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BALTIMORE — You can find even more flower deals this weekend.
Flower mart is going on right now at Mount Vernon Place in Baltimore.
Founded in 1911 by the Women’s Civic League, it's the city's oldest free public festival.
You can buy all kinds of flower as well as handmade crafts and food.
The event promotes sustainable living with many vendors growing and making their own products.
It's also the original home of the Baltimore lemon stick.
It runs until 8 tonight and starts back up at 11 Saturday morning. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/check-out-the-flower-mart-at-mount-vernon-place | 2023-05-06T00:11:07 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/check-out-the-flower-mart-at-mount-vernon-place |
OREGON, USA — A big step forward for Oregon Psilocybin Services' was announced Friday. The Oregon Health Authority licensed EPIC Healing Eugene as the state’s first psilocybin service center.
EPIC Healing Eugene is the first physical space where people will be able to go get psilocybin treatment. The approval of the wellness center in Eugene is the final step in setting the program in motion.
“We want to congratulate Cathy Jonas of EPIC Healing Eugene on being the first licensed service center in the state,” said Angie Allbe, OPS section manager. “This is such a historic moment as psilocybin services will soon become available in Oregon, and we appreciate the strong commitment to client safety and access as service center doors prepare to open.”
“Today is a huge day for the state of Oregon and truly the entire country,” said Healing Advocacy Fund Executive Director Sam Chapman. “We expect service centers to be opening their doors pretty quickly after receiving their license. Down in Eugene — with EPIC Healing — it seems like they could be seeing clients in the next few weeks.”
The Healing Advocacy Fund is a nonprofit organization, working to implement, educate and support psychedelic therapy.
“While EPIC Healing in Eugene is the first service center to be licensed, we certainly do not expect it to be the last,” Chapman said. “By the end of this year, we expect to see as many as a dozen service centers licensed and serving clients, providing a new path for so many to address their depression, anxiety, and addiction.”
Friday’s announcement is more than two and a half years in the making. Voters passed Measure 109 in 2020, allowing for the regulated use of psilocybin. Psilocybin is the psychedelic compound found in what's commonly known as "magic mushrooms."
So far facilitators have received their licenses from the state, and manufacturers and testing labs have been approved, but until today no service center had been licensed through the OHA.
“Oregon really has the opportunity and frankly the responsibility of showing the rest of the country how this new tool can address our epidemic of mental health challenges,” Chapman said.
OPS has issued three manufacturer licenses, one laboratory license, five facilitator licenses, and 84 worker permits, according to OHA.
The center
Epic Healing Eugene, a “boutique-style" healing center, will serve up to 30 people each month. Services will include individual and small group sessions.
“We are excited to be the first service center licensed in Oregon and to be able to open our doors for the many clients who will benefit from our transformational psychedelic-assisted therapy in a safe and nurturing space,” said founder Cathy Jonas in a statement.
Jonas is a licensed social worker and author. She’s shared the process of getting licensed on YouTube.
“There’s a lot of things going on here that make this very difficult. Also, finically, this is very difficult. It’s not a big money maker for small business owners at this point, but it’s also the right thing to do for those people who feel passionate about doing deep healing work with others,” Jonas said in a recent YouTube video.
How it works
Clients, 21 and older, can access psilocybin services. They won’t need prescriptions or referrals from a doctor, but they will have to do a preparation session with a licensed facilitator. If they meet the criteria, they can undergo psilocybin sessions alongside a trained and licensed facilitator.
Chapman and other advocates are ready to get the program running and eventually make it more accessible.
“We get to focus on the next task in front of us, which is ensuring that we can really make this program affordable and accessible long-term,” Chapman said.
Chapman sees this as a groundbreaking step forward in addressing the mental health crisis through a highly regulated process of implementing psilocybin therapy. And Oregon is at the forefront.
“I don't anticipate people who don't believe in the promise of suicide and to simply believe us, we're going to show them through this program, through continued research and really being able to put our money where our mouth is in terms of showing skeptics that psilocybin therapy is not only here to stay but has real promise for people who are struggling,” he said. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/first-psilocybin-service-center-license-oregon-eugene/283-ccaaac6f-89d6-46ba-b85e-60d2ff4dcfaa | 2023-05-06T00:15:29 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/first-psilocybin-service-center-license-oregon-eugene/283-ccaaac6f-89d6-46ba-b85e-60d2ff4dcfaa |
PORTLAND, Ore. — In a landmark case concerning Oregon's destructive 2020 wildfires and whether utility company Pacific Power carries any responsibility, plaintiffs and witnesses are sharing their experiences and, often, their stories of destruction.
"[The firefighter] said 'stop what you’re doing and look and it's something I’ll never forget," said Richard Jensen, fighting back tears. "There were flames about 20 feet tall and with the wind they were coming very, very fast."
In Multnomah County Circuit Court on Friday, people like Jensen testified about their memories from the Labor Day wildfires in 2020.
"Through my Marine Corps career and my career working in a prison, I’ve seen some things," Jensen said. "Nothing has affected me like this did."
A group of 17 plaintiffs are suing Pacific Power, seeking $1.6 billion in a landmark case that’s expected to last into June. The plaintiffs claim the company’s power lines sparked fires that destroyed their homes.
On Friday, witnesses testified that they saw electrical equipment start fires in the Santiam Canyon and other areas.
“Wind blew a limb onto a tree taking out a power line and subsequently causing a transformer to explode," said Nathan Steele, a cattle truck driver.
Christian Bigness, another one of the plaintiff's witnesses, said he remembers forcing his neighbor Penny to leave her home for her own safety — and he regrets he didn’t think about what she would be leaving behind.
"Penny is the last person in her family, she lost everything she owned," Bigness said. "She lost everything her family ever owned. She doesn’t even have a picture of her parents, no family heirlooms, all her jewelry, she lost everything."
Defense attorneys for Pacific Power asked the witnesses about how close they were to other wildfires, implying that the ongoing Beachie Creek fire or other wildfires could’ve played a role.
Jensen said his wife and their two dogs evacuated first, and he later found his wife on the side of the road.
"I had to pull up behind her and tell her everything was gone," he said.
About a month later, the Jensens were allowed to return home to see what was left.
"We were able to sift through those ashes and everything we could find fit in a sandwich bag, everything we owned," Jensen said. "As my wife said, even with a sandwich in it."
In court last week, Oregon state officials said they tried to convince power companies to shut off the power before some of these major fires started.
Pacific Power lawyers said that would've been a risky decision to make and was uncommon at the time.
This trial is expected to last into June— and Pacific Power still has to present its arguments after the plaintiffs wrap up their witnesses.
The case is additionally complicated because state and federal investigations into the wildfires are still ongoing.
Reporter Evan Watson is following this trial and will be providing updates as new testimony and information becomes available. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/oregon-wildfires-lawsuit-pacific-power-witness-testimony/283-4317faed-d686-43ec-823b-f1f88da55419 | 2023-05-06T00:15:36 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/oregon-wildfires-lawsuit-pacific-power-witness-testimony/283-4317faed-d686-43ec-823b-f1f88da55419 |
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — More women want to learn how to better protect themselves. Professional trainers like Pamela Hull say it’s never too late to start.
“I’m so happy that people are honestly taking more of an interest in keeping themselves safer and aware,” she says.
In a small room inside a Cape Coral gym, Hull shares what she’s learned through more than a decade of martial arts training. She emphasized how important it is to know where you are and what’s happening around you.
“The main thing is awareness,” Hull said. “As martial artists, we are trained to fight so we don’t have to, and so the awareness of where you are and your surroundings.”
How you walk and what you might have in your hands can make a difference in whether or not someone approaches you. If they do, Hull showed us there are many ways to take someone down whether you can see them coming, from up high or down low, and even if you can’t see them right away.
“This is not about having to be physically fit,” Hull said. “It is not about feeling like you’re strong. Everyone can do this and I encourage it.”
Hull also encourages repetition and building muscle memory. Hopefully, we’ll never have to use these moves outside the gym, but if we do we’re better prepared with every bit of practice. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/lee-county/2023/05/05/cape-coral-martial-arts-trainer-teaches-women-self-defense/amp/ | 2023-05-06T00:24:05 | 1 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/lee-county/2023/05/05/cape-coral-martial-arts-trainer-teaches-women-self-defense/amp/ |
ATLANTIC CITY — Police said Friday they've arrested a suspect involved in a shooting that occurred in March in the resort.
Jawaun Yeoman, 25, of Somers Point, was arrested Thursday and charged with aggravated assault, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, conspiracy, certain persons not to possess weapons, possession of a ghost gun, possession of a defaced firearm and possession of a large-capacity magazine.
Yeoman is being held in the Atlantic County jail.
At 1:48 p.m. Thursday, Officer Christopher Campbell recognized Yeoman from a flyer distributed by detectives related to the shooting.
As Campbell waited for backup, he saw Yeoman get into a parked vehicle. Campbell and Officer Thomas Gilardi conducted a motor vehicle stop and ordered Yeoman to exit, at which point he was taken into custody, police said in a news release.
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Officers recovered a handgun from Yeoman's waistband, police said. The weapon was determined to be a ghost gun, a firearm that lacks a serial number to make it difficult to trace. The gun was also fitted with a high-capacity magazine.
Yeoman's charges stem from a shooting that occurred March 25. At 7:40 p.m., officers responded to Sovereign and Sunset avenues for a report of a shooting. Officers arrived and found evidence of gunfire, but no victim. Shortly after, a 33-year-old victim entered the emergency room at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Campus, with a gunshot wound. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/atlantic-city-police-arrest-suspect-in-march-shooting/article_5684ced6-eb9f-11ed-a56e-23c123a8ede5.html | 2023-05-06T00:24:05 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/atlantic-city-police-arrest-suspect-in-march-shooting/article_5684ced6-eb9f-11ed-a56e-23c123a8ede5.html |
The Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office said Friday it is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Vineland on Friday morning.
At 11:18 a.m., a Vineland police officer was dispatched to the 500 block of East Birch Street. The officer encountered an unidentified 28-year-old man who was armed with a large knife, police said.
The man was alleged to have charged toward the officer and another person on the scene, resulting in the officer shooting the man two times with his firearm, police said. The person on the scene was wounded by the man with the knife during the altercation shortly before the officer discharged his weapon, police said.
The 28-year-old was airlifted to Cooper University Medical Center in Camden, where he is listed in stable condition, police said. The person wounded by the man with the knife was treated at Cooper and released.
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The 28-year-old was charged with criminal attempted homicide, two counts of aggravated assault and weapons-related offenses. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/vineland-police-officer-shoots-man-wielding-knife/article_a9d20166-eb9b-11ed-89ee-3f02d912826c.html | 2023-05-06T00:24:11 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/vineland-police-officer-shoots-man-wielding-knife/article_a9d20166-eb9b-11ed-89ee-3f02d912826c.html |
Pam Pickett reached a milestone Wednesday and a first for South Jersey.
The longtime Buena Regional High School softball coach earned her 700th career win when the Chiefs defeated Wildwood Catholic Academy 9-0 in a Cape-Atlantic League National Division game at Bill Henfey Park in Wildwood.
Only five other New Jersey softball coaches have achieved 700 or more victories, but Pickett is the first from South Jersey. Under Pickett, the Chiefs have won seven S.J. titles, including three straight from 2013-15 and most recently in 2019. The first championship was in 1989.
Pickett’s career record is 700-215-1.
“It’s a wonderful honor to be able to do what I love to do,” said Pickett, who is in her 35th season with the Chiefs. “I have a passion for softball, and I have been blessed that I have been able to do it for this long. Thank the Lord that I am healthy enough that I can still do it and still enjoy the kids. In that aspect, there is nothing better when you are doing something that you love to do.
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“The numbers for me do not matter,” she added, “and I hate to say that because I don’t want to sound ungrateful because everyone made such a wonderful celebration of it. For me, the girls having success and, our goal is to always just improve and be better than we were the day before, so the goals for the girls need to be more important than the goals for me and then all that comes together.”
On Wednesday, junior Anna Sheridan allowed four hits and struck out five in a complete game for the Chiefs (8-6). She also had two RBIs and a run. Jamirah Roberts went 2 for 4 with two RBIs. Laylah Collins went 2 for 3 with three runs and an RBI. Cami Johnson went 2 for 4 with two runs.
The players were very happy and excited for Pickett.
“I just kept trying to ignore it and let them worry about the things they need to worry about without putting any more pressure on them,” said Pickett, who added she never discussed the milestone with her players for that reason. “But once the game was over and they were able to relax, they really were excited. It was so much fun to watch. They really were adorable.”
Pickett grew up in Neptune Township, Monmouth County, and graduated from Neptune High School in 1976. She played pitcher and catcher for Glassboro State College (now Rowan University).
After she graduated in 1980, Pickett started teaching at Buena and became an assistant on the softball team under then-Chiefs coach Barbara Meyrick. She took over as head coach seven years later and has made the Chiefs one of the top programs in South Jersey.
Buena named its softball field after Pickett in 2014.
“It’s pretty awesome,” said longtime assistant and former player Maryann Busan. “It’s pretty special. She is always now one of my good friends. It’s very special.”
Busan graduated from Buena in 2001 and went on to play at Stockton University. She became Pickett’s assistant in 2007 and estimates she has been a part of at least 300 of Pickett’s 700 wins.
Busan was one of several former players there Wednesday.
“It was very exciting and emotional,” said Busan, who noted the players were disappointed when the Chiefs lost 2-0 to Ocean City on Tuesday, which delayed Pickett’s milestone by one day. “But they were ready to play ball (Wednesday) and finally get it done. They were so excited for her. They really respect her. Every person that has played for her respects her.”
Busan said she has learned so much about the game and life from Pickett, calling her a great role model and friend.
“It was an overall great experience,” Busan said. “She works so hard. She is an awesome person and a coach. She cares about her program. For her to be the first woman in South Jersey to have 700 wins, that is awesome. I’m so proud of her. … The amount of work she puts in, I don’t think it could be compared to any coach who coaches any sport in high school.
Buena, which only has one senior, started the season 1-4. The Chiefs have since gone 7-2, including two three-game winning streaks.
The aim now is to keep winning and earning power points for the postseason, Pickett said.
“We have some things we still want to accomplish,” the coach said. “Hopefully we will continue playing good ball.” | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/helping-players-succeed-more-important-to-buena-coach-pam-pickett-than-her-700-wins/article_9fcc160a-eb84-11ed-a3a0-db70acf3823b.html | 2023-05-06T00:24:18 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/helping-players-succeed-more-important-to-buena-coach-pam-pickett-than-her-700-wins/article_9fcc160a-eb84-11ed-a3a0-db70acf3823b.html |
A preview of this weekend’s top high school sports events.
Boys and girls crew
Philadelphia Rowing Association City Championships
10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia
This regatta brings together many of the best crews from Philadelphia, its suburbs, New Jersey and Delaware. Time trials will be held Saturday, and the semifinals and finals will be Sunday. The event has 48 divisions, counting boys and girls races, nearly every event of high school crew from novice to varsity.
The 49th annual Joe Hartmann Diamond Classic
This prestigious single-elimination tournament expanded from 16 to 24 teams this spring. The Classic is named in memory of an Eastern Regional coach who was a long-time fixture on the South Jersey baseball scene.
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St. Augustine is the defending champion. Shawnee is this year’s No. 1 seed. The final is scheduled for May 17 at Alcyon Park in Pitman.
A schedule for Saturday’s second-round games (seeds in parentheses):
10 a.m.
(17) Cherry Hill West at (1) Shawnee
11 a.m.
(11) Haddon Heights at (3) Bishop Eustace
Noon
(19) Cinnaminson at (3) St. Augustine
(13) Cedar Creek at (4) Egg Harbor Township
1 p.m.
(9) Audubon at (8) Buena Regional
(10) Cherokee at (7) Vineland
3 p.m.
(12) Delsea Regional at (5) Kingsway Regional
(15) Paul VI at (2) Gloucester Catholic
Softball
Egg Harbor Township (13-0) vs. Donovan Catholic (16-1)
4:30 p.m. Tuesday
This regular-season game matches two of the state’s top teams. EHT is the defending Cape-Atlantic League and South Jersey Group IV champion. Donovan Catholic is the defending state Non-Public A champion. EHT is ranked No. 2 in The Press Elite 11. Donovan Catholic is No. 1. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/joe-hartmann-diamond-classic-among-the-latest-marquee-matchups/article_1879b5b8-eb84-11ed-a0c5-ebb059cdcd06.html | 2023-05-06T00:24:24 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/joe-hartmann-diamond-classic-among-the-latest-marquee-matchups/article_1879b5b8-eb84-11ed-a0c5-ebb059cdcd06.html |
Midland ISD is investigating an incident that occurred Friday at Legacy Freshman High School, according to a press release.
MISD reported that the district is "aware of an incident this afternoon at Legacy Freshman High School where a substitute teacher allegedly allowed students to enter into a maintenance tunnel and prevented them from exiting for a short period of time."
MISD police are investigating the incident. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/midland-isd-investigating-substitute-incident-18082414.php | 2023-05-06T00:45:43 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/midland-isd-investigating-substitute-incident-18082414.php |
ATLANTA — Atlanta Police released a 911 call made from inside Northside Medical Midtown moments after Wednesday's mass shooting, where five women were shot, killing one of them.
The call lasts nearly one minute and 30 seconds. During the phone conversation, you can hear a woman calmly explaining to the operator what had just unfolded. She told the operator she had just heard several gunshots. Then, she said one of the doctors saw someone lying on the 11th floor by the elevator -- before they dove for cover.
Below is an excerpt from the 911 call:
Operator: Atlanta 911 operator... What is the location of your emergency?
Caller: 1110 West Peachtree Street -- the Northside Medical building suite 1100. We hear gunshots in the hall.
Operator: OK. Suite 1100.
Caller: Yes.
Operator: Alright, do y'all see anybody hurt?
Caller: ...One of the doctors says he thinks he sees someone... on the floor by the elevator on the 11th floor... It's definitely loud.
Operator: So, are they still shooting?
Caller: They're not shooting at this moment but there were several shots that we heard.
Operator: Can he talk to the ambulance? EMS is there?
Caller: They took cover. We have a bunch of employees... in the building.
Operator: Is the doctor that's seeing the person laying... able to talk to the ambulance so he can describe whatever he's seeing?
Caller: ...No, he was taking cover he can't describe them.
Operator: OK. Alright, thank you. We have officers responding there.
Once police arrived, they found the five victims of the shooting, including Amy St. Pierre who died from her injuries. On Friday, Grady Hospital officials said one of the survivors is expected to go home; the other three are still receiving care.
APD said it's still reviewing other 911 calls shooting. More items will be released as the investigation continues.
News happens fast. Download our 11Alive News app for all the latest breaking updates, and sign up for our Speed Feed newsletter to get a rundown of the latest headlines across north Georgia. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/911-call-mass-shooting-inside-northside-medical-midtown/85-30a03133-7d53-412a-ba0a-1bc77a51a196 | 2023-05-06T00:49:49 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/911-call-mass-shooting-inside-northside-medical-midtown/85-30a03133-7d53-412a-ba0a-1bc77a51a196 |
ATLANTA — A metro Atlanta attorney is making history as president of the Atlanta Bar Association. Amy Cheng is the first Asian-American woman to hold the title.
Cheng's family moved from Beijing, China to Charleston, South Carolina when she was 7 years old. She was an only child due to China's one-child policy. She said growing up in Charleston, she relied on family and tradition, characteristics common to Asian cultures.
"Coming from Asia to America, it was hard on my parents," Cheng said. "They just wanted to make sure they were set up for success in their careers, as well as making sure they dedicated all their resources and attention to me to make sure I became the lawyer and person I am today."
Cheng went to Emory University to complete her undergraduate degree before attending the University of South Carolina to get her masters in public policy. It was in Columbia where Cheng said she decided to attend law school. She would return to Emory School of Law to earn her J.D. degree. She now practices labor and employment law as a partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP.
"I think I'm making a small change, because I know that I'm helping people and leaders of companies who want to make sure they're always doing right by their employees in the field they're in," Cheng said. "That makes me feel good."
Now, the litigator is taking on a new challenge. Last month, she became the first Asian-American woman to be elected president of the prestigious Atlanta Bar Association, a 135 year-year-old legal organization.
"If you’d asked me when I was younger, I never thought I’d be the first Asian AAPI to do anything," Cheng told 11Alive."I’ve always wanted to live a quiet, good life and sort of be normal. But we have all these voices at the table, because as Atlanta continues to grow and diversify, it's important that the association is able to match that."
Tina Dorr, president of the Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association, met Cheng a few years ago. GAPABA provides mentoring, networking opportunities, translation services and other legal resources primarily for AAPI attorneys and clients. Cheng serves on several GAPABA committees in addition to her role at the Atlanta Bar Association.
"Asian-Americans make up a very small fraction, our community is not represented in leadership positions in the legal community," Dorr said. "Now, I feel like I know a celebrity. I feel like Amy makes me one of the cool kids. Amy is going to make an incredible impact on our community, because young lawyers, women lawyers, Asian-American lawyers will be able to look to her and see someone like themselves in a leadership position.”
Dorr grew up in McDonough and struggled with her own Asian identity as a biracial woman. The intellectual property partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP said she's inspired by Cheng to create more opportunities for the AAPI community.
“Amy's an excellent communicator. She knows how to command a room," Dorr said. “By being strategic with the leadership on the board, I think it’s going to really open doors to different ideas, different trains of thought.”
Cheng said she will work to put more Asian-Americans in leadership positions to promote more diverse ideas, so that the local legal community can evolve with the rest of Atlanta. She said her election as president of the Atlanta Bar represents a new chapter in the organization's story and the community's story.
"Being able to help shed a light on how those differences make us all unique and better excites me," Cheng said. “It’s exciting to be the first AAPI president, but it’s also exciting to know that I’m hopefully not the last, that I’m the first but not the last. I’m going to be one of many.” | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/first-asian-american-woman-elected-president-of-atlanta-bar-association/85-2e8c92e3-5ca5-434d-8516-03858105fa9e | 2023-05-06T00:49:55 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/first-asian-american-woman-elected-president-of-atlanta-bar-association/85-2e8c92e3-5ca5-434d-8516-03858105fa9e |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – An individual was found unresponsive following a crash involving a motorcycle in west Wichita Friday evening.
According to Sedgwick County Dispatch, the crash happened just before 6:30 p.m. near the Interstate 235 and Kellogg Avenue interchange.
Dispatch confirmed to KSNW that at least one person was found unresponsive.
The Kansas Highway Patrol has taken charge of the scene.
KSN has a crew at the scene and will update this story once more information becomes available. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/one-found-unresponsive-after-motorcycle-crash-in-west-wichita/ | 2023-05-06T00:50:11 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/one-found-unresponsive-after-motorcycle-crash-in-west-wichita/ |
The 2023 Indiana Morel Mushroom Festival is here. What to know:
Morel mushroom season is fully underway in Indiana, and hunters are sharing their finds on social media to prove it.
Morels are a rare and delicious mushroom that can be found in the woods around Indiana during a small window each year.
Hunters often cook them in garlic and butter, or sell them to local eateries and markets for a solid profit. Some years, the mushrooms can be found in local grocery stores for upwards of $50 a pound.
Whether you're a seasoned hunter or looking to get started, here's what to know:
Indiana 2023 Morel Mushroom Festival
If you're looking to learn more about the pricey snack, the Indiana Morel Mushroom Festival is taking place at Brown County State Park on Saturday, May 6.
The park is offering a full day of activities, including presentations on how to safely hunt and identify the mushrooms and a live guided hunt.
A morel sale will be held during a later event, on May 26 & 27.
Check out the full schedule here.
More on morels:2023 Morel mushroom season is underway in Indiana. What to know about the spring tradition
Where can you find morels in Indiana in 2023?
This forager was searching for ramps, a species of wild onion, when they stumbled on a nice haul of the well-sought fungi.
One reddit user asked a group of mushroom foragers for clarity on if their find was the real deal. Another hunter said they might be able to help with the identity ... if they shared the location.
"All y’all are shady trying to get that “location” — if there’s one thing I learned growing up in the country, you don’t tell anyone where you find morel mushrooms," the poster responded.
So, while people aren't always quick to give directions to their favorite hunting grounds, they do often share the county. Across the various groups and social media platforms devoted to morels, hunters have checked in from just about every county in the area.
This hunter found these in La Porte.
One Reddit user did get more specific, saying they've made finds along the White River between Butler and Newfields.
The Facebook group Indiana Morels is a great spot to look for advice, general hunting grounds and more.
This group member claimed to have found more than 30 pounds so far in 2023 in public spots around Cass County.
Wherever you go hunting, remember to follow basic safety tips and make sure you are eating morels and not a dangerous look alike. | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2023/05/05/2023-indiana-morel-mushroom-festival-what-to-know-where-to-find-them/70189913007/ | 2023-05-06T00:50:40 | 0 | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2023/05/05/2023-indiana-morel-mushroom-festival-what-to-know-where-to-find-them/70189913007/ |
INDIANAPOLIS — Young Men Inc. has operated a summer camp program for boys out of Great Commission Church of God on the east side of Indianapolis for nearly three decades.
The founder of the program, Rev. Malachi Walker, teaches boys to make better choices through life skills workshops and military-style discipline.
"I don't think there's a better way for a young man between the ages of 8 and 16 to spend the summer season than right here at this church,” said Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett, who speaks to the boys at the camp every year.
Young Men Inc. announced Friday that about half of the 80 spots in this summer's camp are still open. You can learn more and register online. Orientation sessions will be held at the church at 3302 N. Arsenal Ave. on May 11 and 18 at 6:30 p.m. for new campers and people wanting more information.
The camp runs June 6 through Aug. 6. The cost for the camp is $75. Open slots are expected to fill quickly.
"This is great,” said IMPD Capt. Kimberly Young, who has also spoken at the camp. “I think it's inspiring. I think it keeps them busy. And I think the military structure that he has for them gives them a different mindset and gets them ready for the world, instead of all the violence and the different things that are going on out in the street that they see every day."
Sixteen-year-old Majestic Sconiers has participated in the program for five years and is now a counselor to younger boys. He worries about the gun violence that so often involves his peers as victims or perpetrators.
"I think about it as if, 'What if I'm next?'” said Sconiers. “What if I'm in the gas station and I get killed or something? I feel as if it's hard, but then I do feel as if we could change. We always could change."
Walker said parents tell him all the time they see the change the program makes in the lives of their sons.
"My son is doing better in school,” said Walker, touting the success stories he hears. “My son is passing all his grades. My son has a total different perspective on life."
Walker held Friday’s news conference in an empty field across the street from his church, because his congregation has a dream to build a multipurpose building on the property that would allow Young Men Inc. to double the number of boys they are serving.
"We need you right now,” Walker said, hoping financial supporters will come forward. “We have the land but we just need help to get it built. This is the answer to getting a lot of young men off the street."
Young Men Inc. alumni held a rendering of the proposed new building. Others stood behind Walker. Several testified to how the program helped them mature into men leading successful lives with families of their own.
“Working alongside with my parents on building that solid foundation that it took to mold me into the man that I became today, to be able to take care of a family, have a fiancé, and just pour into all the young men that come through our program,” said James Williams, an alumnus and now Young Men Inc. assistant director. “All the love, the discipline, respect - all that stuff that we teach into our young men.” | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/young-men-inc-recruiting-boys-indianapolis-summer-empowerment-camp/531-5a1c5b51-f314-4bf5-b1a6-8a9a75d21902 | 2023-05-06T00:50:40 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/young-men-inc-recruiting-boys-indianapolis-summer-empowerment-camp/531-5a1c5b51-f314-4bf5-b1a6-8a9a75d21902 |
The College is Eastern Idaho’s 2023 Commencement will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Mountain America Center.
The college will issue more than 400 awards — 296 associate degrees and 119 certificates.
“That represents the largest number of awards the College of Eastern Idaho has ever given,” said Amanda Logan, the College of Eastern Idaho’s director of external affairs. The total is a 95% increase since 2018 when CEI became a community college.
“Graduating from CEI is no small feat and I commend all our graduates for their hard work, dedication, and perseverance,” College of Eastern Idaho President Rick Aman said in a news release. “The degrees and certificates they just earned will open opportunities previously unavailable to them, helping them secure family wage jobs and helping our area businesses hire local, qualified employees.”
Forty-five percent of the graduating students are considered non-traditional, meaning that they are 25 years or older, Logan said. The remaining 55% are under 25. Eighteen percent of those students are Latino; 75% are white; and 7% are of other backgrounds such as American Indian, Asian and African American, the release said.
Twenty-eight graduates will be earning their associate degree while they are still in high school.
“In Idaho, we have Advanced Opportunities scholarship money where every 7-12 grade student has access to money that can pay for college courses,” Logan said.
Three programs graduated the most number of students.
“We offer a variety of fields at the college, but the most popular fields of study for the students who are receiving their awards next week are general education, 36% of our students,” Logan said. “Most of those are planning to transfer onto additional higher education. 35% are in health and human services. That includes our various nursing programs and surg tech. We also have 29% who are in career technical education including IT programs, energy systems technology, automotive and diesel programs and welding.”
Idaho Supreme Court associate justice Gregory Moeller will address the graduates. A native of St. Anthony, Moeller, graduated from J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University in 1990. He practiced law in Rexburg for 19 years before Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter appointed him as a district judge in 2009. He was appointed to the Idaho Supreme Court in November 2018.
Mountain View and Idaho Falls Community Hospitals provided the financial support for the College of Eastern Idaho to celebrate with its graduates at the Hero Arena at the Mountain America Center.
“We will be holding our graduation first, and then in the coming weeks, there are several school districts who will also be holding their graduation ceremony (at the Mountain America Center),” Logan said. “It is very exciting that we now have a facility like this in our area, where we can have a larger number of loved ones watch our graduates and have one unified ceremony.” | https://www.postregister.com/news/local/college-of-eastern-idaho-to-award-296-degrees-at-commencement/article_d00e8d86-eb91-11ed-9895-073cc9548d0f.html | 2023-05-06T00:57:46 | 0 | https://www.postregister.com/news/local/college-of-eastern-idaho-to-award-296-degrees-at-commencement/article_d00e8d86-eb91-11ed-9895-073cc9548d0f.html |
The Targhee Women’s Club has approximately 60 members and has awarded grants to Island Park EMS to buy equipment for water rescues, to support the Island Park charter school — the only school in Island Park — as well as donated to various nonprofits but it doesn’t have anywhere for the active philanthropists to convene regularly.
Michelle Staker is a 10-year resident of Island Park and was the club’s president from 2021-22 and is now the program director for the organization and now mostly works on arranging sponsored speakers. She says the Island Park community has needed a meeting place for decades.
On May 16, Island Park voters will get the chance to cast their votes on whether or not they agree with Staker about the community needing a multipurpose meeting spot.
“TWC and other groups need a place to meet,” Staker said.
“The center could also support all groups who need to gather in a desirable location. It will have a functional kitchen, so gatherings could be catered by our local restaurants and caterers. It could be a senior center for teaching and activities. The possibilities are endless. There is absolutely no place currently to fulfill these needs,” she said.
It’s been a surprising fight to get the initiative onto the ballot with pushback that includes signs that say “Vote no on any new tax” signs.
The Island Park Community Auditorium Committee is the formal body behind the moving the longtime discussion about a community center closer to reality. Last fall it collected the necessary signatures to get Idaho Code 67-4907 PAR 8 on the ballot for Precinct 01 residents in Island Park. The measure needs a 50.01 percent majority to pass.
The organization of the Island Park Community Auditorium District is being proposed pursuant to Idaho Code Section 67-4901.
Funds from the Auditorium District will be used to develop, build, and “operate a community multi-purpose gathering facility for meetings, fundraisers, conference rooms, stage, kitchen facilities, restrooms, travel and tourism center, senior center, space for a food pantry, related offices and open space for the ongoing operations of the facilities” according to the petition and the Auditorium District’s website, destinationislandparkidaho.com.
Potential additional uses of the space include space for the Chamber of Commerce, the Historical Society, federal, state, county and city informational meetings, emergency shelter (fire, flood, and weather) as well as youth programs and other community events.
According to the petition, the estimated cost to build the community center, including land acquisition cost (if necessary), is $3,000,000 with an estimated annual budget for facility operations is $300,000.
The petition also states that the maximum tax rate that the elected Board of Directors of the district shall be authorized to impose shall be a five percent (5%) lodging tax on all qualifying nightly lodging facilities that rent rooms/facilities for 30 days or less that are physically located within the district.
Committee member Steven Emery and developer of the Island Park Elk Run subdivision said, “We have a basic chicken and egg problem until this is approved. The board is not the district, the Community Auditorium district is not an official entity, and it can’t contract the committee. So, what we have now is an informal committee that has formed to collect signatures and get this on the ballot.”
In March, the signatures were reviewed by District Judge Dane Watkins Jr. who declared them legal and approved them to be set on the May 16 ballot.
Other Idaho communities have created auditorium districts with similar funding plans. They include the Idaho Falls Auditorium District, Pocatello/Chubbuck Auditorium District and the Greater Boise Auditorium District.
Many Idaho cities charge a similar type of lodging tax for visitors staying less than 30 days. Area cities charging these taxes include Driggs, Hailey, Irwin, Ketchum, Lava Hot Springs, Mackay, Salmon, Stanley, Victor and Swan Valley.
The Island Park community is unique said Emery because most of the places where visitors stay are not located in the actual city of Island Park, so a city lodging tax is not an option.
Staker said there are many groups in the same position as Targhee Women’s Club with nowhere to book their meetings.
“Last year the Marriott provided the conference center for us but declined to do it again this year, raising the rate to an unsustainable level. The restaurants cater to tourists and so do not like to accommodate our large group at lunchtime. We can meet in the EMS building, but it is a dreary, commercial, poorly lighted facility,” she said.
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10 News is working for you to help you protect your identity and clear out some clutter along the way.
The WSLS Shred event is back by popular demand.
It’s a chance to safely destroy your personal documents with a professional shredding company.
“1 in 14 people will be a victim of identity theft. when you think about those numbers you think ... well we need to be careful,” Julie Wheeler, President of the Better Business Bureau serving SWVA said.
While a personal shredder you may use at home is a safer option ... it’s not foolproof depending on the type of blades it uses.
Wheeler suggests bringing those shredded documents to the shred event making it impossible to piece them back together.
“It’s really a big mess to untangle and we talk to people regularly on that and try to help council them on that once they’ve been a victim. But also we try to help them to deter because that’s a big part of this. That’s what shred events like you are having like we have help with. They help deter being a victim of identity theft,” Wheeler said.
Be sure to stop by the Schewels Home on Ferncliff Avenue in Roanoke from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 6, to get sensitive documents safely destroyed. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/06/get-rid-of-personal-documents-clutter-safely-at-wsls-shred/ | 2023-05-06T00:58:53 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/06/get-rid-of-personal-documents-clutter-safely-at-wsls-shred/ |
Ripon employee sues Wisconsin assisted living center for failing to properly pay employees
GREEN BAY – An assisted living center with locations in Fond du Lac, Calumet and Kewaunee counties, doesn’t pay some employees overtime and requires them to work "off the clock" while on call, alleged a lawsuit filed in federal court.
The 23-page complaint filed Friday alleged that:
ABridge Care Concepts, LLC, hires caregivers and med techs as hourly employees, non-exempt from overtime pay requirements. However, it has failed to pay them at time-and-a-half their hourly rates when they work more than 40 hours a week.
Plaintiff Megan Rankins has worked at ABridge Care’s Ripon assisted living and memory care center since April 2022, first as a caregiver and then as a med tech. During this time, she hasn’t received overtime pay, despite working in excess of 40 hours during some weeks.
Rankins is also required to work “on call,” during which she communicates with residents’ families, co-workers and management. These “on-call” job duties are performed without pay or “off-the-clock,” often while at home or outside of her scheduled shift.
Rankins, a current employee, punches a time clock that electronically records the hours she works at the Ripon center.
Those at ABridge Care who knew or should have known about Rankins working “off-the-clock” include but are not limited to her manager, Carissa Sell, and Jordan Martin, a human resources generalist.
Failure to pay overtime and requiring work to be performed “off-the-clock” are violations of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and Wisconsin law governing wages and payments.
The suit filed on behalf of Rankins seeks class-action status as the same allegations apply to other employees in similar positions who are also subject to ABridge Care’s pay policies.
The amount ABridge owes Rankins or other similarly situated employees in back pay hasn’t been calculated by her attorneys at Walcheske & Luzi LLC of Brookfield.
State and federal law allow current and former employees to recover unpaid compensation as far back as three years.
Rankins’ attorney, Scott Luzi, and ABridge Care’s vice president of operations, Nicole Basten, did not respond to requests for comment.
The suit seeks a court order requiring ABridge to pay Rankins and other members of the to-be-established class of current and former non-exempt employees the amount of wages and overtime owed them as well as the legal costs incurred by the plaintiffs’ attorneys.
ABridge’s Ripon center is a 40-bed community-based residential facility licensed by the state of Wisconsin. The corporation is headquartered in Appleton and also has CBRFs in Hilbert, Chilton and Kewaunee, according to the firm’s website.
Kevin Murphy is a Madison-based freelance writer. | https://www.fdlreporter.com/story/news/local/2023/05/05/ripon-employee-sues-abridge-care-assisted-living-center-for-improperly-paying-staff/70183264007/ | 2023-05-06T01:00:29 | 1 | https://www.fdlreporter.com/story/news/local/2023/05/05/ripon-employee-sues-abridge-care-assisted-living-center-for-improperly-paying-staff/70183264007/ |
Community members are raising money on behalf of three people who died Monday when two trucks collided head-on east of Casper.
The victims included the drivers of both trucks, Aaron Henson and Kristofer Counts, along with Counts’ child, Max.
Family and friends of the Counts said the community lost two “precious, caring and great souls” on Monday morning, the GoFundMe page, organized by Keisha Glover, states.
“It is hard to forget someone, especially to people who gave us so much to remember,” the statement said.
Services will be announced at a later date, and the family is asking for time and space to grieve.
The other driver, Henson, was a friend, father, husband and business owner, a separate GoFundMe account, organized by Colton Roberson, states. He is survived by his wife and two children, who are 2 and 7 years old.
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Henson and his wife Kaylynn put countless hours of work into their businesses together, the statement said. Henson was also heavily involved in his local community, especially when it came to his children.
“AJ was not someone you would forget,” the statement said. “His sense of humor and ability to make light of any situation will not be forgotten by many.”
Henson’s memorial services were scheduled to be held at the Glenrock High School Gymnasium on Friday morning.
On Monday, two trucks crashed at about 8:45 a.m. on Old Glenrock Highway near Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park, the Wyoming Highway Patrol reported.
Counts, 34, was driving a 2002 Ford F-150 pickup west on the highway when his truck crossed the center line and collided head-on with Henson’s 2018 Ford F-150.
Counts, who lived in Casper, died at the scene. He was not wearing a seatbelt.
His son Max was traveling with him at the time, the patrol reported. He also died at the scene. The child was wearing a seat belt.
Henson, 28, of Glenrock, was taken to Banner Wyoming Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries, the statement said. He was wearing a seat belt.
The highway patrol is investigating driver inattention and fatigue on the part of Counts as possible causes.
Forty-four people have died on Wyoming’s roads so far this year. At the same time last year, there were 28 deaths.
The highway patrol has attributed the stark increase, in part, to this winter’s harsh weather conditions. | https://trib.com/news/local/casper/community-raises-money-for-3-killed-in-pickup-collision-east-of-casper/article_284bbc30-eb6a-11ed-974d-0ff5dcc53578.html | 2023-05-06T01:01:20 | 0 | https://trib.com/news/local/casper/community-raises-money-for-3-killed-in-pickup-collision-east-of-casper/article_284bbc30-eb6a-11ed-974d-0ff5dcc53578.html |
A proposal for Idaho Power to transfer an acre of land on Ritter Island to the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation will be the subject of a Thursday hearing in which the public can provide testimony via telephone.
Idaho Power’s application asks for approval from the Idaho Public Utilities Commission to transfer 1.09 acres of land on the island, which is located along the Snake River and is part of the Thousand Springs State Park.
The proposed asset transfer is part of negotiations that ultimately led to the relicensing of Idaho Power Co.’s mid-Snake hydro facilities. This proposal arose, in part, due to the understanding that the asset transfer would assist with aquatic habitat mitigation requirements, according to an IPUC news release.
Those interested in submitting testimony for the record are asked to call 415-655-0001 and enter meeting number 2451 727 1983 when prompted shortly before 11 a.m. on Thursday.
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Crystal-clear water and creative crafts make a great setting each year on Ritter Island.
Idaho Power purchased the property in 1989, and there was some intent to use it for employee housing, Idaho Power spokesperson Brad Bowlin in an email to the Times-News.
Bowlin said the land transfer would create a win-win for Idaho Power and the people in Idaho.
“The transfer is in the public interest because (Idaho Power) will retain the ability to utilize the existing conservation easements to satisfy aquatic habitat mitigation requirements,” he wrote. “Additionally, IDPR would become the sole owner of Ritter Island allowing the agency to obtain additional funding to expand its efforts on the island.”
Idaho Power also owns and manages several properties in the Hagerman Valley, including the Banbury Springs and Brigg Creek properties, for the benefit of wildlife, Bowlin said. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/commission-schedules-public-hearing-on-proposed-transfer-of-land-on-ritter-island/article_72fe3d76-eb96-11ed-ba78-4369622b393d.html | 2023-05-06T01:01:24 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/commission-schedules-public-hearing-on-proposed-transfer-of-land-on-ritter-island/article_72fe3d76-eb96-11ed-ba78-4369622b393d.html |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Happy Cinco De Mayo! Does a battle of the bands, a honey festival, or even a film festival sound fun to you? If so, that shows there's something for everyone this weekend in Northern California!
This weekend's weather will be cooling down just a bit with temperatures in the high-60s with a southwestern breeze.
Gather some friends, maybe family members or even go solo, but head outside, maybe grab a jacket and celebrate Cinco de Mayo with some of these weekend events!
Buzz on over to this free family-friendly festival featuring (honey, of course), Honey Bee education, live art, food and drinks, cooking demonstrations, live music, kids’ arts and crafts, vendors and more honey!
- 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. May 6
- Located at Historic Downtown Woodland (405 Main St., Woodland)
- Organized by California Honey Festival and Visit Woodland
- More information about this event HERE.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo all weekend long at this free festival featuring live music, food and drinks, arts and crafts, a kid's zone, a car show and lots of dancing. Bring an appetite, some dancing shoes and enjoy!
- 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. May 6, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. May 7
- Located at Southside Park (7th and T streets, Sacramento)
- Organized by Fiesta En La Calle
- More information about this event HERE.
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at this free, inclusive and family-friendly community festival featuring more than 120 arts and crafts, food and community vendors, a pop-up visual art gallery, more than a dozen food trucks, traditional and contemporary stage performances and more!
- 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. May 6
- Located at The Center at District56 (8230 Civic Center Dr. Suite #100, Elk Grove)
- Organized by The Creative Space
- More information about this event HERE.
Can I get a yee-haw from all my country lovers? This music festival features live performances from Lady A, Brett Eldredge, Chris Young, Justin Moore, Joe Nichols and more plus 12 hometown bands performing food trucks, a boot-scootin’ line dance saloon, a mechanical bull and more!
- 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. May 5 and May 6
- Located at Cal Expo (1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento)
- Organized by KNCI 105.1
- More information about this event HERE.
This free family-friendly event features community vendors and resources with giveaways, electric car test drives, kids activities and free food! There will also be a 40 Acres Passport for guests to win prizes by visiting each of the 40 Acres businesses such as Underground Books, Fixins Soul Kitchen, World Class Faders, Old Soul and more.
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Get ready to get funky at this battle of the bands featuring The Midnight Players and Klymaxx!
- 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. May 7
- Located at Ace Of Spades (1417 R St., Sacramento)
- Organized by Ace Of Spades
- More information about this event HERE.
A celebration of objectively bad cinema everyone loves! Grab some popcorn and something to drink while watching films like Ed Wood's Plan 9 From Outer Space, Troll 2 and The Room.
- 4 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. May 6
- Located at The Colonial Theatre (3522 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento)
- Organized by Love Horror Events and the Sacramento Horror Film Festival
- More information about this event HERE.
This family-friendly event is traditionally celebrated in Germany but is being brought to Sacramento! The festival is to celebrate spring and will feature delicious German food and drinks, special performances, a live band, free games and crafts for the kids, face-painting and more.
- 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. May 7
- Located at Sacramento Turn Verein (3349 J St., Sacramento)
- Organized by Sacramento Turn Verein German Language School
- More information about this event HERE.
A small business market featuring over 130 vendors ranging from food, vintage clothes, jewelry, handcrafted items and crystals all to shop from!
- 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. May 7
- Located at 2003 Howe Ave., Sacramento
- Organized by SacTown’s Finest Market
- More information about this event HERE.
Calling all Star Wars fans...May the Fourth be with you! Get your lightsabers ready because you are invited to get a peek at a fleet of open cockpits, hang out with cosplayers and have fun with galactic-themed crafts, music and activities.
- 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. May 6
- Located at the Aerospace Museum of California (3200 Freedom Park Dr.,
McClellan) - Organized by the Aerospace Museum of California
- More information about this event HERE.
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DAVIS, Calif. — People living in Carlos Dominguez’s neighborhood are still in shock Friday after he was charged with the fatal Davis stabbings.
Crime scene investigators with the FBI and the Davis Police Department searched his home on Hawthorn Lane through Thursday evening, pulling out boxes of what could be evidence related to the case.
Neighbors told ABC10 four or five men also lived in the home with Dominguez and they were friendly, even playing guitar on their porch.
Gillian Curran is a fellow UC Davis student who lives nearby and witnessed the search.
“I’ve just never seen something like that before, especially the hazmat suits,” said Curran.
Although Curran says she’s never met Dominguez, her interactions with his roommates were always pleasant.
“His housemates are all really nice… They offered to park their car in our driveway when we weren’t here. It was kind of shocking that he lived with them of all people,” said Curran.
Melina Dimick, another neighbor, says she was surprised with how quickly things escalated.
“There was no one here when I left except a little stake out going on with one van and I came back and it was police tape and so many cars and people in hazmat suits,” said Dimick.
She had friends over Saturday night when the second attack was happening less than a half-mile from her home.
“It’s one of those things where you don’t think it will happen to you and then it’s so close in proximity it could have,” said Dimick.
Even though Dominquez was arrested on suspicion of murder and is at Yolo County Jail, many in the community say their safety bubble has burst.
Krupa Patel, a UC Davis student, says she frequently bikes by Dominquez’s house to get home.
“It was a lot to take in because it was so close and he was a student as well,” said Patel.
Her roommate, Angelina Stilts, would also frequently walk by the house but says that may change going forward.
“I would always go shopping at night but I am probably not going to do that anymore and probably no more walking to class to be honest,” said Stilts.
WATCH MORE: Davis community reacts to the aftermath of stabbing suspect Carlos Dominguez's arrest | To The Point | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/davis-community-shocked-stabber-arrested/103-daefe805-9b90-4b16-8f42-4b9e7a406d0d | 2023-05-06T01:02:18 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/davis-community-shocked-stabber-arrested/103-daefe805-9b90-4b16-8f42-4b9e7a406d0d |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Officials put out a large fire at a Land Park business Friday evening.
The Sacramento Fire Department says heavy smoke and fire were coming from a nail salon on Riverside Boulevard.
No injuries have been reported and the cause of the fire has not been announced. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/sacramento-nail-salon-fire/103-93b32b0a-6671-440a-8fd6-0e6699c023a9 | 2023-05-06T01:02:24 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/sacramento-nail-salon-fire/103-93b32b0a-6671-440a-8fd6-0e6699c023a9 |
Chandler police release body camera video of man killed by officers in March
Chandler police released footage, as well as a briefing, on Friday in connection to the death of 39-year-old Richard Ring after he was shot by police on March 29.
Officers responded to calls of a robbery near Alma School and Warner roads at about 11:52 a.m. They received reports that a man had shoplifted from a store and fought with an employee before fleeing out the back, according to the original police report.
The man, later identified as Ring, had last been seen hopping into the backyard of a nearby home in a neighborhood located behind the business.
Upon arrival, police saw Ring jumping residential fences, and then he entered into one of the houses, Chandler police spokesperson Det. Eva Zermeno said in the video briefing Friday.
"As officers surrounded the home, Ring exited the homes into the backyard porch, holding a large kitchen knife in his hands," Zermeno said.
Zermeno also stated that Ring had significant injuries to his throat area and was bleeding profusely.
Body camera footage shared by Chandler police showed Ring exit the home, where he was met by police telling him to put his hands above his head and to drop the knife.
Ring can be heard in the video saying, "I have to kill myself." Officers attempt to talk Ring down, as another officer tried to use a stun gun on him.
The point of view from the officer who shot Ring, a 21-year vet with the Desert Breeze precinct, police said, shows Ring repeating what he had said about taking his life. In the video, officers try to reason with Ring, and as they surround him, Ring says something and is later shot.
Police said Ring was shot for failing to follow police commands and advancing toward officers with the knife in hand.
Zermeno said in the video that the investigation is the subject of both an internal and criminal investigation, which will be reviewed by the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.
No other information had been released. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/chandler-breaking/2023/05/05/video-chandler-police-shoot-man-after-he-advances-with-knife-in-hand/70189573007/ | 2023-05-06T01:02:48 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/chandler-breaking/2023/05/05/video-chandler-police-shoot-man-after-he-advances-with-knife-in-hand/70189573007/ |
The father of a 3-year-old who was shot in the face over the weekend was arrested Friday morning, according to the U.S. Marshalls service.
At 11a.m. the Philadelphia police along with the U.S. Marshall service arrested Weldon on the 1300 block of S. Dover Street.
Weldon, 31, was wanted for firearms violations and endangering the welfare of a child in relation to his 3-year-old son who was shot in the Grays Ferry section of Philly last Sunday.
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The mother of the 3-year-old boy who was shot in the face is also facing charges after she allegedly lied to police about the incident.
Laylaah Muhammad, 23, was arrested Wednesday and charged with criminal conspiracy, endangering the welfare of a child, unsworn falsifying, tampering with evidence, obstruction of justice and false reports.
Muhammad had initially told police she was carrying her 3-year-old son and walking along the 1500 block of South Taney Street at 5:08 p.m. in Philadelphia on Sunday when she heard at least two gunshots, investigators said. She told investigators she looked down and realized her son had been shot once in the cheek, according to police.
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Muhammad also allegedly told police she spotted two men dressed in dark clothing running away from the scene.
On Monday, investigators revealed they had reason to believe the shooting occurred at a property along Taney Street rather than on the sidewalk.
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"We expect the mother of the three-year-old to be charged with a number of charges," Krasner said. "They will include endangering the welfare of a child. They will also include the charge of conspiracy and a number of other charges that, basically relate to criminally misinforming law enforcement, to criminally not telling the truth to law enforcement."
While Muhammad is now in custody and charged, investigators have not yet revealed any additional details on the shooting or who they believe is responsible.
The boy was taken to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia where he is currently in stable condition.
This story is developing. Check back for updates.
There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/dad-of-3-year-old-who-was-shot-was-arrested-wanted-for-firearm-violations/3560729/ | 2023-05-06T01:05:14 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/dad-of-3-year-old-who-was-shot-was-arrested-wanted-for-firearm-violations/3560729/ |
A man was fighting for his life late Friday afternoon after his vehicle was struck head-on by a speeding vehicle that lost control on Covington Road, the Fort Wayne Police Department said in a news release.
Police were called to the city’s west side about 5 p.m. on the report of a traffic accident. Officers responded to the 4600 block of Covington Road, just west of Aboite Animal Clinic, where they found two men who were injured in the collision.
One adult male was taken to a hospital in life-threatening condition, and the other adult male was taken to a hospital in non-life-threatening condition, the release said.
The initial police investigation found the driver in non-life-threatening condition was traveling eastbound at high speed, lost control and crossed into the other lane, causing the collision.
FWPD crash investigators, with help from the air support unit, were processing the scene, taking measurements and collecting evidence to determine what happened.
Both drivers remain hospitalized, officials said.
Covington Road was closed for few hours Friday evening during the investigation, the release said.
The crash remains under investigation by the Fort Wayne Police Department FACT team and the Allen County prosecutor’s office. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/2-vehicle-crash-on-covington-road-sends-drivers-to-hospital/article_06ff774e-eb95-11ed-8c9b-73bc67e7973e.html | 2023-05-06T01:07:16 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/2-vehicle-crash-on-covington-road-sends-drivers-to-hospital/article_06ff774e-eb95-11ed-8c9b-73bc67e7973e.html |
A firefighter received minor injuries Friday after responding to a fire that heavily damaged a home on Fort Wayne’s north side.
The Fort Wayne Fire Department was called about 2:15 p.m. to 1320 Lakeland Cove. Two people were inside and were able to get out of the home with two pets without help, the city fire department said in a news release.
The fire was under control within 17 minutes, but it left a firefighter with minor injuries, which will be evaluated, according to the news release.
The blaze inflicted heavy fire damage to the back side of the house and the attic. The home also had moderate water and smoke damage, the news release said.
The fire’s cause remains under investigation. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/fire-heavily-damages-home-leaves-firefighter-with-minor-injuries/article_97a5235a-eb88-11ed-85f2-f3f9d316ca13.html | 2023-05-06T01:07:22 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/fire-heavily-damages-home-leaves-firefighter-with-minor-injuries/article_97a5235a-eb88-11ed-85f2-f3f9d316ca13.html |
KITTERY, Maine — Crews responded to an early morning fire involving a vacant building in Kittery on Friday.
According to Kittery Fire Chief David O'Brien, a call came in around 3:01 a.m. for what appeared to be an outside fire located at 22 Trafton Lane.
The fire reportedly became fully involved and included a 2.5-story wood-frame structure that was vacant at the time of the blaze.
No injuries were reported, O'Brien said.
The fire was deemed to not be suspicious after the Fire Marshal initially called due to concerns about the timing of the incident.
Eliot crews supported at the scene, O'Brien said, and Portsmouth covered the Kittery station.
No further information has been released at this time. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/crews-respond-to-early-morning-fire-in-kittery-trafton-lane-maine/97-84d30630-cdbb-48c2-ae48-8b6176a56edc | 2023-05-06T01:09:04 | 1 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/crews-respond-to-early-morning-fire-in-kittery-trafton-lane-maine/97-84d30630-cdbb-48c2-ae48-8b6176a56edc |
ROCKPORT, Maine — Human remains that were discovered in Rockport in late April have been identified.
The Rockport Police Department said in a news release Friday the Office of Chief Medical Examiner identified the remains as 44-year-old Jared Paradee.
The remains were reportedly found in Rockport on April 28, and Paradee has been reported missing from Rockport since Feb. 23, 2022, according to the release.
"Paradee’s remains were located in close proximity to his last known address," the release said.
Rockport police said the area was searched extensively by multiple search parties, including Camden police, Maine game wardens, family, friends, K9s, and a drone.
"Positive identification was determined using DNA testing," the release said. "The cause and manner have not been determined. Based on information gathered during the investigation we do not believe foul play was involved." | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/human-remains-found-in-rockport-identified-maine/97-1c59b277-e892-4edf-bb38-9f409886e66d | 2023-05-06T01:09:11 | 1 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/human-remains-found-in-rockport-identified-maine/97-1c59b277-e892-4edf-bb38-9f409886e66d |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Eighteen-year-old Xavier Rodriguez pled guilty to several crimes Friday for a deadly crash that happened over a year ago, killing two high school students and hospitalizing a Washington County deputy.
Rodriguez was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the crash that resulted in the death of two of his friends. He fought through tears as he apologized to their family members and Deputy Michael Trotter, who sustained life-threatening injuries in the crash.
After midnight on April 27th, 2022, Rodriguez’s car ran a red light hitting Deputy Trotter’s police cruiser at nearly 100 miles per hour. Prosecutors said Rodriguez was intoxicated that night.
The two Southridge High School students killed in the crash were identified as Matthew Amaya and Juan Pacheco-Aguilera. Rodriguez was also hurt, along with two others.
Crash scene investigators and the families of the two teen boys spoke Friday and offered their forgiveness to Rodriguez during the sentencing.
“Our son is gone and this is due to the irresponsibility of people who sometimes think nothing of drinking,” said Pablo Pacheco, Juan Pacheco-Aguillera’s father. “I hope during the time this young man spends in jail he can reflect and ask forgiveness to God for all of the hurt he has caused. I don’t know why this happened. I just hope to God that he reflects. I also don’t hold it against him, I forgive him.”
Rodriguez addressed the families of the victims in court saying that he is forced to relive the memory of the crash every day.
“The only reason I am pleading out is to show I’m at fault,” said Rodriguez. “I have to relive this every day and I’m scared for what comes in the future.”
Deputy Michael Trotter spoke with KOIN 6 News Friday afternoon after the teenager pled guilty.
He said he has an uncertain future ahead as he is still recovering from the injuries he sustained in the crash, which were life-threatening at the time. He said since the crash more than a year ago, he’s made some milestones — but still has to wear a brace to walk around.
Deputy Trotter shared that it isn’t up to him to decide if Rodriguez is forgiven, he now has to live with the consequences of his actions.
“People have asked me if me and my family forgive him, I don’t think that’s up to me and my family to decide, it’s between him and God. His apology is great but his decision led to loss of lives and challenges in my life.”
Rodriguez was found guilty of two counts of first-degree manslaughter, two counts of second-degree assault, and one count of driving under the influence of intoxicants. | https://www.koin.com/local/washington-county/xavier-rodriguez-pleads-guilty-in-crash-that-killed-2-high-schoolers-injured-deputy-trotter-sentenced-to-25-years/ | 2023-05-06T01:14:07 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/washington-county/xavier-rodriguez-pleads-guilty-in-crash-that-killed-2-high-schoolers-injured-deputy-trotter-sentenced-to-25-years/ |
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.
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University of Arizona officials said Friday they have known since fall 2022 that quarterback Jayden de Laura was named in a 2018 sexual-assault case in Hawaii and determined he would remain on the team.
De Laura’s status as UA quarterback has not changed, the UA athletic department said, after court records filed this week publicly revealed de Laura has settled a civil lawsuit in the case and, according to the lawsuit, previously pleaded guilty in juvenile court to second-degree sexual assault.
"In the fall of 2022 after a civil complaint was filed against football student-athlete Jayden de Laura, the University of Arizona first became aware of a 2018 incident involving de Laura which occurred while he was in high school in Hawaii," the UA statement reads. "After reviewing the matter, the determination was made to allow de Laura to continue as a student-athlete and his status remains unchanged."
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The civil complaint was filed on Dec. 2, 2021, about a month before de Laura transferred from Washington State University to Arizona.
The University of Wisconsin released a similar statement Thursday regarding de Laura's high school teammate, safety Kamo'i Latu, who also was named in the civil lawsuit. UW said it was unaware of "the matter being reported involving Latu" when he enrolled at the school in 2022, became aware in the fall and that Latu remains a member of the Badgers football team.
Vetting process
De Laura entered the NCAA transfer portal on Jan. 7, 2022. He committed to Arizona on Jan. 10. The December 2021 filing of the lawsuit in Hawaii was publicly available in online court records.
UA's statement Friday did not say whether the university conducted a background check of de Laura when he transferred.
In an interview with the Star, Adam Gorney, the recruiting director for Rivals, a website that covers football and basketball recruiting, spoke about common vetting practices schools use while recruiting. His comments were not in reference to the situation involving Arizona and de Laura.
"Even at the highest levels, college football is a niche job," Gorney said. "A lot of guys know each other. The entire Pac-12 ... would probably be aware of any issues any kid had. If Washington State is recruiting a quarterback, UCLA or Arizona, they probably have the same info that every other school has."
"Sometimes it depends on how good the player is," Gorney added. "There’s a balance, or imbalance, between taking really good players and taking good players with checkered pasts because they can score touchdowns and run real fast."
Unlike the recruiting of high school players, which can last years, Gorney said a program "almost certainly" can't meticulously screen every player in the portal. The competition for top players is intense, and decisions are made quickly.
"Once you get into a transfer-portal situation and you have a necessity at a position, I would find it hard to believe, if you didn’t know much about the kid’s background, that you could find out all the things you’d want to find out about in a three-day or week period," Gorney said.
"In a recruiting world where coaches are busier than ever, hosting kids, keeping roster together, traveling to high schools — and throw on top of that all these transfers — I find it hard to believe they’d have the bandwidth to make that happen."
The lawsuit
Court records filed Tuesday and reported by the media Wednesday say De Laura and Latu reached a settlement with a woman who told police in December 2018 that the two raped her after a high school football game in Honolulu on Oct. 27, 2018, when she was about 17 years old. She was named in the court documents. However, the Arizona Daily Star does not generally name alleged victims of sexual assault.
According to court documents obtained this week by the Star, the then-teenaged girl, her mother and a friend flew from Molokai to Oahu to attend the matchup between St. Louis School, featuring de Laura and Latu, and Punahou at Aloha Stadium.
The girl “was an acquaintance of (de Laura) and other members of the (St. Louis) team,” the court documents say. As part of Hawaiian tradition, the girl brought leis to give to players on the team but was instructed to drive to the St. Louis campus after the players were directed to the team bus shortly after the game ended.
Court documents state the plaintiff drove to the school and delivered the leis to members of the St. Louis football team. Once she returned to the car, she received a text message from de Laura inquiring about her location, the records say.
According to the lawsuit, de Laura summoned her to the stairwell on the second floor of a parking structure connected to St. Louis School “because he needed to ‘talk’ to her.” The girl’s friend and mother remained in the car while she met with de Laura.
The claim says the girl encountered de Laura and Latu in the stairwell where they demanded she “engage in sex with the two of them simultaneously, immediately.”
When she refused, de Laura and Latu “physically overpowered” her and forced sex acts on her, the lawsuit states.
De Laura allegedly choked the plaintiff, who “was sobbing uncontrollably in fear and anger,” to get her to cooperate, the court documents say. When she refused, de Laura let her go, she went back to the car and her mother drove her away, the lawsuit says.
According to the lawsuit, de Laura and Latu were charged with second-degree sexual assault and later pleaded guilty. Documentation of those charges is unavailable because all parties were minors and the case ran through juvenile court, where the records are closed to the public.
Neither de Laura nor Latu received jail time, the lawsuit says, adding that they were ordered to write apology letters to the plaintiff. Although the criminal case was handled through the juvenile court system, the civil lawsuit was filed against the families of de Laura and Latu, along with St. Louis School, for “assault, false imprisonment and negligence.”
Mediated settlement
De Laura's attorney did not return messages seeking comment from the Star. Latu's attorney, Michael Green, told The Athletic that the settlement in the civil lawsuit was not an admission of guilt by his client.
“I cannot in good conscience as a lawyer represent someone charged of a serious crime, at least accused, and let him go past their 18th birthday, go into big-boy court and take three years to finish the case and their college career is over,” Green told The Athletic. “I can’t do that. it’s just insane. Imagine getting a not guilty. Now he’s 24 years old. So we had the opportunity to end it immediately, and that’s what we did.”
Green also told Hawaii News Now that “this case was better not to be tried."
"For closure for him, certainly closure for this young woman ... we just wanted my client to go on with his life, let her go on with her life,” he said.
All parties involved “engaged in a mediations process” in December 2022, and settlements by de Laura and Latu’s families were reached for undisclosed amounts, according to the most recent court documents filed Tuesday. The case was filed in Hawaii Circuit Court, which handles civil cases seeking more than $40,000.
After his first season in Pullman, de Laura was arrested on suspicion of DUI in February 2021. WSU suspended him. He was found not guilty the following summer.
De Laura was named Pac-12 Offensive Freshman of the Year following the 2021 season. He passed for 3,685 yards, third most in UA history, and 25 touchdowns in his first season at Arizona, leading the Wildcats to a 5-7 record, a four-win improvement over the previous season.
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TARRANT COUNTY, Texas — As temperatures rose heading into the weekend, The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) put out a warning.
On Friday, ERCOT announced “possible future Emergency Condition of reserve capacity deficiency” beginning May 8 through May 10. In a statement to WFAA, an ERCOT spokesperson said the grid has sufficient supply to meet demand and that it wasn’t asking Texans to conserve power.
Doug Lewin, President of Stoic Energy and writer for the Texas Energy and Power Newsletter said ERCOT is likely taking precaution before the summer months.
“A lot of gas and coal plants, they go down for plant maintenance. This is the season when they do that, cause they don’t expect very high demand,” Lewin said. “When they do get high demand, you have a lot of coal plants offline, and that could cause some problems.”
Just two days earlier, officials with ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission (PUC) announced concern the power grid could face outages this summer.
“I would be very surprised if there actually was a problem,” Lewin said. “The only way I think there would be a problem is next week, if it’s much hotter than what they’re expecting and demand ends up being much higher than what they’re forecasting.”
PUC Chairman Peter Lake and ERCOT CEO Bill Magness announced peak demand for electricity this summer will exceed the amount they can generate. The grid will rely on renewable energy to keep the lights on for Texans, Lake said.
“On the hottest days of summer, there is no longer enough on-demand dispatchable power generation to meet demand in the ERCOT system,” Lake said.
Lake and Magness blamed rapid population growth in Texas for the grid’s supply and demand issues.
During the press conference, Lake said between 2008 and 2022, on-demand dispatchable power supply in Texas grew only 1.5%, and in that same time frame, the state’s population grew 24%.
Magness said they plan to operate a reliable grid this summer, and that the grid is more stabilized than ever.
“They said that almost in the same breath they were saying everybody should be concerned, that there’s a higher likelihood of outages this summer than last summer,” Lewin said. “They’re confusing people.” | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/ercot-warns-power-outages-likely-this-summer/287-e16c43c8-1fa0-43ab-b489-c2231f61bd97 | 2023-05-06T01:24:58 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/ercot-warns-power-outages-likely-this-summer/287-e16c43c8-1fa0-43ab-b489-c2231f61bd97 |
RAINS COUNTY, Texas — Officials have determined that remains found in Rains County last November are that of a retired Dallas firefighter who went missing six years ago.
In a statement, Hunt County Sheriff’s Office said Rains County deputies found the remains in a wooded area just off U.S. Highway 276 east of the City of East Tawakoni on Nov. 30. DNA evidence has shown the human remains to be Michael Glenn Chambers.
Chambers was a retired Dallas firefighter who was reported missing on March 10, 2017.
When the remains were found, the Texas Rangers and Hunt County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Rains County Sheriff’s Office with the recovery and investigation.
According to the HCSO, Chambers' remains were sent to the University of North Texas Center for Human Identification in Fort Worth to be examined for identification.
The Hunt County Sheriff's Office recently obtained the results from the examination, which led to identifying Chambers as the deceased, and contacted his family members.
“I ask for the continued prayers for the Chambers family. Mr. Chambers family have waited for answers for a long time, and I hope this brings some closure to the Chambers family," Hunt County Sheriff Terry Jones said. "This remains an open investigation and my office will continue to diligently investigate this case.”
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DALLAS — If someone had come into his facility five years ago seeking treatment for a fentanyl addiction, Aaron Bitter said his staff would not have known what to do.
"Five years ago, we would be unlikely to encounter it," Bitter said. "It would be something, realistically, we'd make a phone call to consult someone else about."
Bitter is the program director for the Symetria Rehab clinic in Lewisville. He has worked in the drug rehabilitation industry for about five years, and he's in long-term recovery from his own addiction.
Even so, he did not expect what's he's seen over the past year in his clinic.
"We ask [patients] questions about what they're using," Bitter said. "They say percocets, oxy, perc 30s, M30s. Part of our process is we have to drug test them. By and large, they test negative for every substance other than fentanyl. Their minds are blown.”
In 2021, Bitter said more than 99 percent of the patients who came to the facility seeking treatment for opioid addiction tested positive for fentanyl, with more than half of them not knowing they were taking fentanyl.
“At this point, essentially, anyone walking in here that’s using pills they acquired on they street, they test positive for fentanyl. Period,” Bitter said.
It’s an epidemic he admits he didn’t fully understand the scope when he started, but one he fears people still don’t understand now.
But as overdose numbers continue to rise sharply and illicit fentanyl continues to flood communities, often in bright colored pills marketed to kids and teens, Bitter said no can afford to not understand.
“We are absolutely in a crisis,” Bitter said.
What is fentanyl?
Fentanyl was not created to be used recreationally or bought and sold on the street.
In the early 1960s the synthetic opioid was manufactured and approved by the FDA a few years later, for a specific purpose: to treat pain.
"I've used it for five decades in anesthesia," Dr. C.M. Schade, a North Texas pain doctor of more than 50 years, said. "It has a very rapid onset, but it lasts an hour and half."
According to the National Institute of Health and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), fentanyl’s two main purposes were to be prescribed to chronic pain patients as well as for anesthesia during surgery.”
“It was available only in powder and liquid," Schade said. "It was only manufactured and used in anesthesia because it’s so short-acting."
From dosed to deadly
Schade is also an emeritus board member of the Texas Pain Society and is the elected presiding officer of the Prescription Monitoring Program Advisory Committee.
He said the path fentanyl took from being a useful, effective tool for doctors to claiming the lives thousands weaves through history. Schade describes trends in prescribing opioids as a pendulum swing, with doctors alternating between years of under-prescribing chronic pain patients to over-prescribing based on what regulations existed at the time.
In both instances, patients were left to hang in the balance.
Schade said he believes the current demand for illicit opioids is rooted in a generation of chronic pain patients and addicts who were left out to dry following a crack down to address opioid abuse in the early 2000s.
“The time period of 2000 to 2010 was one of a mass escalation of prescribing opioids, pushed heavily by the pharmaceutical companies,” Schade said.
Schade called the information doctors were given about the risks associated with the drugs they were prescribing “improper”.
“It was just rogue,” Schade said. “I mean, it was so bad. That was not evidence-based medicine. That was not the practice of medicine. That was selling drugs.”
Schade said he worked with federal and state agencies and law makers to develop systems and legislation to help monitor pain management clinics and protect patients from over-prescribing.
In 2016, the federal government released new, more stringent, guidelines on prescribing opioids to non-cancer patients. Schade said many doctors had watched peers in their field go to prison for so-called “pill mill” operations.
“We’re already six years in to this, and it was totally misrepresented, and doctors basically thought they could not prescribe so they abandoned patients,” Schade said.
Schade said he believes that pushed a lot of people who had developed dependencies and addiction to the streets to avoid withdrawals.
“Didn’t taper them. Didn’t offer them any other treatment. It was horrible,” Schade said.
According to data from the Texas Board of Pharmacy, there were 157,947 prescriptions written for fentanyl, hydrocodone or oxycodone in Dallas, Tarrant, Denton and Collin Counties in February 2016.
The CDC guidelines were released in March 2016.
Six months later, in September 2016, the total number of prescriptions for those three opioids in North Texas’ four largest counties was down to 153,608.
People who developed addiction and dependencies on the opioids they were prescribed went to the streets.
Fewer prescriptions meant fewer opportunities for dealers to get their hands on legitimate prescription opioids.
The Addiction
A North Texas man agreed to tell his story of fentanyl addiction to WFAA but asked to not be identified to protect his family.
“We wouldn’t be where we’re at if they hadn’t ripped the carpet from underneath us like they did,” he said. “That’s some stuff that happened overnight. I went in one day, and I was basically told that the government had new guidelines.”
He described it as having the "door slammed" in his face.
This man started taking fentanyl in patches for back pain after multiple back surgeries.
"I had some pain doctors tell me that fentanyl was a great, wonderful drug and then I had others that were completely against it," he said.
The more he used it, the more he needed it.
When filling his prescription didn't feed his body's dependency, he looked elsewhere.
"I was abusing it," he said. "I got to the point where I was having to turn to the streets when I ran out early to get me through for when I went to the doctor."
In 2014, he started buying fentanyl patches off of the dark web.
In 2016, he started seeing the drug pressed into pill form on the street.
“They were scarce," he said. "When [his dealer] had them, he had them and you’d better hurry up and get them cause if you didn’t, you’d have to wait a month or so."
But, with time, things started to change.
“When it started getting harder to get it on the street, people started putting other stuff in the pills,” he said. “When you got the pills and they told you it was hydrocodone, it wasn’t hydrocodone. Maybe it was hydrocodone with some other stuff in. You just never knew.”
It was a risk addiction made him, and so many others, willing to take.
“You don’t have a choice,” he said. “Do you go through withdrawal and deal with it? Or do you take the pill? You take the pill.”
The man who shared his story with WFAA said he could tell when the pills he bought were laced with fentanyl, but only because of his experience with illicit drugs.
“If you know your narcotics, your pharmaceuticals, you know you’re getting a pressed pill,” he said. “It looks fake. It’s got little brown specks. But most people don’t know. They have no idea. They just look at it and say, ‘Oh, a pill. Cool.’ They are clueless. They have no idea, so they’re not going to know. They’re not going to know that there’s fentanyl in it.
According to the DEA, the powder form of fentanyl can be made to look like many other drugs, including other pills once it’s pressed.
The man in this story said he’s seen fentanyl pills that mimicked hydrocodone, oxycodone and Xanax.
“I’ve seen it in everything,” he said.
Fentanyl, being a full synthetic opioid, is easy and cheap to make. Federal law enforcement reported that drug cartels are smuggling illicitly manufactured fentanyl (IMF) from Mexico after receiving the chemicals to create it from China.
Imposter pills
As WFAA reported last week, Law enforcement in North Texas has seized a number of the pressing machines used to press fentanyl into pills.
“The fake pills is what changed everything,” Schade said. “That’s what moved the dial.”
Schade said that people who struggle with substance abuse have been overdosing on fentanyl, both prescribed and illicitly manufactured, for years. He said the reason fentanyl has become the source of so many headlines recently is because IMF has infiltrated the supply of recreational drugs.
“There’s a demand side and a supply side,” Schade said. “The only thing on the supply side to speak of is the illegal pills that are laced with fentanyl.”
The demand can look like someone feeding their addiction, a chronic pain patient who is desperate but can’t get the medicine they need from their doctor, a person looking for a pill to party or even a teen who took a pill from a friend to help ease anxiety or study.
Unless the medicine is prescribed by a doctor, experts say the supply that all of those people would be sourcing from is likely laced with fentanyl.
“Those pills they were getting on the streets are now fentanyl, and their lives are unraveled,” Bitter said.
Bitter said fentanyl is more addictive than other opioids, and the addiction itself is harder to treat.
“The addiction gets completely out of control,” Bitter said. “They went from five pills a day to, say, 20 pills a day. We see people with numbers you wouldn’t believe. 30…40 pills a day where you wonder how the person is even functioning.”
Bitter said an added problem is that the cartels that are creating illicit fentanyl pills aren’t abiding by any sort of dosage, making every pill potentially deadly and making it almost impossible for people who survive to have a good grasp of how much they’re taking.
“It is going to be an addiction that is harder to break the cycle with because it is more profound,” Bitter said.
The man who shared his addiction story with WFAA is preparing to celebrate two years of sobriety at the end of the summer. Looking back, he said he wouldn’t with the withdrawals on anyone.
“It was more violent,” he said. “They were way more violent than withdrawals to, say hydrocodone.”
Before he decided to get clean, he overdosed in 2020.
He’d taken eight pills from his dealer and got in the car. The next thing he remembered was waking up in a hospital surrounded by police and hospital staff.
The first call he made when he got out of the hospital was to his dealer.
“I said, ‘Hey, dude, I need meds’”, he said. “I went and picked up meds and went home and figured I’d take four instead of eight to see how that worked.”
Overdosing didn’t make him stop.
Neither did losing his sister to a fentanyl overdose a few years prior.
It wasn’t until he fell in love with a woman who’d won her battle with addiction that he was inspired to get clean.
“I never saw myself as an addict, even though I am. I just never saw myself as that,” he said.
He said is grateful to be alive.
Is there a fix?
Schade said he believes under-prescribing pain medications to chronic pain patients has pushed many of them to purchase illicit opioids to treat pain.
This legislative session, he’s testified in favor or adjusting laws to allow doctors more leeway for prescribing pain medications responsibly.
“They need to let us get back to practicing medicine,” Schade said.
Both he and Bitter said the rate of fentanyl-related overdoses in Texas makes it clear it’s too late to simply be talking about fentanyl.
It’s here.
“We needed to do that maybe two years ago,” Bitter said. “When it’s getting this deep, there needs to be more of a focus on recovery. What does that look like? What does recovery look like for adolescents? What does it look like for adults?”
Resources
If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, use this map of substance abuse service locations to find help.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's fentanyl website has information and resources for parents to use to talk to their kids about the dangers of the drug.
Helpful phone numbers:
National Rehab Hotline (866) 210-1303
Texas Substance Abuse Helpline (866) 971-2658
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NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – A person was stabbed Friday at the New Smyrna Beach boat ramp, according to the police department.
According to News 6 reporter Molly Reed, police said that a person had been detained following the attack.
BREAKING: @NSBPolice say a person was stabbed at the NSB boat ramp and another person has been detained. Person is alive and being transported to hospital. @news6wkmg
— Molly Reed (@Mollyreednews) May 6, 2023
The person stabbed survived and was taken to the hospital after the attack, police said.
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Last week we told you about the City of Brewer sounding the alarm and taking a firm stance against proposed measures that seek to decriminalize user amounts of drugs. Now, we hear from lawmakers on both sides of the issue who are sounding their own alarm, saying they can’t wait any longer to address the growing drug crisis in Maine.
"My own cousin died in 2021 of a fatal overdose. That one death is unacceptable to me."
Like many Mainers, the horrors of drug addiction have personally impacted lawmakers. Representative Lydia Crafts’ own connection to the issue, along with her work as a licensed clinical social worker, have driven her to draft what she calls a public health response to substance use disorder.
She says the state is woefully ill-equipped to deal with the rising need for treatment and recovery services.
"There are 16 counties in the state and very few of them are served by detox and S-U-D treatment services. This bill would establish a comprehensive system of 24-hour care and receiving centers. When folks are ready and asking for treatment, their first step in recovery is getting face-to-face contact in a receiving center and that’s what this public health bill will do," Crafts said.
The bill’s language is still being finalized, but what it also does is decriminalize possession of user amounts of illicit drugs, a controversial approach that takes law enforcement out of the equation.
I asked, "It’s certainly well-documented that drug addiction leads to crime and can trigger crime, and that other community members can be harmed by crimes related to the drug addiction of others. Do you feel like there’s any room for law enforcement or do you feel like law enforcement needs to not be part of this conversation?
Crafts responded, "It’s really important that folks who are struggling with a disease have the interventions that are proven and research-based, which we know substance use treatment is. This bill does nothing to talk about any of the other criminal charges like trafficking and furnishing. This bill is looking at incarceration hasn’t worked. We can not arrest our way out of this epidemic. And in order to do this we have to try something different."
Republican Senator Brad Farrin is also grappling with loss due to addiction. One of the 716 Mainers lost last year to fatal drug overdoses was his beloved daughter, Haley.
"Haley bug. That’s what we called her. She was full of life. She loved sea turtles. Loved to read. Loved the red sox... Just a ray of sunshine," Farrin said.
Farrin says he and other Republicans are working on a multi-prong approach to combatting addiction. It too is still in the works, but he says it includes boosting education and increased services for treatment and recovery.
"It's gotta be the three-prong approach. No one’s got the smoking bullet. And that’s where I talk about coming out of your comfort zone," Farrin said.
When it comes to eliminating law enforcement or decriminalizing user possession of drugs, Farrin said he can't support that.
"That’s a bridge way too far and decriminalizing it, I can’t get there...I’d rather be able to visit Haley in jail than a grave site," he said.
Representative Laura Supica is co-sponsoring one of the bills that seeks to facilitate safe consumption sites where addicts could consume drugs under supervision.
"I think it comes down to what harm reduction is. And you can’t help a person to recover and you can’t help a person in addiction when they’re dead and so you really have to meet people where they’re at," she said.
Supica also doesn’t completely rule out the validity of law enforcement’s role and recognizes that what may be a solution for some may not work for others.
"For some people when they are arrested and they enter into the court system and they get into drug court, that system has worked well for them and they’ve been able to enter into recovery that way but that is not true for a lot of other people. So we need different ways to address the issue," she said.
What’s clear is that there is crucial common ground…saving lives.
"We’ve got to keep people alive and we’ve got to help them when they are asking for it," Crafts said.
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SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Arkansas Children’s has announced its largest-ever expansion.
The expansion will take place later this summer at the Little Rock and Springdale locations.
The project is focused on "delivering better access and improved on-campus experiences," Arkansas Children's said in the announcement on May 5.
The expansion will happen over the next eight years and will require nearly $318 million in investment for construction.
“Pediatric health needs are more complex than ever before and we are committed to the highest levels of access and health care quality for the children and families across the state,” said Arkansas Children’s President and CEO Marcy Doderer, FACHE. “This plan includes recruiting more than 100 new providers and 400 new team members, adding new programs, and building and modernizing facilities.”
ACH claims to accomplish the following with the construction:
- Expand bed capacity
- Transform inpatient and outpatient surgical approaches with the addition of an ambulatory surgery center
- Redesign clinical spaces to promote multidisciplinary care
- create an inviting and accessible campus experience
Polk Stanley Wilcox and Cromwell are the architects and Nabholz Construction will be the construction manager of the project, according to ACH.
“We are very early in the process and are engaging several work groups and partners in this effort. We will take our time and do this right with our team and with the community,” said Jamie Wiggins, Ph.D., MBA, RN, FACHE, Arkansas Children’s Chief Operating Officer. “This has always been the state’s children’s health system and we will honor our partners in this process.”
Arkansas Children's says teams are finalizing proposals but estimate the new facilities to span 265,000 newly added square feet and renovate over 170,000 square feet combined between the two locations.
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DALLAS — If someone had come into his facility five years ago seeking treatment for a fentanyl addiction, Aaron Bitter said his staff would not have known what to do.
"Five years ago, we would be unlikely to encounter it," Bitter said. "It would be something, realistically, we'd make a phone call to consult someone else about."
Bitter is the program director for the Symetria Rehab clinic in Lewisville. He has worked in the drug rehabilitation industry for about five years, and he's in long-term recovery from his own addiction.
Even so, he did not expect what's he's seen over the past year in his clinic.
"We ask [patients] questions about what they're using," Bitter said. "They say percocets, oxy, perc 30s, M30s. Part of our process is we have to drug test them. By and large, they test negative for every substance other than fentanyl. Their minds are blown.”
In 2021, Bitter said more than 99 percent of the patients who came to the facility seeking treatment for opioid addiction tested positive for fentanyl, with more than half of them not knowing they were taking fentanyl.
“At this point, essentially, anyone walking in here that’s using pills they acquired on they street, they test positive for fentanyl. Period,” Bitter said.
It’s an epidemic he admits he didn’t fully understand the scope when he started, but one he fears people still don’t understand now.
But as overdose numbers continue to rise sharply and illicit fentanyl continues to flood communities, often in bright colored pills marketed to kids and teens, Bitter said no can afford to not understand.
“We are absolutely in a crisis,” Bitter said.
What is fentanyl?
Fentanyl was not created to be used recreationally or bought and sold on the street.
In the early 1960s the synthetic opioid was manufactured and approved by the FDA a few years later, for a specific purpose: to treat pain.
"I've used it for five decades in anesthesia," Dr. C.M. Schade, a North Texas pain doctor of more than 50 years, said. "It has a very rapid onset, but it lasts an hour and half."
According to the National Institute of Health and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), fentanyl’s two main purposes were to be prescribed to chronic pain patients as well as for anesthesia during surgery.”
“It was available only in powder and liquid," Schade said. "It was only manufactured and used in anesthesia because it’s so short-acting."
From dosed to deadly
Schade is also an emeritus board member of the Texas Pain Society and is the elected presiding officer of the Prescription Monitoring Program Advisory Committee.
He said the path fentanyl took from being a useful, effective tool for doctors to claiming the lives thousands weaves through history. Schade describes trends in prescribing opioids as a pendulum swing, with doctors alternating between years of under-prescribing chronic pain patients to over-prescribing based on what regulations existed at the time.
In both instances, patients were left to hang in the balance.
Schade said he believes the current demand for illicit opioids is rooted in a generation of chronic pain patients and addicts who were left out to dry following a crack down to address opioid abuse in the early 2000s.
“The time period of 2000 to 2010 was one of a mass escalation of prescribing opioids, pushed heavily by the pharmaceutical companies,” Schade said.
Schade called the information doctors were given about the risks associated with the drugs they were prescribing “improper”.
“It was just rogue,” Schade said. “I mean, it was so bad. That was not evidence-based medicine. That was not the practice of medicine. That was selling drugs.”
Schade said he worked with federal and state agencies and law makers to develop systems and legislation to help monitor pain management clinics and protect patients from over-prescribing.
In 2016, the federal government released new, more stringent, guidelines on prescribing opioids to non-cancer patients. Schade said many doctors had watched peers in their field go to prison for so-called “pill mill” operations.
“We’re already six years in to this, and it was totally misrepresented, and doctors basically thought they could not prescribe so they abandoned patients,” Schade said.
Schade said he believes that pushed a lot of people who had developed dependencies and addiction to the streets to avoid withdrawals.
“Didn’t taper them. Didn’t offer them any other treatment. It was horrible,” Schade said.
According to data from the Texas Board of Pharmacy, there were 157,947 prescriptions written for fentanyl, hydrocodone or oxycodone in Dallas, Tarrant, Denton and Collin Counties in February 2016.
The CDC guidelines were released in March 2016.
Six months later, in September 2016, the total number of prescriptions for those three opioids in North Texas’ four largest counties was down to 153,608.
People who developed addiction and dependencies on the opioids they were prescribed went to the streets.
Fewer prescriptions meant fewer opportunities for dealers to get their hands on legitimate prescription opioids.
The Addiction
A North Texas man agreed to tell his story of fentanyl addiction to WFAA but asked to not be identified to protect his family.
“We wouldn’t be where we’re at if they hadn’t ripped the carpet from underneath us like they did,” he said. “That’s some stuff that happened overnight. I went in one day, and I was basically told that the government had new guidelines.”
He described it as having the "door slammed" in his face.
This man started taking fentanyl in patches for back pain after multiple back surgeries.
"I had some pain doctors tell me that fentanyl was a great, wonderful drug and then I had others that were completely against it," he said.
The more he used it, the more he needed it.
When filling his prescription didn't feed his body's dependency, he looked elsewhere.
"I was abusing it," he said. "I got to the point where I was having to turn to the streets when I ran out early to get me through for when I went to the doctor."
In 2014, he started buying fentanyl patches off of the dark web.
In 2016, he started seeing the drug pressed into pill form on the street.
“They were scarce," he said. "When [his dealer] had them, he had them and you’d better hurry up and get them cause if you didn’t, you’d have to wait a month or so."
But, with time, things started to change.
“When it started getting harder to get it on the street, people started putting other stuff in the pills,” he said. “When you got the pills and they told you it was hydrocodone, it wasn’t hydrocodone. Maybe it was hydrocodone with some other stuff in. You just never knew.”
It was a risk addiction made him, and so many others, willing to take.
“You don’t have a choice,” he said. “Do you go through withdrawal and deal with it? Or do you take the pill? You take the pill.”
The man who shared his story with WFAA said he could tell when the pills he bought were laced with fentanyl, but only because of his experience with illicit drugs.
“If you know your narcotics, your pharmaceuticals, you know you’re getting a pressed pill,” he said. “It looks fake. It’s got little brown specks. But most people don’t know. They have no idea. They just look at it and say, ‘Oh, a pill. Cool.’ They are clueless. They have no idea, so they’re not going to know. They’re not going to know that there’s fentanyl in it.
According to the DEA, the powder form of fentanyl can be made to look like many other drugs, including other pills once it’s pressed.
The man in this story said he’s seen fentanyl pills that mimicked hydrocodone, oxycodone and Xanax.
“I’ve seen it in everything,” he said.
Fentanyl, being a full synthetic opioid, is easy and cheap to make. Federal law enforcement reported that drug cartels are smuggling illicitly manufactured fentanyl (IMF) from Mexico after receiving the chemicals to create it from China.
Imposter pills
As WFAA reported last week, Law enforcement in North Texas has seized a number of the pressing machines used to press fentanyl into pills.
“The fake pills is what changed everything,” Schade said. “That’s what moved the dial.”
Schade said that people who struggle with substance abuse have been overdosing on fentanyl, both prescribed and illicitly manufactured, for years. He said the reason fentanyl has become the source of so many headlines recently is because IMF has infiltrated the supply of recreational drugs.
“There’s a demand side and a supply side,” Schade said. “The only thing on the supply side to speak of is the illegal pills that are laced with fentanyl.”
The demand can look like someone feeding their addiction, a chronic pain patient who is desperate but can’t get the medicine they need from their doctor, a person looking for a pill to party or even a teen who took a pill from a friend to help ease anxiety or study.
Unless the medicine is prescribed by a doctor, experts say the supply that all of those people would be sourcing from is likely laced with fentanyl.
“Those pills they were getting on the streets are now fentanyl, and their lives are unraveled,” Bitter said.
Bitter said fentanyl is more addictive than other opioids, and the addiction itself is harder to treat.
“The addiction gets completely out of control,” Bitter said. “They went from five pills a day to, say, 20 pills a day. We see people with numbers you wouldn’t believe. 30…40 pills a day where you wonder how the person is even functioning.”
Bitter said an added problem is that the cartels that are creating illicit fentanyl pills aren’t abiding by any sort of dosage, making every pill potentially deadly and making it almost impossible for people who survive to have a good grasp of how much they’re taking.
“It is going to be an addiction that is harder to break the cycle with because it is more profound,” Bitter said.
The man who shared his addiction story with WFAA is preparing to celebrate two years of sobriety at the end of the summer. Looking back, he said he wouldn’t with the withdrawals on anyone.
“It was more violent,” he said. “They were way more violent than withdrawals to, say hydrocodone.”
Before he decided to get clean, he overdosed in 2020.
He’d taken eight pills from his dealer and got in the car. The next thing he remembered was waking up in a hospital surrounded by police and hospital staff.
The first call he made when he got out of the hospital was to his dealer.
“I said, ‘Hey, dude, I need meds’”, he said. “I went and picked up meds and went home and figured I’d take four instead of eight to see how that worked.”
Overdosing didn’t make him stop.
Neither did losing his sister to a fentanyl overdose a few years prior.
It wasn’t until he fell in love with a woman who’d won her battle with addiction that he was inspired to get clean.
“I never saw myself as an addict, even though I am. I just never saw myself as that,” he said.
He said is grateful to be alive.
Is there a fix?
Schade said he believes under-prescribing pain medications to chronic pain patients has pushed many of them to purchase illicit opioids to treat pain.
This legislative session, he’s testified in favor or adjusting laws to allow doctors more leeway for prescribing pain medications responsibly.
“They need to let us get back to practicing medicine,” Schade said.
Both he and Bitter said the rate of fentanyl-related overdoses in Texas makes it clear it’s too late to simply be talking about fentanyl.
It’s here.
“We needed to do that maybe two years ago,” Bitter said. “When it’s getting this deep, there needs to be more of a focus on recovery. What does that look like? What does recovery look like for adolescents? What does it look like for adults?”
Resources
If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, use this map of substance abuse service locations to find help.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's fentanyl website has information and resources for parents to use to talk to their kids about the dangers of the drug.
Helpful phone numbers:
National Rehab Hotline (866) 210-1303
Texas Substance Abuse Helpline (866) 971-2658
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BOISE — Douglas Hart, current deputy chief for the Canyon County Sheriff’s Office and former FBI agent, took the stand at the Ada County Courthouse as the sole witness in Friday’s proceedings of Lori Vallow’s murder trial.
Vallow is charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder and grand theft in connection with the deaths of her children Tylee Ryan, 16, and J.J. Vallow, 7, and of Tammy Daybell, the late wife of her husband, Chad Daybell.
During his time with the FBI, Hart was one of the lead investigators of the case that looked into locating Vallow’s missing children. Their bodies were later recovered from her new husband’s backyard.
It was unclear on Thursday if Hart would be able to testify this week. He had prepared a 160-page summary presentation of his work on the investigation and what he found upon delving into two iCloud accounts associated with Lori. Hart said the process of going through the accounts took him approximately 200 hours. The prosecution said the presentation was a summary of what he found.
Defense attorney Jim Archibald argued on Thursday against allowing the presentation as demonstrative evidence, saying that much of it was argument, not a summary. Additionally he wanted Hart to not be allowed to testify.
Judge Steven Boyce said Hart could be brought in to testify. But he ruled in favor of the defense, stating the presentation would not be allowed. However, Boyce said if the state had the witness create something else that is smaller and less argumentative, he might allow for it to be admitted if the defense had time to meaningfully review it.
By Friday, a new presentation was submitted that satisfied Boyce in spite of objections raised by the defense. After a slow start to the day, Hart took the stand and after a lot of introduction, he got into the presentation summary.
Hart looked at data from the iCloud accounts starting at Oct. 26, 2018, the date Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell met, to when the phone usage stopped in late November 2019.
Hart said iCloud data sometimes includes items that people have tried to delete off their phones.
Hart said after the affair between Chad and Lori began, discussions about the deaths of Charles Vallow, J.J. Vallow, Tylee Ryan and Tammy Daybell began. He said Chad used the word “obstacles” when referring to these people, whom he deemed were people that were preventing the couple from being together.
He said in July 2019 Chad alluded to Tammy’s death in texts to Lori saying "I feel she will be gone by then but I will still have that hoopla to deal with," and "I believe that is why the Lord hinted I might not get to be with you until that is over.”
Chad and Lori also discussed Charles’ large life insurance policy, according to Hart.
He said from the texts he saw, Chad Daybell acted as a quasi-religious leader and Lori Vallow was often the person people who followed Chad went to in order to get his counsel. According to Hart, Alex Cox, Melani Pawlowski and others would ask Lori to ask Chad about spiritual matters and report back.
Chad and Lori deemed that people who tried to intervene in Melani Pawlowski’s involvement with her aunt were “dark.” They told Pawlowski this.
Some of the more intimate texts between Lori and Chad were shown to the courtroom, documenting their affair. In one, Chad thanked Lori for joining him in the shower that morning even though he was in Idaho at the time and she was in Arizona. Hart said there were lots of instances where they would talk as if they were together when they were apart.
The summary report also detailed a story Chad texted to Lori about their relationship called The James and Elena Story. Excerpts of it that talk about their spirits having sex, their marriages in previous lives and their connection with each other were read to the courtroom.
Some of the messages that Hart shared showed that Chad and Lori would often text about kissing each other and getting naked together.
The texts in the summary also showed that Chad Daybell would tell people he was attending camps to speak but would travel to visit Lori instead.
But texts documenting the extramarital affair weren’t all that were shown. Texts between Charles’ sons, Zach and Cole Vallow, and Lori after Charles was killed by Lori's brother Alex Cox were put on display.
Lori broke the news of Charles’ death via text. In spite of Zach and Cole’s questioning, she did not tell them how their dad died or provide further details. Three days after the initial text was sent, Cole sent another text demanding answers about his father’s death, funeral arrangements and other details.
“Okay Lori, It’s been 3 days. You let us know our father passed away over a text message. 3 days and we haven’t heard from anyone. The only information we have is that one text from you saying he passed away,” the message read. “You disappeared after that.”
The message expresses the pain Cole is experiencing over losing his father, concern for J.J. and a desire to know how his father died.
Hart said he didn’t see any regret, remorse or sadness expressed by Lori about Charles’ death.
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BOISE, Idaho — The sport of pickleball continues to explode in popularity across the United States and Idaho is not immune to the contagious excitement of the sport.
In fact, pickleball is so popular that a brand-new state-of-the-art facility is slated to open in meridian this fall.
The Flying Pickle, a perfect name, will be the largest indoor pickleball facility in the state of Idaho. The center will include 18 courts, a restaurant, pro shop and facilities equipped for lessons and coaching.
Co-founded by Idaho pickleball legends Susannah Barr and Nick Petterson, The Flying Pickle will offer extended hours to allow players from all walks of life and schedules to find a time to play. The facility also provides a space for pickleball during cold winter months in a comfortable indoor venue.
Barr, a top ranked pickleball professional, said The Flying Pickle will encourage and allow for the growth of a game that is seeing incredibly high demand locally.
She has watched pickleball’s popularity grow massively in the local scene over the last few years. Barr's game has developed too, bringing home gold medals and championships in several events with the Association of Pickleball Professionals.
The Flying Pickle has a preview on their website of what the facility will look like and the amenities they are set to offer. Membership options are also posted, giving an idea of how The Flying Pickle will operate once opened.
The design of the facility, all the way down to the lines on the court, were meticulously researched and planned. Barr said the spirit of The Flying Pickle is to be a top center. The club is putting pickleball first, sparing no expense to build a player’s dream facility.
And yes, the restaurant inside the facility appear to be named “The Kitchen,” something pickleballers will agree, you can’t pass on that name.
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PHOENIX — At a 12News “Earthwatch” Town Hall in 1992, David Baron of the Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest said, “We’ve done our best to botch up this state.”
In retrospect, the 90-minute town hall puts into perspective issues that persist, have worsened, or in some cases, improved dramatically.
Victories include the growing hole in the ozone layer that was a major concern in 1992 and is now on track to recover, thanks to global cooperation against ozone-depleting chemicals.
Species that once vanished from regions in the Southwest have returned. Many Arizona waterways considered too contaminated to fish in 1992 are now considered healthy.
But chronic problems with pollution, water and fossil fuels remain.
Here are three Big Topics Discussed during a 90-minute town hall that featured lawmakers, business leaders, environmental advocates, and audience members in 1992.
WATCH: Kent Dana, Republican Lawmaker Stand Barnes & Environmentalist Dennis Weaver discuss the U.S. responsibility to clean up and reduce fossil fuel pollution.
WATER: What they said in 1992
Although water was a major discussion topic, pollution, not water scarcity, dominated the forum.
The state’s ongoing struggles to fully comply with the Clean Water Act of 1972 was a tense source of debate.
An Arizona Chamber of Commerce representative expressed concern about property owners being blamed for the actions of previous tenants. Environmental advocates pointed to studies of contaminated groundwater wells, aquifers and lakes.
“I’m critically worried about the probability that our children and grandchildren will be able to farm where their grandparents have farmed,” said one farmer, speaking about contaminated water and the dwindling amount of clean water.
“We’ve pumped areas dry,” said one panel member.
Pesticide pollution was a major concern and the EPA was still catching up to regulate industrial and home pesticides.
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality director complained that the state was not adequately funding the agency to enforce water and pollution regulations.
“We have a problem keeping career employees at the Department of Environmental Quality. It pays 40% less than the private sector for comparable jobs and 20% less than other government agency jobs,” said Ed Fox, the agency’s director at the time.
What we know today
According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, since 1972, significant improvements have been made nationwide to waterways, aquifers and lakes but “threats to water safety remain.”
Since the ’90s, Arizona has also found innovative ways to conserve water, despite an exploding population. But a mega-drought now 22 years in the making, fueled by climate change, is forcing water managers in 2023 to cut back allocations to cities.
There are also signs that staffing levels in government remain an issue.
For example, an August investigation by The Arizona Republic concluded that as of last summer, there were nearly 40% fewer people working for the ADWR compared to the peak year in 2009.
A 2021 Arizona Auditor General’s Report found ADEQ lacked testing standards, stating, “The Department (had) not developed required (standards) for eight contaminants… to help ensure that the water in aquifers is safe and protected….”
The department was “out of compliance for 7-29 years,” according to the report.
In response, ADEQ tells 12 News this week they’ve made “significant progress” addressing the report’s four recommendations.
“It’s important to understand that full implementation of the actions to address the recommendations requires data collection to establish trends and conduct scientific analysis and, in some cases, a formal rulemaking and public participation process will be needed,” said Caroline E. Oppleman, communications director for ADEQ.
A follow-up Auditor General’s report in 2022 acknowledged ADEQ has completed many of the recommended actions. It found ADEQ is on pace to have at least five of eight standards in place by June 2024. It also stated ADEQ obtained needed resources from the legislature to conduct ambient groundwater and agricultural pesticide monitoring.
“ADEQ is committed to continuing our work to fully address the Auditor General’s findings,” Oppleman said.
AIR QUALITY: What they said in 1992
The state and the country were adapting to Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990.
Health advocates lamented the “brown cloud” that hung over the Valley and cited “substantial evidence” that air pollution was making Valley residents sicker, causing premature death, and impacting asthma patients.
A representative of the Sierra Club said the Bush administration lost the opportunity to push for solar and wind technologies after the first Gulf War exposed the United States’ reliance on foreign oil.
“We’ve got to get rid of fossil fuels,” the panel member said.
Jerry Spellman of the Arizona Lung Association gave this bleak prediction about Arizona's air quality: “The history of Arizona, of Maricopa County, and of other cities across this country complying with air quality regulations is a terrible history. I don’t see any real hope for the future.”
What we know today
Asked about Spellman’s comments made in 1992, a representative of the American Lung Association (which has since merged with the Arizona Lung Association) was optimistic.
“I think Jerry would be proud of the work that we have done so far. Locally there are now investments in clean school buses, for example. But I think he would still be concerned. There is a lot of work to do,” said Melissa Ramos of the American Lung Association.
Today Maricopa County remains the seventh worse in the country among the most polluted communities in terms of ozone, according to the American Lung Association.
The Phoenix area gets an “F” grade for 24-hour particle pollution and a “passing” grade for annual particle pollution.
“This goes to show there is incredible progress we can make so all residents can breathe clean and healthy air,” said Ramos.
Ramos commended Governor Katie Hobbs for creating the Office of Resiliency to apply newly released federal funds for climate purposes. Ramos applauded recent local investments by the City of Phoenix into zero-emissions technology and charging infrastructure.
However, long-term climate trends are posing a challenge to governments.
“We need to understand that climate change is happening. We’re seeing more droughts, more wildfires. All these climate events are making it increasingly difficult to protect our air quality,” Ramos said.
Surveys over three years show a large majority of Arizonans support a transition away from fossil fuels and moving towards investments in wind and solar energy sources, Ramos said.
WATCH: Sandy Bahr of the Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter discusses progress made between 1992 and today on wildlife, fossil fuels, and more.
Superfund Sites: What they said in 1992
Another major worry discussed during the town hall was the amount of properties contaminated by decades of polluting companies that disposed hazardous waste into soil and groundwater. They were designated as superfund sites by the federal government.
Fox spoke with urgency. “We need to pay to take control of it today or it will be a whole lot more to clean up. It makes more sense to take care of it today,” he said.
The EPA acknowledged it was still working to allocate funds for the sites.
What we know today
Today there are ten priority superfund sites.
“We’ve made some improvements but not nearly enough and not nearly fast enough,” said Sandy Bahr of the Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter. “It takes a long time when you don’t put the dollars into it.”
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A two-building office complex in Valparaiso has been sold and will be partly repurposed into a Montessori school.
George Uzelac, a private investor and developer, sold the Belden Center at 870-880 Eastport Centre Drive in Valparaiso for $3.95 million.
McColly Bennett Commercial Advantage brokered the sale to Haresa Prithyani, who owns and operates a Montessori School in Chesterton. He intends to turn portions of the two office buildings into a second Montessori school.
McColly Bennett Commercial Advantage Managing Broker Jeff Bennett and Broker Ken Williams represented the seller in the transaction.
“Regardless of a location in urban cores or secondary and tertiary markets, marketing office space today is much more challenging than it was pre-COVID,” Bennett said. “Moving forward, sellers and their advisers need to think unconventionally and carefully consider the variety and type of uses that are possible for an office building asset.”
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The 27,959-square-foot office complex consists of two buildings with two floors each on five acres. Uzelac built it in 2008 and located his real estate tax firm on the first floor of 870 Eastport Centre Drive building.
The Valparaiso Montessori School will occupy first-floor space in the 870 building and second-floor space in the 880 building.
Prithyani plans to do renovations, including adding a playground, a sprinkler system, a drop-off area and a kitchen. He plans to complete the work over the next five months so it's ready for the next school year.
“Increasingly, an asset’s original use doesn’t lock in its future destiny,” Bennett said. “Converting retail space to medical or ‘medtail’ space, retail space to entertainment uses, and office space to a school are creative, outside-the-box solutions that need to be considered by Sellers and their advisors.”
Tech Credit and NYAP will continue to occupy space in the Belden Center.
Streetfront Real Estate Managing Broker Ryan Peters represented the buyer. Dan Duncan with People’s Bank secured SBA 504 financing. | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/valparaiso-office-sold-to-be-partly-transformed-into-montessori-school/article_888ff8b6-eb71-11ed-95a4-1307e8e1e366.html | 2023-05-06T01:51:13 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/valparaiso-office-sold-to-be-partly-transformed-into-montessori-school/article_888ff8b6-eb71-11ed-95a4-1307e8e1e366.html |
PHOENIX — In hot summer temperatures, homeowners and renters have options to help them stay cool in Phoenix.
Programs offered through the city can help renters if their place isn't cool enough, and help homeowners if energy bills are too high.
Landlords are required to provide reasonable cooling
In the City of Phoenix, landlords are required to provide reasonable cooling for tenants.
The city's ordinance requires places with air conditioning units to cool to at least 82 degrees and those with evaporative coolers to 86 degrees.
"We're not expecting people to be an expert on how hot it is. We know that when you're hot and you're miserable and you've tried to work with your landlord and things haven't been worked out, you want to get into us and make that phone call to us," said Julie Bordelon, Phoenix's Landlord and Tenant Program coordinator.
Bordelon said it's best to provide notice to landlords in writing that the cooling isn't working, and if they don't respond or don't work to fix it, contact the program for help.
However, Bordelon warns tenants to keep paying rent, as landlords not fixing an issue isn't a reason for renters to not pay.
Once staff with the Landlord and Tenant Program talk with a renter, then the Neighborhood Services Department gets involved.
“Once we verify the violation, we issue that notice of ordinance violation immediately - hand-deliver it, we send it out in the mail, we email it, whatever we can do to get it in the hands of the people that need it. And it's for 24 hours only," said Betsy Cable, code compliance manager for the City of Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department. "We immediately start having conversations with the property owner about getting repairs set in motion."
Cable said the team also works with the landlord to get help for renters living in the heat, whether that's a portable air conditioner to cool a room or other accommodations. Bordelon recommends residents continue to stay hydrated while cooling isn't working as well.
While this process can get repairs moving, Cable said renters often wait months before calling about something not getting fixed.
"Don't wait," Cable said. "Notify your landlord, the leasing office, the maintenance, however it's set up for where you live, notify them immediately. And if you don't get a response within you know, the next day, reach out to them again, and then call the landlord phone number and get that process started."
Help for homeowners to bring down bills
There is also help for homeowners in the City of Phoenix to save money on their bills.
It comes through the Weatherization Assistance Program, which can help low to moderate-income households in the city.
"We can add window screens to your home to cut down the sunlight that comes in your home. We also do things such as HVAC service, repair or replace," said Omar Clark, project manager for the Weatherization program. "And then we can also do things more energy efficient in your home as far as appliances too."
The work the program offers doesn't have to be paid back and is just for people to have lower energy costs.
Clark said, on average, a household can save between $150 to $200.
"It can make a big difference because it saves the homeowner money," Clark said. "That money that can save and go towards other things such as food, gas - because we know that that that price is going up - and also medical bills."
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HIGHLAND — Fair Haven Rape Crisis Center, the only stand-alone rape crisis center in the state, is expanding operations.
Fair Haven, located at 2645 Ridge Road in Highland, provides free services for victims of sexual violence in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties and maintains a 24-hour, 7 days a week crisis line.
The center, founded 18 years ago by Patty Conley and Kelly Vates, both survivors of sexual violence, looks to acquire the property where its offices are and renovate and expand the facility.
The expansion part of the project involves a plan to add four individual units for stabilization housing.
"We are excited to be able to offer that to all survivors of sexual violence and trafficking," said Shana Robertson, Community Relations Director for Fair Haven.
Vates, who serves as executive director, said renovations and expansion will take place next year if all goes according to plan.
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"Housing for survivors of sexual violence is very limited in our community," Vates said, "so to be able to expand services to include housing is very exciting."
The goal is to provide housing for between six and nine months in individual studio apartments to allow survivors of trauma the space and time they need to move forward in life.
A recent gala served as the official launch of a capital campaign to help finance Fair Haven's expansion project and as a way to honor survivors.
Robertson said $750,000 has already been secured through Lake County and the same amount via appropriations gained through U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan, D-Highland.
Fair Haven hopes to gain sponsors to outfit the planned housing units and to get them ready for residents.
Those wishing to donate can contact kelly@fairhavenrcc.org or call the office at 219-961-4357. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/fair-haven-rape-center-expands-operations/article_fb5d6c7e-e9dd-11ed-9d6a-c7efc822263b.html | 2023-05-06T01:51:25 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/fair-haven-rape-center-expands-operations/article_fb5d6c7e-e9dd-11ed-9d6a-c7efc822263b.html |
Winning pitcher Ava Fisher went 3 for 4 with a double and her ninth homer of the season, and drove in five runs to lead the St. Joseph Academy softball team to a 10-0 victory over Vineland in a Cape-Atlantic League American Division game Friday.
Fisher gave up four hits in the six-inning game with 10 strikeouts and one walk.
Alaina Dorsey and Abby Willis each went 3 for 4 for visiting St. Joseph (12-4), which is No. 11 in The Press Elite 11. Isabella Davis doubled and Jenna Calchi was 1 for 3 with two RBIs.
For Vineland (7-7), Morgan Harrell-Alvarez, Leah Mears, Victoria Negron and Natalie Ponce each had a hit.
Vineland fell to 7-7.
Ocean City 12, Wildwood Catholic Academy 1: O.C. pitcher Jessica Mooney allowed three hits in the five-inning game, with eight strikeouts and two walks.
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Mooney went 2 for 4 with two doubles and three RBIs. MacKenzee Segich was 4 for 4 with four runs and an RBI, and Anna McCabe, Taylor Vaugh and Gabrielle Bowen each scored two runs.
The Red Raiders improved to 10-6, and Wildwood Catholic dropped to 2-8. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/ava-fishes-pitches-st-joseph-softball-past-vineland-fridays-roundup/article_d341b668-eb96-11ed-b4a7-7f90fa6bbd39.html | 2023-05-06T01:59:45 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/ava-fishes-pitches-st-joseph-softball-past-vineland-fridays-roundup/article_d341b668-eb96-11ed-b4a7-7f90fa6bbd39.html |
Hayden Lucas scored five goals, including the 100th of his career, to lead the Southern Regional High School boys lacrosse team to a 15-1 victory over Manalapan in a Shore Conference interdivision game Friday.
Lucas added three assists for the Rams (8-2), who are No. 3 in The Press Elite 11. Joey DeYoung scored five and added three assists. Liam Griffin scored three. Konnor Forlai and Joe Kessler each scored once and had an assist. Collin Markoski won 17 of 20 faceoffs. AJ Mattern made six saves, and Nick Roesch made four.
Manalapan (7-4) trailed 2-1 after the first quarter and 5-1 at halftime.
No. 6 Ocean City, Absegami 2: Jack Davis and Dylan Dwyer each scored twice and added two assists for the RedRaiders (7-4).
Dwyer won 11 of 14 faceoffs. John Moyer scored three and had an assist. Bryce Hanin and Cole Ritter each scored twice. Paul Tjoumakaris had two goals and an assist. Charlie Schutta added two assists and a goal. Chayston Labarr added two assists, and Mason Romanini scored once. Gavin Neal made four saves.
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The Braves fell to 1-8.
Lower Cape May Reg. 15, Oakcrest 1: The Caper Tigers improved to 9-1.
Macky Bonner scored three and had two assists for the winners. Jake Robson and Brandon Loper each scored three. Taj Turner added three assists and two goals. Dennis Serra scored two and had two assists. Zac Castellano had two assists and scored once. Ryan Gibson scored once, and Chase Austin had an assist. Quinten Hagan made four saves.
For the Falcons (2-7), Nick Thavisack scored in the first quarter. Marek Guerrier won five faceoffs. Jorge Curtidor-Cornejo made 21 saves. No further information was available.
No. 8 Clearview Reg. 21, Cedar Creek 0: Landon Scully scored seven and added three assists for the Pioneers (7-3).
TJ Mills scored three and had two assists. Andrew Buck had four assists and two goals.
The Pirates fell to 6-4. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/hayden-lucas-scores-100th-career-goal-fridays-roundup/article_2a927f18-eb99-11ed-ab0d-7b7dc29c8226.html | 2023-05-06T01:59:52 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/hayden-lucas-scores-100th-career-goal-fridays-roundup/article_2a927f18-eb99-11ed-ab0d-7b7dc29c8226.html |
Eva Blanco scored six goals to lead the Mainland High School girls lacrosse team to a 19-1 victory over Egg Harbor Township in a Cape-Atlantic League American Division game Friday.
The Mustangs led 11-1 at halftime
Jane Meade scored three and added two assists for the Mustangs (7-5). Ava Sheeran scored twice. Lani Ford added a goal and an assist. Sofia Day, Madison Taylor, Natalie DiBartolo and Sydney Stites each scored once. Day and Blanco each had four ground balls. Kylie Kurtz made seven saves.
Jossalyn Gagnon scored for the Eagles (1-10). Suhayla Johnson- Ramirez made 11 saves.
No. 7 Ocean City 17, Middle Twp. 6: Delainey Sutley scored five for the Red Raiders (8-4), who are No. 7 in The Press Elite 11.
She added 11 draw controls.
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Gracie Pierce scored four goals and added an assist. Katie Pierce and Breanna Fabi each scored three, and Ryan Cooke had two. Brynn Culmone and Grace McAfee each had two assists. Aliza Otton made three saves.
Eliza Billingham scored three and had an assist for Middle (3-6). Abbie Teefy added a goal and an assist. Holly Mader and Maddyn McAnaney each scored once. Teefy had four ground balls, and Billingham got four forced turnovers. Olivia Rodgers made 12 saves.
Cedar Creek 13, Atlantic City 8: Mia McColl scored seven and added an assist for the Pirates (8-5). Gianna Thoms scored twice. Isabella Cote had two assists and one goal. Emily Winterbottom, Quinlan Branca and Carlene Mains each scored once. Mains had five forced turnovers. Sierra Sketers made 15 saves.
Cedar Creek led 8-5 at halftime. The Vikings fell to 5-4.
Absegami 6, St. Joseph 0: Sarah Glass scored three and added an assist for the Braves (4-5). She added six ground balls and four draw controls. Fay DeBlasio scored twice, and Analise Myles had one goal. Grace Reitzel had an assist. Vivian Jiang made 12 saves.
The Wildcats fell to 0-4. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/high-scoring-first-half-leads-mainland-past-eht-fridays-roundup/article_50a51a92-eb9b-11ed-9e0b-77cc141d5f58.html | 2023-05-06T01:59:58 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/high-scoring-first-half-leads-mainland-past-eht-fridays-roundup/article_50a51a92-eb9b-11ed-9e0b-77cc141d5f58.html |
The Vineland High School baseball team, ranked seventh in The Press Elite 11, beat second-ranked St. Augustine Prep 9-8 on Friday in Buena Vista Township. Vineland (12-4) collected 12 hits.
Donny Gomez had two RBIs and two runs for the Fighting Clan, and Anthony Rakotz scored two and had an RBI. Xavier Cortez went 3 for 4 with an RBI and a run. Christian Willis went 2 for 4 with an RBI and a run. Benedetto Andreoli had a hit, a run and an RBI, and Yoan Feliz got a hit and scored a run.
Marco Levari homered twice and had five RBIs for the Hermits (12-4). Gabe Gillespie went 2 for 3 with an RBI and a run. Joe Erace, CJ Furey, Jake Meyers, DJ Lloyd and Jack Cappuccio each scored once. Jameson Dobis and Manny Aponte each struck out three.
Wildwood 11, Weehawkin 4: Jake Craig went 2 for 3 with a double, a run and an RBI for the visiting Warriors (9-5), and Broc Denke was 2 for 3 with two RBIs. Junior Hans was 2 for 5 and Novian Craig added a double and an RBI. Brian Cunniff and Harley Buscham each had a hit and two runs.
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Winning pitcher Ryan Troiano went six innings and gave up six hits and four runs, with 10 strikeouts and one walk. Buscham worked one inning and allowed no hits.
For Weehawkin (5-9), of Hudson County, Sebastian Stratton went 2 for 3 with a double and an RBI. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/no-7-vineland-baseball-edges-second-ranked-prep-fridays-roundup/article_54f8cc5c-eba4-11ed-b834-4faa94b13409.html | 2023-05-06T02:00:04 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/no-7-vineland-baseball-edges-second-ranked-prep-fridays-roundup/article_54f8cc5c-eba4-11ed-b834-4faa94b13409.html |
Pat Lonergan and Jackson Barnes and Tracy Steingard and Colin Bowman won their doubles matches to lead the Ocean City High School boys tennis team to a 3-2 victory over previously undefeated Cumberland Regional in a nonconference match Friday.
In first doubles, Pat Lonergan and Barnes beat Blake Modri and Asher Kennedy 6-1, 6-3. In second doubles, Steingard and Bowman defeated Chase Sheppard and Angel Perez 6-0, 6-0.
In first singles, Cumberland's Samuel Falk beat Charles DiCicco 6-1, 6-4.
Ocean City improved to 9-1. The Colts fell to 13-1.
Singles: Samuel Falk C d. Charles DiCicco 6-1, 6-4; Chris Ganter OC d. Luke Fischer 6-0, 6-4; Perry Stanger C d. Sawyer Lomax 3-6, 6-0, 1-0 (10-5)
Doubles: Pat Lonergan and Jackson Barnes OC d. Blake Modri and Asher Kennedy 6-1, 6-3; Tracy Steingard and Colin Bowman OC d. Chase Sheppard and Angel Perez 6-0, 6-0
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Middle Twp. 4, Pitman 1
Singles: Simon Hardin M d. Maddox Marker 0-6, 7-6 (7-5), 7-5; Justin Wen M d. Cole Kelly 6-7 (4-7), 6-0, 6-2; Chase Rollins P d. Markos Sakoulas 6-3, 6-1
Doubles: Steve Berrodin and Will Casterline M d. Aiden Hausmann and Max Pappalardo 6-2, 6-0; Tommy Barber and Gabe Queen M d. Matthew Bauman and Ethan Loudner 6-0, 6-0
Records: Middle 7-4; Pitman 11-3
Pinelands Reg. 4, Point Pleasant Borough 1
Singles: Ashish Gainder PR d. Teofil Rapach 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (7-1); Aiden Falduto PR d. Jackson Kuster 6-3, 6-3; Ty Kline, Pinelands, def. Jared Drewes 6-0, 6-4
Doubles: Brett Leschinski and Chase Norling PP d. Daniel Eberlin and Ian Cahill 6-0, 6-1; Lucas Goodwin and Kai Santa Cruz PR d. Max Dyba and Jared Elliott 0-6, 6-4, 7-6 (10-2)
Records: Pinelands 14-2; Point Pleasant 11-3
Vineland 5, Schalick 0
Singles: Gregory Burgess d. Jayson Cagle 6-0, 6-0; Dev Patel d. George Gould 6-4, 7-5; Lawrence Hill d. Chris Soyring 6-0, 6-0
Doubles: Rohan Patel and Michael Cagno V d. Jesus Espinoza and Conor O'Toole 6-2, 6-0; Marco Baruffi and Justin Mastro V d. David Santana and Rocky Monticolo 6-3, 6-0
Records: Vineland 7-5; Schalick 2-10 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/ocean-city-tennis-beats-previously-unbeaten-cumberland-fridays-roundup/article_d57ebe24-eb9d-11ed-800a-3b254bd4bd42.html | 2023-05-06T02:00:10 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/ocean-city-tennis-beats-previously-unbeaten-cumberland-fridays-roundup/article_d57ebe24-eb9d-11ed-800a-3b254bd4bd42.html |
Jonathan Baez had four kills, three blocks, eight digs, eight service points and four aces to lead the Pleasantville High School boys volleyball team to a 2-0 victory over Oakcrest in a Cape-Atlantic League match Friday.
The Greyhounds (10-3) won by set scores of 25-9, 25-15.
Cristofer Evangelista added 12 assists and eight service points for the Pleasantville. John Howard had four kills, eight service points and four aces, Jeremiah Hernandez added three kills and three service points, and Jake Reynosa finished with five digs.
Oakcrest fell to 2-7.
Williamstown 2, ACIT 0: Williamstown won with scores of 25-14 and 25-16.
Matthew Misita led visiting Williamstown (7-7) with eight kills and had four digs and three aces. Tim Tran added 21 assists and three digs, Izaiah Rivera contributed seven kills and five digs, and Cody Eldred had eight digs and three aces.
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ACIT fell to 8-8. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/pleasantville-boys-volleyball-defeats-oakcrest-fridays-roundup/article_e971731c-eb99-11ed-8461-f3cc85165ab4.html | 2023-05-06T02:00:17 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/pleasantville-boys-volleyball-defeats-oakcrest-fridays-roundup/article_e971731c-eb99-11ed-8461-f3cc85165ab4.html |
PORTLAND, Ore. — This month, voters in Multnomah County will be deciding whether to approve a new capital gains tax in order to fund free legal defense for renters facing eviction.
Measure 26-238, on the ballot in the May 16 special election, would levy an adjustable countywide capital gains tax, initially set at 0.75%. Funds raised from that tax would, after administrative expenses, support free legal representation for Multnomah County residents facing eviction.
"This ballot measure is part of the nationwide 'Right to Counsel' movement," said John Bethencourt, co-organizer behind the measure. "It's modeled after very successful measures all across the country that have shown when you provide free legal representation of tenants being taken to eviction court or at risk of displacement, in a surprising number of cases you can keep that tenant housed until they can be stabilized."
Without the disposable income to hire legal counsel, renters can easily get railroaded by landlords who do have that luxury — whatever the merits of the case.
At the forefront of the Right to Counsel movement in the U.S. is New York City. Voters there passed a law in 2017 that gave free access to legal counsel for lower-income renters facing eviction, paying for the program with taxpayer dollars.
A recent NYC report stated that 84% of tenants in eviction proceedings who had a lawyer provided through the Right to Counsel program avoided eviction.
But the program in New York has become a victim of its own success. It's so popular, and eviction battles there are so common, that it has struggled to bring in enough money to provide lawyers for everyone in need of them.
The cost
In Multnomah County, the funding issue has really become the rallying point for opposition to Measure 26-238.
Capital gains is a term for the profit that someone makes when selling certain things, like property, a home, stocks or mutual funds — even digital currency. The Multnomah County tax would start at 0.75%, but it would be adjustable and could go up or down.
Proponents such as Eviction Representation for All hope the new tax will raise between $12 million and $15 million per year.
The federal government levies a capital gains tax on Americans as well. But unlike the tax contained in Measure 26-238, it has limits. For instance, the federal tax doesn't count the first $500,000 of profit you make when selling your home as a married couple. It also has limits based on income level.
Measure 26-238 has no such explicit exemption. As written, it would tax everyone on every bit of capital gains they get, no matter their income level.
But Bethencourt argues that, in practice, a similar exemption to the federal one could apply to the Multnomah capital gains tax.
"We refer to the federal tax calculations," he said, "We say capital gains as defined by the Internal Revenue Code. And that's just the way people write ballot measures. We wrote it in the style of other successful ballot measures like the Clean Energy Fund which are written in brief, high-level language outlining the parameters of the program and the key features."
That could mean that it will all depend on how Multnomah County interprets the measure if passed.
Opponents like the Portland Business Alliance say that the tax would have a dramatic impact on anyone, at any income level, trying to sell their home — which could then end up costing buyers as well.
"We got involved because here's a proposal that asks voters to raise taxes, and in large part on housing, in the middle of a housing crisis," said Andrew Hoan, president and CEO of the PBA. "It's our responsibility to stand up to proposals like this that may be well intended to help get tenants representation, but that impact the very thing that is driving our region to the point of unaffordability."
Those who oppose the measure say it would hit homeowners who have seen their nest egg grow in their homes during fast increases in value the past several years.
Certainly, a lot of people subject to capital gains tax are likely to be wealthy, because it's based on assets. But for some homeowners looking to sell, the value of their home is the only wealth they've got — and some retirees subsist on retirement plans that would be subject to a capital gains tax.
And then there's the matter of the overall tax burden in Multnomah County. Voters in 2020 already approved big income tax measures in Multnomah County that support preschool for all, not to mention the Metro tax for homeless services.
The next year, more than 12,000 people moved out of Multnomah County. It'd be reductive to chalk that up to tax burden entirely, but it could certainly be attributed to a disconnect between tax burden and perceived outcomes.
Several groups have lined up in support of Measure 26-238, including the Urban League of Portland, the Democratic Party of Multnomah County and two major labor unions.
Voicing opposition are the Black Business Association of Oregon, Congressman Earl Blumenauer, Metro President Lynn Ann Peterson, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and two county commissioners, among others.
The odds
So, in a divided environment like this, what are the chances of this measure passing? The Story's Pat Dooris dialed up pollster John Horvick from DHM Research.
Late last year, DHM did a survey to figure out how Multnomah County voters were feeling about the measure. At the time, 40% were in favor versus 47% opposed.
"So 40% — if you sort of do a lot of campaign work and public opinion work at the beginning of a process — is quite low," Horvick said. "Typically campaigns want to start with about 60% support for their issue because its not unusual, particularly when a contest is contested, for support to erode as you get closer to Election Day. Now, that said, if we look back in history, voters in Multnomah County have been very generous when it comes to tax measures."
Traditionally, Portland voters are happy to take on a new tax for a good cause. The last time voters said "no" to a new tax was for a Portland school bond in 2011. Voters approved the measure the very next year.
But Horvick said that the Multnomah County capital gains tax is running into a growing sentiment of tax frustration. Many in the county feel that they are already paying too much in taxes for too little in the way of service. And this tax is of a sort that voters aren't accustomed to.
"This is a new mechanism. So we're not only asking voters to say yes to a tax measure, we're asking them to say yes to a tax measure they've never even considered before locally," he said. "Another is that this is to support a group of individuals who don't represent the majority of voters in Multnomah County. That is, it's meant to protect renters — not only renters, but renters who are at risk of losing their housing.
"The vast majority of voters in this May special election are going to be homeowners. They're gonna be older. They're not gonna be people who for the most part are gonna feel like they're directly benefitting from this. So, the other piece of this is the proponents are not nearly as well organized or well resourced as the opponents of this."
Overall, Horvick said, turnout for this election could be low — which is often the case for these May special elections. That could hurt Measure 26-238, since it's typically younger voters, more likely to be renters, who are absent in low turnout elections.
Multnomah County said Friday that every registered voter in the county should have their ballot by now following a misprint issue that delayed mailing, although it may still be sitting in the mailbox. Election Day is Tuesday, May 16, so ballots need to be mailed or dropped at a ballot box by 8 p.m. that day. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/the-story/multnomah-county-capital-gains-tax-eviction-legal-defense/283-d5d0efd3-b2ef-4164-95f1-b179ca49f371 | 2023-05-06T02:04:07 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/the-story/multnomah-county-capital-gains-tax-eviction-legal-defense/283-d5d0efd3-b2ef-4164-95f1-b179ca49f371 |
Bartholomew Broadbent, CEO of Broadbent Selections, Inc., grew up in London and this will be the first coronation of his lifetime. As a wine importer, he is the U.S. importer for Gusbourne, a brand of English sparkling wine has been selected as the official coronation wine by the Royal Colle…
U.S. television coverage of the coronation of King Charles III began at 5 a.m. on the East Coast on Saturday and, even though the occasion is momentous and festive, that hour is a little too early for many, including even British expats living in America.
“I will not be getting up at that time of day,” Bartholomew Broadbent said with a laugh. “Five a.m. is before breakfast, and I can’t drink Champagne before breakfast.”
But after is another matter, and Broadbent intends to raise a glass to the new king and queen at a more civilized hour. Not Champagne, though. English sparkling wine.
And he’s got just the stuff.
Broadbent, founder of Richmond-based Broadbent Selections, a wine wholesaler and importer, is the U.S. importer for Gusbourne, whose Brut Reserve 2019 is the official coronation sparkling wine, having been selected by the Royal Collection Trust to mark the celebration. The trust is a department of the royal household.
Global warming, Broadbent said, has brought England to the point of being “very suitable for wine production,” and it now produces sparkling wine “that’s even better than Champagne.” More importantly for the matters at hand, the country can deliver “a really good wine to go with the coronation,” he said.
Broadbent, 61, grew up in London, left England as a young man, moved to Canada for a while, then San Francisco and came to Richmond about 16 years ago.
Before he left England, Broadbent attended — sort of — the July 1981 wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. The night before the wedding, he and some friends spent the night on The Mall — the tree-lined road leading from Trafalgar Square to Buckingham Palace that is closed to traffic for ceremonial events such as royal weddings. By the way, in this instance, “mall” rhymes with “pal.”
“We were right in the front to watch the procession go by, and that was pretty spectacular,” Broadbent recalled.
He was in England last September when the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II was held, though he didn’t score the same sort of vantage point. The fact that this is the first coronation of Broadbent’s lifetime makes it exciting, so he will have a pang of regret for not being there — “a certain tradeoff” when you move to a foreign country, he said — and will certainly tune in, though not for the preliminary chit-chat at 5 a.m.
“It’ll be fun to watch on TV,” he said. “Actually, you’ll get a much better view on TV.”
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Cucumber sandwiches and scones surely will be on the menus of watch parties across America for those who intend to enjoy the pomp and circumstance of the first British coronation since Queen Elizabeth II’s in June 1953.
Agecroft Hall and Gardens, an estate in Richmond’s Windsor Farms with English roots, will offer free garden admission on Saturday in honor of the coronation. Agecroft Hall is a 15th-century Tudor manor house originally constructed in Lancashire, England, and then, after it fell into disrepair, moved to America piece by piece and reconstructed in the 20th century.
“Given the king’s love of gardens and his interest in conservation and sustainability, we think he would be pleased not with us opening our gardens and hiking trails to all, but also with the recent installation of our solar field which generates enough electricity for all of Agecroft’s needs,” said executive director Anne Kenny-Urban.
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Frances Sterling, who grew up in England, has to work Saturday — she is director of advancement and patron communications for the Richmond Symphony, and the symphony is performing two “Star Wars” concerts — so she might not be able to pay rapt attention to the coronation. She acknowledges she’s “not even a big monarchy supporter myself.”
But when she thought of the coronation recently, she remembered she has a very personal — though not particularly extravagant — connection to the coronation of King George VI in 1937: a souvenir scarf her great-grandmother had acquired for her grandfather who was a young boy at the time.
The whole family had stood on the street to witness the royal procession.
Sterling’s grandfather passed the scarf along to her father, who gave it to Sterling. It’s nothing fancy, she said, “but I’m very attached to it ... and I think of my granddad wearing it on the street.”
Sterling lived in London for 23 years, though she did not grow up there. She was around for the weddings of William and Kate, and Harry and Meghan, and she is a little envious of those who will be able to be on the scene.
“The atmosphere on the streets amongst the people is always so positive,” she said. “It’s a really jolly and convivial atmosphere. It’s quite an uplifting experience.”
Though she said the coronation “doesn’t affect me personally, I know it’s a big deal for the UK and it’s a big deal for people in general in our country because it just is so much part of the fabric of everything you know and have lived with,” Sterling said. “I’ve never grown up knowing anything different. It’s certainly part of my country’s heritage.
“I hope the (royal) family continues to try to modernize and do right by the country and that kind of thing. That’s important to me.”
She figures to catch highlights of the coronation on the news. She also expects to see snapshots from friends and family who venture onto the streets of London for first-hand looks.
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When she was a little girl, Ellen LeCompte was visiting her grandmother in Connecticut and, as she recalled, she must have become bored because her grandmother “took me by the hand, marched me into the library, sat me in a wing chair and thrust a book in my hands, and said, ‘Here, read this. It’s about two little girls.’”
The book was “The Little Princesses,” and the “two little girls” were Elizabeth, the future queen of England, and her sister Margaret.
“So, that sort of started me,” said LeCompte, a Richmonder, of her interest in the history of the royal family.
In the decades since, she has studied in England and visited there often. She is president emeritus of the Richmond branch of the English-Speaking Union, an international education charity founded more than a century ago; a member of the Richmond Sister City Commission between Richmond and Richmond-Upon-Thames in England; and is involved in a medical charity established by Queen Victoria in the 19th century (for which Queen Elizabeth II had to sign off on LeCompte becoming a member). As a professional travel adviser, she is a highly rated UK specialist.
LeCompte, who helped host British dignitaries during Queen Elizabeth’s visit to Virginia in 2007 for the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, is co-author of “The Queen and the U.S.A.,” which highlights Queen Elizabeth’s relationship with America and Americans.
Now, LeCompte, who traveled to England for all four of the late queen’s jubilees as well as her funeral, is back in England for the coronation of the queen’s son. She’s there with her husband, Pettus, and Jennifer Fidura, current president of the Richmond branch of the English-Speaking Union. Among other things, the local group sponsors Richmond Shakespeare's annual "Bardathon" for local high school students.
“Just to be part of the excitement is very, very special,” LeCompte said.
On their itinerary was a coronation tea at Dartmouth House, the English-Speaking Union headquarters. They also plan to walk down The Mall toward Buckingham Palace to possibly get a glimpse of the king and queen on the balcony following the ceremony.
“That is kind of the hope,” said Fidura, who has become a periodic visitor to the UK in recent years as her son, Skip, and his family live there now, but she’s never been there for anything like the coronation.
“It’s going to be an amazing event, once in a lifetime,” said Fidura, a lobbyist representing a variety of interests in behavioral health and developmental disabilities. “I remember distinctly the black-and-white images of Queen Elizabeth’s coronation. I am old enough to have watched that and remember it, so this is just one of those opportunities that you don’t want to miss if you can avoid it.”
LeCompte and Fidura will tell everyone about their trip at a meeting of the local English-Speaking Union group on May 23 at Virginia House, 4301 Sulgrave Road, at 7 p.m. The public is invited.
“We always have tea and some good tea sandwiches,” Fidura said. “It’s a fun get-together.”
It's Coronation Week for King Charles III. Here's everything you need to know.
Intro
What is a coronation?
How can I watch the service?
How long will the ceremony be?
What happens during the coronation service?
Which crown will King Charles use?
Will there be a procession?
How is King Charles making the ceremony more inclusive?
Will Camilla be crowned Queen?
Will Prince Harry and Meghan fly back?
What about Prince Andrew?
Who else has been invited?
How will it be different from Queen Elizabeth II's coronation?
What else is happening over the celebratory weekend?
Bartholomew Broadbent, founder of Broadbent Selections Inc., grew up in London, and Saturday's coronation will be the first one of his lifetime. He is the U.S. importer for Gusbourne, whose Brut Reserve 2019 is the official coronation sparkling wine. Broadbent is shown with his dog, Chloe, at his office in Richmond on Wednesday.
Pettus LeCompte; his wife, Ellen, a local travel adviser with numerous ties to the British royal family; and friend Jennifer Fidura, president of the Richmond branch of the English-Speaking Union, prepare to travel to England on Monday for the coronation of King Charles III. Here, Fidura and Ellen LeCompte, right, wait for Pettus LeCompte to bring the car around outside the LeComptes' Richmond home.
Richmonder Frances Sterling, who grew up in England, has a souvenir scarf from the coronation of King George VI in 1937. The scarf was acquired by her great-grandmother for her grandfather, who was a boy at the time.
Royal enthusiast Donna Werner of the United States shows off the hat she made, while camping on the Mall, a part of the royal procession route, in central London, Thursday, May 4, 2023. The Coronation of King Charles III will take place at Westminster Abbey on May 6. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda) | https://richmond.com/news/local/richmonders-in-england-to-witness-coronation-of-king-charles-iii/article_1a057686-e9c4-11ed-8920-0f0ca3a35ac3.html | 2023-05-06T02:04:27 | 0 | https://richmond.com/news/local/richmonders-in-england-to-witness-coronation-of-king-charles-iii/article_1a057686-e9c4-11ed-8920-0f0ca3a35ac3.html |
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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YORK, Pa. — Give Local York 2023 set records, raising $4.55 million to benefit 330 York County nonprofit organizations!
This year, the 24-hour online giving event was a bit different- running from Thursday, May 5 at 9:00 p.m. through Friday evening at 9:00 p.m. It's a change from midnight to midnight of years prior, designed to get more donations earlier.
"We really saw a lot of people come out. We saw people giving at different times, coming back and giving again," said Kate Harmon, Give Local Day coordinator.
The 24-hour period of giving included events around the city of York, culminating in the York Revolution's 2023 home opener and the finale of Give Local York. FOX43 was downtown as the annual event wrapped up.
"I'm not surprised by the generosity of York County residents and beyond," said Harmon. "People love the people here and the nonprofits that serve them."
This was the sixth annual Give Local York put on by the White Rose Leadership Institute. This year's goal wasn't all about the total dollars raised though, organizers wanted more than 12,000 donors to participate.
Another goal met, as 12,303 donors participated in the fundraiser!
"Every new donor is a potential donor for life for those organizations," Harmon told FOX43. "It's only building the capacity for them to give."
Dozens of participating organizations showcased themselves in downtown York as part of Give Local York and York's First Friday celebration. Among the beneficiaries of the event is Chasing Rainbows, an organization that helps people who are dealing with infertility or grieving after pregnancy and infant loss.
Give Local York gets their work in front of lots of eyes and, at the same time, brings in vital dollars to allow them to help others.
"I would be pounding the phones. I'd be sending emails. Just to bring in what today is capable of and what were are showing is phenomenal," said Bernice Quesenberry, the president and CEO of Chasing Rainbows.
It was a phenomenal showing from more than 12,000 donors who contributed $4,550,000 this year, topping last year's $4.1 million event.
That number could climb higher as donations to the Give Local York website continue to be accepted.
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TARRANT COUNTY, Texas — As temperatures rose heading into the weekend, The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) put out a warning.
On Friday, ERCOT announced “possible future Emergency Condition of reserve capacity deficiency” beginning May 8 through May 10. In a statement to WFAA, an ERCOT spokesperson said the grid has sufficient supply to meet demand and that it wasn’t asking Texans to conserve power.
Doug Lewin, President of Stoic Energy and writer for the Texas Energy and Power Newsletter said ERCOT is likely taking precaution before the summer months.
“A lot of gas and coal plants, they go down for plant maintenance. This is the season when they do that, cause they don’t expect very high demand,” Lewin said. “When they do get high demand, you have a lot of coal plants offline, and that could cause some problems.”
Just two days earlier, officials with ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission (PUC) announced concern the power grid could face outages this summer.
“I would be very surprised if there actually was a problem,” Lewin said. “The only way I think there would be a problem is next week, if it’s much hotter than what they’re expecting and demand ends up being much higher than what they’re forecasting.”
PUC Chairman Peter Lake and ERCOT CEO Bill Magness announced peak demand for electricity this summer will exceed the amount they can generate. The grid will rely on renewable energy to keep the lights on for Texans, Lake said.
“On the hottest days of summer, there is no longer enough on-demand dispatchable power generation to meet demand in the ERCOT system,” Lake said.
Lake and Magness blamed rapid population growth in Texas for the grid’s supply and demand issues.
During the press conference, Lake said between 2008 and 2022, on-demand dispatchable power supply in Texas grew only 1.5%, and in that same time frame, the state’s population grew 24%.
Magness said they plan to operate a reliable grid this summer, and that the grid is more stabilized than ever.
“They said that almost in the same breath they were saying everybody should be concerned, that there’s a higher likelihood of outages this summer than last summer,” Lewin said. “They’re confusing people.” | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/ercot-warns-power-outages-likely-this-summer/287-e16c43c8-1fa0-43ab-b489-c2231f61bd97 | 2023-05-06T02:17:26 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/ercot-warns-power-outages-likely-this-summer/287-e16c43c8-1fa0-43ab-b489-c2231f61bd97 |
DALLAS — If someone had come into his facility five years ago seeking treatment for a fentanyl addiction, Aaron Bitter said his staff would not have known what to do.
"Five years ago, we would be unlikely to encounter it," Bitter said. "It would be something, realistically, we'd make a phone call to consult someone else about."
Bitter is the program director for the Symetria Rehab clinic in Lewisville. He has worked in the drug rehabilitation industry for about five years, and he's in long-term recovery from his own addiction.
Even so, he did not expect what's he's seen over the past year in his clinic.
"We ask [patients] questions about what they're using," Bitter said. "They say percocets, oxy, perc 30s, M30s. Part of our process is we have to drug test them. By and large, they test negative for every substance other than fentanyl. Their minds are blown.”
In 2021, Bitter said more than 99 percent of the patients who came to the facility seeking treatment for opioid addiction tested positive for fentanyl, with more than half of them not knowing they were taking fentanyl.
“At this point, essentially, anyone walking in here that’s using pills they acquired on they street, they test positive for fentanyl. Period,” Bitter said.
It’s an epidemic he admits he didn’t fully understand the scope when he started, but one he fears people still don’t understand now.
But as overdose numbers continue to rise sharply and illicit fentanyl continues to flood communities, often in bright colored pills marketed to kids and teens, Bitter said no can afford to not understand.
“We are absolutely in a crisis,” Bitter said.
What is fentanyl?
Fentanyl was not created to be used recreationally or bought and sold on the street.
In the early 1960s the synthetic opioid was manufactured and approved by the FDA a few years later, for a specific purpose: to treat pain.
"I've used it for five decades in anesthesia," Dr. C.M. Schade, a North Texas pain doctor of more than 50 years, said. "It has a very rapid onset, but it lasts an hour and half."
According to the National Institute of Health and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), fentanyl’s two main purposes were to be prescribed to chronic pain patients as well as for anesthesia during surgery.”
“It was available only in powder and liquid," Schade said. "It was only manufactured and used in anesthesia because it’s so short-acting."
From dosed to deadly
Schade is also an emeritus board member of the Texas Pain Society and is the elected presiding officer of the Prescription Monitoring Program Advisory Committee.
He said the path fentanyl took from being a useful, effective tool for doctors to claiming the lives thousands weaves through history. Schade describes trends in prescribing opioids as a pendulum swing, with doctors alternating between years of under-prescribing chronic pain patients to over-prescribing based on what regulations existed at the time.
In both instances, patients were left to hang in the balance.
Schade said he believes the current demand for illicit opioids is rooted in a generation of chronic pain patients and addicts who were left out to dry following a crack down to address opioid abuse in the early 2000s.
“The time period of 2000 to 2010 was one of a mass escalation of prescribing opioids, pushed heavily by the pharmaceutical companies,” Schade said.
Schade called the information doctors were given about the risks associated with the drugs they were prescribing “improper”.
“It was just rogue,” Schade said. “I mean, it was so bad. That was not evidence-based medicine. That was not the practice of medicine. That was selling drugs.”
Schade said he worked with federal and state agencies and law makers to develop systems and legislation to help monitor pain management clinics and protect patients from over-prescribing.
In 2016, the federal government released new, more stringent, guidelines on prescribing opioids to non-cancer patients. Schade said many doctors had watched peers in their field go to prison for so-called “pill mill” operations.
“We’re already six years in to this, and it was totally misrepresented, and doctors basically thought they could not prescribe so they abandoned patients,” Schade said.
Schade said he believes that pushed a lot of people who had developed dependencies and addiction to the streets to avoid withdrawals.
“Didn’t taper them. Didn’t offer them any other treatment. It was horrible,” Schade said.
According to data from the Texas Board of Pharmacy, there were 157,947 prescriptions written for fentanyl, hydrocodone or oxycodone in Dallas, Tarrant, Denton and Collin Counties in February 2016.
The CDC guidelines were released in March 2016.
Six months later, in September 2016, the total number of prescriptions for those three opioids in North Texas’ four largest counties was down to 153,608.
People who developed addiction and dependencies on the opioids they were prescribed went to the streets.
Fewer prescriptions meant fewer opportunities for dealers to get their hands on legitimate prescription opioids.
The Addiction
A North Texas man agreed to tell his story of fentanyl addiction to WFAA but asked to not be identified to protect his family.
“We wouldn’t be where we’re at if they hadn’t ripped the carpet from underneath us like they did,” he said. “That’s some stuff that happened overnight. I went in one day, and I was basically told that the government had new guidelines.”
He described it as having the "door slammed" in his face.
This man started taking fentanyl in patches for back pain after multiple back surgeries.
"I had some pain doctors tell me that fentanyl was a great, wonderful drug and then I had others that were completely against it," he said.
The more he used it, the more he needed it.
When filling his prescription didn't feed his body's dependency, he looked elsewhere.
"I was abusing it," he said. "I got to the point where I was having to turn to the streets when I ran out early to get me through for when I went to the doctor."
In 2014, he started buying fentanyl patches off of the dark web.
In 2016, he started seeing the drug pressed into pill form on the street.
“They were scarce," he said. "When [his dealer] had them, he had them and you’d better hurry up and get them cause if you didn’t, you’d have to wait a month or so."
But, with time, things started to change.
“When it started getting harder to get it on the street, people started putting other stuff in the pills,” he said. “When you got the pills and they told you it was hydrocodone, it wasn’t hydrocodone. Maybe it was hydrocodone with some other stuff in. You just never knew.”
It was a risk addiction made him, and so many others, willing to take.
“You don’t have a choice,” he said. “Do you go through withdrawal and deal with it? Or do you take the pill? You take the pill.”
The man who shared his story with WFAA said he could tell when the pills he bought were laced with fentanyl, but only because of his experience with illicit drugs.
“If you know your narcotics, your pharmaceuticals, you know you’re getting a pressed pill,” he said. “It looks fake. It’s got little brown specks. But most people don’t know. They have no idea. They just look at it and say, ‘Oh, a pill. Cool.’ They are clueless. They have no idea, so they’re not going to know. They’re not going to know that there’s fentanyl in it.
According to the DEA, the powder form of fentanyl can be made to look like many other drugs, including other pills once it’s pressed.
The man in this story said he’s seen fentanyl pills that mimicked hydrocodone, oxycodone and Xanax.
“I’ve seen it in everything,” he said.
Fentanyl, being a full synthetic opioid, is easy and cheap to make. Federal law enforcement reported that drug cartels are smuggling illicitly manufactured fentanyl (IMF) from Mexico after receiving the chemicals to create it from China.
Imposter pills
As WFAA reported last week, Law enforcement in North Texas has seized a number of the pressing machines used to press fentanyl into pills.
“The fake pills is what changed everything,” Schade said. “That’s what moved the dial.”
Schade said that people who struggle with substance abuse have been overdosing on fentanyl, both prescribed and illicitly manufactured, for years. He said the reason fentanyl has become the source of so many headlines recently is because IMF has infiltrated the supply of recreational drugs.
“There’s a demand side and a supply side,” Schade said. “The only thing on the supply side to speak of is the illegal pills that are laced with fentanyl.”
The demand can look like someone feeding their addiction, a chronic pain patient who is desperate but can’t get the medicine they need from their doctor, a person looking for a pill to party or even a teen who took a pill from a friend to help ease anxiety or study.
Unless the medicine is prescribed by a doctor, experts say the supply that all of those people would be sourcing from is likely laced with fentanyl.
“Those pills they were getting on the streets are now fentanyl, and their lives are unraveled,” Bitter said.
Bitter said fentanyl is more addictive than other opioids, and the addiction itself is harder to treat.
“The addiction gets completely out of control,” Bitter said. “They went from five pills a day to, say, 20 pills a day. We see people with numbers you wouldn’t believe. 30…40 pills a day where you wonder how the person is even functioning.”
Bitter said an added problem is that the cartels that are creating illicit fentanyl pills aren’t abiding by any sort of dosage, making every pill potentially deadly and making it almost impossible for people who survive to have a good grasp of how much they’re taking.
“It is going to be an addiction that is harder to break the cycle with because it is more profound,” Bitter said.
The man who shared his addiction story with WFAA is preparing to celebrate two years of sobriety at the end of the summer. Looking back, he said he wouldn’t with the withdrawals on anyone.
“It was more violent,” he said. “They were way more violent than withdrawals to, say hydrocodone.”
Before he decided to get clean, he overdosed in 2020.
He’d taken eight pills from his dealer and got in the car. The next thing he remembered was waking up in a hospital surrounded by police and hospital staff.
The first call he made when he got out of the hospital was to his dealer.
“I said, ‘Hey, dude, I need meds’”, he said. “I went and picked up meds and went home and figured I’d take four instead of eight to see how that worked.”
Overdosing didn’t make him stop.
Neither did losing his sister to a fentanyl overdose a few years prior.
It wasn’t until he fell in love with a woman who’d won her battle with addiction that he was inspired to get clean.
“I never saw myself as an addict, even though I am. I just never saw myself as that,” he said.
He said is grateful to be alive.
Is there a fix?
Schade said he believes under-prescribing pain medications to chronic pain patients has pushed many of them to purchase illicit opioids to treat pain.
This legislative session, he’s testified in favor or adjusting laws to allow doctors more leeway for prescribing pain medications responsibly.
“They need to let us get back to practicing medicine,” Schade said.
Both he and Bitter said the rate of fentanyl-related overdoses in Texas makes it clear it’s too late to simply be talking about fentanyl.
It’s here.
“We needed to do that maybe two years ago,” Bitter said. “When it’s getting this deep, there needs to be more of a focus on recovery. What does that look like? What does recovery look like for adolescents? What does it look like for adults?”
Resources
If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, use this map of substance abuse service locations to find help.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's fentanyl website has information and resources for parents to use to talk to their kids about the dangers of the drug.
Helpful phone numbers:
National Rehab Hotline (866) 210-1303
Texas Substance Abuse Helpline (866) 971-2658
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Check out resources for open cases on missing Indigenous people day
May 5 has been nationally recognized as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons and holds a significant focus on violence against Indigenous women and girls.
Every year since 2021, President Joe Biden has signed a proclamation acknowledging this day, but getting recognition on a national scale has taken Indigenous communities years of awareness efforts and constant pressure for change. The U.S. Senate signed a resolution in 2017 that designated this day as the “National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls.”
This significant day spreads awareness about the epidemic of violence facing Indigenous persons in Canada and the United States with countless stories of missing women and underreported numbers.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs estimates there are approximately 4,200 missing and murdered cases that have gone unsolved across the U.S., but data from the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System only shows that 793 unsolved cases of missing Native American people have been recorded as of December 2022.
When it comes to the numbers of those missing and murdered within the state, Arizona State University data shows the killing of Indigenous women and girls has been increasing over the past 40 years.
At least 160 Indigenous females were known to police to be murdered between 1976 and 2018 in Arizona, according to previous reporting from The Arizona Republic.
Here are some resources to learn more about these missing individuals on this nationally recognized day.
- The FBI's master list of individuals who are missing or wanted individuals in Indian Country dates back to the 1980s up to present day. The FBI asks that if you have any information concerning any of these cases, to contact your local FBI office, or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate, or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.
- In April, the Navajo Police Department updated the Navajo Nation missing persons poster. Approximately 82 people are missing in the Navajo Nation, including 24 women and 58 men dating back to the 1970s.
- In 2022, the FBI in New Mexico released the names of 170 missing Indigenous people in an attempt to locate them and to encourage families to report their missing loved ones.
- Missing & Murdered Diné Relatives Facebook group serves as a public forum to post updates regarding ongoing cases and functions as a task force to raise awareness.
- The Navajo Nation Missing Persons Updates Facebook group is a volunteer grassroots group that spreads awareness about new and ongoing cases of missing individuals from the Navajo Nation.
- The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women USA Facebook group is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping with cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women and providing support for families nationwide. The group focuses on bringing missing people home, but also aims to support and help the families of those murdered cope. In a broader sense, the group hopes to raise awareness and eradicate this issue from future Indigenous generations.
'We need allies':More than 500 walk through Phoenix to remember missing Indigenous people | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2023/05/05/resources-for-open-cases-on-missing-murdered-indigenous-people-day/70189550007/ | 2023-05-06T02:21:27 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2023/05/05/resources-for-open-cases-on-missing-murdered-indigenous-people-day/70189550007/ |
COLLINSVILLE, Va. – One person is dead after a house fire on Friday in Collinsville, Henry County Assistant Fire Marshal Kiah Cooper told BTW 21.
We’re told crews responded to reports of smoke around 1 Friday afternoon and discovered a one-story brick home on Haverline Hill Road heavily involved in fire.
The homeowner was contacted and told officials that a family member might be inside the home, according to Cooper.
Once the home was safe to enter, crews went inside and found the body of a deceased person. The victim was sent to the Medical Examiner’s Office to be identified and for an autopsy, Cooper said.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/06/collinsville-house-fire-leaves-one-dead/ | 2023-05-06T02:30:12 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/06/collinsville-house-fire-leaves-one-dead/ |
2 Detroit police officers among those charged in Roseville home invasion
Two Detroit police officers and a third woman have been charged in connection with a home invasion in Roseville, the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office announced Friday.
Prosecutors allege that the officers, Brianna Cabano and Dayna Sears, and a third woman, Colleen Compton, went to the home of another city officer on April 11 and forced entry into his residence.
The three women allegedly destroyed his home and stole his property, the Prosecutor's Office said in a statement.
Cabano, 29, of Auburn Hills, and Compton, 29, of Warren, were each charged with second-degree home invasion, conspiracy to commit home invasion, malicious destruction of property between $1,000-$20,000 and larceny in a building.
Sears, 21, of Southfield was charged with second-degree home invasion, malicious destruction of property between $1,000-$20,000, larceny in a building and accessory after the fact to a felony.
District Court Judge Alyia Hakim gave each suspect a $5,000 bond.
All three women have a preliminary exam scheduled for June 14 at 8:30 am in front of Roseville District Court Judge Kathleen Tocco.
Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido said it is his duty to hold all individuals accountable for their actions, regardless of their profession or position of authority.
"The crime of home invasion is a serious offense and the fact that the defendants in this case are police officers only amplifies the severity of their actions," Lucido said. "We will pursue justice with the utmost integrity and impartiality, ensuring that the law is upheld and justice is served for the victims of this crime."
The two officers charged were suspended with pay, said Cpl. Dan Donakowski, a representative for the Detroit Police Department. Police Chief James White recommended that the Board of Police Commissioners suspend both officers without pay following the criminal charges.
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John Robert West, 88, of Rupert died Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at home. Arrangements are under the care of Joel Heward Hansen Mortuary, Rupert.
Karryn Alta Hunter, 83, of Twin Falls died Thursday, May 4, 2023, at home. Arrangements are under the care of White-Reynolds Funeral Chapel, Twin Falls.
James O. White, 76, of Nampa died Thursday, May 4, 2023, at a care facility in Boise. Arrangements are under the care of Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home, Twin Falls.
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Arvid Emil Hahn, 94, of Buhl died Friday, May 5, 2023, at a local care facility. Arrangements are under the care of Farmer Funeral Chapel, Buhl.
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CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A long history of political turmoil in Cape Coral reached a boiling point after a Republican Club meeting ended earlier this week.
In the parking lot, John Karcher walked up to his car and moments after, he was blocked by a silver car. Inside the car, the driver was Michelle Shadrach. Her husband ran for mayor in the last election. The passenger, Julia Bartlett, then got out of her car and walked up to Karcher’s, motioning for him to get out. Shadrach gave her the middle finger from inside the car.
What caused this fight outside of the country club?
Karcher said it all started when Patty Cummings was accused of not living in the district she ran for.
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“Patty and Julia and I hung out for a while when she was supposedly helping out Patty, but we found out on other pages she was lying to us,” said Karcher.
He believes Bartlett was one of the people who took part in getting the information to the governor.
“No one will ever do that and they should never do it to anyone again,” said Karcher.
Bartlett would not go on camera but said she walked up to his car and wanted to ask Karcher to stop cyberbullying her. She said she has hired a lawyer for the harassment she has been dealing with. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2023/05/05/political-tensions-boil-over-in-cape-coral-during-republican-club-meeting-altercation/ | 2023-05-06T02:45:59 | 0 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2023/05/05/political-tensions-boil-over-in-cape-coral-during-republican-club-meeting-altercation/ |
FAIRFIELD, Calif. — An emergency order was issued to the United States Air Force Thursday about an “ongoing oil discharge” into a Solano County creek.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says the oil discharge is causing a “substantial threat” to water bodies and shorelines in the area.
The oil discharge — into Union Creek from the Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield — was reportedly first identified by the Air Force as early as October 2021, but not reported to officials until February 4, 2022, according to the EPA.
The EPA says “similar incidents” have happened before at Travis Air Force Base.
The order does not cite any drinking water concerns and there is no indication at this time that any of the oil has been detected off of the base, according to a spokesperson for the EPA.
The order was issued under the Clean Water Act which works to establish a “basic structure for regulating discharges of pollutants” into waters and regulate “quality standards for surface waters.”
“This order is critical for ensuring that the Air Force addresses the oil discharge into Union Creek in a thorough and timely manner, and that no impacts to public health occur,” said Martha Guzman, EPA Pacific Southwest Regional Administrator, in a press release Thursday. “The EPA is committed to fully utilizing our authorities to make sure that the current oil discharge is stopped and similar incidents are prevented.”
The order says the Air Force notified the National Response Center while reporting a jet fuel spill from an underground pipeline on the base — near the underground storm water conveyance system through which Union Creek is routed — in August 4, 2022. The EPA says these spill notifications have continued to occur in 2023.
Samples collected from the spill area and Union Creek “indicate the contamination at both areas are likely from a common source,” according to the EPA.
The San Francisco Bay Water Quality Control Board sent the Air Force a notice of noncompliance for discharges of jet fuel to Union Creek December 21, 2022.
“The Air Force has yet to take action to identify and address the source of the oil discharge to Union Creek,” the EPA said in a press release.
The order requires the Air Force to take action and work with other agencies, like the EPA, the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board, California Office of Spill Prevention and Response, and Solano County.
ABC10 reached out to the Travis Air Force Base for comment but has not heard back yet. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/oil-leak-travis-air-force-base/103-740568fe-c762-4f80-8c32-639702027269 | 2023-05-06T02:54:16 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/oil-leak-travis-air-force-base/103-740568fe-c762-4f80-8c32-639702027269 |
'Dream big': Olympic gold medalist Erin Jackson speaks at UF graduation
From a rinky-dink roller barn in Ocala to showcasing her record speed during the Bejing Olympics, Erin Jackson had one primary message for more than 3,000 University of Florida graduates Friday.
“Dream big. Execute small.”
After the loss of her mother, Jackson said it was learning that lesson that helped catapult her to becoming the world-class speed skater she is today.
“There are a lot of reasons why I believe this gold medal happened,” Jackson said to the crowd as she unveiled the medal from inside her robe. “It happened because I was willing to take a chance on myself, to take a risk, to leave the comfort and familiarity of roller skating to get uncomfortable on the ice.
“As you leave here today, be willing to take a chance on yourself. Be willing to get uncomfortable. Be willing to fall down, but, most importantly, be willing to get back up.”
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Jackson, an Ocala native and UF graduate, was the keynote speaker at Friday’s commencement ceremony. The weeklong event will honor approximately 10,500 graduates from various departments across the top five public university.
President Ben Sasse in his first campuswide graduation event started off by congratulating those earning their degrees, pointing out several notable accomplishments and recognizing the three 18-year-old students and a 79-year-old student who earned their degrees.
“Take that, Alaska,” he told the crowd.
The ceremony quickly spun into a celebration for arguably the most famous person from Gainesville, Tom Petty, whose songs were played in The Swamp throughout the event. The rock ‘n’ roll legend was posthumously honored with a doctorate degree in music Thursday for his many accomplishments and for his impact on Gainesville.
“The man loved words,” Sasse said. “He labored to make people laugh, as well as to tear up. He wanted to give us a lens through which to express our hopes to be sure but also to make some sense of our aches … He was a rock star obviously, having sold out arenas like this around the world and you can’t turn on the radio for more than four decades without hearing his craftsmanship.
“This degree then that was given to Petty yesterday isn’t just about great music, though it is about that. It’s also about Gainesville,” Sasse continued to say about the former UF grounds crew worker. “It’s about Tom’s love of flesh and blood neighbors and it’s about his lasting legacy of philanthropy.”
Petty’s song “Won’t Back Down” has become a staple at home Gator football games and, in many ways, is an anthem of triumph.
It was the common theme Friday night.
No students walked across the stage or had their names called. They stood in a sea of others wearing caps and gowns as they were recognized by their college.
That didn’t seem to matter, as students hugged and smiled, some throwing down a classic Gator chomp with their arms.
'Dream big'
Jackson told the crowd that it didn’t matter where they came from in order to be successful in life.
She talked about the loss of her mother while in high school and how it taught her to “get back up” when feeling down.
“There's no greater lesson and perspective than losing a loved one,” she said. “Because you very quickly and very clearly understand the things in life that matter the most.”
Jackson joked about Ocala being known for its horses but how few knew it was a hotbed for rollerskating.
She shared a photo of two other successful skaters from Ocala, Brittany Bowe and Joey Mantia. The trio each switched from roller skating to speed skating.
Jackson said she struggled at first in the new sport but had dreams of one day making the Olympics.
“I knew that the only way to make that far-away dream a reality was to put my focus on each single day, on each small step along that way. So, graduates, small steps. Small steps will get you to big dreams.”
Eventually, Jackson climbed the ranks to No. 1 in the world in fall 2022.
Though Jackson failed in her trial to make it into the top two places for the U.S. Olympic team, it was Bowe who gave up her spot so that Jackson could make the cut.
“If you ever want to learn a lesson about selflessness, a lesson about leadership, a lesson about being a good teammate, then I’ll suggest you take a good look at Brittany,” said Jackson, who graduated with honors from UF with a degree in materials science and engineering.
Karma paid off, as Bowe went on to also qualify in other races for Team USA and also went on to win a bronze medal of her own.
Jackson, of course, went on to become the first Black American woman to win a gold medal in speed skating and the first Black woman ever to win gold at the Winter Olympics in any individual sport.
“So tonight, when your head is on the pillow, when it's quiet and it's just you and your thoughts: That is the time to dream. To dream of what you want, of what you believe you’re capable of, of what you believe is inside of you,” she said. “And I’ll tell you this: If your dream doesn’t scare you at least a little bit, then you’re probably not dreaming big enough.” | https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/local/2023/05/05/olympic-medalist-erin-jackson-tom-petty-celebrated-at-uf-graduation/70188005007/ | 2023-05-06T02:55:53 | 1 | https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/local/2023/05/05/olympic-medalist-erin-jackson-tom-petty-celebrated-at-uf-graduation/70188005007/ |
ANNA MARIA, Fla. — Visitors to Anna Maria Island now have one more attraction to soak up. Community leaders in Manatee County joined forces with Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium to open its Marine Science Education & Outreach Center.
The center is located on the city pier which is one of the most visited sites in the county.
Folks visiting the Anna Maria City Pier can not only behold the sight of the Gulf of Mexico by watching from above, but they can also now get a glimpse of what's happening under the sea.
"We are coming from Sarasota, and we just dropped by for the afternoon," Mirek Petras of Sarasota said.
Petras and his family were among the first visitors welcomed to the new Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium's interactive center.
A touch portal where people can feel some sea creatures has already started drawing curious minds.
"Sea urchin. It feels spiky," Amy, Petras' daughter, said.
"It feels kind of hardish soft. It feels kind of slimy too," another child explained.
"It's very educational, lots to learn, different sea creatures and animals," Petras added.
After rebuilding the City Pier which was damaged by Hurricane Irma in 2017, the city of Anna Maria entered a partnership with Mote Marine Laboratory.
They turned a 1,900-square-foot space on the pier into a fun and creative center where folks of all ages can learn and connect with the environment.
"It really boils down to a decision. Do you want hamburgers or do you want knowledge? And that's truly what the essence of a center out here where people can learn about the environment," Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy said.
"Visitors that are coming here from Nebraska, Kansas, no matter where they come from, they all have a very direct connection to right here in this environment because this is part of the ocean biome," Dr. Michael Crosby, president and CEO of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, said.
The displays include exhibitions about manatees, mangroves and sea turtles amongst other marine animals.
There is also a camera under the pier to bring visitors both the sights and sounds of the real lives of the creatures underneath in the Gulf of Mexico.
"We hope that people get a new appreciation for the marine environment. The invertebrate touch Portal is a fantastic way to create lasting memories with us, and we hope that after they leave the center, they have that appreciation for the marine environment, and they would want to help us conserve it," Evan Barniskis, associate vice president of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, said.
Mote's Marine Science Education & Outreach Center at the Anna Maria City Pier is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily with no admission fee. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/manateecounty/mote-marine-lab-marine-science-education-outreach-center-anna-maria/67-46abfa0e-276c-46ab-ac44-4ea7cfaf695c | 2023-05-06T03:01:17 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/manateecounty/mote-marine-lab-marine-science-education-outreach-center-anna-maria/67-46abfa0e-276c-46ab-ac44-4ea7cfaf695c |
ORLANDO, Fla. – While people are enjoying themselves for the holiday weekend, downtown businesses are seeing how they will adjust for the first weekend since a new city ordinance has taken effect.
Thousands of people are expected to come downtown over the course of the weekend for Cinco De Mayo.
News 6 spoke with business owners on Friday who said that while people are enjoying themselves, owners will be watching how these new rules will reflect on their bottom lines.
Monica McCown, the Vice-President of Orlando’s Hospitality Alliance, said, “We’ll see how enforcement is, but really, the city is already sending out code enforcement.”
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McCown said restaurants and bars are expected to see hundreds of thousands in revenue this weekend as many celebrate Cinco De Mayo.
The city said that at the moment, 67 businesses have made an application to sell alcohol after midnight.
Only 47 have been processed, and down on the list of those still waiting for approval is The Other Bar located on Wall Street.
“The city called and said you know we are not going to come in and shut you down, that we’re working towards a goal, we’re all in it together,” said Ryan Davis, who owns and operates The Other Bar.
Davis told News 6 the city has been working with bars still waiting for approval, but says while the application process has been long it’s been relatively easy.
“They do ask you for a few things. In the Other Bar’s case, we needed a site plan, and that was rolled up in my garage for 14 years,” Davis said.
After 10 p.m., downtown businesses will have to wand people if an establishment has more than 50 people.
Safety protocols like additional security are now being paid for by downtown businesses.
“It really hasn’t been any trouble for us to adapt to it. Most of the bigger places already had pretty extensive security procedures already. It’s really the cost of extra duty that’s a really big burden on businesses,” McCown said.
However, McCown said that the burden will be worth it once crowds have adjusted.
“I think for the most, part the customers are fine with it... You know, the safer we can be inside our establishments, the better,” McCown said.
Safety, in the end, is all businesses and the city say they want people to know is priority number one.
As a reminder, all bars without a special permit will have to stop selling alcohol after midnight unless that venue already talked with the city.
News 6 will be following how these rules will affect businesses as well as patrons as the weekend continues.
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CLEARWATER, Fla. — Two medics with Clearwater Fire and Rescue were fired after pronouncing an alive man dead back in February, the department announced Friday.
Clearwater Fire & Rescue Department Chief Scott Ehlers says after an internal investigation, medics Sebastian Pickens and Jacob Rivero have been fired.
"First and foremost, I would like to apologize to the family for the lack of concern that these two medics displayed on that call. I am truly sorry," the chief said Friday during a news conference.
"They failed their oath of office and they failed this patient, his family and the citizens of Clearwater," Ehlers said in part. "The job of a firefighter is to help people, is the bottom line. They didn't help anybody."
The two medics from Station 47 responded to a cardiac arrest call around 10 a.m. on Feb. 15. at a private residence in unincorporated Pinellas County.
Once at the home, the two medics took less than ten seconds to pronounce a 65-year-old man dead, according to their termination and dismissal notice. The medics reported their initial assessment included checks for pulses and respirations, and they found the man wasn't breathing and was without a pulse.
"After the arrival of Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office deputies, the two fire medics left the scene," the initial news release explained. "A PCSO deputy noticed the patient was breathing and requested medical crews to return to the scene."
Less than 30 minutes later, Largo Fire Rescue crews were called out to the home and began patient care, which resulted in the man being taken to a nearby hospital, according to the statement.
When asked about what the medics should've done, Chief Ehlers said in part the medics "should've reaccessed the basics and they missed that. It's as simple as that. They missed the basics that they should've accomplished. And that is at the lowest level of training, is basic life support."
10 Tampa Bay spoke with the cardiac arrest patient, now 66-year-old Thomas Maxwell. Maxwell was rushing out to a doctor's appointment shortly after the chief announced Pickens' and Sebastian's terminations.
"I'm okay," he said when asked how he was recovering.
His daughter, Phebe Maxwell shared how much of a toll the event has taken on her entire family.
"You know, I have to call my family in Ohio, tell them that my dad was dead," Phebe Maxwell said. "And then 10 minutes later, I have to call them back. And so of course, they thought it was crazy."
Maxwell said the medics took barely longer than a moment to check on her dad before pronouncing him dead.
"Those EMTs — there was no compassion, no empathy like they just didn't care," she said. "You know, if you have a job like that, you're supposed to care.
When asked if there was a concern over events like this severing the trust people have in first responders, Chief Ehlers got a bit choked up in responding.
"That cuts to the core of my heart," Ehlers said. After a long pause, he continued, "Again, I've been doing this for 45 years. Our whole purpose for this [is] for the people that are out there, that is why we are what we are, that is why we're paramedics, that is why we firefighters."
Watch the full news conference below | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/clearwater-medics-fired-after-pronoucing-alive-man-dead/67-708151fe-fb29-4649-97f3-704b572cb1d2 | 2023-05-06T03:01:24 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/clearwater-medics-fired-after-pronoucing-alive-man-dead/67-708151fe-fb29-4649-97f3-704b572cb1d2 |
SNOHOMISH, Wash. — A program that helps feed people across the State of Washington was forced to make funding cuts after its budget was reduced in the 2023 legislative session.
The "We Feed WA" program is a COVID-19 pandemic-era program that directly benefits more than 173 community-based hunger relief programs and more than 150 farms and food businesses.
The “We Feed WA” is a pilot program started in 2021 as a result of federal funding reductions. The program was originally funded at $45 million for 2021-2023, but ended up receiving $103 million in funding. For the 2023–2025 budget, the Washington State Department of Agriculture received support from Gov. Jay Inslee, and he asked the state Legislature for $103 million to fund the program for 2023-2035. Legislators ended up cutting the budget for the program by 67%, and approving $35 million for the next two years.
The Washington State Department of Agriculture, which runs the program, said it was advising nonprofits to look for additional funding as this program was meant to be temporary and is set to end in 2025. Leaders of the department know that this is a challenging time with increased need and funding cuts.
“At this time, without other federal support, this is going to have to be a real all-hands-on-deck across the community. It will take businesses getting involved, it will take private philanthropy getting involved,” said Katie Rains, the food policy advisor to the director of the Washington State Department of Agriculture.
One of the nonprofits being impacted by the funding cut is Farmer Frog. Its distribution center in Snohomish provides food to 1.5 million people per year. It serves individual families and give food to other smaller food distribution groups.
“If the budget is cut for people who are giving us food, it will impact on us really negatively because we will not be able to get food,” said Sam Thagichu, who picks up food each week from Farmer Frog to distribute to people in multiple western Washington cities.
Szabi Pasztor, the director of Advocacy for Farmer Frog, said she was devastated when she found out about the funding cuts, as they are one of the larger recipients of funding from this program. She said they are expecting to have the funding they receive from this program reduced by 90%. She said with cuts made to SNAP benefits and other programs at the start of March, these new cuts are coming at a time when they are seeing an increased need. She said it will have negative impacts on their nonprofit and several others that serve the community.
“Ultimately, it means that we can't service the increased need,” Pasztor said. “It's coming at the worst time right now.”
She said these cuts will impact how they can serve the numerous types of people in need.
“We're talking Ukrainian refugees from the Ukrainian conflict, we're talking about veterans who had just had their veteran service benefits cut,” said Pasztor.
Farmer Frog is one the organizations calling on the governor to fund the gap. They hope to see funding increased by either the governor, as part of a special session, or by community funding efforts.
“We don't know what's going to happen,” said Pasztor. “We have a hunch it's not going to be good.”
The reduced budget for the program is set to go into effect on July 1. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/nonprofits-concerned-cuts-statewide-food-insecurity-program/281-c2687045-39ea-4df7-b717-e62d8996f596 | 2023-05-06T03:06:41 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/nonprofits-concerned-cuts-statewide-food-insecurity-program/281-c2687045-39ea-4df7-b717-e62d8996f596 |
BALTIMORE — The mother of a teen murder victim is joining forces with a local congregation, using her grief to make a positive impact.
Michelle Hines, mother of Izaiah Carter, is helping foster a symposium next month to discuss what all members of the community, individually, can do to make tangible change.
In March, Hines' son was shot and killed outside Patterson High School. Carter was 16-years-old.
"The only person I’ve been able to think about is Izaiah for the last two months," Hines told WMAR-2 News Friday.
But she's using her negative emotions to make a positive difference.
Pastors Wanda and Johnny Golden are hosting the symposium to talk about youth violence on Saturday, June 24, from 11am-2pm at the Downtown Cultural Arts Center on Howard St.
The discussion is titled 'From Pain to Purpose.' They're inviting everyone - including elected officials - to talk about how to bring down the violence.
"My goal is to speak at this event," continued Hines, "to make people aware of my story so they can see how similar their stories are, like mine."
"Come help us make a difference, wherever you are," said Rev. Johnny Golden, pastor with New Unity Baptist Church.
"We want to be sure that we do not become desensitized to this issue," said Johnny Golden. "That the loss of life, that every soul is valuable.”
Hines also wants to push for legislative change in schools - including greater safety and security.
"The fact that I'm afraid to live where I’m living now - I’m afraid to send my children to school again after this act - this has to change. Because I have other parents who feel the exact same way as myself," Hines added. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/from-pain-to-purpose-mom-of-slain-baltimore-teen-helping-promote-change | 2023-05-06T03:13:21 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/from-pain-to-purpose-mom-of-slain-baltimore-teen-helping-promote-change |
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.
A Starbucks spokesperson said in a statement that the company believes a direct relationship with their partners, where they have the flexibility to share success, is the right path forward for the company, its partners and stakeholders.
The spokesperson said Starbucks has consistently offered hourly partners the best benefits int he idnustry, including an average wage of $17.50 an hour, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage options, 100% tuition reimbursement for a four-year bachelor's degree, reimbursement for DACA fees, medical travel reimbursement for partners and family members required to travel for access to abortion or gender-affirming care, up to 20 free therapy sessions a year, equity ownership through annual "Bean Stock grants," 401(k) matching up to the first 5% of eligible pay each pay period, and resources to manage student loan debt and save money.
"As a result, more than 97% of our partners at our more than 9,300 U.S. company-owned stores have chosen to maintain a direct employment relationship with Starbucks," the spokesperson said. "We recognize that a subset of partners feel differently—and we respect their right to organize and to engage in lawful union activities without fear of reprisal or retaliation."
The spokesperson also said Starbucks recently launched a bargaining status lookup tool to provide real-time updates on the bargaining status for stores represented by a union.
"As a sign of progress, Starbucks has met union representatives in-person for complete, full-day bargaining sessions in Seattle, Richmond, Greensburg, Pittsburgh and Albany in the past month and has proposed or confirmed 36 additional in-person bargaining sessions through May 2023," the spokesperson said. "Looking forward, we remain engaged and ready to bargain in-person with the unions certified to represent our partners according to longstanding NLRB precedent, and we continue to encourage all parties to apply current law in their approach to future bargaining efforts."
This unionization 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.kens5.com/article/news/local/dallas-starbucks-employees-unionizing/287-e98619d6-4b0e-41e1-979b-90542c9a6c85 | 2023-05-06T03:15:16 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/dallas-starbucks-employees-unionizing/287-e98619d6-4b0e-41e1-979b-90542c9a6c85 |
TARRANT COUNTY, Texas — As temperatures rose heading into the weekend, The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) put out a warning.
On Friday, ERCOT announced “possible future Emergency Condition of reserve capacity deficiency” beginning May 8 through May 10. In a statement to WFAA, an ERCOT spokesperson said the grid has sufficient supply to meet demand and that it wasn’t asking Texans to conserve power.
Doug Lewin, President of Stoic Energy and writer for the Texas Energy and Power Newsletter said ERCOT is likely taking precaution before the summer months.
“A lot of gas and coal plants, they go down for plant maintenance. This is the season when they do that, cause they don’t expect very high demand,” Lewin said. “When they do get high demand, you have a lot of coal plants offline, and that could cause some problems.”
Just two days earlier, officials with ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission (PUC) announced concern the power grid could face outages this summer.
“I would be very surprised if there actually was a problem,” Lewin said. “The only way I think there would be a problem is next week, if it’s much hotter than what they’re expecting and demand ends up being much higher than what they’re forecasting.”
PUC Chairman Peter Lake and ERCOT CEO Bill Magness announced peak demand for electricity this summer will exceed the amount they can generate. The grid will rely on renewable energy to keep the lights on for Texans, Lake said.
“On the hottest days of summer, there is no longer enough on-demand dispatchable power generation to meet demand in the ERCOT system,” Lake said.
Lake and Magness blamed rapid population growth in Texas for the grid’s supply and demand issues.
During the press conference, Lake said between 2008 and 2022, on-demand dispatchable power supply in Texas grew only 1.5%, and in that same time frame, the state’s population grew 24%.
Magness said they plan to operate a reliable grid this summer, and that the grid is more stabilized than ever.
“They said that almost in the same breath they were saying everybody should be concerned, that there’s a higher likelihood of outages this summer than last summer,” Lewin said. “They’re confusing people.” | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/ercot-warns-power-outages-likely-this-summer/287-e16c43c8-1fa0-43ab-b489-c2231f61bd97 | 2023-05-06T03:15:22 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/ercot-warns-power-outages-likely-this-summer/287-e16c43c8-1fa0-43ab-b489-c2231f61bd97 |
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A well known and long time face of the King Ranch is being laid to rest on Saturday
93 year old Alberto "Beto" Maldonado was described as being the last master showman of the King Ranch.
Maldonado had worked on the ranch for over 80 years.
His son Samuel said that his father was a man of the world and did a lot of traveling as part of his job.
"He was my dad, he was my friend and a role model," he said.
Maldonado's work ethic is one of many reasons why he became known as one of the master showmen of the King Ranch. Samuel said that his family's history also played a major role in how he earned the tittle.
"He and my grandfather were the first gentlemen to show the Santa Gertrudis breed," he said.
Daniel Morales is Maldonado's nephew and also works on the King Ranch as a financial controller. He said that his uncle was one of the men who helped to make the King Ranch what it is today.
"For what he did for the King Ranch and for what his dad Librado did for the King Ranch, showing these cattle all over the world, you know, the King Ranch couldn’t be more grateful," he said.
One of Maldonado's grandchildren, Monica Quintanilla also spoke with 3NEWS, and said that her grandfather's love for the ranch is something they will always hold close to them.
"I keep saying he’s a legend like you can’t make that up anymore, that’s not something you could buy your way into, it’s just dedication and loyalty to the ranch," she said. "I mean his life was about this ranch, he was always so excited, he was always extra happy to tell you everything about the ranch and its history."
Maldonado will be laid to rest on Saturday morning at the Chamberlain Cemetery in Kingsville. There will be a parade of cowboys on horseback to celebrate the man who dedicated his life to the King Ranch.
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The famous Buc Days Parade is back this weekend, and marching bands are preparing to make their way down the parade route.
But the hot temperatures are something band directors are warning students about, and coming up with a plan if kids get overheated.
10 total bands are performing in this years parade, six just from Corpus Christi Independent School District. But while the parade is an exciting opportunity for kids to perform in front of thousands, heat exhaustion can be a concern.
"Keeping ourselves hydrated as much as possible, not just the day of the event but days leading up to the event," said Mary Carroll High School Band Director Kyle Sorrows.
Sorrows said students have 7 a.m. band rehearsals on the track to get used to playing outside. The parade is about 3 miles long, and parents will be there to help how they can.
"They're going to help our, you know, keep, keep giving our kids water along the way and so, just to keep them, you know, keep them ready and keep them fresh," he said.
In case of overheating and dehydration during the parade, Sorrows said support vehicles with staff and volunteers will follow them on the parade route if they need help.
"We have our support vehicles that are traveling along, traveling along with us and so if we have an instance where a kid is overheated, we have that support there for them," he said.
Pamela Danser is the director of emergency services at Corpus Christi Medical Center – Bay Area. She said for students wearing full uniforms in the heat, it's important for them to hydrate as much as they can.
"Definitely to keep hydrated because they're going to be sweating a lot more than anybody else out there, so they're going to lose their fluids a lot quicker than the average person out there," he said.
Danser said the recommended amount of water to stay hydrated is four 16-ounce bottles—avoiding sugary soft drinks and alcohol. Drinking sports drinks will help keep electrolytes in balance. She said wearing lighter, sweat-absorbent clothing can also help.
"If you're behind on your fluids, I wouldn't, I wouldn't suggest going to the cold fluids. I would do probably room temperature-type fluids and just drink as, as much as possible just not to the point to where you're, you're going to make yourself sick," she said.
For Sorrows, it is a full circle moment since he was in the Mary Carroll band as a high schooler. He brings that experience with him to the parade as a band director.
"It's electric out there and so, it's great for our students and, and these kids now to get to experience that same energy and, and just go have fun," he said.
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What to Know
- 30-year-old Jordan Neely died on a train at the Broadway-Lafayette station in Manhattan Monday after allegedly threatening passengers and being put into a chokehold by a rider; that rider, identified as 24-year-old Daniel Penny, was questioned by the NYPD and later released from custody
- The medical examiner's office ruled Neely's death a homicide, which incited a debate around whether the rider's actions were justified defense or vigilantism; he and his attorney have declined comment
- A senior prosecutor with the Manhattan district attorney's office is looking into the case, sources say, and the NYPD is asking anyone with footage or images of what led up to Neely's death for help
Lawyers for the 24-year-old man at the center of the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a Manhattan subway train said their client "never intended to harm" the 30-year-old homeless man, and "could not have foreseen his untimely death."
In the first comments identifying Daniel Penny as the man seen on video performing a chokehold on Neely at the Broadway-Lafayette station Monday afternoon, the lawyers from the firm of Raiser and Kenniff said their client was "involved in a tragic accident" on the subway.
"We would first like to express, on behalf of Daniel Penny, our condolences to those close to Mr. Neely," the statement released Friday evening began. "Mr. Neely had a documented history or violent and erratic behavior, the apparent result of ongoing and untreated mental illness."
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The statement went on to address what led up to the deadly chokehold that Penny, who lawyers said is a college student and a Marine veteran, was accused of putting Neely into.
"When Mr. Neely began aggressively threatening Daniel Penny and the other passengers, Daniel, with the help of others, acted to protect themselves, until help arrived,' the lawyers' statement reads. "For too long, those suffering from mental illness have been treated with indifference. We hope that out of this awful tragedy will come a new commitment by our elected officials to address the mental health crisis on our streets and subways."
Penny, who has not returned multiple calls and emails from NBC New York in an effort to reach him, lives in Queens and is originally from West Islip on Long Island, according to multiple law enforcement officials. His attorney, Thomas Kenniff, also did not respond to requests for comment.
Penny is a former Marine who served from 2017-2021, according to his military record. He reached the rank of sergeant and was the recipient of numerous awards and medals during his time in the Marine Corps.
The Marine Corps said they were "aware of the incident and will cooperate with the agencies investigating this incident if asked," but clarified that they were not confirming the Penny was the person involved. They would only confirm that a person by the name of Daniel Penny did serve in the Marines.
That face that Penny served in the Marines could hurt a self-defense claim, according to a former NYC prosecutor. Marine recruits are routinely taught about executing and defending against chokeholds, which can render someone unconscious in as few as eight seconds, according to a military manual revised in 2020.
Penny was identified by his lawyer after it was learned that a Manhattan grand jury will hear the case to determine whether criminal charges will be brought against the 24-year-old accused of killing him this week, two sources familiar with the matter tell News 4.
It wasn't immediately clear Friday when the grand jury would be presented those details. The news comes amid mounting pressure on the district attorney's office to file charges in the case, which has sparked debate over whether the rider who allegedly took him down acted in just defense against disorder or criminally.
Neely, a homeless man, had been threatening passengers aboard a train at the Broadway-Lafayette station Monday afternoon, according to the NYPD. Penny is said to have intervened and put Neely in a headlock. He was questioned by the NYPD and later released from custody. Afterward, the medical examiner's office ruled the case a homicide.
No charges have been filed in the case at this time. Police and prosecutors say they are still working to determine what happened before Neely died. A senior prosecutor was said to be looking into the matter, and Gov. Kathy Hochul said a day ago she was pleased that the district attorney's office was looking into the case.
Amid the ongoing investigation, the case has incited calls for Penny — initially hailed as a good Samaritan for intervening — to be arrested in the death of Neely, who struggled with mental health. A GoFundMe established by an aunt to pay funeral expenses raised more than $36,000 by Friday morning, less than 24 hours after being posted.
Neely's family has retained legal representation with Mills & Edwards LLP.
"I took this case because 15 minutes is too long to go without help, intervention and without air. Passengers are not supposed to die on the floor of our subways," attorney Lennon Edward said in a statement. "We understand our current times have created a heightened sense of fear (sometimes reasonable, sometimes not.) However, there has to be a clear line of when lethal force can be used by anyone, including civilians."
Lawyer Donte Mills, also representing the Neely family, said Penny in this case crossed the line.
"We have people being killed for ringing the wrong doorbell, pulling in the wrong driveway and screaming out in desperation on the subway. We cannot let that stand," Mills said. "Mr. Neely suffered from mental illness which began at age 14 when he experienced the brutal murder of his mother. It is a tragedy for all of us to know that Jordan Neely’s life was also cut short. Mills & Edwards is committed to holding accountable the MTA and Neely’s killer."
In the absence of video showing what might have precipitated the attack, many were reserving judgment.
Mayor Eric Adams said earlier in the week there were too many unknowns to judge the rider's behavior at this point and echoed those sentiments on Thursday, saying that he has "a responsibility for this entire city and I have faith in the criminal justice system, and I'm going to let the process take its place."
Janno Lieber, head of the MTA, weighed in for the first time Friday, saying he would wait for prosecutors to do their work.
"But we're gonna renew our efforts to make sure that people understand that when you're in the subway together, they're going to be challenges, when you're in the public space together there are going to be challenges, but we have to find a way to deescalate," the CEO said.
Meanwhile, the NYPD is asking for the public's help with its investigation.
Law enforcement sources with knowledge of the case said Neely had a lengthy criminal history, with charges including assault and disorderly conduct. Those who knew him described him as a well-known Michael Jackson impersonator.
Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine recalled seeing Neely perform many times. Levine said he always made people smile.
Jordan Neely Death Timeline
The NYPD said it was called to the NoHo station around 2:25 p.m. Monday after a report of a physical fight in a northbound F train.
Witnesses and law enforcement sources said Neely got on the train and started acting very aggressively toward other riders, threatening to harm them. Police sources told NBC New York that Neely purportedly told riders on the train that he wanted food, that he wasn't taking no for an answer, and that he would hurt anyone on the train.
"The man got on the subway car and began to say a somewhat aggressive speech, saying he was hungry, he was thirsty, that he didn't care about anything, he didn't care about going to jail, he didn't care that he gets a big life sentence," said Juan Alberto Vazquez, who was in the subway car and recording part of what happened afterward. "That 'It doesn't even matter if I died.'"
Vazquez said he was scared, and believes others on the train were as well. It was then that a 24-year-old rider came up behind Neely and put him in a chokehold, holding him on the ground. Two other men stood over them and also helped subdue him, video showed.
"If there was fear, the people who...were there where he separated everything, moved from their place. I stayed sitting in my place because it was a little further away, but obviously in those moments, well, one feels fear. One thinks he may be armed," Vazquez said.
He said that the chokehold lasted about 15 minutes as they waited for police to respond, and it was held even as the train stopped at the subway station and the doors opened. That's when Vazquez said most of the people who were inside the train car left, with a few exceptions, including the three who had been working to subdue Neely.
It was not clear why passengers had moved to restrain Neely. One witness, Vazquez who was on the train and recorded Neely becoming unconscious as he was restrained, said that while Neely was acting aggressively and threw his jacket, he hadn’t attacked anyone.
Neely was unconscious on the car floor when officers arrived, and died at the scene.
Vazquez said no one thought the man would die, even after he went limp.
Adams has said that the incident underscores what he says is a need to remove people with mental illness from the transit system — a push he began with Democratic colleague Hochul in the early days of his administration.
The governor's office said that Safe Option Support (SOS) teams in the subway have conducted more than 6,800 outreach encounters and have enrolled 838 individuals into interventions services.
The lethal risks of chokeholds led New York City to ban police officers from using them. An officer was fired for using a chokehold on Eric Garner, a Black New Yorker whose dying words “I can’t breathe” became a chant in protests against racial injustice.
A U.S. Department of Justice website called chokeholds “inherently dangerous” and said that they have “too often led to tragedy.” | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/24-year-old-marine-veteran-at-center-of-jordan-neely-subway-chokehold-case-identified/4308103/ | 2023-05-06T03:21:21 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/24-year-old-marine-veteran-at-center-of-jordan-neely-subway-chokehold-case-identified/4308103/ |
BOISE, Idaho — Bogus Basin is set to celebrate its final day of the 2022-2023 season on Saturday, the latest grand-finale date in history. On Friday, officials announced lift and terrain operations will be limited for the celebration due to recent snowmelt runoff.
Deer Point Express, the Coach Chairlift and the Carpets will be open on Saturday as Bogus Basin concludes its 80th-anniversary season from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Due to the late-season runoff, Morning Star Express, Pine Creek Express and Superior Express will not operate.
All pass holders are invited up to Bogus Basin on Saturday, and lift tickets will be sold at the window for $39. The event includes an "aMAYzing 100" party," to put a cap on the mountain's record-long season.
Back on April 1, Bogus Basin announced it was extending its winter season after receiving 119 inches of snow in March – more than it received in January (36 inches) and February (48 inches) combined.
“We look forward to ending the 2022-23 season on a high note, celebrating with the community and our season pass holders," Director of Mountain Operations Nate Shake said on April 1. "We were the first mountain in southern Idaho to open, and now we anticipate being the last to close.”
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TWO HARBORS — A driver was hospitalized Friday after a rock broke through their windshield and struck them in Two Harbors. Police are now asking the public for any information on the moment leading up to the incident.
In a news release, the Two Harbors Police Department said a call for a medical emergency on Highway 61 near the Burlington Bay Campground came in just after 2 p.m. Friday.
The person was traveling south on Highway 61 when a rock struck the hood of their vehicle, continued through the windshield and struck them. They were taken to St. Luke’s Lake View Hospital in Two Harbors before they were transported to a Duluth-area hospital, according to the release.
It is not known where the rock came from, and police are asking anyone who may have seen what happened or been in that area just before 2 p.m. Friday to provide them with information.
“We're just really trying to narrow it down as to what happened. We really don't know very much and that's why we're hopeful that there's maybe an eyewitness that saw something,” Two Harbors Police Chief Rick Hogenson told the News Tribune. “We can’t eliminate anything. We have theories, but that really doesn't get you very far.”
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The victim’s name was not provided and Hogenson was not sure what their condition was as of Friday evening.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Two Harbors Police Department at 218-834-5566. | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/person-hospitalized-after-rock-goes-through-windshield-in-two-harbors | 2023-05-06T03:31:05 | 0 | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/person-hospitalized-after-rock-goes-through-windshield-in-two-harbors |
ANNVILLE, Pa. — Jumping through acres of Lebanon County farmland may look like fun and games, but for Raven, the German Shepard, it’s all part of her training with Special Unit 66.
“The more we work the dog, the more we train the dog, the more they will know what to do," said Chief Mark Sallada of Special Unit 66.
Thirty-five dogs and 75 search and rescue personnel are on hand for the Unit’s third annual mass training event in Annville. Chief Sallada says these trainings keep rescue units and dogs prepared for missing persons cases, and free up other first responders like fire companies.
“You’d have all these fire trucks and all this manpower out and tying up a lot of resources for a missing person," said Sallada. "We’re here to help that so that we can keep the fire guys and gals available.”
Dogs and their handlers will be working their way through various paths during the training, while crews in the command trailer track the unit’s progress.
“It’s orchestrated chaos; that’s basically what it can be," said Timothy Sholly, the chief engineer for Special Unit 66. "Not long after that, it will get dead quiet for a while until something happens.”
Rescue units and man’s best friend are working together to keep themselves prepared for real missing person cases.
“It is a perishable skill," said Sholly. "So, when we have major trainings like this, it really helps in-set that training again to keep yourself sharp.”
The Special Unit 66 Mass Training Event runs through Sunday afternoon. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/search-and-rescue-k9s-train-for-missing-persons-cases-community-annville-lebanon-county/521-2067ca8a-3a49-43ee-a1c8-01dda6ab1817 | 2023-05-06T03:48:11 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/search-and-rescue-k9s-train-for-missing-persons-cases-community-annville-lebanon-county/521-2067ca8a-3a49-43ee-a1c8-01dda6ab1817 |
SNOHOMISH, Wash. — A program that helps feed people across the State of Washington was forced to make funding cuts after its budget was reduced in the 2023 legislative session.
The "We Feed WA" program is a COVID-19 pandemic-era program that directly benefits more than 173 community-based hunger relief programs and more than 150 farms and food businesses.
The “We Feed WA” is a pilot program started in 2021 as a result of federal funding reductions. The program was originally funded at $45 million for 2021-2023, but ended up receiving $103 million in funding. For the 2023–2025 budget, the Washington State Department of Agriculture received support from Gov. Jay Inslee, and he asked the state Legislature for $103 million to fund the program for 2023-2035. Legislators ended up cutting the budget for the program by 67%, and approving $35 million for the next two years.
The Washington State Department of Agriculture, which runs the program, said it was advising nonprofits to look for additional funding as this program was meant to be temporary and is set to end in 2025. Leaders of the department know that this is a challenging time with increased need and funding cuts.
“At this time, without other federal support, this is going to have to be a real all-hands-on-deck across the community. It will take businesses getting involved, it will take private philanthropy getting involved,” said Katie Rains, the food policy advisor to the director of the Washington State Department of Agriculture.
One of the nonprofits being impacted by the funding cut is Farmer Frog. Its distribution center in Snohomish provides food to 1.5 million people per year. It serves individual families and give food to other smaller food distribution groups.
“If the budget is cut for people who are giving us food, it will impact on us really negatively because we will not be able to get food,” said Sam Thagichu, who picks up food each week from Farmer Frog to distribute to people in multiple western Washington cities.
Szabi Pasztor, the director of Advocacy for Farmer Frog, said she was devastated when she found out about the funding cuts, as they are one of the larger recipients of funding from this program. She said they are expecting to have the funding they receive from this program reduced by 90%. She said with cuts made to SNAP benefits and other programs at the start of March, these new cuts are coming at a time when they are seeing an increased need. She said it will have negative impacts on their nonprofit and several others that serve the community.
“Ultimately, it means that we can't service the increased need,” Pasztor said. “It's coming at the worst time right now.”
She said these cuts will impact how they can serve the numerous types of people in need.
“We're talking Ukrainian refugees from the Ukrainian conflict, we're talking about veterans who had just had their veteran service benefits cut,” said Pasztor.
Farmer Frog is one the organizations calling on the governor to fund the gap. They hope to see funding increased by either the governor, as part of a special session, or by community funding efforts.
“We don't know what's going to happen,” said Pasztor. “We have a hunch it's not going to be good.”
The reduced budget for the program is set to go into effect on July 1. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/nonprofits-concerned-cuts-statewide-food-insecurity-program/281-c2687045-39ea-4df7-b717-e62d8996f596 | 2023-05-06T03:48:52 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/nonprofits-concerned-cuts-statewide-food-insecurity-program/281-c2687045-39ea-4df7-b717-e62d8996f596 |
LAKEWAY, Texas — Even though there has been quite a bit of rain this Spring, some environmental groups say they're worried about lake levels as the summer approaches.
However, Lake Travis is where the rain needs to fall and some flooding needs to happen to actually see levels return to normal.
Kids and families enjoying a day at the Lakeway City Park is a common site, but it looks a lot different than it did three years ago.
"Three years ago, you could drop your kayak right here. You could come sit out and jump in the lake," said Shannon Hamilton.
Shannon Hamilton is the Executive Director for the Central Texas Water Coalition. She says Lakeway City Park is just one place you can see the low levels in Lake Travis.
Brendan Crouch, who's lived in the area for a decade, says he sees the levels rise and fall.
"While it is worrying, what was really worrisome the first time I saw it this low, it's remarkable how fast it comes back," said Crouch.
A statement that's rung true for years: water levels drop, then flooding events and water flowing in help bring them back up.
This year, however, that hasn't happened, yet.
The water levels at Lake Travis are so low, actually under 50%. The lack of water inflow right now make it seem that these low levels might be the new normal, but advocates say this is not something that we should settle for.
"We have all the tributaries that come in that give us water, and unfortunately the land is so dry that the rain we have been getting is saturating, and it's not adding and that's what we need. We need to add," said Hamilton.
The chart below shows inflow averages from all the way back in 1942. Compare the 2023 inflow numbers from just January, February, and March. These numbers are drastically lower than even the dark blue line which shows averages between 2008 and 2015.
A spokesperson with the Lower Colorado River Authority tells KVUE in a statement in part, "Our drinking water supply is in good shape. While it may be concerning to see lakes at their current levels, from a water supply standpoint we have about half our supply, or a million acre-feet in lakes Travis and Buchanan."
Hamilton says the LCRA is banking on a wetter El Nino weather pattern, but if there isn't major rainfall, she says the drinking water supply could be in serious trouble.
"Our hydrologist has done multiple iterations and really five years. If we stay the way we are today, that we're in real, real trouble," said Hamilton.
Both organizations remind us that water conservation in our own lives should be top of mind as summer approaches.
Here is the LCRA's statement in full:
The Highland Lakes are a series of lakes on the Colorado River north of Austin. Only two of those reservoirs, lakes Travis and Buchanan, are water supply reservoirs. Together they provide drinking water for more than a million people, as well as businesses and industries.
As water supply reservoirs, lakes Travis and Buchanan are designed to fluctuate, capturing water during rainy times and holding it for people, businesses and industries to use during drier times. That is exactly what is happening now. The lakes have provided a reliable water supply for Central Texans since Lake Travis was completed in the 1940s.
This is a serious drought, and recent inflows have been historically low. The good news is that our weather pattern has recently changed, as the rare three-year La Nina cycle that brought us such hot, dry weather over the last few years has exited the region. Weather forecasters say we are headed toward a wetter El Nino pattern. With that change in the weather pattern, we have reason to believe we could see wetter weather later this year.
As a regional water supplier, LCRA closely monitors lake levels and is always concerned about the storage in our water supply reservoirs. As we sit in the heart of Flash Flood Alley, we know the next drought or next flood is always right around the corner.
Beginning last July, LCRA cut off stored water from the Highland Lakes sent downstream to agricultural customers in Wharton, Colorado and Matagorda counties. LCRA did so again in March for the 2023 crop year.
Our drinking water supply is in good shape. While it may be concerning to see lakes at their current levels, from a water supply standpoint we have about half our supply, or a million acre-feet in lakes Travis and Buchanan, remaining in storage going into the summer.
In addition, LCRA has implemented water conservation measures with our firm water customers, mostly cities and industries, and many local water suppliers have begun instituting mandatory water conservation measures. If this drought continues, additional water conservations measures will kick in.
We encourage everyone to make water conservation a way of life, and to use water wisely regardless of whether we’re in a drought. Don’t wait for mandatory restrictions to begin. Instead, we should all do our part to reduce water waste throughout the year.
A major driver for summertime water use is water used on landscapes. Some utilities report that more than half of the water taken from their water treatment plants is used on outdoor watering. As you are making decisions on your landscape, please incorporate water-efficient habits in watering your lawn, and considering using use native plants that are heartier can survive hot Texas summers better than plants that came from wetter parts of the world. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/concerns-over-lake-travis-water-levels-continue-threats-to-drinking-water-rise/269-f1a8fa31-5de7-4613-a1cc-9310197684f7 | 2023-05-06T03:57:00 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/concerns-over-lake-travis-water-levels-continue-threats-to-drinking-water-rise/269-f1a8fa31-5de7-4613-a1cc-9310197684f7 |
ROANOKE, Va. – A new addition to the Grandin neighborhood is once again honoring their angel.
James Tarpley, often referred to as the ‘Angel of Grandin Village,’ was known as one of the most caring and helpful individuals in the neighborhood. When Tarpley passed, the Grandin community was devastated.
The area has done multiple things to honor his life since he passed. On the side of Rockfish Food and Wine, you’ll see a mural of Tarpley. A park was named after Tarpley because he was always there watching over it.
Owner of Rockfish Food and Wine, Olivia Byrd, loved everything Tarpley meant to the neighborhood.
“He was the angel of Grandin Village. He kept the neighborhood under his watchful eye at all times,” Byrd said.
Now there is a new addition to the village, a sculpture of Tarpley sitting on a bench outside the Roanoke Co-Op. The sculpture was created by Betty Branch, a well-known artist in Roanoke.
“We talked for a long time about many things and many places and eventually it just sort of evolved into the idea of putting James back where he so often sat,” Branch said.
Branch was asked to create the sculpture by a close friend, Ed Walker. After talking it over, it was time to figure out what the sculpture was going to look like. Branch received several photos from Tarpley’s close friends until there was one that just had to be re-created through the sculpture.
“Eventually it just became pretty obvious that sitting on the bench there, with his legs crossed and his arm up was just a typical James and something that would remind people of him,” Branch said.
Branch worked on the sculpture for months with her younger daughter Polly. They shipped the result to a foundry in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, which cast a bronze replica by making a mold of the original from silicone, plaster, and wax. This week the sculpture finally found its place on the bench.
“Felt like people would recognize James and that was the whole point … to bring up those good memories that all the people in that area have about him,” Branch said.
Business owners now are reminded of Tarpley every time they pass the sculpture.
“When I first saw it, I was kind of taken back by it because it looks just like James sitting right there where he always was,” Byrd said.
The mural of Tarpley and the sculpture appear to be looking at each other. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/06/angel-of-grandin-sculpture-honors-life-of-james-tarpley/ | 2023-05-06T04:01:31 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/06/angel-of-grandin-sculpture-honors-life-of-james-tarpley/ |
SALEM, Va. – Friday night was a big night at the Salem Red Sox game.
The Salem Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce honored more than 40 students who are joining the apprenticeship program, which offers local high school students the chance to work in their chosen field before even graduating from high school.
“Our goal basically is to help the workforce locally and also give our kids real-world experiences in careers they are interested in,” Jamie Soltis, Assistant Superintendent of Salem Schools said.
Two scholarships were also awarded on Friday night. Our very own John Carlin had the pleasure, on behalf of the LewisGale Hospital Board of Trustees, to present a scholarship check for $2,000 to Noah Herald, who is planning to pursue a career in welding.
Herald was unable to attend, so Assistant Superintendent Soltis accepted the scholarship check on his behalf.
The chamber also recognized the Roanoke County and Salem teachers of the year. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/06/more-than-40-students-honored-at-salem-red-sox-game/ | 2023-05-06T04:01:37 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/06/more-than-40-students-honored-at-salem-red-sox-game/ |
It's been a hard year for California condors and the conservationists who work to support the endangered bird.
Within the last month, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reported the deaths of 20 California condors in what appears to be a contagion of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, colloquially called bird flu.
Tim Hauck, California condor program director for the Peregrine Fund, said it was all hands on deck to observe and monitor the population of condors that call northern Arizona and southern Utah home.
“It hit all of us pretty hard,” Hauck said. “It was absolute chaos, to be quite honest with you. It was a lot of things happening at once and a lot of unknowns, and a lot of questions.”
As of this week, the Peregrine Fund, which manages the California condor population in the region, had captured eight condors to treat them for avian influenza. Of those four died, with four appearing to make a recovery.
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Those condors are still in captivity so that they can be observed and supported, Hauck said.
Of the 20 birds that have died, 15 have been confirmed to have been caused by avian influenza, with tests still pending on the others.
But with only 334 California condors living in the wild before the outbreak, the loss of 20 birds is a huge setback to the effort to support North America’s largest bird, said Peregrine Fund President and CEO Chris Parish in a statement to reporters.
“The condor is slow to mature, taking up to eight years before they can produce young, and with an average of one young every other year, the rate of replacement for a loss in the wild is a big impact,” Parish said. “Given the total number of birds we eventually lose and the age structure of those lost, it will be a tremendous impact on the recovery effort -- taking decades to recover. This will change recovery as we know it.”
Parish said the loss of the birds to avian influenza just emphasizes the need to make further progress on the threats to condors that humans can control, such as the use of lead bullets in hunting.
Lead poisoning, among other factors, had led to the near extinction of California condors. As recently as the early 1980s, only 25 of the birds remained alive in the wild.
Hauck said that at this point, conservationists are starting to breathe a little easier.
It has been several weeks since the last condor was observed showing systems of avian influenza. The last signs of what appeared to be a sick condor was on April 11, Hauck said.
“We're starting to see and feel like things are kind of going back to normal. And that's just so uplifting for our spirits,” Hauck said. “You know, we've been exhausted as a team dealing with this, emotionally and physically. So these last three weeks, and where we're heading right now -- where it seems like we're heading -- it's been a welcome change.”
But Hauck added that just because this episode could be passing doesn’t mean a similar outbreak couldn’t have similar impacts in the future. There is a new vaccine currently in development to treat condors against the bird flu.
“We're going to hope for the best for prepare for the worst,” Hauck said. “Trying to get permission to have an emergency authorization for a vaccine that's never been used in the U.S. is a very large challenge. […] So that's something we'll hope we'll have as a tool in the future. But it's not a guarantee.”
It is not entirely surprising that such an outbreak could occur, especially this time of year when migratory birds are making their trip north for the summer.
Waterfowl such as geese and ducks are particularly impacted by the virus and can transfer it over far distances.
Just earlier this year, wildlife managers were managing populations of ducks and Canada geese impacted by the avian influenza in Flagstaff.
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “since early 2022, more than 49 million birds in 46 states have either died as a result of bird flu virus infection or have been culled (killed) due to exposure to infected birds. This number is nearing the 50.5 million birds in 21 states that were affected by the largest bird flu outbreak that occurred in 2015.”
COVID-19 comparisons
But what exactly does such an outbreak in condors look like, especially given our collective experience of the COVID-19 pandemic? In responding to the condors impacted by bird flu, Hauck said: “It felt like there were a lot of COVID parallels here.”
The birds can transmit the disease from bird to bird in a number of different ways. The virus can be carried via bird excrement, through saliva and through the air.
All that means if birds are roosting together or near one another, eating out of the same carcass or drinking from the same water source, they can transmit the virus.
And like humans, condors are very social animals, a trait that can work against both species in the case of an outbreak of disease.
“You know, we think of the social distancing stuff. Well, condors are extremely social; that is their nature, that is their biology,” Hauck said. “So that poses a major risk for transmission from bird to bird. It's actually their biology works against them, pretty strongly in that case.”
When they observed condors showing symptoms of the virus, such as acting lethargic, on March 9, Hauck said they jumped into high gear to send observers out to watch the condors.
They also attempted to capture as many of the condors that appeared ill as they could in order to provide the animals with supportive care.
Capturing a condor, however, is no simple task.
“Unfortunately, you know, a lot of it just becomes recoveries, collecting dead birds -- which is heartbreaking as a biologist that you put so much time into this single species,” Hauck said. “And you have to go out and you have to collect them as they're dying from what turns out to be a very, very contagious and highly fatal virus.”
When they do capture the condors, much of their care involves providing the animals with food and water. The captured condors are often fairly dehydrated and starving, as the virus impairs their ability to scavenge for food and survive.
“Giving them all the care that we can really helps their chances. And that's what we're hopefully seeing from what's happening with the birds that we're able to capture and recover,” Hauck said. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/after-condor-contagion-kills-20-endangered-birds-scientists-hope-the-worst-is-over/article_d194727e-eb5f-11ed-bb00-eb394bce4ae9.html | 2023-05-06T04:08:09 | 0 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/after-condor-contagion-kills-20-endangered-birds-scientists-hope-the-worst-is-over/article_d194727e-eb5f-11ed-bb00-eb394bce4ae9.html |
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UNION CITY, Ga. — Six people were hurt, including two children, after a multi-vehicle crash near South Fulton Parkway Friday night, Union City officials said.
Union City Fire Battalion Chief Dennis Moore said crews responded just before 9 p.m. to Hunter Road and Mason Parkway near South Fulton Parkway. Crews said they found people trapped inside their cars.
11Alive crews at the scene saw two vehicles crashed on the side of the road and one of the car's motors was in the middle of the road.
In an update, Union City Police said four women and two kids were taken to the hospital for medical treatment.
Authorities said one woman was taken to Grady Hospital critically hurt and another woman was taken to Grady in stable condition. Two kids were also taken to Egleston Children’s Hospital, where they are stable, the police department said.
Union City Police Department's traffic unit is still investigating the crash. Charges are pending for one of the drivers, the police department said speed appears to be the primary cause of the crash.
"This area of South Fulton Parkway, our Union City Police have been working diligently to reduce the speeds out here but traffic is still pretty fast," Moore said.
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/6-hurt-including-2-kids-union-city-crash/85-ad8798b1-7ab6-4055-b576-2cd4c6eee209 | 2023-05-06T04:10:27 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/6-hurt-including-2-kids-union-city-crash/85-ad8798b1-7ab6-4055-b576-2cd4c6eee209 |
HALL COUNTY, Ga. — A man has been arrested Friday evening in connection to the murder of his parents, according to the Hall County Sheriff's Office.
Daniel Rawlins, 39, faces two counts of malice murder in the deaths of his parents Leanette Rawlins, 66, and William Rawlins, 67, at their home along Union Church Road, the sheriff's office said.
Deputies responded at 4:30 p.m. when another family member found William unresponsive in the yard. The sheriff's office said deputies found Leanette also unresponsive on the porch. Hall County Fire Rescue accessed them, and they were pronounced dead, according to the sheriff's office.
Deputies searched the house and a barn apartment on the property, where Daniel lives-- but he was not there when authorities arrived, the sheriff's office said.
Investigators used Flock cameras to locate the car Daniel was driving near I-85 in Braselton. The search led deputies to the Holiday Inn Express & Suites off I-85 and Ga. Hwy. 211 in Braselton.
Deputies were able to evacuate the hotel before arresting Daniel without incident in a hotel room just before 7 p.m., the Hall County Sheriff said.
The Braselton Police Department, a Barrow County Sheriff’s Office unit and the Georgia State Patrol helped at the hotel so that authorities were able to take Daniel into custody.
The Hall County Sheriff said his parents' bodies have been taken to the GBI Crime Lab for autopsy.
"The suspected cause of the deaths is not being released at this time," the sheriff's office said.
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KINGSTON, Pa. — This weekend's Coronation of King Charles III has Luzerne County business owner Tom Bedford witnessing his home country's history on the other side of the world.
"It's not often something like this comes along. We are all very excited. I can't speak for everyone, but I can certainly speak for myself and my other Brits, family, and friends that we are all pretty excited to see that transition," said Tom Bedford, owner of Matterns Floral.
Bedford spent much of his life across the pond before moving to Kingston two years ago.
While he now calls northeastern Pennsylvania home, he says the United Kingdom is never far from his mind.
"I was able to move over here and bring a little piece of me to northeast PA through the store and the things that we sell here," said Bedford.
Tom and his wife own Matterns Floral, a cafe in Kingston that sells flowers, tea, and other products, all endorsed by the royal family.
"All of these are official royal warrants. They are a statement saying that the Halcyon Days supplies candles to the royal family," explained Bedford.
"So I am from London originally, and a lot of the brands we have here or not only the UK brands, they are London brands. It's fantastic for me to be able to carry that forth in my new life here," said Bedford.
As for Saturday's coronation, Bedford says his morning is booked, "It's a 5 a.m. start, so I'm not sure I'll capture it all. I certainly know my family will be keeping me in the loop with what's going on. I'll be up as early as I can muster."
More than 2,000 people are expected to attend the coronation ceremony, which begins at 5 a.m.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/uk-native-in-luzerne-county-preps-for-coronation-of-king-charles-iii-matterns-floral-cafe-tom-bedford-london-kingston/523-6236354c-5915-46ac-a1b6-7e90997a44dc | 2023-05-06T04:17:41 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/uk-native-in-luzerne-county-preps-for-coronation-of-king-charles-iii-matterns-floral-cafe-tom-bedford-london-kingston/523-6236354c-5915-46ac-a1b6-7e90997a44dc |
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Pa. — Investigators say sometime between Monday night and Tuesday morning, someone forced their way inside the back door of the Nelson Armes American Legion in Davidson Township near Sonestown.
Once inside, police say more than $2,200 was stolen, and both a PA skills machine and an ATM were damaged.
See news happening? Text our Newstip Hotline. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/sullivan-county/american-legion-burglarized-in-sullivan-county-sonestown-skills-machine-damages/523-4a7c5262-a20b-4fb5-9de3-036ef8064cd5 | 2023-05-06T04:17:42 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/sullivan-county/american-legion-burglarized-in-sullivan-county-sonestown-skills-machine-damages/523-4a7c5262-a20b-4fb5-9de3-036ef8064cd5 |
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CONROE, Texas — A student confessed to using a stink spray that caused the foul odor at Caney Creek High School, according to Principal Jeff Stichler.
Stichler said an investigation from Conroe ISD police and campus administration led to the smell coming from a stink spray called "Hensgaukt Fart Spray," which Stichler said a student admitted he used.
Stichler suspects other students may be identified as the investigation continues.
"We are working with the District Attorney’s Office on this matter and will address it to the fullest extent of the Student Code of Conduct and the laws of the State of Texas," Sticher wrote in a statement sent to parents and guardians of students.
Caney Creek High School was closed Friday after the "concerning odor" impacted students and staff for two days straight.
Conroe ISD said students and staff first became aware of a gas smell near the cafeteria Wednesday morning. They evacuated the school as the Caney Creek Fire Department and Conroe ISD maintenance staff investigated where the smell was coming from.
Firefighters went through the building with gas detectors, but couldn't find the source, according to Caney Creek Fire Chief Raymond Flannelly.
Students were dismissed early Wednesday and though the source of the smell was undetermined, school officials decided that classes would resume the next day.
Around noon Thursday, the odor returned and firefighters were called back to the school to investigate.
This time, fire marshals and a Hazmat team were sent to the school to assist in finding the source of the "concerning odor," but once again, the source of the smell was undetermined.
"They went through the building from top to bottom," Flannelly said. "These Hazmat teams are professionals, they know a lot about different types of gases, their meters picked up nothing as well. So, it's a mystery."
Six students went to the hospital Thursday after reporting headaches from the smell. Students were once again sent home early so investigators could figure out where the smell was coming from.
Friday afternoon, Stichler sent a letter to parents and guardians saying testing was done on the school's mechanical, ventilation and sewer systems. Water samples and the air quality were also tested, but the source of the smell could not be detected.
Stichler also noted that there was never a smell in the building when it was not occupied by students, leading them to the discovery of the stink spray that was used to cause the odor.
Classes at Caney Creek High School will resume Monday.
You can read Stichler's full statement below:
"As shared yesterday evening, through extensive testing by outside agencies, our mechanical, ventilation, and sewer systems have all been ruled out as possible causes or sources of the odor. Water samples have been tested and returned no findings. Multiple fire departments have also confirmed the safety of the air quality at our campus. The Caney Creek Fire Department issued a statement today that is linked here. We also know there have been no odors when the building is not occupied by students.
Through the investigative work of the Conroe ISD Police Department and campus administration, we believe that the odor was introduced by a student(s) using a highly concentrated, prank, stink spray called Hensgaukt Fart Spray. One student has confessed, and we anticipate others may be identified through our ongoing investigation.
We are working with the District Attorney’s Office on this matter and will address it to the fullest extent of the Student Code of Conduct and the laws of the State of Texas.
We appreciate everyone’s help and support over the last few days and look forward to school resuming on Monday." | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/caney-creek-high-school-odor/285-07f310da-2661-4ac2-96ad-dc57b4faa179 | 2023-05-06T04:22:38 | 1 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/caney-creek-high-school-odor/285-07f310da-2661-4ac2-96ad-dc57b4faa179 |
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — There is lots of talk on campus at the University of Alabama about the upcoming HBO Max Documentary that was filmed on campus showcasing Bama Rush.
The documentary gives an inside look at Rush and what goes on as thousands of young women try to join sororities. The video takes a look at tough topics like mental health, eating disorders and racism.
Olivia Gifford graduated from UA Friday and says sorority life was not for her. She has problems with the documentary’s trailer calling the rush process “racist” and not inclusive enough to all young ladies.
“The whole concept of Rush seems outdated and exclusive too much. I think it’s not inclusive enough to everybody,” Gifford said. “I think racist is a strong word but yeah there are some problems with the organization itself.”
Gifford also says rush is superficial and centered on how pretty recruits are.
“I feel like sororities are about looks they try to act like they are about philanthropy and we care about the people in our community but it’s all about looks the way they dress and the way they have to wear makeup,” Gifford said.
Last July, the UA Panhellenic Association announced 2,575 potential new members registered for recruitment. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/ua-students-discuss-bama-rush-documentary-filmed-on-campus/ | 2023-05-06T04:24:10 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/ua-students-discuss-bama-rush-documentary-filmed-on-campus/ |
ROSEVILLE, Calif. — One business is closed overnight after a Roseville gas leak Friday afternoon, according to the Roseville Fire Department.
The leak was accidentally started by a plumbing crew severing a natural gas line on Eureka Road and Rocky Ridge Drive just after 3 p.m., according to officials.
One building was evacuated while other nearby businesses were ordered to shelter-in-place by officials until the leak was stopped.
PG&E was called to excavate and clamp the line elsewhere to stop the leak, according to officials.
No injuries were reported and the business is expected to reopen tomorrow. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/roseville/roseville-gas-leak/103-7906f4ac-d8dc-4924-a92e-b454d6f445e4 | 2023-05-06T04:45:39 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/roseville/roseville-gas-leak/103-7906f4ac-d8dc-4924-a92e-b454d6f445e4 |
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Greeneville High School JROTC instructor received a special surprise on Friday.
During a year-end awards ceremony for JROTC students, Master Sgt. Marcus Durden was surprised with a retirement celebration.
After 24 years of active-duty service, Durden became one of the founders of the high school’s Air Force JROTC units.
Elected officials and JRTOC alumni were at Friday’s event to bid Durden farewell as he enters retirement.
“It makes my heart feel good to see that these kids are out there, and they are achieving, they’re doing well,” Durden said. “They found a path in life. So that’s the rewarding part.”
Durden said he was amazed by the surprise send-off.
“With the amount of work they put into this, it was incredible,” he said.
More than 50 JRTOC alumni attended the event to bid Durden farewell. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/retiring-greeneville-jrotc-instructor-gets-surprise-send-off/ | 2023-05-06T04:48:00 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/retiring-greeneville-jrotc-instructor-gets-surprise-send-off/ |
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, 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 steppingstone 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 is slated for June 6, when the state could appeal the decision. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/courts/allen-superior-court-judge-denies-states-preliminary-injunction-request-in-tiktok-lawsuit-says-local-court/article_f09e1ff8-eb69-11ed-9e88-9f87a9c62a4c.html | 2023-05-06T04:50:08 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/courts/allen-superior-court-judge-denies-states-preliminary-injunction-request-in-tiktok-lawsuit-says-local-court/article_f09e1ff8-eb69-11ed-9e88-9f87a9c62a4c.html |
It doesn’t take much to start podcasting.
“The technology is surprisingly easy to work with,” said John McGauley, court executive for Allen Superior Court. “Figuring how to get it out in front of people was the hardest part.”
The courts bought $470 in equipment for “INSession,” including one handheld microphone and a few stationary ones. It took him about an hour to learn how to use the four microphones and recording device from an instructor at Sweetwater Sound.
McGauley had previous audio and video editing experience, however, from his time as spokesman for the Allen County commissioners. He travels to interviews, so his setup fits in a case about the size of a pizza box, just deeper.
He’s also the only court employee involved in the production. His duties include social media for the courts, and this is part of it.
Interviews for each episode take about an hour, and McGauley does them every couple of weeks. He edits them into a show at night and on weekends because it’s more time-consuming.
April McCampbell, the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department’s communications manager, also handles production of “Fort Wayne Parks Podcast” as part of her regular duties. She recommends investing in basic, good equipment for a podcast.
The parks department had the microphones when she arrived about three years ago. She records and edits the shows on her work laptop. The software she uses for the process is included in the Adobe Creative Suite, which parks and recreation already subscribes to for the department’s activity guide, flyers and other publications.
For the Fort Wayne Police Department’s “Blue and YOU,” co-hosts Fort Wayne Police Sgt. Jeremy Webb and retired Fort Wayne Police Lt. Jonathan Bowers use four headsets with microphones to record. They have accessed Zoom meetings and phones to record interviews.
Their set up is larger and less conducive to traveling than the other two. A donation from the Fraternal Order of Police legacy fund paid for the equipment.
“It takes an hour to produce a 40-minute show, and that’s all done by me,” Webb said.
Bowers credits the podcast’s success to training he and Webb received as negotiators.
They know how to connect with people, he said. Even apprehensive interviewees say afterward that the recording time went by quickly and experience was great.
McDaniel said they used scripted questions for the first three podcasts. Now the interviews sometimes follow an outlined discussion, but he remains open to where conversations might go. People like talking about their topics, which turns it into a conversation.
“That’s what the listeners want to hear,” he added.
McGauley agrees.
“I find these things are more fun,” he said, “if you remain conversational.” | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/local-politics/anyone-can-start-a-podcast/article_6936460e-eadc-11ed-92b7-43a5f807a3b5.html | 2023-05-06T04:50:14 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/local-politics/anyone-can-start-a-podcast/article_6936460e-eadc-11ed-92b7-43a5f807a3b5.html |
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