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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Wichita Sky Kings are hosting their first-ever Fan Fest.
“We have some MAJOR celebrities coming!” the Wichita Sky Kings says.
Celebrities include:
- Brandon Rush: Former basketball player for the University of Kansas and former NBA player
- Devonte’ Graham: University of Kansas alum and NBA player for the San Antonio Spurs
- Jose Alvarado: NBA player for the New Orleans Pelicans
- Ron Baker: Wichita State University alum and former NBA player for the New York Knicks and Washington Wizards
- Shaq Morris: Wichita State University alum and former international basketball player
- Tyshawn Taylor: University of Kansas alum and former NBA player
- Charles “Chip” Esten: Actor last known for his role in “Outer Banks” and musician
Doors open at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 28, at Charles Koch Arena, 1845 Fairmount St. Tip-off is at 3 p.m. The meet and greet is for 2.5 hours after the game.
The event is free and open to the public.
“Bring your friends and family, meet your favorite athletes/celebrities, get autographs, take photos and watch your Sky Kings cruise into the playoffs! Let’s celebrate the first annual Fan Fest,” the Wichita Sky Kings says.
To learn more about the Wichita Sky Kings, visit their website. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/wichita-sky-kings-hosting-first-ever-fan-fest/ | 2023-05-12T03:19:32 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/wichita-sky-kings-hosting-first-ever-fan-fest/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. — It may not rise to crisis level like it does in Portland, but there are people living on the streets in Washington County.
"The people experiencing homelessness in our community are really going through some of the most tough times in their lives," said Emily Roots, housing communications coordinator for Washington County. "We're standing up new programs and we are working to make it such that homelessness is a brief and rare experience."
For proof, look no further than the federally-mandated "point-in-time" count conducted in late January. It found approximately 770 people living on the streets in Washington County, a 4% drop compared to last year.
"The programs we worked hard in Washington County to launch over the last couple of years have really started to be effective," Roots said.
That includes hundreds of new shelter beds and housing for even more houseless individuals.
"The people in our community experiencing homelessness are our neighbors," Vahid Brown said. "They're a part of our community."
Brown is the deputy director of housing and community development in Clackamas County where the count showed approximately 400 people living on the streets — a 31% drop compared to 2022.
"It's really encouraging," Brown said.
According to Brown, the Supportive Housing Services measure passed a few years ago has helped a great deal.
"The Supportive Housing Services measure has allowed us to increase the rate and pace of moving folks into permanent housing 10 times over what we were able to achieve prior to this new funding."
Meanwhile, in Multnomah County there are more than 6,200 people experiencing homelessness. That is more than the year prior, but officials say it is because of improved data collection.
"There's more work to be done," Roots said.
Additional work in Washington County entails opening new shelters and launching new programs like rapid re-housing.
"It's really targeted at folks who slipped into homelessness for a temporary period of time or are in an unstable housing situation," Roots said. "To help stabilize them and make sure they're not experiencing homelessness for a prolonged period of time." | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/homeless/point-in-time-count-portland-metro-homelessness-decrease/283-3c9c47f9-a30e-404e-b97e-5751a56ec32e | 2023-05-12T03:27:08 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/homeless/point-in-time-count-portland-metro-homelessness-decrease/283-3c9c47f9-a30e-404e-b97e-5751a56ec32e |
LYNCHBURG, Va. – Anyone with information that can lead to an arrest in Kingston Campbell’s case may now get a reward.
The group One Community, One Voice set up the Kingston Reward Fund through Bank of the James. If a person were to provide a tip through Crimestoppers that ultimately leads to an arrest and conviction, the person will be rewarded the money.
James Camm with One Community, One Voice says it’s time for the community to step up.
“We’re going to make a difference here. Police can do all they can but they cannot solve what we got to solve … the citizens,” Camm said.
Anyone can donate to the fund by going to a Bank of the James branch and telling them you want to donate to the Kingston Reward Fund.
The reward goes further than just justice for Kingston.
“We’re going to continue that fund in his name, that any violent crime or any solved crime … this fund will be there for our community,” Camm said.
Camm was joined by other community leaders on Thursday night at the Jubilee Family Center for a discussion about the fund and other things they’re considering in regard to preventive strategies.
One of the ideas presented was working with a group to get doorbell cameras or security cameras for homes throughout the city, especially for elderly people.
Shawn Hunter with Lynchburg Peacemakers says his group sees a lack of cameras when they check in on their neighbors.
“When we canvas the street, we are the ones that notice the lack of these security cameras and whatnot,” Hunter said.
Another idea was creating a response team that goes to the scene of a shooting and is there to comfort family, friends, and those affected by the violence.
Different organizations plan to meet with Lynchburg Mayor Stephanie Reed to come up with more proactive strategies.
Video from the incident can be seen in this article. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/12/reward-fund-launched-to-help-find-suspects-who-killed-lynchburg-child/ | 2023-05-12T03:27:08 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/12/reward-fund-launched-to-help-find-suspects-who-killed-lynchburg-child/ |
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Emergency crews are responding to a fire in York County.
According to York County 911 Dispatch, the fire is along the 1200 block of East Butter Road in Conewago Township.
The first call to police reportedly came in at 10:21 p.m.
The Conewago Fire Department is assisting with the fire.
At this time, it is unclear if there are any animals inside the barn.
This is a developing story, FOX43 has a crew on the way to the scene. Additional information will be added as it is confirmed. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/emergency-crews-responding-york-county-barn-fire/521-2759a7bb-6059-4903-9cbc-a61fb6fcd002 | 2023-05-12T03:29:38 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/emergency-crews-responding-york-county-barn-fire/521-2759a7bb-6059-4903-9cbc-a61fb6fcd002 |
YORK, Pa. — Title 42 is expiring at midnight on Friday, potentially impacting the lives of thousands of migrants sitting across the US-Mexico border. The policy was first implemented during the Trump presidency in March 2020.
FOX43 spoke with one migrant about his experience coming over to the U.S. from Mexico. He asked not to have his identity revealed.
"My wife and myself, and my two young babies are victims," the man said. "I had to run to this country. And thank God, He gave me the opportunity to get here through His mercy from heaven."
Title 42 is a name of an emergency health authority. It allowed U.S. officials to deny migrants entry into the country on the grounds of preventing the spread of COVID-19.
The man FOX43 spoke with says he’s now waiting on new immigration policies to bring his son to Pennsylvania.
"I'm waiting on Biden to create a program that would allow him to come legally," said the man. "I don't want to bring him through Mexico because I'm afraid he will lose his life."
“The Biden administration does seem to be interested in continuing to make it difficult for asylum seekers to exercise their legal right to ask for asylum," said Jill Family.
Family is a law professor at Widener University. She says the Biden administration is putting new measures in place of Title 42. This includes launching a new app for migrants to schedule an appointment with border agents to ask for asylum.
“The problem is that the app has been tested and users report that [it] doesn’t work very well, and there aren’t enough appointment slots available," Family told FOX43.
Migrants could make their way to Pennsylvania, as states like Texas bus asylum seekers across the country.
“You’ll see cities like Philadelphia, who will be organizing to welcome these individuals so that they have a place to be," said Family.
Amid the changes in policy, this man hopes to have his family reunited in York. "Everyone in my country dreams of coming to the U.S. because they want to change their lives financially." | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/how-pennsylvania-could-be-effected-by-title-42-expiring-immigration-us-mexico-border-york-county/521-e3e41360-998a-48f6-b6d0-1ac5a6dcb608 | 2023-05-12T03:29:44 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/how-pennsylvania-could-be-effected-by-title-42-expiring-immigration-us-mexico-border-york-county/521-e3e41360-998a-48f6-b6d0-1ac5a6dcb608 |
SEVERNA PARK, Md. — The U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen were on a mission Thursday night to give the folks at Brightview Senior Living in Severna Park the night of their lives.
It was their "senior" prom and fashion show.
Residents dressed to impress to walk the red carpet as Midshipmen came to dance with them.
"I don't know, we might have too much fun! We might have to shut it down, but maybe in two hours," said one Brightview Living assistant. "It makes me very happy that they wanted to come and participate."
Four residents were named prom kings and queens.
The dance floor was filled with prom-goers.
They broke out their dance moves to "Y.M.C.A." and "The Cupid Shuffle." | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/naval-academy-midshipmen-take-brightview-senior-living-residents-to-senior-prom | 2023-05-12T03:43:35 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/naval-academy-midshipmen-take-brightview-senior-living-residents-to-senior-prom |
BALTIMORE — A 17-year-old boy is in the hospital with critical injuries Thursday night after a Baltimore police officer shot him when he reportedly refused to drop a gun.
His aunt, Mary Stott, told WMAR that the 17-year-old is Mekhi Franklin.
He woke up in the hospital after the shooting, asking for his mother.
His mother now fears for her son's safety and his life.
"This is crazy that this is happening to me and my family and it’s not like he got gunned down in the streets; he got gunned down by some body that’s supposed to save you, Baltimore City Police,” said Kieria Franklin, who is Mekhi Franklin’s mother.
Police say just before 1:30 p.m., officers were called to the 2500 block of McHenry Street for a person they said was displaying characteristics of an armed person.
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"As they approached, the individual took off running, a foot pursuit that occurred through several allies," said Deputy Commissioner Richard Worley.
Worley said as the chase came to Frederick Avenue and S. Catherine Street, that’s when the officer could see the weapon in the teen's right hand, and he refused to drop it after multiple commands.
Worley says when they turned into the ally, the officer shot Mekhi.
“This is heartbreaking. This is my only boy. He’s a good boy, and he’s not a bad kid. He has a baby and is a new father,” said Franklin.
Worley said one other officer was also chasing the teen but was too far behind to witness the shooting. He said police found a gun with an extended magazine at the scene.
“We will not continue; we cannot continue to allow folks to openly carry illegal firearms in our city. We know this is plaguing our city and has continued to do so," said Mayor Brandon Scott.
As Mekhi lay in the hospital, his aunt had one message.
"These things are happening to our children, to our parents, to our family members because there is no unity in our community, we need to stick together," said Stott.
Police told WMAR that normal policy is that officers involved in shootings are put on leave during the investigation, but they would not confirm if the officer involved in Thursday’s shooting is on leave.
Police have also not named the officer involved, but say he is part of the department's District Action Team. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/this-is-heartbreaking-family-of-17-year-old-shot-by-police-reacts | 2023-05-12T03:43:41 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/this-is-heartbreaking-family-of-17-year-old-shot-by-police-reacts |
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — A 4-year-old boy is dead and three other people are hurt after a crash Thursday evening in Manatee County.
According to Florida Highway Patrol, a sedan was driving south on U.S. 19 maneuvering along a left curve on Bayshore Drive when the 39-year-old driver lost control.
The car entered the grass median and flipped over.
The 4-year-old boy, who wasn't wearing a seat belt, was thrown out of the car, troopers explained. The child was pronounced dead on the scene.
The driver was left with critical injuries and taken to a nearby hospital. The other two passengers were left with minor injuries.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing at this time. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/manateecounty/florida-boy-dies-3-others-hurt-crash-manatee-county/67-f8375e77-404c-4fdb-b7e8-4e5ed40c6de5 | 2023-05-12T03:45:22 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/manateecounty/florida-boy-dies-3-others-hurt-crash-manatee-county/67-f8375e77-404c-4fdb-b7e8-4e5ed40c6de5 |
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Thousands of gallons of raw sewage spilled from a treatment plant in Clearwater and now city leaders are keeping an eye out for any potential impacts to Stevenson Creek.
According to a notice from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the communications panel for the influent pumping station had two power failures on Tuesday. This caused the pumps to stop working.
The pumps being off led to a backup into the collection system which eventually overflowed from the manhole directly upstream of the wastewater treatment plant, the notice explained.
"The initial spill is not believed to have reached surface waters," leaders from the government agency explained.
The first spill is estimated to be 400,000 gallons. Crews used a vacuum truck to clean some of it up but some reportedly seeped into the ground.
The second spill leaks about 100,000 more gallons. Officials believe some of the spills ended up in Stevenson Creek. As of right now, they can't say how much.
"We are monitoring Stevenson Creek to see if there’s any impact," leaders explained. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/500k-gallons-wastewater-stevenson-creek-clearwater/67-d7300703-1e8b-4f8c-a4a5-5555f0cc1327 | 2023-05-12T03:45:28 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/500k-gallons-wastewater-stevenson-creek-clearwater/67-d7300703-1e8b-4f8c-a4a5-5555f0cc1327 |
On Wednesday, Florida House Bill 1417 passed in the state’s House of Representatives.
The legislation would prohibit local governments from overseeing landlord-tenant relationships.
State lawmakers said the legislation will ensure consistency across the state, which they claim is critical in creating an ideal marketplace for development and housing.
Sheena Rolle, Senior Director of Strategy at Florida Rising, said that would be a step backward for Orange County residents who fought for rent stabilization and protections.
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The office of tenant services in Orange County just opened two months ago. If the bill is signed into law, that support could be banned.
“That didn’t come from the kindness of people’s hearts. That came from the work of democracy by people convincing their local officials that it mattered,” Rolle said.
Florida Rising and dozens of other organizations statewide stamped letters to Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto House Bill 1417 along with House Bill 133, once they land on his desk.
House Bill 133 would offer tenants the option to pay non-refundable fees in lieu of security deposits.
Housing advocates call this a predatory scheme that will function as a poor tax on working class Floridians.
“What it very much looks like is corporate greed. It looks like turning the state of Florida into a cash cow for corporations for corporate landlords,” Rolle said.
Orange County tenant Olivia Osborne said residents are cut out of important decisions.
“It makes me feel like we have no say. I have no say. Someone that has been voted into office is not working in the favor of the people,” Osborne said.
She believes local municipalities should be hands-on.
“I prefer locals having a say over state due to the fact that they are here. They are observing what’s going on in the neighborhoods in the communities in the cities,” Osborne said.
Housing advocates condemn elected leaders for promoting legislation that won’t allow residents to thrive in the place they live.
“Frankly, it’s mean-spirited. How dare you tell constituents they have no right to make laws for themselves and they have no right to form government that works for them,” Rolle said.
Residents are concerned bills like this fly under the radar way too often, especially because of all the controversial issues taking center stage.
Florida Rising members said they plan to educate people who have no idea how this bill and other legislation could affect them. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/05/12/florida-groups-attack-housing-bill-that-preempts-local-ordinances/ | 2023-05-12T03:49:13 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/05/12/florida-groups-attack-housing-bill-that-preempts-local-ordinances/ |
HOBBS, N.M. — The Hobbs Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for 18-year-old Isaiah Xavier Lopez for his part in an ammunition shoplifting incident.
On May 8, Hobbs PD Officers responded to the Big 5 Sporting Goods store in reference to a shoplifting incident.
Officers were able to find out that Lopez went into the store, jumped over the ammunition counter with a black bag and then proceeded to put multiple boxes of firearm ammunition into the bag. Then, the bag was dropped onto the glass counter, and this alerted staff.
Lopez grabbed the bag and ran out the store through the front entrance. Officers were able to find out that Lopez stole over 1,900 worth of ammunition. The warrant issued for Lopez charges him with shoplifting between $500-$2,500, a 4th degree felony. Lopez has a past criminal history as a juvenile.
The investigation is still ongoing and detectives also believe there is a second male suspect involved. If anyone has any information about the incident, people can call HPD at 575-397-9265 or the Lea County Crime Stoppers at 575-393-8005. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/hobbs-pd-issues-arrest-warrant-in-ammunition-shoplifting-incident/513-6d119eec-c4cb-43ca-81c1-9667c0ed06c7 | 2023-05-12T03:56:34 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/hobbs-pd-issues-arrest-warrant-in-ammunition-shoplifting-incident/513-6d119eec-c4cb-43ca-81c1-9667c0ed06c7 |
MIDLAND, Texas — Midland fire crews responded to a structure fire in the 1000 block of Main Street on Thursday around 2 p.m.
According to a city spokesperson, the single-story home is a total loss.
One person was treated on the scene for minor injuries, but no other injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
This is all the information we currently have. We will update this story if more details are released. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/mfd-responds-to-structure-fire-on-main-street/513-8fb0ef7e-73ff-4467-936b-d33d9bbb3f23 | 2023-05-12T03:56:40 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/mfd-responds-to-structure-fire-on-main-street/513-8fb0ef7e-73ff-4467-936b-d33d9bbb3f23 |
MIDLAND, Texas — Midland County has created a hotline for residents who are concerned about the events at the Horseshoe Arena.
This is in response to many members of the Commissioners Court receiving multiple calls and emails about the events that they have planned or have tickets to at the arena. People can call or text the number 432-235-0151 if they have any more questions about the event they are going to.
For more information about this hotline and the Horseshoe, people can go to the Midland County Facebook page. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/midland-county-creates-hotline-for-resident-concerned-about-horseshoe-arena-events/513-0eb783f3-9ea2-4b20-9639-1e51fbab0b96 | 2023-05-12T03:56:47 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/midland-county-creates-hotline-for-resident-concerned-about-horseshoe-arena-events/513-0eb783f3-9ea2-4b20-9639-1e51fbab0b96 |
ODESSA, Texas — Katherine Stephens said she was devastated after she found out that Crystal Williams was killed by Larry Johnson, her former boyfriend.
"Thank the Lord I'm still here," said Stephens. "Unfortunately, she didn't get to be that lucky."
Larry Johnson was arrested in Odessa in April and charged with murder and tampering with physical evidence. This was after his girlfriend, Crystal Williams, was found shot dead at the Faudree Ranch apartments.
Public data searches show that this was not Johnson's first run in with the law. Entries under his name in the Public Data Texas Criminal file show charges of assault 'a'-family violence, aggravated robbery and assault against a public servant, among others in Montgomery County, Texas.
Stephens claims she dated Johnson and experienced abuse.
"He strangled me the whole night, and he would not let me leave my room," said Stephens. "He took, like I said, both my phones, so I wasn't able to call for help. I was screaming for help as he was choking me, and he told me I need to not yell and scream, because if I did, he said he was going to hurt me even worse."
Stephens said she reported what happened, and Johnson eventually went to jail.
"I'm glad I made that report, because now I am somebody that they are able to reach out to, to be able to help with Ms. Williams' case, and possibly make sure he doesn't get out and harm somebody else," said Stephens.
Stephens believes that Johnson would do the same thing to another person if he were to be released.
"I feel like he needs to be locked up the rest of his life, and I feel if they were to let him out again, he would only do it again to somebody else," said Stephens.
NewsWest 9 has filed a public records request for paperwork regarding the assault 'a'-family violence charge. We will bring you the latest as we learn more about the situation. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/odessa-murder-suspect-woman-claims-abuse/513-76bd8b9b-556a-4d9f-8c40-638cbad45153 | 2023-05-12T03:56:53 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/odessa-murder-suspect-woman-claims-abuse/513-76bd8b9b-556a-4d9f-8c40-638cbad45153 |
FAIRFIELD, Calif. — Travis Air Force Base has “made progress” addressing a reported jet fuel oil spill into Union Creek, but the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wants to see more done.
Since the EPA issued an order to the Air Force to take actions about the contamination of Union Creek, the base has reached out and scheduled a meeting with agencies for next week.
"The Air Force has made progress in containing oil it observed in Union Creek, but we want to see progress to preventing oil in the creek in the first place," said Tom Dunkelman, expert on the order and EPA on-scene coordinator for the Superfund and Emergency Management Division.
He says this leak has been ongoing for over a year and a half and multiple agencies were involved to try and find a solution. However, they ultimately "were not satisfied with the progress of their response actions."
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 Feb. 4, 2022, according to the EPA.
Dunkelman says the EPA is "pretty confident" about the oil sheen on the creek coming from a leak instead of runoff from the extra rainy winter the area had seen recently.
"The EPA collected samples of that spill and of the petroleum in the creek and two different labs confirmed that the samples from the creek and spill were very similar,” he said.
Captain Jasmine Jacobs with the Travis Air Force Base released the following statement to ABC10 Thursday:
“Travis AFB continues to work with local, state, and federal environmental partners to facilitate all aspects of mitigation, reviews and source determination projects, hosting monthly meetings and providing weekly updates to all environmental partners. The base takes impacts to the environment seriously and is committed to continued work with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure the base is in compliance with all environmental laws.”
While there are currently no drinking water concerns, the EPA says the oil discharge is causing a “substantial threat” to water bodies and shorelines in the area.
Union Creek connects into Hill Slough, which runs directly into the Grizzly and Suisun bays, which could pose a concern later.
"We all care about clean water," said Dunkelman. "We don't want petroleum contamination in waterways."
Agencies like the EPA, the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board, California Office of Spill Prevention and Response and Solano County will work alongside the Air Force to address this leak.
ABC10 reached out to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife about any additional concerns to wildlife in the area, but no one was readily accessible Thursday. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/fairfield/jet-fuel-leak-contaminating-union-creek-update/103-b816453b-b9d5-43c8-8520-42d72cb32200 | 2023-05-12T03:59:08 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/fairfield/jet-fuel-leak-contaminating-union-creek-update/103-b816453b-b9d5-43c8-8520-42d72cb32200 |
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn (WJHL) — An almost 15-year-old plan to build a state fish hatchery in Elizabethton is officially dead in the water.
Thursday night, the Elizabethton City Council voted to retake possession of 25 acres along the Watauga River in the city’s Cherokee Industrial Park.
The city sold the land to the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency in 2009. TWRA wanted to use the land to develop a fish hatchery to supply fish to state waterways.
But the project never got statewide support and the land sat unused.
Thursday night, council members voted to accept the TWRA’s offer to return the land to the city free of charge. Elizabethton city leaders said they hope to use the riverfront property for potential industrial or tourism purposes. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/state-returns-land-to-elizabethton-after-fish-hatchery-plan-fails-to-get-funding/ | 2023-05-12T04:03:40 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/state-returns-land-to-elizabethton-after-fish-hatchery-plan-fails-to-get-funding/ |
Luke Tappeiner shot a three-over-par 37 to lead the Mainland Regional High School boys golf team to victories over Absegami and Vineland in a Cape-Atlantic League match Thursday at Linwood Country Club.Mainland shot a 153, and Absegami shot an 182. the Fighting Clan had a 194.
PJ Foley and Keller Tannehill each shot a 38 for the Mustangs (14-3), who are No. 2 in The Press Elite 11. Daniel Herzchel cared a 40.
Evan Ramos (42), Owen Doyle (43), George Perkins (48) and Jonathan Allen (49) were the top scorers for Absegami.
Joey Schmidt shot a 46 for Vineland. Marlin Toney and Gino Descalzi each carded a 49. Matt Campanella shot a 50.
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Southern Regional 2, Northern Burlington 0: The host Rams (21-2) put together scores of 25-14 and 25-17. Lucas Kean led Southern with 13 kills and had six digs, and Ethan Brummer had 24 assists, five digs and six service points. Jack McKenna added six kills, five digs, seven service points and three aces, and Landon Davis had nine digs, two asssts and four service points. Cameron Nugent contributed seven service points and two digs, Dave Calsyn added four kills and two digs, and Caden Schubiger had four digs and four service points. Northern Burlington dropped to 16-3.
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Hammonton 2, Cedar Creek 0: The Blue Devils (6-12) won by set scores for 25-17, 27-25. Will Domenico had six digs for the winners. Isaac Fishman added six assists and three kills. Brandon Chainey added five kills and four digs. Joe Tierno had three assists, two digs and two kills.
Barnegat 2, Lacey Twp. 0: The host Bengals won with scores of 25-18 and 25-19. Mazen Silieman and Tyler Finkle had eight and seven kills, respectively, for Barnegat (7-10), and Jack Buscaglia added 22 assists and three aces. Anthony Ryan contributed five digs and seven service points, Logan Ryan had five digs, and Nick Block had eight service points and three aces. Shawn Javines added four kills. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/no-2-mainland-defeats-vineland-absegami-thursdays-golf-volleyball-roundup/article_020a1668-f045-11ed-a4e9-f789af78fb2e.html | 2023-05-12T04:05:38 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/no-2-mainland-defeats-vineland-absegami-thursdays-golf-volleyball-roundup/article_020a1668-f045-11ed-a4e9-f789af78fb2e.html |
Hayden Lucas scored four goals and added an assist to lead the Southern Regional High School boys lacrosse team to an 18-2 victory over Toms River South in a Shore Conference A South Division game Thursday.
With the win, the Rams (10-3) captured the division title. Southern is No. 3 in The Press Elite 11.
Ty Murawski and Konnor Forlai each scored three goals for Southern. Liam Griffin and Joey DeYoung each scored twice. Anthony Arch had two assists and a goal. Billy Barry and Joe Kessler scored once and added an assist. Collin Markoski scored once, and Collin Lang added an assist. AJ Mattern made three saves, and Nick Roesch made two. Collin Markoski won 15 of 16 faceoffs.
Ben Hartzfeld and Brady Derome scored for Toms River South (3-11).
Lower Cape May Reg. 18, Cedar Creek 2: Jake Robson scored five and had an assist for the Caper Tigers (13-1). Taj Turner scored twice and added two assist. Macky Bonner scored three, and Brandon Loper scored twice and had an assist. Zac Castellano had one goal and an assist. Corson Hughes, Dennis Serra, Isiah Carr-Wing, Brayden Melo and Jackson Brown each scored once.
Jason Bishop scored once and had an assist for Cedar Creek (7-5). Mike Jarvis scored once, and Bryan Dougherty made 10 saves.
Mainland Reg. 17, Woodstown 8: Joe DeGaetano scored six and added four assists for the Mustangs (11-3). Jack Walcoff scored four and had an assist. Jack Venneman scored four. Harrison LaMonica and Joe Eyde each had three assists and two goals. Tony DeSalle scored once, and Jude Maurer had an assist. Carter Mostecki made seven saves, and Tommy Shenkus made six.
Mainland outscored Woodstown 6-0 in the fourth quarter. Robert Donahue scored four for Woodstown (4-6). Zach Bevis scored twice. Bryce Downer made 12 saves.
Middle Twp. 9, Oakcrest 6: Joseph Snodgrass scored four for the Falcons (3-8). Mark DeCicco scored twice. Connor Flynn, Marek Guerrier, Cole Sanders and Nick Thavisack each had an assist. Guerrier won nine of 10 faceoffs. Jorge Curtidor-Cornejo made 21 saves.
The Panthers improved to 7-7.
Shore Conference Tournament play-in round
(14) Jackson Memorial 18, (19) Lacey Twp. 5: Ryan Gleason scored twice for the Lions (8-9). Corey Smith scored once and had an assist. Zach Brewer scored once, and Diego Wolf added an assist. Derek Hurley had 11 ground balls, and Brewer added seven. Chad Moore made 17 saves.
Drew Barocas scored five and added three assists for Jackson Memorial (9-3). Emanuel Jastrzebski added four assists and three goals. Jackson Memorial will travel to third-seeded Manasquan in the first round Saturday.
(17) Donovan Catholic 7, No. 10 (16) Barnegat 6: Emanuel Gerena scored three and had two assists for Donovan Catholic (9-5). Teague Hibbard added two goals and two assists. Dom Rocco Ciniglio made eight saves. Donovan Catholic travels to top-seeded Rumson-Fair Haven in the first round Saturday.
The Bengals fell to 11-4.
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Judge signs agreement to get more civil commitment patients through Oregon State Hospital
Agreement also allows for more notice of when patients unable to aid in their legal defense will be released.
A federal judge has signed off on an agreement intended to get more patients through the Oregon State Hospital and give mental health providers more advance notice of when patients will return to the county from where they were referred to the hospital.
U.S. federal Judge Michael Mosman signed the agreement Wednesday, amending his September order that imposed strict deadlines on how long the psychiatric hospital can treat patients to restore their ability to defend themselves against criminal charges.
The amendment allows for an expedited and expanded process for admitting civil commitment patients, those with no criminal charges but who pose a danger to themselves or others. Civil commitments, often initiated by a doctor or mental health professional, were restricted by Mosman's initial order in September.
That ruling required the hospital to release aid and assist patients, those unable to aid in their legal defense, with misdemeanor charges within 90 days, felony charges within six months and “violent felony” or “person-centered” charges within a year. Patients were to be discharged to counties with 30 days' notice to create a plan for care after their release.
County courts have struggled to find placement and adequate treatment for discharged defendants still unable to aid in their own defense.
Disability Rights Oregon requested the initial Mosman ruling, arguing that leaving patients with untreated behavioral health conditions in jails is a violation of their civil rights and could cause their conditions to worsen while they wait.
But county district attorneys and judges criticized the order, as did several hospitals who had sued the state of Oregon saying the order prioritized aid and assist patients over civil commitment patients. Providence Health, Legacy Health and PeaceHealth argued the ruling resulted in long stays at their hospitals without resources to treat psychiatric patients. A request to change Mosman’s initial ruling was denied in January.
Mosman’s amendment also allows Dr. Debra Pinals, a neutral mental health expert appointed by the court to help OSH comply with patient admission requirements, to grant extensions for deadlines in her recommendations for patient stay times and discharge. It allows Pinals to extend the hospitals 30-day discharge notice to counties to 60 days.
The state hospital has struggled to meet admittance wait time and patient stay time requirements made by Pinals to help the hospital comply with a 2002 order. This has left defendants waiting in jails for state hospital admission for weeks or months at a time.
The agreement signed by Mosman is the result of a compromise reached Tuesday by parties who wanted county behavioral health and courts to have more time to prepare for the discharge of patients and others who want to move patients through the hospital more quickly.
Marion County District Attorney Paige Clarkson, who has been involved in the five months of negotiations, said the amendment is a positive development, but work remains to be done to help defendants get the treatment they need while also prioritizing public safety.
“Having extended notification of these people coming out doesn’t solve the problem of these people coming out untreated,” said Clarkson.
Marion County Circuit Court Judge Audrey Broyles agreed there is a “huge growing concern” for public safety as defendants come out of the hospital without being able to aid in their own defense.
Broyles said some patients are now unwilling to engage with treatment while at the hospital because they know they will be getting out quicker than they would prior to Mosman’s September order.
“When we don’t have secure residential treatment facilities to send them to, then all the notice in the world isn’t going to make a difference,” said Broyles.
An OSH spokesperson said in an email that the hospital appreciates the opportunity to work with others to find potential solutions that will benefit all patients.
Sydney Wyatt covers healthcare inequities in the Mid-Willamette Valley for the Statesman Journal. Send comments, questions, and tips to her atSWyatt@gannett.com, (503) 399-6613, or on Twitter@sydney_elise44
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On April 27, the United Way of Midland hosted the 2023 Excellence in Education Awards.
The Excellence in Education Awards honors individuals in our Midland community for their hard work and continued efforts in providing quality education to the students of Midland. During the ceremony, attendees were entertained by wonderful music from the Legacy High School Jazz Band.
During the ceremony, 92 individual campus Unsung Heroes and Teachers of the Year, who have dedicated their time and talent to the students of Midland, were honored with a certificate and a $500 gift card. These campus level winners were chosen at their campus by their peers, to represent their individual school at the awards ceremony.
Also honored were nine top award winners in the following categories : Moving the Needle Award, Innovative Teaching Award, Rookie of the Year Award, Veteran of the Year Award, Unsung Hero of the Year Award, Private Sector Teacher of the Year Award, Elementary Teacher of the Year Award, Secondary Teacher of the Year Award, and MISD Campus of the Year Award.
Top Winners:
Moving the Needle Award : Halston McCalla, Young Women’s Leadership Academy
Innovative Teaching Award : Kimberly Connel, Yarbrough Elementary
Rookie of the Year Award : Juan Gomez, Midland High School
Veteran Teacher of the Year Award : Susan Couch, Bonham Elementary
Unsung Hero of the Year Award : Mary Castaneda, Jones Elementary
Private Sector Teacher of the Year Award : Terry Little, Trinity School
Elementary Teacher of the Year Award : Samantha Stahl, Santa Rita Elementary
Secondary Teacher of the Year Award : Sherrie Ventura, James R. Brooks Middle School (Greenwood ISD)
MISD Campus of the Year Award : Legacy High School
The 2023 Excellence in Education Committee would like to thank the following sponsors for making the event happen: Abell-Hanger Foundation, Diamondback Energy, Pioneer Natural Resources, Bryant Family Foundation, Chevron, Community National Bank, Element Petroleum, EOG Resources, Frost Bank, HEB, Henry Foundation, Lynch Chappell and Alsup, Market Street, Mercedes Benz of Midland, Midland Development Corp., Scharbauer Foundation, and Warren Charitable Foundation.
Teacher of the Year by campus
Abell Junior High: Caleb Jones
Alamo Junior High: Emily Brown
Ben Milam International Academy: Beatriz Camacho
Bonham Elementary: Evamarie Fuentes
Bowie Fine Arts Academy: Crystal Garcia
Bunche Elementary: Benito (Ben) Ozuna
Burnet Elementary: Luz Casarrbuias
Bush Elementary: Lorra Johnson
Carver Center: Rachel Hadcock
Coleman High School: Rebecca Thomas
DeZavala Elementary: Mayra Garcia
Early College High School: Pam Lookabaugh
Emerson Elementary: Amy Obermann
Fannin Elementary: Monica Judd
Fasken Elementary: Jane Talley
Franks Elementary: Kristi Harrison
Goddard Junior High: Donald Patrick Romero
Greathouse Elementary: Cheyenne Michener
Greenwood Elementary: Ashlie Barnhill
Greenwood High School: Patrick Liles
Greenwood Intermediate: Lori Hostas
Henderson Elementary: Robert Howard
Hillcrest School: Thomas Robinson
IDEA Travis Academy (Elementary): Victor Zertuche
IDEA Travis Academy (Secondary): Macie Ziehe
James R. Brooks: Sherrie Ventura
Jones Elementary: Jenifer Rada
Lamar Elementary: David Rochin
Legacy Freshman High School: Eric Sanchez
Legacy High School: Jessica Webb
Long Elementary: Jo Ann Sarabia
Midland Academy Charter: Kimberly McClatchy
Midland Alternative High School: Stephanie Greene
Midland Freshman High School: Liliana Tavarez
Midland High School: Carla Perez
Parker Elementary: Jem Ann Freeman
Pease Communications & Technology Academy: Zulema Olivas
Rusk Elementary: Cassandra Marshall
San Jacinto Junior High: Andrea DeLaCruz
Santa Rita Elementary: Samantha Stahl
Scharbauer Elementary: Chrissy Carrillo
South Elementary: Kathy Hill
St. Ann’s School: Penney Parker
Trinity School: Terry Little
Yarbrough Elementary: Jessica Lujan
Young Women’s Leadership Academy: Megan Holmstrom
Unsung Hero by campus
Abell Junior High: Tamara Gonzales
Alamo Junior High: Jamie Grimes
Ben Milam International Academy: Erica Sotelo
Bonham Elementary: Lucia Lopez
Bowie Fine Arts Academy: Alfredo Ayala
Bunche Elementary: Lydia Bills
Burnet Elementary: Angela Clunie
Bush Elementary: Cari Pate
Bynum school: Jesma Morris
Carver Center: Sarah Martinez
Coleman High School: Gina Munoz
DeZavala Elementary: Luz Sanchez
Early College High School: Belinda Hernandez
Emerson Elementary: Traci Sides
Fannin Elementary: Raquel Prado
Fasken Elementary: Gabby Rivera
Franks Elementary: Vickie Washington
Goddard Junior High: Peggy Livingston
Greathouse Elementary: Morgan Phillips
Greenwood Elementary: Crissy Reed
Greenwood High School: Amanda Breeden
Greenwood Intermediate: Kim Murphey
Henderson Elementary: Anna Salmon
Hillcrest School: Jennifer Ready
IDEA Travis Academy: Jennifer Starr
James R. Brooks Middle School: Amy Huddleston
Jones Elementary: Mary Castaneda
Lamar Elementary: Gennifer Escamilla
Legacy Freshman High School: Roseann Oden
Legacy High School: Vanessa Carr
Long Elementary: Dayami Martinez
Midland Academy Charter: Melissa Mauldin
Midland Alternative High School: Sylvia Baiza
Midland Freshman High School: Ashley Davis
Midland High School: Julie Koonce
Parker Elementary: Kimberly Stansbury
Pease Communications & Technology Academy: Courtney Ratliff
Rusk Elementary: Lori Herrera
San Jacinto Junior High: Arturo Garcia
Santa Rita Elementary: Molly Jasso
Scharbauer Elementary: Jessica Bravo
South Elementary: Crystal Fernandez
Trinity School: Art Salinas
Yarbrough Elementary: Veronica Zapata
Young Women’s Leadership Academy: Araseli Diaz
Source: Excellence in Education Awards | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/united-way-midland-hosts-excellence-education-18095384.php | 2023-05-12T04:23:20 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/united-way-midland-hosts-excellence-education-18095384.php |
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Making sure people have access to healthy and affordable foods is a problem across Arkansas, and it's an issue that's difficult to address.
A "food desert" is an area that has limited access to affordable and nutritious food. These food deserts can have long-term impacts that span across generations.
The City of Pine Bluff is experiencing this issue, but the community is working to solve it one healthy step at a time, which includes community gardening.
Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington said she believes progress is being made.
"I think the health and wellness is not where it needs to be, but we're on an uptick,” Washington said.
The latest information from the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement shows this is a widespread problem in the Natural State.
In 26% of areas surveyed, at least 50% of the population has trouble accessing healthy food sources.
Washington said her office is in talks with major food retailers to help drive down these numbers.
“Maybe a Kroger, maybe an Edwards Food Giant," Washington said. "Maybe a Harps because they’re moving into Arkansas."
The mayor also hopes to bring a new grocery store to Pine Bluff within the next two years, but there's been resistance.
"Some retailers have told us they're not expanding at this time," Washington said. "Maybe not in this area."
According to Washington, Pine Bluff's declining population makes recruiting and retaining food retailers difficult.
“One of our main supermarkets on East Harding Street left town," Washington said. "I would love to see a Whole Foods or Trader Joe's. That would be something different."
But that’s easier said than done, and it's hard to accomplish across the state.
Looking at data from 2019, Arkansas only had, on average, 1.7 grocery stores for every 10,000 people, which is below the national average of 2.1 stores.
The below-average correlation means fewer places to get healthy foods, leading to serious health problems.
"We have a lot of juvenile diabetes in our community," Washington said. "We have a lot of heart conditions in our community."
But with healthy food programs and initiatives popping up across the state, community leaders hope it will create a generational shift in healthy eating habits for Arkansans. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/pine-bluff-mayor-pushing-for-new-food-retailers/91-b41e6a2a-a211-4964-98de-442ab1a7814a | 2023-05-12T04:31:29 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/pine-bluff-mayor-pushing-for-new-food-retailers/91-b41e6a2a-a211-4964-98de-442ab1a7814a |
MCKINNEY, Texas — The mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets over the weekend forced many people to spring into action -- from first responders to the staff at the Collin County Medical Examiner's Office.
An office used to examining one homicide every two to three weeks had nine homicides in one day.
"We have to put our emotions aside and have to do our job," said Dr. Keng Su. Su joined as the chief medical examiner for the county three months ago.
Su told WFAA he was wrapping up an autopsy on Saturday when a field agent walked into his office and told him about the mass casualty event in Allen.
The nine bodies, which included the shooter, were taken from the mall and transported seven miles to the medical examiner's office in McKinney.
Collin County Commissioner Susan Fletcher and several others were also thrust into action to help family and friends of Aishwarya Thatikonda.
Thatikonda, an engineer from McKinney, was one of the eight victims of the shooting. Fletcher and other local city and Collin County employees helped expedite a complicated process to get her body back to her home country.
"You've got parents back in India who just want their daughter home. They want to bury their daughter," said Fletcher.
From the medical examination to death certificates to consulate approval for travel, that can take up to three days. With the help of multiple people, they did it in 12 hours.
"It was so important to me to do everything I could and implore everyone in my circle to do everything they could," Fletcher said. Fletcher also praised the efforts of county clerk Stacey Kemp who helped with the process.
Su told WFAA he cannot talk about specific cases but can say this job naturally comes with "emotional and mental suffering" for him and his staff.
"It is so hard to do my service to the shooter because you're angry too. We are human beings. But it's not my job to judge," Su said.
Su commended his staff: the examiners, the field agents and the techs. He said everyone was working 12 to 14 hour days since Saturday.
Su said he tried to keep his mind off work by immersing himself in TV shows. He has three children of his own.
He said they ultimately feel sorry for the families of the victims and hope to do them justice with their work.
"It's very hard to see innocent children... they have so many injuries on the body. It's terrible," said Su. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/how-collin-county-medical-examiner-handled-mass-shooting-allen-texas/287-8b0f73af-8e99-462e-9379-5466a238a961 | 2023-05-12T04:48:41 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/how-collin-county-medical-examiner-handled-mass-shooting-allen-texas/287-8b0f73af-8e99-462e-9379-5466a238a961 |
SAN ANTONIO — Stolen cars shipped to Mexico. Several agencies including the FBI made several arrests here in San Antonio. Eight people are charged with stealing vehicles and taking them across the border.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the arrests were made by a big task force involving the FBI, Homeland Security, DPS and other agencies. The feds said the following eight people are connected to the theft and exportation of motor vehicles:
Guadalupe Alex Armendariz-Delgadillo, 46, Ivan Pacheco, 36, Julio Escamilla, 26, Derrick Ramirez, 28, Richard Joseph, 29, Michael Martinez, 20, Enrique Moreno, 23, and Leonardo Santillan, 21.
Investigators said each of the suspects in official terms either exported or attempted to export and aided in the export of a motor vehicle. Investigators said this happened between June 2021-to-February of last year.
Former FBI Agent Abel Pena said there are several reasons why these stolen cars are going to Mexico. He also outlined some of the work and lengths thieves will go through.
"They will change titles and take the vehicle with the new title and sell it domestically there in Mexico," he said. "That is quite a sophistication. But what it sounds like these folks it may have been cartel related."
Pena said cartel related is connected to drugs, or trafficking. Based on these charges in this case, if convicted each suspect faces up to 10 years in prison as well as a maximum fine of $250,000.
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LAREDO, Texas – A total of eight San Antonio residents are now in custody following the return of a 12-count indictment related to the theft and exportation of motor vehicles, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Law enforcement took all into custody in law enforcement actions this week - Guadalupe Alex Armendariz-Delgadillo, 46, Ivan Pacheco, 36, Julio Escamilla, 26, Derrick Ramirez, 28, Richard Joseph, 29, Michael Martinez, 20, Enrique Moreno, 23, and Leonardo Santillan, 21. They are expected to make their initial appearance before a U.S. Magistrate judge in the Western District of Texas before transportation to Laredo to face further proceedings.
A federal grand jury returned the indictment under seal May 2 which was unsealed upon each of their arrests.
Between June 6, 2021, and Feb. 12, 2022, each of the eight either exported or attempted to export and aided in the export or attempted export of a motor vehicle they knew was stolen, according to the charges.
Armendariz-Delgadillo, Pacheco and Joseph are also charged in separate counts of unlawfully transporting one of those stolen vehicles from the United States to Mexico from Aug. 6 - Dec. 4, 2021.
If convicted, each faces up to 10 years imprisonment as well as a maximum $250,000 possible fine, upon conviction.
The FBI conducted the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) investigation dubbed Operation Black Echo with assistance from Homeland Security Investigations, Customs and Border Protection, Border Patrol, Texas Department of Public Safety, police departments in Laredo and San Antonio and the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Assistant U.S. Attorney James Sturgis and Brian Bajew are prosecuting the case.
The investigation was brought as part of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) investigation dubbed Operation Black Echo. OCDETF is the largest anti-crime task force in the country. Its mission is to disrupt and dismantle the most significant drug trafficking and transnational criminal organizations that threaten the United States through prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency task forces that leverage the authorities and expertise of federal, state, and local law enforcement.
An indictment is a formal accusation of criminal conduct, not evidence. A defendant is presumed innocent unless convicted through due process of law. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/stealing-vehicles-across-the-border/273-bc5d90bd-e509-47e0-88ea-36ab0978ebe4 | 2023-05-12T04:48:47 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/stealing-vehicles-across-the-border/273-bc5d90bd-e509-47e0-88ea-36ab0978ebe4 |
SAN ANTONIO — For the second straight year, the Randolph sophomore proved the best 3A Track & Field athlete in Texas as she swept every event she participated in.
Nunez earned gold medals in the 100m, 200m, 4x100 relay, and long jump on Thursday. She did the same last year at the 3A State Meet.
“I thought that was last year, this is this year,” said Nunez about wiping her slate clean at this year’s meet. “Everybody gets better, I get better. You never know who comes out here.”
“I’m not sneaking up on anyone anymore.”
She certainly isn’t. Nunez set a state meet record in her 200m race Thursday, finishing with a time of 23.42.
In the 100m, Nunez broke the meet record she set last year with a time of 11.44.
Both of those records were set after she broke the long jump record (20’ 2.5”) in the morning session.
“I woke up really early to do the long jump, I was really tired in the morning,” said Nunez. “But I got up and just prayed about it, and I’ve been praying throughout this whole meet.”
If she stays on her current pace, Nunez is on track to become one of the most accomplished athletes in Texas Track & Field history.
Nunez’s teammate Sophia Bendet, also a sophomore, took home gold in both the mile and 800.
Unsurprisingly, Randolph won the 3A State Meet as a team. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/track-star-taylor-nunez-four-randolph-gold/273-3fbe1bff-96d7-4abc-a8dc-a551e67b6856 | 2023-05-12T04:48:54 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/track-star-taylor-nunez-four-randolph-gold/273-3fbe1bff-96d7-4abc-a8dc-a551e67b6856 |
After years of fighting over whether to replace or remove Interstate 345, a Dallas City Council vote on the state’s compromise plan is set for this month.
The aging, unmarked elevated highway separates downtown Dallas from Deep Ellum as it links Interstate 45 to the south with U.S. 75 Central Expressway to the north.
Critics who crusaded for years to get rid of I-345 confronted transportation planners this week at a panel discussion intended to help promote unity. City and state officials reviewed the recommended option before the discussion began. The critics did not relax their opposition to maintaining the interstate highway through the city’s core.
Built in the 1970s, state engineers say the elevated roadway needs replacement. It carries 180,000 vehicles a day, far more than the average North Texas freeway. The traffic count is expected to increase as millions more people are forecast to move to North Texas in the coming years.
Supporters of removing the hulking structure say the traffic it carries could be diverted to surface streets, creating busy boulevards through the city to support new urban development on freeway area land that would be cleared.
Urban planner Patrick Kennedy first began pushing this idea 15 years ago. He spoke at the panel discussion Monday night at Dallas City Hall.
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“This a beachhead for a longer, broader conversation that has to be more comprehensive and has to be more wholistic about building transit, and up-zoning and allowing for more housing,” Kennedy said.
He said more data is needed on economic development opportunities from removing the roadway and air quality consequences of continuing with highway development.
“I am actually advocating that we don’t move forward, that we don’t rush through any of these particular options right now,” Kennedy said.
Speakers opposing the freeway replacement spoke at the meeting, including Matt Tranchin with the Coalition for a New Dallas.
“This isn’t a transportation challenge. It’s how do we redesign the ninth largest city in the country in a way that addresses our greatest needs,” Tranchin said. “The reality is our city is struggling. We’ve got a housing crisis, specifically a workforce housing crisis. We’ve got a need for jobs, to expand our tax base.”
The City of Dallas would have to purchase the entire freeway corridor from the state if the interstate highway was removed, which would drive up the cost. No state or federal money would be available. And transportation planners said the law forbids removing an interstate highway artery that residents count on for access to jobs.
Furthermore, Texas Department of Transportation Dallas District Engineer Ceason Clemens said the boulevard option is insufficient for traffic.
“It’s something that’s a no-go for TxDOT and therefore, it really isn’t an option. I know that more studies are being considered, but we spent the last four years working very closely with the various city departments, really to take that wholistic look. So, we weren’t just looking at the traffic impacts,” Clemens said.
The hybrid compromise recommended by the TxDOT calls for rebuilding the roadway below grade as a trenched highway, similar to the Central Expressway to the north.
Existing ramps and feeder roads would be removed to free adjacent space for new development.
Chief Transportation Planner Michael Morris with the North Central Texas Council of Governments Regional Transportation Council (RTC) sought support for the state plan.
“Let’s rally around the depressed facility, let’s maximize housing and access to parks,” he said.
Morris said Dallas needs to take advantage of federal money available now to help stich neighborhoods back together and achieve many of the goals the I-345 opponents seek.
Morris said the Interstate 30 Canyon reconstruction with deck park features is also in the works.
“I need more infill development in the center of the region. That’s why the RTC is probably going to spend $5 billion to rebuilding the inner core of downtown, to create economic development because I can’t let the region develop to the Red River. It’s not sustainable,” Morris said. “So is it a better balance, a better balance to have the through trips on a different plane, and reestablish the human scale elements.”
Well-connected Dallas developer Jack Matthews spoke in favor of the compromise plan.
“I think the hybrid solution at the end of the day is going to give almost everyone a better solution,” Matthews said. “There’s actually going to be a time when fighting more, you’re not going to go as far forward.”
Two Dallas City Council briefings are set this month before the City Council vote on May 24.
Several members have said in the past that they want a new, independent study. The test will be how all 14 members and Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson vote when the time arrives after all these years of talk. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/after-years-of-debate-dallas-city-council-decision-on-downtown-i-345-highway-draws-near/3256282/ | 2023-05-12T04:48:54 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/after-years-of-debate-dallas-city-council-decision-on-downtown-i-345-highway-draws-near/3256282/ |
Flowers and hand-written messages continue to be added at a memorial honoring eight victims killed in a mass shooting at Allen Premium Outlets.
Dianne Barton of McKinney is a third-grade teacher in Allen and paid her respects Thursday.
"Just being a school teacher. I have two young boys. This hits home. Before they released the names, I was just praying and praying that it wasn’t one of my kids,” Barton said. “I can’t even imagine how the schools are feeling, how the teachers are feeling. This isn’t fair.”
Barton, like many people who have stopped at the memorial this week, did not know any of the eight victims personally. Though, her heart aches for their families. Three of the eight victims belong to one family. Cindy and Kyu Cho were killed, along with their 3-year-old son James. Their 6-year-old son William is the sole survivor of the family.
“Just imagining having my son who’s 4, like…living life without his family. I can’t even wrap my brain around it,” Barton said. “That’s not fair to this little boy. It’s not fair. It’s not fair to him.”
As of Thursday, William Cho is no longer listed among those receiving care at Medical City Children’s Hospital. In an updated press release, the hospital group said the remaining five shooting victims in their care were continuing to improve. The list now includes three patients in fair condition, one in good condition at Medical City McKinney, and one in good condition at Medical City Plano.
No patients are listed under critical condition, according to Medical City Healthcare.
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On Thursday evening, a Carrollton church held private memorial services in honor of the Cho family. Earlier this week, a statement from the family requested privacy, and “all of our attention is now focused on ensuring William leads a happy, healthy life with his extended family who love him dearly.”
Tara Maldonado of Garland works in Allen and dropped off a bouquet of flowers on Thursday. Maldonado told NBC 5, she understands the pain that comes with losing a child. Her 23-year-old son Ruben died in 2021 from an unexpected illness.
While she did not know any of the victims, she knows the heartbreak that comes with losing family so suddenly.
“I know what loss is like. I went through so much loss,” Maldonado said.
For that reason, she said she felt compelled to pay her respects.
“It’s just like a warm heart feeling that so many people care in world. There is so much hatred,” she said. “I pray for the families every night. They have my deepest sympathy.”
On Friday, the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council will observe one minute of silence in honor of the victims of the mass shooting. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/hospitalized-allen-shooting-victims-continue-to-show-progress-memorial-grows/3256452/ | 2023-05-12T04:49:13 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/hospitalized-allen-shooting-victims-continue-to-show-progress-memorial-grows/3256452/ |
With the expiration of Title 42, organizations in North Texas are anticipating an increase in migrants seeking asylum. At Oak Lawn United Methodist Church, they’ll prepare around the clock for new arrivals.
Oak Lawn United Methodist Church has a longtime partnership Dallas Responds. Together, they’ve come up with a system to help meet the needs of migrants and provide some relief for Texas border towns.
“The preparation happens at several levels. One is to prepare to be able to receive our guests,” said Almas Muscatwalla, a border liaison who is heavily involved with the operations.
Now, Title 42 has entered the conversation and they plan to adjust as needed.
“We should expect a very well-coordinated operation from El Paso to Dallas where we are informed about when the buses are going to arrive, who’s going to be arriving,” said Muscatwalla.
As of Tuesday of this week, a U.S. official report said there were some 10,000 encounters with migrants at the Texas border daily. Already, Oak Lawn United Methodist and Dallas Responds take in roughly 60 migrants each week. They say they’re prepared to increase capacity to roughly 100 migrants each day Monday-Friday.
The stop at the church is brief. Associate Pastor Isabel Marquez said asylum seekers will be there no more than 24 hours, before they’re off to their destination, and another bus comes in. Both Marquez and Muscatwalla said the impact on North Texas will be nowhere near what people are seeing at the border; people seeking asylum lining the streets day and night.
They said what North Texas will receive is just a drop in the bucket in comparison, but it is necessary work.
“We’ve been talking to volunteers,” said Marquez. “We’ve been collecting items like clothing and specialty meals if necessary and just doing things that we do gladly.”
As preparations continue, they said the first bus could arrive as on their property as early as Friday morning. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/north-texas-churches-organizations-prepare-for-increase-in-migrants-after-title-42s-expiration/3256485/ | 2023-05-12T04:49:31 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/north-texas-churches-organizations-prepare-for-increase-in-migrants-after-title-42s-expiration/3256485/ |
Brandon Mallory has an easy smile, a calm demeanor, and a good sense of humor. They will all serve him well when he graduates medical school and becomes Dr. Brandon Mallory.
"It's still pretty surreal," Mallory said.
Mallory blazed a trail of 'firsts.'
He is the first in his family to get a medical degree. He's part of the first medical school class at the Burnett School of Medicine at TCU. He's also the first African American male to graduate from that school.
"Especially when it was only our class here, like our first year, just the 60 of us," Mallory said laughing. "It's like ok, I have to represent for all Black men in medicine almost."
According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, Black men make up less than 3% of physicians. That statistic has not changed much in decades.
"I think diversity is really important, especially in emergency medicine, but in all areas of medicine," Burnett School of Medicine at TCU Emergency Medicine Chair Dr. Terry McCarthy said. "Because patients want to see physicians that look like them and can relate to them on a deep level."
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Mallory will do his residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital in Emergency Medicine.
"In Emergency Medicine a lot of times we're seeing patients on the worst day of their lives," Mallory said. "Seeing someone light up and feel better just because I'm there to talk to them, I think that's a really powerful thing for people to see that representation."
Mallory worked as McCarthy's scribe before going to medical school and having his boss as a teacher. McCarthy offered Mallory a job if he wants to return to Fort Worth after his residency.
"Looking back, I have something I can be proud of," Mallory said. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/tcu-burnett-school-of-medicine-grad-blazes-trail-of-firsts/3256300/ | 2023-05-12T04:49:42 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/tcu-burnett-school-of-medicine-grad-blazes-trail-of-firsts/3256300/ |
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Migrants rushed across the Mexico border Thursday, racing to enter the U.S. before pandemic-related asylum restrictions are lifted in a shift that threatens to put a historic strain on the nation's beleaguered immigration system.
The imminent end of the rules known as Title 42 stirred fear among migrants that the change would make it more difficult for them to stay in the U.S.
With a late-night deadline looming, migrants in Mexico shed clothing before descending a steep bank into the Rio Grande, clutching plastic bags filled with clothes. One man held a baby in an open suitcase on his head.
On the U.S. side of the river, migrants put on dry clothing and picked their way through concertina wire. Many surrendered immediately to authorities and hoped to be released while pursuing their cases in backlogged immigration courts, which takes years.
It was not clear how many migrants were on the move or how long the surge would last. By early Thursday evening, the flow seemed to be slowing in some locations, but it was not clear why or whether the number of crossings would increase again after the restrictions expire.
A U.S. official reported that daily encounters on Tuesday hit 10,000 - nearly twice the level from March and only slightly below the 11,000 figure that authorities have said is the upper limit of what they expect after Title 42 ends.
"Our buses are full. Our planes are full," said Pedro Cardenas, a city commissioner in Brownsville, Texas, just north of Matamoros.
Scenes From the US-Mexico Border as Title 42 Ends
President Joe Biden's administration has been unveiling strict new measures to replace Title 42, which since March 2020 has allowed border officials to quickly return asylum seekers back over the border on grounds of preventing the spread of COVID-19.
The new policies crackdown on illegal crossings while also setting up legal pathways for migrants who apply online, seek a sponsor and undergo background checks. If successful, the reforms could fundamentally alter how migrants arrive at the U.S.-Mexico border.
But it will take time to see results. Biden has conceded that the border will be chaotic for a while. Immigrant advocacy groups have threatened legal action. And migrants fleeing poverty, gangs and persecution in their homelands are still desperate to reach U.S. soil at any cost.
William Contreras of Venezuela said Title 42 was good for people from his wracked South American country. He heard that many migrants before him were released in the United States.
"What we understand is that they won't be letting anyone else in," said Contreras' friend, Pablo, who declined to give his last name because he planned to cross the border illegally. "That's the reason for our urgency to cross through the border today."
While Title 42 prevented many from seeking asylum, it carried no legal consequences, encouraging repeat attempts.
After Thursday, migrants face being barred from entering the U.S. for five years and possible criminal prosecution.
Holding facilities along the border were far beyond capacity, and Border Patrol agents were told to begin releasing some migrants with instructions to appear at a U.S. immigration office within 60 days, according to a U.S. official. The official was not authorized to speak publicly about the matter and provided information to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
Agents were also told to start releases in any area where holding facilities were at 125% capacity or the average time in custody exceeded 60 hours. In addition, releases could begin if 7,000 migrants were taken into custody across the entire border in one day.
More than 27,000 people were in U.S. Customs and Border Protection custody, the official said.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas warned of more crowded Border Patrol facilities to come.
"I cannot overstate the strain on our personnel and our facilities, but we know how to manage through such strain," he told reporters Thursday.
He said the vast majority of migrants would be placed in "expedited removal" proceedings and would be expelled quickly if they don't qualify to stay in the U.S.
"We have confidence in the lawfulness of our actions," he said.
The stopping of about 10,000 migrants by the Border Patrol on Tuesday made for one of the agency's busiest days ever, according to a second U.S. official who provided information to the AP on condition of anonymity because the official was not authorized to speak publicly about the matter.
The daily average was about 5,200 in March, according to the latest publicly available data.
On Thursday, about 400 migrants huddled in strong winds whipping up the sand on the bank of the Rio Grande east of El Paso as groups of Texas National Guard soldiers constructed concertina wire barriers.
A couple from Colombia approached the wire asking if they could start a fire because a 10-year-old was shivering in the desert cold. Most migrants huddled together under thin blankets.
Maj. Sean Storrud of the Texas National Guard said his troops have explained to migrants the consequences of crossing illegally.
"The migrants don't really know what's going to happen," Storrud said.
Even as migrants were racing to reach U.S. soil before the rules expire, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said smugglers were sending a different message. He said there had been an uptick in smugglers at his country's southern border offering to take migrants to the United States and telling them the border was open starting Thursday.
On Wednesday, Homeland Security announced a rule to make it extremely difficult for anyone who travels through another country, like Mexico, or who did not apply online, to qualify for asylum. It also introduced curfews with GPS tracking for families released in the U.S. before initial asylum screenings.
The administration says it is beefing up the removal of migrants found unqualified to stay in the U.S. on flights like those that brought nearly 400 migrants home to Guatemala from the U.S. on Thursday.
Sheidi Mazariegos, 26, arrived with her 4-year-old son, just eight days after being detained near Brownsville.
"I heard on the news that there was an opportunity to enter, I heard it on the radio, but it was all a lie," she said.
Smugglers got her to Matamoros and put the two on a raft. They were apprehended by Border Patrol agents.
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Mazariegos, who said she migrated because she is poor, hoped to reunite with her sisters living in the U.S. She left her ill husband and two other children behind in Guatemala.
At the same time, the administration has introduced expansive new legal pathways into the U.S.
Up to 30,000 people a month from Haiti, Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela can enter if they apply online with a financial sponsor and enter through an airport. Processing centers are opening in Guatemala, Colombia and elsewhere. Up to 1,000 can enter daily through land crossings with Mexico if they snag an appointment on an online app.
In San Diego, more than 100 migrants, many of them Colombian families, slept under plastic tarps between two border walls, watched over by Border Patrol agents who had nowhere to take them for processing.
Albino Leon, 51, said the end of Title 42 prompted his family to make the journey.
"With the changes they are making to the laws, it's now or never," said Leon, who flew to Mexico from Colombia and got past a first border wall to reach U.S. soil.
Associated Press writers Colleen Long and Rebecca Santana in Washington; Christopher Sherman in Mexico City; Gerardo Carrillo in Matamoros, Mexico; Maria Verza in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico; Anita Snow in Phoenix; Nick Riccardi in Denver; Morgan Lee in Santa Fe, New Mexico; Giovanna Dell'Orto in El Paso; and Elliot Spagat in Tijuana, Mexico, contributed to this report. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/migrants-rush-across-us-border-in-final-hours-before-title-42-expires/3256286/ | 2023-05-12T04:50:07 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/migrants-rush-across-us-border-in-final-hours-before-title-42-expires/3256286/ |
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Small efforts to pay respects to the victims of last weekend’s mass shooting have created a big and meaningful message outside of the Allen Premium Outlets.
A memorial full of flowers, crosses, toys and other mementos continues to grow and transform with each passing day.
On Thursday, five days after the mass shooting that claimed eight lives, droves of people were still coming by to pray, cry and connect with each other through the pain.
Some of the flowers and toys have come from the Allen Flower Shop, which has also been preparing for a busy Mother’s Day holiday this weekend.
But owner Ginger Kerr Collier has been working on building an arrangement she wishes she never had to – an order for a memorial dedicated to the shooting victims.
"It makes you realize this can happen anywhere,” she said. “You always feel like it’s never going to happen around you, but this one hit close to home.”
Her mind goes to the mothers who lost their lives and the ones who lost their children.
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"Mother's Day is never going to be the same,” Collier said.
Her shop has served the community for 50 years, first run by her parents.
“My dad bought my mom this flower shop for her birthday in 1972,” she said. “I was two years old when my dad bought this flower shop. This has been home for a long time.”
Her family has seen it all in Allen. But nothing like this.
“We are the second oldest family-owned business in town,” Collier said. "I just feel heartbroken that evil came to Allen, evil targeted Allen.”
People have stopped by her shop to grab flowers and toys for the growing memorial outside the outlets.
"One of them really got me when a teenage boy came in,” Collier said. "Teenagers shouldn't have to be dealing with us. We shouldn't have a teenager coming in buying flowers for a mass shooting memorial."
But the flowers have meaning. The purpose of the memorial transcends the physical objects that are gathered in one place. Collier said it’s healing.
"I feel like sometimes when the world feels so dark and scary these bright beautiful flowers are just a beautiful thing to look at and remind us of the beauty that we do have here on earth,” she said.
As the memorial grows, Cheryl Jackson is one of a handful of volunteers in the effort to maintain the memorial. She has worked up to 12 or more hours per day monitoring the site and organizing the offerings.
“I’ve witnessed so much pain. So many people with questions and so much hurt,” she said. "I've seen friends of the people who lost their lives in this horrific tragedy. They've cried on my shoulders. They've screamed at me. It’s just shock, disbelief."
People are leaving a piece of themselves in what's turned into a sacred space.
"It's their way of speaking to the families,” Jackson said. "I think they want to leave a part of them somewhere. I think that's their message to the family, that I was here. And that I care.”
Volunteers said the memorial should stay up for at least another week.
They plan to donate the crosses to the families and everything else to the city of Allen.
“Flowers are a message of love, it’s a message of happiness. It makes people smile. And I think that that’s their way of saying that Allen will smile again, there will be brighter days tomorrow,” Jackson said. “When you see all the different colors of flowers, it just lets me remember the diversity that we have in this beautiful city, and how we’ve all come together to create just one beautiful memorial to these families.”
Jackson said they are in need of more volunteers to help maintain this memorial and keep watch. Those interested in volunteering can simply show up to the memorial location, which is off Stacy Road behind the Hampton Inn & Suites and near the American Eagle outlet store.
Volunteers also need plastic bins with wheels to help store the stuffed animals for a potential donation opportunity at a later date. The bins can be dropped off at the memorial site. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/volunteers-needed-at-allen-outlets-memorial-site/3256359/ | 2023-05-12T04:50:20 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/volunteers-needed-at-allen-outlets-memorial-site/3256359/ |
A woman was airlifted to a Milwaukee-area hospital after she suffered multiple injuries when she was apparently struck by a vehicle as she attempted to cross the street in the 6700 block of Sheridan Road Thursday night.
The incident was reported at 8:26 p.m. and Kenosha police and fire department rescue personnel responded to the scene. Later, a Flight For Life medical helicopter was called to transport the injured individual to a Milwaukee-area hospital, according to Lt. Desiree Farchione of the Kenosha Police Department.
According to Farchione, the victim had a possible head injury and leg fractures, but a condition was not immediately known. The condition of the driver was also not immediately known.
Ryan Murray, who had been riding his bike before the crash occurred said he saw the victim, who he described as an older woman, had started to cross the road before the southbound vehicle collided with her. Murray, who lives in the Southport neighborhood said he frequently bikes along Sheridan Road.
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"I mean, she had the right of way and then that car came really fast," he said. "When they hit her, they stopped." Murray said the vehicle appeared to be traveling faster than the posted speed limit, or 30 mph on Sheridan Road.
The major crash assistance team, a local multi-agency law enforcement unit responsible for investigating serious vehicle collisions, was also called to the incident. Comprising the unit are investigators from the city police, the sheriff's department and Pleasant Prairie Police Department.
Sheridan Road between 65th and 68th streets was shut down immediately following the crash and remained closed for the three-block segment late Thursday while the unit investigates.
This story continues to develop. Check back later for additional details at www.kenoshanews.com
The 25 most dangerous cities for drivers
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Driving is a way of life for most Americans. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that there are more than 120 million vehicles used for commuting, and research conducted by Gallup found that 83 percent of adults drive at least several times per week. Even though driving is one of the most popular modes of transportation, it’s not without risk.
Research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that in 2017, driving was responsible for 37,133 fatalities. Adjusted for population, that’s 11.4 driving fatalities for every 100,000 people in the U.S.
Driving has long been a leading cause of death among teens—young drivers have less experience and are more likely to engage in risky driving behavior. There has been a slight rise in traffic fatalities over the past five years, but the longer term trend shows that fewer people are dying as a result of car accidents.
Despite safety improvements over the past 25 years, certain times of the day and week are still more dangerous than others for drivers. Car accidents can occur at any time, but data from the NHTSA shows that fatal accidents are more likely to occur on nights and weekends. In 2017, there were 70 percent more fatal accidents between 6-9 PM than between 6-9 AM. Likewise, compared to Monday-Thursday, Friday-Sunday saw 25 percent more fatal crashes per day.
Timing is not the only factor that influences traffic fatalities; location matters too. The likelihood of getting into any car accident is higher in urban areas, but the likelihood of being involved in a fatal accident is higher in rural areas. According to the IIHS, only 19 percent of Americans live in rural areas and 30 percent of the miles traveled by vehicles occur in rural areas, but almost half of traffic fatalities happen in these locations. Within rural areas, crash deaths are also more likely to occur on local and collector roads rather than on interstates.
According to the Federal Highway Administration, rural collector roads and local roads may not be fully paved or have clearly delineated directions of travel, increasing the likelihood of collision. In addition, the speed limit on rural roads is usually higher than on urban roads, and crashes that occur at higher speeds can be more severe. These factors are compounded by limited (or delayed) access to health care services in many rural areas.
Collisions aren’t the only danger for drivers. Cars are also subject to theft—a crime that cost Americans about $6 billion in 2017. The good news is that vehicle thefts have also been trending down over the past two decades. In 2017, the number of vehicle thefts nationwide was about a third lower than what it was in 1998 and the rate of vehicle thefts per 100,000 people was nearly halved.
Similar to motor vehicle accidents and fatalities, location is a big determinant in the likelihood of having a car stolen. Most car thefts occur in Western states, such as New Mexico, Nevada, and California. By contrast, states in the Northeast, such as Vermont, Maine, and New York, tend to have lower rates of motor vehicle theft.
When considering the likelihood of collision, traffic fatalities, motor vehicle thefts, and inclement weather, some cities are more dangerous for drivers than others. To identify the most dangerous cities for drivers, researchers at CarInsuranceCompanies.com used data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Allstate’s America’s Best Drivers Report, the Federal Bureau of Investigation Uniform Crime Reporting Program, and the National Centers for Environmental Information Comparative Climatic Data to create a composite score for each of the largest U.S. cities based on the following factors:
- Motor vehicle fatality rate (50%)
- Relative collision likelihood (30%)
- Motor vehicle theft rate (10%)
- Annual days with precipitation (10%)
Only the 183 most populous cities in the U.S. with available data from all of the sources were included. Here’s what the study found:
Key takeaways
- Nationwide there were 37,133 fatalities in 2017, resulting in a fatality rate of 11.4 per 100,000 people. Among major cities, that number ranges from a low of 0.6 in Cary, NC to a high of 27.9 in Charleston, SC.
- Across the entire U.S., the average driver experiences a collision once every 10.6 years. That ranges from a high of 14.9 in Brownsville, TX to a low of 4.2 in Baltimore, MD.
- According to data from the FBI, there were over 770,000 reported motor vehicle thefts in 2017, or 237 per 100,000 people. The car theft rate ranges from 31.6 in Naperville, IL to over 1,375 in Albuquerque, NM.
- Several cities in the South, Midwest, and California are among the most dangerous 25 cities for drivers. More specifically, four cities from the list are from California, four are from Florida, and four are from Texas.
25. Orlando, FL
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 13.2 per 100k people (37 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 15.3% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 495 per 100k people (1,387 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 117
- Population: 280,258
24. Fresno, CA
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 11.6 per 100k people (61 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 31.9% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 529 per 100k people (2,789 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 45
- Population: 527,422
23. Portland, OR
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 7.4 per 100k people (48 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 51.0% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 1,126 per 100k people (7,295 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 153
- Population: 648,121
22. San Bernardino, CA
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 10.1 per 100k people (22 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 41.8% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 1,049 per 100k people (2,277 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 38
- Population: 216,983
21. Fort Worth, TX
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 12.6 per 100k people (110 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 29.7% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 309 per 100k people (2,706 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 79
- Population: 876,060
20. Cincinnati, OH
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 8.6 per 100k people (26 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 47.6% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 493 per 100k people (1,485 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 132
- Population: 301,305
19. Houston, TX
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 10.6 per 100k people (245 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 38.0% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 501 per 100k people (11,596 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 103
- Population: 2,313,230
18. Pomona, CA
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 11.8 per 100k people (18 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 34.0% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 817 per 100k people (1,250 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 27
- Population: 152,946
17. Hollywood, FL
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 14.3 per 100k people (22 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 14.9% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 329 per 100k people (505 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 145
- Population: 153,625
16. Mesquite, TX
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 11.1 per 100k people (16 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 38.4% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 590 per 100k people (849 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 79
- Population: 143,822
15. Hialeah, FL
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 12.5 per 100k people (30 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 26.0% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 286 per 100k people (685 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 138
- Population: 239,682
14. Fort Lauderdale, FL
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 16.7 per 100k people (30 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 6.8% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 514 per 100k people (925 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 145
- Population: 180,071
13. Charlotte, NC
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 12.0 per 100k people (103 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 35.9% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 305 per 100k people (2,622 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 112
- Population: 859,052
12. Memphis, TN
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 15.2 per 100k people (99 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 16.8% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 614 per 100k people (4,002 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 108
- Population: 652,231
11. Springfield, MA
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 11.0 per 100k people (17 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 81.7% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 329 per 100k people (509 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 100
- Population: 154,763
10. Louisville, KY
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 14.3 per 100k people (89 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 16.2% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 622 per 100k people (3,864 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 124
- Population: 621,337
9. Sacramento, CA
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 13.7 per 100k people (69 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 40.0% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 542 per 100k people (2,718 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 57
- Population: 501,890
8. Cleveland, OH
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 13.7 per 100k people (53 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 18.9% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 881 per 100k people (3,395 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 156
- Population: 385,552
7. New Orleans, LA
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 11.2 per 100k people (44 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 49.1% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 644 per 100k people (2,531 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 114
- Population: 393,292
6. Atlanta, GA
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 11.3 per 100k people (55 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 49.4% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 678 per 100k people (3,297 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 115
- Population: 486,299
5. St. Louis, MO
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 18.1 per 100k people (56 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 22.4% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 879 per 100k people (2,713 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 110
- Population: 308,626
4. Detroit, MI
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 15.3 per 100k people (103 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 22.8% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 1,212 per 100k people (8,155 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 135
- Population: 673,103
3. Dallas, TX
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 14.5 per 100k people (194 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 46.5% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 590 per 100k people (7,913 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 79
- Population: 1,341,103
2. Savannah, GA
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 15.7 per 100k people (23 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 37.8% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 642 per 100k people (940 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 110
- Population: 146,449
1. Baton Rouge, LA
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 23.1 per 100k people (52 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 55.1% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 440 per 100k people (991 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 113
- Population: 225,370
Methodology
To identify the most dangerous cities for drivers, a composite score was calculated based on the following factors:
- Motor vehicle fatality rate (50%)
- Relative collision likelihood (30%)
- Motor vehicle theft rate (10%)
- Annual days with precipitation (10%)
Using data from:
- Annual motor vehicle fatalities are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System
- Collision rates are from Allstate’s America’s Best Drivers Report
- Annual motor vehicle thefts are from the Federal Bureau of Investigation Uniform Crime Reporting Program
- Annual days with precipitation are from the National Centers for Environmental Information Comparative Climatic Data
Only the 200 most populous cities in the U.S. were included in the analysis. Of those 200 cities, 17 were removed because of missing data across one or multiple data sources. For a complete set of results for all cities, see the original version on CarInsuranceCompanies.com. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/update-flight-for-life-called-to-transport-woman-struck-by-vehicle-in-6700-block-of/article_9d0ae58e-f06d-11ed-9a3e-ff739a1457b5.html | 2023-05-12T04:53:00 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/update-flight-for-life-called-to-transport-woman-struck-by-vehicle-in-6700-block-of/article_9d0ae58e-f06d-11ed-9a3e-ff739a1457b5.html |
ATLANTA — Thousands of private medical photos of breast cancer patients were leaked online as part of a ransomware attack this month.
The leaked images were not only mammograms, but also full frontal photos taken of patient’s breasts, many with their face in them.
Silvia Garcia, a breast cancer survivor from Atlanta, said she's horrified this happened when they’re already going through so much.
“To think that maybe my picture could have been there, thinking that a stranger saw that, is horrifying but infuriating, too," Garcia said. "Why? Why would someone wants to do that after we've been through so much?”
Patrick Kelley is a cybersecurity expert and founder of Critical Path Security. He said he was shocked when he discovered the leak.
“This one has me shook a little bit, being totally honest," Kelley said. "Not just test results, not just their names and addresses, but like full body photos of these people. To me it's just one of the worst breaches I think I've ever seen. There are photos of you at your most vulnerable time.”
Kelley said the information primarily came from Lehigh Valley Health System in Pennsylvania, but similar breaches may also include patients in Georgia.
"Just this morning we've had five more health care breaches," Kelley said. "The more damaging, the more salacious, the more impacting that the information is, the greater chance that they're going to get paid.”
It's left survivors like Garcia questioning everything.
“We have to sign a lot of forms about who can have access and all this, but how secure is it?" she said. "I mean, is it really secure? I don't know. And it's scary to think that anybody could just access all of my information.”
Garcia was 31 years old when she discovered a lump in her breast. That year, in March 2020, she was diagnosed with Stage 2B Triple-negative breast cancer.
“I underwent 16 rounds of chemo, chose to have a bilateral mastectomy, which means they removed both breasts," Garcia said. "It was a long process. I have 10 specialists that I see.”
For so long she said her focus was solely on surviving.
“I couldn't stand up straight, I couldn't bathe myself, I couldn't even get up from the couch," she said. "I remember one day waking up and saying, if this is what it takes to have breast, I don't even know if it's worth it.”
Garcia is now in remission and working with the East Georgia Cancer Coalition to support other breast cancer patients, hoping to spread awareness and protect survivors.
Kelley said patients should feel empowered to ask questions during their appointments.
“Ask, do you have to take these photos?" he suggested. "What are you going to do with these photos? How long you keeping this data?”
Lehigh disclosed what happened in a letter from the CEO.
Kelley said they did not pay the ransom the hackers demanded. His team provided a screenshot to 11Alive of a post made by the hackers, accompanying the leaked data.
“Because your hypocritical leadership has told the media that patient data comes first, but refuses to pay us, we will publish more confidential data every week," the hacker group wrote. "Nu [sic] pictures of patients and all their data, we're ready to get started!"
At least one class action lawsuit has been brought against Lehigh Valley Health Network, claiming their refusal to pay the ransom demand "prioritized money over patient privacy."
That lawsuit was filed Monday in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, and states the leak contains photos of patients taken during treatments, often unbeknownst to the patients themselves.
In their disclosure, Lehigh Valley Health Network President and CEO Dr. Brian Nester said, "attacks like this are reprehensible and we are dedicating appropriate resources to respond to this incident."
He added that they will "provide notices to individuals as required as soon as possible."
Garcia, a representative for the East Georgia Cancer Coalition, encouraged patients and survivors to reach out to them for support and resources.
She said they offer several unique programs including exercise classes. complementary massage therapy, free screenings and farm to table learning sessions.
You can learn more about their offerings here.
The East Georgia Cancer Coalition is a 501(c)(3) regional cancer nonprofit organization that serves 53 counties of East Georgia. You can learn more about how to donate or volunteer here. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/mammograms-full-frontal-images-breast-cancer-patients-leaked-online-atlanta/85-5d0ca00b-98c4-4dba-a78c-a0a5fc28d52a | 2023-05-12T04:53:30 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/mammograms-full-frontal-images-breast-cancer-patients-leaked-online-atlanta/85-5d0ca00b-98c4-4dba-a78c-a0a5fc28d52a |
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — A 1-year-old girl has died after she was pulled from a Sandy Springs pond.
Sandy Springs Police Department issued a missing child alert Thursday after someone called 911 saying she had disappeared and may be in the Concourse office park.
That's the office complex that includes the skyscrapers commonly referred to as the "King and Queen" buildings, at GA-400 and I-285.
Sgt. Matt McGinnis said police were tipped off that the child would be near water somewhere in the office complex. Police searched the grounds, described by Sgt. McGinnis as "not normally a place where children run and play," and at about 7:30 found her, according to McGinnis, on the surface of a pond near the office park entrance, off of Peachtree-Dunwoody Road.
First responders rushed to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite, just on the other side of I-285, but doctors were not able to revive her.
McGinnis said police have been in touch with the parents. He said they live near the office complex. He said initially that parents were not able to say how their daughter got away from them. He did not indicate that the child might have been under the supervision of a baby sitter at the moment she got away. McGinnis stressed it is very early in the investigative process and said he is not sure if charges will be filed until more is known about the circumstances surrounding the child's death. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/sandy-springs/missing-1-year-old-sandy-springs/85-1392a22f-02ce-48db-a467-ab3fc6e33ecd | 2023-05-12T04:53:31 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/sandy-springs/missing-1-year-old-sandy-springs/85-1392a22f-02ce-48db-a467-ab3fc6e33ecd |
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"Just today, we actually confirmed with the independent investigator that he will be zooming into the city council work session on Tuesday to present and what he's done and what he's found,” Mayor Mclean told KTVB Thursday.
Boise agreed to a $500,000 budget for an investigation into a now former BPD police captain to determine if racism impacted work or any practices within the Boise Police Department and the city. The investigation is from a third-party, nobody in the City of Boise has seen the report yet. McLean said independent investigation is crucial to the process.
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“The public should expect to hear a rundown of what he's done. To hear a rundown of what he learned. And then I would expect, because we've said we're going to move on and have the department take a look at this, too, hear as well what more could be done if we were to choose to spend a lot more money or better than that have with the council and the chief and decide how the city proceeds, if there's anything else we need to look at,” Mclean said.
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“I would say what's the value of making sure that we're doing everything we can. The Boise Police Department is doing everything it can to keep our community safe, to hold everyone accountable, and to make sure that we're serving Boiseans in the best possible way,” McLean said.
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The event officially starting the process on The Residences at 400 Central will last approximately 20-24 hours, with it ranking as the "largest-ever continuous pour of concrete for a non-government project in the city’s history."
More than two million pounds of concrete will be delivered, and the foundation will be reinforced with more than five million pounds of steel.
The concrete pouring is reportedly equivalent to pouring five basketball courts each measuring eight feet in depth.
“This is an exciting step in the construction of this wonderful project,” John Catsimatidis Sr., founder of Red Apple Real Estate and principal of the company that is sponsoring the development of The Residences at 400 Central, said in a statement. “We are grateful for the expert staff at the City of St. Petersburg who helped to coordinate the foundation pour.
"We are moving quickly to build this condominium and deliver homes to all of the current and future purchasers that are buying residences in this wonderful city.”
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The city held a public meeting on Thursday to gather community input on a sweeping multi-year master plan designed to upgrade Parks and Recreation in the city.
Sylvia Salter is a Tampa native and former educator who attended one of the meetings. She says kids need positive engagement, or they’ll go down the wrong path.
“I see them congregating in places that I know can lead to trouble,” she said. “Corners, dark alleys, walking up and down the street, nothing to do. We need to give them something to do that’s going to hold their interest.”
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Phase one addresses immediate needs at most of the city’s 191 parks.
“Phase one is also the largest phase, at least how it’s planned right now, it touches 101 parks, which is more than half of the parks in the city,” Crumpton said.
Crumpton says the project would roll out in five-year phases to make things more manageable.
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The 25 most dangerous cities for drivers
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Driving is a way of life for most Americans. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that there are more than 120 million vehicles used for commuting, and research conducted by Gallup found that 83 percent of adults drive at least several times per week. Even though driving is one of the most popular modes of transportation, it’s not without risk.
Research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that in 2017, driving was responsible for 37,133 fatalities. Adjusted for population, that’s 11.4 driving fatalities for every 100,000 people in the U.S.
Driving has long been a leading cause of death among teens—young drivers have less experience and are more likely to engage in risky driving behavior. There has been a slight rise in traffic fatalities over the past five years, but the longer term trend shows that fewer people are dying as a result of car accidents.
Despite safety improvements over the past 25 years, certain times of the day and week are still more dangerous than others for drivers. Car accidents can occur at any time, but data from the NHTSA shows that fatal accidents are more likely to occur on nights and weekends. In 2017, there were 70 percent more fatal accidents between 6-9 PM than between 6-9 AM. Likewise, compared to Monday-Thursday, Friday-Sunday saw 25 percent more fatal crashes per day.
Timing is not the only factor that influences traffic fatalities; location matters too. The likelihood of getting into any car accident is higher in urban areas, but the likelihood of being involved in a fatal accident is higher in rural areas. According to the IIHS, only 19 percent of Americans live in rural areas and 30 percent of the miles traveled by vehicles occur in rural areas, but almost half of traffic fatalities happen in these locations. Within rural areas, crash deaths are also more likely to occur on local and collector roads rather than on interstates.
According to the Federal Highway Administration, rural collector roads and local roads may not be fully paved or have clearly delineated directions of travel, increasing the likelihood of collision. In addition, the speed limit on rural roads is usually higher than on urban roads, and crashes that occur at higher speeds can be more severe. These factors are compounded by limited (or delayed) access to health care services in many rural areas.
Collisions aren’t the only danger for drivers. Cars are also subject to theft—a crime that cost Americans about $6 billion in 2017. The good news is that vehicle thefts have also been trending down over the past two decades. In 2017, the number of vehicle thefts nationwide was about a third lower than what it was in 1998 and the rate of vehicle thefts per 100,000 people was nearly halved.
Similar to motor vehicle accidents and fatalities, location is a big determinant in the likelihood of having a car stolen. Most car thefts occur in Western states, such as New Mexico, Nevada, and California. By contrast, states in the Northeast, such as Vermont, Maine, and New York, tend to have lower rates of motor vehicle theft.
When considering the likelihood of collision, traffic fatalities, motor vehicle thefts, and inclement weather, some cities are more dangerous for drivers than others. To identify the most dangerous cities for drivers, researchers at CarInsuranceCompanies.com used data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Allstate’s America’s Best Drivers Report, the Federal Bureau of Investigation Uniform Crime Reporting Program, and the National Centers for Environmental Information Comparative Climatic Data to create a composite score for each of the largest U.S. cities based on the following factors:
- Motor vehicle fatality rate (50%)
- Relative collision likelihood (30%)
- Motor vehicle theft rate (10%)
- Annual days with precipitation (10%)
Only the 183 most populous cities in the U.S. with available data from all of the sources were included. Here’s what the study found:
Key takeaways
- Nationwide there were 37,133 fatalities in 2017, resulting in a fatality rate of 11.4 per 100,000 people. Among major cities, that number ranges from a low of 0.6 in Cary, NC to a high of 27.9 in Charleston, SC.
- Across the entire U.S., the average driver experiences a collision once every 10.6 years. That ranges from a high of 14.9 in Brownsville, TX to a low of 4.2 in Baltimore, MD.
- According to data from the FBI, there were over 770,000 reported motor vehicle thefts in 2017, or 237 per 100,000 people. The car theft rate ranges from 31.6 in Naperville, IL to over 1,375 in Albuquerque, NM.
- Several cities in the South, Midwest, and California are among the most dangerous 25 cities for drivers. More specifically, four cities from the list are from California, four are from Florida, and four are from Texas.
25. Orlando, FL
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 13.2 per 100k people (37 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 15.3% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 495 per 100k people (1,387 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 117
- Population: 280,258
24. Fresno, CA
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 11.6 per 100k people (61 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 31.9% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 529 per 100k people (2,789 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 45
- Population: 527,422
23. Portland, OR
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 7.4 per 100k people (48 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 51.0% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 1,126 per 100k people (7,295 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 153
- Population: 648,121
22. San Bernardino, CA
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 10.1 per 100k people (22 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 41.8% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 1,049 per 100k people (2,277 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 38
- Population: 216,983
21. Fort Worth, TX
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 12.6 per 100k people (110 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 29.7% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 309 per 100k people (2,706 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 79
- Population: 876,060
20. Cincinnati, OH
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 8.6 per 100k people (26 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 47.6% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 493 per 100k people (1,485 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 132
- Population: 301,305
19. Houston, TX
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 10.6 per 100k people (245 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 38.0% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 501 per 100k people (11,596 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 103
- Population: 2,313,230
18. Pomona, CA
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 11.8 per 100k people (18 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 34.0% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 817 per 100k people (1,250 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 27
- Population: 152,946
17. Hollywood, FL
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 14.3 per 100k people (22 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 14.9% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 329 per 100k people (505 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 145
- Population: 153,625
16. Mesquite, TX
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 11.1 per 100k people (16 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 38.4% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 590 per 100k people (849 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 79
- Population: 143,822
15. Hialeah, FL
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 12.5 per 100k people (30 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 26.0% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 286 per 100k people (685 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 138
- Population: 239,682
14. Fort Lauderdale, FL
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 16.7 per 100k people (30 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 6.8% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 514 per 100k people (925 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 145
- Population: 180,071
13. Charlotte, NC
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 12.0 per 100k people (103 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 35.9% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 305 per 100k people (2,622 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 112
- Population: 859,052
12. Memphis, TN
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 15.2 per 100k people (99 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 16.8% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 614 per 100k people (4,002 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 108
- Population: 652,231
11. Springfield, MA
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 11.0 per 100k people (17 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 81.7% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 329 per 100k people (509 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 100
- Population: 154,763
10. Louisville, KY
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 14.3 per 100k people (89 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 16.2% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 622 per 100k people (3,864 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 124
- Population: 621,337
9. Sacramento, CA
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 13.7 per 100k people (69 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 40.0% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 542 per 100k people (2,718 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 57
- Population: 501,890
8. Cleveland, OH
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 13.7 per 100k people (53 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 18.9% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 881 per 100k people (3,395 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 156
- Population: 385,552
7. New Orleans, LA
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 11.2 per 100k people (44 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 49.1% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 644 per 100k people (2,531 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 114
- Population: 393,292
6. Atlanta, GA
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 11.3 per 100k people (55 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 49.4% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 678 per 100k people (3,297 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 115
- Population: 486,299
5. St. Louis, MO
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 18.1 per 100k people (56 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 22.4% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 879 per 100k people (2,713 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 110
- Population: 308,626
4. Detroit, MI
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 15.3 per 100k people (103 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 22.8% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 1,212 per 100k people (8,155 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 135
- Population: 673,103
3. Dallas, TX
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 14.5 per 100k people (194 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 46.5% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 590 per 100k people (7,913 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 79
- Population: 1,341,103
2. Savannah, GA
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 15.7 per 100k people (23 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 37.8% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 642 per 100k people (940 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 110
- Population: 146,449
1. Baton Rouge, LA
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- Motor vehicle fatalities: 23.1 per 100k people (52 per year)
- Relative collision likelihood: 55.1% above average
- Motor vehicle thefts: 440 per 100k people (991 per year)
- Annual days with precipitation: 113
- Population: 225,370
Methodology
To identify the most dangerous cities for drivers, a composite score was calculated based on the following factors:
- Motor vehicle fatality rate (50%)
- Relative collision likelihood (30%)
- Motor vehicle theft rate (10%)
- Annual days with precipitation (10%)
Using data from:
- Annual motor vehicle fatalities are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Fatality Analysis Reporting System
- Collision rates are from Allstate’s America’s Best Drivers Report
- Annual motor vehicle thefts are from the Federal Bureau of Investigation Uniform Crime Reporting Program
- Annual days with precipitation are from the National Centers for Environmental Information Comparative Climatic Data
Only the 200 most populous cities in the U.S. were included in the analysis. Of those 200 cities, 17 were removed because of missing data across one or multiple data sources. For a complete set of results for all cities, see the original version on CarInsuranceCompanies.com. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/update-flight-for-life-called-to-transport-man-struck-by-vehicle-in-6700-block-of/article_9d0ae58e-f06d-11ed-9a3e-ff739a1457b5.html | 2023-05-12T05:23:33 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/update-flight-for-life-called-to-transport-man-struck-by-vehicle-in-6700-block-of/article_9d0ae58e-f06d-11ed-9a3e-ff739a1457b5.html |
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One of two prisoners who escaped from the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center was captured Thursday night, officials said.
The U.S. Marshals captured Nasir Grant, 24, on the 2800 block of Dauphin Street. He was then taken to East Detectives in Philadelphia late Thursday.
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Police continue to search for Ameen Hurst, 18.
Grant and Hurst escaped from the prison on 8301 State Road around 8:30 p.m. Sunday.
It wasn't until a head count at 3 p.m. Monday when officials at the center realized Grant and Hurst had escaped more than 18 hours earlier, according to Philadelphia Prisons Commissioner Blanche Carney. Surveillance video showed Grant and Hurst cutting a hole in the fence of the recreation yard and escaping Sunday evening, police said.
"I'm really angry about it. There is no reason for this. And if everybody followed through and do what they are supposed to do, we wouldn't have this problem," Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said during a Monday evening press conference. "Clearly the system screwed up and people didn't do what they are supposed to do. It's clear. But we want to find out exactly who, exactly how often, and what we have to do to make sure it's back up again."
The entire facility was placed on lockdown and all other inmates were accounted for, according to Carney. Philadelphia Police and U.S. Marshals were notified and are all involved in the investigation.
"We have ongoing perimeter patrols as well as campus patrols. Just to make sure that there are no additional incidents. But this is part of our investigation," Carney said.
Earlier Thursday, Xianni Stalling, 21, was arrested for allegedly helping Grant and Hurst escape the prison. She was charged with criminal conspiracy, hindering apprehension, escape and use of a communications facility.
Police believe Stalling was in communication with the two men while they were in prison.
Officials are also investigating the Center's handling of the incident.
"As part of our investigation, I have reached out to the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections to conduct a facility vulnerability assessment and security assessment as soon as possible that will help in our investigation to see any of our vulnerable points," Carney said.
Grant and Hurst were in the same unit at the facility but in different cells. Images obtained by NBC10 show workers on Tuesday assessing a hole in the outside fence where the prisoners escaped.
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Hurst is described as a Black male standing 6-feet and weighing 140 pounds.
On Tuesday, the U.S. Marshals Service offered a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to each person’s arrest. Philadelphia Police also set up a reward for $20,000 for information leading to an arrest.
If you have any information on Hurst's whereabouts, please call Philadelphia Police at 215-686-TIPS or 911. You can also contact the U.S. Marshals Service at 1-800-336-0102.
Grant had been admitted to the center on September 28, 2022, on criminal conspiracy, violation of the uniform firearms act and drug charges, officials said.
Hurst had been admitted to the center on March, 21, 2021, on four murder charges, including the deadly shooting of Rodney Hargrove outside the same facility back in March of 2021.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner also released a statement on the escape Tuesday afternoon.
"The DA’s Office is in contact with the families impacted by the homicides we allege were committed by Ameen Hurst, as well as witnesses who may be called to provide testimony at trial,” Krasner wrote. “The safety of victims and witnesses who may be at risk of intimidation or retaliation is of the highest importance to our prosecutors and to the DA’s Victim Support Services Division.”
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Events
Friday, May 12
AN EVENING WITH COMEDIAN JEFF ALLEN: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Comedian Jeff Allen will headline Atlantic Christian School's fundraiser; benefits school's financial aid program; Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave., Ocean City; $55 to $150. 609-653-1199 or acseht.org.
CAR CRUISE: 5 to 8 p.m. May 12, 26, June 10, 23; show off your car during the Car Cruises; 615 E. Moss Mill Road, Galloway Township. 609-748-8999 or historicsmithville.com.
'DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR.': 7 p.m. May 12, 2 and 7 p.m. May 13, 3 p.m. May 14; join Ariel, Sebastian, Flounder, and all their friends from Under the Sea; Levoy Theatre, 126-130 N. High St., Millville; $15. 856-327-6400 or levoy.net.
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FIRE PIT FRIDAY AND LIVE MUSIC: 4 to 8 p.m.; Fire Pit Friday and Friday night live music with John “Heff” Heffren; Willow Creek Winery & Farm, 168 Stevens St., W. Cape May. 609-770-8782 or willowcreekwinerycapemay.com.
NEIL SIMON'S 'LOST IN YONKERS': 7:30 to 10 p.m. May 12, 13, 2 to 4:30 p.m. May 14; Fool Moon Theatre's production of Neil Simon's Pulitzer Prize winning play; Margate Community Church, 8900 N. Ventnor Ave., Margate. $30. eventbrite.com.
SECOND FRIDAY ART RECEPTION: 6 to 8 p.m. second Fridays; celebrate the opening of newest galleries; The Noyes Arts Garage Stockton University, 2200 Fairmount Ave., Atlantic City. 609-626-3805 or ArtsGarageAC.com.
Saturday, May 13
GREEN FAIR: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; roadside cleanup; vendors and workshops, free shredding; for all ages; Oakcrest High School, 1824 Doctor Dennis Forman Drive, Hamilton. 609-625-6311.
MOTHER’S DAY FLOWER SALE: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; first annual Mother’s Day Hydrangea Sale to benefit the “Hydrangea Trail 2.0” organization; receive a free climb when buying a plant; Absecon Lighthouse, 31 S. Rhode Island Ave., Atlantic City. 609-449-1360 or abseconlighthouse.org.
MOTHER'S DAY TEA: 1 to 2 p.m.; celebrate Mother's Day; for adults; enjoy tea and treats while learning the art of flower arranging; Hammonton Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 451 S. Egg Harbor Road, Hammonton; registration required. 609-561-2264 or atlanticlibrary.org.
MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND OUTDOOR CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES SHOW: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; outdoor marketplace; Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., Cape May. 609-884-5404 or capemaymac.org.
SHOREBIRD AND HORSESHOE CRAB CELEBRATION DAYS: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; horseshoe crab rescue walks, guided shorebird walks, birding and wildlife cruises, special horseshoe crab presentations, shorebird and Horseshoe crab workshops, wildlife and bird tours; The Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., Stone Harbor; $15 to $25. 609-368-1211.
SPRING FLING CELEBRATION: 1 to 3 p.m.; Margate Community Church's Spring Fling Celebration; family activities including pony rides, a petting zoo, crafts, games, balloon animals, musical entertainment and an ice cream truck; Margate Community Church, 8900 Ventnor Ave., Margate. 609-822-5050 or margatecommunitychurch.com.
Monday, May 15
ESL CAREER READINESS LAB: 9:30 a.m. to noon Mondays through July 31; learn how to use the Engen Language Upskilling platform, which provides ESL classes and tutorials with a focus on job interview skills, and the food and beverage industry and hospitality industry; Public Library, 1 N. Tennessee Ave., Atlantic City. 609-345-2269 or acfpl.org.
HOUSEPLANTS: 2 to 3 p.m. Mondays through May 22; learn how to plant, propagate, and care for a variety of popular plant species; Ventnor City Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 6500 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor. 609-823-4614 or atlanticlibrary.org.
LINE DANCING - WITH SUSAN PENNYPACKER: noon to 12:45 p.m. Mondays; no meetings May 29, Sept. 4, Oct. 9; Wildwood Crest Branch, 6300 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
MEDITATIVE DRUM CIRCLE: 5 to 6 p.m. Mondays; bring your own instrument or borrow one; no meetings May 29, Aug. 28, Sept. 4, Oct. 9, Nov. 6, Dec. 25; Cape May Court House Branch, 30 Mechanic St., Middle Township. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
SCRABBLE NIGHT: 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. first and third Mondays through May; bring your own team or play with others; Public Library, 235 32nd St., Avalon. avalonfreelibrary.org.
Tuesday, May 16
AARP MID-ATLANTIC GALLOWAY MEETING: 1 p.m. third Tuesdays, except June through August; meeting of AARP Mid-Atlantic Chapter #4191 – Galloway; meet and network with individuals ages 50 and older; topics related to issues affecting older Americans; Galloway Senior Center, 621 White Horse Pike, Egg Harbor City. 703-725-5287 or 609-804-3082.
Wednesday, May 17
ADULT BOARD GAME NIGHT: 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays May 17, June 7, 21, July 5, 19, August 2, 16; Egg Harbor Township/Atlantic County Library System, 1 Swift Drive, Egg Harbor Township. 609-927-8664 or atlanticlibrary.org.
BILINGUAL FAMILY STORYTIME: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays through May 17; Egg Harbor Township/Atlantic County Library System, 1 Swift Drive, Egg Harbor Township. 609-927-8664 or atlanticlibrary.org.
BORED? GAMES!: 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 31; for ages 10 to adult; games are family-friendly classic board games meant for at least two players; Ventnor City Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 6500 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor; registration required. 609-823-4614 or atlanticlibrary.org.
ONE-ON-ONE COMPUTER BASICS: 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through May 31; for adults; Brigantine Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 201 15th St. S., Brigantine. 609-266-0110 or atlanticlibrary.org.
WEDNESDAY FAMILY GAME NIGHT: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 30; for all ages; board games provided; Pleasantville Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 33 Martin Luther King Junior Ave., Pleasantville; registration required. 609-641-1778 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Thursday, May 18
CRAFT-TASTIC: 6 to 7 p.m. third Thursdays; adults make a craft; Atlantic County Library System, 305 New Jersey Ave., Absecon; registration required. 609-646-2228 or AtlanticLibrary.org.
CREATIVE CRAFTS WITH CONVERSATION: 6 to 8 p.m. May 18, June 15; monthly crafts for adults; Atlantic County Library System, 300 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township; registration required. 609-652-2352 or atlanticlibrary.org.
CYBER THURSDAYS: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 31; Pleasantville Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 33 Martin Luther King Junior Ave., Pleasantville. 609-641-1778 or atlanticlibrary.org.
GAME ON!: 5:30 to 7 p.m. May 18, June 8, July 13, Aug. 17; for adults; disconnect from the screen and connect over board games; Brigantine Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 201 15th St. S., Brigantine; registration required. 609-266-0110 or atlanticlibrary.org.
SENIOR CRAFT AND ACTIVITIES: 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays through June 29; Pleasantville Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 33 Martin Luther King Junior Ave., Pleasantville. 609-641-1778 or atlanticlibrary.org.
TEA TIME AT THE AVALON HISTORY CENTER: 11 a.m. to noon third Thursdays through December; enjoy tea with us as we share memories of old Avalon, and make new ones; Avalon History Center, 215 39th St., Avalon. 609-967-7155 or avalonfreelibrary.org.
Fundraisers
Saturday, May 20
ATLANTIC COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS ELECTRONIC RECYCLING FUNDRAISER: 9 a.m. to noon third Saturdays; drop off old electronics at Recycling Barn at the fairgrounds; accepting TVs, computers, home appliances, office equipment and more; Atlantic County Fairgrounds, 3210 Route 50, Mays Landing. 609-703-1549 or AC4HFair.org.
For kids
Saturday, May 13
A FLOWER FOR MOM: A MOTHER'S DAY ACTIVITY: 2 to 3 p.m.; for ages 3 to 6; Somers Point Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 801 Shore Road, Somers Point. 609-927-7113 or atlanticlibrary.org.
DIY CRAFTS FOR TEENS: 2 to 3 p.m.; for ages 13 and older; April 15: Scented Candle; May 13: Mother’s Day Bath Bomb; Absecon branch/Atlantic County Library System, 305 New Jersey Ave., Absecon; registration required. 609-646-2228 or atlanticlibrary.org.
DROP-IN LEGO PLAYTIME: 1 to 2 p.m. Saturdays through August; Egg Harbor Township/Atlantic County Library System, 1 Swift Drive, Egg Harbor Township. 609-927-8664 or atlanticlibrary.org.
LET'S GO LEGO: 11 a.m. to noon every other Saturday through Aug. 19; Mays Landing Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 40 Farragut Ave., Hamilton. 609-625-2776 or atlanticlibrary.org.
SATURDAY FAMILY STORYTIME: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays through August; Egg Harbor Township/Atlantic County Library System, 1 Swift Drive, Egg Harbor Township. 609-927-8664 or atlanticlibrary.org.
TEEN BOARD GAME AND SNACK AFTERNOONS: 2 to 4 p.m. Saturdays May 13, 27, June 10, 24, July 8, 22, Aug. 5, 29; for kids and teens, ages 10 and older; Egg Harbor Township/Atlantic County Library System, 1 Swift Drive, Egg Harbor Township; registration required. 609-927-8664 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Monday, May 15
PRE-K CLUB AND CRAFT: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays through May 22, June 5, 12; Galloway Township Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway. 609-652-2352 or atlanticlibrary.org.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME - ABSECON: 10 to 11 a.m. Mondays; Absecon branch/Atlantic County Library System, 305 New Jersey Ave., Absecon. 609-646-2228 or atlanticlibrary.org.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME - EGG HARBOR CITY: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays through Aug. 28; Egg Harbor City Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 134 Philadelphia Ave., Egg Harbor City. 609-804-1063 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Wednesday, May 17
PLAYDATE AT THE LIBRARY: 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 9; for ages 6-36 months; enjoy stories, rhymes and songs designed to develop early literacy skills; Mays Landing Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 40 Farragut Ave., Hamilton; registration required. 609-625-2776 or atlanticlibrary.org.
STORIES AND SONGS: 10 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays through May 31; join Miss Linda for stories, songs, and rhymes; for ages 3 and younger; Public Library, 235 32nd St., Avalon. 609-967-7155 or avalonfreelibrary.org.
Thursday, May 18
123 READ & SING: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays through Aug. 10; for ages 1 1/2 to 5 and their caregivers; Galloway Township Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township. 609-652-2352 or atlanticlibrary.org.
LEGO CLUB: 4 to 5 p.m. Thursdays through May 25; for ages 5 to 13; Absecon branch/Atlantic County Library System, 305 New Jersey Ave., Absecon. 609-646-2228 or atlanticlibrary.org.
STORYTIME: 10 to 11 a.m. Thursdays through May 25; for ages 12 to 36 months; Ventnor City Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 6500 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor; registration required. 609-823-4614 or atlanticlibrary.org.
THURSDAY FAMILY STORYTIME: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays through May 18, June 29 through Aug. 3; Egg Harbor Township/Atlantic County Library System, 1 Swift Drive, Egg Harbor Township. 609-927-8664 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Groups
Friday, May 12
AMERICAN MAH JONGG: 1 to 3 p.m. Fridays; Wildwood Crest Branch, 6300 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
CONVERSATIONAL LENAPE LANGUAGE - WITH TERI HISLOP: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Fridays; newcomers welcome; Lower Cape Branch, 2600 Bayshore Road, Lower Township. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
'LIGHTBULB' ONLINE GROUP: 3 to 4 p.m. Fridays; virtual group presented by the Mental Health Association in New Jersey; weekly online discussion group and forum to ask questions about mental health and wellness. 609-652-3800 or MHANJ.org.
Saturday, May 13
CHESS CLUB: noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays through May 27; for adults and interested teens and children, ages 8 and older; Ventnor City Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 6500 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor; registration required. 609-823-4614 or atlanticlibrary.org.
SOUTHERN NJ AFRICAN VIOLET CLUB: 10 a.m. to noon second Saturdays; Elwood Volunteer Fire Dept., 414 Elwood Road, Mullica Township; discuss plant care tips and needs; open to all; no membership fees; masks required and COVID-19 social distancing rules in effect. snjavc.org or email snjavc.violet@gmail.com or Facebook@southernnewjerseyafricanvioletclub.
Monday, May 15
AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS: 11 a.m. Mondays; for those troubled by someone else's drinking; Egg Harbor City Senior Center, 351 Cincinnati Ave., Egg Harbor City. AL-ANON.org.
GREAT BOOKS CLUB: 10 a.m. to noon every other Monday through May 15; Cape May Court House Branch, 30 Mechanic St., Middle Township. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
LONGPORT NEEDLERS: 10 a.m. to noon Mondays; bring your needle/crochet craft project and join us for a time of crafting and socializing; Longport Public Library, 2305 Atlantic Ave., Longport. 609-487-7403 or LongportPublicLibrary.org.
START THE DAY WITH A BOOK CLUB: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. May 15, June 19, July 17, Aug. 14; Mays Landing Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 40 Farragut Ave., Hamilton. 609-625-2776 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Tuesday, May 16
INTERMEDIATE SPANISH CONVERSATION VIRTUAL CLASS: 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays; intermediate-level Spanish Conversation class via Zoom; Atlantic City Free Public Library, 1 N. Tennessee Ave., Atlantic City. 609-345-2269 or ACFPL.org.
JERSEY CAPE WRITERS: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays; e-mail Jerseycapewriters01@gmail.com to register; share your writing and ideas in a friendly and supportive environment; Cape May Court House Branch, 30 Mechanic St., Middle Township. 609-463-6350 or Events.CMCLibrary.org.
SUSTAINABLE BOOK GROUP: 7 to 8 p.m. third Tuesdays through December; with the Upper Township Green Team; virtual event; registration required. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
WOMEN OF COLOR DISCUSSION GROUP: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. third Tuesdays; virtual group presented by the Mental Health Association in New Jersey; online networking, discussion, and wellness group for women of color. 609-652-3800 or MHANJ.org.
YARNBENDERS CROCHET AND KNITTING CLUB: 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 29; Egg Harbor Township/Atlantic County Library System, 1 Swift Drive, Egg Harbor Township. 609-927-8664 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Wednesday, May 17
'TOO MUCH STUFF?' MEETINGS: 1 to 2 p.m. first and third Wednesdays; hosted by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; online or call-in support for those with clutter challenges, collecting behaviors, or hoarding tendency. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
Thursday, May 18
AL-ANON MEETING: 11 a.m. to noon Thursdays through December; by Al-Anon Family Groups; Cape May County Library/Lower Cape Branch, 2600 Bayshore Road, Lower Township. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
CROCHET GROUP: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 31; learn and practice your craft in a fun and welcoming environment; Egg Harbor City Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 134 Philadelphia Ave., Egg Harbor City. 609-804-1063 or atlanticlibrary.org.
INTO THE EVENING BOOK CLUB: 6 to 8 p.m. May 18, June 15, July 20, Aug. 17; Ventnor City Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 6500 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor; registration required. 609-823-4614 or atlanticlibrary.org.
NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: 1 to 3 p.m. third Thursdays; lunch meeting of South Jersey Shore Chapter 1664 of NARFE; current, retired and spouses of Federal Employees are welcome; Shore Diner, 6710 Tilton Road, Egg Harbor Township. 609-822-2018 or NARFE.net.
Health, fitness
Sunday, May 14
MEDITATION - ONLINE GROUP: 7:15 to 8 p.m. Sundays; offered by The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; staff offer a guided calming meditation or breathing exercise; to receive a link by email and join the group online, email btrendler@mhanj.org. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
Monday, May 15
CHAIR YOGA - WITH LYNNE CATARRO: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays; no class 5/29, 9/4, 10/9, 12/25; Cape May County Library/Wildwood Crest Branch, 6300 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
'GOT STRESS?' ONLINE GROUP: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays; online group meets to discuss daily wellness, coping strategies and tools to relieve stress and reduce anxiety; offered by The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; free. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
MEMORY CAFÉ: 2 to 4 p.m. third Mondays; with Brookdale Senior Living Solutions; light refreshments served; for those experiencing memory loss, as well as their caregivers and family members; Cape May Court House Branch, 30 Mechanic St., Middle Township. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE ONLINE GROUP : 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. third Mondays; offered by The Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; for those who lost someone to suicide; via Zoom or by dial-in teleconference; both a therapist and a peer co-facilitate this meeting. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
Tuesday, May 16
ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP: 4 to 5 p.m. third Tuesdays; Seashore Gardens Living Center (SGLC) is offering a free monthly support group for family members and caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia; 22 W. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township. 609-404-4848 or SeashoreGardens.org.
BODY IMAGE & BALANCE MEETINGS: 7 to 8 p.m. first and third Tuesdays; hosted by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; call-in and online group for those living with or recovering from disordered eating. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
DEALING WITH DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP: 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays; hosted by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; online support group for those living with depression. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
MINDFULNESS & MOVEMENT: 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through December; Cape May County Library/Wildwood Crest Branch, 6300 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
ZUMBA WITH KELLIE WOOD: 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays; Cape May Court House Branch, 30 Mechanic St., Middle Township. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
Wednesday, May 17
BARRE STAR: 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays through May; combination of ballet, flexibility, yoga/balance and strength training; Wildwood Crest Branch, 6300 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
EXPLORING SPIRITUALITY ONLINE WELLNESS GROUP: noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays; hosted by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; wellness group exploring themes of faith, hope, sense of purpose, and fulfilment. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
MEDITATION MEET-UP WITH TED COSTA: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through December; Woodbine Community Center, 812 Longfellow St., Woodbine. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
MIND AND BODY VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: 11 a.m. to noon Wednesdays; workshop is provided to individuals who live with a disability; participants discuss topics such as adapting, goal setting, refocusing and more; offered by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County. 609-652-3800, ext. 308 or MHAAC.info.
STRETCH & BURN - WITH KELLIE WOOD: 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays; hosted by Cape May County Library; virtual event; no registration required. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
TAI CHI & QIGONG: 10 and 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays; with Cheryl Crews and Denise Jones; Lower Cape Branch, 2600 Bayshore Road, Lower Township. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
ZUMBA - WITH JANET SPADA: 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Wildwood Crest Library, and Thursdays at Lower Township Library; no meetings July 12, 26, Nov. 22, 23. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
ZUMBA - WITH KELLIE: 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays; Sea Isle City Branch, 4800 Central Ave., Sea Isle City. 609-463-6350 or Events.CMCLibrary.org.
Thursday, May 18
'CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS' ONLINE WELLNESS GROUP: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. first and third Thursdays; online group to share artwork, discuss the creative process, and work on projects among peers; presented by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
GENTLE YOGA - WITH ELIZABETH KILCOURSE: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays; bring a yoga mat; Upper Township Branch, 2050 Tuckahoe Road, Woodbine. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
IFSS FAMILY MEETING: 7 to 8:30 p.m. third Thursdays; call in or join on Zoom; monthly evening meeting for family members of individuals who live with a mental health concern. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
'RISING MINDS' ONLINE MEETING: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; offered by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; peer-led meeting for individuals age 18 to 30; participants discuss mental health, share experiences, develop tools for self-care and connect to others. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
Music
Friday, May 12
MUSIC TO MY EARS - ONLINE: 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 4; uplifting online discussion group in which participants share favorite music selections and what it means to them; virtual event hosted by the Mental Health Association in New Jersey. 609-652-3800 or mhanj.org.
ZIMMERMAN DOES ZIMMERMAN: 7:30 to 10 p.m.; tribute to Bob Dylan; The Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main St., Tuckerton; $25. 908-310-2941 or lizzierosemusic.com.
Saturday, May 13
BERNARD PURDIE/KEYES-BERGSON-HOOKS: 7:30 to 10 p.m.; legendary drummer Bernard Purdie with Dave Keyes, Chris Bergson and Ellis Hooks; The Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main St., Tuckerton; $35. 908-310-2941 or lizzierosemusic.com.
LIVE MUSIC WITH POOR MOUTH HENRY DUO: 1 p.m.; Saturday afternoon live music with Poor Mouth Henry Duo; Willow Creek Winery & Farm, 168 Stevens St., W. Cape May. 609-770-8782 or willowcreekwinerycapemay.com.
Religion
Saturday, May 13
TASTE OF ISRAEL AT 75: 7 to 10:30 p.m.; Celebration in Music by Toni Teschner and Josh Werner; food and communal gathering of Israel at 75 years; 3912 Pacific Ave., Wildwood; $36. 609-522-7541 or bethjudahtemple.org. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/community-calendar/article_728e37e2-ef51-11ed-849c-13809c78b5f7.html | 2023-05-12T05:38:56 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/community-calendar/article_728e37e2-ef51-11ed-849c-13809c78b5f7.html |
LOWER TOWNSHIP — The deadline is approaching to apply for the Lower Township Police Department's Youth Camp, taking place July 17 through 21.
The camp is open to youth in Lower Township entering sixth and seventh grades this September. The camp was created to help foster a positive and healthy interaction between police and children in the community.
Camp will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily and will conclude with a certificate ceremony July 21. Camp activities will include K-9 and SWAT demonstrations, a police simulator, trip to the water park/boardwalk, a Phillies game and other activities.
Acceptance letters will be returned to families by July 1. Attendance the entire week of camp is required, and there will be a mandatory meeting for parents of selected campers.
The deadline for applications is May 26. Completed applications can be dropped off from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Lower Township Police Department, or mailed to Cpl. Jennifer Elwell, Lower Township Police Department, 405 Breakwater Road, Erma, NJ 08204.
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UPPER TOWNSHIP — Upper Township Elementary School’s garden project was recognized during April's Board of Education meeting.
In 2019, the school received a $10,000 Sustainable Jersey for Schools grant, which helped start the garden project. The after-school Garden Club now includes more than 90 students.
A Green Recognition certificate was presented to Upper Township elementary teacher Grace Traa, who has helped oversee the project. Accepting the certificate on behalf of Traa was her mother, Upper Township kindergarten teacher Madge DiGenni. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/garden-project-at-upper-township-elementary-school-recognized/article_3609b5ae-ef5a-11ed-9d42-cfb3dfb73523.html | 2023-05-12T05:39:09 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/garden-project-at-upper-township-elementary-school-recognized/article_3609b5ae-ef5a-11ed-9d42-cfb3dfb73523.html |
Manitowoc woman scammed out of $10K in online dating scheme returns to Dr. Phil to share what happened next
The two-part 'Where are they now' episode airs at 3 p.m. May 18 and 19.
MANITOWOC - What a difference two years makes.
Karen Stebane appeared on the Dr. Phil show in 2021 to talk about how she’d met her soulmate on an online dating site but instead was scammed out of $10,000.
She cried. She felt duped.
And then she found true love — in person, the old-fashioned way.
Stebane was introduced by her daughter to her fiancé and can now chuckle (a little) at her painful learning experience.
Two years ago, Mindy Fickett wanted to believe her mom had found true romance and happiness at long last. Stebane divorced Fickett’s dad in 1999 and did what many folks do these days when looking for love — she joined the dating site Match.com.
She soon began texting and talking on the phone with “Thomas,” who said he lived in Portage.
“They were supposed to meet in early November, and she was very excited,” Fickett said. “But then he said he had to go check on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico.”
Fickett grew suspicious when her mom relayed the oil rig story and the reasons the man gave for delaying plans to meet several times. She watches “Catfish: The TV Show” on MTV, a reality program about the ups and downs of online dating, and worried her mom might be the victim of a scam.
The man kept changing phone numbers or not reaching out to her mother at all, saying satellite service was bad near the oil rig and communication was difficult.
It wasn’t until her mom told her she’d sent a $10,000 cashier’s check, now cashed, to an address in Richmond, Virginia, that Fickett knew her gut feeling was right.
The scammer had told her mom he needed the emergency funds to help cover repairs to the oil rig, and he’d repay her when he could.
“There was nothing I could do about it,” Fickett said. “My mother didn’t want me to do much. She thought it was for real.”
Stebane said she never doubted Thomas was a real person or that they would meet someday. But she was willing to go on the Dr. Phil show to share her story.
It was only when Dr. Phil revealed he had found Thomas through a private investigator that reality hit for Stebane. Dr. Phil shared the photo she had of Thomas on social media. They soon learned the scammer used a photo of a man from Georgia and the profile info of someone else. They traced the phone, and the voice she had spoken with, to a room full of scammers hiding in a room in Virginia.
“I cried and cried and cried,” Stebane said. “I was so sure he was real. I thought Dr. Phil might introduce him and surprise me by having him walk out on stage so we could meet.”
Fickett was determined to find the scammer. She said Thomas’s photos didn’t appear to be doctored and she couldn’t find any information online to prove the Match.com account was fake. She worked hard to stop the $800 worth of gift cards her mother also had sent to the scammer and retrieved about $400 back.
“He even used some of the gift cards for Match.com subscriptions,” Fickett said. “He said he wanted his friends to find the romance he had.”
The man asked her mom to take a lien against her vehicle to “loan” him $20,000 for more work on the oil rig. Stebane said she couldn’t do that and calls and texts became sporadic.
Fickett reached out to the show for her mother, but producers said Stebane needed to hear from the scammer again to be on the show.
“My mom messaged him that she had $10,000 she could give him, and he took the bait,” Fickett said. “All of the sudden, his phones were working again.”
Stebane said she won’t do online dating again.
“I thought he was real all along,” she said. “I still get emotional about it.”
The red flags were there, she acknowledged.
“If someone only wants to text or call and has every excuse in the world about why they can’t meet or do a video call, don’t believe them,” Stebane said. “And if they ask for money, for sure don’t respond.”
A private investigator in Virginia told Stebane she’s still trying to find a way to retrieve the $10,000 she sent to “Thomas.” Stebane doesn’t expect to the get funds back at this point and has moved on.
She said she knows she’s not alone, but it was a painful and expensive lesson.
The Federal Trade Commission says on its website it received more than 21,000 reports of romance scams in 2018. People reported losing a total of $143 million — with a median of about $2,600 — to romance scammers from dating sites or social media. That number is a sharp increase from 8,500 complaints with dollar losses of $33 million reported in 2015.
The good news is Stebane’s story has a happy ending.
Fickett and her friend introduced Stebane to her friend’s dad, Mark. Stebane will make a second appearance on Dr. Phil, to air on May 18, and introduce Mark as her fiancé in a video they put together.
The two-part “Where are they now” show airs locally at 3 p.m. May 18 and 19. There are 13 guests on the show. Stebane said she’s first, so folks should tune in promptly at 3 p.m.
She even got a chance to hug Dr. Phil.
“I’m happy now, and have a wonderful fiancé,” Stebane said. “I hope every person in the world can learn from what happened to me and to not do the same thing.”
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July 18, 1941—Dec. 3, 2022
This is a Celebration of Life for Eugene Don Fredericksen. The Fredericksens are hosting a gathering for friends and family of Gene on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at the Jerome Country Club at 4:00 p.m.
July 18, 1941—Dec. 3, 2022
This is a Celebration of Life for Eugene Don Fredericksen. The Fredericksens are hosting a gathering for friends and family of Gene on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at the Jerome Country Club at 4:00 p.m.
Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/eugene-don-fredericksen/article_3071b14c-7211-546e-8304-f25181ff2c4b.html | 2023-05-12T05:56:42 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/eugene-don-fredericksen/article_3071b14c-7211-546e-8304-f25181ff2c4b.html |
July 31, 1954—May 5, 2023
Mary San Roman left this world on the morning of May, 5, 2023. She was in the best of care with her best friend, Alice.
Mary had been quietly and mostly unknowingly battling a rare cancer. Cancer won this battle, but Mary won in her life. Mary was brought into this world on July, 31, 1954 by Margaret San Roman (Hartman) and Lupe San Roman.
Her childhood was full of beach outings and grading her mother’s student papers. All while getting into as much mischief as possible with her younger brother, Joseph San Roman. The siblings were gifted a baby sister, Patrica Gilley.
By the time Mary was in high school she had grown into a hellion. She skipped school, forged her mother’s signature, and was introduced to a variety of bad life choices. While driving to Canada in the mid 1970’s, her friend’s car broke down on Highway 84 between Filer and Twin Falls, Idaho. She informed her friends that this was a sign her journey was over—Mary was going to stay in Twin Falls.
Mary found a job at the hospital and found a husband, (Daniel Tuttle) a couple of years later. Now, Mary hadn’t figured out how to catch the Dragon yet and moved back to Southern California. In 1984 her husband called and asked for a divorce. Danny told her that he was getting married soon and she needed to send back signed papers. Mary told him “No, I married you until death do we part”. Danny reminded her that she was pregnant with another man’s child. Mary did eventually sign those papers and had James Todd, Jr.’s daughter, Laura Todd.
Mary convinced Jimmy to raise their daughter in Twin Falls, Idaho, that small town she fell in love with. It took having her daughter to see how important life was and how addiction was hurting herself. Mary attended CSI to find out how to become an adult. There she found addiction studies. This was a topic she was an expert on and could actually help others overcome their addictions. She became a counselor and worked in that field for over 30 years. Mary helped 100’s of people climb out of the same type of hole she used to live in. Mary’s adult life was fulfilled by helping as many people as possible and raising her daughter. Laura finally gave Mary a granddaughter, Lilyanna, and even a son-in-law, Cameron Secaur. Mary’s life became all about Lilyanna, she gave her granddaughter all the time, attention, and toys she could possibly want or need.
Mary was stubborn, opinionated, quick witted, a little crazy and fiercely loyal. The celebration of Mary’s life will be at the Magic Valley Fellowship Hall on May, 20, 2023 at 2:00 pm. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/mary-san-roman/article_f9bfbb38-fb70-558e-b444-786661b175f1.html | 2023-05-12T05:56:49 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/mary-san-roman/article_f9bfbb38-fb70-558e-b444-786661b175f1.html |
July 30, 1934—May 10, 2023
Today, May 10, 2023, our precious and beloved mother, Rae Cosgrove, went home to be with Jesus. She loved God and her family dearly and taught her children to do the same. She will be greatly missed, and though we are saddened by her passing, we are thankful that her troubles are over and she is in Heaven experiencing inexpressible joy, happiness, and peace in the presence of God and our papa, Bill.
Mom was born and raised in Iowa. She grew up on a Hampshire pig farm where she lived with her parents, Harvey and Helen Manuel and her older brother, Jack. As a girl, she loved riding horses with her girlfriends. Some of mom’s favorite memories were of attending school at Olin High School and playing as a forward on the girls basketball team.
The team went to the State Tournament in 1952. In 2003, a book called “Courting Girls: Reflections of an Iowa Six-on-Six Girls’ Basketball Coach” was written by the coach, Howard “Tommy” Tomlinson. In the book is a quote from our mother: “It was an advantage to be left-handed because the guards didn’t know what to expect . . . One time in a game, I was called for a foul and the referee said to me, ‘Watch those hips!’ They must have been lethal weapons! I didn’t get to go to State because I was sick. I cried my heart out listening to the game in my bed . . . I believe being on the basketball team helped me focus, and playing was perhaps more important to me because my mom died when I was fifteen.”
Mom met our dear father, Bill Cosgrove, when they were both working at a department store called Kramer’s in Iowa. Mom was a model for the store and dad dressed the window display. They married on May 26, 1956, and together they loved and raised 6 children, Kathy Duvall, Karin Roehm, Brenda Rowe, Nancy Hall, David Cosgrove, and Jennifer Miller.
Our mom was a loving, strong, and patient woman (you’d have to be with 6 kids!) who followed the Lord most of her life. We will miss her dearly and can’t wait to be reunited with her and dad in Heaven someday.
Services will be held Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 1231 Washington St. N, Twin Falls, Idaho, with a catered gathering to follow. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/rae-cosgrove/article_752164dc-c770-58a2-b400-f8421616969e.html | 2023-05-12T05:56:55 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/rae-cosgrove/article_752164dc-c770-58a2-b400-f8421616969e.html |
Nov. 5, 1934—May 8, 2023
TWIN FALLS—The Johnson family is heartbroken to announce the passing of their beloved Ron on May 8, 2023.
Ron was a shining example of living life to the fullest, always guided by his unwavering faith in God and a steadfast internal compass. His gregarious nature and outgoing personality drew people to him, and he was a true friend to all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Ron was born to Leonard and Marcia Johnson on November 5, 1934, at the home of his grandparents in Brookfield, CT. He grew up in the hilly countryside at Chestnut Land in New Milford, CT with his two younger brothers, Clifford, and Arthur. Ron graduated from New Milford High in 1952 with an abiding interest and innate aptitude for all things motorized.
A proud 1956 UCONN Mechanical Engineering graduate, he headed to California to begin an illustrious career in Aerospace Engineering.
It was there that he met the love of his life, Karen Peterson, and they exchanged vows on March 23, 1958.
Ron and Karen built a beautiful life together, eventually settling in Montana in the 1990s after several successful years in California and Maryland. They were blessed with three children, Debra, Douglas, and David. Their growing family also included many cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Ron’s strong intellect, creativity, and outgoing nature brought him many exciting opportunities, including consulting with the United States Air Force.
Even after retiring, Ron remained an active member of his community, dedicating his time and energy to the Billings Golden K Kiwanis Club and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church before relocating to Idaho.
In his later years, Ron battled Alzheimer’s Disease, and on May 8, 2023, he passed away from pneumonia, surrounded by his loving family in Twin Falls, Idaho. He was 88 years young, and his memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
A celebration and commemoration of Ron’s life is to be held this coming summer. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/ronald-leonard-johnson/article_f65b30a6-2dfa-5bbf-9d2a-4d7c9a72b83c.html | 2023-05-12T05:57:01 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/ronald-leonard-johnson/article_f65b30a6-2dfa-5bbf-9d2a-4d7c9a72b83c.html |
BLOOMINGTON — An amended zoning ordinance that would set regulations for any carbon sequestration drilling project that may run through McLean County was approved by the county board on Thursday.
The McLean County Land Use and Development Committee discussed the possibility of carbon sequestration, which is the process of pulling carbon dioxide from the earth's atmosphere and storing it underground in an effort to reduce greenhouse gasses, in the county during its February and March meetings and recommended the text amendment in April.
Although the impact of the Heartland Greenway sequestration pipeline was discussed by county staff, McLean County Administrator Cassy Taylor said the ordinance has very little to do with the Heartland Greenway pipeline and more to do with any company coming forward with a sequestration project. The proposed 1,300-mile, $3.2 billion pipeline would carry liquified carbon dioxide from South Dakota to Illinois, where it would be stored.
"If any company wants to build a pipeline that intersects with McLean County, we would want to have the ability to ask questions and have the questions answered," Taylor said.
Application paperwork from Navigator Heartland Greenway LLC does not show the proposed pipeline cutting through McLean County.
However, sequestration drilling is permittable via special use in the county's agricultural and manufacturing zoning districts. It would not be a permitted use in any district.
Sequestration drilling would not be allowed in districts zoned residential or commercial in McLean County unless otherwise expressly permitted by other regulations in the ordinance.
As a special use request, any sequestration drilling proposal would be subject to a public hearing.
"We would have questions if (drilling companies) were proposing to put a well in any large populace near schools," Taylor said. "And so the document that is presented in the packet really is just the beginning of the conversation on (carbon dioxide) and allows the county to request a special use so there would be a public hearing and the ability for the public as well as the Zoning Board of Appeals to ask questions of these companies that come in."
The states producing the most carbon dioxide emissions
States Producing the Most Carbon Dioxide Emissions
Globally the US ranks 2nd in total and per capita carbon emissions
US CO2 emissions continue to decrease despite population and GDP growth
15. New Mexico
14. Alabama
13. Arkansas
12. Texas
11. Oklahoma
10. Iowa
9. Kentucky
8. Nebraska
7. Indiana
6. Montana
5. Louisiana
4. Alaska
3. West Virginia
2. North Dakota
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McLean County Board Chairman John McIntyre, center, delivers proclamations during Thursday's county board meeting at the Government Center in Bloomington. The board approved regulations for carbon dioxide sequestration projects that would run through the county. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/mclean-county-oks-regulations-for-co2-sequestration-projects/article_9c440d76-f052-11ed-9cda-e3c82f0548b3.html | 2023-05-12T06:03:06 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/mclean-county-oks-regulations-for-co2-sequestration-projects/article_9c440d76-f052-11ed-9cda-e3c82f0548b3.html |
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WICKENBURG, Ariz. — Firefighters are battling a 700-800-acre fire burning south of Wickenburg.
The "Cloud Fire" near Vulture Mind and Whispering Ranch roads started Thursday, according to the Bureau of Land Management.
BLM said Arizona State Forestry is responding to the fire with air attack units, engines, and hand crews.
Forestry officials said air tankers have slowed down the progress of the fire allowing ground crews to move in. Wind conditions and the short, dense grass in the area are providing fuel to the fire.
Fire crews provided structure protection to one home and saved it from the blaze.
Officials said there is no containment for the fire and they have not stopped progression. Crews will be out monitoring the fire throughout the night.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Stay with 12News for updates.
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An emergency supply kit should be put together long before a wildfire or another disaster occurs. Make sure to keep it easily accessible so you can take it with you when you have to evacuate.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that residents near a disaster store emergency supplies in a plastic tub, small suitcase, trash can, backpack, or other containers.
Residents should make sure they have the necessities, such as three gallons of water per person and a three-day supply of ready-to-eat food, the NFPA said. A first-aid kit, prescription medications, contact lenses, and non-prescription drugs should also be taken into account.
Copies of any important family documents, including insurance policies, identification, bank account records, and emergency contact numbers should also be taken and put into a waterproof, portable container in your kit, the NFPA said.
The association lists other items that would help in a disaster, including:
- Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person
- Battery-powered or hand-cranked radio and a NOAA weather radio to receive up-to-date information
- Dust mask or cotton T-shirt to filter the air
- Matches in a waterproof container
- Complete change of clothing including long pants, long sleeve shirts, and sturdy shoes stored in a waterproof container
- Signal flare
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CAPE CORAL, Fla. — One neighborhood in Cape Coral has become quite a tourist attraction.
Each week one man displays skeletons on his front lawn and they’re always doing something to stay active. Whether it’s yard work or playing games, many people are simply having something to smile about and look forward to.
“It brings a smile to most everyone in the neighborhood,” said Alexander Hernandez, who lives just around the corner.
The mastermind behind it all is Ero Carthy.
“Everyone liked it so every week after that I just started doing different things,” Carthy said.
His skeletons are zip-lining this week but who knows what bone they’ll be picking next.
Isabella Purdy walks to her bus stop each day and says she always looks forward to what her creative neighbor comes up with.
“I’m wondering what they’re going to do for Halloween once it comes up,” she said eagerly.
Carthy said he is running out of ideas and is openly taking suggestions. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2023/05/12/cape-coral-man-brings-joy-to-community-with-creative-front-lawn-skeletons/ | 2023-05-12T06:44:52 | 0 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2023/05/12/cape-coral-man-brings-joy-to-community-with-creative-front-lawn-skeletons/ |
BROWNSBURG, Ind. — A Brownsburg mother says the situation surrounding the mistreatment of a 7-year-old boy at school has her on edge.
The parent spoke to 13News anonymously because her child is currently in the same Life Skills program as the student at the center of this proposed lawsuit against Brownsburg Schools.
"He had the teacher, the aide and his speech pathologist all removed immediately from his team. Which is completely understandable, but when it comes to kids with autism, it's really hard when they have big changes like that," she said.
She said thinking about the alleged incident still makes her emotional.
"Knowing that that child was sitting underneath a camera the entire time and it went so long without being recognized or even called out upon is what really got us," the mother said.
Now, the family of that student is looking at suing the school district. A move the parent who spoke with 13News believes is the right thing to do.
"I hope that the outcome is everything they want and everything that their little boy deserves," she said.
In the lawsuit, the parents of the victim say they noticed a change in their child's behavior after being in Sarah Seymour's class.
The mother said she witnessed some changes in her child's behavior, too.
"He began to hate school. He would cry going into school. Anytime he would see her face on his AAC device, he would start crying," she said.
The mom said she attended Tuesday's meeting when school leaders addressed concerns and offered an apology. But, she said, she still worries every time her child gets on the bus.
"As soon as he gets off the bus and I know he's at school, it's just straight panic for me," she said.
The mother said she wants to speak out because it's important that someone does.
"My kid, their kids ... they don't have voices. We are their voices and someone needs to stand up for them and that's exactly what we are doing," she said. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/brownsburg-mother-on-edge-after-mistreatment-at-sons-school/531-4dcd276e-dd8d-4c99-b583-1ad37e89eaab | 2023-05-12T07:26:54 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/brownsburg-mother-on-edge-after-mistreatment-at-sons-school/531-4dcd276e-dd8d-4c99-b583-1ad37e89eaab |
Emma Pringle, right, leads her class of children in singing “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes” at A Child’s Heart Learning Center & Nursery in Boise on Wednesday.
Lisa Araiza, left, and Emma Pringle, right, pass out drinks and snacks to children on the playground at A Child’s Heart Learning Center & Nursery in Boise.
Emma Pringle, right, leads her class of children in singing “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes” at A Child’s Heart Learning Center & Nursery in Boise on Wednesday.
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Betty Ackley, left, cares for infants during the day at A Child's Heart Learning Center & Nursery in Boise on Wednesday.
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Alba Miramontes, right, plays with children at A Child's Heart Learning Center & Nursery in Boise.
BOISE — Parents looking for daycare for their kids often find themselves on several waitlists before getting care, which most providers attribute to a staffing shortage.
Over the past couple of years, daycare owners like Mia Barron, who owns A Child’s Heart Learning Center in Boise, frequently get calls from “frantic” parents whose daycares have recently closed because of a worker shortage. Barron ultimately has to turn many parents away, because she doesn’t have enough staff to take more kids.
“I’ve been in the childcare business since 2008 and I’ve never experienced such difficulty getting staff,” Barron said.
Daycare facilities have to maintain a ratio of kids to adults: one adult can care for five infants, six 2-year-olds, 10 3- to 4-year-olds or 12 kids age 5 and up. When a daycare doesn’t have the staff to care for more kids, they have to turn parents away. Barron currently has 28 employees servicing 80 children.
She’s one of the lucky ones.
Linda St. Clare, owner of Wonderland Early Learning Center in Boise, has had such trouble with staffing that she doesn’t bother with it anymore.
“Paying $15 an hour is too much for help that stays on their cell phones and does very little with education,” St. Clare said.
She and her husband single-handedly run the learning center, caring for 12 kids. St. Clare has had staffing issues since 2015, the same year she decided to be licensed for 12 kids instead of 30. Cutting down on staff was about the quality of staff, but it was also about affordability. It’s difficult to maintain staff and offer affordable childcare.
St. Clare charges $725 a month for kids who are potty trained, $825 for kids who aren’t. Babies, she said, are the hardest to place in daycare.
“The first year here, I was turning away five to seven babies a day,” she said.
Linda Woll, who owned a small daycare in Boise for 34 years, decided to close her business early in 2022 because she had not been able to hire new employees.
Woll had ads out to hire new employees for months before calling it quits. Her situation is not unique.
Before the pandemic, Woll had 25 kids in her daycare. After the pandemic, they only had 12.
“No daycare has built back up (since COVID), and not because they don’t get calls for kids. I had calls all the time,” Woll said. “It’s because we didn’t have anyone that we could hire. You have to keep that ratio, so if you add two or three kids, you’re going to have to have more teachers.”
The lack of staff was what led to Woll closing her business, and what causes other daycares to operate at a smaller capacity than their building has space for.
Even though Barron is not in the same position as Woll, she agrees that daycare has changed dramatically.
“In the past, it was a lot easier,” Barron said. “There were a lot of people that were interested in this type of job, but it’s hard work. And it takes heart, it takes someone that really does see how important children are. If they’re looking for easy, this is not it.”
Since the job is getting more and more difficult, daycare facilities often try to compensate for the low pay.
“We have to work at it a lot harder. We have to have a good culture, we have to have great training. We have to make sure that we are pouring into these individuals on a regular basis,” Barron said.
At Barron’s learning center, childcare for an infant for five days a week costs $262, while a 4-year-old can get care five days a week for $214. Her employees are paid at least $13 an hour and directors are paid $28.
“We’ve created a career ladder, because we want our employees to see that this could be a career,” Barron said. “This is a teaching job. And it’s not babysitting: it’s educating young kids. The first three years of life are so critical as far as what they’re taught and what they’re exposed to, so we see it as a very important job.”
Although Barron has staff that sticks around, the waiting list for kids lingers. Right now, infants have to wait until October to get into the center.
“Centers are having to close because if you can’t maintain the ratio and you don’t have enough workers on site, you cannot legally care for those children,” Barron said. “If you have no workers, you have no business.”
Emily White is a reporter for the Idaho Press. She covers Boise and Ada County with an emphasis on education. Follow her on Twitter @EmilyWhite177 and email her at ewhite@idahopress.com
Emily White is a reporter for the Idaho Press. She is a graduate from Utah State University and holds degrees in journalism and English. Previously, White worked as a reporter and content manager at the Utah Statesman. In her free time, she can be found baking or watching a good movie. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/are-daycares-dying-out-a-dive-into-boise-child-care/article_bc949a9e-ede3-11ed-8ebf-07bd593b8ac9.html | 2023-05-12T07:30:05 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/are-daycares-dying-out-a-dive-into-boise-child-care/article_bc949a9e-ede3-11ed-8ebf-07bd593b8ac9.html |
Gaylord spring cleanup day set for Saturday
GAYLORD — Residents will have an opportunity to get rid of unwanted appliances, furniture and other items when the city conducts its annual spring cleanup on Saturday.
Starting at 7 a.m., crews will visit properties throughout the city to pick up unwanted items left on the curb or near a roadway. The service is free and available only to city residents.
Items that will be accepted for pick up include appliances (including hot water tanks, stoves, refrigerators and air conditioning units). Residents are responsible for having Freon removed from refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioning units. A certification sticker must be attached to each unit that indicates the Freon has been eliminated.
Other items that will be collected include furniture, carpeting cut into lengths of four feet or less that is rolled and secured, small bundles of construction material no more than four feet long, tied securely and weighing less than 50 pounds. Please make sure that furniture items are dry in case it rains the night before. | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2023/05/12/gaylord-spring-cleanup-day-set-for-saturday/70199205007/ | 2023-05-12T07:44:54 | 1 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2023/05/12/gaylord-spring-cleanup-day-set-for-saturday/70199205007/ |
A bus filled with elementary school students never showed up to school in New Jersey Thursday morning, sending district officials and police into emergency mode.
The bus was missing for nearly an hour before it was ultimately found in another town — after it struck a parked trailer.
Fortunately, no one was hurt. But it still begs the question: What happened?
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Patrick Blazure said he first saw the bus after it hit a red barricade next to a pump at a gas station in Bridgewater. He knew right away something was off with the driver.
"Looked like the guy was dazed and confused, he was completely out of it," said Blazure.
Police said the 80 year-old operator was supposed to drop the students off at the Mount Horeb School in Warren Township — but when the bus never arrived, it became a full on scramble to find it.
Investigators said the driver suffered an apparent medical emergency and pulled into a parking lot just off Route 22. The bus had been involved in a minor accident.
"The bus impacted the back of a flat-bed trailer. Officers...saw that the driver was still trying to maneuver the bus. They got onto the bus, put the bus in park, moved the driver into another seat, and then they started escorting children off the bus," said Bridgewater Police Chief John Mitzak. "There were about 20 kids on the bus, ranging from kindergarten to fifth grade. They were fine, no injuries to them, a little scared obviously."
The children were checked out by the school nurse and put on another bus. It was unclear what kind of medical emergency the bus driver had suffered, but he was checked out by doctors.
The bus company did not immediately respond to a request for comment. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nj-school-bus-full-of-children-goes-missing-for-nearly-an-hour-heres-what-went-wrong/4327341/ | 2023-05-12T07:51:23 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nj-school-bus-full-of-children-goes-missing-for-nearly-an-hour-heres-what-went-wrong/4327341/ |
A former Richmond Department of Public Works employee could face up to 20 years in federal prison following fraudulent mismanagement of funds while on the job, according to court documents.
Shaun Lindsey, 53, of Richmond, pleaded guilty earlier this week to seven felony counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and 10 felony accounts related to the loss of between $150,000 and $250,000 due to her steering of governmental contract awards toward herself and others involved.
Beginning in 2018, Lindsey began setting up “straw companies” to bid on department work. As a senior administrative technician, Lindsey used her position to award contracts either to herself or her friends, and to collect government funds.
In some instances, the work would be completed and, in others, it would not.
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According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Lindsey, along with her “co-conspirators,” is responsible for the mismanagement of at least $600,000 and the loss of approximately $225,000 from the city department.
According to a statement released by the Department of Justice, when procurement amounts exceed $5,000, the request requires that the bidding process for the work be competitive. As a result, Lindsey manufactured fictitious straw bids on behalf of competitor companies to ensure her preferred company won the contracts.
“Lindsey and her co-conspirators designated and approved DPW work to be performed by these straw companies using their positions at DPW,” the statement reads.
In late April, the Department of Justice filed the case USA v. Lindsey in the Eastern District Court of Virginia against the former employee, citing numerous accounts of fraudulent mismanagement. The examples submitted as evidence include:
steering a $28,700 contract award to her boyfriend;
creating and obtaining the approval of a requisition request for a company owned by the wife of a senior department leader to mow the entire Parker Field area 16 times in four days at a cost of $4,800;
generating a requisition request and subcontracting her own straw company to set up Christmas decorations on Richmond-area bridges;
manipulating department systems to facilitate approval of invoices; and
perpetuating and concealing her involvement with the fraud scheme.
Roughly two weeks after the initial filing, Lindsey agreed to a plea agreement that carries with it a potential maximum sentence of 20 years, three years supervision and restitutions for the full amount lost.
Presently, Lindsey’s co-conspirators have not been publicly named.
The city issued a statement regarding the recent case, emphasizing its swiftness in its results.
“I am immensely proud of the work done by our Inspector General, our council appointee, in solving this case through a thorough and comprehensive investigation,” City Council President Michael Jones said in the release. “We hope that this sends a clear message to anyone who seeks to engage in unlawful, wasteful or abusive use of Richmond government funds, that they will be held accountable.”
Lindsey is scheduled to appear before the court for sentencing on Aug. 29 of this year.
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Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley and Ohio’s Senator Sherrod Brown led 21 Senators today in introducing the Ending Trading and Holdings in Congressional Stocks (ETHICS) Act. This bill is bipartisan and bicameral, with Representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Michael Cloud (R-TX) leading the bill in the House. The ETHICS Act is new, comprehensive legislation that would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from abusing their positions for personal financial gain by owning or trading securities, commodities, or futures.
“Congressional stock trading is deeply corrupt. We are elected to serve the public, not our portfolios. And no member should vote on bills biased by the character of their holdings,” said Merkley, the ETHICS Act lead sponsor.
“It’s simple: members of Congress are supposed to serve the American people, not their stock portfolios,” said Brown. “Elected officials have access to private information that can affect individual companies and entire industries. We need more accountability and transparency to prevent members from abusing their positions for personal gain.”
“When Members of Congress trade in securities while making decisions affecting their value, there is an unavoidable potential conflict of interest,” said Krishnamoorthi. “The ETHICS Act is the most comprehensive legislation ever proposed to eliminate even the possibility of these conflicts of interest and ensure public servants put their constituents first by banning members and their immediate families from owning or trading stocks.
“At a time when trust in public officials is so low, it’s more important than ever to do everything we can to restore the People’s confidence in their Government,” said Cloud. “I’m pleased to work with Congressman Krishnamoorthi introducing the ETHICS Act to set a new benchmark of accountability and transparency for Members of Congress around stock trading. If we want to restore faith in government, this bill is a good place to start.”
The ETHICS Act is cosponsored by Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Angus King (I-ME), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Bob Casey (D-PA), Peter Welch (D-VT), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), John Fetterman (D-PA), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Jon Tester (D-MT), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT). In the House, the ETHICS Act is cosponsored by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY).
“The American people need to know that their elected leaders are putting their constituents’ interests—not their own financial interests—first. That is the job we were sent to Washington to do,” said Gillibrand. “The comprehensive ETHICS Act, which includes proposals from my STOCK Act 2.0, bars trusted public servants from trading individual stocks and would require elected officials to disclose when they receive a benefit of value from the government, and it penalizes them for failing to comply. I am proud to introduce this bill with my Democratic colleagues to help end these abuses and give Americans confidence that Congress is acting solely in the national interest.”
“Members of Congress are entrusted to fight for the interests of their constituents – not advance their own personal financial position. I'm proud to join my colleagues to introduce the ETHICS Act to prohibit Members of Congress and their direct family members from trading and holding stocks,” said Luján. “This legislation will help build trust between Congress and the millions of Americans who we represent.”
“The American people expect their representatives in Congress to serve the public’s interest, not their own,” said Baldwin. “This commonsense legislation will help stop corruption in Washington by preventing members of Congress from holding individual stocks, ensuring that every member is focused on delivering results for the people we work for, not themselves.”
“Members of Congress must be held to the highest ethical standards and remain transparent and accountable to the American people. I’m proud to help introduce the ETHICS Act to meet those requirements by ensuring members of Congress and their families are prohibited from using their positions of power and inside knowledge to personally profit from financial markets,” said Shaheen. “This legislation will send a strong message that elected officials are committed to upholding public trust and acting in the best interests of their communities. Serving in Congress is a public service, not an opportunity for financial enrichment.”
“I’m proud to support the Ending Trading and Holdings in Congressional Stocks (ETHICS) Act, which will increase accountability and transparency in government, and thank Senator Merkley for his leadership on this important issue,” said Welch.
“My focus is on delivering for my state, our country, and the legacy we will leave our children and grandkids. The same should go for all members of Congress – who were elected to represent their constituents, not their personal investments,” said Heinrich. “This legislation helps make sure that when a member of Congress is faced with making important policy decisions, their focus is on what’s good for their community and our country, first and only.”
“My colleagues and I in Congress were elected to look out for the best interests of our constituents, not our own financial interests—and the American people deserve to be confident that that is the case,” said Duckworth. “I’m proud to help introduce the ETHICS Act to help restore trust in our government as well as strengthen integrity and transparency in Washington.”
“Americans should have confidence that Members of Congress are acting in the public's best interest,” said Hirono. “That’s why it is imperative that Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children are prevented from abusing their position for personal financial gain. By banning members of Congress from owning or trading securities, commodities, or futures, the ETHICS Act will help eliminate conflicts of interest and restore public trust in Congress. I'm glad to join Senator Merkley in introducing this important legislation and I'll continue working to ensure all public officials are held to high ethical standards.”
“Americans deserve to know that their representatives in Congress’ top priority is the well-being of their constituents—not their own personal bottom lines,” said Kaine. “I support this effort to put commonsense limits in place to help make sure that’s the case.”
“Members of Congress have a responsibility to act in the best interest of the American people — not their personal financial portfolios. By removing any financial conflicts of interest and increasing transparency, Congress can better serve our constituents and uphold the public trust,” said Van Hollen.
“This commonsense legislation will bring accountability and transparency to Congress and ensure elected officials are serving their constituents - not their stock portfolios,” said Cortez Masto.
“Ethics matter. Members of Congress are public servants who should not be making a profit off of the official information we gain by doing our jobs,” said Cardin. “I’m proud to join my colleagues in increasing transparency and eliminating opportunities for abuse.”
According to the nonpartisan Campaign Legal Center, before the stock market was shaken by the onset of the global pandemic, dozens of House and Senate members made over a thousand financial transactions after receiving closed-door briefings. In 2022, Members of Congress made more than 12,700 individual trades, with dozens of members making above average gains as Wall Street saw its worst year since 2008. A 2022 New York Times investigation reported a fifth of all lawmakers trading in companies directly related to their work on a congressional committee. Even in a divided political climate, polling consistently shows that 70% of voters support banning members of Congress from holding individual stocks, including majorities of Democratic, Independent, and Republican voters.
The ETHICS Act would bar members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from owning or trading individual stocks, securities, commodities, or futures. Lawmakers often have advance notice of investigations, hearings, and legislation that can impact stock prices, or can move markets by supporting or enacting policy changes that affect specific companies or industries. The legislation gives several options to members of Congress who own covered assets, including divesting, diversifying into allowable assets—such as mutual funds—or placing assets into a Qualified Blind Trust (QBT). The ETHICS Act addresses concerns about Qualified Blind Trusts not being truly blind with new, enhanced provisions requiring divestiture of assets that go into the Qualified Blind Trust. The ETHICS Act strengthens congressional ethics, bans conflicts of interest and the appearance of conflicts of interest, and increases transparency in Congress.
The ETHICS Act includes strong penalties with enforcement by respective Congressional Ethics Offices. If Members or their covered family members continue to hold or trade in violation of the Act, the fine will be at least the value of the Members' monthly pay. The ETHICS Act also expands on disclosure requirements under 2012’s Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act.
The ETHICS Act enjoys wide support from government ethics leaders and other groups across the political spectrum, including: Project on Government Oversight (POGO), Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), Public Citizen, Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC), MoveOn, National Taxpayers Union (NTU), Take On Wall Street, Stand Up America, Indivisible, RepresentUs, 20/20 Vision, Campaign Legal Center, Issue One, and Our Revolution.
“The fact that members of Congress still trade stocks and other similar investment assets is an ethical travesty that fuels increasing public distrust in government,” said Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette, Senior Government Affairs Manager at the Project On Government Oversight. “Banning this practice and cleaning up the congressional ethics system is a vital and long overdue reform. This is why Senator Merkley and his colleagues should be applauded for their leadership in their efforts to solve this problem by introducing the ETHICS Act, the strongest and most comprehensive congressional stock trading legislation to date. POGO is glad to endorse the bill and we call on Senate leadership to move it swiftly to the floor for a vote.”
“Congress is facing its worst crisis of public confidence in generations. Members of Congress owning and trading stock in companies that they regulate undermines the public’s perception of Congress, and contributes to a growing public sense that their government does not operate on their behalf,” said Debra Perlin, Policy Director of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW). “The Ending Trading and Holdings in Congressional Stocks (ETHICS) Act is precisely the bold and decisive action this worsening crisis demands. By prohibiting members, their spouses, and their dependent children from owning or trading individual stocks or other financial instruments, the ETHICS Act would show that in our democracy the needs of the public, not members of Congress’s stock portfolios, come first. CREW strongly endorses this legislation and calls on Congress to send it to President Biden's desk without delay.”
“Banning Congressional stock trading and ownership is hugely popular among the American people, and we strongly support the ETHICS Act,” said Emma Lydon, Managing Director of P Street, the government affairs sister organization of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee. “Passing this legislation will help restore public trust in our democracy and ensure that members of Congress do not place their personal financial interests above the interests of the people they serve. Every Senator should publicly state whether they support comprehensive legislation to ban congressional insider trading and financial conflicts of interest in the legislative branch.”
“We applaud Sen. Merkley and others in the Senate for introducing the ETHICS Act. With confidence in our democratic systems waning, our elected officials need to do more to shore up trust again. Banning stock trading among U.S. lawmakers is a no-brainer. This is a commonsense way to help constituents believe that their representatives were elected to serve in the public interest, and not in the pursuit of profiting off inside information entrusted to them while in office,” said MoveOn Executive Director Rahna Epting.
“Members of Congress should not be able to trade individual stocks during their time of service, given the disproportionate access to market-moving information lawmakers enjoy and their unique ability to affect markets with their legislative activity. National Taxpayers Union is proud to endorse the ETHICS Act, we applaud Senator Merkley for his leadership, and we encourage Congress to enact legislation that bans members of Congress from stock trading this year,” said Andrew Lautz, Director of Federal Policy, National Taxpayers Union. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/bipartisan-legislation-unveiled-to-end-corrupt-stock-trading-activities-by-members-of-congress/article_719c941a-ef82-11ed-a82e-af200612fa48.html | 2023-05-12T08:14:16 | 0 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/bipartisan-legislation-unveiled-to-end-corrupt-stock-trading-activities-by-members-of-congress/article_719c941a-ef82-11ed-a82e-af200612fa48.html |
Volunteering and service are the cornerstones of thriving and healthy communities. More than 80 individuals, including those from the fire department, were honored for their outstanding service to the community as part of National Volunteer Week, which this year is April 16 - 22.
North Bend Fire Chief Jim Brown, Mayor Jessica Engelke, and the North Bend City Council honored three fire department volunteers who always answer the call. Chief Brown presented “The Godfathers” of the volunteer firefighter program with plaques. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/north-bend-volunteer-firefighters-honored/article_fc933278-ef81-11ed-b21a-1f57f6393d09.html | 2023-05-12T08:14:22 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/north-bend-volunteer-firefighters-honored/article_fc933278-ef81-11ed-b21a-1f57f6393d09.html |
IF Symphony Gala to be held today
The Idaho Falls Symphony Gala is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. today at the Blue Cross of Idaho Conference Center in the Mountain America Center, 1690 Events Center Drive in Idaho Falls.
IF Symphony Gala to be held today
The Idaho Falls Symphony Gala is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. today at the Blue Cross of Idaho Conference Center in the Mountain America Center, 1690 Events Center Drive in Idaho Falls.
The event will have music, food and drink, and a live auction.
Registration and the silent auction open at 5:30 p.m., and dinner, dancing and the live auction will run from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Cocktail attire is suggested.
Beauty and the Beast ballet to be performed at Civic
A ballet adaptation of the fairy tale Beauty and the Beast is scheduled to be performed today and Saturday at the Civic Center for the Performing Arts, 501 S. Holmes Ave. in Idaho Falls. Both performances begin at 7 p.m.
In the ballet, a prince is transformed into a beast by an enchantress, and he hopes that a beautiful young woman can break his curse.
Tickets are $16.50 and $12.50, plus taxes and fees. There is a 20% discount for 15 or more tickets.
To purchase tickets, go to idahofallsarts.org.
Comedy event scheduled for May 19
Comedian Joshua T Fonokalafi is slated to give a show 8 p.m., with doors opening 7 p.m., May 19 at The DEC — Idaho Falls Downtown Event Center, 480 Park Ave. in Idaho Falls.
Fonokalafi is a Utah comedian and the son of an Islander immigrant. He has performed on Dry Bar Comedy.
This show features a beer and wine bar.
For tickets, go to ifdec.com.
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WATERLOO — Law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty will be remembered during a ceremony Wednesday.
The University of Northern Iowa Police Division will organize the annual Black Hawk County Peace Officer Memorial Service at Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 665 Cedar St.
UNI President Mark Nook be guest speaker at the 10 a.m. event.
Since 1902, 14 police officers, sheriff’s deputies, state troopers and other officers from the Black Hawk County area have lost their lives while on the job.
Six died of gunshot wounds during investigations or while chasing suspects.
Crashes and accidents killed seven others – four died in car and motorcycle wrecks, one in a plane crash, one was thrown from a horse-drawn buggy and another died when the fire truck he was riding in was struck by a train.
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Black Hawk County area law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty include:
- Adam Liddle, 2015 – Waterloo Police Department officer who suffered a fatal heart attack following a shift in which he responded to a burglary in progress and a shots fired call.
- Lance Dietsch, 1989 – Iowa State Patrol trooper, originally from Waterloo, died when the patrol aircraft he was flying in a search mission crashed in Cass County.
- Charles Whitney, 1985 – State Patrol trooper died June 16 when he was struck by a car on Interstate 380 near the River Forest Road exit in Evansdale.
- William Mullikin, 1981 – Detective sergeant with the Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office died in a two-car accident July 14 while answering a call.
- Wayne Rice, 1981 – Waterloo police officer shot by James M. “T-Bone” Taylor July 12.
- Michael Hoing, 1981 – Waterloo police officer shot by James M. “T-Bone” Taylor July 12.
- Gabriel LaFromboise, 1976 – La Porte City police officer killed Dec. 9 when his vehicle collided with a semi-trailer rig during a high-speed chase.
- William Mehlhorn, 1956 – Waterloo police officer shot by a burglar fleeing from the scene of the crime in January.
- Everett Dutcher, 1945 – Cedar Falls police officer who was assisting firefighters when the fire truck he was on collided with a train.
- W. Fay Dilworth, 1932 – Black Hawk County sheriff’s deputy shot while attempting to serve a rape warrant.
- Vinton Margretz, 1925 – Waterloo police officer who died in a motorcycle accident while responding to a call.
- William Goodenbour, 1920 – Waterloo detective shot while questioning a suspect about a forged check.
- Fred Widmann, 1908 – Waterloo police officer killed during regular patrol downtown.
- John Bailey, 1902 – Waterloo police officer who was operating a team of horses attached to a buggy while on the job when a passing street car frightened the team and the officer was thrown. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/peace-officer-memorial-day-event-is-wednesday/article_3549ca67-0f74-5b40-862e-c808302d1cfa.html | 2023-05-12T09:13:41 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/peace-officer-memorial-day-event-is-wednesday/article_3549ca67-0f74-5b40-862e-c808302d1cfa.html |
Two more people have died from injuries suffered during a fire at a Washington Heights apartment building that the FDNY said was sparked an e-bike battery.
The total number of deaths is now at four from the blaze that broke out in the fourth-floor unit of a building near 190th Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue.
Firefighters smashed a window to get four unconscious people out of the Manhattan building on Sunday, but all four have since succumbed to their injuries, NBC New York has learned.
A resident of the building said that one of the victims was a 98-year-old woman everyone in the building calls Mamita. Her caretaker and two other men, all of whom were in the same apartment, were killed in the fire as well. None of the victims' names have been shared.
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"It was fast-moving and extremely destructive. Unfortunately and tragically, two of those people have since died. And two others remain in extremely critical condition and we continue to pray for their recoveries today," said FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh.
After the fire was doused, fire marshals swept the building and pinpointed the source.
"The cause of the fire was a lithium ion battery. There were multiple lithium ion batteries found around the apartment," said Kavanagh.
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The danger of lithium ion batteries continues to grow in NYC. The FDNY said there have been 76 fires, with 58 injuries and nine deaths in 2023 alone, linked to lithium ion batteries.
A recent I-Team/Telemundo 47 Investiga investigation showed exactly what a lithium ion battery fire looks like and how quickly it can progress. In an effort to slow the spread of these lithium ion battery fires, the fire department released a PSA Tuesday to warn New Yorkers about the potential dangers.
"These fires are extremely dangerous. They create a large volume of fire very quickly and present significant threats," Kavanagh said, issuing a message to those who have the same type of batteries in their home:
"Go, pick it up. Look at it. Is it damaged? If it’s damaged, don’t use it. Don’t have it plugged in when you’re not there," said Kavanagh. "If it’s in front of an exit or a window, move it immediately. Look for certification, know whether or not you have a regulated battery.”
The commissioner also saying it’s important to share safety strategies with neighbors. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/2-more-die-from-washington-heights-fire-sparked-by-e-bike-battery-bringing-total-to-4/4327506/ | 2023-05-12T09:21:54 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/2-more-die-from-washington-heights-fire-sparked-by-e-bike-battery-bringing-total-to-4/4327506/ |
A teen has been arrested and charged in the gruesome murder of a college student from Brooklyn in February, police said.
Isiah Baez was charged with murder, weapon possession and evidence tampering in the death of DeAndre Matthews, who was found on Feb. 7, according to police.
Matthews' body was badly burned and had a gunshot wound to the head when it was found on train tracks near Nostrand Avenue in Midwood. The medical examiner revealed that the 19-year-old had also suffered smoke inhalation.
Police had been trying to piece together Matthews' final 24 hours. His sister, Dajanae Gillespie, said he left his job at Buggy Service Center in Crown Heights around 5 p.m. on Feb. 6 and went home to borrow their mother’s Jeep for the night. She was one of the last people to speak to DeAndre on the phone — before he disappeared.
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The family reported him missing the next day. His body was discovered hours later.
"I want to know why [the killer] did it. What was the reason? DeAndre wasn’t a violent person. This wasn’t for retaliation. He wasn’t in the streets," Gillespie said.
Gillespie added that because her brother was gay, she feels it could have been some sort of hate crime. A motive for the killing is unclear, and Baez does not face any hate crime charges.
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Matthews' mother located the Jeep with GPS outside a warehouse on Troy Avenue. It was also burned.
"I’m a hurt mother. I have my daughter but that was my son, that was my best friend. He made me a mother," Danielle Matthews said after her son was found dead. She couldn't believe anyone would want to hurt her son.
The SUNY Broome Community college student was known for his love of people and his sense of humor. His family said he wanted to become a social worker.
"Now, as a mother, I’m suffering. My daughter don’t have a big brother. My sister don’t have a nephew, my mother don’t have a grandson," the mother said in February.
Attorney information for the 19-year-old Baez was not immediately available. Police said that an accomplice, 24-year-old Remy McPrecia, was arrested on May 4 and charged with concealing a corpse and evidence tampering. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/teen-charged-in-grisly-murder-of-student-found-burned-shot-in-head-on-brooklyn-tracks/4327533/ | 2023-05-12T09:22:01 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/teen-charged-in-grisly-murder-of-student-found-burned-shot-in-head-on-brooklyn-tracks/4327533/ |
Downtown Iowa City Starbucks employees make history as first store in Iowa to unionize
Iowa City’s downtown Starbucks made history Thursday evening by becoming the state's first location to unionize thanks to a unanimous vote.
The election was held at the Hilton Garden Inn just a few hundred feet from where Starbucks baristas and shift supervisors employed as of April 3 were eligible to vote. Thirty-one employees work at the 228 S. Clinton St. store, according to a filing with the National Labor Relations Board, though the union will exclude store managers, various and others.
Luis Aispuro, an employee at the downtown Starbucks, told the Press-Citizen in a phone call the vote was a landslide, prevailing 25-0 in favor of unionizing out of 30 eligible voters.
Iowa's first Starbucks union will be represented by the Chicago and Midwest Regional Joint Board, Workers United/SEIU in collective bargaining.
“It's amazing to be a part of a greater national movement,” Aispuro said. “We're jumping in on the fight here with all the other stores that are unionizing because Starbucks has been aggressively union-busting so the more stores that hop on, then they'll have to start negotiating with stores and stuff. So, it's really empowering.”
Why did Iowa City downtown Starbucks employees want to unionize?
The election comes a little more than a month after a few local workers announced on social media their plan to unionize, citing safety concerns, a need for consistent schedules and wages, as well as other issues.
The local coffee shop hosted a “Sip-in” Monday morning where employees and others in favor of unionizing gathered to show their support.
Starbucks employee Emma Burriola told the Press-Citizen Monday unionization would address concerns she had about local management, saying the shop is consistently short-staffed and strong leadership has dwindled.
In April, a Starbucks location in Sacramento, California became the 300th location in the coffee corporation to vote to unionize, according to CBS News Sacramento. Stores across Starbucks’ 9,000 U.S. locations have voted to unionize since late 2021.
More:Iowa City Starbucks employees host "sip-in" demonstration Monday morning, push for union
What’s next for the employees at the downtown Iowa City Starbucks?
Starbucks and Chicago and Midwest Regional Joint Board, Workers United/SEIU will bargain over the terms and conditions of employment for the Iowa City workers, according to the NLRB.
The union is a step forward for a group fed up with waiting for an agreement to be reached.
“One of the many issues, the union-busting tactics they've been doing, is that they've just been refusing to sit down and negotiate the contract,” Aispuro said. “We'll just have to wait and see what the next couple of days bring. We're just going to take this one step at a time.”
The parties involved can file an objection and an offer of proof supporting its rejections within seven days of the vote count though, according to the NLRB.
Downtown Iowa City Starbucks’ efforts to unionize comes after former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz testified in a Senate hearing in March regarding whether the company violated federal labor laws.
The NLRB filed more than 80 complaints against Starbucks for violating federal labor laws highlighted by charges that included the illegal firing of Starbucks workers for pushing to form a union.
Monday’s “Sip-in” in Iowa garnered support from local politicians including Iowa City Councilor Megan Alter as well as state Sen. Janice Weiner. Jen Sherer, president of the Iowa City Federation of Labor, said the federation will support Starbucks employees even after the election.
“They have a long fight to win,” Sherer said on Monday. “Starbucks has been relentless in trying to clear that community support.”
More:Starbucks unionization drive reaches Iowa as Iowa City workers file for union election
USA TODAY and the Des Moines Register contributed to this article.
Paris Barraza covers entertainment, lifestyle and arts at the Iowa City Press-Citizen. Reach her at PBarraza@press-citizen.com or 319-519-9731. Follow her on Twitter @ParisBarraza. | https://www.press-citizen.com/story/news/local/2023/05/11/downtown-iowa-city-starbucks-employees-unionize-in-unanimous-vote/70196550007/ | 2023-05-12T09:22:22 | 0 | https://www.press-citizen.com/story/news/local/2023/05/11/downtown-iowa-city-starbucks-employees-unionize-in-unanimous-vote/70196550007/ |
LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Fire Department was called to the scene of a house fire early Friday morning.
At about 3:25 a.m., crews arrived to find smoke and flames coming from the back of the home in the 200 block of Pine Street.
Authorities said the resident had already gotten out prior to their arrival, adding that the fire was extinguished within about 15 minutes.
The Red Cross will help the resident with temporary shelter, according to the fire department.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, authorities said. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/12/lynchburg-crews-respond-to-early-morning-house-fire/ | 2023-05-12T09:33:47 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/12/lynchburg-crews-respond-to-early-morning-house-fire/ |
Greenville City Council member disputes prioritization of fire station improvements
Greenville Fire Station 4 on West Stone Avenue still retains its postwar 1950s character, complete with subway tiles in the bay and its original fire pole.
But just as the building's age adds unique charm, it adds problems, too. The doors are too short for some modern fire trucks to fit through. The building has only one exit. It lies in a floodway, and at times, fills with water. As much as three feet was reported during a 2018 summer storm.
Tucked on half an acre of land at the corner of East Park and West Stone avenues, Station 4 is due for replacement.
The two-story, red brick building is next on the city's list to be rebuilt. City Council is considering spending $1 million from the Capital Improvement Projects budget on fire station improvements in the fiscal year 2024, according to budget talks Monday. They've funded $1.9 million in fire station improvements to date.
But which stations will see repairs — and when — is still up for discussion by City Council. District 2 representative Lillian Brock Flemming said repairs have been pushed back for the fire station in her district, the West End station at 125 North Leach Street, and that facility should be prioritized.
"It is the oldest and in the worst shape," Flemming said Monday. "All I'm saying is, it's been patched up and it's always the next one ... I'm saying it's always behind somebody else. That's got to stop, folks."
City plans to replace Stone Avenue station, build new station by Downtown Airport next
The city is planning to rebuild the Stone Avenue station, then replace Station 5 on North Pleasantburg Drive, building a new station by the Downtown Airport to accommodate the area's growth.
The city uses mapping software to objectively determine each neighborhood's fire service needs, City Manager John McDonough said Monday.
"As the city grows its boundaries right now, we're in the process of evaluating where new stations may go," McDonough said. "As we look at renovating existing stations, it may be an opportunity to close that (West End) station and move it into a more advantageous geographical location for response time."
The fire department operates seven fire stations throughout the city. From those locations, they manage more than 17 pieces of fire-fighting equipment and respond to more than 13,000 calls for service annually, according to the city's website.
"We don't just put a station anywhere. It's about responses, it's about call volume, it's about population, it's about density, it's about travel time," Fire Chief Brian Horton said. "It's not just looking at this station, but all other stations as well."
The city also has mutual-aid agreements with fire departments in special service districts outside city limits, meaning the departments assist one another as needed. Those agreements are key to covering Greenville, which is growing rapidly as the city's borders shift to include a flood of recent annexations.
The city has planned to replace the Stone Avenue fire station for years, a project estimated to cost $7 million, Horton said. The city has renovated it over the years, including adding an air-conditioning system, although the old station is difficult to renovate extensively because of flood restrictions, he said.
The new site is planned to be just up the hill and behind the station, moving it out of the reach of floodwaters. The move would also relocate the station further from the busy intersection, which sometimes fills with traffic and blocks in firefighters when they are responding to calls.
Station 4 handled 2,687 calls for service in 2022 and has handled 815, so far, this year.
The West End fire station across town was built in the 1970s, Mayor Knox White said. The city replaced the station's roof in 2017, and in 2019 the station got new duct work, paint and new plumbing, as did Station 5, Horton said. The city has spent an estimated $250,000 each to renovate those two stations.
Station 2's crew handled 2,893 calls in 2023 and 1,061 calls, so far, this year.
City of Greenville tax increase funded new fire station on Verdae in 2014
To meet fire needs in the Verdae area, in 2014 officials approved a four-mill tax hike from 85.4 mills to 89.4 mills to build Station 1 on Verdae Boulevard. It was Greenville's first tax increase in 21 years.
Seven years later, the city built a new fire station at the corner of Augusta and Faris roads to replace the historic Augusta Road station. The new 12,000-square-foot station cost almost $5 million and included better infrastructure and technology, former Fire Chief Stephen Kovalcik said. The old station, which was built in the 1940s, is now the district offices and a store for Sherwin-Williams.
The city has been budgeting for fire service improvements since the early 2000s, meaning current councilmembers "inherited" the current prioritization list, councilmember at-large Dorothy Dowe said Monday.
Officials and city staff will hold another work session to discuss how the fire stations have been identified for upgrades, McDonough said. City Council will vote on the budget that includes funds for capital improvements before the end of the fiscal year June 30.
Flemming said she wanted to see more resources go to the West End station.
"You should always not build something brand new when you've got somebody else waiting out here with an old, abandoned fire station, basically," Flemming said. "All I'm saying is that it (West End) should be the next one. It shouldn't be No. 3, it should be No. 1."
Macon Atkinson is the city watchdog reporter for The Greenville News. She's powered by long runs and strong coffee. Follow her on Twitter@maconatkinson. | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/greenville/downtown/2023/05/12/greenville-city-council-disputes-fire-station-upgrades-spending-updates/70199388007/ | 2023-05-12T09:45:21 | 0 | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/greenville/downtown/2023/05/12/greenville-city-council-disputes-fire-station-upgrades-spending-updates/70199388007/ |
Mom, daughter stay close by working side-by-side at Jackson Township restaurant
- Amber Carneal has been a server since she was 16.
- The youngest Carneal is set to join the restaurant staff soon.
- Bubba's 33 has a second Ohio restaurant in Toledo.
JACKSON TWP. − If you're lucky, the next time you go out to eat you'll get a server like Amber Carneal.
The mother of five is a funny, friendly bundle of energy.
"The people are fun to work with," she said. "Plus, I like kids."
Eighteen months ago, Carneal followed the manager from her old job to a new one at Bubba's 33 restaurant at 4721 Dressler Road NW. She liked it so much, she recruited her daughter, Ellie Carneal, a few months later.
The mother-daughter team make the 40-mile round trip trek from their Norton home to Bubba's 33.
"This is where we see each other the most since I moved out of the house," said Ellie, who works as a server and administrator.
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How this mother-daughter team makes it work
"We do keep a good church-state mentality," Ellie said to her mother's laughter. "I would say we get along. She has a good sense of humor."
Amber said that when the two have work-related disagreements, people are often surprised to see them eating and laughing together soon after.
Amber has worked in restaurants since she was 16.
"You've got to love it to make money at it," she said of serving. "It's enabled me to raise my children by working nights."
Those children are now 25, 24, 21, 20 and 16.
"I miss my kids," she said. "Only two are still at home."
Ellie, who will be getting married in October, credits her work ethic to her parents' example. Dad Jason is an ironworker.
"I haven't even put in for that day off," her mother said, laughing.
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Bubba's 33 team
Brooklyn Dalton, director of marketing for the local Bubba's 33, said the Carneals have been a great asset.
"They're great to have around here," she said. "They keep us sane. There's a lot of laughter."
Dalton noted that the local Bubba's 33 staff also has three sisters, including a set of identical twins.
"It's a great atmosphere," she said. "We focus on legendary food and legendary service. To me, it's like a home away from home."
Working at Bubba's 33 has become such a family affair that the youngest Carneal, Kory, 16, is soon set to join his mother and sister at the restaurant, busing tables.
"Everybody should work with their children at least once," Amber said.
Reach Charita at 330-580-8313 or charita.goshay@cantonrep.com.
On Twitter: @cgoshayREP | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2023/05/12/amber-and-ellie-carneal-make-a-good-team-at-bubbas-33-restaurant/70140333007/ | 2023-05-12T09:46:05 | 1 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2023/05/12/amber-and-ellie-carneal-make-a-good-team-at-bubbas-33-restaurant/70140333007/ |
Stark County Heart Walk co-chairpersons named
Rick Baxter, president of Alliance Area Development and Alliance Area Chamber of Commerce, and Denise Seachrist, dean and chief administrative officer of Kent State University at Stark, are co-chairing the American Heart Association’s 2023 Stark County Heart Walk, an annual event that aims to raise over $200,000 to fight heart disease and stroke.
Seachrist also chaired the 2022 Stark County Heart Walk.
The Heart Walk is designed to create a stronger community among participants, instill a passion for reducing disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke, and generate excitement for a new or renewed commitment to heart-healthy living through physical activity and healthy eating.
The 2023 Stark County Heart Walk will be held Sept. 30 at a new location, The Hall of Fame Village in Canton. The event kicks off at 8:30 a.m. with a Healthy for Good Festival, including health screenings, Hands-Only CPR demonstrations and a Kids Zone. The walk begins at 9:30 a.m. To register, donate or learn more about the Stark Heart Walk visit heart.org/starkheartwalk. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2023/05/12/stark-county-heart-walk-co-chairpersons-named/70203386007/ | 2023-05-12T09:46:11 | 0 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2023/05/12/stark-county-heart-walk-co-chairpersons-named/70203386007/ |
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Stark County Prosecuting Attorney to host town hall meetings
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CANTON − Stark County Prosecutor Kyle L. Stone will host a series of town hall meetings throughout Stark County in June.
He will present on topics pertinent to the criminal justice system as well as hold a Q&A session. Individual cases will not be discussed. Light refreshments will be served.
The meetings will be held as follows:
- Louisville: 6 to 7 p.m. June 1, Constitution Center 1022 W. Main St.
- North Canton: 6 to 7 p.m. June 6, North Canton Public Library, 185 N. Main St.
- Brewster: 6 to 7 p.m. June 8, Brewster Village Hall 302 Wabash Ave S.
- Hartville: 6 to 7 p.m. June 15, Hartville Village Hall 202 W. Maple St.
The events are free and open to the public. For more information, email prosecutor@starkcountohio.gov. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2023/05/12/stark-county-prosecuting-attorney-to-host-town-hall-meetings/70203572007/ | 2023-05-12T09:46:17 | 1 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2023/05/12/stark-county-prosecuting-attorney-to-host-town-hall-meetings/70203572007/ |
Demolition of 6 blighted houses in Alliance offers 'the opportunity for renewal'
- Alliance City Health Department announced the demolition of six condemned houses this week.
- Four of the houses were a short distance from the downtown area.
- Health Commissioner Randall Flint said his list has at least 25 more condemned structures on it, but more money is needed to knock them down.
ALLIANCE – Left frail and weak, unfit for mankind, six city houses met their end this week.
All had been condemned by the city's Health Department.
"It is unfortunate," Mayor Alan Andreani said. "But it is important we remove blighted properties that have no possibility of being returned to productive use and provide the opportunity for renewal."
The following structures were demolished:
- 545 E. Broadway
- 419 S. Freedom Ave.
- 420 S. Freedom Ave.
- 1064 N. Rockhill Ave.
- 474 W. Main St.
- 404 N. Freedom Ave.
Generation X Contractors of Youngstown was awarded the $41,400 demolition contract.
Four of the houses were a short distance of the downtown area.
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Neighbor: 'It was an eyesore.'
Neighbor Kellie Andrews was home when demolition crews toppled the single-story house on West Main Street. Built in 1938, the structure had gaping holes in its roof and looked unsafe, she said.
From a second-floor window, "We could see through the roof down into the house," Andrews said. "It took no time at all (to fall). As soon as he took out the back, it crumbled. It was an eyesore."
Randall Flint, the city's health commissioner, said the six houses had been left in a state of disrepair, for myriad reasons, and were declared public nuisances and unsafe after attempts to get the owners to fix them.
No one was living in the houses.
There are more on the demolition list
Flint said he has at least 25 more condemned houses on the demolition list. It is a fluid list with room for additions.
However, it takes money to pay for the work.
Community Block Development Grant money funded the demolition of the six houses, Flint said.
Andreani said the city has torn down about 250 condemned structures over his three terms in office. He said most of those were funded through a variety of grants that are now expired, leaving only CDBG money available.
"We are always looking for funding sources to remove blighted properties, to keep pace with the number of condemned structures," Andreani said.
Flint, echoing the mayor, said any demolition work allows officials to create positive futures for properties that didn't exist with the dilapidated houses still on them.
"We're changing the neighborhoods," for the better, Flint said.
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The Virginia Supreme Court has denied a request from Wegmans to rehear a suit involving its $175 million under-construction distribution center in Hanover County, handing a key victory to the local homeowners who were opposed to the facility.
The lawsuit has been sent back to Hanover Circuit Court, where a judge will hear arguments from a group of homeowners who say the 1.1 million-square-foot distribution center was created with local laws that were passed illegally.
Several homeowners sued the Hanover Board of Supervisors in 2020 , saying that a special-use permit it issued for Wegmans to begin construction violated Freedom of Information laws, among other violations.
Many Hanover County residents protested the Wegmans project coming to the area that sits in Brown Grove, a historically Black community. Since the announcement of the project, the Department of Historic Resources designated Brown Grove as a rural historic district.
Wegmans was later added as a defendant to the suit.
The $1.1 million Wegmans distribution center is under construction off Sliding Hill Road in Hanover County.
Sean Jones
The Hanover courts initially said the local residents did not have the proper standing to bring a suit of its kind against the county, and dismissed the case without hearing any of its specific arguments. The homeowners appealed to the state Supreme Court, which first ruled in their favor in February, saying that the Hanover courts should have entertained the allegations.
But Wegmans then petitioned for a rehearing of the court’s unanimous opinion. However, it was a legal long-shot. Virginia’s Supreme Court rarely accepts petitions for rehearing. Of 10 filed in 2022, only one was granted.
On Thursday, the Supreme Court again ruled in favor the homeowners and sent the lawsuit against Wegmans back to the lower court.
Lynn Nesaw, center, holds a sign to oppose the plan for the Wegmans distribution center at a meeting of the Hanover County Planning Commission on Feb. 20, 2020.
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“The way that the entire situation is handled from day one, was done poorly, that was both by Wegmans staff itself, or consultants, and Hanover County,” said Chris French, one of the residents named as a plaintiff in the suit. “What this does is that it basically validates everything that everybody’s been saying from day one, that the entire process was mishandled, that valid concerns were not considered and we will have our day in court.”
French said he’s optimistic that the group can have a favorable outcome in the lower court.
It’s still unclear what would happen to the Wegmans building should the homeowners win the suit. It could mean a total dismantling of the building, but also an adjustment of the site to appease demands from the residents.
Hanover County said in a statement in February that it was disappointed with the Supreme Court’s opinion, but that it remained confident the courts would find that the board acted appropriately.
Opponents of a Wegmans distribution center in Hanover County protest outside as the Hanover Board of Supervisors holds a public hearing on the $175 million development project on May 6, 2020.
ALEXA WELCH EDLUND, Times-Dispatch
The initial suit also alleged that amendments were made to Wegmans rezoning request just hours before the meeting, that the new neighborhood zoning protections were worse than the current ones, that the construction would disturb protected wetlands and that the site created too much noise and light pollution.
Many residents protested the project coming to the area that sits in Brown Grove, a historically Black community. Since the announcement of the project, the Department of Historic Resources designated Brown Grove as a rural historic district.
The distribution center was announced in 2019 with the promise of 700 jobs for the community. Then-Gov. Ralph Northam said Virginia was using $2.35 million in state money as an incentive to build the Wegmans center. The company had similar facilities in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, and Rochester, New York.
The distribution center’s construction is in advanced stages with all four walls and a roof being visibly completed.
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Jan. 10, 2023
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Jan. 12, 2023
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Jan. 13, 2023
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Jan. 15, 2023
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Jan. 16, 2023
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Jan. 17, 2023
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Jan. 18, 2023
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Jan. 20, 2023
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Jan. 21, 2023
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Jan. 22, 2023
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Jan. 23, 2023
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Jan. 24, 2023
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Jan. 25, 2023
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Jan. 26, 2023
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Jan. 27, 2023
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Jan. 28, 2023
Dance instructor Paul Dandridge (foreground) works with youngsters as he teaches a theater dance during the “Genworth Lights Up! Youth Series: On the Road” at the Center for the Arts at Henrico High School on Saturday. The series offers free workshops and performances throughout the year for youth of all ages.
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Jan. 29, 2023
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Jan. 30, 2023
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Jan. 31, 2023
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Feb. 1, 2023
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Feb. 2, 2023
Petersburg High School's basketball standout Chris Fields Jr. on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the Petersburg High School in Petersburg, Virginia.
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Feb. 3, 2023
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Feb. 4, 2023
Members of the Break it Down RVA Line Dancing group perform during a Black History Month Celebration at Virginia State University on Feb. 4.
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Feb. 5, 2023
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Feb. 6, 2023
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Feb. 7, 2023
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Feb. 8, 2023
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Feb. 9, 2023
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Feb. 10, 2023
Colonial Williamsburg moves a 260-year-old building, originally called the Bray School, on a truck to a new location a mile away, where it will be put on public display, in Williamsburg, Va., on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. The Bray School is believed to be the oldest building in the US dedicated to the education of Black children.
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Feb 11, 2023
Randolph-Macon celebrate after beating Roanoke College during a NCAA Division III Basketball game on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Randolph Macon Crenshaw Gym in Ashland, Virginia. With today's win, the Yellow Jackets hold the longest home winning steak in NCAA Division III history.
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Feb. 12, 2023
The Science Museum of Virginia hosted a competition for student engineers during a commemoration of Celebrate Engineering Ingenuity Day. A packed crowd watches Sunday as a team of “Bridge Breakers” from the American Society of Civil Engineers puts students’ inventions to the test.
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Feb. 13, 2023
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Feb. 14, 2023
Richmond City Council member Cynthia Newbille pulls the winning raffle ticket as Marc Edwards, from InnovAge Virginia PACE, holds the basket during the 9th annual "For the Love of Our Seniors" event at Main Street Station in Richmond, VA on February 14, 2023. The event is a resource fair for senior residents and caregivers in Church Hill. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Feb. 15, 2023
A crew from the Richmond-based company Cut Cut installs the new art installation "McLean" by Navine G. Dossos on the façade of the Institute for Contemporary Art in Richmond, VA on February 15, 2023. The installation is part of the exhibit "So it appears" opening February 24th. The vinyl pieces being used are adapted from a series of paintings. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Feb. 16, 2023
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Feb. 17, 2023
Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Alison Linas, left, and Franklin greet Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Jennifer Guiliano and attorney Alex Clarke at the Henrico County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court building on Friday.
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Feb. 18, 2023
Fans take pictures during the All-alumni Block Party before VCU’s game against Fordham on Saturday.
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Feb. 19, 2023
Virginia Tech's Georgia Amoore, left, waits for a pass from Elizabeth Kitley (33) during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Blacksburg.
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Feb. 20, 2023
Richmond resident David Scates filed an appeal with the VEC last summer four days after the state agency notified him that he had been overpaid unemployment benefits after catching COVID-19 and losing his job. Now, Scates is one of almost 17,000 Virginians at risk of having their appeals dismissed because the VEC contends they filed too late.
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Feb. 21, 2023
State Sen. Jennifer McClellan, D-Richmond, greets chief election officer and college friend Sheryl Johnson (right) at the Tabernacle Baptist Church polling station in Richmond, VA on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 as (from left) election workers Katie Johnson and Eric Johnson look on. McClellan is running to succeed Rep. Donald McEachin, D-4th. McClellan would be the first African American woman to represent Virginia in Congress and would give Virginia a record four women in its congressional delegation. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Feb. 22, 2023
Members of the media tour Fox Elementary School in Richmond, VA after Richmond Public Schools Chief Operating Officer Dana Fox provided an update on construction plans to rebuild the school on Wednesday, February 22. The building, which dates to 1911, was heavily damaged in a three-alarm fire on the night of Feb. 11, 2022. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Feb. 23, 2023
Marley Ferraro and her boyfriend, Zack Bannister, both VCU freshmen, spend time together between classes at Monroe Park as Thursday weather reaches around 80s in Richmond, Va., on Feb. 23, 2023.
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Feb. 24, 2023
Sen. Aaron Rouse, left, D-Virginia Beach, talks with Sen. Jennifer McClellan, D-Richmond, before a general assembly session at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va., on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023.
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Feb. 25, 2023
Jenna Anderson of Cosby High shows her medal to her dad, Waylon Anderson, after winning the 112-pound weight class during the VHSL Girls State Open Championships at Unity Reed High in Manassas on Saturday.
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Feb. 26, 2023
Contestants in a duathlon race (run-bike-run competition) dash from the starting line in the first event of the West Creek Endurance Festival at the West Creek Business Park in Goochland County on Sunday.
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Feb. 27, 2023
Eric and Linda Oakes speak to a small crowd before unveiling a plaque and bench dedicated to their son, Adam Oakes, in the VCU Student Commons building near the office of Fraternity and Sorority Life on February 27, 2023. The date marks the two-year anniversary of Oakes' death in a hazing incident, and VCU is calling this an annual hazing prevention day and day of remembrance for Oakes. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Feb. 28, 2023
Jess Tanner (center) looks on as her daughters Aubrey (left), 10, and Charleigh, 8, deliver Girl Scout cookies to school counselor Michelle Nothnagel (right) and the other teachers and staff members at Manchester High School on February 28, 2023. With help from groups of retired teachers and others in the community, the girls, who are members of Girl Scout Troop 3654, raised over $1,000 to purchase the cookies for the staff. Jess Tanner, is an art teacher at Manchester and also a co-leader of their troop. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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March 1, 2023
Shirley Wiest, left, and Wilma Bowman, center, show a blanket for a veteran with the help of Julie Wiest, daughter of Shirley Wiest, at Sunrise of Richmond in Henrico, Va., on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Shirley Wiest and Wilma Bowman sewed over 3000 blankets for people at the VA Hospital, the Children’s Hospital and Moments of Hope Outreach among others.
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March 2, 2023
Carl Gupton, president of Greenswell Growers, is shown at the greenhouse of the company in Goochland, Va., on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Greenswell Growers, an automated indoor farming, can produce 28 times more greens per acre than traditional farming. They just sealed a deal with Ukrops and will start selling on Kroger shelves all across the mid-Atlantic.
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March 3, 2023
Highland Springs walks off the court after beating Stone Bridge during the Class 5 boys basketball quarterfinal on Friday, March 3, 2023 at J.R. Tucker High School in Henrico, Virginia.
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March 4, 2023
Nutzy plays with Shane Paris-Kennedy,9, during the Richmond Flying Squirrels Nutzy's Block Party on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at The Diamond in Richmond, Virginia.
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March 5, 2023
Patrons wait in line for Caribbean soul food from Mobile Yum Yum, one of the food trucks participating in Mobile Soul Sunday in Monroe Park. The event kicked off the Richmond Black Restaurant Experience, a weeklong celebration of Richmond’s Black-owned restaurants.
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March 6, 2023
Henrico County officials celebrate the start of renovations at Cheswick Park in Henrico's Three Chopt District on March 6, 2023. The 24.5-acre park, Henrico's oldest official park, will receive $2.1 million in improvements, including a new open fitness area and upgrades to its trails, playground, restroom facilities, pedestrian bridges, parking lot, main entrance, stormwater management infrastructure and signage. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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March 7, 2023
Congresswoman-elect Jennifer McClellan heads into the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC for orientation on March 7, 2023 in preparation for her swearing in as the first Black Congresswoman from Virginia. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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March 8, 2023
Kate Chenery Tweedy shows the exhibition of Secretariat at Ashland Museum in Ashland, Va., on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Kate Chenery Tweedy is spearheading an effort to bring a monument of Secretariat to Ashland.
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March 9, 2023
John Marano of Top Trumps USA speaks to the media next to Mr. Monopoly at Maggie Walker Plaza in Richmond, Va., on March 9, 2023. Top Trumps USA, under license from HASBRO, will design a Richmond-specific board that highlights the region’s favorite historic landmarks.
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March 10, 2023
The U.S. Postal Service commemorate the history and romance of train travel with the unveiling of its Railroad Stations Forever stamps during a ceremony at the Main Street Station in Richmond, Va.
Lyndon German
March 11, 2023
Susie Williams of Richmond gets a makeover at the Shamrock the Block Festival in Richmond on Saturday. The festival was relocated to Leigh Street this year.
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March 12, 2023
A procession of Fifes and Drums moves down Duke of Gloucester Street in Colonial Williamsburg on Sunday. It traveled from old Colonial Williamsburg Courthouse to the Raleigh Tavern, where Thomas Jefferson and other leaders formed a Committee of Correspondence in 1773.
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March 13, 2023
Cuong Luu, foreground, a volunteer of Feed More, prepares boxes of meals with other volunteers and staff at the food bank in Richmond, Va., on Monday, March 13, 2023.
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March 14, 2023
Bill Barksdale, technical director of Virginia Video Network, works with Kelli Lemon, director of digital programming, at the video studio of Richmond Times-Dispatch in Richmond, Va., on March 14, 2023.
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March 15, 2023
Del. Eileen Filler-Corn, D-Fairfax, looks on a portrait after unveiling it as former Speaker of the House at the house chamber of the State Capitol in Richmond, Va., on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Filler-Corn made history as the first woman and first Jewish Speaker in Virginia.
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March 16, 2023
MIKE KROPF, THE DAILY PROGRESS Virginia's Isaac McKneely (11) becomes emotional after an NCAA Tournament first round game against Furman in Orlando, Fl., Thursday, March 16, 2023.
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March 17, 2023
Brian Erbe, center, a pipe manager, and other members of Greater Richmond Pipes and Drums perform to celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Rosie Connolly's Pub Restaurant in Richmond, Va., on Friday, March 17, 2023.
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March 18, 2023
Virginia Tech's Mekhi Lewis takes down Oklahoma State's Dustin Plott during the consolation semifinals at the NCAA Division I wrestling championships, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Tulsa, Okla. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
Ian Maule
March 19, 2023
Virginia Tech's Kayana Traylor (23) is congratulated by teammates after scoring just before halftime of a second-round college basketball game in the women's NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)
Matt Gentry
March 20, 2023
Hannah and Ty Bilodeau of Lynchburg visit the recently completed Richmond Virginia Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with their children, Blythe, 5, Goldie, 4, and Graham, 2, in Glen Allen in Henrico, Va., on Monday, March 20, 2023.
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March 21, 2023
Doug Ramseur, center left, and Emilee Hasbrouck, center right, defense lawyers for Wavie Jones, one of three Central State Hospital employees , who was charged in death of Irvo Otieno, speak to the media at Dinwiddie Courthouse in Dinwiddie, Va., on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
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March 22, 2023
WRANGLD's, from left, senior customer success manager Trevor Lee, chief business officer Andy Sitison and CEO Jonathan "JD" Dyke work at their office of the 1717 Innovation Center in Richmond, Va., on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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March 23, 2023
New Bon Secours Community Health Clinic is open in Manchester, Richmond, Va., on Thursday, March 23, 2023. The clinic will serve scheduled appointments and same day call-in appointments for the uninsured. The 8,000 square foot building is also home to the Bon Secours Care-A-Van, a mobile health clinic.
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March 24, 2023
Liz Kincaid, CEO of RVA Hospitality and owner of Max's On Broad, is photographed at the restaurant in Richmond, VA on March 24, 2023. Max's On Broad will be closing April 1 and will relaunch as a new concept in the summer. Kincaid also owns Tarrant's & Bar Solita. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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March 25, 2023
Henrico County families gather at Deep Run Park & Recreation Center on Saturday to celebrate all things agriculture during the county's second annual Farm Graze event. Children went booth to booth learning about the wonders of agriculture while participating in fun activities and scavenger hunts.
Lyndon German
March 26, 2023
Church Hill resident Alex Gerofsky finishes the Hill Topper 5K at the Church Hill Irish Festival with a time of 20 minutes, 26.8 seconds.
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March 27, 2023
Wyatt Kingston, center, conducts a strength training session with Marshall Crenshaw, left, and Kevin Wright, right, at Hickory Hill Community Center in Richmond, Va., on Monday, March 27, 2023. Kingston, 71, has been working with the parks department for nearly 40 years on all kinds of initiatives, particularly those aimed at children in public housing communities.
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March 28, 2023
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, center, talks about the ongoing housing crisis in the city during a news conference on March 28.
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March 29, 2023
From left, Caroline Ouko and Leon Ochieng, mother and older brother of Irvo Otieno, react near the casket during the celebration of life for Irvo Otieno at First Baptist Church of South Richmond in North Chesterfield on March 29.
Eva Russo
March 30, 2023
Senior students in Charlottesville-Albemarle Technical Education Center's culinary program presented Taj Mahsala: an Indian fusion menu.
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March 31, 2023
Richmond Police address onlookers Friday, March 31, 2023 at the intersection of North Avenue and Moss Side Avenue, near Washington Park. Richmond police shot a man who was suspected of shooting a woman earlier in the day in the 1100 block of Evergreen Avenue on Richmond's Southside.
April 1, 2023
Sculptor Jocelyn Russell takes photos of the crowd after the unveiling of her statue of Secretariat at Ashland Town Hall Pavilion on Saturday.
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April 2, 2023
Drivers race in the Toyota Owners 400 at the Richmond Raceway in Richmond, VA on April 2, 2023.. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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April 3, 2023
Dinwiddie County Commonwealth's Attorney Ann Cabell Baskervill is photographed at the Dinwiddie County Courthouse on April 3, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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April 4, 2023
From left, Judy and Ron Singleton pose for a photo on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. MIKE KROPF/TIMES-DISPATCH
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April 5, 2023
Beatrix Smith dips her matzah in salt water as she enjoys a Pasover Seder with her classmates (from left) Helen Corallo, Camp Maxwell, and Amara Ellen at the Weinstein JCC Preschool Program in Richmond, VA on April 5, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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April 6, 2023
Virginia Community College System Chancellor David Doré speaks with students at Piedmont Virginia Community College on Thursday.
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April 7, 2023
A worker pushed water off a tarp on the field at The Diamond Friday, when the Flying Squirrels were scheduled to open their season against Reading.
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April 8, 2023
Ember O’Connell-Evans, 1, plays with hula hoops during the Dominion Energy Family Easter event at Maymont on Saturday.
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April 9, 2023
Mike Kearney plays an early form of badminton with grandkids Savannah and Ashton on the lawn of Montpelier during “We, the Kids” Day.
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April 10, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin, center left, tours Richmond Marine Terminal with W. Sheppard Miller III , Virginia Secretary of Transportation , center right, as Stephen A. Edwards, left, Virginia Port Authority CEO, and Christina Saunders, manager of Richmond Marine Terminal, give them the tour on Monday, April 10, 2023.
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April 11, 2023
Inaara Woodards, 5, of Henrico, visits Italian Garden at Maymont with her mother, Victoria Crawley Woodards, and three brothers, Kai, 13, Zion, 12, and Avion Woodards, 11, during their home-school field trip to the park in Richmond, VA., on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. "It’s gorgeous!" Victoria Crawley Woodards said of Tuesday weather. She said it was the perfect weather for the field trip and other activities.
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April 13, 2023
Clarence Thweatt, right, a lead trainer for Chesterfield Public Schools, works on marking points during a transportation road-e-o event, which is friendly competition of school bus drivers demonstrating their driving skills and knowledge of laws, at Chesterfield County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
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April 14, 2023
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at Liberty University.
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April 15, 2023
Tyson Foods workers attend a job fair at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church on Mechanicsville Turnpike. The Glen Allen plant is closing, displacing about 700 employees.
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April 16, 2023
A display of 32 white balloons were raised and a 32-second moment of silence was observed in honor of the victims of the April 16, 2007, tragedy at the start of the 2023 3.2-mile Run in Remembrance on the Virginia Tech campus.
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April 17, 2023
Albert Hill Middle School sixth-grader Drew Sirpis looks for birds during the educational boat trip on the James River on Monday.
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April 18, 2023
Richmond Flying Squirrels Luis Matos steals the second base against Erie SeaWolves shortstop Gage Workman in the 3rd inning at The Diamond, Richmond, VA., on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
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April 19, 2023
Children participate in Little Feet Meets at Matoaca High School in Chesterfield, VA on April 19, 2023. A total of 1,400 Special Olympic athletes from grades PK-5 throughout Chesterfield County Public Schools competed in Little Feet Meets between two dates, April 12 at James River High and April 19 at Matoaca High. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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April 20, 2023
Mike Blau, center, a line cook, and others work on preparing a soft opening of The Veil's new taproom, located in Scott’s Addition at 1509 Belleville St., on Thursday, April 20, 2023.
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April 21, 2023
(From left) VCU sophomore Caroline May, of Pittsburgh, PA, and senior Lee Finch, of Norfolk, VA carry a coffin with a blow-up Earth ball during a VCU Student Climate Protest in Richmond, VA on April 21, 2023. The small crowd walked from the James Branch Cabell Library, though Monroe Park, to the office of VCU President Michael Rao in a mock funeral procession. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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April 22, 2023
Anthony Clary gestures as he runs through confetti during the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k on Saturday.
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April 23, 2023
A volunteer picks up an old wooden palate and brings it to a trash pile during Friends of Fonticello Park's community cleanup on Sunday.
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April 24, 2023
Kay Ford spends time with her cat, Patches, at her home in Mechanicsville, VA., on Monday, April 24, 2023. Ford recently adopted Patches, a 40-pound cat, from Richmond Animal Care and Control. The story of Patches went viral after RACC publicized the cat.
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April 25, 2023
Emily Cover, a project manager with DPR Construction, is shown at Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU, left top, in Richmond, VA., on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. DPR is the team that built the hospital.
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April 26, 2023
Guests tour the Anthropology Lab at the new College of Humanities and Sciences STEM building on West Franklin Street in Richmond, VA on April 26, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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April 27, 2023
Police tape marks the scene outside George Wythe High School.
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April 28, 2023
Sculptor Kate Raudenbush takes in her finished piece "Breaking Point" in the Flagler Garden Near the Monet Bridge at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden on April 28, 2023. The garden is set to debut "Incanto: An Oasis of Lyrical Sculpture" on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Incanto features five designed, allegorical sculptures, accompanied by poetry, throughout the garden. The exhibition is the work of Raudenbush and poet Sha Michele. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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April 29, 2023
Pharrell Williams performs during the Pharrell's Phriends set at Something in the Water in Virginia Beach on Saturday.
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May 1, 2023
A man carries a piece of furniture through a neighborhood in Virginia Beach, Va. on Monday May 1, 2023. The City of Virginia Beach declared a state of emergency after a tornado moved through the area and damaged dozens of homes, downed trees and caused gas leaks. (AP Photo/Ben Finley)
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May 2, 2023
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May 3, 2023
CAL CARY, THE DAILY PROGRESS UVa cheerleader, Madison DeLoach, in front of other UVa cheerleaders tour the The Avelo Airlines Boeing 737 after landing at Charlottesville Albemarle Airport coming from Orlando on May 3, 2023. Avelo Airlines launched its first Charlottesville to Orlando flight line at the Charlottesville Albemarle Airport on May 3, 2023. The inaugural event consisted of a returning flight from Orlando to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, a firetruck water salute upon arrival and a tour of the airplane.
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May 4, 2023
(From left) Maryann Macomber, of Mechanicsville, VA, leads a small group prayer with Gloria Randolph, of Richmond, VA, Randolph's great-grandson Xavier Jones, also of Richmond, and John Macomber, of Mechanicsville, during a National Day of Prayer event at the Bell Tower in Capitol Square in Richmond, VA on May 4, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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May 5, 2023
Steffiun Stanley preps dishes at Birdie's in Richmond, VA on May 5, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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May 6, 2023
People at the ¿Qué Pasa? Festival sit on the grass and enjoy the weather on Brown’s Island on Saturday.
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May 7, 2023
Arts in the Park saw thousands pass through Byrd Park over the weekend. The festival is sponsored by the Carilion Civic Association.
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May 8, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin shares a quiet moment with Holocaust survivor Halina Zimm on Monday afternoon before ceremonially signing a bill that adds a definition of antisemitism to Virginia law.
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May 9, 2023
The Molcajete Sinaloa at Mariscos Mazatlan in Henrico, VA on May 9, 2023. Mariscos Mazatlan focuses on traditional Mexican cuisine from the city of Mazatlan and all along the Mexican coast. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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May 10, 2023
A goose, seen here on May 10, 2023, has built a nest in a median of the parking lot near Dilliards at Short Pump Town Center. The mall has put out orange cones to keep cars away and Jerome Golfman, assistant manager at Fink's Jewelers, said he regularly brings it water, cracked corn and other grains.
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May 11, 2023
Dr. Mary Finley-Brook, an Associate Professor of Geography and the Environment at the University of Richmond, poses for a photo in her office on Thursday.
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An advertisement in the Richmond Times-Dispatch's Sunday, May 18, 1975 edition on behalf of the Dixie Electric Supply Corporation.
Em Holter
On its opening day in May 1975, Kings Dominion's largest attraction included its roller coaster named the Rebel Yell. The coaster was later renamed to Racer 75.
Em Holter
In its inaugural year, Kings Dominion featured several Hanna-Barbera cartoon characters. Among the most popular included Scooby Doo.
Em Holter
Following its opening in May 1975, readers wrote in to the Richmond Times-Dispatch with questions regarding the park.
Em Holter
Kings Dominion's Happy Land once featured Hanna-Barbera cartoon characters including Yogi Bear, Scooby Doo and Fred Flintstone.
Em Holter
Kings Dominion, the $55 million family entertainment complex 23 miles north of Richmond, featured five separate and distinct theme areas.
Nearly 360 feet in the air, 11-year-old Mark and 4-year-old Colleen stepped from the elevator and onto a platform overlooking the park.
As they took in the view, the brother-sister duo glanced through the metal wrung fence at the shops and food courts that made up International Street. In the distance, a roller coaster roared across its tracks.
For Colleen and Mark, it was a sight unlike any other they had witnessed in their lives.
In a special edition of the Richmond Times-Dispatch's Sunday, May 18, 1975, edition, the paper told the story of Mark and Colleen Fair's experience.
A story under the headline "'Really Something' Youngsters Assert After Touring Park" chronicles the duo's trip through their perspective -- thanks in part to "a fair amount of help and advice from their mother."
"Kings Dominion is really something, with a lot of neat things to do, especially for kids, but for grown-ups, too," the pair stated.
The lay of the land
After paying the $7.50 per-mission admission, visitors found themselves on International Street -- a strip of shops and food courts that harkened to the old architecture of Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Spain.
There, parkgoers could shop or taste foods from all over Western Europe.
The park's symbol, the 33-story Eiffel Tower, stood at one of the streets and park visitors could brave the ride up to the top.
Once past International Street, folks could visit the "Old Virginia" themed area, which drew on the history and geography of the state for its attraction.
There, parkgoers could hitch a ride in a Model-T car and drive down the Blue Ridge Toll Way. Or for those extra warm summer days, the Shenandoah Lumber Co. log flume served as a way to cool off.
In Old Virginia, the park touted its most popular attraction -- the fastest roller coaster for its time, called the Rebel Yell.
The coaster, later renamed the Racer 75, was a wooden coaster that travelled up to 65 mph.
Now, the park's fastest coaster, the Intimidator 305, travels up to 90 mph, with a 300-foot drop.
According to Mark and Colleen, it was the best attraction there.
It's "the best ride in the whole place, that's if you like big roller coasters," the pair stated in their article. "This is the biggest and fastest one in the world and there are to of them on the track at the same time."
Leaving Old Virginia, parkgoers could make their way to Coney Island. There, they could partake in some of the more classic carnival games.
Vendors offered hot dogs, cotton candy and popcorn to kids and parents alike before heading to the vintage carousel.
"There's also race cars, army guns and tennis games," Mark and Colleen stated. "You can shoot basketballs and try to win a stuffed animal for your little brother or sister, or for a girlfriend, if you've got one of those."
For those less interested in the rides, the park revamped its already opened Lion Country Safari park. Now, visitors could ride the monorail through a two-mile stretch that featured various safari animals like lions, giraffes and hippos.
Prior to its inaugural opening in 1975, the park opened up Lion Country Safari, where visitors could drive their own vehicles through the safari park. Upon opening, the park introduced the monorail ride for an additional $1.
The last of the five attractions at the park was reserved for the smaller children. Known at the time as "Happy Land," the themed area offered puppet shows, cartoon reenactments and slower, more gentler rides.
In "Happy Land," Hanna-Barbera cartoon character mascots could be found. Among them included Fred Flintstone, Scooby Doo and Yogi Bear.
"I like Scooby Doo because I kissed him on the nose. Yogi Bear will hold hands with you," Mark and Colleen stated.
In front of one of "Happy Land's" most popular ride named the Scooby Doo, after the one and only, a line formed as hundreds made their way to try it out.
Nearby, at the Dodg'em Cars, a Secret Squirrel cut-out read: "You must be as tall as I am to drive." Other rides at the park featured cut-outs of Yogi Bear.
For those who measured up to the squirrel, they soon found themselves pummeling into each other as they sent their bumper cars hurdling toward one another.
The 'perfect location'
In the early '70s, Kings Dominion owner Family Leisure Centers, Inc., a joint subsidiary of Taft Broadcasting Co. and top Value Enterprises, Inc., set out to build an amusement park to rival the rest in the country.
Following the success of Kings Island in Mason, Ohio, the corporation was looking for the next best spot.
In order to bring in the right amount of people, it needed a location that provided adequate transportation and tourism. But it also needed to have access to enough land to build a 750-acre park.
That's when they found Doswell.
The small, unincorporated community in Hanover County, known both for the amusement park and the State Fair, provided both the land and the proximity, with the location being 23 miles north of Richmond and 75 miles south of Washington, D.C.
When Anheuser-Busch announced plans to build Busch Gardens in Williamsburg to open in the bicentennial year, the company had all but sealed the deal.
Company owners just needed approval from local government in order to begin construction. After months of discussions at the county courthouse and some nudging from neighboring localities, the park received its final seal of approval.
Following 30 months of construction, the park opened the $55 million family entertainment complex, which at the time boasted 15 attractions.
On May 3, 1975, the park officially opened its doors to with over 100,000 on opening day. The following week, Busch Gardens opened its gates -- marking the state as a coaster-head destination.
"Be sure to wear good shoes that won't hurt your feet because you'll walk around to see everything all day," Mark and Colleen wrote. "Don't forget to go to bed early the night before you come because you can really get tired doing everything."
"From the Archives" is a series of stories exploring the history of Richmond and the region through the files of the Times-Dispatch. Have a topic you'd like us to check out? Email reporter Em Holter at eholter@timesdispatch.com and visit richmond.com to see more from our archives.
A Coca-Cola advertisement highlights the newly opened Kings Dominion amusement park in a special edition of the Richmond Times-Dispatch's Sunday, May 18, 1975 edition.
On its opening day in May 1975, Kings Dominion welcomed thousands to five different attraction areas. Among them included a water park with a log flume.
On its opening day in May 1975, Kings Dominion's largest attraction included its roller coaster named the Rebel Yell. The coaster was later renamed to Racer 75.
The inaugural year at Kings Dominion featured a children's attraction area coined Happy Land. At Happy Land, various Hanna-Barbera cartoon character mascots.
Prior to the park's full opening in May 1975, Kings Dominion opened its Lion Country Safari the year prior. In 1974, parkgoers could drive down a two-mile track seeing various safari animals including lions, hippos, elephants and giraffes.
The nearly two million visitors who came to Kings Dominion in its inaugural year entered through International Street, where buildings architecturally represent Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Spain.
In 1975, admission to Kings Dominion cost $7.50 per person. The gate price included all rides, shows and attractions, except for an optional $1 monorail ride through American wildlife section of the park.
In the Richmond Times-Dispatch's Sunday, May 18, 1975 edition, an article told from the perspective of two children highlighted the various attractions. | https://richmond.com/news/local/history/king-dominion-amusement-park-virginia/article_da353286-ef4e-11ed-b080-ef0e84afd11d.html | 2023-05-12T09:51:48 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/history/king-dominion-amusement-park-virginia/article_da353286-ef4e-11ed-b080-ef0e84afd11d.html |
GREENSBORO — Eury, the Greensboro Science Center’s beloved giant anteater, was euthanized Wednesday, center officials announced in a news release.
Eury, who would have turned 23 next month, lived beyond his life expectancy and had been under palliative veterinary care for some time. This included acupuncture to alleviate his pain from chronic arthritis, according to the release.
The center’s staff had been monitoring his quality of life for several years. Eury’s health quickly declined in the past week and he was “compassionately” euthanized, the release said.
Video of Eury’s reluctance to get out of bed in the mornings recently became a viral sensation on the center’s social media.
“Nearing his final days, Eury the anteater drew global attention via TikTok by simply exhibiting his gentle ‘old man’ antics and innate charm,” Glenn Dobrogosz, the center’s CEO said in the release. “He served as an ambassador for all anteaters, creating scientific awareness about his incredible adaptations while simultaneously opening millions of eyes and minds to the plight of all animals living in the shrinking rainforests of Central and South America.”
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“Eury single-handedly wowed guests of all ages, including a city council member who was still on the fence during our 2009 bond campaign,” Dobrogosz said in the release. “This interaction led to support for our $20 million dollar bond and the successful growth of the GSC. Eury will be missed by all.”
The release did not name which council member Eury won over.
The center’s staff said some of Eury’s favorite things were stinky shoes, sunbathing, painting with his food and showers.
He came to the center in 2008 as part of the Animal Discovery zoo expansion and was its only giant anteater. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/giant-anteater-eury-euthanized-greensboro-science-center/article_8161908c-f03e-11ed-a334-0b2c3d40ecb6.html | 2023-05-12T10:01:46 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/giant-anteater-eury-euthanized-greensboro-science-center/article_8161908c-f03e-11ed-a334-0b2c3d40ecb6.html |
'Hamilton’ actor Jonathan Kirkland to headline PAInT programs at USF Sarasota-Manatee
'Hamilton’ actor Jonathan Kirkland to speak at USF Sarasota-Manatee
Actor and singer Jonathan Kirkland, who portrayed George Washington in the musical “Hamilton,” will visit the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee on May 15-16 for two programs organized by the Florida Center for Partnerships in Arts-Integrated Teaching, or PAInT.
Kirkland played a key supporting role from 2016-18 in the Chicago Company’s production of “Hamilton,” which casts people of color in historically white roles and draws from hip-hop and contemporary musical styles to tell the story of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton.
On May 15 from 10:15 a.m. to 1 p.m., “An Actor’s Conversation with PAInT” will feature Kirkland, the son of an opera singer and a basketball coach, discussing his stage, TV and movie career with PAInT director Denise Davis-Cotton. Kirkland also will pose for selfies and share acting and vocal tips. Lunch will be provided. Visit bit.ly/41tyVsG to register for the presentation at Selby Auditorium, 8350 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.
On May 16 from noon-1 p.m., Kirkland will be part of a virtual presentation, “Reimaging Chicago’s ‘Hamilton." Register at bit.ly/3AjklYU. Visit sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/academics/center-for-paint for more about PAInT.
Community Foundation grant supports initiative in Manatee
The Children’s Home Society of Florida recently received a $10,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to expand the Community Partnership Schools model at Manatee Elementary School.
Funding will support students and families, including increased access to before and afterschool tutoring, enrichment programs, and medical services. “We are directly removing barriers to education – allowing students to focus completely on learning,” said Renita Houston of the Children’s Home Society of Florida.
The initiative at Manatee Elementary is a collaboration between Children’s Home Society of Florida, Boys & Girls Club of Manatee County, MCR Health, Manatee County Schools, and USF. To learn more, visit chsfl.org.
'Girls Night Out' fundraiser for Mothers Helping Mothers
The sixth annual “Girls Night Out” fundraiser to benefit Mothers Helping Mothers is set for May 18 from 5-8 p.m. at Shapes Fitness for Women, 5451 Fruitville Road, in Sarasota.
Mothers Helping Mothers provides basic necessities for families in Sarasota, Manatee, and surrounding counties. “We hope to double last year’s donation of over $8,000," said Gail McBain of Shapes Fitness for Women.
Mothers Helping Mothers serves over 4,000 families annually, representing roughly 11,000 children in need. For more information and to register, visit shapesfitnesssarasota.com/product/gno-attendee-registration.
Humane Society of Sarasota County hosting Be Kind to Animals Awards
The Humane Society of Sarasota County is still accepting nominations through May 15 for its Be Kind to Animals Awards.
Categories include honors for youth age 6-17, teachers in Sarasota County, nonprofits, businesses, and individuals. Nominees will be honored at a reception at the Humane Society of Sarasota County, 2331 15th St., in Sarasota on May 24.
New awards include the Humane Education Award, HSSC Founder’s Award, Humane in Action Award and the HSSC Pet Advocate Award. For information and to make an nomination, visit hssc.org/nominate.
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Clyde Butcher, the nationally celebrated large-format camera photographer known for Florida wilderness and landscape photography, is joining a meet-and-greet on May 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Venice Gallery & Studio, 237 Warfield Ave, in Venice. The event includes a behind-the-scenes glimpse in Butcher's darkroom and limited edition photographs. Info: Clydebutcher.com; 941-486-0811.
· The Anna Maria Island Privateers is hosting Food Trucks, Pirates & Tunes on May 13 from noon to 6 p.m. at Holmes Beach City Field, 6001 Marina Drive. The fundraiser will feature more than 15 food trucks and music by Southern Cross, Steve Paradis, The 301 Travelers, Cabana Dog, and the Bradentucky Death Rays. Info: amiprivateers.org.
· Second Chance Last Opportunity is hosting its 28th anniversary party, “Git It In Your Soul,” on May 27 from 6-9 p.m. at Sarasota Bayfront Community Center, 655 N. Tamiami Trail, with refreshments and music by DJ Al. Celebrate with SCLO staff and volunteers, meet board members and learn more about the nonprofit's mission. Tickets $50. Info/reservations: secondchancelastopportunity.org/events; 941-360-8660.
· Boy Scout Troop 776 (Port Charlotte) is holding a golf tournament fundraiser on June 10 at Rotonda Hills Golf Course, 100 Rotonda Circle. The four-person scramble with a shotgun start will include lunch, awards and raffle prizes. Entry fee is $65. Info/registration: Kristie Coleman at Kris.Machel@gmail.com or 941-270-3026.
Submissions by Lynn Hatcher, Marc Masferrer, Andrea McNally, Lisabeth Begin, Jaime Limoges, Venice Gallery, Jennifer Mais, Lucy H. Hedrick, Dana Hanson. | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2023/05/12/hamilton-actor-jonathan-kirkland-to-speak-at-usf-sarasota-manatee/70189179007/ | 2023-05-12T10:25:48 | 1 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2023/05/12/hamilton-actor-jonathan-kirkland-to-speak-at-usf-sarasota-manatee/70189179007/ |
Holmes Beach parking garage bill awaits Gov. Ron DeSantis' signature
A feud between Manatee County and Holmes Beach officials will soon be settled by the stroke of Gov. Ron DeSantis' pen after state legislators unanimously approved a bill granting the county authority to build a parking garage in the city.
Rep. Will Robinson, R-Bradenton, and Sen. Jim Boyd, R-Bradenton, carried matching bills that passed without opposition. The county could build the parking garage and approve its own permit despite ongoing resistance from the city, which reduced public parking in response to Covid-19.
The parking facility can measure up to 36 feet in height and is allowed to include sanitary facilities, retail and dining establishments, as well as recreational and entertainment amenities. It must be located in a public park managed by the county.
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The bills were among the few to pass unanimously this legislative session, which was mired with controversial initiatives, Manatee County Chairman Kevin Van Ostenbridge said. The bills have been enrolled, and await final action by DeSantis who could still veto the decision.
"At some point, one has to acknowledge that building this garage to ensure beach parking for our residents is the right thing to do," Van Ostenbridge said. "I can't think of any other bills that have garnered so much bipartisan support this year. There are not a lot of things the entire House of Representatives voted for. Not even all the Republicans could get together on some of their own initiatives."
The law would go into effect immediately, but Manatee County has not yet announced plans for the construction of a parking garage in Holmes Beach. Van Ostenbridge said commissioners will discuss the parking garage matter at a future public meeting.
Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth said the matter was raised to the state level for political reasons after city officials resisted pressure to return parking to pre-Covid levels. She and other city officials have sent letters to DeSantis asking the governor to veto the bill.
"It's a public spanking," she said. "We didn't do what was demanded. It was political, and public safety and public health should never have become anything political. They should have come out to see for themselves the changes that we made and why. All they did was count the parking places that were there, but did they ever come and witness that there are actually 200 empty spaces every weekend? No."
Titsworth said there was little the city, or its lobbyist, could do as the bill buzzed through the legislative process with ease.
"It showed me how Tallahassee is working, and it's sad," Titsworth said. "It flies through because if it's important to Senator Boyd or (Rep.) Robinson, it's going to fly through. Everyone has their own bills to pass so everyone else is going to play along, this is a local bill it's not going to affect these different districts at all. So it's an easy one to pass ... But citizens have had absolutely zero voice in the matter, and that's what was so disheartening."
If DeSantis does not veto, Titsworth said the hands of city officials are tied, and it would be up to residents to advocate for or against the project at the county level.
"Now it's up to the voters," she said. "There is an election next year for the county. The county doesn't have to do it. If it doesn't get vetoed by the governor, then it's up to the citizens to show up at the county meetings and try to stop it." | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/manatee/2023/05/12/parking-in-holmes-beach-garage-bill-awaits-desantis-signature/70207559007/ | 2023-05-12T10:25:54 | 0 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/manatee/2023/05/12/parking-in-holmes-beach-garage-bill-awaits-desantis-signature/70207559007/ |
YORK, Pa. —
Return to office could cause weight gain
As the work from home era comes to an end, a new study says commuting could have a negative impact on your health.
Researchers in Sweden found that a lengthy commute—anything more than two miles—increased the chances of people being less physically active, more overweight and suffering from sleep disruptions.
Those who worked more than 40 hours and commuted for more than five hours each week were most at risk for these issues.
Study reveals the age Americans stop feeling young
A new study is revealing the age when Americans say they start feeling old.
According to research, that age is 43. That's when some start to notice their hair going gray or the their body not feeling the same.
In a report by The Wall Street Journal, health experts say the pandemic has actually made people feel older. The report also cites stress, loneliness and diseases as contributors to people feeling older.
Research shows nature is good for health
Spending time with nature may reduce the need for some prescription medication.
Scientists surveyed about 6,000 people about how often they visit green spaces, which include forest, parks and gardens. They found that the more times a participant visited a green space, the better they felt.
According to the study, people who visited nature three to four times weekly saw a 33% decrease in use of mental health medication and a 36% decrease in use of blood pressure pills. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/health-smart-top-3-headlines-from-the-week/521-e4de679d-e4df-4797-8669-87bfe101c2dc | 2023-05-12T10:27:11 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/health-smart-top-3-headlines-from-the-week/521-e4de679d-e4df-4797-8669-87bfe101c2dc |
Gastonia proposes lowering city property tax rate
The city of Gastonia is considering a $296.7 million budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1, with a 5-cent decrease in the property tax rate.
The proposed 2023-2024 budget, which the City Council will consider June 6, would lower the city tax rate to 47 cents per $100 of assessed value.
The proposed rate is 10 cents higher than the rate that would be needed to be revenue neutral.
To be revenue neutral, the tax rate would need to be lowered to 37 cents per $100 of assessed value.
The 5-cent decrease is still the largest decrease Gastonia has had for more than a decade. It is also the lowest tax rate the city will have had since the year 2000, officials said. The city had that tax rate between 1995 and 2000.
More recently, the tax rate has been lowered by 1 cent since 2019. From 2013 to 2019, it was 53 cents per $100 of assessed value.
The city's proposed budget includes a general fund of $86.6 million, a 15.05% increase from the 2022-2023 fiscal year general fund balance of $81.7 million.
Fees
The budget included no rate increases for electric services, water and sewer services, solid waste services and the stormwater fee.
Public safety
Almost half of the city's general fund, or 49.76%, is allotted for public safety.
The city budgeted $16.6 million for fire services and $26.4 million for the police department.
Fire saw a 4% increase in budget, while the police would receive a 10% increase.
Parks and Recreation
The city set aside $7.1 million for its Parks and Recreation department, but the city is using federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to finance several projects at local parks.
Several months ago, the city purchased a privately owned park on Marietta Street.
"That's a really cool project that we're doing. That'll be two full soccer fields and then a smaller kids field, and then we'll put in a playground," City Manager Michael Peoples said Thursday.
The city plans to extend a current greenway along Marietta Street into the park.
The city also is working to develop a 148-acre property into a park on Linwood Road. The city received a $500,000 state grant it will combine with $1 million in ARPA funding for the project, Peoples said.
City employees
The budget does include a 4% cost-of-living salary increase for city employees, as well as a 1% increase for employees who participate in a career development program. | https://www.gastongazette.com/story/news/local/2023/05/12/gastonia-proposes-lowering-city-property-tax-rate/70205519007/ | 2023-05-12T10:29:45 | 0 | https://www.gastongazette.com/story/news/local/2023/05/12/gastonia-proposes-lowering-city-property-tax-rate/70205519007/ |
NAMPA, Idaho — Nampa Police (NPD) are searching for an endangered, missing adult man last seen in the Nampa area.
Harvey Clampitt, 93, is described as being around 5’04” tall, and weighing approximately 120 pounds with short gray hair; he was last seen wearing gray corduroy pants and a gray zip-up sweater. He was last seen in the area of Northside Boulevard and 2nd Street South in Nampa, according to an Endangered Missing Person Alert sent by Idaho State Police (ISP).
Clampitt was also seen driving in a burgundy 1999 Lincoln Continental with an Idaho license plate, 2CNM411. Police said Clampitt is diagnosed with dementia and is considered endangered.
If you spot or locate Clampitt, please contact NPD at 208-465-2231.
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Ozzie Ohl has been volunteering at Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank for years, and he's not sure he's seen such a dramatic increase in food prices — and the need for food aid — as he has in recent months.
"We are seeing people coming from even further away in the nine county area that we serve. However at this time, the majority of people are still residents of Cerro Gordo County," Ohl said.
According to a Bloomberg News report, food prices have increased about 24% since the beginning of the pandemic. That coupled with the expiration of temporary COVID-19 benefits is causing an increase in demand for food aid from families. It's estimated that about 32 million Americans had a decrease of about $90 per person in food stamps at the end of February.
"The loss of SNAP benefits and other COVID-19 benefits has definitely impacted our food bank too. We hear that from so many of our clients," Ohl said.
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In the last month Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank has provided food and non-perishable products to a total of 834 families and 1,964 people. That is an increase of 177 people from the previous month. The food bank provided enough food to help people prepare 23,568 meals.
"Right now we are facing many challenges," Ohl said. "Our Food Bank of Iowa increased our buying price by more than 15%, plus selections have dropped from four pages to a single page. That has forced us to buy more items at much higher prices."
Ohl said that added up to an increase of more than $30,000 for the all-volunteer organization. He said Hawkeye Harvest is the largest all-volunteer food bank in Iowa.
According to the Census Bureau, around 24.6 million adults didn't have enough food in April compared with around 16.7 million adults two years ago over the same timespan.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that the level of food price inflation varies depending on whether the food was purchased for consumption at home or away from home.
The food-at-home (grocery store or supermarket food purchases) consumer price index decreased 0.2% from February 2023 to March 2023 but was 8.4% higher than March 2022. The food-away-from-home (restaurant purchases) CPI increased 0.6% in March 2023 and was 8.8% higher than March 2022.
The USDA also reports that "food prices are expected to grow more slowly in 2023 than in 2022, but still at above historical-average rates. In 2023, all food prices are predicted to increase 6.5%, with a prediction interval of 4.9 to 8.2%. Food-at-home prices are predicted to increase 6.6%, with a prediction interval of 4.4% to 8.8%. Food-away-from-home prices are predicted to increase 8.2%, with a prediction interval of 7.3 to 9.0%."
Additionally, food bank officials are bracing for the effects of Senate File 494, a bill limiting Iowa families to a maximum of $15,000 in assets to remain eligible for SNAP benefits. The limit does not include the value of a home. Families can exclude one vehicle from asset tests and $10,000 from the market value of an additional vehicle. The bill also creates a new system for the Iowa Health and Human Services Department to verify families’ income, asset and identities in order to apply and remain eligible for these benefits.
Advocates fear it will make more people ineligible for food stamps and others needing assistance won’t apply because of the onerous process and extra administrative hurdles. The bill hasn’t yet been signed by the governor.
According to the Iowa Capital Dispatch, during subcommittee hearings on the bill, advocates with food banks said Iowans already have difficulties accessing government food assistance, with SNAP participation at a 14-year low while food banks reported record-high numbers of Iowans coming in.
How to help
Ohl said the need for donations is greater now due to the reduced benefits and increased prices. Saturday, the Mason City Post Office will hold its annual Help Stamp Out Hunger food collection. This year’s goal is 10,000 pounds of food and $1,000 in financial contributions. Postal patrons are asked to leave nonperishable food items in a bag near their mail box. Your letter carrier will pick them up during mail delivery Saturday. All donations will go to the food bank.
Ohl said the Stamp Out Hunger is the largest single-day food drive in Mason City and it comes at a fortuitous time with the increased demand for Mother's Day.
Nonperishable food items requested include cereal, pasta, rice, canned fruits and vegetables, canned meals such as soups, chili, pasta, 100% juice, peanut butter, canned pasta sauce or spaghetti sauce, macaroni & cheese and canned protein (tuna, chicken, turkey).
Ohl said another way to help is to grow extra items in your garden and donate the excess vegetables. Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank is located at 122 S. Adams Ave. a block west of the Mason City Arena. Donations are accepted daily between 8 and 11 a.m. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/hawkeye-harvest-not-immune-from-inflation-of-food-costs/article_3b8a9f2b-f638-5b9a-a74e-be888bd830aa.html | 2023-05-12T10:36:49 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/hawkeye-harvest-not-immune-from-inflation-of-food-costs/article_3b8a9f2b-f638-5b9a-a74e-be888bd830aa.html |
CEDAR FALLS — Shirley Merner has accomplished so much, all in the name of her community.
The lifelong resident was recognized Wednesday as Cedar Falls’ “Representative Citizen” for 2023 during a luncheon at the Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center alongside many organizations, businesses and innovators who received awards for their roles in the city’s growth.
What gets celebrated gets repeated. That was the theme of the afternoon event jointly held by the city of Cedar Falls and Cedar Falls Utilities for those who helped play a role in the city progressing.
Born at Sartori Memorial Hospital, now MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Merner grew up on a farm on the edge of Cedar Falls in the Dike School District, graduating in 1961.
Since then, she has made quite the impact.
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Merner said she was “absolutely overwhelmed” to receive the honor, given out since 1964. The accolade recognized her work over a lengthy period of time and across the community, her hours of work demonstrating leadership, broad-based service, and a lasting contribution.
Cedar Falls is “totally an evolution of a pioneer settlement to a modern city,” she said. She reflected on how the pandemic reminded residents of some essential attributes: nature, public safety, quality health care and a strong sense of community.
“We have it all right here in Cedar Falls,” she said.
It took an army of dedicated people to build “the best place to call home,” she said. She noted how much there is to do, from trails to restaurants, shopping, museums, concerts, theaters and games.
“There is indeed something for everybody,” she said.
She has enjoy collaborating, building partnerships and motivating others to get involved.
Her two proudest accomplishments were renovating the historic Cedar Falls Depot at Fifth and Main streets into a restaurant, and the founding of the Senior Medicare Patrol, a volunteer public awareness program to protect seniors and others against health care fraud.
“Every single emotion was running through my mind,” she said afterward. “Looking at all the people and remembering the fun and love I had doing it all, and remembering all the results we worked together to accomplish.”
She remembered crying the moment Mayor Rob Green and last year’s honoree, Jim Newcomb, called her last month.
“I mostly couldn’t believe I would be walking the same footsteps of all these people,” Merner said.
Newcomb, in a virtual appearance, told the crowd how Merner’s go-to quote is from Walt Disney: “If you can dream it, you can do it.”
She put a lot of time and energy professionally into the Cedar Falls Community Center and Northeast Iowa Agency on Aging, as well as had stints on the Black Hawk County Gaming Association Board of Directors and Planning and Zoning Commission.
She has sat on various panels, from Community Main Street and Tourism and Visitors Bureau to the Historical Society and Women’s Club. Her current roles include the Community Foundation Board and Health Trust Fund Board. She is also involved in events like Cedar Basin Jazz Festival and Sturgis Falls celebration.
“I’m asking you to take the path alongside me and make Cedar Falls an even better place than I ever dreamed it could be,” she said in closing.
Other recognitions went to:
Kubica Corporation – New Investor Award
Kubica Corporation, a Novi, Michigan, an engineering company specializing in industrial, automotive, and manufacturing software and systems integration solutions, is expanding into the Cedar Falls industrial park and hopes to make Cedar Falls the company’s home base for research and development.
Mayor Rob Green also presented founder and CEO Dennis Kubica and his family with recognition as “honorary residents.”
The Other Place Main Street – Redevelopment Investor Award
The Stedman Family and its partners have been active business owners of The Other Place in Cedar Falls for more than 50 years. The pizza, subs and wings restaurant and sports bar renovated the old L &N Transportation Services building on Main Street into its new location downtown.
Amy Miller, one of those partners and location manager, took to the podium a little emotional to express how she loves her business like a home and believes the new location is now the “older sister” of the original OP location that opened on College Hill in 1970.
Cedar Falls Tourism & Visitors Bureau, Cedar Valley Sports Commission, University of Northern Iowa Athletics – Community Development Partnership Award
The three organizations work together to bring some of the area’s largest visitor events to the UNI-Dome each year. Among them are the Iowa High School Athletic Association’s State Football Playoffs, JVA UNI-Dome Challenge volleyball tournament, USA Wrestling Folkstyle Nationals, and the FIRST Robotics Competition Iowa Regional.
These events come here because of these organizations’ teams and Cedar Falls being a tourist destination, bringing in millions of visitor dollars and supporting area restaurants, hotels and shops.
Hansen’s Dairy Cedar Falls – Continued Investor Award
The location opened in 2007, one of three storefronts in the building at 123 E. 18th St. The Hansen family purchased the building in 2015 and became its sole occupant soon after, operating the dairy store and the adjacent gas station. The new store now includes a food service kitchen and ice cream parlor, indoor/outdoor seating, expanded refrigerated/frozen space, a new building facade and upgraded gas pumps.
Owner Jay Hansen got a chuckle from the crowd when he said some customers come all the way from Wisconsin for his cheese curds and how even a Buffalo Bills football player was raised on its dairy products.
But everything starts with the cow, he emphasized, from the milk to the cream and butter, and Jordan Hansen, his daughter-in-law, explained how the hamburger, cheese curds and milkshake one gets for a meal is “all farm-to-table.”
College Hill Farmers Market and Downtown Cedar Falls Farmers Market – Quality of Life Award
The market’s mission is to foster an enjoyable environment where customers can find quality, local products and provide economic opportunity for local vendors. Through the integrity of its vendors and their products, it provides economic opportunity to local farmers and home-based producers.
But the uniqueness, leaders said, is getting the chance to talk to each of the local farmers, producers, crafters, artisans, and community members to learn where their products and services come from.
CedarStone Senior Living – CFU Energy Innovator Award
The assisted living community, owned by Nelson Construction and Development and managed by Ecumen, offers assisted living and memory care services.
Executive Director Kersten Kleinlein spoke to how the design and construction, especially in the installation of the Variable Refrigerant Flow technology, lends to comfortable living. She said it also lowers utility bills and is a better environmental product. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/cedar-falls-representative-citizen-recognized-businesses-organizations-celebrated/article_57f86e97-b659-5545-98d4-592defe6419c.html | 2023-05-12T10:45:01 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/cedar-falls-representative-citizen-recognized-businesses-organizations-celebrated/article_57f86e97-b659-5545-98d4-592defe6419c.html |
WAVERLY — The final component of Waverly’s Green Bridge memorial will be unveiled and formally dedicated Saturday.
The commemorative bronze plaque was designed and built by eight current and recent students of Waverly-Shell Rock High School’s Go-Hawk Manufacturing Program, a student-based enterprise run out of the school shop. It is mounted on the base of metal salvaged from the historic truss bridge.
The marker is located in Brookwood Park and near the south end of the former Third Street Southeast span removed from the scene at the end of 2021.
The program, which is being put on by the Waverly Historic Preservation Commission, begins at 10:30 a.m. May is Preservation Month.
The unveiling follows lots of fundraising and the dedication of two descriptive signs and a unique public art installation, “The Visionary Sightseeing Binoculars,” in South Riverside Park in May 2022.
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“I had a really good group of dedicated students on it,” said Bryan Benham, their instructor, in an email. “They really nailed it.”
The industrial tech students and alumnus included Paxton VanEe, Dominic Roberts, Tristan Froelich, Jordan Bienemann, Tristan Geary, Jack Thorson, Henry Litwiller and Derek Bienemann.
Benham said the students learned about the constraints and criteria of the build as well as what the design intent entailed before looking at what parts were available to work with left from the “recycling” of most of the old bridge.
“The kids went to work sketching and using 3D modeling software to create a model of what the finished project would look like. We made three different ones and this was what was selected,” said Benham. “The basic constraints were to use as much of the old bridge as possible, hold the plaque, mount it to a concrete base, and make it safe for those who stop to view it.”
The entire project took about a year and a half between all the coordination, but the design was completed in about a month and the build in about three months.
They used part of what what was mostly the steel side truss and turned it into an end abutment to mount the plaque on what looks like “where you would enter or exit the bridge.”
It’s one of many community-based, mass production and custom projects the Waverly student team has completed over the years.
“It is always something different which always makes the challenge fun,” he said.
The program includes student remarks. In addition, two local homes will be presented with Waverly Historic Preservation Awards and a downtown building will be added to the Waverly Historic Register.
“Our WHPC was tasked by the city council to come up with ideas for memorializing the ‘Green Bridge,’” said Kris Brunkhorst, chairperson of the Waverly Historic Preservation Commission in a statement.
“Don Meyer, Karen Lehmen, and I were on the subcommittee that researched, created, and presented ten ideas to the Waverly City Council; the stereoscope project was one, and this memorial was another.”
“Saving an entire span was on the list, but not chosen, so this is a great replica and representation of the steel structure, we all know and remember.”
Local law enforcement line of duty deaths
Black Hawk County area law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty include:
Jurors also found Michael Thomas Lang guilty of attempted murder for shooting at armored vehicle driver, assault on officer for earlier struggle with police.
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Food carts were once a downtown Peoria tradition. They're slowly returning
PEORIA — For the first time since 2019, hot food is being served on downtown sidewalks.
Before COVID, food carts were a popular lunchtime option outside the Peoria County Courthouse for more than four decades. At one time, the city had as many as 15 pushcart licensees. But the pandemic changed all that.
It's been a slow road back. Last May, the Peoria City Council even voted to waive fees for street and sidewalk food vendors and mobile food vehicles for the remainder of 2022. But the downtown vendors never returned.
That's starting to change.
On Monday, May 1, the Butch's Place food cart became the first to operate downtown in four years. On Wednesday, May 3, Butch's Place was selling Polish sausages, beef hot dogs, nachos, pulled pork sandwiches, sodas and chips along Main Street.
Butch's Place was joined by a truck from Jane's Sweet Addictions selling candy, nuts and more. Also on hand was a tent operated by the Popcorn Shoppe. But those two ventures are temporary, their appearance downtown coinciding with the Arts in Education Spring Celebration.
Butch's is in it for the long haul — or at least until the weather gets too cold, said owner Byron Davis.
It's Davis' first time as a vendor in downtown Peoria, though he's operated a food cart at the Spoon River Drive and other venues for more than a decade. He is also a manager at Po-Boys and the Premier Event & Entertainment Center.
He said he's considered a downtown venture for several years, and finally "decided to go for it." One motivation was "to give the community something." Another was "to help myself and help my family" — all of his food cart coworkers were family members.
So far, he said, "Everything is good" at the downtown operation. "I can't complain," he added. He hopes to "build a clientele one person at a time." He said he tries to talk to every customer.
As for the business's name, Davis said, "Everybody asks that." Butch's Place, he said, was named for one of his parents — but not his father. Butch, he said, was his late mother's childhood nickname. "She was a tomboy," Davis said.
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Butch's Place is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday outside the Peoria County Courthouse.
More vendors on the way?
So far, Butch’s Place is the only sidewalk and street vendor licensed to operate in downtown Peoria. (Willie’s Tamales is licensed to operate at UFS. The Peoria City/County Health Department lists another 17 mobile units licensed to operate elsewhere in Peoria, as well as eight licensed multi-event temporary vendors.)
City of Peoria spokesperson Stacy Peterson is hoping Butch's Place will soon have company. In March, the Peoria City Council waived the fees for downtown food trucks and push carts for the remainder of 2023. Peterson said city staff have been communicating with some business owners about obtaining a license and some of the latter are pending. She said the waiver was made in hopes of enticing food trucks back to downtown.
Peterson added, "The return of the food trucks and food carts has been well received by the attendees of the Arts in Education Spring Celebration and those who work downtown. Not only does it add to the vitality of our downtown, but it’s also been a nice reminder for those community members who remember the vibrancy of push carts before the pandemic and a wonderful introduction to those who have never experienced it." | https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/local/2023/05/12/food-vendors-slowly-returning-to-downtown-peoria-illinois/70013015007/ | 2023-05-12T10:52:06 | 0 | https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/local/2023/05/12/food-vendors-slowly-returning-to-downtown-peoria-illinois/70013015007/ |
New mural aims to lift community, reconnect Wilmington neighborhoods divided by I-95
The Delaware Avenue Bridge in Wilmington is getting a face-lift this month, complete with a fresh paint job and colorful mural installation.
The project, which started Wednesday, intends to bridge the gap between Wilmington communities located on opposite sides of I-95. The major traffic corridor split the city when it was constructed in the 1960s.
Once the highway was proposed, West Side homeowners fought against the decision, saying it would tear the city apart. However, in January 1959 — a week after Chancery Court overruled the residents — the city demolished more than 300 homes between Adams and Jackson Streets.
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Now, the creation of a mural at Delaware Avenue Bridge is the latest effort to reconnect those residents. After I-95’s construction, the area transitioned from working-class white homeowners to poor Black renters — and eventually became known as today’s West Center City.
What part of the Wilmington project started Wednesday?
On Wednesday, local artist Christian Kanienberg started designing the mural, which is expected to include birds, state trees, flowers and a peach blossom.
A phrase saying “Welcome to Wilmington,” will also be created along the bridge’s structure, Kanienberg said.
“The concept is to unite the neighborhoods on the East Side and West Side and create an elevated entrance to the city,” said Kanienberg, who was chosen to complete the project by a committee of local leaders.
Delaware Avenue Bridge is the sixth I-95 overpass to get a new look.
What's the purpose behind the murals?
The initiative started five years ago with community groups like United Neighbors, West Side Grows Together and Cornerstone West. In recent years, the groups painted murals on the 8th, 9th and 10th street bridges.
"This is a way of bringing people together from both sides of the highway and in the process … the artwork brings pride and a sense of ownership for residents in the community,” said Sarah Lester, the president and CEO of West Side Grows Together and Cornerstone West.
Lester also hopes the bright murals bring renewed interest in improving the area underneath the I-95 overpass.
“I think future conversations are going to be about making continued improvements along I-95 … like adding artwork, lighting and any other features that the community wants to see,” Lester said.
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WILDWOOD – With weather warming and weekend shore visits on the rise, there are still a few portions of the Wildwood Boardwalk blocked off with chain-link fence as the most recent phase of reconstruction winds down.
It should be completed within a few weeks, Mayor Pete Byron said at the Wednesday City Commission meeting.
“It’s open now,” he said.
The latest phase of Boardwalk repairs, from Maple to 26th avenues, were described as complete last month, when that section of the Boardwalk reopened to pedestrians.
At the time, officials said there remained a shortfall in the decking material, describing it as being delayed by the Brazilian government.
The city is still waiting for the final shipment of lumber.
The boardwalk reconstruction is being done with tropical hardwood. In previous interviews, Byron cited the good looks of the long-lasting material, and said the wood being used was certified as environmentally responsible.
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Previous boardwalk projects in Wildwood and other New Jersey shore towns drew controversy from environmentalists who argued that the use of tropical woods could be harming the rainforests in Brazil.
While there has been little controversy over the use of the wood this time, there have been delays.
“We’re still short about 10% on lumber,” Byron said at the meeting. “As they say, it’s in the mail. We should be getting that last delivery any time now.”
At the meeting, commission members Krista Fitzsimons and Steve Mikulski said the project looked great. Above and below, Fitzsimons said.
“I had to walk under to get to my car. And I was, like, this is unbelievable,” she said at the meeting.
People are saying how good the top looks, she said, but the work underneath meant just as dramatic a change.
“I’ve never in my whole life seen it like that. Never, never, never,” Fitzsimons said. “It wasn’t scary. It was bright. It was beautiful.”
The understructure of the boardwalk had been a concern in several areas, with sections of the concrete crumbling.
Byron said the work has been well received by merchants and visitors.
“It’s got that new car smell,” Byron said.
The city has looked to the state for help in funding repairs to its Boardwalk, starting with the first phase of reconstruction .
Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration has committed $4 million a year over the past two years to the Boardwalk. Last year, the U.S. Economic Development Administration announced a $3.2 million grant, to be matched by $845,000 in local money.
Additional money left from the most recent project will be used for the next phase of Boardwalk work, Byron said.
This year, Murphy included plans for a dedicate fund for Boardwalk repairs in his State of the State address, with plans for a matching fund worth tens of millions of dollars.
A third phase is planned to include the blocks from Shellenger Avenue to Spencer Avenue, expected to take place after the summer.
On July 4, 2021, Murphy came to Wildwood to tour the Boardwalk and announced the first $4 million in state funding. That funded the replacement of the Boardwalk from Oak Avenue to Maple Avenue over the winter of 2021-22.
That project was set to be built from tropical wood, called cumaru and sometimes known as Brazilian teak, but a planned shipment did not arrive in time for the work. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/wildwood-boardwalk-still-awaiting-final-wood-shipment/article_e390853a-f041-11ed-af9d-1bdbdddb659f.html | 2023-05-12T11:00:40 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/wildwood-boardwalk-still-awaiting-final-wood-shipment/article_e390853a-f041-11ed-af9d-1bdbdddb659f.html |
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OMAHA — Many investors worry about the future of Berkshire Hathaway after its legendary CEO Warren Buffett is gone, but most of the conglomerate's companies have already made the transition to reporting to the man who will eventually replace the 92-year-old.
Buffett himself and executives at Berkshire Hathaway companies like See's Candy and Dairy Queen say they don't have any qualms about Vice Chairman Greg Abel's ability to lead the conglomerate. Abel already oversees all of Berkshire's noninsurance businesses. So the main parts of the CEO job he's not already doing are overseeing the insurance side of the company and deciding how to invest Berkshire's nearly $131 billion in cash.
Buffett reassured investors at Saturday's annual meeting that he believes Abel is the right man for the job and that he does know how to allocate capital following the same model Buffett uses even if he's not making those spending decisions now. Plus, Abel did help oversee a number of large acquisitions at Berkshire's utility unit that he led from 2008 until 2018, including the purchases of NV Energy in Nevada for $5.6 billion and Canadian power transmission firm Altalink for nearly $3 billion.
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“I don’t have a second choice. I mean it is that tough to find. But I have also seen Greg in action and I feel 100% comfortable," Buffett said. “Greg is inheriting a good business and I think he’ll make it better.”
Buffett confirmed that Abel will eventually take over for him two years ago after his partner Charlie Munger let it slip at that year's annual meeting although Buffett has no plans to retire.
Plus, Berkshire does have two other investment managers and another vice chairman who oversees all the insurance business, including Geico and several large reinsurers, in place although Buffett said it will be up to Abel to decide how much to lean on those folks after he becomes CEO.
Gonzaga University business professor Todd Finkle, who just wrote a new book titled “Warren Buffett: Investor and Entrepreneur,” said Berkshire shareholders should trust Buffett's judgement about his successor because he has been thinking about his successor for years.
To underscore how long Buffett has been thinking about this, Berkshire showed video clips Saturday of Buffett getting questions about his successor for at least the last 29 years. It probably came up before then too, but Berkshire doesn't have video of the meeting before 1994.
"He’s not going to screw this up,” Finkle said at the Gabelli Funds Value Investing Conference on the eve of the annual meeting in Omaha.
CFRA Research analyst Cathy Seifert agreed: “The succession issue has been put to rest.”
Berkshire managers who have been reporting to Abel instead of Buffett since 2018 said they're confident and impressed with his ability to oversee dozens of different businesses as varied as Israeli tookmaker Iscar Metalworking, industrial conglomerate Marmon Holdings, jeweler Helzberg Diamonds and the NetJets private jet service.
Dairy Queen CEO Troy Bader said that whenever he has any issues related to the brand, Abel is always available, and he reaches out if he ever has any questions. Bader said he's not sure where Abel “gets all the time in the day, but his access has been terrific.”
“Greg is a very quick study. He understands the businesses quickly and he’s going to challenge us, as you would expect any really good manager to do,” he said.
Buffett is clearly a tough act to follow after leading Berkshire for 58 years and earning a reputation as one of the best investors ever, but Bader said there is a lot of talent among Berkshire's other managers.
“Obviously Berkshire has never known anything other than Warren and Charlie very well involved,” Bader said. “But having had the privilege of getting to know so many of the other leaders, Berkshire’s in very capable hands, and that’s a credit again to Warren.”
Buffett and Abel joked during a CNBC interview earlier this spring that Abel might even be able to get more out of Berkshire's businesses because he doesn't the history of having acquired them and may ask tougher questions as he gets to know the companies better. But just like Buffett, Abel largely lets the businesses run themselves, talking strategy with them periodically and offering advice whenever they need it. But the CEOs of each Berkshire business make the day-to-day decision except that they'll run any big spending decisions past headquarters.
Brooks Running CEO Jim Weber said Abel approaches the businesses with the background of an operator who helped build the Berkshire Hathaway Energy utility unit as opposed to Buffett's background as an investor. Abel may even direct a few more pointed questions about Brooks' competition to Weber because unlike Buffett, Abel is a runner who wants to try on the shoes not just talk numbers. But he still provides similar oversight.
“We definitely see he’s got he’s got the brain of an operator. And so in that sense, there is a different slate of questions that are, I think, more in tune with business topics and issues,” Weber said. “But at the end of the day, you know, the relationship is, is still kind of working the same for us.”
See's Candy Pat Egan said shareholders should know that Abel is remarkable in his own right.
“Greg’s singularly talented. He’s an amazing guy,” Egan said. “So in terms of leadership, we have no, no concerns whatsoever.” | https://journalstar.com/business/local/maybe-investors-shouldnt-worry-about-buffetts-successor/article_356e08bc-ee7d-11ed-b453-6bcd7bd219bf.html | 2023-05-12T11:02:25 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/business/local/maybe-investors-shouldnt-worry-about-buffetts-successor/article_356e08bc-ee7d-11ed-b453-6bcd7bd219bf.html |
One person is dead following a crash in Appomattox County Thursday night, according to Virginia State Police.
Close to 11 p.m., authorities were called to the scene of the crash on Oakville Road.
The details surrounding this incident were not immediately available, but we’ve reached out to Virginia State Police to learn more and will continue to update this article with the latest information.
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ROANOKE, Va. – Happy Friday! Check out the Morning Sprint at 8 a.m. for heart-felt stories and the trending news of the day.
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Brandon Reid named editor of the Fond du Lac Reporter, Oshkosh Northwestern
The change is part of Gannett's recently launched Center for Community Journalism structure.
FOND DU LAC – Brandon Reid has been named editor of the Fond du Lac Reporter and Oshkosh Northwestern.
Reid joined the USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin in 2015 as editor of the Herald Times Reporter in Manitowoc and content coach for government watchdog reporters within the network's 11 newsrooms. He has also been editor of the Sheboygan Press since 2021.
Before his time in Manitowoc, he was editor of the The Rock River Times in Rockford, Illinois, for 12 years.
Now, Reid will lead the Fond du Lac, Oshkosh, Manitowoc and Sheboygan newsrooms as part of Gannett's recently launched Center for Community Journalism, focused on supporting small and mid-sized newsrooms and providing hyper-local, high-impact stories.
Reid succeeds Katy Macek, who led the Fond du Lac and Oshkosh newsrooms since August. Macek will be moving into a new editor position at the Appleton Post-Crescent.
The Post-Crescent is also part of Gannett, which owns USA TODAY and more than 250 daily news organizations across the U.S.
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Contact Daphne Lemke at dlemke@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter at @daphlemke. | https://www.fdlreporter.com/story/news/local/2023/05/12/brandon-reid-named-editor-of-fond-du-lac-oshkosh-newspapers/70154954007/ | 2023-05-12T11:11:25 | 1 | https://www.fdlreporter.com/story/news/local/2023/05/12/brandon-reid-named-editor-of-fond-du-lac-oshkosh-newspapers/70154954007/ |
DULUTH — All that remains of the former Seventh Avenue Incline Railway are the stairs that followed alongside its tracks.
Recently designated as a recreational hiking trail, it serves as a connection into Duluth’s past. A local grassroots effort, Friends of the Incline Steps , headed by Doug Stevens, has set out to ensure the historic route didn't become an overgrown memory.
The group's proposal to install interpretive signage was approved by the Duluth Parks and Recreation Department on April 27.
Also known as the "Duluth Skyride," the Incline Railway operated from 1891-1939 to provide transportation from downtown to the newly developing west hillside neighborhood.
"This rail system was so popular when it was built. It lasted 48 years before it was torn down," Stevens said. Many of the people that rode the incline are not here anymore. This way it will be preserved. This is a great way for people to walk historic Duluth and have it be known with signs."
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Stevens' efforts began in 2017. In 2021, he attended community meetings to ensure the incline steps were included in comprehensive planning of the Arrowhead Regional Development Commission as well as the Duluth Parks, Recreation, Open Space & Trails Plan . "Even during the pandemic, I was making sure it wasn't a forgotten project," Stevens said.
Jessica Peterson, Parks and Recreation manager said, "Thank you to the Friends group for taking a deep dive into the history, and for their grassroots effort in telling the story. Doug has worked really hard and we're looking forward to seeing it come full circle with the interpretive panels."
Guided hike and fundraiser
Stevens and Bob Berg of the Duluth Preservation Alliance will lead a guided hike Tuesday down the stairs, starting at 631 W. Skyline Parkway, at 6 p.m. The descent is under a mile at a roughly 500-foot incline.
The Historic Incline Steps Recreational Hiking Trail begins at First Street near Duluth Bethel and Mesaba Avenue and continues upward to Skyline Parkway and beyond to Ninth Street where the pavilion and powerhouse were once located.
The trail veers from the incline's original route from First to Second streets, and again where the steps were moved further to the west near the Salmela House, Stevens said.
"For it being 132 years old, the route is in very good shape," Stevens said. "There are some cracks and shifting. The sidewalk and the steps are all aggregate concrete and held up better than today's concrete. Particularly, the steps at the bottom look new and the railings are still there, which is very impressive."
Following the hike, a fundraiser will kick off at Bent Paddle Brewing Co. to raise money to install four signs with historical information and photographs along the route. Bent Paddle's "Round Up" opportunity for the cause will continue May 16-31.
The goal is to raise $4,000 total by fall to install the signs next spring.
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Duluth Preservation Alliance will serve as the 501(c)3 nonprofit. Tax-deductible donations can also be sent to: P.O. Box 161438, Duluth MN, 55816 with "Incline signs" in the memo line.
The Duluth Preservation Alliance and the Eco Rotary Club of Duluth and Superior have teamed up to help raise money needed for the signage. Both have pledged $1,000 donations. Eco Rotary adopted the trail in 2018. A cleanup event was held last November. | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/grassroots-group-to-install-incline-stairway-signs | 2023-05-12T11:17:52 | 1 | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/grassroots-group-to-install-incline-stairway-signs |
Rabbi Dennis Sasso, 'bridge-builder' and 'truth-teller,' retires from Beth-El Zedeck
Rabbi Dennis Sasso is known for researching before he speaks at bar and bat mitzvahs for Congregation Beth-El Zedeck. So it came as no surprise three weeks ago when he held up a photo of a young Wendy Waldman, sporting 1980s-style hair, during his remarks for her son's coming-of-age ceremony.
The rabbi also is known for guiding members through life transitions. So it was again unsurprising that he shared wisdom to help Wendy's mom into a new chapter when she retired as the northside synagogue's early childhood director in 2021.
"You can imagine when you've run a program for 40 years, my car just automatically turns to Beth-El Zedeck when I drive," Joanie Waldman said. "It took him, I think, more than anyone to talk to me and let me see what I needed to do."
This weekend, Sasso will make the same transition, 10 years after the retirement of his wife and partner at Beth-El Zedeck, Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso. For almost 50 years, Dennis Sasso has helped people in his congregation and Central Indiana through acts that have earned him such honors as a Sagamore of the Wabash and the NAACP's Community Service Award.
When those close to Sasso discuss his legacy, they highlight the care he brought to everyday interactions, how he built interfaith relationships, how he cut tension with a pun.
"He's a rabbi and a leader and a friend, but he's family. He's a mentor. He's a guide," Wendy Waldman said. "It's hard to put into words."
'Helping people peel back the layers of joy and of grief'
Sasso was born and raised in Panama before moving to the U.S. in 1965 to attend Brandeis University. He and Sandy married in 1970 after meeting at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in Philadelphia.
In 1977, the couple and their 1-year-old son came to Beth-El Zedeck, becoming the first practicing rabbinical couple in Jewish history. They had their daughter a few years later, and the duo set out to strengthen the family atmosphere in their congregation, especially through youth and adult education initiatives.
Helping members through major life events became a pillar of their tenure. In one of Dennis Sasso's sermons during the Jewish High Holy Days this past fall, he quoted poet Carl Sandburg: "Life is like an onion. You peel it (off one) layer at a time, and sometimes you weep."
"I spoke that of the service of the rabbi being like helping people peel the layers of joy and of grief that are part of every life experience and sharing with each other the grace and the strength," Dennis Sasso said.
In sermons and at weddings and eulogies, he delivered inspiration and accessibility along with scholarship he forged while earning a master's from Temple University and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Christian Theological Seminary. The rabbi is an affiliate professor of Jewish Studies at the latter.
"He has an incredible sense of humor," Sandy Sasso said. "He's known for his puns and people come to expect it, and I think it brings a certain joy to being in the synagogue."
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'Truth-teller but also a bridge-builder'
Those who have worked with Dennis, 75, note his balance of humor and candor building interfaith and social justice initiatives throughout the city.
Bill Enright sought Dennis and Sandy's wisdom as advisory board members when he founded the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving in IUPUI's Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.
"He's not wanting to make you an enemy if he disagrees. He's very open to dialogue," said Enright, a longtime friend and the former senior pastor of Second Presbyterian Church. "He is a truth-teller but also a bridge builder, and that's the dance that not everyone can make."
Dennis has helped found multiple bridge-building groups like the Center for Interfaith Cooperation. In the 1990s, he was co-chairman of the Race Relations Leadership Network of the Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee — a position he said helped him understand how to work with others of different beliefs without imposing his own.
Relationships across cultural and religious spaces are the foundation of trust that will be necessary to combat antisemitism, which has again become a growing concern for the Jewish community, Dennis said.
He and his wife, Sandy, have spread the mission of justice and interfaith connection through multiple mediums, including IndyStar columns, that have reached readers around the world.
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Central to their service has been the couple's own connection personally and professionally, which Dennis reflects on as he notes that 2024 will be the 50th anniversary of their ordination.
"Looking back on those years, there has certainly been challenges and difficult moments ... but it has been a very rewarding experience," Dennis said. "I cannot imagine myself having chosen or done anything other than what I set my heart to do in 1969, 70 when we both first started at rabbinical seminary."
If you go
- What: Special Shabbat Service and celebration of Rabbi Dennis Sasso's rabbinate
- When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
- Where: Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, 600 W. 70th St.
Contact IndyStar reporter Domenica Bongiovanni at 317-444-7339 or d.bongiovanni@indystar.com. Follow her on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter: @domenicareports. | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2023/05/12/rabbi-dennis-sasso-retires-from-beth-el-zedeck-after-almost-50-years/70199985007/ | 2023-05-12T11:26:34 | 0 | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2023/05/12/rabbi-dennis-sasso-retires-from-beth-el-zedeck-after-almost-50-years/70199985007/ |
Indianapolis considers defying Indiana law banning new no-turn-on-red stoplights downtown
Indianapolis city-county councilors, spurred on by advocates for traffic safety, are looking into a way around a state law that seeks to prevent them from increasing the number of no-turn-on-red stop lights downtown.
This spring, the council had been considering adding a blanket ban on vehicles turning right on red lights at local streets downtown in the name of increasing safety for pedestrians. But when Sen. Aaron Freeman, an Indianapolis Republican who once served on the council, got wind of it, he successfully passed legislation to prevent them from doing so.
And the way around that legislation? It appears to only target no-turn-on-red signs that are passed by Indianapolis after July 1. That would mean the city has about seven weeks to act.
"With the state law not going forward until July 1, we would encourage the city to continue forward with the proposal before July 1," Jason Tomsci, spokesperson for American Association of Retired Persons, Indianapolis, told IndyStar Wednesday. The AARP, Indianapolis, supports the downtown no-turn-on-red plan.
After IndyStar asked the City-County Council about the advocates' call to action, council spokesperson Sara Hindi said Council President Vop Osili, Vice-President Zach Adamson, and Councilor Kristin Jones, the co-authors of the downtown plan, would consider the idea of moving forward with the downtown no-turn-on-red plan before July 1.
There's some disagreement, though, about whether the loophole exists. And, if Indianapolis does move forward, the matter might be headed to court.
That's because Freeman thinks his law took effect when Gov. Eric Holcomb signed the bill May 4.
"We have told the city, a consolidated city cannot put these signs up," Freeman said. "The Indiana General Assembly has passed a law, if the city was to do something different with that, then there’s judges and courtrooms for that reason."
The City-County-Council's attorney also had come to the same conclusion on an initial read of the bill, which is why the council had initially announced Monday night that they were nixing the idea. Indiana Legislative Services Agency Executive Director George Angelone, though, said the measure takes effect July 1, which is what the text of the bill also indicates.
When IndyStar asked Freeman if he would take legislative action if the city moves forward with the plan before July 1, Freeman said he’ll deal with that if it happens but doesn’t want to speculate.
Osili, Adamson, and Jones told IndyStar Thursday that the council has been working closely with legal counsel for further guidance to interpret the effective date of Freeman's law, doing due diligence to ensure the city is not faced with a lawsuit by moving forward with the no-turn-on red proposals.
"We recognize the language within HB 1050 is confusing, and it goes to show the harmful impact that the Indiana General Assembly can have when it seeks to block local officials from enacting potentially lifesaving traffic controls on local roadways," their statement read.
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No-turn-on-red, which advocates and Democratic councilors said is a well-established best practice to reduce the number of pedestrians and cyclists hit by cars, was first proposed by the City-County Council on April 3.
It passed out of the committee along party lines and was heading to full council for a vote on May 8 before the state law prompted the council to nix it.
The proposal would have banned turns on red lights at downtown intersections including all local streets bounded by 11th Street, Oscar Robertson Boulevard, 10th Street, White River Parkway West Drive, Interstate I-70 and Interstate I-65. That would include all of Mile Square, Mass Ave downtown, and St. Joseph Historic Neighborhood.
Kim Irwin, executive director of Health by Design, which has been a longtime advocate in the city's no-turn-on-red proposal, said she is disappointed by how Indianapolis was specifically targeted in the state law.
"It doesn’t need to be controversial," she told IndyStar. "And yet we find ourselves in political realities with the tension between the city and the state, and tension that exists among different councilors that is limiting our ability to put forth this very well-established, evidence-based policy."
Freeman has called the downtown proposal stupid, said it's part of a Democratic war on cars, and told IndyStar Tuesday that the best way to reduce traffic crashes is for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers to be aware of their surroundings and help their own personal safety.
He said he would have been fine with targeted no-turn-on-red signs at specific intersections but not a blanket ban.
The law is not retroactive, according to the City-County Council, which means the city can keep the no-turn-on-red signs already in existence. They plan to do so, councilors told IndyStar, and Freeman also told IndyStar he is fine with that.
This is just the latest legislation the Indiana Senate has championed in recent years that targets Indianapolis, including everything from trying to prevent IndyGo from expanding transit lines to preventing the city from cracking down on bad landlords to preventing cities from targeting puppy mills just as Indianapolis was considering a proposal to do so.
Advocates are also asking what the City-County Council can do next to address record high pedestrian fatalities and traffic safety issues, especially crashes downtown.
"We’re at a point in this crisis where we have to be bold," pedestrian and cyclist safety advocate Eric Holt, who runs the traffic crash tracking site Indy Ped Crisis, said.
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Osili, Adamson, and Jones said they remain committed to addressing pedestrian and cyclist safety.
"DPW engineers are currently evaluating alternate options for protecting the increasing number of people who walk in our downtown core, now that no-turn-on-red restrictions have been preempted by the state," Department of Public Works Deputy Director Aliya Wishner told IndyStar.
She added that millions of dollars of investments in pedestrian infrastructure are already underway in Indianapolis as a result of Mayor Joe Hogsett’s five-year, $1.1 billion capital construction plan.
Contact IndyStar reporter Ko Lyn Cheang at kcheang@indystar.com or 317-903-7071. Follow her on Twitter: @kolyn_cheang. | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/indianapolis/2023/05/12/indy-considers-defying-state-law-banning-new-no-turn-on-reds-downtown/70203056007/ | 2023-05-12T11:26:40 | 1 | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/indianapolis/2023/05/12/indy-considers-defying-state-law-banning-new-no-turn-on-reds-downtown/70203056007/ |
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