakuan Japanese Tea House and Garden, Columbus, will conduct a ceremony in commemoration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Month; all attendees will be invited to sample cups of tea and traditional confections; Ocean County Library Lacey Branch, 10 E. Lacey Road, Lacey Township. 732-349-6200 or theoceancountylibrary.org/events.
MOTHER’S DAY FLOWER SALE: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 6, 7, 13; first annual Mother’s Day Hydrangea Sale to benefit the “Hydrangea Trail 2.0” organization; receive a free climb when buying a plant; Absecon Lighthouse, 31 S. Rhode Island Ave., Atlantic City. 609-449-1360 or abseconlighthouse.org.
PATS PLACE 4 COMEDY SHOW: 7:30 p.m. doors open, 8 p.m. show; celebrate Cinco De Mayo with a night of laughter; 112 Woodland Ave., Somers Point; $20 or $15 online. 973-486-2286 or eventbrite.com.
RECYCLED PAPER BEAD MAKING: 11 a.m. to noon; make paper beads; for ages 10 and older; create a piece of jewelry using recycled materials; Egg Harbor Township/Atlantic County Library System, 1 Swift Drive, Egg Harbor Township. 609-927-8664 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Monday, May 8
ESL CAREER READINESS LAB: 9:30 a.m. to noon Mondays through July 31; learn how to use the Engen Language Upskilling platform, which provides ESL classes and tutorials with a focus on job interview skills, and the food and beverage industry and hospitality industry; Public Library, 1 N. Tennessee Ave., Atlantic City. 609-345-2269 or acfpl.org.
HOUSEPLANTS: 2 to 3 p.m. Mondays through May 22; learn how to plant, propagate, and care for a variety of popular plant species; Ventnor City Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 6500 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor. 609-823-4614 or atlanticlibrary.org.
LINE DANCING - WITH SUSAN PENNYPACKER: noon to 12:45 p.m. Mondays; no meetings May 29, Sept. 4, Oct. 9; Wildwood Crest Branch, 6300 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
MEDITATIVE DRUM CIRCLE: 5 to 6 p.m. Mondays; bring your own instrument or borrow one; no meetings May 29, Aug. 28, Sept. 4, Oct. 9, Nov. 6, Dec. 25; Cape May Court House Branch, 30 Mechanic St., Middle Township. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
Tuesday, May 9
SMOOTHIE BOWLS FOR SENIORS: 2 to 3 p.m.; Amy Paradise will demonstrate simple, nutritious recipes that can be done at home; Tuckerton Branch Library, 380 Bay Ave., Tuckerton; free. 732-349-6200 or theoceancountylibrary.org/events.
For kids
Friday, May 5
JUNIOR PROM: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; for ages 6 months to 4 years; dress your little ones up in their finest threads and come enjoy a morning of free play, dancing, and other fun activities; Mays Landing Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 40 Farragut Ave., Hamilton. 609-625-2776 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Saturday, May 6
DROP-IN LEGO PLAYTIME: 1 to 2 p.m. Saturdays through August; Egg Harbor Township/Atlantic County Library System, 1 Swift Drive, Egg Harbor Township. 609-927-8664 or atlanticlibrary.org.
MOTHER’S DAY CRAFT: 2 to 3 p.m.; celebrate Mother's Day with a craft; for ages 12 and younger; Egg Harbor Township/Atlantic County Library System, 1 Swift Drive, Egg Harbor Township. 609-927-8664 or atlanticlibrary.org.
MOTHER'S DAY PAPER BOUQUET CRAFT: 11 a.m. to noon; for ages 5 and older; celebrate Mothers Day with a craft; Ventnor City Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 6500 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor; registration required. 609-823-4614 or atlanticlibrary.org.
SATURDAY FAMILY STORYTIME: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays through August; Egg Harbor Township/Atlantic County Library System, 1 Swift Drive, Egg Harbor Township. 609-927-8664 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Monday, May 8
ART IN ALL FORMS FOR TEENS: 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays May 8, June 19, July 17, Aug. 14; art for teens; explore different art forms, materials provided; Mays Landing Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 40 Farragut Ave., Hamilton. 609-625-2776 or atlanticlibrary.org.
PRE-K CLUB AND CRAFT: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays through May 22, June 5, 12; Galloway Township Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway. 609-652-2352 or atlanticlibrary.org.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME - ABSECON: 10 to 11 a.m. Mondays; Absecon branch/Atlantic County Library System, 305 New Jersey Ave., Absecon. 609-646-2228 or atlanticlibrary.org.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME - EGG HARBOR CITY: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays through Aug. 28; Egg Harbor City Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 134 Philadelphia Ave., Egg Harbor City. 609-804-1063 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Tuesday, May 9
FURRY BUDDIES: 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays May 9, 23, June 13, 27, July 11, 25, Aug. 8, 22; for ages 6 to 14; read a story to therapy dogs; Galloway Township Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township; registration required. 609-652-2352 or atlanticlibrary.org.
MINDFUL STORYTIME WITH MISS BETH: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. May 9, 30; storytime for kids; Brigantine Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 201 15th St. S., Brigantine. 609-266-0110 or atlanticlibrary.org.
TODDLER STORYTIME AND CRAFT: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays through May 9; for ages 18 months to 3 years; Hammonton Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 451 S. Egg Harbor Road, Hammonton. 609-561-2264 or atlanticlibrary.org.
WONDERBOOK STORYTIME: 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays May 9, 23, June 6, 20, July 18, August 1, 15, 29; for ages 4 to 11; kids will press play to read along with their favorite books and then switch to learning mode for literacy learning; Pleasantville Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 33 Martin Luther King Junior Ave., Pleasantville; registration required. 609-641-1778 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Groups
Friday, May 5
AMERICAN MAH JONGG: 1 to 3 p.m. Fridays; Wildwood Crest Branch, 6300 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
CONVERSATIONAL LENAPE LANGUAGE - WITH TERI HISLOP: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Fridays; newcomers welcome; Lower Cape Branch, 2600 Bayshore Road, Lower Township. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
'LIGHTBULB' ONLINE GROUP: 3 to 4 p.m. Fridays; virtual group presented by the Mental Health Association in New Jersey; weekly online discussion group and forum to ask questions about mental health and wellness. 609-652-3800 or MHANJ.org.
Saturday, May 6
CHESS CLUB: noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays through May 27; for adults and interested teens and children, ages 8 and older; Ventnor City Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 6500 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor; registration required. 609-823-4614 or atlanticlibrary.org.
KNIGHTS OF THE SQUAREF TABLE CHESS CLUB: 1 to 3 p.m. every other Saturday through Aug. 26; open to all ages; Absecon branch/Atlantic County Library System, 305 New Jersey Ave., Absecon; registration requested. 609-646-2228 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Monday, May 8
AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS: 11 a.m. Mondays; for those troubled by someone else's drinking; Egg Harbor City Senior Center, 351 Cincinnati Ave., Egg Harbor City. AL-ANON.org.
LONGPORT NEEDLERS: 10 a.m. to noon Mondays; bring your needle/crochet craft project and join us for a time of crafting and socializing; Longport Public Library, 2305 Atlantic Ave., Longport. 609-487-7403 or LongportPublicLibrary.org.
Tuesday, May 9
INTERMEDIATE SPANISH CONVERSATION VIRTUAL CLASS: 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays; intermediate-level Spanish Conversation class via Zoom; Atlantic City Free Public Library, 1 N. Tennessee Ave., Atlantic City. 609-345-2269 or ACFPL.org.
YARNBENDERS CROCHET AND KNITTING CLUB: 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 29; Egg Harbor Township/Atlantic County Library System, 1 Swift Drive, Egg Harbor Township. 609-927-8664 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Health, fitness
Friday, May 5
ANYTHING GOES FITNESS: 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. May 5, 19, 26; Cape May County Library/Wildwood Crest Branch, 6300 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
Sunday, May 7
MEDITATION - ONLINE GROUP: 7:15 to 8 p.m. Sundays; offered by The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; staff offer a guided calming meditation or breathing exercise; to receive a link by email and join the group online, email btrendler@mhanj.org. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
Monday, May 8
CHAIR YOGA - WITH LYNNE CATARRO: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays; no class 5/29, 9/4, 10/9, 12/25; Cape May County Library/Wildwood Crest Branch, 6300 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
'GOT STRESS?' ONLINE GROUP: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays; online group meets to discuss daily wellness, coping strategies and tools to relieve stress and reduce anxiety; offered by The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; free. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
NAMI ATLANTIC CAPE MAY CONNECTION MEETING: 7 to 9 p.m. second Mondays through June; NAMI Connection is an in-person recovery support group for adults living with mental health issues; peer run group offers attendees a safe, confidential place to share and understand their experiences living with mental health issues; St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 606 Shore Road, Somers Point; free. 609-741-5125 or NAMIACM.org.
NAMI ATLANTIC/CAPE MAY FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP: 7 to 9 p.m. second Mondays through June; in-person meeting for family members of individuals struggling with mental health illness and co-occurring addiction disorders; St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 606 Shore Road, Somers Point; free, registration required. 609-741-5125 or NAMIACM.org.
Tuesday, May 9
DEALING WITH DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP: 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays; hosted by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; online support group for those living with depression. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
ZUMBA WITH KELLIE WOOD: 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays; Cape May Court House Branch, 30 Mechanic St., Middle Township. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
Music
Friday, May 5
DEAN FORD AND THE BEAUTIFUL ONES: 8 to 10 p.m.; experience a tribute to Prince; Levoy Theatre, 126-130 N. High St., Millville; $35. 856-327-6400 or levoy.net.
LIVE MUSIC AT WILLOW CREEK WINERY: 4 to 8 p.m.; Friday night vibes with live music performed by Dion Paci; Willow Creek Winery & Farm, 168 Stevens St., W. Cape May. 609-770-8782 or willowcreekwinerycapemay.com.
MUSIC TO MY EARS - ONLINE: 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 4; uplifting online discussion group in which participants share favorite music selections and what it means to them; virtual event hosted by the Mental Health Association in New Jersey. 609-652-3800 or mhanj.org.
Saturday, May 6
LIVE MUSIC AT WILLOW CREEK WINERY: 1 to 4 p.m.; Saturday afternoon live music with John King; Willow Creek Winery & Farm, 168 Stevens St., W. Cape May. 609-770-8782 or willowcreekwinerycapemay.com.
TUSK - TRIBUTE TO FLEETWOOD MAC: 7 p.m. doors open, 8 p.m. show; Levoy Theatre, 126-130 N. High St., Millville; $44 to $54. 856-327-6400 or levoy.net. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/community-calendar/article_677e89a6-e9ed-11ed-aafe-4f462c050fc1.html | 2023-05-05T04:27:56 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/community-calendar/article_677e89a6-e9ed-11ed-aafe-4f462c050fc1.html |
ATLANTIC CITY — Learn about multiple forms of printmaking during Print Day in May workshops at The Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University, taking place Saturday.
To be held from noon to 4 p.m., the event is part of a global Print Day in May celebration, created to recognize the print art form internationally on the first Saturday of May.
The Noyes Arts Garage event will include six printmaking workshops for all ages, as well as live demonstrations by professional artists. Workshops will cover areas such as foam printing for kids, screen printing, rubber stamp-making and block printing, among others. In addition to workshops, attendees can purchase works by Stockton visual art students.
Admission is free. The Noyes Arts Garage is located at 2200 Fairmount Ave., Atlantic City. For more information, visit eventbrite.com. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/print-day-workshops-saturday-at-noyes-arts-garage-of-stockton-university/article_19a75550-ea88-11ed-820b-ef2919401e0e.html | 2023-05-05T04:28:03 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/print-day-workshops-saturday-at-noyes-arts-garage-of-stockton-university/article_19a75550-ea88-11ed-820b-ef2919401e0e.html |
BOERNE, Texas — The greater San Antonio community is coming together to support a family suffering a devastating loss.
Sheena Nageli was a pediatric chiropractor in Boerne. The mother of two died suddenly last week.
“Every day I pray that she would just be there,” said Sheena’s husband, Nick Nageli. “I pray that she would walk around the corner, and I could give her a hug.”
On April 20, Juliette Joy came into the world living up to her name. Her parents, Sheena and Nick, were thrilled to welcome their second child.
“I'm going to pray that over [Juliette] her entire life; that she continues to smile and bring out the best in others,” Nick said.
The joy of gaining one family member is now mixed with the grief of losing another. Five days after giving birth, Sheena passed away from an unexpected illness.
“None of it had anything to do with the birth of our child,” said Nick. “It was just a hard thing because I’m looking at my baby girl and I just – I have no idea how to do it.”
On top of planning a funeral and figuring out childcare, Nick is collecting letters so that one day his children will know who their mother was.
Sheena also leaves behind a 3-year-old son, Leo.
“Sheena was amazing,” said Nick. “She lived for three things; she lived for Jesus, she lived for her family, and she lived to take care of others. She was a pediatric chiropractor who brought life and love to everything she did. She helped people with nutrition. She was also a doula; she got to witness birth and help people give birth. She would nurture on so many levels. People would get their cup filled by my wife’s beautiful presence. I believe that she brought the light of Jesus to everything she did.”
Darah Coy is Sheena’s longtime friend. She and her husband set up a GoFundMe page to help with mounting medical, funeral, and childcare expenses.
“Sheena was so caring,” said Darah. “My husband and I, in certain ways, are serving as a hub of communication between the community and the family. I am getting such an incredible picture seeing this web of the impact that she made. Sheena was only in this community for a year and a half, but people are coming out saying, ‘I met her in a grocery store,’ ‘I met her in the line picking up for childcare,’ ‘She cared for me.’ Whether she knew someone for a minute or their whole life, she was such a consistent person in her character.”
Despite his deep grief, Nick felt it was important to share a message with the community.
“Sheena would want everyone to know that Jesus loves them,” said Nick. “To the husbands; hug your wife and tell her how much you love her. Because one day, you might wake up and you can’t.”
To help the family financially or send a memory of Sheena, click HERE.
Prayers are greatly appreciated. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/boerne-mother-dies-unexpectedly/273-ef7223f7-cbc3-4394-a65e-d158e4885445 | 2023-05-05T04:33:57 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/boerne-mother-dies-unexpectedly/273-ef7223f7-cbc3-4394-a65e-d158e4885445 |
SAN ANTONIO — Two people have died after a semi-truck collided with an SUV believed to be involved in human smuggling on Thursday afternoon in Zavala County, according to Zavala officials.
The incident occurred on US Highway 57 located 3 miles west of Batesville, TX at 12:38 p.m. Thursday.
Officials say the driver of a black SUV was involved in human smuggling and trying to escape law enforcement on US 57 before crashing into a semi-truck that was hauling gasoline.
The black SUV caught on fire and a responding deputy sustained injuries while helping extract the driver, according to Zavala officials.
Two men believed to be migrants were pronounced dead at the scene, officials say.
Both drivers of the SUV and semi-truck were transported to a San Antonio hospital.
The investigation is ongoing. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/semi-truck-driver-human-smuggling-san-antonio/273-56ca6d75-e6e3-4f06-ac27-70818b35e8d4 | 2023-05-05T04:34:03 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/semi-truck-driver-human-smuggling-san-antonio/273-56ca6d75-e6e3-4f06-ac27-70818b35e8d4 |
Semi driver charged in shooting on I-96
A Georgia semitractor-trailer driver has been charged in connection with allegedly shooting at another motorist this week on Interstate 96 in Detroit.
Aaron Roman Comer, 37, was arraigned Wednesday through 36th District Court on 11 counts, including felony firearm, assault with a dangerous weapon, failing to stop at a collision and operating while impaired, records show.
He stood mute and a not-guilty plea was entered. Bond was set at $150,000.
Comer was arrested soon after the incident Sunday night.
Michigan State Police were alerted around 11:58 p.m. about a crash involving a possibly intoxicated truck driver on eastbound I-96 near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
After the truck collided with another car, the driver followed it for several miles until Comer allegedly opened fire, state police said. The victim filmed the shooting on a cell phone.
Comer fled the scene after the truck became disable and stopped, but later returned, according to MSP.
He faces a bond redetermination hearing Friday morning.
A probable cause conference is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. May 15. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2023/05/05/semi-driver-charged-in-shooting-on-i-96/70186241007/ | 2023-05-05T05:03:07 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2023/05/05/semi-driver-charged-in-shooting-on-i-96/70186241007/ |
Father of 8-month-old Olisa Williams, who vanished in 1982, to stand trial on murder charge
The father of a baby who went missing in 1982 has been bound over for trial in her death, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Thursday.
Isiah Williams, 76, of Chicago had been charged with open murder in 2021 after Ann Arbor police requested that Nessel's office review the case. He was sent to trial after a lengthy extradition process, her office said.
He is accused of taking 8-month-old Olisa Williams from her mother during a fight on April 29, 1982, in Ohio, where Williams and Denise Frazier-Daniel had been living.
Authorities allege Williams transported the girl to Michigan, where she was last seen alive that summer in his custody, Nessel's office said in a statement. Ann Arbor investigators had reports of the child twice being spotted with Williams.
Olisa was never found and is presumed dead, according to the release.
“The disappearance of Olisa Williams is a tragedy in so many ways, but I am proud of our department’s commitment to seek justice in cold case homicides and deliver difficult charges despite intervening decades,” Nessel said Thursday. “I am grateful for the work of multiple law enforcement units over the last several decades that ultimately lead to these charges after forty years, and for the determination of Olisa’s mother who has never given up her pursuit of justice for her daughter.”
Williams faced a preliminary exam this week before Judge J. Cedric Simpson in 14A-1 District Court and is scheduled for a pretrial conference at 1:30 p.m. May 17 in Washtenaw County Circuit Court, according to the release. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/05/05/father-of-8-month-old-olisa-williams-who-vanished-in-1982-to-stand-trial-in-death/70186168007/ | 2023-05-05T05:03:13 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/05/05/father-of-8-month-old-olisa-williams-who-vanished-in-1982-to-stand-trial-in-death/70186168007/ |
Iowa City Truth and Reconciliation Commission facilitators approved to guide restorative justice work
- The Iowa City Ad Hoc Truth and Reconcilation Commission was created in 2020 and tasked to bear witness to racial injustice in Iowa City and carry out restorative justice
- The TRC will work with local and national consultants to guide this work over the course of seven months
- Former TRC chair Mohamed Traore annouced he is resigning from the commission at Tuesday's city council meeting
- Johnson County Supervisor Royceann Porter calls for a town hall for the TRC and members of the Black community
A three-year battle for local justice took a step forward Tuesday, though an important leader simultaneously announced their departure.
The Iowa City Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission now have access to multiple facilitators to assist their efforts for restorative justice following a long city council meeting Tuesday.
Despite the encouraging outcome, the appearance did shed light on the difficulties the commission has faced since its inception three years ago.
The TRC was formed in 2020 to reckon with racial justice in Iowa City and to carry out restorative justice as well. The commission is required to include a recommendation to city council based on their findings. The TRC was charged with fact-finding of discrimination and racial injustice, truth-telling for people to share their stories and reconciliation.
But local partners paused efforts on a facilitator, largely citing the budget as a concern.
The TRC has sought a facilitator to guide their work previously, dating back to 2021 when Iowa City Council voted not to approve communications firm Kearns & West as the new TRC facilitator. A new proposal arose last year — one that came with a $580,000 price tag — which included local partners in addition to Kearns & West.
The TRC proposed both local and national consultants assist them in their work, including Kearns & West, national nonprofit Think Peace, healing partners — comprised of Astig Planning, Meditation Services of Eastern Iowa and Banjo Knits Empowerment — and three native partners — which are the individuals Manape LaMere, Terry Medina and Donnielle Wanatee, according to the contract. The cost of these contracts total $402,721.20 while the structure is not typical, City Attorney Eric Goers said.
He said there usually is an agreement with a single consultant, one that is ultimately responsible for the work to be completed.
Iowa City Council voted 4 to 3 to approve the facilitator proposal, with Mayor Bruce Teague, Shawn Harmsen and Pauline Taylor voting against it.
Despite the encouraging outcome Tuesday, a vital commissioner, citing stress and regular battles, decided to back away from the the TRC organization.
Commissioner Mohamed Traore resigns as TRC commissioners urge Iowa City Council to approve proposal
Mohamed Traore, former TRC chair who stepped down in July 2022 but remained as a commissioner, announced he was resigning from the TRC.
“I can’t do it anymore,” he said. “I honestly cannot. You people put me through hell for two and a half years.”
The TRC has faced challenges since its inception, including accusations of a hostile atmosphere in the commission, changes in leadership and commission makeup, a temporary suspension of the commission in 2021 and fierce opposition from community members.
The former TRC commissioner said he was a junior in high school when Trayvon Martin was shot and killed in 2012 and had finished his freshman year in college when Michael Brown was shot and killed in 2014. Traore said he felt that no actions had been taken to address racial injustice in those ensuing years.
Though Traore did not name any specific persons or organizations, he did express his frustrations how people have torn down the work of the TRC, making it so the commission tasked with combating racial injustice couldn't even begin work.
Traore said he’s sacrificed a lot for the commission and recounted how much time he and the commission had spent coming up with a request for a $1,000 monthly stipend for members, which was met with little support from city councilors. TRC members sought a stipend because of the amount of time and effort they put into meetings and the emotional toll of the topics they were dealing with, the Press-Citizen reported in 2021.
Johnson County Supervisor V Fixmer-Oraiz and CEO and founder of Astig Planning provided an overview of the proposal to city councilors and revealed $10,000 is set aside for other local groups as they step forward and aid the TRC's efforts.
“Our proposal really is a community-led framework and we like to talk about it as moving at the speed of trust,” Fixmer-Oraiz said.
The Astig Planning founder, who uses plural pronouns, said the four different groups involved in the proposal have been collaborating for a year-and-a-half.
“I think that we can all agree that if this type of work and the power that it has for transformative healing, it has to be community-led,” they said.
The proposal details the work consultants will do in a timeline of two phases, seven months total.
This includes holding truth-telling events that would allow for the TRC to meet their charge of witnessing “the truth of racial injustice in Iowa City” and to carry out restorative justice “through the collection of testimony and public hearings.”
Goers, while addressing a memo in response to the group's mission, said TRC could open the city up to litigation through defamation claims. The memo was brought up by Councilor Shawn Harmsen at Tuesday’s meeting.
Lauren Merritt, as well as a member of Think Peace who was part of the meeting virtually, addressed that concern, with Merrit saying the commission and its partners will determine how to ensure people can share their stories without putting the city at risk.
The TRC's role was analyzed during much of the conversation at Tuesday's meeting, with several community members voicing their thoughts.
Johnson County Supervisor Royceann Porter suggests town hall for Black community
Public commentators spoke for and against the TRC’s facilitator proposal Tuesday. Those in opposition largely expressed their concern they had not been contacted by the TRC or they were unaware of the commission’s existence until recent.
Activist Tony Currin and member of the Black Voices Project represented the organization Tuesday evening and asked city council not to approve the budget.
In one of the evenings more emotional moments, Johnson County Supervisor Royceann Porter spoke about the insults she accused former chair Amel Ali of making last year, negative comments directed at her and other members of the Black community. It never became clear whether Ali used some of the more serious insults she was accused of, the Press-Citizen reported in September.
“Until there’s some healing within the TRC and our Black community, I don’t care how much and who you give the money to, we’re going nowhere,” Porter said. “I’m going to stand here today. My recommendation was to come before you and ask you, the city council members, TRC and our Black community have a town hall.”
Teague suggested to defer voting on the commission’s facilitator proposal, but mayor pro tem Megan Alter immediately expressed her support of the proposal after, discussing how there are "good reasons" to have experts such as the national consultants involved in this work.
“There’s been so much compelling truth... this is what this is for," she said. "This is what this process is for and this is what movement forward is for and I do believe approving the budget right now, this is the step the TRC needs. Otherwise I don’t know how long this is going to last regardless of whether we extend this or not. What work can they do?”
Councilor John Thomas also voiced his support of the proposal and asked much of the night's discussion - including suggestion of a town hall meeting - be folded into the TRC’s work and become their first steps.
Harmsen suggested the commission set up at community events to continue creating visibility around the commission, listening to community members and building relationships with people. He questioned whether this work happens before or as part of the council approving the facilitators' contracts.
"Good news is that kind of engagement is what's in the proposal and you know as well as I do that cutting through the noise takes resources," Councilor Laura Bergus said. "So if we pause and we say, 'Try and cut through the noise a little bit more and then maybe we'll consider giving you resources to do that,' we are just shooting ourselves in the foot."
Dunn voiced his support of the proposal later in the evening.
“We should not be asking our nine volunteer, unpaid commissioners to be organizers in the community and telling them to do more and more and more while they have their own lives and their jobs they’re managing while they’re trying to do some of the most important work that our city has faced in generations,” Councilor Andrew Dunn said.
“I am personally just ready to do the work,” TRC chair Chastity Dillard told the Press-Citizen. “I know that our commission members are so excited to do this. It’s going to be a hard road. There’s going to be so many obstacles that we are already anticipating but we’re just ready to be able to move forward and just do the work.”
Iowa City Council also voted 6 to 1 to extend the timeline of the TRC’s work from June 30 of this year to Dec. 31, 2024.
Paris Barraza covers entertainment, lifestyle and arts at the Iowa City Press-Citizen. Reach her at PBarraza@press-citizen.com or 319-519-9731. Follow her on Twitter @ParisBarraza. | https://www.press-citizen.com/story/news/local/2023/05/04/iowa-city-trc-facilitators-approved-after-months-of-setbacks/70175912007/ | 2023-05-05T05:05:16 | 1 | https://www.press-citizen.com/story/news/local/2023/05/04/iowa-city-trc-facilitators-approved-after-months-of-setbacks/70175912007/ |
Kinnick, the 3-legged dog on his own for 246 days, reunites with UI student
Adopted dog skirts live traps, food in city-wide search
After 246 days expertly navigating the sprawling landscape of Iowa City on his own, shedding live traps and surviving a treacherous Iowa winter, Kinnick, the three-legged dog, has reunited with his owner, Annabelle Lewis
Paws of Hope Animal Rescue, a nonprofit, announced the heart-warming news on Facebook Wednesday.
Kinnick's intelligence, elusiveness and survival instincts were evident throughout the entire search, as he'd often pick precise moments to appear - typically to steal a few bites of food. Kinnick was often deceptive during the rescue teams' pursuit and they had a bit of trouble pinning him to a single location.
The animal was in his element as he worked his way across the city, surviving purely off instinct.
"He knew his routes, he knew where the food bowls for other critters were, and he knew not to stay in one location too long," the Paws of Hope Animal Rescue said in a Facebook post. "But (he) would venture back, almost seemingly on purpose as if he was trying to throw us off."
Lewis, a University of Iowa student, named the adopted dog Kinnick in honor of her love for Hawkeye football, dad Chris Lewis told the Iowa City Press-Citizen.
Paws of Hope Animal Rescue speculates Kinnick was used as a bait dog prior to his adoption, leading to serve injuries and loss of his leg. The abuse likely contributes to Kinnick's lack of trust for other animals as well as his fear of humans, though he is comfortable with his current family.
WHAT CAUSED KINNICK TO RUN?
Annabelle Lewis was on a walk with Kinnick last year when something spooked him. The dog yanked the leash out of her hand and ran off, initiating a determined, tireless search spanning nearly an entire year.
Initially, Kinnick disappeared for several weeks without a trace.
Paws of Hope Animal Rescue relentlessly searched for Kinnick, Chris Lewis said, asking permission to walk through neighboring yards while they even slept in fields during the cold, winter months, acting on a hunch Kinnick was close to one of their traps.
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The rescue organization wanted to quickly attend to Kinnick if he did wander upon a trap, hoping to wait the animal out.
“The amount of time and money they spent and volunteered to help us, total strangers, get this dog back, it's just so overwhelming and I can't say enough good stuff about them and how amazing they are,” Chris Lewis said.
Kinnick was a slippery one to track down, ignoring steak, chicken and other food in repeated attempts to lure him in. He'd skip right past the traps, instead chowing down on food bowls left out for other animals. He was rather covert, rarely staying in a single location for long, Paws of Hope Animal Rescue said in their social media post.
The search and rescue team was hopeful as winter hit, combing through the fresh snowfall for the distinctive trio of paw prints. They pushed hard to get Kinnick home by Christmas, even staking out a particular location where they knew the dog had been, but with little luck.
As Iowa's cold, harsh winter bled into the warmer, more reasonable conditions of spring, Annabelle Lewis received a heart-warming phone call.
The rescue team informed her Kinnick had been found shortly before 3 a.m. Wednesday, May 3.
Chris Lewis stayed on the phone with his daughter as she went to pick up her beloved dog, describing the moment as “just tears of joy.”
THE PATH TO FINDING KINNICK
The generosity of Iowa City residents lent a significant helping hand as the Lewis family navigated the agonizing search, Chris Lewis said.
Supporters would call out Kinnick’s name while patrolling various parks, with an extra leash and treats in hand.
The process was tedious and confusing, but a strong core refused to give up.
“We found out that we were looking for a needle in a haystack and then we met (Kim Warren of Paws of Hope Animal Rescue and other rescue members) and they were expert needle finders,” Chris Lewis said.
Dayna Stieger of Paws of Hope Animal Rescue, which has team members in Mechanicsville and Davenport, said they “caught the uncatchable.”
Paws of Hope Animal Rescue, in their social media post, thanked all the people who allowed them to place traps on their property as well as the many phone tips that came in following each Kinnick sighting.
The search was eye-opening, a peak into an animal's mission to survive.
“Kinnick, on behalf of the Paws of Hope team, we are hoping you've had your fair share of exploring the Iowa City area,” Paws of Hope Animal Rescue said. “You've shown us parts of Iowa City as lifelong Iowans that we've never seen. Thank you for the tour. We love you buddy."
Those interested in donating to Paws of Hope Animal Rescue can send a Venmo payment to @pawsofhope or checks can be mailed to PO Box 236 Mechanicsville, Iowa, 52306.
Paris Barraza covers entertainment, lifestyle and arts at the Iowa City Press-Citizen. Reach her at PBarraza@press-citizen.com or 319-519-9731. Follow her on Twitter @ParisBarraza. | https://www.press-citizen.com/story/news/local/2023/05/04/kinnick-the-lost-three-legged-dog-reunited-with-iowa-city-owner-after-246-days/70183595007/ | 2023-05-05T05:05:22 | 0 | https://www.press-citizen.com/story/news/local/2023/05/04/kinnick-the-lost-three-legged-dog-reunited-with-iowa-city-owner-after-246-days/70183595007/ |
INDIANAPOLIS — A hotly contested bill that would prevent human sexuality education for young kids now has the governor's signature.
It would also require schools to notify parents about a student's name or pronoun change.
The signing of House Bill 1608 into law comes as a major victory for the GOP supermajority advocating for more parental rights in schools. But LGBTQ advocates say this new law is hurting the students most in need of support.
With the stroke of a pen from Gov. Eric Holcomb Thursday afternoon, HB 1608 has gone from bill to law in Indiana.
Chris Paulsen, CEO of Indiana Youth Group, said she wasn't surprised by the governor's actions but instead is concerned for students.
"Sad for our youth and for our state. I know this will force some families to leave the state and force kids back in the closet," Paulsen said.
The new law offers strict rules for Indiana schools and classrooms requiring human sexuality not be taught to students in Pre-K through third grade, even though that subject is not currently taught to students in that age group. A new provision in the law also requires schools notify parents if students ask to use a different name or pronoun, effectively outing LGBTQ students.
“All of our youth are having mental health challenges and targeting LGBTQ youth who already have an increased rate of suicide due to societal non-acceptance, this will increase their mental health issues. Once again, they’re being othered and told they don’t belong here,” Paulsen said. “We know this is going to lead to increased rates of homelessness, suicide ideations and mental health issues and I don’t know why a state would want to pass laws that worsen those outcomes for youth in a state that already ranks second in the nation in youth who consider suicide."
Studies show 1 in 4 teens are forced to leave their homes after coming out. And 20% of homeless youth are LGBTQ.
Paulsen said with schools no longer safe spaces for students, she hopes they feel comfortable turning to outside services for support.
“Hopefully, they’ll reach out to Indiana Youth Group," Paulsen said. "We've seen a 319% increase in attendance in the first four months of the year. So we're glad they're reaching out, but also we know there's capacity issues with those who do support LGBTQ youth, so we'll fight through those."
Today's bill signing is a victory for a supermajority GOP that proposed a record number of anti-LGBTQ bills this session.
After signing HB 1608 earlier today, Holcomb said in a statement, “I believe in parental rights. I also just believe its common sense that sex education should not be taught in pre-kindergarten through third grade.”
But Paulsen and other LGBTQ advocates are worried that this new law is only the beginning.
"We expect another onslaught of the 'slate of hate,'" Paulsen said. "And I think it will continue until somebody just says enough is enough and this isn't who Indiana is."
HB 1608 is expected to take effect July 1.
Following the governor signing the bill into law, the ACLU of Indiana sent a statement to 13News:
“The Indiana legislators behind HB 1608, and the Slate of Hate, have had one goal all along, to use our laws to control what youth can and cannot read, what they can and cannot learn, and—most troublingly— who they can and cannot be.
“Not every child can be their true selves at home without risking their physical or emotional well-being. For trans youth, especially those who cannot be safe at home, school may be one of the few places to be themselves. Trans youth thrive when they are affirmed in their gender identity, which includes being called by a name and pronouns that reflect who they are.
"LGBTQ students exist at all ages and in all grade levels and their stories belong in Indiana schools. Our schools should protect all students—including LGBTQ students—so they can learn and thrive in a safe environment. ACLU of Indiana attorneys are assessing this law and will do everything in our power to protect the rights of LGBTQ students.” | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indiana/lgbtq-advocates-worry-for-youth-indiana-house-bill-1608-becomes-law/531-3d98cb93-4e31-4344-8c0e-14758c039f31 | 2023-05-05T05:05:50 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indiana/lgbtq-advocates-worry-for-youth-indiana-house-bill-1608-becomes-law/531-3d98cb93-4e31-4344-8c0e-14758c039f31 |
ROANOKE, Va. – Crews are working to put out a house fire in Southeast Roanoke.
The call came in at 11:06 p.m. for the report of a fire in the 300 block of Dale Avenue, according to Roanoke City dispatchers.
As of right now, authorities say no injuries have been reported.
10 News has a crew working for you to learn more.
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SEATTLE, Wash. — It’s been nearly six months since the school shooting tragedy on Ingraham High School's campus rattled the community to its core.
But Ingraham families say they’re still on edge and more can be done.
Fears were brought back to the surface two weeks ago when a gun was confiscated from a teenager on Ingraham’s campus.
Families are now demanding more transparency on safety improvements that were promised last fall.
"We need a metal detector. We need a police officer, and we need safety. We need quick action," said Hannah Eshete, the aunt of the shooting victim, 17-year-old Ebenezer Haile.
She is not the only one demanding change.
"Action must be taken more immediately," said Make Gallitelli, mother of a freshman at Ingraham High School.
Earlier in the school year, parents and students protested for changes to safety and security. One student wrote on a sign, “Thoughts and prayers don’t save lives.”
It’s that same sentiment that caused the school’s superintendent to make a bold promise. After the shooting last fall, Superintendent Dr. Brent Jones announced a three-tiered safety initiative to include community action teams with community and city partners, a child well-being council for their mental health, and a districtwide security audit reviewing the safety of all SPS campuses.
The results of the latter, however, have yet to be disclosed, according to parents like Gallitelli.
"And so far we have not heard anything else about the safety audit," said Gallitelli.
She said her daughter was the classmate of one of the students involved in the shooting, and that she was there when it happened.
"In February, the superintendent said that it would take time, that we should hear more in March," said Gallitelli. "And we still haven’t heard anything, a lot of parents I have talked to say their kids don’t feel safe.”
She said the locks were changed and more security guards were noticeably on campus right after the shooting. Since then, she said their presence has dwindled.
"I haven’t seen any recently," said Gallitelli. "I think we deserve to have an answer, and if the authorities promise a safety audit or whatever they promise, then that is what we should get. And if not, we at least should get an 'Okay, this is taking longer than we planned'.”
At last Wednesday’s school board meeting, Jones said he is currently working to finalize a meeting with members of the school's parents group to discuss their progress in more detail.
He added that a district-wide message on the status of their safety initiative will be coming soon. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/ingraham-high-school-parents-demand-security-promises/281-cbbf6aa6-519f-4378-90d4-6dd0a8cc9817 | 2023-05-05T05:31:15 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/ingraham-high-school-parents-demand-security-promises/281-cbbf6aa6-519f-4378-90d4-6dd0a8cc9817 |
CHUCKEY, Tenn. (WJHL) — WWE Hall of Famer Ricky Morton and his son, NWA Junior World Champion Kerry Morton, will attend a wrestling event later this month in Chuckey.
The annual event, called the Paul Morton Cup, honors the life of wrestler Paul Morton, the father of Ricky Morton. It is put on by the School of Morton.
Promotors say Kerry Morton will defend his title against “Mr. Everything” Victor Andrews.
The main event features more than 30 wrestlers battling it out for the Paul Morton Cup.
“It’s the biggest show of the year. We put on shows monthly, but it’s the biggest show of the year that really promotes and showcases the School of Morton for the talent that started a year ago or started a few months ago,” Kerry Morton said. “Come out here and get the ability to be seen.”
The Paul Morton Cup will take place Sunday, May 21 at 5:05 p.m. at 2085 Chuckey Highway. Admission is $10 and seating is limited. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/paul-morton-cup-wrestling-event-set-for-may-21/ | 2023-05-05T05:35:17 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/paul-morton-cup-wrestling-event-set-for-may-21/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Avondale Brewing Company has canceled Ted Nugent’s upcoming concert after receiving public backlash from Birmingham’s LGBTQ+ community.
The brewery and concert venue posted the statement regarding the cancellation to their Instagram story Thursday afternoon, days after the announcement of the hard rock singer-songwriter’s stop for the summer.
“We have heard the concerns of the Avondale community, which is so important to us, and in conjunction with our partners, have taken the necessary steps to cancel the Ted Nugent concert scheduled for July 18,” the business stated.
Several patrons of Avondale Brewing Company spoke out against hosting Nugent’s concert due to his history of homophobic and transphobic remarks, such as stating that “there is no such thing as transgender” via his Twitter account.
Al’s on 7th, a gay bar in downtown Birmingham, took a stand against Nugent’s show by boycotting purchasing beer from Avondale Brewing Company and its partner company Good People Brewing. The bar’s owner Mark Cummings praised the brewery’s cancellation via social media following Thursday’s announcement.
“It’s a great day. We’re glad the people at Avondale are doing what’s right,” Cummings stated on Al’s on 7th Facebook page. “They said loud and clear that hate doesn’t have a home there and I’m proud of them!”
Avondale Brewing Company’s concerts and events page has been updated to remove Nugent’s tour date listing. However, Nugent’s official website has yet to remove the scheduled July 18 show at the time of this article’s publication. Tickets for the show were scheduled to go on sale Friday. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/ted-nugent-concert-canceled-by-avondale-brewing-company-amid-public-backlash/ | 2023-05-05T05:49:16 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/ted-nugent-concert-canceled-by-avondale-brewing-company-amid-public-backlash/ |
ATLANTA — Wednesday's deadly mass shooting in Midtown Atlanta put a spotlight on safety at hospitals and medical facilities.
Healthcare employees who work on a hospital campus will soon have more protections. This week, Gov. Brian Kemp signed the Safer Hospitals Act into law.
Hospitals will soon be able to form their own police departments, and anyone who's convicted of assaulting a healthcare worker at a hospital can now face anywhere from three to 20 years in prison.
Witnessing violence in a hospital is something Dr. Eddie Richardson, Jr. knows all too well.
“A patient became very violent and actually attacked one of the nurses that was in the ER bay that I was very close to," Richardson said.
Richardson works at several Georgia hospitals, including Putnam General Hospital. He said that a nurse he knew left the field due to PTSD, and he's had to call police several times in the past because of verbally abusive patients.
“I even felt at one time that I needed to put a peace officer in my waiting room just to make sure that they know we had a show of force," Richardson said.
Now he feels some relief that hospital healthcare workers will have the same protections as law enforcement, teachers and paramedics.
“We know most of the time in offices, they’re staffed by females," Richardson explained. "When you have a large male or a male or even sometimes disgruntled females, that's a very intense situation in a closed area.”
“Every hour, two nurses are assaulted, as well as nurses are five times more likely to be assaulted than your average workers," Georgia Nurses Association CEO Matt Caseman said.
Certified police officers can carry a firearm on hospital property, and they have arrest powers under the new law.
That's something Caseman thinks could help keep everybody safe.
“There will be police on site that can not only get to locations quickly where there’s a violent incident happening, but they can also handle the reporting for the healthcare workers," Caseman said.
“Sometimes that helps to de-escalate situations because we're there to provide health care," Richardson explained. "We're not there to restrain people. We're not here to fight with people.”
Northside Hospital already posted openings for police officers. The law goes into effect July 1. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/new-law-allows-georgia-hospitals-have-own-police-force-stricter-penalties-assault-against-healthcare-workers/85-32ad0f67-7507-47c2-96cf-2dee4248cc1b | 2023-05-05T05:50:08 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/new-law-allows-georgia-hospitals-have-own-police-force-stricter-penalties-assault-against-healthcare-workers/85-32ad0f67-7507-47c2-96cf-2dee4248cc1b |
It took three matchups for the Flagstaff softball team to beat crosstown rival Coconino, but it was that third result that mattered most.
The No. 14 Eagles snapped a two-game losing streak to the No. 7 Panthers Thursday, winning 4-1 in a 4A Conference state tournament game at Coconino High School.
Final: Flagstaff softball upsets Coconino 4-1 in the state tournament pic.twitter.com/iaV9rZHJqp
— Eric Newman (@enewmanwrites) May 5, 2023
“Our motto was, ‘the third time’s the charm.’ We told the girls that it’s hard to beat a team three times, and they believed in it,” Flagstaff assistant manager Rudy Baca said.
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The Eagles lost both games in this spring’s regular season to the Panthers by identical 11-2 scores. But, rather than give up early runs and dig out of a hole, Flagstaff junior pitcher Gianna Baca pitched a great game. She threw all seven innings, giving up just one run and striking out five batters.
“Obviously they beat us in the regular season. We wanted some payback and a little revenge. It meant everything to win today,” she said.
“A lot of us came out thinking we might lose this, and we just wanted it to play really hard whether we win or lose. We had the energy we needed, and we were able to get it done. I’m so proud of the team,” added senior Gracie Schmitz, who got to celebrate a win in her final game against the rival school.
Baca allowed 10 hits, including a solo home run by Coconino senior KodyLynn Watson in the bottom of the fifth inning for the Panthers’ lone run. But the Eagles found ways to get out of several dangerous situations defensively, leaving runners stranded in scoring positions many times.
In three playoff games, the Panthers scored a combined four runs. One was enough to beat Mica Mountain in the first round, but they lost 6-2 to Greenway on Tuesday and couldn’t string together enough offense to contend with Flagstaff, who was able to do just enough to squeak by despite another solid pitching performance from Coconino sophomore Kaitlyn Tso. She struck out 12 batters and allowed seven hits and just one walk.
“They came out and did a great job. We just had some opportunities in situational hitting that didn’t come through for us,” Coconino manager Kimberly Dennis said. “We had the threats, but just didn’t have the hits we needed.”
The Eagles and Panthers both had runners on second and third base with two outs in the top and bottom of the first inning, respectively. Neither team scored.
In the past two contests between the teams, the Panthers scored three and six runs, respectively, in the first inning. To get out of the bottom of the first frame unharmed served as momentum for the Eagles.
“Once we got it going in the first inning, we started to get hyped,” Gianna Baca said.
In the top of the second inning, sophomore Hallie Watkins and freshman Cailee Culwell reached base with two outs on the board. Then Gianna Baca made it to first base on an error, as junior Keeley Callander – running for Watkins -- and Culwell scored to give the Eagles a 2-0 lead.
Gianna Baca reaches on an error, and two runs score for FlagstaffEagles lead 2-0 after the top of the 2nd pic.twitter.com/cDHGkjdGCK
— Eric Newman (@enewmanwrites) May 4, 2023
“Obviously as a pitcher I like getting that little lead, and I think that was the spark we needed,” Gianna Baca said.
Tso had a stretch of dominance after the Panthers allowed the two runs. She outed nine consecutive batters from there, including six strikeouts.
But the Eagles kept battling. In the top of the fifth inning, with two outs, senior Reese Elliott and sophomore Abby Schmitz reached base. Then, in the cleanup spot, Gracie Schmitz hit a 2-RBI double to extend the lead to 4-0.
“I was mainly happy that we secured a bigger lead at four, and the adrenaline kicked in from there,” she said.
Gracie Schmitz hits a double and two runs score. Flagstaff leads 4-0 in the top of the 5th pic.twitter.com/Lp4YG9R5Pb
— Eric Newman (@enewmanwrites) May 5, 2023
In the bottom of the frame, Watson hit her solo home run to give the Panthers their lone run. Junior Alyssa Fockler followed that up with a double, but was left stranded as the inning ended.
KodyLynn Watson slaps a solo homer to get the Panthers on the board. pic.twitter.com/xyTVJ6AxPE
— Eric Newman (@enewmanwrites) May 5, 2023
Coconino's sophomore Mia Pozar singled in the bottom of the sixth inning and stole second base to get into scoring position, but she was left stranded too.
Finally, down 4-1, the top of the Panthers lineup was up to bat. Baca collected two outs quickly before Watson hit a single. But Gianna Baca drew the final out to end the game as the Eagles celebrated near the pitcher’s circle.
It’s the second time in this year’s state tournament that the Eagles have upset a higher-seeded team. On April 29, they beat previously-undefeated Eastmark in Mesa. The Firebirds were ranked No. 3 in the 4A Conference.
The victory over Eastmark gave the Eagles a sense that they could defeat teams ranked higher, including Coconino.
“It gave our whole team a lot of confidence. Having that under our belts, knowing that we beat an undefeated team let us know that we can beat whoever,” Gracie Schmitz said.
Both teams were pleased with the performances of some of their younger players. For Coconino, Tso pitched a complete game and was solid all season. Sophomore Danica Kern went 2 for 4, and Pozar went 2 for 3.
For Flagstaff, Culwell went 2 for 3 with a double and a run.
“It’s nice to see all the young talent in the program. We’ve got a good senior class that’s leaving, and they’re going to be hard to replace, but there are some good younger players that we hope mold into the leaders,” Dennis said.
“They made some good plays, and overall I was really proud of the youngsters and how they stepped up,” Rudy Baca added.
The Panthers ended their season with a record of 17-3 (11-2 Grand Canyon) and won the 4A Grand Canyon Region title for the second consecutive year.
The Eagles (17-5, 10-3 Grand Canyon) will play in the next round at Papago Softball Complex on May 9 against a team to be determined later. | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/third-times-the-charm-flagstaff-softball-defeats-coconino-in-state-tournament-thursday/article_1b8c8250-eaf6-11ed-856b-bf00fd09d380.html | 2023-05-05T06:07:56 | 1 | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/third-times-the-charm-flagstaff-softball-defeats-coconino-in-state-tournament-thursday/article_1b8c8250-eaf6-11ed-856b-bf00fd09d380.html |
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TACOMA, Wash. — Former Seattle SuperSonics star Shawn Kemp pleaded not guilty during an arraignment hearing Thursday morning after he was charged with first-degree assault in connection with a shooting at Tacoma Mall in March.
Kemp will be released without bail on his own recognizance with bail only being discussed if he misses a court date.
Kemp was initially arrested at the scene on March 8 but was released the next day pending further investigation.
Police said officers responded to the shooting following an altercation between two groups of people at the Tacoma Mall around 2 p.m. on March 8.
According to court documents, police recovered a .357 caliber revolver that a witness said was discarded in bushes near a store at the mall. The witness reportedly shared a video with police that showed a man, identified as Kemp, firing shots.
Kemp was interviewed by investigators and reportedly said a cellphone was taken from his vehicle earlier in the day. Kemp said he was able to ping the location of the stolen cellphone and tracked it to a location in Fife.
According to the documents, Kemp made contact with people in an SUV at the tracked location and asked them if they had the cellphone before the SUV left the area.
Kemp told police he pinged the location of the cellphone again and tracked it to the Tacoma Mall parking lot. Kemp said he parked near an SUV he recognized from earlier and approached it. He said he demanded the driver give his property back. At this time, the rear passenger window came down and a single shot was fired, according to Kemp’s statement.
Kemp said he “retreated” to his vehicle after he was shot at in the Tacoma Mall parking lot and returned fire.
A detective noted in the court documents that Kemp’s statements “were not corroborated” by surveillance video. Police said surveillance video showed Kemp getting the revolver that was later recovered out of his backpack as soon as left his vehicle to confront the driver of the SUV.
The SUV is seen fleeing the area in the surveillance video, according to police. They said it was recovered days later and had been stolen. Police said there is a person of interest.
When Kemp was detained at the mall, detectives recovered Kemp’s cell phone, which Kemp had on him. Police said there were a series of text messages that Kemp had gotten his stolen keys back from a woman who found them and that Kemp found his phone. Thirteen minutes before Kemp arrived at the Tacoma Mall, police said he sent a message reading, “I’m about to shoot this [expletive].” | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/former-supersonic-shawn-kemp-arraignment/281-d113c567-be69-4038-8d28-8a27ed1f8fd8 | 2023-05-05T06:21:05 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/former-supersonic-shawn-kemp-arraignment/281-d113c567-be69-4038-8d28-8a27ed1f8fd8 |
MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. — The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, along with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, are seeking any information about the death of a 24-year-old woman who was found in a gutter near Ainsworth State Park in East Multnomah County late last month.
On Monday, April 24, Charity Lynn Perry was found dead near the park. According to the deputies, Perry was known to often be in Vancouver, Washington and downtown Portland areas.
Currently no known arrests has been made. Other than stating the death appeared suspicious in nature, deputies did not release any information about the possible cause of her death.
Detectives have asked anyone who saw or talked to Perry after March 6, or has any information regarding her death, to contact Detective Shaun Fitzgerald at shaun.fitzgerald@mcso.us or call 503-988-0461.
Secure and anonymous tips can be made by contacting Crime Stoppers of Oregon. The nonprofit is offering cash rewards of up to $2,500 for information that leads to an arrest in Perry's case.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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A Cedarville University couple who made it through a battle with breast cancer, all while working, raising a family and going to school, will receive their degrees this weekend.
Tracee and Earnest Campbell will receive their doctor of pharmacy degrees at 2 p.m. on Saturday.
The husband and wife, who have been married for 12 years and live in Mount Orab, have worked in the industry for years as pharmacy technician interns with HealthSource of Ohio in Batavia and Sardina Pharmacy in Sardina.
They have undergraduate degrees in pre-pharmacy from Southern State University, but they wanted to further their education.
“After visiting a few schools, we felt discouraged,” Earnest Campbell said. “When we found and visited Cedarville, we fell in love with the university and the pharmacy program. We felt so welcome and knew this is where God wanted us to be.”
Along with the challenging transition into graduate school while working full time and raising a one-year-old child, Tracee Campbell also discovered some health concerns.
“In January after our first semester, I discovered a lump in my breast,” she said. “Due to COVID, I wasn’t able to get a mammogram until March, when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was devastating, to say the least.”
Tracee, who had no genetic history of cancer or precursor symptoms, had three surgeries since the cancer was found in her lymph nodes, which required her to start chemotherapy treatment during her second year of college. The couple was allowed to take online classes, but it was a struggle.
“I had the option to take the year off, but I didn’t want to stop taking classes because I knew I could manage the treatment and classes,” she said. “(But) brain fog set in, and I couldn’t comprehend anything... I couldn’t finish exams on time. I was sick and felt awful.”
The university’s school of pharmacy rallied around the Campbell family, with faculty accommodating the couple with make-up exams, connected them with disability services to get extra time on exams, provided them with meals, gas cards for transportation to treatments and more. Classmates even sent them gift baskets and cards throughout Tracee’s treatment.
“The Lord used the students to get me through it,” Tracee said. “It was awesome. I don’t know how else to describe it but it’s just awesome.”
During her second year of college, Tracee had 18 rounds of chemo but still finished school with all A’s and B’s. By the third year, Tracee was cancer-free. Now, they are getting ready to graduate and are “grateful, thankful and excited” to have made it.
After graduation, the couple hopes to begin the next phase of their pharmacy careers. Tracee will work in a clinical pharmacy position with HealthSource and Earnest plans to start his own pharmacy and also become a full-time pastor at Bethel Shiloh Church of God in Brown County.
“I am so glad Cedarville was in the fight with us,” Tracee said. “We could not have made it without that support.”
Cedarville will hold two graduation ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 6 in the Doden Field House.
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TWIN FALLS — Carol Jean Clark, 75, of Twin Falls, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023. A memorial service will be held Monday, May 8, 2023, at 10:00 am at Parke’s Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Rd., Twin Falls, Idaho. Arrangements are under the care of Parke’s Magic Valley Funeral Home in Twin Falls. To leave online condolences and to read the obituary, go to: www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com.
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A tow truck crew prepares to take a damaged pickup truck from the scene of a crash Thursday evening near the intersection of Lindon Street and Lindell Drive in Normal.
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A tow truck crew prepares to take a damaged pickup truck from the scene of a crash Thursday evening near the intersection of Lindon Street and Lindell Drive in Normal.
NORMAL — A driver was injured Thursday evening when his pickup truck hit a utility pole near uptown Normal, and traffic on Linden Street still was restricted early Friday while a utility crew repaired the damage.
The driver lost consciousness because of a medical issue before his truck struck the pole and flipped onto its passenger side about 6:45 p.m. near the intersection Linden Street and Lindell Drive, which is between Vernon and Jersey avenues, said Officer Kenyon Woodfork with the Normal police.
The man was taken to Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal, with minor injuries, he said.
Ameren and Xfinity utility crews were called to deal with damage to the pole and lines. The Ameren outage website indicated 78 customers were without power in that area as of about 8 p.m., but power restored by later in the evening.
Northbound Linden was closed from Jersey to north of Lindell early Friday and southbound traffic was reduced to one lane.
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A tow truck crew prepares to take a damaged pickup truck from the scene of a crash Thursday evening near the intersection of Lindon Street and Lindell Drive in Normal.
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Pratt & Whitney to choose Wichita Falls plant for major expansion
Pratt & Whitney is expected to announce on May 11 it has picked its Wichita Falls plant for an expansion that could add 30 new jobs to the payroll.
Wichita Falls was one of three locations Pratt & Whitney considered for a new product line called Platinum-Aluminide OEM Coating. The company, which has had a facility on Hammon Road since 1997, performs repair of aircraft engines. The new product line would service the coating needs for those engines.
Pratt & Whitney got a $2.75 million forgivable loan pledge from the city and its 4A Economic Development Corporation in October 2022 to keep 125 current workers employed and add 30 workers to the payroll over the next seven years. The company said those new positions would pay about $50,000 each annually. The company’s total capital expenditure on the project is expected to be about $10 million.
Wichita Falls was the only site in the U.S. Pratt & Whitney was considering for the expansion.
City and Chamber of Commerce representatives will gather with company representatives May 11 for the official announcement. | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/04/pratt-whitney-to-choose-wichita-falls-plant-for-major-expansion/70185077007/ | 2023-05-05T07:39:04 | 0 | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/04/pratt-whitney-to-choose-wichita-falls-plant-for-major-expansion/70185077007/ |
CALIFORNIA, USA — While it might feel like winter in May, fire season is around the corner.
However, one of the tools that keep people safe is being criticized and is also facing a lawsuit.
A federal lawsuit in Montana is trying to stop the U.S. Forest Service from dropping retardant. It could reshape how the agency battles wildfires throughout the West.
"If we stop using it and we don't have a viable alternative, then we're going to increase the severity of wildfires, because it's going to be more difficult for us to corral them," said Ronald Tjeerdema, professor of Environmental Toxicology at UC Davis.
Environmentalists raised concerns about waterways being polluted with the red slurry that's dropped from aircrafts. While the slurry is non-toxic to humans, aerial retardants are basically made from plant fertilizers.
"When used in the environment, they can also stimulate plant growth," said Tjeerdema. "And if that happens to be over a waterway, they can stimulate the formation and growth of algae, which can be detrimental in smaller ponds, etc, but not usually in large lakes or rivers."
A government study found misapplied retardant could adversely affect dozens of endangered animals, including crawfish spotted owls. That being said, fire retardant can also save lives.
"The first is the fact that they have a benefit of being able to retard fires, retard the progress, (and) buy firefighters more time in which to do what they do, which is fight fires," said Tjeerdema.
A coalition including the town of Paradise, where a fire killed 85 people and destroyed the town in 2018, says a court ruling against the U.S. Forest Service in the case could put lives, homes and forests at risk.
"I wouldn't recommend that we stopped using them," said Tjeerdema.
"The benefits far outweigh the costs," he added.
He said the cost to the environment, as far as what he's seen to date and what could happen in the future, is limited and quite low in comparison.
To put this into perspective, the Department of Agriculture says fire retardant is used on only 5% of wildfires nationwide.
Over the last 10 years, an average of about 39 million gallons of fire retardant has been dropped on wildfires federal, state and private land nationwide with nearly 52 million gallons in 2021, the year the Caldor Fire sparked in El Dorado County.
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Judy Collins to play at Colonial
Popular singer-songwriter Judy Collins is set to perform 7:30 p.m. May 12 at The Colonial Theater, 450 A St. in Idaho Falls.
Judy Collins to play at Colonial
Popular singer-songwriter Judy Collins is set to perform 7:30 p.m. May 12 at The Colonial Theater, 450 A St. in Idaho Falls.
Collins has been performing for 60 years and has a total of 55 albums. She has received numerous awards, such as for her version of “Both Sides Now.” Collins is also known for her version of “Send in the Clowns” from the musical “A Little Night Music.”
Tickets are $47.50, $37.50 and $27.50, plus taxes and fees.
Tickets can be purchased at bit.ly/3p9PYBS.
Little Red Riding Hood ballet to be performed at Colonial
The Idaho Falls Ballet Theatre is set to perform a ballet adaptation of Little Red Riding Hood 7 p.m. today and Saturday at The Colonial Theater, 450 A St. in Idaho Falls.
Over 100 ballet students are part of the production, ranging from ages 3-17.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for kids.
For tickets, go to idahofallsarts.org.
Art Museum of Eastern Idaho scheduled to hold free admission day
The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho will be open for a free admission day at 10 a.m. Saturday, 300 S. Capital Ave. in Idaho Falls.
TAM displays rotating exhibits and has five galleries. The museum often focuses on displaying pieces from Idaho artists.
For information about the museum and for hours, go to theartmuseum.org.
First performance of ‘Urinetown’ musical slated May 11
The first performance of the humorous satirical musical “Urinetown” is scheduled for 7 p.m. May 11 at Thunder Ridge High School, 4941 1st St. in Idaho Falls.
There will also be shows 7 p.m. May 12 and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on May 15.
“Urinetown” takes place in a wretched city in which the government has placed a ban on private toilets. Citizens are forced to pay to use public toilets, eventually leading to a revolt against this injustice.
To find tickets, visit trpac.ludus.com/.
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CEDAR FALLS — There may be no one in the history of the University of Northern Iowa who has felt a larger connection to her school than student Emily Clouser did while on campus this week.
The president of the Guild of Carillonneurs, the student group that plays the instrument inside the Campanile, was present Monday outside the historic tower for the delivery of the several dozen brass bells responsible for its sound. The bells had been absent for several months as part of a massive, once-in-a-lifetime type of project.
The bells weigh more than 15 tons together and will represent the future heart of the carillon instrument played with a keyboard, which has been a mainstay of the campus since 1926. The Campanile was built as a chime and later expanded in 1968 with more bells added, transforming it into a full-fledged carillon instrument.
The instrument hasn’t been played since the fall semester. Students will begin producing music again later in 2023 with a larger repertoire of musical tones.
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“It’s definitely historic, getting the chance to see them has been super exciting, because we haven’t had them for so long,” said Clouser. “You don’t realize how much you miss the bells until they’re gone.”
The guild has seven members but can have up to 10 during a given year. The group provided the community with a concert basically weekly last fall, with Clouser’s favorite set of songs coming from the Mary Poppins film.
“I’m a fourth generation UNI student, so this is huge for me,” said the Waukee native. “My grandmother would have been going to school the last time all this was happening in ’68, and she would have been a junior and I’m a junior, so it’s cool to walk in her footsteps.”
Fifty-five bells came on trucks of The Verdin Company of Cincinnati, the business undertaking the massive renovation project. Forty-six of the 47 bells were removed in October and basically shined up. The largest remained because of its size and the complication associated with getting it out.
The other nine to arrive are brand new and will expand the tone that can be produced. In other words, it will fill in gaps in pitches that could not be previously played with the chromatic instrument.
“The biggest thing is the expansion of the keyboard,” Clouser said. “We’re missing some bells, and this will really make all the difference.”
But it’s more than just the 56 total bells. The carillon’s mechanics are being replaced and renovated.
“It’s basically going to be a brand new instrument by the time we’re done,” said Tim Verdin, president of The Verdin Company.
His business has taken on similar projects across the country, but few are the size of what’s being completed on UNI’s campus.
“There’s won’t be a need for another ‘bell out’ restoration like this for another 80 or 100 years,” he added.
Monday was the first day anybody could gather outside the Campanile to see the bells – 15 of the largest all lined up, two thirds in height of the average person. The smaller ones were grouped off to the side on their own.
The bulk of the bells range between 20 and 1000 pounds while the largest range between 1000 and 4,700 pounds.
“I heard the bells here for the first time in 1966,” said Jim Raasch, a 1971 graduate. He and his wife Bonnie, a 1972 graduate, traveled from Cedar Rapids to see the bells.
Lots of people got up close and took photos with them during the week. 15 of the larger ones had the original inscriptions dedicated to various groups – university presidents, the original founders, Cedar Falls citizens, school children, teachers, athletes, mothers and fathers, to name a few.
Wartime heroes were among those recognized, with the Campanile’s construction happening less than a decade after the end of World War I.
The campanile was built to celebrate the university’s 50th anniversary and the 40th year of Homer Seerley’s presidency.
“It really is a facility that was constructed for the people around here and not just as an iconic building with a set of bells in it,” said President Mark Nook. “They were thoughtful about what this would mean to our campus, this community and to our entire state.”
It’s been 60 years since many of the bells were outside the tower. Thirty-two bells were added in 1968.
Work inside the tower began Monday and Tuesday, when the winds were fierce, but the first of the heaviest bells wasn’t lifted into the Campanile until Wednesday morning.
The university commemorated the historic event in many ways, including when Nook and his cabinet recreated a photo taken in 1926 with Seerley and his colleagues with the original bells before they were installed in the Campanile.
A live stream of all the construction is available online at youtube.com/live/AXjKk8gDl6Y?feature=share. The carillon portion is the first phase of Campanile improvements and is expected to be complete by the end of June.
The Campanile is one component of UNI’s “Our Tomorrow” capital campaign and its goal of raising $250 million by its sesquicentennial in 2026. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/education/uni-campanile-bells-return-leave-memorable-impression-on-community/article_6d372e0f-c7c1-5315-bffd-0bae8e183d2b.html | 2023-05-05T08:16:59 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/education/uni-campanile-bells-return-leave-memorable-impression-on-community/article_6d372e0f-c7c1-5315-bffd-0bae8e183d2b.html |
AUBURN, Maine — Crews are cleaning up after a fire ripped through a part of Lee Auto Mall in Auburn Thursday afternoon.
Around 5 p.m., crews responded to the blaze on Center Street after flames were seen coming from the building's roof.
According to Auburn Fire Department Battalion Chief Scott Hunter, the portion of the building affected was empty as it was being renovated. Crews were reportedly able to get the fire under control within 20 minutes, but the section had collapsed by then.
Hunter said the fire was caused by workers on the roof using cutting tools.
"Basically, they were doing some remodeling there where they were tearing down an old section. They were cutting a beam out," Hunter said. "It started the rubber membrane on the roof on fire. That stuff burns pretty fast."
No injures or damages to the dealership's vehicles were reported.
Hunter added Lee Auto plans to continue renovations.
Center Street was initially closed as crews responded to the scene but has since reopened. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/crews-respond-to-fire-at-auburn-car-dealership-lee-dodge-center-street/97-53bdff53-242d-4047-aa75-678e10f7f88a | 2023-05-05T08:55:01 | 1 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/crews-respond-to-fire-at-auburn-car-dealership-lee-dodge-center-street/97-53bdff53-242d-4047-aa75-678e10f7f88a |
Visalia Unified contract proposal includes 'unprecedented' 10% salary increase
The Visalia Unified School District and Visalia Unified Teachers Association have tentatively agreed on a new contract bargaining agreement for the next three years.
“I am proud of the good faith efforts of our bargaining teams,” Superintendent Kirk Shrum said, “resulting in one of the earliest agreements ever reached and extraordinary investments in our teachers here in Visalia Unified School District.”
The contract, if approved, includes an “unprecedented overall 10% salary increase” – around 8% of the proposed increase is a result of cost-of-living increase adjustments (COLA). The rest of the proposed increase results from VUTA and VUSD’s commitment to its philosophy regarding competitive salary.
The district didn't give the 2024-25 and beyond school years terms.
Visalia Unified Teachers Association members will vote on the tentative agreement from May 4 through May 8. If members approve the new bargaining agreement, it will be brought to the Visalia Unified school board for consideration on May 9.
“We are pleased to have reached a comprehensive tentative agreement... and to have accomplished that goal in record time,” VUTA President Greg Price said. “We appreciate the collaborative spirit of our negotiations with VUSD.” | https://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/story/news/local/visalia/2023/05/04/visalia-unified-contract-proposal-includes-10-salary-increase/70184758007/ | 2023-05-05T09:08:36 | 0 | https://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/story/news/local/visalia/2023/05/04/visalia-unified-contract-proposal-includes-10-salary-increase/70184758007/ |
City remains largely quiet on specifics of downtown Greenville conference center
It's been nearly two years since city officials publicly discussed a conference center downtown in-depth. Since then, the city has been largely quiet on specifics, while questions remain about the project's viability.
Plans call for the conference center to be built on seven acres near the banks of the Reedy River on land pledged to be donated by local developers Bo Aughtry and Phil Hughes.
The venue, as proposed in 2021, would include 43,000 square feet total of rentable space, 60,000 square feet of supporting space and 80,000 square feet for art galleries with collections from two museums: the Greenville County Art Museum and Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery.
But feedback gathered from hospitality industry stakeholders and Greenville residents indicated the ballroom space might not be large enough to attract events that would warrant the center's expense. In August 2021, City Council and consultants struggled to solidify a layout that would work on the proposed site.
Aside from a few public budget discussions on how to finance the project, city officials have not publicly discussed the project at length, saying only that they continue to work on plans for the site.
Downtown conference center would boost Greenville's economic development, officials say
Proponents are pitching the center as a way to bring in out-of-town events and visitors, specifically more business travel.
With an average 71% hotel occupancy on the weekends and 66% during the week, visitors have a significant impact on the city's revenue, according to Greenville's 2022 economic development strategic plan. And the conference center's output — direct, indirect and induced spending for 43,000 square feet of rentable space — could generate a $30 million footprint in the city, including $20 million in new total output, according to the project study.
While the city subsidizes the Greenville Convention Center off North Pleasantburg Drive and I-385, the convention center is far away from downtown attractions and isn't pedestrian-friendly. A conference center downtown would provide alternative space for economic development initiatives and would bolster surrounding small businesses, Mayor Knox White said.
But concerns over cost, the venue's size and parking have raised hurdles for the project in recent years. And if the city wants a larger space, they'll have to pay more for it, consultants said.
The conference center is expected to total more than $100 million. That includes the private land to be donated by Hughes and Aughtry, valued at $25 million; and $26 million each from the city, county and state.
But the local portion of that total is increasing. City Manager John McDonough and City Council are now considering contributing $30 to $35 million from the city's hospitality taxes — if the county contributes a similar amount, too. The goal is to bond the funds for an approximate $100 million once the bond that funded Falls Park matures, McDonough said in his statement.
City Council would have to vote on the funding for it to take effect.
Developers look to other downtown sites to little avail
The property that Hughes and Aughtry are donating is located around 301 Rivers Street. While the land is located downtown and occupies a premium location by the Reedy River, questions remain about parking and loading for the facility.
But this land isn't the only downtown location the development partners have considered.
About four acres off Calvin Street that once housed a postal service facility still sit vacant, located across the street from the Grand Bohemian Hotel and future United Community Bank headquarters. United Community Bank purchased 2.3 acres of that land in 2021 to be used temporarily for employee parking, the company said in a statement.
But moving the conference center to the Calvin Street location — combined with the yet-to-be-opened UCB building — would create "significant" traffic issues for Cleveland Street and the surrounding area, Aughtry said.
"Academy (Street) is a much-less used artery than Church (Street) and not in the same proximity to significant residential neighborhoods as the site to which you refer," Aughtry said in an email.
The Grand Bohemian Hotel's price structure is also not conducive to meeting planners, Aughtry said.
"The supplemental hotels in immediate proximity to this site do not work," he added.
City has cash in hand while plan remains vague
The city still has cash in hand for the project despite the lack of progress on site specifics.
The state allocated the rest of its $26 million in the fiscal year 2022 budget. For fiscal year 2024 to 2028, city officials are budgeting for a $35 million debt issuance for the conference center while assuming they will not continue to subsidize the Greenville Convention Center, according to budget workshop presentations.
The convention center has historically been a drain on city resources and required $1 million in 2020 to keep it afloat after COVID-19. The center's subsidy is lower this year at $650,000 due to new management, city budget director Karen Crawford said, but the city is attempting to sell the convention center to the county to save money and keep the space available for large-scale events.
In a written statement Wednesday, McDonough said the city remains committed to a public-private partnership on the conference center.
"We continue to explore sites, work with architects on space planning and look to the private sector for those with interest in investing in and operating the center," McDonough said.
Macon Atkinson is the city watchdog reporter for The Greenville News. She's powered by long runs and strong coffee. Follow her on Twitter@maconatkinson. | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/05/downtown-greenville-conference-center-future-unclear-what-to-know/70178898007/ | 2023-05-05T09:36:58 | 0 | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/05/downtown-greenville-conference-center-future-unclear-what-to-know/70178898007/ |
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Sarasota Chamber of Commerce announces Frank G. Berlin Sr. Small Business Awards finalists
The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce on Thursday announced 27 finalists for the 2023 Frank G. Berlin Sr. Small Business Awards. The awards luncheon, presented by the Herald-Tribune, will be on June 23 at 11:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.
The finalists in nine categories are judged on several criteria, including innovation of product or service, business growth, and their contributions to the community.
“Our Chamber is all about celebrating small businesses,” GSCC president and CEO Heather Kasten said. “This awards ceremony gathers more than 500 community members to honor and recognize the people and the local businesses behind our region's rapid growth – after all, small businesses are the heart and soul of our community.”
The member businesses selected as finalists are:
Small Business Award: Express Employment Professionals; One Stop Housing LLC; Wealth Strategies Partners.
Medium Business Award: DMSI; Florida Elevator Inc.; JMX Brands.
Large Business Award: Dutchman Hospitality Group; FCCI Insurance Group; First Watch Restaurants Inc.
Community Impact Award: All Faiths Food Bank; Catalist Realty LLC; Rise & Nye’s.
Minority Business Award: Aginto: A Digital Agency; Herrera Psychology; Jah Movement.
Non-Profit Award: Education Foundation of Sarasota County Inc.; Humane Society of Sarasota County; Sarasota Ballet of Florida Inc.
Rising Star Award: Castle Concierge; The Breakfast Company; Town Square Sarasota.
Woman-Owned Business Award: BSWANKY; MakSchu LLC; Stage Door Studios Inc.
Workforce Development and Innovation Award: Children First; PGT Innovations; Sarasota Memorial Health Care System.
To register for the 2023 Small Business Awards luncheon, visit the Sarasota Chamber's website event page. Tickets are $75 for Chamber members; $95 for non-members; $700 (Silver sponsor, five seats); and $900 (Gold sponsor, 10 seats). For sponsorship inquiries, contact hmoore@sarasotachamber.com. For more about the award categories, visit sarasotachamber.com/2023sba.html.
Event sponsors include Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, Boat Guys, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP, Kerkering Barberio, Bank of America, Hyatt Regency Sarasota, HH Staffing, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Gulfside Bank, The Bank of Tampa, Palm Printing, Tommy’s Express Car Wash, Storm Smart, Wealth Strategies Partners, Florida Light & Power. | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2023/05/05/27-finalists-vying-for-sarasota-chambers-2023-small-business-awards/70184505007/ | 2023-05-05T10:11:06 | 1 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2023/05/05/27-finalists-vying-for-sarasota-chambers-2023-small-business-awards/70184505007/ |
Conservation Foundation of Gulf Coast taking entries for fourth annual Summer Photo Contest
OSPREY — The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast is holding its fourth annual virtual Summer Photo Contest and invites photographers of all ages and experience levels to share their original work showcasing the natural beauty of the Sunshine State.
The exhibition will be entirely virtual with website and Facebook displays. Works submitted for the juried exhibition must have been taken in Florida within the past year and fall into one of four categories:
· The Big Picture: Landscapes or waterscapes – this category is for those majestic views and sweeping vistas that showcase Mother Nature in all her glory.
· The Art of Nature: A celebration of abstract expressions in nature and science, this category is for closeups, angles, patterns, motion, or other unique perspectives of the natural world.
· Fabulously Florida: What makes Florida Florida? Whether it’s plants, animals, or people, this category highlights the Sunshine State and those who call this special place home.
· Winged Life: Birds, butterflies, and bees, oh my! This category is dedicated to the winged creatures and feathered friends we all love to photograph – in flight, perched, or in action.
There is also a Youth Perspective category for photographers aged 15 and under. Youth Perspective submissions must still fall into one of the four categories.
Up to three photographs may be submitted per person and must be received via email no later than midnight on May 31. Jurors will review all submissions and select 10 in each category for display in online galleries on the Conservation Foundation website and Conservation Foundation Facebook page.
The jury includes noted photographer Kerri Gagne Deatherage; fine artist Mary Louise O’Connell; and award-winning commercial photographer Robert Nishihira.
The competition will award prizes to category winners as selected by the jury as well as People’s Choice winners determined by popular vote on Facebook. For details, entry rules, and submission forms visit conservationfoundation.com/summerphoto.
Submitted by Sam Valentin | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2023/05/05/fourth-annual-summer-photo-contest-celebrates-floridas-natural-beauty/70169329007/ | 2023-05-05T10:11:12 | 1 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2023/05/05/fourth-annual-summer-photo-contest-celebrates-floridas-natural-beauty/70169329007/ |
West Manatee and Beach Patrol first responders train for water rescues at Coquina Beach
First responders from West Manatee Fire Rescue stepped out of their element this week to participate in a three-day water rescue training with Manatee County Beach Patrol.
Manatee County Beach Patrol Lt. Marshall Green and David Snyder led three training sessions at Coquina Beach that included members from their team and seven members of the West Manatee Fire Rescue. Green said the training helps improve cooperation during real rescue operations and camaraderie between both teams.
"It's nice to put names to faces so that when we show up on scene, we are not working with a stranger," Green said. "This is something we've never done before with West Manatee, but it's something we are going to continue to do."
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West Manatee Fire Rescue Capt. Derek Bill said he hopes this is the first of many training sessions between the two departments.
Bill was impressed with the performance of the fire rescue team but acknowledged the beach patrol squad was a little bit more in their element training in the open water.
"The Beach Patrol, yeah these guys are awesome," Bill said. "We're not going to call ourselves lifeguards, but we have so much to learn from them in all aspects of water rescue, so we are really excited to keep these trainings going."
The firefighters watched their beach patrol counterparts, asked plenty of questions, and dashed in and out of the water of Coquina Beach. They learned strategies to run and swim to the victim quickly, and how to best use their equipment to help.
"We provide an all-encompassing service to the community, it's not just fire it's not just medical," he said. "So working with the beach patrol is helping us improve our water rescue skills. It also helps us create a better working relationship together. We run plenty of calls together, so these joint trainings that are going to continue to happen will not only benefit our departments but the community as a whole." | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/manatee/2023/05/05/west-manatee-first-responders-train-for-water-rescues-at-coquina-beach/70178958007/ | 2023-05-05T10:11:18 | 1 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/manatee/2023/05/05/west-manatee-first-responders-train-for-water-rescues-at-coquina-beach/70178958007/ |
North Port nonprofit running short as deadline approaches for next habitat purchase
Impact of Hurricane Ian is cited a one reason fundraising efforts have suffered
NORTH PORT – The Environmental Conservancy of North Port is raising money to buy and protect two undeveloped lots to provide gopher tortoise habitat but has seen its fundraising efforts hindered as past contributors are rebuilding following Hurricane Ian.
The deadline to purchase a lot on Maximo Road in the Cranberry Fields neighborhood is May 10, after the nonprofit received an extension, though it is still more than $10,000 short of the $13,500 purchase price.
The conservancy also faces a May 22 deadline to raise $16,000 to purchase a parcel on Munsing Terrace in the city's Skyview neighborhood.
The conservancy formed in early 2020 and purchased lots for Florida Scrub-Jay and gopher tortoise habitat and expanded its efforts into Sarasota, Charlotte and DeSoto counties.
The goal is to provide a greenspace balance amidst residential development.
It has used bingo-style fundraisers, silent auctions and more recently concerts to raise funds.
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So far, that has helped the conservancy purchase and preserve a total of 19 lots but the successful fundraisers that helped purchase that property occurred prior to Hurricane Ian, Barbara Lockhart, president of the nonprofit’s board of directors, said via email.
“So, to me, it is beginning to appear that the impacts of Hurricane Ian and the current economy that is straining the finances of many people from all walks of life has possibly caused our normal following and potential new supporters to re-prioritize the causes they are able to contribute to monetarily,” she added.
The Maximo Road lot is currently the home to one gopher tortoise. The nonprofit offers more information on the site at its gofundme page: https://gofund.me/8d7a6991.
The Munsing Terrace lot is home to two gopher tortoises. More information is at https://gofund.me/cdf1614a.
For more information on the Environmental Conservancy of North Port, visit https://www.ecnorthport.com, www.facebook.com/ecnorthport, or email NPconservancy@gmail.com. | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/venice/2023/05/05/north-port-nonprofit-needs-boost-to-preserve-gopher-tortoise-habitat/70182496007/ | 2023-05-05T10:11:24 | 0 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/venice/2023/05/05/north-port-nonprofit-needs-boost-to-preserve-gopher-tortoise-habitat/70182496007/ |
ORLANDO, Fla. – Two men were found shot Thursday night at an apartment complex in Orlando, police said.
The double shooting happened around 9 p.m. at the Palm Grove Gardens apartments on W.D Judge Drive near John Young Parkway.
Orlando police said officers were called to the complex and found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. The men were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
Investigators have not said what led to the shooting or if the suspected shooter is on the run.
Last year, a 30-year-old man and a 6-year-old girl were shot at the same complex.
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Another man was shot at the same location during Memorial Day weekend last year.
Anyone with information should about Thursday’s shooting is asked to call Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS.
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WATERLOO — Waterloo Salvation Basketball, a traveling off-season basketball program established in 2017, is seeking donations of new twin air mattresses with electric pumps.
The program is a cost-effective mechanism for underprivileged youth to gain more experience in a sport they love and allows them an opportunity to be noticed by college scouts. The Salvation Army of Waterloo/Cedar Falls hosts under 14 to under 17 teams with tryouts open to any Black Hawk County resident. Teams play tournaments in nine states throughout the Midwest.
“Traveling teams can be expensive. With a tight budget, and increased travel costs, the teams are often tasked with finding creative places to stay during their weekend trips,” Charles Masmar, Youth Center Director and Waterloo Salvation Basketball coach, said in a news release.
“Luckily, some cities have a Salvation Army Corps and our teams are granted permission to stay at their locations; other times, teams may rent a cabin or sleep in tents at area campgrounds. The teams are always in good spirts and make the best out of their sleeping arrangements, but for them to perform at their highest level, we’re seeking air mattresses donations.”
Donations can be dropped off at The Salvation Army during normal business. Hours are Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to noon and 1-3 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to noon.
Monetary donations will also be accepted and go directly to helping with travel expenses, tournament entry fees, and uniform costs. People can make donations like water, Gatorade, snacks for the road, and quality basketballs, as well.
Call (319) 235-9358 or email katie.harn@usc.salvationarmy.org with any questions.
Photos: LSU tops Iowa to win women's NCAA basketball championship
LSU's Kateri Poole reacts to a three pointer during the first half of the NCAA Women's Final Four championship basketball game against Iowa Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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Iowa's McKenna Warnock and LSU's Angel Reese go after the ball during the first half of the NCAA Women's Final Four championship basketball game Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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LSU head coach Kim Mulkey reacts to a call during the first half of the NCAA Women's Final Four championship basketball game against Iowa Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder reacts during the first half of the NCAA Women's Final Four championship basketball game against LSU Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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LSU's Jasmine Carson drives past Iowa's Caitlin Clark during the first half of the NCAA Women's Final Four championship basketball game Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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Iowa's Caitlin Clark yells during the first half of the NCAA Women's Final Four championship basketball game against LSUSunday, April 2, 2023, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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LSU's Jasmine Carson reacts to her three pointer during the first half of the NCAA Women's Final Four championship basketball game against Iowa Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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Iowa's McKenna Warnock and LSU's Flau'jae Johnson go after a loose ball during the first half of the NCAA Women's Final Four championship basketball game Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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LSU's Sa'Myah Smith reacts to a three pointer during the first half of the NCAA Women's Final Four championship basketball game against Iowa Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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LSU head coach Kim Mulkey reacts to a final second shot during the first half of the NCAA Women's Final Four championship basketball game against Iowa Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Tony Gutierrez
Iowa's Caitlin Clark after making a three pointer during the second half of the NCAA Women's Final Four championship basketball game against LSU Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Tony Gutierrez
Iowa's Caitlin Clark looks for a call during the second half of the NCAA Women's Final Four championship basketball game against LSU Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Tony Gutierrez
LSU's Angel Reese celebrates during the second half of the NCAA Women's Final Four championship basketball game against Iowa Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Darron Cummings
LSU players celebrate after the NCAA Women's Final Four championship basketball game against Iowa Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Dallas. LSU won 102-85 to win the championship. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Tony Gutierrez
LSU's Angel Reese reacts in front of Iowa's Caitlin Clark during the second half of the NCAA Women's Final Four championship basketball game Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Dallas. LSU won 102-85 to win the championship. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Tony Gutierrez
LSU head coach Kim Mulkey celebrates with Flau'jae Johnson during the second half of the NCAA Women's Final Four championship basketball game against Iowa Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Dallas. LSU won 102-85 to win the championship. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Darron Cummings
LSU head coach Kim Mulkey holds the winning trophy after the NCAA Women's Final Four championship basketball game against Iowa Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Dallas. LSU won 102-85 to win the championship. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Tony Gutierrez
LSU's Angel Reese reacts after the NCAA Women's Final Four championship basketball game against Iowa Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Dallas. LSU won 102-85 to win the championship. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Tony Gutierrez
LSU players celebrate after the NCAA Women's Final Four championship basketball game against Iowa Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Dallas. LSU won 102-85 to win the championship. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Darron Cummings
LSU players celebrate after the NCAA Women's Final Four championship basketball game against Iowa Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Dallas. LSU won 102-85 to win the championship. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Tony Gutierrez
LSU head coach Kim Mulkey celebrates after cutting down the net after the NCAA Women's Final Four championship basketball game against Iowa Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Dallas. LSU won 102-85 to win the championship. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Tony Gutierrez
Iowa's Caitlin Clark walks to the locker room after the NCAA Women's Final Four championship basketball game against LSU Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Dallas. LSU won 102-85 to win the championship. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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Nightmare vacation? Back when a rough trip to Bethany was more than trip to beach
Dr. F. D. Power, a minister at the Vermont Avenue Christian Church in Washington D.C. and one of the founders of Bethany Beach, wrote about early visitors to the resort: “Out of the dust and grime they come, and lead themselves to the waves for a thorough washing, and off comes the soot and soil from their bodies and down come the cobwebs from the brains and we send them back born again.”
Some of the soot and grime on Bethany vacationers was accumulated on the long journey to reach the new resort.
In the early 20th century, when many vacationers at Bethany came from the Pittsburgh area, they began their journey to the beach by packing an assortment of trunks and suitcases with enough clothes, hats and shoes for an extended visit.
After the luggage was packed, many families boarded a horse and carriage for a ride to the train station. At the time, many cities were served by electric streetcars, and the Bethany-bound vacationers may have hoisted their luggage onto a streetcar bound for a railroad station.
The train chugged eastward out of the mountains to Baltimore, where the travelers stayed overnight. In the morning, vacationers from Pennsylvania joined others heading for Bethany Beach in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, where they boarded a steamboat for the trip across the Chesapeake Bay.
After landing on the Eastern Shore, the vacationers’ luggage, suitcases and other paraphernalia were unloaded from the steamer and hoisted aboard a train for the trip across the Delmarva Peninsula. Aboard the train, open windows allowed for a constant flow of fresh air, which was usually peppered with cinders and ashes that spewed from the engine’s smokestack.
The train ride ended at Rehoboth, where the Bethany-bound vacationers transferred their luggage to a horse-drawn bus that took them to a landing at the north end of Rehoboth Bay, where they boarded a small boat for the trip southward across the coastal bays to Pennewell’s Landing in Ocean View.
Again, the luggage and vacationers were again transferred to another horse-drawn bus for the ride into Bethany Beach, where they unloaded their luggage for the last time.
The leaders of Bethany Beach were aware of the transportation difficulties encountered by vacationers. On Jan. 23, 1901, the Dover Delawarean reported that the founders of the new resort planned, “for the construction of a steam railroad between Frankford, on the Delaware railroad, and Ocean View.”
When the financing for a railroad down what is now the Route 26 corridor failed to appear, the leaders of the resort turned to a cheaper alternative.
According to the Middletown Transcript, March 2, 1901, “representatives of the Bethany Beach Company, were in Georgetown last week trying to organize a company for the purpose of running an electric railway from Seaford to Bethany Beach. Their plan is to run the line by way of Georgetown and strike as many towns on their way as possible.”
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Again, the effort to build an electric railway failed to attract financing.
Four years later, when Bethany Beach was firmly established, the electric railway idea was revived. The Milford Chronicle reported on Feb. 24, 1905, “A lawyer of the State of Delaware has been authorized by a Pittsburg Company to frame a charter for a trolley line leading from Selbyville by way of Bishopville, Williamsville, Millville, Ocean View and on to Bethany Beach.”
There was not enough traffic on the Route 26 corridor to justify a convenient connection to the fledgling resort. The trip to the resort continued to be a series of stops and starts, until cars became the dominant form of transportation for reaching Bethany Beach.
Principal sources
F. D. Power, “Bethany Beach as Seen from the Dome,” The Christian Worker,” Sept. 29, 1905, p. 4.
Milford Chronicle Feb. 24, 1905
Middletown Transcript, March 2, 1901
Delawarean, Jan. 23, 1901.
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Knights of Columbus celebrates 125th anniversary in Canton
- The Knights of Columbus Canton Council 341 was formed in 1898.
- Many councils have multigenerational members.
- Canton Council 341 is the third-oldest in Ohio.
CANTON − In its early days, Canton was an inhospitable place for Catholics.
During the 1800s, Catholics were prohibited from building churches inside the city limits. For example, the historic Basilica of St. John the Baptist was built in 1872 in what was then Plain Township.
Today, it is one of the crown jewels of Canton.
The need for local Catholics to have their own support systems back then led to the formation of the Knights of Columbus Canton Council 341, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary.
The men's fraternal organization, formed in 1898, will have a celebratory dinner and program Saturday at CommQuest Services at 601 Cleveland Ave. N.
The original four-story, 15,000-square-foot building was built by the council in the 1910s.
Stark County Common Pleas Court Judge Frank Forchione will be the guest speaker. Eugene C. "Trey" Wackerly III will give a history of the organization.
"We're considered the right arm of the church," said Wackerly, a fourth-degree, fourth-generation Knight, who added that Council 341 is one of eight in Stark County and the third-oldest in Ohio.
The Knights of Columbus are renown for serving as escorts during special Masses, resplendent in black suits, berets, plumed hats, swords and red-lined cloaks. However, the organization's primary mission is serving others, Grand Knight Bill Riley said.
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"We're very charitable," he said.
Riley noted that since its founding, Council 341 has raised more than a $1 million for local parishes and charities. Projects include Coats for Kids, the annual Blue Mass at St. Joseph's parish, scholarships for Central Catholic and St. Thomas Aquinas students, the Rhoda Wise Shrine, assistance for St. Peter's school and, most recently, the Pregnancy & Parenting Center.
A native of Akron and Goodyear retiree, Riley said he joined the Knights while living in Calhoun, Georgia. He and his wife moved to Canton in 2002.
"I really enjoy helping people. It's a good feeling," he said. "There are so many in Stark County who need help."
The first Knights of Columbus Council was formed in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1881.
"Within seven years, it (spread) 500 miles, to Canton," Riley said. "When you think there were no telephones or cars, it must have been a really big movement."
Riley said they'd like to have more young members but are experiencing the same struggles as other groups.
"Fraternal organizations is just not a thing younger people do," he said.
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Inside the building's Ralph Regula Ballroom, the walls still bear symbols of the Knights, including crests and an image of two ships: a reminder of the organization's namesake, Christopher Columbus.
"It was very unique for a council to have their own building," said Wackerly, a past Grand Knight.
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The Knights sold the building to the Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority in 2002, and the housing agency sold it in 2017 to CommQuest, a nonprofit social service agency.
Today, Council 341's 51 members hold their meetings at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. To learn more, visit their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/KOFC341.
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Lodging group provides donation to Otsego County Animal Shelter
GAYLORD — Since their opening in 2021, investing in the local community has been a priority for Gaylord’s Comfort Inn & Suites and MainStay Suites. As a pet-friendly lodging property, they support the Otsego County Animal Shelter.
The owners will donate 10% of collected pet fees annually, which comes out to $2,500 for 2022, their first full year in operation. The Otsego County Animal Shelter was presented with the donation last month.
"With a local ownership who has invested so much time and energy into the Gaylord area, supporting our local shelter is extremely important. Giving back to the community is essential to make sure our guests, employees, and the community itself are safe and well cared for now and always," said Collin Wilson, general manager of the properties. | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2023/05/05/lodging-group-provides-donation-to-otsego-county-animal-shelter/70170072007/ | 2023-05-05T10:31:17 | 0 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2023/05/05/lodging-group-provides-donation-to-otsego-county-animal-shelter/70170072007/ |
St. Mary Cathedral to host 'Blue Mass' on May 11 for law enforcement
GAYLORD — Principal Jerry Belanger and the students of St. Mary Cathedral School invite the public to attend the third annual “Blue Mass” at 8:15 a.m. on May 11 at St. Mary Cathedral, 606 North Ohio Ave. in Gaylord.
This Mass, during Police Appreciation Week, is being given in honor of all active and retired law enforcement personnel to recognize their dedication and sacrifice to the local community. Law enforcement officers of all faiths are welcome.
"We come together on this day to pay respect to the fallen, to show our gratitude to those who endure danger for the sake of general wellness, and to pray that we are united in a fight to promote and preserve the common good," said Belanger.
Contact the school at (989) 732-5801 or email schooloffice@gaylordstmary.org to RSVP. | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2023/05/05/st-mary-cathedral-to-host-blue-mass-on-may-11-for-law-enforcement/70170643007/ | 2023-05-05T10:31:23 | 0 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2023/05/05/st-mary-cathedral-to-host-blue-mass-on-may-11-for-law-enforcement/70170643007/ |
Providence Marathon will bring road closures Sunday, May 7. What to know about the course
PROVIDENCE − The sold-out Providence Marathon and Half-Marathon on Sunday, May 7, will lead to road closures in Providence for part of race day, though a portion of Gaspee Street will be closed from 8 a.m. Saturday, May 6 all the way to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 7.
Providence Marathon 2023 road closures
All closures, except for Gaspee Street, are on Sunday, May 7
- Gaspee Street, from Francis to Smith streets, 8 a.m., May 6 to 6 p.m., May 7
- Smith Street, from State to Canal streets, 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Canal Street, from Smith to Steeple streets, 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Washington Place, from Smith to Steeple streets, 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- College Street, from Memorial Boulevard to North Main Street, 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- South Water Street, from Crawford Street Bridge to Tockwotton Street, 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- South Main Street, from Tockwotton India streets, 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- India Street, from South Water to Gano streets, 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Gano Street, from India to Pitman streets, 6:40 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Gano Street, from Pitman to Angell streets, 7:10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Taber Avenue, Angel Street to Everett Avenue, 7:10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Everett Avenue, from Taber to Wayland avenues, 7:10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Wayland Avenue, from Everett Avenue to Elton Street, 7:10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Humboldt Avenue, from Elton Street to Irving Avenue, 7:10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Irving Avenue, from Wayland Avenue to Blackstone Boulevard, 7:10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Blackstone Boulevard (South), from Irving Avenue to Hope Street, 7:10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Blackstone Boulevard (North), from Alfred Stone Road to President Avenue, 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- President Avenue, from Blackstone Boulevard (North) to Loring Avenue, 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- Loring Avenue, from President to Gulf avenues, 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- Gulf Avenue, from Loring to Irving avenues, 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- River Drive, from Irving Avenue to Waterman Street, 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- Pitman Street, from Gano to Butler streets, 6:40 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Pitman Street, from Butler to Waterman streets, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Butler Street, from Pitman to Waterman streets, 6:40 a.m. to 8:40 a.m.
- Waterman Street, from Butler Street to Pitman Street, 6:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
- Henderson Bridge (eastbound lanes), from Waterman Street to Massasot Avenue exit ramp, 6:40 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Providence Marathon 2023 course
The full race starts in downtown, then heads south toward the East Bay and follows the bike path along the Providence River before hooking back around in Barrington, taking some of the same bike path back toward the city and finishing by the State House.
The race is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.
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The half marathon largely stays within Providence city limits, with a brief foray into Pawtucket
From downtown, the half marathon runs from downtown to India Point Park, loops into Pawtucket, then back to the downtown area via the Providence River, finishing at the State House.
Where to park for the Providence Marathon
Parking for runners is suggested at either the Providence Place Mall or the Rhode Island Convention Center.
Parking for spectators depends on if they want to watch the half marathon, the full marathon or both.
- India Point Park, both races
- Blackstone Boulevard, half marathon
- Veteran's Memorial Boulevard, full marathon
- Crescent Park, full marathon
- Haines Park, full marathon
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Called 'the social safety net in Providence,' this nursing home is closing. Will RI step in?
PROVIDENCE – The Charlesgate Nursing Center is slated to close by the end of the summer, and workers at the nursing home are calling on the state to intervene.
"For those that don't know, we care for some of the most vulnerable residents in Rhode Island," Carolyn Clark, who has worked at the facility for 15 years, said at a Thursday news conference organized by SEIU 1199 New England. "To put it plainly, we are there for them when other facilities will not take them in."
Charlesgate primarily serves low-income patients who are covered by Medicaid, "as well as homeless and severely ill individuals suffering from HIV, hepatitis and other complex medical conditions," the union said in a news release. Speaking on Thursday, executive vice president Jesse Martin described it as "the social safety net in Providence."
Located on North Main Street, the Charlesgate complex also contains an assisted-living facility and several apartment buildings that offer "independent living." Officials say that only the nursing home is closing, and that the other facilities will not be affected.
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Why is Charlesgate closing?
Davenport Associates, which owns the Charlesgate Nursing Center, cited "severe staffing shortages and shortfalls in state funding to sustain adequate care for its residents."
Neil Shunney, the company's president, said in a statement that the shortage of nurses was particularly acute, and that the nursing home was facing an "insurmountable challenge."
“We recognize the challenges that this decision may cause, but there was no other option due to current industry conditions,” Shunney said.
John Gage, CEO of the Rhode Island Health Care Association, said that he didn't know the specifics of Charlesgate's financial situation.
But he noted that the vast majority of residents are covered by Medicaid, meaning that the nursing home was reimbursed by the state for their care. Those reimbursement rates have not kept pace with inflation.
"So they’re losing money every single day on every single resident that lives in that facility, because of chronic underfunding by the state’s Medicaid program," Gage said.
Rhode Island passed the Nursing Home Staffing and Quality Care Act in 2021, which was intended to give Rhode Island nursing homes some of the highest staffing levels in the nation. The RIHCA, which lobbied against the bill, has repeatedly said that most nursing homes can't meet the minimum requirements, and could be driven out of business by hefty fines.
The Department of Health has yet to impose fines on nursing homes that are out of compliance, so that wouldn't have directly contributed to Charlesgate's closing, Gage said. However, the prospect of facing those fines in the near future is "hanging over everyone's heads."
SEIU 1199 said Charlesgate staff won "ground-breaking staffing language as well as significant wage and benefit increases" through a contract they secured in 2020.
In a news release, the union cited other factors for the nursing home's instability, including the "preferential use of costly agency staff" and fines for deficiencies in care. Regulators imposed over $77,000 in fines in October, after identifying a number of problems with residents' treatment.
Martin said on Thursday that Rhode Island allocated $30 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to nursing homes in 2022, and that 80% was supposed to go to direct-care staff. "Not a single member, a single direct-care staff person in this nursing home, received a penny of that government money," he said.
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What will happen to Charlesgate residents and employees?
The Charlesgate Nursing Center has 120 beds and, on average, houses 76 patients, according to data from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Shunney said in a statement that the nursing home will work with patients and their families to secure housing in other facilities. He said other nursing homes in the area have already contacted Charlesgate "to extend invitations for residents to relocate to their facilities."
Gage said that while there are enough empty nursing home beds in the state to house the displaced residents, "the issue is whether or not facilities have adequate staff to meet the needs of additional residents from Charlesgate."
A total of 90 employees at Charlesgate – including registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, "med techs" who handle medications, and dietary and housekeeping staff – are represented by SEIU 1199. The union expects that all or nearly all will lose their jobs when the facility closes.
"All we received was a letter saying, 'Thank you for your service,'" said Oprah Page, a CNA at Charlesgate. She said that workers were not receiving any severance payments.
Shunney said in a statement that the company's human-resources department "will work with employees to provide assistance in securing new positions or applying for state benefits.”
He said that other nursing homes have inquired about hiring Charlesgate employees and that "we were pleased to discover that there are many opportunities for our employees to secure employment in the same field."
Martin said that while some staff members may have found new jobs, some have worked at Charlesgate for as many as 41 years and don't want to start over.
"Why should they have to go somewhere to start over again?" he asked.
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What is the state doing?
Martin said that the union is asking the state "to go to the same extraordinary measures they've gone to in the past." Years ago, the state put Bannister House in receivership and "found an owner that can operate that facility with the dignity and respect that the residents and the staff deserve," he said.
"We're asking the state to do the same thing here for our Charlesgate community and for the staff that care for them," he said.
The state Department of Health, which regulates nursing homes, "does not broker ownership changes," said spokeswoman Annemarie Beardsworth. She said the department had not yet cleared Charlesgate's closure plan, and was waiting on additional information from the facility.
"The long-term care ombudsman is actively involved and will be working with the facility to find residents new homes, considering both the residents' needs and choices," Beardsworth said. She said the Department of Health "will be monitoring the facility during the closure plan, which may include unannounced visits." | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/05/05/charlesgate-medicaid-nursing-home-to-close-employees-ask-rhode-island-to-intervene/70178788007/ | 2023-05-05T10:40:28 | 0 | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/05/05/charlesgate-medicaid-nursing-home-to-close-employees-ask-rhode-island-to-intervene/70178788007/ |
TAMPA, Florida — A Liberty Middle School assistant teacher was arrested after an investigation into child porn images shared online led to a device in his bedroom, the Tampa Police Department said in a news release.
Ricky Broadnax, 55, is charged with 100 counts of possession of child pornography, jail records show.
Tampa police detectives with the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit began investigating after receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about concerning images that were being uploaded and shared online.
After receiving leads, on May 4, detectives obtained an authorized search warrant at Broadnax's home on Highwoods Preserve Parkway. They were able to search his bedroom and found a locked safe with files of child pornography on data storage devices, police report.
"It is deeply concerning that someone tasked with the education and safety of our children would be involved in this type of criminal behavior," Interim Chief Lee Bercaw said in a statement. "I am thankful the dedicated work of our detectives who are assigned to investigate internet crimes against children led to a swift arrest in this case."
At this time, police say there are no listed victims related to the school he taught, however, the investigation is ongoing. Detectives will also continue to work with the Hillsborough County School District.
Broadnax remains in custody at the Orient Road Jail. His bond is set at $750,000. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/assistant-teacher-child-porn-charges-tampa/67-17569760-647a-4163-8b69-18e510138b80 | 2023-05-05T10:44:16 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/assistant-teacher-child-porn-charges-tampa/67-17569760-647a-4163-8b69-18e510138b80 |
TAMPA, Fla. — Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister announced Thursday the sheriff's office is increasing the funding for a free firearms safety course after an "overwhelming interest" shown by residents.
The course is a collaboration with Shooters World teaches gun owners about storing and handling, where it is permissible to carry concealed and locations where it is prohibited from carrying a concealed weapon. Participants will also learn how to react in a self-defense situation and when the use of deadly force is appropriate.
After a large response from the community, the course will now receive an additional $150,000 – bringing the total funding to $300,000.
"These funds will cover the cost of the educational course as well as provide each participant with a trigger lock or single-firearm vault," the sheriff's office explained in a news release.
After the initial announcement of the course, all available slots were filled within 20 hours. And this isn't the first time the funding increased – Chronister previously doubled the funding, allowing a total of 1,300 residents to participate.
Once again, all slots were quickly filled within 48 hours.
"We are committed to ensuring the safety of our community, and providing free firearms safety training is an important step in that direction," Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a statement. "The overwhelming response we have received demonstrates the value residents place on learning to handle firearms responsibly.
"By increasing the funding, we can accommodate even more residents and empower them with the knowledge and skills necessary for safe firearm ownership."
The funding for the training classes along with the trigger locks and gun vaults comes from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund – which is money seized from criminal activity.
Hillsborough County residents who want to take part in the training only need a valid government ID to sign up at ShootersWorld.com. When checking out, enter the code "teamHCSO."
For more information on receiving a trigger lock or vault, individuals can contact teamHCSO's Community Outreach Division at 813-247-8115. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/hcso-free-firearms-safety-course/67-89264d4e-68e3-43c2-96c6-5066f3d16b1c | 2023-05-05T10:44:22 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/hcso-free-firearms-safety-course/67-89264d4e-68e3-43c2-96c6-5066f3d16b1c |
PORT RICHEY, Fla. — Hundreds of people online have shared claims of animal cruelty in Pasco County. "Tobo" the cat has gotten a lot of attention on Facebook.
A woman said she saw a 20-year-old man repeatedly toss Tobo into the water at Brasher Park in Port Richey on Sunday.
"Proceeds to throw the cat 8 feet into the water," Sherrie Kawa recalled.
Kawa snapped this picture of the cat.
"I asked him what is your problem, I get out and go up to him and he proceeds to take the cat and fling it in the water one more time," Kawa said.
Kawa said the cat ran out of the water and into a bush, but saw the man grab the cat and then she said he confronted her.
"He says what are you going to do about it?" Kawa recalled.
That’s when Kawa said she contacted Port Richey Police and posted to Facebook. It quickly gained hundreds of views.
Two people saw the post and wanted to help the cat. Callista Durrett and Denisse Richters tracked down the family of Tobo. They came to an agreement to give Tobo to the two women.
"He was saying that he was just trying to see if he could swim," Durrett said.
The family of the man told the same thing to 10 Tampa Bay. The man's father profusely apologized for what his son did and told 10 Tampa Bay his son doesn’t have a history of hurting animals.
Tobo appears to be uninjured and the two women are now working to find him a safe place to live. Kawa said Port Richey Police didn’t press charges against the man because there wasn’t enough evidence. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pascocounty/animal-cruelty-video-man-throws-cat-water-pasco-county/67-45e07f13-ef0b-4c71-a7e9-7d3ed5c9c773 | 2023-05-05T10:44:28 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pascocounty/animal-cruelty-video-man-throws-cat-water-pasco-county/67-45e07f13-ef0b-4c71-a7e9-7d3ed5c9c773 |
TAMPA, Fla. — Do you think things in Tampa are feeling a little crowded? Well, the City of Tampa is expecting to see somewhere around a 20% increase in households in the city over the next seven years.
Now, city leaders have to figure out how to accommodate that growth without displacing the people who already live here.
At Thursday’s city council meeting, councilmembers got an update on one of the biggest issues in the city: housing.
“People say don’t New York my Florida,” councilman Luis Viera said. “I say, don’t Miami my Tampa…the middle class and those struggling to get into the middle class have been priced out.”
In a new quarterly report, city staff says they have spent over $12 million of the $26.5 million set aside for housing funds this fiscal year.
They say the money has gone toward homeless services, rental assistance, home ownership, acquisition and rehab of properties, and public services.
There has been a push for rental assistance to fight rising prices, but Thursday, councilmembers mentioned the need to look long-term, and help residents get into homeownership. But, there are hurdles with that.
“Homeownership in this city will look different moving forward,” councilwoman Lynn Hurtak said. “We don’t have enough land for everyone to have an individual single-family home.”
Councilmembers say they may have to look at reworking zoning codes as they find new ways to build more densely. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/tampa-discuss-housing-more-families-move-in/67-9adb7159-ec91-4a49-92c3-92f6098e9088 | 2023-05-05T10:44:34 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/tampa-discuss-housing-more-families-move-in/67-9adb7159-ec91-4a49-92c3-92f6098e9088 |
MIDLAND, Texas — Imagine a pathway free of cars where people could ride bicycles, walk with their babies or dogs, or even just get some exercise in while watching a West Texas sunset. Well, that could be a reality, and better yet, a connection between Midland and Odessa.
The Permian Basin Wildcatters Trail corridor is a project that has been in the works for years, and Thursday night, city leaders presented it to the community as the two cities embrace working together for improvement in the Permian Basin.
“We’ve seen repeatedly over many years that it works better when Midland and Odessa partner together," said Midland Mayor Lori Blong. "We’re stronger together when we’re working together, and so, this is one more picture of that. We can accomplish better things when we’re partners.”
“It gives us an advantage...we can easily work against each other but it does a disservice to the taxpayer in both counties and both cities," said Odessa Mayor Javier Joven. "Working together makes us that much stronger. It gives us a bigger presence within the Permian Basin in Austin and Washington, so it’s beneficial for us to always be working together.”
A pedestrian corridor connecting Midland and Odessa became a little more real Thursday night for the community.
The 10-phase project will range from the east side of Odessa through The University of Texas Permian Basin, or UTPB, to the west side of Midland, a major project with a timeframe that will be reliant on funding.
“We’re seeking some federal and some state grant money to be able to fund portions of this project, but over the course of time as we really build out these 19 miles of pathway, we are going to see a need for community support around this project, and so, tonight is one of the first steps of a broader community effort to really bring people in," said Mayor Blong.
Running and cycling are growing as both communities see a younger population, making this project a need while also aiming to keep people safe.
“Even though the bike trails are basically striped on the asphalt, you never see anyone be on them because of that danger, and so, this is long overdue," said Mayor Joven. "This is a stand-alone corridor that will be able to keep everyone safe.”
The Permian Basin Wildcatters Trail will look to positively impact everyone in both communities.
“But I also want to really emphasize that this is a family-oriented project as well…the pathway is wide enough to accommodate runners and cycylists, but also people out there with strollers for just an evening stroll, and we know that our evenings are so beautiful here, you know, when the sun goes down and it’s cool and it’s nice to be outside, and so, we want to provide that for families as well as the athletic enthusiasts," said Mayor Blong.
Mayor Blong serves as the chair for the Permian Basin Wildcatters Trail committee while Mayor Joven serves as co-chair, with many other leaders involved as well that made the initial step happen on Thursday night. Mayor Blong mentioned that Midland, Odessa and UTPB have all applied for grants to help get the project started, and from there more money will continue to be needed to keep on building. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/pedestrian-pathway-connecting-midland-and-odessa/513-707a0556-2a6a-4539-a3f5-077d01e78a8a | 2023-05-05T10:54:58 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/pedestrian-pathway-connecting-midland-and-odessa/513-707a0556-2a6a-4539-a3f5-077d01e78a8a |
MIDLAND, Texas — U.S. Representative for Texas' 26th Congressional District Michael Burgess stopped by the Petroleum Club in Midland to talk about his upcoming legislative agenda on oil and gas.
Representative Burgess talked energy production with some of the independent petroleum producers. He also wanted to talk about HR 1, which is a big energy bill that was passed a few weeks ago in the house and focuses on the infrastructure of getting oil and gas from here in the basin to major cities across the state and beyond.
"Gas that's produced in the Permian Basin is difficult at getting to the places where it's needed," U.S. Representative Burgess said. "So, big power generation in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, or to the ports in free port to be lucrafied and shipped overseas, terribly important that we have the infrastructure in place to be able to move the gas from where it's produced here to wherme it's going to be consumed or shipped."
HR 1 is now in the hands of the Senate waiting a vote. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/us-representative-burgess-visits-midland/513-137eb8bc-6fb5-4de1-a803-85354a75383e | 2023-05-05T10:55:04 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/us-representative-burgess-visits-midland/513-137eb8bc-6fb5-4de1-a803-85354a75383e |
WB I-696 closed at Gratiot due to crash involving wrong-way driver
Charles E. Ramirez
The Detroit News
Westbound Interstate 696 is closed at Gratiot Avenue in Roseville due to a crash Friday, officials said.
State police said the crash happened at about 3:30 a.m. and involved a wrong-way driver. The investigation is ongoing.
Motorists should seek an alternate route and traffic is being routed off at Gratiot, police said.
cramirez@detroitnews.com
Twitter: @CharlesERamirez | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/macomb-county/2023/05/05/wb-i-696-closed-at-gratiot-due-to-crash-involving-wrong-way-driver/70186636007/ | 2023-05-05T10:57:00 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/macomb-county/2023/05/05/wb-i-696-closed-at-gratiot-due-to-crash-involving-wrong-way-driver/70186636007/ |
How Time Flies is a daily feature looking back at Pantagraph archives to revisit what was happening in our community and region.
100 years ago
May 5, 1923: The directors of the Home Sweet Home City Rescue Mission have purchased two lots on South Main Street between Grove and Olive streets, and the erection of a new building will commence about July 1. The mission is now nearly six years old, having been opened Nov. 25, 1917. The original home of the mission was at 233 E. Front St.
75 years ago
May 5, 1948: Mrs. Kate Donahue Welch sat down at the piano Tuesday and started playing her piece from memory. The piece is her own composition, which she calls the "Boy Town Waltz." It's written for the boys at Father Flanagan's Boys Town in Nebraska, and is dedicated to Father Flanagan.
50 years ago
May 5, 1973: Bloomington's striking public service and parks employees are holding out for a minimum raise of 32 cents an hour. With no new negotiating sessions set late Friday, the prospect of a weekend settlement was dim.
25 years ago
May 5, 1998: Years of controversy ended when the Normal City Council voted unanimously to remodel and widen the Camelback Bridge but retain its historic King Post Pony Trusses, Phoenix columns and humped back. Normal Public Works Director Mike Hall said the bridge can be built with steel that can be wrapped in wood to give the same appearance it now has. The original columns and trusses will be used, but they will no longer be the main weight-bearing supports.
101 years ago: See vintage Pantagraph ads from 1922
Gerthart's
Union Gas and Electric Co.
Hoover
Dr. J.A. Moore Dentists
Moberly & Klenner
W.P. Garretson
W.H. Roland
Pease's Candy
Thor 32 Electric Washing Machine
The Kaiser's Story of the War
Ike Livingston & Sons
Gossard Corsets
Cat'n Fiddle
'Stolen Moments'
Case Model X
The Johnson Transfer & Fuel Co.
The Pantagraph want ads
Franklin Motor Car Co.
'A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court'
Calumet Baking Powder
Mayer Livingston & Co. Newsmarket
'The Emperor Jones'
'California Fig Syrup'
Compiled by Pantagraph staff | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/history/75-years-ago-bloomington-workers-hold-out-for/article_a316dc9a-e496-11ed-9dbd-fbac5d8dfb24.html | 2023-05-05T11:02:32 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/history/75-years-ago-bloomington-workers-hold-out-for/article_a316dc9a-e496-11ed-9dbd-fbac5d8dfb24.html |
GREENSBORO — Tabitha Brown is set to celebrate the launch of her fourth and final Target collection with an event in Center City Park in downtown Greensboro on Saturday.
Brown will be there to talk about the new Tabitha Brown for Target collection of outdoor and summer entertaining products, the last of four limited-time-only collections. Items are available for purchase starting May 14.
The event, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., is also set to include, local music, “larger-than-life” lawn games and vegan treats, according to a news release from Target.
Brown is a former Greensboro resident and a Rockingham County native.
The actress’ social media following exploded during the pandemic, and TikTok ranked her No. 2 on its list of top 10 creators for 2020.
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Brown received the inaugural NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Social Media Personality.
“Although her innovative recipes encourage others to make delicious meals, audiences finish her videos with a new recipe for the soul, too,” the NAACP said in announcing her award.
“There’s, to me, no greater acknowledgement,” Brown said. “I didn’t have to do a fancy movie. I didn’t have to write a song. I simply showed up as me.
“My hope is that it helps other people to walk in their free self, as well,” she said. “Your authentic self works.” | https://greensboro.com/news/local/tabitha-brown-target-vegan-center-city-park-greensboro/article_5e3beabc-eab2-11ed-81dd-c7ee5c3ad8a0.html | 2023-05-05T11:05:43 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/tabitha-brown-target-vegan-center-city-park-greensboro/article_5e3beabc-eab2-11ed-81dd-c7ee5c3ad8a0.html |
What to Know
- Newly released body camera video shows the man accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students being pulled over for allegedly running a red light about a month before the killings.
- The Idaho Statesman reported Thursday that the video shows Washington State University campus police stopping Bryan Kohberger on Oct. 14, 2022, in Pullman.
- During the video, officer Isobel Luengas parks behind Kohberger's 2015 Hyundai Elantra in a parking lot. She tells him he ran a red light and asks for Kohberger’s license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance.
Newly released body camera video shows the man accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students being pulled over for allegedly running a red light about a month before the killings.
The video shows Washington State University campus police stopping Bryan Kohberger on Oct. 14, 2022, in Pullman, the Idaho Statesman reported Thursday.
During the nearly 10-minute video, WSU Police Officer Isobel Luengas parks her vehicle behind Kohberger’s 2015 Hyundai Elantra in a parking lot. Luengas approaches Kohberger as he sits in the car and she says he drove through a red light. She asks for Kohberger’s license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance.
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Kohberger tells the officer he was stuck in the middle of the intersection.
“I was behind you the whole time,” she said. “You’re not supposed to enter the intersection at all for that reason because if the light turns red, then you’re stuck in the intersection.”
Kohberger, then a WSU graduate student living in Pullman, says he is unfamiliar with how to drive through crosswalks because he's from rural Pennsylvania and asks for further explanation.
“It never even occurred to me that was actually something wrong,” Kohberger said. “I’m just curious about the law. I don’t mean to disagree with anything."
Luengas notes in the video that Kohberger’s registration was current, with an expiration of Nov. 22, 2022. The officer eventually lets him go with a warning.
Kohberger, 28, is charged with four counts of first-degree murder and burglary in connection with the stabbing deaths in Moscow, Idaho.
The bodies of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin were found on Nov. 13, 2022, at a rental home across the street from the University of Idaho campus.
The slayings shocked the Idaho community and neighboring Pullman, Washington, where Kohberger was a graduate student studying criminology at Washington State University.
Kohberger remains in custody with a court hearing set for late June.
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Three fired police officers who pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges in the death of an 8-year-old girl killed when they opened fire outside a high school football game near Philadelphia are set to be sentenced Friday.
Former Sharon Hill officers Brian Devaney, Devon Smith and Sean Dolan have pleaded guilty to 10 counts each of reckless endangerment. Investigators say they could not determine which officer fired the shot that killed Fanta Bility on Aug. 27, 2021. The charge carries a maximum term of up to two years in prison in Pennsylvania.
Prosecutors contend the officers negligently fired 25 shots at a car they mistakenly thought was involved in gunfire that broke out as spectators left the football game in 2021. Devaney was not wearing a body camera, and the other two officers did not turn their cameras on, investigators found.
Bility had attended the game at Academy Park High School with her mother and an older sister who was also shot but survived. In all, four people were hit by police bullets that sped past the car.
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The handling of the case prompted outrage and protests from the Black community and others as District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer initially charged two Black teens who engaged in gunfire a block away — which prompted the police response — with the child's death. Those charges were later dropped, and, after a grand jury investigation, the officers were instead charged with voluntary and involuntary manslaughter along with the endangerment counts.
The November plea agreements that dismissed those more serious charges came after consultations with the Bility family.
The family, who belong to a community of immigrants from West Africa, said it was important that the officers take responsibility for the girl's death and the trauma they experienced. They have a federal lawsuit pending against the defendants and the Sharon Hill police department.
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“The agony we feel constantly re-living the loss of our dear Fanta, who was just 8 years old when she was killed by Sharon Hill police officers, is impossible to describe,” the family said in a statement last year.
Lawyers for the ex-officers, who have been free on bail, initially called her death a tragedy caused by the teens who engaged in gunfire. The lawyers did not immediately return calls seeking comment Thursday.
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YORK, Pa. —
Hair relaxers may impact women's fertility
A new study found hair relaxers may have an effect on women's fertility.
Researchers from Boston University looked at more than 11,000 people for the study. They found that people who used hair relaxers for more than 10 years and those who used it five times a year had the lowest fertility rates.
Researchers say the chemicals in the relaxers are what affects reproductive health. However, they acknowledge that more research needs to be done to better clarify its exact influence.
Longer naps are being linked to higher blood pressure and obesity
A new study says if you take long naps, your risks of having high blood pressure and obesity are higher.
The findings were published in the "Obesity" journal and say those who nap more than 30 minutes at midday are more likely to be obese or suffer from high blood pressure.
The research team studied more than 3,200 patients in Spain, where naps or "siestas" are common. Those who took two-hour siestas had higher body mass indexes and risk of heart issues compared to those taking "power naps" of 30 minutes or less. Short nappers did much better in regards to blood pressure as well.
U.S. approves first adult RSV vaccine
The FDA has approved the first respiratory syncytial virus vaccine to protect older adults from RSV.
Glaxosmithkline's shot is one of many being developed to attack the disease, and it will be for adults 60 and over. Before it's mass produced, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must first decide at their June meeting if every person needs the vaccine or if it's only for high-risk individuals.
The FDA is also considering Pfizer's similar vaccine for older adults as well. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/health-smart-wrap-top-health-headlines-from-the-week/521-d33a6423-1b7f-49ea-9732-13a14af1499a | 2023-05-05T11:36:50 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/health-smart-wrap-top-health-headlines-from-the-week/521-d33a6423-1b7f-49ea-9732-13a14af1499a |
YORK, Pa. — The York Police Heritage Museum and the York County Emergency Services are hosting their annual fallen officer memorial service on Friday.
Member of local law enforcement and the public are invited to honor police officers who have died in the line of duty, not only here in York County, but across the country.
The service is honoring the six officers who have fallen since the first line of duty death in York County in 1929.
Officers will conduct a wreath ceremony, place flowers on each of the six officers' photos and give a salute to honor their fallen officers.
Since 1791, there have been 1,091 line of duty deaths in Pennsylvania and 26,296 across the United States.
Lt. James Thomas of the Lower Windsor Township Police Department said their upgraded safety measures have kept their numbers low. These include traffic vests and LED lighting on vehicles.
But Lt. Thomas said there's still work to be done, and today is a way to remember the officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
"There's a saying: 'it's not how these officers died that made them a hero. It's how they lived,'" said Thomas. "These officers go out every day in your county and across the nation and they put themselves at risk protecting everybody, and as long as they are remembered, it makes us as a department feel more secure.”
The fallen officer service will begin at 11 a.m., and the public is invited to attend.
The ceremony will begin with “pipes and drums” with honor guard and will wrap up with flag taps and prayers.
Lt. Thomas says there are many things the public can do to keep law enforcement safe while driving.
He says to always keep hands on the road, avoid distractions and share the road with other vehicles. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county-police-service-to-honor-fallen-officers/521-47f3c95a-caef-4ab1-a096-2fd64f2905be | 2023-05-05T11:36:56 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county-police-service-to-honor-fallen-officers/521-47f3c95a-caef-4ab1-a096-2fd64f2905be |
The FBI is looking to identify young children who may have unknowingly become child pornography victims while attending two camps in New Jersey where an employee allegedly placed hidden cameras in bathrooms.
The bureau is asking the public's help in finding possible victims who attended Camp Winnebago, in Rockaway, and Camp Allmuchy, in Stanhope between Aug. 2019 and March 2022. Agents believe there may be victims from cities across the country.
The call for assistance comes after the FBI arrested William Mickel on Thursday. The 69-year-old allegedly placed hidden cameras in the bathrooms of the camps to produce images and videos of children.
Mickel was indicted on charges of distribution and possession of child pornography.
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Anyone who has information regarding William Mickel, believes they were a victim or knows a victim, is asked reach out to the FBI Newark by going to www.fbi.gov/williammickel. Identified victims could be eligible for certain services and rights under federal and/or state law, the FBI said. The bureau will contact parents if it is determined their child was identified as a victim. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/fbi-looking-to-identify-possible-child-porn-victims-who-attended-2-nj-camps/4305989/ | 2023-05-05T11:39:02 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/fbi-looking-to-identify-possible-child-porn-victims-who-attended-2-nj-camps/4305989/ |
From sports bars and dives to classy cocktail havens and listening lounges, it’s almost impossible to catalog all of Oakland’s best bars. While not a complete canon, this list of 16 represents a mix of beloved, long-running establishments and exciting, new offerings that still keep the quintessential Oakland vibes strong. Go on, get yourself a drink.
Aloha Club
This family-run dive bar, which has been a staple of the industrial East Oakland community for more than 100 years, boasts a long bar, beautiful garden patio, pool and jukebox, cheap drinks and not one, but two, kitchen partners: Willie’s Kitchen and La Grana Fish. (Not that you’ll be hurting for food options in Fruitvale, Oakland's taco mecca.) Stop by this neighborhood favorite for a michelada or mojito — or one of each.
Find it: Aloha Club, 952 Fruitvale Ave., Oakland, CA 94601; 510-534-1495
Bar Shiru
Oakland is where trends take root and as the Bay's first high fidelity vinyl listening lounge, Bar Shiru helped cement Oakland’s current love affair with records. Serving up craft cocktails to the sounds of soul, jazz and international grooves, this sleek bar, which caters to groups under six people, creates an intimate experience engineered for maximum listening pleasure.
Find it: Bar Shiru, 1611 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, CA 94612; 510-920-0299
Cafe Van Kleef
A little taste of New Orleans in Uptown Oakland, this narrow spot crowded with knick-knacks is an "I Spy" book come to life. If the frequent live music playing from a small elevated stage in the back of the bar doesn't take all of your attention, try to identify the weirdest memorabilia on the walls (an excellent bar game). The obvious move here is to order the greyhound — grapefruits are hand-squeezed before your eyes.
Find it: Cafe Van Kleef, 1621 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, CA 94612; 510-763-7711
Copper Spoon
Bay Area cocktail veteran Vita Simone helms this colorful, lively restaurant-bar in North Oakland after thoughtfully renovating Art's Crab Shak, a former stalwart of the area. Simone has kept the original sign out front and refreshed the midcentury glamor inside, while adding her own cocktail innovations and warm hospitality. There are a lot of thoughtful touches: The booths include a switch that allows diners to control the volume of the speaker above them; the private rooms and semi-hidden back patio can be rented out and lend an expansive vibe; and behind the bar there’s an extensive mezcal selection. Definitely order the award-winning Down the Rabbit Hole cocktail which blends mezcal, gin, carrot-turmeric shrub, ashwagandha and lemon.
Find it: Cooper Spoon, 4031 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611; 510-879-7061
Friends and Family
Friends and Family serves original cocktails and elevated diner classics (such as a fancy grilled cheese) in a vibey, perfectly lit space. A semi-circle bar flanked by a backlit mirror reflects the convivial atmosphere that spills out onto a back patio. But don't just come here for the drinks: the bar's programming is helping people find love the old fashioned way and the employees seem to genuinely love their jobs, earning this restaurant-bar a spot on North America's 50 best bars list. Whether you're with friends, family or solo, you're going to have a good time.
Find it: Friends and Family, 468 25th St., Oakland, CA 94612; 510-225-0469
Lakeside Lounge
This long-standing, Black-owned cocktail/dive bar is sort of the "Cheers" of the East Lake neighborhood, if the folks of "Cheers" knew how to get down. Live music and karaoke make the Lakeside Lounge the Oakland nightlife spot (particularly popular with an over-30 crowd) in an otherwise chill neighborhood.
Find it: Lakeside Lounge, 338 E. 18th St., Oakland, CA 94606; 510-452-2254
Line 51
There's a little something for everyone at this massive brewery and taproom near Jack London Square, including a decommissioned AC transit bus that doubles as decoration and entertainment. When we visited on a recent Friday evening, kids were exploring the bus and drawing with art supplies provided by the bar, while their parents were sipping beers brewed on site. Speed dating was about to get started and a serious cornhole tournament was in full swing. The owner of Line 51 delivered our food (damn good Vienna beef hot dogs, which also come in a vegan option) and expressed excitement for all the activity after a slow pandemic start. We love to see it!
Find it: Line 51, 303 Castro St., Oakland, CA 94607; 510-985-4191
Mad Oak Bar 'n' Yard
Compared to other cities, rooftop bars are a bit harder to come by in Oakland, though the Kissel Hotel's new-ish High 5ive is serving up stellar cocktails and light bites. There's also downtown's Oeste, which has a cool loungey vibe and good music, but the seating areas on the smallish rooftop patio are generally reserved ahead of time. For walk-ins, sports bar Mad Oak satisfies with a separate bar on the roof deck, a retractable roof, heat lamps, TVs and a nighttime projector. Forty beers on tap and a rotating lineup of chefs cooking up snacks offer everything you need to enjoy a game or an evening with friends.
Find it: Mad Oak Bar 'n' Yard, 135 12th St., Oakland, CA 94607
Merchant's Saloon
If you're looking for dive bar heaven, step into Merchant's Saloon where its tagline is "poisoning Oakland since 1916." The only "frills" you'll find at this "no-frills" establishment are a combination of blacklight art and a massive old trough that used to serve as a spitoon. Stiff drinks and pool have earned the saloon the reputation as one of The Town's grungiest, most beloved bars. It survived the pandemic and is now back to its rowdy glory.
Find it: Merchant's Saloon, 401 Second St., Oakland, CA 94607; 510-465-8032
Room 389
With great coffee and biscuit breakfast sandwiches by day, and cocktails and vinyl DJs by night, this is the kind of place you could linger in from dawn 'til dusk. A front patio and parklet offer ample outdoor imbibing space, while the dark cavernous bar decorated with old books and psychedelic art create a cozy vibe. The cocktails are delicious too, and the mocktail options are just as thoughtfully created and worth ordering.
Find it: Room 389, 389 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA 94610
Snail Bar and Slug Bar
Snail Bar, a tiny natural wine bar and restaurant in the Temescal district, gained fans and foes when it became wildly popular for its delicious, simple food and large selection of natural wine. The party got so big it spilled out onto sidewalks — to the chagrin of its neighbors. In response to its success, the owners opened up a sister bar, Slug, in downtown Oakland, aimed at serving those looking for the after party and who want a disco ball and DJ to go with their natural wine.
Find it:
Snail Bar, 4935 Shattuck Ave., Oakland, CA 94609; 510-879-7678
Slug Bar, 102 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA 94612
The Alley Piano Bar & Restaurant
As one of the last remaining piano bars in the Bay Area, The Alley is keeping one of Oakland's richest traditions alive with its regular sing-alongs that take place around a massive grand piano that doubles as a 12-seat bar. While the piano is the main attraction, the funky decorations, which include telephone wires, a busty dame and approximately 50,000 business cards stapled to every surface, create a mind-boggling ode to the last 89 years of service. There are also regular trivia nights and guitar bars. If that isn't enough, you can get an award-winning steak here, too.
Find it: The Alley Piano Bar & Restaurant, 3325 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA 94610; 510-444-8505
The Double Standard
This Oakland bar has a solid drink list and a clutch location in the middle of First Fridays action going for it, but its most special feature is a massive redwood tree that serves as the centerpiece of its magical outdoor patio that is lined with murals. It's truly a woodsy oasis in the middle of Uptown.
Find it: The Double Standard, 2424 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, CA 94612; 510-879-7601
Thee Stork Club
It's a new and gaudy era for one of Oakland's oldest live music dive bars, which shuttered in 2020 but rose again under new management in mid-2022, soon earning Eater’s bar of the year award for the San Francisco Bay Area. This John Waters-style live music watering hole proudly serves up campy maximalist decor and a throwback bar menu, lovingly referred to as "trash cocktails." Its new management includes bar vets from Elis Mile High Club (another Oakland favorite) and the Mosswood Meltdown music festival.
Find it: Thee Stork Club, 2330 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, CA 94612; 510-859-8709
The Hatch
At first glance, this narrow, wood-paneled bar looks like the best kind of dive bar, but its fresh cut fries, elevated burgers and house-made sauces take it into gastropub territory, just with closer-to-dive-bar prices. The Hatch became the face of the hospitality industry's struggle during the pandemic thanks to a story in The New York Times, which followed the business for 12 weeks in the wake of the COVID-19 shutdowns. At least this bar has a happy ending. Thanks to its devoted community, it not only survived the pandemic but expanded with a massive parklet that's still in use, and a couple of sister businesses.
Find it: The Hatch, 402 15th St., Oakland, CA 94612; 510-877-8077
The Port Bar
Compared to San Francisco, there are fewer LGBTQ bars in Oakland, but that's starting to change. And leading the way is The Port Bar. From karaoke-for-a-cause to regular drag performances to a permanent art collection that depicts legendary LGBTQ social justice leaders by local artists of color, this spot isn't just a dope bar with great drinks and cool events (though it is all those things, too). The Port Bar serves as a steadfast anchor for the new "Castro of Oakland."
Find it: The Port Bar, 2023 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612; 510-823-2099
This story was edited by Hearst Newspapers Managing Editor Kristina Moy; you can contact her at kristina.moy@hearst.com. | https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/oakland-bars-17895881.php | 2023-05-05T11:49:11 | 1 | https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/oakland-bars-17895881.php |
Sophia Curtis of Ocean City High School led an outstanding effort by Cape-Atlantic League athletes at the South Jersey Track Coaches Association Elite Meet at Delsea Regional on Thursday night.
Curtis won two events. Eight other CAL athletes also won events, most with personal-best performances. The meet featured nearly all of South Jersey’s top athletes,
Curtis’ most impressive victory came in the 400-meter hurdles in 1 minute, 1.5 seconds - the sixth fastest time in the country this spring. The junior also won the triple jump with a leap of 40 feet, 5 inches.
In addition to Curtis, other Ocean City athletes excelled. Sophomore Maeve Smith won the 3,200 run with a personal best 10:58.96. Elaina Styer finished second in the high jump and the long jump.
Big night @SJTrack Elite Meet! 💪😤🥇 1st Maeve Smith, 3200 - 10:58.96Sophia Curtis, TJ - 40’5Sophia Curtis, 400H- 1:01.50 , USA Top 10🥈 2nd Elaina Styer, HJ - 5’4Elaina Styer, LJ - 17’5@njmilesplit @coreyannan360 @ACPressMcGarry @SJruns @lambo2126 pic.twitter.com/ufYrB0uObL
— Ocean City Girls Track & Field (@oceancityTFXC) May 5, 2023
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Nick Scarangelli of Ocean City won the boys 3,200 run in a personal-best 9:24.12.
Thanks @SJTrack for another stellar meet! L. Halbruner (LJ), C. Dice (Discus), M. Hoffman, and N. Scarangelli all got to compete among South Jersey’s best. Nick wins the 3200 in 9:24.12 and Matt PRs in 9:33.81. @njmilesplit @ACPressMcGarry @OCRedRaiders @ACPressMulranen pic.twitter.com/zzU2qQmHoy
— Ocean City Men's XC / TF (@ocmxctf) May 5, 2023
Several other Cape-Atlantic League girls and boys delivered impressive performances.
Hannah Ross of Absegami won the 400 dash in 58.23. Emma Crozier-Carole of Mainland jumped 18-1 to win the long jump.
In boys events, Leo Pierre of Mainland Regional won the 100 dash in a personal best 11.07 seconds.
Ryan Merlino of Oakcrest finished first in the pole vault with a height of 14-6.
Ahmad Fogg jumped a personal-best 22-8 to win the long jump.
Mawali Osunniyi of Mainland won the triple jump with a personal-best distance of 45-10.
Sean Dever of EHT threw a personal-best 160-2 to win the discus.
CAL TOP-3 FINSHERS
GIRLS
100 dash - 3.Royanah Farmer, Oakcrest, 12.47
200 dash - 2. Farmer, Oakcrest, 25.66
400 dash - 1. Hannah Ross, Absegami, 58.23
3,200 run - 1. Maeve Smith, Ocean City, 10:58.96
400 hurdles - 1. Sophia Curtis, Ocean City, 1:01.5
High jump - 2. Elaina Styer, Ocean City, 5-2
Long jump - 1. Emma Crozier-Carole, Mainland Regional, 18-1; 2. Styer, Ocean City, 17-5; 3. McKenna Pontari, Mainland Regional, 16-11
Triple jump - 1. Curtis, Ocean City, 40-5
Discus - 3. Emma Peretti, Hammonton, 119-3
Shot put - 2. Peretti, Hammonton, 38-11
BOYS
100 dash - 1. Leo Pierre, Mainland, 11.07
3,200 run - 1. Nick Scarangelli, Ocean City, 9:24.12
High jump - 2. Mawali Osunniyi, Mainland Regional, 6-8
Pole vault - 1. Ryan Merlino, Oakcrest, 14-6
Long jump - 1. Ahmad Fogg, EHT, 22-8; 2. William Murray, Mainland Regional, 22-7.
Triple jump - 1. Mawali Osunniyi, Mainland Regional, 45-10.
Discus - 1. Sean Dever, EHT, 160-2; 3. Chris Griffin EHT, 156-4 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/cape-atlantic-league-athletes-excel-at-sj-elite-track-and-field-meet/article_22f50352-eaf9-11ed-b486-d7ea8e4566d3.html | 2023-05-05T11:51:52 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/cape-atlantic-league-athletes-excel-at-sj-elite-track-and-field-meet/article_22f50352-eaf9-11ed-b486-d7ea8e4566d3.html |
BASEBALL
3:45 p.m.
Barnegat at Donovan Catholic
4 p.m.
ACIT at Absegami
Cedar Creek at Egg Harbor Twp.
Mainland vs. St. Joseph at Hammonton Lake Park
Cape May Tech at Pleasantville
Cumberland at Gloucester Catholic
Wildwood at Weehawken
6 p.m.
Middle Twp. at Lower Cape May
7 p.m.
St. Augustine at Vineland
SOFTBALL
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4 p.m.
Lower Cape May at Absegami
Middle Twp. at ACIT
Ocean City vs. Wildwood Catholic at Bill Henfey Park
Mainland at Cedar Creek
Cape May Tech at Pleasantville
St. Joseph at Vineland
Cumberland at Woodstown
BOYS TENNIS
3:30 p.m.
Manchester Twp. at LaceyTwp.
Pinelands at Point Pleasant Borough
4 p.m.
Cedar Creek at Absegami
Vineland at Schalick
Cumberland at Ocean City
Middle Twp. at Pitman
Atlantic City at Delsea
Jackson Liberty at Barnegat
BOYS VOLLEYBALL
3:45 p.m.
Toms River East at Lacey Twp.
4 p.m.
Egg Harbor Twp. at Cedar Creek
Pleasantville at Oakcrest
Moorestown at St. Augustine
Jackson Memorial at Barnegat
GIRLS LACROSSE
4 p.m.
St. Joseph at Absegami
Cedar Creek at Atlantic City
Ocean City vs. Middle Twp. at Shunpike Athletic Fields
EggHarbor Twp. at Mainland
BOYS LACROSSE
3:45 p.m.
Toms River South at Barnegat
4 p.m.
Clearview at Cedar Creek
Middle Twp. vs. Vineland at Gittone Stadium
Lower Cape May at Oakcrest
Mainland at Egg Harbor Twp.
4:45 p.m.
Southern at Manalapan
5 p.m.
Jackson Liberty at Lacey Twp.
5:15 p.m.
Absegami at Ocean City
BOYS AND GIRLS GOLF
3:30 p.m.
Cumberland vs. Delsea Regional at Centerton Country Club
4 p.m.
Oakcrest vs. Bridgeton at Centerton County Club
Wildwood vs. Pennsville at Sakima Golf Club
Lacey Twp. vs. Jackson Memorial at Westlake Golf and Country Club
GIRLS GOLF
3 p.m.
Barnegat vs. Toms River South at Bey Lea Golf Course
BOYS AND GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD
4 p.m.
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Investigators found 72 shell casings from five different guns following an early morning shootout near the Railyard in downtown Lincoln last month, police alleged in new court filings.
Police believe that many of those rounds — if not all of them — were fired by members of rival gangs with ties to Omaha and Clarksdale, Mississippi, whose alleged violence spilled into the Haymarket at around 2 a.m. April 2, according to the court filings.
Only one man — 34-year-old Louis Benson — has been arrested for his alleged role in the shootout.
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Prosecutors charged the Lincoln man with possession of a firearm by a prohibited person after police found a Glock semiautomatic handgun in his 2019 Dodge Charger, which was riddled with bullet holes in the 600 block of Canopy Street when police responded that morning, according to court filings.
In a search warrant filed Tuesday, Lincoln Police Investigator Jon Rennerfeldt said police reviewed surveillance footage that showed Benson entering the Railyard bar Longwell’s at 12:25 a.m. April 2 with a group of around 10 people.
On his way into the bar, Rennerfeldt said, the video showed Benson dapping up, or greeting, a man in a red hoodie — later identified as a member of the Jaynes Street Bloods in Omaha, according to the search warrant.
Benson left the bar just before 2 a.m. and walked south along Canopy Street toward his car, but stopped in front of a maroon Chevrolet Tahoe parked nearby, Rennerfeldt said.
Then came the shootout, which police believe involved Benson and the group inside the Tahoe, according to the search warrant.
Rennerfeldt said the video’s framerate was too slow to show the gunfire exchange, but the footage showed Benson run onto the sidewalk to the east of Canopy Street just before the Tahoe sped north, crashing into vehicles parked near the Railyard.
In a crash report filed in the incident, police identified the owner of the Tahoe — which was damaged by gunfire in the shootout — as an Omaha woman, but listed the driver as “unknown.” The crash caused damage to five other cars parked along Canopy Street.
Two men got out of the SUV and ran north as Benson fled south on foot toward P Street, Rennerfeldt said.
One of them — the same Jaynes Street Blood member who had interacted with Benson at Longwells — was later seen on video throwing a Glock handgun into a nearby dumpster.
Benson returned to the scene as police converged on the Haymarket to retrieve his car, telling police he had been asleep in the backseat when the shootout occurred — a claim Rennerfeldt said is disputed by video evidence.
Gang investigators believe Benson, who moved to Lincoln from Mississippi, is a member of The Black Disciples and had been the subject of threats from a rival gang in Clarksdale, the Black P Stones, before he fled to Nebraska, Rennerfeldt said in the search warrant.
Police believe the P Stones had worked with members of the Jaynes Street Bloods to coordinate a hit on Benson, Rennerfeldt said.
A Lancaster County judge signed the search warrant sought by police for the contents of a phone found in Benson’s car.
Benson — the only suspected shooter in custody — remains at the Lancaster County jail, where he is being held on a $500,000 percentage bond. He must pay $50,000 to be released.
Three of the guns used in the shooting remain unaccounted for, Rennerfeldt said.
When police arrested Benson in mid-April, the department said investigators were still searching for additional suspects. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/omaha-gangs-implicated-in-april-shootout-near-lincolns-railyard-police-allege/article_93600e3e-eaa9-11ed-b5d7-bf32f6cdf248.html | 2023-05-05T12:06:15 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/omaha-gangs-implicated-in-april-shootout-near-lincolns-railyard-police-allege/article_93600e3e-eaa9-11ed-b5d7-bf32f6cdf248.html |
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CEDAR FALLS — The Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council anticipates more than 125,000 students in Iowa will benefit from the STEM Scale-Up Program in the 2023-24 academic year.
The STEM Scale-Up Program provides educators and students throughout the state with access to science, technology, engineering and mathematics educational opportunities from across the country.
More than 1,300 educators are signed up to deliver one of 13 selected programs for preschool through 12th-grade students during school, after school and in other educational settings.
This is the highest number of program recipients since the program launched in 2012 with a nearly 200% increase in applicants from the first year.
The council has invited STEM programs to scale their offerings across Iowa through the initiative. Educators were able to apply for one or more programs to be implemented during the 2023-24 academic year with topics including computer science, engineering and mathematics.
“The impact of this program has been significant with participants showing greater interest in STEM education and careers, and performing better on statewide math, science and reading tests,” Jeff Weld, the council’s executive director, said in a news release.
The council reviews proposals to create the annual menu of programs. Of 65 proposals submitted, 13 high-quality programs were selected for 2023-24.
Program recipients are selected by regional STEM advisory boards guided by regional STEM managers. Selection criteria is based on need, student diversity, geographic location and distribution, and plans to sustain the program. Since 2012, funding from the Iowa Legislature has enabled more than a million preschool through 12th-grade students to participate in STEM Scale-Up Programs.
Generous support from private-sector partners, including Google, Alliant Energy, Kemin Industries, ITC Midwest and Accumold allowed for nearly $700,000 of additional programs to be placed in schools across the state.
Educator training for recipients will begin this summer. A complete list of 2023-24 STEM Scale-Up Program recipients can be found at iowastem.org/scale-up .
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Members of the The Writers Guild of America West picket at an entrance to Paramount Pictures, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. The first Hollywood strike in 15 years began Tuesday as the economic pressures of the streaming era prompted unionized TV and film writers to picket for better pay outside major studios, a work stoppage that already is leading most late-night shows to air reruns. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Ziggy Bettis, 3, left, covers his ears while his mother, Hilary Bettis, third from left, walks a picket line for a writers strike with chants calling for better wages, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, outside Peacock NewFronts in New York. "I am the breadwinner of my family," said Bettis, a writer for multiple television shows. "We don't live an extravagant life and it's not sustainable." (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
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Members of the The Writers Guild of America picket outside Fox Studios on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. The first Hollywood strike in 15 years began Tuesday as the economic pressures of the streaming era prompted unionized TV and film writers to picket for better pay outside major studios, a work stoppage that already is leading most late-night shows to air reruns. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
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An organized labor symbol of a giant inflatable rat, left, is displayed as members of the The Writers Guild of America picket outside Peacock NewFronts, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in New York. The first Hollywood strike in 15 years began Tuesday as the economic pressures of the streaming era prompted unionized TV and film writers to picket for better pay outside major studios, a work stoppage that already is leading most late-night shows to air reruns. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
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Demonstrators take part in a rally in front of the entrance to the Paramount Pictures studio, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. Television and movie writers launched a strike for the first time in 15 years, as Hollywood girded for a walkout with potentially widespread ramifications in a fight over fair pay in the streaming era. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Writer/actor John Owen Lowe stands for a photo during a striking writers' rally in front of Paramount Pictures studio, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. Television and movie writers launched a strike for the first time in 15 years, as Hollywood girded for a walkout with potentially widespread ramifications in a fight over fair pay in the streaming era. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Striking writers take part in a rally in front of Paramount Pictures studio, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. Television and movie writers launched a strike for the first time in 15 years, as Hollywood girded for a walkout with potentially widespread ramifications in a fight over fair pay in the streaming era. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Members of the Writers Guild of America picket outside of the Amazon Studios lot Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Culver City, Calif. Television and movie writers launched an industrywide strike for the first time in 15 years, as Hollywood girded for a walkout with potentially widespread ramifications in a fight over fair pay in the streaming era. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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Melissa Marlette, a former writer for the television series "Nancy Drew," takes part in a rally in front of Paramount Pictures studio, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Members of the The Writers Guild of America picket outside of the Amazon Studios lot Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Culver City, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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Members of the The Writers Guild of America picket outside the Sony Pictures lot, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Culver City, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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Members of the The Writers Guild of America picket outside the Sony Pictures lot, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Culver City, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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Striking writers rally in front of Warner Bros. Studios, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Burbank, Calif. Television and movie writers launched a strike for the first time in 15 years, as Hollywood girded for a walkout with potentially widespread ramifications in a fight over fair pay in the streaming era. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Justice Hardy, a writer on the television series "True Lies," holds up a sign as members of The Writers Guild of America picket outside Warner Bros. Studios, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Burbank, Calif. The first Hollywood strike in 15 years began Tuesday as the economic pressures of the streaming era prompted unionized TV and film writers to picket for better pay outside major studios, a work stoppage that already is leading most late-night shows to air reruns. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Members of The Writers Guild of America picket outside Warner Bros. Studios, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Burbank, Calif. The first Hollywood strike in 15 years began Tuesday as the economic pressures of the streaming era prompted unionized TV and film writers to picket for better pay outside major studios, a work stoppage that already is leading most late-night shows to air reruns. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Members of The Writers Guild of America picket outside Warner Bros. Studios, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Burbank, Calif. The first Hollywood strike in 15 years began Tuesday as the economic pressures of the streaming era prompted unionized TV and film writers to picket for better pay outside major studios, a work stoppage that already is leading most late-night shows to air reruns. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Set dresser Norma Smithee shows her support for striking writers at a rally outside Warner Bros. Studios, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Burbank, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Writers Guild of America West member Victor Duenas pickets with others at an entrance to Paramount Pictures, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. The first Hollywood strike in 15 years began Tuesday as the economic pressures of the streaming era prompted unionized TV and film writers to picket for better pay outside major studios, a work stoppage that already is leading most late-night shows to air reruns. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Isaac Gomez, a captain in the Writers Guild of America West, writes out a message on a sign before a rally in front of Paramount Pictures, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. The first Hollywood strike in 15 years began Tuesday as the economic pressures of the streaming era prompted unionized TV and film writers to picket for better pay outside major studios, a work stoppage that already is leading most late-night shows to air reruns. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Striking writers march and picket calling for better wages, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, outside Peacock NewFronts in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
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Members of the The Writers Guild of America picket outside Fox Studios, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. The first Hollywood strike in 15 years began Tuesday as the economic pressures of the streaming era prompted unionized TV and film writers to picket for better pay outside major studios, a work stoppage that already is leading most late-night shows to air reruns. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
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Writer Jono Matt holds a sign as members of The Writers Guild of America picket outside Warner Bros. Studios, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Burbank, Calif. The first Hollywood strike in 15 years began Tuesday as the economic pressures of the streaming era prompted unionized TV and film writers to picket for better pay outside major studios, a work stoppage that already is leading most late-night shows to air reruns. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Placards are gathered together at the close of a picket by members of The Writers Guild of America outside Walt Disney Studios, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Burbank, Calif. The first Hollywood strike in 15 years began Tuesday as the economic pressures of the streaming era prompted unionized TV and film writers to picket for better pay outside major studios, a work stoppage that already is leading most late-night shows to air reruns. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Members of the Writers Guild of America, WGA picket outside CBS Television City in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles Tuesday, May 2, 2023. The first Hollywood strike in 15 years began Tuesday as the economic pressures of the streaming era prompted unionized TV and film writers to picket for better pay outside major studios, a work stoppage that already is leading most late-night shows to air reruns. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
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Members of the Writers Guild of America picket outside an entrance to Warner Bros. Studios, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Burbank, Calif. The first Hollywood strike in 15 years began Tuesday as the economic pressures of the streaming era prompted unionized TV and film writers to picket for better pay outside major studios, a work stoppage that already is leading most late-night shows to air reruns. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Members of the SAG-AFTRA join a picket line in support of the Writers Guild of America picket outside the Netflix, Inc., building on Sunset Blvd., in the Hollywood neighborhood in Los Angeles, Tuesday, May 2, 2023. The union is seeking higher minimum pay, more writers per show and shorter exclusive contracts, among other demands, all conditions it says have been diminished in the content boom driven by streaming. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
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Matt Flink, a captain in the Writers Guild of America West and a writer on the Starz series "Minx," writes out a message on a sign before a rally in front of the Paramount Pictures studio, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. Television and movie writers launched a strike for the first time in 15 years, as Hollywood girded for a walkout with potentially widespread ramifications in a fight over fair pay in the streaming era. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Striking writers walk past the entrance of Peacock NewFronts as they picket for better wages, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
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High school students express their support for members of the Writers Guild of America, picketing outside the Netflix, Inc., building on Sunset Blvd., in Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
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Members of the Writers Guild of America, picket outside the Netflix, Inc., building on Sunset Blvd., in Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles Tuesday, May 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
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Chikodili Agwuna, a writer on the television series "Criminal Minds," holds a sign as member of The Writers Guild of America picket outside Walt Disney Studios, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Burbank, Calif. The first Hollywood strike in 15 years began Tuesday as the economic pressures of the streaming era prompted unionized TV and film writers to picket for better pay outside major studios, a work stoppage that already is leading most late-night shows to air reruns. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Bartholomew Broadbent, CEO of Broadbent Selections Inc., grew up in London, and Saturday's coronation will be the first one of his lifetime. He is the U.S. importer for Gusbourne, a brand of English sparkling wine that has been selected as the official coronation wine by the Royal Collection Trust. Broadbent is shown with his dog, Chloe, at his office in Richmond on Wednesday.
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Pettus LeCompte; his wife, Ellen, a local travel adviser with numerous ties to the British royal family; and friend Jennifer Fidura, president of the Richmond branch of the English-Speaking Union, prepare on Monday to travel to England for the coronation of King Charles III. Here, Fidura and Ellen LeCompte, right, wait for Pettus LeCompte to bring the car around outside the LeComptes' Richmond home.
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Elle LeCompte (left) and Jennifer Fidura in their London flat, not far from Buckingham Palace, on Thursday, May 4.
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Richmonder Frances Sterling, who grew up in England, has a souvenir scarf from the coronation of King George VI in 1937. The scarf was acquired by her great-grandmother for her grandfather, who was a boy at the time.
U.S. television coverage of the coronation of King Charles III begins at 5 a.m. on the East Coast on Saturday and, as momentous and festive an occasion as it promises to be, that hour is a little too early for many, including even British expats living in America.
“I will not be getting up at that time of day,” Bartholomew Broadbent said with a laugh. “Five a.m. is before breakfast, and I can’t drink Champagne before breakfast.”
But after is another matter, and Broadbent intends to raise a glass to the new king and queen at a more civilized hour. Not Champagne, though. English sparkling wine.
And he’s got just the stuff.
Broadbent, founder of Richmond-based Broadbent Selections, a wine wholesaler and importer, is the U.S. importer for Gusbourne, whose Brut Reserve 2019 is the official coronation sparkling wine, having been selected by the Royal Collection Trust to mark the celebration. The trust is a department of the royal household.
Global warming, Broadbent said, has brought England to the point of being “very suitable for wine production,” and it now produces sparkling wine “that’s even better than Champagne.” More importantly for the matters at hand, the country can deliver “a really good wine to go with the coronation,” he said.
Broadbent, 61, grew up in London, left England as a young man, moved to Canada for a while, then San Francisco and came to Richmond about 16 years ago.
Before he left England, Broadbent attended — sort of — the July 1981 wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. The night before the wedding, he and some friends spent the night on The Mall — the tree-lined road leading from Trafalgar Square to Buckingham Palace that is closed to traffic for ceremonial events such as royal weddings. By the way, in this instance, “mall” rhymes with “pal.”
“We were right in the front to watch the procession go by, and that was pretty spectacular,” Broadbent recalled.
He was in England last September when the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II was held, though he didn’t score the same sort of vantage point. The fact that this is the first coronation of Broadbent’s lifetime makes it exciting, so he will have a pang of regret for not being there — “a certain tradeoff” when you move to a foreign country, he said — and will certainly tune in, though not for the preliminary chit-chat at 5 a.m.
“It’ll be fun to watch on TV,” he said. “Actually, you’ll get a much better view on TV.”
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Cucumber sandwiches and scones surely will be on the menus of watch parties across America for those who intend to enjoy the pomp and circumstance of the first British coronation since Queen Elizabeth II’s in June 1953.
Agecroft Hall and Gardens, an estate in Richmond’s Windsor Farms with English roots, will offer free garden admission on Saturday in honor of the coronation. Agecroft Hall is a 15th-century Tudor manor house originally constructed in Lancashire, England, and then, after it fell into disrepair, moved to America piece by piece and reconstructed in the 20th century.
“Given the king’s love of gardens and his interest in conservation and sustainability, we think he would be pleased not with us opening our gardens and hiking trails to all, but also with the recent installation of our solar field which generates enough electricity for all of Agecroft’s needs,” said executive director Anne Kenny-Urban.
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Frances Sterling, who grew up in England, has to work Saturday — she is director of advancement and patron communications for the Richmond Symphony, and the symphony is performing two “Star Wars” concerts — so she might not be able to pay rapt attention to the coronation. She acknowledges she’s “not even a big monarchy supporter myself.”
But when she thought of the coronation recently, she remembered she has a very personal — though not particularly extravagant — connection to the coronation of King George VI in 1937: a souvenir scarf her great-grandmother had acquired for her grandfather who was a young boy at the time.
The whole family had stood on the street to witness the royal procession.
Sterling’s grandfather passed the scarf along to her father, who gave it to Sterling. It’s nothing fancy, she said, “but I’m very attached to it ... and I think of my granddad wearing it on the street.”
Sterling lived in London for 23 years, though she did not grow up there. She was around for the weddings of William and Kate, and Harry and Meghan, and she is a little envious of those who will be able to be on the scene.
“The atmosphere on the streets amongst the people is always so positive,” she said. “It’s a really jolly and convivial atmosphere. It’s quite an uplifting experience.”
Though she said the coronation “doesn’t affect me personally, I know it’s a big deal for the UK and it’s a big deal for people in general in our country because it just is so much part of the fabric of everything you know and have lived with,” Sterling said. “I’ve never grown up knowing anything different. It’s certainly part of my country’s heritage.
“I hope the (royal) family continues to try to modernize and do right by the country and that kind of thing. That’s important to me.”
She figures to catch highlights of the coronation on the news. She also expects to see snapshots from friends and family who venture onto the streets of London for first-hand looks.
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When she was a little girl, Ellen LeCompte was visiting her grandmother in Connecticut and, as she recalled, she must have become bored because her grandmother “took me by the hand, marched me into the library, sat me in a wing chair and thrust a book in my hands, and said, ‘Here, read this. It’s about two little girls.’”
The book was “The Little Princesses,” and the “two little girls” were Elizabeth, the future queen of England, and her sister Margaret.
“So, that sort of started me,” said LeCompte, a Richmonder, of her interest in the history of the royal family.
In the decades since, she has studied in England and visited there often. She is president emeritus of the Richmond branch of the English-Speaking Union, an international education charity founded more than a century ago; a member of the Richmond Sister City Commission between Richmond and Richmond-Upon-Thames in England; and is involved in a medical charity established by Queen Victoria in the 19th century (for which Queen Elizabeth II had to sign off on LeCompte becoming a member). As a professional travel adviser, she is a highly rated UK specialist.
LeCompte, who helped host British dignitaries during Queen Elizabeth’s visit to Virginia in 2007 for the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, is co-author of “The Queen and the U.S.A.,” which highlights Queen Elizabeth’s relationship with America and Americans.
Now, LeCompte, who traveled to England for all four of the late queen’s jubilees as well as her funeral, is back in England for the coronation of the queen’s son. She’s there with her husband, Pettus, and Jennifer Fidura, current president of the Richmond branch of the English-Speaking Union. Among other things, the local group sponsors Richmond Shakespeare's annual "Bardathon" for local high school students.
“Just to be part of the excitement is very, very special,” LeCompte said.
On their itinerary was a coronation tea at Dartmouth House, the English-Speaking Union headquarters. They also plan to walk down The Mall toward Buckingham Palace to possibly get a glimpse of the king and queen on the balcony following the ceremony.
“That is kind of the hope,” said Fidura, who has become a periodic visitor to the UK in recent years as her son, Skip, and his family live there now, but she’s never been there for anything like the coronation.
“It’s going to be an amazing event, once in a lifetime,” said Fidura, a lobbyist representing a variety of interests in behavioral health and developmental disabilities. “I remember distinctly the black-and-white images of Queen Elizabeth’s coronation. I am old enough to have watched that and remember it, so this is just one of those opportunities that you don’t want to miss if you can avoid it.”
LeCompte and Fidura will tell everyone about their trip at a meeting of the local English-Speaking Union group on May 23 at Virginia House, 4301 Sulgrave Road, at 7 p.m. The public is invited.
“We always have tea and some good tea sandwiches,” Fidura said. “It’s a fun get-together.”
It's Coronation Week for King Charles III. Here's everything you need to know.
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Bartholomew Broadbent, CEO of Broadbent Selections Inc., grew up in London, and Saturday's coronation will be the first one of his lifetime. He is the U.S. importer for Gusbourne, a brand of English sparkling wine that has been selected as the official coronation wine by the Royal Collection Trust. Broadbent is shown with his dog, Chloe, at his office in Richmond on Wednesday.
Bartholomew Broadbent, CEO of Broadbent Selections Inc., is the U.S. importer for Gusbourne, a brand of English sparkling wine that has been selected as the official coronation wine by the Royal Collection Trust.
Pettus LeCompte; his wife, Ellen, a local travel adviser with numerous ties to the British royal family; and friend Jennifer Fidura, president of the Richmond branch of the English-Speaking Union, prepare on Monday to travel to England for the coronation of King Charles III. Here, Fidura and Ellen LeCompte, right, wait for Pettus LeCompte to bring the car around outside the LeComptes' Richmond home.
Richmonder Frances Sterling, who grew up in England, has a souvenir scarf from the coronation of King George VI in 1937. The scarf was acquired by her great-grandmother for her grandfather, who was a boy at the time. | https://richmond.com/news/local/richmonders-head-to-england-to-take-in-coronation/article_1a057686-e9c4-11ed-8920-0f0ca3a35ac3.html | 2023-05-05T12:12:12 | 0 | https://richmond.com/news/local/richmonders-head-to-england-to-take-in-coronation/article_1a057686-e9c4-11ed-8920-0f0ca3a35ac3.html |
From staff reports
Popular pedestrian bridge closed; Bridge tolls may increase; High school NIL guidelines
The Science Museum of Virginia is offering reduced admission prices for 10 days in the coming year — a 10 for $10 series — beginning Thursday, May 18.
Other $10 admission days are June 2, Aug. 26, Sept. 30, Oct. 10 and Nov. 8 for the remainder of 2023. In 2024, the dates are Jan. 17, Feb. 14, March 4 and April 13.
On those dates, admission is the same price for everyone, regardless of ticket category. The $10 admission includes permanent collections, labs, makerspace and demos. Dome features and admission to Space: An Out-of-Gravity Experience require additional tickets.
Regular admission is $17 for ages 13-59; $14 for 6-12 and 60-and-older; and $10 for ages 3-5.
Museum members and children 2-and-younger, as well as active-duty military, retired military, veterans and teachers with ID, receive free regular admission every day.
Top five weekend events: Friday Cheers, ¿Qué Pasa? Festival & Arts in the Park
¿Qué Pasa? Festival
Saturday
Immerse yourself in the beauty and diversity of Hispanic and Latin American cultures as the 22nd annual ¿Qué Pasa? Festival returns, bringing together local Hispanic and Latino businesses, artisans, restaurants, entertainers and more on Brown’s Island for a day filled with Latin music and culinary staples, desserts and drinks, an artisan market offering homemade crafts, gifts and more, and a kids area with live artist exhibitions and hands-on activities. Noon to 8 p.m. at 500 Tredegar St. Free to attend; pay as you go.
www.quepasafestival.com
SHELBY LUM, TIMES-DISPATCH
Arts in the Park
Saturday and Sunday
Byrd Park transforms into an art gallery for the 52nd installment of Richmond’s award-winning arts and crafts show, featuring over 300 artists from across the country exhibiting and selling their work, from paintings and ceramics to furniture, glass, sculpture, photography and more. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at 600 S. Arthur Ashe Blvd. Free to attend; pay as you go.
www.richmondartsinthepark.com
ALEXA WELCH EDLUND, TIMES-DISPATCH
Friday Cheers
Friday
Friday Cheers returns to Brown’s Island for live music along the James River. Popular indie rock group Snail Mail, pictured here, and bands Water From Your Eyes and Dazy kick off the series, with a variety of food vendors serving eats, and space to spread your blanket out for an evening on the lawn. 6:30-9:30 p.m. (gates open at 6 p.m.) at 500 Tredegar St. $10 in advance, $15 at door. www.myticketstobuy.com
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Richmond Symphony 'Return of the Jedi'
Saturday
Journey to a galaxy far, far away with the Richmond Symphony as it performs John Williams’ iconic score from “The Return of the Jedi,” live in concert, set to the cinematic classic on the Altria Theater’s big screen. Performances at 2 and 8 p.m. at 6 N. Laurel St. Tickets start at $44. (804) 592-3384 or www.richmondsymphony.com
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Ashland Book Festival
Friday and Saturday
The Ashland Book Festival returns for its second year with two star-studded nights. On Friday, Maggie Haberman, New York Times journalist and CNN political analyst, discusses her book “Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America” at 7 p.m. On Saturday, Jeannette Walls, pictured here, bestselling author of “The Glass Castle,” will read from her latest, “Hang the Moon,” at 6 p.m. at Ashland Theatre, 205 England St. $35 per night, including a signed book. www.ashlandtheatre.org or (804) 401-7007
John Taylor | https://richmond.com/news/local/science-museum-of-virginia-offering-10-admission-days/article_df7702d6-ea96-11ed-9b12-fb628c418a81.html | 2023-05-05T12:12:18 | 0 | https://richmond.com/news/local/science-museum-of-virginia-offering-10-admission-days/article_df7702d6-ea96-11ed-9b12-fb628c418a81.html |
Ex-Delaware bishop named as Catholic official who covered up clergy sex abuse in Baltimore: report
Former Catholic Diocese of Wilmington Bishop W. Francis Malooly was one of several past high-ranking Archdiocese of Baltimore officials identified as those who helped cover up sexual abuse, according to a Baltimore Sun exclusive article published online late Thursday.
Malooly — along with the Most Revs. Richard “Rick” Woy, G. Michael Schleupner, J. Bruce Jarboe and George B. Moeller — helped abusive priests get away with their crimes, either concealing the extent of a priest’s misdeeds or striking deals with prosecutors to avoid a criminal charge, according to the Sun's article.
The five were among the most powerful, high-ranking and visible officials in the archdiocese, which comprises of Baltimore and nine of Maryland’s 23 counties in the central and western portions of the state. Its annual directories show some served as chancellor, effectively the right hand of the late Cardinal William Keeler or the late Archbishop William Borders. Others were directors of clergy personnel, akin to a human resources manager. Other times, they were in charge of archdiocesan finances.
The Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, where Malooly most recently served until 2021, could not be reached for comment by Delaware Online/The News Journal Thursday night.
How is Bishop Malooly involved?
The incidents described by the Sun occurred before Malooly became bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington in 2008. The following year, the Wilmington dioceses sought Chapter 11 protection after a flood of civil lawsuits were filed by survivors of clergy sexual abuse under provisions of Delaware's 2007 Child Victims Act.
The 2007 law opened a two-year window for child sexual abuse cases that would otherwise have been barred by the statute of limitations.
“Our hope is that the Chapter 11 proceedings will enable us to fairly compensate all victims through a single process,” Malooly said in 2009.
He later noted that this move would allow all victims to see compensation.
BACKGROUND:Wilmington Catholic Diocese files for bankruptcy protection
“We have a finite amount of resources and it became clear we would never get through 142 complainants in any fair or equitable way,” Malooly said.
The diocese emerged from bankruptcy in 2011, paying $77.4 million into a trust fund to resolve all claims by abuse survivors and another $10 million into a pension fund for lay employees that was found to be underfunded during financial disclosures.
"The corruption in the Church over the last 60 years is beyond belief," Attorney Thomas S. Neuberger said to Delaware Online/The News Journal Thursday night after the Sun story was published. Neuberger's firm represented an overwhelming majority of victims who sued the Wilmington diocese.
"The use of Bishop Malooly is further proof that all it seeks is to protect its wealth and power," he said. "Claims that it now has procedures in place to protect children are mere window dressing. Parents are not fooled by all that and the proof is the continuing declining enrollment in church schools."
Malooly's role in the Baltimore Sun's reporting
According to the Sun's article, its reporters reviewed thousands of pages of court records, decades of archdiocese directories, and dozens of contemporary newspaper articles to piece together details that helped reveal the men's identities. People with knowledge of their conduct at the time or who are familiar with the report confirmed The Sun's reporting.
One specific case reported by the Sun involves Malooly, then the director of the clergy personnel division, contacting the office of the Maryland state’s attorney in Baltimore and describing an accusation against a clergy member without naming him.
The Sun's reporting claims Malooly never reported the accusation, citing a Maryland Attorney General's report.
Is this the first time Malooly has come under question?
No. Malooly, who was assigned to the Archdiocese of Baltimore before he became Wilmington's bishop in 2008, was named in a 2017 Netflix docuseries that claimed he tried to cover up sexual abuse by a Baltimore priest decades ago.
Malooly was mentioned only in the final episode of the series and posted to the diocese of Wilmington's website a lengthy statement challenging the accusations after the show ran.
BACKGROUND:Bishop Malooly denies Netflix series 'The Keepers' allegations
In 2018, after a Pennsylvania grand jury released a report detailing sexual abuse claims in six Pennsylvania dioceses by hundreds of priests, Malooly – then-bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington − released a statement as church leaders in neighboring states came under question.
“Here in the Diocese of Wilmington, we have demonstrated a continuing commitment to preventing sexual abuse,” Malooly said. “We are grateful that the Diocese of Wilmington has not had a reported instance of the sexual abuse of a child by anyone in diocesan or parish ministry in over 25 years. Our policies, procedures, training, and continuing commitment makes our churches and schools safe places for children.”
MORE TO READ:Bishop Malooly responds to questions regarding the Pennsylvania grand jury report
This is a developing story. Check back with delawareonline.com for more information.
Contact Esteban Parra at (302) 324-2299 or eparra@delawareonline.com. | https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/05/former-delaware-bishop-helped-cover-up-clergy-sex-abuse-report-claims/70186147007/ | 2023-05-05T12:17:02 | 0 | https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/05/former-delaware-bishop-helped-cover-up-clergy-sex-abuse-report-claims/70186147007/ |
Meet the man who started the first Black-owned radio station in Delaware, WHGE 95.3 FM
Tucked away on Wilmington’s North Pine Street is a small room that represents what Harman Carey calls a “labor of love.”
Carey, a lifelong East Side Wilmington native, is referring to his 2018 founding of Delaware’s first Black-owned and operated radio station, WHGE 95.3 FM. It was built from the ground up in a first-floor apartment that sits four blocks away from where he grew up.
WHGE was awarded an FCC license in January 2018 after Carey applied for an open spot for a low-powered radio station. The station was created to serve as a beacon of hope and a “vehicle of communication” for Black citizens in the city, Carey said.
“It blows my mind,” Carey said with a smile. “I had no dream of owning my station … not me."
Delaware has 36 licensed radio stations. WHGE operates with a small staff and relies on the talents of volunteers for on-air and off-air activities, Carey said.
The musical format is jazz. Additionally, WHGE, which is known as "The Education & Advocacy Radio Station," includes programming about Black history, sports, addiction treatment, the criminal justice system, voter rights and prison reform. Some of the programs are hosted at the radio station, Carey explained.
"Most radio stations don’t do what we do, we’re different — you see a need and you go to it,” Carey said. “We have to respond to the community in which we find ourselves," he said.
The station also provides a program for local artists to play their music live on the air, he said.
"We have a lot of talent in this community but some of them just go undiscovered because there is no platform for them and we're providing that," Carey said.
In addition to the radio station's regular programming, Carey invites community members to participate in the show and highlight their programs.
"If they’re interested, there is a process they can follow by going on our website and filling out an application," Carey said. "We're on 24/7; so there's no shortage of time."
Who is Harman Carey?
Carey, 86, is a local historian and former longtime radio host of Wilmington radio station WILM. As a radio personality, he focused on issues related to Black Americans and the city — something that he continues to do with his radio station.
Carey has extensive experience as a voice for his community. He holds a bachelor’s in sociology from Central State University, a master’s in social work from the University Of Pennsylvania and a master of arts degree from the University of Delaware in urban affairs and public policy. He also completed his doctoral research in urban affairs at the University of Delaware.
In 1985, the 86-year-old founded Delaware’s African American Historical Society — a group formed to educate people on the history of Black citizens in Delaware.
Carey believes Black history should be taught and celebrated year-round, not just during one month each year. On WHGE, he hosts a show titled “Black History Facts & Reflections. It is held daily from 6 to 7 p.m.
“I start my program off every day with a question: What happened on this date in Black history? … And I talk about something that relates to that particular day,” Carey said. “We try to give honor and pay tribute to various Blacks in music, politics or civil rights.”
The early days of WHGE 95.3 F.M
The headquarters of the station has been a brick building along 900 North Pine St., which Carey purchased with a friend for $12,000 in the early 2000s.
“I owned a liquor store about a block away, and me and my buddy bought the building to stop another liquor store from coming in as a competitor,” said Carey, who added that he later purchased his friend’s half.
After Carey applied for FCC license years later, the brick building became a prime spot to build a radio station, he said.
“The fact that I own the building really helped — If we had to go rent a space that would have been a problem," Carey said.
Carey said the station started with no computer and very little equipment.
“We got an antenna that almost looked like a television antenna, and we went to the pawn shop to get a CD player,” Carey said.
In an effort to get the station off the ground, Prometheus Radio Project — a Philadelphia-based nonprofit — provided some equipment.
“We just took baby steps and pieced everything together,” Carey said.
The radio station continues its mission on the East Side
Today, WHGE boasts a big roster of on-air personalities, including Daron "Timeless Thomas" Swann, Janice King, Rachelle Wilson, the Rev. Reverend Raheem Darden and Evangelist Dena Diggs.
Swann, who hosts a program titled "Back to Greatness" and "101 Things to Know About Jail," called WHGE more than just a radio station. Swann promotes positivity and strives to help listeners pursue their best version.
"I'm a real big promoter of self-inventory, so I love for people to find out what they need to take out of their character and what they need to take into their future, " Swann said.
Although WHGE is based in Wilmington, the low-powered station does not broadcast outside of the city’s limits. However, the station can be heard worldwide via their website simulcast.
James Bailey, the station’s director of operations, said WHGE's next step is upgrading technology to convert radio shows to podcasting and live-streaming.
"We also would like to do remote broadcasting, so we can be able to do coverage of programming on-location wherever that is," Bailey said.
To learn more about WHGE or register for your program to be featured on the radio show, visit their website at whge953.com.
Contact local reporter Cameron Goodnight at cgoodnight@delawareonline.com, or by calling or texting 302-324-2208. Follow him on Twitter at @CamGoodnight. | https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/05/heres-the-story-behind-the-first-black-owned-radio-station-in-delaware/70150570007/ | 2023-05-05T12:17:22 | 1 | https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/05/heres-the-story-behind-the-first-black-owned-radio-station-in-delaware/70150570007/ |
News Tribune, May 5, 1983
- Home sales in Duluth, boosted by lower mortgage interest rates, increased by nearly 57% in the first three months of 1983. Through March of this year, 213 homes were sold in Duluth compared to 136 in the same period of 1982.
- Jeno's Inc. is shifting five to seven jobs from its traffic and purchasing departments in Duluth to Ohio, according to Carl Hill, the company's acting president. In 1982, Jeno's moved most of its manufacturing operations — involving hundreds of jobs — from Duluth to Wellston, Ohio.
News Tribune, May 5, 1923
- Minnesota Gov. Jacob A.O. Preus yesterday announced he will succeed the late Sen. Knute Nelson as U.S. Senator from Minnesota, following Nelson's death in April. Lieut. Gov. Louis L. Collins will become the new governor of Minnesota when Preus resigns.
- Construction of a second hospital in Duluth to provide additional room and facilities for the care of contagious diseases was urged at a Chamber of Commerce meeting yesterday. A survey will be undertaken immediately to determine the best location for such a hospital. | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/bygones-100-years-ago-minnesota-governor-became-u-s-senator | 2023-05-05T12:17:48 | 1 | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/bygones-100-years-ago-minnesota-governor-became-u-s-senator |
SOUTHWEST Fla. – A threat of a school shooting that is circulating on social media is not credible, according to the School District of Lee County.
The district released a statement about the threat Friday morning.
According to the release, the message is not location specific and has been shared throughout the area.
Law enforcement is investigating the situation, and they believe that the threat began outside of Southwest Florida and is not credible, the school district said.
The Collier County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is also aware of concerning statements that reference a threat of school violence on May 5 that are being shared on social media.
They have investigated these statements and determined that they originated in another county.
According to deputies, at this time there does not appear to be a credible threat toward Collier County schools. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2023/05/05/school-district-says-social-media-shooting-threat-not-credible/ | 2023-05-05T12:28:05 | 1 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2023/05/05/school-district-says-social-media-shooting-threat-not-credible/ |
TWIN FALLS — Since it was first observed in 1872, Arbor Day has grown into a national and international day to celebrate the benefits of trees.
This year, Twin Falls selected May 4 as the local Arbor Day, and held a tree planting event at Kenny Po Park, located at Wendell Street and North College Road West.
To celebrate the day, members of city council joined city staff, Twin Falls Department of Parks and Recreation employees, and volunteers to plant 13 trees of several varieties.
“We’ve got a lot of trees to plant today, so everybody will get a little dirt under their fingernails,” parks Director Wendy Davis told the group.
National Arbor Day traditionally has been the last Friday in April since its inception in 1872. In Idaho, cities are given the freedom to select a day that works best for them.
Mayor Ruth Pierce read from a proclamation signed earlier this week, declaring May 4 as Arbor Day.
The proclamation states that the planting of trees beautifies the community, increasing property values and enhancing economic vitality.
“Trees, wherever planted, are a source of joy and spiritual renewal,” Pierce read from the proclamation. “I urge all citizens to plant trees to gladden the heart and promote the wellbeing of this and future generations.”
Parks Superintendent Chance Munns said a variety of trees were chosen for planting at Kenny Po Park.
“We intend for these trees to last a long time and to be for future generations,” Munns said. “And so every year we’re going to try to do more and more of that.”
Some trees, such as river birch, were selected because of their low water requirements and tolerance of a variety of conditions. Other trees, such as hackberry, were selected because they will grow into large shade trees, and will help screen the park from the surrounding houses.
On the corner, they planted some ornamental redbuds for visual appeal. Redbuds are among the first flowering trees in spring, and their bright pink petals can be seen around Twin Falls this week.
Twin Falls has been a Tree City U.S.A. since 1998. Now in its 25th year, the city continues to uphold a commitment by having a tree plan and a tree commission, and by dedicating money to tree infrastructure.
Council member Craig Hawkins, who serves as the liaison on the parks commission, pitched in and got some trees planted.
Vice Mayor Christopher Reid and two of his children, Mark and Sarah-Jane, also chipped in, getting their hands in the dirt to plant trees.
Parks Superintendent Chance Munns and equipment operator Dave Nebeker remove burlap from the root ball of a red river birch before planting on Thursday at Kenny Po Park.
Vice Mayor Christopher Reid, along with two of his children, Sarah-Jane and Mark, help plant a tree for Twin Falls' Arbor Day event Thursday at Kenny Po Park. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/twin-falls-observes-arbor-day-by-planting-trees-for-future-generations/article_cbcc79fa-eab9-11ed-8d43-27701c1e80aa.html | 2023-05-05T12:32:44 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/twin-falls-observes-arbor-day-by-planting-trees-for-future-generations/article_cbcc79fa-eab9-11ed-8d43-27701c1e80aa.html |
TROY — The city of Troy and Miami County will split a bill of up to $25,000 to repair or replace a historic district home’s front door that was forced open by first responders who were at the wrong address for a medical emergency.
The case also led to a local discussion of best practices for responding to 911 calls when the address is in question.
The emergency call to the Miami County Communication Center came shortly after 9 p.m. March 24. The caller was a friend of a woman who she described as not breathing and turning blue.
The woman can be heard on the call first telling the dispatcher help was needed in the 400 block of West Market Street in Troy. When asked to confirm the address, she then said South Market Street.
Following center procedure and national standards, Troy Fire Department medics were sent to a South Market Street residence, where an oak door at an 1890s home was forced open when no one answered, said Jeff Busch, Communication Center director.
The dispatcher walked the caller through CPR and at one point asked if responders had arrived. The error became clear about eight minutes into the call when the caller, again asked about the location, said she didn’t know for sure, but it was the street leading to Kroger ... which would be West Market Street.
Rescue workers were redirected to the correct address a half-mile away, where they took over resuscitation efforts. The woman survived.
The response and a subsequent request by the homeowner for payment for the door led to a special meeting of the Communication Center board May 1. The board is made up of fire, police and emergency medical service professionals, along with city managers.
Members said their goals included making the homeowner whole and checking to see that policies are up to date to reflect technology.
Busch said the computer electronically listed the call correctly as coming from West Market Street. “But the national standards say if you have an electronic version and a person on scene who corrects it, you are supposed to go with the correct location,” he said.
Board members questioned if the policy/standards are in line with technology now available to the center and similar agencies.
“I don’t know about this national standard, but the GPS (Global Positioning System) isn’t going to lie,” said Patrick Titterington, Troy’s service and safety director.
Busch said the first address coming to the center with a call usually is from the cell tower location. If more detail is available from the call, it would be followed by a triangulated location. In the case of this call, the latter information was on West Market Street — not the exact location but in the correct block. The caller also told the dispatcher that the woman was in a car in a driveway, though that information was not provided to the responders, the board was told.
Matt Simmons, Troy fire chief, said crews at times have to force entry into a residence, but it is not frequent. This likely would be in an emergency situation that doesn’t allow for someone to unlock a door or provide access to the patient.
“In this situation, our crews were dispatched to a high-priority medical emergency and prior to our arrival, dispatch advised the patient was not breathing and that CPR was being performed,” he said. “These types of calls are the highest priority, and our crews know that seconds matter when someone is not breathing. The crew that made the decision to force entry believed this action to be the best course of action with the given information and time being of the most importance.”
Once crews were given the correct location, they were able to medically resuscitate the patient, who is now well, Simmons said. He also gave credit to the dispatcher who gave CPR instructions to the caller, who followed them until paramedics arrived.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Wichita Public Schools USD 259 is part of an investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ).
The investigation was brought up at contract negotiations between United Teachers of Wichita (UTW) and USD 259 Thursday. The DOJ has not responded to multiple requests from KSN News for comment on the investigation.
“One of the subjects of the DOJ investigation is whether classroom discipline in all instances is being administered fairly,” said Susan Arensman, news and media relations manager for USD 259, in an email to KSN.
Arensman previously told KSN via email, “A number of large districts across the country are involved. This is part of a larger effort and not specific to Wichita Public Schools. We have been cooperating with the DOJ and have been collecting information for this investigation for over a year.”
At Thursday’s negotiations, Union and District representatives discussed policies regarding the “pupil control” portion of the contract, specifically removing and readmitting a student from the classroom.
The 2022-2023 contract reads: “When, in the judgment of a teacher, a pupil is substantially disrupting the instructional program to the detriment of other pupils, the teacher may remove the pupil from his/her class. The teacher will instruct the pupil to report immediately to the appropriate supervisor or administrator. Following the decision to remove the pupil, the teacher will advise the principal of the action and will, as soon as possible, furnish full particulars. Appropriate written records of such removals shall be maintained by the principal and teacher and shall be available to the parties upon request.”
The current policy on readmitting the student to class reads: “A pupil shall not be readmitted into any class instructed by the teacher who removed the pupil during the half-day in which the pupil was removed unless there is mutual agreement between the teacher and the principal.”
The district is proposing that the decision to bring the student back to the classroom should be up to the principal.
“They would like make it the principal’s discretion and take that right away from the teacher to have that input of the half day, so that is something that we have talked a lot about,” said Katie Warren, President of United Teachers of Wichita. “They are concerned about special education students getting their minutes if they are removed for that half day. So we are trying to work through that concern but also make sure that if there is a disruptive student that they are not brought back too early to the learning environment and that the class is back learning and that everybody is ready to learn.”
During the negotiations Thursday, there were multiple questions about that contract language.
“The board wants that language changed to ensure compliance with law,” said Daniel Lawrence, USD 259 Chief Legal Counsel. “One of the ways that it could be out of compliance with law is if a student is removed and that amounts to a suspension and a suspension would violate law. I guess that is what I can tell you.”
Lawrence referred KSN to Arensman for further questions after negotiations Thursday morning. She clarified to KSN via email: “The law we are referring to is the primarily federal and state law concerning special education and duties teachers owe to disabled students, as well as state and federal law intended to ensure that teachers make fair and appropriate decisions regarding classroom discipline.”
KSN did request an on-camera interview with USD 259 after the negotiations to clarify the discussion over the contract negotiation and the DOJ investigation.
“Since we are in the middle of teacher contract negotiations, and as we are fully cooperating with the ongoing inquiry with the Department of Justice, we are not going to comment on camera,” said Arensman. “One of the pillars of our Strategic Plan is ‘Schools are Trusted as Safe Places,’ and we want to ensure that for all students. One of the subjects of the DOJ investigation is whether classroom discipline in all instances is being administered fairly.”
No decisions were made during negotiations Thursday. Negotiations resume on Wednesday. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/department-of-justice-investigation-involves-wichita-public-schools/ | 2023-05-05T12:46:10 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/department-of-justice-investigation-involves-wichita-public-schools/ |
BARTON COUNTY, Kan. (KSNW) — A woman from Great Bend was seriously injured in a rollover crash Wednesday afternoon.
According to the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), at 2:25 p.m., a 48-year-old woman was driving a 2004 Ford F250 Super Duty northbound in the 700 block of NE 20 Ave.
The KHP says the woman left the roadway for an unknown reason and struck a ditch, rolled once and hit a barbed wire fence.
She came to a stop 4.5 miles south on NE 20 Ave, damaging 60 feet of barbed wire fence, according to the KHP.
The KHP says she was taken to an area hospital with suspected serious injuries. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/great-bend-woman-seriously-injured-in-rollover-crash/ | 2023-05-05T12:46:13 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/great-bend-woman-seriously-injured-in-rollover-crash/ |
VALLEY CENTER, Kan. (KSNW) — They see the sun come up as they pick up students and take them to school every morning. Then, pick up the students again and drop them off at home in the afternoon.
School buses are a familiar sight.
In Valley Center, generations of students are familiar with a bus driver known as Miss Gail.
Way back in 1978, the film “Grease” was released. The Bee Gees’ “Saturday Night Fever” was the number-one album, and here in Wichita, Gail Johnson needed a job. So, she started driving a school bus.
Every school day in Valley Center begins with 20 school buses transporting about a 1,000 students to USD 262 schools.
“When I first started, it was a job, and I could take my children with me on the school bus. So, that was good. I raised all three of my children on a bus,” said veteran school bus driver Gail Johnson.
After 45 years, Johnson is still doing what she loves; driving.
“Anybody to have the same position for 45 years in any field is amazing. But her patience, kindness and dedication to the district is unprecedented,” said Mark Marshall, USD 262 director of transportation.
Johnson and fellow bus driver Rose Babcock go way back.
“It’s hard to believe I used to be one of her students,” said Babcock, who’s been driving for USD 262 for the last seven years.
Babcock was 13 when she first rode on Miss Gail’s bus.
“I rode to Valley. It was a nice, quiet ride at first, and then on the way home, it was totally different,” said Babcock.
Gail has witnessed changes in children’s behavior and in bus technology over the last four-plus decades.
“They’re considerably safer than they were when I first started. We had metal backs on the seats. Roll bars around the back of the seats. I mean… now they’re all padded. You have all the technology now. You’ve got automatic doors to open the doors. Automatic stop arms,” explained Johnson.
“She’s a really nice driver, and she’s really good at driving,” said Valley Center sixth-grader Braely Teter.
“Yes, the kids, I think, have really improved as far as attitude, and we’ve really pushed the anti-bullying here the last several years. I really think it’s working,” added Johnson.
“She always says ‘Hi’ and ‘Bye.’ And she’s like, ‘Have a good weekend.’ So, I think that’s really nice because a lot of bus drivers would be like, ‘Bye. I don’t want to see you again,'” said sixth-grader Ivy Goering.
So, has Gail given any thought to driving until she hits 50 years?
“Well yeah, I would like to make it to 50, and of course, it always depends on how healthy you are and whether the weather is a lot of it too. That plays into it. Seems like these cold winters are getting a little harder on the bones,” said Johnson. “It kind of gives me something to do. It gets me up in the morning. Keeps me young-feeling, you know.”
Johnson is an avid collector of school buses. She has a room in her home with over a 1,000 buses on display, from Matchbox cars to much bigger buses to many in between. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/valley-center-woman-has-been-driving-school-busses-for-45-years-and-is-still-rolling/ | 2023-05-05T12:46:15 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/valley-center-woman-has-been-driving-school-busses-for-45-years-and-is-still-rolling/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Wichita Airport Authority (WAA) says it is working to apply for a Small Community Air Service Development Program grant that could create a new connection to and from the East Coast.
“Historically, Eisenhower’s only submitted once before for a SCACDP grant and wasn’t successful in getting one, but we are looking at pursuing one for this cycle,” Jesse Romo, WAA director of airports, said. “We’re evaluating what that dollar amount should be in our request, so it will be no less than a million dollars from their side, as well as seeking some local participation in it.”
This as airlines continue to suffer severe pilot shortages.
Romo says many airlines are resorting to replacing smaller airplanes with bigger ones to offset that shortage. According to the Wichita Airport Authority, the number of seats this upcoming quarter will increase by 4% over the same time in 2019. However, the number of flights will decrease by 7%.
Several aviation programs, like Hesston College’s School of Aviation, are working to remedy the shortage. Hesston College currently has 32 students in its aviation program.
Program director Mike Baker says while the employment rate for graduates currently is fairly high, training is a time-consuming process.
“They may range from two to four years that are consistent with our academic degree programs, but flight training may take longer dependent upon the student progress,” Baker said.
However, an airport authority spokesperson says in an email to KSN News that airlines hope to be fully staffed by 2024.
“It’s an ongoing effort, and we will continue to find opportunities whether it’s the East Coast, or West Coast, or whatever markets that we need,” Romo said.
The deadline for airports to apply for the SCACDP grant is May 17. Romo says the location of the proposed East Coast connection is expected to be released that same week. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/wichita-airport-authority-hoping-potential-grant-will-help-amidst-pilot-shortage/ | 2023-05-05T12:46:15 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/wichita-airport-authority-hoping-potential-grant-will-help-amidst-pilot-shortage/ |
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — An art store in Bristol, Virginia is helping out local artists, one piece at a time.
The HollerHouse opened at Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival last year. It was conceived by owner Brian Serway, who knew many talented artists in the area that didn’t have a brick-and-mortar space to call home.
The store houses countless works from several artists, including some from the owner of HollerHouse himself.
Serway says the art sold in the shop helps out all the local artists, with an emphasis on supporting works in Appalachia.
“We aim to celebrate local artists in the Tri-Cities region and surrounding central Appalachian area, at a price point that is accessible to people,” said Serway.
On Friday, May 5 at 7 p.m., HollerHouse will hold an exhibit spotlighting artist Maxx Feist.
In July, the store is hosting an event called “Happy Accidents,” a group exhibition celebrating the spirit of Bob Ross and the joy of creating.
For more information on HollerHouse, click here. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/hollerhouse-in-bristol-virginia-helps-out-local-artists/ | 2023-05-05T12:50:09 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/hollerhouse-in-bristol-virginia-helps-out-local-artists/ |
University donations are kept secret in Tennessee. Here's why.
As part of a Knox News investigation into leftover money from class action lawsuits, a reporter reached out to universities across Tennessee that received donations in the name of attorney Gordon Ball. The money in question wasn’t personally Ball’s, but we’ll set that aside.
The universities, who have to follow the state’s expansive open records exemption list, declined to answer specific questions about the donations.
Why are donations exempt? Where did this exemption come from? Who wanted it to begin with?
What follows is a brief unpacking of the 2007 law.
Who sponsored the legislation?
The bipartisan bill can be traced back to Knoxville Reps. Joe Armstrong, a Democrat, and Sen. Jamie Woodson, a Republican. Knoxville Reps. Harry Tindell, a Democrat, and Doug Overbey, a Republican, signed on as co-sponsors.
The bill passed unanimously in both the House and Senate, and Gov. Bill Bredesen signed it into law.
What does the law say?
The law is pretty straightforward.
Gifts to “public institutions of higher education or foundations” that include the name, address, telephone number, Social Security number, driver's license information or any other personally identifiable information about the donor or their family are not open for public inspection.
Who led the push for it?
Anthony Haynes is now the executive director of the Tennessee Municipal League. At the time the law was signed, he served as the director for state relations for the University of Tennessee System.
The push for the law came from UT, he said. The school, under the leadership of President John Peterson, was looking to revamp its fundraising.
What were the reasons?
Woodson, who is now a member of the university’s Board of Trustees, said the law modernized the way schools accepted funds. It was considered – and is still considered – a best practice in nonprofit and university fundraising.
As Haynes explained it, there were three driving forces.
- Some donors for whatever reason want to give anonymously because that’s how they like to give. It's akin to dropping cash in the offering plate at church – the donors don't want credit.
- Some donors might not display their wealth. They keep it quiet so they're not treated differently by their neighbors. Or maybe they don't want to be hustled or scammed, or even contacted by other organizations looking for donations.
- Finally, he said, there are some families who don’t want other members of the family – their heirs, typically – to know how much money has been donated to the university.
What are the ramifications?
Quite simply, the law has cut off any inquiries about donations. For stories like the investigation Knox News produced, there’s no ambiguity whether the schools – the University of Memphis, East Tennessee State University and UT – have to provide answers or specifics.
Deborah Fisher is the executive director of the Tennessee Coalition of Open Government.
“It is understandable that UT, who is trying to raise private donations for the college, would want to give donors anonymity if that’s what the donors would like,” she said. “If someone is giving you $1 million, I would think UT would like to say, ‘OK.’
“Anonymity, however, has a flip side and that is as universities increasingly rely on donated funds, I think there is a question about private influence on the public universities,” she continued.
What was the investigation?
Attorney and onetime U.S. Senate hopeful Gordon Ball has repeatedly used a loophole from a little-known legal doctrine for class action lawsuit settlements that allows attorneys to give the class’s leftover money away. The investigation explained how the donations Ball secured from lawsuits ended up with his name on university buildings.
These donations, called cy pres, totaled some $3 million to universities and charities across Tennessee. As long as a judge signed off on them, the donations were fine.
His mark on these schools is impossible to miss.
There’s the beautiful top-floor, glass-walled Gordon Ball Scenic Reading Room at the University of Memphis School of Law. There’s the Gordon Ball Family Athletics Board Room at the University of Tennessee. And there’s the Gordon Ball Court inside the practice facility at East Tennessee State University.
Attorneys across the country, meanwhile, have been trying to get rid of these sorts of cy pres donations for years, arguing they violate the spirit of a process designed to direct money that isn't given to plaintiffs to organizations that have some connection to the lawsuit.
Tyler Whetstone is a Knox News investigative reporter focused on accountability journalism. Email tyler.whetstone@knoxnews.com. Twitter @tyler_whetstone. | https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/05/tennessee-university-donations-are-kept-secret-why/70176488007/ | 2023-05-05T12:50:39 | 1 | https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/05/tennessee-university-donations-are-kept-secret-why/70176488007/ |
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