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Mainland Regional High School's Leo Pierre won the boys 100-meter dash Thursday at the South Jersey Track Coaches Association Elite Meet at Delsea Regional High School.
He crossed the finish line in 11.07 seconds.
Ocean City's Nick Scarangelli won the boys 3,200 run in 9:24.12. Oakcrest's Ryan Merlino won the pole vault (14-06). Egg Harbor Township's Ahmad Fogg won the long jump with a leap of 22-08, and Mainland's William Murray was second (22-07).
The Mustangs' Mawali Osunniyi won the triple jump (45-10). He was also second in the high jump (6-08). EHT's Sean Dever won the javelin (160-02), and teammate Chris Griffin was third (156-04). Oakcrest's Clayton Husta placed fourth in the 110 hurdles (15.17).
On the girls side, Ocean City’s Sophia Curtis captured two events, winning the 400-meter hurdles in 1:1.50 and the triple jump with a distance of 40-5.
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O.C.’s Maeve Smith took the 3,200 meters in 10:58.96 Absegami’s Hannah Ross won the 400 meters in 58.23 seconds. Emma Crozier-Carole of Mainland was first in the long jump with a distance of 18 feet, 1 inch.
Ocean City’s Elaina Styer was second in the high jump (5-2) and second in the long jump (17-5). Hammonton’s Emma Peretti placed second in the shot put (38-11) and third in the discus (119-3). Oakcrest’s Royanah Farmer was second in the 100 meters (12.47) and the 200 meters (25.66).
Mainland’s McKenna Pontari finished third in the long jump (16 feet, 11 inches). Crozier-Carole tied for third with Moorestown’s I’Mara Ford in the high jump (5 feet). | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/local-high-schools-excel-at-sjtca-elite-meet/article_6254376a-eae6-11ed-852a-eba98c277c62.html | 2023-05-05T19:24:25 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/local-high-schools-excel-at-sjtca-elite-meet/article_6254376a-eae6-11ed-852a-eba98c277c62.html |
Stockton University softball players Nerina Tramp and Charli Czaczkowski received all-New Jersey Athletic Conference postseason honors Friday.
Tramp, a pitcher, was named to the NJAC first team, her first-career all-conference honor. Czaczkowski, a third baseman, was named to second team for the second consecutive season. Czaczkowski and Tramp have helped Stockton to 19 wins, including an 11-7 league record that earned the Ospreys the fourth seed in the upcoming NJAC Tournament. Stockton will play at third-seeded Ramapo in the first round Saturday.
Tramp has started 17 games this season and established herself as one of the top pitchers in the NJAC. She ranks second in the league in ERA (1.30), third in wins (11), tied for third in strikeouts (91), fourth in opposing batting average (.204) and sixth in innings (102.1).
Tramp also has 12 complete games and three shutouts. She went 7-2 with a 1.04 ERA, 48 strikeouts and a .184 opposing batting average in 53 2/3 innings during conference play this spring.
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Czaczkowski leads Stockton in both batting average (.353 ) and hits (41). She is tied for fourth in the NJAC with four home runs to go with 21 RBIs, 16 runs and eight doubles. She has had a hit in 28 of 36 games, including a 15-game hitting streak.
Against NJAC opponents during the regular season, Czaczkowski led the team in batting average (.410), hits (25), RBIs (12), slugging percentage (.574) and on-base percentage (.438). She also tied for the team lead in doubles (four) and homers (two). | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/socktons-nerina-tramp-charli-czaczkowski-earn-njac-postseason-honors/article_1e70f8c4-eb60-11ed-8e24-1b316d876629.html | 2023-05-05T19:24:32 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/socktons-nerina-tramp-charli-czaczkowski-earn-njac-postseason-honors/article_1e70f8c4-eb60-11ed-8e24-1b316d876629.html |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A man caused a four-way crash that trapped a person while attempting to flee police in a stolen vehicle, authorities said.
Thursday afternoon, Hillsboro police said they received a call that a person had seen their stolen Ford Expedition parked outside a Shari’s on Northwest 185th Avenue.
Police attempted to contact a man in the driver’s seat, identified as 45-year-old Jacob Forrest, and that is when officials said he tried to escape, driving over a berm and sidewalk onto Northwest 185th Avenue, hitting other vehicles and getting T-boned.
According to police, Forrest attempted to run from the vehicle but was captured after only making it a short distance.
Four vehicles were damaged in the crash, and a woman in the Expedition’s passenger seat became stuck and had to be extricated, only receiving minor injuries.
Forrest had multiple outstanding warrants and also faces charges of felony & misdemeanor eluding, hit & run vehicle injury, reckless driving, reckless endangering, violation of restraining order and failure to report as a sex offender, authorities said. | https://www.koin.com/local/washington-county/man-attempting-to-flee-leads-to-four-way-crash-in-hillsboro-police/ | 2023-05-05T19:35:36 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/washington-county/man-attempting-to-flee-leads-to-four-way-crash-in-hillsboro-police/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — An altercation between students off-campus Friday morning that prompted a police response led Hillsboro High School to be placed under lockdown and Minter Bridge Elementary into a lockout, according to a joint release from the principals of both schools.
A notification on the high school’s website initially indicated the lockdown was prompted by police activity nearby but did not provide any other details. School officials say Hillsboro School District staff is “collaborating” with Hillsboro police.
“As always, the safety and security of our students, staff, and buildings is our highest priority,” Hillsboro High principal David Vickery and Minter Bridge principal Martha Rodriguez said in a release. “We will post updates as more information becomes available. Thank you for your ongoing support and understanding.”
KOIN 6 has reached out to Hillsboro School District and Hillsboro Police Department for more information. | https://www.koin.com/local/washington-county/police-activity-prompts-lockdown-at-hillsboro-high-school/ | 2023-05-05T19:35:42 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/washington-county/police-activity-prompts-lockdown-at-hillsboro-high-school/ |
SILVER SPRING, Md. — A 20-year-old Baltimore man has been charged in connection with a murder last month in Silver Spring.
Montgomery County Police say Kaleab Abebe Berhanu broke into a home and killed 20-year-old Carlos Rashard Carter.
It happened overnight April 9 in the 11800 block of Old Columbia Pike.
Police did not reveal a motive in the case, or whether Berhanu and Carter knew each other.
Court records show Berhanu has one prior conviction for drug possession back in 2022. He was given a one-year suspended sentence. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/baltimore-man-charged-in-silver-spring-murder-home-invasion | 2023-05-05T19:36:09 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/baltimore-man-charged-in-silver-spring-murder-home-invasion |
ODENTON, Md. — Anne Arundel County Police are investigating how and why a 21-year-old driver crashed into a tree Friday.
Collin Anthony Acklin died following the overnight collision on Waugh Chapel Road near Haymeadow Court.
Police say he was headed westbound when his Chevy Camaro left the roadway and hit several trees.
No other vehicle were involved and no one else was injured.
The cause remains under investigation. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/odenton-man-dies-after-crashing-car-into-tree-overnight-friday | 2023-05-05T19:36:15 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/odenton-man-dies-after-crashing-car-into-tree-overnight-friday |
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Police are on scene investigating a shooting with multiple victims involved.
The crime scene is reportedly located in the 2000 block of Somerville Road in Annapolis.
This is a breaking news story that will be updated as more information becomes available. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/police-on-scene-of-shooting-with-multiple-victims-in-annapolis | 2023-05-05T19:36:21 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/police-on-scene-of-shooting-with-multiple-victims-in-annapolis |
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. — One person was injured when a water tanker truck tipped on its side Friday morning in Hernando County.
It happened just before 7:30 a.m. at U.S. 98 and Cobb Road.
The person was taken to a local trauma center, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue.
Crews say there is minimal road blockage because the semi-truck tipped on the side of the road. Drivers are still asked to use caution in the area. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hernandocounty/water-tanker-truck-flips-brooksville-us98/67-ca38d4eb-d239-4628-82b5-928c14735c8a | 2023-05-05T19:36:34 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hernandocounty/water-tanker-truck-flips-brooksville-us98/67-ca38d4eb-d239-4628-82b5-928c14735c8a |
HOLMES BEACH, Fla. — Manatee Public Beach is taking a major step toward becoming more accessible.
The county has installed a new mobility mat in Holmes Beach, near the Anna Maria Island Beach Café.
It's part of the county's initiative in meeting the accessibility requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), which mandates equal access to public facilities, services and programs for individuals with disabilities.
The T-shaped mat is six feet wide and pushes out about 100 feet into the 400-foot wide beach. It leads to a 12-foot landing area where people can "rest and enjoy the surf, sand and sunsets."
“We have been wanting to do this for years,” Carmine DeMilio, the ADA Coordinator for Manatee County’s Property Management Department, said. "This is another step to help accommodate the disabled community and provide access to world-class amenities and award-winning beaches."
The bright blue mobility mat is made from recycled metals, which the county says is durable and slip-resistant. The smoother surface will not only provide accessibility to people in wheelchairs but also to beachgoers with strollers, wagons and rolling coolers.
"County leaders encourage everyone to try out the new beach access mat and invites individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers to enjoy the beautiful beaches of Manatee County without any barriers," the county wrote in a news release.
Manatee Public Beach joins the likes of several other Tampa Bay area beaches that have installed mobility mats. Just last month, the city of Tarpon Springs installed a mobility mat at Sunset Beach. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/manateecounty/manatee-beach-mobility-mat-ada/67-9455759c-6eb0-49b2-864c-5c5c8492210c | 2023-05-05T19:36:41 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/manateecounty/manatee-beach-mobility-mat-ada/67-9455759c-6eb0-49b2-864c-5c5c8492210c |
PALMETTO, Fla. — Nearly 22 years after a Palmetto man's death, Manatee County Sheriff's detectives are once again asking for information to help them solve this cold-case murder.
Around 4 a.m. on July 23, 2001, Wajid Coleman left his home on 29th Street East in Palmetto, never to be seen alive again, the sheriff's office said in a release.
A week later, on July 30, Coleman's body was found lying in the woods on Magellan Drive near Kimlinda Lane. He had been shot in the head, an autopsy revealed.
At the time of Coleman's murder, detectives had few leads to go on and "despite efforts to find the person(s) responsible for Coleman's murder, the case went cold," the agency stated.
Now, homicide detectives are looking at the evidence again and are asking for the public's help in solving this nearly 22-year-old cold case.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Manatee County Sheriff's Detective Darryl Davis at 941-747-3011 Ext. 2535. Those who wish to remain anonymous and be eligible for an up to $3,000 reward should call Manatee CrimeStoppers at 866-634-8477 (TIPS) or go online at www.manateecrimestoppers.com. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/manateecounty/wajid-coleman-manatee-county-cold-case-investigation/67-ebbf8f5c-c747-4e1a-9eec-4587304838bb | 2023-05-05T19:36:47 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/manateecounty/wajid-coleman-manatee-county-cold-case-investigation/67-ebbf8f5c-c747-4e1a-9eec-4587304838bb |
A specialty insurance company is marking its second expansion at the Innsbrook area of Henrico County. The new expansion comes with a plan to hire 103 workers over the next three years.
Richmond National Group Inc. is a holding company that specializes in excess and surplus lines insurance — a market that typically is not covered by standard insurance carriers due to the higher risk. The company works with small and medium sized businesses like contractors, law firms, nursing homes and apartment buildings.
Richmond National plant to invest $350,000 to expand its 3951 Westerre Parkway headquarters with the addition of 7,200 square feet of office space to accommodate the new workers. A release from the office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin said Virginia successfully competed with Chicago and North Carolina, keeping the company in Henrico.
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“We are committed to fostering a business environment that supports startups of all sizes in the Commonwealth, and Richmond National Group’s growth since its founding two years ago is a strong Virginia success story,” said Youngkin. “Greater Richmond provides the talent pipeline and quality of life that makes the region a hotspot for economic development, and we are excited about the company’s future.”
Richmond National moved to the Innsbrook area as a startup in 2021 with the promise to invest $175,000 to hire 70 new jobs.
“We chose to start our specialty insurance company in the Richmond, Virginia area primarily due to its deep talent pool of insurance and financial services professionals and its favorable business environment,” said Richmond National Group President and Chief Executive Officer Joseph C. Kavanagh. “So far, we have hired more than 75 highly talented employees and we are continuing to grow.”
A company spokesperson said the expanded workforce will largely support its underwriting efforts, as the Richmond National does underwriting and claim handling in-house.
Richmond National raised more than $30 million in March from its existing shareholders to support continued growth of its business. Some of those investors were HF Capital, Bonhill Capital, WT Holdings and some of its employees. Since its formation in 2021, the company has raised over $100 million in total equity capital investments.
Innsbrook has been gaining some momentum in the business services area over the past couple of years. Richmond National joins fellow tenants BHE GT&S — a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary — Hamilton Insurance and education consulting company EAB, which have recently moved or expanded in that area.
The greater Innsbrook area lies within the Innsbrook Technology Zone, which offers building and permit fee waivers, plus custom incentives for eligible businesses.
Henrico EDA Executive Director Anthony Romanello said that, while many companies have downsized their office space needs since the start of the pandemic, they are doing that in Henrico while maintaining the same headcount in the workforce.
“You’ve got the tech sector that’s downsizing since the pandemic and you have a corporate service sector that is really reviewing office space as more and more people are working hybrid and remote,” Romanello said. “The story for us is that we’re certainly not immune to those macro-economic forces but that we’re seeing good healthy growth in corporate services.”
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with the Henrico Economic Development Authority to secure the project for Virginia and will support Richmond National’s job creation through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP), which provides consultative services and funding to companies creating new jobs in order to support employee recruitment and training activities. | https://richmond.com/business/local/specialty-insurance-firm-in-henrico-to-add-100-workers-as-it-expands/article_4b5ce698-e9dc-11ed-a573-8b5f962a9081.html | 2023-05-05T19:39:39 | 0 | https://richmond.com/business/local/specialty-insurance-firm-in-henrico-to-add-100-workers-as-it-expands/article_4b5ce698-e9dc-11ed-a573-8b5f962a9081.html |
FORT SMITH, Arkansas — Fort Smith police conducted a SWAT operation on Thursday, May 4, in which they arrested a 15-year-old who is suspected to be involved in the convenience store killing of Chanell Moore on March 24.
The arrest took place in the 9800 block of Mayo Drive Thursday evening.
On Thursday, Fort Smith police said the SWAT arrest was connected to an aggravated robbery in Barling on Dec. 12, 2022.
Police reported that Chanell Moore, a mother of four, was shot and killed after a suspect entered Doug's Eastside Convenience store on Rogers Avenue in Fort Smith while she was working and shot her.
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On Friday, May 5, Fort Smith police confirmed that the 15-year-old is the person they suspect killed Moore, identified as Kemuel Mark Andrew Stucki of Barling.
Since Kemeul is being charged by Sebastian County Prosecuting Attorney Daniel Shue as an adult, 5NEWS is electing to use his full name despite him being a minor.
Kemuel has been charged with aggravated robbery, first-degree murder, and terroristic act, FSPD said. His bond was set at $250,000 cash.
According to Shue, Kemuel's arraignment is scheduled for Wednesday, May 10 in Sebastian County Circuit Court.
In the affidavit of Kemuel's arrest, he was involved in an aggravated robbery on Dec. 12, 2022, when he allegedly entered a Barling gas station and demanded the clerk fill a bag with vape pens and signaled he had a gun under his hoodie. In that robbery, Kemuel allegedly was wearing a black ski mask and a gray hoodie, similar to the suspect who killed Chanell Moore inside the Doug's Convenience store on March 24.
After leaving the store on Dec. 12, the suspect reportedly re-entered the store and said he'd pay for the vape pens and took off his ski mask. However, he then ended up taking four vape pens and walking out without buying them, the affidavit said.
It was through the video surveillance of the robbery of the gas station in Barling that police say they were able to identify Kemuel as the suspect involved in the Doug's Convenience homicide.
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FORT SMITH, Ark. — Arkansas officials will gather at Fort Smith's Ebbing Air National Guard Base for a joint press conference on May 5 at 1:45 p.m.
The 188th Wing Air National Guard Base was recently announced as the official location for a foreign military sales pilot training program after nearly two years of work.
Details of what would be discussed during the conference were not released, but those expected to be in attendance include Gov. Sarah Sanders, Sen. Boozman, Sen. Cotton, Rep. Womack, Fort Smith Mayor George McGill and Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tim Allen.
The press conference will start at 1:45 p.m., according to officials.
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In early 2020, The U.S. Government approved the sale of up to 12 F-35 Joint Strike Fighter jets to Singapore through an Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program.
Since then, legislatures from Arkansas have promoted Fort Smith as a capable place for military training and readiness.
Singapore requested to co-locate its Arizona-based F-16 training detachment with its future F-35 training site. With the Arizona base reaching its hosting capacity in the coming years, the U.S. Air Force identified and toured locations across the country for potential relocation sites.
Fort Smith's Ebbing Air National Guard Base was ultimately chosen to host the program.
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ROME, N.Y. – Rome police are still searching for a man who was first reported missing in May of 2019.
Antoine Campbell was living in Rome when he disappeared in February 2019, but police weren’t notified until three months later.
Campbell’s family hasn’t seen or heard from him since.
Police say he has ties to Rome, Utica, Albany and New York City.
Friday was his 37th birthday, so police renewed their call to the public to help with the search.
Campbell is a Black man about 5 feet 7 inches tall with brown eyes and dark hair.
Anyone with information that may assist with the search can reach out to Rome police at 315-339-7744 or leave an anonymous tip with Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers at 1-866-730-8477. | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/search-continues-for-man-reported-missing-in-rome-in-2019/article_fde7072c-eb75-11ed-b520-f727db1a5a68.html | 2023-05-05T19:47:32 | 1 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/search-continues-for-man-reported-missing-in-rome-in-2019/article_fde7072c-eb75-11ed-b520-f727db1a5a68.html |
Long time Bay Area resident James Ellis “Jim” Bird, Jr. passed away unexpectedly at his Troutdale home on March 13, 2023.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon Lambeth-Bird. He and first wife, Darlene Bohnstedt-Bird raised two daughters and two sons in the bay area: Rev. Mary Jean of Gresham, OR, Jamie of Highlands Ranch, CO, Michael (Lori) of Burley, ID, and Jeff of Goldendale, WA. He had 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren plus one on the way.
Jim was inducted into the North Bend High School Hall of Fame on October 14, 2016. He was a member of exemplary football teams prior to graduation in 1954. Jim was a four year letterman, 2 years All Conference, 2 years All State. His senior year included being named All American. He earned Outstanding Lineman Trophy during the 1954 Shrine Game. Jim wrestled during the inaugural season of the sport at NBHS. He earned football scholarships to University of Washington and Southern Oregon University. He played for one season at each school. Jim officiated football and wrestling for 23 years.
Jim also had a great love for music that lasted for his lifetime. He played tuba and sang in choir all four years at NBHS. As an adult he could be heard in the United Presbyterian Church choir in North Bend and sang in a community opera presentation of La Traviata.
Jim was a lifetime member of the Bay Area Jaycees, serving as local president and state vice-president. He chaired many events including Sambake festival, Children’s Christmas Shopping tour, and building the Little League Baseball Park in North Bend. He served as area governor for Toastmasters. He was charter president of Southwestern Oregon Home Builders’ Association. He may have built and/or remodeled the home you live in! Jim was active in Gresham-Gateway Elks where he served as Exalted Ruler (President) twice.
The Lodge of Sorrows and Witness to the Resurrection/Celebration of Life will be held on May 13, 2023, at 1:00 pm at Gresham-Gateway Elks Lodge located at 3330 NE Division Street in Gresham, OR 97030. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/obituaries/james-ellis-jim-bird-jr/article_ee829656-eb71-11ed-915b-77623517fadf.html | 2023-05-05T19:53:03 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/obituaries/james-ellis-jim-bird-jr/article_ee829656-eb71-11ed-915b-77623517fadf.html |
DULUTH — The Carnegie Library building at 101 W. Second St., remains a valuable and stately local landmark. But, quite frankly, it has seen better days.
Many of the structure's terra cotta roof tiles have given way to more than a century of Duluth's cruel weather, and water infiltrating the building has caused damage within. The clay tiles are believed to date back to the library's original construction in 1902 with $75,000 in funding from the Carnegie Foundation. The building continued to operate as a library until 1981, when a new main library was built at its current location, 520 W. Superior St., and the Carnegie was converted to an office building.
The bulding's current owner and others who value Duluth's wealth of architecturally significant structures want to maintain the former public library's original character. But that's an expensive proposition.
Since it bought the library in 2013, Athenaeum Wellness Center has probably spent somewhere between $600,000 and $700,000 to repair and renovate the building, said Michael Clevette, one of the partners in the LLC.
"It hasn't been easy to keep up with things," he said, noting that improvements have included rebuilding all the parapet walls surrounding the roof, tuckpointing the exterior, shoring up a domed rotunda that had begun to leak, replacing its oculus window as well as many skylights, and installing ramps and an elevator to make the building more accessible. Ideally, Clevette said the copper on the rotunda eventually should be replaced, but the cost of that would be prohibitive.
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A critical tool that could assist with the costly reroofing job remains missing for now. The Minnesota Legislature allowed a historic tax credit that helped renovate notable old structures to expire last year , and while preservationists had hoped to see the program restored this legislative session, its fate remains in limbo.
The Minnesota Senate Tax Bill calls for the historic credits to be offered anew. But the House version of the same bill does not. The differences between the two bills will likely be reconciled in a conference committee, with the outcome still uncertain.
For his part, Gov. Tim Walz is on the record as a supporter of the historic tax credits, and the budget he earlier proposed includes funding for the program.
Clevette said the state of the Carnegie Library's roof demanded immediate action, and Athenaeum could not wait, in hopes the historic tax credits would return.
In the interim, Duluth's Heritage Preservation Commission has given Clevette the go-ahead to remove the terra cotta tile roof on the south end of the library building and temporarily replace it with a "stop-gap" rubber membrane roof, in hopes that adequate funds can be secured to replace the terra cotta roof in 2024.
Many of the original tiles will be reinstalled. But about 30% of them are missing or damaged beyond reuse, according to an assessment by R.W. Fern Associates Inc - AIA Architects.
Clevette said he has located matching period roof tiles in Illinois. He still doesn't have a handle on what it will cost to restore the terra cotta roof, but Clevette knows it will be expensive, and if Minnesota's historic tax credit program is reinstated in time, he said Athenaeum would be interested in pursuing support for that part of the project.
Describing his reaction to the loss of state historic tax credits, Clevette said he was "surprised and disappointed."
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"It has helped save a lot of historic properties, not just here but all over the state," he said.
But Clevette assured that he and his partners remain committed to being good stewards and trying to maintain the character of the historic building in their care.
"I very much want to keep it in as close to its original state as possible," he said.
Although it has temporarily been removed, the heavy terra cotta tiles sat atop a concrete roof deck that has deteriorated in places, due to water and ice damage. But the structural integrity of the roof remains sound, according an analysis by Northland Consulting Engineers LLP.
Plans call for the concrete to be covered over with weatherproof plywood decking to provide a smooth surface for the rubber membrane to be installed and to serve as a future base for the restored terra cotta roof.
The old library now is primarily home to Accend Services Inc., which describes itself as a provider of "home- and community-based health care, mental health services, and behavioral and mental health care consulting for persons with disabilities, their families and care providers."
Accend currently employs about 75 people but previously had about double the staffing, prior to the pandemic, according to Clevette. | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/duluths-carnegie-library-to-get-temporary-rubber-roof | 2023-05-05T19:54:27 | 1 | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/duluths-carnegie-library-to-get-temporary-rubber-roof |
Around Easter, the chants would arise across Owens & Minor Inc.’s Hanover County headquarters: “We want candy! We want candy!” as Gil Minor, dressed as the Easter Bunny and singing “Here comes Peter Cottontail,” made his way through the offices, handing out candy to people he always called his teammates.
G. Gilmer Minor III, 82, died on May 4.
During his tenure from 1981 to 2005 leading the 140-year-old cornerstone of the Richmond business community, Mr. Minor shepherded its growth from a less than $300 million-a-year medical supply firm to a $4.82 billion powerhouse.
“If you met him on the street, you’d never know he was head of a Fortune 500 company ... he was the most humble, caring man,” said his friend Hugh Gouldthorpe, recalling their 25 years working together — including that annual Easter ritual that still makes longtime company employees smile as they remember it.
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“He had a terrible singing voice but, yes, he would get dressed up as the Easter Bunny and he gave candy to every single person,” Gouldthorpe said.
As Christmas approached, Mr. Minor would don a Santa Claus outfit and sometimes ride a bicycle in through the front door of the company’s offices.
“He always said: You treat your teammates right and they’ll treat you right,” Gouldthorpe said.
His door was always open, and he was always ready for a chat — “he didn’t talk at you, he always talked with you,” Gouldthorpe said.
Mr. Minor continued as non-executive chairman of the board until 2013, when he reached the firm’s mandatory retirement age for board members.
The great-grandson of one of the company’s founders, for whom he was named, he was with Owens & Minor all of his working life, joining the company in 1963.
He worked in sales, operations and management capacities before becoming president in 1981 and CEO in 1984. He was elected chairman in 1994. In 1999, he relinquished the president’s title.
“Where does humility come into the formula for success? I think it is right at the top,” he once told younger aspiring leaders participating in the Presidential Precinct’s mentoring programs.
“I came home one evening knowing my report card had been delivered, and I knew it was not good,” he said, remembering his freshman year in high school.
“My father and mother were standing there in the door waiting for me. Turns out, I had failed five out of six subjects. It was far worse than I had thought. I remember that night there was a light rain. I went out for a walk around the block, and I told myself I better make some decisions about what I wanted to do in life — should I follow in my father’s footsteps and pursue leadership at Owens & Minor, or should I make my own way?”
He buckled down — but it wasn’t until after earning his MBA at the University of Virginia that he decided to take a job with the company.
“I had my MBA, but I still didn’t know anything about working with people. My father wouldn’t pay me what I thought I was worth. But he was exactly right to do so! I needed experience,” he recalled.
Not long after starting with Owens & Minor, he played a key role in its shift away from the wholesale drug business into what’s now its biggest business: distribution of hospital supply products.
“I had plenty of failures along the way, but I sure have learned a lot,” he said of his business career.
Mr. Minor was a 1963 graduate of the Virginia Military Institute with a bachelor's degree in history. He was co-captain of the football and baseball teams at VMI.
He earned an MBA from the Colgate Darden School of Business Administration at UVa, graduating in 1966. While there, he led the university’s rugby club through an undefeated season in the fall of 1965.
Mr. Minor served as chairman of the board of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, and was a member and former chairman of the Virginia Business Higher Education Council.
Mr. Minor also served as a member of Gov. Bob McDonnell’s Commission on Higher Education Reform, Innovation and Investment, as well as on the governors board of St. Christopher’s School for six years.
He was also president of the VMI board of visitors and the VMI Foundation. In 2008, the VMI Foundation awarded him its highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award, for service to the college. In 2011, Mr. Minor was inducted into the VMI Athletic Hall of Fame for football and baseball.
Mr. Minor received the United Negro College Fund’s Flame Bearer of Education Award in 1998 and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Award of Excellence in 2009.
He was recognized as Virginia Industrialist of the Year in 2001 and inducted into the 2003 Greater Richmond Business Hall of Fame. In 2004, Mr. Minor received the Virginia Region Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award and the B’nai B’rith National Healthcare Award.
Mr. Minor enjoyed following baseball and reading in his spare time.
He is survived by his wife, the former Charlotte Major of Portsmouth; their two children and three grandchildren.
Richmond’s most affordable starter homes
3 Bedroom Home in Richmond - $140,000
Enjoy this great old home located right beside Metzgers Bar and Butchery as well as Kahlo's Taqueria and 1.5 blocks from Union Market! Enjoy all of teh great things Union Hill has to offer within moments of your front door! This 3 bedroom 1 bath home with over 1,300SF boasts a full unfinished basement that can be finished off for additional space. Nothing but potential here and with lots of teh original trim and mantles intact! Stop by to see for yourself! Homes sold As Is Where Is no exceptions!
3 Bedroom Home in Louisa - $150,000
Cape style home situated on 13.5 acres. Homes needs renovation but lots of potential! Great location, close to I-64 and Zion Crossroads.
3 Bedroom Home in Sussex - $76,000
Well kept 1680 square foot modular with an unbelievable asking price. It features 3 large bedrooms, 2 full baths, an oversized garden tub, and a bonus room that could be used as an office or 4th bedroom. Over 3 acres of land offers privacy plus convenience to Ft. Lee, Southpark Mall, local shopping, and much more.
2 Bedroom Home in Amelia - $125,000
Price adjustment on this 15 Acres of Land with a Single wide trailer, Well and septic are connected, electricity is connected, possibly a very nice home site and possible rental on trailer
3 Bedroom Home in Hopewell - $54,900
Welcome HOME. This cute rancher has a maximized floor plan. It features a living room, eat in kitchen, and 3 large bedrooms. Hardwood flooring and well kept pine wood trim makes this home feel warm and cozy. The detached garaged with attached overhang add both protection for your car and extended storage space
4 Bedroom Home in Hopewell - $49,900
This fixer upper features a corner lot, central air and heat, front and rear fencing, and hardwood floors. This home is waiting for the new Owner to bring it back to life. Renovation option for this home are ENDLESS.
2 Bedroom Home in Petersburg - $24,950
2 bedroom, 1bath, eat-in kitchen, living room and requires "As-Is" addendum.
2 Bedroom Home in Warsaw - $89,875
There are two properties being sold together. The properties are 705 Oak Row Rd (Tax Map #6-24A) and 693 Oak Row Rd (Tax Map #6-24). 705 Oak Row is a 2 bedroom, 1 bath ranch on a 0.31 acre lot. 693 Oak Row is a 2 bedroom, 1 bath ranch on a 0.69 acre lot. Both properties are sold "AS-IS". Septic repairs are needed.
3 Bedroom Home in Glen Allen - $2,295
Freshly painted and professionally cleaned from top to bottom you'll love this 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath townhome in The Townes At Hunton Park in Glen Allen! Easy, fast access to Staples Mill Rd and Rt 64. You'll love the walk out basement that could easily be used as a 4th bedroom including a seperate bath and closet! This townhome backs to beautiful trees and complete privacy. Email Allen Price for more information and to schedule a tour at pricesells@hotmail.com. No pets. Full month security deposit required. Tenant screening is done thru mysmartmove.com at a $40 non refundable cost to tenant. OPEN HOUSE ON SUNDAY 5/1, 11:00am - 12 noon
3 Bedroom Home in Waverly - $25,000
3 bedroom country cottage located on large level lot
3 Bedroom Home in Richmond - $90,000
Conveniently located with 10 min travel time to Downtown RVA!
3 Bedroom Home in Prince George - $150,000
Calling all investors! Cash Only Sale. Old farm house desperately wanting to be brought back to it's original splendor on 5 Acres on a dead end road in Prince George County. Another 30 Acres with a pond is also for sale right beside the property. State maintained road. House being sold As-Is. Well is not deep enough for todays standards and will need a new well. Septic drain field may be on adjacent property owners are working to resolve.
3 Bedroom Home in Petersburg - $115,000
This newly refreshed home has a new HVAC, new windows, LVP flooring, refinished hardwood floors, fresh paint, and is move-in-ready! Perfect for first-time homebuyers or investment, this private lot is fully fenced with an open 2-bay garage with a workshop that holds a ton of potential! Home is being sold as is.
3 Bedroom Home in Waverly - $130,000
Do not miss the opportunity to own a nice home in a quiet, peaceful area. Perfect for an investor looking for a turn key cash flowing asset. Call today to set up a private showing!!
2 Bedroom Home in Midlothian - $1,850
Beautiful unit in Midlothian's Bristol Village at Charter Colony with two spacious bedroom suites and an open loft. Recent update includes; new paint, new carpet, new flooring in the foyer, kitchen, bathrooms, walk-in closets. New light fixtures, ceiling fan in the living area, new bedroom blinds. Water, Sewer, and Trash Included. Full size washer and dryer. All electric. Pets conditional.(No Cats) Pet deposit and pet fees apply. Access to private-community pool and fitness center. Close to shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. Located within walking distance to the YMCA and Library. American Family Fitness is located within less than 1 mile. Easy access to 288 and Powhite Parkway. Credit and background checks performed. Minimum credit score 630. Monthly gross household income must equal or exceed three times the monthly rent.
4 Bedroom Home in Petersburg - $89,900
This house needs a full renovation, but can be a beauty when finished. Petersburg is revitalizing and once finished it can be a nice rental, long term hold or sell it as soon as the renovations are completed. Can be turned into 4 bedrooms.
3 Bedroom Home in Walkerton - $99,500
Property in need of total rehab or demo. Being sold "As Is" with no seller repairs or well and septic inspections.
3 Bedroom Home in Petersburg - $80,000
Great Opportunity with this three-bedroom, one-bath home located in Blandford. This home sits next to an adjacent lot being sold with this property. Could be an investor's special opportunity to add to their growing portfolio.
3 Bedroom Home in Goochland - $2,800
All utilities included Fully Furnished 3 bedroom, 2 full bath Ranch home on 2 acres just a 5 minute drive to Food Lion, ABC, restaurants and other shopping in Goochland! Perfect for short stays! Only one mile from Leaks Mill Park and Hyde Park Distillery! With all the comforts of home, this is fully furnished with all new mid-century design furniture. All 3 bedrooms come with Queen Size beds, comfortable lighting and plenty of dresser space for as long as you need! The kitchen is fully equipped with dishwasher, electric cooking, fridge with ice maker and washer/dryer. All utensils, pots, pans and cooking accessories make living here easy! Only 20 minutes from Short Pump. 30 minutes from Charlottesville! All utilities included. AVAILABLE 12/18/2022.
1 Bedroom Home in Richmond - $120,000
Have a look at this amazing 1 Bedroom Cottage. This one is in great condition and located in an up and coming area. The property had a makeover in 2013 that included beautiful vinyl siding, gutters, vinyl windows, hot water tank, baseboard heating, tile flooring in the bathroom and kitchen, upgraded electrical system, carpet throughout, toilet and sink in the bathroom, painted the metal roof and fenced the entire yard. The kitchen was not forgotten - it includes a gas stove, double sink, refrigerator, and washing machine! Don't miss this great investment opportunity, the work has been done for you!
3 Bedroom Home in Petersburg - $136,000
Solid 3 bedroom/2 bath brick/vinyl cape on elevated lot. Includes a detached 1-car garage with paved drive. Primary suite with private bathroom is the entire 2nd level. Enter into the living room with wood floors and gas log fireplace. Updated kitchen that flows into the formal dining room. The 2 additional bedrooms are on the main level and share the hall bath. There is an enclosed porch area that can be used as an office or small bedroom/hobby room, etc. So close to shopping, restaurants, entertainment and access to the interstate. Easy to show!
1 Bedroom Home in Richmond - $1,150
You must see this Renovated spacious cozy one bedroom unit with lots of character. Very close to downtown Richmond, grocery stores, restaurants, and the bus line. Unit has been updated with fresh paint and new flooring. Appliances include stove and refrigerator. Great backyard for cookouts and front porch for relaxing.
2 Bedroom Home in Richmond - $150,000
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4 Bedroom Home in Hopewell - $104,999
Spacious cash flowing property perfect for an investor looking in the area.
2 Bedroom Home in Cumberland - $52,000
Beautiful, level 2.040 acre parcel with an older 1976 single wide mobile home. Excellent opportunity remove the older home and re-build a modern home on the property taking advantage of the existing driveway and possibly utilities depending on health department approval of the existing well and septic. Very attractive corner lot with plenty of space for gardening and pets.
3 Bedroom Home in Petersburg - $115,000
In the center of everything! Centre Hill Court is an historic district unto itself. Situated around the Centre Hill Mansion museum. The area has been the sight of several movie shootings and historic events. This property sits on a key corner below the mansion and has skyline views of the City and the river. It is in need of total renovation and has been partially gutted. Building materials inside are available to help with the job. The third floor (walk-up attic) is ready to add two additional bedrooms and one bath if necessary. This house has a major presence in a neighborhood of many restoration projects. This is a must-see for any historic renovation fans.
1 Bedroom Home in Richmond - $1,350
Don't miss this opportunity to live in the iconic Miller & Rhoads building! One bedroom/one bath condo, open concept, located at the Renovated Historic Miller & Rhoads located on the 6th floor overlooking the courtyard. Appliances include an electric stove/oven, built-in microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, and stack w/d refrigerator. Features include a shared indoor pool; fitness room with state of the art equipment; Access to community room with lounging area, kitchen, large screen tv, tables & chairs. Located near VCU Campus, next door to Centerstage & within walking distance of The National Theatre, Capital Square, Belle Isle, & The Convention Center. Close access to Interstate I-95, I-64 & I-295. Rent includes one assigned parking space in the parking garage. Tenants are responsible for water, sewer, and electricity. Cable & internet are optional at tenants expense. Credit & background checks performed. Minimum credit score 630 or above. Monthly gross household income must equal or exceed three times the monthly rent. Proof of renter's insurance is required. Appointment required to view. Move in now and receive half off of June's rent.
3 Bedroom Home in Richmond - $134,500
Amazing INVESTMENT opportunity. Ranch style home in the appreciating Richmond Southside. This home features hardwoods throughout, Vinyl siding, Vinyl windows, a large fenced in backyard and so much more. With good bones and a great floorpan this home needs some TLC and is ready to be rented, flipped or occupied. Seller prefers a quick closing.
3 Bedroom Home in South Chesterfield - $100,000
INVESTOR SPECIAL: Motivated Seller! This manufactured home is located on a corner lot located in South Chesterfield, VA. This property has been an investment property for the past several years and will be sold in as-is condition. There are no warranties and repairs may be necessary, if any. The property/lot is located minutes away from major roads and highways, shopping, entertainment, restaurants, and Chesterfield County public schools located in South Chesterfield VA.
3 Bedroom Home in Charles City - $149,950
Three bedroom, 1 bath ranch with vinyl siding and newer vinyl windows ready for new owner. 3 acre lot is mostly wide, 100-210 ft deep. Great starter home
4 Bedroom Home in Blackstone - $140,000
A HUGE HOUSE WITH 2,432 SQUARE FEET UNDER $200,000: This two story home sits on a quiet road within walking distance to downtown Blackstone. It boasts 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and an option for a 4th bedroom and additional study, sitting on 0.63 acre. You will find an enormous open and bright kitchen, dining room, living room and family room. There is also an option for a first floor primary suite. All appliances convey as well with the home to include a new washer and dryer. All electrical has been redone as of October 2022. What else could you possibly need?
4 Bedroom Home in Providence Forge - $135,000
NEW PRICE!! CALLING ALL INVESTORS or make this New Kent County home your own with your own flooring and paint colors!! Partially renovated ranch style home in the Windsor Shades neighborhood with easy access to I-64, convenient to Richmond, Williamsburg, and Virginia Beach. Sub-flooring and drywall with floor installation and painting buyer's responsibility. New vinyl siding, roof 3 years old, kitchen and baths updated, brick fireplace in living room. As-Is, Seller will not make any repairs or inspections, including termite, well, and septic. Turning on power for any inspections is the Buyer's responsibility.
3 Bedroom Home in Richmond - $3,400
Enjoy this wonderful new condo in the heart of Manchester. Fully furnished, furniture, kitchen supplies, linens. Close proximity to Downtown, James River, Belle Isle and all the events held on Browns Island. Built in early 2022, 2 parking spaces behind the unit with additional street parking. Beautifully appointed home with granite countertops, large kitchen island with seating in addition to a dining area. Open floor plan to enjoy living, dining and kitchen area. Primary bedroom with walk in closet and ensuite bath. 1/2 Bath for guests also on this floor. Second floor has 2 more bedrooms with a large hall bathroom. On this level you will find access to the lovely roof top terrace to enjoy. Condo can also be rented unfurnished for $2450 per month. Rental price does not include utilities. Must meet income and credit requirements. Contact Angela to schedule showings 301-399-3852, use showing time to access. Please do not call agent.
3 Bedroom Home in Dinwiddie - $125,000
INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY!!! Home is conveniently located within 20 minutes of shopping/restaurants & Fort Lee while still being tucked away on an extra wide 1.01 acre level lot off a quiet street. This 3BDR/1BA 780 sq. ft HOME has a covered front porch. LARGE LOT provides space for additions, gardens, and garages. Dimensional shingle roof was replaced in 2021, newer windows, exterior vinyl in good shape, solid construction being SOLD AS-IS with most demo work already completed making this property not eligible for most financing options.
4 Bedroom Home in Hopewell - $134,900
What a great find! Get seller financing on this cute home! It is the perfect deal to buy and fix/rent out or to fix and flip for a nice profit! With 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and 1,492 square feet, this home has lots of nice features including an enclosed front porch, vinyl siding and windows, and fenced yard. Recent comps in the area suggest $235K+ after rehab. This home needs repairs, TLC, and being sold “as-is”. For investors, this home will make a great investment property and should cash flow very well while building wealth! As your agent about the owner financing!
4 Bedroom Home in Sussex - $99,000
Spacious one level home in the heart of the Waverly Downtown Historic District, Just a few minor things needs to be completed after or before moving in, yes its livable as it stands but needs a little more work. SOLD "AS IS" "WHERE IS" And priced accordingly! LARGE CORNER LOT VERY LARGE HALL WAY
2 Bedroom Home in Blackstone - $72,000
2 bedroom bungalow in town. Wood floors. Great price for a fix and flip or keep it as a rental. Needs work.
3 Bedroom Home in Crewe - $109,000
3 BEDROOMS 2 BATH IN THE HEART OF NOTTOWAY COUNTY . THIS HOME STILL NEEDS SOME WORK BUT HAS GREAT POTENTIAL. PAVED DRIVEWAY AND CARPORT . FENCED IN BACK YARD . LESS THAN 10 MIN FROM BURKVILLE TRAIN STATION , WALKING DISTANCE TO CREWE COUNTRY CLUB .
2 Bedroom Home in Dinwiddie - $129,000
Cozy 2 bed/1 bath bungalow. Lots of work already done! New LVP flooring in bathroom and kitchen, New cabinets and New countertops! Add own your own personal touch to finish it off. Would make a great rental! Sold As is, where is. Any inspections would be fore informational purposes only.
3 Bedroom Home in Henrico - $2,500
This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom, 1-car garage Luxury Condominium is located centrally nearby local attractions. All fixtures and hardwares are modern and up-to-date. There is also a balcony on the second floor. This condominium is available for rent ASAP. Rental periods must be at least 12 months minimum. Utilities are not included in the rent. HOA and trash pickup is included in the rent. Landlord is reputable and reliable.
2 Bedroom Home in King William - $115,000
OPPORTUNITY AWAITS! Welcome to this charming 1000 sq ft cottage sitting on 5 ACRES in King William County. The property features 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath and TONS of personality. The home boasts much of its original character and has so much potential. Don't miss an opportunity to own this gem and make it your own! Property sold AS IS.
4 Bedroom Home in Petersburg - $65,000
Historic fixer-upper! What you see is what you get - this is zoned multi-family, so fix it up as a duplex and rent out both, renovate it to live in a large Colonial home, fix it up and flip it, the choice is yours! This property definitely needs TLC and will not qualify for traditional financing. Motivated seller!
2 Bedroom Home in Henrico - $114,999
***Back on Market Due to No Fault of Seller*** Welcome to 5610 Crenshaw Road, Unit 1212! This beautiful 2-bedroom, 1 full bath condo is move in ready and waiting for its new owner! Centrally located just minutes from shopping and major highways. It offers the perfect beginning for the first-time buyer or anyone looking to downsize. Come inside to a spacious living room/Dining room boasting natural light, an adorable kitchen with laminate countertops and gas stove. Don't forget the laundry room and your own private indoor storage unit that are just steps away! So, don't delay schedule your showing today!
2 Bedroom Home in Petersburg - $123,000
Charming 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom move in ready rancher! Only few short minutes away from Fort Lee! Recent updates include brand new kitchen cabinets, white quartz countertops, refinished floors, brand new ductless heat pump, stainless steels appliances and a brand new tankless water heater.
2 Bedroom Home in Hopewell - $100,000
This is an investor delight with minimal renovation required to make it ready to move in. This two bedroom 1 full bath has ceramic tile throughout and has excellent potential.
4 Bedroom Home in Petersburg - $100,000
Incredible opportunity for an investor. This home is a full rehab and is awaiting for someone to bring it back to its former splendor. Requires a liability waiver to enter property. Short sale requiring 3rd party approval. Property must be listed for 8 days and the highest bid thereafter will be submitted to the bank.
3 Bedroom Home in Disputanta - $85,000
Calling all Investors! This 3 bedroom, 1 bath home sits on 1.002 Acres in Prince George. Eat-in Kitchen, nicely sized bedrooms. Good potential. This house is sold strictly As-Is, Where-Is. CASH SALE ONLY!
0 Bedroom Home in Williamsburg - $99,000
LOT ONLY!. Lot Size: 0.29 acres
0 Bedroom Home in Williamsburg - $95,000
LOT ONLY!. Lot Size: 0.664 acres
0 Bedroom Home in Williamsburg - $109,000
LOT ONLY!. Lot Size: 0.511 acres
4 Bedroom Home in Colonial Heights - $50,000
Investor Special! Property needs Renovation. It has been vacant for several years, some fire damage from stove fire & water damage where the fire was put out. The property has a nice lot with 125 ft road frontage. Property is being SOLD AS-IS and may not qualify for traditional financing, may need a rehab loan or cash. Inspections are for buyer's information purpose ONLY. Utilities will NOT be turned on by the seller.
2 Bedroom Home in Dinwiddie - $120,000
Cape cod style home nestled on an open 5 acre lot. Investor special! Plenty of living space with nice stone/brick fireplaces. Property is being sold as-is. Cash only. Seller will not turn on utilities.
3 Bedroom Home in Providence Forge - $79,900
The seller has accepted an offer and we are just waiting on the fully signed contract package. Multiple Offer Notification. Final offers due by 3 PM on March 28th. Ranch style home with 3.64 acres of land on this property just off Courthouse Road. Large kitchen and utility room just off the kitchen. Nice sized living room and three good sized bedrooms and one full bath make up this nice rancher. Covered rear porch and a detached storage shed compliment the exterior of this home. Nice county location and just a few miles from the shopping center. Sit on the back porch and enjoy the peace and quiet that comes with owning this home.
5 Bedroom Home in Petersburg - $97,500
Positive Cash-Flow Potential. Historical Renovation Plans for the Duplex have already been approved by the Historical Society.
3 Bedroom Home in Ruther Glen - $49,900
Great investment opportunity. Located on 1 acre of land, this manufactured home has endless investment options
2 Bedroom Home in Henrico - $2,450
This practically new townhome that has an open concept on the main floor. The kitchen boasts of stainless-steel appliances and granite countertops. The main floor has a dining area, half bath and a living room. Upstairs has a 2nd Livingroom, an outdoor balcony, 2 bathrooms, and 2 bedrooms. The home is close to shopping, restaurants, and a quick commute to downtown Richmond. | https://richmond.com/business/local/g-gilmer-minor-iii-82-a-humble-leader-of-a-fortune-500-firm-has-died/article_bc0d42b2-eb5c-11ed-8108-5757087d4338.html | 2023-05-05T19:58:22 | 1 | https://richmond.com/business/local/g-gilmer-minor-iii-82-a-humble-leader-of-a-fortune-500-firm-has-died/article_bc0d42b2-eb5c-11ed-8108-5757087d4338.html |
Swastika Mountain near Eugene renamed Mount Halo: 3 things to know about the new name
Mount Halo is officially the new name of what was once Oregon's Swastika Mountain.
The 4,200-foot peak is about 35 miles southeast of Eugene and has been the subject of local and national interest over the past year.
Its former name in recent decades has been more commonly associated with the Nazi Party than its ancient religious meaning.
Why was it named Swastika Mountain in the first place?
The name of Swastika Mountain predates the ancient religious symbol's 1920 cooption by the National Socialist German Workers' Party, commonly called the Nazi Party. The mountain takes its name from the defunct town of Swastika, which was in the same area.
The word comes from Sanskrit and means "good fortune" or "well-being." The symbol dates back 7,000 years and has been a sacred symbol in Hinduism, Buddhism and several other religions.
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What does Halo mean?
Chief Halito, commonly shortened to Chief Halo, meaning “having little” or “needing little,” according to the Oregon Historical Society, was leader of the Yoncalla Kalapuya tribe. Halo and his family were prominent people in the community of Yoncalla.
Chief Halo in the 1850s refused to be relocated to the Grand Ronde Reservation and stayed on the Applegate family donation land claim in the Umpqua Valley after the local tribes were removed.
His tribal village was located 20 miles west of the mountain.
An earlier proposal to change the name of Swastika Mountain suggested calling it Umpqua Mountain, but the petitioner withdrew it in support of adopting the name Mount Halo, according to meeting materials from the state board.
What took so long?
The official change comes more than a year after it was first discussed by the Oregon Geographic Names Board. The U.S. Board of Geographic Names approved the name change April 13.
Past coverage:Swastika Mountain in Lane County a step closer to renaming that honors Native chief
After receiving a proposed name change, the U.S. Board of Geographic Names staff conduct a review. They then research the history of the existing name and the reason and appropriateness of the proposed replacement. This may require further communication with the proponent or other interested parties.
With approximately 200-250 proposals pending at any given time and limited staff, new proposals are processed in the order received.
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Meet the candidates for Bethel School District board of directors
With the 2023 special election coming May 16, seven candidates are vying for the three positions up for grabs on the Bethel School District Board of Directors. Those elected will join the seven-member board.
Bethel is the third largest district in Lane County, with more than 5,000 students enrolled.
All three positions are at-large, meaning residents in the Bethel district can vote for all three positions. The Bethel district spans from the northwest region of Eugene out toward the coast.
Position 3
Candidates: Incumbent Greg Nelson, teacher Curt Nordling and accounting supervisor Leena Earnest.
More about Greg Nelson
Nelson, 66, grew up in Auburn, California, and moved to Eugene in 1989. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of California at Berkeley, his master's degree from the University of Montana and his Ph.D from the University of Oregon. He has been serving on the Bethel board for 24 years.
Currently, Nelson is a research analyst at the UO's Museum of Natural and Cultural History. Nelson does not have any children currently in the Bethel district, but all three of his daughters graduated from Willamette High.
While on the board, Nelson said, he has helped push a focus on equity and inclusion in the district.
Nelson has helped organize bonds that saw the construction of Prairie Mountain K-8, Kalapuya Alternative High School, Malabon and Fairfield elementary schools, and a new science building at Willamette High. Also under construction with bond support is the new Cascade middle school, additional classrooms at Kalapuya and a dedicated career technical education building at Willamette High.
"There is really nothing I would change about how our board governs," Nelson said. "We work really well together and always with an eye to what is best for the kids."
If reelected, Nelson said he'd like to push for more state funding to help address class sizes.
"I offer experience and continuity, am open-minded and listen to all perspectives," he said.
More about Curt Nordling
Nordling, 43, grew up in Beaverton. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from Oregon State University. After graduating from OSU, he moved to Eugene where he has been for the past 19 years.
He has been a math teacher at Willamette High since moving to Eugene and has two children who attend Meadow View School. Nordling is also vice president and lead negotiator for the local teachers’ union, the Eugene Education Association.
Nordling said he would bring the perspective of a Bethel teacher and educator to the board.
“What we have never had on our board is an actual K-12 public school educator,” he said. “That voice needs to be part of the conversation when we make decisions about the experiences offered to our students and staff here in Bethel.”
If elected, he said, he would focus on setting clear behavior expectations for students, improving academic rigor and directing more money to classrooms, particularly in keeping class sizes as low as possible.
“We need to end the practice of lowering academic standards all while touting high graduation rates," Nordling said. "We need well-rounded education that has proactive supports for those that show signs of need, access to academically challenging courses (especially for those that are historically disenfranchised in our community), and to continue Bethel’s strong focus on our more than a dozen CTE pathways at Willamette High School."
More about Leena Earnest
Earnest did not respond to The Register-Guard's inquiries. According to Earnest's campaign filing, she is currently a corporate and client trust accounting supervisor.
Earnest is endorsed by the Kids for Success PAC, which has a profile for her. The Kids for Success PAC is in favor of parent and student-centric education, advocating for more parental input and voice in the school board setting.
The PAC also wants to see higher test scores and proficiency with more emphasis on core subjects. They support politics- and ideology-free schools.
"Parents are responsible for the ethical and psychological upbringing of their children, not the government and public schools," the PAC states on its website.
According to the PAC profile, Earnest intends to bring new energy to the board while "abstaining from polarizing bias, politics and special interest agendas that have the potential to harm student education needs and outcomes."
Earnest has one school-age child, according to her profile.
If elected, she would focus on the foundational priorities of quality education, school safety and fiscal responsibility. She stated she'd like to see students challenged and successful. She'd like to see the voices of students, parents, educators and community members heard.
Position 4
Candidates: Real estate agent Erin Basinger and city employee Daniel (Drae) Charles.
More about Erin Basinger
Basinger, 39, has been living in Eugene since she was 7. Basinger attended Bethel schools throughout her academic life: Danebo Elementary, Malabon Elementary, Cascade Middle and Willamette High.
She previously worked in auto insurance adjusting with her family for 13 years, but has been working in real estate since earning her license from Lane Community College in 2016. Basinger has four children. One attends Malabon Elementary and two attend Willamette High. Her oldest son graduated from Willamette High School.
She began participating in the Parent Teacher Organization at Cascade Middle School in 2015 and has been an active parent volunteer in Bethel schools. Basinger has volunteered with the Bethel Boosters and was president of the Willamette Touchdown Club for five years. She has also been on the Bethel budget committee since 2020.
Basinger said she could bring a new community voice to the district, connecting with the students and their families.
"Being a parent and an alumni gives me a broader perspective because I hear firsthand from my kids, their friends and families what is important to them," Basinger said.
Basinger would like to focus on student mental health and finding ways to bring the community together if elected. She has admired the board members' commitment to advocating for Bethel youth, and she would like to be a part of that work.
"Working with kids and families in my community has been a lifelong journey. I have the advantage of having children in the district and listening to them and their peers," Basinger said. "Being a student and now a parent in the district gives me a great advantage in doing what is best for our community and for our kids.
More about Daniel (Drae) Charles
Charles, 31, grew up in Sacramento, California and moved to Eugene in 2013. He studied at Bushnell University in Eugene.
Charles works for the City of Eugene as the human rights and equity analyst. He previously worked at the Lane County Youth Services as a juvenile justice specialist. He is also the current program coordinator for the Black Student Union at Eugene School District 4J.
Charles does not currently have any children in Bethel, but soon will. His oldest child is 3 and beginning to engage in local youth programs.
If elected, Charles would like to push for greater community partnerships, more organized support for educators and fostering student belonging in schools.
"(I want to) make schools a place that all feel welcomed, supported, and where students can define themselves and their vision for success," Charles said. "We are seeing so many gaps that have arisen as we’ve exited the pandemic, particularly around social-emotional learning and student behaviors around hate, bias and discrimination. We must get ahead of these challenges before our students fall victim to our failures."
Charles said he would bring several unique perspectives to the board being a Black man in a predominantly white space, a person living with a disability and someone who was previously unhoused.
He added that his experience working with vulnerable populations in his professional life would help prepare him to empower students. He said his lived experience would be his greatest strength.
"It matters — our kids, our community, our educators, all of these pieces deserve a strong and safe environment that allows all students, regardless of identity or background, true belonging and opportunities," Charles said.
Position 6
Candidates: Incumbent Robin Zygaitis and financial licensing coach Scott Chatham.
More about Robin Zygaitis
Zygaitis, 39, grew up in Eugene and has been living in the Bethel community for more than a decade. She earned her bachelor's degree in economics from Oregon State University. Since then, she has worked in technology.
She has two children enrolled in Bethel, one in elementary and another in middle school. She was first elected to the board in 2019.
In her four years on the board, she helped pass the bond that is now expanding programs at Kalapuya High School, building a new CTE building at Willamette High School and constructing the new Cascade Middle School.
She is currently the vice chair on the board.
"I have championed the creation of a new Bethel strategic plan, considering the input of students, staff, families and our Bethel community," Zygaitis said. "I have proven to be an effective and considerate board member and know I will continue to serve our students well."
If reelected, Zygaitis would seek to foster an inclusive school environment, provide curriculum that is engaging and relevant, support teaching methods that are responsive to learners, create increased access to physical and mental health services, and emphasize CTE courses.
Zgygaitis said her educational background in economics, public resources and governments allows her to understand the funding and budgeting process at Bethel.
"I have roots in this community and an understanding of our needs," she said. "I have proved that I am a collaborative board member willing to listen to others, learn from experts and make moves that benefit Bethel students."
More about Scott Chatham
Chatham did not respond to The Register-Guard's inquiries. According to Chatham's campaign filing, he works for Primerica Financial Services.
Chatham is endorsed by the Kids for Success PAC, which has a profile for him. The PAC supports the concept of politics- and ideology-free schools. He attended Arizona State University.
According to the PAC profile, if elected Chatham would focus on academic excellence, transparency and school safety. He believes the COVID-19 pandemic and online learning have harmed students
"We must focus on teaching kids 'How to think, not what to think,'" his profile states. "When you set high expectations you receive better results."
Miranda Cyr reports on education for The Register-Guard. You can contact her at mcyr@registerguard.com or find her on Twitter @mirandabcyr. | https://www.registerguard.com/story/news/politics/elections/local/2023/05/05/candidates-bethel-school-district-board-nelson-nordling-earnest-basinger-charles-zygaitis-chatham/70151013007/ | 2023-05-05T19:58:54 | 1 | https://www.registerguard.com/story/news/politics/elections/local/2023/05/05/candidates-bethel-school-district-board-nelson-nordling-earnest-basinger-charles-zygaitis-chatham/70151013007/ |
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — A 22-year-old man’s body was recovered from Joe Pool Lake, resulting in the first drowning reported for 2023, officials said.
The Grand Prairie Fire Department (GPFD) said around 5:55 p.m. Thursday, May 4, crews responded to the report of a possible drowning after a witness said a swimmer did not resurface near location marker LC11.
GPFD said the Public Safety Dive Team was called in, conducted a search and recovered the body of the victim.
GPFD said the 22-year-old’s identity will be released by the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office.
According to the report, the victim was not wearing a life vest. GPFD is encouraging the public to where one or an “appropriate personal flotation device” while near or in the water. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/joe-pool-lake-texas-man-drowns-grand-prairie-fire-department-says/287-c66550e9-1f29-4704-992d-8a3c51a29e1a | 2023-05-05T19:59:08 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/joe-pool-lake-texas-man-drowns-grand-prairie-fire-department-says/287-c66550e9-1f29-4704-992d-8a3c51a29e1a |
KENNEBUNK, Maine — Richard and Donna Jellison took a familiar walk on Tuesday.
For 52 and 49 years each, the married couple worked in the Kennebunk school district as custodians — an unsung job often overlooked.
But it was apparent within 10 minutes of visiting with them that they could not turn a corner without running into a hug.
It's hard not to notice the pair when they've known you your whole life.
Shawn Ingham can nearly say that. The Jellisons met him when he was in kindergarten. As an adult, he worked right alongside them at school.
"They're good people. I'm gonna miss them. They did a lot around here, made a lot of good friends," he said.
The hugs kept coming, because the couple retired last month after making a lot of good friends, greeting thousands of students over the years, and working hard.
"If we knew we wanted something done we didn't get done, we'd come in weekends," Richard said, without an ounce of vanity.
The Jellisons are humble to a fault. That, along with their tireless years of service, Principal Ryan Quinn said, makes them born of another generation. He can't possibly replace them in his school.
"You don't," he shook his head. "You just appreciate it for what it was and then you move on best you can. But there's no replacing people like them."
There's no replacing the Jellisons' time together either. All those hours on and off the clock, and they're still happily by each other's side.
"We got along good," Richard said, sitting next to his wife.
"We did, really, and we still do, so, that's what counts," Donna said, making her husband laugh with a smile.
The school said its goodbyes in April and gifted the Jellisons brand new Adirondack chairs for their porch. But, while they're happy to be retired, they won't be strangers forever.
"We know we'll be back someday," Donna said with a smirk. "Just to visit. It's been a happy time for us."
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Cadets in the Army ROTC Program at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) were commissioned as second lieutenants on Friday.
According to a release, the nine ETSU cadets who were commissioned are:
Connor Ruzek held the rank of cadet first lieutenant in the Buccaneer Battalion. He is the son of Boris and Beci Ruzek of Mount Juliet and has earned a bachelor’s degree in rehabilitative health sciences. Ruzek is receiving his commission as a second lieutenant in the infantry.
David Palmer held the rank of cadet captain in the Buccaneer Battalion. He is the son of Benjamin and Gabriella Palmer of Eldersburg, Maryland and has earned a bachelor’s degree in geosciences with a concentration in geospatial science. Palmer is receiving his commission as a second lieutenant in the aviation branch.
Kerry Wood held the rank of cadet first lieutenant in the Buccaneer Battalion. He is the son of Wade and Sheri Wood of Asheville, North Carolina and earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Wood is receiving his commission as a second lieutenant in the Army Corps of Engineers.
Parker Palmer held the rank of cadet lieutenant colonel in the Buccaneer Battalion. He is the son of Greg and Beth Palmer of Oak Ridge and earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Palmer is receiving his commission as a second lieutenant in the infantry.
Jonathon (Johnny) Thomas Samples held the rank of cadet lieutenant colonel in the Buccaneer Battalion. He is the son of Karen and Todd Samples of Powell and earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing. Samples is receiving his commission as a second lieutenant in the infantry.
Carson Frizzell held the rank of cadet major in the Buccaneer Battalion. He is the son of William and Kimberly Frizzell of Clyde, North Carolina and earned a bachelor’s degree in political science. Frizzell is receiving his commission as a second lieutenant in military intelligence.
Connor John Norton held the rank of logistics officer in the Buccaneer Battalion. He is the son of Marie Cantwell of Jacksonville, Florida, he earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. Norton is receiving his commission as a second lieutenant in the infantry.
Aurelia Ballantine held the rank of cadet captain in the Buccaneer Battalion. He has earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and is receiving a commission in the medical service branch.
William Heck held the rank of cadet captain in the Buccaneer Battalion. He is the son of Billy and Veronica Heck of Seymour and earned a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology. Heck is receiving his commission as a second lieutenant in the Quartermaster Corps.
Corbin Bumgarner held the rank of cadet sergeant major in the Buccaneer Battalion. He is the son of Krista and Stuart Bumgarner of Kingsport and earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Bumgarner is receiving his commission as a second lieutenant in the infantry.
Colin Russell held the rank of cadet captain in the Buccaneer Battalion. He is the son of Jason and Amy Russell and earned a bachelor’s degree in business. Russell is receiving his commission as a second lieutenant in the Army Corps of Engineers.
Frizzel told News Channel 11 that the commission gives him the chance the give back to his home and community.
“I get to give back to the people who helped me grow up and give me such a good life up to this point,” Frizzell said.
For Frizzell, ETSU’s ROTC program has provided him with some of his closest friends.
“Whenever I came here, everybody [welcomed] me with open arms,” he said. “They immediately just became my best friends overnight. I’m getting married next week, and all my groomsmen are all in the ROTC program. All the people that I hang out with every single day, they’re all in the ROTC with me.”
Col. Jerry E. Baird Jr., an officer who holds degrees from North Carolina State University, Mars Hill University and the U.S. Air Force War College, spoke at the event. Baird is also a recognized leader that had led more than 500 soldiers into combat and has served at the Pentagon. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/etsu-army-rotc-cadets-commissioned-as-second-lieutenants/ | 2023-05-05T20:09:54 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/etsu-army-rotc-cadets-commissioned-as-second-lieutenants/ |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — After ten years of providing meals to everyone regardless of their ability to pay, One Acre Café’ in Johnson City is closing its doors.
Founder and Executive Director Jan Orchard made the announcement Friday afternoon citing several reasons that led to the decision to close.
The cafe’s final day of operation will be Friday, May 12.
Since it opened on December 3, 2013, One Acre Café offered restaurant quality lunch fare, prepared with local-sourced ingredients and served by volunteers with a price suggestion instead of a bill at the end of the meal. Those unable to pay were invited to work at the restaurant in exchange for food, and guests were invited to “pay it forward” if they had enough resources to help others.
In a news release, Orchard said that the unique model of offering meals to the community has faced significant challenges in recent years.
“Unfortunately, since the onset of the pandemic, we have continued to find it challenging to sustain the mission of One Acre Café,” Orchard said. “Continuing road construction, difficulties in securing staff that share in the mission, rising food and operational costs, and overall funding issues have led to this difficult decision.”
The road construction on West Walnut Street where the City of Johnson City continues a multi-million dollar corridor redevelopment has made access difficult to One Acre Café and other businesses along the street.
“We understand the importance of the café as it pertains both to providing a safe space for so many of our neighbors and for the consistent, healthy food options it has provided over the years,” Orchard said. “We are saddened to have to close our doors and leave this gap in our community.”
Orchard said plans are in the works for a celebration of the cafe’s decade of service, and she said there’s hope that the One Acre Café’s mission can continue in some form.
“We are exploring potential partnerships and funding opportunities that could allow the mission that was begun by One Acre to continue,” she said. “Until then, we encourage our community to continue supporting local farmers and producers and to advocate for policies that prioritize access to healthy food options for all.” | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/one-acre-cafe-to-permanently-close-may-12-leadership-says-inflation-staffing-road-work-to-blame/ | 2023-05-05T20:09:55 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/one-acre-cafe-to-permanently-close-may-12-leadership-says-inflation-staffing-road-work-to-blame/ |
What to know about the interim superintendent of the Phoenix Union High School District
The Phoenix Union High School District has chosen its superintendent for the next year.
On May 4, the district's governing board voted unanimously to appoint Thea Andrade as interim superintendent. She is the district's chief advancement officer and has worked in public education for over 25 years. She joined the district in 2011.
Before assuming her current role with Phoenix Union in 2019, she served as the district's director of assessment and accountability and executive director of technology and innovation.
She was formerly a high school and middle school teacher in the Maricopa County Regional School District, a high school principal in Tempe and a director with The Leona Group, a charter school operator. She earned a master's degree in educational leadership from Northern Arizona University.
"I am honored to serve this community," she said at the meeting.
Andrade was selected among three finalists. The others were Althe Allen, the district's chief development officer, and Anna Battle, the former Casa Grande Union High School District superintendent who was removed by its governing board without cause in February.
Andrade is taking over from Superintendent Chad Gestson, who announced in March that he would be stepping down after 14 years in the district. He is leaving for a new role as the executive director of a newly launched education initiative at Northern Arizona University.
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The governing board accepted Gestson's resignation, which is effective June 30, at the May 4 board meeting.
Andrade will serve as the district's interim superintendent from June 2, 2023, through June 30, 2024. Final terms of the contract will be approved during the board's June 1 meeting following contract negotiations.
At the May 4 meeting, the board also unanimously voted to adopt a resolution calling for a special bond election to be held in November for $475 million. The district has over $1 billion in capital needs and has historically relied on bond funds to address these needs, according to the meeting agenda.
The bond is not expected to increase tax rates, Gestson said at the meeting.
The special bond election will take place on November 7, 2023.
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Madeleine Parrish covers K-12 education. Reach her at mparrish@arizonarepublic.com and follow her on Twitter at @maddieparrish61. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-education/2023/05/05/phoenix-union-high-school-district-appoints-interim-superintendent/70185516007/ | 2023-05-05T20:10:27 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-education/2023/05/05/phoenix-union-high-school-district-appoints-interim-superintendent/70185516007/ |
Those lights in the sky on May 4? Just Starlink, not a Star Destroyer
It may not have been an Imperial Fleet, but stargazers and amateur Phoenix astronomers were treated to the sight of the Starlink train on May 4.
You may have seen the Starlink train before, slowly cruising across the night sky in a single file line. They look a little otherworldly, as a chain of bright lights in the sky.
The lights you see across the sky inching together in tandem is more than likely Starlink satellites. Often referred to as a train, the faux stars resemble a locomotive chugging through the atmosphere.
Part of the program's launch was even visible throughout Arizonaskies in 2022 when 53 satellites were sent into orbit from the Vandenburg Space Force Base in California.
The SpaceX-owned armada had many taking to social media Thursday night sharing their experience of the man-made constellation, believing it to be aliens or maybe even the lights of a Star Destroyer.
What is Starlink?
Starlink is, as described by their website, "the world's first and largest satellite constellation using a low Earth orbit to deliver broadband internet capable of supporting streaming, online gaming, video calls and more."
The satellites are put into low-orbit — around 342 miles or 550 kilometers above the Earth — providing global coverage as well as significantly lower latency.
In March 2022, accommodations were made to help provide internet to the people of Ukraine using Starlink, just days after the start of the Russian invasion.
According to Nasa Spaceflight, the SpaceX developed mega-constellation could grow to as many as 42,000 satellites in orbit but hovers around 3,912 as of April 2023 as reported by Space.com.
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How do I know what I am seeing is Starlink?
SpaceX has worked to reduce the strength and brightness of Starlinks lights since they hamper astronomers as well as the Hubble Space Telescope, but the train is still very much visible.
“The way you can tell they are Starlink satellites is they are like a string of pearls, these lights traveling in the same basic orbit, one right after the other,” said Dr. Richard Fienberg, press officer for the American Astronomical Society, to the Associated Press.
For a more hands-on approach, a number of tracking websites exist for those interested to see when they may be able to catch the next train. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/05/05/spacex-starlink-satellite-train-in-the-arizona-sky-may-4/70188073007/ | 2023-05-05T20:10:27 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/05/05/spacex-starlink-satellite-train-in-the-arizona-sky-may-4/70188073007/ |
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CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. – A 35-year-old man has been arrested after an hours-long barricade situation in Campbell County on Friday, according to the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office.
On May 5 around 10:30 a.m., authorities said deputies responded to the area of Claymore Drive to serve a warrant for 35-year-old Tyler Creasy.
Creasy was wanted by the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office on two counts of felony grand larceny, one count of altering a title and registration, and obtaining money under false pretenses, deputies said.
When deputies got to the home and tried to serve the warrant, Creasy went inside and barricaded himself, according to the sheriff’s office.
The sheriff’s office said they obtained a search warrant for the residence and after several hours of negotiations, Creasy came out and was arrested.
We’re told additional charges may be pending.
Authorities said the Campbell County Special Response Team and the Campbell County Crisis Negotiation Team responded to the scene to assist. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/05/gretna-man-arrested-after-barricade-situation-in-campbell-county/ | 2023-05-05T20:25:00 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/05/gretna-man-arrested-after-barricade-situation-in-campbell-county/ |
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we want you to know you’re not alone.
We’re working for you to break down several different tools, resources, and facts on mental health, from how you can cope with stress to ways to get help for someone in crisis.
Ways to cope with stress
It’s something that you might not realize you’ve built so much of: stress. While there are plenty of things in life out of your control, you are always able to choose the way you respond to them.
The CDC’s Mental Health website offers several different ways to cope that you can implement into your daily life:
- Take care of your body
- Get enough sleep
- Fuel your body with nutritious foods
- Get up and move (exercise, go for a walk, stretch, and more)
- Limit alcohol intake, avoid using drugs, and avoid smoking
- Follow through with regular appointments and check-ups
- Take time for yourself to unwind, unplug from social media, and hold off on reading or watching the news
- Reach out and connect with others
Coping with stress in a healthy way can help you and the people around you, the CDC said.
Depression and suicide awareness
Suicide was responsible for 48,183 deaths in 2021, which is about one death every 11 minutes, according to the CDC.
In 2021, there were 46,412 suicides among adults, the CDC said. For every suicide death, there were about 3 hospitalizations for self-harm, 8 ER visits related to suicide, 38 self-reported suicide attempts, and 265 people who considered suicide.
If you or someone you know is struggling – you’re not alone. Find out how you can get help or help others below.
Need help now?
If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs help immediately, you can reach out to a 24/7 center.
You can reach the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or through chat here.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration offers a Disaster Distress Helpline. Call or text 1-800-985-5990 to get help (press 2 for Spanish).
A local resource, Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare also has a 24-hour crisis hotline, which you can reach at 540-981-9351.
Warning signs
When it comes to warning signs, no one size fits all.
According to Region One Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Jordan Brooks, small changes can have a ripple effect.
“Ultimately just noticing changes and how those changes are impacting them because everyone is different and everybody’s story and experiences are different. Things like sleep habits, appetite mood, and withdrawal from others, family, and friends. Not doing things they typically liked to do,” Brooks told 10 News in an earlier interview.
The following list is of warning signs noted by the CDC:
- Talking about being a burden,
- Being isolated,
- Increased anxiety,
- Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain,
- Increased substance use,
- Looking for a way to access lethal means,
- Increased anger or rage,
- Extreme mood swings,
- Expressing hopelessness,
- Sleeping too little or too much,
- Talking or posting about wanting to die,
- Making plans for suicide.
You can read more on warning signs and how to help someone at risk by clicking here.
How you can help
There are a range of factors that can contribute to suicide, according to the CDC. Now - how can you help?
First, the CDC says it’s good to know the warning signs. You can review their list above and see more here.
Secondly, know where someone can go to get help. Whether it’s via an online, 24/7 crisis hotline or a local healthcare provider, connecting with a mental health professional can be beneficial, officials said.
#BeThe1To, a message developed by the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, suggests five action steps that can help you communicate with someone who is suicidal:
- Ask and Listen: When asking them how they feel, you’ll want to be direct – asking “Are you thinking about suicide?” sends a message that you’re open and willing to talk, then listen about suicide in a supportive way. You can also ask how you can help, or how they are hurting, but never make a promise that you’ll keep thoughts of suicide a secret.
- Be there: Being there with someone can look several different ways, from a phone call to being physically present, just being there shows your support, but don’t make any plans or promises you can’t keep.
- Help keep them safe: Once you’ve asked them about suicide directly, you can consider other factors that would impact their safety. Learning more about a previous attempt(s), if any, as well as plans and other details can help you determine level of danger. If there is a firearm nearby and the person is very serious about attempting suicide, it may be necessary to call 911 or get emergency help. 988 serves as a 24/7 crisis hotline for the person, and there are more immediate crisis options above.
- Help them connect: One way to help someone find connections and support is to develop a safety plan, which can include people to get in touch with when they’re in crisis. Think of it as helping them establish a safety net.
- Follow up: Like any other interaction, you’ll want to follow up with the person you care about. You can call, leave a message, shoot them a text – really anything to check in and let them know you’re still there for them or thinking of them.
If you’re interested in reading the how, why, and more research behind the five action steps, you can click here.
Finding treatment
Thanks to the CDC, finding mental health care in your area is streamlined and simple. By clicking here, you can view the CDC’s organized list of resources and tools to help you get connected with a mental health professional.
If you’re looking for treatment centers, you can do so via any of the four links, the CDC says:
- On FindTreatment.gov, you can find a provider treating substance use disorders, addiction, and mental illness,
- On American Psychiatric Association Foundation, you can find a Psychiatrist near you,
- On American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry you can find a Psychiatrist for children and adolescents,
- On American Psychological Association, you can find a Psychologist
Mental health care in our region
And of course, there are plenty of mental health care facilities across our region. Below you can find a list of facilities offering mental health services within a 25-mile radius of Roanoke City:
- Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare Child Youth and Family Services
- Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare Rita J Gliniecki Recovery Center
- Carilion Clinic Childrens Pediatric Behavioral Health
- Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital Dept of Psych/Behavioral Medicine
- EHS Roanoke Corporate
- Family Insight Roanoke
- Family Preservation Services Roanoke Office
- Horizon Behavioral Health Bedford Wellness Center
- Intercept True North Health Clinic
- LewisGale Behavioral Health
- Piedmont Community Services Franklin County Satellite Clinic
- Piedmont Community Services Horizons Day Treatment Program
- Suicide Prevention Council of Roanoke Valley
- Support Systems Inc
- Veterans Affairs Medical Center Mental Health Service
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Picture this: It’s 2:30 a.m., there’s a pile of sand by the front door, fallen from a pair of faded black sneakers; the house is dark except for the glowing screen of a laptop sitting on the kitchen table.
After four hours of driving and six hours of running up and down a beach carrying heavy camera gear, I am exhausted, but I couldn’t wait to see the images.
The Something in the Water festival was an absolute spectacle. Last weekend, national acts filled the Lunar and Solar stages eight blocks apart at Virginia Beach, while tens of thousands of music fans ping-ponged between them. The boardwalk, typically filled with bike riders and beachgoers, was lined with food tents, merchandise stands and makeshift bars.
About 6:45 p.m. April 28, I was ushered into the photo pit at the Lunar between the performers and the audience along with the rest of the photographers and videographers. Seconds later, the crowd erupted as Third Eye Blind took the stage. I quickly popped in my earplugs as lead vocalist Stephan Jenkins’ voice hit me at about 100 decibels. Three songs later, the other media members and I were hustled back to the boardwalk.
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When Wale’s performance began, it was the same process: We were ferried in, allowed to document three songs, and again hurried out. This time, however, I had to book it down those eight blocks to get to the Solar Stage in time for Doechii’s performance. Doechii sang, rapped, danced and hair-flipped her way around the stage, utilizing every inch of the catwalk that jutted into the crowd. Her energy was electric, and the audience reacted accordingly.
And then it was back to the Lunar stage for Kehlani’s performance, then back to the Solar Stage for Polo G. Did I mention I got over 14,000 steps in?
When Kenny Beats began his condensed set, something changed. There was a sense of excitement growing. The anticipation built, perhaps aided by the massive countdown clock across the stage. Over 10,000 screaming fans couldn’t wait for one of the biggest acts of the night: Skrillex.
The West Coast DJ, born Sonny John Moore, exploded on stage (there were literally pyrotechnics), and the beach erupted. Standing behind his table strewn with music-making paraphernalia, the popular DJ directed the crowd like a conductor at a symphony, raising and changing the energy as his music progressed.
Although the day got off to a rocky start with a rain delay and storms looming, the weather didn’t put a damper on the fans’ experiences once the music began. | https://richmond.com/news/local/through-our-lens-something-in-the-water/article_7ddaa5f2-eaa3-11ed-8f42-a730e817c17a.html | 2023-05-05T20:28:09 | 0 | https://richmond.com/news/local/through-our-lens-something-in-the-water/article_7ddaa5f2-eaa3-11ed-8f42-a730e817c17a.html |
Protesters and housing advocates confronted mayor's staff at City Hall. Here's what they wanted.
Mayor Brett Smiley's staffers were left to face tough questions from a crowd frustrated over a lack of housing for homeless people.
Marking a boiling point in the state's housing crisis, dozens of demonstrators poured into Providence City Hall Friday to confront Mayor Brett Smiley's staff and demand action on homelessness.
Beginning outside, where they organized themselves into rows on the building's front steps, they contended that the Cranston Street Armory — a warming shelter since December — should not be shuttered without a plan for where to send residents next.
The state, which owns the Armory, announced last week that it would close on May 15 as a shelter and begin moving out its roughly 150 guests. Already it has stopped taking newcomers unless there is an emergency.
More:Armory shelter extends operations to May 15 — here's what the state is saying now
"This is exactly what neglect looks like," said Terri Wright of Direct Action for Rights and Equality, otherwise known as DARE, a social justice advocacy group. "Our city and state officials are responsible for residents' wellbeing, but instead we are met with neglect. This historical housing crisis and homeless crisis that we are all experiencing is a direct result of neglect."
Some residents living around the Armory have expressed concerns over the behavior of its occupants, and a so-called "not in my backyard" sentiment quickly cropped up around an Olneyville location that was floated as a replacement but is no longer in play.
"'Not in my backyard' should hold no weight when we are in crisis," Wright said. "Yes, in your backyard."
Eric Hirsch, a Providence College sociology professor and local activist, said into a microphone: "We absolutely refuse to accept the idea that we're going to have hundreds of people living outside year round in Rhode Island."
Demonstrators have list of demands, including pallet shelters
Protesters had three demands for the city: Provide a list of vacant city-owned buildings could be used for housing; acquire pallet shelters with electricity, bathrooms and meal sites for at least 100 people; and tell Providence police to avoid arresting or harassing those in encampments.
The demonstrators hauled their signs into City Hall, walking up flights of stairs to Smiley's door, where they met two key staffers: Chief of Staff Emily Ward Crowell and Director of Communications Patricia Socarras. Ward said Smiley was unavailable, which left her and Socarras to field tough questions from a frustrated crowd wanting answers to the housing crisis.
"These people need help now," said Ruth Diamond Madsen, who is formerly homeless, who is from Providence but lives in Pawtucket.
She added: "You're telling us you want to close the Armory. Okay, but guess what — where you going to put these people? You guys have no plan for them."
More:The Cranston Street Armory shelter closes at the end of April, and the state is scrambling
City says it doesn't own a property that can house all Armory residents
Crowell sent demonstrators a lengthy reply ahead of the protest, stating that the city "does not own any properties that would provide safe, accessible housing for 150 people."
"We own very few properties not in use and those that are not in current use are not safe for folks to live in, which is why we have been working with the state to find privately owned property to better support the statewide response to homelessness," Crowell wrote.
Crowell said the city is looking for "non-city owned land that may provide for the possibly of pallet, or pallet-like, housing." However, nothing is certain as of yet.
The response left protesters still frustrated with no clear, definitive plan for housing those on the street.
Last week, the state said it was entering a "transition period," phasing the Armory out while working with groups like Crossroads Rhode Island, Emmanuel House, and the Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness to provide shelter.
Madsen, reflecting on her time without housing some 20 years ago, was not optimistic.
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$35M advanced manufacturing center opens at Pima College
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Robotic arms sort disks as part of a demonstration of automation and robotics at a ceremony for the new Advanced Manufacturing Building at Pima Community College’s Downtown Campus, Tucson, Ariz., May 5, 2023. The three-story, 100,000 square foot facility will house Automated Industry Technology, Computer-Aided Design, Machining, Welding and Incubator Space.
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Guests take a look at the gantry crane overhead at a ceremony for the new Advanced Manufacturing Building at Pima Community College’s Downtown Campus, Tucson, Ariz., May 5, 2023. The crane runs the length of the facility above the third floor and serves as both a connector of the spaces and workhorse to move material through the entirety of the building.
Pima Community College’s investment in vocational education was on full display Friday at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new $35 million advanced manufacturing building on the downtown campus.
The new building is part of PCC Chancellor Lee Lambert’s signature initiative to invest in career and technical education called Centers of Excellence.
The 100,000-square-foot building will house numerous technical education programs, according to a news release. Those programs include mining, technology, manufacturing/advanced manufacturing, welding, robotics, machine technology, design and prototyping, mechatronics and optics.
The facility also includes a Flexible Industry Training Lab, where employers can send workers to get specialized upskilling on specific equipment.
Robotic arms sort disks as part of a demonstration of automation and robotics at a ceremony for the new Advanced Manufacturing Building at Pima Community College’s Downtown Campus, Tucson, Ariz., May 5, 2023. The three-story, 100,000 square foot facility will house Automated Industry Technology, Computer-Aided Design, Machining, Welding and Incubator Space.
Guests take a look at the gantry crane overhead at a ceremony for the new Advanced Manufacturing Building at Pima Community College’s Downtown Campus, Tucson, Ariz., May 5, 2023. The crane runs the length of the facility above the third floor and serves as both a connector of the spaces and workhorse to move material through the entirety of the building.
Guests head for a look at the Computer-Aided Design facilities at a ceremony for the new Advanced Manufacturing Building at Pima Community College’s Downtown Campus, Tucson, Ariz., May 5, 2023.
Guests get a look at demonstration of what will be taking place in the Computer-Aided Design facility at a ceremony for the new Advanced Manufacturing Building at Pima Community College’s Downtown Campus, Tucson, Ariz., May 5, 2023.
Chancellor Lee Lambert talks about the school’s latest facility, the Advanced Manufacturing Building, during a ceremony at Pima Community College’s Downtown Campus, Tucson, Ariz., May 5, 2023.
The space for the school’s Fit Lab, Flexible Industry Training, in the new Advanced Manufacturing Building at Pima Community College’s Downtown Campus, Tucson, Ariz., May 5, 2023.
The new welding facility on the ground floor of the Advanced Manufacturing Building at Pima Community College’s Downtown Campus, Tucson, Ariz., May 5, 2023.
The equipment is still in the crates at the Machining space in the new Advanced Manufacturing Building at Pima Community College’s Downtown Campus, Tucson, Ariz., May 5, 2023.
Photos: Ceremony for the new Advanced Manufacturing Building at Pima Community College
Pima Community College opened the doors on its latest facility, the Advanced Manufacturing Building, May 5, 2023, Tucson, Ariz. The 100,000 square foot building cost $35 million and significantly upgrades the school's space and technology.
Robotic arms sort disks as part of a demonstration of automation and robotics at a ceremony for the new Advanced Manufacturing Building at Pima Community College’s Downtown Campus, Tucson, Ariz., May 5, 2023. The three-story, 100,000 square foot facility will house Automated Industry Technology, Computer-Aided Design, Machining, Welding and Incubator Space.
Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Guests take a look at the gantry crane overhead at a ceremony for the new Advanced Manufacturing Building at Pima Community College’s Downtown Campus, Tucson, Ariz., May 5, 2023. The crane runs the length of the facility above the third floor and serves as both a connector of the spaces and workhorse to move material through the entirety of the building.
Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Guests head for a look at the Computer-Aided Design facilities at a ceremony for the new Advanced Manufacturing Building at Pima Community College’s Downtown Campus, Tucson, Ariz., May 5, 2023.
Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Guests get a look at demonstration of what will be taking place in the Computer-Aided Design facility at a ceremony for the new Advanced Manufacturing Building at Pima Community College’s Downtown Campus, Tucson, Ariz., May 5, 2023.
Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Tours walk along the second floor of the new Advanced Manufacturing Building at Pima Community College’s Downtown Campus, Tucson, Ariz., May 5, 2023.
Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Chancellor Lee Lambert talks about the school’s latest facility, the Advanced Manufacturing Building, during a ceremony at Pima Community College’s Downtown Campus, Tucson, Ariz., May 5, 2023.
Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
The west entrance of the new Advanced Manufacturing Building at Pima Community College’s Downtown Campus, Tucson, Ariz., May 5, 2023.
Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
The eastern entrance for the new Advanced Manufacturing Building at Pima Community College’s Downtown Campus, Tucson, Ariz., May 5, 2023.
Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
The space for the school’s Fit Lab, Flexible Industry Training, in the new Advanced Manufacturing Building at Pima Community College’s Downtown Campus, Tucson, Ariz., May 5, 2023.
Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
The new welding facility on the ground floor of the Advanced Manufacturing Building at Pima Community College’s Downtown Campus, Tucson, Ariz., May 5, 2023.
Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
The equipment is still in the crates at the Machining space in the new Advanced Manufacturing Building at Pima Community College’s Downtown Campus, Tucson, Ariz., May 5, 2023.
Robotic arms sort disks as part of a demonstration of automation and robotics at a ceremony for the new Advanced Manufacturing Building at Pima Community College’s Downtown Campus, Tucson, Ariz., May 5, 2023. The three-story, 100,000 square foot facility will house Automated Industry Technology, Computer-Aided Design, Machining, Welding and Incubator Space.
Guests take a look at the gantry crane overhead at a ceremony for the new Advanced Manufacturing Building at Pima Community College’s Downtown Campus, Tucson, Ariz., May 5, 2023. The crane runs the length of the facility above the third floor and serves as both a connector of the spaces and workhorse to move material through the entirety of the building. | https://tucson.com/news/local/education/college/35m-advanced-manufacturing-center-opens-at-pima-college/article_49694b76-e91c-11ed-80dc-779844fdbc07.html | 2023-05-05T20:31:38 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/education/college/35m-advanced-manufacturing-center-opens-at-pima-college/article_49694b76-e91c-11ed-80dc-779844fdbc07.html |
Can you buy a home in RI? What inventory and interest rates mean for homebuyers this spring.
Real estate agents say so few homes are being listed, it's a "death or divorce" market
- 557 houses sold in March, while 905 were listed
- In March 2011, the last time so few houses sold, there were 5,655 houses listed for sale
High prices and increased interest rates continue to depress the residential real estate market as it heads into what is normally spring busy season.
Few listings and fewer sales are a trend that has been brewing for the first three months of 2023. Sales of single-family homes in the first quarter are down 32% compared to the same time period in 2022, while the median selling price is up slightly, according to a new quarterly report on sales released by the Rhode Island Association of Realtors.
The drop in sales was a trend seen across all three residential sales types tracked by the association. Condo sales were down 39% in the first quarter and multi-family homes were down 38%.
The slowdown in sales comes as the state has tried to boost the market for first-time home buyers by offering $17,500 house buying grants that can be used toward down payments and closing costs.
Rhode Island Association of Realtors President Bryant Da Cruz said the tight supply and few sales is a trend being seen across New England but he is hopeful that the market will begin to open up but the recent announcement by the Federal Reserve that it will once again raise interest rates does not bode well for bringing down mortgage rates, nor does the national fight over the debt limit and the possibility that the country could default on its debt.
Little supply with average demand means prices remain high
The lack of houses on the market is the biggest symptom of what is wrong in the current housing market, real estate agents interviewed for this story said.
A lack of housing inventory is not a new problem. People began removing their houses from the market when the pandemic started, but until recently, interest rates were dropping to the lowest levels ever seen, around 2.5% to 3%, near the rate of inflation the Federal Reserve wants the country to be at, 2%.
The cheap cost of borrowing helped drive up housing prices as taking out more principal meant only minor increases in monthly mortgage payments. The median cost of a single-family house in 2019 was $250,000 and now, it is around $400,000.
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In March, 557 single-family homes sold while 905 were listed for sale. The last March to have that few sales was in 2011. Even then, the number of houses actually for sale was 5,655 - six times the number listed in March 2023.
Selling becomes unattractive in a world of high prices and interest rates
Real estate agent Robert Shirley said there just isn't a lot on the market and many people who might otherwise think about selling are spooked by the prospect of giving up low interest rates on their current mortgages if they sell.
Buying your first home in RI?The state may give you $17,500 for your down payment
"It's a vicious cycle," he said. "When interest rates went up, people stopped being so eager to buy and combined with the lack of inventory, it's a slow down."
Da Cruz said there just are not enough housing units in Rhode Island and people choosing to not list their homes is exacerbating the problem.
"We've got to open up the faucet," he said.
Multiple agents interviewed for this and other real estate stories in the past few months have described it as a "death or divorce market," meaning the only homes being listed are the result of a death, a divorce or other life-changing events.
Some prices show signs of inching back down
Shirley is the listing agent for a $919,000 house in Cranston right on the river and next to a marina. While he tried listing the house last year for over $1 million, he has dropped the price because rising interest rates have eaten away at people's buying power.
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"It's a beautiful property, overlooking the water," he said.
Da Cruz said interest rates may be higher but current homeowners looking to upgrade should consider how much equity they already have in their house, likely worth a lot more than they originally paid, and instead of paying attention to interest rates, look at what a monthly mortgage would cost.
"If you can, maybe you should buy now," he said. "We don't know if prices will come down again."
How far does your money go now?
Since January, the Providence Journal has been writing about the increase in housing prices and turmoil in the housing market through a series about buying power. At the beginning of May, we wrote about what $1 million buys, and found it was a few vacant lots, some new builds and houses in nice locations.
In January, we wrote about the current median selling price of a single-family home, $400,000. In February, we wrote about what $250,000 gets, the pre-pandemic median selling price for a house.
In March, we started looking higher in the market, $700,000 houses.
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Interested in reading more about our housing prices series, about the politics this session around housing or related issues?
- McKee proposes new funding to address the housing crisis. Here's what it would do.
- RI House passes first of speaker's 14-bill agenda on housing affordability
- RI is trying to make it easier to transform schools, churches or malls into housing
- Will a new $1 million report on RI's lack of housing lead to change?
- Does more affordable housing threaten local control? RI House speaker defends his plan
- Housing prices: What does $1 million buy? (May 2)
- Housing prices: What does $700,000 buy? (March 27)
- Housing prices: What does $250,000 buy? (Feb. 20)
- Housing prices: What does $400,000 buy? (Jan. 13)
- $17,500 grant program brings buyers back to the market
- Everything you need to know about the state's $17,500 grant program for first-time home buyers
- Housing supply is 'critically low' going into spring, usually the hot selling season (March 21)
- As RI pushes to add affordable housing, is prevailing wage law putting brakes on projects?
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Wichita residents will have a new way to be able to experience the Arkansas River.
Wichita Park & Recreation is now offering self-service rentals of kayaks and equipment thanks to funding from the Wichita Parks Foundation.
Rentals include a life jacket, paddle and kayak and are facilitated through the Rent.Fun app.
Users will scan a QR code on the cage to reserve and pay for a kayak for a specific amount of time at their chosen location. When finished, users unlock the cage in the app and return the equipment. Users must be at least 18 years old, and rentals are only available during park hours.
Three stations with four kayaks at each station are now installed and ready for rentals at the following locations:
- OJ Watson Park, 3022 S McLean Blvd – rentals are $10 per hour, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Under the Kellogg Bridge, 605 S Wichita – rentals are $15 per hour, 7 a.m.- 9 p.m.
- Riverside Tennis Center, 551 Nims – rentals are $15 per hour, 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Park & Recreation is offering a discount on kayak rentals at all three locations from Saturday, May 6 through Friday, May 12, with code ParkandRec (case sensitive) | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/city-offers-a-new-way-to-experience-the-arkansas-river/ | 2023-05-05T20:33:36 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/city-offers-a-new-way-to-experience-the-arkansas-river/ |
NORMAL — A staged reading of Illinois State University's production of "Lost in Yonkers" by Neil Simon will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday.
The production, directed by actress and ISU alum Jane Lynch, will take place in the Center for the Performing Arts Theatre.
Advance registration is required. Attendees must show their registration confirmation at the door. Only a limited number of seats are available.
Tickets can be purchased and registration can be completed online on Eventbrite. The event is open to the public.
Photos: Illinois State University alumna Jane Lynch
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BLOOMINGTON — A Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival is planned Saturday in McLean County, including barbecue, car shows, live music and more.
Chenoa will have all-town garage sales and other vendors, and Lexington will have craft beer, live music, food trucks, family activities and photo ops.
In Normal, Ryburn Place at Sprague’s Super Service will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Bloomington festivities run from 4 to 10 p.m. on the museum square downtown. The Radium City Rebels, Brett Conlin and the Midnight Miles, and Naptown Hepcats will perform free live music, and food and drinks will be available for purchase.
There will also be a classic car showcase, and face-painting for kids.
For more information, visit www.visitbn.org/redcarpetcorridor or contact Matt Hawkins at 309-665-0033.
Patrick Dullard, president of the Friends of Constitution Trail, encourages people to get out and explore more sections of the trail in Bloomington-Normal.
Family travel five: Iconic stops along Route 66
1. Santa Monica, California.
Minutes from downtown L.A., this seaside enclave lures visitors with its beachy vibe and lengthy list of sun-drenched options. The pedestrian-only Third Street Promenade is a haven for shoppers, gallery-goers and for those who relish the weekly farmer’s markets.
The Santa Monica Pier, a SOCAL landmark, has been a festive and fun destination for more than a century. Wander beyond the iconic entrance gate and make your way to the historic Ferris wheel for long views of the Pacific Ocean, test your skills in the arcade and prepare for thrills on the roller coaster. Don’t miss the vintage carousel that pairs well with a stop for treats in the adjacent, old-school soda fountain.
Route 66 begins and ends (depending on your point of view) here. So, visit the shop dedicated to the Mother Road for souvenirs or inspiration for your upcoming road trip.
2. Oatman, Arizona.
Yep, it’s true. There are more wild burros than people in this small town tucked within a Bureau of Land Management wilderness area along Route 66. The burros are the offspring of the original critters that worked alongside gold miners back in the day. Some shops even sell carrots that can be fed to the four-legged creatures. The colorful town might have faded into history were it not for the resurgence of interest in the Mother Road. And the burros, of course.
Today. visitors channel the Wild West history (be on the lookout for staged shootouts on Main Street), stroll along wide-planked wooden sidewalks, go for a hike in the adjacent wilderness areas and briefly consider adopting a burro.
Contact: www.VisitArizona.com
3. Williams, Arizona.
This northern Arizona town, nestled in the pines, is located on the last stretch of Route 66 to be by-passed by Interstate 40. Amid classic neon signs and old-fashioned street lamps, historic highway memorabilia is featured in kitschy shops and restaurants. Old timey western shootouts are staged in the middle of Main Street on weekend evenings. And bear, bison and wolves roam in Bearzona, a nearby, drive-through animal park.
The colorful town of 3,000 residents is also the Gateway to the Grand Canyon. Williams is home to the Grand Canyon Railway, and visitors can hop aboard lovingly restored rail cars and take a day trip (or longer) to the Grand Canyon. Along the way, you’ll be entertained by musicians and the antics of cowboy characters as the train traverses the scenic, high-desert plateau between the historic depot and the grandest canyon of them all.
Contact: www.Thetrain.com ; https://experiencewilliams.com
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4. Gallup, New Mexico
The most populous spot between Flagstaff, Arizona, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, Gallup is home to classic neon Route 66 signage as well as the historic El Rancho Hotel. The inn once served as home to the Hollywood stars who came to the area to film Westerns in the 1930s and 40s. Located in the middle of the Navajo Reservation, Gallup is the epicenter of Native American art, history and crafts. The dramatic red rock country is also popular for hiking, biking, horseback riding and climbing.
Contact: https://galluprealtrue.com ; www.newmexico.org
5. Adrian, Texas
Life changed the day a group of researchers from Pixar descended on this small town that marks the midpoint of Route 66, halfway from Santa Monica to Chicago. Their reconnaissance resulted in the imaginary town of Radiator Springs, featured in the 2006 animated film "Cars." The Flo, Mia and Tia characters were inspired by the then-proprietor of the Midpoint Café and two servers at the restaurant which would be known as "Flo's V-8 Café" in the popular film. Today, visitors can stop in for “nostalgia food,” to sample their famous “Ugly Crust Pies” and to imagine what travel was like in the heyday of Route 66.
Contact: www.TravelTexas.com
Contact D. Jack Alkire at (309)820-3275.
Twitter: @d_jack_alkire
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BLOOMINGTON — Graduation season kicks off this weekend, with Lincoln Christian University and Illinois Wesleyan University leading the way Saturday and Sunday, followed by a flurry of other college and high school ceremonies.
Here’s what’s planned this month in Bloomington-Normal and beyond:
Lincoln Christian University
Graduation for LCU's undergraduates, graduate students and seminary candidates is set for 10 a.m. Saturday at Open Arms Christian Fellowship (formerly the LCU Chapel). The ceremony will be livestreamed on the school's website.
Illinois Wesleyan University
IWU’s ceremony begins at 1 p.m. Sunday at Kemp Commencement Plaza on the Eckley Quad near State Farm Hall. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to the Activity Arena at the Shirk Center. The ceremony will also be livestreamed at iwu.edu/live.
Burke Nihill, president and CEO of the National Football League’s Tennessee Titans and a 2000 IWU alumnus, will deliver the commencement address.
Illinois State University
ISU’s spring commencement will be held in a series of five ceremonies next weekend in CEFCU Arena. Each ceremony will include the student processional, speeches from university officials, and students receiving their diploma cover as they cross the stage when their name is read.
The schedule on Friday, May 12, includes:
- 4 p.m.: Mennonite College of Nursing and College of Arts and Sciences - Social Sciences, including students in the majors of communication sciences and disorders; economics; politics and government; psychology; social work; and sociology and anthropology.
- 8 p.m.: College of Arts and Sciences - Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Humanities, including students in the majors of biological sciences; communication; chemistry; English; geography, geology and the environment; history; languages, literatures and cultures; mathematics; philosophy; and physics.
The schedule on Saturday, May 13, includes:
- 9 a.m.: College of Education, Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies, and University Studies
- 1:30 p.m.: College of Applied Science and Technology
- 6 p.m.: College of Business
ISU will award approximately 3,645 bachelor’s degrees and 720 graduate degrees, with more than 3,500 total students scheduled to participate in next weekend’s ceremonies.
Ceremonies will also be livestreamed at illinoisstate.edu/commencement/stream/.
A commencement photo station with themed backdrops will be set up for graduates and their families in the Bone Student Center Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Eureka College
Eureka College will celebrate 83 graduates at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 13, in the Christine Bonati Bollwinkle Arena of the Reagan Athletic Complex. The ceremony will also be livestreamed on the college’s YouTube channel.
The keynote address will be provided by 1981 Eureka College alumnus Bob Anderson, CEO of the OSF HealthCare System Central Region.
Heartland Community College
Heartland’s commencement will take place at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 19, at Grossinger Motors Arena in downtown Bloomington. The evening will include graduate recognitions and remarks from Heartland President Keith Cornille, Board of Trustees Chair Becky Ropp, and two student speakers, Marlphonsia Kimbembe and Rodney Billerbeck.
The ceremony will be livestreamed via Heartland’s Facebook and YouTube pages.
High school graduations
Friday, May 12
- 7 p.m., Delavan High School, Poppenga Gym
Saturday, May 13
- 11 a.m., Lincoln Community High School
- 3 p.m., Hartsburg-Emden High School, in the gym
Sunday, May 14
- 2 p.m., Ridgeview High School
Friday, May 19
- 7 p.m., Dwight Township High School, in the gymnasium
Saturday, May 20
- 2 p.m., Crossroads Area Home School Association, at Calvary Baptist Church, Normal
- 2 p.m., Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley High School, in the gymnasium
Sunday, May 21
- Noon, Streator Township High School, in the gymnasium
- 1 p.m., Tri-Valley High School, in the gymnasium
- 1 p.m., Olympia High School, on the football field
- 2 p.m., University High School, at Braden Auditorium, ISU campus
- 2 p.m., LeRoy High School
- 2 p.m., Blue Ridge High School
- 2 p.m., Fieldcrest High School
- 2 p.m., Central Catholic High School, at Epiphany Catholic Church, Normal
- 2 p.m., Clinton High School
- 2 p.m., Tri-Point High School
- 2:30 p.m., Pontiac Township High School
- 2:30 p.m., Woodland High School
- 3 p.m., Deer Creek-Mackinaw High School, at Jim McDonald Field, Mackinaw
- 3 p.m., Eureka High School, at McCollum Field
- 3 p.m., Roanoke-Benson High School
Friday, May 26
- 6 p.m., Heyworth High School, in the Hornet gymnasium
- 6:30 p.m., Calvary Christian Academy, at Calvary Baptist Church, Normal
- 7 p.m., Prairie Central High School, at the football field in Fairbury
- 7 p.m., Flanagan-Cornell High School
- 7 p.m., Lexington High School
- 7 p.m., Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School
Saturday, May 27
- 2 p.m., Normal Community High School, Grossinger Motors Arena
- 6 p.m., Normal Community West High School, Grossinger Motors Arena
- 6 p.m., Cornerstone Christian Academy
Sunday, May 28
- 3 p.m., Bloomington High School, Grossinger Motors Arena
- 3 p.m., El Paso-Gridley High School
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MCKINNEY, Texas — A man died after being shot by McKinney police officers at a motel Friday morning, officials said.
The McKinney Police Department said it received several 911 calls at approximately 5:17 a.m. Friday morning "about an active disturbance involving a weapon at the American Inn Motel," which is located at 205 W. University Drive.
When officers arrived, they found a man armed with a machete. McKinney PD said officers gave the man multiple commands to drop the weapon and he did not. Rather, the man "continued advancing toward" the officers, McKinney police said.
Officers then shot the man, he was transported to a local hospital, where he died, police said.
The owners of the motel told WFAA that video of the incident was captured by the motel's surveillance cameras and also by their Tesla in the parking lot. The Tesla was also struck by errant shots. The owners said they have turned over all of the video to investigators.
The Texas Rangers have taken the lead on the investigation, police said. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/mckinney-texas-shooting-police-american-inn-hotel/287-4577dc09-b8f5-4ebe-8a22-c8d0a902efbb | 2023-05-05T20:41:23 | 0 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/mckinney-texas-shooting-police-american-inn-hotel/287-4577dc09-b8f5-4ebe-8a22-c8d0a902efbb |
GREENSBORO, N.C. — In case you missed it, some folks who used Turbo Tax in 2016, 2017, or 2018 may be getting a check in the mail.
That headline alone means scammers are going to try and trick folks. So 2 Wants To Know is showing you how to make sure the email and check are real.
The email and check are not from Turbo Tax or its parent company Intuit. It's from the settlement fund administrator the company name is Rust.
The email is an alert, that's important. You don't need to click any links or give any information to get your check. Don't get tricked by a fake email, text, or call. You don't need to file a claim. Your check is coming automatically.
The emails are coming throughout the month of May, the checks will be mailed in May and early June.
THE CHECKER!
When you get the check, you can make sure it's real by using the checker. We found it in the FAQ section of the AG Settlement website. You'll put the check number and the claimant ID into the checker, and both are on the check.
QUICK FACTS
Most consumers will get checks for $30 but it could be as much as $85.
About 4.4 million people will be getting these emails and checks.
You don't have to pay or give info to get the check, it's automatic.
The money comes from a settlement of state attorneys general from all 50 states. It's to compensate customers who paid for tax prep services that should have been free for them. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/turbo-tax-check-real-website-to-check-it-email-rust-settlement-company-no-payment-information-needed-automatic-may-june-intuit/83-9f10a882-2415-4d77-865b-6a4ded95dfe3 | 2023-05-05T20:41:29 | 0 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/turbo-tax-check-real-website-to-check-it-email-rust-settlement-company-no-payment-information-needed-automatic-may-june-intuit/83-9f10a882-2415-4d77-865b-6a4ded95dfe3 |
SAN ANGELO, Texas — UPDATE (1:52 p.m.): San Angelo Police said the child has been identified and the parents have been located.
ORIGINAL STORY: The San Angelo Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying the child in the photo.
The SAPD said the child is proximately 1 to 2 years old and was last seen walking eastbound on Field Street.
Anyone with information should contact dispatch at 325-657-4315. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/update-san-angelo-pd-says-child-has-been-ided/504-3823c9d2-176e-46c2-948c-acf4213d5c9a | 2023-05-05T20:41:35 | 0 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/update-san-angelo-pd-says-child-has-been-ided/504-3823c9d2-176e-46c2-948c-acf4213d5c9a |
LOCAL
Plainview police searching for missing man, 46-year-old Christopher Coleman
Staff Reports
Plainview police are asking for the public's help finding a man missing for more than two weeks.
Christopher Coleman, 46, was last heard from on April 20 in Plainview. He is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs approximately 165 pounds. Police do not know what Coleman was wearing when he disappeared.
Anyone with information about Coleman or his whereabouts is urged to contact the Plainview Police Department at 806-296-1145. | https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/05/plainview-police-searching-for-missing-man-46-year-old-christopher-coleman/70188501007/ | 2023-05-05T20:43:34 | 1 | https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/05/plainview-police-searching-for-missing-man-46-year-old-christopher-coleman/70188501007/ |
There's an ongoing stereotype that larger cities are more dangerous. While no larger cities (population of 300,000 or more) made the overall safest list, fewer than half of the 15 least-safe cities in the U.S. The most dangerous cities were determined from the analysis by their per capita cost of crime.
- St. Louis, MO - $8,457 cost of crime per capita
- Mobile, AL - $8,014
- Birmingham, AL - $7,900
- Baltimore, MD - $7,230
- Memphis, TN - $7,184
- Detroit, MI - $6,780
- Cleveland, OH - $6,491
- New Orleans, LA - $6,444
- Shreveport, LA - $6,344
- Baton Rouge, LA - $5,739
- Little Rock, AR - $5,374
- Oakland, CA - $5,329
- Milwaukee, WI - $5,243
- Kansas City, MO - $4,884
- Philadelphia, PA - $4,755
Mass Shootings in American Cities Are Getting Worse
Mass shootings are a particular scourge on American life. According to Gun Violence Archive, which defines mass shootings as any single incident in which four or more people are shot, there were 648 mass shootings in 2022 and 18 as of January 9, 2023.
Mass shooting events are included in our safest and most dangerous cities rankings. Though they are relatively rare, we do not adjust our rankings for these events. The emotional impact of mass shootings is incalculable, traumatizing families and entire communities. To quantify the economic impact, MoneyGeek calculated the total cost of mass shootings in 2021 to be $8 billion — that's about 4% of the total cost of crime in the approximately 263 cities analyzed and a 33% increase in costs from 2020 to 2021.
WORST CITIES FOR MASS SHOOTINGS IN 2021
- Boulder, CO - $108,651,414
- San Jose, CA - $108,393,140
- Indianapolis, IN - $98,457,785
- Atlanta, GA - $86,843,649
- Colorado Springs, CO - $75,875,198
Safety and the Cost of Crime
The direct economic costs of crime to individuals and society include victim medical and mental health care needs, damage to and loss of property and police and corrections costs. Aside from the imminent danger of crime, people living in higher crime areas see depressed home values and pay higher premiums on average for home insurance, renters insurance and auto insurance.
To assess the safest cities, MoneyGeek analyzed crime data, including violent crimes such as murder, rape and aggravated assault and property crimes such as home burglary and motor vehicle theft. This list calculated each city's cost of crime and ranked the cities based on the cost of crime per capita. Additionally, researchers have quantified how much more violent crimes cost a community than property crimes.
While perceptions of safety are vital, crime statistics do not capture any city or community's whole story.
"Behind all these averages that people like to cite about the crime rates in different communities are individual people and their decisions about how they choose to engage in their community," says Jesse Bruhn, Annenberg assistant professor of education and economics at Brown University who researches education issues and inner-city gang violence. "There's a lot more heterogeneity in these patterns that we just can't measure."
Despite genuine threats, Bruhn says, it may be surprising how safe people can feel in neighborhoods with high crime rates. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/plainfield-man-arrested-on-sex-abuse-charges/article_519ad5b3-a157-5976-843a-66340a7bc4d3.html | 2023-05-05T20:43:45 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/plainfield-man-arrested-on-sex-abuse-charges/article_519ad5b3-a157-5976-843a-66340a7bc4d3.html |
WATERLOO — A Waterloo man has been arrested after he allegedly broke into garages and rode off on a stolen bike early Thursday.
A police officer received minor injuries when he tackled Jason Joseph Wilson, 36, off the bike following a brief chase.
Wilson, of 2205 Byron Ave., was arrested for interference causing injury, possession of burglary tools, three counts of third-degree burglary and one count of third-degree theft. Bond was set at $47,000.
Two 10-year-olds are among 300 children who worked at McDonald's restaurants illegally, a Labor Department investigation of franchisees in Kentucky found.
A resident called police around 1:40 a.m. Thursday to report his garage at 1908 Cornwall Ave. had been burglarized. When officers arrived, they noticed garage doors to 1910 and 1912 Cornwall were also opened. A bike had been removed from the garage at 1912.
Wilson was found riding the bike in the area of Liberty Avenue and Wisconsin Street, and he was detained a short distance away. Inside a duffle bag he was carrying, police found a foot-long pry bar.
Remembering Carrie Fisher of "Star Wars," 1956-2016
Jan. 2, 1957
Actress Debbie Reynolds and her husband, singer Eddie Fisher, pose with ten-week-old daughter Carrie Frances for the first family picture, Jan. 2, 1957, in Hollywood, California. (AP Photo)
ASSOCIATED PRESS
1958
Singer Eddie Fisher, out of the hospital in time for Father's Day, cuddles his two youngsters, four-month old Todd, left, and 19-month-old Carrie. Looking on is their equally famous mother, actress Debbie Reynolds. Eddie spent ten days in the hospital following an appendix flare-up. (AP Photo)
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Feb. 21, 1959
Debbie Reynolds holds her daughter, Carrie, 2, as the child visited the actress' studio, Feb. 21, 1959.
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Feb. 27, 1959
From left, Carrie Fisher, 2; Todd Fisher, 1; and Debbie Reynolds visit on the set of "Say One For Me" on Feb. 27, 1959. Because Debbie had been away from her children so much, studio officials arranged to have the youngsters visit their mother during working hours.
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Feb. 12, 1972
Actress Debbie Reynolds, left, and her daughter Carrie Fisher, 15, are en route to Madrid at Heathrow Airport in London, England, Feb. 12, 1972. (AP Photo)
ASSOCIATED PRESS
May 2, 1973
Actress Carrie Fisher, 16, daughter of Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher, poses in New York City on May 2, 1973. (AP Photo)
ASSOCIATED PRESS
May 2, 1973
Carrie Fisher at age 16 in New York on May 2, 1973.
Jerry Mosey
Jan. 13, 1977
Actress Joanne Woodward, and Carrie Fisher, 20, pose in London on Jan. 13, 1977, during rehearsals for Laurence Olivier's production of "Come Back, Little Sheba," by William Inge.
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Oct. 5, 1978
From left, "Star Wars" actors Harrison Ford, who played Han Solo; Anthony Daniels, who played C-3P0; Carrie Fisher, who played Princess Leia; and Peter Mayhew, who played Chewbacca, as they take a break from filming a television special to be telecast during the holidays Oct. 5, 1978.
George Brich
Nov. 13, 1978
Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher chat Nov. 13, 1978, during a break in the filming of the CBS-TV special “The Star Wars Holiday Special.”
George Brich
March 7, 1980
Actress Carrie Fisher, left, is joined by her mother Debbie Reynolds after she opened in New York in "Censored Scenes From King Kong," March 7, 1980.
STR
March 7, 1980
Carrie Fisher is flanked by her date Paul Simon, left, and Art Garfunkel, right, in New York, March 7, 1980, at a party for the cast of "Censored Scenes from King Kong." The party at Hisaes Restaurant marked the opening of the new musical, in which Fisher starred. (AP Photo/G. Paul Burnett)
G. Paul Burnett
May 23, 1980
American actress Carrie Fisher, star of the movie "The Empire Strikes Back," sequel to the record-breaking "Star Wars" epic, cuddles up to a Stormtrooper in a London park, May 23, 1980. They were in London to promote the movie. (AP Photo/Dave Caulkin)
Dave Caulkin
April 24, 1981
Carrie Fisher and Eddie Fisher chat at the Underground Disco in New York on April 24, 1981. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
RICHARD DREW
March 11, 1982
Singer-composer Paul Simon and actress Carrie Fisher leave the Cathedral of St. John the Devine in New York City, March 11, 1982, after a memorial service for comedian John Belushi.
Marty Lederhandler
Feb. 16, 1983
Carrie Fisher and her mother, Debbie Reynolds, chat at a party celebrating Reynolds' appearance in the Broadway play "The Woman of the Year" on Feb. 16, 1983.
Nancy Kaye
Aug. 11, 1988
Carrie Fisher gives her father Eddie Fisher a happy birthday kiss at Stringfellow's in New York, Aug. 11, 1988. The daughter threw her father the party in honor of his 60th birthday. (AP Photo/Frankie Ziths)
Frankie Ziths
Sept. 14, 1990
Actress and author Carrie Fisher is seen in Beverly Hills, Calif., Sept. 14, 1990. (AP Photo/Julie Markes)
Julie Markes
Feb. 4, 1991
Debbie Reynolds, left, poses for pictures with her daughter, Carrie Fisher, right, and the award given to her at the fifth annual Gypsy Awards, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., Feb. 4, 1991.
Mark J. Terrill
Jan. 18, 1997
Carrie Fisher, left, holds up a tiny Princess Leah doll before going into the world premiere of "Star Wars Special Edition" with her friend Sharon Stone, right, Saturday, Jan. 18, 1997, in the Westwood section of Los Angeles.
RENE MACURA
Jan. 18, 1997
Characters from the film "Star Wars" join writer and director George Lucas, left, Carrie Fisher, center, and Mark Hamill at the world premiere of "Star Wars Special Edition" Saturday, Jan. 18, 1997, in the Westwood section of Los Angeles.
RENE MACURA
Feb. 9, 1997
Debbie Reynolds is hugged by her daughter Carrie Fisher backstage of the 11th annual American Comedy Awards in Los Angeles Sunday, Feb. 9, 1997.
RENE MACURA
March 6, 1997
Actresses Beverly D'Angelo, second from right, and Carrie Fisher second from left, talks with attendees during a gala benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Beverly Hills, California, Thursday, March 6, 1997. The hospital held the event to celebrate its 35th anniversary. (AP Photo/Rene Macura)
Rene Macura
June 1, 1997
Actress Tracey Ullman, right, gestures while Carrie Fisher looks on during the "Make 'Em Laugh" workshop Sunday, June 1, 1997 in Santa Monica, Calif. Ullman and Fisher talked about how to "Make 'Em Laugh" and were part of a seven person panel. The workshop was one of several at the weekend long Writer's Guild conference. (AP Photo/Chris Urso)
CHRIS URSO
June 18, 1997
Actors Gregory Peck and Carrie Fisher announce a fundraising program to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Los Angeles Public Library at a Los Angeles news conference, Wednesday, June 18, 1997.
Seanna O?Sullivan
April 15, 2000
Carrie Fisher, left, holds the Vanguard Award she presented to Elizabeth Taylor backstage at the 11th Annual GLADD (Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) Media Awards held in the Century City section of Los Angeles, Saturday, April 15, 2000. AP Photo/Jill Connelly)
JILL CONNELLY
Feb. 26, 2001
Actress Carrie Fisher talks about her own mental health problem during a rally for mental health legislation in Indianapolis on Monday, Feb. 26, 2001, at the atrium of the Capitol. About 1000 people attended the rally to hear Fisher and four Indiana legislators speak to the crowd. (AP Photo/Seth Rossman)
SETH ROSSMAN
April 12, 2002
From left, actor Harrison Ford, actress Carrie Fisher, director Steven Spielberg and producer George Lucas chat at the BAFTA/LA 11th Annual Britannia Awards, in Beverly Hills, Calif., on April 12, 2002. (AP Photo/Lucy Nicholson)
LUCY NICHOLSON
Aug. 19, 2003
Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher arrive at the "Runway for Life" Celebrity Fashion Show Benefitting St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital and celebrating the DVD relese of "Chicago" in Beverly Hills, Calif., Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2003. (AP Photo/Jill Connelly)
JILL CONNELLLY
Feb. 20, 2004
Author Carrie Fisher autographs her new book, "The Best Awful," at a promotional event in London, on Feb. 20, 2004.
JOHN D MCHUGH
Aug. 23, 2005
Actress Carrie Fisher arrives for the Los Angeles Premiere of "Undiscovered" Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2005, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)
DANNY MOLOSHOK
Aug. 13, 2006
Actress Carrie Fisher poses for photographers on the red carpet before Comedy Central's "Roast of William Shatner," Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, in Los Angeles.
RENE MACURA
Feb. 27, 2007
Carrie Fisher, left, and her mother Debbie Reynolds arrive at Elizabeth Taylor's Diamond Jubilee birthday party at the Ritz Carlton Lake Las Vegas, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007.
JANE KALINOWSKY
May 17, 2007
FILE - In this May 17, 2007 file photo, Carrie Fisher arrives to the Fox 2007 programming presentation in New York. (AP Photo/Stuart Ramson, File)
Stuart Ramson
Sept. 29, 2009
Actress and writer Carrie Fisher appears on the NBC "Today" television program in New York Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009 to discuss "Wishful Drinking," her autobiographical solo show on Broadway. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Richard Drew
April 7, 2011
Carrie Fisher arrives at the 2011 NewNowNext Awards, Thursday, April 7, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Chris Pizzello
Sept. 10, 2011
Debbie Reynolds, left, and Carrie Fisher arrive at the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Saturday Sept. 10, 2011 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Chris Pizzello
June 7, 2012
Carrie Fisher attends the AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Shirley MacLaine at Sony Studios on June 7, 2012, in Culver City, Calif.
Chris Pizzello
Aug. 4, 2012
Carrie Fisher appears on stage at the Comedy Central "Roast of Roseanne" at the Hollywood Palladium on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
John Shearer
Jan. 25, 2015
Debbie Reynolds, winner of the Screen Actors Guild lifetime award, left, and Carrie Fisher pose in the press room at the 21st annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Jordan Strauss
Nov. 14, 2015
Billie Catherine Lourd, left, and her mother, Carrie Fisher, arrive at the Governors Awards at the Dolby Ballroom on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Jordan Strauss
Dec. 16, 2015
Carrie Fisher poses for photographers upon arrival at the European premiere of the film 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens ' in London, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015. (Photo by Jonathan Short/Invision/AP)
Jonathan Short
July 10, 2015
Carrie Fisher, from left, Mark Hamill, and Harrison Ford attend Lucasfilm's "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" panel on day 2 of Comic-Con International on Friday, July 10, 2015, in San Diego, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Richard Shotwell
July 10, 2015
Carrie Fisher, left, and Harrison Ford kiss at the Lucasfilm's "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" panel on day 2 of Comic-Con International in San Diego, Calif., on July 10, 2015. Fisher revealed in an interview with People magazine published online on Nov. 15, 2016, that she had an affair with Ford during the filming of the 1977 film, "Star Wars."
Richard Shotwell
July 27, 2015
Carrie Fisher arrives at the LA premiere of "Vacation" held at the Regency Village Theatre on Monday, July 27, 2015 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Richard Shotwell
June 29, 2016
Actress Carrie Fisher and daughter Billie Catherine Lourd pose for photographers upon arrival at the world premiere of the film 'Absolutely Fabulous' in London on June 29, 2016. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)
Vianney Le Caer
Aug. 21, 2016
Carrie Fisher during Wizard World Chicago Comic-Con at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016, in Chicago. (Photo by Barry Brecheisen/Invision/AP)
Barry Brecheisen
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Washington man was convicted Thursday on several sex crimes charges following a child predator sting in Beaverton.
Michael Anderson, 41, was found guilty of first-degree online sexual corruption, luring a minor and third-degree attempted rape.
According to the Washington County District Attorney’s Office, Anderson used social media, under the name “Mr. Wiggles 4U,” to solicit sex with a 15-year-old, describing in “graphic detail” what he wanted to do.
However, unbeknownst to Anderson, he was talking with a team of Washington County detectives conducting a sting.
Anderson went to a Beaverton church parking lot to meet the “child,” but noticed a detective and drove from the scene sending a text saying “good luck with your sting.”
Anderson is set to be sentenced in late June. | https://www.koin.com/local/washington-county/washington-man-convicted-of-several-crimes-following-child-predator-sting/ | 2023-05-05T20:44:14 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/washington-county/washington-man-convicted-of-several-crimes-following-child-predator-sting/ |
STOCKTON, Calif. — From a party to a parade, Stockton is poised to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a weekend full of events.
Local nonprofit El Concilio is hosting events Friday, Saturday and Sunday to mark the day Mexico defeated the French, winning the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
The festivities kick off with a party Friday and end with a festival on Sunday. All events are free and open to the public except for a registration fee to run in the race Saturday.
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Kickoff Party:
- Friday from 4-6 p.m.
- Nena's Mexican Cuisine at 445 Weber Ave. Stockton, CA
5K run/walk:
- Saturday at 8 a.m.
- Check-in begins at 7 a.m.
- Dean DeCarli Waterfront Plaza at 105 El Dorado St. Stockton, CA
- Course runs along the Stockton Waterfront with views of Weber Point, the Waterfront Warehouse, the Children's Museum and downtown Stockton
- Participants will receive T-shirts
- The course is wheelchair-friendly
- Registration fees: $10 for children 13-years-old and under, $30 for racers between 14 and 24-years-old, $35 for racers 25 and older
Parade:
- Sunday at 11 a.m.
- Weber Point at 221 Center St. Stockton, CA
- Traffic in downtown Stockton will be impacted
Festival:
- Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Weber Point at 221 Center St. Stockton, CA
- Festival will feature live music, food trucks, contests, drinks, games, a kid's zone, a car show, a mechanical bull, a career fair, a health and wellness fair, and crafts and goods
El Concilio, the valley's largest Latino-based nonprofit, hosts events to celebrate Cinco de Mayo each year. The agency was founded in 1968 as one of the nation's first civil rights institutions for migrant workers.
Today, the nonprofit helps an estimated 25,000 families each year with social services and advocacy.
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DAVIS, Calif. — The man arrested after a series of stabbings in Davis is now on a detainer by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
According to an ICE official, Carlos Alejandro Reales-Dominguez is from El Salvador and entered the United States in April 2009. He crossed into the country near Galveston, Texas, as an unaccompanied minor.
Dominguez was transferred to a family member and his case was closed "administratively" in April 2012, according to ICE.
The detainer on Dominguez means ICE would take him into custody if he was released from local custody.
The detainer is a request for agencies, in this case the Yolo County Sheriff's Office, to notify ICE before an undocumented person is released from custody.
Who is Carlos Dominguez?
Police say an alleged serial killer has been arrested after a string of stabbings in Davis.
The suspect was identified as 21-year-old Carlos Dominguez. Police said he was a student at UC Davis until last week and has lived in the Davis area for a couple of years.
According to UC Davis, Dominguez was in his third year at UC Davis until April 25 when he was separated for academic reasons.
The arrest comes after a series of stabbings police described as brutal and brazen. Two happened in parks and left two people dead. A third stabbing described as similar to the second homicide left a homeless woman in the hospital.
He was charged with the deaths of David Breaux and Karim Abou Najm and for the attempted murder of Kimberlee Guillory. He is now in the Yolo County jail.
Police didn't know if Dominguez had a criminal record prior to this arrest or if he knew the victims. Police also didn't disclose a motive for the attacks.
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WEST POINT, Calif. — A Northern California man was swept away by the snowmelt-fueled current of the Mokelumne River while panning for gold, according to officials with the Calaveras County Sheriff's Office.
The sheriff's office's search and rescue team began looking for a man who went missing while panning for gold along the North Fork of the Mokelumne River near the community of West Point around 5 p.m. Monday.
The river acts as a border between Calaveras and Amador Counties, part of the Sierra Nevada mountain range dubbed "The Mother Lode" due to its instrumental role and saturation of gold during the Gold Rush of 1849.
The river was experiencing fast flows at the time due to rain runoff and a historic snowmelt.
With nightfall quickly approaching, Calaveras County officials requested help from the Amador County Sheriff's Office, CalFire and air resources from both the California Highway Patrol and the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office.
An Amador County deputy saw a person on the Calaveras County side of the river and once a Stanislaus Sheriff helicopter got to the area, deputies found the missing person about 4 to 5 miles downstream from his last known location.
While the person was found, it was still an uphill battle for first responders who reported the missing man was 85 feet up a steep, loose slope directly over the river.
Deputies used a raft to cross the river, set up a rope system, and got to the man who they said was extremely cold and suffering from non-life-threatening injuries.
According to river flow discharge data from the California Data Exchange Center, the river was flowing at nearly 2,250 cubic feet per second in the area around the time of the search.
One cubic foot is equal to about 7.5 gallons, according to the United States Geological Survey.
In a Facebook post, the Calaveras County Sheriff's Office offered a piece of golden advice: do not enter rivers and streams that are experiencing high flow rates.
"The level of risk involved with navigating the engorged river and high-angle rope rescue was mitigated by the high level of training, experience, and dedication to helping a person in distress by all who participated in the search," the Facebook post said. "Your lack of caution could cost you more than a cold night on the side of a cliff. It could cost you your life."
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A principal at a Sacramento high school was knocked unconscious by a student Thursday, according to the Sacramento City Unified School District.
The school district said a 9th-grade student at Rosemont High School, who law enforcement believed was under the influence of drugs, became aggressive.
According to the district, the student assaulted staff members as they tried to calm the student down. During that time, the student made "violent contact" with Principal Elizabeth Vigil which knocked her to the ground and caused her to lose consciousness, the district said.
The principal was taken to a hospital and law enforcement was called to the school. The school was briefly put on lockdown and the student has not been identified.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Northern California continues to sit under the influence of passing low pressure systems, which serves to keep the weather unseasonably cool and unsettled.
SATURDAY MORNING
Valley rain will be off and on through the overnight hours Friday into Saturday while snow picks up in the Sierra. Chain controls may be required at times.
By sunrise, rain showers are expected to be lingering in the valley. Pockets of heavier rain are likely. Rainfall will taper off gradually by the middle part of the morning, becoming partly cloudy with some peeks of sunshine.
Morning lows will be in the upper 40s and low 50s, warming towards 60 degrees by noon.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON
Snow continues in the Sierra throughout the morning and afternoon hours. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Saturday. Widespread new snow totals of 3-6" are likely, with up to a foot on the highest peaks and passes.
Travel may be difficult at times. Don't let this late season snowfall catch you by surprise! If you encounter snowfall and slick roads, slow it down. Chain controls may be necessary at times.
In the valley, Saturday afternoon will present a mixture of sun and clouds, sunnier at times and cloudier at others. About a 30-40% chance of rain will be present as well, with pop-up showers likely and even a thunderstorm or two.
Valley rainfall totals are likely to be less than two-tenths of an inch, except in the northern Sacramento Valley, where rainfall totals will likely be closer to a quarter of an inch.
Highs will stay well below average, in the low to middle 60s.
SATURDAY OVERNIGHT
Rain, snow and clouds give way heading into the overnight hours Saturday. A clear to mostly clear night is expected. This will allow temps to drop overnight in the wake of the rain and snow.
SUNDAY MORNING
Morning low temperatures will be in the low 40s for the valley and foothills, with low 30s across the Sierra.
A few clouds may build back in during the mid morning hours, but we'll be staying dry. Any Sunday morning plans shouldn't be interrupted by the weather. Just make sure you have a jacket with you.
Temps will be warming up towards 65 degrees by noon.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Any clouds that form during the morning hours will clear through the afternoon. I expect clear to mostly clear skies Sunday afternoon.
Sunday afternoon will be the nicest period all weekend. Highs will be topping out around 70 degrees in the valley, perfect for anything you have planned.
Again, mostly sunny to sunny skies, combined with temps in the low 70s, will make for a perfect afternoon. Winds stay light, only around 10 mph out of the southwest.
Enjoy these nice temperatures this weekend – especially Sunday – because for Mother's Day next Sunday, we're looking at temps in the mid to upper 90s.
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Gov. Doug Burgum has signed an executive order waiving the hours of service requirement for drivers of commercial vehicles hauling agricultural inputs.
The 30-day waiver applies to vehicles hauling fertilizer, anhydrous ammonia, pesticides and seed. All road safety and vehicle compliance regulations still apply.
The order is in response to a shortened time frame for spring planting caused by late winter storms and record snowfall. The compressed time frame has forced truck drivers to move greater amounts of inputs in a shorter amount of time to enable producers to complete their spring work. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/burgum-signs-order-waiving-driver-hours-of-service-requirements/article_89a5d862-eb79-11ed-962a-330947dd07bd.html | 2023-05-05T20:49:03 | 1 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/burgum-signs-order-waiving-driver-hours-of-service-requirements/article_89a5d862-eb79-11ed-962a-330947dd07bd.html |
NORTHERN INDIANA — A Boone Township School Board member was caught allegedly attempting to meet up with a 14-year-old girl Thursday afternoon in a video posted on the Facebook page of the organization Bikers Against Predators.
Shawn Ensign, 47, of Hebron, is allegedly the man in the video, and he has been criminally charged with child solicitation, a sex crime.
In the video, Ensign was stopped by a member of the group Bikers Against Predators, which seeks to expose sexual predators, in a Dunkin Donuts parking lot in Goshen, and was asked if he is meeting an underage girl whom he met online. Ensign allegedly drove from Hebron, where he lives, to Goshen, about 90 miles away.
"Stop and have a conversation with me, Mike," the man behind the camera said, using an alias Ensign created online. "Let's be real. Who are you here meeting today?"
After Ensign initially denied the allegation and begins to flee, the man purports to have evidence.
"I have a picture on my phone of this exact outfit right now," he said. "The 14-year-old you've been talking to? I've got all the messages. You just told her to come out back so you can properly greet her. What do you mean by that?"
"Just give her a hug," Ensign said.
However, the man behind the camera pushed further.
"You didn't talk about doing anything else in the conversation?" he asked, to which Ensign shakes his head and denies. "You didn't talk about doing anything else in the conversation? Nothing at all? Do I need to read them? Because you did."
Ensign eventually admits that he connected with a girl online who listed her age as 18 on her profile. However, he immediately acknowledged the girl promptly told him she was 14, but he kept pursuing it because he was "lonely" and "drunk" on the night they exchanged the messages and because his wife "is sick and can't do things."
"My bad," Ensign said at one point in the video.
The speaker asks Ensign about details of the online interaction, which he eventually reveals was a set-up, until law enforcement arrive at the scene. Ensign denies that he would've had sex with the young girl, but the man behind the camera replied "I read the dialogue and it all points to, you would have."
The Goshen Police Department told The Times that Ensign was arrested and charged with child solicitation. Ensign is being held on $10,000 bail at Elkhart County Jail, according to jail records.
Ensign was elected to the Boone Township School Board in January 2020. He is also vice president of the Hebron Little League.
Boone Township Superintendent Jeff Brooks released a statement following the news.
"The MSD (Metropolitan School District) of Boone Township staff and school board are shocked and appalled with behavior a school board member displayed in a video that recently became public," he wrote. "While we all feel it necessary for the district to act immediately upon this information, there are legal considerations that dictate further action at this time ... "
Brooks noted that the police investigation and legal aspects of this situation takes precedent over the district's decisions and that as an elected board member, state law dictates the procedures for his removal. He said the district is monitoring the situation closely and consulting with police.
"This single abhorrent situation should not reflect on the people of the MSD of Boone Township who work so hard to create a safe and secure environment for our children," he continued. "We encourage parents to discuss internet safety with their children and endeavor to keep lines of communication open."
The Indiana Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline is 800-800-5556. Hoosiers who suspect a child is being abused or neglected can call that number to report it 24 hours a day, seven days a week including weekends and holidays. Callers may remain anonymous.
This screenshot shows Shawn Ensign, a Boone Township School Board member, being caught allegedly attempting to meet a 14-year-old girl for a sexual encounter. Ensign has been criminally charged with child solicitation and put in custody at the Elkhart County Jail. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/boone-township-school-board-member-caught-allegedly-trying-to-meet-14-year-old-girl/article_ddf351ca-eaec-11ed-8df1-bb85c25cdca5.html | 2023-05-05T20:50:29 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/boone-township-school-board-member-caught-allegedly-trying-to-meet-14-year-old-girl/article_ddf351ca-eaec-11ed-8df1-bb85c25cdca5.html |
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A big boost in public safety features could be coming to Daytona Beach.
City leaders are looking to add additional security cameras and streetlights in its more-trafficked areas. They hope it will be a crime deterrent but also help catch suspects quicker.
The city is in the beginning phases of the proposal, but leaders said they would first start installing these tools in the more heavily foot-trafficked areas like Seabreeze Boulevard and its surrounding neighborhoods.
“During the day, I feel safe. At night, there’s a lot of criminal elements that I think walk around looking to steal,” said resident Kimberly Kissel.
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Residents on Wild Olive Avenue said there aren’t many streetlights in their historic neighborhood, which sits just yards away from Seabreeze.
“We have people coming from all over the state thinking that that’s party time there, and some of them aren’t always the best people,” said resident Sue Odena.
Besides rowdy drunks, residents said they feel the darkness attracts some of the more suspicious characters and transients that tend to stay on Seabreeze.
“Now, when it gets dark, I’m a little afraid to be outside,” Kissel said.
They’re also still shaken up from 2022′s bike week murders that happened in one of their neighbor’s yards. Police said Brenda and Terry Aultman were riding bicycles home at night when a man randomly stabbed them to death.
Investigators had to turn to the few cameras in the area to help track down the suspect.
“I have lots of cameras on my house, so they were here within 15 minutes of the call,” Odena said.
It prompted Mayor Derrick Henry and Commissioner Ken Strickland to meet with residents to find out what would make them feel safer.
“We met over the course of a year, and we talked about lighting on both Seabreeze and Main streets,” Henry said.
The city is also looking to do a comprehensive study to figure out how they can put more security cameras in to help police. Officials estimated that it could cost over $1 million.
The mayor said he’s already eyeing other areas they would expand to.
“I think it should definitely be on Mary McLeod Bethune, Martin Luther King, probably Mason, some parts of International Speedway,” he said.
The item is on the city commission’s agenda for their next meeting on May 17.
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BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – A student has been arrested in South Florida after a series of school shooting threats were made online against various schools around the state, according to Coral Springs police.
Police said they arrested Catrina Petit, 18, who attends Taravella High School in Coral Springs.
In a release, police said Petit sent the threat out falsely under another student’s name and computer access.
The threat was then posted on social media, causing concern throughout several counties, the release shows. Districts across Florida this week have reported threats made against schools including Seminole, Orange, Osceola and Volusia counties — among others.
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Petit faces several felonies related to the threats; however, no information has been provided on which specific charges she faces at this time.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A man was found guilty of attempted second-degree murder Friday in a 2021 hourslong shootout with Daytona Beach officers.
After a four-day trial, a jury convicted Joseph Jaynes II on six counts of attempted second-degree murder of a law enforcement officer.
Daytona Beach police previously said they had been patrolling Piccadilly Drive early on Oct. 3, 2021, after a weekend fight involving Jaynes and his roommate, who was arrested earlier on allegations of firing shots during the dispute.
Police said they noticed the roommates’ garage door opened the morning they were responding to the area and checked the home, seeing no one there. When they were leaving, they heard a gunshot and took cover, according to the department.
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From there, bodycam video shows a violent hourslong standoff, during which officers and Jaynes exchange gunfire.
Five officers were firing at the man, who was struck in the right leg and ran into nearby woods, police said.
No officers were injured in the shootout.
SWAT officers were later able to arrest Jaynes outside his vehicle.
“The oftentimes deadly and always disturbing trend of attacking our Law Enforcement Officers continues,” 7th Judicial Circuit State Attorney R.J. Larizza said in a statement. “We cannot and will not tolerate attempts to murder our Brothers and Sisters in uniform. There is only one appropriate sentence. The defendant will spend the rest of his life in prison.”
Jaynes’ sentencing is set for Friday, May 12, at 1:30 p.m.
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A group of Wisconsin activists, health care workers and seniors called on U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil to work on lowering health care costs for working families during a rally Thursday afternoon in Kenosha.
Individuals with the Opportunity Wisconsin coalition gathered in Library Park, 711 59th Place, where they criticized Steil's record in Congress. Steil, R-Janesville, represents the state's first congressional district, which includes Kenosha County.
They criticized Steil's vote for Speaker Kevin McCarthy's Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023, the Republican bill which would raise the debt limit and deeply cut spending over the next 10 years.
“Today, the House took a step in the right direction. For too long, Washington’s spending binge has gone unchecked, putting our nation $31 trillion in debt. It’s time for President Biden to come to the table and work with Congress to get us on a path towards fiscal stability," Steil said in a statement after voting to pass the bill.
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Opportunity Wisconsin decried Steil's opposition to the Inflation Reduction Act, which lowered insurance premiums and capped the cost of insulin at $35 a month for some seniors.
Cierra Chesir, the southwest Wisconsin regional lead of Opportunity Wisconsin, said it's important to hold Steil accountable for his record.
"We are wanting to hold Rep. Steil accountable for some of the votes he's taken against lowering health care costs, more specifically prescription drugs," Chesir said. "Every one of his constituents needs to be heard."
Chesir said she doesn't believe Steil "really cares" about helping families and said demonstrations such as theirs Thursday are needed.
Joe Zepecki, state director of Protect Our Care Wisconsin, spoke about rising prescription drug costs during the demonstration.
"Last year, Mr. Steil had the opportunity to vote for the Inflation Reduction Act, which finally allowed Medicare to use its bulk purchasing power to negotiate for lower drug costs," Zepecki said. "That legislation also capped the cost of insulin for people seniors on Medicare at $35 a month. Mr. Steil voted no. That was his choice." | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/in-kenosha-demonstration-wisconsin-group-calls-on-u-s-rep-bryan-steil-to-vote-lower/article_9c37d122-eb71-11ed-867a-33aa81753d52.html | 2023-05-05T20:57:06 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/in-kenosha-demonstration-wisconsin-group-calls-on-u-s-rep-bryan-steil-to-vote-lower/article_9c37d122-eb71-11ed-867a-33aa81753d52.html |
The hum of sanders and drills filled the air, along with dust and a spirit of philanthropy Friday morning as Jockey employees volunteered to build beds with and for the nonprofit Sleep in Heavenly Peace.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace, which has a local chapter that serves both Kenosha and Racine, builds and delivers beds to children who are without a bed.
Friday's build was held at Jockey, 2300 60th St. This week's effort, along with one on May 12 - plus work to deliver the beds -- are expected to involve more than 150 volunteers to construct and deliver roughly 100 beds.
Jockey volunteers worked under the guidance and leadership of Sleep in Heavenly Peace volunteers at work stations where they sanded and drilled in creating the furniture.
"We want to do things that help families and kids with a focus on education," said Jake McGhee, Jockey vice president and chief philanthropy officer. "And having a good night's sleep is important to student success."
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After Jockey International learned in 2021 that many local children did not have a bed to call their own, the two organizations came together to build beds and eliminated the wait list at that time.
Although Sleep in Heavenly Peace has built and distributed more than 700 beds locally since that time, the same problem exists today. There are currently more than 250 children on a waiting list, who are hoping to get a peaceful night’s sleep and do not have a bed of their own.
“Knowing the impact that we made as part of our previous collaboration with SHP, when we heard that there are still kids who do not have a place to sleep we knew we needed to step up and get involved again,” McGhee said. “We heard several stories about how this positively impacted so many aspects of kids' lives here in our hometown. Something as simple as having a good night’s sleep can mean so much to a child’s education and overall outlook on life, and we want to be a part of making those things better."
"Jockey is an awesome partner," said Sleep in Heavenly Peace Local Chapter President Michael Prudhom. "This is all volunteer and donor driven. Without people to help, nothing would get done."
Many Jockey employees attended the event to help build beds. For some, like Connie Frederking, it was their first time participating.
"It's a great opportunity to help children that are in need and that don't have a place to sleep," Frederking said. "It's a vital thing. I know for myself, if I don't get a good night's sleep how cranky I am, so I can only imagine for a child what that would be like."
Frederking said the volunteer experience was rewarding.
"It's rewarding to know that you making a difference in the life of a child... because of that one small act that I did and that Jockey has done," Frederking said. "I'm fortunate to be able to work for a company that allows us to take time out of our workday and give back to our community and to others in the area." | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/jockey-and-sleep-in-heavenly-peace-partner-together-for-bed-building-events/article_9ff8df6a-eb56-11ed-911a-afd2e9dc1aef.html | 2023-05-05T20:57:13 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/jockey-and-sleep-in-heavenly-peace-partner-together-for-bed-building-events/article_9ff8df6a-eb56-11ed-911a-afd2e9dc1aef.html |
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The Three Rivers Horse Trail project will cost 37% less than an engineer’s estimate, the Allen County commissioners heard today.
The 5-mile trail is expected to be completed this year on county-owned property at East Paulding and Adams Center roads. An estimate by Engineering Resources Inc. predicted the project would cost more than $468,000.
Krafft Water Solutions, which is based in St. Joe, submitted a bid of about $295,000, which is about $172,000 less than the engineer’s estimate. The commissioners unanimously approved the bid after Chris Cloud, the commissioners' chief of staff, said it would save the county money.
Three Rivers Horse Trails, a nonprofit, secured a matching grant from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources for the trail after the commissioners agreed to commit money for the project.
The state will pay for 80% of the trail’s costs, up to $250,000, and the county will cover 20%.
The commissioners initially committed $62,500 for the project. When the engineer’s estimate arrived, the county thought the project would require more than $218,000 beyond the state grant.
With Krafft’s bid, the commissioners will have to pay only the difference between the grant and the project price, which will be about $46,000.
“Bidding conditions drastically improved compared to what we feared,” Cloud said.
The project will create Indiana’s first horse trail outside of state parks. It will also be the first public horse trail of any type in Allen County. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/allen-county-horse-trail-will-cost-37-less-than-estimate/article_f912daa2-eb73-11ed-8b82-ef77109caf05.html | 2023-05-05T20:58:25 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/allen-county-horse-trail-will-cost-37-less-than-estimate/article_f912daa2-eb73-11ed-8b82-ef77109caf05.html |
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An Allen Superior Court judge has ruled against the State of Indiana's request for a preliminary injunction in its lawsuit against TikTok and parent company ByteDance.
Judge Craig Bobay said the court lacks jurisdiction over TikTok and its parent company and because of this, the State of Indiana is not entitled to the injunction.
The key claim made by the state is an allegation that TikTok engages in illegal and deceptive consumer practices because of the way it is rated in the Apple App Store. The app is described in the store as having infrequent or mild instances of profanity or crude humor; mature or suggestive themes; references to alcohol, tobacco or drug use; and sexual content or nudity.
The state says the app should be described as containing frequent or intense depictions of the four categories, which would bring the app's overall rating up from being designated for users 12 years old and older to 17 years old and older. Comparatively, TikTok has a "T for Teen" rating on the Google Play Store and Microsoft Store.
Bobay found the state failed to prove TikTok made false or deceptive representations.
During a March 3 hearing on the matter, the court heard from five witnesses who gave varying testimonies on the harm – or lack thereof – of the app.
Indianapolis clinical psychologist Dr. Megan O'Bryan, one of the state's three witnesses, spoke on her experience working with children and teens about their use of social media. She told the court she was concerned about "hypersexualized" social media content.
O'Bryan said it could lead to teen girls to create sexualized videos, thinking such actions are normal after watching them online. And teen boys might view the videos as a stepping stone to watching online pornography. She said desensitization is more prevalent on Tiktok than it is on other apps.
The psychologist explained that teens' frontal lobes are not yet developed, which makes it difficult for them to control how much they use the app, something she said can lead to "significant exposure to 'hypersexualized videos.' "
Another of the state's witnesses, Jon-Patrick Allem, an assistant professor of research at the University of Southern California, testified on his study of 194 TikTok videos. He conducted his research by searching the app via hashtags related to the use of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.
Allem found that almost 70% of the videos had a neutral sentiment toward substance use, about 25% were positive toward substance abuse and only about 6% of the videos were negative toward substance use.
However, statistics and research expert Charles Cowan, a witness for TikTok, criticized Allem's study, saying his methodology was biased. Specifically, Cowan found fault with Allem selecting hashtags instead of attempting to identify substance-related content in a pool of all videos available on TikTok.
Cowan also testified about mathematical errors in Allem's calculations. He said the study failed to take into consideration how teens typically use the app. And, Cowan said, the report did not establish a prevalence of substance-related content on TikTok. The judge found Cowan's criticism of Allem's study and testimony to be "generally convincing."
Tracy Elizabeth, TikTok's head of family safety and development health, testified on the app's community guidelines policy. Elizabeth told the court TikTok uses human and artificial intelligence moderators to identify violations to the policy, including depictions of nudity and sexual intercourse.
Elizabeth said that between July and September 2022, 110 million videos were removed from the platform for community guidelines violations but 11 million of those videos had been viewed prior to removal. She added that although it is not mentioned in the community guidelines, TikTok's internal policies permit use of profanity and mature or suggestive themes when posted videos are set to music.
Elizabeth said profanity's intensity is softened when it's included in song lyrics because profane lyrics are commonly heard in society and available to teens on other platforms including Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora.
The next hearing in this case is scheduled for June 6. At that time, the state could appeal the decision. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/allen-superior-court-judge-denies-states-preliminary-injunction-request-in-tiktok-lawsuit-says-local-court/article_f09e1ff8-eb69-11ed-9e88-9f87a9c62a4c.html | 2023-05-05T20:58:31 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/allen-superior-court-judge-denies-states-preliminary-injunction-request-in-tiktok-lawsuit-says-local-court/article_f09e1ff8-eb69-11ed-9e88-9f87a9c62a4c.html |
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WILDWOOD — The city said Friday it will pursue legal action against the planner of a "pop-up" beach event that was planned for Mothers Day weekend.
The city recently filed a complaint in Superior Court against the promoter, who was not named in the news release.
Along with the complaint, city Solicitor Louis DeLollis has sought an injunction requiring the event promoter to advertise that the event has been canceled and barring the promoter from taking any action to encourage the unauthorized event.
On Wednesday, the court signed an order granting the city's request for the injunction, with a hearing scheduled for Thursday.
Last month, police were made aware of an unsanctioned beach event that was planned for May 12-13. The city issued a cease-and-desist with the planner, requiring them to stop advertising the event and to advertise against showing up.
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An unsanctioned beach party planned for May in Wildwood appears to have been canceled.
The city continues to demand advertisement that the event has been canceled, including posting ads against coming to Wildwood and to cease transporting people.
Wildwood police are working with other municipalities to help stop the unsanctioned event.
Authorities feared the event could mirror an unsanctioned car rally in Wildwood last September that led to two deaths, multiple injuries and property damage.
Posts on Instagram advertised an event called “The Wildwood Beach Linkup” for May 12 and 13, complete with “dance battles, twerking contests, beer pong and boxing matches," according to NJ.com.
Anyone who seeks to host an event in Wildwood must seek a special event permit that notifies various emergency personnel and public works. The application can be found at https://app.apply4.com/eventapp/usa/wildwood. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/wildwood-to-pursue-legal-action-against-person-planning-unsanctioned-beach-event/article_32d9d268-eb79-11ed-b93f-b7a0d5b32cfa.html | 2023-05-05T21:04:02 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/wildwood-to-pursue-legal-action-against-person-planning-unsanctioned-beach-event/article_32d9d268-eb79-11ed-b93f-b7a0d5b32cfa.html |
LOWER TOWNSHIP — A township man police say hasn't been seen in about a week was approached by police in Monmouth County a day before he was reported missing, police say.
Corey McFadden, 33, was approached by Manasquan police Sunday evening, one day before his coworkers reported him missing, police said Friday.
During his encounter, a new image of McFadden was captured by an officer's body camera, police said in a news release.
McFadden, who may be using the alias "Corey Samuels," was reported missing after he did not work his shift Monday.
Police believed in announcing his disappearance earlier this week that he may have traveled to northern New Jersey. That theory was confirmed when they learned his vehicle was found unoccupied on the Garden State Parkway northbound near milepost 96.4 on Sunday morning. Residents living nearby were asked to check security footage for signs of the missing man, police said.
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Anyone with information can call police at 609-886-2711. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/missing-lower-township-man-spotted-by-manasquan-police/article_969fedca-eb63-11ed-8619-0346bfbe4030.html | 2023-05-05T21:04:08 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/missing-lower-township-man-spotted-by-manasquan-police/article_969fedca-eb63-11ed-8619-0346bfbe4030.html |
OCEAN CITY — Along the beaches and in the downtown, parking meters went into effect for the year as of May 1.
But despite a recent change approved by City Council, they will likely be turned back off for the year come Oct. 31 as usual.
Council approved an increase to the meter rates, expected to be a boost to city revenue, and included a provision in that ordinance keeping the meters in effect all year long in the Asbury Avenue downtown.
That change had been requested by representatives of the Downtown Merchants Association, a move aimed at keeping workers and residents in the retail blocks from hogging the parking spaces in front of stores.
The merchants association now has new leadership, and a new message to the city about year-round meters: No, thank you.
At a recent meeting of the organization, Caitlyn Quirk was elected president, and those who attended the meeting said there was a consensus to ask the city to rescind year-round meters.
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“The overwhelming majority was just like, let’s put a pause on this. Let’s try to self-regulate for a year,” Quirk said Friday.
The question of who would lead the merchants association was a closer decision. The race between Quirk and former President Danielle Guerriero came down to one vote: 25 to 24.
On Friday afternoon, Quirk was walking Asbury Avenue, speaking to merchants who were not at the meeting, making sure there will be a unified voice when she returns to speak with council. She is confident that council members will support a return to the old schedule before the end of October, especially because council members stated the only reason they considered the change was because of the request from merchants.
“I think there is a big misconception. People assume that the city wanted it,” Quirk said.
Council President Peter Madden said Friday it seems likely the council will be quick to amend the new ordinance, so that locals and visitors can do their holiday shopping in December without worrying about parking meters.
“We’re going to have to go back and untie what we tied up,” he said.
In his weekly message to residents on Friday, Mayor Jay Gillian said the administration will recommend that City Council amend the ordinance at the May 11 council meeting.
"The original change was made at the request of downtown merchants, who wanted to create turnover to keep spaces open for shoppers," Gillian wrote in the message posted to the city website. "After a recent meeting that included a larger sampling of owners, the Downtown Merchants Association asked us to change it back."
OCEAN CITY — Downtown shoppers may need to bring more quarters when they stop by Asbury Aven…
At previous public meetings, some merchants said shoppers would be annoyed if they needed to feed the meters in the fall and winter, at a time when the shops need all the customers they can get.
Keith Hartzell, a former member of council who has property downtown, said many store owners were unaware of the proposal when it was under consideration. He said landlords and store owners should talk to employees and tenants about keeping the Asbury Avenue parking clear, and should find parking off the main street themselves.
An increase to the parking rates for this year does not appear likely to change.
The recently approved ordinance increases the rate at meters around town, including in the downtown and close to the beach, and increases the maximum rate for parking at city lots from $20 to $25. The lots are charged on a sliding scale, depending of the time of day and the day of the week. Weekends in July and August usually have the highest rates.
The approved ordinance includes different meter rates for different areas of town. In the downtown, meter costs would double, rising to 50 cents an hour on the meter instead of 60 minutes for a quarter. For 10 cents, a driver gets 12 minutes under.
The city expects to bring in about $4 million this year from parking fees, including meters. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/ocean-city-downtown-merchants-change-course-on-year-round-meters/article_147dbb74-eb77-11ed-a5fe-37fc0455f51b.html | 2023-05-05T21:04:14 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/ocean-city-downtown-merchants-change-course-on-year-round-meters/article_147dbb74-eb77-11ed-a5fe-37fc0455f51b.html |
BALTIMORE — Baltimore native and world boxing champion Gervonta Davis was sentenced Friday to 90 days house arrest followed by three years probation for a 2020 hit and run crash that left four people hospitalized.
Last September Judge Melissa Phinn ordered Davis to stand trial after rejecting a plea deal offered by former State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby's office that would have required no jail time.
That prompted Davis to plead guilty in February.
Prosecutors said Davis drove his Lamborghini through a red light, striking a Toyota at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. and Washington Boulevards.
RELATED: Baltimore boxing champ Gervonta Davis pleads guilty in 2020 hit and run crash that injured four
Area surveillance footage reportedly captured Davis colliding directly into a convenience store fence, before getting into a Camaro and fleeing the scene.
Online court records show Davis was driving on a revoked license at the time of the crash.
Davis is fresh off a successful championship defense against Ryan Garcia.
He also still has a domestic violence case pending in Florida. A hearing for that is scheduled for May 26. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/baltimore-boxing-champ-gervonta-davis-sentenced-to-house-arrest-for-hit-and-run-that-injured-four | 2023-05-05T21:07:16 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/baltimore-boxing-champ-gervonta-davis-sentenced-to-house-arrest-for-hit-and-run-that-injured-four |
GLEN BURNIE, Md. — By all rights, the home on Summit Avenue in Glen Burnie should have been vacant.
“Everybody that lived in there, the three guys, they didn’t belong in there,” said Jesse Griffin who lives nearby.
But after a fire destroyed the house on Friday morning, investigators knocked on Griffin’s door, looking for help in identifying the male victim they discovered inside.
“You had all them homeless people living in there, which the landlord, because it’s a rental, the landlord should have got them all out of there and that would never have happened,” one person said.
We’re told there was an eviction hearing scheduled for next week, but if three people had been squatting in the rental, there was no sign of the other two when firefighters arrived on the scene.
“There was no other person inside the home. Just the one,” said Anne Arundel County Fire Capt. Jenny Macallair, “and investigators are still trying to determine if the death was caused by the fire and also who the person is, because right now, we do not have an identity on the deceased male.”
This is the second time in the last 48 hours that someone has died inside a fire in Anne Arundel County.
54-year-old John Billing perished inside a home on Central Road in Pasadena on Wednesday, and investigators say it appears the wheelchair-bound victim nearly made it to a door to exit the burning structure when he was overcome by the smoke and flames.
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“One of the messages that I really wanted to get across in that fire is just having that fire escape plan,” said Macallair, “There was excessive storage in that home, which made it difficult for our crews to access it, and we believe also made it difficult for the male to get out of that home.” | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/body-of-squatter-found-in-glen-burnie-fire | 2023-05-05T21:07:22 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/body-of-squatter-found-in-glen-burnie-fire |
LANCASTER, Pa. — A new approach to combatting illegal parking aims to eliminate the need for traditional parking boots and it just might be the next generation of parking enforcement.
President of Barnacle, Rashawn Allen, describes the product as “a revolutionary, versatile-like smart device.”
The Barnacle is a relatively new tool adopted by the Lancaster Bureau of Police (LBP) more than three years ago and has been used to deter continuous parking violations.
“We saw some new products on the market that we felt could help us better facilitate parking issues within the city,” said Michael Gerace, a detective with the LBP.
Placed over the windshield, the parking barnacle forces violators to pay any of their outstanding tickets before regaining use of their vehicle.
“The majority of the people we’re putting a barnacle or a boot on their vehicle, they owe us a few thousand dollars,” Gerace said.
It’s meant to be cheaper than a traditional boot as well as safer and more time efficient for authorities. The product is made with industrial-grade suction-cup material and cannot be removed without a code.
In the future, “a client could make payment using a credit card, which would subsequently give them a release code, and that client could then return that barnacle to us,” Gerace said.
Law enforcement can monitor whether barnacles are tampered with through GPS, which could result in additional fines.
“They want to track the repeated offenders and in those instances, all they simply need to do is put their name and email address,” Allen said.
“We want people to take care of any fines owed so we don’t have to take enforcement actions for those non-payment fines,” Gerace said.
So far, the LBP actively use two Barnacles when patrolling for outstanding tickets, though they did express interest in purchasing more in the future. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-enforcer-violation-parking-police-localnews/521-dd32a60b-1e33-4aa8-be57-83c0b589f83c | 2023-05-05T21:11:19 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-enforcer-violation-parking-police-localnews/521-dd32a60b-1e33-4aa8-be57-83c0b589f83c |
Venus is WTVA’s Pet of the Week for May 5, brought to you by Cloverhaven Animal Hospital in Tupelo.
Do you want to adopt her?
Call the Tupelo-Lee Humane Society at 662-205-4221 or visit TupeloLeeHumane.org.
Venus is WTVA’s Pet of the Week for May 5, brought to you by Cloverhaven Animal Hospital in Tupelo.
Do you want to adopt her?
Call the Tupelo-Lee Humane Society at 662-205-4221 or visit TupeloLeeHumane.org. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/pet-of-the-week---venus/article_693734a6-eb81-11ed-a773-47d1db64ffeb.html | 2023-05-05T21:12:57 | 1 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/pet-of-the-week---venus/article_693734a6-eb81-11ed-a773-47d1db64ffeb.html |
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) — Starkville Police encourage the suspect who is wanted for a Dollar General armed robbery to surrender.
The warrant is for Tyler Hunter, 20, of Starkville.
The robbery happened on April 26 at the store on Ruth Road.
According to Starkville Police, a robber entered the store at approximately 8 p.m. and demanded money.
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The robber managed to get away with some money. Police reported no injuries. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/starkville-police-encourage-armed-robbery-suspect-to-surrender/article_cb760df6-eb7f-11ed-a91f-235434436f81.html | 2023-05-05T21:13:03 | 1 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/starkville-police-encourage-armed-robbery-suspect-to-surrender/article_cb760df6-eb7f-11ed-a91f-235434436f81.html |
COWETA COUNTY, Ga. — An East Coweta High School student reshared a threat on social media that was made in another district Friday, according to the Coweta County Sheriff's Office.
A Coweta County School Resource Officer was alerted by a concerned East Coweta High School parent about "a potential school shooting threat made on social media," the sheriff's office said.
The threat did not specifically mention any Coweta County School, but the sheriff's office said its Criminal Investigations Unit was made aware of the social media post and deputies began to investigate.
"This student had taken a screenshot of the original threat and reposted it to his Instagram. The actual threat was made to a school in another Georgia jurisdiction," the sheriff's office said in a social media post. "That jurisdiction was aware of the threat and had already taken action to ensure the safety of the students at their school."
11Alive has reached out to officials for more information about if the student will face any charges.
This comes after several metro Atlanta schools responded to other threats on Friday.
Atlanta Public Schools officials said that the district was "on alert" but that there were no lockdowns after multiple schools received a threat.
In Douglas County, the sheriff's office also responded to Lithia Springs High School to clear a threat. In Cobb County, officials said Hillgrove High School had a "larger than usual police presence" to investigate a possible threat.
11Alive obtained a screenshot of one written threat specifying today's date, May 5, 2023, but not mentioning a specific school. In late 2021 schools around the country were interrupted after a threat, which also did not mention a specific school, circulated on TikTok.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said: "The GBI is monitoring the activity via our fusion center (GISAC) and remains in constant communication with our local, state, and federal partners."
Several schools across Tennessee this week dealt with what the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation reported as active shooter hoax calls.
Cobb officials said Friday they were "aware of a nationwide pattern of false rumors being intentionally spread by students today in districts across the country."
"These false rumors are impacting school operations in a number of our schools, as well as districts across the metropolitan area, and across the country. As always, we take every report of a threat, or rumor of a threat, seriously to help ensure our schools are secure and our students are safe," a Cobb County School statement said. "Our highest priority continues to be the safety of our students and the security of our campus.”
11Alive's TEGNA sister stations in cities including San Antonio, Minneapolis, and Greensboro, N.C. similarly reported threats to schools in their areas on Friday.
This is a developing story. Check back often for new information.
Also download the 11Alive News app and sign up to receive alerts for the latest on this story and other breaking news in Atlanta and north Georgia. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/east-coweta-high-school-student-reshares-threat-social-media/85-0a8b1218-7ca3-4f44-865c-7d63c67bb13d | 2023-05-05T21:16:29 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/east-coweta-high-school-student-reshares-threat-social-media/85-0a8b1218-7ca3-4f44-865c-7d63c67bb13d |
ATLANTA — Northside Hospital is holding a Day of Reflection.
They're asking people to “pause and reflect” on the victims of Wednesday’s shooting at Northside Medical in Midtown, where one woman was killed and four more were injured.
After two and a half days of pure sadness and tragedy, Grady's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Robert Jansen provided some good news.
"Good news," Jansen said. "Everybody is doing very well."
Jansen said he was only able to speak to two survivors Thursday. Then on Friday, he was able to speak to all four.
Every one of them knows what happened," Jansen said. "They know it, their families know it. They are very grateful for the care they’ve received."
He said two of the women remain in the ICU in critical condition, one is being moved out of the ICU Friday and the fourth was expected to be able to go home.
"She’s had a hard time adjusting," Jansen said. "It’s hard to have a normal life, to have something like this happen at work and have to deal with that. So the post traumatic stress is real and it’s going to impact all of them."
While survivors work on recovering, Amy St. Pierre was not able to go home.
The 38-year-old CDC worker was shot and killed inside Northside Medical.
Her friend Cate Powell, who was at a Moms for Action rally Friday afternoon outside the governor's mansion, said they need to carry on her legacy.
"Amy was an amazing person," Powell said. "She also was an activist so she would’ve been here next to us today."
Powell said it’s ironic Amy died how she did, as the beloved mother of two constantly fought for gun control and gun safety.
"We’re still kind of feeling the raw emotions of the last couple of days," Powell said. "We’re here for her. We’re here for change in Georgia. How many more times are we going to have to go through this?”
Powell said they will continue to gather every Friday at noon outside of the governor's mansion to fight for gun control, especially in honor of Amy.
"There's so many elements to grief that a lot of us have been feeling so many emotions around this," she added. "There's fear that paralyzes you. There's the anger, and at this moment right here, we're in the action phase of grief." | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/everybody-is-doing-very-well-1-midtown-shooting-victim-heading-home-3-still-hospital-atlanta/85-5c5e6435-31fe-4641-a78e-4706d12bfe63 | 2023-05-05T21:16:35 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/everybody-is-doing-very-well-1-midtown-shooting-victim-heading-home-3-still-hospital-atlanta/85-5c5e6435-31fe-4641-a78e-4706d12bfe63 |
HALL COUNTY, Ga. — Hall County Deputies are looking for a missing 20-year-old woman.
Jayda Antoinette Sidhilall was last seen in Gwinnett County near Satellite Boulevard and Buford Drive, according to a Facebook post from the department's page.
She was reported missing by a family member, who hasn't spoken to her since April 27, the post said.
Deputies said Sidhilall is 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 100 pounds. She has black hair, brown eyes and a wrist tattoo, which depicts a rose and cross.
If you have any information about Sidhilall's whereabouts, call investigator Bray with the Hall County Sheriff's Office at 770-533-7813. You can also reach them at abray@hallcounty.org. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/hall-county-deputies-need-help-missing-woman-last-seen-gwinnett-county/85-705a14e5-08f8-4412-819c-25f43ab77d84 | 2023-05-05T21:16:41 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/hall-county-deputies-need-help-missing-woman-last-seen-gwinnett-county/85-705a14e5-08f8-4412-819c-25f43ab77d84 |
ATLANTA — Atlanta Police are on scene after a woman crashed into a Dream Wings restaurant off Cascade Road in southwest Atlanta.
The 11Alive SkyTracker captured video overhead, showing crime scene tape wrapped around the front of the restaurant, which resides in a strip mall.
Police said the woman was "complaining of foot discomfort" and was taken to a hospital.
Police are still investigating. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/woman-crashes-dream-wings-restaurant-southwest-atlanta/85-5bd663af-877a-4f18-b5d0-841f51f95d9e | 2023-05-05T21:16:47 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/woman-crashes-dream-wings-restaurant-southwest-atlanta/85-5bd663af-877a-4f18-b5d0-841f51f95d9e |
HENRY COUNTY, Ga. — A student altercation involving a pocket knife at a Henry County high school on Friday resulted in an emergency medical response and a soft lockdown, officials said.
The school district said the school resource officer, emergency medical services and additional law enforcement support all responded to Woodland High School.
Henry County school officials said one student was harmed by a pocket knife. Officials did not say how severe the student's injuries were, but that they "required medical attention."
The knife was confiscated and the other student involved is now in the custody of law enforcement. The student is now facing pending charges, officials said.
"We cannot stress enough that weapons or dangerous objects of any kind are never allowed on our campus and any activity of this nature will result in an immediate and appropriate response," officials said. "Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to keep everyone safe and informed."
11Alive's Tracey Amick-Peer reported in April that parents were concerned after a series of fights at schools in Henry County.
“Four fights in four days -- it was very alarming and then they directed me to some videos that are extremely violent,” Stockbridge City Councilmember Elton Alexander said about one week in early April at Eagles Landing High School.
The district said at that time: "Inappropriate conduct of any kind is never permitted in our schools and will be met with immediate, serious consequences based on the student code of conduct.”
This is a developing story. Check back often for new information.
Also download the 11Alive News app and sign up to receive alerts for the latest on this story and other breaking news in Atlanta and north Georgia. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/woodland-high-school-henry-county-altercation-soft-lockdown/85-387505cc-8121-400f-ba1c-2ede66f20cc2 | 2023-05-05T21:16:53 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/woodland-high-school-henry-county-altercation-soft-lockdown/85-387505cc-8121-400f-ba1c-2ede66f20cc2 |
DeSantis: Flags at half-staff in Polk to honor late Winter Haven commissioner JP Powell
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has ordered that flags be flown at half-staff Monday at two sites in Polk County to honor Winter Haven City Commissioner James "J.P." Powell, who died recently at age 65.
DeSantis directed that the Florida state flag be flown at half-staff at the Polk County Courthouse in Bartow and the Winter Haven City Hall.
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Powell served as a city commissioner from 2007 until his death and as mayor from 2011 to 2013. While serving as commissioner, he also was the city liaison to the Polk Transit Authority and the Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board and sat on the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency Board, the governor’s office said in a news release. | https://www.theledger.com/story/news/local/2023/05/05/desantis-orders-flag-honor-in-polk-for-winter-havens-jp-powell/70189099007/ | 2023-05-05T21:19:37 | 1 | https://www.theledger.com/story/news/local/2023/05/05/desantis-orders-flag-honor-in-polk-for-winter-havens-jp-powell/70189099007/ |
'She was my best friend': Friends say slain Lake Wales teacher had a big heart
Friends of slain teacher Marlene Pizarro said she had a big heart and kept very busy as an mother, entrepreneur and educator.
Pizarro, 40, and her three kids were shot to death Tuesday by her boyfriend, Al Joseph Stenson, 38, who was later fatally shot by police following a standoff outside a Sanford motel where his brother was staying, police said.
In 2018, Stanlena Willis first met Pizarro working for SLA Management, a private food-service company for charter and private schools. She was Pizarro's supervisor and Pizarro was a cook for SLA at the middle school, Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred.
They soon became friends.
“She was my best friend,” she said on Thursday by phone. “She was a very, very sweet-hearted person She was a good mother. She was a good, good friend. A good listener, a very good listener. She had a big heart. She really did.”
Willis, 36, of Winter Haven recalled Pizarro traveling back to her native Puerto Rico with her kids during summer breaks from teaching and taking her kids to the local water parks. Pizarro just gained her teaching credentials in recent years to teach students with disabilities and had a side business selling products for NuSkin as an affiliate, she said.
“Just last year, all this was going for her,” she said. “She was getting everything together for herself.”
Lately, the two friends had been doing online yoga classes together. “She was very athletic,” she said. Pizarro also loved dogs and bred French Bulldogs.
She said Pizarro attended church and was close to her mother, who had relocated recently to Polk County from Puerto Rico.
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She never spoke about her boyfriend. Willis said he was a truck driver and was not home that often.
It was at Pizarro's Lake Wales apartment along Dawnlight Drive at the Sunrise Apartments where detectives determined Stenson had shot the victims at about 5 a.m. Tuesday before he fled the scene. The crime was reported to police at 8:51 p.m. when family members discovered the bodies.
Pizarro was found dead with her three children ages 21, 17 and 11. Her daughter, Ariana Pizarro, 17, a senior at Lake Wales High School, was readying to graduate in two weeks. Several reports, including a statement posted to Facebook by the Warner University teacher education program, said the 11-year-old attended Hillcrest Elementary School in Lake Wales.
Hillcrest Principal Rebecca Thomas declined to comment and directed further comments to the Lake Wales Charter Schools office.
The events that led to the shootings remain a mystery, as police said they did not have a motive but their investigation is ongoing. Law enforcement agencies involved in the case had still not released further details as of Friday.
Attempts to reach family members for this report were unsuccessful.
Pizarro's brother, Julian Ramos, set up a GoFundMe web page for donations to help the family members return the victims back to Puerto Rico for burial. By about noon Friday, the goal of $30,000 had been surpassed.
He went to Facebook and posted a note and a video in Spanish thanking those who have shown their support for his sister, nephew and nieces. "I've been trying my hardest not to fail even its hard so let's keep sharing the link (at GoFundMe) to hit this goal for Marlene Pizarro," he wrote.
In Puerto Rico, Pizarro had grown up and had completed some college courses. She transferred credits from her time at the college to the teacher education program at Warner University in Lake Wales.
Her professor for three classes in the program was Warner's director of teacher education, Lori Hutto, 53, of Lake Wales. Hutto recalls she did everything to make the lives of her kids better, which makes the tragedy even more difficult to process.
“She was pretty phenomenal,” Hutto said, as a mother and teacher. “She was in our online program and we usually don't get to know those students as much as we do our face-to-face students.”
But about once a month, Hutto would get calls or visits from Pizarro asking how she could improve instruction to her disabled students suffering emotional or physical disabilities such as dyslexia, as well as go over her classroom experience as a paraprofessional first and then as an ESE teacher.
“Our conversations are something that I will always treasure,” Hutto said.
“The first thing she said to us was 'I want to make a better life for my children,' and just knowing that they died along with her makes this even more unimaginable.” Hutto said.
“They were her first priority, but you know, like I said, her classroom students, those were her children too,” Hutto said. “They were just an extension of her family and she was just phenomenal.”
Pizarro chose a Christian university to study to be a teacher because, she told Hutto, “ I want to learn how to teach from a Christian university because this is something that God put in my life.”
Hutto said Pizarro “was an amazing person” who acted “out of the goodness of her heart,” she was “genuinely kind” and “always put other people before herself.”
Pizzaro, who was bilingual in Spanish and English, graduated from Warner University in 2020 after about four years of study. She had already gained classroom instruction experience by the time she took a teaching position at Lake Wales High School upon graduation.
Hutto added, “She just had that kind of personality that, you know, you spent 10 minutes with her and you couldn't wait to talk to her again just because of her passion for life.” | https://www.theledger.com/story/news/local/2023/05/05/friends-say-slain-lake-wales-teacher-had-a-big-heart-and-stayed-busy/70182744007/ | 2023-05-05T21:19:43 | 0 | https://www.theledger.com/story/news/local/2023/05/05/friends-say-slain-lake-wales-teacher-had-a-big-heart-and-stayed-busy/70182744007/ |
Lakeland's John Stargel among six finalists to fill Florida Supreme Court opening
The Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission announced six finalists Friday for an opening on the state’s highest court.
Four of the nominees are judges with the Sixth District Court of Appeal in Lakeland. They are Joshua Mize, Meredith L. Sasso, Jared Smith and John Stargel. The other finalists are Michael McHugh, a judge with the 20th Judicial Circuit, and Thomas Palermo, a judge with the 13th Judicial Circuit.
The commission sent the nominations to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who will choose a successor to the recently retired Justice Ricky Polston.
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The commission interviewed 15 applicants Wednesday in Orlando. Victoria Avalon, an assistant state attorney for the 10th Judicial Circuit, was among the applicants.
Stargel, a former state legislator from Lakeland, is the husband of former Florida Sen. Kelli Stargel. He previously served on the bench in the 10th Judicial Circuit. | https://www.theledger.com/story/news/local/2023/05/05/lakelands-john-stargel-is-a-finalist-for-state-supreme-court-opening/70188864007/ | 2023-05-05T21:19:49 | 0 | https://www.theledger.com/story/news/local/2023/05/05/lakelands-john-stargel-is-a-finalist-for-state-supreme-court-opening/70188864007/ |
Old Medulla Road in South Lakeland and Raulerson Road in North Lakeland are closing
Large construction projects in North and South Lakeland are requiring brief detours for commuters using two roads.
Old Medulla Road, to the east of Lakeland Linder International Airport in South Lakeland, closed this week for two months as part of the widening of West Pipkin Road, according to a news release from the Polk County roads and drainage division. Traffic is being redirected to Waring Road.
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In North Lakeland, near Socrum, Raulerson Road is closing for four days starting Monday to repair two failing cross-drains under the roadway, the news release said. Traffic will be detoured along Kathleen Road, West Socrum Loop Road ad North Campbell Road.
The county said congestion and minor delays are expected during peak traffic times. | https://www.theledger.com/story/news/local/2023/05/05/road-closures-in-north-and-south-lakeland-could-cause-traffic-delays/70188665007/ | 2023-05-05T21:19:55 | 1 | https://www.theledger.com/story/news/local/2023/05/05/road-closures-in-north-and-south-lakeland-could-cause-traffic-delays/70188665007/ |
Lincoln officials are reminding residents to plan around the closure of multiple streets for running events Saturday and Sunday.
Intersections in the path of the race routes will be under Lincoln Police Department control, and drivers are advised to prepare for traffic delays along those routes, especially in the downtown area. Spectators are encouraged to attend and support runners along the routes.
The first race held on Saturday will be the Mayor's Run, a 1-mile youth run that will kick off at 8 a.m. on the south side of the Capitol. Both the Lincoln Marathon and Half Marathon will start at 6:55 a.m. on Sunday at 14th and Vine streets, ending at Stadium Drive and T Street.
The marathon route takes runners south to 48th Street and Nebraska Parkway, then back downtown before looping to the east, to Holmes Lake Park and back again.
In addition to the street closures along the route, access to Holmes Lake Park will be limited from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday.
More information on the street closures and the races can be found online.
Here are a few tips to prevent blisters while running according to experts. Buzz60’s Keri Lumm reports.
PhotoFiles: Sights and sounds from the Lincoln Marathon through the years
Lincoln Marathon, 1992
Nancy Stanley is the women’s winner of the Lincoln Marathon in 2:45.19 on May 3, 1992.
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Lincoln Marathon, 1999
Runners take off at the start of the Lincoln Marathon at 14th and Vine streets in 1999.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2002
Joe Dan Metcalf, of Norfolk, won the marathon in 2002 with a time of 2 hours, 29 minutes and 36 seconds. Saturday the marathon begins at 6:55 a.m. start time for Wheelchair and Rucksack race; 7 a.m. start for Marathon and Half Marathon, Cook Pavilion, 14th & Vine streets.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2007
Leonard Vavra is pushed across the finish line of the 30th annual Lincoln Marathon by Susie Smisek to mark his 99th marathon on May 6, 2007. In 2004, Vavra lost a leg to complications from knee-replacement surgery.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2008
"The Waiter" hands out water at an aid station on South 48th Street, assuring the runners, "No tips please, it's just water," during the first leg of the Lincoln Marathon on May 11, 2008.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2008
Runners wait for the start of the 2008 Lincoln Marathon.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2010
Runners approach the finish line inside Memorial Stadium at the 33rd annual Lincoln Marathon on May 2, 2010.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2010
Thomas Clark, of Pipestone, Minnesota, sported a red, white and blue mohawk for the half marathon at the 33rd annual Lincoln Marathon on May 2, 2010.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2011
Lincoln Marathon participants work their way past the Capitol during the early stages of the race on May 1, 2011.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2011
Kelly Seacrest cheers for her friend Mark Hoefler as he passes her on 16th Street during the 34th annual Lincoln Marathon on May 1, 2011.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2011
Dressed as The Flash, Kyle Hanson, of Bennington, crosses the finish line of the half marathon in Memorial Stadium on May 1, 2011.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2011
Max Renn, 9, of Lincoln, blows bubbles toward participants as they head north on South 20th Street near Otoe Street at the 34th annual Lincoln Marathon on May 1, 2011.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2011
Participants of the 34th Lincoln Marathon wait in the loop to the east of Memorial Stadium prior to the start of the race. 10,000 runners raced that year.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2011
Brian Harrifeld, dressed as Elvis, cheers on runners at the intersection of 14th Street and Salt Creek Roadway, which was just past the halfway point for the full marathon runners.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2011
Runners grab jelly beans on the go at mile marker 9 during the 34th annual Lincoln Marathon on May 1, 2011.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2011
Runners participating in the 34th annual Lincoln Marathon run on 16th Street past the state Capitol on May 1, 2011.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2011
A four-legged spectator watches runners as they pass along Sheridan Boulevard during the Lincoln Marathon on May 10, 2009.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2011
Lincoln Marathon runners run north on 10th Street in 2011.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2011
"I've got water, water here!" exclaims Alex Hesser, 5, of Lincoln, as he attempts to get the attention of runners passing along the 2200 block of Sheridan Boulevard at the 34th annual Lincoln Marathon on May 1, 2011.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2011
Lincoln Marathon participants make their way south on 16th Street as they head toward South Street during the 34th annual Lincoln Marathon on May 1, 2011.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2012
Mary Sand holds up a carton of ice cream on a stick to poke fun at her friend running the Lincoln Marathon along Sheridan Boulevard on May 16, 2012.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2012
Brothers Scott (left) and Danny Jenkins play drums and cowbell respectively along the marathon route on Sheridan Boulevard on May 6, 2012.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2012
Lincoln Pius X students (from left) Anna Printz, Sarah Moser, Hannah Schafers and Emily Arrigo cheer on runners along South 20th Street on May 6, 2012, during the 35th Lincoln Marathon.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2012
Runners take off at the start of the Lincoln Marathon on May 6, 2012, at 14th and Vine streets.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2013
Command Sgt. Major Eli Valenzuela shows support to a fellow runner during the 36th annual Lincoln Marathon on May 5, 2013.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2013
Supporters wield signs of support near 9th and O streets during the 36th annual Lincoln Marathon in 2013.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2013
Runners pass blooming trees on 9th Street toward Memorial Stadium during the 36th annual Lincoln Marathon on May 5, 2013.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2014
Josie Ryan (center) and Zoe Ryan (right) are bundled up against the early morning chill on Sheridan Boulevard as they wait with Kasey Mallow (left) for family members to run by on May 4, 2014, during the 37th annual Lincoln Marathon.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2014
Ruth Thompson (left) of the Luau Ukulele Band entertains runners with a rendition of "Downtown" on Sheridan Boulevard on May 4, 2014, during the 37th annual Lincoln Marathon.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2014
Runner Gina Olsen jogs past a pile of discarded water and Gatorade cups along the curb on Sheridan Boulevard on May 4, 2014, during the 37th annual Lincoln Marathon.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2014
Dan Cooney (left) and Chris Bartlett offer up a high-fives to a participant as they cheer on the runners along 10th Street near South Street on May 4, 2014, during the 37th annual Lincoln Marathon.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2014
Runners warm up before the start of the 37th annual Lincoln Marathon on May 4, 2014.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2014
Runners and walkers participate in the 37th annual Lincoln Marathon on May 4, 2014.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2015
Melanie Miller dishes pasta onto her daughter Ashley Miller's (right) plate during the Lincoln Marathon's Pastathon on Saturday at the Nebraska Champions Club.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2015
Libby Moderow waits for runners on 16th Street during the Lincoln Marathon on May 3, 2015.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2015
Chris Graves (center right), of Norfolk, carries an American flag during the 38th annual Lincoln Marathon on May 3, 2015, along Nebraska 2.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2015
Course monitor, Chris Johnson, who is known as "Mr. Sister," high-fives and cheers on runners during the 38th Lincoln Marathon on May 3, 2015 at Nebraska 2 and 27th Street.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2016
Barb Schmit (left) and her daughter Katherine play trumpets to encourage runners of the Lincoln Marathon at Holmes Lake in 2016.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2016
Vincent Costanzo (6310) runs down 20th Street during the Lincoln Marathon on May 1, 2016.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2016
Libby Ferguson holds a sign as marathoners run down 20th Street during the Lincoln Marathon on May 1, 2016.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2017
A group of runners passes mile marker 14 during the Lincoln Marathon at Antelope Valley Creek near Q street on May 7, 2017.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2019
Terry Bentley (right) and his wife, Pam. wait at South 48th Street north of Union College for their grandchild, who was running during the 42nd running of the Lincoln Marathon on May 5, 2019.
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Lincoln Marathon, 2019
Nic Moore (right) of Lincoln, dressed as Spider-Man, gives out high-fives to runners at the intersection of 20th and Van Dorn streets on May 5, 2019, during the 42nd running of the Lincoln Marathon.
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Cyclists, runners and city leaders from Midland and Odessa gathered at the Bush Convention Center on Thursday evening to discuss the proposed Permian Basin Wildcatters Trail.
The new bike and walking trail will extend from University of Texas Permian Basin’s campus in Odessa to around the Scharbauer Sports Complex in Midland.
The evening became emotional at times, as local cyclists discussed friends and members of the community who have sustained life-altering injuries or even been killed trying to exercise and do what they love on busy roads across the region.
“Over the last few years, we know there has been crashes and fatalities related to runners and cyclists on our roadways and so this is an opportunity for us to build something that really meets that need in our community,” Midland Mayor Lori Blong said in a video played at the reception.
Local cyclists said the proposed bike trail gives them and their families peace of mind when they ride.
Cliff Coleman and Landy Adkins, two local cyclists, spoke to not only safety for cyclists but also community quality-of-life improvements that the trail would bring.
Coleman said Midland has changed, and people moving to the Midland-Odessa area or even lifelong residents “want more.”
“They want outdoor activities; they need outdoor activities. We all need that, we all want to exercise, we all want to be a part of that,” he added.
Owner of Midland’s Broken Spoke Mobile Bike Repair Landy Adkins, said “quality of life matters.” As a father raising a family in Midland, Adkins said cyclists will certainly support the proposed trail, but it adds more space for activities and exercise.
Adkins referenced a Bloomberg article published this week that coined Midland a city unwilling to invest in itself.
The young families moving into Midland want more money and resources put toward efforts like the proposed bike trail.
Midland and Odessa City leaders discussed the timeline for finishing the trail, which is uncertain.
Regional Executive for civil engineering company Dunaway, Tim Hair, estimated a six-to-seven-year timeline for the trail.
Lucy Sisniega-Hoyos, one of the officials leading the meeting, told the Reporter-Telegram early estimates are the Permian Basin Wildcatters Trail will cost $60 million to construct. She also said state grant opportunities should help lower the amount needed from Midland and Odessa. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/permian-basin-wildcatters-trail-connect-midland-18081883.php | 2023-05-05T21:24:04 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/permian-basin-wildcatters-trail-connect-midland-18081883.php |
DULUTH — Lita Lind’s spring break at the University of Minnesota Duluth got an unexpected and lengthy extension in 2020.
With the COVID-19 pandemic mounting, university leaders paused in-person learning while students were on break. While Lind and other freshmen were away, university leaders asked them to pack up their dorm rooms and head home to learn virtually for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.
“It was very surreal,” Lind said Thursday. “I was at the mall with my friend and we were getting emails like, ‘Hey, school’s just done.’”
The abrupt goodbyes to her friends were upsetting, Lind said, and both students and professors struggled to adapt to online learning, especially in the pandemic’s early days.
“It was just very much a blur,” she said.
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Lind and others’ sophomore years were entirely virtual. Her junior year was a mishmash of in-person learning and online courses, while many restrictions, such as mask requirements, remained.
Now a senior on the verge of formally earning a degree in English with a minor in linguistics, Lind and three other UMD seniors told the News Tribune about their final year there, which, in most respects, was also their first “normal” year in higher education — one with a second year of in-person classes, relaxed mask mandates and other COVID precautions, and a renewed social scene.
“I was so excited to get back into things and work with classmates,” said senior Ben Hanzsek-Brill. “I consider myself an introvert, but still, you need to interact with people to gain a sort of energy to do things outside of yourself. It’s important to build those social networks.”
This year was the first, Lind said, where she saw some of her classmates’ and professors’ faces.
“It was just something that I had really taken for granted that I hadn’t realized before,” she said. Virus restrictions in earlier years could make the campus feel empty sometimes.
Socializing in earlier school years could mean calculating whether it was prudent — moral, even — to get together, Hanzsek-Brill and other News Tribune interviewees indicated. Is a meetup for coffee or attending a hockey game worth potentially exposing oneself and others to the virus? If someone is out partying with dozens of other people, should you avoid them?
His social circle, like many, had shrank considerably while more stringent precautions were in place.
This year, Hanzsek-Brill said, he was able to organize more readily with other students. A double major in English and math, he helped revive a dormant literary magazine with other humanities types, and put together a “Pi Day” celebration this March with the math department.
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A second round of in-person classes this year meant more opportunities to socialize that simply didn’t come up before, Hanzsek-Brill said — a chance to talk to interesting classmates about something other than, say, the poet Walt Whitman.
“And you’re like, ‘Oh, yeah, you’re still really smart and fun,’ but now we’re talking about stuff we actually deeply care about,” Hanzsek-Brill said, “which still turned out to be Walt Whitman occasionally.”
Jack Hartford, who’s set to earn a degree in English and history, helped start a literary guild where he and other English majors regularly get together to talk shop for about 90 minutes. It’s the kind of thing he had hoped to do during earlier, peak-COVID school years.
“There’s a lot of value in these connections you can make in college,” Hartford said.
Caitlin Larson, a fifth-year senior, said it was tough to return to a more recognizable, and maybe more regimented, schoolwork routine. She took up skateboarding during the early stages of the pandemic and made some new friends that way, but still couldn’t help but wonder about the people she could have met had COVID never arrived at all.
The return to something like normalcy this school year, Larson said, was overwhelming.
“We just went through this big event,” she said. “But it was almost as if nothing had happened, in a way.” | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/whats-the-first-normal-year-of-college-been-like-at-umd | 2023-05-05T21:25:46 | 0 | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/whats-the-first-normal-year-of-college-been-like-at-umd |
An empty 2.5-acre lot in Atherton recently sold for $25 million, listing agent Michael Repka of DeLeon Realty confirmed to SFGATE. The Real Deal first reported on the sale.
The lot at 75 Isabella Ave. is located near Menlo College, in the heart of the Bay Area enclave known as the country’s most expensive ZIP code year after year.
The lot had been listed at $26.6 million since April 2022. Repka, who represented the sale, is also behind the sale of a similar 2.5-acre property in Atherton that went for $25 million this year.
The lot’s size brought into question whether its buyer plans to subdivide it into two smaller lots, especially as the community contends with controversial revisions to the city’s housing element plan that had previously been rebuffed by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Repka confirmed, however, that creating two smaller properties on the lot is not in the cards for 75 Isabella.
“It is my understanding that the purchaser intends to build one very grand estate home on the property,” Repka told SFGATE in an email.
75 Isabella sits close to Menlo Park, Stanford University and Menlo Circus Club, a costly and exclusive country club located a few streets down from the lot. The neighborhood has a median home sale price of $7.9 million, according to a yearly PropertyShark report, though Redfin shows that nearby homes located on similar lot sizes typically sell for more than $20 million. | https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/atherton-empty-lot-sells-25-million-18079957.php | 2023-05-05T21:31:50 | 1 | https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/atherton-empty-lot-sells-25-million-18079957.php |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL)- After a year and a half of planning and renovations, Diablo’s Mexican Bar & Grill is opening in downtown Johnson City.
According to the restaurant’s Facebook page, doors open Friday at 5 p.m., just in time to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
The restaurant is owned by Sahib Indian Restaurant owner Vik Vatrana.
The restaurant is still in the process of obtaining its liquor license, according to a post on Downtown Johnson City’s page.
It’s located at 216 E. Main Street in the former Willow Tree coffee house space next to the downtown breezeway. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/downtown-johnson-city-mexican-restaurant-diablo-makes-its-debut-on-cinco-de-mayo/ | 2023-05-05T21:37:00 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/downtown-johnson-city-mexican-restaurant-diablo-makes-its-debut-on-cinco-de-mayo/ |
LAPORTE — Thanks to a $10,000 grant from Meat the Need, 4,500 pounds of ground beef were recently delivered to 16 LaPorte County food pantries and soup kitchens.
Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte awarded the grant to the group Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry.
Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry encourages hunters and farmers to donate large game and livestock to one of 85 participating meat processors.
Donations are processed, packaged and provided to area hunger relief agencies for distribution in the community. The $10,000 HFL grant covers the meat processing fees and transport to the area.
HFL was notified in mid-April ground beef was available for distribution, and local partners jumped into action to make the delivery happen.
Citizens Concerned for the Homeless stepped up to coordinate the distribution plan, contacting LaPorte County food pantries and soup kitchens to understand need and freezer storage space.
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Under the leadership of Executive Director Jim Musial, CCH’s Operations Coordinator Tammy Rosebaum led the effort to create the distribution plan, and Interim Program Developer at Grace Learning Center Bill Fennell, with assistance from CCH team member Terry Ott, handled pickup and delivery.
Fennell and Ott used CCH’s refrigerated truck, funded by grants from HFL and Duneland Health Council in 2019, to pick up the 4,500 pounds of ground beef, packaged in 1-pound bags, and deliver it to 16 food pantries and soup kitchens in LaPorte County.
“As we all know, the cost of food has increased. Add to that the ongoing supply chain issues, and what we see is that food pantries often struggle to get meat for the people they serve," said Maria Fruth, Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte President and CEO.
"We are proud to support the work that Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry does, and we’re so grateful to the team at Citizens Concerned for the Homeless for volunteering to make this tremendous delivery happen Now the hard-working food pantries and soup kitchens in our community can continue to feed our neighbors."
Healthcare Foundation awarded the $10,000 grant as part of its Healthy Living initiative. This is the first meat delivery expected from this grant, which addresses food insecurity in LaPorte County.
The following are April's recipients of LaPorte County's Meat the Need Beef:
• Center Township Trustee
• Community Food Pantry of Galena, Hudson, Kankakee and Wills townships
• Downtown Emergency Soup Kitchen at Michigan City First United Methodist Church
• First Presbyterian Church
• Faith City Assembly of God Church
• Interfaith Community PADS
• Kingsford Heights Food Pantry
• Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church Soup Kitchen
• Sacred Heart Food Pantry at St. Mary
• Sacred Heart Church Food Pantry
• Sand Castle Shelter for Homeless Families
• Stepping Stone Shelter for Women
• Supplemental United Food Pantry of Hanna
• The PAX Center
• The Salvation Army - LaPorte
• The Salvation Army - Michigan City
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Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte’s mission is empowering LaPorte County residents to live healthy and well. Since 2017, HFL has invested more than $36 million into the LaPorte County community. To learn more about HFL, visit the Foundation’s website at hflaporte.org. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/healthcare-foundation-of-laporte-meats-the-needs-of-local-families/article_6d9fc7d2-ea9c-11ed-97af-d76b1c2deffa.html | 2023-05-05T21:38:28 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/healthcare-foundation-of-laporte-meats-the-needs-of-local-families/article_6d9fc7d2-ea9c-11ed-97af-d76b1c2deffa.html |
DES MOINES, Iowa — Court Avenue regulars have seen new measures meant to corral downtown Des Moines' nightlife pop up time and time again — and one new study proposes a few more changes.
The Sociable City Assessment released this week by the Responsible Hospitality Institute evaluates the city's practices regarding Court Avenue and recommends future steps for improvement.
The main takeaways include introducing a night manager to the city's staff, implementing sexual violence prevention programs, increasing DEI initiatives and using the Riverwalk Hub for more outdoor events.
The report recommends Des Moines join more than 20 other North American cities in hiring a night manager. The position would be tasked with governing the city's nighttime economy and following through on ideas discussed at a city level.
More than anything, the position would "serve as a liaison between government and the hospitality industry, as well as connect silos within government departments," the report states.
RHI also advocates for the creation of a sexual violence prevention program modeled after existing national plans, though the report doesn't name a specific campaign to follow.
"Anecdotal reports from servers and patrons alike who have experienced having roofies mixed into their drinks. However, the group could attest to no knowledge of any organized campaigns against sexual violence in social settings, with the exception of one venue that implemented 'Angel Shots' after several consecutive weekends where female patrons reported drink spiking at their venue," the report reads.
Additionally, the study urges for the creation of a rideshare hub and improved skywalk conditions between Court Avenue and the Iowa Events Center in order to make closing time safer.
To read the full 85-page report, click here. A briefer, 28-page version of the report can be found here.
RHI's suggestions are far from the first aimed at fixing Court Avenue's nightlife problems.
In 2021, Des Moines created a Court Avenue Entertainment Zone that blocked anyone under 21 years old from entering parts of the area and required screenings for weapons at the entrance.
According to a Local 5 analysis completed in 2021, the entertainment zone implementation slowed police calls overall. Ultimately, the effort was deemed unsustainable and scrapped.
RHI was hired in 2022 to conduct their assessment, which took place from July to November.
According to the report, "many pointed conversations that took place with stakeholders illustrating how and why intervention was needed" as their analysis continued.
One example cited in the report is how the Court Center building and multiple bars within it were affected after an explicit performance led to Shag's losing its liquor license and paying a $1,000 penalty in October 2022.
Liquor sales in the building were halted at midnight following the incident.
Nearly a month later, two other bars in the building, The Exchange and Beer Can Alley, shuttered their doors.
The report claims the investigations leading to those changes and the willingness from remaining businesses to implement new rules shows "there is a chance to move towards a clean slate of the building, and perhaps, the entire district."
RHI's suggestions have not been enacted, but the Des Moines City Council will discuss some of the proposed solutions at a work session on Monday, May 8.
Iowa City's current night mayor Joe Reilly will join the meeting to explain his role and how Des Moines could benefit from it. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/downtown-des-moines-nightlife-court-avenue-crime-responsible-hospitality-institute-report/524-a663d0e9-0cab-4c24-bab8-cb2dafb6a01d | 2023-05-05T21:42:05 | 1 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/downtown-des-moines-nightlife-court-avenue-crime-responsible-hospitality-institute-report/524-a663d0e9-0cab-4c24-bab8-cb2dafb6a01d |
2 Detroit men charged with trafficking fentanyl into Chicago Midway International Airport
Two Detroit men have been charged in connection with trafficking fentanyl into Chicago Midway International Airport, federal officials said.
Jamire Holingshed, 26, and Robert Lewis, 24, were charged with manufacture-delivery of more than 900 grams of fentanyl by the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, according to a statement from Sheila G. Lyons, special agent in charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Chicago field division.
A federal investigation uncovered intelligence that Holingshed and Lewis, both of whom had previously traveled from Los Angeles to Chicago possessing illicit narcotics, planned on flying the same route on May 2, according to the release.
On May 2, several DEA officers intercepted luggage belonging to Holingshed and Lewis at Chicago Midway International Airport, federal officials said.
Additional law enforcement personnel intercepted Lewis and Holingshed upon arrival at the airport baggage claim area. Both granted a consensual search of their luggage.
The defendants had each checked one suitcase containing 10 kilograms of fentanyl, police allege.
Associate Cook County Judge Maryam Ahmad set bail for each defendant at $1,555,500.
The case was investigated by the DEA Chicago Field Division, with help from the Chicago Police Department, Bartlett Police Department, Amtrak Police and the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.
jchambers@detroitnews.com | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/05/05/2-detroit-men-charged-with-trafficking-fentanyl-into-chicago-airport/70189174007/ | 2023-05-05T21:44:16 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/05/05/2-detroit-men-charged-with-trafficking-fentanyl-into-chicago-airport/70189174007/ |
SCRANTON, Pa. — The new COLTS facility will increase administrative and operations space by 22,000 square feet as well as provide 24,000 square feet of maintenance space, including vehicle wash stations.
There will also be an area for bus and van storage.
Officials say the $60 million project was made possible by PennDOT, the Federal Transit Authority, and Lackawanna County.
"We've been working towards this date for five years, and to see it get to this point knowing that hopefully, in 18 short months that we will have a brand new state-of-the-art facility is extremely exciting, and we're very grateful for our funders that are here with us today," said Tim McGrath, COLTS executive director.
Officials hope to have the new COLTS headquarters along North South Road completed in the fall of 2025.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/breaking-ground-for-new-colts-headquarters-north-south-road-scranton-lackawanna-county-transit-system-tim-mcgrath/523-796899e6-cda3-4570-9d01-24f7a64219ca | 2023-05-05T21:44:22 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/breaking-ground-for-new-colts-headquarters-north-south-road-scranton-lackawanna-county-transit-system-tim-mcgrath/523-796899e6-cda3-4570-9d01-24f7a64219ca |
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — It is finally that time of the year in Williamsport. Crews spent all morning getting the Hiawatha Paddlewheel Riverboat onto the Susquehanna River.
"Allison Crane comes in with their big loader, hooks onto the trailer, and tows us over to the launch ramp and basically backs this 65-foot boat right into the river," said Captain Michael Strunk.
Getting the boat on the water is a four-week planning process. The launch was delayed a few days due to recent rain.
"The launch ramp can't be wet when we back the boat in because we don't really want to see that really nice 65-ton loader drug down the ramp with the brakes on as the boat is pulling it towards the river. So, we need dry weather," said Strunk.
This is the 42nd year for the Hiawatha. Strunk says spots are already filling up for the summer.
"We already have weddings booked for the summer. We have a bunch of specialty cruises. Our princess cruises are sold out already, and our superhero cruise has sold out already. So, a lot of our cruises have sold out, and hopefully, we can add some additional new ones," Strunk added.
Capt. Strunk also expects to see participation closer to pre-pandemic numbers.
"Before COVID, we did 27,000 riders. Last year, we covered just shy of 20,000. Our bus trips are mostly senior citizens, and I think we will start to see those come back this year," Strunk said.
The Hiawatha is set to take sail on Mother's Day weekend.
Tickets for the season can be purchased here.
Check out WNEP's YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lycoming-county/the-hiawatha-riverboat-hits-the-susquehanna-river-williamsport-cruise-princess-weddings/523-8d0ae6e2-8c06-45c8-bb7f-3801059e6f48 | 2023-05-05T21:44:28 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lycoming-county/the-hiawatha-riverboat-hits-the-susquehanna-river-williamsport-cruise-princess-weddings/523-8d0ae6e2-8c06-45c8-bb7f-3801059e6f48 |
POCONO SUMMIT, Pa. — With all the lights and sirens, you'd think you are at the scene of an emergency, but it's a safety lesson put on by Pocono Mountain West High School Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD).
"If we can save one life from something a kid learns here, that would be totally awesome. We know kids are impacted by this event because I hear it from teachers. I hear it from students," said Paul Steinruck, the SADD advisor at Pocono Mountain West.
The parking lot at Pocono Mountain West High School in Tobyhanna Township was packed with students for the school safety carnival.
Students spent the day learning about the many things first responders do on the scenes of emergencies. Some got behind the wheel in a driving simulator to experience what it's like to drive under the influence.
The students who put this on say it's a great way to keep their classmates engaged and focused on safe driving.
"Kids my age are now starting to drive, so on the road we want people to just be smart, know what to do, and not make stupid decisions," said junior Ryder Bray.
One of the most popular stations was with state police where students were able to learn about what happens at a DUI checkpoint.
"With prom, there's going to be a lot of underage drinking. I feel like it's very important that we should not do that but knowing the precautions and how serious it really could be—drinking and driving," said freshman Olivia Marsaco.
The event also showed students the many first responder careers that are out there.
"If you decide to join the state police or any other agency, or if they decide to be a first responder of a different type, whether they want to be a paramedic or a firefighter, everyone provides a certain capacity of service that's really unmatched anywhere else you can get in the regular civilian world," said Trooper Ian Hopkins, Pennsylvania State Police.
Local fire and EMS, Monroe County's control center, and coroner's office also took part.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/monroe-county/school-carnival-emphasies-safety-pocono-mountain-west-high-school-sadd/523-0baabeee-4b55-478b-ac26-838e8974c020 | 2023-05-05T21:44:34 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/monroe-county/school-carnival-emphasies-safety-pocono-mountain-west-high-school-sadd/523-0baabeee-4b55-478b-ac26-838e8974c020 |
TANNERSVILLE, Pa. — In just a few weeks, the ducks won't be the only things splashing at TLC Park in Monroe County.
Starting next week, Pocono Township will start construction on a splash pad at the park.
"We have a mom group that tends to meet here and will do a big thing where all the moms set up at the picnic table, and the kids just run. So we're very excited about this splash pad because that's a great thing for littles in the Summer," said Andrea Matos from Mt. Bethel.
Pocono Township officials say it will go next to the basketball court.
"It's a brush concrete splash pad with a number of water features that extend above the pad. Some taller ones. Some shorter ones. Different water jet features. We actually elected to do a rather environmentally friendly approach so that it's got a recirculation tank in it. So that it's not a continuous feed of water. It gets reused, and it's choline," said Taylor Munoz, Pocono Township Manager.
The splash pad is the most recent improvement at TLC Park, and by adding it, township officials say it will give families more options to enjoy the park.
"I think everything about this park is awesome for kids up to all ages. There are areas to run. There's an area to play," Matos said.
"We did all the playground equipment. We've installed a dog park. We've installed the new basketball court that functions as our ice skating rink. We've got the splash pad going in and then later this year. We have some other playground features coming in. We're trying to really make this an all-accessible, ADA-accessible park," Munoz said.
If all goes well, the splash pad is expected to be completed end of June, early July.
Want to see what Newswatch 16's newscasts were like in 1983 and 1984? Head on over to WNEP's YouTube. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/monroe-county/splash-pad-coming-to-park-in-the-poconos-tlc-park-tannersville-wnep-newswatch16/523-4534e20f-b07a-4681-b327-16433c55a607 | 2023-05-05T21:44:36 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/monroe-county/splash-pad-coming-to-park-in-the-poconos-tlc-park-tannersville-wnep-newswatch16/523-4534e20f-b07a-4681-b327-16433c55a607 |
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — York County District Attorney Dave Sunday announced the Red Lion teen accused of shooting and killing his 12-year-old classmate on April 1 will be charged with third-degree homicide and related charges.
Sunday made the announcement at a press conference Friday morning.
An investigation into the death of 12-year-old Kain Heiland determined he was shot and killed by 13-year-old Nolan Donald Grove while they were out with another friend on the night of Saturday, April 1.
In addition to the third-degree homicide charge, Grove is charged with involuntary manslaughter, carrying a firearm without a license, possession of a firearm by a minor and recklessly endangering another person, according to the criminal complaint affidavit filed by State Police, who investigated the case.
At the press conference, Sunday said there have been no charges filed against Grove's parents at this time.
Heiland's stepfather, Kevin Quickel, said he was not satisfied with the third-degree murder charge. He believes it should have been a first-degree charge, which requires intent to kill.
"He got third-degree murder charges thrown at him and licked his lips, like nothing," Quickel said after Grove's arraignment. "His dad sat there. No sympathy on the kid or his father's face. To me, that's not something that should happen."
Quickel said he wanted the community to remember Heiland as a bright young man.
"He was a great kid. Probably the best kid I ever met," Quickel said. "Loved being there for his brothers, his family. I miss him to death."
The criminal complaint outlined a timeline of the events leading to Heiland's death:
At 8:27 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, State Police received a call reporting that a male child had been found lying on a pathway between two homes on the first block of 1st Avenue in Red Lion. The body was identified as Heiland. An autopsy determined he had died of a single gunshot wound, with an entrance wound to the back at a downward angle.
The investigation determined Heiland spent the afternoon and evening with Grove and another friend, and the three planned to sleep over at the friend's house later that night.
At some point during the day, Grove went to his home and retrieved the firearm used in the shooting, a witness told police. The witness told police he saw Grove "playing" with the handgun several times throughout the day, loading and unloading it and activating the firearm's laser sight.
Surveillance video taken from the friend's home shows that at approximately 6:09 p.m., Grove is pointing the gun at Heiland and a dot from the laser site is seen on Heiland's torso.
At about 7:15 p.m., the group went to Grove's home and later had a conversation with two girls who were in possession of a scooter that the friend believed was his. During the conversation, police claim, Grove told one of the girls he "wasn't afraid to shoot somebody" and that he would if he could, the complaint states.
Another witness later provided a screengrabbed image from a FaceTime call between the witness and Grove to investigators, the complaint states. The image shows Grove again pointing the gun at Heiland, and the laser sight is visible on Heiland's body.
At about 8:22 p.m., Grove, Heiland and the third friend were walking through a neighbor's yard when Grove said "something" about Heiland's mother, though the witness could not recall what was said. Heiland allegedly told Grove to be quiet.
The friend and another witness, who was still on a Facetime call with the group at that point, told police they heard Grove tell Heiland something to the effect of "you know what happens" or "you know what would happen."
At that point, the friend told police, Grove removed the firearm from his sweatshirt and shot Heiland in the back from close range. The person on the Facetime call confirmed hearing the shot, and that the friend yelled something at Grove immediately afterward.
The friend told police he ran home following the shooting, and that Grove followed him. Grove reportedly did not answer when asked by the friend why he had shot Heiland.
Neither boy called 911, according to the complaint. The friend told police Grove later returned to where Heiland was lying to pick up a bb gun Heiland had dropped after the shooting.
According to police, phone records indicate Grove called his father, who was in Harrisburg, shortly after the shooting.
The friend told police he told his parents about what had happened, and the parents contacted authorities.
The friend later told police that Grove had been telling "your mom" jokes to Heiland throughout the day and that Heiland had told him several times to "be quiet" or "shut up," according to the complaint.
The two had no other disagreements throughout the day, the friend told police.
Investigators executed a search warrant at Grove's home and found the handgun believed to have been used in the shooting in a hidden compartment-styled firearms case.
Grove allegedly told police he was in his bedroom the night of the shooting and reported hearing a gunshot. Police noted in the complaint that Grove was wearing different clothes than what he was seen wearing in surveillance video earlier that night, and that he had washed his hands.
Grove's mother allegedly told investigators that her son told her the shooting was an accident, and that the firearm discharged accidentally while he was "walking and swinging his arms" while holding the firearm in his right hand.
A private funeral was held for Heiland last month. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/shooting-death-kain-heiland-boy-red-lion-york-county/521-94aa3504-5584-4876-b99f-b1138f989553 | 2023-05-05T21:44:42 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/shooting-death-kain-heiland-boy-red-lion-york-county/521-94aa3504-5584-4876-b99f-b1138f989553 |
HONESDALE, Pa. — Local agriculture enthusiasts came together in Wayne County for Penn State Ag Day.
The event at the Wayne County Fairgrounds allowed farmers and ranchers to network and learn about new technologies, services, machinery, and more that are available from area agribusinesses.
Newswatch 16 caught up with the Wayne County Dairy Princess Elektra Kehagias, who said it's a good opportunity to see what the area has to offer.
"When you come to events like this, you get to see what goes into it, and you get to learn more about where your food comes from and how important everything around you is," said Kehagias.
There were also some educational seminars for attendees at the ag day.
Want to see what Newswatch 16's newscasts were like in 1983 and 1984? Head on over to WNEP's YouTube. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/wayne-county/penn-state-ag-day-held-at-wayne-county-fairgrounds-wayne-county-dairy-princess-elektra-kehagias-wnep-honesdale/523-c6246055-3c66-464b-b332-4d2f1b24c135 | 2023-05-05T21:44:48 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/wayne-county/penn-state-ag-day-held-at-wayne-county-fairgrounds-wayne-county-dairy-princess-elektra-kehagias-wnep-honesdale/523-c6246055-3c66-464b-b332-4d2f1b24c135 |
DALLAS — Another Dallas Starbucks location has joined several other local Starbucks in unionizing efforts.
Workers at the Inwood & Willow Starbucks have filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to unionize with Starbucks Workers United. They are one of hundreds locations across the nation to join the movement for better working conditions.
In a video posted on Twitter, workers at the Starbucks talked about their reasons for unionizing, including a hostile work environment, unnotified schedule changes, and to fight for increased wages.
"For the last three years of working for Starbucks, I’ve rarely felt listened to, supported or appreciated in any role I’ve played. I want to unionize to be recognized and compensated fairly, not only for my work but every barista who came before and after me who has ever felt the same," said Makayla Boydstun, a partner and organizer at the Dallas location in a statement.
This is just the latest Starbucks location in North Texas to unionize. Other locations, such as one at Mockingbird Station, one in Addison, and another in Denton, have made unionized or made efforts to unionize as well.
Starbucks Workers United has accused Starbucks of launching a union-busting campaign, firing more than 230 union leaders around the country, and closing unionized stores. NRLB has issued Starbucks more than 80 complaints, which encompass more than 1,400 federal labor law violations.
More new unions have formed in the past year than any other U.S. company in the last 20 years through Starbucks Workers United, the organization said, and there are now more than 300 Starbucks stores across 42 states and Washington, D.C. that have unionized successfully.
WFAA has reached out to Starbucks for comment but has not received a response at this time.
This also comes at the same time as the Writers Guild of America, composed of movie and TV writers, have announced a strike for better compensation. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-starbucks-employees-unionizing/287-e98619d6-4b0e-41e1-979b-90542c9a6c85 | 2023-05-05T21:52:11 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-starbucks-employees-unionizing/287-e98619d6-4b0e-41e1-979b-90542c9a6c85 |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Gospel singer Charles Jenkins will be performing Sunday at the Star Church in Birmingham.
After the passing of his father at the age of 10, with the help of community members and school leaders, he turned to the Gospel and the church to help him through hard times. He is sharing his story Sunday in hopes of inspiring others.
“It’s going to be a massive celebration of love and hope and inspiration and that church does so many great things in the community,” Jenkins said. “And I am excited to be coming and I got a brain new EP out called ‘Gospel Music Changed My Life’ and so I will be sharing music from that. Brand new music to get people singing out loud and feeling inspired and uplifted.”
The concert is Sunday at the Star Church located on London Avenue South in Birmingham.
It starts at 10 am. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/charles-jenkins-to-perform-at-star-church/ | 2023-05-05T21:52:14 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/charles-jenkins-to-perform-at-star-church/ |
IRVING, Texas — Two Irving ISD students were arrested in connection with making a threat of violence and bringing weapons on campus Friday, police said.
The district said the threat was made against a MacArthur High School student and appeared to stem from a personal argument between students – making clear it didn’t have a connection to the hoax threat circulating across Texas and Florida.
The district said it took immediate action by placing the campus on a hold and notifying both the Irving ISD Security Department and the Irving Police Department.
Officials said that staff “intercepted” the two male students involved in the incident when they arrived at campus and said, “law enforcement took appropriate action.”
During a sweep of the school by Irving police officers, district officials said the threat was proved to be credible, and two handguns were confiscated.
Police said the two male students were detained and now face charges of illegal possession of a firearm in an unauthorized area. They both were taken to the juvenile detention center in Dallas.
There was no threat to the high school, police said.
Once the suspects were transported, officials said the school day resumed normal operations.
In a statement Friday afternoon, the district said, “Law enforcement will continue their efforts related to the individuals involved. The district will also ensure that appropriate legal and disciplinary consequences are issued as outlined by law and the student code of conduct.”
As a precaution, there will be an increased security presence at MacArthur High for the remainder of the day and the district said additional safety screening will be in place for the rest of the school year.
“Irving ISD is proud of how our team responded to the threat to quickly ensure the safety of our students and staff to prevent harm against any individual,” the district said. “We would like to thank the community members who reported their concerns to the district. As always, the district is committed to a partnership with our students, families, and community to ensure that all threats of violence affecting our schools are addressed immediately.” | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/irving-isd-students-arrested-threat-weapons-on-campus/287-bf030320-603c-4745-b82d-a54422320605 | 2023-05-05T21:52:17 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/irving-isd-students-arrested-threat-weapons-on-campus/287-bf030320-603c-4745-b82d-a54422320605 |
FRISCO, Texas — For a dozen years, Carry The Load has asked this question - whose memory are you carrying? And, do you honor Memorial Day for its true purpose: remembering those who gave their all?
In Frisco, there is a new arrival whose vision of that is crystal clear.
Carry The Load, founded in 2011, is a nonprofit organization focused on restoring the true meaning of Memorial Day. Right now, cross-country relays, as they have done every year, are working their way toward Dallas' Reverchon Park and Memorial weekend commemorations. The West Coast Relay started on April 27 in Seattle. The East Coast Relay started on May 1 at West Point, NY. A New England Relay started May 3 with the route beginning in Burlington, VT. And the Midwest Relay starts May 6, beginning in Minneapolis.
Carry The Load has grown into an organization partnering and supporting dozens of veteran and first-responder service organizations. Donated funds, now totaling more than $12 million since 2011, support a "continuum of care" that works to meet the needs of veteran and first responder families. Wiley X is now part of that family, committed to helping those organizations too.
"The success that we have today is because of those men and women that serve our country as well as first responders that served our country and serve our communities," said Wiley X CEO Dan Freeman.
Wiley X makes eyewear, but not just any eyewear. The glasses and protective goggles are designed to protect those who are putting their lives on the line. The company's new headquarters in Frisco features state-of-the-art production and testing equipment. Their products meet strict U.S., European and Australian military standards.
It started in 1987 in Northern California with Army veteran Myles Freeman Sr. He founded the company because he thought the military gear he used when he was in the service wasn't always that good.
"And he said we can do better. Let's do something with this," his son Dan Freeman said.
And that's exactly what he did. The eyewear is now worn by active duty military and first responders all around the world.
"Our mission today is to create world-class eye protection for those that serve, work, and play in life's harshest environments. And we live that today," Dan Freeman said.
Nearing the end of his life in 2021, Myles Freeman Sr. helped his sons plan to move the company to Texas: escaping financial and political challenges near San Francisco.
"I couldn't ask for a better community, a safer community, a place that we call home. And we're proud to be here," Dan Freeman said.
And they're proud to find an organization like Carry The Load and its network of companies and non-profits dedicated to helping veterans and their families.
"It's important for us to give back as well as recognize the sacrifices these folks are making for this amazing country," Freeman said. "I think what resonates with me is kind of passing it along to that next generation."
Myles Freeman Sr. has only been gone for two years now. His sons, and their company of more than 120 people, soldier on without him.
But a father's advice - a father's voice - never really leaves you.
"He always talked about leaving a legacy. And it was important for us to continue that on," Freeman said. "First and foremost, I know my dad is looking down on us today and he's proud."
He's proud his company found a new home in Texas and found a new partner in Carry The Load -- with both reminding us that that those who serve and protect us need our service and protection too. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/outreach/carry-the-load/new-frisco-company-shares-commitment-ideals-dallas-carry-the-load/287-a911e89a-d7fa-4146-8567-7a389af3cb9b | 2023-05-05T21:52:23 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/outreach/carry-the-load/new-frisco-company-shares-commitment-ideals-dallas-carry-the-load/287-a911e89a-d7fa-4146-8567-7a389af3cb9b |
DALLAS — The music, the food and the dancing are all part of the rich culture of Mexico and a part of the Cinco De Mayo celebrations.
”It was a time of celebration, a time to come together with family, with friends and to eat good food,” said Anthony Lucero, the owner of YuYu Cultural Shop.
Lucero is from the city of Puebla, Mexico. That is where the Cinco De Mayo celebrations began after the battle of Puebla in 1862.
”That is the essence of Cinco de Mayo, the victory of the Mexican Army over the French Army so they could not have control over Mexico.
Lucero loves the rich heritage of his country, so when he immigrated to the U.S., he brought part of that with him and started the YuYu Cultural Shop on Jefferson Boulevard
“To me, it was super important to continue with the traditions that I grew up with,” said Lucero.
At YuYu you will find goods not just from Mexico, but 18 other countries.
”To help remind them of all the beautiful places around the world,” said Lucero.
YuYu sits in the middle of the Mercado on Jefferson Boulevard.
The Mercado is the vision of Amanda Lake, a real estate developer who wanted to help people like Lucero start their own business.
”That’s why we created the Mercado and divided into small spaces and even giving 6-month leases and giving people an opportunity to get started to make their dream come true,” said Lake.
She says, to her, this is what her culture represents: hard work, resiliency and celebration of victories.
“You look at our culture. We start our own small businesses – we aren’t afraid to take risks – we have that commitment, that dedication -- that perseverance to make a difference,” said Lake.
Lake’s vision is to continue bringing new businesses to Oak Cliff and Southern Dallas County and continue to revitalize those areas and give more people opportunities to live the American dream. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/yuyu-cultural-shop-mexican-heritage-dallas/287-48b861dc-1825-421f-b8d7-c9b960e7e026 | 2023-05-05T21:52:29 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/yuyu-cultural-shop-mexican-heritage-dallas/287-48b861dc-1825-421f-b8d7-c9b960e7e026 |
AUGUSTA, Ga. – The man wanted for a deadly shooting in Lynchburg has been arrested after nearly a year, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.
On June 1, 2022, officers were called to an upstairs apartment in the block of 4500 Golf Park Drive for the report of a shooting.
After arriving, officers discovered that 25-year-old Anthony Colden II had been shot and killed, as we previously reported.
LPD was searching for Londell Henry Thompson, Jr., who was wanted on the following charges:
- Second-degree murder
- Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony
- Reckless handling of a firearm
- Discharge of firearm within city limits
After nearly a year of seaThompson was arrested in Augusta, Georgia on May 2, 2023, by the U.S. Marshals Service, according to LPD.
Police said he is now being held in Georgia, pending extradition to Virginia. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/05/man-arrested-in-georgia-nearly-a-year-after-lynchburg-homicide/ | 2023-05-05T21:56:32 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/05/man-arrested-in-georgia-nearly-a-year-after-lynchburg-homicide/ |
PULASKI COUNTY, Va. – Southwest Virginia will now have more voices in the state legislature.
Pulaski County Board of Supervisor Chairwoman Laura Walters was sworn in to represent seven counties, including Pulaski, as part of the Virginia Association of Counties.
Walters said the goal is to ensure counties west of Montgomery are advocated for, highlighting issues they deal with. One issue Walters wants to address is how the legislature decides and approves funding.
“Another thing that we decided was just to send a letter to legislators and talk about some of the hardships that not passing a budget on time creates for us, because it leaves us in limbo,” Walters said.
The Virginia Association of Counties is an organization that has leaders who represent counties in the General Assembly in steering committees. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/05/pulaski-county-chairwoman-sworn-into-virginia-association-of-counties/ | 2023-05-05T21:56:38 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/05/pulaski-county-chairwoman-sworn-into-virginia-association-of-counties/ |
PULASKI COUNTY, Va. – The current superintendent of Pulaski County Public Schools has accepted a new role elsewhere, school division leaders said.
Dr. Kevin Siers has served as superintendent of Pulaski County Public Schools since August 2016, during which time he oversaw the bond referendum campaign and construction of Pulaski County Middle School and oversaw the development and implementation of a division-wide model for effective instruction which created higher standards and increased expectations about instructional delivery in all PCPS classrooms, according to leaders.
“The leadership of Dr. Siers for nearly seven years was during one of the most transformational and chaotic times in public education, allowing numerous improvements to Pulaski County Public Schools,” Beckie Cox, Chairwoman of the Pulaski County School Board said. “Pulaski County Public Schools will see the improvements made by Dr. Siers for years to come.”
Cox said the board was informed of his resignation after he accepted his new position at Franklin County.
In his resignation letter, Dr. Siers said, in part,
“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve the children and families of Pulaski County for the past seven years. I think that everyone would agree that it has been a transformational period for our schools and there is no doubt that the work that we have done will make public education a positive experience for generations of Pulaski County’s children. You have been the gold standard for School Boards in Virginia. Every school division should have a fierce advocate for its programs like Mr. Hurst, a visionary problem solver like Ms. Cox, the support for teachers like that brought by Mr. Benson, a promoter of positive solutions like Mrs. Golden, and the desire to create a love for learning like Dr. Cash.”
Dr. Siers also noted that he looks forward to working at Franklin County Public Schools.
“I’m very happy that the Franklin County School Board has selected me to lead their school division for the foreseeable future. They have a great tradition of high academic achievement and strong community support for their schools. The Board has given me a few objectives to begin working on and I look forward to engaging with the Franklin County students, parents, community members, faculty, and staff in order to meet these objectives,” Dr. Siers said.
The Pulaski County School Board begin the search for a new superintendent, hopefully finding someone to fill the position as quickly as possible, leaders said.
Dr. Siers will begin his new role as Franklin County Public Schools Superintendent on July 1, 2023. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/05/pulaski-county-public-schools-dr-kevin-siers-accepts-superintendent-position-in-franklin-county/ | 2023-05-05T21:56:45 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/05/pulaski-county-public-schools-dr-kevin-siers-accepts-superintendent-position-in-franklin-county/ |
SAN ANTONIO — More than 100 migrants who were being transported by train are being treated by first responders, some of them for heat exhaustion, in a small Kinney County town Friday afternoon.
According to a Facebook post around 2:45 p.m. from Uvalde County Constable Emmanuel Zamora, injuries had been reported after dozens of people were found in a train in Spofford, Texas.
Kinney County Sheriff Brad Coe told KENS 5 the call came in at around 1:30 p.m. when someone reported seeing an individual jumping off the train. He said 86 migrants were taken into custody. Another estimated 40 to 50 migrants escaped into a nearby wooded area.
The sheriff said some of the people taken into custody were suffering from heat exhaustion and dehydration. Temperature were nearing 100 degrees Friday afternoon in Kinney County.
South Texas Regional Advisory Council (STRAC) was called in to assist with treating the injured.
This is a developing story and further details will be added as they are received. Check back to this article for updates.
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