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TRACY, Calif. — One person is in critical condition after a crash along eastbound Interstate 205 in Tracy Monday morning.
The South San Joaquin County Fire Authority responded to the crash around 7 a.m. Arriving crews found a single car along Eastbound Interstate 205, just west of the 11th street off-ramp.
The person was taken to the hospital.
No other vehicles were involved in the crash.
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PLACER COUNTY, Calif. — The search continues a second day for a man who was swept away by the North Fork American River.
It happened near Yankee Jims Bridge where the man was spending time with his family on Mother’s Day.
Despite all the warnings, the Placer County Sheriff's Office has put out there about dangerous water conditions, people are still getting in the water. As of Monday, deputies are searching for two people, and it's not even summer yet.
On Monday, a rescue helicopter was seen in the area doing a full-on search for the Bay Area man.
"Obviously, very very tragic. You know, a lot of people come up here just to have a great time in this beautiful scenic nature, environment," said Marlin Hart, a visitor from Grass Valley.
The call came into the Placer County Sheriff's Office just after 4:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon.
It marks the second rescue this year, and both men are still missing.
"Our teams and crews were out there for hours trying to search for this individual, and they have not yet found him. We're continuing a limited but continuous search at this point just like we did several weeks ago for the first swimmer who got swept away," said Angela Musallam, spokesperson for the Placer County Sheriff's Office.
Officials are warning the river has a mind of its own and can sweep away swimmers. One major challenge they're seeing this year are the strainers built up in the water.
"Once you're in the water and we get a rescue call, the chances of us rescuing you is extremely low because you can be going down at 10 to 15 miles an hour. You can get stuck and pinned somewhere, and it's gonna take us a while to find you," said Musallam.
The water is also very cold. It's at about 45 degrees, which can cause hypothermia in a matter of minutes.
Officials say the safest way to enjoy the water right now is if they're seeking professional river rafting services.
"Take it very seriously, you know? Nature is very powerful, and right now, it's extra strong. Enjoy your time out here, but definitely play it very safe. Be careful. Be mindful," said Hart.
The Placer County Sheriff's Office says they understand it's hot outside and people want to get in the water, but they're asking people to instead look for a pool or get on a boat if they want to cool off.
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CALIFORNIA, USA — This story was originally published by CalMatters.
This month Californians worried about the cost of housing were offered the rarest of gifts: a glimmer of hope.
New numbers released by the Newsom administration show that California added homes to its housing stock at a faster clip than any time since the Great Recession — 123,350 additional units, or an increase of 0.85%.
Over that same period, the state’s population declined, marking the third year in a row that it’s fallen from one new year to the next.
Put those two numbers together and a surprising statistic emerges: There are now more homes per person — 3,770 units for every 10,000 Californians — than there have been since at least 1991.
For a state that has long suffered from too many people trying to cram themselves into too few homes, that’s an encouraging number at first glance.
It’s also the kind of news that might lead a person to wonder: Does this California exodus mean the state’s perennial housing shortage is finally coming to an end?
The long answer is “it’s complicated.”
Though many analysts have tried, no consensus exists on just how many more homes the state would need to build (or how many more people would need to leave) before we can call an end to the crisis and start to see rents and home prices fall within reach of working and middle class Californians.
But the short answer is “almost definitely, no.”
Much of the outflow of residents is itself driven by the high cost of living. In March, the median price of an existing single family California home was $791,490, more than twice the national median of $375,700.
“When house prices go up, people leave,” said Dowell Myers, a demographer at the University of Southern California.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said as much in a recent interview with UCLA’s Blueprint, naming the cost of living as the “principal driver” and its chronic shortage of homes “our original sin.”
And while experts don’t agree on exactly how much additional housing the state might need to attain an ill-defined “affordability,” they do agree on this much: it’s a whole lot more.
Just how big is California’s housing shortage?
In 2000, a report issued by California’s Department of Housing and Community Development estimated that the state would need to build 220,000 additional units each year for two decades to meet the needs of what was then still a growing population.
Needless to say, that didn’t happen. Even last year, a relative high-water mark for home construction, the total was roughly 100,000 units below that goal.
The department published another estimate in 2018 urging 180,000 units per year through 2025. And last year, in putting together housing goals for regions across the state, the department’s total prescription added up to 2.5 million new homes over the next eight years (or 315,000 per year).
The administration acknowledged the state’s sluggish population growth in its latest proposed budget for next year, which gauged the need at 148,000 new units per year.
One of the reasons these estimates vary is because there’s no single definition of a “housing shortage.”
In 2015, for example, the Legislative Analyst’s Office, an agency that serves as a think tank for state legislators, framed the issue with the following question: How many units would the state have had to build between 1980 and 2010 to keep the median value of an owner-occupied home increasing at the same rate as the rest of the nation, rather than skyrocketing so much higher, as it has for the last half century?
That definition of the state’s shortage led the office to estimate 210,000 each year. Alas, the state has only hit that annual mark five times since 1980 — and not once since 1990.
A year later, the global consulting firm McKinsey & Company, put out its own figure — 3.5 million homes by 2025. Newsom took that eye-popping figure as a rallying cry during his first gubernatorial run, when the then-candidate vowed that California would reach that total by the end of his second term. He’s since scaled the pledge back to 2.5 million, a goal the state is still unlikely to reach.
McKinsey based its estimate on its own version of the state’s housing problem: the number of new units required to bring California’s houses-to-people ratio in line with that of the rest of the country.
The common thread behind all these estimates is they are all very, very big. And whichever shortfall estimate you choose, the state has never hit the mark.
A moving target
But the numbers have been moving in a more encouraging direction in recent years.
The totals since 2020: roughly 430,000 new homes and some 821,000 fewer Californians competing to reside within them. That necessarily narrows the gap, however we define it, said Hans Johnson, a researcher at the Public Policy Institute of California.
If the shortage is relatively modest, he said, and “if we continue like this for another decade, with very slow population growth or essentially no population growth, and with fairly robust housing construction, then it should start to eat into that lack of housing,” he said.
But if the state needs to hit McKinsey-esque levels of new production, counted in the millions of units, “we’re still a long, long way off,” he added.
That’s in part because the size of the hole is so large. But it’s also because the shortfall is “a moving target,” explained Len Kiefer, deputy chief economist at the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. The building industry booms and busts. Young Californians grow old enough to live out on their own while older ones begin to die off. And people’s housing wants and needs change, too.
How COVID worsened the housing crisis
A particularly dramatic driver of such change: the pandemic.
Eager to keep COVID at bay and seeking more space to work from home, Californians dumped their roommates when they could and sought out places to live on their own, resulting in a great “spreading out,” as analysts at the Public Policy Institute of California put it. The trend toward fewer people living in each home is nationwide and long term. Over the last 40 years, the number of people living alone doubled across the country. But the pandemic put the trend on overdrive.
That worsened the state’s housing shortage. Even if the total number of Californians continues its gradual downward drift, more homes are needed to house the roughly 38 million sticking around.
Starting in June 2020, the median price of an existing single-family home shot up from $626,170 to a peak of $900,170 in May 2022, according to data compiled by the California Association of Realtors. That’s an increase of 44% in less than two years.
Since then high interest rates have brought California’s housing inflation back down to earth slightly. But the median price in March was still 29% above where it was three years earlier.
Whether Californians will begin clustering together again as COVID concerns ease is an open question. But there’s no sign that’s happening yet. By the beginning of 2023, with the worst of the pandemic presumably behind us, the number of Californians per household hit a record low of 2.77.
A shrinking population, driven largely by outward migration, provides an escape value for some of that extra pressure, said Meyer, the USC demographer. But based on analysis he and his colleagues conducted for the California Association of Realtors, it’s easy to imagine demand for homes staying strong, given how large the millennial generation is and how many are now reaching a baby-having, roommate-jettisoning age.
Plus, if the California exodus is a cure to the state’s housing shortage, it’s also a symptom, said Dowell.
“The ones who are older are leaving because they’re (homeowners) cashing in their gains,” he said of the nearly 8 million ex-Californians who exited the state last decade.”The young people who are leaving, we now think, are leaving because they can’t buy a house here.”
And even if those departures do ultimately alleviate the state’s scarcity of homes, it’s not the solution to the problem that anyone should want, adds Johnson from Public Policy Institute of California.
“I don’t think any of us who have been advocating for building more housing in California — to help alleviate the shortage of housing we’ve had and to improve affordability in the state — thought that the best path was just to have the state start to depopulate.” | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/calmatters/california-is-losing-population-and-building-new-houses/103-a0ef51e9-ef20-4f35-a6a7-c3609ffe1ce8 | 2023-05-16T15:16:43 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/calmatters/california-is-losing-population-and-building-new-houses/103-a0ef51e9-ef20-4f35-a6a7-c3609ffe1ce8 |
CALIFORNIA, USA — This story was originally published by CalMatters.
California’s estimated budget deficit has grown by $9 billion since January, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced today, though the governor downplayed the severity of its potential impact on critical government services and programs.
During a press conference at the California Natural Resources Agency in downtown Sacramento, Newsom unveiled a revised spending plan that will rely on some additional fiscal maneuvers — including shifting funding sources and internal borrowing — to address a projected $31.5 billion gap in the 2023-24 state budget.
“We have a $31.5 billion challenge, which is well within the margin of expectation and well within our capacity to address,” Newsom said.
Despite the growing shortfall, California’s overall budget is now expected to be $306 billion, including special funds, less than a 1% decline from a record $308 billion in the current fiscal year.
Newsom proposes to close the deficit by shifting an additional $3.3 billion in existing commitments out of the general fund, including paying for $1.1 billion in climate spending and $1.1 billion in college student housing projects with bonds, and pulling back another $1 billion in unused money from programs such as middle class tax refunds and utility bill support for low-income residents.
Under the governor’s plan, the state would also borrow $1.2 billion from special funds and increase by $2.5 billion a tax on managed care health plans to address the spending gap. Extensive savings would remain largely untouched, though Newsom did propose to make a $450 million withdrawal from one reserve account.
California’s fiscal picture has largely worsened since January, when finance officials projected the state would face a deficit of $22.5 billion. Newsom called it a “modest shortfall” and proposed to delay billions of dollars in spending commitments, reverse recent steps to shore up the state’s fiscal health and shift around funding sources to limit program cuts.
Enduring high inflation, turmoil in the regional banking sector and a showdown in Washington, D.C., over raising the federal debt limit have all deepened the economic headwinds. California relies heavily on income taxes from its wealthiest residents, whose earnings have taken a hit with drops in the stock market.
Monthly tax revenues came in billions of dollars below forecasts this spring, and fears of a recession continue to loom, which Newsom said could reduce state revenues by tens of billions of dollars even in the mildest scenario.
“That is an uncertainty that we must take very seriously and very soberly,” he said.
Adding to the unpredictability, most Californians don’t have to file their income taxes until October because of the intense damage and disruption from winter storms. Officials estimate that $42 billion in payments will be delayed until the new deadline.
The governor’s updated budget proposal kicks off a month of negotiations with the Legislature, which must pass a budget by June 15 to get paid, though some items may remain unresolved after the July 1 start of the fiscal year.
Legislative leaders have been largely optimistic about the budget situation, noting that the deficit is less drastic than during the last recession more than a decade ago and arguing that they have plenty of fiscal tools at their disposal to avoid deep spending cuts. Last month, Senate Democrats pitched increasing taxes on large corporations and suspending a major business tax credit to raise new funds, an idea that Newsom quickly rejected.
The governor reiterated today that it was not “the right time to raise taxes and I was crystal clear on that.” He also also took off the table — at least for now — dipping deeper into the state’s reserves, which he said should be maintained while the state weathers the broader economic uncertainties.
“No one can be wedded ideologically to conditions that may present themselves, but right now, we’re able to submit a budget that we think is prudent and it’s balanced,” he said. “Those are conversations for another day.”
Newsom closed his remarks by encouraging the Legislature to show restraint, both in what it seeks in a budget deal and with costly proposals that lawmakers may try to advance to the governor’s desk later this year, which he said he would have to veto.
“You don’t have to be profligate to be progressive,” Newsom said, trotting out what has become a favorite turn of phrase. “We tend to write checks that we can’t keep and then we let people down.”
Aside from a brief economic downturn at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, most legislators have faced only budget surpluses and growing revenues during their tenures. Because of term limits, just a handful were around as California’s economy tanked in 2008, forcing deep spending cuts.
With less money available next fiscal year, the challenge is getting everyone to agree about what should take the hit. Some lawmakers have already raised objections to potential cuts for climate programs and public transit funding that the governor proposed in January. Assembly Democrats are pushing to raise funding for subsidized child care because of complaints from providers that reimbursement rates are less than their costs.
“To continue our path toward improving the well-being of Californians, we want to protect the progress we’ve made in strengthening education, healthcare and safety net programs,” Assembly Budget Chairperson Phil Ting, a San Francisco Democrat, said in a statement. “At the same time, we should also support the economy by stabilizing the child care industry and restoring the infrastructure funding agreed to last year for public transit. Investing in both sectors will help people go to work.”
Republicans, who represent a superminority in the Legislature and whose votes are not needed to pass a state budget, dismissed Newsom’s approach to the deficit as irresponsible. In a statement, state Sen. Roger Niello of Fair Oaks, who serves as vice chairperson of the Senate Budget Committee, said the governor should not count on avoiding a recession.
“We are concerned that his crystal ball may be cloudy,” Niello said. “We would recommend that the state take a more sustainable path on spending, and reduce the desire to borrow during this time of high and increasing interest rates.”
Public schools: Equity funding, less for arts
Proposition 98 funding for public K-12 schools and community colleges dipped from $108.8 billion to $106.9 billion between the January budget and the May revision. Overall per-pupil funding dropped by about $14, to $23,706.
California’s public schools can expect a hefty 8.2% cost-of-living adjustment — up from 8.13% in January — to help them carry the burden of inflation.
The Newsom administration remained committed to its controversial “equity multiplier” in its May budget. The $300 million will target schools serving high percentages of low-income families. This proposal evolved from a 2022 bill authored by Assemblymember Akilah Weber that would have given more money to schools for the state’s lowest-performing student group, which is currently Black students.
According to a CalMatters analysis, the equity multiplier would only benefit about 26% of Black students in California. The Legislative Analyst’s Office suggested that the $300 million might not be enough to make a difference in closing historical achievement gaps. Advocates criticized the equity multiplier for shifting the focus away from Black students, but the California Legislative Black Caucus applauded the equity multiplier in a statement today.
In another move, Newsom proposed deeper cuts to arts, music, and instructional materials grants. His January budget shrank the size from $3.5 billion to $2.3 billion. The May version reduced it further, to $1.8 billion.
Newsom argued these cuts would be offset by Proposition 28, which passed in November and is expected to generate $933 million in funding for arts and music education. But school district officials say voters expected the proposition to generate new money, framing Newsom’s cuts as a betrayal of what voters wanted. Officials from Los Angeles Unified, the state’s largest district, urged Newsom to restore the grant.
Finally, the May revision scales back funding for transitional kindergarten in response to smaller-than-expected enrollment. Newsom dedicated $604 million in his January budget but trimmed the investment to about $357 million. Additionally, $337 million for staffing universal transitional kindergarten dropped to $283 million.
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More money on homelessness, with strings attached
Newsom summed up his administration’s spending strategy on both homelessness and housing policy with a single word: “Accountability.”
On homelessness, the governor emphasized that the $15.3 billion he proposed to spend last January remains untouched, even as the overall deficit has grown. That adds on to the $10.2 billion the state spent last year and the $7.3 billion the year before.
But all that new cash comes with strings attached. The $3 billion set aside in grants for local governments is conditional on agencies submitting specific “action plans.”
Newsom harped on local governments failing to get people off the streets and into shelters and homes — and specifically for not “cleaning up these damn encampments.”
It’s a frustration shared by many lawmakers in the state Capitol. Earlier this year a bipartisan group of lawmakers ordered the state auditor to get to the bottom of how the state’s homelessness dollars are being spent.
Local government officials and low-income housing developers say they welcome the administration’s proposed accountability measures, at least in public. But earlier this week they also once again called on the governor to carve out a permanent stream of money to tackle the issue. Ongoing funding would allow for the kind of long-term planning and program building required to actually fix the problem, they argued in a Thursday letter. But based on the governor’s revised budget proposal, they aren’t likely to get their wish this year.
Accountability was also the governor’s word of the day on broader housing policy.
In March, the administration took the Orange County beach town of Huntington Beach to court for refusing to abide by state laws that let homeowners split up their houses into duplexes and build backyard accessory units. Last month, the state filed another suit against the Sacramento suburb of Elk Grove for denying an affordable housing project.
The governor held back on naming names, but apparently more legal hammers are about to fall.
“I don’t want to get ahead of myself, so if you ask I won’t answer,” the governor said after citing the two lawsuits. “There are others on that list.”
Because of the deficit, Newsom wants to hold back some spending on a $500 million program that was supposed to purchase foreclosed properties and turn them into affordable housing. He wants to spread the money out over four years rather than dedicate the full amount in the budget year beginning July 1.
All things considered, Melanie Morelos, a program director with the Greenlining Institute, a racial justice nonprofit focused on environmental, economic and housing policy, said the proposal could be a lot worse.
“We’ve had two years of a healthy, meaty budget where we didn’t even know where to put all our candy,” Morelos said. But on housing, she applauded the fact that “the commitment is there from both the Legislature and the governor’s office.”
UC, CSU, student housing and financial aid
Despite the larger budget hole, Newsom continues to support a 5% growth in state funding for University of California and California State University for 2023-24.
“These are conveyor belts for talent,” he said.
The 5% growth reflects a multi-year promise Newsom made to the UC and Cal State systems in exchange for enrolling and graduating more California students and other commitments.
But other aspects of the higher education terrain would get major facelifts under the governor’s budget.
A $500 million education grant for workers displaced during the pandemic would be cut if Newsom had his way, his budget said. Legislative advisors also recommended nixing the program. So far the state financial aid agency has doled out $24 million in grants from this program, an official told CalMatters.
Other financial aid programs remain largely unchanged. His administration remains mindful of a much-watched plan to add more students next year to the state’s marquee financial aid program, the Cal Grant, if the state can afford it.
The governor is also leaning much more on the UC and Cal State’s ability to borrow money for construction projects instead of receiving state cash upfront. For example, rather than the UC getting $498 million for campus expansion projects, Newsom wants the system to borrow that money. In exchange, the state would cover the annual $33 million in debt payments.
Doing so frees up state money now while the state is facing a budget shortfall but may limit how much the universities can borrow for future projects.
Newsom is using the same strategy for California’s new, unprecedented multi-billion dollar down payment on affordable student housing. Previous budget deals said the UC and Cal State systems would receive cash upfront to build student homes across several years. Instead, Newsom wants the two systems to borrow $1.1 billion, with the state sending the systems $75 million annually to cover the debt repayments. Community colleges would continue to get housing grant cash upfront.
The governor’s spending plan falls short of what Senate Democrats want for 2023-24, previewing the budget negotiations to come. Last month the Senate unveiled a spending outline that called for an additional $463 million to the UC, CSU and community colleges for a slew of program infusions. Those include added mental health services, emergency housing and financial aid to students; a college debt-free path for former foster youth; and added money for services meant to help students with disabilities — a priority for student advocates at the UC.
But core to the Senate’s proposal for that and other funding increases across the whole government was a new business tax, something Newsom swatted down almost immediately.
Community colleges face cuts
The budget surplus from 2021 bolstered community colleges, but with the deficit, those pandemic-era programs are in danger of getting cut.
The governor’s May budget proposal decreases funding for building maintenance at community colleges by $452 million, more than double what community college leaders had expected. That’s “problematic,” especially for colleges that are still reeling from the impact of recent storms, said Evan Hawkins, executive director of the Faculty Association for California Community Colleges.
Cutting those dollars could “jeopardize” projects that California community colleges have already started, or lead to funding challenges for completed projects, Assemblymember Mike Fong, a Monterey Park Democrat and chairperson of the Assembly Higher Education Committee, said in a statement.
Colleges will also see fewer dollars to offset enrollment declines and deal with lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Despite the budget deficit, the state is keeping the biggest ticket item, the per-student funding amount, steady. Community colleges have the lowest funding rate per student out of any public education system in the state.
More prison closings on the way?
For a state looking to close its budget deficit, a $14.1 billion prison system with a falling inmate population is an obvious starting point.
Newsom is pushing ahead with a decade-long plan to reduce the state’s prison population by proposing to trim the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation budget by more than $100 million in his May proposal, or about 0.6% of the prison system’s budget.
The bad news for residents of prison towns: The plan is still to close the correctional facilities in Blythe and California City by 2025. In Blythe especially, city leaders have lobbied the governor to close a nearby prison in Norco and leave theirs open.
But the prison system’s population forecast predicts inmate numbers will continue to drop — in the most recent forecast, the inmate population was predicted to drop below 90,000 in the 2025-26 budget year, for the first time since 1989.
At the peak in 2006, California incarcerated 165,000 people in state prisons.
A report this year from the Legislative Analyst’s Office found that the state can close as many as nine of its 33 prisons and eight yards within operating prisons while still complying with a federal court order that caps the system’s capacity at 137.5%.
Newsom’s budget proposal notes that recent closures of prisons in Tracy and Susanville each save about $150 million a year from the general fund.
No rescue for public transit
Newsom acknowledged the dire financial situation that many public transit agencies face, but said the state isn’t in a position to step in. Instead, he deferred to actions local agencies are taking.
“I’m open to solving every problem that exists, to the extent I can,” he said. “But you can’t do everything. It’s about balancing other priorities.”
Since the pandemic, some of the state’s largest transit systems have seen a dramatic decrease in ridership that caused operating revenues to plummet. The “fiscal cliff” — due also to federal emergency funds starting to run out — could lead agencies to cut service or increase fares, which would hurt lower income people who may not have an option other than transit.
But there’s no promise of funds in the budget, despite a push over the past few months from the California Transit Association, which represents agencies, and its primary ally in the Legislature, Sen. Scott Wiener, a Democrat from San Francisco.
Wiener said he was disappointed, but pledged to keep pushing.
“Public transportation isn’t optional, and failing to address the massive budget shortfalls our transit systems face would be disastrous for our state’s climate goals and Californians’ ability to get around,” he said in a statement.
Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon also committed to the effort in a statement. “Public transit is the vanguard of California’s fight against climate change, and it will be important to restore the transit capital funding the Governor and Legislature approved last year,” he said.
Safety net and child care
For the most part, the governor’s revised budget continues to spare social service programs from cuts.
But unlike Newsom’s January plan, this plan proposes dipping into reserves the state sets aside for social safety net programs. The revised budget would spend $450 million, half of the reserves.
The withdrawal would be a small portion of the state’s $37 billion in overall reserves; the rest would remain untouched. The Legislative Analyst Office has urged the state not to touch reserves yet, in case of a deeper recession.
Newsom said today he needs the safety net reserves primarily to cover increasing enrollment in programs such as Medi-Cal, which expanded last year to include older undocumented immigrants and next year will cover low-income immigrants of all ages.
Enrollment in CalWORKs, the cash aid program, and CalFresh, the food stamps program, also is on the rise. County welfare directors praised the governor for including $406 million to help county social service agencies keep up with the costs of administering the programs.
Meanwhile, information technology upgrades continue to change the timelines on the state’s implementation of new safety net programs. Advocates for food aid for older undocumented immigrants originally expected that aid to roll out this year, but Newsom’s January budget delayed it to 2027. In the revised budget, it is scheduled to begin in October 2025.
Newsom may clash with lawmakers over some new spending they have backed but he has left out of his budget, such as the proposed expansion of food aid and unemployment benefits to immigrants.
Among proposals Democratic leadership highlighted today is a significant raise for child care providers. For some care providers for young children, state reimbursements account for 25% to 30% of the costs to provide the service, according to a state-commissioned study.
Child care providers and their advocates have asked this year for a 25% increase in reimbursement rates and a revamped pay formula that better reflects their costs. Newsom’s budget provides 8% as a cost-of-living raise. Child care worker shortages have resulted in some of the state’s new subsidized child care slots not getting filled, leaving $588 million of funding on the table this year. The administration in January proposed delaying funding for 20,000 of next year’s new child care slots.
Stacy Lee, of the advocacy group Children Now, said Newsom’s slower timeframe for payment increases is “not going to work for a lot of people in the field. They’re not going to survive that long.”
More for some Medi-Cal providers, plus public health money
Newsom’s revised budget proposes a bigger tax on health insurance plans that will allow the state to dedicate more money to the Medi-Cal program. It would also increase pay for some providers that treat low-income patients.
The tax on managed care organizations, which is used to draw on federal dollars, is projected to bring in $3.7 billion in 2023-24, more than the approximately $2 billion a year the tax has yielded in the past. The increased tax is projected to result in $19 billion from April 2023 through the end of 2026. This MCO tax, as it is often referred to, expired in December, and in his January budget Newsom proposed to bring it back. This proposal needs federal approval.
More revenue means the state can plan to not only offset any potential cuts to the Medi-Cal program, but enhance it. Protecting and improving access to the program is critical, Newsom said during his budget presentation, as Medi-Cal covers a whopping 15 million people — a third of the state’s population.
Part of the $19 billion would be used to increase reimbursement rates starting next year for providers in primary care, maternity care and non-specialty mental health care in outpatient settings. Health care providers have long criticized Medi-Cal’s low reimbursement rates, in which the base pay is often lower than that of private insurance and Medicare. The state proposes to set a new floor for reimbursements for these providers and pay them at least 87.5% of what Medicare pays. Typically for primary care and non-specialty mental health services, Medi-Cal currently pays anywhere from 70% to 100% of what Medicare pays, according to Lindy Harrington, the assistant state Medicaid director at the Department of Health Care Services. Meanwhile, maternity care services are reimbursed on average 60% to 70% of Medicare rates.
Although Newsom acknowledged the plight of financially struggling hospitals, they did not get the $1.5 billion in immediate relief they had been seeking. The budget does, however, allocate the $150 million the state will need to enact a bill that directs the state to establish a loan program for distressed hospitals that the Legislature approved last week and the governor said he will sign soon.
Newsom’s revised budget also restores $50 million for public health workforce training programs that were cut in his January proposal. Since January, public health officials and health advocates have pushed back on this planned cut, arguing that this money is urgently needed to help rebuild a hurting public health workforce in preparation for the next health emergency.
Adding to the $100 million the state had already set aside to create its own, more affordable generic insulin under the CalRx label, the governor’s May budget allocates another $30 million so that the state can also develop its own naloxone, a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses.
A cloudy picture on climate
Environmental groups sounded the alarm in January, when Newsom proposed cutting $6 billion from the $54 billion five-year climate package approved last year.
In his May budget, facing a bigger deficit, the governor said that if a future “climate bond” isn’t approved, it could mean the shift of an additional $1.1 billion from climate resilience programs, including water recycling, the Salton Sea restoration and the statewide parks program.
Newsom didn’t discuss details of the bond, including its amount. But he said the climate programs remain a high priority, and his proposal does maintain funding for programs such as wildfire and forest resilience, coastal resilience and extreme heat programs,
Advocacy group California Environmental Voters pushed back on any further cuts, saying the state “cannot afford to backslide” on its climate commitments.
“We can preserve the climate budget by cutting subsidies for the oil and gas industries and ending corporate handouts, similar to the Senate’s budget proposal to restore corporate taxes,” Mary Creasman said in a statement. “The money is there, especially when oil companies have raked in record profits from price-gouging and profiteering this year.”
But other groups that expected more severe cuts to climate programs given the financial outlook were relieved.
“To see the governor prioritize what remained of the climate budget in January is, I think, a statement of his values and the administration’s values, and a very welcome one at that,” said Jamie Pew, a climate policy fellow with NextGen California.
Newsom, himself, emphasized the fiscal impact of the changing climate. On Thursday, he announced a proposal to add $290 million for flood protection — including backtracking on a $40 million cut in San Joaquin County floodplain restoration — after last winter’s devastating storms. Nearly half that money would come from programs to address what had been a deep drought.
Fallout from oil special session
California may end up paying for a program to tamp down on high gasoline prices by raising electricity bills.
In March, Newsom signed a law to target what he deemed excessive profits by oil companies, creating a new watchdog division in the California Energy Commission that will investigate alleged price gouging by the industry and could recommend that regulators establish a profit threshold above which companies would be assessed a financial penalty.
The governor’s revised budget proposes 14 positions for the division, funded by $5.9 million from the Energy Resources Programs Account, a pot of money collected from a surcharge on electricity sales. At the same time, Newsom is seeking to increase that surcharge, which is paid by utility customers, and extend it to additional ratepayers to raise $6 million more annually. Finance officials say the increase is needed because of ongoing structural shortfalls in the account, the main source of funding for the energy commission.
WATCH MORE | California Politics: Newsom responds to reparations task force recommendations, Feinstein returns | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/calmatters/newsoms-plan-to-cover-californias-ballooning-budget-deficit/103-b3288e12-78f4-4906-a075-8cf3e1371f71 | 2023-05-16T15:16:49 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/calmatters/newsoms-plan-to-cover-californias-ballooning-budget-deficit/103-b3288e12-78f4-4906-a075-8cf3e1371f71 |
LOS ANGELES — Gloria Molina, a groundbreaking Chicana leader in state and local California politics for more than 30 years, has died after a three-year battle with cancer, her family announced. She was 74.
Molina died Sunday evening at her Mount Washington home, surrounded by her family, her daughter, Valentina Martinez, said in a statement.
Molina, a Democrat, was the first Latina to serve in the state Assembly, on the Los Angeles City Council and on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
Molina paved the way for future generations of leaders, said Karen Bass, who was elected last year as the first woman mayor of Los Angeles.
In a statement, Bass called Molina “a force for unapologetic good and transformational change in Los Angeles” who "advocated for those who did not have a voice in government through her pioneering environmental justice work, her role as a fiscal watchdog, and her advocacy for public health."
Molina was born to working-class parents on May 31, 1948, in Montebello, California, and was the oldest of 10 children.
She was elected to the state Assembly in 1982 and then to the Los Angeles City Council, where she served from 1987 to 1991, when she was elected to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. She served on the board until she was termed out in 2014.
Molina revealed her terminal cancer battle in a Facebook post on March 14.
“You should know that I’m not sad,” she wrote. “I enter this transition in life feeling so fortunate. I have an amazing and caring family, wonderful friends, and worked with committed colleagues and a loyal team.”
The Board of Supervisors subsequently voted to change the name of downtown's Grand Park to Gloria Molina Grand Park.
WATCH ON ABC10 | California Politics: Newsom responds to reparations task force recommendations, Feinstein returns | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/gloria-molina-groundbreaking-latina-leader-in-california-politics-dies/103-53598bf2-747e-4ff5-9485-851669467799 | 2023-05-16T15:16:56 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/gloria-molina-groundbreaking-latina-leader-in-california-politics-dies/103-53598bf2-747e-4ff5-9485-851669467799 |
BUFFALO, N.Y. — An indictment was unsealed Monday morning in the State Supreme Court charging Jamien Harris, 41, with second-degree murder.
The Buffalo woman is accused of shooting to death her grandmother on November 21, 2021.
Catherine Jones, 90, had dementia and after the death of her husband was being cared for by her granddaughter Jamien, according to relatives.
In November, police responded to a domestic call at Jones' Highgate Avenue home and found her shot in the chest. She died as a result of her injuries.
Prosecutors describe the killing as intentional.
When police searched the home on a warrant, loaded unregistered handguns were found. Harris pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a firearm and was sentenced to five years probation in January of this year.
In a move that is rare, the judge, Hon. M. William Boller did not set bail for this homicide case.
Roosevelt Jones is the son of Catherine and uncle of Jamien. He was not expecting to learn that his niece was going to be free.
"It surprised me because she needs to be held accountable for what she did, and I'm disappointed that bail wasn't set. I felt that she should be remanded with no bail but if she got bail, I felt it. It should be extremely high," Jones said.
He described the care his mother provided for Jamien as loving and thoughtful. "My mother has bought her cars, got her apartments, furniture. She was wonderful to Jamien and this is how she repays her by. allegedly murdering her."
If convicted of the murder charge, Harris faces a maximum sentence of 25 years to life in prison. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/granddaughter-charged-with-murder-in-shooting-death-of-90-year-old-grandmother-jamien-harris/71-b1313f07-57e6-40f6-828e-7d3502f90e8b | 2023-05-16T15:17:02 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/granddaughter-charged-with-murder-in-shooting-death-of-90-year-old-grandmother-jamien-harris/71-b1313f07-57e6-40f6-828e-7d3502f90e8b |
HOLLAND, Michigan — A born-and-raised Holland man hoped to make West Michigan proud with an appearance on Wheel of Fortune in April.
“This is one of the single best icebreakers I've ever had possession of in my life," Chris Johnson said.
Johnson, an avid puzzler solver, was a contestant on his favorite show during their Star Wars week.
“This is going to be an adventure that we're going to talk about forever," he smiled.
His wife of 42 years, Judy Johnson, had just gotten out of foot surgery when they got the call that he was a contestant.
“You’re only gonna get one chance at this thing," he said.
After rushing out to California for the taping, they set up Judy in her wheelchair on the side of the stage, where she got a front-row seat to watching Vanna White.
She says White asked her if she was cold or needed anything multiple times throughout the day.
"They were very warm to me and my family," said Chris. “It was an amazing energy that was produced by the whole thing.”
“That's what made it so special, I think for us all," agreed Judy.
Despite his nerves, Chris solved five of the nine puzzles on the show.
“I'm very proud of him. Very proud," smiled Judy.
Chris fended off the other two competitors and made it to the bonus round.
“I'm just thinking, you know, 'yeah, this is awesome.' And 'oh, there's Judy over there,'” he said, describing what was going through his mind before the last round. “I'm swirling the wild card in my hands.”
He took a deep breath and prepared to solve the final puzzle.
“I said, 'Go Irish,' and I spun the wheel," the Notre Dame alum said.
But he couldn’t figure out the answer.
“You know, it was brutal,” he said. “I will say this, I'm still undefeated at home.”
Although he didn’t end up taking the big prize home, Chris left California with $15,000 and a four-person vacation to Mexico with an estimated value of $7,500.
“I will never, ever, ever disparage another game player on TV ever again," he laughed, “Sitting on your couch is not the same thing.”
According to Chris, he still feels like a millionaire.
“The prize is the journey. For sure," he said. “Maybe I wouldn't say that if I'd won a million dollars. But I think I'd have said that if I’d have won a million dollars.”
He says it's because he got to experience it all with the people he loves most.
“I won before I was on the show," Chris smiled.
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LODI, Calif. — The victim in a Lodi hit and run is, at the moment, a mystery man.
The man has been in a coma for more than two weeks and has not awakened after becoming victim to a hit-and-run driver.
Lodi police said the collision happened on April 30. It was a Sunday night around 10:00 p.m. at the intersection of Central Avenue and Kettleman Lane.
Police said the man was walking with some belongings when suddenly he was hit by a suspect vehicle believed to be a maroon or red 2018-2023 Toyota Camry or Corolla.
Police say it likely has recent front or driver's side damage and is also missing a driver's side mirror cap.
Gary Cobb works close to where the accident happened.
"That's a crying shame. I mean, somebody gets hit like that and nobody has come forward to claim who he is. Kind of shows you how society is going in a hole," said Cobb.
Alicia Gonzales owns the nearby Grinding Grounds coffee shop.
"It's very sad. It's sad that nobody has come forward to claim him family-wise," said Gonzales.
Gonzales said the intersection has been the scene of many accidents.
"I haven't witnessed any, but a few of my customers have and a few of them had a dashcam on like someone running red lights and stuff like that. But, it's a busy intersection," said Gonzales.
The other clue to the unidentified man is a tatoo of what appears to a be a bird on his arm.
A Lodi police sergeant told ABC10 that, in his 16 years in law enforcement, he has never had someone go unidentified for this length of time.
He said the family needs to be reached as soon as possible, because the man's condition is worsening.
Police said they have been unable to get fingerprints from the man because his hands are so calloused.
Detectives are reaching out to the Department of Justice to try another method.
If anyone has any idea of who the man is, they can call Lodi Police at 209-333-6727. They can also call Lodi Crime Stoppers at 209-369-2746 to remain anonymous. People asked to reference Lodi Police Department Case #23-2733.
WATCH ALSO: | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/lodi/lodi-police-myster-victim/103-ac61e061-13c8-4e10-8df5-4dbbc1563743 | 2023-05-16T15:17:14 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/lodi/lodi-police-myster-victim/103-ac61e061-13c8-4e10-8df5-4dbbc1563743 |
SAFETY HARBOR, Fla. — New details in the investigation into the death of a 17-year-old Honduran migrant who died in U.S. custody show he may have died from an epileptic seizure.
Ángel Eduardo Maradiaga Espinoza was placed in a holding center in Safety Harbor on Friday, May 5, just two days after being processed at the U.S.-Mexico border. The teen died on May 10 after being found unconscious in his room.
10 Tampa Bay's Angelina Salcedo spoke to Maradiaga Espinoza's mother Monday. She said her son had a minor case of epilepsy, but she didn't believe that was the cause of his death.
"He was healthy, he was fine. He was strong because all he did was play sports. He was a strong boy. I haven't gotten any concrete answers about his death or what happened to him. The facility hasn't told me anything," Norma Sarahy Maradiaga Espinoza said in Spanish.
She says her son was a soccer star with a bright future in his hometown of Olanchita, Honduras. He left for more opportunities, a better life and to help his mother.
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said while the autopsy report isn't complete, details from their investigation show Ángel had a cut on his tongue consistent with that of an epileptic episode. The laceration on his tongue leads the sheriff to believe he died of an epileptic seizure overnight.
Gualtieri says the family, specifically a cousin who lives in Tampa and was his sponsor, had warned Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS) about the teen’s epilepsy and his susceptibility to seizures.
Deputies found Ángel’s medical records had been uploaded by JFCS into its system but were never reviewed by staff, meaning they were not aware of his epilepsy or possible convulsions.
During a health check when Ángel was first brought to the facility, Gualtieri says doctors weren't made aware of his epilepsy. The teen didn’t tell the staff about his condition and said he didn’t have any medication on him.
In an interview Tuesday, May 16, the teen's mother confirmed to Salcedo her son had left his home in Olanchita, Honduras, with a three-month supply of his medication and had it him when he arrived at the U.S.-Mexico border on May 3.
"He left with his medicine in April. He had it with him," Norma Sarahy Maradiaga Espinoza said.
Deputies are still working to determine whether Ángel had his medication with him when he arrived at the U.S.-Mexico border on May 3 and have asked U.S. Customs and Border Patrol for more information.
The Honduran government says Ángel was brought to Mease Countryside Hospital in Safety Harbor after being found unconscious at 8 a.m. on May 10. Officials say doctors performed CPR for an hour before he was declared dead at 9:03 a.m.
While everyone waits for an autopsy to be concluded, the teen's family says his death is inexplicable. They want his body quickly transferred back home to Honduras.
"What I need is for them to put their hand on their heart and give me a quick response about everything that's happened because I need an explanation," his mother said.
10 Tampa Bay will continue to stay on top of this investigation. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/angel-eduardo-maradiaga-espinoza-honduras-teen-death-safety-harbor-migrant-holding-center/67-08e169c8-cca8-4675-952c-267cf593e819 | 2023-05-16T15:17:16 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/angel-eduardo-maradiaga-espinoza-honduras-teen-death-safety-harbor-migrant-holding-center/67-08e169c8-cca8-4675-952c-267cf593e819 |
MODESTO, Calif. — A woman was hit and killed by a train in Modesto Monday afternoon.
The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office said they responded to the collision just before 5 p.m. along the 1100 block of South 7th Street.
Few details surrounding the collision have been released at this time, but a spokesperson for the sheriff's office said the woman was on foot by the railroad tracks when she was hit. She was pronounced dead not long afterward.
The woman hasn't been identified at this time, but she was described as being in her early 30s.
WATCH ALSO: | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/modesto/woman-hit-killed-by-train-modesto/103-1c7c29d4-b648-47f3-a6a5-2d447127373e | 2023-05-16T15:17:20 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/modesto/woman-hit-killed-by-train-modesto/103-1c7c29d4-b648-47f3-a6a5-2d447127373e |
MURPHYS, Calif. — Deputies said there are no signs of foul play after a body was found in Murphys just after noon on Monday.
The Calaveras County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of an unresponsive person on the side of Avery Sheep Ranch Road near Black Quartz Road in Murphys.
Arriving deputies found a man's body, but didn't find any apparent sign of foul play or significant injury. First responders ultimately declared the man dead at the scene.
The death is under investigation, but deputies don't believe there is a danger to the public.
No additional information was released.
WATCH ALSO: | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/no-foul-play-suspected-after-body-found-murphys/103-31c074da-0760-4faf-80fb-e2b11ca3447d | 2023-05-16T15:17:26 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/no-foul-play-suspected-after-body-found-murphys/103-31c074da-0760-4faf-80fb-e2b11ca3447d |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — While most long-time residents are naturally curious about the history of their neighborhoods, not all of them are avid genealogists.
But just like so many other people at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of ladies living in Sacramento's Curtis Park neighborhood picked up a new pet project.
It all started when one resident walked by a lamp post on Highland Avenue that was stamped "1923," and they let their neighbors know about the discovery.
Word eventually reached Nancy Shea and Jeanne Baldwin, both of whom are genealogists.
They dubbed the project 'Ladies of Highland Avenue Research'.
"We're both retired, including a number of other ladies on the block, and we made it a habit during COVID to get together and not feel too isolated," said Shea. "So we decided to try and research Highland Avenue."
Ladies of Highland Avenue Research
According to the Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Association, many of the houses around Highland Avenue are period revival styles of the 1920s.
The area was seen as an escape from Sacramento city life, Shea told ABC10, where people can better appreciate the scenery.
Since launching Ladies of Highland Avenue, she said they have researched more than 20 houses on the block, and it all started by learning the age of the house.
"The first thing we settled is where the streetcar came from downtown Sacramento and went to about Second Avenue — we think those houses were built first, they're just a bit older than ours," said Baldwin.
Trips to the Sacramento Public Library and other local research institutions turned up books and newspaper clippings from 1923 that residents say are a capsule into the past.
"50-Foot Lots; $700 and up; $50 Down; $10 per Month," read a portion of a promotional pamphlet and map from Sacramento's Heilbron Oaks neighborhood. "No taxes to be paid by lot buyers until November, 1924."
Shea said she and the other ladies hope to put together a picture book featuring each of the historical houses in Curtis Park along with a description of their history.
"We're planning on going to the Sac State Library (to) look at all phone books and see if we can fill in the holes," she said. "We all have 10 houses to research — two houses I can tell you all the presidents from when the house were built. Eight houses that I'm still trying to fill in all the models."
Contact Nancy Shea at nancyrshea@gmail.com for more information on joining the Ladies of Highland Avenue Research. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/sacramento-genealogy-research-100-year-old-curtis-park-homes/103-c1cd550f-fd19-4840-a0b1-f8cf2added4a | 2023-05-16T15:17:32 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/sacramento-genealogy-research-100-year-old-curtis-park-homes/103-c1cd550f-fd19-4840-a0b1-f8cf2added4a |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Second Saturday is back in Midtown Sacramento, breathing life back into a community after being shut down by the pandemic.
Music and art were featured in Midtown at the all day event, welcoming vendors from all across Northern California to participate.
Erica Love brought her small business Mahal Scents from the Bay Area for this unique economic opportunity.
“We are trying this out just to see how things will go so I think it’s a great opportunity and event,” said Love.
She says her profits have doubled since they participated in the event.
When COVID shut down the event, artists like Naomi Scott lost her connection to buyers. This year's reopening gives local artists a chance to showcase their work once more.
“I like the ability to kind of be out there so people can see my work. It’s really hard to be a seller with nowhere to show,” said Scott from Ramble N Write."I don't have an actual location. I do a bunch of these different venues and booth things.”
And for residents like Jeffrey, he finds Second Saturday to be an opportunity to show his community to friends and family.
“I think it’s a great opportunity for people to meet up and just hang out and have a good time seeing new vendors and artists,” he said.
Prepare for next year’s Second Saturday by finding more information about this event HERE. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/second-saturday-makes-a-comeback/103-20cfc38f-2476-421d-bf9d-7cd49b54e5e5 | 2023-05-16T15:17:38 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/second-saturday-makes-a-comeback/103-20cfc38f-2476-421d-bf9d-7cd49b54e5e5 |
STAR, Idaho — An incredible, 8,500 square-foot home in Star recently sold for just under $7 million, setting a new record for the most expensive home purchase in the Treasure Valley.
While other homes in Idaho have sold for as much or more, this luxurious layout set a valley record. According to the owner of Boise Premier Real Estate, Brett Hughes, the home has a full basketball court and includes "1,000 feet of Boise River access."
"Everything you could possibly imagine. So, it was pretty amazing, and it sits on 17 acres, with its own private gate and everything," Hughes said. "So, it's basically one of a kind."
According to Hughes, the next most expensive home he remembers selling in the Treasure Valley was an Eagle home around $5 million. This five-bedroom, seven-bath home is located at 21805 Koa Lane in Star.
Its Zillow listing shows the home was built in 2017, and includes eight attached garage spaces, a pool, spa, covered patio and porch, movie theater, sauna and more, all leading up to waterfront access.
Hughes told KTVB a family from California recently purchased the home for just under $7 million. He said there were a number of local buyers who were in the close running, before one family landed the dream home.
KTVB asked Hughes what the purchase price says about the Treasure Valley housing market:
"People are shocked that some of our most expensive houses are selling right now in 2023, when interest rates are higher than they've been," Hughes said. "It's just, there's just so much, there's still a lot of migration coming here, people from these other areas. So, they're looking for luxury. Luxury really hasn't been as affected as some of the other segments of the market have been"
Hughes said he wants buyers to know the inventory is not going to pick up. He also said, over the last year builders have slowed down on how many homes they are building.
So, if you are serious about buying a home, Hughes thinks now is the time to do it.
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Download the KTVB mobile app to get breaking news, weather and important stories at your fingertips. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/star-home-sells-for-nearly-7m-most-expensive-treasure-valley-history/277-74606e6f-c0c6-467e-a4d6-d87d41036172 | 2023-05-16T15:17:44 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/star-home-sells-for-nearly-7m-most-expensive-treasure-valley-history/277-74606e6f-c0c6-467e-a4d6-d87d41036172 |
STOCKTON, Calif. — Stockton native Gabriel Flores Jr. returned his hometown arena Saturday to face off against opponent Derrick Murray in what was supposed to be an eight-round lightweight battle but was a one round show.
Flores knocked out Murray just 30 seconds into Round 1, making it his eighth career knockout.
The last time he fought in the Stockton Arena was in 2019 and the fight ended nearly the exact same way, with a one-punch highlight knockout.
Winning on Mothers Day is extra special for the Stockton native, who tragically lost his mother ten years ago.
This victory is also a confidence booster for Flores, bouncing back from his unanimous decision loss last year to Giovanni Cabrera.
Flores started boxing at 14-years-old, signing his first professional contract at 16-years-old and eventually embarked on a professional boxing career, landing him where he is today. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/stockton/gabriel-flores-jr-wins-home-match/103-24dcbf58-dfdd-4dbd-8f05-b650fb6e0cbe | 2023-05-16T15:17:51 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/stockton/gabriel-flores-jr-wins-home-match/103-24dcbf58-dfdd-4dbd-8f05-b650fb6e0cbe |
STOCKTON, Calif. — A 56-year-old man died after being shot in Stockton, the Stockton Police Department said Tuesday.
Officers responded to reports of a shooting around 11:50 p.m. Monday near the 200 block of East Church Street. While the person who was shot left the area in a vehicle, police found the vehicle near San Joaquin Street and Market Street.
The driver died at the scene. Police said a man in the passenger's seat wasn't shot. Homicide detectives are investigating the scene.
There is no information on a potential shooter or a motive. Anyone with information can call the Stockton Police Department's non-emergency number at (209) 937-8377 or the Investigations Division at (209) 937-8323.
Watch more on ABC10 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/stockton/stockton-shooting-driver-dies-church-street/103-71738b68-72a2-4ea9-ba59-f5bad3d6ef13 | 2023-05-16T15:17:57 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/stockton/stockton-shooting-driver-dies-church-street/103-71738b68-72a2-4ea9-ba59-f5bad3d6ef13 |
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Tenants at a West Sacramento apartment complex said they are living through a nightmare with sewage coming into their homes.
"I want to move; I want to get out of here," said Eddy Wedertz of his home at Courtyard Village apartments, calling the events "way beyond" a normal situation.
Wedertz and his neighbors said the water started filling up their sinks, toilets, and bathtubs at around 9 p.m. Sunday night.
On Monday, the remnants of the dirty water could be seen standing in puddles on the bathroom floor and soaking into the carpet.
"You don't even know what's in there, and it smells worse than a Porta Potty," said another resident, a pregnant woman, who asked not to be named.
Wedertz said he tried to alert management, but there was no response until midday Monday.
Residents received a letter offering a hotel stay or the opportunity to move into an empty unit at the complex.
"There’s multiple things they could have done, but sending out a note, a letter, like that’s going to find a solution that’s going to keep us all at peace. It’s not enough," the woman said.
ABC10 called the phone number listed on the letter and made multiple attempts to contact the owner for comment, but those messages were not returned.
WATCH ALSO: | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/west-sacramento/west-sacramento-sewage-apartment-complex/103-9d2bc1f8-e33b-4a5b-b7b4-692c7e84f902 | 2023-05-16T15:18:03 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/west-sacramento/west-sacramento-sewage-apartment-complex/103-9d2bc1f8-e33b-4a5b-b7b4-692c7e84f902 |
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – Kingsport officials said they received over 250 preorders for the new Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium tag as of Monday and encouraged other community members to help them reach their 1000-order goal.
According to a release from the City of Kingsport, the tag’s design features a sunrise over the mountain with a span of water along the bottom. Originally designed by park employee Cassy Rose, the tag is available for preorder at $35.
Tags will not enter production until at least 1000 are ordered, the release said, and then will take roughly 4-6 months to produce after approval from the state. All funds raised by the plate will go directly to park programs and improvements.
For more information on the plate order process, visit the park’s website. To order a plate, visit Kingsport’s CivicRec website and submit a non-refundable deposit. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/bays-mountain-passes-250-orders-for-new-tag-preorders-needed/ | 2023-05-16T15:23:18 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/bays-mountain-passes-250-orders-for-new-tag-preorders-needed/ |
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A submerged vehicle was pulled from water on the south side of Towanda near Interstate 55, which was closed to traffic as multiple agencies responded to a fatal crash late Monday, authorities said.
Illinois State Police said a preliminary investigation determined that at about 8:55 p.m., a vehicle traveling northbound on I-55 at milepost 170 veered off the roadway to the east for unknown reasons and became submerged in a pond.
A Pantagraph journalist at the scene watched as the car was pulled from the lake in Boyd Wesley Park, which is between I-55 and Old Route 66, a little after 11 p.m.
The drive and sole occupant of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene, according to ISP.
A major police presence gathered at the park starting before 9 p.m.
The union representing Normal firefighters said in a social media post that the department was responding to a crash on I-55 northbound and asked residents to avoid the area. Later, the Normal Fire Department posted that the interstate was closed in the area as agencies responded to a "dive incident/possible vehicle in the water" one mile south of Towanda.
Traffic should detour to Old Route 66, the department said.
Members of the MABAS 41 Underwater Recovery Team, commonly known as the Hudson Dive Team, were among those responding to the scene. Before the vehicle was pulled from the lake, a boat could be seen circling the water while a drone hovered overhead, and later a second boat with divers went to the submerged vehicle.
Other responding agencies include the Towanda Fire Protection District, Bloomington Fire Department, McLean County Sheriff's Office and Illinois State Police.
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Hearing set for monitor after library alleges errors at Cascade County Elections Office
The Eighth Judicial District Court in Great Falls has set Tuesday, May 23, as the date for a hearing on whether to grant the Great Falls Public Library’s request that an independent monitor be appointed to observe the June 6 mill levy election.
The court’s action came just two days after the Library filed an emergency petition asking for the hearing. The request comes amid allegations that the Cascade County Elections Office is “incapable of conducting an election that meets the requirements of Montana law” and that the ballots the office has thus far produced for the mill levy election are behind schedule and riddled with errors.
In its petition submitted May 10, the library identifies problems with the voting instructions explaining how and where to vote during the June 6 mill levy election, and the inclusion of instructions on how voters can submit the name of a write-in candidate for a election that does not include anyone running for public office.
“The above errors already affecting the Library election are similar to errors that occurred at the same point in time during the school district election,” the petition states. “But while these early errors can be corrected, the types of errors that appeared later in the school district election (disenfranchising voters, failing to have ballots and other materials ready in time, failure to follow state law regarding signature validation before counting ballots) cannot be reversed and undermine the validity of the election.”
The petition further alleges that Elections Administrator Sandra Merchant has missed multiple deadlines to produce sample ballots for review by the Library's Board of Trustees, has been inconsistent in her communications with the board, and rejected a request to voluntarily consent to the appointment of an election monitor that would not require judicial action.
Merchant did not respond Monday to a request for a response to the petition.
If the court does appoint an election monitor, the library recommends it “should be a person deeply experienced in Montana election law and procedures, such as a former non-elected staff member of the Cascade County Elections Office or a current or former election administrator from another Montana county.”
Such a monitor would not have the authority to order Merchant or the Elections Office to change its administration or operation of the June 6 levy election in any way but would offer technical advice and make regular reports to the court and the library regarding the election’s progress. If any irregularities or violations of state law are reported, the court would have the authority to secure the orderly and lawful administration of the election. Both the Elections Office and the library have until May 22 to submit nominations for an independent elections monitor.
On May 12, the same day the court granted its request for an expedited hearing, the library submitted a supplemental exhibit further illustrating its concerns over Elections Office inaccuracies leading to an election now just three weeks away.
A required notice of election submitted to the Great Falls Tribune and published on May 12 incorrectly lists the date of the Library Mill Levy Election as “May 2, 2023” when the election is actually scheduled to occur on June 6. The notice also incorrectly states that “Absentee ballots will be mailed our between May 17-May 22” when state law requires absentee ballots to be mailed out no later than 20 days prior to an election, which is May 17, 2023.
The hearing on whether to appoint an independent election monitor is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23, at the Cascade County Courthouse. | https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2023/05/15/court-to-rule-on-librarys-request-for-mill-levy-election-monitor/70219096007/ | 2023-05-16T15:37:38 | 0 | https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2023/05/15/court-to-rule-on-librarys-request-for-mill-levy-election-monitor/70219096007/ |
Name: Madalynn Pedersen
School: Wilmot High School
Nickname: Maddy
Parents: Craig and Audra Pedersen of Twin Lakes
Most memorable high school moment: Being a part of the basketball team and creating friendships that feel like family over the last 3 years at Wilmot.
Most influential teacher: Jacob Erbentraut in Financial Literacy, and Business Law; Mr. Erbentraut has been the only teacher I have had all four years of high school. Not only have I been in his class twice but he is my homeroom teacher and the coach of the Boys Varsity Basketball Team. He has taught me valuable information that I can apply to my life forever, but he has also been an inspiration for a lot of the things I do on a day-to-day basis and how I make my choices. Mr. Erbentraut is a teacher and coach that always says the right thing at the right time and is always there for you when you need it, and is always there to support you. The things that he does inside and outside of school for his students are incredible.
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School activities/clubs : Freshman mentors, Future Educators Association, jazz band, Key Club, Link Crew, marching band, National Honor Society, peer helpers/tutors, pep band, performing arts/theater, student government, wind ensemble, Spanish Club, and Priceless Pancakes
School athletics: Basketball; I am one of the managers for our Boys Varsity Basketball Team
School offices held: President of the National Honors Society
Honors, letters or awards: 8th-grade year; Student of the Year; English student of the year; Outstanding character award; Band Student of the Year
Out-of-school activities/hobbies: I like to be with my friends and family
College choice: UW-Oshkosh
Intended major/field of study: Double Major in Psychology and Biology to become a psychiatrist
Role models: My Mom and Dad
Three words that best describe my role models: Kind, Loving, Hardworking
What I hope to accomplish in my lifetime: I hope that over the course of my life, I can proudly say that I graduated high school, and college, got accepted into medical school, later to become a Psychiatrist, and hopefully I wish have a family of my own someday. I hope that when my life is done, I will be able to look back and know that I have helped as many people as I possibly could because the smallest acts can change someone's life, and I want to be apart of that for someone else. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/todays-teen-2023-madalynn-pedersen-of-wilmot-high-school/article_aaf82570-f370-11ed-a9d4-73794d5b95e3.html | 2023-05-16T15:40:36 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/todays-teen-2023-madalynn-pedersen-of-wilmot-high-school/article_aaf82570-f370-11ed-a9d4-73794d5b95e3.html |
PORTLAND, Oregon — Amid record heat in Portland, the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall was left scrambling after its cooling system failed on April 27. According to Metro, which operates the concert venue, the damage is irreparable and the system must be replaced.
Without a working HVAC system, a number of scheduled events have had to relocate or consider cancelation, including the Oregon Symphony. The symphony moved three performances on May 13-15 to the Keller Auditorium several blocks away.
“I’m a little disappointed,” said concert-goer Kimberly Matheson. “We have great seats at the Schnitz and we really enjoy the acoustics and our view, but things happen.”
Others were relieved by the decision
“It was pretty dang warm [in the Schnitz],” said concert-goer Steve Simmonds. “I'm glad they made this call and moved us here.”
Oregon Symphony President Scott Showalter said so far, the HVAC failure has cost the symphony at least $30,000. Reasons include lost revenue from ticket refunds, paying musicians more to play in the heat and the costs of switching venues. He fears it could get much worse; after Monday, the Keller won't be available for the symphony's remaining concerts this season.
“If we're not able to perform for the rest of the season we'll lose well over a million dollars in revenue,” Showalter said, “Which then puts next season in jeopardy.”
Metro hopes it won't come to that. Still, they say it will take up to eight months to permanently replace the Schnitzer’s HVAC system.
“Getting a new cooling tower on top of a building that old with engineering and permitting, you can imagine is something months and months down the road,” said Steve Faulstick, Metro’s general manager of visitor venues.
In the meantime, Faulstick said Metro wants to rent a portable chiller that would pump cool air into the concert hall. If the city permits it, Faulstick said they could have it in place in about a week.
“We're optimistic with the short-term fix, the cost of that we're still exploring,” Faulstick said. “We know that the rent alone is going to be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars to do that.”
The Oregon Symphony knows about counting costs. They survived the pandemic and are now fighting decreased ticket sales. Showalter said patrons tell them their biggest reason for staying away is concern that downtown isn't safe.
“We're already fight that, we're seeing historic rate hikes by Metro and a severe reduction in our grants through the arts tax,” Showalter said. “So now to have this additional crisis up on top of us is just debilitating.”
It's unclear what the symphony will do for next weekend's concerts before the temporary cooling system arrives. Showalter said there's a chance they may try using the Schnitz again and play with the doors open. They've also purchased bottled water for guests. They don't want to cancel any of the concerts but Showalter said they may have to, depending on the weather.
“It's been punishing,” he said, “And this crisis is really just the terrible icing on the cake.” | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/arlene-schnitzer-concert-hall-hvac-failure/283-f02910f8-4ad1-48d9-ab13-64cf3eb860d3 | 2023-05-16T15:46:31 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/arlene-schnitzer-concert-hall-hvac-failure/283-f02910f8-4ad1-48d9-ab13-64cf3eb860d3 |
SONORA, Texas — Sonora Independent School District has an increased law enforcement presence campuses after district officials became aware of a social media threat that mentioned Sonora Monday.
SISD Superintendent Michael Kissire said the Sonora Police Department was contacted as soon as the district became aware of the threat.
"The threat is through social media shares that have been posted across several states," Kissire said in a note to parents. "The threat has named schools in our region. Sonora ISD was very recently named, and Sonora ISD takes the threat seriously."
Kissire said all SISD staff is diligently monitoring students, staff, building and facilities. He promised to keep the community updated in the event of any changes. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/increased-law-enforcement-presence-at-sonora-isd-because-of-social-media-threat/504-008beb59-def3-435c-a99d-62606c4a2366 | 2023-05-16T15:48:34 | 1 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/increased-law-enforcement-presence-at-sonora-isd-because-of-social-media-threat/504-008beb59-def3-435c-a99d-62606c4a2366 |
Christina Casile shows off the renovations at Design 710 at 112 Park Place, now open for medical marijuana patients with hopes of securing an adult use license this summer. The spot had been vacant office space, unlikely to see new life as food service or other commercial space.
Bill Barlow, Staff Writer
Christina Casile, whose background is in design, said Design 710 invested about $1.5 million in improving the site. On the other side of a wall is another 8,000 square feet of possible expansion space if the new business takes off.
Bill Barlow photos, Staff Writer
Design 710 at 112 Park Place is open for medical marijuana patients with hopes of securing an adult use license this summer.
Bill Barlow, Staff Writer
Last year, the city approved a “green zone” that includes much of the commercial area of town, where cannabis businesses are an approved use.
ATLANTIC CITY — Christina Casile stands in the lobby of Design 710 at 112 Park Place, the latest cannabis business to open in the resort.
Behind her is an enormous display screen showing a loop of colorful digital smoke and the words “Atlantic City.” The dispensary is loaded with eye-catching touches, including rotating panels that separate the lobby from the dispensary area, with designs from old Atlantic City on one side and display shelves on the other.
The site had been long vacant office space, which Casile and her business partner Ted Flowers described as moldy and in otherwise terrible condition. Casile, whose background is in design, said the company invested about $1.5 million in improving the site, which they lease. On the other side of a wall is another 8,000 square feet of possible expansion space if the new business takes off.
It seems like exactly the kind of investment Atlantic City officials have in mind when they talk about the potential for the new cannabis industry in the resort.
“We’re trying to position Atlantic City as the cannabis hub for the East Coast,” said Kashawn “Kash” McKinley, the city’s director of constituent services, who also leads the city’s Cannabis Review Board, which advises Mayor Marty Small Sr. on cannabis-related issues.
Early indications look promising, with multiple potential cannabis businesses seeking state licenses to open in the city and more on the way. About $35 million in new investment is expected as part of two large-scale cannabis businesses in town, and MPX NJ, which became the city’s first business open to the recreational cannabis market on New York Avenue on April 20, is building a new and bigger structure right behind the current location.
There have been multiple other proposals to seek, and receive, planning approval for cannabis businesses, and two more are on the agenda for the Tuesday meeting of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority: Honeybuzz Farms for a micro-dispensary at 1724 Atlantic Ave. and Everest Dispensary, seeking the OK to sell weed to the adult use market at 1226 Atlantic Ave.
Last year, the city approved a “green zone” that includes much of the commercial area of town, where cannabis businesses are an approved use. The plan is to encourage the businesses, and the potential for jobs and money coming to the city.
ATLANTIC CITY — Pungent clouds of resinous smoke wafted on the breeze Thursday afternoon as …
There are more than a dozen cannabis businesses in the works in Atlantic City, with many awaiting needed state license approvals from the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission.
That includes Casile and her business partner and childhood friend Nicole Stermer at Design 710, which they describe as the Jersey Shore’s first women-owned cannabis business. The business is currently open only for those with medical marijuana cards.
They have applied for an adult-use license, which Casile hopes to have in hand this summer.
She expects summer to be the busiest time for Design 710, named for a designation for concentrates. Much like 420 is used to indicate cannabis, the number 710, which spells “oil” upside down, has also been used.
Casile said few in her design business got the reference, but many did immediately within the cannabis community.
The city’s first legal dispensary, The Botanist, has applied to the NJCRC for permission to relocate out of Atlantic City. The business is on the Boardwalk, the only commercial area where the city has said no to cannabis.
Casile hopes to pick up some of those customers once the move is approved.
In some respects, New Jersey’s closely regulated cannabis industry has been slow to get off the ground, or at least slower than some investors had hoped, said Scott Rudder, who is back as the head of the New Jersey CannaBusiness Association after several years with Edmund DeVeaux at the helm.
ATLANTIC CITY — The city’s first legal cannabis shop looks set to also be the first to leave…
Rudder said the industry is doing well, especially in comparison to other states that have legalized cannabis for adults. Sales are increasing, and as more retail locations and growing facilities are licensed, those increases will continue. He expects cannabis to be a $2 billion to $3 billion industry, he said, and with its influx of visitors each year, he believes Atlantic City may be in a good position to lay claim to some of that money.
The city is also one of the few beach resorts that has been listed as an impact zone under the state’s cannabis laws, meaning areas where the state wants to direct the benefits of a cannabis industry.
The Cannabis Regulatory Commission has sought to prioritize licenses in impact zones, and for businesses owned by women, minorities and veterans over large-scale operators from out of state.
The trick is funding, Rudder said.
With marijuana still listed by the federal government as a schedule 1 narcotic, cannabis start-ups have no hope of getting funding through programs such as the Small Business Administration and many large banks remain wary of any connection to the industry.
“Everybody has dreams,” said Flowers at Design 710. “Some of the people we encounter, they have a great name, a great theme, but they don’t understand the investment and the headaches of dealing with the regulatory scheme.”
MPX did not respond to questions about their level of investment in Atlantic City. Rudder said it is difficult to generalize, because of the dramatic range in rents and purchase prices in New Jersey, but anyone trying to launch a cannabis business would need at least hundreds of thousands of dollars to get started.
That may change if a much-discussed federal bill on cannabis and banking makes progress, but for now, new businesses must look harder for investments, especially with interest rates and inflation continuing to climb.
ATLANTIC CITY — Mayor Marty Small Sr. on Wednesday signed the cannabis business license for …
In 2017, money was flying toward cannabis, he said. Now, potential investors are much more careful.
“You don’t want to be in a position where you have to lay off employees before you even get started,” Rudder said.
Design 710 is close to High Roller Dispensary LLC, planning to open a large dispensary and lounge in the Claridge Hotel near the Boardwalk. That project is also working toward a full state license. Flowers said the more cannabis businesses the better, as it will help “normalize” cannabis sales and offer customers additional choices.
Casile wants to be one of the first open, to set the bar for future businesses.
“I think that’s huge,” she said.
Casino gaming looks set to remain the main economic driver for the city, bringing in millions of dollars every month. Cannabis investors don’t expect to overtake gaming, but see potential in the city.
“Atlantic City has always been an exciting opportunity,” Rudder said. He’s heard proposals for cannabis-centric hotels, along with consumption lounges and dispensaries. There are already cannabis events, such as the annual 420 festival. The city’s cannabis businesses will have to do more than sell weed. They’ll need to offer visitors an experience, Rudder said.
“Everybody I speak with in Atlantic City, they want to cater to the tourist crowd,” he said.
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Christina Casile shows off the renovations at Design 710 at 112 Park Place, now open for medical marijuana patients with hopes of securing an adult use license this summer. The spot had been vacant office space, unlikely to see new life as food service or other commercial space.
Christina Casile, whose background is in design, said Design 710 invested about $1.5 million in improving the site. On the other side of a wall is another 8,000 square feet of possible expansion space if the new business takes off. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/atlantic-city-enters-era-of-green-investment/article_33ea106e-f10a-11ed-b680-7b28735d3c38.html | 2023-05-16T15:59:35 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/atlantic-city-enters-era-of-green-investment/article_33ea106e-f10a-11ed-b680-7b28735d3c38.html |
Events
Tuesday, May 16
AARP MID-ATLANTIC GALLOWAY MEETING: 1 p.m. third Tuesdays, except June through August; meeting of AARP Mid-Atlantic Chapter #4191 – Galloway; meet and network with individuals ages 50 and older; topics related to issues affecting older Americans; Galloway Senior Center, 621 White Horse Pike, Egg Harbor City. 703-725-5287 or 609-804-3082.
Wednesday, May 17
ADULT BOARD GAME NIGHT: 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays May 17, June 7, 21, July 5, 19, August 2, 16; Egg Harbor Township/Atlantic County Library System, 1 Swift Drive, Egg Harbor Township. 609-927-8664 or atlanticlibrary.org.
BILINGUAL FAMILY STORYTIME: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays through May 17; Egg Harbor Township/Atlantic County Library System, 1 Swift Drive, Egg Harbor Township. 609-927-8664 or atlanticlibrary.org.
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BORED? GAMES!: 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 31; for ages 10 to adult; games are family-friendly classic board games meant for at least two players; Ventnor City Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 6500 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor; registration required. 609-823-4614 or atlanticlibrary.org.
‘FISH, FINS, AND MORE!’ PRESENTED BY OF THE WETLANDS INSTITUTE: 6 to 7 p.m.; learn about local fish; Cape May County Library/Lower Cape Branch, 2600 Bayshore Road, Lower Township; free. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
ONE-ON-ONE COMPUTER BASICS: 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through May 31; for adults; Brigantine Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 201 15th St. S., Brigantine. 609-266-0110 or atlanticlibrary.org.
TECH WORKSHOP: HOME INTERNET OPTIONS: 10 to 11 a.m.; Public Library, 235 32nd St., Avalon. 609-967-7155 or avalonfreelibrary.org.
WEDNESDAY FAMILY GAME NIGHT: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 30; for all ages; board games provided; Pleasantville Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 33 Martin Luther King Junior Ave., Pleasantville; registration required. 609-641-1778 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Thursday, May 18
CRAFT-TASTIC: 6 to 7 p.m. third Thursdays; adults make a craft; Atlantic County Library System, 305 New Jersey Ave., Absecon; registration required. 609-646-2228 or AtlanticLibrary.org.
CREATIVE CRAFTS WITH CONVERSATION: 6 to 8 p.m. May 18, June 15; monthly crafts for adults; Atlantic County Library System, 300 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township; registration required. 609-652-2352 or atlanticlibrary.org.
CYBER THURSDAYS: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 31; Pleasantville Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 33 Martin Luther King Junior Ave., Pleasantville. 609-641-1778 or atlanticlibrary.org.
GAME ON!: 5:30 to 7 p.m. May 18, June 8, July 13, Aug. 17; for adults; disconnect from the screen and connect over board games; Brigantine Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 201 15th St. S., Brigantine; registration required. 609-266-0110 or atlanticlibrary.org.
NEW JERSEY WRITERS SOCIETY GATHERING: 4 to 5:30 p.m.; for those with an interest in writing; in-depth discussion and writing critiques; Public Library, 1058 E. Landis Ave., Vineland; registration requested. 856-794-4244 or vinelandlibrary.org.
SENIOR CRAFT AND ACTIVITIES: 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays through June 29; Pleasantville Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 33 Martin Luther King Junior Ave., Pleasantville. 609-641-1778 or atlanticlibrary.org.
TEA TIME AT THE AVALON HISTORY CENTER: 11 a.m. to noon third Thursdays through December; enjoy tea with us as we share memories of old Avalon, and make new ones; Avalon History Center, 215 39th St., Avalon. 609-967-7155 or avalonfreelibrary.org.
For kids
Tuesday, May 16
TEEN COOKIE ART THROW DOWN: 6 to 7 p.m.; teens and cookie art; show off your cookie decorating skills and compete for bragging rights; Mays Landing Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 40 Farragut Ave., Hamilton; registration required. 609-625-2776 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Wednesday, May 17
PLAYDATE AT THE LIBRARY: 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 9; for ages 6-36 months; enjoy stories, rhymes and songs designed to develop early literacy skills; Mays Landing Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 40 Farragut Ave., Hamilton; registration required. 609-625-2776 or atlanticlibrary.org.
STORIES AND SONGS: 10 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays through May 31; join Miss Linda for stories, songs, and rhymes; for ages 3 and younger; Public Library, 235 32nd St., Avalon. 609-967-7155 or avalonfreelibrary.org.
Groups
Tuesday, May 16
GRIM READERS BOOK CLUB: 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 16: “The Cabin at the End of the World” by Paul Tremblay; June 20: “Joyland” by Stephen King; July 18: “The Never Game” by Jeffrey Deaver; Aug. 22: “Verity” by Colleen Hoover; for adults; Egg Harbor Township/Atlantic County Library System, 1 Swift Drive, Egg Harbor Township. 609-927-8664 or atlanticlibrary.org.
INTERMEDIATE SPANISH CONVERSATION VIRTUAL CLASS: 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays; intermediate-level Spanish Conversation class via Zoom; Atlantic City Free Public Library, 1 N. Tennessee Ave., Atlantic City. 609-345-2269 or ACFPL.org.
JERSEY CAPE WRITERS: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays; e-mail Jerseycapewriters01@gmail.com to register; share your writing and ideas in a friendly and supportive environment; Cape May Court House Branch, 30 Mechanic St., Middle Township. 609-463-6350 or Events.CMCLibrary.org.
SUSTAINABLE BOOK GROUP: 7 to 8 p.m. third Tuesdays through December; with the Upper Township Green Team; virtual event; registration required. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
WOMEN OF COLOR DISCUSSION GROUP: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. third Tuesdays; virtual group presented by the Mental Health Association in New Jersey; online networking, discussion, and wellness group for women of color. 609-652-3800 or MHANJ.org.
YARNBENDERS CROCHET AND KNITTING CLUB: 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 29; Egg Harbor Township/Atlantic County Library System, 1 Swift Drive, Egg Harbor Township. 609-927-8664 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Wednesday, May 17
ROMANCE BOOK CLUB: 6 to 7:30 p.m.; title for May, “Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating,” by Christina Lauren; Public Library, 235 32nd St., Avalon. 609-967-7155 or avalonfreelibrary.org.
‘TOO MUCH STUFF?’ MEETINGS: 1 to 2 p.m. first and third Wednesdays; hosted by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; online or call-in support for those with clutter challenges, collecting behaviors, or hoarding tendency. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BOOK CHAT: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 17, June 21, July 19, Aug. 16; for adults; Mays Landing Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 40 Farragut Ave., Hamilton; registration required. 609-625-2776 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Thursday, May 18 AL-ANON MEETING: 11 a.m. to noon Thursdays through December; by Al-Anon Family Groups; Cape May County Library/Lower Cape Branch, 2600 Bayshore Road, Lower Township. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
CROCHET GROUP: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 31; learn and practice your craft in a fun and welcoming environment; Egg Harbor City Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 134 Philadelphia Ave., Egg Harbor City. 609-804-1063 or atlanticlibrary.org.
INTO THE EVENING BOOK CLUB: 6 to 8 p.m. May 18, June 15, July 20, Aug. 17; Ventnor City Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 6500 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor; registration required. 609-823-4614 or atlanticlibrary.org.
NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: 1 to 3 p.m. third Thursdays; lunch meeting of South Jersey Shore Chapter 1664 of NARFE; current, retired and spouses of Federal Employees are welcome; Shore Diner, 6710 Tilton Road, Egg Harbor Township. 609-822-2018 or NARFE.net.
Health, fitness
Tuesday, May 16
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP: 4 to 5 p.m. third Tuesdays; Seashore Gardens Living Center (SGLC) is offering a free monthly support group for family members and caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia; 22 W. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township. 609-404-4848 or SeashoreGardens.org.
BODY IMAGE & BALANCE MEETINGS: 7 to 8 p.m. first and third Tuesdays; hosted by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; call-in and online group for those living with or recovering from disordered eating. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
DEALING WITH DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP: 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays; hosted by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; online support group for those living with depression. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
HEALTHY LIVING WITH HOLLY: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; “Out With the Old, In With the New” with Holly Delong; Cape May County Library/Cape May Court House Branch, 30 Mechanic St., Middle Township; free, registration required. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
‘LOOKING BACK 100 YEARS’ WITH ARTIST CATHLEEN ENGLESEN: 6 to 7 p.m.; Ms. Engelsen’s free program of Southern Ocean County history is part of her exhibit of archival photos and paintings throughout May; Long Beach Island Library, 217 S. Central Ave., Surf City; registration requested. 732-349-6200 or theoceancountylibrary.org/events.
MINDFULNESS & MOVEMENT: 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through December; Cape May County Library/Wildwood Crest Branch, 6300 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
POLYNESIAN LUAU SHOW: 6:30 to 8 p.m.; live music and cultural activities for all ages, to mark Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander month; Ocean County Library/Little Egg Harbor Branch, 290 Mathistown Road, Little Egg Harbor Township; registration requested. 732-349-6200 or theoceancountylibrary.org/events.
‘SMOOTHIE BOWLS FOR SENIORS’: 11 a.m. to noon; Amy Paradise will demonstrate simple, flavorful, economical, nutritious recipes that can be done at home; Stafford Branch Library, 129 N. Main St., Stafford Township; free. 732-349-6200 or theoceancountylibrary.org/events.
ZUMBA WITH KELLIE WOOD: 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays; Cape May Court House Branch, 30 Mechanic St., Middle Township. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
Wednesday, May 17
BARRE STAR: 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays through May; combination of ballet, flexibility, yoga/balance and strength training; Wildwood Crest Branch, 6300 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
EXPLORING SPIRITUALITY ONLINE WELLNESS GROUP: noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays; hosted by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; wellness group exploring themes of faith, hope, sense of purpose, and fulfilment. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
MEDITATION MEET-UP WITH TED COSTA: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through December; Woodbine Community Center, 812 Longfellow St., Woodbine. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
MIND AND BODY VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: 11 a.m. to noon Wednesdays; workshop is provided to individuals who live with a disability; participants discuss topics such as adapting, goal setting, refocusing and more; offered by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County. 609-652-3800, ext. 308 or MHAAC.info.
STRETCH & BURN — WITH KELLIE WOOD: 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays; hosted by Cape May County Library; virtual event; no registration required. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
TAI CHI & QIGONG: 10 and 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays; with Cheryl Crews and Denise Jones; Lower Cape Branch, 2600 Bayshore Road, Lower Township. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
ZUMBA — WITH JANET SPADA: 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Wildwood Crest Library, and Thursdays at Lower Township Library; no meetings July 12, 26, Nov. 22, 23. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
ZUMBA — WITH KELLIE: 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays; Sea Isle City Branch, 4800 Central Ave., Sea Isle City. 609-463-6350 or Events.CMCLibrary.org.
Thursday, May 18
‘CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS’ ONLINE WELLNESS GROUP: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. first and third Thursdays; online group to share artwork, discuss the creative process, and work on projects among peers; presented by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
GENTLE YOGA — WITH ELIZABETH KILCOURSE: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays; bring a yoga mat; Upper Township Branch, 2050 Tuckahoe Road, Woodbine. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
HEALTHY LIVING WITH HOLLY: 5 to 7 p.m.; “Out With the Old, In With the New” with Holly Delong; bring food safe containers to bring samples home. Cape May County Library/Stone Harbor Branch, 9516 Second Ave., Stone Harbor; free, registration required. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
IFSS FAMILY MEETING: 7 to 8:30 p.m. third Thursdays; call in or join on Zoom; monthly evening meeting for family members of individuals who live with a mental health concern. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
‘RISING MINDS’ ONLINE MEETING: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; offered by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; peer-led meeting for individuals age 18 to 30; participants discuss mental health, share experiences, develop tools for self-care and connect to others. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
Reunions
Thursday, May 18
ACHS CLASS OF ‘63 REUNION: 5 to 9 p.m.; ACHS Class of ‘63 Reunion; includes a buffet dinner with music and dancing; Golden Nugget Atlantic City Hotel, Casino & Marina, 600 Huron Ave., Atlantic City; $55. andiade6@yahoo.com or cvr534@aol.com. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/community-calendar/article_8c42442c-f351-11ed-ae0b-f7d00ac9a432.html | 2023-05-16T15:59:41 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/community-calendar/article_8c42442c-f351-11ed-ae0b-f7d00ac9a432.html |
RICHMOND, Va. – Gov. Glenn Youngkin is scheduled to deliver remarks at VMI’s commencement in Cameron Hall Tuesday morning at 11 a.m.
Youngkin, who as Virginia’s governor serves as the commander-in-chief of the VMI Corps of Cadets, was sworn in as the 74th governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia on January 15, 2022, as members of the VMI Class of 2023 and the rest of the Corps of Cadets marched in his inaugural parade. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/16/watch-live-gov-youngkin-to-speak-at-vmi-commencement/ | 2023-05-16T16:00:28 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/16/watch-live-gov-youngkin-to-speak-at-vmi-commencement/ |
BAY COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - Two motorcycle drivers were badly injured from a crash in Bay County.
The Bay County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened in the area of East Linwood Road and North Fraser Road in Kawkawlin Township at around 7 p.m. Monday.
Investigators believe one of the motorcycle drivers didn't see the other and made a turn in front of them, causing the crash.
Both men were unresponsive when emergency responders arrived at the scene. The motorcyclists were rushed to an area hospital, but their conditions were not known Tuesday morning.
The sheriff's office will continue investigating the crash. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/motorcyclists-injured-after-colliding-in-bay-county/article_895d11f8-f3f9-11ed-910a-7392da10ea33.html | 2023-05-16T16:01:27 | 1 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/motorcyclists-injured-after-colliding-in-bay-county/article_895d11f8-f3f9-11ed-910a-7392da10ea33.html |
MARION COUNTY, Fla. – Three suspects, including a 12-year-old, accused in the shooting deaths of three teens in Marion County have been charged as adults, according to the state attorney’s office.
Tahj Brewton, 16; Robert Robinson, 17; and Christopher Atkins, 12, were arrested in April following a string of shootings in the Ocklawaha area that killed 16-year-old Layla Silvernail, 16-year-old Camille Quarles and 17-year-old Michael Hodo Jr.
The state attorney’s office said on Tuesday a grand jury indicted Robinson and Brewton on three counts of first-degree murder charges and Atkins on one count of first-degree murder. The trio was also charged with robbery with a firearm and tampering with physical evidence.
Sheriff Billy Woods said Silvernail was found on the side of the road in the area of the Forest Lakes Park neighborhood on SE 183rd Avenue Road on March 30. Hodo’s body was found hours later on March 31 shot on the side of the road near SE 94th Street and SE 188th Court. Quarles’ body was found in Silvernail’s vehicle, which was partially submerged near a body of water near Malauka Loop and Malauka Loop Trace on April 1. The state attorney’s office said she was shot twice and found in the trunk of the vehicle.
Investigators said the vehicle, a Chevrolet Cruze that belonged to Silvernail, carried six individuals at the time of the shooting: the three victims and three suspects. The sheriff said the shootings were a result of gang-related activity.
“Although we had out there that it was gang-related, we have nothing specific to say that it was any rivalry,” Woods said. “However, each and every one of them in some shape or form is associated with a gang. Basically, (in) simple terms, there is no honor among thieves, and at some point, these three individuals turned on our three victims and murdered them.”
Robinson and Atkins both confessed to shooting the girl who was found in the trunk, according to Woods. He also said the 12-year-old’s involvement in the crime is “that he shot the third victim, who (was) in the trunk of the car.”
All three suspects are being held on no bond at the Marion County jail.
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HIGHLANDS COUNTY, Fla. – A 13-year-old boy was struck and killed by an Amtrak train on Monday near his middle school.
The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office said the boy, Malik Pearson, was a seventh grader at Avon Park Middle School.
Deputies said they responded to the fatal crash, which happened around 11 minutes after the bell rang to end the school day.
“There are no words that can capture how devastating this is to our community and schools. Our prayers are with Malik’s family and friends and we will make counselors, victim advocates, therapy dogs and any other help available to anyone who has been directly impacted by this tragedy,” Sheriff Paul Blackman and Superintendent Brenda Longshore said in a joint statement.
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Investigators are still trying to determine how the crash happened.
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OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – An Osceola County woman who arranged a murder-for-hire plot in 2018 that was later botched will spend her life in prison.
A jury convicted Ishnar Lopez-Ramos on Monday of first-degree murder, kidnapping and other charges.
Lopez-Ramos hired two people — Alexis Ramos-Rivera and his girlfriend Glorianmarie Quinones Montes — to kill a romantic rival in 2018.
The pair killed the wrong woman when they mistook Janice Zengotita-Torres, 42, of Kissimmee, for the intended victim.
Sheriff’s officials said the suspects followed Zengotita-Torres after she left work at Ross the night of Jan. 7, 2018, and accosted her when she got home. They forced her into the trunk of her own vehicle, officials said. From there, they went to an apartment near the Mall at Millennia. Deputies said Montes went inside the apartment while Lopez-Ramos and Ramos-Rivera stayed in the vehicle with Zengotita-Torres.
Officials said that’s when Lopez-Ramos and Ramos-Rivera realized they had abducted the wrong person, but decided to continue with their plan. They tied Zengotita-Torres with zip ties, covered her head with a garbage bag, then Ramos-Rivera beat her until she was unconscious, according to authorities.
Ramos-Rivera and Montes are already serving prison sentences for their roles in the crime.
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OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A woman who worked at the Kissimmee Youth Academy is accused of sexual misconduct with a minor, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
The woman, whose name and age has not been released, worked as an overnight guard at the Kissimmee Youth Academy, a medium-security level program under the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice.
Sheriff Marcos Lopez will provide an update on the case during an 11:30 a.m. news conference on Tuesday.
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The woman faces charges of unlawful sexual activity with a minor and indecent, lewd or lascivious touching.
News 6 will stream the news conference live at the top of this story.
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The case of a limousine company operator accused in a crash that killed 20 people out celebrating birthdays in upstate New York nearly five years ago appears headed to jury deliberations much faster than expected.
Nauman Hussain, operator of Prestige Limousine, is charged with criminally negligent homicide and second-degree manslaughter in the Schoharie crash that killed 17 friends and family members in the limo. They were all between the ages of 24 and 34. The limo driver also died, as did two bystanders, when the SUV's brakes failed to stop on a downhill stretch of road on Oct. 6, 2018, blew through an intersection and crashed outside a small country store.
The trial had been expected to last as long as six weeks, but the jury heard just six days of witness testimony before prosecutors rested their case, according to The Times Union. The defense also rested its case without calling a witness after the judge refused to dismiss the charges. He also rejected a deal that would've spared Hussain prison.
Hussain was portrayed by prosecutors as directly responsible for the deaths, while his defense argued he was simply in the dark about mechanical problems likely to blame for the wreck.
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During opening statements earlier this month, special prosecutor Frederick Rench said Hussain intentionally failed to follow regulations for maintaining the 2001 Ford Excursion stretch SUV, which was loaded with friends heading to a brewery when it spun out of control on a hill and crashed into a parked car, trees and an embankment.
Hussain did not have the authority to operate his limo business, which was placed out of service multiple times before the tragedy, Rench said. The vehicle's aging brakes, he said, had not been replaced.
“Nauman Hussain never followed any regulations,” Rench said, pointing to Hussain who was looking down at a table in front of him. “Nauman Hussain was completely aware of the unjustifiable risk that he alone had created and that he alone consciously disregarded.”
Defense lawyer Lee Kindlon told the jury Hussain was not to blame.
Hussain, then in his 20s, was inexperienced in running a business and relied on professionals to make sure things were done properly, Kindlon said.
He blamed the problems with the vehicle on the shop Hussain used for repair work, Mavis Discount Tires.
“The accident was caused by the fraud and failure of Mavis to fix the breaks, and the incompetence of the state of New York to uncover their misconduct,” Kindlon told the jury. “Finding a scapegoat condemning the least powerful person involved and declaring victory is not justice.”
Lawyers for Mavis Discount Tires, which is not on trial but is being sued by the families of the victims, have denied that the repair shop is at fault.
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Meet our Mid-Valley: Jonathan Case’s adventure story inspires young scientists
This is part of a weekly series introducing readers to individuals who are passionate about our Mid-Valley community.
In Jonathan Case’s new graphic novel, “Little Monarchs,” a 10-year-old girl follows a migration of monarch butterflies throughout the western states as she tries to save humanity in a post-apocalyptic world.
It’s a journey that Case, who lives in Silverton, took more than a decade ago, as he researched the book.
And he again retraced the route last summer as he promoted the book, loading his family into an “adventure vehicle” and living on the road for a month, holding workshops and book signings along the way.
“Little Monarchs” has been called one of the best graphic novels of 2022. It’s received a slew of awards, including being named an Oregon Book Award finalist and best book of the year from NPR, School Library Journal and others.
Case, 41, describes the book as “a sort of joyful post-apocalyptic adventure book for kids.”
Learning dad skills
Case said he conceived of the novel as he began contemplating fatherhood.
“Basically, I was a scared young guy thinking I didn’t have the dad skills,” he said, referring to the things he wanted to teach his children like tying knots and taking compass settings.
“So how am I going to get the dad skills,” Case said he thought to himself. “Maybe I should go out and have some real adventures.”
Case knew he wanted his book to be an adventure centered on an epic road trip.
“I started out picking a species almost at random that I could follow out into nature on a migratory pattern,” he said. “Then it became more and more rich.”
It takes three generations of monarchs to make the northward migration, Case explained. The last generation may be born as far north as Alberta, Canada.
“When they feel the cold coming on, they just stop growing up. They become super monarchs and they live eight times longer than any of those other generations,” he said.
Those are the monarchs that make the flight all the way south to a grove on the California coast that they have never seen before.
In the novel, 10-year-old Elvie travels with her caretaker, Flora, a biologist. They are the only two humans who can survive above ground during daylight because Flora discovered a way to make an antidote to sun sickness using the scales from monarch butterfly wings.
However, the antidote has a short shelf-life, meaning they need to follow the monarch’s migration as Flora tries to create a vaccine that could save humanity.
While the story is imaginary, all the places the characters visit are real places Case visited on his trip, and Case includes their coordinates as part of the book.
“If a kid or a family wanted to travel point by point, they could recreate this journey,” he said. “That combination of natural science and imagination was compelling for me, and I hoped it would be for kids, too.”
Case also tells part of the story through the main character’s journals and homeschool assignments, which help kids learn observational drawing and naturalist skills.
Case and his wife, Sarah, now have two daughters, Dorothy, 11, and Miriam, 5.
In 2016, they lost a son, Otis, at 20 months old, due to seizure complications, while Case was working on the book.
“It started as a book for the kids I didn’t have, then it became a book for the kids I did have, when it was taking so long, then it was a book for the kid that I lost,” he said.
Comics as storytelling
Case was born in McMinnville, but spent his early childhood in Pacific City, where his parents had a bed and breakfast inn.
When he was about 11, his family began spending half the year on a sailboat in Mexico, where he spent a lot of time reading, drawing and observing the world around him.
“Even being a tiny person, I knew I wanted to do art in some way or create somehow,” he said.
He graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design with a degree in performing arts, and began drawing comics as a way to develop ideas for a film project.
Although that didn’t work out, “I was left with this kind of newfound appreciation for comics as a storytelling medium,” he said.
Case lived and worked in Portland for many years, producing several award-winning graphic novels. His freelance work also has included painting murals for McMenamins, designing beer labels for Ex Novo Brewing, and creating book covers.
In 2020, Case moved to Silverton, and quickly got involved in the community.
Case now is president of the board of the Silverton Arts Association, and said he’s proud of the way it has recovered from the near-fatal impact of the pandemic.
The association’s former gallery has been turned into a family-friendly creators’ space staffed by artists, with free coffee, art supplies and comfy furniture. The association will resume classes for the community this year as well.
Inspiring citizen scientists
Case said he hopes “Little Monarchs” will inspire little citizen scientists.
“Not only to help preserve what remains of the good things around us but to live full lives knowing that the world wants and needs their input and their interaction,” he said. “To have a sense of agency from an early age.”
As he promotes the book, he also hands out packets of milkweed seeds kids can plant to help ensure the monarchs’ survival.
In the spring, monarchs lay their eggs on milkweed, and the caterpillars feed exclusively on milkweed leaves.
Case also has partnered with a Portland fair trade company to make adventure satchels for kids containing naturalist supplies.
“I basically fill it will all the supplies I used to make the book, so watercolors in a tin, a water brush pen, professional pens and stuff,” he said. “There’s so much out there to be fascinated by.”
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Dog and cat owners in the Richmond area will have an opportunity to get their pets vaccinated for rabies this weekend.
The Henrico County Police Division is holding a rabies clinic from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, May 20 at the Henrico County Government Center, located at 4301 East Parham Road.
Virginia law requires that all dogs and cats four months of age or older must be vaccinated for rabies. The Virginia Department of Health recommends updating rabies vaccines every three years.
Vaccinations cost $15 and must be paid in cash. Pets from all localities are welcome, but cats must be brought in carriers.
Dog licenses for Henrico residents will also be available for $10. The licenses, which are required for dogs four months and up, are valid for the life of the animal as long as the owner lives in Henrico and rabies vaccinations are kept current.
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SEATTLE — A new group is patrolling the controversial area around Third Avenue in Downtown Seattle.
The non-profit We Deliver Care was tapped by the city of Seattle to lead the Third Avenue Project, designed to bring order to the area that has been plagued by drugs, loitering and violence for decades.
There is no simple solution, but the team at We Deliver Care believes building trust with the people that frequent the corridor will make a difference.
"I think the one thing that's different here is we're here all day every day," We Deliver Care co-founder and CEO Dominique Davis said.
16 hours a day, seven days a week members of WDC roam the area between Stewart and University Streets.
They hand out water, snacks and cigarettes.
"Some of them have said they only listen to us,” supervisor Trey Kendall said. “Snacks and cigarettes are a great tool to get somebody's attention and say, ‘hey man come walk with me.'"
The outreach team is on Third Avenue to de-escalate situations and get people into some form of housing. Davis said they’ve collected more than 500 names since December. They work with shelters and social services to get those people into temporary and permanent housing.
"They're going to do the screening,” Kendall said to a man at the corner of Third Avenue and Pine Street. “Hopefully, we get you in by the end of next week.”
"I didn't know where to look. [I] didn't know who to talk to," Clarence Moses said.
Moses said he’s lived on the streets of Seattle since he was 12 years old. He said he was hooked on that life until he started to feel his age a few years ago.
Now, with the help of WDC, he’s been in a shelter since December.
However, not everyone is receptive to the help. That’s why the non-profit said they are willing to play the long game. Their goal is to build enough trust and familiarity that more will be willing to take their assistance.
"Third Avenue has always had its issues, and it’s never been able to be solved," Davis said.
Several months in, it’s not clear there are any noticeable changes, but Davis and Kendall said the time they’re putting in is necessary to improve the area.
"I'd love to be able to put them in places where they can work on addiction, mental health and then get help with employment,” Kendall said. “It’s a big challenge, because I don't think there's a lot of facilities that will address mental health and substance abuse."
Kendall and the other outreach workers have seen it all roaming up the busy street and traversing the adjacent alleys. They wear masks to avoid fentanyl exposure.
They’ve used Narcan more than 20 times to save the lives of drug users.
“Some days there’s none. Some hours there’s five,” Kendall said.
The staff at We Deliver Care was selected based on real-life experiences that can help them relate to the people they’re working with.
The team is close to 20 strong, and WDC hopes they’ll be able to grow in the future.
"We can use this as a zone to show the rest of the state - and the rest of the city - that if we poured enough resources if we put enough consistency and time into this, we could really start solving this," Davis said. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/new-approach-order-seattles-third-avenue/281-41c33b2e-e1d3-45d2-aeaa-2c4a00ad79c4 | 2023-05-16T16:12:13 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/new-approach-order-seattles-third-avenue/281-41c33b2e-e1d3-45d2-aeaa-2c4a00ad79c4 |
CROWN POINT — This Saturday, walkers will fill the Lake County Fairgrounds in an effort to spread awareness about the dangers of drunken driving.
The second annual Walk Like MADD Crown Point will begin at 10 a.m. Mothers Against Drunk Driving held the first Crown Point walk in 2021. The group was not able to hold a walk in 2022.
Yolanda Coriano helped bring the event to Northwest Indiana; her son was killed in a car wreck by a drunken driver in 2018.
The 1.5-mile walk will begin at the Lions Shelter. Check-in will begin at 9 a.m., with opening remarks at 10. Coriano said there will be a memorial table where attendees can place photos of loved ones who have been lost to drunken driving.
In 2021, Coriano said about 50 people attended the walk, raising around $5,000. This year MADD hopes to raise $10,000; the fundraiser has already drawn more than $8,000.
Donations will go toward Indiana MADD.
MADD was founded in 1980 by a mother whose 13-year-old daughter was killed by a drunken driver. The group, which hosts walks across the country, aims to stop drunken driving, support those affected by drunken driving, prevent underage drinking and strive for stricter impaired-driving policy.
Coriano said she felt a MADD walk was "needed" in Lake County. According to a 2018 Times report, drunken driving was linked to 35.1% of the deadly crashes from 2010 to 2014 in Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties, compared with 27.9% nationally and 25.1% statewide.
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CHESTERTON — Chesterton firefighters delivered 10 very special gifts on Mother's Day to one very lucky mother duck.
St. John Police CIT Officer Dustin Wartman is trained in mental health intervention.
The crew were called out shortly before 10 a.m. Sunday to the 1800 block of Carrick Lane, near a pond in the Estates of Sand Creek development, for a report of seven baby mallard ducks stuck in a drain, the town reported.
"After popping the grate, firefighter Justin Lewis lowered himself into the drain, quacked reassuringly, then handed the ducklings topside to firefighter Marc Mihalik, one by one and very gingerly," the town said.
Gonzales reportedly told police last month, "he did not want to go to jail for the money he had taken and how for the last few months he had been depressed and not been in a mental state to work."
Engineer Heather Compton placed 10 ducklings in all in a tub and Mihalik returned them to their awaiting mother.
"The CFD concluded its report on the call with a holiday message to moms everywhere: "Ten baby ducks were rescued from the storm drain and reunited with their mother. Happy Mother’s Day."
GALLERY: The Times Photos of the Week
'Valpo has shaped us,' grads reminded
Valparaiso University graduates line up for their diplomas Saturday at the Athletics-Recreation Center.
Doug Ross, The Times
'Valpo has shaped us,' grads reminded
"I believe it is the memories outside the classroom that will stay with you forever," Valparaiso University graduate Lijana Teague told her classmates Saturday.
Doug Ross, The Times
'Valpo has shaped us,' grads reminded
Valparaiso University students file out the Hilltop Gym doorway on their way to Saturday's commencement exercises.
Doug Ross, The Times
'Valpo has shaped us,' grads reminded
Fontini Angelina Hughes (left) of Boca Raton, Florida, and Ana Cristina Maldonado of Crown Point show their decorated mortarboards. Hughes wanted to honor her father, who died last June. Maldonado added butterflies to honor her great-grandmother.
Doug Ross, The Times
Ivy Tech Lake graduation 2023
Emily Pastore of Hammond studies her cellphone image before Ivy Tech Community College Lake County's commencement exercises Friday at the U.S. Steel Yard in Gary.
Steve Euvino, The Times
Ivy Tech Lake graduation 2023
Candidates for graduation wait in the rain for the start of Ivy Tech Community College Lake County's commencement exercises Friday at the U.S. Steel Yard in Gary.
Steve Euvino, The Times
Ivy Tech Porter graduation 2023
Jana Issa (right) photographs Esmeralda Escabalzeta, Nada Issa and Rosa Kim prior to Ivy Tech Community College Porter County commencement exercises Thursday at Valparaiso University’s Athletics-Recreation Center.
Steve Euvino, The Times
Ivy Tech Porter graduation 2023
Tori Stephanski of Chesterton photographs herself and Olivia Chambers of Westville prior to Ivy Tech Community College Porter County commencement exercises Thursday at Valparaiso University’s Athletics-Recreation Center.
Steve Euvino, The Times
57th Annual IU Northwest Commencement Ceremony
A proud DeNay Cortez adjusts the cap of her graduate daughter Kassandra Cortez after the 57th annual IU Northwest commencement ceremony Thursday.
John J. Watkins, The Times
57th Annual IU Northwest Commencement Ceremony
Dajamori Brown of Merrillville takes a selfie Thursday before the 57th annual IU Northwest commencement ceremony.
John J. Watkins, The Times
57th Annual IU Northwest Commencement Ceremony
Graduate Julia Ferguson takes a selfie as she moves her tassel Thursday at the 57th annual IU Northwest commencement ceremony.
John J. Watkins, The Times
57th Annual IU Northwest Commencement Ceremony
Takisha Stanford gives her student address Thursday at the 57th annual IU Northwest commencement ceremony.
John J. Watkins, The Times
'We fight together:' Sounds of Sarah fentanyl and addiction awareness walk
A group of participants recoup Saturday after walking and running around Wicker Park at Sounds of Sarah's 3K Walk and Run.
Lizzie Kaboski, The Times
'We fight together:' Sounds of Sarah fentanyl and addiction awareness walk
Patty Stovall hugs Maggie Leslie as David Leslie looks on. The Leslies lost their daughter, Deborah, to a drug poisoning in September.
Lizzie Kaboski, The Times
Free reading material? Book on it
First-grader Pablo Gomez, 8, reads from his new book during a Mother’s Day book giveaway Friday at Glen Park Academy in Gary in support of early childhood literacy.
Steve Euvino, The Times
Free reading material? Book on it
Teacher Brian Andreshak helps his first-graders find books during a Mother's Day book giveaway Friday at Glen Park Academy in support of early childhood literacy. School House Children's Charity, founded by Andreshak, sponsored the book giveaway
Steve Euvino, The Times
k-9 sophie
Crown Point Fire Chief Mark Baumgardner Jr., left, pets K-9 Sophie. Todd Bennett, right, is Sophie's handler.
Molly DeVore, The Times
Hoosier Theater
Artists who have performed at the Hoosier Theatre signed the back stage wall.
John J. Watkins, The Times
Hoosier Theater
The Hoosier Theatre in downtown Whiting is the Region's last grand movie palace still showing films. The owner is retiring and a group is looking to turn it into a live entertainment venue that would still occasionally screen second-run films like It's a Wonderful Life or the Godfather.
John J. Watkins, The Times
Municipal Day Town Council meeting
Student Justen Gober confers with street department director Steve King Tuesday at the Merrillville Town Council's Municipal Day. Merrillville Intermediate School students run the show at the Town Council meeting.
John J. Watkins, The Times
Municipal Day Town Council meeting
Merrillville Human Resources Director Kathy Pettit assists student Taylor Parker Tuesday at the Merrillville Town Council's Municipal Day. Merrillville Intermediate School students run the show at the Town Council meeting.
John J. Watkins, The Times
Students run the show in Merrillville
Students from Merrillville Intermediate School are sworn in Tuesday at the Merrillville Town Council's Municipal Day. They helped run the Town Council meeting.
John J. Watkins, The Times
Health Department has new mobile clinic
Dr. Maria Stamp, Porter County's health officer, cuts the ribbon for Porter County's new mobile health clinic.
Doug Ross, The Times
Health Department has new mobile clinic
Porter County Health Department public health nurse Crystal Coffey shows Sen. Ed Charbonneau the interior of the agency's new mobile health clinic. Charbonneau is chair of the Senate Public Health Committee.
Doug Ross, The Times
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Consulting firm examines air quality at county-owned Alpine Center
GAYLORD — Otsego County hired Mackinac Environmental Technology Inc. to test the interior surface and air quality in the J. Richard Yuill Alpine Center building at 800 Livingston Blvd. in Gaylord.
The Alpine Center was built in 1937 as a tuberculosis sanatorium and then converted to a mental institution in the 1960s. In 1982, it became an office building housing county offices and courtrooms after the county purchased the building and five others along with 160 acres for $1.
Thomas Marquard, director of planning, zoning, capital projects and grants for the county, said Mackinac Environmental Technology (MET) visited the building in October 2022 and conducted sampling for mold and asbestos.
Testing in 2006 found that plaster in the building didn't have asbestos while 2022 testing found no asbestos in ceiling tiles. There are pipes that do have asbestos wrappings around them and they have been labeled and are considered secure, according to Marquard.
Phase I of the MET report identified some acute areas of concern regarding molds.
"Acute areas would mean if it was discovered in an air sample or if there were visible areas of mold. Those (areas) that were identified in Phase I have been taken care of," said Marquard.
"The owner of MET (Ed Radecki), met with Alpine Center employees (in October 2022), to explain his findings. He said that Phase 1 focused on remediating areas that can be disturbed by employee contact (window sills and blistering paint). Areas that are not contactable (above ceiling tiles, etc.) and unlikely to create airborne spore activity will be addressed in Phase II," Marquard added.
Last year, leaks allowed water into certain offices in the building.
"Their report specifies that exterior moisture sources (such as a leaky roof and windows) must be rectified prior to Phase II mitigation activity. MET also acknowledged that any additional water intrusions could revive mold growth in Phase I treated areas, which would necessitate additional mitigation for Phase I areas," Marquard said.
Phase II remediation has not been scheduled yet because the work involved is in areas that require more intricate and detailed attention, Marquard said.
"We don't have a date for that yet. We are currently gathering costs for components known to need repair (windows, roofing, air conditioning, walls, sills, brick, plaster and paint) and these may well prove a catalyst for potential new building discussions," said Marquard.
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He said MET is acting strictly as an environmental consultant and did not offer an opinion of the building’s future life or structural integrity nor address the question of whether it may be more cost effective to build a new building rather than repair the existing one.
In 2021, voters rejected a proposed $29 million Otsego County justice complex that would have included a new jail, new offices for the sheriff’s department, road patrol, prosecuting attorney and probation/parole services along with two new courtrooms.
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Steinbrecher earns tourism award for distinctive restaurants
GAYLORD — Restaurateur Kat Steinbrecher has been named the recipient of the 2022 Trailblazer Award from the Gaylord Area Convention and Tourism Bureau.
The tourism bureau board of directors selected Steinbrecher for her innovative remodels of empty buildings to create unique and memorable dining experiences at Porter Haus, Mary’s Stein Haus, Abi’s Bistro, and the soon to be opened Kane’s Lobster Pot.
“Dining is a vital aspect of travel and experiencing locally owned, distinctive cuisine is a priority for many guests,” Paul Beachnau, bureau executive director, said in a statement. “Kat has not only breathed new life into empty buildings, but she also gives them a creative flair that is especially appealing to visitors.”
Given out annually at the state of the tourism industry luncheon, this award was created to recognize an individual or group who has made a significant contribution to improve the local tourism product within Gaylord/Otsego County and the surrounding area. The honor is intended not only to commend the recipient(s) for their contribution, but also to further raise awareness of the many tourism-related enhancements taking place each day. | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2023/05/16/steinbrecher-earns-tourism-award-for-distinctive-restaurants/70207330007/ | 2023-05-16T16:14:11 | 1 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2023/05/16/steinbrecher-earns-tourism-award-for-distinctive-restaurants/70207330007/ |
Woman in critical condition after multiple-vehicle crash on Southfield Fwy. near 8 Mile
A Detroit woman is in critical condition after a multiple-vehicle crash Monday on the Southfield Freeway near Eight Mile Road, Michigan State Police said.
Troopers were called at about 8:15 p.m. Monday to the area for a report of a crash involving several vehicles and an ejected driver.
According to a preliminary investigation, a Detroit woman, 30, was speeding in a GMC on the northbound Southfield Freeway when she struck a Jeep pulling a boat on a trailer. Officials said the GMC's driver was ejected from her vehicle in the crash and she landed on the roadway. They also said the crash caused the Jeep's driver to lose control of the SUV and it was struck by a Subaru.
Medics took the GMC's driver to a hospital. The Jeep's driver was not injured, police said. They also said the Subaru's driver, a 50-year-old Oak Park man, was arrested after troopers determined he was operating his vehicle while impaired.
Officials closed the freeway while they investigated and while crews cleaned up the debris. They said Tuesday that the investigation is ongoing.
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2 accused of stealing frozen fish from Warren warehouse charged
Two Warren men accused of stealing frozen fish from a food warehouse have been charged, officials said Tuesday.
Erwin Wilson, 30, and Michael Mitchell, 50, were arraigned on charges in 37th District Court in Warren in connection with the alleged theft, the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office said.
Wilson was charged Friday with embezzlement-less than $100,000, a 15-year felony. A judge set Wilson's bond at $20,000 and scheduled his next court date for next week Thursday.
Also Friday, Mitchell was charged with receiving and concealing stolen property valued at more than $1,000 but less than $20,000, a five-year felony. A judge set Mitchell's bond at $25,000 and scheduled his next court date for next week Thursday as well.
Prosecutors said Wilson last week Thursday allegedly stole frozen fish from Lipari Foods warehouse in Warren. He then allegedly loaded the fish into a Cadillac Escalade.
Warren police pulled the Escalade over. During the traffic stop, they spoke to Mitchell and found the frozen fish, officials said.
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2 arrested, dog shot and killed after alleged Roseville home invasion
Two men are in custody and a dog is dead after being shot by a police officer following a break-in at a Roseville home Monday, officials said.
Roseville police said officers were called at about 9 p.m. Monday to a home in the 17000 Block of Martin Road between Gratiot Avenue and Groesbeck Highway for a report of a home invasion. Police were told two men armed with a knife broke into a home, threatened one of its residents and demanded money.
Investigators said the victim escaped from the assailants, ran to a neighbor's home and called 911. They said the suspects fled from the home before officers arrived.
Officers used a canine unit to track the suspects and the search led them to a home in the 27000 block of Bohn Street, a half mile south of the home invasion, police said.
Authorities said officers saw possible evidence of the break-in on Martin outside of the home on Bohn Street. They spoke to the people inside the home and ultimately arrested a suspect without incident.
As officers were taking the suspect into custody, officials said, a brown dog exited the home and aggressively charged the police canine officer and his canine partner. The officer fired a shot at the brown dog and it died from the injury, police said.
Meanwhile, the second suspect refused to leave the home, police said. A tactical team and a crisis negotiator were called. After making contact with the suspect over the phone, he surrendered to police.
The two men were taken to the Macomb County Jail to await charges, authorities said.
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Girl, 2, dies after fire in Monroe Twp. mobile home
A two-year-old girl is dead after being trapped in a Monroe Township home during a fire Monday, officials said.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office said in a statement.
According to authorities, Monroe County firefighters and sheriff's deputies were called at about 12:50 p.m. Monday to a home in the Willow Green Mobile Home Park in Monroe Township for a report of a child trapped inside a home that was on fire.
Firefighters arrived, made entry into the burning home, and located a two-year-old girl. Medics took the child to a hospital where she died from injuries she suffered in the fire, officials said.
Anyone with information about the fire should call the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau at (734) 240-7530.
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W. Mich. woman accused of smuggling drugs into jail charged
A West Michigan woman accused of trying to smuggle drugs into a jail and using an attorney's name to do it has been charged, police said Tuesday.
Shannon Soltys, 51, of Cedar Springs, was arraigned Thursday in 63rd District Court in Kent County on several charges, including smuggling contraband into a correctional facility, the sheriff's office said. Smuggling contraband into a prison is a five-year felony.
A judge set her bond at $10,000 and scheduled her next court appearance for next week Wednesday, according to court records.
Officials said investigators with the sheriff's office were informed on April 27, 2023 that an attorney received a suspicious piece of mail. According to the lawyer, a letter with his name on it had been sent to an inmate at the Kent County Jail but returned to him because the inmate was no longer in custody. The attorney told detectives that he never sent the letter and suspected fraud.
They began an investigation and discovered a suspect was forging mail and making it appear as if attorneys were sending it to smuggle narcotics into the jail. Officials said the suspect was taking advantage of attorney-client privilege.
As part of the investigation, police executed a search warrant on May 9 at a home in the 17000 block of Trenton Avenue in Cedar Springs. During the raid, authorities arrested six people. One of them was Soltys, who they believed was creating fraudulent attorney documents, officials said.
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Supporters of Dearborn Heights principal on leave to speak out at board meeting
Another protest in support of a popular Dearborn Heights high school principal on administrative leave is planned for Wednesday at the the Dearborn Heights School District #7 school board meeting.
The board is set to meet at 7 p.m. for the first time since hundreds of students across the district walked out of class May 9 to show support for Aaron Mollett, principal of Annapolis High School, after he was placed on administrative leave for unspecified reasons.
Teachers will be protesting against Superintendent Tyrone Weeks and multiple students and parents are set to speak at the meeting, said Tiffany Perez, a parent and PTO member who helped start a Facebook page called "Protecting our Principal" in support of Mollett.
The school board meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. at Annapolis High School and teachers will be protesting against Weeks at 6 p.m., Perez said.
Last week, more than 100 students and parents from multiple schools across the district rallied in support of Mollett at a walkout. They walked to the district administration building, where the superintendent works, demanding answers.
Mollett was allegedly placed on leave earlier this month following "a tragic student accident," according to the district. Students and parents reported that a girl had died. Some parents at the protest wanted clearer communication from the district about why the principal had been removed so suddenly. Students said Mollett was always supportive and removing him so soon after a tragedy was the "worst" course of action.
Weeks, the superintendent, said that the district could not share information regarding Mollett last week due to the privacy of personnel matters.
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The City of Lowell took one step closer to bringing a Costco to Northwest Arkansas on Monday, May 15 when the zoning board approved a few land development codes for the company.
Lowell Mayor Chris Moore confirmed with 5NEWS that "the project has submitted a large-scale plan on Thursday for review by staff," and that "We would be extremely blessed if we were allowed to land this and it is developed."
According to the agenda, the warehouse is planned for development on the southwest corner of Pleasant Grove Road and Concord Street.
Mayor Moore says that he can't say much about the plans, but he does say that "It's a massive project ... it's amazing, we just have to get over the finish line."
To reach that finish line, the city of Lowell and Costco must agree on a few adjustments— with the number of trees, sign visibility, and lighting for the parking lot being particular topics for conversation.
5NEWS reached out to Costco for more information about the project. A company spokesperson released the following statement:
"Unfortunately, it is our company policy to not comment regarding future Costco warehouses until we are ready to share details about the new location (usually 2-3 months in advance). In the future, please visit our website. There you will find the names and dates of upcoming locations."
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WATERLOO — One person was taken to the hospital with stab wounds following a Monday night altercation.
The victim told police he was walking on Leland Avenue around 9:30 p.m. when he was approached and attacked by a man. After the altercation, the victim didn’t realize he had been stabbed and returned to his home on Virden Street to sleep.
About two hours later, he discovered his injuries and called 911. Paramedics with Waterloo Fire Rescue took him to a nearby hospital for treatment.
No arrests have been made in the stabbing.
5 best lick mats to entertain your dog and support oral health
What is the purpose of a lick mat?
Lick mats have a number of benefits for dogs. The feeder toy can soothe and calm your pet by redirecting anxious paw licking or chewing. The stimulating activity can also keep your dog entertained the next time you’re in an important Zoom meeting.
In addition to the mental benefits, lick mats can support your dog’s oral health. The silicone mats have soft grooves that scrape your dog’s tongue and remove particles around the gums. The action of licking also produces more saliva to keep your dog’s teeth healthy. At the same time, lick mats can slow down speedy eaters who always inhale their kibble.
What can I put on my dog’s lick mat?
Coating your dog’s lick mat with a favorite treat like yogurt or peanut butter is great for high-stress situations like thunderstorms and fireworks. For daily use, you can distribute their wet food on the lick mat to slow down eating or add pureed vegetables like carrots and pumpkin for a healthy treat.
What are the best lick mats for dogs?
If a lick mat sounds like the perfect solution for your hyper or anxious pup, check out our top picks. From tiny mats for small breeds to ultra-durable designs for power chewers, these are the best lick mats for every type of dog.
Best for Speed Eaters: LickiMat Slomo
The LickiMat Slomo is the perfect combination of slow feeder and treat distributor for dogs who eat too quickly. The easy-to-clean grooves are designed to hold wet food, dry food, or treats. Grab one from LickiMat for $20.99 to extend mealtimes and relieve boredom.
Best for Small Dogs and Puppies: Rinse Ace Suction Lick Pad
This little lick mat from Rinse Ace is perfect for smaller breeds and puppies. The suction feature also makes it great for bath time since you can stick it to the side of the tub as a fun distraction. Buy it from Chewy for $7.99.
Best Stationary Lick Mat: Neat-Lik Slow Feed Licking Mat
If your dog loves to drag and hide toys around the house, try this slow-feed Neat-Lik mat. The protective tray will keep the mat in your dog’s normal feeding area, and the mat detaches for easy cleaning. Buy it from Neater Pets for $18.99.
Best for Anxious Dogs: LickiMat Soother
If you have a dog who cowers during thunderstorms, the LickiMat Soother is the perfect pick. Because the mat has more bristle-like grooves than others on the market, it can keep your dog entertained for longer. It’s also a great tooth and gum cleaner. Buy it from LickiMat for $11.99.
Best for Crate Training: Avont Kennel Training Lick Mat
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CEDAR FALLS — A contingent of familiar advocates approached the City Council on Monday and garnered enough support for a resolution that endorses a highly-anticipated housing needs assessment.
The Cedar Falls Economic Development Corporation-sponsored report passed 4-3 after more than an hour of discussion. Everyone acknowledged there are problems with the housing inventory and ability to build what is needed in the city. However, the disagreement came over committing to what the 125-page report’s research showed and its recommendations for solutions.
Councilmembers Daryl Kruse, Susan deBuhr and Dave Sires dissented.
Councilmember Simon Harding was a lead voice in stating the value of the study and how it merely provides recommendations to address Cedar Falls’ serious issues. He brought up how his mother is retired, on fixed income, and needed a house priced at $140,000. But she couldn’t find one and had to move to Waterloo.
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“My point is that we need this,” he said. “There is not affordable housing here.”
“Hesitation” was among the words uttered by deBuhr while looking at the recommendations ranging from establishing a landlord risk mitigation fund to requiring that a certain percentage of any developer’s project be designated for low-to-middle income residents.
“One hesitation I have is whenever we allow a large document, it really gets the ball rolling and sometimes it’s hard to put the brakes on some of the items we aren’t interested in,” she said.
Several people contended nothing is guaranteed to happen as a result of the report's approval with council input and action still necessary.
But the word “skepticism” was thrown out there by Kruse while Sires pressed for a definition of affordable housing. He expressed dissatisfaction that a push for manufactured housing was not considered amongst the possibilities for change.
“When I hear people say we got to adopt this, that sounds like I have to accept all of these strategies here,” said Kruse.
Mayor Rob Green was among people voicing opposition to what had been a motion to table approval and refine the report during a future committee meeting to make it more satisfactory to councilmembers.
“People leave the city for development not because of the votes but because of the tone. I would tell you that, already, council has damaged our developmental future with this discussion,” he said.
Most, if not all, larger Iowa communities – including Waterloo – have completed similar assessments in recent years. But the study was the first of its kind in Cedar Falls since 1998.
And the discussion was yet another example fueling critics who argue the council is “divided” in many instances.
They don’t like the tone of certain discussions, which get testy at times, and the idea that often surfaces of rehashing already voted-upon issues. That potentially sets the stage for what could be a focus of conversation in advance of the November city election.
The analysis found the average price of a single family home between 2021 and 2022 was $476,800 in Cedar Falls. Median sale price had been $225,000 from 2019 into fall 2022. That’s significantly higher than the range of $170,000 to $200,000 in Denver, Hudson, and Jesup, according to the report.
The assessment sought ways to respond to rising home sale prices – up 25% the previous five years – and declining inventory of homes for sale – down 66% the previous five years.
Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Jim Brown came armed with testimony from notable stakeholders reportedly voicing support for reasons ranging from its the “foundation” of economic development to its needed for more people who want to live and work in Cedar Falls.
“Please don’t let us fall any further behind with our housing needs,” he said.
Prominent developer Mark Kittrell, a member of the corporation's board, noted growth is supported by housing. His was among the voices to push for a continuation of public and private discussion on solutions.
“I think it’s important to remember if you don’t want to raise taxes on people, we’ve got to see the growth in the tax base,” he said. “Because it’s the growth in the tax base that will create additional revenue and will continue to allow us to have the services and the kind of community that we really all love and want to see continued.”
Grow Cedar Valley CEO and President Cary Darrah said she supports the needs assessment and wasn’t going to contribute any comments at the meeting. However, she added her two cents as the discussion approached the hour mark.
“I will tell you the most damaging thing (for) developers and anyone that wants to grow a business in this community is uncertainty – and that’s exactly what not passing this is going to provide them," she said.
The immediate benefit to the assessment’s adoption was it acting as supplementary material for two developers’ application to the Iowa Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program – both of which were endorsed in separate 5-2 votes by the council and provided necessary matching incentive funds from the city. Sires and deBuhr dissented on those votes.
“We’re leaving money on the table with the state that we’re sending down there and we’re not bringing back,” said Councilmember Gil Schultz. "That should be enough of a reason to adopt this."
One of the applications came from BJW Holdings, led by Brian Wingert, a key participant in the assessment. He wants to construct 12 small cottages at 215 W. Ninth St., the former site of a Mennonite church he purchased and demolished.
Another application was CV Commercial's, led by Brent Dalhstrom. He seeks to construct a new five-story, multi-use building with 32 market-rate residential units at 2119 College St. and 1003 W. 22nd St. on College Hill, a controversial plan approved by the council in 2019.
But Sires was fundamentally against the notion of such action.
“Public funding should stay with the taxpayer and be kept separate from private,” said Sires.
The housing needs assessment took a year to craft and was a product of the services contracted out by the EDC to Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments Executive Director Brian Schoon and Housing Planner Rose Miller who said they’d at least like the council to “look at all of" the recommendations.
“This isn’t the be-all, end-all,” said Schoon. “This is not the to-do list.”
The city had planned to sponsor the housing study before the council pulled it from the current year's budget in an effort to slightly reduce a property tax hike a year ago. It had been a recommendation of the Racial Equity Task Force to address affordable housing. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/cedar-falls-housing-needs-assessment-adopted-by-divided-council/article_7843e1b7-a5cb-54c0-9156-7bd34f2c2ea0.html | 2023-05-16T16:29:37 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/cedar-falls-housing-needs-assessment-adopted-by-divided-council/article_7843e1b7-a5cb-54c0-9156-7bd34f2c2ea0.html |
A newly-formed youth choir won a first-place trophy during their first-ever competition in Portland.
Now, the girls will get to travel to Los Angeles to compete against other Salvation Army singing companies from as far away as Alaska and Hawaii.
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A newly-formed youth choir won a first-place trophy during their first-ever competition in Portland.
Now, the girls will get to travel to Los Angeles to compete against other Salvation Army singing companies from as far away as Alaska and Hawaii.
The experience has already been life-changing for the youth, said Salvation Army Captain Erin Kaufman, who has been leading the girls in the choir.
The group of young singers won the first-place trophy the first time they ever participated in the regional competition in Portland during the last weekend in April.
“We have a great big trophy that is just wonderful,” Kaufman said.
Kaufman said she and the other Salvation Army leaders told the youth they could do whatever they put their minds to before the competition in Portland. The judges could see their enthusiasm on stage.
“The way they sing together as a team is pretty incredible. And they were smiling and having fun – it wasn’t something they had to do. It’s something they wanted to do,” Kaufman said.
The choir leader said the songs they sing are technically difficult and they sing in 3-part harmonies. The Salvation Army is a Christian organization. One of the songs they sing is about courage and strength of bible characters.
During their trip to Portland, the girls’ choir members got to pick anything they wanted from McDonalds. Then they sang at the competition. Later they stayed the night at a Salvation Army camp in Boring, Oregon.
“They said it was the best day of their lives,” Kaufman said.
The singers are looking forward to an even bigger opportunity to travel to Los Angeles on June 9 to 12.
“We get to take our eleven girls. The Salvation Army pays for our flight and the hotel. Then we are going to begin fundraising so we can take the kids to Disneyland,” Kaufman said.
Very few choir members have ever flown on an airplane – or been to Disneyland.
“It’s a really big deal for these young girls. It’s life changing. It’s memory making.”
The Salvation Army captain said that is what her organization is about.
The Salvation Army offers a variety of programs for families that are free-of charge, including summer camps, music and sports lessons, martial arts and more. It gives children the opportunity to participate in activities that families otherwise wouldn’t have the resources to pay for.
“This levels the playing field for kids and helps them realize there is more out there,” she said.
Kaufman said she’s excited for the future of the girls’ choir. She also plans to encourage local youth to compete in other areas such as brass instrument playing, dancing and drama programs that are also offered through the Salvation Army.
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Police agencies across Indiana, including the Michigan City Police Department, will take part in a Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement blitz on Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start to the summer travel season.
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration orchestrates the national seat belt campaign, which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday. NHTSA grants administered by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute will pay for the overtime patrols.
“We want seat belt use to be an automatic habit for drivers and passengers alike,” said Cpl. Brian Wright, commander of the Michigan City Police Department Traffic Division. “It’s not just a safe thing to do — it’s the law. During the Click It or Ticket campaign, we’ll be working with our fellow law enforcement officers across local and state lines to ensure the message gets out to drivers and passengers. Buckling up is the simplest thing you can do to limit injury or save your life during a crash. We see the results of not wearing a seat belt all the time. We see the loss of life. So often, it could have been prevented.”
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Indiana Criminal Justice Institute data estimates that unbuckled motorists account for 40% of all passenger vehicle deaths in Indiana. Seat-belt use in the Hoosier State has gone up more than 30% to 93%; the national average is 91.6%.
Last year, 236 unbuckled people died on Indiana roads.
“These numbers are not just statistics, they represent real people and families that have been forever changed by the tragedy of a traffic crash,” said Devon McDonald, ICJI executive director. “Many of the people we lost would still be alive today had they made the decision to buckle up. Seat belts make a difference. They save lives.”
It's estimated that 57% of passenger vehicle occupants killed at night are not wearing seat belts, which is why the Click It or Ticket campaign focuses on nighttime enforcement.
Police will write citations for any lack of seat belt use they observe.
“No matter the type of vehicle you’re driving in or the type of road you’re driving on, the safest way to stay safe in case of a vehicle crash is to wear your seat belt,” Wright said. “Unfortunately, many families are suffering because their loved ones refused to follow this simple step.”
Young male drivers are most at risk, as seat-belt use is higher among females than males. Nearly twice as many males were killed without seat belts in 2021.
“If the enforcement effort alerts people to the dangers of unrestrained driving, we’ll consider our mission to be a success,” Wright said. “If you know a friend or a family member who does not buckle up when they drive, please ask them to consider changing their habits. Help us spread this lifesaving message before one more friend or family member is killed as a result of not buckling up. Seat belts save lives, and everyone — front seat and back, child and adult — needs to remember to buckle up.”
The NHTSA says buckling up reduces the risk of injury or death by 65%. It especially makes being ejected from a vehicle less likely.
Car crashes remain a leading cause of death for children younger than 13, and nearly half the time car seats are being used incorrectly, according to the federal agency.
"The loss of a child due to inadequate vehicle safety measures is a tragedy. However, it is also preventable," said Jim Bryan, ICJI traffic safety director. "We owe it to our children to prioritize their safety and take every necessary precaution when it comes to their well-being.”
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BALDWYN, Miss. (WTVA) — The funeral for the infant who died from alleged abuse is set for Wednesday.
Eight-week-old Ryker Burns died on April 30.
Open this link to read his obituary.
Arthur Eurek is accused of killing the infant and has been charged with capital murder.
New Albany Police initally arrested him for felony child abuse; however, the charge was upgraded to capital murder following Burns’ death.
Eurek is not the child’s father but was in a relationship with the child’s mother at the time of his arrest, according to New Albany Police.
He was tasked with caring for the baby while the child’s mother went to work, according to Police.
Related - New Albany child abuse suspect charged with capital murder following infant's death
Little is known about what Eurek allegedly did to the child, but New Albany Police Chief Chris Robertson said the child suffered a severe head injury. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/funeral-set-for-infant-who-died-from-alleged-child-abuse/article_30f656b8-f404-11ed-8c2f-3b18473919f0.html | 2023-05-16T16:41:22 | 1 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/funeral-set-for-infant-who-died-from-alleged-child-abuse/article_30f656b8-f404-11ed-8c2f-3b18473919f0.html |
DALLAS(KDAF)— You feel as though the world is your oyster after you graduate, but where are you going to work?
A location can limit housing options, safety, and even employment opportunities. A Financial guide website, Wallet Hub has ranked the best and worst cities for starting a career, and Dallas is among the worst.
Wallet Hub said “In order to help new graduates start their search for a career, WalletHub compared the relative market strength and overall livability of more than 180 U.S. cities to help recent college graduates find the best cradles for their budding careers. We examined each city based on 26 key metrics that range from the availability of entry-level jobs to monthly average starting salary to housing affordability”.
Dallas was ranked #54 out of 182, so not bad but not great either. Austin came in at #8. Irving ranked at #66. Fort Worth ranked at #61 and Plano at 84. Lastly, Arlington ranked #99.
Check out Wallet’s Hub entire list and see if you can spot your city. | https://cw33.com/news/local/dallas-ranked-among-the-worst-places-to-start-a-career-but-why/ | 2023-05-16T16:42:26 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/dallas-ranked-among-the-worst-places-to-start-a-career-but-why/ |
STACKER—From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston’s London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the Enlightenment, cafes would regularly entertain the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British Empire, tea became a British loyalist’s drink, and coffee became a popular substitute. Unsurprisingly, Boston’s London Coffee House opened in 1689 and was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Later on in Philadelphia, Merchant Coffee House, also known as the City Tavern, would host the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere, as well as witness an early reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City’s Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country, as well as one of the first to use a La Pavoni espresso machine. New Orleans’ Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it’s for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become part of our personal landmarks, so where have others gone to find their refuge or perhaps their perfect dose of caffeine? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in Dallas using data from Yelp. The rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#30. Angelika Film Center & Café – Dallas
– Rating: 4.0/5 (351 reviews)
– Price: $$
– Address: 5321 E. Mockingbird Ln Suite 230 Dallas, TX 75206
– Categories: Cinema, Bars, Cafes
– Read more on Yelp
#29. Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea
– Rating: 4.0/5 (62 reviews)
– Price: $
– Address: 4514 Cole Ave Dallas, TX 75205
– Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
– Read more on Yelp
#28. Oasis Restaurant
– Rating: 4.0/5 (229 reviews)
– Price: $
– Address: 5945 Greenville Ave Dallas, TX 75206
– Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Diners
– Read more on Yelp
#27. Corner Bakery Cafe
– Rating: 4.0/5 (54 reviews)
– Price: $$
– Address: 301 N Market St Ste 100 Dallas, TX 75202
– Categories: Cafes
– Read more on Yelp
#26. Mercat Bistro
– Rating: 4.0/5 (558 reviews)
– Price: $$
– Address: 2501 N Harwood St Ste 225 Dallas, TX 75201
– Categories: French, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
– Read more on Yelp
#25. Funny Library Coffee Shop
– Rating: 4.0/5 (56 reviews)
– Address: 1445 Turtle Creek Blvd Dallas, TX 75207
– Categories: Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Cafes
– Read more on Yelp
#24. Veracruz Café
– Rating: 4.0/5 (410 reviews)
– Price: $$
– Address: 408 N Bishop Ave Dallas, TX 75208
– Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
– Read more on Yelp
#23. Eighteen O One
– Rating: 4.0/5 (11 reviews)
– Price: $$
– Address: 1001-1099 Hord St Dallas, TX 75202
– Categories: Cafes
– Read more on Yelp
#22. Eatzi’s Market & Bakery
– Rating: 4.0/5 (969 reviews)
– Price: $$
– Address: 3403 Oak Lawn Ave Dallas, TX 75219
– Categories: Delis, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
– Read more on Yelp
#21. Shayna’s Place
– Rating: 4.5/5 (136 reviews)
– Price: $$
– Address: 1868 Sylvan Ave D150 Dallas, TX 75208
– Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
– Read more on Yelp
#20. Whisk Crepes Cafe
– Rating: 4.5/5 (424 reviews)
– Price: $$
– Address: 1888 Sylvan Ave Dallas, TX 75208
– Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Creperies
– Read more on Yelp
#19. Sip Stir Coffee House
– Rating: 4.5/5 (621 reviews)
– Price: $
– Address: 3800 McKinney Ave Ste 180 Dallas, TX 75204
– Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
– Read more on Yelp
#18. Green Spot Market & Fuels
– Rating: 4.5/5 (106 reviews)
– Price: $
– Address: 702 N Buckner Blvd Dallas, TX 75218
– Categories: Gas Stations, Cafes
– Read more on Yelp
#17. Me Latte Café
– Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
– Price: $
– Address: 600 N Pearl St Ste A110 Dallas, TX 75201
– Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea
– Read more on Yelp
#16. Paciugo Gelato & Caffe
– Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
– Price: $
– Address: 3001 W Mockingbird Ln Dallas, TX 75235
– Categories: Cafes, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
– Read more on Yelp
#15. Otto’s Coffee and Fine Foods
– Rating: 4.5/5 (147 reviews)
– Price: $
– Address: 1321 Commerce St Dallas, TX 75202
– Categories: Cafes
– Read more on Yelp
#14. La La Land Kind Cafe
– Rating: 4.5/5 (178 reviews)
– Price: $
– Address: 3330 Oak Lawn Ave Dallas, TX 75219
– Categories: Cafes
– Read more on Yelp
#13. Hatchways Cafe
– Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
– Address: 2346 Victory Park Ln Dallas, TX 75219
– Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
– Read more on Yelp
#12. Crickles and Co
– Rating: 4.5/5 (495 reviews)
– Price: $$
– Address: 4000 Cedar Springs Ste E Dallas, TX 75219
– Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Sandwiches
– Read more on Yelp
#11. Leche De Cafe
– Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
– Address: 1408 N Haskell Ave Ste 160 Dallas, TX 75204
– Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Cafes
– Read more on Yelp
#10. Xaman Cafe
– Rating: 4.5/5 (140 reviews)
– Price: $$
– Address: 334 W Jefferson Blvd Dallas, TX 75208
– Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican
– Read more on Yelp
#9. Flying Horse Cafe – Liquid Culture
– Rating: 4.5/5 (261 reviews)
– Price: $
– Address: 1401 A Commerce St Dallas, TX 75201
– Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
– Read more on Yelp
#8. Cafe 43
– Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
– Price: $$
– Address: 2943 Smu Blvd Dallas, TX 75205
– Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional)
– Read more on Yelp
#7. La La Land Kind Cafe
– Rating: 4.5/5 (650 reviews)
– Price: $
– Address: 5626 Bell Ave Dallas, TX 75206
– Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
– Read more on Yelp
#6. Palmieri Cafe
– Rating: 4.5/5 (192 reviews)
– Price: $
– Address: 920 S Harwood St Ste 100 Dallas, TX 75201
– Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Cafes
– Read more on Yelp
#5. Tribal All Day Cafe
– Rating: 4.5/5 (407 reviews)
– Price: $$
– Address: 263 N Bishop Ave Dallas, TX 75208
– Categories: Cafes, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Breakfast & Brunch
– Read more on Yelp
#4. The Market at Bonton Farms
– Rating: 4.5/5 (106 reviews)
– Price: $$
– Adress: 6907 Bexar St Dallas, TX 75215
– Categories: Farms, Cafes, Coffee & Tea
– Read more on Yelp
#3. Cafe Duro
– Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
– Address: 2804 Greenville Ave Dallas, TX 75206
– Categories: Cafes, Desserts, Wine Bars
– Read more on Yelp
#2. Rose Cafe
– Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
– Address: 8035 E R L Thornton Fwy Dallas, TX 75228
– Categories: Cheesesteaks, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
– Read more on Yelp
#1. Peaberry Coffee
– Rating: 5.0/5 (70 reviews)
– Price: $
– Address: 2446 W Kiest Blvd Dallas, TX 75233
– Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Donuts
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DENTON, Texas (KXAN) — Opal Lee, recognized as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” celebrated with graduates at the University of North Texas over the weekend.
The 96-year-old Marshall native received an honorary doctorate degree Sunday as part of UNT’s Spring Commencement.
Lee graduated from UNT with a Master of Education in 1963.
She, a retired educator, was pivotal in the push to make Juneteenth a national holiday.
In 2016, she started walking two and a half miles in cities all across the country. Those miles symbolized the two and a half years it took for word to get out to all slaves that they were free.
And crowds began joining her. Those walks led President Joe Biden to sign a bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday in 2021.
Lee was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2022. She was also honored by the Texas Senate in February, with her portrait going on display at the Capitol to honor her leadership and legacy. | https://cw33.com/news/local/opal-lee-grandmother-of-juneteenth-receives-honorary-doctorate-degree-from-unt/ | 2023-05-16T16:42:38 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/opal-lee-grandmother-of-juneteenth-receives-honorary-doctorate-degree-from-unt/ |
DALLAS(KDAF)— North Texas will have a few showers today but Severe weather is not expected today. There is a chance of heavy rain this week and also hail coming in the middle of the week. The temperatures today are between the ’70s and ’80s.
NWS Fort Worth said, “A few showers and storms may develop across parts of Central Texas on Tuesday as a slow-moving front continues moving through the region. While severe weather is not expected, locally heavy rain may cause instances of flooding. Otherwise, cloudy skies and rainfall will result in highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s”.
The rest of the week will have a higher chance of severe weather, after the cold front the temperatures will return to their expected temperatures.
NWS Fort Worth said, “The midweek period will be dry and seasonable for most folks, other than a slim chance for storms across the far west and northwest. Better storm chances will arrive late Friday with the next cold front. A few storms may become strong or severe late Friday afternoon and/or Friday evening, so be sure to check back for updates in the coming days”.
This week, the heavy will be through the North Texas area, and heavier for certain areas.
NWS Fort Worth, “Widespread heavy rain is not looking likely, but we could receive some more beneficial rain by the end of the week. The image indicates the latest probabilities of receiving at least 0.25″ of rain for the Friday afternoon-Friday night time frame. At this time, it looks like the best bet for receiving measurable rain will be along the Red River. This could change some as better resolution model guidance is received in the coming days, so remember to check back for updates”.
The weekend will have clear skis and smoother weather, with a few showers but nothing heavy or severe. Temperatures will be in the upper 70s and 80s and at night drop to the 50s and 60s.
NWS Fort Worth said, “Nice weather is in store for the weekend following the passage of Friday night’s cold front. Lingering showers across Central & East Texas Saturday morning should move out by midday. High temperatures will be in the upper 70s to lower 80s, with overnight lows in the 50s and 60s”. | https://cw33.com/news/local/prepare-for-flooding-and-cold-front-coming-this-week-in-north-texas-along-with-hail-and-storms/ | 2023-05-16T16:42:44 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/prepare-for-flooding-and-cold-front-coming-this-week-in-north-texas-along-with-hail-and-storms/ |
A former Three Affiliated Tribes government official has been sentenced to five years in prison for seeking and taking bribes and kickbacks from a construction contractor on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation.
Randall Phelan, 58, of Mandaree, was an elected representative of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation’s Tribal Business Council from 2013-20. The council is the governing body on the northwest North Dakota reservation.
He pleaded guilty in October 2022 to conspiracy to commit bribery concerning programs receiving federal funds, honest services wire fraud, and bribery concerning programs receiving federal funds, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
"Honest services" fraud refers to a scheme that deprives another of honest services, and often is used in government corruption cases.
Officials say Phelan accepted bribes and kickbacks totaling more than $645,000 in exchange for helping a contractor’s business by awarding millions of dollars in contracts, fabricating bids during the bidding process, advocating for the contractor with other tribal officials, and facilitating the submission and payment of fraudulent invoices.
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Co-conspirator Delvin Reeves, who authorities said was appointed by Phelan as a project manager, pleaded guilty in November 2021 to one count of bribery concerning programs receiving federal funds and was sentenced last November to about five years in prison, according to court documents. Other charges were dismissed.
Contractor Francisco Javier Solis Chacon pleaded guilty in February 2019 to bribery, and was sentenced this past February to spend a year behind bars, according to court documents.
The court also ordered the three men to pay restitution: Phelan $271,900, Reeves $1.3 million and Solis Chacon $818,300.
The FBI's Minnesota Field Office investigated the case. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/mha-official-sentenced-in-bribery-scheme-2-co-conspirators-sentenced-previously/article_b4217c88-f3f1-11ed-9442-fb9c513417b3.html | 2023-05-16T16:45:16 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/mha-official-sentenced-in-bribery-scheme-2-co-conspirators-sentenced-previously/article_b4217c88-f3f1-11ed-9442-fb9c513417b3.html |
Delaware tourism sees record year in 2021 with 'revenge travel' following 2020 pandemic
With the threat of a potentially deadly virus looming, business closures and restrictions and, for many, economic fallout, significantly fewer tourists visited Delaware in 2020.
The next year, though, ready to shake off the COVID-19 cabin fever and enjoy the beaches without a facemask, tourists came to Delaware in record numbers. Some called it "revenge travel."
"I think COVID taught us all how fleeting life can be and people are more likely to spend money on their vacations than they were pre-pandemic," area hotel manager Ben Gray told The News Journal in 2022.
Delaware's previous record, 2019's 27.3 million visitors, was eclipsed in 2021 by 28.3 million visitors. In between, 2020 saw just 24.1 million visitors.
In fact, nearly all Delaware tourism metrics went up in 2021, with many reaching record-highs, according to a recently released study commissioned by the Delaware Tourism Office.
Here are some of the study's key statistics, visualized.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — From workshops to live performances, the Portland Puppet Museum is dedicated to preserving the art and history of the craft.
The exhibit hall, located in the Sellwood neighborhood, is the only permanent puppet museum on the west coast.
Since opening in 2012, the museum has featured over 50 different exhibits. Each exhibit has displayed between 200 and 400 puppets.
The museum is holding live puppet shows on Thursday, May 18, Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21.
Watch the full preview in the video player above. | https://www.koin.com/local/kohr-explores-portland-museum-keeps-magic-of-puppetry-alive/ | 2023-05-16T16:49:36 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/kohr-explores-portland-museum-keeps-magic-of-puppetry-alive/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – If Portland’s 90-degree temperatures over Mother’s Day weekend had you sweating and begging for air conditioning, you’re in for a long summer. Thankfully, Portland and the surrounding area are home to several bone-chilling ice cream shops to keep you cool.
Whether it’s ice cream, a milkshake, frozen yogurt or gelato you seek, you can find it all within the metro area.
Yelp compiled a list of the top-10 ice cream shops in the Portland area. These high-ranking businesses are all listed in the ice cream category on Yelp and have three or fewer locations.
The company ranked them using a number of factors including the total volume and rating of reviews.
So, the next time the heat has you feeling like you’re in a toaster oven, try visiting one of these frosty businesses.
Cloud City Ice Cream
Sweat your way to the Woodstock Neighborhood if you’d like to cool down at Cloud City. This small shop features creative flavors like caramelized banana and roasted cherry mascarpone. Their cookie dough ice cream is also loaded with cookie dough. Cloud City Ice Cream serves both dairy-based and dairy-free ice cream.
- 4525 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, OR 97206
Hurry Back Ice Cream
In a small food cart in the Woodstock neighborhood, Hurry Back Ice Cream has been serving the neighborhood for years. The small-batch ice cream is made from scratch right in the cart. Make a day of it and stop by the food cart on your way to or from Sellwood Riverfront Park to beat the heat.
- 7875 Southeast 13th Avenue, Portland, OR 97202
Pinolo Gelato
Enjoy a taste of Italy without venturing out of the country by stopping by Pinolo Gelato on Southeast Division Street in Portland. As its website makes clear – gelato is not ice cream. Gelato is not as cold as ice cream and Pinolo says it has less fat, since it’s made mostly of milk and not cream. So, the next time you desire a sweet treat, try a soft cup of Pinolo Gelato.
- 3707 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202
Kate’s Ice Cream
Vegans can have fun with ice cream too. In fact, Kate’s Ice Cream specializes in vegan and gluten-free ice cream. The business was inspired by the owner’s sister’s dairy intolerance and has since taken off into a scoop shop serving customers on North Mississippi Avenue in Portland.
- 3713 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97227
McBee’s Shakes Crepes & Cones
Shakes, crepes and cones – now that’s a trio anyone would have a hard time turning down, especially on a hot day. McBee’s serves them all in Beaverton. From soft-serve ice cream cones to sundaes and sweet and savory crepes, McBee’s doesn’t just have dessert, it has everything you need for a meal.
- 18365 NW West Union Rd D, Portland, OR 97229
Sugarpine Drive-In
For some people, a trip to the Columbia River Gorge isn’t complete without a stop at Sugarpine Drive-In in Troutdale. This drive-in restaurant is famous for its soft-serve cones and signature sundaes. They’re best enjoyed outside the restaurant while taking in the view of the gorgeous Sandy River.
- 1208 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060
Eb & Bean
With flavors inspired by the season, there’s always something new to try at Eb & Bean. This frozen yogurt company serves both dairy and plant-based desserts with creative toppings and sauces at its three Portland locations.
- 1425 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232
- 3040 SE Division St. Portland, OR 97202
- 645 NW 21st Ave. Portland, OR 97209
TartBerry
If one person in the family wants frozen yogurt and another person wants ice cream, take them to TartBerry where you can have the best of both worlds. This frozen treat shop allows customers to build their own fro-yo cup or choose their favorite flavors in an ice cream cone. It’s located in Portland’s Goose Hollow Neighborhood.
- 915 SW 9th Ave. Portland, OR 97205
Zeds Real Fruit Ice Cream
From a vintage van at the Oregon Zoo, Zeds Real Fruit Ice Cream has been keeping visitors at the Oregon Zoo cool for years. This soft-serve ice cream is inspired by New Zealand-style, berry-flavored ice cream. The food cart uses Tillamook ice cream and berries from the Willamette Valley
- 4001 SW Canyon Rd. Portland, OR 97221
Oh My Gelati
Oh My Gelati will have you saying “OMG” with its frozen custard and Italian ice – you can even layer both. The Oregon City dessert shop also serves sundaes, shakes and smoothies and flavored lemonade and Italian sodas.
- 1630 Beavercreek Rd. Suite C, Oregon City, OR 97045
Yelp only included ice cream shops with three or fewer locations. If larger chains were included, Salt & Straw would have been ranked third and Matcha Café Maiko would be ranked sixth. | https://www.koin.com/local/multnomah-county/try-these-top-10-portland-area-ice-cream-spots-when-temps-climb/ | 2023-05-16T16:49:42 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/multnomah-county/try-these-top-10-portland-area-ice-cream-spots-when-temps-climb/ |
Players Centre may get to turn Payne Park auditorium into a theater
The Players Centre, which has been looking for a permanent new home for several years, is now focused on a venue that will keep it within the city of Sarasota limits.
The Sarasota City Commission voted unanimously Monday for an early framework of a lease agreement that would allow the area’s oldest performing arts organization to transform the nearly 60-year-old Payne Park Auditorium into a new theater space. The company would pay the city $100 per year for 10 years (with at least two 10-year renewals possible) and $1 from every ticket sold would go to the city.
The Players would also offer the space for rentals to other nonprofit groups that don’t have venues of their own.
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The deal would bring some money to the city for the underutilized auditorium, which has been used as office space for the city’s parks and recreation department staff for the last few years. City Manager Marlon Brown told commissioners it was only occasionally rented for events before then.
Commissioners voted to move forward with negotiations, which Players CEO William Skaggs said would proceed into the summer.
Brown described it as a “game changer to have the Players occupy the space. I am looking forward to having a long-term relationship with the Players.”
For more than a year, commissioners have been looking at ways to keep the theater company in the city after it earlier rejected a proposal by the Sarasota Orchestra to move to a different part of Payne Park. The Orchestra recently closed on the purchase of a 32-acre site outside city limits just west of I-75 on Fruitville Road. Mote Marine Laboratory also is building a new home outside the city at the University Town Center.
“All I can say is I wish some of you had been on the commission when we were looking at the Orchestra,” said Commissioner Liz Alpert after hearing supportive comments from fellow commissioners. “This is another opportunity to help activate that park and keep this historic cultural asset here in our community. I think this is a great idea.”
Commissioner Jennifer Ahearn-Koch said the agreement “makes a lot of sense. This location, hopefully, it’s something that works out and leads to a good partnership between the city and the Players. We want to keep the Players here and we value what you have contributed to the community” over nearly a century.
After the meeting, Skaggs said the theater envisions creating a performance venue that could accommodate up to 300 patrons, depending on what type of production is being staged.
“I would say the most important thing is that it will be flexible,” he said. “It could be in the round. It could be a thrust stage. We could set it up in various ways, depending not only on our shows but the desires of other organizations.”
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The company has been working on a new home since former leaders announced in 2016 that the players would build a three-theater complex in the Waterside development in Lakewood Ranch. Last winter, Lakewood Ranch developers canceled the agreement with the Players, which had indicated a desire to scale back the scope of the project. The theater sold its old building across from the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium in 2018 for $9.5 million. In 2020, the company turned a former Banana Republic store in the Crossings at Siesta Key shopping center into a theater space.
In the fall of 2021, at the encouragement of former City Commissioner Hagen Brody, the Players made a pitch to take over operations at the historic Sarasota Municipal Auditorium. The Players offered to spend millions of dollars to create a flexible theater space that could be folded away to allow the facility to still be used for coin shows, bazaars, community concerts, galas and other events.
But the proposal led to a battle for the building with the Bay Park Conservancy, which is creating a major park on the land surrounding the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Park leaders insisted that agreements with the city gave them control of the venue.
Commissioners never formally rejected the Players proposal, but encouraged the community theater to explore the use of Payne Park Auditorium, a much smaller event space, after reports that the roof of that building required repairs after Hurricane Ian, and that the timing might be advantageous to consider other uses for the facility.
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BALTIMORE — This Saturday is "Doomsday."
No, the world's not ending - and neither are the words of Edgar Allan Poe.
Greedy Reads bookstore in Fells Point is hosting the second annual Doomsday celebration.
That's when a group reads the works of Poe nonstop for 24 hours straight.
The National Edgar Allan Poe Theatre is behind the event.
The founder says the darker it gets outside, the better the stories are.
"Once it gets very late at night, and you're a little sleep deprived, those stories become very viscerally intense. So the longer we go at it, the better it is, I think, for people following along with us," said Alex Zavistovich, founder and artistic director of the theatre.
The name "Doomsday" is a play on "Bloomsday," an event held every June to celebrate Irish author James Joyce. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/24-hour-marathon-reading-of-poes-works-coming-this-weekend | 2023-05-16T16:51:14 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/24-hour-marathon-reading-of-poes-works-coming-this-weekend |
WHITELAND, Ind. — A Whiteland Community High School student died Tuesday morning after what school officials are calling a "medical emergency."
The following statement was sent to families Tuesday morning:
CPCSC Family,
It is with great sadness that we inform you that a WCHS student has passed away following a medical emergency at the high school this morning. At this time school and emergency officials are trying to determine exactly what happened.
We will provide an update as soon as possible.
13News is working to learn more about what happened. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/student-dies-tuesday-morning-at-whiteland-community-high-school/531-a3370f0d-52c3-4a80-ac98-07cac95431ab | 2023-05-16T16:54:32 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/student-dies-tuesday-morning-at-whiteland-community-high-school/531-a3370f0d-52c3-4a80-ac98-07cac95431ab |
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas's power grid has been in need of a little help— and they're not the only ones.
"I think any grid across the country could always use more upkeep and improvement and enhancement," Scott Hardin, spokesperson for the Department of Finance and Administration, said.
To counteract regular issues, Hardin explained how the DFA is set to receive $10 million to upgrade, update and repair the system.
"If you can tie it to hey, this is going to either make it a little stronger or protect it from attack, natural or personal, then let's do it," he added.
That money is part of "The Preventing Outages and Enhancing the Resilience of the Electric Grid Grants” from the U.S. Department of Energy.
That money could be used for all sorts of things— from utility poles to clearing brush around sites where crews are working.
"It could be taking your electric equipment underground, which makes it a little safer," Hardin said. "It could be making it fire resistant, it could be so many different things."
Possibly the two biggest upgrades, though, are ones we've seen in the headlines over the past two years.
"When you think about natural disasters, you think of Texas and what happened during those ice storms was just awful," Hardin said.
Texas' system saw major problems thanks to severe winter weather in 2021.
We've seen our own issues thanks to the tornado that hit in March, and it's something Hardin said could be bolstered thanks to these funds.
"You never know exactly what's coming, but you can take a little money and dedicate it to it and strengthen it," Hardin added.
There are also security upgrades— last year we saw many power stations across the country that had shots fired at them. Hardin said this money can't be used for cybersecurity but could be used for physical security upgrades.
"However we spend the money, we obviously want to have the largest impact on the largest number of Arkansans as possible," he explained.
Applications for companies who'd like to be involved will likely start this summer. Public comment can be emailed to infrastructure@dfa.arkansas.gov and is open until this Friday, May 19.
No matter what those millions are used for, Hardin wanted to be clear— they want this money to benefit all of Arkansas.
"Statewide, certainly not specific to just the population or populated regions of the state," he said. "These are federal public dollars, and it's here to help Arkansans." | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/arkansas-electric-grid-upgrade/91-6a2330f2-621a-4fe4-b900-bb9a4a5aef51 | 2023-05-16T16:55:37 | 0 | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/arkansas-electric-grid-upgrade/91-6a2330f2-621a-4fe4-b900-bb9a4a5aef51 |
A 22-year-old Iowa City man was arrested for a shooting at Tower Place parking ramp that left one seriously injured
A 22-year-old Iowa City man has been arrested for shooting an adult man Saturday at the Tower Place parking ramp.
Alexander O. Voudhivong took a firearm from another person and used it to shoot the victim on May 13 without justification, according to a criminal complaint. Voudhivong then fled the scene of the crime near the intersection of Iowa Avenue and Gilbert Street and changed clothes nearby to allegedly disguise his identity.
Errant casings struck windows on a nearby building as well, causing an estimated $500 in damage, according to the criminal complaint.
Voudhivong was arrested Monday afternoon and is charged with:
- Willful injury causing serious injury
- Reckless use of a firearm
- Intimidation with a dangerous weapon
- Going armed with intent
- Fourth-degree criminal mischief
- Assault while participating in a felony
Iowa City Police Department responded to multiple shots fired at the parking ramp at the intersection of Iowa Avenue and Gilbert Street on May 13 at 11:45 p.m.
Police found an adult man on the sidewalk on the Iowa Avenue side of the parking ramp suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Iowa City Fire Department first responders and Johnson County Ambulance Service also responded, and the man was taken to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries, police said.
Additional arrests are anticipated, according to a news release from ICPD.
Paris Barraza covers entertainment, lifestyle and arts at the Iowa City Press-Citizen. Reach her at PBarraza@press-citizen.com or 319-519-9731. Follow her on Twitter @ParisBarraza. | https://www.press-citizen.com/story/news/local/2023/05/16/iowa-city-police-arrest-man-for-may-13-shooting-in-iowa-city/70222713007/ | 2023-05-16T16:55:49 | 0 | https://www.press-citizen.com/story/news/local/2023/05/16/iowa-city-police-arrest-man-for-may-13-shooting-in-iowa-city/70222713007/ |
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — A jury on Friday awarded a California supplier $19.3 million in a lawsuit against Walmart Inc. after the Bentonville retailer abruptly canceled the supplier’s contract to deliver hand sanitizer to its stores across the country in the early stages of the pandemic.
After a two week trial in Washington County Circuit Court, the jury found Walmart liable for breach of contract and keeping hand sanitizer dispensers that belonged to K2 Distribution Co. LP of Pittsburg, California. The verdict is believed to be the largest award of damages in the history of Washington County Circuit Court.
“We value our supplier relationships and disagree with the verdict,” Walmart spokesman Randy Hargrove said in an email to Arkansas Business. “We continue to believe our business dealings with K2 were appropriate, and we are reviewing our options, including the filing of post-trial motions.”
To read more on the verdict, our content partner Arkansas Business has the full article here.
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Central State University President Jack Thomas’ announcement this week that he will stop down as university president when his contract expires at the end of June comes at a pivotal time for CSU and after Thomas faced criticism.
Here are five things to know about Thomas’ tenure at Central State.
1. Thomas took the helm of the historically Black university amid the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 and social unrest surrounding racial justice issues after the death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers. In his first interview with the Dayton Daily News, Thomas said he planned to raise CSU to national prominence. Thomas was no stranger to controversy. He left his last job as president of Western Illinois University amid a “public campaign for his ouster, with allegations of infighting and racial animus,” reported the State Journal-Register of Springfield, Illinois.
2. Thomas’ letter announcing the end of his presidency listed several major accomplishments (see the full letter below). One of his signature accomplishments was increasing online enrollment at CSU, particularly through a free college program. But that program was shut down because of action by the U.S. Department of Education. Students can stay enrolled, but it’s no longer free, leaving the future of online enrollment at CSU unclear.
3. Thomas oversaw some major campus expansions, including a new honors residence hall that opened in November, two new research buildings being built with federal grants, and a $3 million campus broadband expansion. The university announced last year it’s planning $65 million in infrastructure improvements.
4. Thomas personally was criticized for how he dealt with staff. University trustees hired an outside legal firm to investigate after five women alleged discrimination and harassment. Investigators concluded: “President Thomas’ leadership style as it relates to the complainants may be characterized as rude, belittling and bullying, but does not rise to the level of harassment,” says a report presented to university trustees on Feb. 7. Two of the woman have since sued the university.
5. Though only leading the university for three years, Thomas’ legacy will be felt at CSU for years to come. He implemented a new strategic plan dubbed “Reach Higher, Go Further, Thrive!” Read Thomas’ letter announcing the end of his presidency below for his thoughts on his proudest accomplishments at CSU.
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Branson, Mo.-based Five Star Parks & Attractions, an operator of family entertainment centers, now owns the Scene 75 indoor entertainment centers, including the one at 6196 Poe Ave.
Five Star acquired all five Scene 75 locations in Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus, in addition to the local location.
Terms of the acquisition were not released.
In 2012, former Scene 75 owner Jonah Sandler and his father opened the first site at a former warehouse on Poe Avenue, near the former ITT Tech School property, which the Scene 75 company also purchased in time.
In the years following the opening of the Poe Avenue site, Sandler opened locations 30 miles south of Cleveland in Brunswick, Ohio, along with a 84,000-square-foot Cincinnati-area venue in Milford. A Columbus center opened late in 2018.
“Dayton is where it all started,” Jonah Sandler told the Dayton Daily News in 2018. “I look forward to bringing new attractions to our Dayton location.”
Credit: Lisa Powell
Credit: Lisa Powell
A couple of challenging years followed. The 2019 Memorial Day tornadoes substantially damaged the local property. And the COVID-19-related lockdowns affected business, as well.
“It was pretty bad,” owner Les Sandler told this newspaper in October 2019. “We had the roof basically lifted up. Because of that, the sprinkler system went off so we had water damage. We have HVAC’s we’re still looking for that flew off the roof and we don’t know where they are.”
The only property in Montgomery County that reported more damage in the 2019 tornadoes was Hara Arena, whose owners report suffered $7.5 million in damage from the storm, according to Montgomery County auditor’s office data at the time.
With the acquisition, Five Star expands its portfolio to 25 family entertainment centers in 12 states.
“We are pleased to welcome Scene 75 to the growing Five Star Parks family,” John Dunlap, Five Star chief executive, said in a release. “We have long admired Scene 75′s commitment to providing high-quality, innovative entertainment experiences for families and are excited to continue that tradition.”
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COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Police in Cobb County announced Tuesday that they will release as-yet unseen footage from the capture of the suspect in the Midtown Atlanta shooting, which happened two weeks ago. The shooting left one woman dead, four other women injured and deeply rattled the metro area.
After suspect Deion Patterson opened fire inside a medical clinic, according to police, he took a white pick-up truck from a nearby gas station that was running and fled into Cobb County.
An hours-long manhunt eventually ended with Patterson's capture less than a mile north of Truist Park in Cobb County.
Patterson is now facing four counts of aggravated assault and is accused of murder.
Cobb County Police have scheduled a press conference for 4 p.m. Tuesday in which they said they will formally launch a camera registry program - after flock cameras captured the alleged carjacked vehicle and helped lead to Patterson's arrest. They also said they would also "provide previously-unreleased footage of the capture of the active shooter from May 3, 2023."
11Alive will stream the press conference in the video player above this story and on our YouTube channel.
More about the capture of Midtown shooting suspect Deion Patterson
Law enforcement was tipped off about Patterson's location after a 911 call came in to the Real Time Crime Center, where an operator had a gut feeling that he believed the caller had found where Patterson was, Cobb County Police Chief Stuart VanHoozer said.
With this new guidance, an undercover police officer spotted Patterson and called in uniformed officers for backup where they surrounded Patterson and took him into custody without incident.
VanHoozer credited the improvement in technology and surveillance a major reason they were able to catch Patterson fairly quickly after he left the scene of the crime. He explained if you were to go back four years in time, law enforcement would likely still be searching for the alleged gunman.
Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum called it a "capable, competent and brave response" by law enforcement in an evening press conference.
New details from Atlanta Police Deputy Chief Charles Hampton revealed that Patterson was only on the 11th floor of the medical center for two minutes when he shot a total of five women, killing one.
He then left the building located at 1110 West Peachtree St. NW where he went to a nearby Shell gas station where he stole a pickup truck that was unattended while still running, APD gathered based on surveillance video. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/cobb-police-releasing-video-capture-midtown-atlanta-shooter-press-conference-stream/85-66435319-8ac7-41e0-9de1-f56b6f0dd546 | 2023-05-16T17:00:43 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/cobb-police-releasing-video-capture-midtown-atlanta-shooter-press-conference-stream/85-66435319-8ac7-41e0-9de1-f56b6f0dd546 |
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — One man was arrested after he shot at and injured another driver during a road rage incident, according to a release from the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies were called about the shooting Monday at 8:15 a.m. The victim told police he was driving his truck along Georgia State Route 400 when he got stuck behind a Toyota.
He told police the Toyota was driving too slowly in the fast lane. After following too closely and blowing his horn at the Toyota, he sped around the vehicle, the release said.
The driver of the Toyota began to tail him and shot at him while they were driving between exits 13 and 14, deputies said.
The man told deputies that he was hit by a bullet fragment after it traveled through the window of the driver's side, shattering the glass in the process.
Deputies later found the driver of the Toyota. He was charged with aggravated assault, reckless conduct and violation of a family violence court order.
Currently, he is being held at the Forsyth County jail without bond, the release added. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/man-hit-bullet-fragment-road-rage-incident-forsyth-deputies-ga-400/85-edbe87a4-2c28-461a-b8ff-4d6a13ee5c0b | 2023-05-16T17:00:44 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/man-hit-bullet-fragment-road-rage-incident-forsyth-deputies-ga-400/85-edbe87a4-2c28-461a-b8ff-4d6a13ee5c0b |
ATLANTA — Atlanta Police are investigating after a man was shot by a suspect with his own gun early Tuesday morning.
Officers were called to the shooting at around 1:54 a.m. off W. Marietta St. NW. When police arrived, they found a man shot.
Police said he was in stable condition when taken to the hospital.
Investigators believe the man was shot with his own gun after handing it over to the suspect. It was later learned that the two were at a gathering and were “familiar with each other,” according to a release.
Police did not say if they have identified a suspect yet. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/man-shot-with-own-gun-handing-it-over-atlanta-police/85-deec40eb-b288-405b-8720-d56926734994 | 2023-05-16T17:00:45 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/man-shot-with-own-gun-handing-it-over-atlanta-police/85-deec40eb-b288-405b-8720-d56926734994 |
ATLANTA — The $126 Powerball jackpot wasn't won by anyone around the country Monday night, with the next estimated jackpot for Wednesday's drawing up to $135 million.
While no one won the jackpot, someone in Texas won the Match 5 + Power Play $2 million prize.
The winning numbers were 1, 26, 28, 55, 58 with a red Powerball number of 25. The power play was worth a 2x multiplier.
How many people won Powerball prizes in Georgia?
- $100 winners: 27
- $200 winners: 5
Nine people won $100 through matching four white-ball numbers and 18 of them matched three white-ball numbers and the red powerball number.
What are the chances of winning big?
It's a 1 in 302.6 million chance, but that does not make it impossible.
Lucky winners can choose an annuity with annual payments over 29 years. Winners almost always take the cash option.
When's the next drawing for Powerball?
The next drawing is Wednesday night for roughly $135 million.
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Gov. Bill Lee works to position Tennessee as America's leader in new nuclear energy
Tennessee is planting its flag as America's leader in new nuclear energy technology.
Amid the planned expansion of nuclear energy innovation in Tennessee, Gov. Bill Lee on May 16 signed an executive order establishing a state nuclear advisory council.
During an appearance at Zeanah Engineering Complex at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Lee said a new 15-member Tennessee Nuclear Energy Advisory Council would include members of his administration, the Tennessee General Assembly, the state's congressional delegation and key nuclear industry stakeholders.
The members have not been named. Lee said he will "make those appointments in the next couple of months."
The advisory council will:
- Identify legislative, policy and budgetary changes that could eliminate regulatory, workforce or education barriers in order to expand nuclear energy facilities in Tennessee.
- Fund opportunities for state government, local governments and the private sector.
- Examine storage and waste practices.
- Pursue partnerships with federal agencies.
Lee cited Tennessee's decades-long history in nuclear development, dating back to the days of the Manhattan Project in Oak Ridge during World War II. He wants to meet the growing need for clean energy nationwide, and particularly in Tennessee as new companies move here and need reliable power to operate.
"Yes, we have to have a resilient grid. Yes, we want to be investing in future technology for energy security in this country. But we also at the end of the day are creating jobs and economic opportunity," Lee said. "Tennesseans will have access to opportunity they didn't have before. That is good for East Tennessee. It's good for Tennessee. It's good for the country."
Lee's focus on nuclear energy development has intensified this year.
In his State of the State address on Feb. 6, Lee proposed investing $50 million to recruit companies to put Tennessee at the forefront of nuclear power generation. Lee said nuclear power could be a solution for advancing clean energy in the country while also being reliable and cheap.
"There is no discussion that does not include nuclear," he said. "That's because it's clean. It is safe, it is resilient and it is an important part of the diversity of generation that has to happen in this country to provide the needs for Tennessee and for states all across the country."
On March 3, Lee toured the planned Clinch River Nuclear Site that could house the first next-generation small nuclear reactor on the Tennessee Valley Authority's grid. Small modular nuclear reactors are a new wave of reactors that generate about 300 megawatts of energy or less. These new reactors are intended to be smaller in size, cost less and be safer than the reactors currently on electric grids.
During Lee's visit to the Clinch River site, Joe Shea, a TVA senior technical advisor for the project, told Knox News the site ultimately could house four small nuclear reactors, each of which would be about the size of a football field.
TVA is seeking specifically to expand nuclear power capability to help it meet growing demand in the seven-state region it serves.
Keenan Thomas is a higher education reporter. Email keenan.thomas@knoxnews.com. Twitter @specialk2real.
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Phoenix dialysis center evacuated after hazmat spill
Nine people were displaced from a dialysis center on Monday afternoon after 4 gallons of a hazardous material spilled while patients were receiving treatment.
The incident happened at about 4:30 p.m. at DaVita Raven Dialysis Center located at 3540 E. Baseline Road. Firefighters with the Phoenix Fire Department found that the spill of a potent toxic substance called Minnecare was isolated to a single room in the facility.
Firefighters evacuated the building while they neutralized the acid. Four people were evaluated at the site and two of them, a 31-year-old man and an 80-year-old woman, were taken to a hospital as a precautionary measure, the fire department said.
The spill was cleaned and the dialysis center resumed normal activities on Monday. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2023/05/16/phoenix-dialysis-center-evacuated-after-hazmat-spill/70222984007/ | 2023-05-16T17:13:46 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2023/05/16/phoenix-dialysis-center-evacuated-after-hazmat-spill/70222984007/ |
Father, firefighters urge increased water safety with warmer weather
Matthew Damore stood with his family in front of their backyard pool in Scottsdale on Monday afternoon, where his son nearly died roughly four years ago.
Damore was swimming with his two sons, Wick and Watson — who were 6 and 4 years old respectively at the time — on a warm August day in 2019 when Wick wanted to show his dad some flips and tricks he could do underwater.
The two boys had taken swimming lessons from an early age. However, Damore knew to be careful and not let them swim alone. He and his wife Brooke even had a fence installed around the pool to ensure the kids couldn’t get in without a parent being there.
As the sun began to set, Damore waded over to the pool light to block it. It was a little trick he liked to pull, as it made the water go black when it got dark outside, which would both scare and excite the young boys, he recalled.
But as he turned around, he noticed he could only see Watson with his arm floaties.
He called his eldest son’s name multiple times while rushing to the other side of the pool and dove his head underwater where he found his son floating lifelessly, he recalled.
Damore rushed his son out of the pool and screamed for his wife, who had retired back inside the house, to call for help. Damore began performing CPR using techniques from a class he had taken years ago, but grew more frantic as his son continued not to breathe.
Realizing his wife didn't seem to have heard his cries, Damore decided to grab Wick and bring him inside to call 911. He picked his son up and squeezed him tight when Wick started coughing up pool water.
Damore said he brought the kids into the house and told his wife about what happened. Wick was breathing, but still groggy and dazed from the near drowning.
Not sure what to do, Damore called a firefighter friend and did his best to share what happened, but remembers he stumbled over his words as adrenaline continued coursing through him. At one point, the friend stopped Damore and told him to call the fire department.
Within two minutes, firefighters were on Damore’s doorstep, he said. They examined Wick to see if he was OK and told Damore that, while his son appeared to be stable, he would need to spend a night in the hospital for further testing.
Doctors discovered some water remained in Wick’s lungs, but he would otherwise be fine.
'It just takes a few seconds'
Damore said he had believed that just by being in the pool with his children that they would be safe and urged other parents to not make the same honest mistake he made that nearly took his son’s life.
“Living in Arizona, you hear the ‘it just takes a few seconds’ message and that’s true,” Damore said in his backyard on Monday with the firefighters who responded to his home four years ago standing behind him as part of a safety advisory. “You don’t realize how true it is until it happens to you.”
Cpt. Scott Douglas, a spokesman for the Phoenix Fire Department, echoed Damore’s comments urging people to exercise increased caution when around bodies of water.
“It’s never safe for anybody to swim alone no matter how old you are,” Douglas said. “People can bonk their heads on accident, they can get dizzy, they can experience a medical event.”
Douglas said it’s vital for there to be appropriate supervision in swimming areas and recommended placing a fence or barrier around pools — especially in areas with young children. He also recommended people take CPR classes, such as at the local Red Cross, to be prepared and potentially save someone’s life.
“Minutes count,” Douglas said. “Seconds count. So if you know CPR, that could save five to ten minutes before the fire department gets there.”
Drowning prevention tips
Here are some tips to prevent drownings, from the city of Phoenix:
- Use an approved barrier to separate the pool from the house.
- NEVER allow children to be alone near a pool or any water source. This includes bathtubs, buckets, toilets, ponds and canals.
- Have life-saving devices near the pool, such as a hook, pole, or flotation device.
- Keep large objects such as tables, chairs, tricycles or ladders away from pool fences.
- NEVER leave children unattended in or around a pool. ALWAYS have a designated child watcher.
- Do not allow children to play in the pool area. Store all toys outside of the pool area.
- If you leave the pool area, take the child (children) with you. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/05/16/firefighters-urge-increased-water-safety-as-valley-sees-warmer-weather/70218930007/ | 2023-05-16T17:13:49 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/05/16/firefighters-urge-increased-water-safety-as-valley-sees-warmer-weather/70218930007/ |
Crews recover body of adult who jumped into Tempe Town Lake from Mill Avenue Bridge
A body was recovered from Tempe Town Lake on Monday after two adults had jumped in on Sunday night.
The other adult was rescued from the water and is in stable condition.
Tempe police responded to reports at about 11:50 p.m. Sunday that someone had jumped from the Mill Avenue Bridge into the water. Upon arrival, officers and fire crews found one man in the water and removed him.
Police said the man was removed from the lake using throw bags and was in stable condition as he spoke with officers at the scene. According to police, the man said that his friend had jumped into the water as well, but hadn't resurfaced.
A search for the second individual continued as Tempe Fire Medical and Rescue took over the operation.
Police said that on Monday afternoon, a body was recovered from the water and determined that the incident was accidental.
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.
No other information had been released. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/tempe/2023/05/16/tempe-town-lake-crews-recover-body/70223254007/ | 2023-05-16T17:13:49 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/tempe/2023/05/16/tempe-town-lake-crews-recover-body/70223254007/ |
PFLUGERVILLE, Texas — The Pflugerville Police Department has located a 15-year-old girl who had been missing since Saturday, May 13.
According to police, the teen had last been seen in Pflugerville on May 13. Police did not provide a specific location for her last known whereabouts.
However, just after 10 a.m. on Tuesday, police said that the teen had been found. The department did not provide any information on where she was found or her condition. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/pflugerville-missing-15-year-old-girl/269-5b3287d4-c9ea-4645-8d71-2d919d7206ee | 2023-05-16T17:21:29 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/pflugerville-missing-15-year-old-girl/269-5b3287d4-c9ea-4645-8d71-2d919d7206ee |
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A new splash park at Texas State Aquarium will be ready in time for the summer!
The new park will replace the old splash pad area, which has been a popular feature at the Aquarium since 2011. The new space will be 15,000-square-foot and is "designed to mimic the aquatic and terrestrial habitats of the Caribbean and the animals that reside there," a statement from the Aquarium said.
Aquarium officials said the $2.8M project will be three times the size of the previous splash park and will include all custom water features, such as a multi-level slide play structure which includes 3 large slides, and a 350-gallon water dump feature.
The park's tall slides and smaller spray features will appeal to all youth, from toddlers to tweens.
The new H-E-B Splash Park will be located on the right side of the Aquarium’s main ramp, behind the ticketing booth.
There will also be an area for parents with 30 tables with umbrellas for lounging, a Dippin Dots station, snacks, drinks, and a mobile ordering food service from the Pepsi Shoreline Grill, the Aquarium’s main restaurant.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Round Room Live, in partnership with global branded entertainment leader Hasbro Inc., are thrilled to announce that ‘Peppa Pig’s Sing-Along Party!’ will be bring back the pig in a new production filled with dancing, singing and puddle jumping.
The show will be coming to the BJCC Concert Hall in Birmingham on Nov. 27. Peppa, George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig will be singing along some of their favorite songs and invite children to join the fun.
You can buy tickets here. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/peppa-pigs-sing-along-party-coming-to-bjcc/ | 2023-05-16T17:22:02 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/peppa-pigs-sing-along-party-coming-to-bjcc/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — On Tuesday morning, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin held a news conference to discuss his proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budget.
Woodfin presented the $554 million budget to the Birmingham City Council during its regular meeting Tuesday morning. Among the changes in this year’s budget is $15 million in street paving projects–representing a $5 million increase from last year– as well as more money for public transportation and lifeguards for public pools.
You can watch the full press conference here. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/watch-live-woodfin-discusses-birminghams-upcoming-2024-budget/ | 2023-05-16T17:22:08 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/watch-live-woodfin-discusses-birminghams-upcoming-2024-budget/ |
Gainesville goes country with First Night at Hogtown Opry
Gainesville, a city with a musical history rooted in rock 'n' roll, is going country this weekend.
First Night at Hogtown Opry — headlined by two-time Grammy winning songwriter Louisa Branscomb — kicks off at 7 p.m. Saturday at the historic University Auditorium on the University of Florida campus, 333 Newell Drive.
The event is the brainchild of longtime Gainesville resident Bill Killeen, who said he hopes locals of all ages embrace country music, just as others in the surrounding counties do.
"I'd like to ask people to give us a chance. Country music has a wide bandwidth these days," he said. "It's not just the same old stuff you used to see years ago in the Grand Old Opry, which is stuff I like. People don't think of Taylor Swift as a country singer but an awful lot of her stuff is pretty close."
Tickets cost $40 or $60 and are available online through the UF Performing Arts website or by calling the box office at 352-392-2787. Tickets also will be available for purchase at the venue the day of the show.
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Branscomb will be joined onstage by guitarist Allen Shadd, bassist Barbara Johnson, Florida vocalist/banjoist Josh Harris and emerging artist Lucy Becker, who Branscomb — in a press release — likened to a young Alison Krauss. Special guests Valerie Smith and Joe Zauner also are scheduled to perform.
"Her music is chiefly bluegrass," Killeen said of Branscomb. "Vert lively."
Before Branscomb takes the stage, the night will begin with the Opry Band, also known as Patchwork Plus. Cathy DeWitt leads a group that includes Jolene Jones, Annie McPherson and Janet Rucker. They will be joined by guests Brink Brinkman on guitar, Geof Perry on the violin/fiddle and Maggie Rucker on vocals. Nancy Luca and Anna Marie Kirkpatrick will join the band to close out the set.
After a short intermission, the acoustic duo of Wil Maring and Robert Bowlin will share their signature blend of old time, bluegrass, jazz, blues, Celtic and country music.
If the concert is well-received, Killeen hopes to make the Hogtown Opry a common occurrence.
“My intention this time is to have the show be an artistic success. If it's not a financial success, I can live with that,” he said. “When you just start out you don't expect the place to be full. We're convinced that it'll be a terrific show and that when people leave, they'll plan to return and they'll tell their friends and we'll be able to get bigger crowds as time goes by.”
This isn't the first concert Killeen — a former Gainesville headshop owner during the height of the hippie era — has organized. Last year at Heartwood Soundstage, he put on an event called "Last Tango in Gainesville," which he referred to on Monday as a giant reunion with all the people who were here in the 1960s and '70s. He called that concert a huge success with more than 1,000 people in attendance from across the country.
"It was a very emotional day because you were seeing friends and girlfriends and ex-wives; people you hadn't seen in 50 years," said Killeen, 82. "A lot of tears, a lot of emotion, a lot of hugging going on." | https://www.gainesville.com/story/entertainment/local/2023/05/16/louisa-branscomb-headlines-first-night-at-hogtown-opry-in-gainesville/70218511007/ | 2023-05-16T17:25:10 | 1 | https://www.gainesville.com/story/entertainment/local/2023/05/16/louisa-branscomb-headlines-first-night-at-hogtown-opry-in-gainesville/70218511007/ |
The Museum of the Southwest held “A Day at the Races” on May 6 to celebrate the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby.
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Seats for Eugene 4J, Springfield and Bethel school boards to be decided in 2023 election
After months of campaigning, the races to determine the nine people who will next serve on the three metro school district boards are coming to a close.
Voters on Tuesday will decide who fills four seats for Eugene School District 4J, two seats for Springfield Public Schools and three seats for Bethel School District.
Ballots can still be mailed back but must be postmarked by today. At some mailboxes, the last pick-up for the day is as early as 2:30 p.m. Ballots can also be dropped in official drop boxes until 8 p.m. Find drop box locations at sos.oregon.gov/voting/pages/drop-box-locator.aspx.
The first round of preliminary results is expected to be released at about 8 p.m. These results typically include ballots received up to the day before. Another round of results, which typically include ballots received during the morning of election day, is released at 11 p.m.
More results will be released at 5 p.m. on May 17, 18, 23, 26 and June 7. On June 12, the county clerk with release the final official results.
Election results will be posted on lanecounty.org/elections and updated at RegisterGuard.com.
Eugene School District 4J
Eight candidates are vying for the four positions on the seven-member Eugene School District 4J board.
Position 1
Retired teacher Tom Di Liberto and dentist Michael Bratland are running for position 1.
Former Monroe Middle teacher Di Liberto said his more than 30 years of in-classroom experience would bring a much-needed perspective to the board, aiming to highlight the voices of staff. He retired in 2018 but still volunteers in schools, substitutes and currently serves on the 4J Budget Subcommittee.
Bratland has five children, and the two youngest attend Sheldon High School. Bratland said he wants to see a return to a focus on fundamentals in school. He said he supports sex education, but it needs to be age-appropriate. He'd like to allow more opportunity for parent input on the board.
Read more: Meet 4J position 1 candidates Tom Di Liberto and Dr. Michael Bratland
Position 4
University of Oregon professor and board incumbent Gordon Lafer and retired police officer Rick Hamilton are running for position 4.
Lafer, who was first elected in 2019, has one daughter, who attends South Eugene High. While on the board, he has supported free meals for all 4J students, free library cards for all students and free menstrual products in school bathrooms.
If elected, Hamilton said he would focus on students in special education, students of color and other marginalized populations, ensuring they are getting the support they need. He said he would also support CTE courses and a reevaluation of school safety systems.
Read more: Meet Eugene 4J position 4 candidates Gordon Lafer and Rick Hamilton
Position 5
Lawyer Jenny Jonak and veteran Grant Johnson are running for position 5.
Jonak has four children, three of whom attend 4J schools. She said one of her children has various disabilities, and she has seen firsthand the difficulties parents of children with disabilities face at 4J in getting the support they need.
Air Force veteran Johnson has concerns about testing proficiency and graduation rates. He said if he was a business owner, he would be concerned about graduating seniors not being equipped to join the local workforce. He is troubled by the outcomes of the public school system "we're paying for."
Read more: Meet Eugene 4J position 5 candidates Jenny Jonak and Grant Johnson
Position 7
Business owner Morgan Munro and Timothy Sean Sutherland, who works in insurance, are running for position 7.
Munro has two children in 4J. Munro is currently on the Lane County Charter Review Committee and serves as parent teacher association president at Adams Elementary. She works in strategy and organizational development, meaning she is familiar with analyzing data.
Sutherland has one son who formerly attended 4J schools, but was recently moved to Willamette Leadership Academy. Sutherland said the challenges his family faced finding resources for his son's learning disability while at 4J contributed to his decision to run for office. He'd like to see more parent input at board meetings.
Read more: Meet Eugene 4J position 7 candidates Morgan Munro, Timothy Sean Sutherland
Springfield Public Schools
Five candidates are vying for the two open positions on the five-member Springfield Public Schools board.
Read more: Meet the candidates for Springfield Public Schools board of directors
Position 1
Retired engineer Ken Kohl, caregiver Violet Olszyk and self-employed Geena Davis are running for position 1.
Kohl has been an active volunteer and has served on the district budget committee since 2006. He said he'd like to improve community engagement as well as engagement with students and staff. He'd also like to seek ways to boost graduation rates and literacy proficiency.
Olszyk has five children, two of whom attend Springfield schools. She is active in the parent teacher association at Mapleton. Her priorities include quality education and core subject proficiency, transparency, supporting staff and school safety.
Davis did not respond to The Register-Guard's inquiries. Her filing states she attended Lane Community College where she earned her GED.
Heather Quaas-Annsa will also appear on the ballot. However, she has discontinued her campaign and is endorsing Kohl for the position.
Position 4
Nonprofit worker Nicole De Graff and carpenter Anthony Reed are running for position 4.
De Graff works for Oregon Moms Union, a nonprofit that advocates for parental rights in schools and a student-first education system. She'd like to see schools "refocus on the basics" by helping students become proficient in reading and writing. Her children previously attended Springfield schools, but she has since enrolled them in a nearby public charter.
Reed has two sons in high school at Springfield. Reed said student safety is his number one concern. He also said he values public comment at board meetings, which he said provide the board insight into making the best decisions for the district.
Bethel School District
Seven candidates are vying for the three roles up for election on the seven-member Bethel School District board.
Read more: Meet the candidates for Bethel School District board of directors
Position 3
Incumbent Greg Nelson, accounting supervisor Leena Earnest and teacher Curt Nordling are running for position 3.
Nelson, a research analyst at the UO's Museum of Natural and Cultural History, has been serving on the Bethel board for 24 years. While on the board, Nelson said, he has helped push a focus on equity and inclusion in the district, as well as multiple capital improvement bonds.
Nordling has two children at Meadow View School. He is a math teacher at Willamette High, has two children who attend Meadow View School and also serves as vice president and lead negotiator for the local teachers’ union, the Eugene Education Association.
Earnest did not respond to The Register-Guard's inquiries. According to Earnest's campaign filing, she is currently a corporate and client trust accounting supervisor.
Position 4
Eugene city employee Daniel (Drae) Charles and real estate agent Erin Basinger are running for position 4.
Longtime Bethel community member Basinger has four children, three of whom currently attend Bethel schools. She said she would like to focus on student mental health and finding ways to bring the community together.
Charles does not currently have any children in Bethel, but soon will. His oldest is 3 and beginning to engage in local youth programs. If elected, Charles would like to push for greater community partnerships, more organized support for educators and fostering student belonging in schools.
Position 6
Incumbent Robin Zygaitis and financial licensing coach Scott Chatham are running for position 6.
Zygaitis, who works in technology, has two children enrolled in Bethel. She was first elected to the board in 2019 and has helped pass capital improvement bonds. If reelected, Zygaitis would push for an inclusive school environment, improved curriculum, support for teachers, increased health services, and more CTE courses.
Chatham did not respond to The Register-Guard's inquiries. According to Chatham's campaign filing, he works for Primerica Financial Services.
Miranda Cyr reports on education for The Register-Guard. You can contact her at mcyr@registerguard.com or find her on Twitter @mirandabcyr | https://www.registerguard.com/story/news/politics/elections/local/2023/05/16/election-results-2023-oregon-eugene-4j-springfield-bethel-school-boards/70220439007/ | 2023-05-16T17:29:49 | 1 | https://www.registerguard.com/story/news/politics/elections/local/2023/05/16/election-results-2023-oregon-eugene-4j-springfield-bethel-school-boards/70220439007/ |
SAN ANTONIO — The Bexar County Sheriff's Office said that a 16-year-old has been found safe after they were previously missing.
Authorities previously said Christian Flores-Gomez was last seen in the 3000 block of Rabel Road around 10 p.m. on Monday.
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SAN ANTONIO — One local senior has some important decisions to make after receiving more than a million dollars in scholarship offers.
Brandon Vazquez Munoz, a Johnson High School senior, has received more than $1.2 million in scholarship offers so far. And the dollar amount is still climbing as more and more scholarships trickle in.
Hard work and determination helped contribute to his success, and so did an NEISD program called AVID.
“I think going to college for free is everyone’s dream,” said Brandon. “Honestly, I did not expect this. I was hoping to get something but over a million, I was very surprised. I think I owe a good portion of my success and everything I’ve achieved to AVID.”
Brandon says the NEISD college readiness program, AVID, helped pave the way for him to receive a free ride to Cornell University. For those who don't know, AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. It's a program designed for students who want to go to college and also have the willingness to work hard.
"Brandon fits the bill, and then some," NEISD said in a press release. "He’s a first-generation U.S. citizen and will soon be a first-generation college student at Cornell, where he’ll study Mechanical Engineering."
“Coming into this, I didn’t know much about college and the AVID program does a really good job of explaining things and walking you through the process," said Brandon. "With scholarships, for example, I was made aware of way more scholarships than I could have found on my own. It feels really nice to have support behind you and to know you’re not in this alone.”
Johnson joined the AVID program his freshman year and he says it changed the trajectory of his life.
Another scholarship he received is the renowned Bill Gates Scholarship, which provides more than $320,000 toward college.
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — There's a saying that your family will always be there for you through thick or thin, whether that is health-related or even financial.
3NEWS' special series, "Paycheck to Paycheck," dives into how the rising cost of living is impacting people across the Coastal Bend.
It's something that has many families reconsidering their own living arrangements, opening their homes to loved ones in an effort to save money.
Multi-generational living is a term that describes families who are choosing to live under one roof, whether that's adults moving back in with their aging parents or even grandparents who share a home with their grown grandchildren.
The goal is to share financial responsibilities to lessen the burden of rising costs.
Melissa Yendork explained to 3NEWS how her own mother helped her when she had no place to go following her divorce.
"Moved back from Houston in 2005 after a divorce, and I ended up staying with my mom. I was with her for 5 years until I got back on my feet. I had two boys, she helped me raise them," she said.
Yendork's sons are now young men. 29-year old James and 24-year-old Ernest Jr. help their mother out wherever they can -- even if it proves to be a little difficult.
"My 24 year old is amazing, he's on the spectrum but he's so smart," she said.
The family has become so close to one another that they even share an apartment together.
"We have created this unity of just us living together. Of course, the older one works and he helps pay bills, but I wouldn't be able to make it without him. His help," she said.
Yendork said that despite getting raises at her job -- it's not enough. The reality of living paycheck to paycheck becomes apparent to her everyday.
"Just recently, I didn't qualify for insurances anymore through the clinic card because I made $30 too much, so I don't have insurance right now," she said.
A 2021 Pew Research Center survey found there are more families just like the Yendorks who are choosing to live together.
In fact, that trend of multi-generational living shows no signs of slowing down.
Vice President of finance at South Texas Building Partners Christopher Munro said that the concept of family is strongly rooted in the very fabric of the Coastal Bend.
"You have to remember we are in the Coastal Bend, La Familia, it's always family first right," he said.
Munro is in the short-term rental business and has a background in finance. He said multi-generational living can be a smart option, no matter your situation.
"Rent is probably one of the largest expenses, rent or mortgage, as rates and prices continue to rise, I think you are going to see more families moving back in with each other," he said.
If you are considering this option to move in with family, Munro encourages residents to have a candid conversation about expectations.
"Do you want separate living areas, do you want defined living area, is everything sort of communal," he said.
Munro said that it's also important to go over house rules.
"Will you have a pet? Are you messy, not messy?" he said.
People like Yendork are doing what they can to take a more proactive approach with budgeting recurring expenses and being prepared for unexpected ones.
"It's making choices like not going out to eat, cooking at home, getting more bang for your buck," she said.
As residents walk that thin line of living paycheck to paycheck, it could mean the difference in taking your kids to the doctor.
3NEWS will have a look at why Amistad Health Clinic is seeing an increase of patients this year and the different options parents have to make sure their children are getting the proper affordable health care they need.
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OCOEE, Fla. – The wife of Mugen “Chino” Pintar, 33, still fears for her family’s safety one year after her husband was killed in their Ocoee home.
Police said it was on May 15, 2022 that Pintar was shot at the home near Wurst Road, with his family in the house. He was transported to ORMC where he later passed away.
His killer is still on the run.
“I feel sad, I feel bad, and disappointed because I haven’t seen any results about an arrest,” she said.
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Pintar’s wife, who did not want to share her name due to safety concerns, said the two were married for 9 years.
Pintar was from Japan and was a barber who also loved to make music.
“You know what it’s like to have my 4-year-old tell me ‘I can’t wait to die so I can see my dad?’” she said.
Pintar’s wife said she has no idea why someone would kill her husband and is asking for the community to come forward with answers.
“I just want the public and the authorities to know to put their part because this was an act of evil towards me and my kids,” she explained.
News 6 reached out to Ocoee Police to find out where the investigation stands.
The department tweeted out this message on Monday that reads:
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— Ocoee Police (@OcoeePD) May 15, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Two families got into a brawl Monday afternoon at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, resulting in two people being removed from the park, deputies said.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called about the melee, which took place around 2:30 p.m. near the front of the park.
Deputies said a family entered Magic Kingdom and were standing near a 50th anniversary sign to take a photograph.
A larger family then entered the park and stood in the same area as the other family, according to deputies.
When the larger group was asked to move, a member of that family punched someone in the other family in the face, leading to a fight, the sheriff’s office said.
Video posted to social media shows about eight people involved in the fight, with two small children watching nearby.
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The victim was treated at the scene and did not wish to prosecute, according to deputies.
Two members of the family that started the fight were trespassed from the property, sheriff’s officials said.
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The Manhattan healthcare worker who ignited a firestorm over widely-circulated video of her in a Citi Bike confrontation with a group of young Black men is out on leave and will remain on leave pending a formal review.
Calling the incident in the video "disturbing," an NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue spokesperson said Tuesday that the provider seen screaming at the group was off duty and off campus at the time.
The video has been viewed more than 35 million times since it was posted on Saturday, with many blasting the hospital worker for potentially putting the young men’s safety at risk.
"As a health system, we are committed to providing an environment for our patients and staff that is free from discrimination of any kind," the Bellevue statement said.
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In a Mother's Day tweet, the hospital said it was "sorry this happened."
The roughly 2-minute video starts with the woman, who is white, wearing hospital scrubs straddling a Citi bike as she screams for help, even though she doesn’t appear to be in danger.
"Help! Help me! Please help me," she can be heard shouting loudly.
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But the young Black man standing next to her repeatedly tells her, "This is not your bike," stating that he just rented that Citi bike, as his friends stand beside him.
"This is my bike on my account, please move," he tells the woman, to which she says, "Get off me."
While the video doesn’t show the young man touching her, it does show the woman remove her hospital badge before grabbing the young man’s phone. He immediately reaches for it and demands she return it — which is when the woman tells him he’s hurting her fetus.
“My unborn child," she yells.
“I’m not touching you," the unidentified man replied.
Eventually, a man also in scrubs inquired what was wrong. That's when the woman suddenly appeared to begin sobbing.
The other man in scrubs tells the woman to choose another bike, and she calmly removed herself.
Another young man recording the video can be heard saying, "How you stop crying? Not a tear came down, miss."
It's not clear what happened before someone started recording the fracas near East 30th Street and First Avenue in Kips Bay. Many, though, are blasting the woman, who works at Bellevue and is employed under an affiliation agreement with NYU.
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump also released a statement, stating, "This is unacceptable! A white woman was caught on camera attempting to STEAL a Citi Bike from a young Black man in NYC. She grossly tried to weaponize her tears to paint this man as a threat. This is EXACTLY the type of behavior that has endangered so many Black men in the past!"
No one answered at the woman’s Brooklyn apartment or returned calls for comment from NBC New York. A woman who lives in the same building appeared shocked that she shared a building with the woman seen in the video.
"It’s clearly like a Karen, a Central Park Karen," said the neighbor, referring to the May 2020 incident in which a woman walking her dog called 911 on a Black bird watcher.
The neighbor said the young men seen in the video could have ended up in jail.
"She thinks that she’s viewed as a victim because she’s white because that’s obvious in this America we all live in," said the neighbor.
But another neighbor who knows the woman in the video said he believes the incident is being blown out of proportion.
The NYPD said it is aware of the video, but no one called 911 and no report has been filed. They advise anyone who feels they've been the victim of a crime to come forward. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/bellevue-hospital-worker-in-citi-bike-confrontation-on-leave-pending-review/4338516/ | 2023-05-16T17:35:18 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/bellevue-hospital-worker-in-citi-bike-confrontation-on-leave-pending-review/4338516/ |
Court documents show that the charges against Ladell Holmes, who was arrested last month in connection with a violent assault in Shockoe Bottom in March, including a charge of attempted first-degree murder, have been dismissed.
This is a developing story and will be updated soon.
This morning's top headlines: Tuesday, May 16
President Joe Biden will discuss the debt limit with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and congressional leaders at the White House. It's a high-profile Tuesday afternoon session with reverberations across the globe ahead of the president's trip to the Group of Seven summit in Japan. Early outlines of a potential deal are beginning to emerge. But expectations are low for an agreement as staff talks are expected to continue. McCarthy is prodding Biden to move faster toward a deal. Democrats are worried as the Republican speaker is pushing stiffer work requirements on government aid recipients. The U.S. Treasury is warning that the U.S. could run out of cash to keep paying the nation’s bills as soon as June 1.
Ukrainian air defenses have thwarted an intense Russian air attack on Kyiv, shooting down all 18 missiles aimed at the capital with the help of Western-supplied weapons. The assault early Tuesday came as European leaders sought new ways to punish Russia for the war and a Chinese envoy sought traction for Beijing’s peace proposal. Loud explosions boomed over Kyiv as the nighttime attack combined Russian missiles launched from the air, sea and land in an apparent attempt to overwhelm Ukraine’s air defenses. No casualties were reported. A Ukrainian oficial said Russia’s latest attack on Kyiv was “exceptional in its density."
President Joe Biden plans to mark Jewish American Heritage Month by highlighting his administration’s efforts to combat antisemitism at a White House reception that will feature performances from the stars of the Broadway revival of “Parade." While Biden plans to use his remarks to celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans, he also will reflect on his decision to make another run for the White House that was shaped by a 2017 neo-Nazi march in Charlottesville. That's according to a White House official who requested anonymity to preview the president’s remarks. Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, both 2023 Tony Award nominees for their performance in “Parade," are set to perform at the reception.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a nearly $11 billion investment on Tuesday to help bring affordable clean energy to rural communities throughout the country. Rural electric cooperatives, renewable energy companies and electric utilities will be able to apply for funding through two programs, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said during a media briefing on Monday. Funding for these programs comes from the Inflation Reduction Act, which has generated hundreds of billions of dollars for renewable energy transition and environmental cleanup.
Executives from two large U.S. banks that failed dramatically in March are appearing in front of the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday to respond to questions about why their banks went under and what regulators could have done to avoid the calamities. Along with questions about how these banks failed, senators used the hearing to also address executive pay and whether senior executives in the U.S. are being rewarded more for short-term gains — like rising stock prices — than for ensuring their companies’ long-term health.
Nebraska lawmakers are set to take up debate on a plan that would tack on a proposed 12-week abortion ban to a bill that would ban gender-affirming care in transgender minors. The combination of the two highly contentious measures sets up what could be the most volatile debate of the session. Conservatives were stung last month when their bill to ban abortion at around six weeks of pregnancy failed by a single vote to break a filibuster, and the bill was declared done for the session. But last week, conservatives sought to resurrect the issue by crafting a proposal to ban abortion at 12 weeks and attaching it to the trans health bill.
Democrats’ narrow majority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is on the line Tuesday with two special elections that will determine which party controls the chamber. One of those special elections is expected to swing Republicans’ way, but the other in Delaware County, in the Philadelphia suburbs, will be more competitive. The stakes are high: A Democratic victory in Delaware County would give first-term Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro at least one chamber to aid his agenda going into the final month of budget negotiations. The results could also affect a proposed constitutional amendment on abortion rights that legislative Republicans are one House vote away from putting before voters as a referendum.
Kentucky Republicans are picking a nominee to challenge incumbent Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear in Tuesday's primary elections. Two bitter rivals for the GOP nomination have dominated the conversation, but only one of the 12 contenders for the party's nod will emerge to take on Beshear. Attorney General Daniel Cameron and former United Nations Ambassador Kelly Craft both have ties to former President Donald Trump, but Trump chose to endorse Cameron. If Cameron wins, he would be the first Black major-party nominee for Kentucky governor in the state's history. Beshear has managed the state through a series of crises and faces nominal opposition in his own party's primary.
Man in custody after baseball bat attack hurts 2, including intern, at congressman's Virginia office
U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia says a man with a baseball bat walked into his Fairfax office, asked for him, and assaulted two of his workers. Fairfax City Police in northern Virginia said in a tweet that a man is in custody and that the victims were treated for non life-threatening injuries. The Virginia Democrat said the man entered his district office Monday morning and asked for him before before the attack that injured two women in his office — an outreach director and an intern working her first day on the job. He said he knew of no motive for the attack.
Closing arguments are expected to begin Tuesday at the second rape trial of “That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson. Masterson is charged with raping three women at his Los Angeles home between 2001 and 2003. Attorneys for both sides rested their cases Friday. Masterson’s first trial ended in a mistrial in December. Jurors were hopelessly deadlocked on all three counts. The 47-year-old actor has pleaded not guilty. He could get 45 years in prison if convicted on all three counts. Deputy District Attorney Reinhold Mueller will be first to give a closing argument in court Tuesday morning.
The Cannes red carpet springs to life again Tuesday as the 76th Cannes Film Festival gets underway with the premiere of the Louis XV period drama “Jeanne du Barry,” with Johnny Depp. This year’s Cannes is unspooling against the backdrop of labor unrest. Protests that have roiled France in recent months over changes to its pension system are planned to run during the festival, albeit at a distance from the festival’s main hub. Meanwhile, a strike by screenwriters in ongoing in Hollywood. But with a festival lined with some much-anticipated big-budget films, including “Indiana Jones and the Dial of the Destiny” and “Killers of the Flower Moon,” the party is sure to go on.
Draft Lottery day has arrived, and the NBA is about to learn which team will win the chance to select Victor Wembanyama next month. The lottery will be held Tuesday night in Chicago, where 14 teams will have a chance to win the No. 1 pick for the June 22 draft. Detroit, Houston and San Antonio all have the best chance of winning, at 14% apiece. Wembanyama is a 7-foot-3, 19-year-old phenom from France who is wrapping up his third professional season there and has been the consensus top pick for months. | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/ladell-holmes-richmond-court-charges-dropped/article_99bc3a96-f404-11ed-b359-bf590f6687ca.html | 2023-05-16T17:36:32 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/ladell-holmes-richmond-court-charges-dropped/article_99bc3a96-f404-11ed-b359-bf590f6687ca.html |
One person was killed after a vehicle left Interstate 55 northbound and became submerged in water in Towanda's Boyd Wesley Park, authorities confirmed Tuesday.
Illinois State Police said a preliminary investigation determined that at about 8:55 p.m., a vehicle traveling northbound on I-55 at milepost 170 veered off the roadway to the east for unknown reasons and became submerged.
The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene, according to ISP.
A Pantagraph journalist at the scene watched as the car was pulled from the lake in Boyd Wesley Park, which is between I-55 and Old Route 66, a little after 11 p.m.
A major police presence gathered at the park starting before 9 p.m.
The union representing Normal firefighters said in a social media post that the department was responding to a crash on I-55 northbound and asked residents to avoid the area. Later, the Normal Fire Department posted that the interstate was closed in the area as agencies responded to a "dive incident/possible vehicle in the water" one mile south of Towanda.
Traffic was directed to detour to Old Route 66, the department said.
Members of the MABAS 41 Underwater Recovery Team, commonly known as the Hudson Dive Team, were among those responding to the scene. Before the vehicle was pulled from the lake, a boat could be seen circling the water while a drone hovered overhead, and later a second boat with divers went to the submerged vehicle.
Other responding agencies include the Towanda Fire Protection District, Bloomington Fire Department, McLean County Sheriff's Office and Illinois State Police.
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MONTICELLO — Allerton Park and Retreat Center's Peony Garden in Monticello is beginning to bloom in time for spring festivities.
“It is quite a show,” said Derek Peterson, executive director of Allerton Park and Retreat Center. “Allerton has the largest formal collection of peonies that I know of in the United States. It’s a treat for young and old — a celebration of floral beauty not to be missed.”
The peonies are expected to reach their peak color through Memorial Day weekend at the park, 515 Old Timber Road.
Allerton Park Manager Micah Putman said in a news release that only half of the peonies have popped so far and the bloom may start as early as this weekend for the park's Picnic With the Peonies event.
“I think they have done well despite the dry weather, but now we have had good rain and nice temperatures and plenty of sun to get those blooms opened up,” Putman said.
Picnic With the Peonies will take place May 20 and May 21. Tables for eight people cost $100 and include two bottles of wine and a charcuterie board to share. A cash bar will also be available.
Overnight stays are also available at the park during their Weekend Wind Down series running from May 19 through May 21. Rooms will be set at a discounted rate for $130.
Lighted trees surround the "Girl with Scarf" sculpture in the Brick Wall Garden at Allerton Park during the Winter Wellness Walk on Jan. 20. For a video, go to Pantagraph.com.
From left, Sandeepa Sangras, Shree Aytam and Phani Aytam pause for a picture in a lighted tunnel leading from the parking lot at Allerton Park during the Winter Wellness Walk on Jan. 20.
Lights swirl and dance inside an art piece depicting a wrapped piece of candy while lights around tree trunks mark a path that's part of Allerton Park's Winter Wellness Walk on Jan. 20.
Fu Dogs guard the gates to Square Parterre Garden while a lighted arrow marks the way on the mile-long path for the Winter Wellness Walk at Allerton Park on Jan. 20.
A one-mile stroll during the Winter Wellness Walk takes you past sculptures and through gardens at Allerton Park, special lit for a night hike.
A grinning Fu Dog keeps a watchful eye on passersby in the Allerton Park Fu Dog Garden during the Winter Wellness Walk on Jan. 20.
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Lighted trees surround the "Girl with Scarf" sculpture in the Brick Wall Garden at Allerton Park during the Winter Wellness Walk on Jan. 20. For a video, go to Pantagraph.com.
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Blue lights illuminate the statue of "Adam" in the Triangle Parterre Garden.
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From left, Sandeepa Sangras, Shree Aytam and Phani Aytam pause for a picture in a lighted tunnel leading from the parking lot at Allerton Park during the Winter Wellness Walk on Jan. 20.
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Lights swirl and dance inside an art piece depicting a wrapped piece of candy while lights around tree trunks mark a path that's part of Allerton Park's Winter Wellness Walk on Jan. 20.
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Fu Dogs guard the gates to Square Parterre Garden while a lighted arrow marks the way on the mile-long path for the Winter Wellness Walk at Allerton Park on Jan. 20.
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Purple trees? Lights "paint" trees unusual colors during Allerton Park's Winter Wellness Walk on Jan. 20.
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The limestone figure "Little Sheperdess and Her Dog" stands along the illuminated path for Allerton Park's Winter Wellness Walk on Jan. 20.
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Green lights give an eerie look at the entrance Triangle Parterre Garden leading to a statue of "Adam" illuminated in blue.
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Contact Mateusz Janik at (309) 820-3234. Follow Mateusz on Twitter:@mjanik99
Regarded as Allerton Park and Retreat Center's biggest spring attractions, the Peony Garden is a 1,500-acre park with gardens, statues and 15 miles of hiking trails for public use.
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SPRINGFIELD — Country star Tim McGraw will headline the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on Thursday, Aug. 17.
McGraw is a three-time Grammy award winner, entertainer, author and actor. He has sold more than 90 million records worldwide and has 46 No. 1 singles.
Notable songs include, "Live Like You Were Dying," "Humble and Kind" and his newest song "Standing Room Only," which gained the most first-week streams in his career.
He is one of the most successful touring artists in the history of country music.
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Also joining McGraw is rising country singer Landon Parker, who was on Amazon Music's 2022 Artists to Watch list and Top 50 Most Played: Country after his debut EP "Hits Home."
Tickets for the show go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 19 via Ticketmaster. Tickets range from $85 to $150.
A $30 pre-show party ticket is also available as an upgrade.
Photos: Illinois State Fair political days through the years
2012 State Fair
Illinois House Minority Leader Tom Cross, R-Oswego, participates in a rally on Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012 in Springfield.
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2012 State Fair
Republican party supporters participate in a rally on Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012 in Springfield.
SETH PERLMAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
2015 State Fair
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner bid $61,000 for the Grand Champion Land of Lincoln steer, during the auction held at the Illinois State Fair, Tuesday, August 18, 2015. Rauner poses with Taylor Donelson, 19, of Clinton, along with country music star Scotty McCreery.
STEVE SMEDLEY, THE PANTAGRAPH
2015 State Fair
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner signals thumbs up as he bids $61,000 dollars for the Grand Champion Land of Lincoln steer, during the auction held at the Illinois State Fair, Tuesday, August 18, 2015. Taylor Donelson, 19, of Clinton, showed the steer.
STEVE SMEDLEY, THE PANTAGRAPH
2015 State Fair
Gov. Bruce Rauner pets the Grand Champion Land of Lincoln steer he bid $61 thousand dollars for during the auction held at the Illinois State Fair, Tuesday, August 18, 2015. Taylor Donelson, 19, of Clinton, showed the steer.
STEVE SMEDLEY, THE PANTAGRAPH
2007 State Fair
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, seated, shakes the hand of House Speaker Michael Madigan as Madigan walks to the podium to address the crowd during the Democrat Rally at the Illinois State Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007, in Springfield.
JONATHAN KIRSHNER, THE STATE JOURNAL-REGISTER VIA AP
2008 State Fair
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, right, and Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, left, participate in a Democratic rally on Governor's Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, Ill., Wednesday, Aug 13, 2008.
SETH PERLMAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
2008 State Fair
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is surround by reporters at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, Ill., Friday Aug. 8, 2008.
SETH PERLMAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
2009 State Fair
Illinois Sen. Bill Brady, R-Bloomington, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, campaigns while at the Illinois State Fair during a Republican Day rally in Springfield on Thursday, Aug 20, 2009.
SETH PERLMAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
2012 State Fair
Union protesters, supporters and labor leaders protest Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn saying he is betraying the Democratic party’s tradition of supporting working men and women, on Governor's Day at the Illinois State Fair Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012 in Springfield.
SETH PERLMAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
2012 State Fair
Surrounded by booing union members, supporters and labor leaders Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, right, tries to still greet those attending the Governor's Day rally at the Illinois State Fair Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012 in Springfield.
SETH PERLMAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
2005 State Fair
Illinois gubernatorial candidates from left; Bill Brady, Ron Gidwitz, Jim Oberweis, and Steve Rauschenberger sit together during a Republican Day rally Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005 at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield.
SETH PERLMAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
2004 State Fair
Illinois Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Barack Obama, left, is surrounded by supporters hoping to get an autograph or shake his hand during Democrat Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, Ill., Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004.
SETH PERLMAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
2003 State Fair
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, third from left, his wife, Patti, left, daughter, Amy, second from left, Miss Illinois County Fair Queen 2003 Jamie Bolander, fourth from left, Springfield Mayor Tim Davlin, third from right, Sen. Vince Demuzio, D-Carlinville, second from right, and Illinois Director of Agriculture Chuck Hartke, right, cut the opening ribon of the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Friday, Aug. 8, 2003.
SETH PERLMAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
2003 State Fair
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, left, shakes hands with fellow Democrats, sitting from left, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, and Illinois State Comptroller Daniel Hynes during Democrats Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003.
SETH PERLMAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
2006 State Fair
U.S. Sen. Barack Obama is surrounded by reporters as he attends a "Democrat Day" rally at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, Ill., Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2006.
SETH PERLMAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
2007 State Fair
Illinois Senate President Emil Jones, D-Chicago, left, and Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, right, confer during the Democrat Rally at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on Wednesday, Aug 15, 2007.
SETH PERLMAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
2012 State Fair
Mike Phillips, of Vandalia, and other union protesters, supporters and labor leaders boo Gov. Pat Quinn in protest saying he is betraying the Democratic party’s tradition of supporting working men and women, on Governor's Day at the Illinois State Fair Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012 in Springfield.
SETH PERLMAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
2018 State Fair
Gov. Bruce Rauner greets supporters before he takes the stage at Governor's Day on Aug. 15, 2018, at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield.
RICH SAAL, THE STATE JOURNAL-REGISTER
2012 State Fair
Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, left, and Gov. Pat Quinn, right, confer as union members, supporters and labor leaders protest on Governor's Day at the Illinois State Fair Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012 in Springfield.
SETH PERLMAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
2021 State Fair
Illinois State Sen. Darren Bailey, R-Xenia, a republican candidate for Illinois Governor, visits with supporters during Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair on the Director's Lawn at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ill., Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021.
JUSTIN L. FOWLER, THE STATE JOURNAL-REGISTER VIA AP
2021 State Fair
U.S. Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill., delivers her remarks during Republican Day at the Illinois State Fair on the Director's Lawn at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Aug. 19.
JUSTIN L. FOWLER, THE STATE JOURNAL-REGISTER VIA AP
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BLOOMINGTON — Miller Park summer passes are now available to purchase at the zoo.
The passes are $10 each and include admission to the zoo, a game of 18 rounds of mini golf and a half-hour paddle boat rental.
The passes expire on Monday, Sept. 4. No other discounts will be allowed, the passes cannot be refunded.
The pass does not apply for special events at the mini golf course.
Call 309-434-2260 for more information.
Watch now: Photos from the Miller Park Zoo Stampede
And they’re off
Zoological Society Director Paula Pratt, John Kastigar
Registration volunteers
Tom Carroll holding Dax Frahm
Donnie Chang stretching Drew Henneberg before the run
Drew Henneberg getting Brady Hulsing race-ready.
Matthew, Joel and Amanda Leathers
Kylie and Cheryl Schimmelpfenning
Melissa, Jacy and Cooper Meints, Morgan Jurgelas
Ken and Lori Heller
Henry and Martha Whitacre
Nicole Wilson, Brandon Moody
Susan and Hailey Elizarraras, Lorelei, Daryl, Brady and Katherine Hulsing
Ava, Sarah, Kevin and Ryan Erwin
Carly, Sharon Jackson and TJ Harrington
Everett, Henry and Joanna with Roger Finney, Stacy and Brian Williams
Kanwal Ayaz, Maleeha and Rashid Gulzar
Getting ready for the Fun Run
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Charlotte and Harrison Fisher
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A 38-year-old man was fatally shot after he allegedly broke into a Wells County home, Bluffton police said today in a news release.
Tavis Beavans, of Bluffton, was found dead in the home after police were dispatched to the residence for a report of breaking and entering Sunday night.
An initial investigation shows Beavans had a handgun and entered the residence without permission, Bluffton Police Chief Kyle Randall said in a news release. Beavans was reportedly shot during a physical altercation with the residents.
Detectives from the Bluffton Police Department, Wells County Sheriff's Office and Indiana State Police helped with the initial investigation. The investigation is ongoing with the Wells County Coroner's Office's assistance.
Once the investigation is completed, the Wells County Prosecutor will determine whether state law was violated, the news release said. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/bluffton-man-shot-killed-while-breaking-into-a-home/article_81536006-f3ff-11ed-be16-7b164bf324ce.html | 2023-05-16T17:44:20 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/bluffton-man-shot-killed-while-breaking-into-a-home/article_81536006-f3ff-11ed-be16-7b164bf324ce.html |
A Silver Alert has been canceled for a 15-year-old Bluffton boy missing since May 9, Indiana State Police said.
Conner Grace was believed to be in extreme danger, police said.
No further information about his return was provided.
A Silver Alert has been canceled for a 15-year-old Bluffton boy missing since May 9, Indiana State Police said.
Conner Grace was believed to be in extreme danger, police said.
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Tuesday afternoon Irvin Walker, a survivor of the mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets, will talk about his recovery and experience. Live video of the event will appear in the player above shortly before 1 p.m.
Eight people were killed, including three children, and seven others were injured when a gunman opened fire on innocent shoppers and employees at the busy outdoor shopping center on May 6.
Walker, who is from Lewisville and is the father of an adult daughter, had just dropped off a friend at a store at the mall when he encountered a barrage of gunfire.
Dashcam video for another car showed the moment when the gunman parked his car in the middle of the parking lot and started walking toward the mall. Walker happened to be driving by when he was shot three times.
He was taken to Medical City McKinney where he underwent a couple of surgeries to address his injuries. Last week his daughter spoke about her father's condition and the long journey ahead.
On Tuesday afternoon, Walker and his attorney, Daryl K. Washington are expected to give remarks about what happened that day and his recovery.
Hospital staff will also share their experience in treating patients who were brought there from the Allen Premium Outlets. The hospital system said four patients, including Walker, remain in their care. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/coming-up-survivor-of-allen-mass-shooting-speaks-for-first-time-from-hospital/3258821/ | 2023-05-16T17:47:02 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/coming-up-survivor-of-allen-mass-shooting-speaks-for-first-time-from-hospital/3258821/ |
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A recent Dayton Daily News investigation looked at the state of school vouchers in Ohio and how the potential impact of proposed changes aimed at greatly expanding school choice. One measure would pay for private school for any kid in Ohio. We got some questions after publishing and wanted to explain further school choice in the region.
What is school choice versus a school voucher?
Proponents of school choice say that everyone in the state should have an option about which school they can send their kid to, including any private school or charter school. Opponents of school choice say the state should focus instead on funding and supporting public school districts.
A school voucher is a program through the state that pays all or part of tuition for a private school. In Ohio, that program is called EdChoice. Several other states have or are considering school vouchers, including Indiana, Oklahoma and Florida.
Ohio’s current school voucher program lets kids who either live near a school building with a low rating from the state or whose family makes less than 250% of the federal poverty line, which is set at $75,000 for a family of four in 2023, take state-funded scholarships to attend private schools.
Who would qualify for an EdChoice voucher under the proposed expansion?
There are several different proposals for school voucher expansion. Two bills, one in the Ohio House and a second in the Ohio Senate, would expand school vouchers to anyone in the state. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has said he supports expansion for up to 400% of the poverty line, which is up to $120,000 for a family of four. In the Ohio budget, which passed the Ohio House this week, the legislature proposes increasing EdChoice voucher eligibility up to 450% of the federal poverty line. For a family of four, 450% of the poverty line is $135,000.
How much is the voucher worth? Enough to cover private school tuition?
For students in kindergarten through eighth grade, vouchers are worth up to $5,500. For students in high school, vouchers are worth $7,500. Most schools that take vouchers will have that cover all their tuition, especially at the elementary school level, but it depends on the school.
Are there limitations on where I can use it?
Sort of. The school has to be on an approved list with the Ohio Department of Education and accept vouchers. Not all Ohio private schools take vouchers. But generally, the religious private schools in the Dayton region take vouchers.
Can I use the voucher to homeschool?
If either of the two bills in the Ohio House or Ohio Senate pass, then yes, you could use a voucher to homeschool. Currently, homeschooling families do not qualify for a voucher.
If I take the voucher, how will my child get to school? Will there be a school bus?
Ohio law requires traditional school districts to transport all students in grades K-8 who live more than two miles from the school they attend, regardless of whether the students attend district, private or charter schools. Some schools also choose to bus students that live closer. But for students whose schools are more than 30 minutes away by bus, the district can offer payment instead.
In some cases, schools work with local school districts and have their own private busing which isn’t connected to the local school districts.
Will this allow me to send my kid to a charter school?
You can send your kid to any charter school already, provided they are accepting students. Charter schools do not cost anything to attend. However, charter schools can limit the total number of students they accept, unlike a public school that is automatically required to accept every kid who lives in their district no matter what.
Can I send my child to another public school district?
What public school you can send your kid to depends on whether that school is accepting open enrollment. Most schools in the area do not accept students through open enrollment. According to the Ohio Department of Education, schools that did accept open enrollment this school year included Mad River, Dayton Public, Trotwood-Madison and Yellow Springs. Bellbrook-Sugarcreek was open to students in adjacent districts only, as was Xenia. Schools that did not allow any open enrollment included Beavercreek, Springboro, Northmont, Centerville and Oakwood.
If you have a question about school vouchers that was not answered, please email Eileen McClory at eileen.mcclory@coxinc.com.
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