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CONYNGHAM, Pa. — You might remember seeing this photo on the morning news a couple of weeks ago.
Maybe, like us, it made you do a double take. Maybe, also like us, you wanted to know more.
The photo was taken by Karen Everett at her grandson's graduation from Southeast Linemen Training Center in Georgia.
We found one of the graduates in the photo, Brady Pettit, and interviewed him and his proud mom Kelly.
"It's one thing to look at pictures on Facebook but to see it in person—all these people, it's like ants on a hill, crawling up this pole, really fast. I mean, they're very fast when they do it. It was surreal," Kelly said.
While this formation is mainly just for show, it does give the linemen a chance to show off the skills they've learned, and it is good practice for what they'll do in the real world.
"You have about 20-some kids on the pole at one time, and you climb up. You have your hooks in your feet, and you have your belt, so you climb right up to someone else's feet, they'll step down, and you keep going up as far as you can. And they actually do call it a Christmas tree," Brady said.
Brady spent 15 tough weeks in Georgia, learning everything he'd need to know about the job. He met people from all over the world, including people from here in our little corner of the world.
Here's what he and his mom had to say about his decision to attend linemen training school.
"He applied to colleges and was accepted. But this was his choice. He really always has been a physical, outdoor kind of person. My husband and I were all for it. We thought this is great; support the trades."
"I do like to be up in the air. I hunt a lot; I like to be outdoors a lot. I feel like it was just something I wanted to do, and then I didn't hesitate, and I went and did it, and now I really liked it."
Now he's back home and ready to serve his community.
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WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Police are trying to find who is responsible for vandalism in Luzerne County.
A video shows four males spray painting the Irem Temple Restoration Project on North Franklin Street Saturday night.
They made a quick exit when they realized there were security cameras.
Members of the project say they also cut a hole in the fence.
If you recognize these individuals or have other information, call Wilkes-Barre police at (570) 208-4200.
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KINGSTON, Pa. — Investigators in Luzerne County have released details on why police raided a home next door to where a homicide took place and what they found.
Ryan Padovani, 22, was found dead inside his home on East Bennett Street in Kingston on May 5.
One week later, police returned to the property and raided the other side of the duplex.
Court paperwork shows that police found drug paraphernalia, bloody items, and blood on the floor.
The man who lives there, 31-year-old Walter Zolner, was not home at the time but was later arrested on marijuana charges. His bail was set at $5 million.
Kingston police have not said if the raid is connected to the homicide.
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LARKSVILLE, Pa. — Crews battled wildfires near Route 11 in the Larksville area Sunday and early Monday.
Route 11 around East Main Street in Larksville was closed. It reopened before 8 a.m. Monday.
Fire officials say they responded to a call for a wildfire around 3 p.m. Sunday along East Main Street.
Those flames then spread to a used parts junkyard between Route 11 and the Susquehanna River in Luzerne County.
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MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — A motorcyclist has died from his injuries in a crash in Monroe County.
William Hill, 20, from Middle Smithfield Township, died Sunday at a hospital in Lehigh County, according to the coroner.
Hill was injured in a collision with a vehicle on Milford Road in Smithfield Township, Monroe County, on May 6.
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OVIEDO, Fla. – A beloved choir director died over the weekend, according to the Oviedo High School principal.
Bill Schult — known as “Schult” by his students — was “an instrumental part of many lives,” Oviedo High School principal Dr. Trent Daniel said in a message on Sunday sent to families.
An Instagram video posted by the school’s TV production team, WROR-TV, on Monday shows a profile on the impact Schult made in his 26 years teaching, 20 of which were at Oviedo High School.
“For me, teaching is the most important profession because it’s how we pass on the collective knowledge and experience that the entire human race has discovered thus far,” Schult said in the video. “But on a more personal level, it’s about, like, I don’t necessarily think of myself as a teacher so much as I think of myself as a responsible adult in all my students’ lives, or in some cases, even a dad or grandpa or cool uncle or something.”
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Schult, who also taught piano and music tech, was adored by his students.
“He literally sees his kids as his children and genuinely treats them how they’re supposed to be treated,” junior Max Broennle said in the video. “I have had a good amount of teachers, but the biggest one is Schult... he pushes you, but it’s not like he dismisses your accomplishments.”
Schult said in the video he hoped he was a safe haven for students who came to him with questions and problems.
“Everyone faces challenges. It’s the ability to overcome them that’s what’s gonna end up being the best part of your life,” he said during the interview.
Daniel said Seminole County school district grief counselors, alongside long-standing Oviedo High School choir program volunteers Tom and Cathy, will be available Monday for anyone needing assistance.
“The process of grieving is different for every person and can be very complicated, especially if it is unexpected,” Daniel said in the message to students and families. “We encourage parents/guardians to discuss this incident with your student tonight to address any concerns or questions they may have and to gauge their level of grief in dealing with a loss of a teacher. Please contact me with any questions or concerns by calling 407-320-4001 or emailing me directly Trent_Daniel@scps.k12.fl.us. Our hearts and our love are with Mr. Schult’s family during this difficult time.”
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A man and woman who died in Orange County on Sunday in what is believed to be a “targeted” attack have been identified, according to sheriff’s officials.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said Yohanna Colmenares, 42, and Alex Quintanilla, 40, were found around 6 a.m. with “obvious signs of trauma” in the 10500 block of Bastille Lane.
Deputies have not said how the two died, but they believe they were targeted.
“We will not be releasing the suspect information at this time, as detectives are working hard following leads,” sheriff’s officials said in a release.
Colmenares and Quintanilla were both taken to the hospital, where they later died.
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An investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crimeline at 1-800-423-8477.
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Fallen officers remembered at annual ceremony
MUNCIE, Ind. — An annual service to honor law enforcement officers — including those who have lost their lives in the line of duty — was held Monday at Policeman's Park, across Walnut Street from Muncie City Hall.
The Law Enforcement Memorial Service is held each year during Police Week.
"Every day, police officers in this great country battle against the enemies of life and liberty, law and order," Delaware County Prosecutor Eric Hoffman said during Monday's service.
"Today is a day that reminds us that we must never take our life and liberty, our peace and security for granted. The officers we honor today gave their lives so that these values will endure forever."
As is the case each year, the four Muncie police officers who over the past century have died in the line of duty were honored during Monday's ceremony.
They are: Tony Hellis, fatally shot when he intervened in a domestic dispute in 1923; James "Obie" McCracken, gunned down during a downtown robbery in 1932; Steve Singer, killed in a traffic accident in 1989; and Gregg Winters, fatally shot by an arrestee he was driving to the Delaware County jail in 1990. | https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2023/05/15/fallen-officers-remembered-at-annual-ceremony/70219007007/ | 2023-05-15T17:10:30 | 1 | https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2023/05/15/fallen-officers-remembered-at-annual-ceremony/70219007007/ |
Free insulin program offers a year of relief for low-income patients with diabetes
Editor's Note: The following is part of a class project originally initiated in the classroom of Ball State University professor Adam Kuban in fall 2021. Kuban continued the project this spring semester, challenging his students to find sustainability efforts in the Muncie area and pitch their ideas to Deanna Watson, editor of The Star Press, Journal & Courier and Pal-Item. This spring, stories related to health care will be featured.
MUNCIE, Ind. – In the 1980s, Jerry Henkle's father noticed that he was drinking more water than usual, which led them to suspect diabetes.
They went to the doctor for an A1C test, which rates a person’s average blood-sugar level over the past two to three months. Although the doctor initially did not believe Henkle had diabetes, the test came back positive for Type 2.
This diagnosis brought about significant changes in Henkle's life, both physically and financially. From the 1980s until 2018, Henkle said he spent approximately $5,000 to $7,000 per year on insulin. However, in 2018, he met Rex and Jeana Thomas, who happened to have a summer home in Texas, close to the Mexico border.
He said the Thomas’ proximity allowed them to cross over to Mexico and purchase insulin for Henkle at a significantly lower cost of around $35 per month, compared to the $400 he had been spending in the United States.
"I would get, like, two or three different types of insulin pens and my Nasonex,” Henkle said. “I'd get enough to last me a year. One year, I spent around $800 down there on stuff that was worth around $5,000 here."
Buying low-cost insulin and medication in Mexico
A program through Novo Nordisk now allows low-income and uninsured patients such as Henkle to receive insulin for free or at a low cost. Before this program, though, Henkle had relied on the kindness of others.
The process of crossing the border for the Thomas family was simple — their main concern was crossing back into the United States. Henkle said they would inform the guards that they were carrying pharmaceutical supplies, and often their bags would not be checked.
"We would park our car on the Texas side," Rex said. "We would walk over the Rio Grande River to Mexico, and we would walk a block down the street and go to this little pharmacy. We knew this guy who speaks English, and we asked him how much they are, and he tells us, 'For you, my friend, it is almost free.'"
While there were limits on the quantities they could legally bring back, it was enough to last Henkle until the Thomas family would cross the border again.
"When we would go over for Jerry, the pharmacist would take the packages apart and would get four or five pens of insulin in each box,” Jeana said. “You are limited on the quantities you can take across legally.”
The Thomases continued this practice for four years but have not done so since last year. In 2022, Henkle said he signed up for the program through Novo and was able to receive insulin for free due to being considered low income.
Drug company offers free insulin for a year
"Through Novo, I use Ozempic — an injection I give myself every week," Henkle said. "I have lost 30 or so pounds, and my long-term sugar is really good. I am on Social Security, so I was able to go to Novo and tell them how much I make. Now, I am getting free insulin from Novo for a year because I am considered low income."
Henkle learned about this program by talking to his endocrinologist, who informed him about the website to contact the company. He filled out the necessary paperwork through the patient assistance program and was able to enroll in the program.
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According to a 2020 article on Fierce Pharma titled, “Novo Nordisk expands 90-day free insulin program to workers affected by COVID-19,” 50,000 patients received free insulin through Novo despite an estimated 37 million Americans being diagnosed with diabetes each year, according to the CDC, suggesting that many people may not be aware of Novo’s patient-assistance program.
"I don't think people know about (the patient-assistance program)," Henkle said. "I had a really good doctor who shared the information."
Millions of people who may not qualify for free insulin but still struggle with the affordability of the product will now have the option to purchase insulin at a much lower cost. A 2023 study by Melissa Suran published on JAMA Network in 2023 revealed that Eli Lilly has implemented an automatic $35 out-of-pocket cap for insulin purchased with commercial insurance — but only through participating retail pharmacies such as CVS, Walmart and Kroger. | https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2023/05/15/novo-nordisk-offers-free-insulin-for-a-year-to-low-income-diabetics/70208697007/ | 2023-05-15T17:10:31 | 0 | https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2023/05/15/novo-nordisk-offers-free-insulin-for-a-year-to-low-income-diabetics/70208697007/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Local shoppers can help fight food insecurity during New Seasons Market’s annual Hunger Relief Match, during which the store will match donations to benefit ten local non-profits promoting greater food access.
While New Seasons Market accepts donations at any time, the store will match donations, up to $50,000, from May 17 through May 23.
Some of the non-profits that will receive donations include Blanchet House, Centro Cultural, Oregon Food Bank and Share Vancouver.
“One of our main driving values is that we’re all in this together,” New Seasons Market Slabtown Store Manager Jared Ball said. “We have a very generous group of customers that shop with us.”
Molly Evjen, with Share Vancouver, says the donations make a “huge difference” for the organization and the community.
“The work that we do supports families, individuals, through our kid’s backpack food program, our hot meals program and our summer meals program and we wouldn’t be able to run any of these programs and serve our community without support. So, we’re so grateful for New Seasons and their really generous customers. We look forward to this time of year every single year since 2011,” Evjen said.
Donations can be made at New Seasons Market checkout. | https://www.koin.com/local/all-in-this-together-new-seasons-matching-donations-to-fight-food-insecurity/ | 2023-05-15T17:10:46 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/all-in-this-together-new-seasons-matching-donations-to-fight-food-insecurity/ |
BELLEVUE, Wash. — House Bill 1750, or "Yori’s Law," was adopted by state lawmakers this legislative session. It makes May 15 Water Safety Day in Washington.
It’s named after Yori Tsunoda, a 3-year-old who drowned in 2018.
"We were in a backyard pool with kids and adults,” Yori’s mother, Chezik Tsunoda, said. “At some point Yori was face down in the water."
Tsunoda said there’s guilt that comes with that tragic day.
“There's a chance there's something I could have done different to have a different outcome, and you want to scream that to the world," Tsunoda said.
Since 2018, Tsunoda has committed to learning more about water safety. She quickly discovered that children of color drown at a significantly higher rate.
She founded the non-profit No More Under to prevent more child drownings.
The non-profit has secured hundreds of free swim lessons and has given away thousands of life jackets.
No More Under is also installing loaner life jacket stations at several beaches in Bellevue.
"There's so many barriers in learning to swim,” Tsunoda said. “Whether that's financial, transportation or even cultural barriers. We're really trying to break that down."
The leading cause of death for children ages one to four is drowning, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
May 15 will become Water Safety Day in Washington, and Tsunoda hopes that will lead to more education in schools in the coming years.
"It should be involved in the curriculum,” Tsunoda said. “A part of physical education or part of health."
Tsunoda released a new documentary called Drowning in Silence, which tells her story and what she calls the silent epidemic of childhood drowning.
"I would do anything to have Yori back, and I feel like all of this is my love letter to him,” Tsunoda said. “My expression of love for him not being here."
Their goal is to generate a wave of water safety bills across the country, according to Tsunoda. She believes that can place pressure on lawmakers to address the issue on a national level. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/mother-drowning-victim-water-safety/281-98b6c127-26cc-4cee-9ef6-7c246ff3913f | 2023-05-15T17:11:57 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/mother-drowning-victim-water-safety/281-98b6c127-26cc-4cee-9ef6-7c246ff3913f |
TEMPE, Ariz. — Officials are searching Tempe Town Lake's waters for a person that submerged but never resurfaced, the city's police department said.
Police got a call late Sunday night that someone had jumped into the lake, the department said. When officers arrived, they found a man in the lake and rescued him.
The man said his friend had also jumped in the lake but hadn't resurfaced, officers said. Search and rescue personnel are continuing to search for the other person but have yet to find anything.
Investigators are still at the scene.
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Drowning prevention tips:
Drowning is the leading cause of death for children between ages 1-4 aside from birth defects, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Three children die every day as a result of drowning. Here are some tips from the CDC on how to protect children around water:
Learn life-saving skills.
Everyone should know the basics of swimming (floating, moving through the water) and CPR.
Fence it off.
Install a four–sided isolation fence, with self–closing and self–latching gates, around backyard swimming pools. This can help keep children away from the area when they aren’t supposed to be swimming. Pool fences should be completely separate the house and play area from the pool.
Life jackets are a must.
Make sure kids wear life jackets in and around natural bodies of water, such as lakes or the ocean, even if they know how to swim. Life jackets can be used in and around pools for weaker swimmers too.
Keep a close watch
When kids are in or near water (including bathtubs), closely supervise them at all times. Because drowning happens quickly and quietly, adults watching kids in or near water should avoid distracting activities like reading books, talking on the phone, or using alcohol and drugs. | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/tempe-town-lake-rescue/75-e92db31a-01e4-473b-b318-f331c0185ab5 | 2023-05-15T17:16:16 | 1 | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/tempe-town-lake-rescue/75-e92db31a-01e4-473b-b318-f331c0185ab5 |
BUTTS COUNTY, Ga. — The Butts County Sheriff's Office is asking for prayers as one of its deputies is in the ICU with "major injuries" and another person is missing following a boating accident on Sunday night.
Exactly how the incident occurred isn't clear. But the Butts County Sheriff's Office said on Facebook that it happened on the Jasper County side of Jackson Lake.
Neither the deputy nor the other individual have been identified. The sheriff's office described an operation to find the other person as one to "recover the body of this beloved person in our community."
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is assisting with the investigation while the sheriff's dive team is "currently working the recovery of one missing," the Facebook post said.
"I would ask for continued prayers for the families of both involved and pray God will bring them peace and comfort during this most difficult time," the post said. "I would ask that you keep the deputies and firefighters currently working to recover the body of this beloved person in our community."
The sheriff's office said it would release more information as it gets cleared through the Department of Natural Resources. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/butts-county-deputy-icu-person-missing-boat-accident/85-88d140bf-1f1e-4cf6-aaee-2f02cdb457e7 | 2023-05-15T17:21:25 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/butts-county-deputy-icu-person-missing-boat-accident/85-88d140bf-1f1e-4cf6-aaee-2f02cdb457e7 |
BAINBRIDGE, Ga. — A company that's trying to become a major American-based supplier of graphite for electric batteries announced Monday it will invest $800 million to build a factory in southwest Georgia, hiring 400 workers.
Anovion Tecnologies, based in Chicago, said it would make synthetic graphite anode in Bainbridge. Production of the key ingredient for lithium ion batteries is supposed to start in 2025.
The plant would build on Georgia's push to recruit makers of electric vehicles and their suppliers. Republican Gov. Brian Kemp said the announcement furthers his goal of making Georgia the nation's electric mobility capital. Most battery graphite is currently made outside the United States.
Georgia economic development officials say more than 40 electric vehicle-related projects have been announced in Georgia since 2020, pledging $22 billion of investment and 28,000 jobs.
Anovion was created last year by combining the graphite businesses of two existing companies, Pyrotek and Amsted Graphite Materials, along with new investment from Monomyth Group, a private equity firm.
It has existing facilities in Sanborn, New York, and Clarksburg, West Virginia, and earlier announced plans to build a graphite factory with a 35,000-ton yearly capacity near Muscle Shoals in northwest Alabama.
Anovion won a $117 million grant under the new federal infrastructure law last year to help finance the new Alabama plant, as well as improvements at its existing New York plant.
The company was attracted by Georgia’s workforce, research universities and growing solar energy production, Anovion CEO Eric Stopka said in a statement.
“We are looking forward to providing solutions that will further secure the country’s electrified future with the support of our partners in Georgia and the federal government,” Stopka said.
Anovion executives have said they are trying to reach 150,000 tons of production in coming years, starting from almost nothing.
Synthetic graphite is made from carbon products like petroleum coke, a byproduct of oil refining, heating it up to super-high temperatures for long periods of time to refine it. Such furnaces usually require huge amounts of electricity, making power costs a key consideration in locating factories.
Anovion could claim various tax breaks including a state income tax credit allowing it to annually deduct $3,000 per job from state income taxes for five years, as long as workers make at least $31,300 a year. That could be worth $6 million. The company could also qualify for property tax breaks from Bainbridge and Decatur County.
Monday's announcement is the second big industrial win in two years for Bainbridge, located in the far southwest corner of the state. Danimer Scientific, a maker of biodegradable plastic, announced in 2021 that it would build a $700 million factory, hiring 400 employees.
“We have always known that in order to remain competitive and to grow, we needed to diversify our industry mix,” Decatur County Commission Chairman Pete Stephens said in a statement. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/jobs/bainbridge-battery-plant-more-jobs-in-georgia/85-ebb7663e-c255-4c63-b7b9-fef8632730fe | 2023-05-15T17:21:31 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/jobs/bainbridge-battery-plant-more-jobs-in-georgia/85-ebb7663e-c255-4c63-b7b9-fef8632730fe |
ATLANTA — Atlanta Police are investigating a shooting in the Bankhead neighborhood that left a man hospitalized.
Officers were called to 1177 Joseph E Boone Boulevard NW for a person shot. According to Google Maps, the location appears to be right next to the Trap House Kitchen Queen business.
When they arrived, they found a man who had been shot in the leg. Officials said he was taken to the hospital for further treatment.
Authorities then confirmed that the shooter and victim appear to be "known acquaintances".
Police have not announced any arrests in this case at this time. They have not identified the shooter and the victim.
The investigation is still active, according to police officials.
This is a developing story. Check back often for new information.
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. — During a finance committee meeting last Tuesday, May 9, some Benton County Justices of the Peace heard a presentation and discussed the HVAC system for the jail.
Beau Reynolds with Trane Technology, a heating and air manufacturer, gave the presentation.
"This started out with more of an indoor air quality assessment related to COVID-19," said Reynolds.
His team looked into the ventilation at the jail, which he says is 25 years old and isn't being well maintained.
He recommended the jail upgrade its electrical system, replace its exhaust fans and some boiler systems as soon as possible.
"Most everything there was past its usable life," Reynolds said.
"Why are we just finding this stuff out now?" asked a JP during the meeting.
"I'll take some responsibility for that. We did point out and did address some of these [issues]," Reynolds said.
Major Robert Bersi with the jail says it has already replaced equipment to help with hot water which cost $15,000 and only lasted about a year.
"We call it 'exigent circumstances,' but why do we need to move on this now instead of waiting until budget time to procreate this?" asked Benton Co. Justice of the Peace Dustin Todd.
"I mean, I don't have necessarily the best answer for that," Reynolds answered. "I think with relation to the jail expansion that got shut down and the fact that your capacity, the jail wasn't properly ventilated before."
Sherriff Shawn Holloway says if the county doesn't act now, the county could have to pay more later.
By the end of the year, repair costs can increase roughly 5-10%, according to Sheriff Holloway.
So, the next question was, how is the county going to pay for this?
A JP answered, "$525,000 would be coming out of the ARPA monies, and then the $360,000 for the boilers would go against capital projects."
The committee decided in favor of the recommendation in a unanimous vote.
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Spanish version: Para español haga click aqui.
Globally, Mother's Day is celebrated on different dates and this year it's celebrated on May 14. With evolving science, motherhood looks different for everyone whether it's traditional, adoption, or through surrogates.
"For as long as I could remember I always wanted to be a mom and I just sort of assumed it would happen. I would meet someone, I would get married, and then as I was approaching 40, I realized, maybe this is not gonna happen for me," said Asha Mevlana.
When Mevlana turned 40, she decided to pursue other options.
"And what I ultimately decided was to find a sperm donor, which I found online. He happens to be anonymous, and then I used my egg. So I went through the whole process of IVF a few times," Mevlana said.
Over the course of eight years and three miscarriages later, baby Khef came into the world via surrogate in 2022 and made Mevlana the happiest woman in the world.
"He's great, he loves music, he just makes me laugh every single day. The laugh and smile bring me so much joy. I'm sure most parents feel this way, you know, when you're seeing the world through a child's eyes it's just a whole new experience," Mevlana explained.
Baby Khef is now 1-year-old. He enjoys climbing and is a musician in the making.
Although Mevlana is a single mother, she is not alone.
"I don't feel alone at all, I have my mom who's really helping me. She lives next door. I have my family around here, and I have an incredible community who loves him and helps me take care of him," Mevlana said.
Mevlana also adds that male role models in Khef's life are important and she's thankful to have her dad and brother who live locally be active in his life.
Through an anonymous sperm donor, Khef has seventeen other half-siblings. The families of the half-siblings have connected through Facebook which created a bonus family Asha never knew she needed.
"So it's really cool because it's the family, I always wanted a big family and even though it's not my family, I'm able to provide him with family and siblings," said Mevlana.
This Mother’s Day she's celebrating the path that led her to motherhood with family and a heart full of gratitude and is encouraging other women to follow their dreams.
"You know there are just so many different ways of having families nowadays and I guess for me, it's like, you don't have to give up on that dream just because you're still single or haven't met that person yet," Mevlana stated.
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FORT SMITH, Ark. — The Fort Smith Police Department (FSPD) is asking for help in locating 14-year-old Brendon Dyer.
According to FSPD, Brendon was last seen wearing a grey T-shirt, grey shorts and red Nike shoes while riding a pink bicycle.
Police say he is 5'4" and weighs approximately 110 pounds. He has blonde hair and blue eyes.
If you have any information that can help FSPD locate Brendon, call 479-709-5100.
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LOWELL, Ark. — Lowell mom Wendy Davis is currently a quarter-finalist in Woman's World Magazine's 'Super Mom' contest.
"I've been told I'm supermom many times, I don't see it most of the time," said Wendy Davis. "I feel like a failure as a mom because you're not perfect."
Davis shared her vulnerability during an interview on Sunday, May 14, with 5NEWS. She is a mom and stepmom to 10 kids. "The oldest is 21 all the way down to six years old," she said.
She shared that her kids are her life. "A lot of times, I don't feel like I have an identity without my kids."
Davis is her kids' therapist, chauffeur, doctor, nurse and more. "I mean, my kids would say I'm everything to them," Davis said. She's also an entrepreneur and a school substitute teacher.
"I do it on my own because my husband is a truck driver," said Davis.
She says she does it all because she loves her kids. That's why she's in the running to be a Super Mom. She's already won the top spot in her group. Now, she has to compete against the other top winners.
The winner will get a $20,000 grand prize, a two-page spread in Women's World magazine and a vacation to Palm Springs. "I'm really wanting that vacation," Davis said. "I don't know if I've ever had a vacation, honestly."
Voting for the competition resumes Monday, May 15. Click here to learn more about Davis.
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Greenville County among the most charitable in SC. Here's how much we donate to charity.
When it comes to making charitable donations, Greenville County is among the most generous in the state.
Greenville County ranked No. 3 in the top counties with 7.71% in percentage of returns itemizing charitable contributions and 37.55% in charity county index. Beaufort and Charleston counties topped the index.
Greenville County ranked first at 1.99% in the sub-category, contributions as percentage of income.
The data is according to SmartAsset, a financial technology company that publishes articles, guides, reviews and tools to help customers make financial decisions regarding personal finance.
The company conducted research on places where residents donated the most money to charitable causes, measuring how much people donate as a percentage of their net income and the proportion of people in each county who make charitable donations.
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Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation celebrates five elite Sarasota County educators
The Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation is again celebrating the work of Sarasota County educators who go above and beyond.
On May 5, five educators were greeted by their principal, the interim superintendent, and district leadership during a surprise ceremony where they were named 2023 Ripple Effect Award winners and presented a $5,000 check from the Barancik Foundation.
The 'Ripple Effect' teachers:
· DaVida Dagan of Glenallen Elementary School.
· Holly DeWitt of Brookside Middle School.
· Diana Eidel of Wilkinson Elementary School.
· Chelsie Jacob of Laurel Nokomis Middle School.
· Jeff Kahler of Suncoast Polytech High School.
“Recognizing these educators is a highlight of our year,” said Teri A Hansen, president and CEO of the Barancik Foundation. “Chuck and Margie often said, ‘We can’t change the world, but we can change little pieces of it and hope for a ripple effect.’ In this case, the ripple effect these educators are making often means changing the trajectory of students’ lives.”
The Ripple Effect Award launched in 2021 and invites Sarasota County principals to nominate one educator from their school who sets the bar for innovation and creates lasting impacts on their students and peers. Five educators are honored on Charles Barancik's birthday in May and five on Margery Barancik’s birthday in September.
“We are thankful for the tremendous impact our teachers make on the lives of our students and families," said Allison Foster, interim superintendent of Sarasota County Schools. "It is wonderful that we have partners like the Barancik Foundation to recognize the dedication our teachers give each day. The Ripple Effect Award recipients demonstrate compassion and high-quality best practices that allow our students to achieve success today and into the future.”
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ARKANSAS, USA — Top elected officials in Arkansas could see a 3% salary increase but legislators’ pay would stay flat under a proposal from a state panel.
The panel sets salaries for state elected officials and was created by a constitutional amendment voters approved in 2014. Before then, salaries were set by the state Legislature.
The proposal would increase the governor's annual salary to $163,501 from $158,739; the attorney general's to $150,745 from $146,355; and the secretary of state to $104,362 from $101,322.
Salaries for the treasurer, auditor and land commissioner would each increase to $98,564 from $95,693, while the lieutenant governor's pay would increase to $48,105 from $46,704.
Under the proposal, state House and Senate members' pay would remain at $44,357. The House speaker and Senate president pro tempore would still get $50,661.
The commission in January initially proposed 6% raises for both officials and lawmakers, but has delayed considering that plan. The commission received letters from 49 lawmakers who said the legislative raise was not justified.
Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said after the January proposal that she would donate any pay raise she received to charity, and GOP Attorney General Tim Griffin said he regularly donates “in excess of my pay raise” to his church and charities, the newspaper reported.
The panel in November approved a 2% cost-of-living adjustment and a 5% pay increase for state judges, including members of the Arkansas Supreme Court and Appeals Court, as well as prosecuting attorneys.
If the panel gives final approval to the raises next month, they will take effect 10 days after the proposal is filed with the state auditor's office.
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HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — On Saturday, May 13, hundreds of United Methodist Church (UMC) members met in Hot Springs, once again to discuss disaffiliation agreements. In November of 2022, 35 congregations split from the UMC, including locations in Siloam Springs and Van Buren.
"It's sad that we are even considering going this way once again," said a member during a comment period.
In March, the largest Methodist congregation in Arkansas, Central United Methodist in Fayetteville, split into three congregations.
"The root of it is we have different viewpoints on biblical interpretations," said Executive Director of Central United Methodist Church, Brian Swan in a March interview.
Some of the disagreements within the church are centered around homosexuality.
"I am aware that emotions are running high among some of our members," said Bishop Laura Merrill with the Arkansas Conference of the UMC, "The hurt of this period of separation runs deep."
"It's been hurt, it's been hard, it's broken my heart," said Greenwood UMC Youth Pastor Cliff James.
During the special session, members voted to do a group vote on 61 congregations that were passed with 80% or more to disaffiliate and were voted on as a group. While congregations with less than 80% were voted on individually.
Midland Heights in Fort Smith, Cecil and Hartman—both in Franklin County, were among the group vote. Meanwhile, Greenwood was one of the congregations in the individual vote.
Some Greenwood members say they didn't feel it was a fair process prior to the special session. "Felt like it was a very manipulative, unfair thing," said one member of the congregation who said he was speaking on behalf of those who did not want to separate.
"Almost 70% of our church wants to disaffiliate," James said.
"I was asked to remain neutral throughout the process and do the best I could to lead a fair process," said John Embry, a Greenwood UMC pastor. However, during Saturday's special session, he took a stance. "I would move for this to be passed.”
Greenwood did get the OK to disaffiliate along with the other 66 congregations that had a disaffiliation agreement.
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Globally, Mother's Day is celebrated on different dates and this year it's celebrated on May 14. With evolving science, motherhood looks different for everyone whether it's traditional, adoption, or through surrogates.
"For as long as I could remember I always wanted to be a mom and I just sort of assumed it would happen. I would meet someone, I would get married, and then as I was approaching 40, I realized, maybe this is not gonna happen for me," said Asha Mevlana.
When Mevlana turned 40, she decided to pursue other options.
"And what I ultimately decided was to find a sperm donor, which I found online. He happens to be anonymous, and then I used my egg. So I went through the whole process of IVF a few times," Mevlana said.
Over the course of eight years and three miscarriages later, baby Khef came into the world via surrogate in 2022 and made Mevlana the happiest woman in the world.
"He's great, he loves music, he just makes me laugh every single day. The laugh and smile bring me so much joy. I'm sure most parents feel this way, you know, when you're seeing the world through a child's eyes it's just a whole new experience," Mevlana explained.
Baby Khef is now 1-year-old. He enjoys climbing and is a musician in the making.
Although Mevlana is a single mother, she is not alone.
"I don't feel alone at all, I have my mom who's really helping me. She lives next door. I have my family around here, and I have an incredible community who loves him and helps me take care of him," Mevlana said.
Mevlana also adds that male role models in Khef's life are important and she's thankful to have her dad and brother who live locally be active in his life.
Through an anonymous sperm donor, Khef has seventeen other half-siblings. The families of the half-siblings have connected through Facebook which created a bonus family Asha never knew she needed.
"So it's really cool because it's the family, I always wanted a big family and even though it's not my family, I'm able to provide him with family and siblings," said Mevlana.
This Mother’s Day she's celebrating the path that led her to motherhood with family and a heart full of gratitude and is encouraging other women to follow their dreams.
"You know there are just so many different ways of having families nowadays and I guess for me, it's like, you don't have to give up on that dream just because you're still single or haven't met that person yet," Mevlana stated.
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LOWELL, Ark. — Lowell mom Wendy Davis is currently a quarter-finalist in Woman's World Magazine's 'Super Mom' contest.
"I've been told I'm supermom many times, I don't see it most of the time," said Wendy Davis. "I feel like a failure as a mom because you're not perfect."
Davis shared her vulnerability during an interview on Sunday, May 14, with 5NEWS. She is a mom and stepmom to 10 kids. "The oldest is 21 all the way down to six years old," she said.
She shared that her kids are her life. "A lot of times, I don't feel like I have an identity without my kids."
Davis is her kids' therapist, chauffeur, doctor, nurse and more. "I mean, my kids would say I'm everything to them," Davis said. She's also an entrepreneur and a school substitute teacher.
"I do it on my own because my husband is a truck driver," said Davis.
She says she does it all because she loves her kids. That's why she's in the running to be a Super Mom. She's already won the top spot in her group. Now, she has to compete against the other top winners.
The winner will get a $20,000 grand prize, a two-page spread in Women's World magazine and a vacation to Palm Springs. "I'm really wanting that vacation," Davis said. "I don't know if I've ever had a vacation, honestly."
Voting for the competition resumes Monday, May 15. Click here to learn more about Davis.
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The Coos Bay Downtown Association presents the 39th Annual Blackberry Arts Festival on Saturday, August 26. and Sunday, August 27. This is a free event with activities centered on Central Avenue and will feature an impressive array of talented artisans, music, and great food, including lots of blackberry items.
This is a juried art show, so come see all the amazing hand-crafted art and blackberry related food. Festival hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Music is provided Saturday and Sunday by the CBDA. Come check out the singer and songwriters; Saturday- Jeff Torrence at noon, Trent Beaver at 2 p.m. and Terry Rob at 4 p.m. Sunday- Chris Coach at noon and Ben Rice at 2 p.m.
The fifth annual “It’s All Berry Good” Blackberry Recipe Contest will be held on Saturday, August 26. Recipes featuring blackberries will be accepted at 10 a.m. at the Coos Bay Elks #1160 located on Central Avenue in downtown Coos Bay. Judging will begin at 11:30 a.m. and the winners will be announced no later than 2 p.m. Prize awards will be made at 2 p.m. at The Elks. For more information call 541-266-9706.
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Recently, a bipartisan coalition of Oregon Senators approved an initiative that will direct more support to rural firefighters. Senate Bill 1068 will simplify how property owners not currently included in rural fire protection districts can join those districts to support firefighting efforts.
Specifically, the bill will allow property owners to consent to addition of their land to rural fire protection districts and authorizes the board of directors of a district to annex to the district, under certain circumstances, lands within the coverage area of the district.
It closes a loophole that created pockets of land that were protected by a rural fire protection district but not paying for the service.
“This is a simple issue of fairness. It fixes a mistake in an old statute that has had devastating consequences.
This bill helps Oregon’s rural fire protection districts get the funding they need and are supposed to receive so they can meet firefighter staffing and safety standards,” said Senator Lew Frederick (D-Portland), who drafted the legislation and carried the bill. “Our firefighters, who put their lives on the line to protect our communities, deserve our unwavering support and this legislation is an important step."
SB 1068 had the support of firefighters across the state, who say it will improve the ability of rural fire protection districts in Oregon to respond to fire and other emergency situations.
“Senate Bill 1068 fortifies the role of our rural fire protection districts in effective wildfire suppression in Oregon’s remote residential areas,” said one of the Chief Sponsors of the bill, Senator Jeff Golden (D-Ashland). “The core idea is fair sharing of costs and responsibilities among the people protected by these rural fire protection districts and stabilizing their operating budgets over the long term. We can’t meet the challenge of the new normal of wildfire without them.”
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Southwestern Oregon Community College is pleased to announce the selection of Damian Lilienthal and Brayden Edwards for the 2023 All-Oregon Academic Team. These outstanding student scholars were selected for their academic excellence, leadership, and community service. Many are members of Phi Theta Kappa, the nation’s community college honor society.
Each year, Phi Theta Kappa, community college presidents, and community college state associations including the Oregon Community College Association (OCCA) sponsor All-State Community College Academic Team ceremonies in 37 participating states. OCCA hosted the All-Oregon Academic Team Luncheon on April 21 at Chemeketa Community College in Salem, to honor AOAT students and their families. The AOAT luncheon’s keynote speaker was Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan.
“I’d like to congratulate these outstanding student scholars for their achievements and the upcoming completion of their community college degrees,” said OCCA Board President Kim Morgan. “As some of our very best and brightest, these students represent hope for a strong future in Oregon.”
Both Lilienthal and Edwards will graduate in June and then transfer to Oregon State University. Lilienthal, who is from Myrtle Point, was a STEM Student Researcher with our Space Physics Engineering and Atmospheric Research (SPEAR) team and plans to pursue engineering. Edwards, who is from Coos Bay, was involved in Student Government as the club’s director, became a certified Master Tutor through the College Reading and Learning Association, and will major in computer science.
“I was honored to accompany these young men to the recognition ceremony in Salem. It was the highlight of my year. Spending time with these young men and hearing about their professors, classes, goals and aspirations. Their stories are amazing!” said Patty Scott, president of Southwestern. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/southwestern-announces-students-appointed-to-the-2023-all-oregon-academic-team/article_a7b697a2-f334-11ed-ac1d-e34e621f12a9.html | 2023-05-15T17:39:12 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/southwestern-announces-students-appointed-to-the-2023-all-oregon-academic-team/article_a7b697a2-f334-11ed-ac1d-e34e621f12a9.html |
DALLAS, Texas — Fashion and hockey aren't often used in the same sentence. Walk around the American Airlines Center during a Dallas Stars playoff game, and you'll see a lot of jerseys and t-shirts.
The apparel of fans always feels predictable, but one group of Stars fans really stands out from the rest.
Yes, indeed. The wives and girlfriends of players are the only ones sporting an exclusive, non-replicable item of clothing in the arena: their 2023 playoff jackets.
You may not know this, but if an NHL team is lucky enough to make it to the postseason, it also means their WAGs (wives and girlfriends) are responsible for designing a unique jacket they sport during the team's run.
The tradition is believed to have started in 2017 when the WAGs of the Washington Capitals started wearing matching denim jackets with players' names on the back of them during the playoffs.
"Everyone looks forward to when we get the green light to start talking about playoff jackets," defenseman Joel Hanley's wife, Kate, said. "Every year, it's been getting bigger and bigger, which is so cool."
This year, the LF bomber jackets the ladies are sporting are incredibly unique and sentimental.
Each has patches, logos, numbers, bands and names from jerseys their boys have worn on the ice.
The girlfriends of Miro Heiskanen and Roope Hintz were in charge of the design this year.
"We've been on a bunch of different teams, and you don't get this on every team," Brittany Wedgewood said, the wife of goalie Scott Wedgewood. "It brings us together as a team."
"We're so grateful to have them in time for playoffs, they're so sick," Kate Kirchof, the fiancee of center Tyler Seguin, said. "It's so much fun seeing all the jackets from around the league and what the girls come up with."
Ever since 2017, the playoff jacket tradition has grown and popularized, too.
On TikTok, users often rank and rate the best ones of the postseason.
Last year, the Stars' WAGs chose to do leather jackets with the boys' names painted on their sleeves by Taylor Kampa Olson.
This year, the WAGs from the New Jersey Devils ran with the same idea, and Olson painted their jackets.
"It's just so fun to have a fashionable token of the team with the girls all together," Kirchof said.
Hanley laughed, adding that she doesn't have to plan an outfit for any playoff games.
"We're all such a close group of girls. It's enjoyable to experience this together, with our jackets, and support the guys," Hanley said.
As for the anxiety playoff hockey brings, the ladies add that they experience it just like any fan.
But, at least they get to talk to the guys after the game. After the Stars dropped the first games of the Wild and Kraken series in overtime, some nerves had to be calmed.
"It felt so sad," Wedgewood said. "But then we were laughing about it the next day because the guys came home and were like, 'Oh, it's just game one.'"
Glad to know the guys on the ice weren't fazed by any of that.
*insert nervous laughter*
The Stanley Cup Finals are slated to begin on June 8. The ladies hope they wear their jackets until then.
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MIDLAND, Texas — A 20-year-old Midland girl, Madeline Pantoja, has been missing since May 10 and her family is desperate to find her.
"It's something we don't wish this on anybody, we never thought this was going to happen to our family." said Ruby Urias, Madeline's cousin.
Madeline Pantoja was last seen at her apartment complex on may 10th.
"Thursday at 1:30 her neighbors heard her arguing with her ex-boyfriend and after that we have not known anything about her." said Urias, who was translating for Roberto Pantoja.
Her phone, purse keys and dog were all left in her apartment, something that is very unlike her.
"She's been a very independent young lady, she gets her stuff paid she's very responsible." said Urias.
The Midland Police Department is investigating this case right now the family has no new information from them.
"He says absolutely not, they have not let us know anything." said Urias,
The family and others have searched for Madeline around the apartment complex and places in South Midland.
"We've gone to lands over there just empty lots looking, we've had people we don't know searching with their drones, they've sent us videos, pictures of the footage they took. We've had people offer horses to us so that we can search." said Urias.
The family just wanting to find Madeline as soon as possible.
"That all he wants is to find his daughter." said, Urias.
If you have any information about Madeline's whereabouts call MPD at 432-685-7108.
She is approximately 5' 4", 130 pounds with long dark hair. She also has 2 butterfly tattoos behind her right ear and a tattoo of a snake on her right arm.
There will also be a gathering on May 15 at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church to pray for Madeline's safety and return. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/midland-family-desperate-to-find-missing-person/513-8a133354-349a-4b43-84af-176130f05933 | 2023-05-15T17:41:43 | 0 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/midland-family-desperate-to-find-missing-person/513-8a133354-349a-4b43-84af-176130f05933 |
MARCO ISLAND, Fla. — Following Hurricane Ian, Collier County approved an emergency berm project to restore the beaches and protect residents and buildings from storm surges.
Collier County contractors will begin the emergency beach berm project in the City of Marco Island on May 30th at 7:00 am. The project is expected to last two weeks.
Approximately 37,000 tons of sand will be added to the beach from Cape
Marco (930 Cape Marco Drive) north to Eagles Nest (410 South Collier Blvd.).
There will be 20-30 dump trucks lining South Collier Blvd. each morning of the project between 6:00 am – 8:00 am.
Trucks will be entering South Beach through Cape Marco throughout the day reducing traffic along South Collier Blvd. to one lane.
Marco Island Police Department and the contractor’s flagmen will help direct traffic and ensure pedestrians can cross the street
safely.
The County’s parking lot at Swallow Ave. and the pedestrian beach boardwalk will not be impacted.
Marco Island is asking the public to drive, walk, and bicycle cautiously and be aware of heavy truck traffic in the area.
The County will have sea turtle monitors on the beach each morning, providing a report to the contractors.
The monitoring team will rope off any sea turtle nests and report those locations to the contractors, who will avoid working in those areas. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2023/05/15/marco-island-votes-to-approve-emergency-berm-project/ | 2023-05-15T17:48:00 | 0 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2023/05/15/marco-island-votes-to-approve-emergency-berm-project/ |
OCHOPEE, Fla. — Fire managers have downgraded the Sandy Wildfire Evacuation Plan to Phase One as there has been a decrease in fire behavior Sunday, May 14, and an increase in containment.
The Sandy Fire is currently 19,814 acres and 45% contained as of Sunday night.
“Crews continued to improve control line on the western flank of the fire, focusing on cooling areas of increased heat,” according to the National Park Service (NPS). “Firefighters along the remainder of the perimeter continued to hold and patrol the control line.”
Ground and aviation resources will continue their operations Monday, continuing to hold and improve control lines around the fire.
NPS stated that some smoke impacts are expected, and drivers should be cautious in the area.
Additional road closures are not expected at this time but may be implemented as conditions change.
Closures remain in effect west of 11 Mile Road, north of US41, east of Monument Trail, and south of Mud Lake, Little Deer, Oasis Trail, and Lost Dog, including the Florida Trail from Oasis Visitor Center to I75 (MM63). | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/collier-county/2023/05/15/sandy-wildfire-evacuation-plan-downgraded-to-phase-one-as-containment-increases/ | 2023-05-15T17:48:00 | 1 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/collier-county/2023/05/15/sandy-wildfire-evacuation-plan-downgraded-to-phase-one-as-containment-increases/ |
DALLAS(KDAF)—Tourism sites associated with infamous and legendary criminal cases are becoming increasingly popular among tourists, especially in Texas.
With Netflix shows like Jeffery Dahmer and Ted Bundy, the crime tour is crowded with tourists who are interested in learning more about infamous criminals’ backstories.
Upgraded points, a tour guide website, created a ranking of cities that are the best for true crime tours, and this is definitely something that will shock you.
Upgraded points said, “To find out which destinations are best for this new mode of travel, we analyzed several true crime-related factors across 50 U.S. cities, including true crime tours, crime museums, FBI crime rates, serial killer victims, and cold cases, along with travel cost factors like average airfare and Airbnb prices. Read on to uncover the best U.S. cities for true crime tourism”.
Austin ranked at #14 and Dallas ranked at #17. Upgraded Points said, “Austin, Texas, is known for its vibrant music scene, delicious food, and natural beauty, but it also has a rich history of crime, with attractions like the infamous Driskill Hotel, known for its numerous hauntings, and the Moonlight Towers”. | https://cw33.com/news/local/20-best-cities-for-true-crime-tour-two-texas-cities-ranked-one-of-the-highest/ | 2023-05-15T17:49:43 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/20-best-cities-for-true-crime-tour-two-texas-cities-ranked-one-of-the-highest/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — For the month of AAPI, we are highlighting different Asian-owned businesses in the Dallas area.
It is in the spirit of celebration and community that we shine a spotlight on local businesses, aiming to highlight their contributions to the local economy and the shaping of the cultural fabric in the city.
Boba Republic is known for its Taiwanese-inspired boba tea, as well as its smoothies and other blended drinks. Houston native, Co-owner David Kim shared a little bit about the business and what it’s like being a young Korean-American entrepreneur.
“What inspired us to start the milk tea business Boba Republic, is because we believe, as the world becomes more global — Asian culture is becoming very prominent, and just the everyday entertainment. You know, we felt being able to start a business that’s inspired by a Taiwanese dessert, is a pretty fulfilling business endeavor, in our opinion,” He said.
The drink shop is developing on expanding not only their menu but how they serve the community too. Kim said customers can look out for new menu items as they are developing cookie recipes and are even in talks of a food truck.
Kim said the best advice he can offer for those wanting to know how to support local businesses is to be patient.
“My best suggestion is for people just to be as understanding and empathetic as possible. But also obviously, the customer service and the product itself, as entrepreneurs, we got to make sure it’s aligned, right? So the expectation is a two-way street. So I do want to say it’s challenging on both sides, but I feel like if everyone does their best and try to be empathetic and make sure they do their job, I think it’ll be the best way to support Asian-owned businesses.” Kim said.
For more information on Boba Republic make sure to check their website and follow their Instagram. | https://cw33.com/news/local/aapi-spotlight-boba-republic-a-fusion-of-flavor-and-community-in-dallas/ | 2023-05-15T17:49:49 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/aapi-spotlight-boba-republic-a-fusion-of-flavor-and-community-in-dallas/ |
Authorities have charged a Robinson man with a felony sex crime after he allegedly communicated with young men by text and by giving them dollar bills on which he’d written lewd messages.
Bismarck police allege Shannon Geringer, 54, also told one of the men -- who are ages 18 and 19 -- “I’m gonna just avoid hearing that” when the man told him in a text he was 17, according to an affidavit.
The two men met with police after Geringer allegedly gave one of them a dollar bill at the north Walmart store with a handwritten note that included a phone number and offered sex acts, according to an affidavit. The men contacted Geringer at the number and he allegedly responded with photos of his genitals, an agreement to meet Thursday in Bismarck, updates of his location as he traveled, and a description of his vehicle.
Geringer allegedly left the store parking lot meeting place when police arrived, and he was stopped a short time later. A phone in Geringer’s vehicle rang when police called the number on the dollar bill, according to the affidavit.
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Geringer denied that he arranged the meeting or sent the photos, the affidavit states.
He's charged with felony luring of minors and a misdemeanor for solicitation of a minor, according to court records. He also faces a felony drug paraphernalia charge. Officials allege they found a meth pipe in one of his socks as he was booked into the Burleigh Morton Detention Center.
Geringer made his initial court appearance Friday. He was in custody Monday pending $25,000 cash bond. Both felonies carry possible five-year prison sentences if he’s convicted. He could enter pleas at a June 12 hearing. Court documents do not list an attorney for him. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck/robinson-man-accused-of-luring-through-messages-on-dollar-bills/article_a2898a60-f32e-11ed-a602-0719a83e6e37.html | 2023-05-15T17:51:15 | 1 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck/robinson-man-accused-of-luring-through-messages-on-dollar-bills/article_a2898a60-f32e-11ed-a602-0719a83e6e37.html |
North Dakota’s Department of Health and Human Services says state residents should consider a "back to the basics" health focus as the COVID-19 threat wanes.
The pandemic national emergency and the public health emergency recently ended, and the World Health Organization says COVID-19 no longer qualifies as a global emergency.
State Health Officer Dr. Nizar Wehbi said it's a good time to focus on things such as early intervention and preventative health screenings, as well as programs and services that are available to support health and well-being.
"During the pandemic, many of us were deferring a lot of the medical need and preventative care," he said. "So now it is time to go back and seek annual checkups with providers; preventative health screenings, whether it's immunization, whether it is mammograms or other health screenings, are all really important in detection of these diseases or ailments, at fairly early stages, as well as adopting healthy lifestyles and behaviors."
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The biggest health concerns impacting North Dakotans include heart disease, diabetes, obesity, cancers, declining childhood immunization rates, substance abuse disorder, untreated mental health needs and suicide, according to Wehbi.
“We are encouraging North Dakotans to get back to the basics, using health strategies that work to maintain and improve health and well-being, prevent disease and illness, and promote early diagnosis and treatment,” he said. “These include making time for annual checkups with your health care provider, getting preventive health screenings and standard immunizations and adopting healthy lifestyles and behaviors such as exercising more, eating healthier meals, getting good sleep, avoiding or seeking help to stop misuse of tobacco and other substances, and seeking support and treatment for behavioral health needs.”
The pandemic changed the way HHS provided some services. Some changes were temporary but others continue. For example, Medicaid continues to pay for services provided by telehealth, and senior nutrition program meal participants are still be able to access the popular grab-and-go meals, in addition to in-person dining and home-delivered meals.
Other safety net services and crisis help also remain available, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Women Infants and Children program, heating and cooling assistance, child care assistance, and Women’s Way breast and cervical cancer screening. More information is at hhs.nd.gov. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/health/state-health-officer-urges-change-in-focus-as-pandemic-wanes/article_04e22dd0-f33d-11ed-a11d-3318179e2776.html | 2023-05-15T17:51:21 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/health/state-health-officer-urges-change-in-focus-as-pandemic-wanes/article_04e22dd0-f33d-11ed-a11d-3318179e2776.html |
Record-breaking heat over the Pacific Northwest in recent days is expanding into the central U.S. early this week.
High temperatures Monday through Wednesday in the Bismarck-Mandan area were forecast to be close to 80 degrees. Normal for this time of year is highs in the upper 60s, according to the National Weather Service.
The unusually warm weather pushed temps into the 90s in the Pacific Northwest over the weekend, breaking records in several cities, according to AccuWeather. It was the first time in more than a decade that Seattle had reached 90 degrees in May.
It's unlikely Bismarck will see any records. The city's high marks for May 15, 16 and 17 all are in the 90s.
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The summerlike weather could increase the chance of wildfires in the state. The fire danger on Monday was rated "moderate" in much of the southwest and also in the northeast, but still "low" in central North Dakota, including in Burleigh and Morton counties, according to the state Department of Emergency Services.
Burleigh County does not have a burn ban in place. Morton County does -- outdoor burning is restricted when the rating is in the high, very high or extreme category. The fire danger rating and information on burn bans can be found at https://ndresponse.gov/burn-ban-restrictions-fire-danger-maps.
The sunny skies and summerlike heat will give way to a cold front moving out of Canada that will push through the region on Wednesday, bringing a chance of showers and thunderstorms across the state on Wednesday followed by cooler and breezy conditions with isolated showers to close out the week, according to the weather service.
It's a similar pattern to last week, when the end of the workweek was marked by rain. Bismarck officially got 1.7 inches Thursday through Saturday, while other areas got significantly more, according to weather service reports: 2 inches in Bowman and Williston, 2.3 inches in Dickinson, 2.8 inches in New Leipzig, 4.2 inches in Hettinger, 4.5 inches in Minot and 5.1 inches in Sawyer.
High temperatures will drop significantly late this week as the low pressure system moves through but still reach into the mid-60s in the metro area. The weekend should prove a little nicer, with sunny skies and highs back up in the mid-to-upper-70s. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/weather/spring-heat-wave-to-give-way-to-rainy-end-of-week/article_35be6562-f32a-11ed-a04e-cb0b052c817f.html | 2023-05-15T17:51:28 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/weather/spring-heat-wave-to-give-way-to-rainy-end-of-week/article_35be6562-f32a-11ed-a04e-cb0b052c817f.html |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Work to dismantle KSNW’s original tower began Friday, May 12, with crews removing the old antenna from the tower. The tower has been used since the station went on the air in 1955 as KARD-TV.
A special helicopter called a Skycrane was used to take the old 18,000-pound antenna off the tower’s top. Specially-trained crews were on top of the tower to help. The antenna was lowered to the ground below.
KSNW’s new digital tower is located next to the original tower. The old tower itself will be dismantled at a future date.
Watch a video of crews dismantling the antenna above. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/helicopter-team-works-to-remove-ksns-old-antenna/ | 2023-05-15T17:52:04 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/helicopter-team-works-to-remove-ksns-old-antenna/ |
Indianapolis launches homelessness outreach partnership in Mile Square with federal funds
The city is using $650,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act to fund a six-person outreach team who will help people experiencing homelessness in the Mile Square connect with support services as well as interim and permanent housing.
"This is a decidedly focused effort on alleviating challenges that downtown faces as the result of the pandemic and hopefully will be a path to encourage people to return to downtown not only to work but to play," Mayor Joe Hogsett said at the announcement.
The effort is part of a $3.5 million plan to enhance safety and cleanliness downtown that the city announced in November. It is in collaboration with Downtown Indy, Horizon House and Adult and Child Health.
IndyStar previously reported that Indianapolis is one of only four Midwestern cities that had an increase in the number of both people experiencing homeless and people who are unsheltered from 2011 to 2020. There were 1,761 individuals experiencing homelessness in the city on the night of Jan. 24, 2022, which was when the last homelessness census was conducted.
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When asked why the effort is focused downtown when there is homelessness across the city, Hogsett said crime data shows downtown is the safest neighborhood in the city but there are many people in need who live unhoused downtown.
Niki Wattson, a street outreach manager at Horizon House who will lead the outreach team, told IndyStar she hopes this collaboration could eventually lead to expanded outreach efforts in the rest of Marion County.
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/2023/05/15/indianapolis-homelessness-outreach-downtown-american-rescue-plan-act/70218744007/ | 2023-05-15T17:53:50 | 1 | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/indianapolis/2023/05/15/indianapolis-homelessness-outreach-downtown-american-rescue-plan-act/70218744007/ |
Baby died soon after birth for Lakeland woman denied abortion despite fetal abnormality
A Lakeland woman who gained national attention after being denied an abortion endured the expected death of her baby shortly after delivery.
Deborah Dorbert, the subject of a February article in The Ledger, described her experience in an interview for a recent segment on CNN. The piece reported that Dorbert gave birth in March and the baby, a boy named Milo, died within about 90 minutes.
Dorbert’s plight, first reported by the Washington Post, generated discussion as an example of the uncertainty surrounding a law passed in Florida last year barring most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The law includes some exceptions, allowing abortions in cases when the fetus has a fatal abnormality and has not reached viability, generally considered to be at 23 to 24 weeks of gestation.
During a routine checkup the day before Thanksgiving, Dorbert learned that her pregnancy had developed a severe complication. A doctor diagnosed Dorbert, then 23 weeks pregnant, with Potter syndrome, a condition in which the fetus does not receive sufficient amniotic fluid and does not develop healthy kidneys and lungs.
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Dorbert said her doctor told her the fetus would not live more than a few hours after birth.
The lack of amniotic fluid in the womb caused pain for Dorbert, and she and her husband, Lee Dorbert, wanted to terminate the pregnancy. But administrators at Lakeland Regional Health, the network with which her obstetrician was affiliated, told them it could not allow the procedure, citing last year’s law, officially titled Reducing Fetal and Infant Mortality.
The law defines a fatal fetal abnormality as “a terminal condition that, in reasonable medical judgment, regardless of the provision of life-saving medical treatment, is incompatible with life outside the womb and will result in death upon birth or imminently thereafter.” Dorbert said her doctors told her the pregnancy fit that description.
Former state Sen. Kelli Stargel, a Lakeland Republican and the sponsor of a Senate version of the bill, told The Ledger in February that Dorbert’s situation met the law’s standards for allowed abortions.
The Florida Legislature has since passed a bill, co-sponsored by Rep. Jennifer Canady, R-Lakeland, that makes abortion illegal beyond six weeks of pregnancy. Health experts have said that many women don’t even know they are pregnant until that point or later.
Last year’s 15-week abortion ban is the subject of a lawsuit under consideration by the Florida Supreme Court. The validity of the new law is contingent upon the outcome of that case. (Canady’s husband, Charles Canady, is a Florida Supreme Court justice.)
In the CNN segment, Dorbert, the mother of a 4-year-old son, described the emotional effect of being forced to carry out the pregnancy.
“I've really started having issues with depression and anxiety and just not wanting to get up out of bed,” she said.
Dorbert has not been available for a subsequent interview with The Ledger.
Dorbert told CNN that she does not plan to have another child.
“I couldn't go through another trauma like this with pregnancy,” she said.
Gary White can be reached at gary.white@theledger.com or 863-802-7518. Follow on Twitter @garywhite13. | https://www.theledger.com/story/news/local/2023/05/15/lakeland-woman-denied-abortion-confirms-death-of-baby-soon-after-birth/70208135007/ | 2023-05-15T17:57:02 | 1 | https://www.theledger.com/story/news/local/2023/05/15/lakeland-woman-denied-abortion-confirms-death-of-baby-soon-after-birth/70208135007/ |
WILDWOOD — A Millville man was charged following a shooting Friday.
Nyshawn Ellis, 20, was found hiding in a boat in the 300 block of East Spencer Avenue shortly after police began probing the shooting at Spencer and Ocean avenues, police said.
He is charged with obstruction and resisting arrest, police said Sunday in a news release.
The shooting, which happened about 9 p.m. Friday, left one person injured. The victim was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Campus, with a wound in their upper left leg, police said.
While searching the scene, Ellis was traced to the boat and taken into custody after trying to fight off the officers, police said. He was released on a summons pending court.
Police said more people involved in the shooting are at large. They're investigating with the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office.
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Anyone with additional information about the shooting can call Wildwood police at 609-522-0222 or the Prosecutor's Office at 609-465-1135. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/millville-man-found-hiding-in-boat-charged-in-wildwood-shooting/article_f0588018-f31d-11ed-9db4-c791887c19f2.html | 2023-05-15T18:04:28 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/millville-man-found-hiding-in-boat-charged-in-wildwood-shooting/article_f0588018-f31d-11ed-9db4-c791887c19f2.html |
ATLANTIC CITY — Dollar General has opened a store at 30 N. Albany Ave. and expects to provide six to 10 jobs there, the corporate office said Monday.
“At Dollar General, we believe the addition of each new store provides positive economic growth for the communities we proudly serve, and the addition of our new Atlantic City store highlights our commitment to deliver a pleasant shopping experience that includes great prices on quality products in a convenient location,” said Matthew Simonsen, Dollar General’s senior vice president of real estate and store development.
To commemorate the opening, Dollar General said it plans to donate 100 new books to a nearby elementary school to benefit students ranging from kindergarten to fifth grade.
In partnership with the Kellogg Co., the donation will be part of a planned donation of more than 60,000 books in fiscal 2023 across the country to celebrate new Dollar General openings.
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Schools, nonprofits and libraries within a 15-mile radius of the store can also apply for Dollar General Literacy Foundation grants, the company said.
The foundation has awarded more than $233 million in grants to nonprofits since it was started in 1993, helping more than 19.3 million people take their first steps toward literacy or continued education, the company said.
The stores provide a place "to purchase household essentials including food, cleaning supplies, paper products, over-the-counter medicines, hygiene products, baby items and more," the company said. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/dollar-general-opens-new-location-in-atlantic-city/article_8a672e8a-f327-11ed-a503-07321cd6ef91.html | 2023-05-15T18:04:34 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/dollar-general-opens-new-location-in-atlantic-city/article_8a672e8a-f327-11ed-a503-07321cd6ef91.html |
PLEASANTVILLE — Citing warlike internal conditions, a member of the school board is leaving her seat.
Yadira Falcon has resigned from the Board of Education. Her resignation followed controversy over her residency and follows months of internecine conflict over the future of the superintendent position and other matters that will determine the future of the school district.
The board voted to accept her resignation last week in a 5-0 vote, with Falcon and three other members on the nine-person board not voting.
Falcon told The Press of Atlantic City on Thursday that her role on the board had grown too taxing, given the internal feuds and conflict.
“It was just becoming too much; it’s affecting me mentally,” Falcon said. “It was just too much drama.”
Board Vice President Sharnell Morgan said Thursday the board decided to defer to Falcon’s decision.
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“If someone wants to resign, that’s basically their prerogative,” Morgan said.
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The controversy surrounding Falcon had been building for four months. Rick Norris, a former school board member, petitioned the state Department of Education near the beginning of the year to allege that Falcon did not live in the school district. He asked that the department allow for the Atlantic County superintendent to appoint a new member in her stead.
A private investigator retained by Norris’ lawyer surveilled Falcon, researching her residency to allege she was not truthful when she said she lived in the district. He found that the address listed in Falcon’s nominating petition for the school board had been the residence of other tenants for the past 2½ years, and did not see her car at four other Pleasantville addresses with which she was affiliated. The private investigator did find ties between Falcon and an address in Galloway Township. When questioned by the private investigator, according to his affidavit, Falcon said she lived at an address in Pleasantville different from that which had been listed on her nominating petition. The private investigator later determined that house to be the residence of another woman named “Falcone.” At the time of the petition, Falcon maintained she did live in Pleasantville with her sister and questions about her residency were being asked in bad faith. She characterized it as an effort by her political opponents to force her from her seat.
Falcon maintains her claim of having lived in the city and said Tuesday her resignation was not related to the residency challenge. She did say that harassment of her family by private investigators factored into her decision to resign. Additionally, Falcon said she was being unfairly targeted on the board due to what she said was her close friendship with City Councilwoman Carla Thomas, a former school board president and former member of the politically influential Callaway family who has been at the center of several controversies in the district.
Falcon said she would stay engaged with promoting education and helping youth, noting she still worked at the Head Start school in Atlantic City.
"I already do a lot for the community," Falcon said.
Falcon was elected to the Board of Education in November by finishing third in the race with 993 votes. She was joined by board member Alejandrina Alberto and newcomer Andrea Gray, who received 1,177 and 1,051 votes, respectively. Falcon had prior experience on the board, having served on the body in 2021.
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Falcon’s resignation adds to the dysfunction that the school board has recently experienced. Board business has been consistently disrupted in recent years with dueling ethics complaints, intrigue over professional appointments and concerns about outside influence. The suspension of Superintendent Natakie Chestnut-Lee in October 2021 had bitterly divided the board and led to a series of volatile board meetings that ignited shouting and occasionally tears. The board has since voted against renewing Chestnut-Lee’s contract, with Chestnut-Lee in turn saying she was not interested in returning to the position.
While the board has ostensibly cooled since the beginning of the tenure of President Doris Rowell, there is still considerable internal strife. A board meeting April 18 adjourned due to lack of a quorum when several members stormed out of executive session. Shouts were audible from the executive-session meeting room prior to the meeting's disbandment.
Falcon said the board has been plagued by “too much picking sides” in recent years, with personal feuds taking precedence over improving the district and helping students.
“It’s a nonstop war between all of us, and we’re all supposed to be united,” Falcon said.
The board voted to advertise for a replacement for Falcon during last Tuesday's meeting, although it is unclear when the seat will be filled. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/education/pleasantville-school-board-member-resigns-it-was-just-too-much-drama/article_4eb90e20-f053-11ed-80c7-33140dd8a134.html | 2023-05-15T18:04:40 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/education/pleasantville-school-board-member-resigns-it-was-just-too-much-drama/article_4eb90e20-f053-11ed-80c7-33140dd8a134.html |
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — It is a crowd favorite at the rodeo... of course we are talking about Mutton Bustin'! Kids riding sheep until they fall off? Golden entertainment, some would say.
On Saturday, 8-year-old Corpus Christi girl Joslyn Noriega held on tight to take home first place in the rodeo event. She was sponsored by Apollo Towing.
When Joslyn was asked how she prepared for her big moment, she said by "training on daddy's back!" When asked which was harder, riding the sheep or on daddy's back, she responded "daddy's back!"
Her father, Orlando, said she was a little nervous but once she saw the crowd and trophy, she was all business. When she grows up, she wants to be a barrel racer, and we think she has exactly what it takes!
Congratulations to Joslyn!
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INDIANAPOLIS — Families and friends came together to grieve the loss of Tamieka White.
White, a Marion County sheriff's deputy, was killed Tuesday in violent dog attack.
She's being remembered as a dedicated public servant, devoted mother and avid pool player.
On Friday, people gathered at John Wayne's Pub and Eatery on Indianapolis' south side for a vigil and fundraiser.
The spot holds a lot of meaning for those who knew White because she competed in pool tournaments here.
A fundraiser Friday ahead of a balloon release and vigil collected money for White's son, who was injured in the dog attack. Family and friends told 13News they plan to be there to support him as he grows up. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/woman-killed-in-indianapolis-dog-attack-remembered-as-dedicated-public-servant-devoted-mother-tameika-white-deputy/531-5867e268-02d9-4f7b-add8-33373d094df1 | 2023-05-15T18:20:45 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/woman-killed-in-indianapolis-dog-attack-remembered-as-dedicated-public-servant-devoted-mother-tameika-white-deputy/531-5867e268-02d9-4f7b-add8-33373d094df1 |
Americans travel billions of cumulative interstate miles every year—statistically, accidents are almost a certainty. Still, many traffic crashes and subsequent fatalities are avoidable.
In 2020, nearly 39,000 people were killed in motor vehicle traffic crashes on U.S. roadways—an increase of roughly 7% from 2019, according to the most recent data released in 2022 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
In nearly half of all fatal crashes, drivers were either speeding, impaired by alcohol, not wearing a seat belt, or some combination of those three, according to NHTSA.
Highway driving, in particular, can lead to more serious or fatal accidents than on other roadways because vehicles are traveling at much greater speeds.
President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has earmarked tens of billions of dollars for programs that will improve road safety in the U.S., including programs to improve physical infrastructure, vehicle safety, and data collection.
Stacker ranked data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, to identify the highways in Nebraska that had the most fatalities from auto crashes in 2020. Ties were broken by the total quantity of crashes where possible.
#25. Washington St
- Total fatalities: 1
- Number of crashes: 1
#18. US-385
- Total fatalities: 2
- Number of crashes: 2
#18. US-20
- Total fatalities: 2
- Number of crashes: 2
#18. SR-92
- Total fatalities: 2
- Number of crashes: 2
#18. SR-89
- Total fatalities: 2
- Number of crashes: 2
#18. SR-33
- Total fatalities: 2
- Number of crashes: 2
#18. Abbott Dr
- Total fatalities: 2
- Number of crashes: 2
#18. 13Th St
- Total fatalities: 2
- Number of crashes: 2
#17. I-480
- Total fatalities: 3
- Number of crashes: 2
#14. US-26
- Total fatalities: 3
- Number of crashes: 3
#14. SR-71
- Total fatalities: 3
- Number of crashes: 3
#14. SR-50
- Total fatalities: 3
- Number of crashes: 3
#12. US-281
- Total fatalities: 4
- Number of crashes: 3
#12. SR-64
- Total fatalities: 4
- Number of crashes: 3
#11. SR-35
- Total fatalities: 4
- Number of crashes: 4
#10. US-83
- Total fatalities: 5
- Number of crashes: 4
#8. SR-91
- Total fatalities: 5
- Number of crashes: 5
#8. SR-2
- Total fatalities: 5
- Number of crashes: 5
#7. US-275
- Total fatalities: 6
- Number of crashes: 6
#6. US-77
- Total fatalities: 7
- Number of crashes: 6
#5. US-81
- Total fatalities: 8
- Number of crashes: 7
#4. US-6
- Total fatalities: 10
- Number of crashes: 10
#3. US-75
- Total fatalities: 11
- Number of crashes: 10
#2. US-30
- Total fatalities: 11
- Number of crashes: 11
#1. I-80
- Total fatalities: 28
- Number of crashes: 23 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/man-hospitalized-after-northeast-lincoln-crash/article_b6aed27a-f33d-11ed-9618-9b71efb13f72.html | 2023-05-15T18:22:51 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/man-hospitalized-after-northeast-lincoln-crash/article_b6aed27a-f33d-11ed-9618-9b71efb13f72.html |
BLOOMINGTON — The Champagne British Car Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 4 on the lawn of the David Davis Mansion in Bloomington.
The event will feature more than 125 classic British vehicles from across Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Missouri and Iowa. There will also be food and drink vendors as well as music.
The show usually attracts around 1,500 people. The event is sponsored by The Illinois Flat Land British Car Club.
All registered vehicles will be entered into 21 marque-specific classes. Registered participants will vote for the most popular cars. The total number of awards will be based on the number of pre-registered cars. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/champagne-british-car-show-set-for-june-4-in-bloomington/article_ca80133e-f335-11ed-8100-17fdb32b5a26.html | 2023-05-15T18:32:58 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/champagne-british-car-show-set-for-june-4-in-bloomington/article_ca80133e-f335-11ed-8100-17fdb32b5a26.html |
NORMAL — The Thomas Metcalf Laboratory School, 401 W. Locust St. in Normal, will celebrate the 30th anniversary of its butterfly garden next week.
The school will host a celebration from 3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 23.
Activities will include students painting shirts, planting flowers, a butterfly release and more.
Photos:Bloomington baseball at Normal Community.
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CLINTON — The University of Illinois Extension invites gardeners and food enthusiasts to a workshop about canning and preserving foods next month, according to an announcement Monday.
The workshop, "Yes! You Can: Preserving Safely" will be held 6-7:30 p.m. June 15 at the DeWitt County Extension Office, 8425 Katie Road in Clinton. The workshop will teach participants new techniques and refresh veteran-canners' skills as well.
Registration is free, and the deadline to sign up is June 8.
Interested parties can sign up at go.illinois.edu/SafeCanning or by contacting Caitlin Mellendorf, Nutrition and Wellness Educator at U of I Extension, at 217-935-5764 or at chuth2@illinois.edu.
Food preservation—also referred to as canning, freezing, drying, pasteurization, or fermenting—is an ancient practice. Preservation is the best method to avoid spoilage—when food is not safe for human consumption. While there are 11 different types of food preservation, the best for beginners is fermentation. All you need is a clean glass jar with a tight sealing lid, seasonings, salt, water, and the veggies or fruit. Preservation is excellent for home gardeners or those who purchase perishable foods in bulk, yet it’s also an all-around easy and effective zero waste tactic for anyone. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/university-of-illinois-extension-invites-gardeners-to-learn-about-preservation-canning/article_e4df05c0-f338-11ed-850c-dff7a1431078.html | 2023-05-15T18:33:11 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/university-of-illinois-extension-invites-gardeners-to-learn-about-preservation-canning/article_e4df05c0-f338-11ed-850c-dff7a1431078.html |
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A large memorial outside the Allen Premium Outlets honoring the victims of the May 6 mass shooting at the mall will be removed Tuesday.
The memorial has continued to grow in the hours and days since a gunman opened fire on a sunny Saturday afternoon, killing eight people, including three children, as they walked near the south entrance of the outdoor mall.
Seven others were wounded in the attack and continue to recover.
The tributes, which include at least two collections of crosses, hand-written notes, stuffed animals, and other items, will be collected so that they can be shared with the families of the victims.
The Allen Fire Department is expected to meet with community leaders who have overseen the memorial at about 10 a.m. Tuesday to begin removing the items.
The outlet mall has remained closed since the shooting and said, "The needs of our retailers and our community will guide when and how we reopen the center." A reopening date has not yet been confirmed. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/victims-memorial-outside-allen-premium-outlets-to-be-removed-tuesday/3258116/ | 2023-05-15T18:36:07 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/victims-memorial-outside-allen-premium-outlets-to-be-removed-tuesday/3258116/ |
Authorities search for Michigan prison inmate mistakenly released from an Ohio jail in March
Lansing — A Michigan prison inmate serving time for a carjacking offense has been missing for nearly two months after being mistakenly released from a jail in Ohio, where he'd been transported to face court proceedings on a separate charge, authorities said Monday.
Christopher Bibbs Jr., who has an arm tattoo that says “only the strong survive,” was “incorrectly released” from the Warren County, Ohio, jail on March 23, the Michigan Department of Corrections said.
Bibbs, 21, likely is in the Detroit area, the department said.
“A series of efforts were undertaken to locate Bibbs, including working with his family. The department is now seeking the public’s help in locating him,” the agency said.
Bibbs was serving a minimum sentence of four years in prison for carjacking. He was incarcerated in May 2022 and had been serving his time at the Thumb Correctional Facility in Lapeer, before he was transported to Ohio. In Ohio, he faces charges for improper handling of a firearm in a vehicle, operating a vehicle while intoxicated and providing false information to police.
Officials with the Michigan Department of Corrections said Bibbs was transported to jail in Warren County, Ohio because he was needed in court there. The Ohio county jail notified Michigan officials that it incorrectly released Bibbs shortly after 2 p.m. on March 23 and he was allowed to leave the jail on foot.
“Sometimes they just turn themselves in,” Corrections Department spokesman Chris Gautz said.
Anyone with information on Bibbs' whereabouts or who has seen him should call 911 or the 24-hour tip hotline at 1 (844) 362-8477. Citizens should not approach him but should contact the police immediately, officials said. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/05/15/inmate-missing-christopher-bibbs-ohio-accidentally-released-detroit/70219287007/ | 2023-05-15T18:39:12 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/05/15/inmate-missing-christopher-bibbs-ohio-accidentally-released-detroit/70219287007/ |
University of Michigan may seek fact-finding process in GEO strike
Negotiators for the University of Michigan have made another offer to the striking Graduate Employees' Organization and told union leaders it would seek a state-appointed fact-finder to intervene in the dispute if progress is not made by the next bargaining session on Tuesday.
The university's latest pay proposal — delivered last Thursday, the fourth since bargaining began — includes salary increases to GEO members on the Ann Arbor campus of 12.5% over the next three years — 5% in the first year, 4% in year two and 3.5% in year three. For GEO members on the Dearborn and Flint campuses, salaries would increase 6.75% in total raises over the same three-year period.
"One of our guiding principles since the very beginning of negotiations has been that the continuity of instruction and support for all of our students is at the core of our mission as a university," said Sascha Matish, associate vice provost and senior director for academic human resources. "We need to ensure that this collective bargaining process continues to move forward, and the fact-finding process is the correct next step."
About 2,300 graduate student instructors and staff assistants have been on strike at UM since March 29, the longest since the union formed in 1974. Its last contract expired May 1. They have been in negotiations for a new contract since November 17.
Amir Fleischmann, contract committee chair for GEO, said graduate students "are extremely disappointed that HR is still offering us a so-called raise below the rate of inflation."
"The reason that 95% of us voted to strike and many hundreds of us were willing to miss our April pay checks is because the affordability crisis is so severe that we have no other option," Fleischmann said. "The 5% 'raise' offer in the first year — which has not changed since the start of the strike — represents an effective pay cut for our members and will only make the affordability crisis worse. It seems highly unlikely that these low-ball offers will be enough for membership. Management needs to realize that their continued disrespect and refusal to recognize the affordability crisis is what got us to this point."
UM requested a state-appointed mediator in December when the parties could not agree on the logistics of bargaining sessions.
UM also asked the Washtenaw County trial court to issue a temporary injunction against the striking graduate student instructors, but a judge denied the request.
If UM petitions the Michigan Employment Relations Commission to engage in a formal fact-finding process, a neutral official will review the disputed issue and make recommendations, officials said. But the process could take months.
University spokeswoman Kim Broekhuizen said UM would not expect to see any movement until tomorrow's bargaining session.
"The university will decide on what action to take after the bargaining session," she said.
Fleischmann said fact finding is not necessary at this time.
"Both sides are continuing to make movement at the table," Fleischmann said. "Nonetheless, we are confident that fact finding will only serve to vindicate our position. These are the facts: with a budget surplus of over $400 million, the University of Michigan has more than enough money to pay us a living wage. The amount of money we're asking for is in line with peer institutions and is a modest salary given the local cost of living."
kkozlowski@detroitnews.com | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/05/15/um-tells-striking-graduate-employees-organization-union-labor-dispute-fact-finder/70218793007/ | 2023-05-15T18:39:18 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/05/15/um-tells-striking-graduate-employees-organization-union-labor-dispute-fact-finder/70218793007/ |
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. – A 20-year-old bicyclist is dead after being hit by a vehicle in Campbell County, according to Virginia State Police.
Authorities say the crash happened May 11 at about 3:19 p.m. on English Tavern Rd., near Depot Road.
During the incident, a 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser was about to pass a Trek bicycle as they both traveled south when the bicycle shifted suddenly toward it. Virginia State Police say the vehicle couldn’t avoid hitting the bicycle.
The bicyclist, identified as 20-year-old Josiah D. Fowler, of McDonough, Georgia, was transported to Roanoke Memorial Hospital, where he died the following morning, according to State Police. Authorities say he was wearing a bicycle helmet.
The driver of the Chrysler, a 47-year-old woman from Lynchburg, was not hurt in the crash, State Police said.
We’re told speed and alcohol were not factors in the crash.
No charges have been filed, according to Virginia State Police. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/15/20-year-old-bicyclist-dead-after-crash-in-campbell-county/ | 2023-05-15T18:39:29 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/15/20-year-old-bicyclist-dead-after-crash-in-campbell-county/ |
MARION COUNTY, Fla. – An 18-year-old man was arrested in the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old in Marion County over the weekend, according to the sheriff’s office.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said Ehren Volcy was arrested Saturday.
According to deputies, Deshawn Ballestero, 19, was found on Friday around 7:20 p.m. with a gunshot wound in the 600 block of Marion Oaks Boulevard. Officials said Ballestero was outside his home changing a tire when Volcy drove to the home with another man and a juvenile.
Volcy then got out of the car and shot Ballestero, deputies said.
Sheriff’s officials said Volcy drove off and the vehicle was later stopped by deputies.
Ballestero was taken to the hospital, where he later died.
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The names of the man and juvenile in the vehicle with Volcy have not been released.
Volcy was arrested and faces a second-degree murder charge.
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – An alligator stops by a fire station, but this isn’t a lead into a dad joke.
According to Orange County Fire Rescue, this is exactly what happened over the weekend.
OCFR tweeted that the wayward navi-gator stopped by Station 85 in east Orange County on Saturday and was spotted under a truck.
Firefighters contacted the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to safely remove the gator, according to OCFR. No word yet on if they’ll see it later.
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Fire officials remind residents to always keep a safe distance and never feed alligators.
#FloridaThings: 🐊 This guy stopped by Station 85 in East Orange County on Saturday. Firefighters contacted @MyFWC to safely remove the gator. As a reminder, always keep a safe distance and never feed alligators. pic.twitter.com/qcFMiYAlmO
— OCFire Rescue (@OCFireRescue) May 15, 2023
Get today’s headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/05/15/curious-alligator-stops-by-orange-county-fire-station/ | 2023-05-15T18:42:04 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/05/15/curious-alligator-stops-by-orange-county-fire-station/ |
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A Seminole County deputy helped trap a 6-foot long boa constrictor last week, according to the sheriff’s office.
According to a tweet from the department, Deputy Leguizamo helped wrangle the escaped snake on Old Lake Mary Road early Wednesday.
Snakes Alive!
— Seminole County S.O. (@SeminoleSO) May 13, 2023
Deputy Leguizamo helped round up this escaped six-foot Boa on Old Lake Mary road early Wednesday. She contacted a local exotic animal rescue and handed it over for safekeeping. pic.twitter.com/WTncZ4eMHC
Officials with the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office said the deputy contacted a local exotic animal rescue to hand over the snake for safekeeping.
This comes as a curious alligator stopped by an east Orange County fire station Saturday, proving that interesting wildlife is all around us in Central Florida.
Get today’s headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/05/15/deputy-helps-trap-giant-boa-constrictor-in-seminole-county/ | 2023-05-15T18:42:10 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/05/15/deputy-helps-trap-giant-boa-constrictor-in-seminole-county/ |
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – The attorney for a Lake County woman accused of killing her husband and burying his remains in her backyard told News 6 that his client’s daughter, who was 7 at the time of his disappearance, confessed to the crime.
Laurie Shaver, 37, was charged with second-degree murder in the 2015 death of her husband Michael Shaver.
According to Laurie Shaver’s attorney, Jeffrey Wiggs, the girl got a hold of a gun when she was 7 years old and shot her father to protect her mother, who was being abused by him.
Wiggs said Laurie Shaver’s ex-boyfriend was also at home and fired a second shot, striking Michael Shaver.
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In a motion filed May 8, defense attorneys asked the judge to reconsider an evaluation of the girl, who confessed to having committed the murder in 205, when Michael Shaver was last seen alive. He said the girl relayed specifically how and when her father was killed.
“My client had come to me in this case and relayed clearly and with supporting evidence that she was not guilty of this crime,” Wiggs said in an interview with News 6. “We went to the state. We know who committed the crime. We know how the crime was committed. We were basically just pushed out the door.”
Wiggs went on to say the state didn’t “have too much concern” and instead was worried about “law enforcement’s pressure.”
“We believe that’s going to raise an appellate issue as interfering with exculpatory evidence in the case and that the court should not exclude that,” the attorney said. “The minor child does not want to see her mom go to jail for a crime that her mother did not do.”
In 2018, authorities uncovered Michael Shaver’s remains found buried under a concrete slab on his wife’s Clermont property.
Laurie Shaver was arrested in 2020 on a warrant at her home in Okahumpka. She faces charges of second-degree murder in the death of her husband and accessory after the fact to second-degree murder.
According to an arrest affidavit, Laurie Shaver told Michael Shaver’s friends he had quit his job and left his family after he was last seen on Nov. 7, 2015. Those friends and co-workers found the story odd and did not think Michael Shaver would leave his children, according to the arrest affidavit.
After his disappearance, co-workers, family and friends continued to receive text messages from Michael’s number telling them to “leave me alone” or “don’t bother me.” Detectives believe these, along with Facebook messages, were sent by Laurie Shaver and could be traced back to her home IP address.
Over the years, however, her stories changed, according to detectives. She told some people he moved to Georgia, others he was in New York and even California, records show. Her friends were told Michael Shaver was stalking her. She told her new boyfriend’s mother he was a pilot and traveling and told her supervisor at work he was in jail for nonpayment of child support, records show.
Authorities have not said how Michael Shaver died and his manner of death was redacted from the arrest affidavit, though Laurie Shaver’s lawyer said his team “know how the crime was committed.”
Despite online records showing a hearing scheduled for Monday morning, no hearing took place.
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A woman tried to grab a child walking along a Daytona Beach road on Sunday, according to police.
According to a news release from the Daytona Beach Police Department, a 6-year-old girl and her mother were walking hand-in-hand on a sidewalk in the 700 block of Halifax Avenue around 11:45 a.m. when the child was “grabbed by an unknown party.”
Police said the suspect was not able to remove the child from the mother’s grip before running away.
According to the news release, the culprit was described as a lighter-skinned black woman with a skinny build, about 25-35 yeas old, 5 feet, 6 inches to 5 feet, 8 inches tall, with short black hair in a bun. She was wearing a gray T-shirt and a long red skirt.
Police said the child was not injured and was able to stay with her mother during the attempted kidnapping.
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Because of the incident, Our Lady of Lourdes, a church and private school on Halifax Avenue, sent out a notification to parents advising them to not allow children to walk home alone.
Daytona Beach police said anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact ther Criminal Investigation Division at 386-671-5200 or the Volusia Sheriff’s Office Dispatch at 386-248-1777 or 911.
The incident remains under investigation as police continue to try to identify the would-be kidnapper, according to the release.
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WICOMICO COUNTY, Md. — Maryland State Police are investigating a crash early Saturday morning that claimed the life of a Salisbury man and injured 16 others in Wicomico County.
Around 3:45 a.m., on Saturday, May 13, troopers responded to a crash involving three passenger vehicles and one tractor-trailer at 9049 Gumboro Road in Gumboro.
Maryland State Police Crash Team determined three vehicles were stopped in the travel portion of the road when they were initiating the jump start.
Witnesses told police the Kia Forte was disabled and attempting a jump start from the GMC Acadia.
The Chevrolet Express van had stopped ahead of the two vehicles while they were doing the jump.
Officials say the tractor-trailer traveling southbound lane of Maryland Route 353, struck the rear of the Forte and the passenger side of the Acadia which caused a chain reaction.
Eliassaint Aussideu, 39, the driver of the black Kia Forte involved in the crash, was pronounced dead on the scene.
Maryland State Police Aviation Command transported one patient, Joseus Gerlie, 34, from the scene to Johns Hopkins Hospital.
She was one of two passengers in the 2012 GMC Acadia operated by Geraldine Phauord, 37.
The third vehicle involved, the Chevrolet Express van, was carrying 12 passengers at the time of the incident.
15 people were treated at the scene by EMS personnel from multiple fire and rescue companies that responded to the scene.
The driver of the tractor-trailer, Rodney Powell, 61, was uninjured during the incident.
Police say the drivers and passengers of all vehicles involved were inside their respective vehicles when the collision occurred.
The Maryland State Police Crash Team will continue their investigation. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/1-killed-16-injured-in-tractor-trailer-crash-in-wicomico-county | 2023-05-15T18:46:04 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/1-killed-16-injured-in-tractor-trailer-crash-in-wicomico-county |
WESTOVER, Md. — John Merzbacher, a former Catholic schoolteacher who was named in the Attorney General's report, passed away at the age of 81.
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Officials from the Maryland Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services say there was no sign of foul play and that he passed away from natural causes.
According to the AG's report, Merzbacher was accused of abusing 40 people during his tenure as a teacher.
He spent time in Baltimore City Public School's before teaching at the Catholic Community Middle School.
His career began in 1960 and spanned until 1979.
Also included in the report, many witnesses came forward saying that Merzbacher threatened them with a gun and touched them inappropriately.
Others said he would force other students to get involved in the abuse.
Merzbacher was indicted in 1994 for the rape and sexual abuse of a victim. He was later convicted in 1995.
Before he passed, Merzbacher was serving four consecutive life sentences, plus an additional ten years at the Eastern Correctional Institution in Westover. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/former-catholic-schoolteacher-named-in-ag-report-dies-while-serving-life-sentence | 2023-05-15T18:46:10 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/former-catholic-schoolteacher-named-in-ag-report-dies-while-serving-life-sentence |
BALTIMORE — To meet the fast-growing needs of Morgan State University, MCB Real Estate announced the commencement of a new, five-story apartment building in the Beverly Hills neighborhoods in Northeast Baltimore.
The new complex will offer amenities like in-unit washer and dryers, study rooms, game rooms, on-site parking, an outdoor courtyard and sustainable landscaping.
Named the Flats at Markley, the project will transform the largest vacant and blighted section of Harford Road.
Harford Road serves Morgan students and the surrounding neighborhoods and is a focus of Baltimore City's Middle Neighborhoods strategy of targeted support.
Demolition of the vacant printing facility on the site started this past week and supported through a partnership between MCB and the nonprofit Hamilton-Lauraville Main Street.
“This new facility will provide Morgan students with a high-quality option for off-campus housing. We are excited that Morgan will be one of the first HBCU’s in the country to see this same kind of investment in off-campus housing that is being made at the University of Maryland College Park and Towson University,” noted Dr. David Wilson, President of Morgan State University. “This project also builds on our efforts to promote investment within the Morgan Mile around our main campus,” he continued. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/morgan-state-to-expand-off-campus-housing-with-multi-family-apartment-building | 2023-05-15T18:46:17 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/morgan-state-to-expand-off-campus-housing-with-multi-family-apartment-building |
GLEN BURNIE, Md. — A North Carolina man faces charges after allegedly stabbing a woman inside Baltimore Washington Medical Center on Saturday.
Anne Arundel County Police said the incident began as an argument in the hospital's labor and delivery unit before escalating to violence.
Malcolm Lee Jones, 22, and the victim were each reportedly visiting the hospital at the time of the altercation.
Police described the two as acquaintances, but do not believe they're related.
It's unclear what initially sparked the confrontation, however it ended with Jones stabbing the victim and fleeing the scene.
He was later arrested a short distance away.
The victim's injuries are considered non-life threatening.
Police ask anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them at 410-222-6135 or the Tip Line at 410-222-4700. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/woman-stabbed-inside-labor-delivery-unit-at-baltimore-washington-medical-center | 2023-05-15T18:46:23 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/woman-stabbed-inside-labor-delivery-unit-at-baltimore-washington-medical-center |
AUSTIN, Texas — In a memo sent to Austin City Council members on Friday, Interim City Manager Jesús Garza provided an update on the City's efforts to increase capacity at its shelters for people experiencing homelessness.
Garza stated that ECHO, or the Ending Community Homelessness Coalition, estimates there are over 5,000 people experiencing homelessness in Austin and fewer than 900 of those people currently receive some form of shelter. He said he has directed City staff to work with community partners to identify resources for longer-term shelter.
As a first step, Garza said the City will create space for an additional 130 people at its Northbridge and Southbridge shelters by shifting rooms from single to double occupancy.
The City also intends to establish one or more temporary shelters. The first of these will be at the Marshalling Yard, a City-owned facility located on Airport Commerce Drive near the intersection of US 183 and State Highway 71. Garza said a portion of the 70,000-square-foot building will be used to shelter people experiencing homelessness. The expectation is that the Marshalling Yard will provide up to 300 additional beds for a period of approximately a year.
Garza said the City is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to secure a nonprofit social services provider to operate the Marshalling Yard temporary shelter. More than $9 million of unencumbered homelessness funds from the American Rescue Plan Act will also be used to support the shelter.
Garza also stated that the City is working to increase the number of people in Austin who can be housed in Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) from just over 1,000 to 2,500 by the end of 2024. The following PSH projects are expected to open soon:
- Balcones Terrace, which is being developed by Foundation Communities, is expected to open in July. It will have 50 units of dedicated PSH as well as 73 other "deeply affordable units," according to Garza
- Espero Austin at Rutland, a 171-unit project created through a partnership between Caritas of Austin and the Vecino Group, will have 101 units set aside for people who have experienced homelessness
- Pecan Gardens will be a PSH project for older adults, created through a partnership between the City and Family Eldercare. Renovation on Pecan Gardens started this month, and the development is expected to eventually provide 78 studio units | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/homeless/austin-homeless-shelter-northbridge-southbridge-temporary/269-af14acb8-6712-4b81-846c-868eda1c561d | 2023-05-15T18:47:17 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/homeless/austin-homeless-shelter-northbridge-southbridge-temporary/269-af14acb8-6712-4b81-846c-868eda1c561d |
DENTON, Texas — Opal Lee has another title to add to her portfolio.
The 96-year-old activist famously known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth" received a honorary doctorate from the University of North Texas during the school's spring 2023 commencement ceremonies over the weekend.
It's also the same school where she got her masters degree in education back in 1963 when the school was called North Texas State University.
The Fort Worth native has received numerous accolades for her work in turning June 19, or Juneteenth, into a federal holiday. Her dream became a reality when President Joe Biden signed a bill into law in 2021 to recognize that holiday on the national level.
Juneteenth commemorates the June 19, 1865, day when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, to let the last group of enslaved Black people know they were free. It came two months after the Confederacy surrendered and over two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
For her civil rights activism, Lee was also recently nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in October 2022. She was among 343 candidates to win the coveted award.
She was nominated after a letter signed by members of the U.S. Congress was sent to the Nobel Prize committee. Congressman Marc Veasey of Fort Worth shared the letter.
Lee is also working to open a National Juneteenth Museum in Fort Worth. Demolition began at the site back in March but funds are still being raised.
Lee received her honorary doctorate on Sunday and joined more than 6,700 UNT students who celebrated their graduations over the weekend, according to the school. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/opal-lee-grandmother-juneteenth-honorary-doctorate-university-of-north-texas-unt/287-d48df041-bc74-4511-87a1-316ef0e2d722 | 2023-05-15T18:47:23 | 1 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/opal-lee-grandmother-juneteenth-honorary-doctorate-university-of-north-texas-unt/287-d48df041-bc74-4511-87a1-316ef0e2d722 |
For nearly a century, Msgr. Joseph Semancik has shared his leadership and faith with Northwest Indiana.
He marked the 70th anniversary of his first Mass with a celebration May 3 with close friends and family at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Whiting, where he was baptized 94 years ago.
“There’s nobody more local than good ol’ Joe,” Semancik said. “Everyone has been so special and kind to me during my lifetime, I just can’t describe it because it makes me cry. You have done more for me than I have done for you, and I am forever grateful.”
His passion has always been giving back to the community he loves.
“Of all the things I have done in life, the thing I feel most blessed about and proud of is that I have been part of Hospice of the Calumet Area from the beginning,” he said.
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“It’s really a special place, with special people, dedicated to serving thousands of people with compassion. I never could have imagined that four decades later my wonderful younger sister Janie would spend her last days at the" William J. Riley Memorial Residence.
Sister Michelle Dvorak, a friend and Calumet College of St. Joseph colleague, has been "blessed to have worked with" Semancik for years and always appreciated his direction and guidance.
“He is amazing, and his commitment to social justice has always been focused on serving the underserved,” she said. “It’s just the type of person he is, and he is a wonderful example of living a life that is committed to other people.”
During the anniversary Mass, friend Tom Dabertin recalled many of Semancik's accomplishments and noted his passion for philanthropy while serving as director of Catholic Charities for years, being a founding member of Hospice of the Calumet Area, and as the longest and continuous donor of Calumet College.
Semancik earned a bachelor's degree from St. Meinrad in 1953, a Master of Social Work from Loyola University in 1960 and a doctorate in philosophy in 1977 from the University of Chicago.
Semancik accumulated several recognitions over the years, but the most noteworthy are his Sagamore of the Wabash, being named Prelate of Honor by Pope John Paul II in 1984 and receiving the St. Joseph the Worker award from Calumet College in 2023.
He was also recognized with a congressional record in June 1998 by then-U.S. Rep. Peter J. Visclosky, D-Gary, for his work with Catholic Charities, service on the Lake County Community Development Committee and establishing the Indiana Catholic Conference.
Semancik was born March 3, 1929.
He said he and his siblings were "blessed with wonderful parents and to be born and raised in the best city in the world, Whiting, Indiana. This really is a beautiful place to live.” | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/whiting-religious-leader-celebrates-70th-anniversary/article_6878ebbe-f017-11ed-900d-530962f0e226.html | 2023-05-15T18:48:33 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/whiting-religious-leader-celebrates-70th-anniversary/article_6878ebbe-f017-11ed-900d-530962f0e226.html |
Video released of Glendale shooting; cash reward offered for tips
Silent Witness has issued a cash reward for whoever can help lead to the arrest of someone who police say is responsible for a random shooting in Glendale on an early morning in March.
Around 3:11 a.m. on March 22 on West Bethany Home Road near North Seventh Avenue, an unknown individual approached and shot at a victim multiple times, according to Silent Witness. "The suspect should be considered armed and dangerous," read a statement from Silent Witness.
The victim was taken to a hospital and survived the attack, according to Silent Witness.
The shooter is wanted on an aggravated assault charge, according to information from Silent Witness.
Video shows a person standing next to someone with a bicycle near a road crosswalk when a third individual approaches and starts firing. A flash of gunfire is seen and the person shot falls to the ground with the assailant turning around and running back across the crosswalk.
A $1,000 cash reward is available for information leading to the arrest of the suspect.Anyone with information is asked to call 480-WITNESS (948-6377), or 480-TESTIGO (837-8446) for Spanish. Tips may also be made anonymously at silentwitness.org. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/glendale/2023/05/15/video-released-of-glendale-shooting-cash-reward-offered/70215182007/ | 2023-05-15T18:48:45 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/glendale/2023/05/15/video-released-of-glendale-shooting-cash-reward-offered/70215182007/ |
Phoenix police identify wrong-way driver who hit a family of 7 and left teen dead
A suspect has been identified and booked into jail after his vehicle crashed into a family of seven, killing one teen while driving the wrong way on 30th Street and Greenway Road on Sunday.
The suspect has been identified as 36-year-old Bartolome Godinez-Perez and he was booked on multiple charges stemming from the investigation, including manslaughter. He is suspected of driving impaired, according to Phoenix police.
Officers said the crash happened around 8 a.m. on Sunday after a pickup truck going south on 31st Street did not stop at the red light on Greenway Road and turned right in the eastbound lanes while going west.
While driving the wrong way, the pickup crashed into a car occupied by a family of two adults and five children. All of them were taken to a hospital where one of them, a teenage boy, later died.
Police did not release the identity or age of the teenager who died.
Two boys were in critical condition but were later stabilized, according to the Phoenix Fire Department. A boy, a girl, a man and a woman were in stable condition. All of them were expected to survive, police said.
The driver of the truck stayed at the scene and showed signs of impairment, police said on Sunday. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2023/05/15/phoenix-police-id-driver-who-hit-family-of-7-and-left-teen-dead/70218864007/ | 2023-05-15T18:48:51 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2023/05/15/phoenix-police-id-driver-who-hit-family-of-7-and-left-teen-dead/70218864007/ |
Phoenix police: Officers shoot at man during standoff at a home, suspect in custody
Phoenix police shot at a man and missed after he had raised a gun in their direction during a standoff outside a north Phoenix home. Officers ultimately struck the man with a baton, police said.
On Sunday, just before 8:30 p.m., officers responded to a call of shots fired near 39th Avenue and Cactus Road in north Phoenix. The caller said that shots had been fired minutes ago behind their house and a witness at the home reported that they saw the man firing a gun in the backyard.
When officers arrived, they contacted the caller at the front door of the home. During the conversation, a man came to the door and fired several shots toward the ground inside the home. Both officers took positions of cover and set up containment on the house, according to Phoenix police.
The man approached the front door and raised a gun toward the officers, police said. An officer shot his handgun at the suspect but did not strike him. The suspect retreated into the home and commands were given to the suspect to exit the home.
The suspect stood in the doorway and did not obey police commands, police said. Again, the man reached toward his waistband, and an officer discharged a 40 mm foam baton, striking him. After being struck, the suspect again retreated into the home and commands were continuously given to the suspect to exit the house.
The suspect eventually came out of the house unarmed and was taken into custody. Additional family members also came out of the house and were not injured.
There were no injuries to any officers or community members during this incident. The suspect was being interviewed by detectives and would be booked into jail, police said. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2023/05/15/phoenix-police-officers-shoot-at-man-during-standoff-at-a-home/70218403007/ | 2023-05-15T18:48:57 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2023/05/15/phoenix-police-officers-shoot-at-man-during-standoff-at-a-home/70218403007/ |
Police: South Phoenix homeowner fatally shoots intruder
On Sunday, a south Phoenix homeowner fatally shot a trespasser following a confrontation, according to police.
Around 7:45 a.m., Phoenix police officers responded to a residence near Buckeye Road and 17th Avenue regarding a shooting.
When officers arrived, they located a man, identified as 31-year-old Aires Jordan Holmes with gunshot wounds. Holmes did not survive his injuries and was pronounced dead on scene. The owner of the residence was located inside the home.
Preliminary information suggests Holmes unlawfully entered the residence at which time there was a confrontation between Holmes and the homeowner, and that is when the homeowner shot Holmes, according to police.
The homeowner was released after being interviewed. Once the investigation is complete, it will be submitted to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for review. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2023/05/15/south-phoenix-homeowner-shoots-kills-intruder/70219759007/ | 2023-05-15T18:49:03 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2023/05/15/south-phoenix-homeowner-shoots-kills-intruder/70219759007/ |
Search continues for missing person after 2 jumped into Tempe Town Lake
Two adults jumped into Tempe Town Lake late Sunday night, but only one has resurfaced.
Tempe police responded to reports at about 11:50 p.m. that someone had jumped off Mill Avenue Bridge into the lake. When they arrived, fire officials and officers found one man in the water and removed him.
The man told police that his friend had also jumped into the lake but did not resurface. The search for the other person continued as of Monday morning.
It is unclear if impairment was a factor in the incident.
This comes within a year of Tempe announcing that it would add new water rescue equipment, improve training and adjust its policies following the death of Sean Bickings, who drowned in the lake in May 2022.
On May 28, Bickings, 34, walked into the water away from officers who had responded to a call about a couple fighting. In the water, Bickings began to ask for help, shouting that he was going to drown.
Officers on the other side of the railing shouted for him to swim to a pylon and another eventually went for a boat unit. Neither entered the water nor found a way to pull him up. Bickings died in the water.
In August, Tempe announced the new water rescue measures. These include the installation of water rescue rings connected to ropes around Tempe Town Lake and Kiwanis Lake, according to a city news release. Officers would also receive more training on how to use rescue equipment.
Another drowning incident occurred early this month at a public lake near Dobson Ranch Golf Course in Mesa where a man attempted to retrieve a basketball from the water but never resurfaced.
Water safety is important to remember during the summer months. Adults can be at risk in lakes or open water when impaired, swimming alone, or unaware of how to swim. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/tempe/2023/05/15/search-continues-for-person-missing-tempe-town-lake/70219100007/ | 2023-05-15T18:49:09 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/tempe/2023/05/15/search-continues-for-person-missing-tempe-town-lake/70219100007/ |
Anovion Technologies, a supplier of premium synthetic graphite anode materials for lithium-ion batteries, will build a new manufacturing facility in Bainbridge. The project will create more than 400 jobs and in excess of $800 million in investment in Decatur County.
BAINBRIDGE – Anovion Technologies, a supplier of premium synthetic graphite anode materials for lithium-ion batteries, will build a new manufacturing facility in Bainbridge. The project will create more than 400 jobs and in excess of $800 million in investment in Decatur County.
“We're proud to welcome Anovion to Georgia, which is fast becoming the e-mobility capital of the nation,” Gov. Brian Kemp said. “Job creators like them are recognizing that every corner of our state has the resources and work force needed for success. Having met their team personally, I look forward to celebrating their partnership with the hard-working Georgians of Decatur County.”
Anovion, a climate tech-driven advanced materials company, is one of the first qualified U.S. suppliers of synthetic graphite anode materials for use in e-mobility applications. Graphite is the largest battery material used in electric vehicles by mass, more than copper, nickel, manganese, cobalt and lithium.
“We are thrilled to be opening our first large-scale expansion manufacturing facility in Georgia," Eric Stopka, chief executive officer of Anovion, said. "The state’s strong technical work force and top-tier schools will help advance research partnerships and contribute to a highly skilled talent pipeline in support of Anovion’s drive for continued innovation and creation of exciting climate technology jobs of the future.
"We are also encouraged by the region’s growing availability of clean energy, resulting in increased sustainability for Anovion’s manufacturing process. We are looking forward to providing solutions that will further secure the country’s electrified future with the support of our partners in Georgia and the Federal government.”
Anovion’s new 1,500,000-square-foot facility with its proprietary furnace technologies, located at Downrange Industrial Park in Bainbridge, will be the first of its size and scale in North America. The facility will produce synthetic graphite for use in batteries that power EVs, electric storage systems, electronics, military applications, and other products. Operations are expected to begin in late 2025.
The company will hire for a variety of technical, production, and engineering roles, as well as administrative and management positions. Interested individuals can learn more about working at Anovion by visiting their website at www.anoviontech.com.
"It is my pleasure to welcome Anovion to Bainbridge,” Bainbridge Mayor Edward Reynolds said. “With an $800 million investment and the creation of over 400 high-paying, quality jobs, Anovion's decision to locate in our community is a huge win. I know that our work force is ready to embrace this opportunity and that we will all grow and prosper together.”
“For many years, Decatur County leadership has been focused on attracting quality companies and quality jobs to our community. We have always known that in order to remain competitive and to grow, we needed to diversify our industry mix,” Pete Stephens, chairman of the Decatur County Board of Commissioners, said. “Today’s announcement is a step in that direction as these new green industry jobs truly represent a growing segment of our economy and will provide quality employment opportunities for decades to come. We are proud to welcome Anovion to Decatur County and to the family of industries that call Decatur County home.”
Project Manager Taylor Walden represented the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Global Commerce team on this competitive project in partnership with the city of Bainbridge, Development Authority of Bainbridge and Decatur County, University System of Georgia, Georgia EMC and Georgia Quick Start.
“Much of the critical supply chain for e-mobility and manufacturing is currently sourced outside of the U.S. Anovion is an innovative industry leader that fills that need and delivers another critical component of the supply chain to Georgia,” GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson said. “A diverse mix of public-private partnerships are coming together to support the next revolution in the automotive industry, from working with utility partners and establishing infrastructure to attracting and retaining top talent through the University System of Georgia. We are excited for the hope and opportunity Anovion will create for Bainbridge and Decatur County; congratulations.”
Building on the assets that make the automotive industry successful, Georgia is positioned as a hub for the electric mobility industry. Since 2020, 40 EV-related projects have announced more than $21.9 billion in investment and 28,000 jobs in Georgia. More than 10 of these projects are battery manufacturers, recyclers, and suppliers, representing approximately $8.5 billion in investment and 6,000 jobs.
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The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce led a delegation of local leaders to Washington, D.C., last week for its annual “DC Fly In,” the organization’s long-standing annual federal advocacy event.
ALBANY – The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce led a delegation of local leaders to Washington, D.C., last week for its annual “DC Fly In,” the organization’s long-standing annual federal advocacy event. The delegation, representing the public and private sectors, met with defense officials and federal lawmakers on the issues most vital to Albany and southwest Georgia.
The two-day, policy-intensive event included meetings with the Albany Area Congressional Delegation — U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop, U.S. Rep. Austin Scott, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock — and the Pentagon-based leadership of Marine Corps Logistics Base-Albany and Marine Corps Logistics Command, including Meredith Berger, assistant secretary of the Navy for energy, installations and environment, and Lt. Gen. Edward Banta, deputy commandant of Marine Corps Installations & Logistics. Col. Michael Fitzgerald, commanding officer of MCLB-Albany, participated in the Pentagon discussions.
During meetings, the delegation provided updates on a variety of fronts including Albany as a military community of excellence and MCLB-Albany as a defense leader in energy security and logistics innovation; economic development and Albany as a premier industry location; health care delivery and expansion of services to meet regional needs; education and employer-led initiatives aimed at developing the talent pipeline in high-demand fields, and infrastructure investment as a component of community and economic development.
“Albany-Dougherty County has, through vision, action and results, positioned itself as a leader in innovative partnerships that have local, state and national impact, and this distinction is well-recognized among federal leadership,” said Bárbara Rivera Holmes, president and CEO of the Albany Area Chamber, the region’s leading business organization, and its 501(c)(3) affiliate, the Albany Area Chamber Foundation. “Through the Albany Area Chamber’s DC Fly In, our community demonstrates a united front in our nation’s capital, shares views on federal issues that impact businesses and the community, builds allies with national leaders and advocates for funding and policies that advance and bolster our talent, development and defense initiatives.”
The advocacy event is aimed at informing leaders on local priorities and initiatives, and requesting support for critical components of the community’s overall framework for development. Calls for Congressional support include:
• Defense: $46 million for mission-critical consolidated communications center at MCLB-Albany that enables full utilization of the base’s 5G capabilities and strengthens communications resiliency and readiness; and $56 million for operational readiness facility at Albany-based Headquarters Marine Corps Logistics Command as a required component of the Marine Corps’ Force Design 2030 strategy.
• Talent & Health Care: Investments in talent initiatives and projects that amplify the employer-led work force pipeline and in health care projects that address critical-need areas; and smart immigration policy reforms to support work force demands, boost economic growth, create jobs, and encourage innovation and entrepreneurship.
• Infrastructure: Investments in federally-mandated infrastructure improvements including the city of Albany’s combined sewer separation project. “The Albany Area Chamber spearheads our community’s advocacy initiatives with audiences, including the Albany Area Congressional Delegation and U.S. Marine Corps leadership, and is the conduit through which the business community connects, convenes and collaborates,” Chandu Kuntawala, the 2023 chairman of the Albany Area Chamber and a program manager at Booz Allen Hamilton. “The Chamber’s Government Affairs Division – along with its four other member-led committees that help drive the organization’s overall objectives – embodies the mission of the chamber as a center point through which the business community is empowered to take action and design the path.”
The local delegation also met with senior leadership of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, discussing work force and talent; federal policies and regulations that impact businesses; and national economic forecast.
“A strong, united voice is central to the chamber’s mission and to its role as the region’s leading business organization,” Bridges Sinyard, chairman of the chamber’s Government Affairs division and vice president of Adam’s Exterminators, said. “We further advance business and community success by building strong relationships between business leaders, elected officials and decision-makers, and, with Albany’s role as a leading military community, build the community-Corps relationships that advance the nation’s defense efforts.” | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/chamber-led-delegation-meets-with-leaders-during-dc-fly-in/article_fdd362dc-f325-11ed-a5ca-039e88e5fbf0.html | 2023-05-15T18:50:10 | 1 | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/chamber-led-delegation-meets-with-leaders-during-dc-fly-in/article_fdd362dc-f325-11ed-a5ca-039e88e5fbf0.html |
MIDLAND, Texas — The I-20 Wildlife Preserve will be holding its Playtime at the Playa event on May 16.
The event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and is completely free. The caregivers at the Wildlife Preserve will accompany the learners, ages 2-7, engage in play, learning and discovery.
For people looking to go to the event, people can reserve a spot on the I-20 Wildlife Preserve website. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/i-20-wildlife-preserve-holds-playtime-at-the-playa-event-on-may-16/513-1f0e2b1e-7f73-42e1-a42a-6306db5f45fa | 2023-05-15T18:51:59 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/i-20-wildlife-preserve-holds-playtime-at-the-playa-event-on-may-16/513-1f0e2b1e-7f73-42e1-a42a-6306db5f45fa |
MIDLAND, Texas — Midland Animal Services has decided to modify its schedule starting on May 16.
The facility will now be closed on Tuesdays on top of already being closed on Sundays and Mondays. The reason for closing on Tuesdays from now on is to allow the shelter staff to focus on better care for the animals and cleaning the facility.
Despite the closure on Tuesdays, field operations and on-call staff will be available during normal hours. The shelter will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday-Friday.
On Saturday, the facility will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
For more information about the schedule changes, people can go to the City of Midland website. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/midland-animal-services-modifies-schedule/513-9569be9c-1184-4bdd-92dc-7178885c7e2c | 2023-05-15T18:52:06 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/midland-animal-services-modifies-schedule/513-9569be9c-1184-4bdd-92dc-7178885c7e2c |
MIDLAND, Texas — A 20-year-old Midland girl, Madeline Pantoja, has been missing since May 10 and her family is desperate to find her.
"It's something we don't wish this on anybody, we never thought this was going to happen to our family." said Ruby Urias, Madeline's cousin.
Madeline Pantoja was last seen at her apartment complex on may 10th.
"Thursday at 1:30 her neighbors heard her arguing with her ex-boyfriend and after that we have not known anything about her." said Urias, who was translating for Roberto Pantoja.
Her phone, purse keys and dog were all left in her apartment, something that is very unlike her.
"She's been a very independent young lady, she gets her stuff paid she's very responsible." said Urias.
The Midland Police Department is investigating this case right now the family has no new information from them.
"He says absolutely not, they have not let us know anything." said Urias,
The family and others have searched for Madeline around the apartment complex and places in South Midland.
"We've gone to lands over there just empty lots looking, we've had people we don't know searching with their drones, they've sent us videos, pictures of the footage they took. We've had people offer horses to us so that we can search." said Urias.
The family just wanting to find Madeline as soon as possible.
"That all he wants is to find his daughter." said, Urias.
If you have any information about Madeline's whereabouts call MPD at 432-685-7108.
She is approximately 5' 4", 130 pounds with long dark hair. She also has 2 butterfly tattoos behind her right ear and a tattoo of a snake on her right arm.
There will also be a gathering on May 15 at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church to pray for Madeline's safety and return. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/midland-family-desperate-to-find-missing-person/513-8a133354-349a-4b43-84af-176130f05933 | 2023-05-15T18:52:12 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/midland-family-desperate-to-find-missing-person/513-8a133354-349a-4b43-84af-176130f05933 |
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — One person has been killed in a fatal crash in Ector County on May 14.
34-year-old Shane Pena-Tarango of Andrews was pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger in the same vehicle as Pena-Tarango was treated and released from MCH, while the driver of the other vehicle involved was not injured.
The initial investigation revealed that a 2012 Freightliner with trailer was traveling westbound on SH 158, while Pena-Tarango was traveling northbound on FM 1936. According to Texas DPS, Pena-Tarango disregarded the stop sign at the intersection of SH 158 and FM 1936, which led to a collision between the Freightliner and Pena-Tarango's vehicle. Pena-Tarango was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation is still ongoing, and we will continue to update this story as we receive more information. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/one-dead-after-fatal-crash-in-ector-county/513-f0978b0a-4e90-4a70-b891-fca82dd94c7f | 2023-05-15T18:52:18 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/one-dead-after-fatal-crash-in-ector-county/513-f0978b0a-4e90-4a70-b891-fca82dd94c7f |
HOWARD COUNTY, Texas — One person has been killed in a fatal crash on May 12 in Howard County.
35-year-old Jaime Romero Alvarado of Odessa was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. The other driver involved in the crash did not sustain any injuries.
The initial investigation revealed that the Alvarado was traveling northbound on SH 350, while the other vehicle, a 2022 Freightliner Cascadia with trailer, was traveling southbound on SH 350. The Freightliner began to side skid on the wet roadway and crossed into the northbound lanes, which lead to a collision with Alvarado's vehicle.
The investigation is still ongoing, and we will continue to update this story as we receive more information. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/one-dead-after-fatal-crash-in-howard-county/513-5e13e707-55bf-4b29-a727-dd13e0b92e67 | 2023-05-15T18:52:24 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/one-dead-after-fatal-crash-in-howard-county/513-5e13e707-55bf-4b29-a727-dd13e0b92e67 |
TEXAS, USA — The Texas DPS Criminal Investigations Division conducted a Joint Human Trafficking Operation on May 9 with the goal of recovering and locating reported missing children in both Midland and Ector Counties.
The operation also targeted individuals seeking to exploit trafficking victims, and to apprehend and identify the suspects involved in human trafficking. As of result of the operation, there were a total of 30 children located or recovered. The youngest child was 13 years old.
There were multiple agencies that assisted Texas DPS with this operation. Those agencies included were Texas Highway Patrol, Homeland Security Investigations, Midland Police, Odessa Police, Midland County Sheriff's Office, Ector County Sheriff's Office, US Marshal Services, Midland County District Attorney's Office, and Midland and Ector ISD Police Departments.
On top of the law enforcement agencies, some other groups that helped out included Harmony Homes Children's Advocacy Center, Midland Rape Crisis Children's Advocacy Center, DPS Victim Services, Midland County Juvenile Probation Office, and Midland Memorial and Odessa Medical Center SANE nurses.
Texas DPS said that if you are a victim of human trafficking or have any information about this type of criminal activity, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/texas-dps-locates-and-recovers-30-children-in-joint-human-trafficking-operation/513-f51dcff2-2b96-44a8-9b63-ca9d6e85689b | 2023-05-15T18:52:31 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/texas-dps-locates-and-recovers-30-children-in-joint-human-trafficking-operation/513-f51dcff2-2b96-44a8-9b63-ca9d6e85689b |
BIG SPRING, Texas — The City of Big Spring has warned its residents about trash pickup due to staff shortages in the Sanitation Department.
For people that have a rollout, the city says that they can leave it out on their regular scheduled pick-up day. However, residents should be aware that there is a high chance of either late pickup or a day delay.
Despite the sanitation department running behind schedule, the city says all trash will be picked up. People can contact the Public Works Office at 432-264-2501 if they have any questions. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/trash-pickup-delays-in-big-spring-to-occur-this-week-due-to-staffing-shortages/513-f18d3d32-9c89-4e64-8f77-e59b0219dfc4 | 2023-05-15T18:52:37 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/trash-pickup-delays-in-big-spring-to-occur-this-week-due-to-staffing-shortages/513-f18d3d32-9c89-4e64-8f77-e59b0219dfc4 |
On a gorgeous Mother's Day in Camden County, a police officer dancing with a little girl summed up the joy of the day.
Camden County police tweeted out the video of Officer Baker grooving with the little one during the 10th anniversary of the Camden County Metro Police Carnival at Coopers Poynt Waterfront Park in Camden, New Jersey, on Sunday.
The county police department shared several other images of Sunday's rides and entertainment on their Twitter feed.
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Firefighters in Philadelphia were working to extinguish a fire on the roof of a Center City building around lunchtime on Monday.
Fire could be seen growing along the roof of a building near the intersection of 12th and Sansom streets at about 12:35 p.m.
Officials have not reported any injuries in this incident.
Before 1 p.m., firefighters could be seen pouring water over the fire, which had expanded to a second alarm with about 100 fire personnel on the scene, according to the Philadelphia Fire Department.
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Within minutes, the fire seemed to be mostly put out.
A short time later, the fire was mostly extinguished and firefighters were reportedly checking the building for hot spots.
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Not long afterward, the fire department declared the incident under control.
According to fire officials, the fire took place on the roof of a 20-story structure that was under construction.
Also, propane tanks that were on the roof caused an explosion during this incident, officials said.
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HAMMOND — Alcohol and/or drugs are believed to be a factor in single-vehicle crash early Monday on a local stretch of Interstate 94 that sent two children to the hospital, one with potentially life-threatening injuries, Indiana State Police said.
Police said they were called out around 4 a.m. Monday where they learned an eastbound gray 2005 Chrysler van struck the right barrier wall just east of Kennedy Avenue before crossing the lanes to hit the center median head-on.
St. John Police CIT Officer Dustin Wartman is trained in mental health intervention.
The driver, a 36-year-old Chicago man, suffered serious injuries, as did two passengers under the age of 10, who were not properly restrained with car seats, police said.
The child suffering the worst injuries was reportedly flown to a Chicago hospital for treatment and the other was taken to St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago.
"When I walked up to the vehicle, I had to knock on the window multiple times to wake the male up," the officer wrote.
The driver was taken to Munster Community Hospital where blood was drawn to check for intoxication, police said. The test results are pending.
"Once the toxicology results have been determined, all reports will be submitted to the Lake County prosecutor for consideration of charges, ISP said.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Robert Wheeler
Age : 59
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304321
Arrest Date: May 7, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lenell Shearry
Age : 52
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304312
Arrest Date: May 7, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Christopher Vorice
Age : 34
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304319
Arrest Date: May 7, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF A HANDGUN
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Mitchell Nash
Age : 21
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304332
Arrest Date: May 8, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
David Prieto
Age : 43
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304320
Arrest Date: May 7, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jerry Hawkins
Age : 35
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304308
Arrest Date: May 7, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750; THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - W/PRIOR CONVICTION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Brayan Bravo
Age : 24
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304313
Arrest Date: May 7, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Marque Hatcher
Age : 32
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304331
Arrest Date: May 8, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Amarachi Amuga
Age : 23
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304323
Arrest Date: May 7, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESS LEGEND DRUG OR PRECURSOR
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jandi Warren
Age : 30
Residence: Matteson, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304301
Arrest Date: May 7, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Shantell Lyons
Age : 29
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304281
Arrest Date: May 6, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Samuel Strickland Jr.
Age : 39
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304293
Arrest Date: May 6, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Karla Johnson
Age : 24
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304304
Arrest Date: May 7, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Christina Garza
Age : 38
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304282
Arrest Date: May 6, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Andre Edwards
Age : 40
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304300
Arrest Date: May 7, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Joseph Frazier
Age : 47
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304294
Arrest Date: May 6, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OPERATE VEHICLE AFTER BEING HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Dillard
Age : 60
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304283
Arrest Date: May 6, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Christopher Coots
Age : 29
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304296
Arrest Date: May 6, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jaron Smith
Age : 34
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304254
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: DEALING - MARIJUANA
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Bonnie Starr
Age : 51
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304258
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Winfield Police Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY; BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Kasey Stewart
Age : 27
Residence: University Park, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304255
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Deondre Todd
Age : 22
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304256
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Mark Redmon
Age : 48
Residence: N/A
Booking Number(s): 2304242
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - W/PRIOR CONVICTION; FAILURE TO RETURN TO LAWFUL DETENTION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Eric Rickhoff
Age : 35
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304272
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tavares Melvin
Age : 32
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304276
Arrest Date: May 6, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jason Miller Jr.
Age : 22
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304248
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Other
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - $750 TO $50,000; DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Elder Marroquin
Age : 31
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304275
Arrest Date: May 6, 2023
Arresting Agency: New Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Marshall Kathcart
Age : 48
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304243
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Asaia Lang
Age : 57
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304259
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Winfield Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Sherida Cesar
Age : 37
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304273
Arrest Date: May 6, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE - THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Murray Harris
Age : 46
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304247
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: N/A
Offense Description: DEALING - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Francisco Ismael
Age : 32
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304261
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake Station Police Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kerry Brazley
Age : 52
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304260
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Winfield Police Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Bonner
Age : 38
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304250
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Sonali Aggarwal
Age : 44
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304246
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL; RESISTING - OBSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Thomas Anderson
Age : 54
Residence: Philadelphia, PA
Booking Number(s): 2304267
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Winfield Police Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Ballard
Age : 62
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304257
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dennis Shaw
Age : 36
Residence: New Palestine, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304224
Arrest Date: May 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joshua Levesque
Age : 36
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304225
Arrest Date: May 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Christopher Lobody
Age : 33
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304240
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: ARSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joshua Patino
Age : 42
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304237
Arrest Date: May 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Emanuel Pugh Jr.
Age : 24
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304227
Arrest Date: May 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - USING A DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jerry Knight
Age : 37
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304236
Arrest Date: May 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Elishah Elliott
Age : 21
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304241
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brandon Elzinga
Age : 28
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304220
Arrest Date: May 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kyle Griffin
Age : 29
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304234
Arrest Date: May 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Carter
Age : 48
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304233
Arrest Date: May 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE - THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jason Cooke
Age : 55
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304223
Arrest Date: May 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kolin Burgess
Age : 24
Residence: Kouts, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304235
Arrest Date: May 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DEALING - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Roy Walker
Age : 54
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304212
Arrest Date: May 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daniel Torrecilla
Age : 27
Residence: Crete, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304197
Arrest Date: May 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Donald Gilley
Age : 37
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304215
Arrest Date: May 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH PUBLIC SAFETY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Steven Medsker
Age : 39
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304207
Arrest Date: May 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rene Rodriguez
Age : 51
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304210
Arrest Date: May 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dante Banks
Age : 48
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304211
Arrest Date: May 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Felipe Cruz-Figueroa
Age : 44
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304218
Arrest Date: May 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Sadie Fuller
Age : 45
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304217
Arrest Date: May 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: New Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - POSSESSION - SCHEDULE I
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Walls
Age : 37
Residence: Riverdale, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304192
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michelle Wellons
Age : 47
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304182
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
George Tovey III
Age : 31
Residence: Eau Claire, MI
Booking Number(s): 2304184
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION - STALKING VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Felicia Smith
Age : 29
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304175
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Raul Mendoza
Age : 50
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304195
Arrest Date: May 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OPERATE VEHICLE AFTER BEING HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Devin Price
Age : 23
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304180
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH PUBLIC SAFETY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Reinaldo Rosa
Age : 43
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304186
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - PURSE-SNATCHING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dorothy King
Age : 58
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304178
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL; FAMILY OFFENSE- NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS; INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Markus McCoy
Age : 58
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304191
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: St. John Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Phillip Davis
Age : 37
Residence: Star City, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304173
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Christin Enyeart
Age : 31
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304172
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Darryl Anthony Jr.
Age : 29
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304185
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Marcel Brooks
Age : 55
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304189
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jacqueline Castro
Age : 27
Residence: Bremen, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304196
Arrest Date: May 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
James Taylor
Age : 24
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304144
Arrest Date: May 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: Winfield Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Harold Wireman
Age : 63
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303717
Arrest Date: April 17, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Richard Reyes Jr.
Age : 20
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304150
Arrest Date: May 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brett Kallok
Age : 39
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304145
Arrest Date: May 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Nakeda Martina
Age : 37
Residence: College Park, GA
Booking Number(s): 2304161
Arrest Date: May 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: Other
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Julian Ponce Sr.
Age : 33
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304164
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brandon Feliciano
Age : 35
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304158
Arrest Date: May 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: LCCC
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Harlan
Age : 37
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304167
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Willie England Jr.
Age : 34
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304149
Arrest Date: May 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESS LEGEND DRUG OR PRECURSOR
Highest Offense Class: Felony
James Collins Jr.
Age : 22
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304154
Arrest Date: May 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A crash involving a semi-truck in Hillsboro has shut down a section of Northeast Brookwood Parkway Monday morning, officials said.
Both the Hillsboro Police Department and Hillsboro Fire & Rescue responded to the crash shortly before 9:30 a.m. A photo of the scene shows an overturned semi-truck blocking the intersection at Northeast Huffman Street.
Fire officials told KOIN 6 that some fuel leaked from the semi-truck but it has been contained.
Hillsboro Fire & Rescue said both the northbound and southbound lanes of Northeast Brookwood Parkway are partially blocked.
No one has been reported injured.
Drivers are urged to use other routes until the area is cleared. | https://www.koin.com/local/washington-county/overturned-semi-truck-blocks-hillsboro-intersection-closes-some-lanes/ | 2023-05-15T18:59:37 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/washington-county/overturned-semi-truck-blocks-hillsboro-intersection-closes-some-lanes/ |
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Want to adopt? There are plenty of dogs looking for their furever home.
Every week, volunteer photographer, Tasha Sport, photographs some of the animals available for adoption. The adoption fee of $75 includes a microchip, rabies/booster vaccinations (parvo/distemper for dogs & FVRCP for cats) & the spay or neuter of the adopted animal.
Every week, volunteer photographer, Tasha Sport, photographs some of the animals available for adoption.
On a monthly basis, the shelter takes care of approximately 350-400 pets.
Here's more information on how you can adopt:
To adopt one of these pets, please call the shelter to set an appointment at 432-685-7420.
Hours of operation: Wednesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\
The shelter is located at 1200 N. Fairgrounds Road | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/Want-to-adopt-Check-out-these-adoptable-animals-18099895.php | 2023-05-15T19:02:33 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/Want-to-adopt-Check-out-these-adoptable-animals-18099895.php |
Midland County commissioners voted to hire outside legal counsel during a special meeting on Monday.
County commissioners are set to hire the law firm Shafer, Davis, O’Leary & Stoker for possible future litigation regarding the Horseshoe contract.
Last week, County Judge Terry Johnson, Precinct 3 Commissioner Luis Sanchez and Precinct 4 Dianne Anderson voted to terminate the contract with Horseshoe operator Horseshoe Hospitality. Following that decision, a law firm representing Horseshoe Hospitality sent a letter to Midland County commissioners, saying the management company was willing to find an amicable solution rather than go through expensive and time-consuming litigation.
County commissioners also voted for Robert Segura, Midland County Human Resources director, to create a job description for a facilities director/venue property manager position. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/county-leaders-hire-counsel-possible-horseshoe-18099889.php | 2023-05-15T19:02:39 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/county-leaders-hire-counsel-possible-horseshoe-18099889.php |
Nikki Haley is coming to Midland for a fundraiser on June 8.
There will be a reception and luncheon for the former South Carolina governor. Haley has announced her intention to run for the Republican nomination for president.
The invitation provided to the Reporter-Telegram shows different participation levels, including $13,200 for a couple, $6,600 for an individual, $3,300 for an individual and $1,000, $500 and $250.
Those listed among the host committee include S. Javaid Anwar, Laurie and Miles Boldrick, Cody Campbell, Don Evans, Matt Gallagher, Jack Harper, Dan Hord, Jake McAlister, Stephanie Reed, Douglas Scharbauer Jr., John Sellers, Bryan Sheffield and George M. Young.
There is no location listed on the invite.
It is not known at this time if Haley will have a public event in Midland as well. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/former-sc-gov-nikki-haley-fundraiser-midland-18099805.php | 2023-05-15T19:02:45 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/former-sc-gov-nikki-haley-fundraiser-midland-18099805.php |
The Midland YMCA has purchased 24 acres in northwest Midland that will offer a short-term solution for the licensed childcare shortage and will offer limited “health and wellness programing,” according to a news release from the YMCA.
“The plan is to renovate an existing structure located on the property to serve as a north hub for licensed school age childcare and limited health and wellness programing,” the release said. “Once the short term project is complete, the YMCA will establish a comprehensive vision for the remainder of the acreage to serve the community the best.”
The YMCA states the project will significantly impact keeping kids safe, advance healthy lifestyles and help individuals of all ages avoid risks that could negatively affect their lives. A specific location was not provided.
“We invite any individual or entity interested in advancing this project to join us as we begin one of the most significant projects our YMCA has seen in some time,” the YMCA reported.
The news release also states the YMCA is Midland’s largest childcare provider, serving more than 900 children annually.
“The Y has experienced unprecedented demand for licensed childcare for many years, with waiting lists reaching over 250 children,” the release states. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/land-purchase-allows-ymca-expand-nw-midland-18099785.php | 2023-05-15T19:02:52 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/land-purchase-allows-ymca-expand-nw-midland-18099785.php |
Federal legislation was introduced Monday to extend funds that have protected historical sites in Dayton and beyond.
U.S. Reps. Mike Turner, R-Dayton, and Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., co-chairs of the Historic Preservation Caucus, introduced legislation Monday to reauthorize the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF). With bipartisan support, this legislation seeks to extend the fund, which rehabilitates significant historic sites, for 10 years.
“The Historic Preservation Fund has been instrumental in the Dayton region for recognizing the places that shape our communities and the people who inspire us,” Turner said. “It was key to establishing the Wright-Dunbar Village Historic District in West Dayton which was once home to the Wright Brothers and African American poet Paul Laurence Dunbar.”
The Dayton region is home to 238 National Register listings with an economic impact of more than $377 million, according to Turner’s office.
Last month, however, a weekend fire significantly damaged the former factory site.
With its inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places, the site can be considered for historic preservation funds, a spokesman for Turner’s office said Monday. Sites have to apply for one of the grants under the HPF in order receive funding.
Turner’s office is looking into using Community Project Funding for the buildings, the spokesman said.
In March, Turner and his allies in the effort wrote to the chair and ranking members of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Interior to request $225 million for the fund for fiscal 2024.
“At the heart of every livable community is a sense of place and uniqueness. The Historic Preservation Fund protects our most treasured sites,” Blumenauer said. “It’s time to provide greater support for important historic projects across the country, ensuring we can continue to preserve and honor our heritage for generations to come.”
In 1976, the fund first awarded funding to projects across the country. The fund draws from royalties from offshore drilling in U.S. waters, and it serves as the umbrella fund for several federal preservation efforts including the Save America’s Treasures program, which has supported several projects in the Miami Valley over the past 25 years.
In 1999, $13 million was awarded to 22 projects, including: The 1905 Wright Flyer III, and the Paul Laurence Dunbar House and Barn, as part of the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park.
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Tiger Woods-backed entertainment venue coming to Daytona. Here's what to know
Want to up your putt-putt game?
Daytona Beach is one of 13 places planned for a PopStroke golf center, a company owned in part by Tiger Woods, the company has announced. The location has not been announced, but they're driving for next year.
This fast-growing family golf entertainment chain only begins with mini-golf. There is also a full-service restaurant, craft kitchens, outdoor dining areas, outdoor games, an ice cream parlor and a self-contained playground next to a sports bar so you can watch the kids without missing the game.
But the jewels of the venue are the two upscale, curated putting courses designed by Woods and his TGR Design team, with rolling greens and scaled-down sandtraps to bring the Masters to your family outing. Tiny green jackets not included.
Is PopStroke owned by Tiger Woods?
He's a co-owner. After the first PopStroke location opened in Port St. Lucie in 2019 Woods was brought on as a co-owner. Woods' TGR Design team redid the Port St. Lucie course and went on to design all the new ones.
"PopStroke continues to use golf to bring families and friends together in a fun, welcoming environment,” said Woods. “I am excited to see PopStroke expanding into these new cities.”
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Who is the CEO of PopStroke?
The Jupiter-based business was founded by former Wall Street banker Greg Bartoli in 2017.
What is PopStroke? Is it like TopGolf?
PopStroke is TopGolf for the family.
TopGolf offers the dining, drinking and golf experience, but caters more to golfers and casual players. It's a full-swing experience with a massive driving range and plenty of mini-games to interest even non-golfers. TopGolf is where you go with your buddies, your spouse, or on a date (if they're into it).
PopStroke takes mini-golf and elevates it to new heights. The Woods-designed course gets you away from the standard wood-framed, green-carpeted holes of your childhood and puts you on synthetic turf with realistic holes, sand bunkers and simulated areas of rough. PopStroke is for family night. Or day.
Both places lean heavily into technology to make things interesting. With TopGolf, each ball is electronically tracked so you, your friends and even a trainer, if you wish, can see how you're doing on big screens in real time. PopStroke has an app you can use to keep the group score, order food and drinks to be delivered right to you, anywhere on the course, and more.
And they don't skimp on the gear. You can bring your own clubs, or TopGolf offers the latest Callaway golf clubs. (Originally an investor, Top Golf was purchased by Calloway in 2020.) PopStroke offers TaylorMade rental putters and you get a special edition TaylorMade golf ball to use and then take home as a keepsake.
How much does it cost to play at PopStroke?
The rates change, from location to location, and not all options are available at every PopStroke. Generally speaking:
- 18 holes (if available): $20
- All day pass: $25-$27.50
- Children (ages 3-5 and under): $12-15
- Seniors (60 & up): $20
- Military: $15-25
- Orlando/Waterford Lakes offers a student rate for UCF/Valencia College: $20
IDs are required for military and students.
Pricey? Bartoli thinks it's worth it.
"I think people still want to have family entertainment and do things together," he said. "And our ability to provide an experience for all ages sets us apart."
How many locations does PopStroke have in Florida?
The first one was in Port St. Lucie. Since then, the company has opened locations in Sarasota, Fort Myers, Orlando and Tampa/Wesley Chapel. There also are PopStrokes in Glendale, Arizona, and Houston/Katy, Texas. Three more are under construction in Scottsdale, Delray Beach, and Tuscaloosa, and the Las Vegas location is expected to break ground in May, according to a press release. All are expected to open this year.
More have been announced for 2024 including Daytona Beach, Wellington, another in Orlando and West Palm Beach. Around the country, next year will see PopStrokes in Nashville, San Antonio, Myrtle Beach, North Dallas, and College Station.
"We are seeing huge consumer demand to bring our immersive experience into new cities. PopStroke was created to bring people together across all ages and skill levels through the game of golf. We are thrilled to expand our reach and share the PopStroke experience with new guests," Bartoli said. | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/entertainment/local/2023/05/15/tiger-woods-popstroke-golf-daytona-beach-florida/70219221007/ | 2023-05-15T19:06:48 | 1 | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/entertainment/local/2023/05/15/tiger-woods-popstroke-golf-daytona-beach-florida/70219221007/ |
What to Know
- A pair of newlyweds leaving their reception in a golf cart were hit by an alleged intoxicated driver from behind on April 28; the bride died, still in her wedding dress, and her husband was badly hurt
- The driver charged, Jamie Lee Komoroski, went to high school in New Jersey and was living in Charleston at the time of the crash; she had recently been hired by a local restaurant, reports say
- Komoroski's attorneys, who include former Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni, issued a statement last week offering condolences and asked there be no rush to judgment
The New Jersey high school graduate who went to college in South Carolina -- and sped into the back of a golf cart carrying a couple leaving their wedding reception, killing the bride in her wedding dress late last month -- allegedly had a blood alcohol content more than three times the legal limit, according to a redacted toxicology report.
Jamie Lee Komoroski had a BAC of 0.261 when she allegedly slammed her rental car into the back of a golf cart escorting 34-year-old Samantha Miller, of North Carolina, and her new husband, Aric Hutchinson, around 10 p.m. on April 28, according to the report.
It says she told a responding officer she thought she had been hit by something as she was heading toward her house, which was in the opposite direction.
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Eventually, Komoroski told the officer she had "two drinks, one beer and a drink" -- and clarified upon questioning that the drink was "like a tequila pineapple an hour ago or so."
Data retrieved from the car indicated Komoroski was driving 65 mph and only briefly hit the brakes before she hit the golf cart on Folly Beach, an island near Charleston, investigators have said. Her car was destroyed, an image released along with the redacted toxicology report shows. The speed limit is 25 mph.
Miller was pronounced dead in her wedding dress. Hutchinson suffered a brain injury and multiple broken bones, and while he is expected to survive, the recovery will be long, according to his mother. She established a GoFundMe page to support her son as well as her son-in-law and grandson, who were the couple's golf cart escorts from the reception.
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Komoroski, a 25-year-old who attended North Hunterdon High School and worked at a Flemington diner before launching her college career at Coastal Carolina University, refused sobriety tests at the scene, police said. She has hired a top former Garden State prosecutor to assist in her defense.
Christopher Gramiccioni, who stepped down as Monmouth County prosecutor in June 2021 after years in the position, released the first public statement on Komoroski's behalf last week.
"We cannot fathom what the families are going through and offer our deepest sympathies. We simply ask that there not be a rush to judgment," he said. "Our court system is founded upon principles of justice and mercy and that is where all facts will come to light."
Komoroski, who wasn't hurt in the crash, is charged with reckless vehicular homicide and three counts of driving under the influence causing death. She faces one to 25 years in prison on each DUI count.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/aric-hutchinson-dui-wedding-crash-scene-photos-jamie-lee-komoroski-gofundme/4335164/ | 2023-05-15T19:07:27 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/aric-hutchinson-dui-wedding-crash-scene-photos-jamie-lee-komoroski-gofundme/4335164/ |
LOS ANGELES (WTVA) — Monroe County native Colin Stough advanced Sunday night to the top 3 of “American Idol.”
Stough, who is from Gattman, will compete against Iam Tongi and Megan Danielle for the top prize during the season finale on May 21.
Stough performed "Real Gone” and "Nobody Knows" from the Disney movies “Cars” and “Pete's Dragon,” respectively.
Zachariah Smith, who also lives in Monroe County, was eliminated during Sunday’s episode.
Stough’s alma mater Hatley High School will hold a celebration on Tuesday at 1 p.m. for students and staff only.
A parade will be held at 4 p.m. along Amory Main Street, and a 5:30 p.m. concert will follow at Hatley High School’s football stadium. The parade and concert are free and open to the public. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/monroe-county-native-colin-stough-advanced-to-season-finale-of-american-idol/article_15148b9c-f32b-11ed-871a-e35a8c7440b3.html | 2023-05-15T19:12:02 | 1 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/monroe-county-native-colin-stough-advanced-to-season-finale-of-american-idol/article_15148b9c-f32b-11ed-871a-e35a8c7440b3.html |
MACON, Miss. (WTVA) — A man is charged with shooting a woman in Macon.
Macon Police Chief Davine Beck said the shooting happened on May 5 at a home on Pulaski Street.
Tavare Mason is accused of wounding the victim in the stomach. He also allegedly tried to hide the gun.
As a result, Macon Police charged him with aggravated assault, tampering with evidence and possession of a firearm by a felon. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/more-charges-added-after-macon-shooting-arrest/article_7333358a-f34d-11ed-8183-7f07dc3041c7.html | 2023-05-15T19:12:08 | 1 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/more-charges-added-after-macon-shooting-arrest/article_7333358a-f34d-11ed-8183-7f07dc3041c7.html |
VALPARAISO — Jury selection is set to begin Tuesday in a child molestation case involving accusations that date back nearly nine years ago.
Agustin Espinoza II, 50, of Chesterton, is accused of repeatedly molesting a young girl he knew beginning between her seventh and eighth grade years in school, according to court records.
St. John Police CIT Officer Dustin Wartman is trained in mental health intervention.
The alleged offenses occurred between July 1, 2014 and April 3, 2016 in Chesterton, according to the charges filed in June 2017.
The girl reportedly told police she rearranged her bedroom, slept in a more guarded position in a different spot in bed, locked her door and wore sweaters in an attempt to discourage the abuse.
"(The alleged victim) noted that the incidents seemed to happen every two weeks," police said.
He also struck her in the head and ear, and pointed the AR-15 rifle at her and "racked it back, which she believed was him chambering a round," according to police.
Espinoza, who is represented by defense attorney Jesse Harper, has denied molesting the girl, records show.
This week's trial is before Porter Superior Court Judge Mike Fish.
The trial was scheduled for August 2019, but was derailed at the eleventh hour after potential new evidence arose, officials said at the time.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into the Porter County Jail
Vanessa Velasquez
Arrest date: May 11, 2023
Age: 26
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number: 2301986
Charges: Auto theft, felony
Patricia Lugo
Arrest date: May 11, 2023
Age: 50
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number: 2301975
Charges: Possession or use of legend drug or precursor, felony
Jose Gonzales
Arrest date: May 11, 2023
Age: 52
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2301989
Charges: Fraud, felony
Justin Lehocky
Arrest date: May 11, 2023
Age: 37
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2301990
Charges: OWI, felony
Amanda Eustace
Arrest date: May 11, 2023
Age: 32
Residence: Zuni, NM
Booking Number: 2301979
Charges: Domestic battery, misdemeanor
Sean Farley Jr.
Arrest date: May 11, 2023
Age: 26
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number: 2301978
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Thomas Frary
Arrest date: May 11, 2023
Age: 71
Residence: Lowdon, TN
Booking Number: 2301977
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Mya Woodard
Arrest date: May 10, 2023
Age: 21
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2301974
Charges: Strangulation, felony
Lawrence Zitt Jr.
Arrest date: May 10, 2023
Age: 53
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number: 2301970
Charges: Possession hypodermic syringe or needle, felony
Lisa Tachar
Arrest date: May 10, 2023
Age: 39
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2301969
Charges: Strangulation, felony
Preston Walker
Arrest date: May 10, 2023
Age: 33
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number: 2301966
Charges: Resisting law enforcement, felony
Abigail Pearson
Arrest date: May 10, 2023
Age: 30
Residence: Hebron, IN
Booking Number: 2301957
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Anthony Hollins
Arrest date: May 10, 2023
Age: 28
Residence: Elkhart, IN
Booking Number: 2301951
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Rolando Martinez Jr.
Arrest date: May 10, 2023
Age: 32
Residence: Chesterton, IN
Booking Number: 2301964
Charges: Habitual traffic offender, felony
Joshua Bates
Arrest date: May 10, 2023
Age: 25
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2301955
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Maria Butler
Arrest date: May 10, 2023
Age: 46
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2301971
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Tiffany Dickelman
Arrest date: May 10, 2023
Age: 26
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number: 2301967
Charges: Possession hypodermic syringe or needle, felony
Magley Galvez Borroto
Arrest date: May 10, 2023
Age: 25
Residence: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Booking Number: 2301954
Charges: Counterfeiting, felony
Ronald Arceneaux
Arrest date: May 10, 2023
Age: 46
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2301956
Charges: Possession of cocaine or narcotic drug, felony
Alicia Abeyta
Arrest date: May 10, 2023
Age: 24
Residence: Chesterton, IN
Booking Number: 2301961
Charges: OWI, felony
Cole Singleton
Arrest date: May 9, 2023
Age: 25
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number: 2301946
Charges: Domestic battery, felony
Joshua Smith
Arrest date: May 9, 2023
Age: 46
Residence: Grand Junction, MI
Booking Number: 2301947
Charges: Strangulation, felony
Rhema Miller
Arrest date: May 9, 2023
Age: 19
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2301926
Charges: Domestic battery, misdemeanor
Daniel Johnson
Arrest date: May 9, 2023
Age: 33
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2301937
Charges: Domestic battery, felony
Darrius Kleckner
Arrest date: May 9, 2023
Age: 29
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2301933
Charges: Intimidation, felony
Jacob Knoll
Arrest date: May 9, 2023
Age: 32
Residence: New Carlisle, IN
Booking Number: 2301939
Charges: Possession of methamphetamine, felony
Nathan Bickerstaff
Arrest date: May 9, 2023
Age: 47
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number: 2301936
Charges: Invasion of privacy, felony
Brian Fox
Arrest date: May 8, 2023
Age: 40
Residence: Chesterton, IN
Booking Number: 2301906
Charges: OWI, felony
Crystal Green
Arrest date: May 8, 2023
Age: 41
Residence: Elkhart, IN
Booking Number: 2301924
Charges: Possession of methamphetamine, felony
John Ward III
Arrest date: May 7, 2023
Age: 27
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2301894
Charges: Residential entry, felony
Kalena Harrop-Haywood
Arrest date: May 7, 2023
Age: 21
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2301897
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Russell Volk
Arrest date: May 7, 2023
Age: 54
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2301896
Charges: OWI, felony
Kyle Clay
Arrest date: May 7, 2023
Age: 29
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2301898
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Tanya Embry
Arrest date: May 7, 2023
Age: 28
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number: 2301903
Charges: Battery, felony
Jenna Stockman
Arrest date: May 6, 2023
Age: 24
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number: 2301889
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Allan Samuel
Arrest date: May 6, 2023
Age: 43
Residence: Hebron, IN
Booking Number: 2301884
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Ricardo Santiago
Arrest date: May 6, 2023
Age: 23
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number: 2301887
Charges: OWI causing serious bodily injury, felony
Russell Coble
Arrest date: May 6, 2023
Age: 46
Residence: Hudsonville, MI
Booking Number: 2301892
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Juan Delgado-Leal
Arrest date: May 6, 2023
Age: 48
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number: 2301890
Charges: Habitual Traffic Offender, felony
Steven Kenniger
Arrest date: May 6, 2023
Age: 64
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number: 2301883
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Isabella Ball
Arrest date: May 6, 2023
Age: 21
Residence: South Bend, IN
Booking Number: 2301886
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Mohammed Aljukhaydib
Arrest date: May 6, 2023
Age: 22
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2301885
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Daniel Turpin
Arrest date: May 5, 2023
Age: 46
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2301881
Charges: OWI, felony
Anthony Stewart
Arrest date: May 5, 2023
Age: 39
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number: 2301872
Charges: Sexual misconduct with a minor, felony
Dominic Padlo
Arrest date: May 5, 2023
Age: 52
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2301856
Charges: Battery, misdemeanor
Jennifer Ryan
Arrest date: May 5, 2023
Age: 36
Residence: Hebron, IN
Booking Number: 2301857
Charges: OWI, felony
Courtlandt Harris
Arrest date: May 5, 2023
Age: 39
Residence: Westville, IN
Booking Number: 2301861
Charges: Criminal confinement, felony
Jefferey Cook II
Arrest date: May 5, 2023
Age: 37
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2301876
Charges: Possession of cocaine or narcotic drug, felony
Colleen Fatla
Arrest date: May 5, 2023
Age: 60
Residence: Chesterton, IN
Booking Number: 2301858
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Joseph Gilbert
Arrest date: May 5, 2023
Age: 24
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number: 2301879
Charges: Possession or use of legend drug or precursor, felony
Isaiah Carroll
Arrest date: May 5, 2023
Age: 18
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2301859
Charges: Theft, felony
Sergio Barragan
Arrest date: May 5, 2023
Age: 47
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number: 2301882
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
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BLOOMINGTON — The Bloomington District 87 Advancing Wellness Committee is hosting a wellness event for district employees and their families at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 20 on the Bloomington High School track.
The event will include the first-ever staff 5K run/walk, with a DJ, local vendors, a yoga session and a WERQ Fitness class to anyone who wants to try it.
The committee is run by the district's director of school nutrition, Caroline Bubulka and SEL Coordinator Leslie Blockman.
District 87 said they plan to host the event every year.
The committee focuses on activities, events and embedding mind and body wellness in the schools to support staff and students.
The 5K walk/run will begin at 8:30 a.m. and then will be followed by the fitness classes.
Contact lavazzag@district87.org or 309-307-9043 for more information.
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Bloomington's Alondra Ortiz-Silva during the pole vault on Thursday during Girls 3A sectional Track and Field at Bloomington High School.
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Normal Community's Allison Ince competes in the 4x800 Meter Relay on Thursday during Girls 3A sectional Track and Field at Bloomington High School.
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Bloomington's Alondra Ortiz-Silva lands during the long jump on Thursday during Girls 3A sectional Track and Field at Bloomington High School.
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Bloomington's Claudia Ifft during the pole vault on Thursday during Girls 3A sectional Track and Field at Bloomington High School.
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Bloomington's Claudia Ifft during the pole vault on Thursday during Girls 3A sectional Track and Field at Bloomington High School.
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Normal West's Julie Bach runs the 3200M Run on Thursday during Girls 3A sectional Track and Field at Bloomington High School.
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Normal West's Julie Bach and Renee Warren celebrate after the 3200M Run on Thursday during Girls 3A sectional Track and Field at Bloomington High School.
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Normal West's Julie Bach runs the 3200M Run on Thursday during Girls 3A sectional Track and Field at Bloomington High School.
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Normal Community's Kendall Luke lands during the long jump on Thursday during Girls 3A sectional Track and Field at Bloomington High School.
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Normal Community's Lily Cavanaugh runs the first leg of 4x800 Meter Relay on Thursday during Girls 3A sectional Track and Field at Bloomington High School.
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Normal West's Naya Shelvin competes in the high jump on Thursday during Girls 3A sectional Track and Field at Bloomington High School.
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Normal West's Naya Shelvin competes in the high jump on Thursday during Girls 3A sectional Track and Field at Bloomington High School.
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Normal Community's Ruth Oliveros-Gallardo competes in the discuss throw on Thursday during Girls 3A sectional Track and Field at Bloomington High School.
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Normal Community's Ruth Oliveros-Gallardo competes in the discuss throw on Thursday during Girls 3A sectional Track and Field at Bloomington High School.
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Thursday during Girls 3A sectional Track and Field at Bloomington High School.
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Thursday during Girls 3A sectional Track and Field at Bloomington High School.
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UTICA, N.Y. – A roll-off truck caused some traffic delays in Utica Monday morning after it overturned on the I-790 ramp around 8 a.m.
Traffic on Route 49 had to take the downtown Utica exit to avoid too much congestion on North Genesee Street.
It appears the truck was the only vehicle involved. There was scrap metal in the back of the truck, which fell out when it rolled onto its side.
Utica police, Utica fire and Clinton Collision responded to the scene.
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UTICA, N.Y. – The 2023 Mayor’s Benefit Gala in Utica raised more than $52,000 for Make-A-Wish Central New York.
Mayor Robert Palmieri and his wife, Susan, presented a check to the organization on Thursday.
The gala committee chose Make-A-Wish as the beneficiary out of a pool of 68 applicants because of the positive impact it will have on local families facing difficult times.
More than 600 people attended the gala, raising enough funds to help grant wishes for six terminally ill children from Utica.
“It was my honor to partner with Make-A-Wish Central New York,” Susan said. “It was our goal to make memories for the children and families that deserve to have their wishes granted. The generosity of our community is unmatched, and the community came together for families that are struggling through tragic circumstances. I hope that we provide them the relief and joy they need to persevere.”
The gala was held on April 22 at the Delta by Marriott in downtown Utica.
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Oregon employers still owe $867,000 for COVID-19 violations
Nine Lane County employers were cited for COVID-19 violations. Four businesses paid fines. The rest have appealed.
The federal COVID-19 public health emergency ended Thursday, and over the next few weeks Oregon will lift its remaining health-protective measures such as masking, isolation and vaccination requirements.
While pandemic restrictions are ending, outstanding fines for those who violated the rules still must be paid.
An estimated 58 coronavirus-related citations, totaling about $867,000, are currently on appeal or in the collections process, said Aaron Corvin, a spokesperson for Oregon OSHA.
Thousands of complaints
Since March 2020, Oregon OSHA has received an estimated 32,000 complaints alleging COVID-19 violations. It also has received 10,700 non-COVID complaints.
That compares with the 2,000 complaints per year the division typically receives, Corvin said.
During the same period, Oregon OSHA issued an estimated 256 citations, totaling about $980,000, to employers involving violations of requirements to protect workers from COVID-19.
Those fines are the result of an estimated 771 inspections, said Corvin said.
The inspections included complaint-driven enforcement visits, as well as visits where the division examined COVID-19 protocols as part of an inspection that otherwise addressed non-COVID-19 hazards.
Salem gym gets biggest fine
The biggest violator was Salem-based Capitol Racquet Sports, which operates the five Courthouse Club Fitness gyms in Salem and Keizer. Its total penalty, which it has appealed, is $216,749.
In November 2020, Oregon OSHA officials fined Courthouse Club Fitness $90,000 for defying Gov. Kate Brown’s executive order requiring gyms to close as part of a two-week “freeze” aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19.
Oregon OSHA fined four of the chain’s locations – Battle Creek, Lancaster, West Salem and Keizer – $22,500 each. Each penalty included $17,500 for willfully violating the order, and $5,000 for a serious violation of a Red Warning Notice, which requires an employer to discontinue an unsafe activity.
At the time, Courthouse owner John Miller said in a statement that his business would not survive another shutdown.
The company was fined an additional $126,749 in January 2021 for “willfully continuing to potentially expose employees to the infectious coronavirus,” at the Battle Creek location, according to OSHA officials.
Capitol Racquet Sports has appealed all the fines. The appeals have been transferred to the Worker’s Compensation Board, Corvin said.
Courthouse vice-president Drew Baker did not respond to the Statesman Journal on Friday.
Fines paid, appealed or sent to collections
Once a penalty becomes final, Oregon OSHA tries to set up a payment plan for employers, Corvin said.
If that fails, the division can assign the debt to the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services accounts receivable to begin collections. It also can be transferred to the Department of Revenue, which continues to work on collecting payment.
Here are the Lane County employers cited for COVID-19 violations, and the status of the penalties:
Along Came Trudy, Springfield, $9,215: Fined in February 2021 for willfully choosing to disregard capacity limitations for restaurants in an extreme-risk county, and for failing to ensure face coverings were worn inside the establishment. The citation was appealed and transferred to the Workers’ Compensation Board, where it remains.
Along Came Trudy, Springfield, $42,525: Fined in May 2021 for failing to abate initial violations in the original penalty in February 2021. The citation was appealed and transferred to the Workers’ Compensation Board, where it remains.
JGB Enterprises (Twisted River Saloon), Springfield, $18,430: Fined in April 2021 for willfully choosing to disregard capacity limitations for restaurants in an extreme-risk county. Also failed to develop and implement an infection control plan and an exposure risk assessment. The citation was appealed and transferred to the the Workers’ Compensation Board, where it remains.
The New Blue Hen (Little Brown Hen), Florence, $17,800: Fined in February 2021 for willfully choosing to disregard capacity limitations for restaurants in an extreme-risk county. The citation was appealed and transferred to the Workers’ Compensation Board, where it remains.
McKenzie Brown Corp. (The Firehouse Restaurant), Florence, $18,150: Fined in February 2021 for willfully choosing to disregard capacity limitations for restaurants in an extreme-risk county. Also failed to develop and implement an infection control plan and an exposure risk assessment. The citation was appealed and transferred to the Workers’ Compensation Board, where it remains.
Cabela’s Wholesale, Springfield, $2,400: Fined in June 2020 for failing to provide health hazard controls such as physical distancing. The company paid the penalty.
ES&A Sign Corp., Eugene, $930: Fined in March 2022 for failing to ensure the use of facial coverings inside the shop area. The violation was among three other non-COVID-19 violations; The company paid the penalty.
I&N Inc., Veneta, $600: Fined in August 2020 for failing to use health hazard control measures such as physical distancing and face coverings. The company paid the penalty.
Lowe’s Home Centers, Eugene, $700: Fined in November 2020 for failing to protect employees from potential exposure to COVID-19 by ensuring customers wore face coverings. The citation was appealed and transferred to the Workers’ Compensation Board, where it remains.
Quad Investments, Eugene, $600: Fined in February 2022 for failing to ensure all employees wore facial coverings while working at indoor workspaces. The citation was among three other non-COVID-19 violations. The company paid the penalty.
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