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LYNCHBURG, Va. – Crews are currently working to repair a water main break on Florida Avenue, according to city officials.
We’re told the water main break is on Florida Avenue between Campbell Avenue and Winston Ridge Road.
The portion of Florida Avenue is closed to all drivers, including emergency vehicles, until further notice, according to officials.
City leaders say customers in the area may experience water pressure or service interruptions while crews work to repair the water main break.
If you want to get more information, you’re asked to contact Lynchburg Water Resources at (434) 455-4250. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/17/lynchburg-crews-work-to-repair-water-main-break-on-florida-avenue/ | 2023-05-17T19:24:12 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/17/lynchburg-crews-work-to-repair-water-main-break-on-florida-avenue/ |
HENRY COUNTY, Va. – The Henry County Sheriff’s Office said after an investigation of a possible threat to a Henry County school, it has been deemed not credible.
Authorities said on May 17, the sheriff’s office received information on a possible threat against an unnamed school that was posted on Facebook, that originated on Snapchat.
Deputies said the message was shared through multiple social media sites, and after receiving the initial complaint, the sheriff’s office began an investigation to determine where the post originated.
It was determined that a Henry County High School student posted the message after seeing it on another social media site, according to authorities.
The sheriff’s office said investigators obtained information that led them to Eden, North Carolina, and contacted the Eden Police Department, which has been investigating along with the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office since Tuesday.
Authorities said the post has circulated through multiple jurisdictions across North Carolina and Virginia, and North Carolina law enforcement is currently following leads.
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office said all evidence indicates the threat is not credible, and the original post is part of a TikTok challenge that began out of the state. We’re told that based on this information, it was determined that at no time did anyone make a threat to a Henry County school or student.
The sheriff’s office is encouraging parents to talk with their children about reporting suspicious activity or disturbing information to a trusted adult.
“Please remind them if they become aware of something of concern, their first response should not be to spread rumors,” the sheriff’s office said. “They should report it to their parents, school officials, or law enforcement so that the situation can be handled quickly.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at 276-638-8751 or Crimestoppers at 63-CRIME (632-7463). | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/17/social-media-post-about-possible-threat-to-henry-county-school-deemed-not-credible-authorities-say/ | 2023-05-17T19:24:18 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/17/social-media-post-about-possible-threat-to-henry-county-school-deemed-not-credible-authorities-say/ |
DELAWARE COUNTY, Ind. — The Delaware County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding an 11-year-old girl, who went missing Tuesday night.
Deputies said Shilo Beck was last seen May 16 around 8 p.m. in the 5900 block of West County Road 350 North, near North Webb and North Morrison roads.
Beck is described as 4 feet 1 inch tall, and has brown hair with a purple streak in the back, blue eyes, and wears glasses. She was last seen wearing blue jeans, a black long-sleeve shirt with a sparkly emoji on the front, and black shoes.
"We have been conducting an extensive search since her disappearance was reported. We are actively investigating all leads and working tirelessly to locate Shilo and ensure her safe return home," the sheriff's office said in a Facebook post.
Anyone with information on Beck's whereabouts is asked to call 911, dispatchers at 765-747-7878 or investigators at 765-747-7881.
Amber Alert vs. Silver Alert: What's the difference?
There are specific standards a person's disappearance must meet in order for police to declare an Amber Alert or a Silver Alert.
Amber Alerts are for children under the age of 18 who are believed to have been abducted and in danger. Police also need to have information about a suspect and their car to issue an Amber Alert.
Silver Alerts are for missing and endangered adults or children. They are much more common for missing people. It was not until last year when the standards for Silver Alerts were expanded to include children.
In both situations, these alerts must be issued by police. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/delaware-county-deputies-missing-11-year-old-girl-shilo-beck/531-c1e38861-5812-434a-a837-7bb12695f040 | 2023-05-17T19:24:53 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/delaware-county-deputies-missing-11-year-old-girl-shilo-beck/531-c1e38861-5812-434a-a837-7bb12695f040 |
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — One person is dead after a pickup truck drove into a Charlotte Harbor pond.
Florida Highway Patrol responded to the crash at around 10:55 a.m. Wednesday at the Charleston Cay apartments on Charleston Circle. Troopers say the driver hit a post, drove through grass and into the water.
The body of the driver has been recovered. However, the truck is fully submerged and a tow company is at the scene.
Count on NBC-2 as we bring you the latest updates. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/charlotte-county/2023/05/17/one-dead-after-truck-submerges-in-port-charlotte-pond/ | 2023-05-17T19:24:58 | 1 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/charlotte-county/2023/05/17/one-dead-after-truck-submerges-in-port-charlotte-pond/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — For the month of AAPI, we are highlighting different Asian-owned businesses in the Dallas area.
It is in the spirit of celebration and community that we shine a spotlight on local businesses, aiming to highlight their contributions to the local economy and the shaping of the cultural fabric in the city.
The story of how Aloha Chicken and Shrimp came to be is an inspiring one in deed. Owner Rex Pak, shares a fascinating story of determination and commitment. Inspired by Pak’s extensive travel and constant dining out, he wanted to create a restaurant that no matter what, “the food when eaten in the restaurant, it’s just really outstanding. It’s really good. And if someone takes it to go, you know, it’s still pretty good,” Pak expressed.
After his wife became pregnant and months of living off savings, a small gas station with a kitchen in it would alter his family’s’ life for better. The owner of the gas station challenged Rex saying if he believed he could cook better food, he would provide six months of free rent.
The local Exxon Mobil would later become the birthplace of the original Aloha Chicken and Shrimp in Watauga, TX. Rex accepted the challenge and flew to Hawaii with his wife and children to receive a crash course in cooking from his wife’s family.
Self described as a Korean-American from Southern California, his wife was the complete opposite; born in Korea with roots in Hawaii. “I’m from California. She’s from Hawaii. And so I actually lived in Hawaii for a couple of years. My wife grew up in Hawaii. So I think there’s a significant difference,” he said. “Between people who just live in Hawaii, and people who actually grew up in Hawaii. I don’t think you can just live in Hawaii and understand, like, their traditions and the food there.”
The courses paid off, as the inspiration of Hawaiian culture can be seen and tasted through the food and even treatment of employees as family. Pak would eventually go on to buy the gas station before handing it down to one of his trusted employees, Jasmin Reyes.
Business was slow at first. “I think for a long time, sometimes, you know, I would sit there all day long, and I wouldn’t sell anything,” he said. However, after a Facebook post on Asian Grub DFDUB, the eatery went viral overnight.
Now customers line up for their raved about macaroni salad, shrimp and his wife’s homemade teriyaki sauce. Their second location is now open in Richardson and has been catering to those in the Dallas area. His advice for any minority wanting to start a business is simple, be different.
“I tell people to work smart. There’s a difference between working hard and working smart. Especially if you’re a minority, you have to be different. That is it right there, you’ve got to be different, and you have to work smart, doesn’t matter how hard you work, because your efforts could go unnoticed if you’re not different. No matter how different you are… if it’s good enough, it’ll catch on,” he said. | https://cw33.com/news/local/aapi-spotlight-savor-the-taste-of-the-islands-with-aloha-chicken-and-shrimp/ | 2023-05-17T19:26:13 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/aapi-spotlight-savor-the-taste-of-the-islands-with-aloha-chicken-and-shrimp/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — A unique shopping experience coming to DFW will combine the magic of toys with the convenience of airport travel.
WHP Global, which owns Toy “R” Us, has teamed up with Duty-Free Americas to announce its first airport store at Dallas – Fort Worth International Airport.
“We are thrilled to partner with Duty-Free Americas to introduce the first-ever Toys“R” Us airport store, an exciting new concept that we believe could roll out in airports around the world,” said Yehuda Shmidman, Chairman and CEO of WHP Global.
The Toys R’ Us store will be located in Terminal A and is set to open for Holiday 2023.
Whether you’re a frequent traveler or a vacationing family, the Toys”R” Us Airport Store is designed to be the best destination for kids of all ages. | https://cw33.com/news/local/dallas-fort-worth-international-airport-now-has-a-toysr-us-airport-store/ | 2023-05-17T19:26:19 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/dallas-fort-worth-international-airport-now-has-a-toysr-us-airport-store/ |
North Texas Prostate Cancer Coalition—Help those with prostate cancer by learning about new research.
There’s going to be a symposium on prostate cancer at UT Southwestern North Texas Prostate Cancer Coalition known as (NTxPCC) on May 20, from 8 am – 2 pm.
NTxPCC said, “We hosting the event to provide information on prostate cancer diagnosis, treatments, research, support services, social issues, and more to prostate cancer patients and their families”.
The Symposium is a partnership between UT Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center and the North Texas Prostate Cancer Coalition.
You are able to attend the symposium for free and will get a chance to listen to speaker, Dr. Reggie Tucker-Seeley, Vice President of Health Equity at ZERO Prostate Cancer. Dr. Turker-Seely is also chair-elect for ASCO’s Health Equity & Outcomes committee and is nationally recognized.
The event will be at the T. Boone Pickens Biomedical Building at UT Southwestern Medical Center, make sure to reserve a spot for free on Eventbrite. There will be coffee and lunch provided for all attendees. | https://cw33.com/news/local/educate-yourself-about-prostate-cancer-at-this-free-event-ut-southwestern-north-texas-prostate-cancer-coalition/ | 2023-05-17T19:26:25 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/educate-yourself-about-prostate-cancer-at-this-free-event-ut-southwestern-north-texas-prostate-cancer-coalition/ |
DALLAS(KDAF)—This morning, temperatures were in the 60’s but will increase later in the afternoon to the 70s and 80s. Later in the week, we are expecting rain in several areas throughout North Texas and a thunderstorm on Friday.
NWS Fort Worth said, “Thunderstorm chances will return late Friday with the next cold front. The front (and chances for storms) will arrive along the Red River by early afternoon, the I-20 corridor around evening rush hour, and across Central Texas late Friday evening and overnight Friday night. Some storms may become severe with large hail and damaging winds. Widespread flooding is not expected, but a few spots may experience minor flooding due to locally heavy rain in the stronger storms. We will continue to gather new data as it arrives, so check back for updates whenever you can”.
It will be mild tonight with temperatures in the 60s and no strong winds.
NWS Fort Worth said, “After a wet start to the week, North and Central Texas will see a brief precip-free period beginning today with light northerly winds and near to slightly below normal temperatures as readings top out in the low to mid-80s. Temperatures will again fall into the low 60s overnight as light northeast winds become more easterly/southeasterly”.
This weekend, you can expect nice weather with cooler nights starting on Friday. The weekend will be mostly dry across North Texas, but there is a chance of rain on Sunday.
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. There is a slight chance of rain across the far west counties on Sunday, but most areas will remain dry”. | https://cw33.com/news/local/get-ready-thunderstorms-coming-this-friday-to-north-texas-bringing-large-hail-and-flooding/ | 2023-05-17T19:26:31 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/get-ready-thunderstorms-coming-this-friday-to-north-texas-bringing-large-hail-and-flooding/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Owner’s Julian and Alexa Rodarte have opened a variety of restaurants and now they can add a new one to their list.
Temakeria is the newest sushi eatery in Trinity Groves with a twist. Inspired by wife Alexa Rodarte’s love of Japanese cuisine, the “2D” themed restaurant is completely hand drawn by Jonathan Freeman. Making it the first of its kind in Dallas.
The restaurant takes its inspiration from another viral cafe, Greem Cafe in Korea. At this eatery you can expect Japanese style temaki, ramen and sashimi paired with a patio with the perfect view of the Dallas skyline.
The name ‘Temakeria’ is inspired by the Japanese word for hand rolls ‘tamiki’ and the Spanish word for a taco spot, ‘Taqueria’.
The restaurant is now open, with bar seating included! Stay updated via their Instagram. | https://cw33.com/news/local/you-can-get-a-2d-experience-at-this-new-eatery-in-west-dallas-temakeria/ | 2023-05-17T19:26:37 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/you-can-get-a-2d-experience-at-this-new-eatery-in-west-dallas-temakeria/ |
WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. – A Seminole County Boy Scout built and donated two flag retirement drop boxes to the City of Winter Springs, according to a news release.
Luke Everson, with Troop 617 from Oviedo, had the idea for the boxes as his Eagle Scout project to honor family members and local veterans.
Residents can “now respectfully retire old, or faded American flags thanks to the efforts of one local Scout,” the release read in part.
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Flags can be placed into the boxes inside of the lobby of the Winter Springs City Hall, located at 1126 East State Road 434, or the Winter Springs Police Department lobby at 300 North Moss Road. Both locations are open for drop-offs Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Everson presented one of the boxes to Winter Springs Mayor Kevin McCann on May 2.
“I have a lot of family members who are veterans. I wanted to do something important to me,” Everson said.
The collected flags will be picked up by American Legion Post 243 to be retired per U.S. Flag Code, according to the release.
Get today’s headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/05/17/boy-scout-builds-donates-2-flag-retirement-drop-boxes-to-winter-springs/ | 2023-05-17T19:29:33 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/05/17/boy-scout-builds-donates-2-flag-retirement-drop-boxes-to-winter-springs/ |
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – With laws passing left and right in the Florida Legislature and whispers of candidates campaigning for next year’s elections already at the forefront, now is the time to get educated on the issues that matter to you.
That’s why ACT, or Asian American Pacific Islanders Coming Together, is hosting a town hall at the Orange County Supervisor of Elections office, located at 119 West Kaley St. in Orlando, from 6-7:30 p.m. on May 24.
The discussion will focus on raising awareness on local AAPI issues in Central Florida.
The grassroots initiative, which initially formed to increased AAPI voter engagement ahead of election season, has previously held town halls with the goal of increasing civic participation in the community by 20%.
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The town hall is free to attend, but those interested can reserve a spot ahead of the meeting.
This comes a week after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law requiring Asian American Pacific Islander history to be taught in K-12 public schools throughout the state.
For more information on Asian American Pacific Islanders Coming Together, click here.
Get today’s headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/05/17/central-florida-grassroots-group-to-host-town-hall-to-amplify-aapi-voters/ | 2023-05-17T19:29:40 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/05/17/central-florida-grassroots-group-to-host-town-hall-to-amplify-aapi-voters/ |
The Boise River rips past White Water Park at nearly four-times the normal flow rate, Wednesday, April 12, 2023. The Boise Fire Department is asking that residents not recreate on the river in the coming days and potentially weeks as the Army Corps of Engineers has increased flow from Lucky Peak following a snowy winter and early spring.
Boise Fire and Police recovered a body from the Boise River on Tuesday that is presumed to be the kayaker who went missing on May 1.
The Boise Fire Dive Rescue Team was conducting training on the river when they recovered a male body around 6 p.m. The body was found about a quarter of a mile from where it was reported last seen, around the West Parkcenter Bridge.
The coroner will identify the body after notifying the next of kin.
As previously reported, Boise Police and Fire had responded to reports of a missing kayaker on the Boise River at the West Parkcenter Bridge and Beacon on May 1. The river was running high and fast and has continued to be unsafe for people to enter.
The Boise Fire Department has recommended people stay out of the river until it is deemed to be safe.
"Do not recreate in the river, as these conditions can be life-threatening," Boise Fire said. "Keep pets leashed near the river as they may chase other animals/wildlife into the swift water and be swept away rapidly." | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/boise-fire-body-recovered-from-river-believed-to-be-missing-kayaker/article_e5194b06-f4d5-11ed-b591-437a5483b0ae.html | 2023-05-17T19:35:36 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/boise-fire-body-recovered-from-river-believed-to-be-missing-kayaker/article_e5194b06-f4d5-11ed-b591-437a5483b0ae.html |
Bike riders of all abilities or those who are just curious about different ways to cycle will get the chance to learn about more than 30 different adaptive bikes this Saturday.
Boise’s Adaptive Recreation program is hosting the free Adaptive Bike Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fort Boise Community Center.
“My big goal is people can have the opportunity to experience what it’s like to try one of these bikes,” said Sonya Buchholz, adaptive recreation coordinator at Boise Parks and Recreation.
The program will have its entire fleet of bikes that come in a variety of styles for a range of abilities and mobilities. The options include upright and recumbent handcycles, upright and recumbent adult trikes, and tandem bikes and trikes. Higher Ground, a nonprofit out of Ketchum, will also be providing adaptive mountain bikes to try, Buchholz said.
All ages are welcome, but those under 18 will need a parent or guardian with them to sign a waiver. Attendees are asked to bring their own helmet, but there will be some available to borrow if needed.
The city’s adaptive program hosts group rides along the greenbelt from May to October. More information about these rides and to find out how to register can be found in the Boise Parks and Recreation activity guide.
Usually around nine riders travel with parks staff and volunteers, and the city’s fleet of adaptive bikes are made available to use. Riders may bring their own bikes too.
Buchholz said she commonly hears people say they aren’t comfortable riding or they don’t think they could be successful at it.
“More often than not, we’re able to find a cycle that works for someone,” Buchholz said. “That’s really exciting.” | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/boise-to-host-adaptive-cycling-fair/article_ae3f8686-f417-11ed-afd0-0b6440bdbf29.html | 2023-05-17T19:35:38 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/boise-to-host-adaptive-cycling-fair/article_ae3f8686-f417-11ed-afd0-0b6440bdbf29.html |
FILE - Bryan Kohberger, left, looks toward his attorney, public defender Anne Taylor, right, during a hearing in Latah County District Court, Jan. 5, 2023, in Moscow, Idaho. A grand jury has indicted Kohberger on the charges in the University of Idaho slayings case.
BOISE (AP) — A grand jury has indicted a man who was already charged in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students, allowing prosecutors to skip a planned week-long preliminary hearing that was set for late June.
Bryan Kohberger was arrested late last year and charged with burglary and four counts of first-degree murder in connection with the Nov. 13, 2022, killings of Xana Kernodle, Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves at a rental home near the University of Idaho campus. At the time, Kohberger was a graduate student studying criminology at nearby Washington State University, and the killings left the close-knit communities of Moscow, Idaho, and Pullman, Washington, reeling.
A preliminary hearing — where prosecutors must show a judge that there is enough evidence to justify moving forward with felony charges — had been scheduled to begin June 26. But on Tuesday, a grand jury indicted Kohberger on the same criminal charges, effectively rerouting the case directly to the state’s felony court level and allowing prosecutors to skip the preliminary hearing process.
Court documents have already detailed much of the investigation that prosecutors say ties Kohberger to the slayings. A white sedan allegedly matching one owned by Kohberger was caught on surveillance footage repeatedly cruising past the rental home on a dead-end street around the time of the killings. Police say traces of DNA found on a knife sheath inside the home where the students were killed matches that of the 28-year-old Kohberger. Investigators also contend that a cellphone belonging to Kohberger was near the victims’ home on a dozen occasions prior to the killings, though it was apparently turned off around the time of the early morning attack.
Kohberger was arrested Dec. 30, 2022, at his parents’ home in eastern Pennsylvania, and law enforcement officials seized dark clothing, medical gloves, a flashlight and other items from the home, according to court documents. In Pullman, investigators seized stained bedding, strands of what appeared to be hair, and a single glove from his WSU campus apartment, according to another search warrant.
Still, the unsealed court documents do not appear to suggest a motive, nor whether the killer had specifically targeted any of the victims. It’s also not clear if prosecutors believe Kohberger had met any of the victims before the night they died.
Kernodle, Chapin, Mogen and Goncalves were friends and members of the university’s Greek system, and the three women lived together in the rental home just across the street from campus. Chapin — Kernodle’s boyfriend — was there visiting on the night of the attack. The killings left many of their classmates and residents of Moscow reeling with grief and fear. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/grand-jury-indicts-kohberger-in-university-of-idaho-stabbing-deaths-eliminating-need-for-hearing/article_8d50a494-f4d2-11ed-8555-5301aaf8c1c2.html | 2023-05-17T19:35:38 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/grand-jury-indicts-kohberger-in-university-of-idaho-stabbing-deaths-eliminating-need-for-hearing/article_8d50a494-f4d2-11ed-8555-5301aaf8c1c2.html |
On Tuesday, thousands of Idahoans cast their ballots on a Vallivue School District bond and West Ada School District levy.
The West Ada School District's levy failed, with 57.5% of the 27,917 voters voting against the levy, which needed a 55% majority to pass.
“We are disappointed with the outcome of the election, but we certainly are not defeated,” Superintendent Derek Bub said in a release. “While a lot of planning went into this levy, we will pour all our energy into finding alternate solutions for our facilities needs, our kids deserve it. We honor and respect the decision made by our voters and continue to strive for excellence in all that we do."
West Ada School District was seeking a record $500 million plant facilities levy. A majority of that money was going to go toward building maintenance.
“I committed, as superintendent, that we would not be asking our taxpayers to come forward unless there was an absolute need and in West Ada: this is an absolute need,” Bub said in an interview with the Idaho Press on May 5.
According to a release, West Ada will continue to explore options to fund facilities needs and address the rapid growth in schools.
Vallivue School District's bond passed, calling for $78 million to build two new elementary schools and repair and renovate other schools in the district.
“It feels wonderful to have it passed and to be able to actually have the funds that we need to provide the buildings and the repairs that we need for our students to have great places to learn,” Superintendent Lisa Boyd said.
In August, when the district tried to pass the same bond, it was 37 votes short of passing.
This time, the bond passed with 71.2% of votes in favor and 28.8% of votes against. Votes in support of the bond increased by 1,100 and over 5,000 people voted.
“I just want to thank all of them so much for turning up to vote but also for, you know, collecting all of their neighbors or for sharing accurate information about what we're doing,” Boyd said. “I think this time, our parents and our patrons really stepped up to explain and to advocate for us and for our students. And I appreciate everybody taking the time to get out and vote.”
According to Boyd, the district will immediately start working on getting repairs done on the Vallivue High School roof. The two new elementary schools are also a priority, and although those buildings are in the early stages of planning, Boyd said she hopes to have them built by fall 2025.
The bond will also give the district some purchasing power to buy land for a potential third high school, which is projected to be needed in the next 10 years, Director of Federal & State Programs Joey Palmer said.
Emily White is a reporter for the Idaho Press. She covers Boise and Ada County with an emphasis on education. Follow her on Twitter @EmilyWhite177 and email her at ewhite@idahopress.com
Emily White is a reporter for the Idaho Press. She is a graduate from Utah State University and holds degrees in journalism and English. Previously, White worked as a reporter and content manager at the Utah Statesman. In her free time, she can be found baking or watching a good movie. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/west-ada-levy-falls-short-vallivue-bond-passes-on-election-night/article_e5891946-f4c5-11ed-b0d8-e3bfbf2ee1bb.html | 2023-05-17T19:35:39 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/west-ada-levy-falls-short-vallivue-bond-passes-on-election-night/article_e5891946-f4c5-11ed-b0d8-e3bfbf2ee1bb.html |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Harrisburg Police have charged the driver of a van that struck two people, killing one, in the city last December.
Eddie Rushin, 61, of Harrisburg, was traveling at a high rate of speed and was under the influence of a controlled substance at the time of the crash, which occurred on December 8 at Cameron and Market streets, according to Harrisburg Police.
Rushin, who is charged with homicide by vehicle while DUI, aggravated assault by vehicle, DUI controlled substance and related driving offenses, was charged and arrested on Monday, according to police.
Police say Rushin was driving a van near the Cameron and Market Street intersection when he struck a man and a woman who were crossing in a crosswalk, police claim.
The woman was transported to a local hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries, according to police.
The male pedestrian was injured in the crash, police said.
Court records show Rushin is being held at Dauphin County Prison after failing to post $50,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 22. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/eddie-rushin-arrest-homicide-vehicle-dui-pedestrian-crash-harrisburg/521-f2ddf939-77ef-4567-9769-03926d8e6181 | 2023-05-17T19:37:13 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/eddie-rushin-arrest-homicide-vehicle-dui-pedestrian-crash-harrisburg/521-f2ddf939-77ef-4567-9769-03926d8e6181 |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Note: The video is from February 8.
Dauphin County Prison internal affairs investigator Kevin Myers has left his position, roughly three months after being hired and less than three weeks after being placed on paid administrative leave, a county spokesperson confirmed Wednesday.
Myers was hired in early February to fill the newly formed position at the prison. He was expected to receive an annual salary of just under $105,000 per year.
But Myers was placed on administrative leave on April 27 after an executive meeting of the prison's Board of Directors to discuss "personnel matters."
County officials did not say why Myers was placed on paid leave, nor did they provide any details on how long he would be gone.
Their only comment was that the length of the leave was "undetermined," and that they would not comment further on any personnel matters.
On Wednesday, county spokesperson Brett Hambright said Myers was "no longer employed by Dauphin County," though he did not say whether Myers resigned or had been fired.
Hambright said Myers' last date of employment with the county was May 12.
"Beyond that, we do not comment on personnel matters," Hambright said.
Dauphin County Prison leaders "are committed to accountability," Hambright said, and they "(intend) to fill the Internal Affairs role as quickly as possible."
Myers' hiring, which was announced in early February, was hailed by county officials as the beginning of a "new era of transparency" at the prison, where 18 people have died since the beginning of 2019.
Myers, who previously worked with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, was hired to "oversee accountability for any misconduct by corrections officers," prison officials said at the time of his hiring.
Officials acknowledged they faced an uphill battle to change the reputation and culture of the jail, but said they were cautiously optimistic that with time, it can be done.
On the same day that Myers' hiring was announced, the prison announced that former Lancaster City Bureau of Police Chief John Bey was hired for the newly created position of Director of Criminal Justice. Bey was tasked with increasing staff efficiency and benefitting incarcerated individuals throughout their contact with the criminal justice system.
The role meant to have broader duties than the previous Director of Corrections position, which was held by Brian Clark, who parted ways with the county in September 2021, roughly a year after he was investigated for allegations of inappropriate conduct. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/internal-affairs-investigator-dauphin-county-prison-leaves-position/521-e60ba43e-5133-4bcb-bdbc-8c2915808f8e | 2023-05-17T19:37:19 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/internal-affairs-investigator-dauphin-county-prison-leaves-position/521-e60ba43e-5133-4bcb-bdbc-8c2915808f8e |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Harrisburg Police are searching for a missing teen.
Kaliece Henderson, 16, has not been seen since leaving her home on the 500 block of South 17th Street on May 11, police said. Her family told police she ran away from home.
Henderson is believed to be in the Allison Hill section of Harrisburg, according to police.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact Harrisburg Police at (717) 558-6900 or submit a tip online. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/missing-person-kaliece-henderson-harrisburg/521-bde815f2-ee05-4b5e-9473-8f9c866278e0 | 2023-05-17T19:37:25 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/missing-person-kaliece-henderson-harrisburg/521-bde815f2-ee05-4b5e-9473-8f9c866278e0 |
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — Lower Paxton Township Police are warning residents of a reported phone scam.
According to the department, officers took a report of a phone scam where an individual or individuals identified themselves to the victim as federal agents.
The scammer requested money from the victim in the form of gift cards to pay off "active warrants," according to police.
The scammers made multiple phone calls to the victim and even spoofed their phone number to match the phone number of the Bureau of Police, 717-657-5656.
Lower Paxton police are reminding the public that they will never request any type of payment in the form of gift cards.
Scammers are often very convincing, demanding and may even portray themselves as helpful. The public is encouraged to contact the police if they are ever contacted under suspicious circumstances where a request for non-typical payment is made, such as gift cards, Bitcoin or a wire transfer.
Contacting the police before sending the money can protect yourself and your assets from scammers. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lower-allen-police-warn-scam-spoofed-department-phone-number/521-b78c0f9c-1499-49e0-afad-4fefc63d3f33 | 2023-05-17T19:37:31 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lower-allen-police-warn-scam-spoofed-department-phone-number/521-b78c0f9c-1499-49e0-afad-4fefc63d3f33 |
YORK, Pa. — Downtown Inc, an organization dedicated to driving and encouraging investment in downtown York, announced Wednesday it's looking for submission and design ideas for art images to beautify five crosswalks in the city this summer.
The crosswalks cross over the York County Heritage Rail Trail, Downtown Inc. said in a press release.
Artists are asked to develop an innovative design, series of images, or graphics to fill the spaces within the crosswalks.
Designs should reference the theme of outdoor recreation, Codorus Creek, local history, and/or the City of York.
Preference will be given to artists that reside in the City of York.
Artists interested in participating in the project are asked to complete the brief application linked here by 5 p.m. on Friday, June 9.
Submissions will be selected, and artists will be notified by Friday, June 23.
Artists will be asked to complete the production of their designs using materials provided by Downtown Inc.
Requirements:
- Applications must be submitted via the link here.
- An information session regarding the call for Art will be held on Thursday, May 25th at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Click here to register.
- Sketches for the design must be submitted along with a narrative description.
- Submission does not guarantee selection for the project.
Project Timeline:
- Artwork creation: Mid/Late July
- Artwork installation: Late July/Early August
Artists will be asked to transfer their designs to a road-based adhesive materials called Stamark, which will be applied to the crosswalks by the York City Public works departments.
As such, designs should be simple enough that they may be transferred to this material.
Designs may include geometric patterns, paper doll chains, representations of animals or objects with a trail related theme and other images subject to approval. Lettering and words will not be accepted.
All designs will be approved by a review committee.
The crosswalks included within the scope of this project are: North Beaver Street, West Philadelphia Street, West Market Street, West King Street, and West Princess Street and these crosswalks vary in size from 100 square feet to 550 square feet.
Selected artist will be compensated with a $400 stipend upon selection and an additional $400 stipend upon completion of the scope of work for a total of $800.
Funding for this project was made possible through the support of the York County Trail Towns Program and the City of York Health Bureau. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/downtown-inc-york-crosswalk-art-project-announcement/521-eab51373-e989-4061-8e84-0534e6416b60 | 2023-05-17T19:37:37 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/downtown-inc-york-crosswalk-art-project-announcement/521-eab51373-e989-4061-8e84-0534e6416b60 |
COURIER STAFF REPORT
CEDAR FALLS – Real estate franchisor Realty ONE Group Movement officially opened its new downtown office at 100 East Second St. in Suite 206.
The company continues to recruit agents who want to join an office with what it describes as a “dynamic culture and an agent-first focus with sophisticated tools, technology and services.”
“Nic and I look forward to growing our ONE team and are beyond excited to be bringing the number ONE name in real estate to the Cedar Valley," said Luann Moran, owner/broker of Realty ONE Group Movement. “We are located in the heart of downtown Cedar Falls and look forward to helping our agents grow their businesses and reach their real estate goals. We believe that everyone matters and we have been awarded an unbelievable opportunity to create something truly unique and are proud to be locally owned and operated."
"We truly have a one of a kind business model and are proud to have the latest tools, technology, and marketing to better serve our agents and clients alike.”
Outside of the Brownsville, Texas, bus terminal, many migrants sit and wait to take their next steps in the United States. This is usually the first stop in a long journey once they've made it into the U.S. on humanitarian parole. The federal government appears to be pleased so far with the implementation of new policies post Title 42. The Department of Homeland Security says numbers have gone down slightly since before changes in the law.
Realty ONE Group credits its “untraditional approach to real estate franchising and its unique business model” for having been named the Top Real Estate Franchise and one of the Fastest Growing Real Estate Franchises by Entrepreneur Magazine.
The company has more than 400 offices in 49 states and Washington D.C. It’s also expanded into 16 additional countries.
For more information, call 319-243-3425 or visit ROGmovement.com .
Photos: University of Northern Iowa Friday Commencement
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University of Northern Iowa graduates look up to family and friends in the stands during the commencement ceremony for the College of Business and College of Social & Behavioral Sciences on Friday at the McLeod Center in Cedar Falls. More than 1,400 students graduated from UNI this weekend.
CHRIS ZOELLER, Courier Staff Photographer
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University of Northern Iowa graduates file into their seats during the commencement ceremony for the College of Business and College of Social & Behavioral Sciences on Friday at the McLeod Center in Cedar Falls.
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University of Northern Iowa graduates file into their seats during the commencement ceremony for the College of Business and College of Social & Behavioral Sciences on Friday at the McLeod Center in Cedar Falls.
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University of Northern Iowa President Mark Nook speaks during the commencement ceremony for the College of Business and College of Social & Behavioral Sciences on Friday at the McLeod Center in Cedar Falls.
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The University of Northern Iowa commencement ceremony for the College of Business and College of Social & Behavioral Sciences on Friday at the McLeod Center in Cedar Falls.
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University of Northern Iowa graduates clap as honors students are recognized during the commencement ceremony for the College of Business and College of Social & Behavioral Sciences on Friday at the McLeod Center in Cedar Falls.
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Graduates with decorated mortar boards sit during the University of Northern Iowa commencement ceremony for the College of Business and College of Social & Behavioral Sciences on Friday at the McLeod Center in Cedar Falls.
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Family and friends watch from the stands during the University of Northern Iowa commencement ceremony for the College of Business and College of Social & Behavioral Sciences on Friday at the McLeod Center in Cedar Falls.
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University of Northern Iowa graduates file into their seats during the commencement ceremony for the College of Business and College of Social & Behavioral Sciences on Friday at the McLeod Center in Cedar Falls.
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University of Northern Iowa graduates look up to family and friends in the stands during the commencement ceremony for the College of Business and College of Social & Behavioral Sciences on Friday at the McLeod Center in Cedar Falls.
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University of Northern Iowa graduates look up to family and friends in the stands during the commencement ceremony for the College of Business and College of Social & Behavioral Sciences on Friday at the McLeod Center in Cedar Falls.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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University of Northern Iowa graduates look up to family and friends in the stands during the commencement ceremony for the College of Business and College of Social & Behavioral Sciences on Friday at the McLeod Center in Cedar Falls.
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Graduates with decorated mortar boards sit during the University of Northern Iowa commencement ceremony for the College of Business and College of Social & Behavioral Sciences on Friday at the McLeod Center in Cedar Falls.
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Graduates with decorated mortar boards sit during the University of Northern Iowa commencement ceremony for the College of Business and College of Social & Behavioral Sciences on Friday at the McLeod Center in Cedar Falls.
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Graduates with decorated mortar boards sit during the University of Northern Iowa commencement ceremony for the College of Business and College of Social & Behavioral Sciences on Friday at the McLeod Center in Cedar Falls.
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LEWISTON- The construction of a 145-mile transmission line in Maine will be able to resume now that the state has removed a suspension order on the project.
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection said Tuesday that the New England Clean Energy Connect Project is no longer suspended, as it had been since fall 2021.
The ruling came less than a month after a jury said that developers had a constitutional right to proceed with the $1 billion transmission project.
The project is designed to supply up to 1,200 megawatts of Canadian hydropower to the New England power grid.
That is enough electricity for about a million homes. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/work-on-power-project-can-continue/article_e0fbf1cc-f4df-11ed-b478-0ba45ae42fa1.html | 2023-05-17T19:39:40 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/work-on-power-project-can-continue/article_e0fbf1cc-f4df-11ed-b478-0ba45ae42fa1.html |
A famous Philadelphia fountain is set to be renamed in honor of one of the most famous living Philadelphians.
On Wednesday, the fountain in the center of Franklin Square will be dedicated and renamed to honor Ed Rendell, a former mayor of Philadelphia and former Pennsylvania governor.
The fountain will be renamed in a ceremony that is set to be held during a fundraising event hosted by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. -- the non-profit that manages and operates Franklin Square.
In his time as governor, Rendell worked with Historic Philadelphia Inc. in an effort to reopen Franklin Square in 2006.
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In a statement, organizers said that Rendell's efforts helped turn Franklin Square from an "ignored and dilapidated public space to the important and beloved 7.5-acre green space that welcomes over 195,000 visitors annually."
Organizers noted that the 185-year-old Franklin Square Fountain is "the oldest refurbished and functioning fountain in the United States and is the longest surviving fountain in one of William Penn’s original five squares in Philadelphia."
The fountain was originally constructed in 1838, organizers said, noting that it was the centerpiece of Franklin Square in the late 19th century. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/ed-rendell-fountain-philadelphia/3568341/ | 2023-05-17T19:46:40 | 0 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/ed-rendell-fountain-philadelphia/3568341/ |
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Bottleworks Hotel tops Yelp's list of best places to stay in U.S.
A downtown Indianapolis hotel is the best in the U.S., according to Yelp.
The business review site ranked Bottleworks Hotel No. 1 on its annual Top 100 Places to Stay in the U.S. list for 2023.
The site ranked hotels, inns, campgrounds, guesthouses and resorts based on ratings and reviews from its users.
Reviewers on the site said the hotel at 850 Massachusetts Ave. “makes guests feel truly pampered, and features top on-site amenities, including a movie theater, bowling alley for the kiddos, spa & yoga studio, and a bespoke cocktail bar for the perfect nightcap,” Yelp said.
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Opened in 2020, the boutique art deco hotel is a converted soda bottling factory.
Indianapolis’ Ironworks Hotel also made this list at number 27.
No Indiana hotel made the list in 2022. Yelp considered the total volume and ratings of reviews between January 2021 and May 2023.
Both Bottleworks Hotel and Ironworks Hotel Indy, operated by Geronimo Hospitality Group, also are among Indianapolis-area hotels named to AAA’s list of Four Diamond Hotels for 2023.
Other Indianapolis-area hotels with the designation are Conrad, Hotel Indy, Hyatt Regency, JW Marriott, Le Meridien, The Alexander and The Westin, all in Indianapolis, and Hotel Carmichael in Carmel.
To see Yelp’s full list of Top 100 Places to Stay in the U.S., visit yelp.com.
Contact IndyStar reporter Cheryl V. Jackson at cheryl.jackson@indystar.com or 317-444-6264. Follow her on Twitter:@cherylvjackson. | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2023/05/17/bottleworks-hotel-indianapolis-tops-yelps-list-of-best-100-places-to-stay/70228086007/ | 2023-05-17T19:50:43 | 0 | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2023/05/17/bottleworks-hotel-indianapolis-tops-yelps-list-of-best-100-places-to-stay/70228086007/ |
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — DeKalb County Police are investigating after a person was killed from being hit by a car early Wednesday morning.
It all happened on the intersections of North Druid Hills Road and Briarcliff Road just around 9:40 a.m.
Although details are limited, authorities said the driver stayed on the scene.
The incident is under investigation. Police have not released any other details.
This is a developing story. Check back often for new information.
Also download the 11Alive News app and sign up to receive alerts for the latest on this story and other breaking news in Atlanta and north Georgia. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/person-hit-by-car-north-druid-hills-briarcliff-road/85-647fbf59-1842-49ed-b0cc-73faf167f0aa | 2023-05-17T19:57:14 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/person-hit-by-car-north-druid-hills-briarcliff-road/85-647fbf59-1842-49ed-b0cc-73faf167f0aa |
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Community members are invited to Kingsport’s Miracle Field on Friday evening for a Family Fun Night.
A release from Kingsport Parks and Recreation said the event is free and all equipment will be provided. Rounds of both wiffleball and kickball will happen on the Miracle Field.
The specialized field’s flat, rubberized surface makes playing games accessible to people of all abilities, including those with wheelchairs, walkers or prosthetic limbs.
Water will be available for all participants and an all-accessible playground near the field will be open, according to the release.
The free Family Fun Night happens on Friday, May 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Kingsport Miracle Field, located at 2021 Brickyard Park Drive.
To find other events and programs offered by Kingsport Parks and Recreation, visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/family-fun-night-coming-to-kingsport-miracle-field/ | 2023-05-17T20:02:10 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/family-fun-night-coming-to-kingsport-miracle-field/ |
A post office supervisor from Cape May County is accused of using postal funds for personal purchases at retailers around New Jersey, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Wednesday.
For six months between 2022 and 2023, Austin T. Mahan, 42, of Cape May Court House, misappropriated about $65,000 in money from the U.S. Postal Service to make purchases ranging from home decor to shaving cream to food, the U.S. Attorney's Office said in a news release.
Mahan faces a maximum of 10 years in prison and a potential fine of about $250,000, or a sum equal to the amount of money misappropriated.
Mahan is represented by Thomas Young, an assistant federal public defender.
A message left with the Federal Public Defender's Office was not immediately returned Wednesday.
Mahan appeared in federal court in Camden on Tuesday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Ann Marie Donio, who agreed to release him on a $50,000 unsecured bond.
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Mahan is not allowed to possess a firearm or other weapons, according to a filing from a federal court. He also cannot use alcohol excessively and must alert the court to changes in his address or contact information, the document states.
Mahan worked as a supervisor at two South Jersey post offices, one in Sea Isle City and the other in Somers Point.
A federal investigation into the misappropriated funds began around February, when an employee at the Sea Isle branch reported to authorities "a large volume of suspected fraudulent transactions," including more than $20,000 worth of purchases at three stores, on Postal Service purchase cards belonging to Mahan, according to the criminal complaint.
An unidentified witness told investigators Mahan did not follow procedures for filing purchase requests, adding the transactions were suspicious because of their "associated vendors, dollar values and frequency," the criminal complaint states.
After obtaining financial records for both cards in February, investigators learned Mahan allegedly used them to make $65,000 in purchases, some of which were made while he was on vacation or not at work, the complaint states.
According to the complaint, Mahan was captured on store security footage at or around the time purchases were made. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/cape-may-county-postal-worker-accused-of-misusing-postal-funds/article_2b29b13c-f4d4-11ed-84fe-d39b3cab459b.html | 2023-05-17T20:02:43 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/cape-may-county-postal-worker-accused-of-misusing-postal-funds/article_2b29b13c-f4d4-11ed-84fe-d39b3cab459b.html |
The U.S. Justice Department has reached a settlement with Cumberland County and its Department of Corrections on allegations that conditions at its jail violate the Constitution, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Wednesday.
Under a proposed consent decree, the Cumberland County jail must provide its inmates "adequate" mental health care and medication-assisted treatment in certain circumstances, resolving claims made against the facility by the federal government, the U.S. Attorney's Office said in a news release.
That agreement must be approved in court, however, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said that, under the Constitution, jails and prisons are mandated to provide appropriate medical care to inmates.
“Today’s proposed consent decree is a significant step toward improving the care of individuals incarcerated in Cumberland County who are struggling with serious mental health disorders, and toward protecting the civil rights that are guaranteed by our Constitution," Garland said in a statement.
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The Justice Department said the jail had not been fulfilling the needs of inmates at risk of self-harm and suicide, failing to provide "medication-assisted treatment, where clinically indicated, to incarcerated individuals experiencing unmedicated opiate withdrawal."
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“This consent decree marks a significant milestone in the Justice Department’s efforts to combat discrimination against those with opioid use disorder and to protect the civil rights of people in our jails and prisons,” said Kristen Clarke, assistant attorney general of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division.
Scrutiny of the jail by the federal government isn't the only legal matter against it.
The jail has been accused of multiple issues in lawsuits, including one that alleges the staff there failed to appropriately shield a corrections officer from a fatal case of COVID-19. Other lawsuits include claims of sexual assault and unreasonable search allegations.
Both the U.S. Attorney's Office and Civil Rights Division began proving the jail's practices in June 2018 under the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act, which permits the government to intervene and address "a pattern or practice of deprivation of constitutional rights of individuals confined to state or local government-run correctional facilities."
In January 2021, the Justice Department provided the county written notice of the alleged unlawful conditions, including in the paperwork measures to remedy the issues.
“The opioid epidemic is a public health emergency that plagues too many communities across the country,” U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said in a statement. “Medications are a critically important tool in combating the opioid crisis, and they save lives. By providing medication-assisted treatment to incarcerated individuals experiencing opiate withdrawal, officials at jails and prisons can take significant steps to both combat the opioid epidemic and protect the constitutional rights of their populations.” | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/cumberland-county-justice-department-reach-settlement-on-jail-malpractice-claims/article_2f35a5d4-f4ce-11ed-b8d0-8f89f7069177.html | 2023-05-17T20:02:50 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/cumberland-county-justice-department-reach-settlement-on-jail-malpractice-claims/article_2f35a5d4-f4ce-11ed-b8d0-8f89f7069177.html |
BOISE, Idaho — Former Boise Police Chief Mike Masterson will officially kick off his campaign for mayor on Tuesday, May 23, with a celebratory event at the Boise Depot. Masterson – an independent candidate – is running against current Boise Mayor Lauren McLean, who is seeking reelection.
Retired Democratic Senator Maryanne Jordan will join Masterson at next week's event, where the mayoral candidate plans to announce his "notable endorsements" and vision for the City of Trees.
Idaho campaign finances show Masterson filed a report in March indicating Jordan will be his political treasurer as candidate for mayor in the 2023 election.
Masterson spent 38 years as a police officer and 10 years as the Boise Police chief. He retired in 2015. In a previous interview with KTVB, Masterson said the main goals as chief were to focus on community policing.
"Masterson will offer a bold vision to capture the incredible opportunities Boise faces as we grow, while maintaining the charm and strengths of our close-knit community," Wednesday's news release said. "Clearly contrasting with the crisis, waste, and drift of the current administration, Masterson draws on a lifetime of law enforcement background and a decade as the highly successful Boise Chief of Police and leader of the biggest department in the city, as he looks to reinvigorate efforts to tackle extreme housing costs, a beleaguered police department, and restore transparency to city government."
Masterson said he officially filed his declaration for candidacy with the Idaho Secretary of State's Office to run for Boise Mayor on March 20.
Roughly two weeks prior, current Boise Mayor Lauren McLean announced she was seeking reelection. McLean won her last election against former mayor Dave Bieter in 2019 and officially took office in January 2020.
The May 23 kick-off event is set for 11 a.m. MT at the Boise Depot, located at 2603 West Eastover Terrace.
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GARDEN CITY, Idaho — Garden City Police Chief Rick Allen announced his intent to retire after 30 years of service, effective July 1.
According to a news release, Allen submitted his 'Notice of Intent to Retire' to the citizens of Garden City on Tuesday, May 16. Allen was in law enforcement for 30 years - all of which were spent serving Garden City.
The release acknowledged the timing of the announcement, stating that "it seems only fitting to announce our chief's retirement during National Police Week, a week for honoring all who serve in Law Enforcement."
"Our chief has done just that and so much more for his department and community. We will be forever grateful for his dedication to Team GCPD," the release went on to say.
Chief Allen said in his official statement, "It is with a very heavy heart that after 30 years of service (8 years as your Chief of Police) I announce my intent to retire from the Garden City Police Department, effective July 1, 2023."
Allen began his service as a reserve police officer with the City of Garden City at the age of 21, during his junior year in college in March of 1993.
He was sworn in as a full-time police officer on October 4, 1994. For the last nearly 30 years, Allen served in every division and held every rank within Garden City's police department.
"This city and the citizens have been by my side for my college graduations (Bachelors and Masters), my wedding, the births of my children and every promotion along the way," said Allen. "This city and all of you, the citizens, have touched me personally and professionally."
Allen's statement continued, "During my career, I have witnessed Garden City develop and prosper into a thriving community for which I am honored and proud to have served. During my employment as a Garden City Police Officer, I have experienced some of the most memorable events in my life. I have shared many laughs and shed a few tears with my team and the citizens."
Allen mentioned the pride he felt in the community and departments efforts in establishing the current S.E.R.V.I.C.E. (Safety, Excellence, Respect, Valor, Integrity, Community, and Empathy) motto. Which he said was attainable through a shared mission, vision and values.
"As your Chief of Police, it was my mission to model the way, challenge the process, instill accountability, and enlighten empathetic hearts," said Allen. "I hope that you have found value in the work we have accomplished together, and I pray that I met your leadership expectations."
The Garden City Police Department is an amazing department consisting of wonderful people. I recognize that my strength as a leader was only derived from all of you, the citizens, and the department members who empowered me with your trust and support."
The announcement included Allen's final statements: "I want to express my appreciation to all of you, the citizens, for allowing me to lead our excellent organization. It was my privilege and honor to serve as your Chief of Police."
"My thoughts and prayers will remain with the City of Garden City, all the citizens, and the incredible people who serve. I will be forever indebted to this city and its citizens," said Allen.
"Thank you for allowing me to serve your amazing community. I will miss serving 'The Garden'."
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BALTIMORE — Come July Baltimore County residents can expect higher monthly water bills.
Baltimore City's Board of Estimates, who oversees the County's water prices, voted Wednesday, making it official.
County residents will see an average quarterly increase of $42, which equates to $168 annually.
The new rates are based off the number of gallons a family of four consumes.
A Baltimore County spokesperson cited the EPA in estimating that amount to be 300 gallons a day and 109,500 gallons a year.
The rate hike turns out to be about $1.15 for every 748 gallons.
Baltimore City residents already saw their water rates increase last July. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/baltimore-county-residents-can-expect-higher-water-bills-starting-in-july | 2023-05-17T20:15:49 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/baltimore-county-residents-can-expect-higher-water-bills-starting-in-july |
BALTIMORE — The actions of the Baltimore Police Department's now defunct Gun Trace Task Force (GTTF) continues to cost the City.
On Wednesday the Board of Estimates approved a $450,000 settlement with Ricardo Shaw.
The lawsuit stems from a 2009 arrest in which Shaw was charged for drug possession with intent to distribute.
He previously pleaded guilty and served about two-and-a-half year behind bars.
Two of the arresting officers were Maurice Ward, who was federally convicted in 2017 on racketeering charges, and the late detective, Sean Suiter, whose name has been associated in prior court filings and settlements related to the GTTF.
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Following the convictions of Ward and his former fellow GTTF members, then City State's Attorney, Marilyn Mosby, decided to drop hundreds of cases in which they were involved.
One of those cases happened to be Shaw's, who was let out of prison in 2012.
Because Ward was accused of distributing stolen money from arrests he'd made with other GTTF members, Shaw sued claiming his rights were violated.
In 2020 the Maryland Court of Appeals ruled Baltimore City still liable for damages or settlements stemming from lawsuits against the officers.
Earlier this month the City Comptroller launched an online settlement tracker for GTTF cases.
Since 2020 the City has settled 40 lawsuits worth over $22.5 million against former members and officers linked to the group. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/city-pays-out-450k-to-settle-another-gttf-related-lawsuit | 2023-05-17T20:15:56 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/city-pays-out-450k-to-settle-another-gttf-related-lawsuit |
ROSEDALE, Md. — A Rosedale man was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in federal prison for sending guns and military items to help separatists in Cameroon.
Tamufor Nchumuluh St. Michael, 42, of Golden Ring Road, is one of eight people who pleaded guilty to the conspiracy, which involved sending dozens of rifles (including sniper rifles and bayonets), more than 35,000 rounds of ammunition, scopes, zip-tie handcuffs, and a camo suit, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney's office.
The conspirators bought the items in 2018 and 2019; St. Michael bought at least 24 rifles that he picked up at a gun shop in Essex. The items were confiscated after being sent in a shipping container to the Port of Baltimore, to depart in January 2019 for Onne, Nigeria.
Separatists from Cameroon's English-speaking regions have been fighting since 2017 to break away from the country's French-speaking majority, reports Voice of America. The rebels were hiding in neighboring Nigeria, and a large group of them surrendered today.
St. Michael was sentenced yesterday for violating the Arms Export Control Act. Other conspiracy members include Godlove Nche Manchoe, Tse Ernst Bangarie, Edith Ngang, Eric Fru Nji and Wilson Nuyila Tita (who each got more than 3 years in jail); Wilson Che Fonguh is awaiting sentencing. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/judge-issues-sentence-in-gun-exporting-conspiracy | 2023-05-17T20:15:59 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/judge-issues-sentence-in-gun-exporting-conspiracy |
BALTIMORE — Police have made an arrest in regard to the murder of 28-year-old Christopher Foster.
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On April 12, police were called to the Shot Tower Subway stop near Port Discovery for an unresponsive man who fell onto train tracks.
When they arrived they located Foster who died despite life saving efforts.
Investigators believe Foster was standing near the edge of the platform when someone came up from behind and pushed him onto the tracks.
This led to Foster being electrocuted to death. The suspect fled the scene.
Days later, a picture was released of a potential suspect police were attempting to identify.
On Wednesday police located the suspect, 39-year-old Joseph White, at a hotel in South Ozone Park in New York.
He was arrested without incident.
White is awaiting extradition back to Baltimore City where he faces first degree murder charges. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/suspect-wanted-in-subway-electrocution-arrested-in-new-york | 2023-05-17T20:16:00 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/suspect-wanted-in-subway-electrocution-arrested-in-new-york |
SEATTLE — A Sunnyside mushroom farm will pay $3.4 million for violating the civil rights of its workers following a lawsuit filed in 2022, according to Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson.
Ferguson filed the lawsuit in Yakima County Superior Court in August 2022 after an investigation revealed that the owner of the farm, Ostrom Mushroom Farms, had been discriminating against its workers based on their sex and immigration status for over a year.
Ferguson said the $3.4 million will be used to compensate the more than 170 farmworkers who are eligible for compensation.
“I want to thank the workers who spoke out against this discrimination in the face of so much danger and stood up for their rights," said Ferguson.
The Attorney General's Office said Ostrom's "systematic discrimination was calculated" to force out women from its Washington-based workforce, in violation of the Washington Law Against Discrimination. Before April 2021, women made up 87% of the farm's workforce.
The AG's office said Ostrom wanted to replace the women with foreign men guest workers because the women had childcare obligations and couldn't work late hours or on the weekends. The guest workers were hired through the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Program, which allows employers to hire seasonal agricultural workers who come to the U.S. alone, leaving their families behind.
"It's clear that Ostrom engaged in systemic, blatant discrimination calculated to force out female employees so they could replace them with guest workers who they believed, importantly, they believed they could better control and require them to work longer hours with fewer rights," said Ferguson.
Ostrom came up with reasons to discipline and ultimately fire and refuse employment to the women, according to the AG's office. The investigation found Ostrom also retaliated when workers complained about the mistreatment.
The investigation also revealed Ostrom violated the Washington Consumer Protection Act after it placed job advertisements that misrepresented work requirements and wages.
"I was working for the company for two years and a half and all of a sudden they decided that they did not want women working there," said former worker Javita Bustamante. "I was crying and very sad for days just thinking about how they left me without a job from one day to the other. I want to give thanks in the name of all of the women that were discriminated."
During the lawsuit, Ostrom sold the mushroom farm to Windmill Farms. As a result of the lawsuit, a court order requires Windmill Farms to take measures to protect employees from future discrimination.
Ferguson said his office has contact information for the impacted employees but asks If you worked at Ostrom and believe you should be part of this claims process, to contact the Civil Rights Division by emailing ostrom@atg.wa.gov or by calling 1-833-660-4877 and selecting Option 5. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/mushroom-farm-34-million-discriminating-against-workers/281-b10083e4-8d3e-43f1-bec8-8fda9112a357 | 2023-05-17T20:21:32 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/mushroom-farm-34-million-discriminating-against-workers/281-b10083e4-8d3e-43f1-bec8-8fda9112a357 |
SEATTLE — An updated revenue forecast for the City of Seattle presented a mixed bag on Wednesday.
On one hand, the city will have an additional $31.8 million in the general fund (GF) for 2023. This new money comes as a net of a planned $38 million reduction of the transfer from the JumpStart Fund (JSF) to the GF in 2023.
The reduction comes due to better-than-expected 2022 GF financial results.
However, based on revised expenditures projections, the average GF deficit for 2025 and 2026 increased from $212 million to $224 million. This stems primarily from inflationary increases in expenditures outpacing revenue projections for the future year.
The updated revenue projections come from the Office of Economic and Revenue Forecasts and the City Budget Office.
Although Seattle operated with a surplus budget in 2021 and most of 2022, a significant decline in revenue expectations will widen the deficit gap through 2026.
The Finance and Housing Committee of the Seattle City Council will be briefed on all the details of the latest forecasts in a meeting Wednesday.
Seattle is not the only western Washington municipality dealing with a budget shortfall in coming years.
King County leadership revealed in April that a $100 million shortfall is expected in 2025, which it claims is due to a limitation on property tax collection.
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Iowa City buses may be free for all riders later this year as Iowa City Council considers zero-fare transit system
The Iowa City City Council is considering making its public transit system free for all riders across a two-year span.
Iowa City Transit recommended prioritizing a two-year zero-fare pilot system at a city council work session Tuesday. Evaluating the "feasibility and funding sources needed for a zero-fare transit system" is part of Iowa City’s Strategic Plan through 2028.
Ridership would increase anywhere from 20% to 60% through the proposed system, Darian Nagle-Gamm, director of transportation services told the city council, while it would help cut down on the city's carbon footprint.
“This is one of those rare, rare community projects that will truly address climate, equity, economic objectives, livability objectives,” she said. “It could really put Iowa City on the map… in all honesty, the ease with which people move throughout (a) community is a hallmark of a great community.”
Zero-fare transit system to support Iowa City’s climate goals, buses’ on-time performances
There will be no fee or pass required for people to come aboard Iowa City’s public transportation if this pilot system moves forward.
Iowa City bus fare is currently $1. The services are for adults 65 and older and qualifying people with disabilities, half-price for youth, and free for Medicare card holders and Johnson County SEATS card holders. The county’s SEATS transit system provides rides for senior citizens, people with disabilities or anyone else who may have difficulties traveling otherwise. Riders for paratransit operations pay $2.
The benefits of a zero-fare transit system include an increase in ridership and reduced conflicts at the farebox, increasing the likelihood of on-time arrivals. The initiative would also support the city’s climate action and livability goals while removing barriers for public transit use, Nagle-Gamm said.
“Zero fare first and foremost will remove a significant barrier for transit use,” she said. “And whether that barrier is the cost or the fact that you have to go somewhere, get a pass, figure out how to work the farebox. It’s something you have to do to get onto the bus.”
If Iowa City City Council proceeds with the proposed system, community members could expect to be fare-free by summer or fall of this year through 2025. Iowa City Transit and city council will revisit the pilot program annually, according to Nagle-Gamm.
“CAMBUS is already zero fare,” Councilor John Thomas said. “I think having both systems zero fare makes a much more coherent statement about Iowa City as a transit city.”
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A potential loss of public transportation fare revenue
Public transportation fare revenue made up 8% of Iowa City Transit’s funding resources in fiscal year 2022. The loss wouldn't damage the budget too significantly, Nagle-Gamm said.
“It’s not an insignificant portion but compared to all of our other funding sources, it is relatively small,” she said.
Had a zero-fare policy existed in FY 2022, $871,902 in fare revenue would have been lost.
Nearly half of the funding for Iowa City Transit in FY 2022 comes from property taxes through a transit levy.
Funding from the Federal Transit Administration’s urbanized area formula grants is important to Iowa City Transit’s income, Nagle-Gamm said. It’s that funding source that presents a few unknowns for Iowa City Transit after 2026. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law authorized up to $108 billion to support federal public transportation programs, according to the FTA, though whether that funding will continue past 2026 or drop off is not known, Nagle-Gamm explained.
Federal funds are distributed by the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County to Iowa City Transit based upon a formula that considers multiple criteria, including fare revenue.
Iowa City Transit would lose $600,000 annually by moving to zero fare if there are no changes to the MPOJC’s formula, according to last year’s distributions. So, Iowa City would need to propose a change to the formula to ensure funding continues regardless of the change to zero fare, Nagle-Gamm said.
An increase in ridership could lead to more buses, staff
Should a zero-fare system result in an increase in ridership as expected, more staff and buses would be necessary. Paratransit demand is also expected to increase if fare is removed as well.
Nagle-Gamm said one of the challenges a zero-fare system could cause would be an increase in people riding the bus just for the ride, taking away space needed for riders with destinations in mind.
Iowa City Transit already has rules in place to address this. Riders can ride a route and back before they will be required to exit the bus.
Iowa City Council will have a resolution to pass the zero-fare pilot system on the agenda for the May 30 city council meeting or for meetings after, Mayor Bruce Teague said.
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CROWN POINT — The Lake County Board of Commissioners declined Wednesday to approve a request by Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. to purchase a new Lake Michigan patrol and rescue boat for the sheriff's marine unit.
The three-member county executive, which executes all contracts on behalf of Lake County excluding purchases relating to county jail operations, did not explicitly reject the Democratic sheriff's proposed boat purchase.
In fact, Commissioner Kyle Allen Sr., D-Gary, made a motion to approve the watercraft acquisition. But neither Commissioner Mike Repay, D-Hammond, nor Commissioner Jerry Tippy, R-Schererville, seconded the motion, preventing it from coming to a final vote.
Ride along with Officer Jimmy Weller as he patrols the region's border of Lake Michigan as part of the Lake County Sheriff's Marine Unit. Video by Connor Burge.
Connor Burge, The Times
The commissioners then simply moved on to the next item on their regular monthly agenda, keeping the sheriff's boat request — which has been pending in one form or another for nearly two years — in limbo for the foreseeable future.
The sheriff is seeking to spend $860,802.47 to purchase a 38-foot long by 12-foot wide full cabin patrol boat, designed to withstand the rigors of Lake Michigan, from SAFE Boats International based in Bremerton, Washington.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has granted the sheriff's department $583,168 to put toward the boat purchase, and the sheriff has said he can put together the remaining $277,634.47 by repurposing funds in his already approved annual budget.
The commissioners seemed to like that this year's proposed boat purchase would require no new county money, unlike the sheriff's prior attempts to replace its current heavy-duty boat on Lake Michigan that's 29 years old and considered beyond its useful life span.
But Repay and Tippy insisted their opposition is about more than money. They questioned the benefits of directing the sheriff's limited resources to the lakefront, instead of unincorporated areas of the county, and the potential liability to the county if the boat is involved in, or contributes to, a disaster in the water.
They also suggested the sheriff's office merely is duplicating the water rescue and boating safety work of the U.S. Coast Guard and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, as well as the law enforcement tasks of the incorporated cities along the lakeshore.
In response, Lake County Police Chief Vincent Balbo said the sheriff's water unit patrols Lake Michigan up to 12 hours a day during boating and swimming season, and often is first to respond to a watercraft or swimmer in danger since it's based in East Chicago.
St. John Police CIT Officer Dustin Wartman is trained in mental health intervention.
Balbo said the sheriff's department is an essential partner to the Coast Guard and DNR, along with the Portage Fire Department's marine unit, for law enforcement, public safety and port security purposes across the entire span of Indiana's portion of Lake Michigan.
"We'd like to move forward with this purchase," Balbo said.
Tippy responded: "I'm not prepared to vote in favor of this today."
Martinez did not immediately return a message seeking comment on any potential next steps he might take toward acquiring the boat in the absence of purchasing approval from the commissioners.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Robert Wheeler
Age : 59
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304321
Arrest Date: May 7, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lenell Shearry
Age : 52
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304312
Arrest Date: May 7, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Christopher Vorice
Age : 34
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304319
Arrest Date: May 7, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF A HANDGUN
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Mitchell Nash
Age : 21
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304332
Arrest Date: May 8, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
David Prieto
Age : 43
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304320
Arrest Date: May 7, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jerry Hawkins
Age : 35
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304308
Arrest Date: May 7, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750; THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - W/PRIOR CONVICTION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Brayan Bravo
Age : 24
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304313
Arrest Date: May 7, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Marque Hatcher
Age : 32
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304331
Arrest Date: May 8, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Amarachi Amuga
Age : 23
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304323
Arrest Date: May 7, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESS LEGEND DRUG OR PRECURSOR
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jandi Warren
Age : 30
Residence: Matteson, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304301
Arrest Date: May 7, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Shantell Lyons
Age : 29
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304281
Arrest Date: May 6, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Samuel Strickland Jr.
Age : 39
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304293
Arrest Date: May 6, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Karla Johnson
Age : 24
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304304
Arrest Date: May 7, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Christina Garza
Age : 38
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304282
Arrest Date: May 6, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Andre Edwards
Age : 40
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304300
Arrest Date: May 7, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Joseph Frazier
Age : 47
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304294
Arrest Date: May 6, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OPERATE VEHICLE AFTER BEING HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Dillard
Age : 60
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304283
Arrest Date: May 6, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Christopher Coots
Age : 29
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304296
Arrest Date: May 6, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jaron Smith
Age : 34
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304254
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: DEALING - MARIJUANA
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Bonnie Starr
Age : 51
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304258
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Winfield Police Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY; BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Kasey Stewart
Age : 27
Residence: University Park, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304255
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Deondre Todd
Age : 22
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304256
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Mark Redmon
Age : 48
Residence: N/A
Booking Number(s): 2304242
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - W/PRIOR CONVICTION; FAILURE TO RETURN TO LAWFUL DETENTION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Eric Rickhoff
Age : 35
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304272
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tavares Melvin
Age : 32
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304276
Arrest Date: May 6, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jason Miller Jr.
Age : 22
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304248
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Other
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - $750 TO $50,000; DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Elder Marroquin
Age : 31
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304275
Arrest Date: May 6, 2023
Arresting Agency: New Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Marshall Kathcart
Age : 48
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304243
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Asaia Lang
Age : 57
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304259
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Winfield Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Sherida Cesar
Age : 37
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304273
Arrest Date: May 6, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE - THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Murray Harris
Age : 46
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304247
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: N/A
Offense Description: DEALING - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Francisco Ismael
Age : 32
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304261
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake Station Police Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kerry Brazley
Age : 52
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304260
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Winfield Police Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Bonner
Age : 38
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304250
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Sonali Aggarwal
Age : 44
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304246
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL; RESISTING - OBSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Thomas Anderson
Age : 54
Residence: Philadelphia, PA
Booking Number(s): 2304267
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Winfield Police Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Ballard
Age : 62
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304257
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dennis Shaw
Age : 36
Residence: New Palestine, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304224
Arrest Date: May 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joshua Levesque
Age : 36
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304225
Arrest Date: May 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Christopher Lobody
Age : 33
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304240
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: ARSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joshua Patino
Age : 42
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304237
Arrest Date: May 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Emanuel Pugh Jr.
Age : 24
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304227
Arrest Date: May 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - USING A DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jerry Knight
Age : 37
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304236
Arrest Date: May 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Elishah Elliott
Age : 21
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304241
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brandon Elzinga
Age : 28
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304220
Arrest Date: May 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kyle Griffin
Age : 29
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304234
Arrest Date: May 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Carter
Age : 48
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304233
Arrest Date: May 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE - THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jason Cooke
Age : 55
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304223
Arrest Date: May 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kolin Burgess
Age : 24
Residence: Kouts, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304235
Arrest Date: May 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DEALING - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Roy Walker
Age : 54
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304212
Arrest Date: May 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daniel Torrecilla
Age : 27
Residence: Crete, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304197
Arrest Date: May 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Donald Gilley
Age : 37
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304215
Arrest Date: May 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH PUBLIC SAFETY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Steven Medsker
Age : 39
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304207
Arrest Date: May 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rene Rodriguez
Age : 51
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304210
Arrest Date: May 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dante Banks
Age : 48
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304211
Arrest Date: May 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Felipe Cruz-Figueroa
Age : 44
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304218
Arrest Date: May 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Sadie Fuller
Age : 45
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304217
Arrest Date: May 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: New Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - POSSESSION - SCHEDULE I
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Walls
Age : 37
Residence: Riverdale, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304192
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michelle Wellons
Age : 47
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304182
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
George Tovey III
Age : 31
Residence: Eau Claire, MI
Booking Number(s): 2304184
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION - STALKING VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Felicia Smith
Age : 29
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304175
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Raul Mendoza
Age : 50
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304195
Arrest Date: May 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OPERATE VEHICLE AFTER BEING HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Devin Price
Age : 23
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304180
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH PUBLIC SAFETY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Reinaldo Rosa
Age : 43
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304186
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - PURSE-SNATCHING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dorothy King
Age : 58
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304178
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL; FAMILY OFFENSE- NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS; INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Markus McCoy
Age : 58
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304191
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: St. John Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Phillip Davis
Age : 37
Residence: Star City, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304173
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Christin Enyeart
Age : 31
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304172
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Darryl Anthony Jr.
Age : 29
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304185
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Marcel Brooks
Age : 55
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304189
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jacqueline Castro
Age : 27
Residence: Bremen, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304196
Arrest Date: May 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
James Taylor
Age : 24
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304144
Arrest Date: May 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: Winfield Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Harold Wireman
Age : 63
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303717
Arrest Date: April 17, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Richard Reyes Jr.
Age : 20
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304150
Arrest Date: May 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brett Kallok
Age : 39
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304145
Arrest Date: May 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Nakeda Martina
Age : 37
Residence: College Park, GA
Booking Number(s): 2304161
Arrest Date: May 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: Other
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Julian Ponce Sr.
Age : 33
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304164
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brandon Feliciano
Age : 35
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304158
Arrest Date: May 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: LCCC
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Harlan
Age : 37
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304167
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Willie England Jr.
Age : 34
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304149
Arrest Date: May 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESS LEGEND DRUG OR PRECURSOR
Highest Offense Class: Felony
James Collins Jr.
Age : 22
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304154
Arrest Date: May 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A school bus and a Wichita Transit bus collided in west Wichita, but Sedgwick County dispatchers say it does not appear that there are any injuries.
The crash happened around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Maple and Meridian.
A spokesperson for Wichita Public Schools said 18 children from Mayberry Middle School were on the school bus. She also said the crash was relatively minor — that the mirrors of the buses hit each other.
This is the second incident today involving Wichita Transit. Early this morning, one of the electric buses caught on fire due to a problem with a lithium-ion battery. The City estimates the damage at $650,000. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/school-bus-and-wichita-transit-bus-collide/ | 2023-05-17T20:29:13 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/school-bus-and-wichita-transit-bus-collide/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A Wichita activist has died in a plane crash in Nebraska.
The Kansas Republican Party confirms Mark Gietzen died Tuesday. According to the Wichita Eagle, Gietzen died in a small plane crash in north-central Nebraska.
FAA records show a Cessna 172 airplane crashing around 6 pm Tuesday in O’Neil, Nebraska. He was the only one on board.
Gietzen was an anti-abortion activist with Kansans For Life and led the Kansas Republican Assembly. In addition, he campaigned against the city adding fluoride to the water system to help prevent tooth decay, citing what he believed were health threats fluoride posed.
He ran unsuccessfully for a seat on the Kansas Legislature five times, and for Mayor of Wichita in 2019. Gietzen received a $5,000 fine from the Kansas Ethics Commission for failure to submit timely campaign receipt-and-expenditure reports for his unsuccessful mayoral bid. He also challenged the results of “Value Them Both” constitutional amendment.
Funeral services are pending.
The Kansas Republican Party posted the following statement on Facebook:
With sadness and prayer, the KSGOP regrets to report Mark Gietzen of Wichita, KS, a longtime and highly effective and active pro-life advocate, supporter, and leader, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Nebraska.
Prayers for Mark, his family, and his friends are encouraged at this challenging time.
Mark was known, loved and respected by many across Kansas for his endless efforts to save babies from abortion. His presence, determination and hard work will be greatly missed.
Funeral arrangements are pending. This post will be updated when details become available.
Kansas Republican Party | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/wichita-activist-killed-in-nebraska-plane-crash/ | 2023-05-17T20:29:19 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/wichita-activist-killed-in-nebraska-plane-crash/ |
A driver was nabbed this week with nearly 300 pounds of marijuana while speeding along a local stretch of Interstate 80, the LaPorte County Sheriff's Department reported.
LAPORTE — A driver was nabbed this week with nearly 300 pounds of marijuana while speeding along a local stretch of Interstate 80, the LaPorte County Sheriff's Department reported.
"Luis (Dorantes Perez of Moses Lake, Washington) was able to explain that the marijuana was from his work," police said. "He advised he was taking the marijuana to New York."
Perez, 38, was taken to the LaPorte County jail and faces a felony count of dealing marijuana, records show.
A county officer said he was patrolling traffic along I-80 around 10 a.m. Monday when he spotted a Chrysler Pacifica minivan speeding eastbound. He noticed the rear seats of the van down and the windows shaded, which indicated the transportation of contraband.
The officer stopped the vehicle and noticed a strong smell of marijuana and saw several bulky items in the rear covered by a blanket, according to the report.
Once the toxicology results have been determined, all reports will be submitted to the Lake County prosecutor for consideration of charges, ISP said.
Perez hesitated when told to leave the vehicle and officers found a bottle of fabric softener inside, which is used to mask the smell of marijuana, the officer said.
Officers lifted the rear door of the van and the blanket to find multiple green packages, according to the report.
"These packages were partially vacuum sealed," police said.
Police say the contents of the packages tested positive for marijuana.
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A driver was nabbed this week with nearly 300 pounds of marijuana while speeding along a local stretch of Interstate 80, the LaPorte County Sheriff's Department reported. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-courts/driver-nabbed-with-nearly-300-pounds-of-marijuana-on-region-highway-cops-say/article_6cf3e8a4-f4b0-11ed-a2bc-93039b0b339c.html | 2023-05-17T20:29:26 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-courts/driver-nabbed-with-nearly-300-pounds-of-marijuana-on-region-highway-cops-say/article_6cf3e8a4-f4b0-11ed-a2bc-93039b0b339c.html |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Wallethub.com has ranked Wichita as the best summer travel destination in a study released on Tuesday. The city came in at No. 4 on the list behind Atlanta, Honolulu and Washington, DC.
The study used costs, attractions, weather, activities and safety. Wichita ranked high in travel costs and hassles, affordability and safety.
Brandy Evans, Visit Wichita‘s vice president of marketing, said the city provides tremendous value.
“Our hotels are very reasonably priced. We have a lot of free things to see and do, and we think that’s why we’re one of the best summer destinations,” said Evans.
So far this year, Visit Wichita says travel started off well, and several sporting events are coming up this summer. The marketing organization hopes planners will see this information and consider Wichita in the future.
“We hope that sports-right holders will consider us, even businesses and potential people who want to live here,” Evans added. “We do not want to be a flyover country. We want people to come here, live, work and play.”
Additionally on May 8, Wichita was ranked as the 5th-most affordable city for family vacations in a study by Forbes Advisor | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/wichita-named-best-summer-travel-and-vacation-destination/ | 2023-05-17T20:29:25 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/wichita-named-best-summer-travel-and-vacation-destination/ |
GARY — Paige McNulty is stepping down as Gary Community School Corp.'s manager, her employer, MGT Consulting, announced Wednesday.
McNulty's last in-person day will be June 4, but she will assist with the leadership transition until June 30.
McNulty ran the school district during a period it was managed by MGT Consulting and the state's Distressed Unit Appeal Board. Those entities took control of the district in 2017 when the state legislature, due to massive financial problems within the district, voted to disband the local school board and dismiss the administration.
After Gov. Eric Holcomb signed Senate Enrolled Act 327 into law May 5, the state takeover will begin to be phased out July 1 when a new appointed school board takes office.
"We are so proud of the progress that has been made in the Gary Community School Corp.," said Eric Parish, executive vice president at MGT Consulting. "With improved financial stability, a student-centered culture, and positive academic momentum, Dr. McNulty has demonstrated tireless service during an incredibly complex and difficult period for educators and leaders. We welcome and have full confidence in the continued growth and improvement on behalf of students and the entire Gary community."
McNulty began as GCSC manager in February 2020. During her tenure, she guided the district through the COVID-19 pandemic, a successful campaign to pass a tax referendum and passage of a balanced budget.
In the press release announcing her departure, MGT Consulting thanked McNulty for her leadership and boasted that she increased the number of children who could attend free pre-school, lengthened the school day for an hour daily, adopted new curricula for English, math, and science, sold more than 10 abandoned school buildings that had become eyesores and magnets of crime in the community and increased the offerings at the Gary Area Career Center, among other things.
"Dr. McNulty took one of the toughest jobs in the State of Indiana and gave it everything she had," Justin McAdam, chairman of DUAB, said. "Dr. McNulty’s consistent leadership in the face of numerous challenges has set the stage for the next leaders to build upon her successes and provide better opportunities for the children of Gary now and into the future."
McNulty and the rest of MGT Consulting's team are not without their critics, though. A lawsuit, which was withdrawn in November, filed by Gary attorney Tracy Coleman sought to remove McNulty from her position. In April, Glen Eva Dunham, president of the Gary Teachers Union, said that under MGT Consulting, "people are treated like dirt, like dogs."
While the state takeover is ending, McNulty's position will not be eliminated. In the first phase of the newly appointed school board's tenure, that school board will work with her successor until July 1, 2024 — or a later date when DUAB certifies Gary schools no longer are financially distressed — when it will gain full control of the district and have the ability to appoint a superintendent, per SEA 327.
MGT Consulting announced Wednesday that Mike Raisor, MGT Consulting's senior vice president of education solutions, will become the district's next manager. Previously, he served as chief operations officer at Jefferson County Public Schools in Kentucky. In Gary, he will work with the new school board as the district transitions to its new management model.
"I’ve gotten to know Mike Raisor from several years of working together, and I know all that he accomplished in one of the largest and most complex school districts in the country," McNulty said. "Mike and his team will pick up right where we left off and build on the momentum in Gary." | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/gary/paige-mcnulty-stepping-down-as-manager-of-gary-schools-mike-raisor-to-replace-her/article_51c0ecb0-f4df-11ed-b0a5-27b8b6f1d23c.html | 2023-05-17T20:29:32 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/gary/paige-mcnulty-stepping-down-as-manager-of-gary-schools-mike-raisor-to-replace-her/article_51c0ecb0-f4df-11ed-b0a5-27b8b6f1d23c.html |
Officials have confirmed that human remains found east of Worland belonged to an Idaho man who went missing in 2015.
On Tuesday, two people found a human skull while tending to cattle in the area off Blue Bank Road between Worland and Ten Sleep, the Washakie County Sheriff's Office and Worland Police Department announced in a joint statement.
Washakie County Coroner Jeff Lapp determined the remains belonged to Patrick Michael Combs, who was reported missing over seven years ago, the statement said.
Sheriff Austin T. Brookwell and a deputy met with the people who discovered the remains on Tuesday, the statement said. They, and one of their family members, brought officials to the location of the skull.
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Once on scene, sheriff's office personnel started documenting the area.
There was a large number of human bones -- all in one area -- a few yards away from the skull, the statement said.
The individuals who found the skull and the additional family member volunteered their time to assist Brookwell and the deputy in locating all the other remains.
One of them located a wallet close by the scene, the statement said. The wallet had a driver's license, which belonged to Combs. There was also another card in the wallet with the same name on it.
Due to the remoteness of the area, Brookwell asked the three civilians if they would help guide the other officials that were en route to the scene, the statement said.
"The three individuals again volunteered their time and their UTVs to assist in getting the extra personnel into the location," the statement said.
Lapp then arrived on scene, and the remains were turned over to his custody, the statement said.
Officials have so far made the identification based solely off the contents of the wallet, the statement said. But they are "certain the remains belong to Patrick Michael Combs." Lapp is expected to make additional confirmation in the coming days.
GPS data also shows Combs' remains were found only 2.1 miles away from where his truck was found abandoned.
Investigators don't suspect foul play.
Combs was 38 years old when he was last seen. Almost two years after Combs was reported missing, his Mazda pickup truck was spotted well off the Blue Bank by a pilot flying over the area.
"Over the years, multiple individuals and cadaver dog teams had searched the area but were never able to locate him," the statement said.
At the time, Washakie County Sheriff Steve Rakness said the truck looked like it has been there for some time, and it was unclear why the truck was in Wyoming, previous AP reporting shows.
The location of the truck, and subsequently the newly discovered remains, are about 400 miles, or about seven hours away, from Combs' Idaho address.
What you missed this week in notable Wyoming crimes and court cases
This week's local crime and court updates from Casper Star-Tribune.
Officials have found a woman wanted for felony escape from the Casper Reentry Center and a man with a felony warrant.
The woman alleges her binding blew off, causing a fall that left her with multiple injuries.
Police in Cheyenne have arrested two teenagers in connection to a drive-by shooting that killed a 15-year-old girl last month.
Brittany Kern, who was originally sentenced for meth possession with intent to deliver, checked herself out from the facility on Monday afternoon and failed to return.
Native Americans make up only 10% of Riverton's population but account for 73% of arrests. Community members say local officials aren't taking the issue seriously enough.
CIT training follows a nationally-established curriculum that’s adapted for Albany County and is funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice/Bureau of Justice Assistance.
The Thermopolis police officer who was wounded last week shot and killed the man who fired at him. That officer is now back home after being hospitalized.
The Wyoming Supreme Court decided a Casper attorney should be allowed to practice law again after his legal assistant was caught stealing from a client’s trust account while that person was jailed.
A shooting occurred Tuesday in Evansville, the police chief confirmed Friday. Utah. There was no immediate word on a suspect.
Julian Espinoza, 16, and Johnny Munoz, 17, will be charged as adults after a drive-by shooting that resulted in the death of a 15-year-old girl. | https://trib.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/remains-found-near-worland-belong-to-man-missing-since-2015/article_1a9001a8-f4d1-11ed-937a-33baa0afc50f.html | 2023-05-17T20:31:49 | 0 | https://trib.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/remains-found-near-worland-belong-to-man-missing-since-2015/article_1a9001a8-f4d1-11ed-937a-33baa0afc50f.html |
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- Ryan M. Bolen, 32, Proctor, disorderly conduct, fined $50 and 60 days local confinement, time stayed on one year probation.
- Tiffany A. Burnham, 27, Superior, possession of a pistol without a permit, fined $50 and one year local confinement, 357 days stayed on one year probation with conditions; shoplifting, fined $1,000 and 90 days local confinement, 82 days and $950 stayed on one year probation with conditions, pay $225 in restitution.
- Michael A. Colvin, 52, Duluth, driving after revocation, fined $200.
- Jesse L. Fechner, 33, Duluth, interfere with an emergency call, one year local confinement; domestic assault, 90 days local confinement, concurrent.
- Zandel D. Morgan, 23, Duluth, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, fined $2,000 and one year local confinement, 363 days and $1,950 stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Amber L. Whitt, 31, Sauk Centre, Minnesota, possession of a controlled substance, 21 days local confinement and one year and one day in prison, prison time stayed on three years probation with conditions; driving while impaired, fined $300 and 90 days local confinement, 69 days stayed on one year probation with conditions.
- Princeton L. Witherspoon, 34, Duluth, check forgery, 180 days local confinement and pay $257 in restitution; theft, 180 days local confinement.
- Rebecca J. Wutz, 36, Duluth, test refusal, fined $2,000 and one year local confinement, 363 days and $1,950 stayed on two years probation with conditions.
Feb. 3
- James K. Bachinski, 61, financial transaction card fraud, 180 days local confinement, 178 days stayed on one year probation with conditions; indecent exposure, one year local confinement, 363 days stayed on one year probation, concurrent.
- Jacqueline Clark, 48, Bloomington, Minnesota, driving while impaired, fined $1,000 and 90 days local confinement, time and $950 stayed on one year probation with conditions.
- Jason K. Erickson, 28, Saginaw, driving while impaired, fined $2,000 and one year local confinement, 335 days and $1,500 stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- David M. H. Gouge, 33, Superior, test refusal, fined $2,000 and 363 days local confinement, time and $1,000 stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Kelly T. Goutermont, 32, Lino Lakes, Minnesota, predatory offender violation - fails to fulfill registration requirement or knowingly commits act, fined $50 and 24 months in prison.
- Jason L. Higgins, 39, Superior, test refusal, fined $2,000 and 180 days local confinement, time and $1,000 stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Cole M. Jacobs, 32, Esko, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, fined $2,0000 and one year local confinement, 335 days stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Chantal R. Plante, 44, Bemidji, Minnesota, driving after revocation, fined $200.
Feb. 4
- Brennan A. Carlson, 26, Soudan, small game violation - failure to report accidentally or lawfully killed marten/bobcat before possession or transport, fined $100.
- Johanna N. Deutsch, 19, Mountain Iron, possession of drug paraphernalia, fined $50.
- Jeffrey B. Hunt, 48, Cook, hands-free law violation - second or subsequent offense, fined $275.
- Jennifer R. Kohlberg, 32, Moose Lake, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Allison I. Kyllonen, 22, Kalispell, Montana, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Kenneth P. Laack, 37, Duluth, driving after revocation, fined $200.
Feb. 5
- Samantha J. Olson, 25, Duluth, driving after revocation, fined $200.
Feb. 6
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- Michael D. Albrecht, 51, Duluth, possession of pornographic work - minor under age 13, imposition stayed on five years probation with conditions, $50 fine and four days local confinement; second count possession pornographic work - minor under age 13, imposition stayed on five years probation with conditions, $50 fine and one year local confinement, concurrent; third count possess pornographic work - minor under age 13, imposition stayed on five years probation with conditions, $50 fine and one year local confinement, concurrent.
- Taylor A. Bushell, 22, Duluth, two counts driving after revocation, fined $200 per each count; driving after suspension, fined $200; possession of small amount of marijuana, fined $50.
- Tyler C. Collins, 44, Richfield, Minnesota, threats of violence, adjudication stayed on three years probation with conditions, 73 days local confinement.
- Brent A. Dooley, 41, Duluth, driving while impaired, fined $1,000 and 90 days local confinement, time stayed on one year probation with conditions.
- Celestino Fonseca, 44, St. Cloud, Florida, damage to property, one year local confinement, 354 days stayed on two years probation with conditions, pay $869 in restitution.
- Kari L. Guralski, 38, Duluth, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Adam S. Hart, 37, Chisholm, hands-free law violation, fined $75.
- Zoe L. Hauswirth, 24, Duluth, theft - permanently depriving another of property, 30 days local confinement, 28 days stayed on one year probation.
- Jessica K. C. Johnson, 28, Duluth, driving while impaired, fined $1,000 and 90 days local confinement, time and $900 stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Jesse A. C. Kilpela, 32, Duluth, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, fined $2,000 and one year local confinement, time and $1,500 stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Jennifer L. Korva, 49, Aurora, possession of a controlled substance, adjudication stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Zion E. Kramer-Smart, 24, Brainerd, Minnesota, reckless driving, fined $50 and 60 days local confinement.
- Micca A. Leider, 48, Ely, obstructing legal process, adjudication stayed on two years probation with conditions, four days local confinement; damage to property, adjudication stayed on two years probation with conditions, four days local confinement, concurrent.
- Shawn D. Lewis Jr., 21, Duluth, violation of order for protection, fined $50 and one year local confinement, time stayed on two years probation with conditions; criminal damage to property, fined $50 and 90 days local confinement, 57 days stayed on one year probation with conditions, concurrent; second count violation of order for protection, fined $50 and one year local confinement, time stayed on two years probation with conditions, concurrent.
- Chris J. Millikan, 35, Babbitt, financial transaction card fraud, one year local confinement, time stayed on two years probation with conditions, pay $120 in restitution; sale of narcotics, fined $300, 27 month in prison, 120 hours Community Work Service, prison time stayed on four years probation with conditions, concurrent; insurance fraud, 15 months in prison, prison time stayed on four years probation with conditions, concurrent.
- Derek D. Mohawk, 44, Chisholm, shoplifting, fined $45.
- Lucas A. Pietrowski, 27, Duluth, disorderly conduct, continued for dismissal for one year.
- Nicholas J. Sawyer, 30, Duluth, driving while impaired, fined $2,000 and one year local confinement, 361 days and $1,500 stayed on two years probation with conditions; disorderly conduct, one year local confinement, 361 days stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Jeorgetta M. R. Sharlow, 41, Duluth, theft, continued for dismissal for one year.
- Eric M. Shere, 30, Embarrass, disorderly conduct, fined $300 and 90 days local confinement, time stayed on one year probation with conditions.
- Andrew J. Steinert, 33, Crystal, Minnesota, driving after revocation, fined $200.
- Christopher E. Vines, 38, Cook, felony receiving stolen property, fined $50 and 15 months in prison.
Feb. 7
- Charles T. Clore II, 54, Duluth, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, fined $1,000 and 60 days local confinement, time stayed on one year probation with conditions.
- Gwen R. Fifield, 31, Duluth, careless driving, fined $100.
- Shawn C. M. Gravelle, 38, Duluth, fugitive, extradition waived.
- Dustin L. Guillen, 33, Hibbing, driving while impaired, fined $500 and 90 days local confinement, time stayed on one year probation with conditions.
- Sarah A. L. Hanson, 32, Bovey, driving while impaired, fined $1,0000 and 60 days local confinement, time stayed on one year probation with conditions.
- Jennifer V. Julsrud, 51, Duluth, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- James F. McDonald, 69, Pengilly, MN annual inspection decal violation, fined $100.
- Tristin J. Morse, 27, Superior, driving after suspension, adjudication stayed on one year probation.
- Lacey M. Richmond, 35, Littlefork, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Ezra W. Schomberg, 20, Duluth, hands-free law violation - second or subsequent offense, fined $275.
- Leslie S. Solis, 21, Duluth, driving after suspension, fined $200.
- Jack R. Wilson, 23, Minneapolis, driving 95 mph in a 70 mph zone, fined $300.
Feb. 8
- Katelynn R. Aho, 19, Hermantown, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Gary A. Daniels, 57, Wrenshall, vehicle violate forest products permit - exceed gross weight violation, fined $500.
- Carl S. Erickson, 38, Duluth, violation of restraining order, adjudication stayed on one year probation with conditions, fined $50.
- Bryan J. Hathaway, 36, Duluth, domestic assault, fined $50, 180 days local confinement and 30 months in prison, prison time stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Jared D. Holt, 20, Aurora, disorderly conduct, fined $300, $250 stayed for one year.
- Austin R. Hubbartt, 29, Two Harbors, driving after cancellation, fined $200.
- Jaden Z. Jahnke, 20, St. Paul, Minnesota, possession of drug paraphernalia, fined $50; marijuana in a motor vehicle, fined $150.
- Stephanie A. Jaskowiak, 38, Duluth, fraud - issued a dishonored check, 60 days local confinement and pay $214 in restitution, time stayed on one year probation.
- Reed C. Johnson, 32, Hibbing, possession small amount of marijuana, fined $50.
- Melanie S. Magnuson, 47, Grand Rapids, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Jennifer M. Morrison, 21, Tower, domestic assault, continued for dismissal for one year.
- Johnathon M. Musakka, 39, Virginia, disorderly conduct, adjudication stayed for six months, $50 fine.
- Deborah N. Nyquist, 29, Babbitt, criminal damage to property, adjudication stayed for one year, fined $300 and pay $239 in restitution.
- Cory W. Perrington, 45, Deer River, vehicle violate forest products permit, fined $500.
- Mannie J. Rosado, 25, Duluth, domestic assault, adjudication stayed on two years probation with conditions, $50 fine and 3 days local confinement.
- Gregory W. Scholz, 70, Cohasset, gross weight exceeds registered limit, fined $200.
- Kalie M. Schultz, 31, Cloquet, careless driving, fined $50 and 90 days local confinement, time stayed on one year probation with conditions.
- Joseph T. Silker, 35, Carlton, shoplifting, 30 days local confinement and pay $45 in restitution.
- Trent L. Smith, 26, Duluth, theft of property, 90 days local confinement and pay $36 in restitution.
- Claira A. Stager, 17, Duluth, hands-free law violation - second or subsequent offense, fined $275.
- Joseph T. Waller, 37, Proctor, driving after revocation, fined $200.
- Douglas A. White, 69, Duluth, indecent exposure, fined $50 and 90 days local confinement, time stayed on one year probation with conditions.
- Thomas S. White, 48, Duluth, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Stephen J. C. Wooster, 50, Palm Springs, California, shoplifting, fined $290.
Feb. 9
- Blake M. Brenny, 28, Ely, forestry violation - false statement/bill of sale for boughs/decorative trees, fined $100.
- Matthew Brown, 57, Chisholm, possession of methamphetamine, adjudication stayed on one year probation with conditions, $50 fine and 58 days local confinement; assault, 90 days local confinement, 59 days stayed on one year probation with conditions, concurrent.
- Stefanie M. Butenhoff, 38, Duluth, two counts driving after revocation, fined $200 per each count.
- Logan A. J. Chatterson, 21, Duluth, child endangerment, adjudication stayed on one year probation with conditions, fined $50 and 51 days local confinement, fine stayed on one year probation with conditions.
- Paul W. Dietz, 40, Duluth, possession of a controlled substance, adjudication stayed on one year probation with conditions, 12 days local confinement.
- Kenneth S. Duttweiler, 45, Duluth, fugitive, extradition waived.
- Joseph W. Graves, 24, Faribault, Minnesota, obstructing legal process, 30 days local confinement.
- Chad T. Hanson, 50, Two Harbors, possess/use non-preserved minnows on designated trout lake, fined $100.
- Savanna L. Johnson, 29, Grand Rapids, driving after revocation, fined $200.
- Sheldon D. Kingbird, 35, Brookston, driving after cancellation - inimical to public safety, adjudication stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Crystal J. Leblanc, 55, Silver Bay, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Antwon T. McCune, 27, Hibbing, felon in possession of a firearm/ammunition, fined $50, 5 days local confinement and 60 months in prison, prison time stayed on three years probation with conditions.
- Kari A. Moss, 32, Eveleth, fugitive, extradition waived.
- Joanne L. Myers, 60, Babbitt, possession of a controlled substance, adjudication stayed on three years probation with conditions, $50 fine.
- Kyle D. Okstad, 31, Duluth, driving after revocation, fined $200; driving 90 mph in a 60 mph zone, fined $100.
- James P. Pedersen, 28, Duluth, possession of a controlled substance, one year local confinement, 101 days stayed on two years probation with conditions; obstructing legal process, 90 days local confinement.
- Jay M. Puig, 52, Tofte, driving after revocation, fined $200.
- Wayne G. Sampson, 53, Babbitt, possession of a controlled substance, adjudication stayed on three years probation with conditions, 30 days local confinement; driving while impaired, fined $50 and one year local confinement, 335 days stayed on one year probation with conditions, concurrent.
- James J. Sheffield, 35, Virginia, sale of 17 grams or more cocaine or meth within a 90-day period, fined $50 and 64 months in prison.
- Toyamma L. Smith Jr., 47, Hibbing, nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images, imposition stayed on two years probation with conditions, $50 fine.
The News Tribune publishes Matters of Record as part of its obligation to serve as a keeper of the local historical record. All items are public records submitted by the courthouse in Duluth. Most defendants are also ordered to pay court and/or surcharge fees. Individual requests for items to be withheld will not be granted. | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/matters-of-record-for-may-17-2023 | 2023-05-17T20:33:12 | 1 | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/matters-of-record-for-may-17-2023 |
A man and woman who were found dead in a Fort Wayne hotel room died in a murder-suicide, the Allen County Coroner's Office ruled Wednesday.
Both Fort Wayne residents, Melissa Trevino, 22, and Dominic Norman Culjan III, 22, died Tuesday from gunshot wounds, according a news release from Allen County Deputy Coroner Chris Meihls.
Trevino's death was ruled a homicide, and Culjan died of suicide, a news release said.
Police were alerted to the hotel when someone called 911 after finding two people unconscious in a room at the Quality Inn, 1734 W. Washington Center Road.
The coroner's finding is consistent with the investigation by the city police department's Homicide Unit, according to a news release from the Fort Wayne Police Department.
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Wayne County Prosecutors considering charges in Detroit nurse's murder
Detroit — Detroit Police investigators have submitted a request to Wayne County Prosecutors to file charges in the kidnapping and killing of a 29-year-old Detroit Medical Center nurse and mother whose body was found in a car on Mother's Day, prosecutors said Wednesday.
According to an email from Assistant Prosecutor Maria Miller, Detroit Police sent a warrant package seeking charges in the killing of Patrice Wilson, who was reportedly kidnapped outside Detroit Receiving Hospital Saturday morning after her shift. The body of Wilson, who had a 7-year-old son, was found Sunday in Novi, police said.
Miller said DPD's warrant request was "currently being reviewed," adding that "a charging decision is not expected this week."
While Miller did not mention anyone by name in her press briefing, Detroit Police officials have said Wilson's ex-boyfriend, 36-year-old Jamere Miller, is a suspect in the case. Miller's name was released while police said he was on the run after having kidnapped Wilson. Detroit Police Chief James Craig said Miller turned himself in to authorities Monday after search warrants were executed in multiple cities.
White said Miller is also being investigated in connection to the disappearance of another ex-girlfriend, 24-year-old pregnant nursing student Bianca Green, who was last seen in Inkster on March 25, 2011.
Miller appeared in a 2012 Crime Stoppers of Michigan video related to the disappearance of Green, with whom he had son who was 4 years old at the time. Green was reportedly pregnant with the couple's second child when she disappeared.
White said investigators are working with another police department to determine if Miller had a role in Green's disappearance.
"I was made aware of (Green's disappearance) as part of this (murder) investigation," White said during a Monday press conference at Public Safety Headquarters. "Everything's going to be looked at, including anything from that case as well."
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Slotkin, James bill seeks Pentagon plan for replacing Selfridge base's fighter jets
Washington ― A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced a bill in the House on Wednesday that would temporarily pause planned retirements of aging aircraft at Air National Guard bases around the country, including the A-10 squadron at Macomb County's Selfridge base.
The legislation, led by U.S. Reps. Elissa Slotkin, D-Lansing, John James, R-Farmington Hills, and Don Bacon of Nebraska, would impose the retirement freeze until the U.S. Air Force produces a 10-year plan for replacing legacy airframes like the A-10, one for one, with next-generation aircraft at the 25 Air National Guard bases around the country.
"The idea is that we believe that there should be a more significant fighter capability into the future, and, of course, Selfridge Air National Guard base would like to compete for that fighter mission in the future," Slotkin told The Detroit News. "But we can't do that unless we understand what the Air Force's recapitalization plan is."
The bill comes amid a bipartisan effort by Michigan's congressional delegation and state leaders to secure another fighter mission to eventually replace Selfridge's A-10s, which are expected to be retired in the next decade, if not sooner. The A-10 mission is the backbone of the Harrison Township base, which marks its 106th anniversary this year and supports an estimated 5,000 jobs in the community, according to state figures.
The push to retire A-10s is part of an Air Force effort to reduce the top line number of fighter aircraft across the service, with leaders this year proposing to divest, for example, an additional 42 A-10s in its fiscal 2024 budget. Last year, lawmakers let the Pentagon to divest 21 A-10s based in Indiana while blocking divestment of the oldest and least capable F-22s.
"What this bipartisan group is saying is, 'No, we think it should be a replacement fighter mission, not a reduction, and we'll stand fast for your plan,'" Slotkin said. "There's no guarantees that anything will end up at Selfridge, but we at least want to compete for those future fighter missions."
The bill's original co-sponsors include Reps. Jason Crow, D-Colorado; C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, D-Maryland; and Doug Lamborn, R-Colorado. Slotkin, Bacon and Lamborn all serve on the House Armed Services Committee, which crafts the annual defense policy bill that Slotkin and her colleagues aim to attach the bill to.
Bacon, a Nebraska Republican, is a retired Air Force brigadier general who previously served as wing commander at Ramstein Air Base and Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska. In a statement, he noted the Air National Guard is no longer the strategic reserve it was in the 1980s and '90s.
“These units deploy globally to meet combatant commander requirements while simultaneously defending the homeland. We must ensure the most important part of our fighter force — the airmen — are retained as fighter recapitalization decisions are made," Bacon said.
"Every pilot and aircraft maintainer matters, and our nation simply cannot afford continued loss of these highly trained personnel.”
The Air Force did not immediately respond Wednesday for a request for comment on the legislation.
Lawmakers say a next-generation fighter mission like the F-15EX or F-35 would help ensure that Selfridge would stay open long term and remain part of the community.
But the Air Force last month made final its decision to skip over Selfridge to base its international training center for the F-35 fighter aircraft in Arkansas at Ebbing Air National Guard Base. That decision had been widely anticipated after an initial recommendation in 2021, but was still disappointing to Michigan officials. The Air Force has also cut its procurement plan for the F-15EX.
In the meantime, Michigan is moving ahead with planned improvements at Selfridge, including putting $28 million in federal money toward a new maintenance hangar there that could accommodate larger aircraft like the F-15EX. That two-year project is the first of eight planned projects intended to prepare the air base for a future fighter jet mission, Sen. Gary Peters, D-Bloomfield Township, said Monday.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer previously pledged nearly $100 million in state tax dollars to upgrade Selfridge facilities.
Slotkin noted that Michigan's delegation has taken steps to show off Selfridge's facilities and features — including northern Michigan's uninterrupted training airspace — to Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall, including when he visited Selfridge last summer.
During that trip, Kendall commented on the kinds of things that the Pentagon needs to see at bases where they place future fighter missions, Slotkin said.
"And so we are attempting to make those upgrades and investments so that we are as attractive and sexy as possible to the U.S. Air Force," said Slotkin, who is running for the U.S. Senate.
"It's a hugely important mission .... not only important from a military perspective, but it really is important from an economic perspective, particularly to Macomb County."
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BLOOMINGTON — The Salvation Army is seeking donations of fans as summer approaches.
Those who wish to contribute can donate new fans or make a monetary donation.
Donations can be dropped off at The Salvation Army, 611 W. Washington St. in Bloomington, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The fans will benefit seniors, individuals with documented medical conditions, and those without air conditioning to help keep them safe during dangerously hot summer temperatures.
Visit sabloomington.org for more information.
The Sunshine BELLS of Bloomington-Normal Community Bells play before the the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Kickoff breakfast on Nov. 15.
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Watch now: Salvation Army hosts block party in Bloomington
Watch Now: Salvation Army block party on Washington Street
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The Salvation Army welcomed the neighborhood to a party Saturday at their Washington Street location in Bloomington.
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The Salvation Army welcomed the neighborhood to a party Saturday, Aug. 20, at their Washington Street location.
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The Salvation Army welcomed the neighborhood to a party Saturday, Aug. 20, at their Washington Street location.
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Community resources were out to meet and greet at the Salvation Army's block party Saturday, Aug. 20, on Washington Street in Bloomington.
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The Salvation Army welcomed the neighborhood to a party with free food Saturday, Aug. 20, at their Washington Street location in Bloomington.
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Left to right, Tammy Brooks, Marilyn Boyd, Major Laura Leisher and Eva Starkey coordinate the kitchen Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Salvation Army's block party at their Washington Street location in Bloomington.
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The Salvation Army welcomed the neighborhood to a party Saturday, Aug. 20, at their Washington Street location.
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The Bloomington Fire Department attended the Salvation Army's block party Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Washington Street location in Bloomington.
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Rubber duckies in a duck pond at the Salvation Army's block party Saturday, Aug. 20, in Bloomington.
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Children enjoyed a massive bouncy house at the Salvation Army's block party Saturday, Aug. 20, in Bloomington.
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The Salvation Army welcomed the neighborhood to a party Saturday, Aug. 20, at their Washington Street location. Contestants play a candy game.
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The Salvation Army welcomed the neighborhood to a party Saturday, Aug. 20, at their Washington Street location.
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Community resource groups were out to meet and greet at the Salvation Army's block party Saturday, Aug. 20, on Washington Street in Bloomington.
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The Salvation Army welcomed the neighborhood to a party Saturday, Aug. 20, at their Washington Street location. Contestants played candy games for prizes.
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The Salvation Army welcomed the neighborhood to a party Saturday, Aug. 20, at their Washington Street location. They had a local DJ on hand who also helped with musical chairs.
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NORMAL — The Children's Discovery Museum has named Nick Papineau as director of education.
Papineau began the new role Wednesday.
He will help develop relevant curricula, recruit educators to deliver high-quality programs, teach museum staff about changes in education and learning standards, and provide an educational perspective to exhibit design.
The role helps support home school and special needs programming and serves as a liaison with community partners to eliminate duplication of efforts.
Papineau previously worked for Glen Ellyn School District 41 as a science and innovation coordinator and problem-based learning coach. He has more than 10 years of formal education experience, focusing on science and inquiry.
He and his wife, Melanie, and their three children will be relocating from Aurora to the Bloomington-Normal area.
It was all about the fun at Playla
Katie Rife, Annie Swanson, Tracy Patkunas, Kim Schoenbein
ISU President Terri Goss Kinzy, Scott Kinzy, Stephanie Morstatter
Camp kitchen menu
Rivian Chef Alex Doody cooking on the Rivian RT1 camp kitchen
Sarah Defreitas putting the finishing touches on spiced sweet potato and apple skewers
Bill Croff, Jolene Aldus, Andy Shirk, Nick Leroy, Annie Swanson
Tony Morstatter, Kim Schoenbein, Tracy Patkunas
Tony Morstatter, Katie Rife, Kim Schoenbein, Sue Seibring, Tracy Patkunas
Kim Schoenbein, Jolene Aldus, Sue Seibring, Annie Swanson
Leann Seal, Crystal Howard
Elizabeth Stice, Ashly Stephens
Dennis and Cathy Wentworth
Kris Williams, Jeff Kohl
Jerome and Frances Maddox
Angie Parker, Sara Larsen, Erin Williams, Katie Fudge, Kim Bruninga
Brandy Maloney,Tom Dzurison, Larum Dean, Kris Williams
Krista and Trever Kuipers
Bill Croff, Nick Lurkins
Vanessa Campos
Dr. Sarah and David Sturgill
Sara and Matt Piotrowski
Karen and Craig Earl
Colleen Reynolds, Kathi Franklin
Krystal Barker
Connie and Mike O’Grady
Zach Dietmeier, Donna Verda
Suzi Nafziger, Melissa Isenburg, Andrea Arduini
Dani and Brian Wipperman
Marshall and Brittany Wade, Kirsten and Keith Evans
Kevin and Melissa McCarthy
Jerry and Carole Ringer
Larry Dietz, Katie Rife, Kim Schoenbein,Tracy Patkunas
Racing around Big Wheels Glow Course
Tom Restivo, Cheryl Magnuson
Joshua and Jessica Shull
Frances and Jerome Maddox, Tracy Patkunas
Jonell Kehias documenting Scott Swanson’s demotion on the Tin Foil Boat leaderboard
Craig Queen, Heather Wilcox
Mark and Karla Kossler
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Nick Papineau shown teaching in a classroom at his previous employer, Glen Ellyn School District 41. Papineau began his new role at the Children's Discovery Museum on Wednesday. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/childrens-discovery-museum-names-education-director/article_e6b86964-f41d-11ed-ac6e-5f9eea44a1d4.html | 2023-05-17T20:39:43 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/childrens-discovery-museum-names-education-director/article_e6b86964-f41d-11ed-ac6e-5f9eea44a1d4.html |
NORMAL — The Normal Public Library is now offering free period products in all of its restrooms.
This includes 11 public restrooms and one staff restroom. The initiative is supported by grant funding from the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation, and was led by Library Technical Assistant Morgan Rondinelli, and former library assistant and recent Illinois State University graduate Haley Kedzierski.
The library is a frequently visited public space and received over 130,000 visits in 2022, according to a news release from the library.
Ten of the 12 restrooms now have acrylic dispensers stocked with pads and tampons. Two restrooms in the second-floor children's department will have dispensers from the award-winning company Aunt Flow.
Actors feather up in Bloomington for barnyard children's opera
BARNYARD OPERA
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Change your hair or leave: Knoxville anchor says she was fired by WATE for her appearance
It was Tabitha Bartoe's third day on the job at WATE when her bosses at the Knoxville TV station pulled her away from training − not for an urgent weather event, but for a hair appointment and shopping spree to find new clothes.
The station felt like a good fit for the recent college grad, and the role of weekend morning weather anchor was a promising one.
But after months of being criticized by supervisors for her appearance − namely, her naturally curly hair − Bartoe said she was let go May 9 because her style didn't align with company policy.
"It doesn't even sound real," Bartoe told Knox News. "The whole thing just sounds like a joke. And I wish it was."
Women in television have always had to contend with a narrow beauty standard that can be weaponized to eliminate their jobs. Last year, renowned Canadian television journalist Lisa LaFlamme was fired after she stopped dyeing her hair and let her natural gray show.
In 2019, Mississippi news anchor Brittany Noble-Jones was fired after a supervisor complained about her natural hair. Noble-Jones is Black and did not straighten her hair or wear extensions. She said she was told to use a closet to pump milk for breastfeeding after she returned to work following the birth of her child.
Noble-Jones' former station is owned by Nexstar Media, the same company that owns WATE.
WATE weather anchor 'had no say' in hairstyle
The critiques of Bartoe didn't stop with the first hair appointment, which was hard enough to endure on its own. Months later, she said, the station asked her to see another stylist with the same vague request to soften her curls.
"It wasn't necessarily a problem in the beginning because I was just assuming that they were just trying to help me and trying to build my professional image," Bartoe said. "I was willing to take advantage of it, but I think it was right away when they asked me if I was willing to ever get my hair relaxed. Or, 'If you straighten your hair, the curl will fall out over time; that's what we're looking for.'
"That's just not what I was looking for. ... I'd like to have my natural hair."
Bartoe said she was bullied for her curly hair growing up but has since learned to embrace the look.
She doesn't know whether news director Alison Coe approved of the new looks after her appointments − only that she was asked to smile for a photo to send Kim Byrd, the station's general manager.
"I had no say in how my hair was supposed to be done for both appointments," she said. "It was just what they wanted. I did not feel comfortable in either of those situations."
Knox News attempted to contact Coe by email, the news station's main line and a direct line. We also left a voicemail with Byrd, but no messages were returned.
'We understand one size doesn't fit all'
The situation has sparked outrage and a wave of online support. Bartoe shared her story in a social media post to viewers, explaining her absence from TV.
The response was overwhelming, and the New York Post, Daily Mail and other media outlets reported on Bartoe's firing. The reports homed in on the part of her message that referred to the size of her clothes.
"Everyone is beautiful and professional in their own ways," she wrote. "No matter if you have curly hair, or you're not a size two, but a size 12."
This part of her message has been blown out of proportion, Bartoe told Knox News, as station leadership's main focus of criticism were vague and conflicting requests to change her hair.
Still, her body type was the subject of at least one conversation with management, in which she was told by Byrd that "we understand one size doesn't fit all," Bartoe said.
Bartoe said she was told to look in a mirror in Byrd's office to examine her appearance and believes she was targeted for criticism of her style even though her wardrobe aligned with others in the newsroom.
"I mean, Calvin Klein is a pretty popular brand," she said, referring to the designer whose clothes she wore. "When we went to go pick out clothing and everything, the news director asked me what size I wore. And I was like, 'Well, I'm a little bit of a curvier person, and these straight-down dresses, I can't just do that. ...
"So, I tell her my size and she just kind of looks me up and down, and we go about our time."
'Don't be afraid to speak up'
Bartoe understands she's not the only woman at WATE or in television singled out for her appearance − she's just willing to speak up.
Bartoe told Knox News that Byrd and Coe both made comments about her professional improvements in the new role. Bartoe was getting more comfortable on camera, she said, and her performance never seemed to be an issue.
Though she thinks supervisors should be encouraging leaders − especially toward someone early in their career − it has been the digital producers, on-air talent and other peers who have supported her the most, before and after she left the station.
"Definitely, when you're starting out, just be confident in yourself," Bartoe told Knox News. "If it's great feedback, then totally take advantage of it. But if it's something that kind of hurts you or just makes you feel bothered in some way, don't be afraid to speak up for yourself and advocate for yourself."
Others in the newsroom knew what was going on, she said, but her colleagues felt limited in what they could say.
"It's kind of sad when you can't show your support (publicly) for somebody without the upper management being upset if you don't agree with them," Bartoe said.
Tabitha Bartoe plans to continue media career beyond WATE
Before being let go, Bartoe said she had been reminded by Byrd that she was within the first 90 days of her contract.
"So, she was basically telling me either you do what we say or it's time for you to go," she said.
The ultimate reason Bartoe was let go: "Your style isn't aligning with the company and the company policy, so your time is done here," she recalls being told by Byrd.
She was walked out of the building while staff members retrieved her belongings.
"I wasn't even allowed to go back into the newsroom to grab my stuff," she said. "I left the station. I just cried because I didn't even know what happened. It didn't even feel real."
The experience isn't stopping Bartoe from continuing her career in media even though she understands coverage of her story could harm potential employers' perception of her.
She is pursing an online master's degree in communication.
Ryan Wilusz is a downtown growth and development reporter. Phone 865-317-5138. Email ryan.wilusz@knoxnews.com. Instagram @knoxscruff.
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EPA wants to expand coal ash rule. Here's what it adds to protect disposal site neighbors
The Environmental Protection Agency plans to expand its federal coal ash rule to apply to hundreds of previously exempted disposal sites, increasing protections for local communities living near coal ash.
According to a draft of the new regulations posted in the federal register, the EPA's revised coal ash rule would:
- Establish regulations to ensure environmental safety at closed coal ash ponds at closed coal power plants, as directed by a D.C. Court of Appeals in 2018.
- Establish "ground water monitoring, corrective action, closure and post-closure care requirements" for all coal ash landfills, including legacy landfills that previously were exempted from the rule.
The additional regulations come as a result of two lawsuits from environmental groups calling for the EPA to apply the rule to exempted coal ash disposal sites.
The United States has burned coal for decades, leaving millions of tons of coal ash to be disposed of or reused. Coal ash is the concentrated waste left after burning coal. It can contain heavy metals as well as elements that emit radiation. If left unregulated, coal ash can enter the environment either through the air or by contaminating ground water, which could potentially come into contact with people.
"Coal ash contains contaminants like mercury, cadmium, chromium and arsenic associated with cancer and various other serious health effects," the EPA said in a May 17 press release. "Today’s action delivers protections for underserved communities already overburdened by pollution, reflecting the Biden-Harris Administration’s whole-of-government commitment to advancing environmental justice."
The coal ash rule, created after the Tennessee Valley Authority's 2008 Kingston coal ash spill, was the first federal regulation of coal ash disposal. The current rule does not apply to landfills that stopped receiving coal ash prior to Oct. 19, 2015, when the rule took effect. The existing regulations also do not apply to closed coal ash ponds at closed power plants, even though the 2018 court order required the EPA to regulate these sites.
Why did the environmental groups sue?
Environmental groups sued the EPA in late 2022 to have the coal ash rule revised to include legacy landfills, and reached a settlement earlier this year. The EPA agreed to review the rule and consider expanding it to include the legacy landfills.
Regarding legacy coal ash ponds, environmental groups sued the EPA in 2016 over the original rule exempting inactive coal ash ponds at inactive power plants from regulation. The D.C. Court of Appeals in 2018 vacated EPA's exemption of legacy coal ash ponds, and required the agency to create regulations for these disposal sites.
The EPA addresses the results of the two lawsuits together in the new proposed regulations, which would increase protections for communities that live near coal ash disposal sites. Federal regulations provide the minimum standard for coal ash disposal sites; states can set stricter regulations of their own.
What do environmental groups think of the proposed regulations?
Earthjustice was involved in both lawsuits that led EPA to expand its existing coal ash regulations.
"This is a really big deal. The Biden administration is standing up for people near a lot of hazardous coal waste sites around the country," Lisa Evans, senior counsel for Earthjustice, said in a press release. "For far too long, a large portion of toxic coal ash around the U.S. was left leaching into drinking water supplies without any requirement it be cleaned up. The EPA is taking significant steps to address a massive loophole that let many coal plant owners off the hook from cleaning up the toxic mess they created. Power plants will finally lose their hall pass to leave coal ash wherever they dumped it."
In the press release, Earthjustice also criticized EPA's proposed rule, however, for not applying to all coal ash sites and for not addressing sites where coal ash was used as fill.
"The EPA should extend federal coal ash regulations to all coal ash disposed at current and retired power plant sites to address immediate threats and prevent further contamination," the press release said.
What does this mean for coal ash disposal sites in Tennessee?
Knox News asked the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation about the impact the proposal would have on coal ash disposal sites in Tennessee, but both are reviewing the rule and its implications.
What we do know is the Tennessee Valley Authority stopped storing coal ash wet and in ponds after the Kingston coal ash spill in 2008. The regulations that likely would be more relevant to communities in TVA's seven-state region would be the changes to include legacy landfills.
TVA previously burned coal in Alabama and continues to burn coal in Tennessee and Kentucky.
In Tennessee specifically, TDEC requires TVA to investigate, assess and remediate all coal ash disposal sites under the state's supervision, meaning the state regulations were already stricter than the federal ones.
While this proposed federal rule update might not change the regulations for TVA's coal ash landfills in Tennessee, it could reaffirm the regulations from TDEC on TVA's landfills.
"We are reviewing the proposed federal rule and how it will apply to our program, but it will not impact our steadfast commitment and efforts to safe, innovative, responsible coal ash management," TVA spokesperson Scott Brooks said in a statement to Knox News.
Knox News has reached out to TDEC for a statement about how the rule might impact TVA's operations. The agency is reviewing the proposed rule and had not provided a statement as of publication.
How can I comment on the draft rule?
EPA plans to hold an in-person public hearing on June 28 and a virtual public hearing on July 12.
If a resident would like to speak at the public hearing, the last day to pre-register is June 26 for the in-person hearing and July 10 for the virtual hearing. Residents can pre-register to speak by filling out the form on the EPA's website: https://www.epa.gov/coalash or by reaching out to Michelle Lloyd at 202-566-0560 orLloyd.Michelle@epa.gov.
Residents can send comments to EPA about the proposed regulations by including the following Docket ID in submissions: No. EPA-HQ-OLEM-2020-0107
- Online at Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov/
- By mail: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center, Office of Land and Emergency Management (OLEM) Docket, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, DC 20460.
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StarTran buses will soon resume full-service hours, which had been reduced because of staff shortages, Lincoln Transportation and Utilities officials said.
StarTran’s fixed-route, VanLNK on-demand and paratransit services had been ending at 7 p.m. daily since August because of pandemic-related staffing shortages. On May 25, those routes will again run until 10 p.m.
StarTran also announced that beginning June 1, the one-way fee for StarTran’s VanLNK on-demand service will increase from $5 to $8.
StarTran has offered $5 one-way on-demand rides since it began the service in 2020 in response to the pandemic.
“A service analysis showed in order to make this program sustainable, fares would need to increase,” LTU Director Liz Elliott said. “StarTran’s VanLNK service will continue to offer an affordable flat rate, which is a benefit to our riders and allows StarTran to continue to offer the service.”
*Resumption of University of Nebraska-Lincoln bus routes on Monday. Service on Routes 24 and 25 will run from 6:50 a.m. to 6 p.m. on a 20-minute cycle. Route 22 will not run.
*Suspension of Lincoln Public Schools booster routes during summer break beginning May 26. The routes will resume in August when the 2023-24 school year begins.
Full-service scheduling notices will be on buses and posted on social media. Updated schedules will be available on the buses, on the website, and upon request. For more information on routes and schedules, visit transit.lincoln.ne.gov.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A Shelby County woman was sentenced to 26 months in prison for embezzling more than a million dollars.
United States District Court Judge Karon O. Bowdre delivered the sentence against Betty Jo “BJ” Latis on Tuesday. The 26 month sentence will be followed by three years of supervised release.
According to the press release from the U.S. Department of Justice, Latis worked as an office manager and administrator at Colon & Rectal Surgical Associates of Birmingham from 2005 to 2020. The US Department of Justice said she handled bookkeep and accounting functions in that role and used that position to embezzle money from the practice.
From 2013 and 2020, the DOJ said Latis transferred hundreds of thousands of dollars to a PayPal account. She used this money for her and her spouse, taking trips and cruises, paying off bills and debts as well as buying expensive commodities such as an $8,000 sound system from BestBuy.
Latis did not remain hidden however, as the FBI discovered and investigated her. Assistant U.S. Attorney J.B. Ward was the one who prosecuted the case against her.
According to a plea agreement, she admitted “to stealing more than $1.1 million from the practice during her tenure there.” | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/shelby-county-woman-sentenced-to-prison-for-embezzling-over-1-million/ | 2023-05-17T20:47:58 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/shelby-county-woman-sentenced-to-prison-for-embezzling-over-1-million/ |
Providence residents frustrated over residential tax hike. How the city is responding
A lengthy hearing saw numerous residents speak out against Mayor Brett Smiley's push for higher residential property taxes.
Providence residents, frustrated over potential residential property tax hikes in Mayor Brett Smiley's first budget, spoke out against the proposal on Tuesday night in a lively hearing.
The public hearing is one of two the City Council's Finance Committee will hold, signaling broader engagement and greater transparency than had been exercised under the previous administration.
Locals took advantage of that, queuing up for nearly two hours of testimony -- most of it a reflection of outrage and exhaustion over the cost of living for those just trying to get by.
"As a born and raised resident of Providence who is the daughter of a tenant, I am also a young person who plans to go to college in September of 2024," said Rachel Santos. "If we’re to have this potential increase in homeowners’ tax, that could result in my mother’s rent going up and that could make college very unaffordable for me. And that could be the fate of many other students here in Providence as well."
More:Breaking down Mayor Smiley's first Providence budget: Tax hikes, city spending and more
Diverse residents concerned tax hike will undermine their gains
Santos had something in common with several others who spoke that night -- she is part of the city's diverse community, some of whom are marking a lot of firsts. For some, it may be shouldering the financial burden of higher education. For others, it may be climbing the mountain to homeownership and generational wealth.
Smiley's tax proposal -- which slices the commercial property tax rate by 3.8% and raises the residential rate by a history-making 4.8% -- threatens to undermine those hard-fought achievements, critics say.
Nancy Xiong, a first-generation college student who hails from a family of Hmong genocide survivors, described herself as reliant on her father's disability insurance and her mother's income from a low-paying job. As Xiong put it, "the odds are already stacked against me"
More:Can you buy a home in RI? What inventory and interest rates mean for homebuyers this spring.
"This budget proposal for a residential tax increase makes it harder for us to survive," she said. "In addition, as a first generation college student, this budget proposal creates more barriers for me to break the cycle of poverty within my family."
Karla Vigil, who emigrated to the U.S. from El Salvador and recently bought a home in Elmhurst, is also uneasy.
"I just made it in life," Vigil said. "And now I have a tax increase -- more financial burden for me and my family."
A tough question: How does Providence create a balanced budget?
Michael DiBiase, president and CEO of the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council, appeared to defend Smiley's budget.
DiBiase said former Mayor Jorge Elorza's budget for the current fiscal year "resulted in a much more unbalanced tax system."
That budget cut the residential rate by more than 25%, but because of the city's revaluations of property, homeowners still saw themselves paying more as home values skyrocketed.
And still, there is an imbalance. While Providence is by far the state's highest populated city, it doesn't pay the most taxes. It currently has the eighth-lowest property tax rate in the state. Smiley's changes would push it back only a few spots to eleventh place.
"Providence is heavily dependent on the rest of the taxpayers in the state of Rhode Island to fund its services, particularly schools," DiBiase said. He added that it makes it tougher to push for more education funding when residents aren't paying very much compared to other parts of the state.
'Truly a modest proposal' to make Providence run its best, city says
As residents fight a tax increase, Providence's Chief Operating Officer Courtney Hawkins noted that the budget contains a placeholder of $7.1 million for local payments in lieu of taxes as the city continues negotiating with Brown University and other local schools. That's the same amount the city received for the current fiscal year, which suggests it isn't expecting a boost.
Overall, Hawkins called the budget a "truly a modest proposal that we believe puts us on the path to being the best run city in America" -- a catchphrase Smiley used as part of his campaign to promise locals better services and a better city.
“Our goal with this budget is to rebalance our tax structure and move away from our reliance on federal funding," Hawkins said. "Given the increasing likelihood of a recession, it’s critical that we build a budget with a strong foundation to get us through the next few years. We have been plugging a deficit with federal dollars and that can’t continue.” | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/05/17/providence-locals-unleash-frustration-over-potential-residential-tax-hike/70227899007/ | 2023-05-17T20:50:06 | 0 | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/05/17/providence-locals-unleash-frustration-over-potential-residential-tax-hike/70227899007/ |
MARSHALL, Arkansas — According to the National Park Service, a 39-year-old man was swept under a current and never resurfaced while on the Buffalo River on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.
The man was identified as Fidel Angel Salamanca Saravia from San Miguel, El Salvador. NPS said in a statement released Wednesday that a call came in of a swimmer in distress at Grinder's Ferry at around 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
Salamanca had "waded into the river, lost his footing, and was swept underwater by the river’s current, never resurfacing," NPS said.
About 25 minutes after receiving the call, park rangers arrived in the area on motorized boats and the Searcy County Sheriff's Office Dive Team searched the water until it got dark.
NPS said the area where Salamanca was seen falling into the river without a life jacket was Grinder's Ferry, a section of the river 10 miles north of Marshall.
While NPS says the search for Salamanca will continue over "the coming days" volunteers aren't needed and stressed the importance of being familiar with swimming in natural environments like rivers before heading in or near the water.
"Competency includes being able to independently resurface after unexpectedly going underwater, stay afloat, change position, and swim a distance to get out of the water safely. Prevent drownings by wearing life jackets and closely supervising children," the NPS said.
Officials also mentioned an incident that happened days before where there were "multiple" hospitalizations after people nearly drowned while visiting the Grinder's Ferry area on the Buffalo River.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — Crews are on the scene of a possible plane crash in southern Washington County north of Winslow and near the Brentwood area on Wednesday, May 17.
According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, a plane lost altitude "and possibly crashed in south Washington County" at around 12:50 p.m.
Round Mountain Volunteer Fire Department is on the scene and setting up a staging area near Oak Grove Cemetery off Brentwood Mountain. Reports seem to point to the incident happening somewhere between Highway 71 and Oak Grove.
WCSO confirmed that the Fort Smith Airport Air Traffic Control also reported the possible plane crash. "We have deputies and other area law enforcement agencies in the area searching for the airplane now but nothing has been located at this time. We will update this post as soon as we learn more," they said in a statement.
According to the Arkansas National Guard, their black hawk was on a training mission and unofficially is assisting agencies in Washington County. The aircraft wasn't officially requested, as that would come from the county judge through to the Governor and then to the Arkansas National Guard.
Update (2:40 p.m.)
According to WCSO Lt. Rick Jensen, a call came in from someone who thought they heard a plane sputter and then a loud bang and sent authorities all over the area.
Three aircraft are currently up in the air (a military black hawk, a Mercy Health helicopter, and a helicopter registered with the Benton County Sheriff's Office).
Ground units, central ems, emergency management, state police and multiple fire departments helping.
Fort Smith air traffic control reported the possible plane crash after losing contact with the plane. The exact number of passengers on the plane isn't known but the type of plan can hold 8-12 people, Jensen said. He also said he was one of the first responders to the scene and "smelled fuel."
"We won't stop until we cover the entire area or find everybody," Jensen said.
Update (3:15 p.m.) "Only one soul on board."
The plane had "only one soul on board" which was confirmed to be the pilot, according to Jensen. Officials were able to ping the pilot's cell phone, which was last located in the area of the Brentwood Mountains.
Type of plane: King Air 90
Update (3:45 p.m.)
Authorities confirmed they have found what they believe to have been the crash site.
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MARTINSVILLE, Va. – Virginia Congressman Morgan Griffith announced Wednesday that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration awarded $70,000 to the West Piedmont Planning District Commission for economic development planning.
The commission is headquartered in Martinsville.
“This important federal funding will assist in economic development planning that supports private capital investment and, therefore, job creation in Martinsville and the surrounding region,” Griffith said. “I look forward to seeing this money positively impact the area for years to come.”
The goal of the investment is to support the continued development and implementation of a comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS) for the region, in order to strengthen the regional economy.
The region includes Franklin, Henry, Patrick, and Pittsylvania Counties; the cities of Danville and Martinsville; and the Town of Rocky Mount. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/17/congressman-morgan-griffith-announces-70k-for-economic-development-planning-in-9th-district/ | 2023-05-17T20:55:43 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/17/congressman-morgan-griffith-announces-70k-for-economic-development-planning-in-9th-district/ |
ATHENS -- It’s an investment in innovations for climate-smart agriculture and forestry
Researchers at the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences have been awarded nearly $4 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to develop a climate-smart “4-D Farm.”
The project, "The Digital and Data-Driven Demonstration Farm (4-D Farm): Juxtaposition of Climate-Smart and Circular Innovations for Future Farm Economies," is part of NIFA’s investment in regional innovations for climate-smart agriculture and forestry.
Led by principal investigator Glen Rains, the project involves an interdisciplinary team across CAES, including researchers in sustainable precision agriculture, data science, livestock management, grass and forage management, crop production, UGA Extension and education programming, and autonomous and intelligent rover research and development. Two sub awards were given to Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) and Clemson University. The project also includes a contracted social economist from Kansas State University.
The long-term goal of the 4-D Farm is to develop climate-smart production systems leveraging renewable energy, automation, intelligence and human capital to meet the required food and fiber needs of a burgeoning world population.
Executed across multiple sites in Georgia, the 4-D Farm will feature a 90-acre Demonstrating Applied Technology in Agriculture farm on the ABAC campus in Tifton. With roughly half the acreage under a center-pivot irrigation system, researchers will rotate what is in the field to test various management systems.
“We’ll start by adopting things we already know and then adapting them, whether it is precision planting and irrigation or UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles). It’ll be a challenge, but we hope to be able to show what type of management programs pay off if producers want to integrate precision ag into their farming,” Rains, a professor in the CAES Department of Entomology, said.
Multiple Emerging Technology and Data Sites will be located on UGA research farms and a Data Management and Analysis Center will be housed on the UGA Tifton campus at the Future Farmstead Carriage House. The center will allow researchers to share real-time data collection, which could be a game-changer for farmers.
“The goal is to be able to collect data and make in-season decisions on irrigation, fertilizer and growth regulators to make a better crop that same year,” Rains said. “Traditionally we haven’t been able to do much until yield is determined at the end of the growing season, then we make changes for the following year. Providing better, real-time information to reduce risk and increase knowledge is doable with advanced data analytics.”
Michael Toews, professor and assistant dean of UGA-Tifton, said he is proud to have the project based on the south Georgia campus.
“This project leverages a wide breadth of scientific expertise to develop climate-smart technologies and solutions that are cementing UGA-Tifton’s legacy as the destination for applied research, extension and instruction programs,” Toews said.
The 4-D Farm will diversify precision agriculture management systems as well as the crops and livestock in the field. Researchers say they hope that their methods will provide more information about creating a diversified farming operation that is more profitable for farmers while showing increased efficiency and environmental benefits.
“Most currently funded research is driven by individual commodity and discipline needs and rarely investigates integrating multiple agricultural enterprises to improve farm resilience, so that the farmer does not have all their ‘eggs in one basket,’” Rains said. “In this project, data-driven farm strategies will be implemented to create an interdependent and diverse crop and livestock rotation that addresses the reduced effectiveness of chemical inputs, climate change effects, feeding an increasing population, loss of biodiversity and pollinators, water quality and quantity, rural economic sustainability, labor shortages, and supply chain disruptions.”
Researchers will collect data on plant growth, air quality, soil health and more to develop and test resilient agricultural practices and assess the socioeconomic consequences of the new technologies and practices. If successful, the project could benefit both producers and the planet.
Farmers and producers visiting the 4-D Farm will be able to see new technologies and practices in a hands-on environment, helping them determine whether they should invest in new management systems. The farm’s multiple crop rotations will enable producers to see how to manage — and make a profit from — a different type of farming.
But Georgia’s No. 1 industry should not be the only benefactor.
“If these practices show the benefits we think they will — reduced nitrogen, water waste, CO2 emissions, etc. — and farmers adopt them, it creates a much better environment and climate conditions overall,” Rains said. “This project can help us shape the future of farming, and I think we have the team in place to determine how to make it happen.”
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OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A man and two women accused in an armed home invasion in north Florida were arrested Wednesday in Orange County, according to sheriff’s officials.
The three were found and taken into custody in a wooded area near Dallas Boulevard.
According to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, the armed home invasion happened in St. Johns County and the trio drove through Brevard, Osceola and Orange counties before abandoning the vehicle and running into the woods.
Deputies with the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office and Orange County Sheriff’s Office along with the Florida Highway Patrol helped with the arrests.
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Details of the man and women, including their names and ages, have not been released.
An investigation is ongoing.
This is a developing story and will be updated with more information as we receive it.
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SAN ANGELO, Texas — Cornhole, a book walk, karaoke and more will all be free to San Angelo area children May 31.
For the past two years, San Angelo READS has been working with the community to host its "Summer Book Patrol" pop-up event.
This annual event acknowledges the importance of reading and writing and it will take place from 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. in the San Angelo Stadium parking lot near gate 4.
Additional activities include bowling for books, face painting, a dunk booth, free Kona Ice for children, a petting zoo and more.
Those who wish to set up booths can do so by filling out a form before 1 p.m. May 24.
Some potential booth ideas might be hosting games, crafts, giveaways, etc.
This event was put in place to create a lifelong love of reading in children. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/san-angelo-reads-to-host-summer-book-patrol-pop-up-event/504-2d2c024b-fd0a-48ee-8202-302db696020f | 2023-05-17T21:01:05 | 1 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/san-angelo-reads-to-host-summer-book-patrol-pop-up-event/504-2d2c024b-fd0a-48ee-8202-302db696020f |
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.
3NEWS got a sneak peak of the construction for the park on Tuesday.
Texas State Aquarium Projects and Exhibits Manager Kara Hahn said the new splash pad will have new features that the previous one didn't.
"There is three really large slides with a multi-level play structure that older kids will enjoy while having a small kid play area that we used to have in our old splash park," she said.
Dominique Moreno has a season pass to the aquarium and said that she is thrilled about the new addition to one of her family's favorite cool off spots.
"Super excited because summer is around the corner and this will be a new experience for us and the kids. When we are bored at home we get to come here and enjoy the beautiful park that's being made," she said.
Hahn told 3NEWS the reason behind replacing the current splash pad was because they simply outgrew it.
"Our existing splash pad was about 12 years old, so it was time for an upgrade. So we decided to take that, extrapolate it," she said.
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.
Hahn said that the park will also be ADA friendly. They are currently in the concrete pouring stages, but they expect to open the park sometime this June.
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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What to Know
- Whether it’s people jumping the turnstile, unlatching easy-to-reach emergency exit doors, or hopping on a bus without paying, fare evasion is rampant across the city.
- The panel found that the MTA lost $500 million to fare evaders in 2021 and a $690 million loss last year, a 38% spike.
- Of this loss, buses account for $315 million and subways $285 million.
Whether it’s people jumping the turnstile, unlatching easy-to-reach emergency exit doors, or hopping on a bus without paying, fare evasion is rampant across the city.
Unlike the current MTA turnstiles, which have been prone for years to fare jumpers, some of the high-tech models the MTA is now looking at have higher glass doors and can detect when someone tries to sneak in behind another person.
Roger Maldonado is co-chair of a 16 member panel that spent the last year studying fare evasion and says that the fare gates are designed to make it much harder to evade jumping fare.
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The panel found that the MTA lost $500 million to fare evaders in 2021 and a $690 million loss last year, a 38% spike. Of this loss, buses account for $315 million and subways $285 million.
The panel’s main finding is that fiscal losses caused by fare and toll evasion are staggering.
“The problem is much bigger than everyone thinks," MTA Blue Ribbon Panel Co-Chair Rose Pierre-Louis said.
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Meanwhile, Maldonado said that the MTA runs the risk that fare evasion becomes permanently embedded in our community. In an effort to avoid this, the panel is recommending the MTA change the way passengers get into the subway system.
Aside from the higher glass doors, there will be an ad campaign to stress to riders that buses are no longer free like they were in the first part of the pandemic.
Rose said the campaign will have clear messaging that riders have to pay.
Many commuters are sick and tired of watching the fare beating epidemic continue.
“These little petty crimes just bring it down for everybody," Eleanor Winters, a commuter, told News 4 New York.
Meanwhile, the MTA acknowledged the subway system won’t be going high tech overnight.
“Obviously, that kind of a move at that scale is gonna take a while," MTA Chairman Janno Lieber said.
But, how much will it cost to put these high tech gates at all 462 stations? Lieber did not put an exact price tag on the updates but said it would be in the billions of dollars. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/mta-to-buy-high-tech-gates-to-halt-nearly-700m-fare-evasion-problem/4342905/ | 2023-05-17T21:02:54 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/mta-to-buy-high-tech-gates-to-halt-nearly-700m-fare-evasion-problem/4342905/ |
A video from the Fort Worth Police shows officers rescuing an infant who was abandoned after being taken during a car theft.
Bodycam video shared by the department on Wednesday showed police officers finding the 6-month-old child, who was still in a car carrier, behind a guardrail at the end of a dead-end road.
"Got it, got it! Aww!" officers can be heard saying into the radio in the video. "Hey, we have the baby."
The officers pulled the child out of the car seat and the infant began crying.
"Aww, it's OK! It's OK!" an officer said.
Police said the child appeared physically unharmed and was later reunited with family.
Police said the child was in the car when it was stolen at about 7 p.m. Monday along the 3300 block of North Pecan Street. A woman called 911 and told police a man she didn't know jumped into her car and drove off with her baby still inside.
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Officials said a number of officers joined the search for the vehicle including members of the narcotics, gang, and directed response units.
About an hour after the initial call, police said they found the stolen car on Deen Street and took a man into custody. On Tuesday, police identified that man as Elliot Reyes.
The baby, however, was no longer in the stolen car. After talking with Reyes, police said, they found the baby unharmed about five minutes later.
Police said Wednesday that Reyes had been charged with kidnapping, abandoning/endangering a child, and auto theft.
According to online jail records, Wednesday afternoon, Reyes is being held on charges of burglary of a building, theft of property, and abandoning or endangering a child with bonds totaling $68,000. It's not clear if he's obtained an attorney. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/video-shows-officers-rescuing-infant-abandoned-after-car-theft/3259951/ | 2023-05-17T21:04:45 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/video-shows-officers-rescuing-infant-abandoned-after-car-theft/3259951/ |
MORGAN COUNTY, Ind. — A Monrovia High School bus hit a tree Wednesday afternoon, but no students were seriously injured.
According to the Morgan County Sheriff's Department, the bus was leaving the school at the time of the crash.
The sheriff's department said the bus driver was talking on a two-way radio when the cord became wrapped around the gear shift.
The bus went into neutral and rolled into a tree.
Students on the bus were taken to the auditorium to be reunited with their parents. A medic did respond to check the students for any injuries.
The sheriff's department tells 13News, if there are any injures, they are minor. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/no-serious-injuries-after-monrovia-school-bus-hits-tree-monroe-gregg-indiana/531-ddb3a059-d91f-41ef-bd32-ea425cd0aaff | 2023-05-17T21:04:47 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/no-serious-injuries-after-monrovia-school-bus-hits-tree-monroe-gregg-indiana/531-ddb3a059-d91f-41ef-bd32-ea425cd0aaff |
PEORIA — A Normal woman has pleaded guilty to a role in illegally purchasing a firearm that was used to kill Champaign police officer Chris Oberheim in 2021.
Regina Lewis, 28, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to illegally purchase and transfer a firearm and conspiracy to engage in misleading conduct, according to a statement released Wednesday by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Peoria.
Lewis faces up to five year in prison. Each charge also carries a penalty of up to three years of supervised release and up to a $250,000 fine.
Lewis admitted in court that she conspired with co-defendants Ashantae Corruthers and Darion M. Lafayette to purchase and transfer a firearm to Lafayette, who could not legally purchase a firearm himself because he was a convicted felon, the statement said.
Prosecutors stated that Corruthers purchased a 9mm Glock 48 semiautomatic pistol from a federal firearms licensee in Indianapolis on Nov. 17, 2020, at the direction of Lafayette and Lewis.
Lewis then further admitted that she conspired with Corruthers and Lafayette to cover up the illegal purchase and transfer by having Corruthers falsely report to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department on April 26, 2021, that the pistol was stolen from her.
Prosecutors stated that 23 days after the firearm was falsely reported as stolen, Lafayette used the firearm to fatally shoot Oberheim in Champaign on May 19, 2021. Lafayette was shot and killed by another Champaign officer, whom Lafayette also struck with gunfire.
After Oberheim's death, Lewis continued to cover up the illegal purchase by agreeing to have Corruthers falsely tell an ATF agent investigating the shooting that she purchased the gun for herself, that it had previously been stolen from her in March 2021, and that she did not know Lafayette.
Lewis remains in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending her sentence.
Corruthers' trial is scheduled to begin June 27 in Urbana.
The widow of late Champaign police officer Chris Oberheim joins Illinois Senate Republicans in urging majority Democrats to take up a series of bills meant to address crime and public safety concerns.
PHOTOS: Family, friends gather in Decatur for fallen officer's funeral
Mourners attend the service for Officer Chris Oberheim at Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Decatur, Illinois, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Law enforcement agencies throughout Illinois were represented at the service.
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Mourners attend the service for Officer Chris Oberheim at Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Decatur, Illinois, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
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Mourners attend the service for Officer Chris Oberheim at Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Decatur, Illinois, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
CLAY JACKSON HERALD & REVIEW
Mourners attend the service for Officer Chris Oberheim at Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Decatur, Illinois, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
CLAY JACKSON HERALD & REVIEW
Mourners attend the service for Officer Chris Oberheim at Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Decatur, Illinois, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
CLAY JACKSON HERALD & REVIEW
Mourners attend the service for Officer Chris Oberheim at Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Decatur, Illinois, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
CLAY JACKSON HERALD & REVIEW
Mourners attend the service for Officer Chris Oberheim at Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Decatur, Illinois, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
CLAY JACKSON HERALD & REVIEW
Mourners attend the service for Officer Chris Oberheim at Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Decatur, Illinois, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
CLAY JACKSON HERALD & REVIEW
Mourners attend the service for Officer Chris Oberheim at Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Decatur, Illinois, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
CLAY JACKSON HERALD & REVIEW
Mourners attend the service for Officer Chris Oberheim at Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Decatur, Illinois, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
CLAY JACKSON HERALD & REVIEW
Mourners attend the service for Officer Chris Oberheim at Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Decatur, Illinois, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
CLAY JACKSON, HERALD & REVIEW
Mourners attend the service for Officer Chris Oberheim at Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Decatur, Illinois, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
CLAY JACKSON HERALD & REVIEW
Mourners attend the service for Officer Chris Oberheim at Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Decatur, Illinois, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
CLAY JACKSON HERALD & REVIEW
Mourners attend the service for Officer Chris Oberheim at Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Decatur, Illinois, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
CLAY JACKSON HERALD & REVIEW
Mourners attend the service for Officer Chris Oberheim at Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Decatur, Illinois, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
CLAY JACKSON, HERALD & REVIEW
Mourners attend the service for Officer Chris Oberheim at Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Decatur, Illinois, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
CLAY JACKSON, HERALD & REVIEW
Mourners attend the service for Officer Chris Oberheim at Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Decatur, Illinois, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
CLAY JACKSON HERALD & REVIEW
Mourners attend the service for Officer Chris Oberheim at Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Decatur, Illinois, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
CLAY JACKSON HERALD & REVIEW
Mourners attend the service for Officer Chris Oberheim at Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Decatur, Illinois, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
CLAY JACKSON HERALD & REVIEW
Mourners attend the service for Officer Chris Oberheim at Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Decatur, Illinois, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
CLAY JACKSON HERALD & REVIEW
Mourners attend the service for Officer Chris Oberheim at Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Decatur, Illinois, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
CLAY JACKSON HERALD & REVIEW
Mourners attend the service for Officer Chris Oberheim at Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Decatur, Illinois, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
CLAY JACKSON HERALD & REVIEW
Mourners attend the service for Officer Chris Oberheim at Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Decatur, Illinois, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
CLAY JACKSON HERALD & REVIEW
Mourners attend the service for Officer Chris Oberheim at Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Decatur on Wednesday, May 26.
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Police officers from across the Midwest were on hand to pay their respects to Chris Oberheim during a funeral at Maranatha Assembly of God Church. It was on May 26, the day of the funeral, that Oberheim's wife and daughters decided to make something good come out of the tragedy.
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Mourners attend the service for Officer Chris Oberheim at Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Decatur, Illinois, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
CLAY JACKSON, HERALD & REVIEW
Mourners attend the service for Officer Chris Oberheim at Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Decatur, Illinois, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
CLAY JACKSON HERALD & REVIEW
Mourners attend the service for Officer Chris Oberheim at Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Decatur, Illinois, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
CLAY JACKSON, HERALD & REVIEW
Mourners attend the service for Officer Chris Oberheim at Maranatha Assembly of God Church in Decatur, Illinois, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
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People walk up the flag line drive the burial site of Champaign Police Officer Christopher Oberheim at Monticello Cemetery in Monticello, Illinois, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
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Cheryl and Dick Wetherell of Monticello, wait along the funeral procession route for slain Champaign Police Officer Chris Oberheim in Monticello, Illinois. Their neighbors placed a patriotic wreath along the road in honor of the Oberheim family and other police officers.
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A State Police motorcycle contingent escorts the hearse down State Street in Monticello to the cemetery during the procession and burial of Champaign Police Officer Christopher Oberheim.
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A family stands at attention Wednesday as the hearse carrying the earthly remains of Champaign Police Officer Christopher Oberheim passes along State Street in Monticello, Illinois.
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Could The Villages at Noah's Landing become a solar energy provider for Lakeland Electric?
LAKELAND — A Lakeland nonprofit is looking to generate solar power not only to eliminate its own electrical bill, but potentially make money selling power to Lakeland Electric.
Noah's Ark of Central Florida got unanimous approval from the city's Planning and Zoning Board Tuesday morning to potentially build a solar power generation facility on site of its residential community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, The Villages at Noah's Landing.
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"The rezoning from residential to commercial helps our charity pivot from beggar to business partner," said Cauney Bamberg, president and CEO of Noah's Ark.
Noah's Ark approached a solar company in the fall of 2022 in hopes of discussing adding solar panels to the roofs of its current apartment buildings and proposed greenhouse, according to city documents. The nonprofit spends approximately $200,000 a year on electricity, Bamberg said.
"Our goal started with how to get $200,000 back in our pockets and off the grid," she said.
The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the nonprofit. Many residents went home to live with their families and did not pay the activities fee, according to the nonprofit's application, which cut into the organization's revenue stream and created a fiscal deficit.
"It became incumbent upon the new administration to think creatively about how we might solve this deficit," read the nonprofit's documents. Noah's Ark created a solar farm committee which determined it may be able to construct a 5-megawatt solar farm on 20 of the 40 undeveloped acres it has remaining. The nonprofit owns approximately 56 acres along Lake Crago. The Villages at Noah's Landing, built on the northeastern section of land, currently houses about 150 residents, Bamberg said. The solar field would be built by Florida Electric and Solar on the southwest portion of land, closest to Lake Crago.
According to the city, any structure or solar panels would have to be set back at least 50 feet from Lake Crago's high water line. Noah's Landing would also be responsible for creating a landscaped barrier using trees and shrubs, along with possible fencing, to screen the solar field from view. The project's estimated cost, minus anticipated federal tax credits through the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, is $3.57 million.
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Parents of Noah Landing's residents have their reservations about the proposed project. City staff received five phone calls from parents expressing concern about its impact. Lakeland native Maria Murphy, a retiree, said she has a daughter who lives at Noah's Land she worries about.
"Those directly affected have never been notified," she said. "We just have questions." Murphy said she learned about the potential solar farm when a notice of public hearing sign was posted on Noah Ark's property. She said the families of Noah's Landing resident have no information about the solar field, the project, its costs and are greatly concerned about the nonprofit's finances and sustainability.
"There's been no transparency, no communication from the applicants to these families," she said.
Murphy argued a solar power generation field should be considered a major modification, not a minor modification.
That classification, Bamberg said, was made by the city staff. She said the nonprofit has not rolled out its plans to community members as they were unsure if it would receive zoning approval, and there are still many steps to go.
Bamberg said Noah's Ark had intentions to build solar power to support the residential development since its inception. If approvals are received, the solar field could be constructed in 90 days. The nonprofit will need to negotiate a power purchase agreement with the city and Lakeland Electric. Cathryn Lacy, LE's spokeswoman, said the nonprofit has approached the municipal utility with a concept but no agreement is in place.
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WATERLOO — On May 18, water mains will be flushed in the area from Independence Avenue to the Cedar River between East 11th and Idaho streets, including the City View neighborhood.
Water may be a brownish color during and after the flushing but the water is bacterially safe. Waterloo Water Works urges customers within the area and several blocks of it to not plan clothes washing on May 18. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/waterloo-hydrant-flushing-set-for-may-18/article_788e77bc-9dca-5f07-91d1-3e2aaa545bf8.html | 2023-05-17T21:09:18 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/waterloo-hydrant-flushing-set-for-may-18/article_788e77bc-9dca-5f07-91d1-3e2aaa545bf8.html |
The fire was three years ago, but the chaos it caused lingers on.
A lighting strike that hit a Hanover County cell tower during a major storm in 2020 turned the metal obelisk into a pillar of flame, and cell phone service is still spotty three years later, frustrating residents in the neighborhoods around the Atlee area of Ashcake Road.
Verizon manages the malfunctioning tower adjacent to New Highland Baptist Church off New Ashcake Road. The company sent an executive to talk with residents inside the church Monday night.
The hundred or so residents fired off questions about when their cell service would be restored to the reliable state it was in before the lightning strike, and complained that a number of solutions the company offered have provided only momentary relief from their service problems.
Hanover resident Patty Garza has an in-law suite where her elderly mother lives. She has been impacted by the cell service blackouts and worries over the safety of her mom in the event of an emergency. “I work in Innsbrook and, if something happens, she has no way to call me,” Garza said.
The tower first went down near the beginning of the pandemic when people were sent home to work.
“Without a cell phone, I would be in the middle of a business call and it would drop,” Garza said. “I’d have to get in my car and drive around to talk. I’m not at my computer and I’m driving around in my pajamas.”
The tower that burned down was later replaced with a temporary tower. That temporary solution caused relief for some neighborhoods, but problems still persisted for many others.
Verizon customer service representatives told hundreds of those residents to install signal extenders. Many reported that those extenders gave them access to cellular data, but only in their houses, or in specific rooms inside of their homes.
Signal extenders are a secondary devices that are designed to amplify cell data. They are commonly recommended in rural areas or in places that have weak cell signals.
Garza explained that she tried submitting complaints to the Federal Communications Commission. She left a message to discuss the issue. When they called back at 9:30 p.m., she was in a different room of her home that does not have cell service. She called again the next day and had to leave a message again.
Hanover County Board Chairs Angela Kelly-Wiecek and Faye Prichard organized the meeting with Verizon in conjunction with county staff after seeing the public outcry about signal strength.
Russ Chandler, director for global network operations at Verizon, blamed much of the problem on the use of those signal extenders.
“Those extenders help in a small market area but what they don’t help is when you’re driving down the street,” Chandler said. “One of the things that can happen is, you pick up your neighbor’s extender … then you have a really strong signal from the tower that you’re not picking up.”
A map at the meeting was left for people to circle areas where they were having issues. Residents reported that close to 5 miles of street between Sliding Hill Road and New Ashcake Road in Hanover have signal problems, along with several neighborhoods in between.
“This is something we should have gotten in front of early on and said ‘hey, we need to treat these areas differently to get the best solutions.’ The standards at the time were the best solution because they provided instant relief for those of you that have them,” Chandler remarked.
The full tower has since been rebuilt, though it is 15 feet shorter than the original tower, per newer FAA regulations. Chandler said that the newly built tower is better, with prongs that point signal in four directions, versus three, leaving less potential for dead zones. Additionally, Chandler said the company’s real estate team is looking into places to put additional towers.
Chandler said the company discovered yet another problem just one day before meeting with the local residents.
He said that the company that owns the tower — which Verizon leases — placed a metal mesh around it to keep birds from getting in. He said that mesh was placed in early April and was a detriment to the signal trying to transmit.
Fonjenik Turner, an area resident, started a Facebook group in late April called “Verizon Wireless Can You Hear Me Now? Nope! Not in Hanover VA!”
That group got about 100 members in just a few hours, jumping to nearly 400 people by the time the meeting took place.
“I work in healthcare, my neighbor is a doctor who runs an ICU,” Turner said. “We need to be connected 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and we don’t have that reliability.”
Chandler told a full room at Highland Baptist that the company needed to first remove the mesh from the tower. The last possible step would be the powering down of people’s signal extenders, if nothing else worked.
“We recognize what we need to do to make these calls go through,” Chandler said.
Turner said it feels good to be heard but that she is waiting until her service is restored to be content.
“It feels good to be heard and to know that they are actively working on it,” Turner said. “We weren’t given an estimated timeline of when we should be able to expect improvement. I feel hopeful based on that but I will feel better in about a month if there are actual tangible improvements.”
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Jan. 1, 2023
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) carries the ball as Washington Commanders cornerback Danny Johnson (36) tries to stop him during the first half of a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and the Washington Commanders on Sunday, January 1, 2023 in Landover, MD.
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Jan. 2, 2023
Sharon MacKenzie of Mechanicsville walked with her friend Cindy Nunnally and her golden retriever, Sunny, during a GardenFest for Fidos at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden on Jan. 2.
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Jan. 3, 2023
People remember eight-year-old P'Aris Moore during a vigil in Hopewell Tues., Jan. 3, 2023. Moore was shot and killed while playing in her neighborhood.
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Jan. 4, 2023
UR's Jason Nelson presses down court as George Washington's Brendan Adams, left, and Hunter Dean defend in the Robins Center Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.
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Jan. 5, 2023
Manchester's Olivia Wright reaches in on James River's Alisha Whirley at James River Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023.
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Jan. 6, 2023
Daron Pearson plays basketball at Smith Peters Park in the Carver neighborhood on Friday, January 6, 2023 in Richmond, Va.
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Jan. 7, 2023
UR's Tyler Burton takes a shot as Duquesne's Joe Reece defends Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023.
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Jan. 8, 2023
Park ranger Bert Dunkerly leads a walking tour of Revolutionary Richmond on the grounds of the Chimborazo Medical Museum in Richmond on Jan. 8. The tour was part of a multiday annual event interpreting Richmond’s Revolutionary history, including the capture of the city by British General Benedict Arnold on Jan. 5, 1781.
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Jan. 10, 2023
Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital COO Joey Trapani and Richmond City Councilwoman Cynthia Newbille react after cutting the ribbon to commemorate the opening of the East End Medical Office Building on Tuesday. Bon Secours Richmond Market President Mike Lutes (left) and Del. Delores McQuinn, D-Richmond, were also part of the festivities.
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Jan. 11, 2023
Pages are introduced at the Senate chamber during the first day of Virginia General Assembly at Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va., on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023.
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Jan. 12, 2023
Sen. Scott Surovell, D-Fairfax, worked at his desk at the Virginia State Capitol on Thursday. Above him is a portrait of former Lt. Gov. Don Beyer, now a congressman representing the 8th District in Northern Virginia.
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Jan. 13, 2023
Elizabeth Leggett is photographed with her pup Pallas, 10, in her neighborhood in Richmond's business district on January 13, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Jan. 14, 2023
Aubrey Nguyen, age 5, and Andrew Nguyen, age 8, eye the dragon as it comes by during the Tet celebration at Vien Giac Buddhist Temple Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. Jow Ga Kung Fu, of Virginia Beach, performed the Dragon Dance.
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Jan. 15, 2023
The St. James's West Gallery Choir sings during "Evensong, A Celebration of the Life and Work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." at St. James Episcopal Church Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023.
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Jan. 16, 2023
James "States" Manship of Thornburg came to the gun rights rally at the Bell Tower in Capitol Square on Lobby Day, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, dressed as President George Washington.
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Jan. 17, 2023
Del. Emily Brewer, R-Suffolk, confers with Del. Sam Rasoul, D-Roanoke, at the state Capitol on Jan. 17. Brewer sponsored the bill on state purchasing, House Bill 2385.
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Jan. 18, 2023
Aaliyah Rouse, 9, and Jennifer Rouse stand by as Aaron Rouse is sworn in in the Senate by Clerk of the Senate Susan Clarke Schaar during a general assembly session at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va., on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Jan. 19, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin talks to the media at George W. Carver Elementary School on Jan. 19.
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Jan. 20, 2023
VCU's fans cheer for the team against Richmond during the second half of the NCAA men's basketball game at University of Richmond, Richmond, Va., on Friday, January 20, 2023.
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Jan. 21, 2023
Jacqueline Dziuba, bottom left, and Steven Godwin, who live in Greenville, N.C., and other visitors check out the exhibits at the Poe Museum in Richmond in January as the museum celebrates Edgar Allan Poe’s 214th birthday and its own 100-year anniversary.
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Jan. 22, 2023
Paul McLean (left), founder of the Virginia Minority Cannabis Coalition, listens alongside Mark Cannady during the “Is Social Equity in Off the Table in 2023?” portion of the program on Sunday on the second full day of the Virginia Cannabis Conference presented by Virginia NORML at Delta Hotels Richmond Downtown. Lobby Day takes place Monday.
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Jan. 23, 2023
The flags at the Executive Mansion are at half-staff to honor those killed and injured in Monterey Park, California last weekend. Photo was taken on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023.
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Jan. 24, 2023
Sen. Steve Newman, R-Lynchburg, listens to debate during a Senate floor session in the state Capitol on a bill to make Daylight Savings Time year-round.
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Jan. 25, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin listens to George Daniel as he tries some Brunswick stew on Brunswick Stew Day at the Capitol Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. Next to Daniel are (L-R) Dylan Pair, stewmaster Kevin Pair and Austin Pair. The yearly event returned to the Capitol for the first time since the pandemic.
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Jan. 26, 2023
Meghan Vandette is photographed with her dogs, Pepper, a deaf mini Australian shepherd, and Finn on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Ruff Canine Club in Richmond, Virginia.
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Jan. 27, 2023
Three-year-old London Oshinkoya (from left) and 3-year-old twins Messiah and Malkia Finley go through the toys brought by Crystal Holbrook-Gazoni near the Gilpin Resource Center in Richmond on Friday.
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Jan. 28, 2023
Dance instructor Paul Dandridge (foreground) works with youngsters as he teaches a theater dance during the “Genworth Lights Up! Youth Series: On the Road” at the Center for the Arts at Henrico High School on Saturday. The series offers free workshops and performances throughout the year for youth of all ages.
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Jan. 29, 2023
Ronnie Jenkins II of Chesterfield County sits inside a Barefoot Spas hot tub with his 11-year-old son, Connor, and his wife, Amber, during the RVA Home Show at The Meadow Event Park in Caroline County.
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Jan. 30, 2023
Frank Saucier listens as elected officials give remarks during a vigil for Tyre Nichols on Monday at Abner Clay Park in Richmond. Nichols died from the injuries he sustained after being beaten by police officers in Memphis.
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Jan. 31, 2023
Mayor Levar Stoney gets ready to deliver his State of the City on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at the Richmond Main Street Station in Richmond, Virginia.
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Feb. 1, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin attends the Virginia March for Life in Richmond, VA on February 1, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Feb. 2, 2023
Petersburg High School's basketball standout Chris Fields Jr. on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the Petersburg High School in Petersburg, Virginia.
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Feb. 3, 2023
Shawnrell Blackwell, left, a Southside Community Development & Housing Corporation homeowner and board member, watches as Dianna Bowser, president and CEO of SCDHC, shares a moment with Suzanne Youngkin during a ceremony at Virginia Housing in Richmond on Friday after Gov. Glenn Youngkin and the first lady presented the first Spirit of Virginia Award of 2023 to the affordable housing nonprofit.
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Feb. 4, 2023
Members of the Break it Down RVA Line Dancing group perform during a Black History Month Celebration at Virginia State University on Feb. 4.
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Feb. 5, 2023
Wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) of the Washington Commanders, right, look on before the flag football event at the NFL Pro Bowl on Sunday in Las Vegas. With him are, from left, NFC wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) of the Detroit Lions, NFC wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) of the Dallas Cowboys and NFC wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) of the Minnesota Vikings.
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Feb. 6, 2023
(From left) U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman, and Sethuraman Panchanathan, Ph.D., director of the National Science Foundation, arrive for a tour of VCU's Nanomaterials Core Characterization Facility with lab director and physics professor Massimo Bertino, Ph.D. (right) on Monday, Feb. 6. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Feb. 7, 2023
Sen. Dick Saslaw, D-Fairfax, is seen 4 1/2 hours into Tuesday's crossover session at the state Capitol.
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Feb. 8, 2023
Chef Patrick Phelan works with his staff on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Lost Letter in Richmond, Virginia.
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Feb. 9, 2023
Onlookers stand near a shattered window on East Broad Street following a shooting on Thursday. One person was killed and another wounded.
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Feb. 10, 2023
Colonial Williamsburg moves a 260-year-old building, originally called the Bray School, on a truck to a new location a mile away, where it will be put on public display, in Williamsburg, Va., on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. The Bray School is believed to be the oldest building in the US dedicated to the education of Black children.
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Feb 11, 2023
Randolph-Macon celebrate after beating Roanoke College during a NCAA Division III Basketball game on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Randolph Macon Crenshaw Gym in Ashland, Virginia. With today's win, the Yellow Jackets hold the longest home winning steak in NCAA Division III history.
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Feb. 12, 2023
The Science Museum of Virginia hosted a competition for student engineers during a commemoration of Celebrate Engineering Ingenuity Day. A packed crowd watches Sunday as a team of “Bridge Breakers” from the American Society of Civil Engineers puts students’ inventions to the test.
Lyndon German
Feb. 13, 2023
A crew from Walter D. Witt Roofing installs a new roof for Melvin Washington, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, as part of the Owens Corning National Roof Deployment Project in Richmond, VA on February 13, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Feb. 14, 2023
Richmond City Council member Cynthia Newbille pulls the winning raffle ticket as Marc Edwards, from InnovAge Virginia PACE, holds the basket during the 9th annual "For the Love of Our Seniors" event at Main Street Station in Richmond, VA on February 14, 2023. The event is a resource fair for senior residents and caregivers in Church Hill. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Feb. 15, 2023
A crew from the Richmond-based company Cut Cut installs the new art installation "McLean" by Navine G. Dossos on the façade of the Institute for Contemporary Art in Richmond, VA on February 15, 2023. The installation is part of the exhibit "So it appears" opening February 24th. The vinyl pieces being used are adapted from a series of paintings. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Feb. 16, 2023
Giov. Glenn Youngkin meets with the community at Westwood Fountain in Richmond, VA on Thursday, February 16, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Feb. 17, 2023
Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Alison Linas, left, and Franklin greet Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Jennifer Guiliano and attorney Alex Clarke at the Henrico County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court building on Friday.
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Feb. 18, 2023
Fans take pictures during the All-alumni Block Party before VCU’s game against Fordham on Saturday.
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Feb. 19, 2023
Virginia Tech's Georgia Amoore, left, waits for a pass from Elizabeth Kitley (33) during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Blacksburg.
Matt Gentry, The Roanoke Times
Feb. 20, 2023
Richmond resident David Scates filed an appeal with the VEC last summer four days after the state agency notified him that he had been overpaid unemployment benefits after catching COVID-19 and losing his job. Now, Scates is one of almost 17,000 Virginians at risk of having their appeals dismissed because the VEC contends they filed too late.
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Feb. 21, 2023
State Sen. Jennifer McClellan, D-Richmond, greets chief election officer and college friend Sheryl Johnson (right) at the Tabernacle Baptist Church polling station in Richmond, VA on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 as (from left) election workers Katie Johnson and Eric Johnson look on. McClellan is running to succeed Rep. Donald McEachin, D-4th. McClellan would be the first African American woman to represent Virginia in Congress and would give Virginia a record four women in its congressional delegation. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Feb. 22, 2023
Members of the media tour Fox Elementary School in Richmond, VA after Richmond Public Schools Chief Operating Officer Dana Fox provided an update on construction plans to rebuild the school on Wednesday, February 22. The building, which dates to 1911, was heavily damaged in a three-alarm fire on the night of Feb. 11, 2022. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Feb. 23, 2023
Marley Ferraro and her boyfriend, Zack Bannister, both VCU freshmen, spend time together between classes at Monroe Park as Thursday weather reaches around 80s in Richmond, Va., on Feb. 23, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb. 24, 2023
Sen. Aaron Rouse, left, D-Virginia Beach, talks with Sen. Jennifer McClellan, D-Richmond, before a general assembly session at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va., on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb. 25, 2023
Jenna Anderson of Cosby High shows her medal to her dad, Waylon Anderson, after winning the 112-pound weight class during the VHSL Girls State Open Championships at Unity Reed High in Manassas on Saturday.
SHABAN ATHUMAN, TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb. 26, 2023
Contestants in a duathlon race (run-bike-run competition) dash from the starting line in the first event of the West Creek Endurance Festival at the West Creek Business Park in Goochland County on Sunday.
Mark Bowes
Feb. 27, 2023
Eric and Linda Oakes speak to a small crowd before unveiling a plaque and bench dedicated to their son, Adam Oakes, in the VCU Student Commons building near the office of Fraternity and Sorority Life on February 27, 2023. The date marks the two-year anniversary of Oakes' death in a hazing incident, and VCU is calling this an annual hazing prevention day and day of remembrance for Oakes. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Feb. 28, 2023
Jess Tanner (center) looks on as her daughters Aubrey (left), 10, and Charleigh, 8, deliver Girl Scout cookies to school counselor Michelle Nothnagel (right) and the other teachers and staff members at Manchester High School on February 28, 2023. With help from groups of retired teachers and others in the community, the girls, who are members of Girl Scout Troop 3654, raised over $1,000 to purchase the cookies for the staff. Jess Tanner, is an art teacher at Manchester and also a co-leader of their troop. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
March 1, 2023
Shirley Wiest, left, and Wilma Bowman, center, show a blanket for a veteran with the help of Julie Wiest, daughter of Shirley Wiest, at Sunrise of Richmond in Henrico, Va., on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Shirley Wiest and Wilma Bowman sewed over 3000 blankets for people at the VA Hospital, the Children’s Hospital and Moments of Hope Outreach among others.
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March 2, 2023
Carl Gupton, president of Greenswell Growers, is shown at the greenhouse of the company in Goochland, Va., on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Greenswell Growers, an automated indoor farming, can produce 28 times more greens per acre than traditional farming. They just sealed a deal with Ukrops and will start selling on Kroger shelves all across the mid-Atlantic.
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March 3, 2023
Highland Springs walks off the court after beating Stone Bridge during the Class 5 boys basketball quarterfinal on Friday, March 3, 2023 at J.R. Tucker High School in Henrico, Virginia.
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March 4, 2023
Nutzy plays with Shane Paris-Kennedy,9, during the Richmond Flying Squirrels Nutzy's Block Party on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at The Diamond in Richmond, Virginia.
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March 5, 2023
Patrons wait in line for Caribbean soul food from Mobile Yum Yum, one of the food trucks participating in Mobile Soul Sunday in Monroe Park. The event kicked off the Richmond Black Restaurant Experience, a weeklong celebration of Richmond’s Black-owned restaurants.
Sean McGoey
March 6, 2023
Henrico County officials celebrate the start of renovations at Cheswick Park in Henrico's Three Chopt District on March 6, 2023. The 24.5-acre park, Henrico's oldest official park, will receive $2.1 million in improvements, including a new open fitness area and upgrades to its trails, playground, restroom facilities, pedestrian bridges, parking lot, main entrance, stormwater management infrastructure and signage. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
March 7, 2023
Congresswoman-elect Jennifer McClellan heads into the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC for orientation on March 7, 2023 in preparation for her swearing in as the first Black Congresswoman from Virginia. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
March 8, 2023
Kate Chenery Tweedy shows the exhibition of Secretariat at Ashland Museum in Ashland, Va., on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Kate Chenery Tweedy is spearheading an effort to bring a monument of Secretariat to Ashland.
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March 9, 2023
John Marano of Top Trumps USA speaks to the media next to Mr. Monopoly at Maggie Walker Plaza in Richmond, Va., on March 9, 2023. Top Trumps USA, under license from HASBRO, will design a Richmond-specific board that highlights the region’s favorite historic landmarks.
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March 10, 2023
The U.S. Postal Service commemorate the history and romance of train travel with the unveiling of its Railroad Stations Forever stamps during a ceremony at the Main Street Station in Richmond, Va.
Lyndon German
March 11, 2023
Susie Williams of Richmond gets a makeover at the Shamrock the Block Festival in Richmond on Saturday. The festival was relocated to Leigh Street this year.
Daniel Sangjib Min, TIMES-DISPATCH
March 12, 2023
A procession of Fifes and Drums moves down Duke of Gloucester Street in Colonial Williamsburg on Sunday. It traveled from old Colonial Williamsburg Courthouse to the Raleigh Tavern, where Thomas Jefferson and other leaders formed a Committee of Correspondence in 1773.
Sean Jones photos, Times-Dispatch
March 13, 2023
Cuong Luu, foreground, a volunteer of Feed More, prepares boxes of meals with other volunteers and staff at the food bank in Richmond, Va., on Monday, March 13, 2023.
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March 14, 2023
Bill Barksdale, technical director of Virginia Video Network, works with Kelli Lemon, director of digital programming, at the video studio of Richmond Times-Dispatch in Richmond, Va., on March 14, 2023.
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March 15, 2023
Del. Eileen Filler-Corn, D-Fairfax, looks on a portrait after unveiling it as former Speaker of the House at the house chamber of the State Capitol in Richmond, Va., on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Filler-Corn made history as the first woman and first Jewish Speaker in Virginia.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 16, 2023
MIKE KROPF, THE DAILY PROGRESS Virginia's Isaac McKneely (11) becomes emotional after an NCAA Tournament first round game against Furman in Orlando, Fl., Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Mike Kropf
March 17, 2023
Brian Erbe, center, a pipe manager, and other members of Greater Richmond Pipes and Drums perform to celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Rosie Connolly's Pub Restaurant in Richmond, Va., on Friday, March 17, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 18, 2023
Virginia Tech's Mekhi Lewis takes down Oklahoma State's Dustin Plott during the consolation semifinals at the NCAA Division I wrestling championships, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Tulsa, Okla. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
Ian Maule
March 19, 2023
Virginia Tech's Kayana Traylor (23) is congratulated by teammates after scoring just before halftime of a second-round college basketball game in the women's NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)
Matt Gentry
March 20, 2023
Hannah and Ty Bilodeau of Lynchburg visit the recently completed Richmond Virginia Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with their children, Blythe, 5, Goldie, 4, and Graham, 2, in Glen Allen in Henrico, Va., on Monday, March 20, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 21, 2023
Doug Ramseur, center left, and Emilee Hasbrouck, center right, defense lawyers for Wavie Jones, one of three Central State Hospital employees , who was charged in death of Irvo Otieno, speak to the media at Dinwiddie Courthouse in Dinwiddie, Va., on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
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March 22, 2023
WRANGLD's, from left, senior customer success manager Trevor Lee, chief business officer Andy Sitison and CEO Jonathan "JD" Dyke work at their office of the 1717 Innovation Center in Richmond, Va., on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 23, 2023
New Bon Secours Community Health Clinic is open in Manchester, Richmond, Va., on Thursday, March 23, 2023. The clinic will serve scheduled appointments and same day call-in appointments for the uninsured. The 8,000 square foot building is also home to the Bon Secours Care-A-Van, a mobile health clinic.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 24, 2023
Liz Kincaid, CEO of RVA Hospitality and owner of Max's On Broad, is photographed at the restaurant in Richmond, VA on March 24, 2023. Max's On Broad will be closing April 1 and will relaunch as a new concept in the summer. Kincaid also owns Tarrant's & Bar Solita. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
March 25, 2023
Henrico County families gather at Deep Run Park & Recreation Center on Saturday to celebrate all things agriculture during the county's second annual Farm Graze event. Children went booth to booth learning about the wonders of agriculture while participating in fun activities and scavenger hunts.
Lyndon German
March 26, 2023
Church Hill resident Alex Gerofsky finishes the Hill Topper 5K at the Church Hill Irish Festival with a time of 20 minutes, 26.8 seconds.
Thad Green
March 27, 2023
Wyatt Kingston, center, conducts a strength training session with Marshall Crenshaw, left, and Kevin Wright, right, at Hickory Hill Community Center in Richmond, Va., on Monday, March 27, 2023. Kingston, 71, has been working with the parks department for nearly 40 years on all kinds of initiatives, particularly those aimed at children in public housing communities.
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March 28, 2023
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, center, talks about the ongoing housing crisis in the city during a news conference on March 28.
Daniel Sangjib Min, TIMES-DISPATCH
March 29, 2023
From left, Caroline Ouko and Leon Ochieng, mother and older brother of Irvo Otieno, react near the casket during the celebration of life for Irvo Otieno at First Baptist Church of South Richmond in North Chesterfield on March 29.
Eva Russo
March 30, 2023
Senior students in Charlottesville-Albemarle Technical Education Center's culinary program presented Taj Mahsala: an Indian fusion menu.
SYDNEY SHULER, THE DAILY PROGRESS
March 31, 2023
Richmond Police address onlookers Friday, March 31, 2023 at the intersection of North Avenue and Moss Side Avenue, near Washington Park. Richmond police shot a man who was suspected of shooting a woman earlier in the day in the 1100 block of Evergreen Avenue on Richmond's Southside.
April 1, 2023
Sculptor Jocelyn Russell takes photos of the crowd after the unveiling of her statue of Secretariat at Ashland Town Hall Pavilion on Saturday.
Michael Martz photos, TImes-Dispatch
April 2, 2023
Drivers race in the Toyota Owners 400 at the Richmond Raceway in Richmond, VA on April 2, 2023.. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 3, 2023
Dinwiddie County Commonwealth's Attorney Ann Cabell Baskervill is photographed at the Dinwiddie County Courthouse on April 3, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 4, 2023
From left, Judy and Ron Singleton pose for a photo on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. MIKE KROPF/TIMES-DISPATCH
Mike Kropf
April 5, 2023
Beatrix Smith dips her matzah in salt water as she enjoys a Pasover Seder with her classmates (from left) Helen Corallo, Camp Maxwell, and Amara Ellen at the Weinstein JCC Preschool Program in Richmond, VA on April 5, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 6, 2023
Virginia Community College System Chancellor David Doré speaks with students at Piedmont Virginia Community College on Thursday.
SYDNEY SHULER, THE DAILY PROGRESS
April 7, 2023
A worker pushed water off a tarp on the field at The Diamond Friday, when the Flying Squirrels were scheduled to open their season against Reading.
MIKE KROPF/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 8, 2023
Ember O’Connell-Evans, 1, plays with hula hoops during the Dominion Energy Family Easter event at Maymont on Saturday.
Mike Kropf, TIMES-DISPATCH
April 9, 2023
Mike Kearney plays an early form of badminton with grandkids Savannah and Ashton on the lawn of Montpelier during “We, the Kids” Day.
ANDRA LANDI, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REVIEW
April 10, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin, center left, tours Richmond Marine Terminal with W. Sheppard Miller III , Virginia Secretary of Transportation , center right, as Stephen A. Edwards, left, Virginia Port Authority CEO, and Christina Saunders, manager of Richmond Marine Terminal, give them the tour on Monday, April 10, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 11, 2023
Inaara Woodards, 5, of Henrico, visits Italian Garden at Maymont with her mother, Victoria Crawley Woodards, and three brothers, Kai, 13, Zion, 12, and Avion Woodards, 11, during their home-school field trip to the park in Richmond, VA., on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. "It’s gorgeous!" Victoria Crawley Woodards said of Tuesday weather. She said it was the perfect weather for the field trip and other activities.
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April 13, 2023
Clarence Thweatt, right, a lead trainer for Chesterfield Public Schools, works on marking points during a transportation road-e-o event, which is friendly competition of school bus drivers demonstrating their driving skills and knowledge of laws, at Chesterfield County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
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April 14, 2023
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at Liberty University.
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April 15, 2023
Tyson Foods workers attend a job fair at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church on Mechanicsville Turnpike. The Glen Allen plant is closing, displacing about 700 employees.
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April 16, 2023
A display of 32 white balloons were raised and a 32-second moment of silence was observed in honor of the victims of the April 16, 2007, tragedy at the start of the 2023 3.2-mile Run in Remembrance on the Virginia Tech campus.
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April 17, 2023
Albert Hill Middle School sixth-grader Drew Sirpis looks for birds during the educational boat trip on the James River on Monday.
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April 18, 2023
Richmond Flying Squirrels Luis Matos steals the second base against Erie SeaWolves shortstop Gage Workman in the 3rd inning at The Diamond, Richmond, VA., on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
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April 19, 2023
Children participate in Little Feet Meets at Matoaca High School in Chesterfield, VA on April 19, 2023. A total of 1,400 Special Olympic athletes from grades PK-5 throughout Chesterfield County Public Schools competed in Little Feet Meets between two dates, April 12 at James River High and April 19 at Matoaca High. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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April 20, 2023
Mike Blau, center, a line cook, and others work on preparing a soft opening of The Veil's new taproom, located in Scott’s Addition at 1509 Belleville St., on Thursday, April 20, 2023.
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April 21, 2023
(From left) VCU sophomore Caroline May, of Pittsburgh, PA, and senior Lee Finch, of Norfolk, VA carry a coffin with a blow-up Earth ball during a VCU Student Climate Protest in Richmond, VA on April 21, 2023. The small crowd walked from the James Branch Cabell Library, though Monroe Park, to the office of VCU President Michael Rao in a mock funeral procession. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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April 22, 2023
Anthony Clary gestures as he runs through confetti during the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k on Saturday.
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April 23, 2023
A volunteer picks up an old wooden palate and brings it to a trash pile during Friends of Fonticello Park's community cleanup on Sunday.
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April 24, 2023
Kay Ford spends time with her cat, Patches, at her home in Mechanicsville, VA., on Monday, April 24, 2023. Ford recently adopted Patches, a 40-pound cat, from Richmond Animal Care and Control. The story of Patches went viral after RACC publicized the cat.
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April 25, 2023
Emily Cover, a project manager with DPR Construction, is shown at Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU, left top, in Richmond, VA., on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. DPR is the team that built the hospital.
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April 26, 2023
Guests tour the Anthropology Lab at the new College of Humanities and Sciences STEM building on West Franklin Street in Richmond, VA on April 26, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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April 27, 2023
Police tape marks the scene outside George Wythe High School.
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April 28, 2023
Sculptor Kate Raudenbush takes in her finished piece "Breaking Point" in the Flagler Garden Near the Monet Bridge at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden on April 28, 2023. The garden is set to debut "Incanto: An Oasis of Lyrical Sculpture" on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Incanto features five designed, allegorical sculptures, accompanied by poetry, throughout the garden. The exhibition is the work of Raudenbush and poet Sha Michele. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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April 29, 2023
Pharrell Williams performs during the Pharrell's Phriends set at Something in the Water in Virginia Beach on Saturday.
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May 1, 2023
A man carries a piece of furniture through a neighborhood in Virginia Beach, Va. on Monday May 1, 2023. The City of Virginia Beach declared a state of emergency after a tornado moved through the area and damaged dozens of homes, downed trees and caused gas leaks. (AP Photo/Ben Finley)
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May 2, 2023
Sports Backers Stadium is shown next to The Diamond in this drone photo, in Richmond, VA., on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
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May 3, 2023
CAL CARY, THE DAILY PROGRESS UVa cheerleader, Madison DeLoach, in front of other UVa cheerleaders tour the The Avelo Airlines Boeing 737 after landing at Charlottesville Albemarle Airport coming from Orlando on May 3, 2023. Avelo Airlines launched its first Charlottesville to Orlando flight line at the Charlottesville Albemarle Airport on May 3, 2023. The inaugural event consisted of a returning flight from Orlando to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, a firetruck water salute upon arrival and a tour of the airplane.
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May 4, 2023
(From left) Maryann Macomber, of Mechanicsville, VA, leads a small group prayer with Gloria Randolph, of Richmond, VA, Randolph's great-grandson Xavier Jones, also of Richmond, and John Macomber, of Mechanicsville, during a National Day of Prayer event at the Bell Tower in Capitol Square in Richmond, VA on May 4, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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May 5, 2023
Steffiun Stanley preps dishes at Birdie's in Richmond, VA on May 5, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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May 6, 2023
People at the ¿Qué Pasa? Festival sit on the grass and enjoy the weather on Brown’s Island on Saturday.
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May 7, 2023
Arts in the Park saw thousands pass through Byrd Park over the weekend. The festival is sponsored by the Carilion Civic Association.
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May 8, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin shares a quiet moment with Holocaust survivor Halina Zimm on Monday afternoon before ceremonially signing a bill that adds a definition of antisemitism to Virginia law.
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May 9, 2023
The Molcajete Sinaloa at Mariscos Mazatlan in Henrico, VA on May 9, 2023. Mariscos Mazatlan focuses on traditional Mexican cuisine from the city of Mazatlan and all along the Mexican coast. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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May 10, 2023
A goose, seen here on May 10, 2023, has built a nest in a median of the parking lot near Dilliards at Short Pump Town Center. The mall has put out orange cones to keep cars away and Jerome Golfman, assistant manager at Fink's Jewelers, said he regularly brings it water, cracked corn and other grains.
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May 11, 2023
Mary Finley-Brook, a professor of environmental studies at the University of Richmond and an expert on American gas infrastructure, says repairing the pipes no longer makes sense as gas prices continue to rise.
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May 12, 2023
(From left) Sam Amoaka, a freshman at Virginia State University, helps his girlfriend, Tamia Charles, a freshman at Virginia Commonwealth University, move out of her dorm along with her dad, Thomas Charles, of Fredericksburg, VA, in downtown Richmond, VA on May 12, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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May 13, 2023
Virginia’s Thomas McConvey (left) defends the ball from Richmond’s Jake Kapp during an NCAA Tournament game at Klockner Stadium in Charlottesville on Saturday.
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May 14, 2023
University of Richmond outfielder Christian Beal made a catch on the run during the Friday game of Spiders-VCU series at The Diamond.
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May 15, 2023
The flags at Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission building are flown at half-staff on Monday. Governor Youngkin announced that flags would fly half-staff in honor of Peace Officers' Remembrance Day.
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May 16, 2023
Ukrop's crumb cake has been picked up by Kroger and is being sold nationwide. Here, fresh cinnamon crumb cakes are packaged at the Ukrop's bakery in Richmond, VA on May 16, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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May 17, 2023
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney officially proclaims May as Jewish American Heritage Month during a celebration held in collaboration with the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond and the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) at Richmond City Hall in Richmond, VA on May 17, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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The vast majority of the rain came within a four-hour window between 8 p.m. and midnight, with the most intense rain falling in a narrow ribbon from Powhatan and Midlothian, across central Richmond, and eastward along Interstate 64 toward Highland Springs and Bottoms Bridge.
Officially, 2.85 inches of rain fell between Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning at the climatological observation site at Richmond International Airport, but rain gauges located within that that ribbon of intense rain picked up more.
3.99 inches - Midlothian near Route 288 3.51 inches - Bon Air 3.20 inches - Forest Hill Park 3.11 inches - Varina 2.95 inches - Bottoms Bridge
Tuesday was also the wettest day of the year so far in Richmond. Only one other day this year has brought more than an inch of rain, and that came within the last month, with 1.76 inches falling on April 28.
Total rainfall in Richmond divided by the amount of time in which rain occurs indicates an uptick in rainfall intensity. (Climate Central)
This is only the third time in the last 12 months with a day that brought more than two inches of rain, when 2.03 inches fell on June 22 and 2.11 inches came down on Dec. 15.
Wind damage from the thunderstorms was not common, but in areas where limbs and brush were blown down, the flash flood waters washed the debris into storm drains and across roads. The resulting high water and debris closed roads in a few locations from Powhatan through Midlothian and Bon Air, as well as shutting down one lane of Interstate 95 through Downtown Richmond near Belvidere Street.
Rainfall since the first of the year has been running consistently below normal, with Richmond on the cusp of a drought several times. Even with the heavy rain from Tuesday night, Richmond remains about an inch and half below normal, about 90 percent of normal rainfall to this point in the year.
Even with the heavy rain so close to the James River on Tuesday night, river levels only rose modestly on Wednesday morning, as much less rain fell in the upstream area that drains into the river. At the gauging site near Huguenot Bridge, the river climbed from about 5 feet to 6 feet and has already begun to crest. Flood stage is 12 feet there, so there is no risk of flooding.
There is evidence that heavy rainfall is getting heavier in the warming climate, as the average rate of rainfall has been on a broad increase over the past few decades, but drawing a direct link from climate change to Tuesday night's heavy rainfall rain would require more research and a fuller analysis.
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Air Force Women
In August 1952, WAC-WAF recruiting officer Lt. Eileen M. Toomey swore in four newcomers to the Women in the Air Force program. Taking the oath (left to right) were Vida M. Burton of West Virginia and Richmonders Doris Cannon Davis, Mary Lou Keck and Joyce Dodson.
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Broad St.
In April 1966, Mrs. Arch Clegg inspected newly planted flowers on a median along Broad Street in Richmond. Two varieties of holly and more than 1,000 petunias were being planted on Broad that week between Adams and Eighth streets. The displays, sponsored by Downtown Retail Associates, were to stay in the planters until fall.
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Broad St.
In June 1947, Richmond officials put up warning signs near the city limits on West Broad Street to limit speeding, which was a top traffic concern at the time.
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Central State Hospital
In August 1969, airmen John McGinnis (center) and Ronald McGurn entertained a deaf youth at Central State Hospital near Petersburg. They were two of several servicemen from nearby Fort Lee who volunteered regularly at the hospital’s children’s unit. McGinnis, once a manager at a supermarket that employed several deaf workers, knew sign language and was teaching it to youths as well as McGurn.
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Cloverleaf Mall
In November 1972, the Sears store in Cloverleaf Mall featured new coat and dress styles as well as furs. The Chesterfield County mall opened in August of that year; it closed in 2008, and the building was demolished in 2011.
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Country Club of Virginia
In July 1953, tennis players Cliff Miller (from left), Al Dickinson and Bob Figg Sr. discussed the Country Club of Virginia’s annual tennis competition, which began the day before. Only Dickinson survived the first day of the competition.
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Dogwood Dell
In August 1965, the All American Touring Band and Chorus performed the finale at the Festival of Arts in Richmond’s Dogwood Dell. The ninth annual festival, sponsored by Federated Arts of Richmond Inc. and coordinated by the city parks department, lured about 52,000 people to 13 concerts and eight stage productions during the summer.
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Folk Dancing
In April 1970, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Lee demonstrated the steps for classmates H.G. Shaw and W.W. Foster in a local folk dancing class.
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Hull St. Station
In October 1982, Hull Street Station in South Richmond was vacant and boarded-up — the last regular passenger train to Danville had left 25 years earlier. The Southern Railway donated the station to the Old Dominion chapter of the National Railway Historical Society, which planned to convert the space into a museum and library. Today it houses the Richmond Railroad Museum.
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Jackson Ward
In October 1986, preservationist and author Jim DuPriest led a tour of Richmond’s Jackson Ward neighborhood for 45 students from Luther Memorial School. The school was founded by German immigrants in 1856 at a time when the neighborhood had a notable German population; Jackson Ward later became one of the nation’s leading African-American communities.
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Jackson Ward Reunion
In July 1979, Shirley McCoy performed a gospel number at a Jackson Ward reunion. The gathering at the Empire Theater brought together several hundred former residents and business owners of the Richmond neighborhood for a night of performances and community recognition.
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Mail box
In June 1949, Carl A. Throckmorton (left) showed Richmond Postmaster Fergus McRee one of the 100 new mailboxes that would be installed at city street corners. The additions would bring the total number of receptacles to about 680, meaning no city resident would have to walk more than three blocks to deposit a letter.
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Mailboxes
In October 1951, Mrs. R.L. Mattox showed off the unique mailbox at her home in Prince George County. The mailbox post was made using an old log cabin chain and required an hour’s worth of welding. Mattox and her husband were inspired by a design they saw in a magazine.
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Monroe Park
In May 1969, an informal folk gathering brought a crowd to Monroe Park in Richmond. Composer Dan Riddick and a group of guitarists from Washington performed; guests were asked to bring toys and clothing for needy residents in Washington.
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Mooer's Field
In April 1949, Richmond Mayor W. Stirling King threw out the first pitch at the Richmond Colts home opener at Mooers Field. At right, wearing the new home uniform, is Colts manager Vinnie Smith. At left is Ray Schalk, manager of the Newport News Dodgers. The Colts won the Piedmont League game 6-5.
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Noldes Bread
In July 1967, members of the Nolde family — Henry (from left), George, Carl and Arthur — watched bread roll off the assembly line at the Nolde Bros. Bakery in Church Hill in Richmond. Their relatives started a small baking operation in the 1890s, and by 1950, three area Nolde plants produced almost a million loaves per week to be sold nationally. Nolde closed in 1977.
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O.K. Foundry
In April 1954, P.R. Webb, a worker at the O.K. Foundry, loaded small castings into a cleaning machine at the company’s new location at 1005 E. Ninth St. in Richmond. Established in 1913, the foundry made machine castings for the tobacco, paper and agricultural industries.
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Piccadilly Cafeteria
In August 1972, William A. Richards, president of the Piccadilly Cafeteria chain, donned a chef’s cap and apron for a restaurant opening in the new Cloverleaf Mall in Chesterfield County. It was the second Piccadilly in the state; the first was in Norfolk.
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Remote Controlled Cars
In March 1983, Tommy Ferguson prepared his entry for a race hosted by the Richmond Radio-Controlled Car Racing Club. Nearly 30 cars raced on a small-scale 275-foot asphalt track, buzzing around at nearly 40 mph for an audience of more than 200 people in the parking lot behind Valle’s restaurant.
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Reynolds Metals
In June 1958, Reynolds Metals Co. employees Ethel Blue (left) and Bonnie Foy enjoyed some sun at the company’s new office space in Henrico County. The $10 million complex sprawled over 40 acres on a 160-acre property. Reynolds spent more than $150,000 on landscaping, including more than 10,000 trees, shrubs and plants as well as a greenhouse that supplied fresh flowers for the building.
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Richmond Day
In May 1953, shoppers crowded downtown streets for Richmond Day, a promotion that began the year before. Like Black Friday, the event lured shoppers to stores with deals, such as $1 televisions, 2-for-1 car deals and $1 dresses. Merchants reported strong sales.
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Richmond Symphony
In April 1972, Mrs. Peter B. Bahler (left) and Mrs. Jay J. Levit showed off “Vive la Symphonie” buttons that were given to season ticket subscribers for the Richmond Symphony’s upcoming concert season, which would have an international flavor and be led by French conductor Jacques Houtmann. Bahler designed the blue, white and red buttons; Levit led the season ticket campaign.
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Salt
In February 1966, a front-end loader moved a new batch of salt that would be used to melt snow on Richmond streets. The stockpile, which had been severely depleted during the first part of winter, was kept at a railroad trestle in the Public Works Department area near Parker Field.
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Sobles
In October 1977, Bruce Buhrman (left) and Paul Soble stood in front of their soon-to-be restaurant, Soble’s, in Richmond’s Fan District. The building previously housed Cavedo’s Drug Store, which opened in 1916 when the area was sparsely settled. Soble had been a physical education teacher at Tuckahoe Junior High School but resigned so that he and Buhrman, who had tended bar together, could develop the restaurant.
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South Side Health Center
In September 1950, ground was broken for the South Richmond Health Center at 14th and Bainbridge streets. Members of the Richmond public health community and South Richmond Community Nursing Service participated in the ceremony. The clinic, which opened in January 1952, was staffed by volunteer nurses.
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The Diamond
In April 1985, Cammie Joyce, a daughter of Dr. William H. Parker for whom the former Parker Field was named, threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the new Diamond on opening night for the Richmond Braves. The new baseball stadium on the Boulevard replaced Parker Field.
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VA State Capitol
In March 1974 at the state Capitol, Virginia first lady Katherine Godwin (second from right) unveiled a painting of the Virginia Declaration of Rights. The work, by Jack Clifton (front), was presented by the Virginia Daughters of the American Revolution. Assisting Godwin were state Sen. Edward E. Willey Sr. of Richmond and DAR official Mrs. John S. Biscoe.
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VCU Gym
In October 1989, two Virginia Commonwealth University students played racquetball in the school’s new gymnasium on Cary Street in Richmond. The brick building with glass cupola had been a farmers market in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and then became the City Auditorium, which hosted conventions and other events.
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Westhamtpon School
In September 1961, students entered Westhampton School in Richmond. That fall, Daisy Jane Cooper became the first African-American student to integrate the junior high school; the following year, she made similar history at Thomas Jefferson High School.
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YWCA
In May 1968, Andrea Queen and Betty Tenser attended a class sponsored by the Richmond YWCA to learn about basic auto mechanics, maintenance and on-the-road repairs. Their instructor was Bill Ferguson of Ferguson’s Garage.
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The state medical examiner’s office has ruled a recent death on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation a homicide.
The report of death for Elijah Red Tomahawk, 26, states that his cause of death is still under investigation. He died May 4 and was pronounced dead at a Warrior Street address in Fort Yates, the report states. The medical examiner’s office performed an autopsy on May 5.
Tribune requests for information placed with the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office, federal Bureau of Indian Affairs and FBI did not receive immediate replies Wednesday. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/death-of-fort-yates-man-ruled-a-homicide/article_0e3575d6-f4eb-11ed-9f40-6f774fe6ad44.html | 2023-05-17T21:11:45 | 1 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/death-of-fort-yates-man-ruled-a-homicide/article_0e3575d6-f4eb-11ed-9f40-6f774fe6ad44.html |
Federal investigators have recovered more than $186,000 in back wages for workers at a Bismarck-based security services provider, according to the federal Labor Department.
Officials said 10-Code LLC violated Fair Labor Standards Act overtime provisions by paying salary for all hours worked and straight time for overtime. Investigators recovered $186,172 for 52 employees.
“Business operators cannot casually decide to pay workers as salaried without examining whether or not they meet the salary exemption requirements,” said Wage and Hour Division District Director Chad Frasier in Denver. “By doing so, 10-Code LLC clearly violated federal laws by denying workers all their hard-earned pay.” | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/labor-department-recovers-wages-for-employees-of-bismarck-security-firm/article_bac7c63e-f4ee-11ed-866d-63fcf47b1e6f.html | 2023-05-17T21:12:06 | 1 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/labor-department-recovers-wages-for-employees-of-bismarck-security-firm/article_bac7c63e-f4ee-11ed-866d-63fcf47b1e6f.html |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Following a decrease in March, Oregon’s unemployment rate continued the downward trend and dropped another 4% in April.
A report by the Oregon Employment Department shared that nonfarm employment rose by 1,600 jobs, with large gains in the “other services” and health care and social assistance industries, which gained 1,700 and 900 jobs respectively.
The “other services” industry combines several job categories including repair, maintenance, laundry, religious organizations and social advocacy organizations.
Not all industries grew in April though, with construction losing 1,000 jobs and manufacturing losing 600 jobs.
Overall, since April 2022, the report said Oregon has gained 38,400 nonfarm jobs, 11,500 of which were in the health care and social assistance industry. | https://www.koin.com/local/continuing-to-fall-oregons-unemployment-rate-drops-4-in-april/ | 2023-05-17T21:12:14 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/continuing-to-fall-oregons-unemployment-rate-drops-4-in-april/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — In June 2019, the City of Portland adopted PedPDX — a plan geared toward making the city safer and more walkable for pedestrians. The city is now giving Portlanders a status report on the work done up until 2022.
“Through PedPDX, the City of Portland affirms walking as a fundamental human right and
the most fundamental means of transportation,” the Portland Bureau of Transportation said. “PedPDX ensures walking is a safe, accessible, and attractive experience for everyone in Portland by putting pedestrians at the forefront of City policy, investments, and design.”
The pedestrian plan has four main goals: to be equitable and inclusive, to make residents feel safe and secure, to be comfortable and inviting, and to encourage healthy people and a healthy environment.
According to PBOT, two of the 67 action items on the PedPDX plan are complete, 43 are underway, and the remaining actions have made no progress so far.
Both of the complete action items involve enhancing visibility for pedestrians. Since 2019, PBOT says it has implemented a system that establishes vision clearance guidelines at uncontrolled crosswalks. The agency has also revised the Traffic Design Manual to deem highly-visible continental crosswalks as the standard across the city.
The in-progress action items include focusing on sidewalk repairs, featuring public art installations on capital improvement projects, and leveraging bicycle infrastructure to benefit pedestrians as well.
According to PBOT, about 34 miles of sidewalk have been constructed throughout the city since the adoption of PedPDX. The transportation bureau addressed sidewalk gaps in what it considers to be its “Pedestrian Priority Network” by adding 8.5 miles of sidewalk to communities that either didn’t have one on one side or on both sides.
You can track the pedestrian plan’s progress online, where maps show where sidewalks and crosswalks have been constructed and repaired across the Rose City.
“PedPDX ensures that the City will continue to lead the way in walkability and will allow Portland to absorb growth in a sustainable way that encourages all people in Portland to walk whether for commuting, shopping, going to school, or recreation,” PBOT said. | https://www.koin.com/local/multnomah-county/portland-bureau-of-transportation-provides-update-on-citywide-pedestrian-plan/ | 2023-05-17T21:12:20 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/multnomah-county/portland-bureau-of-transportation-provides-update-on-citywide-pedestrian-plan/ |
MOUNT PLEASANT, Iowa — The Mount Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce is launching a task force to decide the future of the soon-to-be-defunct Iowa Wesleyan University.
The Chamber announced the task force in a Friday Facebook post. According to the post, the goal of the task force is to "hear from the community on ideas, questions, and concerns on the future use of the campus" before its permanent closure.
“The website was created as a portal for the community to express their wishes and concerns," Mount Pleasant Chamber Alliance Executive Vice President Rachel Lindeen said in the post. "It is important for the community to have a voice in the process. The information will be gathered and shared with all involved.”
The university's board of trustees voted to close the school's doors permanently on May 31 after 181 years of educating students.
The school said its decision follows "an intensive analysis" of its financial operations and "considerable exploration of all feasible strategic alternatives."
Once the school closes at the end of May, the buildings of the campus will become the responsibility of the United States Department of Agriculture.
The university's total enrollment was 878 students. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/mount-pleasant-chamber-task-force-iowa-wesleyan-university-campus-future/526-e4e8b3a9-67a3-442c-a18a-7bf592fbc3be | 2023-05-17T21:15:36 | 0 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/mount-pleasant-chamber-task-force-iowa-wesleyan-university-campus-future/526-e4e8b3a9-67a3-442c-a18a-7bf592fbc3be |
Sick, injured and dead deer: Calls to Bloomington animal control prompt feeding ban
The city of Bloomington is working on a deer feeding ban as the number of calls about dead deer has roughly doubled in the last four years.
Virgil Sauder, director of animal care and control, said he expects the ban to get some pushback from local residents who enjoy feeding deer on their property.
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What we know so far:
What would a deer feeding ban in Bloomington prohibit?
The city plans to prohibit people from putting food on the ground to feed deer. Deer sometimes eat from bird feeders, but that would not be included in the ban.
The ordinance may have other aspects, including a deer census so city leaders can better understand the extent of the problem and whether it gets worse or better.
Why is Bloomington proposing a deer feeding ban?
Sauder said the number of interactions between local residents and deer is increasing, and that means more deer are getting killed and more people and pets are being placed in danger.
Sauder said the department got 124 calls last year where people notified animal control of a dead deer. That’s up from 73 in 2019 and 97 each in 2020 and 2021. The number of calls for sick or injured deer increased from 106 in 2019 to 182 in 2022.
Sauder said most of those calls involve deer being struck by motor vehicles, which also places vehicle occupants in danger.
Between 2011 and 2020, motor vehicle accidents involving collisions with animals, including deer, killed an average of about six people per year in Indiana, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
The Bloomington animal care and control department last year also fielded 13 calls for aggressive deer, Sauder said. Those calls often come in around May and June, when deer are protecting their fawns.
While injuries to people are rare, Sauder said they have happened a few times in the last decades. Deer also killed at least one dog during that span.
What reaction are Bloomington officials expecting?
In a city council meeting last week, Sauder said some local residents enjoy feeding deer and likely would voice concerns when the ban is being discussed by the council.
“We do expect a fair amount of opposition to it,” he said.
Why shouldn't people feed deer?
Council member Dave Rollo said a deer feeding ban would help protect public health, because deer can transmit diseases to people and carry ticks that also can transmit diseases to people.
Sauder said when people feed deer, it also creates abnormal deer behavior, as they will congregate in areas they normally would not. Feeding deer also may negatively affect neighbors, as the animals may wander into nearby properties to eat plants.
A deer feeding ban has been discussed in the city for more than a decade, going back to a Deer Task Force that recommended a ban in 2012.
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When would a deer feeding ban take effect?
Sauder said he expects the proposal to be before the city council in the third quarter of this year.
He said the animal care and control department is still working on finalizing a proposal. The department is working with the city legal department, after which the administration of Mayor John Hamilton will review the proposal. Only after that would the proposal go before the city council.
What are the chances of the council adopting the ban?
That’s unclear at this point, given the legislation has not been written. Few council members spoke on the matter last week. Council members Rollo and Jim Sims appeared supportive, though they both still had questions about public outreach, enforcement and other issues. The two typically represent a majority faction on the council, so that may be an indication of broader support of a deer feeding ban.
Does the city need to get approval from the state?
No.
A spokesman for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources said the agency plays no role if a city/town/housing addition wants to ban feeding deer, though the department has encouraged people to not feed deer.
“The DNR prohibits baiting of deer for deer hunting, which includes removal of the bait and any affected soil at least 10 days before the deer hunting season starts. So – a hunter would not be able to feed deer in an area being hunted,” said Marty Benson, assistant director/managing editor of Outdoor Indiana and the DNR’s Division of Communications.
Do other communities have deer feeding bans?
Benson said he was not aware of any Indiana communities with deer feeding bans, but he said there might be subdivisions that have banned the practice.
Some communities in the Midwest have adopted such bans, including Worthington, Ohio; Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota; and Ann Arbor, Michigan.
How would the city enforce the ban? What’s the fine?
Sauder said enforcement would be “complaint-driven.” According to the city’s legal department, there is not yet a draft ordinance and fines haven’t been set.
Boris Ladwig can be reached at bladwig@heraldt.com. | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/17/bloomington-indiana-considers-deer-feeding-ban/70222457007/ | 2023-05-17T21:15:46 | 0 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/17/bloomington-indiana-considers-deer-feeding-ban/70222457007/ |
Flagstaff city leaders approve first phase of new $800 million hospital
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff City Council chambers were packed Tuesday evening as city leaders voted to move forward with the first phase of Northern Arizona Healthcare’s proposed new hospital campus.
As the meeting stretched close to midnight, city councilmembers ultimately voted 6-1 in approval of the plan with vice mayor Austin Aslan representing the sole dissenting vote. Aslan instead wanted to postpone the vote another six months in order to conduct more research on the potential community impact of the new hospital.
“I’m convinced we need a new hospital,” Aslan said, but he questioned whether a billion-dollar new build is the best option.
At the meeting, hospital leadership reaffirmed their commitment to redeveloping the existing hospital "for the community good."
Continuing an hourslong public comment session that started at the May 2 meeting, residents were split as they took turns addressing the council before the vote.
Similar to the views expressed earlier this month, many residents were in favor of the plan while others called for more research to be done before a decision is made.
The first phase of the proposed plan includes a new 700,000-square-foot hospital north of Fort Tuthill County Park to replace the aging location north of downtown Flagstaff. If approved, construction is expected to cost $800 million and be completed in 2027.
It will also include rezoning for an underpass at Purple Sage Trail and Beulah Boulevard under Interstate 17, which was included in both the 2030 Flagstaff Regional Plan and the NAH Regional Plan amendment.
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The second phase of the project will include housing, a hotel and health care-centered retail and restaurants to round out the health and wellness village.
The city’s Planning and Zoning Commission was split when discussing the proposal last month, ultimately recommending that the city councilmembers deny the application for the project.
The Flagstaff Medical Center is currently the only Level 1 trauma facility north of Phoenix and serves more than 50,000 square miles across northern Arizona.
Reach the reporter at LLatch@gannett.com.
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Idaho mom convicted in deaths of 2 kids and romantic rival faces new Arizona charge
A woman who was convicted in Idaho last week in the deaths of her two children and a romantic rival has been indicted for a second time in Arizona, this time on charges that she conspired to kill her niece’s ex-husband.
Lori Vallow Daybell was found guilty last week of conspiring to kill and killing her two youngest children, 7-year-old Joshua “JJ” Vallow and 16-year-old Tylee Ryan, as well as conspiring to kill Tammy Daybell, her fifth husband’s previous wife. The case included bizarre claims that she called her son and daughter zombies and said she was a goddess sent to usher in the Biblical apocalypse.
She was already facing a separate felony case in Arizona, after a grand jury indicted her in 2021 on a charge of conspiring to kill her fourth husband, Charles Vallow.
A second Arizona indictment was unsealed this month that charges Vallow Daybell with conspiring to murder Brandon Boudreaux.
Charles Vallow was shot and killed by Vallow Daybell’s brother, Alex Cox, on July 11, 2019. Police say Cox shot at Boudreaux on Oct. 2, 2019, but missed.
The Maricopa County, Arizona, prosecutor’s office on Wednesday confirmed the indictment charging Vallow Daybell in the attempted shooting of Boudreaux. The indictment was first reported by Phoenix television station Fox10.
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Under Arizona law, indictments are generally sealed until a defendant is served with the document. Vallow Daybell cannot be extradited and served in Arizona until she is sentenced in the Idaho case, which is expected to happen later this year.
Daybell, her fifth husband, is awaiting trial on the same charges Vallow Daybell was convicted of.
One member of the jury that convicted her, Saul Hernandez, said in an interview broadcast on ABC's “Good Morning America” on Wednesday that deliberations took two days because he wasn’t initially convinced that they had the evidence to convict Lori Vallow Daybell.
But after reviewing the evidence on the second day, he said, he agreed that she was guilty.
Hernandez said he was “disgusted” by the photos prosecutors presented of Lori and Chad Daybell dancing at their wedding on a beach in Hawaii.
“I just couldn’t believe how someone can be that happy when your kids are in the ground and the person that was key in all of this is sitting across from you smiling at you and dancing with you on the beach,” he said.
As more evidence and testimony was shared, Hernandez said it became harder for him to look at Lori Daybell.
“You know, growing up you talk about good and bad, God and evil,” Hernandez said. “And I think for the first time in my life, I put a face to evil.” | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2023/05/17/lori-vallow-daybell-faces-new-arizona-charge/70229534007/ | 2023-05-17T21:19:58 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2023/05/17/lori-vallow-daybell-faces-new-arizona-charge/70229534007/ |
Two Kenosha parents are facing criminal charges after police responded to their house for a report of possible child neglect and found "unsanitary conditions."
Joshua O'Brien, 28, and Marselena Magdalena O'Brien, 27, were each charged Wednesday with three counts of neglecting a child under six although specified harm did not occur, one count of neglecting a child although specified harm did not occur, along with misdemeanors of possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia in Kenosha County Circuit Court.
Both made their initial appearances at Intake Court Wednesday afternoon. A court commissioner imposed a $2,500 cash bond on Joshua O'Brien and a $1,500 cash bond on Marselena O’Brien, according to court records. Preliminary hearings are set for next week.
Criminal complaint
On Monday a Kenosha Police officer responded to a residence in the 7500 block of 16th Avenue for a report of possible child abuse or neglect. During the investigation the officer learned the defendants lived there with their four young children.
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Police were called to the residence by a caller who was walking her dogs in the neighborhood when she came upon a very young child wearing only a diaper standing in the roadway, according to the criminal complaint.
The caller told police that she looked around and did not see anyone supervising that child and then noticed a toddler calling out to that young child.
The caller said she walked the child to the house where she asked the toddler where their mother was. The caller, according to the complaint, observed the house to be very dirty because the front door was open.
The caller called into the house for an adult and when she didn't receive a response alerted 911.
The responding officer arrived and reportedly found the two children with the caller on the front porch. The officer found the porch covered in miscellaneous items and both children appeared to be crawling around through garbage.
The officer could also, according to the complaint, smell what he believed to be an intense odor of urine and feces emanating from inside the residence.
Through the door, the officer reported he observed trash, old and moldy food, toys and used diapers covering a majority of the floor. He also reportedly observed a crib inside the living room against a wall, with what he believed to be dried human feces on its mattress.
Because of all the garbage the officer reportedly had trouble traversing into the living room. Once he made it about halfway through Marselena O’Brien entered in.
Marselena O’Brien, according to the complaint, had bags under her eyes and she appeared slightly confused when speaking as if she was under the influence of something or had just woken up.
Marselena O’Brien reportedly told the officer she had two other children, one who was at school and the other sleeping in the basement.
The officer reportedly found the rest of the house to be unsanitary and unsafe. In the basement portions of the ceiling were rotted from pets who urinated on the floor, according to the complaint, and in the kitchen moldy food was located on a table.
Multiple bags of marijuana within reach of the children were also found, according to the complaint.
The officer called Child Protective Services and Joshua O'Brien arrived on scene.
When interviewed by a detective Joshua O'Brien reportedly said that he left for work that morning and he was unaware of the condition of the house.
Both adults were taken into custody and investigators obtained a search warrant for the home. They reportedly collected baggies of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a scale, among other things.
Community Service Officers removed two dogs from the house.
The children were transported to an area hospital for exams and treated for lice.
There was a report of unsanitary conditions involving the defendant's at a previous address earlier this year, according to the complaint. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/kenosha-parents-facing-felonies-for-child-neglect-after-police-respond-to-home-with-unsanitary-conditions/article_22d83bde-f4e3-11ed-9e81-f39fbcc2d61b.html | 2023-05-17T21:28:59 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/kenosha-parents-facing-felonies-for-child-neglect-after-police-respond-to-home-with-unsanitary-conditions/article_22d83bde-f4e3-11ed-9e81-f39fbcc2d61b.html |
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) – A Bristol, Tennessee-based charity organization that likes to ride made it its mission to help disadvantaged children.
The Guardian Riders are structured as a motorcycle club. The main goal of the club is to help children who are not aided by typical programs.
On Wednesday, members held an event at the Blue Circle, where they handed out backpacks and other items to children at a local child trauma facility.
“We have solicited some donations and trying to help out with a local children’s trauma facility, a little bit of clothes, toys, personal hygiene items, just anything that we can do to help out a little bit,” Guardian Riders president “Nitro” told News Channel 11.
The Guardian Riders started roughly a year ago in Nitro’s kitchen before quickly expanding. The organization holds rides and other events to raise money for children’s organizations.
“We work with kids aging through the foster care system, primarily age and out of the foster care system,” Nitro said. “A lot of times these kids are on the street within days of their last government check. There’s no help out there. There’s no organization doing what we’re doing.”
Nitro said the Guardian Riders are hoping to branch out with events for women who have been victims of domestic violence as well as veterans organizations. He said the organization’s mission statement is “that we stand in the gap between abusers and children.” The Guardian Riders backpatch states “until no child lives in fear.”
“We all come from different motorcycle club backgrounds,” Nitro said. “You know, people see a motorcycle club, sometimes the kids are afraid to come up or whatever. That’s not who we are. That’s not who anybody is. We’re good guys.” | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/bristol-motorcycle-org-gives-away-backpacks-to-children-in-need/ | 2023-05-17T21:30:30 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/bristol-motorcycle-org-gives-away-backpacks-to-children-in-need/ |
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — The Buchanan County Public Service Authority is asking residents to conserve water on Wednesday, one day after severe thunderstorms swept through Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee.
An alert sent by the department at around 4 p.m. asks residents to only use the amount of water that’s absolutely necessary until further notice.
The alert said crews are working to restore power to the county’s pump system that works to distribute water to and from storage tanks, residences and businesses.
This is a developing story and updates will be provided as they become available. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/buchanan-county-leaders-ask-community-members-to-conserve-water/ | 2023-05-17T21:30:36 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/buchanan-county-leaders-ask-community-members-to-conserve-water/ |
DICKENSON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – Severe storms that rolled through Southwest Virginia left one person dead and damaged several homes.
Dickenson County resident John Wilmot is one of several residents whose home was damaged by the storms.
“I told my wife ‘it’s coming,'” Wilmot said. “It’s right at the state line.”
Wilmot said that his family was closely tracking the storm before it hit. The strong winds brought down a tree that damaged the Wilmot family’s front porch.
As the chaos was unfolding outside, Wilmot said it was a scary situation for him and his wife inside the home.
“We started seeing limbs flying,” Wilmot said. “We heard a loud thump as this tree over there hit the house.”
Wilmot said that he tried to mitigate any more damage that the storm could have potentially caused.
“I was trying to open up a couple of doors in the house to equalize some pressure,” Wilmot said. “I could feel it trying to hold the doors close.”
Wilmot was surveying the damage done to his home alongside county and state officials on Wednesday. He said that they were lucky the damage wasn’t worse.
“It’s not a great deal of damage,” Wilmot said. “But these days it doesn’t take a lot for it to add up.”
Dickenson County Sheriff Jeremy Fleming said that the storm caused the greatest amount of damage in the northern part of the county. Fleming said that it looked like a bomb exploded after the storm had passed.
“That’s the most destructive damage I have seen in my lifetime here in Dickenson County,” Fleming said
Fleming confirmed that 65-year-old Danny Bruce was the only fatality due to the storm. Fleming said that no other injuries were reported.
County officials are advising residents to conserve water until Thursday to allow the John W. Flannagan Treatment Facility to get water pressure back to normal. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/dickenson-co-residents-rebuild-after-deadly-storms/ | 2023-05-17T21:30:42 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/dickenson-co-residents-rebuild-after-deadly-storms/ |
North Miami Beach Commissioner Michael Joseph was removed from office by his peers during Tuesday night’s commission meeting, triggering a special election expected to occur within 35 to 90 days.
The matter before the commission last night was whether Joseph violated the city charter for being absent from three consecutive commission meetings in December, January and February. Talks of race and political retribution inevitably arose during the public hearing, however, which follows a chaotic period for the city wherein a stream of Black officials have been replaced by white counterparts and Mayor Anthony DeFillipo’s questionable residency status remains unaddressed.
Joseph himself was absent during the hearing. His attorney, Max Eichenblatt, said that the now former commissioner had recently suffered a heart attack and was on medically advised bed rest.
The commission voted 3-1 to find that Joseph had violated the city charter, which states that “if any Commissioner has failed to attend a meeting of the City Commission for a period of 120 days, the seat of such Commissioner shall automatically become vacant.”
Arguments from both sides surrounded when exactly the law intends for the clock to begin for an absent commissioner. Attorney Michael Pizzi, representing Vice Mayor Jay Chernoff in a lawsuit against Joseph for the same matter, said that the period of 120 days begins after the last meeting that a commissioner attends. In Joseph’s case, that meeting was Oct. 18, leaving 153 days until the next meeting he attended March 21. There was no meeting in November due to elections.
According to Eichenblatt, however, the clock begins at Joseph’s first absence. From the Dec. 20 meeting to March 21, only 91 days passed. He emphasized that a commissioner cannot be accused of having “failed” to attend a city commission meeting that did not occur, in the same way that a child would not be punished for “failing” to attend school during summer break.
Commissioner Fortuna Smukler took Pizzi’s side, drawing an analogy to pregnancy, where the clock of conception begins from the last day of menstruation and not at the first day of a missed menstrual cycle.
Smukler, DeFillipo and Commissioner Phyllis Smith voted to remove Joseph. Commissioner Daniela Jean, the only Black commissioner who voted, was alone in her opposition. Chernoff and Commissioner McKenzie Fleurimond, who is another defendant in Chernoff’s lawsuit for also being repeatedly absent, were asked to recuse themselves from the vote.
Before Fleurimond left the commission chambers, he asked those who got the opportunity to speak to “do so in the name of democracy.”
What ensued was four hours of public comments, riddled with references to race and religion in a city where Haitians and Jews dominate a large part of the population.
“We need inclusion,” said resident Linda Noel. “We need to be heard. That’s why we voted for him, and that’s why we stand with him today. You have a mayor who does not live in the city … The assault on Black politicians – it has to stop, because we’re not going nowhere. We demand inclusion.”
“In May, we are celebrating both Haitian Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month, and these are communities that have a longstanding relationship,” said Rep. Dotie Joseph among scoffs and interruptions. “We’ve had a good relationship and sometimes trying relationship in the city of North Miami Beach, but we’ve always been able to remain cordial and respect one another.”
Other Black elected officials came to defend Joseph’s seat, including North Miami Mayor Alix Desulme and North Miami Councilmembers Kassandra Timothe, Mary Estimé-Irvin and Pierre Frantz Charles. Timothe said the commission’s decision is an “abuse of power,” aimed to retaliate against Joseph for protesting the legality of the commission and DeFillipo’s residency status.
The majority of the speakers, however, called for Joseph’s and even Fleurimond’s removal for their failure to attend meetings, insisting it has nothing to do with race.
“I am uncomfortable with unseating a duly elected commissioner, and I’d like to know why they were comfortable with unseating a duly elected mayor, because that’s what this amounts to,” said resident Trish Miller. “It was an attempt at a soft coup to stay away, to keep us from having a quorum, to stop the business of the city for months … You had one job, and that job is the city of North Miami Beach, and our mayor never failed us in that – not once – but our commissioners did.”
The move is done for now, but the lawsuit persists. Eichenblatt reminded commissioners that the court will still make a final decision on both Joseph’s and Fleurimond’s fate. Miami-Dade County Circuit Judge Peter Lopez reserves the right to intervene and allow Joseph to keep his seat pending the progression of the litigation. | https://www.miamitimesonline.com/news/local/michael-joseph-is-removed-from-office-in-north-miami-beach/article_d949634e-f4b5-11ed-891a-0fe569db7758.html | 2023-05-17T21:39:39 | 0 | https://www.miamitimesonline.com/news/local/michael-joseph-is-removed-from-office-in-north-miami-beach/article_d949634e-f4b5-11ed-891a-0fe569db7758.html |
The Clear Lake City Council paved the way for a potential $1 million matching grant for the development of a 30-unit townhome subdivision Monday.
The unanimous vote allows for BAM Development LLC to apply to the Iowa Economic Development Authority for a Workforce Housing Tax Credit Program for a $1 million tax credit, because the state requires a local match.
The Emerald Place Townhomes Project would be located just west of an extended 14th Street North on a five-acre tract of land. The townhomes would likely average between $275,000 and $300,000. The total capital investment is estimated to be $7.5 million.
The local match would be in the form of 100% tax abatement for four years (or until the match is met) and the extension of 14th Street.
"It is a very competitive program," City Administrator Scott Flory said. "I've spent quite a bit of time finding what past applications were funded at, and I think our proposal is in line with what those are. So, in order to maximize the opportunity for funding we're proposing a dollar-for-dollar match."
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Flory said last year 133 applications requesting $80 million were submitted to the IEDA. A total of 57 projects were funded for a total of $35 million. Proposals are due by June 9 and will be awarded in August.
North Iowa Corridor CEO Chad Schreck agreed that Clear Lake needed to put its best proposal together due to the competitiveness.
"(The IEDA) has a very specific scoring system for this, and every point is going to matter to move this project forward and getting it funded through the state," Schreck said.
He said developing the land owned by Sukup Ag LLC is a great chance to address the city's housing problems. He said a 30-year mortgage on a townhome would be around $1,500 per month, and that it is a "great" development for young professionals such as nurses and teachers.
Schreck cited the idea that spending around 30% of personal income on housing is generally considered a good limit.
"This is a great opportunity for us to put a big dent in that issue," Schreck said. "I was looking at some numbers and as a city, Clear Lake's median income is about $61,000 per year."
The percentage of gross income used for housing in Schreck's scenario would be 29.5%.
"It's just a struggle to get them good, attainable, quality housing in Clear Lake right now, and this is something that will go directly to address that and make a significant dent," Schreck said.
BAM has not announced whether it would go ahead with the project without the Workforce Housing Tax Credit. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/clear-lake-council-oks-possible-1-million-grant-match/article_5d3edc9b-e1d3-5e23-880d-03f50c0078cc.html | 2023-05-17T21:41:23 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/clear-lake-council-oks-possible-1-million-grant-match/article_5d3edc9b-e1d3-5e23-880d-03f50c0078cc.html |
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. — State officials on Wednesday were on the campus of the Hernando County school where a fifth-grade teacher played a Disney movie for students featuring a gay character.
The incident is now at the center of an ongoing investigation. District spokesperson Karen Jones confirmed to 10 Tampa Bay that investigators with the Florida Department of Education were at Winding Waters K-8 interviewing students whose teacher showed the film.
A letter was sent home to parents on Friday indicating the interviews would be happening, according to Jordan. She would not provide any additional information citing the ongoing investigation.
Jenna Barbee, who is in her first year teaching at the school, played the movie "Stange World" to her class. The PG-rated film includes mention of a gay character.
The story was first reported Sunday by the Tallahassee Democrat.
An investigation was launched after a school board member and parent, Shannon Rodriguez whose child is one of Barbee's students, reported the incident.
In a TikTok Barbee posted over the weekend, she said she thought she was following the rules, claiming she went through the proper method of approval and have parents sign permission slips.
"I was told by every teacher and mentor at our school that our method for approval by administration of showing movies was to have a signed parent permission slip for PG movies," Barbee said in the video. "I had that from the beginning of the year."
This comes amid heightened scrutiny over what is being discussed in Florida classrooms following the passage of the "Parental Rights in Education" law year, dubbed by critics as "Don’t Say Gay" because it prohibits classroom instruction on gender and sexual orientation in kindergarten through third grade. The governor on Wednesday signed into law a bill expanding the restrictions to eighth grade.
Critics have repeatedly said the law’s vague wording is worrying and putting teachers at risk. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hernandocounty/florida-disney-movie-teacher-gay-investigation/67-5cdeb500-8814-48c7-b477-c77ea53950d5 | 2023-05-17T21:47:28 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hernandocounty/florida-disney-movie-teacher-gay-investigation/67-5cdeb500-8814-48c7-b477-c77ea53950d5 |
FLORIDA, USA — Thanks to a newly passed law in Florida, some middle and high school students will soon have a little more time in the morning to sleep in before heading to the classrooms.
House Bill 733 requires Florida public middle schools to start no earlier than 8 a.m. and for high schools to begin no earlier than 8:30 a.m.
“When you balance out the needs of the students, their physical needs, their emotional needs, but also their health needs, there have been numerous studies brought forth about children needing to sleep," State Sen. Rosalind Osgood said.
Osgood is a Democrat representing Tamarac.
The start time adjustments must be made by July 2026, giving school districts time to plan.
This law will impact the majority of Florida public high schools. About 67 percent of them start before 8 a.m. now.
More specifically, about 48 percent of Florida’s public high schools currently start school before 7:30 a.m. Another 19 percent of high schools start between 7:30 a.m. and 8 a.m.
“Medical science has shown that this is what’s best," Republican State Sen. Danny Burgess said. "What we are doing now is not what’s best for our kids, for the adolescents especially.”
The law also requires each district school board to inform its community — including parents, students, teachers, school administrators, athletic coaches and other stakeholders — about the health, safety and academic impacts of sleep deprivation on middle school and high school students, the benefits of a later school start time and discuss local strategies to successfully implement the later school start times.
10 Tampa Bay reached out to each school district in the Tampa Bay area about how this legislation will impact its schools. Here are their responses, in no particular order.
Hernando County:
There are four middle schools in the county, none of which will be impacted by this legislation. There are five high schools in the county, all of which will be impacted by the legislation.
The district spokesperson said to comply with legislation, it will likely require schools to hire additional bus drivers.
"The district's transportation department has already begun to develop preliminary route schedules that would meet the requirements under the new law. However, these would only be preliminary," Karen Jordan, spokesperson for Hernando County Schools, said. "Student and community growth will add another important factor in developing those route schedules.
"As we get closer to 2026, the district will launch an informational campaign to ensure parents are aware and understand how the new schedule may impact families."
Hillsborough County:
"We are already in compliance with the legislation (now law!). HCPS changed school start times a few years ago," Jennifer Holton, spokesperson for Hillsborough County Schools, said. "Our high school students start at 8:30 a.m. and our middle schools begin at 9:20 a.m. So our schools will have no impact from this bill."
Hardee County:
Hardee County has just one middle school and one high school. Neither will be impacted by this new law.
"All district elementary schools start at 7:30 a.m. Middle school starts at 8:20 a.m. High school starts at 8:30 a.m.," Bob Shayman, spokesperson for Hardee County Schools, said.
Sarasota County:
"Our traditional public schools all share back-to-school information with families – including supply lists, bell schedules, clubs & activities etc. for the new school year – throughout the summer (as it becomes available) until the start of school," Kelsey Whealy, spokesperson for Sarasota County Schools said. "Any changes to our traditional public schools’ schedules would be under the purview of our School Board; this is likely a matter they would address during an upcoming work session, including how any changes would impact other departments.
"The district is unable to speculate about a School Board discussion that has yet to occur."
Pasco County:
Based on the approved bell times for next school year (2023-24), Pasco County has six middle schools that start earlier than 8 a.m. Pasco County has a total of 18 schools that include middle school grades, one of which is virtual and does not have a bell start time.
Pasco County adjusts bell times from year to year.
Fifteen high schools are proposed to have start times prior to 8:30 a.m. in the 2023-24 school year. The county has a total of 18 high schools.
"The only way we could accommodate eliminating the earlier times would be to have some additional later times," Steve Hegarty, spokesperson for the county school district, said. "We already have some schools with start times around 10:10 a.m., and parents often object."
Pinellas County:
Two traditional and two fundamental middle schools will be impacted. Pinellas County has a total of 22 middle schools, which includes 18 traditional middle schools, 2 fundamental and 2 K-8 schools.
All 17 traditional high schools would be impacted.
"The district’s school bus schedule works on a three tier system," Isabel Mascareñas, a spokesperson for Pinellas County schools, said. "To meet the new requirements under HB 733, the district will have to review the bell schedule for all schools.
"It’s too early to say how HB 733 will impact the number of school bus drivers needed. Pinellas County Schools Transportation Department is making several adjustments for the 2023-2024 school year to increase efficiency in practices that have been affected by the national bus driver shortage. We are reducing the number of arterial “hub” stops for our middle and high school District Application Programs and combining bus routes across schools where capacity allows. Changes to arterial “hub” stops will be communicated to families in July.
"The district also launched a school bus ridership campaign last month to help streamline our routing process. We’re asking eligible families to declare their transportation needs. Each year, over 36,000 eligible PCS students are routed for transportation, but only 22,000 actually ride. Families can make their selection in the Transportation Ridership Form in their parent portal. Visit https://www.pcsb.org/transportation for more information."
10 Tampa Bay also requested responses from Citrus, Manatee, Polk, and Highlands County school districts. At the time of this publication, a response has not yet been received.
Charter schools also must comply with this new law. Charter school-in-the-workplace is exempt from this requirement.
Malique Rankin is a general assignment reporter with 10 Tampa Bay. You can email her story ideas at mrankin@10tampabay.com and follow her Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/later-start-time-florida-middle-high-schools/67-c4a58a54-8a3a-479e-aeb1-da2641d689a2 | 2023-05-17T21:47:34 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/later-start-time-florida-middle-high-schools/67-c4a58a54-8a3a-479e-aeb1-da2641d689a2 |
BALTIMORE — Take a walk on the West Side this week, and soak in downtown Baltimore's arts scene.
The Bromo Art Walk returns for its fifth year, offering a night of artistic performances, exhibits and open studios from more than 30 participants. There's even a mural art tour that leaves from the the Hippodrome Theatre.
"It continues to expand, so we have even more locations, even more artists, and even more participating retailers," said Emily Breiter, executive director of the Bromo Arts District.
The event has drawn about 1,000 attendees, she said, and will feature newcomers like Kelly Walker Fine Art and Studio Q - as well as Black Artist Research Space & Muse 360, The Black Genius Art Show, Blakwater House, BMA Lexington Market, Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower, Cotyledon Arts, Current Space, Eubie Blake Cultural Center, Everyman Theatre, Fluid Movement, the Hippodrome, Keur Khaleyi African Dance Company, Le Mondo, Lexington Market, Maryland Center for History and Culture, Media Rhythm Institute, and Zora’s Den.
It's happening one night only - Thursday, May 18, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. And you can keep the celebration going with an after-party from 9 to 11 p.m. Registration is highly encouraged, on EventBrite.com. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/5th-annual-bromo-art-walk-happens-thursday | 2023-05-17T21:55:52 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/5th-annual-bromo-art-walk-happens-thursday |
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — It's something no parent ever wants to hear.
After doctors discovered Wesley Beam was carrying several brain tumors, his school knew they had to join the fight.
“It is an inoperable brain tumor,” said Luke Beam, Wesley’s father.
In February 2022, Wesley was diagnosed with the highly aggressive brain condition, Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) at three-and-a-half years old.
Wesley's father describes it as an illness that “tends to affect the various parts of the nervous system." For Wesley, swallowing, speaking, and walking can be difficult.
According to DIPG.org, the illness is also the most common brainstem tumor among children.
But just when everything seemed bleak, light shined through.
Students and staff at York Country Day School offered their support for their friend and peer by forming a heart around Wesley and his family. May 17 also marks DIPG Awareness Day.
“This came out to be one of the best ideas because Wesley would be surrounded by all the students, all the faculty who see him every day,” said Dr, Christine Heine, the head of York Country Day School.
“I don’t want to say I wasn’t expecting it, but I wasn’t surprised that they would do something amazing like this and go above and beyond and get the entire school and community involved,” Beam said.
Wesley’s aunt also started a GoFundMe page. The family’s goal is to raise 75,000 dollars to cover any medical and transportation expenses. So far, they’ve raised over 40,000 dollars.
“We, as a family, love seeing the support and hearing from other people and understanding as a family that we’re not alone,” Beam said.
In the meantime, Wesley continues to receive radiation treatment. He began his appointments in March after receiving his diagnosis in family. According to his family, Wesley remains in good spirits and is always eager to return to school. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dipg-illness-awareness-child-community-donation/521-0f5e9de5-4c91-4344-bde1-77a87aa47ff9 | 2023-05-17T21:55:52 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dipg-illness-awareness-child-community-donation/521-0f5e9de5-4c91-4344-bde1-77a87aa47ff9 |
WOODLAWN, Md. — Long before the Sears store closed at Security Square Mall in Woodlawn, something was missing and many of its longtime patrons looked for it elsewhere.
“I think the people are here to support whatever we want to put here at Security,” said Randallstown NAACP President Ryan Coleman, “Definitely, we’re tired of people going to Howard County and spending their tax dollars. We want them to spend it right here in the community.”
Originally built in 1972, the mall began to falter 20 years ago when Bennigan’s, IHOP and JCPenney all left and no one replaced them.
With matching funds from the state, Baltimore County spent $10 million to purchase the old Sears store property last year, and now, with a similar joint investment, it is purchasing land, which currently is covered by an expansive parking lot.
“Today, we’re announcing that Baltimore County has reached an agreement to purchase an additional 12-acre parcel to continue and support our longterm vision for this site’s redevelopment,” said Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski.
The cost of the land is nearly $7 million, and the county now will own more than a third of the mall site.
“This site is on a path to becoming a home to many community anchors and a hub for thriving local businesses,” said Maryland House Speaker Adrienne Jones.
The county has already taken input from more than a thousand residents on what kinds of restaurants and stores, as well as services and green space they would like to see in the mall of the future. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/another-step-forward-for-security-square-mall | 2023-05-17T21:55:58 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/another-step-forward-for-security-square-mall |
LANCASTER, Pa. — A disturbance at a Wawa and a burned out headlight on a limousine led to a slew of charges against a Lancaster County driver last month, according to East Lampeter Township Police.
Nathan D. Taylor, 37, is charged with fleeing or attempting to elude police after authorities claim he fled from an attempted traffic stop at 3:53 a.m. on April 9 on the 2100 block of Lincoln Highway East.
Officers were dispatched to the area after receiving a report of a disturbance at a Wawa store. The suspect in the alleged disturbance was reportedly driving a black 2002 Cadillac Limousine, according to police.
Responding officers observed the limo traveling west on Lincoln Highway East and noted it had an inoperable headlamp, police claim.
Police attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver ignored emergency lights and sirens and continued driving to the 1800 block of Lincoln Highway East, eventually stopping on South Eastland Drive, according to police.
Police took Taylor, who was driving the limo, into custody after charging him with fleeing or attempting to elude police.
While at the East Lampeter Township Police station, authorities claim, Taylor assaulted an officer who was attempting to secure him in handcuffs for transport to arraignment. As a result, Taylor was additionally charged with a count of indecent assault.
He was arraigned on the charges and incarcerated in lieu of $3,000 cash bail ($2000 for the fleeing/eluding and $1000 for indecent assault).
A follow-up investigation determined that Taylor is listed as a sex offender on the Vermont and Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry, so police filed an additional charge against him for failure to register his status as a sex offender with Pennsylvania State Police.
Taylor was arraigned on the new charge before MDJ B. Denise Commins, who set bail at $250,000 cash.
Taylor remains incarcerated in Lancaster County Prison, according to police. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/nathan-taylor-arrest-fleeing-police-indecent-assault-sex-offender/521-17c5efb5-fd85-43a3-811a-477533439a5b | 2023-05-17T21:55:58 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/nathan-taylor-arrest-fleeing-police-indecent-assault-sex-offender/521-17c5efb5-fd85-43a3-811a-477533439a5b |
BALTIMORE — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a unilateral administrative order to protect Baltimore's supply of safe, clean drinking water.
EPA ordered the city to comply with Safe Drinking Water Act safeguards designed to protect public health from illnesses linked to bacteria from animal waste, which can contaminate drinking water.
EPA has been working closely with the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), and MDE supports this action.
The agency has cited Baltimore for noncompliance with the Long-Term Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule, a regulation designed to protect water supplies from threats posed by bacteria.
According to the EPA, the city has not fully complied with a July 2010 consent order requiring Baltimore to cover and/or treat its uncovered finished water reservoirs by December 31, 2018.
Druid Lake and Ashburton reservoirs remain uncovered and untreated.
EPA determined a unilateral order was appropriate due to repeated delays by the city.
The agency also requires Baltimore to:
- Respond to EPA and MDE in writing within 7 days of the effective date of the order (May 15, 2023) outlining actions it has taken and will take to comply with the order
- Conduct monthly monitoring and sampling of the Druid Lake and Ashburton reservoir
- Submit monthly reports on the progress the City is making to install tanks to replace the two uncovered finished reservoirs. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/epa-issues-safe-drinking-water-act-to-keep-baltimores-supply-safe | 2023-05-17T21:56:04 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/epa-issues-safe-drinking-water-act-to-keep-baltimores-supply-safe |
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — Midland Cemetery in Swatara Township is marked by years: the year it was founded—1795, the years people buried there were born and died, and the 32 years Barbara Barksdale has been working to preserve its history as a Black cemetery.
Barksdale, known as “the cemetery lady,” has spent decades studying the history buried in the cemetery. Now the cemetery has been recognized in the National Register of Historic Places.
“This is worth saving and salvaging and making sure we’re preserving it,” Barksdale said.
Before she could work on restoring the site, though, Barksdale had to save it from being destroyed. Around 1990, the cemetery was overgrown with weeds and condemned, she said.
“It would have been a place where they were going to place housing at one time,” she said. “But now it is preserved and restored.”
The restoration took years and happened with the help of many people and groups, including Friends of Midland Cemetery, the Pennsylvania Conservation Corps, Team Rubicon and the Swatara Township Police Department.
“We take great pride in getting to know our neighbors and Miss Barbara Barksdale has done a wonderful job preserving this property and ensuring that people can come here and pay their respects,” said Cpl. Brandon Pokrop, who added that police have helped deter vandalism of the tombstones and other criminal activity.
“The least that we can do is partner with her and not only assist her to help her with upkeep, but also make sure that it’s a safe place to go to," he continued.
The Friends of Midland Cemetery are now raising funds for an official historical marker, which costs up to $1,000.
Meanwhile, work continues on the cemetery’s upkeep and historical record. Barksdale is researching the identities of some of the hundreds of people—many enslaved—who were buried in the cemetery under unmarked wooden crosses.
“No matter who they are or what they were, we’re trying to make sure that they’re acknowledged as a human being and that they were part of the American dream.”
Friends of Midland Cemetery invite the public to see the cemetery at their Memorial Day celebration on May 27 at 1 p.m. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/midland-cemetery-national-register-historic-places/521-76d4cf16-572a-4747-8b65-ba9572a0b473 | 2023-05-17T21:56:04 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/midland-cemetery-national-register-historic-places/521-76d4cf16-572a-4747-8b65-ba9572a0b473 |
WHITE MARSH, Md. — Juveniles throwing fireworks caused two incidents at White Marsh businesses this afternoon, including a vehicle fire.
The White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company said they responded to a vehicle fire in the parking lot of Value City Furniture on Campbell Boulevard at about 3:40 p.m. It was reportedly caused by fireworks tossed into the vehicle.
At the same time, fireworks were reported tossed inside the lobby of Chipotle, also on Campbell Boulevard.
The fire company says police are searching for juveniles that may have run toward Philadelphia Road. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/fireworks-blamed-for-2-incidents-in-white-marsh | 2023-05-17T21:56:10 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/fireworks-blamed-for-2-incidents-in-white-marsh |
BALTIMROE — Kids are learning media and arts skills in a brand new spot
On Thursday the Media Rhythm Institute opened up their new storefront in downtown Baltimore.
MRI Studios will be a gathering space for students and staff to look at music with a focus on hip-hop.
The goal is to develop students talents, mix it with stem-based workforce training, and prepare them for future careers.
"Young people who come to MRI are learning a lot of practical skills. They're getting ready to be professionals and entrepreneurs, they're getting great experience, They're using their careers, and they're also becoming creators. They're developing a confidence and a vision that they will carry forward with them for the rest of their lives," said Kevin Anderson, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Commerce.
MRI was created in 2017 to help young artists figure out how the music business works. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/media-rhythm-institute-opens-new-storefront-in-downtown-baltimore | 2023-05-17T21:56:14 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/media-rhythm-institute-opens-new-storefront-in-downtown-baltimore |
BALTIMORE — The public can soon officially weigh in on what should be done with Harborplace.
The new company in charge of the Harborplace development has announced public meetings about what they're calling "a once-in-a-generation effort to revitalize the Inner Harbor by rethinking the Harborplace Pavilions on Pratt and Light streets, along with the promenade, roads, streets, and parks around them."
The first forum will take place 10 a.m. to noon June 3, at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum. It will provide a chance to "hear from the development team and to envision together what this asset can become."
Space is limited, and attendees can register here.
As Harborplace (and once-popular nearby developments like The Gallery shopping center) emptied out in recent years, WMAR spoke last yearwith Harborplace's first general manager,and profiled the history of Baltimore's onetime crown jewel.
MCB Real Estate, headed by West Baltimore native David Bramble, noted the sale of Harborplace hasn't been completed yet.
The company has launched OurHarborplace.com about the revitalization effort. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/public-forum-scheduled-on-future-of-harborplace | 2023-05-17T21:56:20 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/public-forum-scheduled-on-future-of-harborplace |
BALTIMORE — They're helping young people in Baltimore get the resources they need to thrive.
It's the second year of the Rock the Block event.
It happened Wednesday afternoon in north Baltimore.
Hundreds of students came out looking for aid with things like behavioral health counseling to improving their job skills and getting help finding housing.
"Our youth are our future. And you know that's all that going on in Baltimore city, they need to have the support and know that there are resources available to help them get on their feet and get them connected to the resources they need," said Natasha Peterson, Director of Client Services at Springboard Community Services.
Springboard Community Services runs Rock the Block, working with Baltimore to put it together.
They also have behavioral health services in Carroll, Harford, and Howard Counties. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/students-get-the-resources-they-need-at-2nd-annual-rock-the-block-event | 2023-05-17T21:56:26 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/students-get-the-resources-they-need-at-2nd-annual-rock-the-block-event |
PONTOTOC, Miss. (WTVA) — Authorities in Pontotoc hope the public can provide information about the disappearance of a 35-year-old man.
Someone last saw Brian Lee Dowdy on May 11 on Highway 15 near Turnpike Road in Pontotoc. His truck was found in Marshall County the same day, approximately 40 miles northwest of Pontotoc.
Authorities believe he was traveling to Texas to return to work. However, he’s not been heard from since. The employer’s fuel card has not been used since either.
His phone was last tracked to Marshall County near Laws Hill Road. His family believes he’s a danger to himself and possibly others.
Anyone with information about this whereabouts is asked to call the Pontotoc Police Department at 662-489-7804 or 911. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/pontotoc-man-brian-dowdy-reported-missing/article_6a9ba508-f4e5-11ed-a96b-5ba3a106ad8b.html | 2023-05-17T21:57:17 | 1 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/pontotoc-man-brian-dowdy-reported-missing/article_6a9ba508-f4e5-11ed-a96b-5ba3a106ad8b.html |
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