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ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Some signs of progression for the Chesapeake Bay blue crab population.
The estimated 323 million crabs currently in the bay presents an uptick from a 33-year low of 227 million in 2022.
Maryland's Department of Natural Resources revealed the findings Thursday in their annual Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey.
It shows the number of spawning age female crabs increased from 97 million crabs last year to 152 million crabs in 2023.
Meanwhile the adult male crab population rose from 28 million to 55 million during that same time frame.
Although good news, some concern remains especially with the juvenile crab population.
That number has remained below average for the past four years, despite the 2023 count (116 million) rising by 15 million over the last year.
“We are encouraged by the increases in adult crab abundance, but we need to be vigilant given the ongoing low recruitment numbers,” said Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fishing and Boating Services Acting Director Lynn Fegley. “We haven’t seen a strong year class since 2019 despite maintaining the spawning stock at a level capable of producing one.”
The State cites various potential reasons for this, including oceanic conditions, available nursery habitat, and predation.
To help curb the issue, a new stock assessment will be conducted later this year allowing fishery managers to review crab ecology and make revisions where needed.
For more information on this year's survey, click here. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/concern-remains-despite-uptick-in-chesapeake-bay-blue-crab-population | 2023-05-18T19:39:01 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/concern-remains-despite-uptick-in-chesapeake-bay-blue-crab-population |
HARFORD COUNTY, Md. — A major new development in Harford County will soon get a senior-living complex, Starbucks, World Wine Concept, and two sit-down restaurants.
The construction continues at the James Run project, off of Route 543 at I-95 in the Belcamp area. Since its beginning in 2021, Royal Farms has opened and about 190 homes have been sold by Ryan Homes.
About 1,500 people are expected to live in James Run by 2025, in a variety of units that include 304 multifamily units, according to a new press release.
The site was originally supposed to have office space to support nearby Aberdeen Proving Ground, but the "pivot to residential, senior living and retail uses more closely aligns with the long-term needs of various Harford County audiences," said Conor Gilligan, local representative for JEN Partners, the New York-based firm developing James Run.
The project's manager just sold a parcel to be developed as a 160-unit, five-story senior housing complex by national senior-living group Park Avenue Lifestyle. The center will include a memory-care neighborhood, fitness center, multiple courtyards, walking paths, and dining options including an in-house restaurant and pub.
Gilligan noted:
“There remains a pressing need for quality senior living in Harford County and Park Avenue Lifestyle fulfills our vision for bringing a highly-respected and successful operator to James Run."
Besides the senior complex, Starbucks Coffee is expected to open this October; Wine World Concept will have a free-standing building; Kiddie Academy just signed a lease; and two "family, sit-down restaurants."
There will ultimately be more than 57,000 square feet of retail space, including a variety of restaurants, a five-story hotel/conference center, office/medical space, and other shops.
“Our success in attracting several regional and national brands has provided important momentum that we will leverage to lease the remaining spaces. Several high-demand drive-through pad sites are available and we are in active conversations with various users that offer compelling concepts," said Sean Langford, Senior Vice President of MacKenzie Companies. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/leasing-continues-at-108-acre-james-run-project-in-bel-air-area | 2023-05-18T19:39:07 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/leasing-continues-at-108-acre-james-run-project-in-bel-air-area |
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. — The Anne Arundel County Police Department has received numerous calls involving an armed person in a residential community in Severn.
The person is reported to walk on public property near and past school bus stops, occasionally talking with children.
Officers have made contact with the person, who is not a prohibited professor, and the long gun in question is permitted under the Maryland open carry laws.
The police department has been in contact with Anne Arundel County Public Schools and the State's Attorney's Office. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/person-with-long-gun-spotted-walking-by-school-bus-stops-talking-to-children | 2023-05-18T19:39:13 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/person-with-long-gun-spotted-walking-by-school-bus-stops-talking-to-children |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Waterfront Blues Festival is just weeks away, but right now, music lovers can snag tickets for a great event — a concert to support local artists and venues.
The “Back What You Believe In” concert and fundraiser is the first annual Cascade Blues Association fundraiser. Five bands will perform.
“Our mission is to promote and preserve the blues,” said Rae Gordon, the president of CBA. “How we do that is through programs like in the schools. We have a scholarship that we want to bring back, as well as musician relief, but we also help mediate some things and help in a big way promote through publications and through the website to promote not only our musicians that are local but musicians that are traveling.”
Among the acts are Too Slim & the Taildraggers Reunion, the Ty Curtis Band, Norman Sylvester Band, Kevin Selfe Big Band and Johnny Wheels & the Swamp Donkeys with guest Kathryn Grimm.
The concert is at the Alberta Rose Theater on Sunday, June 4. Tickets can be purchased online here.
Watch the full interview with Rae Gordon, the president of CBA, and Terry Currier, founder of the Oregon Music Hall of Fame and CBA supporter, in the video player above. | https://www.koin.com/local/cascade-blues-association-to-hold-first-concert-fundraiser/ | 2023-05-18T19:40:41 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/cascade-blues-association-to-hold-first-concert-fundraiser/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland’s “oldest food cart pod” is set to get revamped as a new space featuring an events stage, a bar cart and of course, good food.
The Southwest 5th Avenue food cart pod has long been a Portland staple but has faced a number of challenges including vandalism and even an explosion.
In an effort to revitalize the area, local business owner Expensify is working to improve the area by adding security, seating, heating, new asphalt, an events and music stage and a “large bar cart.”
The new location is going to be called “Midtown Beer Garden” and renovations are set to begin on Thursday.
“The Expensify global headquarters are right next door to the food truck pod on 5th and Harvey Milk, and we go there every day,” said Expensify founder and CEO David Barrett. “It wasn’t doing great before COVID, and the quarantine sure didn’t help. Then, on top of everything, a cart blew up in the middle of the night, wiping out many of the few carts remaining, and knocking out windows for a block around. It’s had a long string of bad luck, and we’re going to work with the rest of Midtown to turn that around.”
The project is being done in collaboration with ChefStable, an owner and partner with several Portland restaurants including Lardo, Ox, Oven and Shaker and St. Jack.
Local food cart owners also shared that they were excited about the upcoming renovation.
Christian Lee, owner of Korean Twist which has been at the 5th Avenue pod since 2008, shared that many of the cart owners have felt unsure about their future, and these renovations are giving them hope.
“We’re grateful Expensify is committed to creating a brighter future for the food carts on 5th Ave.,” said Lee. “Many cart owners here have felt uncertain about what the future holds and we’re excited about the improvements that will be made for enhanced security with a built-in fence and giving customers a place to sit to enjoy their lunch.”
There is no word on when the project will be complete, but Barrett shared that he hopes that the new location will become a “mark of pride for the city.”
“It’s going to take a lot of sustained, creative effort from all of us to transform the community from its current status into a real mark of pride for the city,” said Barrett. “But we’re here for the long haul, and I can’t wait to relax with a beer in the sun at the new heart of a vibrant Midtown.” | https://www.koin.com/local/portlands-oldest-food-cart-pod-5th-avenue-to-be-revitalized-as-midtown-beer-garden/ | 2023-05-18T19:40:43 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/portlands-oldest-food-cart-pod-5th-avenue-to-be-revitalized-as-midtown-beer-garden/ |
'It's an extraordinary request': Judge voices hesitance on bid to close Enbridge Line 5 fuel pipeline
MADISON - A federal judge expressed frustration Thursday with a move in his court asking him to shut down an oil pipeline that a Wisconsin Native American tribe says is at risk of rupturing on reservation land in northern Wisconsin.
Judge William Conley of the Western District of Wisconsin said that being put in the position to possibly shut down Enbridge Energy's Line 5 made him "uncomfortable," and said that the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has repeatedly not allowed Enbridge to take actions to reduce the risk of a failure caused land around it being eroded by the river.
Conley said that he likely wouldn't make a decision Thursday on whether the line will continue to run.
"It’s an extraordinary request to be made when the band is doing nothing," Conley said.
Conley said that if the band didn't allow solutions to be worked on and continued bringing the case to court, he was worried that the U.S. Supreme Court could end up ruling in a way that could take away rights held by tribes.
"You're jeopardizing rights recognized by the court," he said. "I don't know if you’ve been watching the Supreme Court, but I’m flummoxed."
The band's lawyers argued that they were reviewing Enbridge's plans to shore up the soil around the pipeline, while Enbridge's legal team argued that the band was holding up their attempts at revetment.
In September, Conley ruled that the pipe could remain in operation as long as Enbridge worked to assuage concerns that erosion along the Bad River could cause a devastating spill.
The Bad River Band in 2019 filed a filed a lawsuit to remove the pipeline after right-of-way easements between the tribe and the company expired in 2013. The pipeline operates on about 12 miles of reservation land.
Tribal officials no longer wanted Enbridge to operate the pipeline on tribal lands and feared that a rupture would pose grave environmental damage.
In response to the lawsuit, Enbridge proposed a 41.2-mile reroute of the 645-mile-long pipeline. If approved, construction for the new line would occur in Ashland and Iron counties.
The environmental impact statement for the reroute is under review by the Department of Natural Resources, with no date yet projected for when it will be completed. The statement will be one of many documents that will be used to determine whether to issue a permit to Enbridge to allow the project to move forward.
The reroute proposal has been met with criticism and concern over oil spills or pipe leaks, as well as the potential impacts to the environment when the company disrupts forests and digs underneath streams and rivers.
More:Oil contaminated soil found near Enbridge's Line 5, one mile outside Bad River Band reservation
A meandering channel of the Bad River is within feet of the pipeline
This year, the largest concern is a meandering channel of the Bad River that has gotten steadily closer to the buried pipeline. The tribe argued in past court documents that if the erosion were to reach the pipe, the footing could be washed away and cause the pipeline to rupture and oil to enter the Bad River and other waters that flow into Lake Superior.
This spring, after a large amount of rain and snow melt, the Bad River Band said in court documents that erosion has taken place at a "staggering pace." In some locations, the river is only 15 feet from the pipeline, the document said. And at some of the locations, "more bank has been lost in the past few weeks than presently stands between the pipeline and the river."
But Enbridge countered that claim. Leonard LeBlanc, the director of pipeline integrity assessments for the company, said in a letter to the court that even with the erosion that occurred in April and May of this year, there is only a ".28% probability that the line would be exposed in 2023, even assuming Enbridge would do nothing to prevent future potential erosion."
The company also pledged to install sandbags in areas where erosion was most concerning, shoring up the pipeline and restoring safety to 100%.
"And even assuming there was a legitimate safety concern, which there is not, the properresponse would not be to shut down the pipeline altogether — upon which industry, homes, andbusinesses in the Midwest and central Canada depend — without any abatement and without anymention of restarting operations," the company said in another court filing.
"Instead, the reasonable response should be to let the operator and landowner (Enbridge owns the land on which the erosion closest to the Line recently occurred) protect its land and assets by implementing erosion prevention measures, including short-term or temporary measures that could be installed promptly and during the spring and summer months this year."
Line 5 carries gas and propane to the eastern U.S. and central Canada
Line 5 transports 545,000 barrels a day of light crude oil, light synthetic crude oil and natural gas liquids from western Canada through Wisconsin and Michigan and into eastern Canada. The products the pipeline carries are used to make transportation fuels, as well as fuel used to heat homes and businesses.
The relocated pipeline will cross 186 waterways and requires the conversion of some wetlands, as well as the permanent and temporary fill of other wetlands along the route.
The underground pipe is 30 inches in diameter and has been in operation since 1953. The reroute of the line is expected to cost about $450 million and employ about 700 union workers from Wisconsin and beyond.
Enbridge's reroute project is still awaiting crucial permits from the DNR and the Army Corps. of Engineers, which would allow construction to begin.
The reroute will cross 300 properties where owners granted Enbridge permission, though the company planned originally to invoke eminent domain. It withdrew its application to take land from unwilling owners in August 2020.
That plan likely would have received approval thanks to a 2015 addition to state law by Republican legislative leaders — including now-Assembly Speaker Robin Vos of Rochester — that implemented wording requested by Enbridge lawyers to make the process for condemning easier for Enbridge.
The change to state law was done in private, with no public hearings, in a state budget bill passed right before the 4th of July holiday.
Special report: Greasing oil's path
But the permitting process has been rocky along the way, with Enbridge facing hours of pushback from residents and activists at public meetings who expressed concerns about the potential for spills and the need for investments in green energy over fossil fuels.
Supporters have highlighted the importance of the propane carried by the line for heating homes, as well as the construction jobs the reroute will create.
Laura Schulte can be reached at leschulte@jrn.com and on Twitter at @SchulteLaura. | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2023/05/18/judge-hearing-bid-to-close-enbridge-line-5-pipeline-voices-hesitance/70228070007/ | 2023-05-18T19:43:03 | 1 | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2023/05/18/judge-hearing-bid-to-close-enbridge-line-5-pipeline-voices-hesitance/70228070007/ |
The state of Illinois is taking another swing at developing a major airport in the far south suburbs east of Interstate 57 between Monee and Peotone, or about 11 miles west of St. John and Cedar Lake, Indiana.
Legislation headed to the governor's desk directs the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to start a prequalification process for establishing a public-private partnership for the potential construction and operation of a south suburban airport.
IDOT has that authority under existing law. It's just never used it.
House Bill 2531 mandates the agency actually begin the prequalification process no later than June 30, 2024, assuming the plan is signed into law by Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker, during an unrelated news conference April 6, says far-right extremists are seeking to ban books "under the guise of 'we're protecting somebody.'"
The legislation also reimagines the south suburban airport as a hub for domestic and international freight cargo transfer and shipment, though it continues to authorize airport facilities be constructed and used for passenger travel.
State Sen. Napoleon Harris, D-Harvey, a former NFL football player, proclaimed the legislation "a touchdown for communities across the south suburbs" after it was approved 33-20 Wednesday by the Democratic-controlled Senate. It previously passed the Democratic-controlled House, 72-40.
"This airport will serve as an economic engine for our communities and provide local businesses with access to global markets for generations to come," Harris said.
State Sen. Michael Hastings, D-Frankfort, agreed: "For years, we have heard promises of this vital resource. I am proud to help bring it to fruition."
The legislative initiative to resume the long-stalled airport project, first proposed more than 40 years ago, also has the backing of Illinois' union workers organized through the AFL-CIO.
St. John Police CIT Officer Dustin Wartman is trained in mental health intervention.
"It will jump-start the process leading to the thousands of good-paying union construction jobs to build the airport, and create many long-term career opportunities in the direct airport operations and all of the businesses that will develop around it," said Illinois AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Pat Devaney.
If the south suburban airport ever is built, it almost certainly will bring more noise and traffic to Northwest Indiana, especially communities in south Lake County.
It also could compete with the Gary/Chicago International Airport for air cargo shipping and potentially passenger traffic, even though the Gary airport is closer and more convenient to Chicago.
Gallery: Indiana historical markers in the Region
First Physician
First Physician
Location: 2985 W. 73rd Place, Merrillville
Erected by Woman's Auxiliary, Lake County Medical Society
Henry D. Palmer, M.D. (1809-1877) located at this site in 1836. First physician in Lake County, he was also counselor to the pioneers for 40 years and member of the underground railroad aiding escaped slaves.
Great Sauk (Sac) Trail
Great Sauk (Sac) Trail
Location: Van Buren Street at West 73rd Avenue (Old U.S. 30/Lincoln Highway) on traffic median east of Calumet Cemetery and west of Broadway, Merrillville
Erected by Indiana Sesquicentennial Commission, 1966
Part of a transcontinental trail used by prehistoric peoples of North America, it passed through modern Detroit, Rock Island and Davenport in the Midwest. The trail was important into the 19th century.
St. John's Lutheran Church Tolleston
St. John's Lutheran Church Tolleston
Location: 2235 W. 10th Avenue at Taft Avenue, southeast corner, Gary
St. John's Church, the oldest surviving institution in Gary and north of the Little Calumet River, began with the work of the Rev. Henry Wunder in the early 1860's. He regularly came from Chicago by horse and buggy. Baptism records date from 1863; the first church was built on this site in 1868 or 1869; 1870 is celebrated as date of organization. The church served German immigrants to Tolleston (named for George Tolle who came in 1856). Tolleston was annexed to Gary in 1910.
Dutch in the Calumet Region
Dutch in the Calumet Region
Location: 8941 Kleinman Road, Highland
Erected 1992 Indiana Historical Bureau and Lamprecht Florist & Greenhouse, established 1923
Dutch immigrants after 1850 began moving to this area because of its similarities to their homeland. They helped to locate ditches to drain water from the extensive marshes, leaving rich land to expand successful horticultural activities.
St. John Township School, District #2
St. John Township School, District #2
Location: 1515 Joliet Street (Old U.S. 30/Lincoln Highway), east of St. John Road at the St. John Township Community Center, Schererville
Erected 1995 Indiana Historical Bureau and Committee to Save Township School #2
Built, 1853, approximately one half mile south; closed, 1907; moved to this site and restored for educational and community uses, 1993-1994. One of twelve St. John Township schools; structure typical of early one-room school buildings in Indiana.
The Lincoln Highway/The Ideal Section
The Lincoln Highway/The Ideal Section
Location: Southeast corner U.S. 30 (Joliet Street) and Janice Drive, Schererville
Erected 1996 Indiana Historical Bureau, Northwest Indiana Lincoln Highway Association, Dyer and Schererville Historical Societies, Sand Ridge Bank, Welsh, Inc.
United States' first transcontinental highway, constructed 1913-1928, from New York City to San Francisco. Dedicated to the memory of Abraham Lincoln. Conceived by Carl G. Fisher to encourage building "good roads." Sponsored by Lincoln Highway Association and supported by automotive industries.
The Lincoln Highway/The Ideal Section
"Ideal Section" - 1.5 miles - of Lincoln Highway, completed 1923, designed and built as a model for road construction. Funded by county, state, and U.S. Rubber Co. Features included 100 foot right-of-way, 40 foot paved width, 10 inch steel-reinforced concrete, underground drainage, lighted, landscaped, bridge, and pedestrian pathways.
Froebel School - side 1
Froebel School - side 1
Location: 15th Avenue and Madison Street, Gary
Installed 2014 Indiana Historical Bureau, Froebel Alumni Park Committee, and Northern Indiana Public Service Company
Froebel opened here, 1912, as many European immigrants and southern blacks moved to Gary for jobs in steel mills. An experiment in progressive education, it served students of diverse backgrounds and the local community. Despite early status as integrated school, black students were excluded from many extracurricular activities and facilities into 1940s. Closed 1977.
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Froebel School
Froebel School
Location: 15th Avenue and Madison Street, Gary
Installed 2014 Indiana Historical Bureau, Froebel Alumni Park Committee, and Northern Indiana Public Service Company
After WWII, Froebel made national headlines when hundreds of white students walked out protesting "integration experiment" there. "Hate strikes" lasted several weeks in 1945 and reflected growing racial tension in North. In 1946, Gary school board adopted desegregation policy, but discrimination continued. Indiana state law desegregating public schools passed 1949.
Stewart Settlement House
Stewart Settlement House
Location: 1501 E. Massachusetts St., Gary
Installed 2014 Indiana Historical Bureau, Indiana Landmarks, and Christ United Methodist Church
Stewart House was organized during depression of 1921 to provide social services for Gary’s black community. A vital neighborhood center for unemployed WWI veterans and southern blacks who migrated for jobs in steel mills, it helped thousands adjust to urban life. Services included lodging and meals, as well as legal, medical, and employment advice. Moved here, 1925.
Stewart Settlement House
Stewart Settlement House
Location: 1501 E. Massachusetts St., Gary
Installed 2014 Indiana Historical Bureau, Indiana Landmarks, and Christ United Methodist Church
U.S. Steel, with an interest in regulating its workers, helped fund the settlement house, designed by architect W.W. Cooke. The Methodist Episcopal Church and Gary’s blacks also donated funds. Rev. Frank Delaney guided its development as superintendent, 1920-1939, and made it a source of pride for blacks. During Great Depression, it aided hundreds daily. Closed 1970s.
Origin of Dr. MLK Day Law
Origin of Dr. MLK Day Law
Location: 1927 Madison St., Gary
Installed 2019 Indiana Historical Bureau, KHEF, Inc., Atty. Junifer Hall, Atty. Jacqueline Hall, and Law Office of Deacon-Atty. John Henry Hall
Rep. Katie Hall (1938-2012)
Democratic leader Katie Hall was born in rural Mississippi and moved to Indiana in 1960. She taught in Gary before serving in the Indiana General Assembly, 1974-82. Hall became the first African American U.S. Representative from Indiana, serving 1982-85. During her tenure, she authored and sponsored the bill that made Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day a federal holiday.
Origin of Dr. MLK Day Law
Origin of Dr. MLK Day Law
Location: 1927 Madison St., Gary
Installed 2019 Indiana Historical Bureau, KHEF, Inc., Atty. Junifer Hall, Atty. Jacqueline Hall, and Law Office of Deacon-Atty. John Henry Hall
Origin of Dr. MLK Day Law
The struggle to make Dr. King’s birthday a federal holiday began soon after the civil rights leader’s death in 1968. Growing interest, publicity, and advocacy helped Representative Hall secure passage of a bill in 1983. President Ronald Reagan signed the bill into law that November, designating every third Monday in January as the holiday. Celebration began in 1986.
Bailly Homestead
Bailly Homestead
Location: Bailly Cemetery, U.S. 12
Marker no longer standing.
Home of Joseph Bailly, a French Canadian, who established a fur trading post here on the Detroit-Chicago road in 1822. It became a center of trade, culture and religion. The family cemetery is on the land near by.
Iron Brigade
Iron Brigade
Location: Eastbound U.S. 20 at southeast corner of Ind. 49 overpass, Chesterton
Erected 1995 Indiana Historical Bureau, Porter Co. Tour. Com., Indpls. Civil War Rnd. Tbl., Porter Cmp. 116, Dept. of Ind., Sons of Un. Vets. of Civil War
Composed of infantry regiments from Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan, the Iron Brigade fought with Army of the Potomac during the Civil War (1861-1865). Received name for valor at battle of South Mountain, Maryland (1862). Sustained combat fatalities among the highest in the Union armies.
Willow Creek Confrontation
Willow Creek Confrontation
Location: Southeast corner of Woodland Park, 2100 Willow Creek Road, Portage
Erected 1995 Indiana Historical Bureau
As railroad lines expanded through U.S., conflict occurred between competing lines. Michigan Central Railroad, with track in Porter County since 1851, briefly defied state militia and court orders (1874) to allow Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to cross its track. Crossing was built at Willow Creek Station.
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Ogden Dunes Ski Jump
Location: Kratz Field, 82 Hillcrest Road at Boat Club Road, Ogden Dunes
Erected 1997 Indiana Historical Bureau and Historical Society of Ogden Dunes.
Steel and wood ski jump with adjustable height and length was built here for Ogden Dunes Ski Club, incorporated in 1927 to promote winter sports. Five annual events with international competitors were held 1928-1932, with 7, 000 to 20, 000 spectators. Reputed to be the largest artificial ski jump at the time. Dismantled after 1932 event.
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Edwin Way Teale
Location: 285 E. U.S. Highway 20, Chesterton
Installed: 2009 Indiana Historical Bureau and Musette Lewry Trust
Born 1899 in Illinois, Teale became an influential naturalist, author, and photographer[ who won 1966 Pulitzer Prize for his book Wandering Through Winter. Teale wrote that boyhood summers and holidays spent near here at his grandparents’ farm inspired his interest in nature. Teale moved to New York City; employed by Popular Science Monthly 1928-1941.
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Edwin Way Teale
Location: 285 E. U.S. Highway 20, Chesterton
Installed: 2009 Indiana Historical Bureau and Musette Lewry Trust
Teale published his first critically acclaimed book, Grassroot Jungles, in 1937. In 1943, he published Dune Boy, recollections of time spent exploring the dunes and woodlands in this area. During his life, he wrote, edited, and contributed to over 30 books, which educated Americans about nature’s importance and beauty. He died in Connecticut in 1980.
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Legacy of Steel/Burns Harbor Steel Plant
Location: Burns Harbor Town Hall, 1240 N. Boo Rd., Burns Harbor
Installed 2018 Indiana Historical Bureau, ArcelorMittal, and the Town of Burns Harbor
In the early 1900s, steel plants were developed on southern Lake Michigan to improve access to growing Midwest markets. After purchasing 3,300 acres in Porter County, Bethlehem Steel built and began its Burns Harbor operations in 1964. The plant’s development spurred local conservation efforts leading to the creation of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore in 1966.
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Legacy of Steel/Burns Harbor Steel Plant
Location: Burns Harbor Town Hall, 1240 N. Boo Rd., Burns Harbor
Installed 2018 Indiana Historical Bureau, ArcelorMittal, and the Town of Burns Harbor
The Burns Harbor plant was key to building the Port of Indiana and incorporation of the Town of Burns Harbor in 1967. Designed as a fully integrated plant, it relies on the port for transporting raw materials. Since 1969, Burns Harbor remains the newest integrated U.S. steel facility. Global steelmaker ArcelorMittal gained ownership of the Burns Harbor plant in 2007.
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Civil War Camps
Location: Ind. 2 W and Colfax Avenue, La Porte
Erected by the Indiana Civil War Centennial Commission, 1963
Two Civil War training camps: Colfax and Jackson, were located near La Porte. The 9th and 29th Indiana Volunteer Infantry regiments were organized and trained here.
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Old Lighthouse
Location: Old Lighthouse Museum in Washington Park, Michigan City
Marker no longer standing. Replaced by local marker.
Built on the water’s edge, 1858, by the United States Government. One of the first lights on the Great Lakes. Harriet E. Colfax was the tender from 1853-1903. Remodelled 1904, electrified 1933, discontinued 1960.
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Chicago-New York Electric Air Line Railroad
Location: CR 250 and Ind. 39, south LaPorte
Erected 1995 Indiana Historical Bureau.
Proposed in 1905 as a 742 mile, straight-line, high speed route, without crossings; estimated ten hours travel time at a cost of ten dollars. Just under twenty miles, between LaPorte and Chesterton, were constructed, 1906-1911.
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Camp Anderson
Location: 2404 E. Michigan Boulevard at Carroll Street, Michigan City
Erected 1996 Indiana Historical Bureau and McDonald's Restaurant
One of three Civil War training camps in La Porte County. Site is one fourth mile west. Named for Colonel Edward Anderson. Used 1863-1864 to train Indiana Union volunteers of the 127th, 128th, and 129th regiments.
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Indiana Territory Boundary Line
Location: 213 Pine Lake Avenue, LaPorte
Erected 1999 Indiana Historical Bureau, the Hinton Family, and L Porte County Historical Society, Inc.
Northwest Territory formed 1787; Indiana Territory formed 1800. Admission of Ohio 1803 and formation of Michigan Territory 1805 established Indiana Territory's northern boundary at southern tip of Lake Michigan. When Indiana became state in 1816, Congress moved boundary ten miles north giving Indiana part of Lake Michigan.
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Indiana Territory Boundary Line
Location: 213 Pine Lake Avenue, LaPorte
Erected 1999 Indiana Historical Bureau, the Hinton Family, and L Porte County Historical Society, Inc.
Northern boundary of Indiana Territory established at southern tip of Lake Michigan when Michigan Territory formed in 1805.
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LaPorte County Courthouse
Location: 813 Lincolnway and Michigan Avenue, southeast corner of LaPorte County Courthouse lawn
Installed: 2001 Indiana Historical Bureau, LaPorte County Board of Commissioners, and LaPorte County Historical Society
County formed by Indiana General Assembly and LaPorte selected county seat 1832. Three courthouses built on this site: first 1833, second 1847-1848. Present courthouse constructed 1892-1894 of Lake Superior Red Sandstone; designed by Brentwood S. Tolan of Fort Wayne in Richardsonian Romanesque Style. Incorporates cornerstone from 1848 courthouse.
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LaPorte County Courthouse
Location: 813 Lincolnway & Michigan Avenue, SE corner of La Porte County Courthouse lawn, LaPorte
Installed: 2001 Indiana Historical Bureau, La Porte County Board of Commissioners, and La Porte County Historical Society, Inc.
Features include open-arched central tower, stained glass window transoms, wood paneling, and gilded friezes. Goddess of Justice stained glass graces courtroom. Tower has 272-piece glass skylight; gargoyles decorate exterior. Included in Downtown La Porte Historic District, listed in National Register of Historic Places 1983.
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LaPorte's Carnegie Library
Location: LaPorte County Public Library, SW corner of 904 Indiana Avenue/US 35 & Maple Avenue
Installed: 2002 Indiana Historical Bureau and Friends of the LaPorte County Public Library
La Porte's first public library was established 1896. La Porte City School Board was awarded $27, 500 Carnegie grant 1916; by 1919 local support had been secured to meet grant requirements. Architect Wilson B. Parker designed the Neo-Classical style structure. Library opened in 1920 with 30, 000 volumes.
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LaPorte's Carnegie Library
Location: LaPorte County Public Library, SW corner of 904 Indiana Avenue/US 35 & Maple Avenue
Installed: 2002 Indiana Historical Bureau and Friends of the LaPorte County Public Library
Renovation and expansion designed by architect William Koster; building dedicated 1991. Original 1920 section retained. Library has played a major role in community's development. One of 1, 679 libraries built in U.S. with funds from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Indiana built more Carnegie libraries than any other state.
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The Rumely Companies
Location: NW corner of Madison Street & Lincolnway, La Porte
Installed: 2003 Indiana Historical Bureau and Rumely Historic Recognition Committee
Meinrad Rumely (1823-1904), a German immigrant, founded a blacksmith shop here 1853, which grew into a dominant company through reorganizations and acquisitions. Rumely companies in La Porte benefited from available rail transportation plus German and later Polish immigrant laborers. Products included a wide variety of agricultural machines.
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The Rumely Companies
Location: NW corner of Madison Street & Lincolnway, La Porte
Installed: 2003 Indiana Historical Bureau and Rumely Historic Recognition Committee
Rumely's prizewinning thresher later became one of the earliest powered by steam. Thousands of OilPull tractors sold worldwide 1910-1930. Rumely companies were at the forefront of mechanization of American and world agriculture and had significant impact on La Porte. Allis-Chalmers acquired the firm 1931 and closed La Porte plant 1983.
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The Lincoln Funeral Train
Location: 100 E. Michigan Blvd. (U.S. 12), Michigan City
Installed 2010 Indiana Historical Bureau and Indiana Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
Assassinated President Abraham Lincoln's funeral was April 19, 1865 at the White House. The funeral train left for Springfield, Illinois April 21 directed by military; stops en route allowed the public to pay homage. From Indianapolis, train passed mourners lighted by bonfires and torches along the way; arrived in Michigan City by 8:35 a.m., May 1.
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The Lincoln Funeral Train
Location: 100 E. Michigan Blvd. (U.S. 12), Michigan City
Installed 2010 Indiana Historical Bureau and Indiana Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
Residents decorated depot north of here with memorial arches adorned with roses, evergreens, flags, and images of Lincoln. Train stopped to switch engines and to allow dignitaries from Illinois and Indiana to board. Sixteen women entered funeral car to place flowers on casket. Train left for Chicago on Michigan Central Railroad; track was lined with mourners.
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LaPorte University/Indiana Medical College
Location: Lincoln Elementary School, SE corner of Clay St. and Harrison St., LaPorte
Installed 2018 Indiana Historical Bureau and the Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte
LaPorte University was established in the early 1840s to include law, literary, and medical departments. The medical department, later Indiana Medical College, began classes by 1842. Its distinguished faculty attracted students from across the U.S. Notable attendees included Dr. William W. Mayo, whose practice evolved into Mayo Clinic, and Dr. William H. Wishard.
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LaPorte University/Indiana Medical College
Location: Lincoln Elementary School, southeast corner of Clay Street and Harrison Street, LaPorte
Installed 2018 Indiana Historical Bureau and the Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte
Before the university’s founding, Indiana offered few opportunities for professional medical training. The medical college trained skilled doctors in the Midwest, preparing them for the region’s medical needs in surgery, anatomy, theory, and obstetrics. Classes ceased circa 1850; it consolidated with Indiana Central Medical College (1849-1852) in Indianapolis, 1851.
Source: Indiana Historical Bureau, www.in.gov/history/
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Gary Roosevelt High School
730 W. 25th Ave., Gary
Installed 2020 Indiana Historical Bureau, Lady Panthers & Supporters '63, Roosevelt Adult Booster Club, National Gary Theodore Roosevelt Alumni Assoc., Inc., and Indiana Landmarks
As Gary grew in the early 1900s, African American students were segregated within white schools or overcrowded into small, separate schools. To compensate, officials transferred some Black students to Emerson High School in 1927. After over 600 white students walked out in protest, the school board reinforced segregation by building a new school for the Black community.
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Gary Roosevelt High School
730 W. 25th Ave., Gary
Installed 2020 Indiana Historical Bureau, Lady Panthers & Supporters '63, Roosevelt Adult Booster Club, National Gary Theodore Roosevelt Alumni Assoc., Inc., and Indiana Landmarks
Theodore Roosevelt High School was dedicated in 1931 as an all-Black K-12 school. While many community members opposed segregation, they took pride in Roosevelt, and strove to make it equal to Gary’s white schools. It employed highly educated Black teachers, pushed students to excel in academics and sports despite discrimination, and produced many distinguished alumni.
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BEDFORD, Va. – An 18-year-old who was arrested and charged in connection with a Liberty High School incident on May 10 was released on a $5,000 bond.
10 News previously reported that Bryce Wilson Snead was one of the two students arrested and charged in connection with the incident that caused the school to be placed on lockdown, and faced a felony charge, according to arrest warrants.
According to a Liberty High School Minutemen sports roster, Snead is also a student-athlete – #9 RB/LB on the football team.
The second person was not identified given that authorities are not permitted to reference a juvenile and their charges, according to Bedford Commonwealth’s Attorney Wes Nance.
According to the arrest warrant, Snead faces the following charge: “communicated to Liberty High School staff/administrators information, knowing the same to be false, as to the existence of a peril of bombing, burning, destruction or damage to a place of assembly, building or structure, or a means of transportation.”
Snead’s court date is set for July 24, at 1:30 p.m. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/18/18-year-old-charged-in-connection-with-liberty-high-school-incident-released-on-bond/ | 2023-05-18T19:45:38 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/18/18-year-old-charged-in-connection-with-liberty-high-school-incident-released-on-bond/ |
LYNCHBURG, Va. – A Lynchburg woman has been charged after she allegedly attacked officers with knives, then was shot earlier this month, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.
The incident happened on May 12 at an apartment complex in the 1500 block of Longview Road, as we previously reported.
Around 9:37 that morning, LPD said they were called to a residence for the report of a woman, now identified as 34-year-old Ashley Biggs Neeley, who was allegedly assaulting a Child Protective Service staff member.
When officers got to the home, they said Neeley attacked them with knives. One officer then fired his department-issued handgun, shooting Neeley, according to police.
No officers were injured during the incident, and the CPS staff member did not require medical attention, police said. We’re told two knives were recovered afterward.
On May 18, Virginia State Police said that Neeley is now facing several charges, which include:
- Two misdemeanor counts of assault and battery,
- One felony count of assault on a law enforcement officer,
- One felony count of malicious wounding of a law enforcement officer.
According to state police, Neeley is still being treated at the Lynchburg General Hospital in the custody of the Blue Ridge Regional Jail.
The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Appomattox Field Office was asked to investigate the incident by Lynchburg Police Chief Ryan Zuidema. The investigation is ongoing and once it is completed, police say they will turn their findings over to the Commonwealth’s Attorney for final review and adjudication.
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ABILENE, Texas — Two new deans will be walking the campus at Abilene Christian University this upcoming school year.
As part of a recent academic restructuring initiative, Dr. Dirk Nelson will come onboard as the founding dean for the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences whilst Dr. Charla S. Miertschin will be the new founding dean for the College of Science and Engineering.
"We are thankful to our search committees and are looking forward to the expertise, passion and new perspectives Dirk and Charla will bring to these new academic units," provost Dr. Robert Rhodes said.
The university announced three new colleges - the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences and the College of Science and Engineering- along with new department locations a few months prior.
Now the initiative is in full force with Nelson and Miertschin as lead components.
Nelson completed his undergraduate studies at Montana State University and he furthered his education with a master's degree and Ph.D. from the University of Kansas.
Most recently, he worked as the dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at West Texas A&M University.
Miertschin is a former ACU chemistry and biochemistry student and she also has a Ph.D. in chemistry from Texas A&M University and a postdoctoral fellowship from Trinity University.
ACU hopes this addition of two new deans will continue their mission of academic growth. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/acu-hires-two-founding-deans-for-new-colleges/504-068cc3ae-3998-4342-a1c9-e8232fb2150f | 2023-05-18T19:47:13 | 0 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/acu-hires-two-founding-deans-for-new-colleges/504-068cc3ae-3998-4342-a1c9-e8232fb2150f |
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — A North Texas girl will be Texas' representative for the 15th annual Google Doodle contest.
In January, Google asked students kindergarten through 12th across the U.S. to answer the prompt “I am grateful for…” through their art. Young artists shared a range of things they are grateful for including spending time in nature, reading books, taking part in creative hobbies and spending time with their communities.
Google selected 55 state and territory winners from tens of thousands of submissions, and Haley Ma`, a senior at South Grand Prairie High School, won the Texas nomination. Here is the Google Doodle she submitted along with her answer:
“I am grateful for homemade dishes that remind me to cherish my culture and time spent with my family cooking such meals. One of my favorite dishes are Lao lotus flower cookies, and whenever I'm away from home, I'm sure I'll remember the hectic but heartwarming process of baking them.”
You can vote for Haley's artwork here! Google will narrow down the submissions to five national finalists and later name one grand prize winner.
The national winner’s artwork will be displayed on Google.com for one day. He or she will also receive:
- A $30,000 college scholarship
- A $50,000 technology package for their school/non-profit organization
- Google hardware
- Fun Google swag
The four national finalists who do not become the national winner will have their Doodles featured on the Doodle for Google gallery. Each national finalist will receive:
- A $5,000 college scholarship
- Google hardware
- Fun Google swag
Fifty-four state and territory winners will have their Doodles featured on the Doodle for Google gallery and will receive:
- Google hardware
- A congratulatory message from Google
- Fun Google swag
You can check out the previous winners and the 2022 winner’s artwork. In 2022, Texas' winner was a Denton student.
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Balloons, flower bouquets and gifts dotted the crowd the University of Wisconsin-Parkside Alfred and Bernice De Simone Arena Wednesday night for the second of two commencement ceremonies for Gateway Technical College graduates.
Degrees were conferred to students from the School of Health, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences and School of Protective and Human Services. An estimated 1,300 degrees were conferred to students this spring in the two college graduation ceremonies this week.
During Wednesday night's ceremony, degrees were conferred to Gateway's first graduates from the School of Fine Arts and Sciences. The program was approved by the Board of Regents in October 2021, and officially commenced classes in the fall of 2022.
President of Aurora Health Care South Wisconsin Area Lisa Just gave the commencement address Wednesday night, advising graduates to not only remember their successes, but also the times they picked themselves up after failing.
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"I know that my biography doesn't include how it took 11 formal rejections over four years before I was promoted. It doesn't say anything about the naysayers I encountered on that journey," Just said. "So how would your biography ready if it included not only your successes, but the times you persevered? All of you have managed to get back up repeatedly until it brought you here to tonight's conclusion-- your graduation."
Jamie Hawkins, who graduated from the Greenhouse Operations Program and received her Horticulture Technician diploma, gave the student responder speech during Wednesday's ceremony.
"Often our path in life is not always linear. In high school we are told to continue our education by going to a four-year university," Hawkins said. "Some students, such as myself, find themselves in a large college in a distant city, overwhelmed and without a true passion."
Hawkins encouraged her fellow students to follow their dreams even if the road to doing so is not straightforward.
"My advice to you is to always follow your passions, even when it seems difficult to do so," Hawkins said. "You must put forth effort against any adversities in order to fully thrive within your passion. You must never stop learning and growing as you move along in your career throughout your life." | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/gateway-confers-over-1-000-degrees-to-class-of-2023-first-class-from-college-of/article_1e8f1366-f503-11ed-b694-df661d135a21.html | 2023-05-18T19:49:24 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/gateway-confers-over-1-000-degrees-to-class-of-2023-first-class-from-college-of/article_1e8f1366-f503-11ed-b694-df661d135a21.html |
FORT MYERS, Fla.— Lee County has released the operation schedule for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday.
The county will close most operations and has adjusted schedules for waste management, utilities, libraries, domestic animal services, LeeTran, and parks & recreation.
Garbage and recycling (including yard waste) throughout Lee County will be picked up one day after the originally scheduled day. For example – if your pick-up day falls on a Tuesday, the new pick-up will now be scheduled for Wednesday. This schedule will occur through Saturday, June 3 and regularly scheduled pick-up will resume on Monday, June 5.
Utilies, libraries, LeeTran, and domestic animal services will be closed Monday, May 29 in observance of the holiday and resume normal operation on Tuesday, May 30.
Pools, preserves, and parks will remain open on Memorial Day; however, parks and recreation centers will be closed and reopen on Tuesday, May 30.
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – For the second time, Daytona Beach detectives said they closed their investigation into an Embry Riddle student’s death back in 2020. At the time, investigators ruled Alex Bello-Ortiz’s death a suicide but reopened it earlier this year after his family brought more evidence forward attempting to prove he was murdered.
“If we have any form of evidence that led us to believe that this was a homicide, we would not be closing this investigation,” Chief Jakari Young said.
Now, three years later, police said evidence still leads investigators to believe Ortiz took his own life. The ERAU student and air force cadet died in September of 2020. Police said he was found with a single gunshot wound to the head.
“Any time you lose a child regardless of the nature of death, it’s a tragedy,” Young said.
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Ortiz’s family pushed for a new investigation earlier this year.
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They brought detectives new Ring doorbell audio from Ortiz’s house and filed a federal lawsuit claiming Ortiz was murdered by his roommate. The family and their attorneys believe Ortiz and the roommate could be heard in the audio arguing before a gunshot, followed by the roommate calling his father about restaging the scene.
“They paint the picture of the roommate making an incriminating phone call and making some incriminating statements. I don’t hear any of that,” Detective Dave Dinardi said.
Detectives said the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and several experts also did not hear anything that proves a murder took place.
News 6 reached out to the family after police announced the case is closed but did not hear back. A hearing on their federal lawsuit is scheduled for next January.
“Based off that information I found, the facts, the evidence, I’m absolutely certain that we’re closing this the proper way,” Detective Jayson Wallace said.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Disney is canceling its plans to build a $1 billion campus in the Lake Nona area of Orlando, along with plans to relocate thousands of jobs to Florida.
Walt Disney World president Jeff Vahle sent a letter Friday confirming the news.
Vahle cited “a change in company leadership and evolving economic and business conditions.”
However, Vahle also sought to reassure community leaders and cast members that Disney still was committed to Central Florida, reiterating plans to invest $17 billion in Walt Disney World over the next 10 years and pointing out that Disney is the region’s largest taxpayer.
Disney first confirmed the plans for the Lake Nona campus in 2021. The campus would have housed workers in digital technology, finance and product development, including imagineering workers.
Originally, cast members were supposed to move to Florida by the end of last year, but Disney delayed the project to 2026 to give workers more time to relocate.
Vahle’s letter does not make mention of Disney’s current feud with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican lawmakers, who pushed a raft of policy changes regarding Disney in the last year or so after Disney’s former CEO, Robert Chapek, criticized the state’s Parental Rights in Education law, known by critics as “Don’t Say Gay.”
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The state remade the special taxing district, the Reedy Creek Improvement District, that governs Walt Disney World with a board that was handpicked by DeSantis to bring the district more under state control.
After it was revealed that Disney entered into an agreement with the former Reedy Creek board to strip the new board of much of its oversight power, lawmakers submitted bills to void that deal, made Disney’s monorail subject to inspection by Florida Department of Transportation, and tried to put Disney’s theme park rides under inspection by the Florida Department of Agriculture.
DeSantis has hinted at using the new board, called the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, to levy tolls on roads, develop Disney land, and even joked about putting a state prison on or near the property.
Disney is suing DeSantis and the new governing board in federal court for a number of constitutional violations. Meanwhile, the CFTOD is suing Disney in state court.
Chapek was ousted late last year and replaced with former CEO Robert Iger, who had said he would be happy to talk to the governor and come to a compromise on the feud between the company and the state.
However, Iger has had harsh words for DeSantis as well, calling the actions “anti-Florida” and “anti-business.”
During a quarterly earnings call earlier this month, Iger also lashed out at Florida lawmakers for “retaliating” against Disney for its criticism, argued that laws regarding special districts should be applied to all businesses, not just Disney, and again, that Disney is a large taxpayer for the state despite tax breaks lawmakers have given Disney in the past.
“Does the state want us to invest more, employ more people, and pay taxes, or not?” Iger said.
Reactions from local leaders and lawmakers to Disney’s decision largely characterize it as a consequence, with some — such as Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-District 42 — directly blaming DeSantis.
It is unfortunate that Disney will not be moving forward with construction of the Lake Nona campus. However, these are the consequences when there isn’t an inclusive and collaborative work environment between the state of Florida and the business community. We will continue to work closely with our valued partners at Disney.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings
Governor Ron DeSantis is a job killing moron who cares more about his own political ambitions and culture wars than Florida and our future. According to him, ‘woke makes you go broke’ but this is another example of how it’s actually the complete opposite. DeSantis is not who you want for President — ever.
Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-District 42
I am disappointed about this decision. At a time when our residents face high living costs and other financial challenges, the Disney project would have brought many high paying jobs to our community.
Orange County Comptroller Phil Diamond
Florida just lost 2,000 jobs and millions in additional revenue because of Ron DeSantis’ unhinged personal vendetta against Disney. DeSantis has single-handedly and decidedly made Florida an anti-business state, not only with his continued attacks on companies that dare challenge his fascist policies, but also by forcing draconian laws that will decimate the workforce of the backbone industries of our state’s economy. Unfortunately, today’s news isn’t a shock for those of us who have been living through his reign of terror, and Floridians are already paying a high price.
Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried
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SARASOTA, Fla. – A dragon boat festival in Florida is bringing the competition this weekend.
While it may be a trek for Central Floridians, it’ll make for good memories.
The Sarasota International Dragon Boat Festival is taking off on Saturday and it’s free for spectators.
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There will be a beer garden, food trucks and a cultural expo.
“Spectators can take in the action and follow the excitement of racing while learning about the sport of dragon boat. Another point of interest is the Health and Wellness Village, where participants and spectators can receive products and services to help maintain a healthy lifestyle,” event organizers said on their website.
The dragon boat festival is believed to have originated to honor the life and death of Chinese scholar and poet Qu Yuan. He is believed to have drowned himself in the Miluo River after he was exiled by the king in 278 B.C. Those who loved and admired him took their boats out on the water and searched for him but were unsuccessful.
Now centuries later, that search and attempted rescue of Yuan has turned into the popular dragon boat festivals held around the world.
The date of the festival varies each year. It is held on the fifth day of the fifth month, according to the Chinese lunar calendar.
And if you don’t want to travel, don’t fret.
There will be an Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival in October 2023.
Click here to learn more.
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TAMPA, Fla. — A reward of up to $50,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of a man accused of robbing a United States Postal Service letter carrier.
The theft happened just after noon Monday at the Whittier Shopping Center at 5101 E. Busch Boulevard in Tampa, according to the United States Postal Inspection Service.
Investigators say the man robbed the USPS worker and drove off in a white U-Haul cargo van with an Arizona plate that starts with the letters "AL."
It's believed the man is 25-35 years old, about 6 feet tall and weighs 250 pounds. He has short black hair and a beard, and was wearing a white T-shirt, khaki shorts and camouflage Crocs with black socks, according to the USPIS.
Anyone with information about the person's whereabouts is asked to call the USPIS at 1-877-876-2455, say "law enforcement" and mention case No. 4036746. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/tampa-mail-carrier-theft-reward/67-af37e8cb-f841-42da-b41b-974b7c4010b3 | 2023-05-18T19:56:49 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/tampa-mail-carrier-theft-reward/67-af37e8cb-f841-42da-b41b-974b7c4010b3 |
LAKELAND, Fla. — A 70-year-old man was hit and killed by a street sweeper early Thursday morning in Lakeland, according to authorities.
The incident happened around 4:40 a.m. as a city of Lakeland street sweeper was traveling northbound on North Tennessee Avenue, the Lakeland Police Department said in a news release.
"The sweeper turned right onto East Oak Street and after negotiating the turn, the driver felt an impact," Lakeland police wrote in a statement. "After checking his surroundings and seeing nothing, the driver proceeded to move forward in an eastbound direction."
Police say the driver quickly called 911 after seeing a person lying in the street behind the vehicle.
Police say the man died at the scene.
Traffic homicide detectives are still trying to determine why the 70-year-old man was in the street at the time of the crash. Detectives are still trying to locate the man's next of kin. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/polkcounty/pedestrian-hit-killed-by-street-sweeper-in-lakeland/67-636c5e86-2ec5-4315-9bef-128457193ba0 | 2023-05-18T19:56:52 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/polkcounty/pedestrian-hit-killed-by-street-sweeper-in-lakeland/67-636c5e86-2ec5-4315-9bef-128457193ba0 |
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Pride organizers canceled the group's Pride on the River event later this year after Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed a series of new legislation condemned by the LGBTQ+ community.
Its president, Carrie West, acknowledged the decision amid fear over the new laws.
"We do not want to be picked up or arrested and then taking away our license," West said
West says the annual event usually draws in about 20,000 people. The festivities include a parade down the Hillsborough River, drag brunches and several shows happening throughout the day.
“It’s right on the Riverwalk in Tampa and they have no fencing, so we can’t stop anybody from seeing it,” West explained.
He says Tampa Pride will readdress what their plans will be for the event come next year. As for the next Tampa Pride event, including its parade, West says there are no plans to cancel activities in 2024.
Speaking Wednesday at the Cambridge Christian School in Tampa, DeSantis signed bills that ban gender-affirming care for minors, target drag shows, restrict discussion of personal pronouns in schools and force people to use certain bathrooms.
One of the new laws, called the "Protection of Children," bars children's exposure to adult live performances and lewd behavior.
While the law doesn't specifically mention drag shows, the bill defines "adult live performances" as "any show, exhibition, or other presentation that is performed in front of a live audience and in whole or in part, depicts or simulates nudity, sexual conduct, sexual excitement, specific sexual activities, ... lewd conduct, or the lewd exposure of prosthetic or imitation genitals or breasts."
In a handout distributed during Wednesday's news conference, the governor's office said the law "protects children from sexually explicit adult performances in all venues — including drag shows and strip clubs."
The law also "imposes fines and license suspension for hotels and restaurants that admit a child into an adult performance."
Critics have said the legislation was so vague that Pride parades could be in jeopardy. Before the bill was even passed, some voiced worry local governments might feel pressure to deny permits for public pride events.
In total, Tampa Pride brings in around 80,000 people each year, West said, adding that age limits are in place for certain entertainment shows.
“Tampa Pride is going to go on, and it's our 10-year anniversary,” he said.
When it comes to St. Pete Pride set in June, organizers continue planning for the month ahead.
"We have been in close communication with the city of St. Pete to make sure that we stay in compliance with regulations and policies that govern an event of our size," said Dr. Byron Green, co-vice president of St. Pete Pride. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pride/tampa-pride-on-the-river-canceled/67-fca09dbb-7ade-43f0-8d88-df6063fd0cdf | 2023-05-18T19:56:58 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pride/tampa-pride-on-the-river-canceled/67-fca09dbb-7ade-43f0-8d88-df6063fd0cdf |
Police are looking into whether a body recovered from the Harlem River Thursday could be connected to the case of two missing boys, an 11-year-old from the Bronx and a 13-year-old from Manhattan, who haven't been seen in nearly a week, according to a senior law enforcement official with knowledge of the case.
The body was pulled from the river around 10:15 a.m. near the Madison Avenue Bridge, which is where the NYPD had been searching the water earlier this week for Alfa Barrie and Garrett Warren. The senior law enforcement official said it was being transported to Randall's Island to determine whether an identification could be made.
The potentially heartbreaking discovery comes nearly a week after the NYPD said its detectives had been "working around the clock" to find the boys and asked the public for help bringing them home.
Barrie and Warren were last seen together at a fish market on 145th Street and Lenox Avenue in Harlem Friday night, witnesses said. A worker at Ana's Fish Market said he saw the boys in the store, where they bought a few items. He said they come to the shop frequently.
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Police believe the boys were together when they vanished.
According to his sister, Alfa went to school on Friday and left just after noon because the school had a half day. He was supposed to meet up with his 14-year-old sister, who attends the same school, and walk home together — but he never showed. That was the first indication something was wrong.
"This is something he has never done. This is all new to us. We have no idea what’s going on, he’s a sweet little boy," said Alfa's sister, Fatima Diallo. "Everything that’s happening right now, I can’t comprehend what’s going on."
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The boys do not attend the same school, according to Alfa's sister, but they became neighborhood friends. Their families didn't know they knew each other. Family members and volunteers were passing out flyers Tuesday evening near Colonel Charles Young Playground — where the two missing boys were spotted on surveillance video at one point.
NYPD officials say they're trying to identify all the other kids who were with them and want to speak with their classmates. They say they've been "working around the clock" to find them and now need the public to lend eyes.
Police say Alfa was last seen wearing a navy sweater with a "Democracy Prep Harlem Middle School" logo, gray pants and gray sneakers, police say. He was reported missing on Mother's Day.
Garrett was reported missing Monday. He was wearing a tan hooded sweatshirt with a white T-shirt underneath, black jeans and blue or black Jordan sneakers at the time he was last seen.
Anyone with information on their whereabouts is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-57-7-TIPS. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/harlem-river-body-may-be-tied-to-2-missing-boys-case/4346180/ | 2023-05-18T20:02:55 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/harlem-river-body-may-be-tied-to-2-missing-boys-case/4346180/ |
What to Know
- In three years, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will become the largest sporting event ever spanning North America and held in three different countries -- including in the tri-state area.
- One of those host locations, MetLife Stadium -- which is located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, but billed as a New York City area-based stadium -- could be the epicenter for the final.
- Although other cities are to be in contention for the final, New York City has a real shot, according to New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy.
In three years, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will become the largest sporting event ever spanning North America and held in three different countries -- including in the tri-state area.
The World Cup will be hosted in 16 different cities across Canada, United States and Mexico, where 48 teams will compete to reach the final and win the coveted trophy for having the best national soccer team in the world.
One of those host locations, MetLife Stadium -- which is located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, but billed as a New York City area-based stadium -- could be the epicenter for the final.
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Although other cities are to be in contention for the final, the New York City area has a real shot, according to New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy.
During Thursday's Morning Joe on MSNBC, Murphy explained why MetLife Stadium would make for an ideal location to host the final match.
"First of all, America is the world stage and New York City is center stage of the world stage. We’ve got an extraordinary stadium, the region has huge passion for the sport, we hosted games in ‘94, we hosted women World Cup games in ‘99, each very successfully," Murphy said.
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"Frankly -- and Eric and I were talking about this yesterday -- no matter what package of games we get, and I think we’ll know in the fall, we’ll probably get minimum of eight games. So that’s eight Super Bowls in six weeks,' Murphy said, alluding to Super Bowl XLVIII, which was played in MetLife Stadium, and the impact it had on the local economy.
Meanwhile, for his part, Adams said that it makes sense for the final to be held in the region because "this is the center of America's universe, it not globally."
"It is good for the region, and it just shows the relationship and coordination with the governor, how we are able to put a package together that was attractive enough to bring in such a major event. The economic boost, the tourism, the energy," Adams said.
Later in the day, both Adams and Murphy held a joint press conference in Times Square to celebrate New York City/New Jersey being a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup -- an event that included illustrious sports legends, including Michael Strahan, former NFL player for the New York Giants.
"It's not only host matches, we want to host the final!" Strahan said to applause and cheers. "There is no better place to host a final than at MetLife stadium in the New York/New Jersey area."
"It is more than what happens on the field," Adams said. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/world-stage-nyc-nj-kick-off-fifa-world-cup-2026-host-city-efforts/4346019/ | 2023-05-18T20:03:01 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/world-stage-nyc-nj-kick-off-fifa-world-cup-2026-host-city-efforts/4346019/ |
A Britt man originally facing 60 years in prison for sexual abuse crimes was given a deferred sentence and five years probation on Tuesday.
According to court records, 18-year-old Jeremy Beard was charged with two counts of second-degree sexual abuse and two counts of lascivious acts with a child in December of 2022 for alleged incidents the summer prior.
One count of sexual abuse and the lascivious acts charges were dismissed via a plea agreement reached in February. That agreement called for a 25-year prison sentence.
The charges stemmed from incidents in which he allegedly had intercourse with a 11-or-12-year-old child at a residence in Britt in July and August.
Beard also pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of possession of marijuana after being charged with drug distribution to a person under 18. That sentence was also deferred and one year of probation was ordered. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/deferred-sentence-for-britt-man-accused-of-sex-abuse/article_5222311f-5342-5439-9913-d496e67d0164.html | 2023-05-18T20:07:26 | 1 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/deferred-sentence-for-britt-man-accused-of-sex-abuse/article_5222311f-5342-5439-9913-d496e67d0164.html |
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A Mason City man is facing up to 10 years in prison after allegedly stealing a car earlier this week.
Gabriel Niles
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According to court records, 39-year-old Gabriel Michael Niles has been charged with first-degree theft and driving without a license.
The affidavits state that the owner of a 2012 Honda Accord reported the vehicle stolen off the street on May 15. Niles was allegedly caught driving the vehicle around 7:30 p.m. on May 16 on 160th Street north of Rockwell.
The charge is a class C felony because the Accord is valued at more than $10,000. An initial court appearance is scheduled for May 26.
DeCarlo Demolition crews spray water on the downed walls to control dust and debris during the process. It is expected the building will be reduced to a rubble pile by the end of the week.
North Iowa History: Demonstration downtown 1972
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"Stop bombing today, we want out," one sign reads at the May 12, 1972 protest at 1st and North Federal Avenue.
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There were 14 arrests at the May 12, 1972, protest in Mason City.
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May 12th, 1972 Mason City kids demonstrate at 1st and North Federal Avenue. Photo by Globe Gazette
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May 12th, 1972 Mason City kids demonstrate at 1st and North Federal Avenue. Photo by Globe Gazette.
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May 12, 1972. Mason City kids demonstrate at 1st and North Federal Avenue. Photo by Globe Gazette.
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May 12th, 1972 Mason City kids demonstrate at 1st and North Federal Avenue. Photo by Globe Gazette
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May 12th, 1972 Mason City kids demonstrate at 1st and North Federal Avenue. Photo by Globe Gazette.
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May 12th, 1972 Mason City kids demonstrate at 1st and North Federal Avenue. Photo by Globe Gazette
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May 12th, 1972 Mason City kids demonstate at 1st and North Federal Avenue. Photo by Globe Gazette
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On May 12, 1972, Mason City young people demonstrate at 1st and North Federal Avenue.
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May 12th, 1972 Mason City kids demonstrate at 1st and North Federal Avenue. Photo by Globe Gazette
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May 12th, 1972 Mason City kids demonstrate. Sit in Federal and 1st. 14 arrests. "Stop bombing today," the sign on the right reads.
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AUGUSTA-Fewer homes for sale led to a sales decrease last month.
According to Maine Listings, home sales dropped more than 30 percent in April 2023 compared to April 2022.
Prices increased 6.21 percent.
The median price is now $367,500.
Officials say additional home supply is need all across Maine.
Due to higher interest rates, some buyers are being priced out of the market, and those who could move up are choosing to stay put.
President of the Maine Association of Realtors Carmen McPhail says buyers are actively searching and many are not finding homes that are suitable for their needs and within their budgets. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/fewer-homes-for-sale-leads-to-sales-decrease/article_8cf61676-f5b0-11ed-af90-177f0f0dbf49.html | 2023-05-18T20:09:31 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/fewer-homes-for-sale-leads-to-sales-decrease/article_8cf61676-f5b0-11ed-af90-177f0f0dbf49.html |
TRENTON — Offshore wind power development runs the risk of devastating Cape May County’s tourism and fishing industries, each worth billions of dollars, Assemblyman Antwan McClellan said Thursday during a legislative committee hearing.
“Absolutely not,” responded Shawn LaTourette, commissioner of the state Department of Environmental Protection. “I don’t mean to interrupt you, but that’s false.”
The exchange came at what was described as a “science-based hearing” on marine mammal deaths, presented by the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.
It was the latest in a flurry of attempts to discern what killed dozens of whales and other marine mammals over the winter, and how much, if any, of the blame belongs to the offshore wind industry.
None at all, at least as far as LaTourette was concerned. He cited changing behavior of humpback whales and other species as the warming ocean changes where the whales can find the small fish they live on, bringing them closer to shore and into shipping lanes.
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Additional speakers included Shelia Dean, director of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine, and Danielle Brown, who works with the center and is a doctoral student at Rutgers University.
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Dean said the center has responded to nine whale deaths in recent months, including three in which the crews could not get close to the whales, which remained in the water, and six in which necropsies were performed.
In some instances, Dean said, the animals showed evidence of being struck by a vessel. But she said the cause of death for each remains inconclusive, while the center awaits results from overloaded labs investigating samples taken from the animals.
There are few laboratories capable of doing the work, and whales died in multiple regions.
“We just have to wait. We’re waiting our turn patiently,” Dean said. “It could be many months before we know anything.”
Since the first whale washed up on an Upper Township beach in December, some critics of the wind energy projects proposed off the New Jersey coast have argued the sound waves used to map the ocean floor in advance of construction have contributed to whale deaths.
Those concerns quickly mounted as the deaths continued, with multiple whales and dolphins washing up in New York and New Jersey, including several incidents in Cape May and Atlantic counties.
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Federal experts, and those who spoke at the committee hearing Thursday, say there is no evidence linking the deaths with offshore wind surveys.
LaTourette suggested that some of those who have been most vocal about protecting the whales have not appeared to have been much concerned with them in the past, but he said he welcomes everyone to the cause of protecting wildlife.
But he told the committee it is the environmental disruption of climate change that poses the greatest risk to marine life.
“We shouldn’t be distracted by misinformation. We should call out disinformation every time we see it,” LaTourette said.
He said the DEP evaluates all projects based on data, not on the political agenda of the current governor, in this case Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat who has made expanding wind energy a priority.
“To be clear, I’m not asking you to trust me. I’m asking you to trust the hundreds of scientists who work for you,” LaTourette said.
VENTNOR — In January, John Gowdy came to town asking why there were so many dead humpback wh…
McClellan, R-Cape May, Cumberland, Atlantic, questioned LaTourette and other experts about the potential impacts of both the survey work and the wind farms themselves, and asked about the potential harm from the wind turbines to migrating birds and other species.
Work is expected to begin this year on the first of a series of wind energy projects, with about 98 large turbines beginning 15 miles off the coast.
As proposed, the turbines would be visible from the beaches of McClellan’s hometown of Ocean City. In shore communities, officials and residents have criticized the wind power proposals, not only over a perceived impact on marine mammals, but also on the potential disruption of the local fishing industry and the possibility of harm to the summer tourist business that remains central to the local economy.
In a May 3 hearing, state Senate Republicans pushed for a moratorium on wind energy work offshore, with a slate of witnesses from the fishing industry and activists.
The chairman of the Assembly committee, Christopher Tully, D-Bergen, Passaic, said the focus of the Thursday hearing was on what hurt the whales.
“Like many of you, we’re upset about whales washing up on our shores and are seeking evidence today of what’s contributing to it,” Tully said.
They named the whale Windy.
He said the public should know the government is paying attention.
“But before acting, we must understand the problem,” Tully said.
Brown, who said she has participated in each of the whale necropsies, told the Assembly committee that the efforts require a sizable team to try to understand what may have killed an animal that can weigh 35 tons. She said it is a daylong process. Dean described the work as grueling and dangerous. Brown said many people who come to watch soon have to walk away.
In most cases, the whale has been dead for weeks and is badly decomposed.
“It’s a little bit gory,” she said.
Dean said the Marine Mammal Stranding Center does not accept funding from industry groups, including from the wind power industry, and that the organization’s financial details are public record. She said the center also shares the information it gathers from the whale deaths with supporters and the public.
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To assign blame for the deaths before the data is complete would be unfair, she said, stating that the stranding center approaches the investigations without bias.
“The death of an animal is a sad event, and it’s come too often recently,” Dean said. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/trenton-hearing-continues-debate-over-cause-of-whale-deaths/article_5c6d1870-f5aa-11ed-9207-630b85181042.html | 2023-05-18T20:11:39 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/trenton-hearing-continues-debate-over-cause-of-whale-deaths/article_5c6d1870-f5aa-11ed-9207-630b85181042.html |
BOISE, Idaho — Idaho's first bout of 90-degree weather is this weekend - with that, AAA Idaho is reminding Idahoans to be mindful of the dangers of leaving children and pets in hot cars.
AAA Idaho said in a statement Thursday that a child dies every seven days from being left in a hot vehicle, with many more emergencies and hospitalizations in addition to that number.
"A child's body heats up three to five times faster than an adults, and the internal temperature of a car can increase by more than 20 degrees in as little as 10 minutes," said AAA Idaho spokesman Matthew Conde.
"That's a recipe for disaster, especially during the summer."
AAA warns that heat fatalities can occur when the outside air temperature is as low as 80 degrees Fahrenheit or less, even with the windows cracked and with the vehicle parked in the shade. While 80 degrees may seem tolerable when outside of a vehicle, the temperature is greatly higher inside.
"We urge parents to always bring their kids into a store. Even a quick errand can take longer than you think, especially if you're distracted and in the comfort of an air-conditioned building," said Conde.
Heatstroke occurs when a child's body temperature (and the inside temperature of the car) reaches roughly 104 degrees. Death can occur around 107 degrees. Within the span of several minutes, the inside of a car is capable of turning deadly.
AAA tips to prevent vehicular heatstroke:
- Never leave children or pets in a car, especially during the summer. Make alternate arrangements as needed.
- In many heat-related tragedies, the caregiver forgot that the child was in the car. Leave your phone in the back seat near the child - not only will you avoid dangerous distractions behind the wheel, but the reminder to look for your phone could save a life.
- Teach children how to unbuckle their car seat in an emergency, honk the horn, turn on emergency flashers or hazard lights, and how to unlock the front doors.
- Keep your vehicle locked at home, with key fobs placed far enough from your car that it can't be opened by children who are hiding or playing.
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A young girl died from injuries that she suffered in an apartment fire that killed her older brother and injured her mother more than a week ago, officials said.
The fire started at the Fox Meadow Apartment Complex on Adams Drive in Maple Shade, New Jersey, back on May 7 at 10:26 p.m.
One resident said he and another family member joined firefighters in going door-to-door -- even breaking some windows out in a search for anyone still trapped in units.
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"We started banging on doors trying to get people out," Johnathan Marbosa -- who only recently moved in with his father -- said. "People were like, 'what's going on? What's going on?' And we're just telling them, 'hey, there's a fire, just get out, get out, grab whatever.'"
The heat was so intense that it melted some of the siding on a nearby building.
Numerous fire departments responded to the scene and battled heavy flames and smoke while police evacuated residents. The fire was placed under control at 11:42 p.m. that night after damaging 16 apartment units. The morning after, SkyForce10 showed holes in the roof where the fire appeared to gut some units.
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Six people were hospitalized, including 12-year-old Alan John Marles, his sister, 7-year-old Hope Marles, and their 35-year-old mother. Alan Marles died from his injuries. On Thursday, officials announced Hope Marles also died from her injuries. Their mother remains in stable condition at the hospital. The other three victims were also in stable condition after suffering smoke inhalation.
Kim Dupell, the grandmother of the children, spoke with NBC10 last week, referring to Alan Marles as "AJ."
"AJ was the brightest ray of sunshine. He had such a giving heart. He was an avid gamer. An animal lover," Dupell said. "He loved his family. He was my heart. He was my first-born biological grandchild."
Officials continue to investigate the cause of the fire.
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Philadelphia Police are searching for a man who they say shot and critically injured a father in front of his baby boy.
On May 12, a 32-year-old man was walking with his infant son on the sidewalk along the 3700 block of Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia when they were approached by another man.
Police said the two men briefly spoke before the second man pulled out a gun and fired six shots. The 32-year-old man was shot four times in the leg. He was taken to the hospital where he is listed in critical condition. The man’s son was not injured during the shooting.
On Thursday, police released surveillance video of the suspect who they described as a medium built Black male with a full beard wearing a dark baseball cap and gray hoodie with a large front logo and black pants.
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If you have any information on the man’s identity, please call Philadelphia Police.
There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/gunman-shoots-father-in-front-of-his-baby-boy-police-say/3569362/ | 2023-05-18T20:12:10 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/gunman-shoots-father-in-front-of-his-baby-boy-police-say/3569362/ |
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Police activity briefly closed the busy Schuylkill Expressway in Philadelphia Thursday afternoon.
Police vehicles could be seen blocking the eastbound lanes between Exit 341 (Montgomery Drive) and Exit 342 (Girard Avenue) around 2:30 p.m. Officials didn't immediately reveal an exact reason for the closure.
Traffic was a complete mess in the area. With Kelly Drive on the other side of the Schuylkill River closed for the Stotesbury Cup Regatta and adjacent MLK Drive closed for repairs to the bridge, people heading into Philadelphia needed to use surface streets. Expect significant delays.
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Police cleared the scene and traffic began moving again around 2:50 p.m.
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BLOOMINGTON — Hundreds gathered Thursday morning as bright sunshine poured in through the skylight, and dozens of small children, donning red graduation robes and caps, sat anxiously inside Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
The 4- and 5-year-olds squirmed in their seats as parents and grandparents, cameras and phones at the ready, watched excitedly from the audience.
Kalessa Edgerson, executive director of Heartland Head Start, said the 53 children were graduating from their preschool program into kindergarten with public school systems in the area.
Jocelyn McClain Hazlewood, president of the Central Illinois Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, told the children to "get used to walking across this stage."
And each time a youngster's name was read, and they proudly walked to center stage to display their graduation certificate, the crowd roared.
Edgerson said she was "overjoyed" at the reception.
Heartland Head Start is part of the federal Head Start program, which was established in 1965 and has since served over 13 million children in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to its website.
Edgerson, who took over the Heartland division a year and half ago, serving McLean and Livingston counties, said Head Start is different from other early childcare programs.
"We provide comprehensive services," Edgerson said, "which means that we provide the health part of our program." She said this includes physicals, dental care, nutrition programs and even mental health services.
But it's more than that, Edgerson said: "We start with 'children zero,' because we start with the pregnant mom. The babies come into our program because we have an Early Head Start program."
Sylvester Woodson's son, Malachi, was one of the 53 graduating Thursday.
The elder Woodson said, "I feel good. I'm excited for his journey. Excited for him to proceed forward."
The Fairbury resident said he is "honestly eager to see what awaits (Malachi) in life, because he is a smart child."
The Links, Incorporated is an international nonprofit with five assets, according to its website: "Services to Youth, The Arts, National Trends and Services, International Trends and Services, and Health and Human Services."
"It applies to every aspect of life, that we have to be kind going forward," she said.
She continued, "It's the basis for how we contribute to the world. It starts with empathy and compassion at every aspect.
"That's humanity — 'How can we help others?' First, be kind."
She said kindness and compassion are qualities that children inherently possess, and that the book helps remind them to "listen to that small voice that's inside of you.
"Sometimes, we have to take a moment to be still, drown out all those other things that come into our world and into our lives, and listen to that voice that's within — it's kindness."
Photos: Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University
Durran Spicer-Billings has his photo taken with instructor DaWayne Morris on Thursday during a Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
Brantley Roper smiles with his certificate on Thursday during a Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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DULUTH — A former Superior gymnastics coach accused of sexually abusing several minors and possessing child pornography has been found competent to proceed in court.
George Francis Deppa, 49, did not contest the results of a psychological evaluation that determined he was capable of understanding the charges and participating in his own defense.
The evaluation, ordered by a federal judge in November after a defense attorney raised concerns about his mental health, had stalled six cases filed against Deppa in three jurisdictions.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Leo Brisbois indicated Wednesday that the evaluation did identify concerns regarding depression.
"The court does not take issue with that diagnosis, but those mental health needs do not equate to incompetence to stand trial," Brisbois said, indicating Deppa has been able to clearly communicate with his attorney and assist in the litigation.
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Deppa was first charged in Wisconsin in May 2021 with two counts of sexual assault of a child under 16 years of age and one count of exposing genitals. He is accused of sexually touching two teenage students and trying to "make out" with them while they were out for rides in his boat and during sleepovers at his Superior home, according to a criminal complaint.
A third count of sexual assault of a child under 16 years of age was filed roughly two and a half weeks later. It alleges that Deppa, a coach at Twin Ports Gymnastics, sexually touched a third student during a private coaching session. The victim reported the incident to her parents after seeing news coverage of Deppa's arrest for sexual assault.
In St. Louis County, Deppa is charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and one count each of second- and fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct.
Deppa is accused of subjecting one Minnesota victim to "extreme inhumane conditions," routinely drugging the girl before molesting or raping her from the approximate ages of 8-16. The victim, according to a criminal complaint, said the number of abusive instances was "too high to count."
Court documents state that two other girls also came forward to tell authorities that Deppa provided them with pills before touching their genital areas. One was 13 or 14 at the time and the other was 17, according to the criminal complaints.
The federal indictment was levied in May 2022, charging Deppa with three counts of production of child pornography. In that case, authorities indicated they recovered three images of Deppa with a nude 15-year-old victim.
Deppa, who has been held at the Douglas County Jail without bail, was transferred in December to the Federal Detention Center in SeaTac, Washington, for a period of psychological evaluation. A report was provided to the attorneys and the court in March, but it was filed under seal due to its sensitive contents.
Defense attorney Kurt Glaser opted against calling the evaluator for testimony at a contested hearing Wednesday. The burden would have been on the defense to prove that Deppa was not competent to proceed.
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INDEPENDENCE — An Independence man who was awaiting trial for allegedly stabbing a woman has been arrested again, this time for assaulting a relative and threatening police with a knife.
Independence police arrested Cole Michael Johnson, 29, on May 11 for assault on a peace officer with a weapon, domestic assault and interference.
According to authorities, officers were called to a disturbance at Johnson’s parent’s home on Third Street Southeast where he had allegedly head butted his father at about 9:25 p.m. on May 11. When police pulled up, Johnson allegedly grabbed a knife with and 8-inch blade, told his mother “you are going to see your son die” and approached the officer.
The officer retreated for cover and eventually returned inside the home where Johnson had dropped the knife. Johnson continued to argue with police, allegedly refused to follow police instructions and was detained with the help of a Taser, according to court records.
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At the time of the incident, Johnson was out on bond for an April 29 incident where he allegedly assaulted a female acquaintance in front of children, dragged her around by her hair, threatened to kill her and stabbed her in the leg.
The woman escaped to a neighbor’s house, and the neighbor used a tourniquet to stop the bleeding, according to court records.
Police seized a bloody butter knife from the home.
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Smoky conditions over North Dakota slowly began easing Thursday but were expected to linger into the weekend.
Wildfires this month have scorched more than 1 million acres in the western Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan. A cold front that pushed into the Upper Midwest on Wednesday brought thick smoke from those fires to North Dakota, sending air quality ratings in the western half of the state into the "unhealthy" and "hazardous" areas.
Those ratings began improving Thursday afternoon, to "moderate" in much of the west and even into the "good" category in the northern part of the state. The rating for Bismarck at midafternoon moved from "unhealthy" to "unhealthy for sensitive groups."
"Surface smoke will diminish from north to south, but upper level smoke may keep haze in the forecast into the weekend," the National Weather Service reported.
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Information on wildfires and air quality is on the state Department of Environmental Quality website, at bit.ly/3OhrD7E. The federal Environmental Protection Agency's map of fire and smoke conditions is at https://fire.airnow.gov/. The AirNow mobile phone app, and many other weather apps, also include air quality information.
Drought improves
Prolonged drought that has sparked the Canadian fires is continuing to improve in North Dakota.
Only 19% of the state is in some form of drought, compared with 40% last week, according to the weekly U.S. Drought Monitor map, released Thursday.
Abnormal dryness -- the weakest category -- disappeared from north central North Dakota, while moderate drought shrunk in the west. U.S. Department of Agriculture Meteorologist Brad Rippey attributed improvements "from eastern Colorado and northwestern Kansas into western North Dakota" to "phenomenal" recent rainfall totals.
Bismarck got nearly 2 inches of rain late last week. Other totals in central and western North Dakota were as high as 5 inches.
The wildfire danger in all but extreme southwestern North Dakota on Thursday was rated "low," according to the state Department of Emergency Services.
The U.S. Drought Monitor is a partnership of USDA, the National Drought Mitigation Center and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Crop report
The recent rain has further boosted soil moisture in North Dakota, according to the weekly crop report from the National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Topsoil moisture statewide was rated 89% adequate to surplus, and subsoil moisture supplies were 83% in those categories. That compared with 81% and 73%, respectively, last week.
Pasture and range conditions were rated 89% fair to good. Stock water supplies were 95% adequate to surplus. Both percentages were up slightly over the week.
Spring wheat planting progressed from 10% complete to 20%, but that is still well behind the average pace. Seeding of nearly all other crops in the state also is far behind normal because of the late, wet spring. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/health/smoky-conditions-begin-to-ease-in-north-dakota-drought-relinquishing-grip-on-state/article_65d6d8da-f5a8-11ed-972d-db385faae981.html | 2023-05-18T20:17:07 | 1 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/health/smoky-conditions-begin-to-ease-in-north-dakota-drought-relinquishing-grip-on-state/article_65d6d8da-f5a8-11ed-972d-db385faae981.html |
WATERLOO — Hawkeye Community College will offer FranklinCovey 5 Choices of Extraordinary Productivity from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 6 on Zoom, led by Melissa Reade, a certified FranklinCovey instructor and executive director of Leader Valley.
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This class, which is supported by years of science and experience, will teach participants a process that will measurably improve personal productivity, and boost team output. The class will teach a process to make selective, high-impact choices and decisions about time, attention, and energy to maximize your effectiveness and efficiency.
As a former teacher and principal, Reade is a champion of the Leader in Me initiative in PreK-12 schools, with a focus on leadership and employability skill development, as well as leadership development with small business and nonprofit teams. She has earned varied degrees from the University of Northern Iowa, including her doctorate in education leadership. Reade is a certified FranklinCovey consultant, implementation coach, and credentialed executive/life coach | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/education/hawkeye-community-college-to-offer-franklincovey-seminar-june-6/article_c6fd2cd8-c1d8-56f0-bc6e-5fb3fd0137b6.html | 2023-05-18T20:17:07 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/education/hawkeye-community-college-to-offer-franklincovey-seminar-june-6/article_c6fd2cd8-c1d8-56f0-bc6e-5fb3fd0137b6.html |
WATERLOO — Lost Island Waterpark has again been voted as one of USA Today’s Top 10 outdoor water parks.
The park came in No. 3 in the 2023 reader's choice survey.
Since 2018 USA Today has ranked Lost Island Waterpark in the list. The park is opening for its 22nd season June 2, with hours daily from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Attendance has continued to grow.
This year the water park has added a daily mermaid appearance as well as additonal catering locations to cabanas and villas. This feature will service guests as they lounge in their private space.
Lost Island is ranked for its reputation as a safe and clean destination for family entertainment. Lifeguards are trained by nationally acclaimed Ellis & associates exceeding performance audits.
The park features a wavepool, lazy river, toddler and children areas, gift shop, multiple food and beverage locations.
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WATERLOO — The Salvation Army of Waterloo/Cedar Falls Youth Center will host a summer day camp for Black Hawk County youth.
This year’s camp theme, "Growth," will provide kids and teens with an adventurous, active, and healthy summer highlighted by plant, animal, community, and personal growth. Camp programs have been designed to offer a fun, unique experience with an opportunity to explore the outdoors, meet new friends, and discover new interests.
The camp will run Monday – Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. between June 12 and Aug. 11. Campers may use the Youth Center entrance, 207 Logan Ave. In addition to small group activities, free time to explore personal areas of interest, and field trips, registered campers will receive lunch and an afternoon snack. The registration fee is $10 per child (6-17 years old); families experiencing hardships may apply to have their fees reduced or waived.
Limited spots available. Registration forms can be picked up at The Salvation Army, 89 Franklin St., or call (319) 235-9358.
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President Joe Biden presents the Medal of Valor, the nation's highest honor for bravery by a public safety officer, to Lt. Justin Hespeler, of the New York City Fire Dept., during an event in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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President Joe Biden presents the Medal of Valor, the nation's highest honor for bravery by a public safety officer, to Cpl. Jeffrey Farmer, of the Littletown, Colo., Police Dept., during an event in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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President Joe Biden presents the Medal of Valor, the nation's highest honor for bravery by a public safety officer, to Lt. Jason Hickey of the New York City Fire Dept., during an event in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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President Joe Biden presents the Medal of Valor, the nation's highest honor for bravery by a public safety officer, to from right, Gabina Mora (Mother), accepting on behalf of Fallen Detective Wilbert Mora of the New York City Police Dept., and Dominique Rivera (Wife), accepting on behalf of Fallen Detective Jason Rivera of the New York City Police Dept., during an event in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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President Joe Biden presents the Medal of Valor, the nation's highest honor for bravery by a public safety officer, to from right, Gabina Mora (Mother), accepting on behalf of Fallen Detective Wilbert Mora of the New York City Police Dept., Dominique Rivera (Wife), accepting on behalf of Fallen Detective Jason Rivera of the New York City Police Dept., and Detective Sumit Sulan of the New York City Police Dept, during an event in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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President Joe Biden presents the Medal of Valor, the nation's highest honor for bravery by a public safety officer, to Detective Sumit Sulan of the New York City Police Dept, during an event in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in Washington, as Gabina Mora (Mother), right, accepting on behalf of Fallen Detective Wilbert Mora of the New York City Police Dept., and Dominique Rivera (Wife), accepting on behalf of Fallen Detective Jason Rivera of the New York City Police Dept., loos on. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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President Joe Biden presents the Medal of Valor, the nation's highest honor for bravery by a public safety officer, to Deputy Bobby Pham of the Clermont County Sheriff's Office, Ohio, during an event in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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Midland’s average gas price average is 3 cents higher than the state average this week and 43 cents below the national average, according to AAA Texas.
The organization reported Midland drivers experienced a 5-cent decrease to $3.11, the fifth highest gas price average out of the 27 largest Texas metropolitan areas AAA surveys.
El Paso ($3.45), Dallas ($3.14), Fort Worth-Arlington ($3.13), Texarkana ($3.12) and Midland are home to the most expensive gas prices in Texas. The least expensive average price is in McAllen, at $2.88, according to AAA Texas.
Across the region, the following averages were reported -- $2.96 in San Angelo (a decrease of 7 cents), $3.03 in Lubbock (an increase of 2 cents), $3.04 in Abilene (a decrease of 10 cents) and $3.10 in Amarillo (an increase of 9 cents). The average in El Paso declined 16 cents, and the statewide average fell 1 cent.
The average in Odessa dropped 4 cents to $3.04. That is more in line with the average in Midland. Two weeks ago, Midland’s average gas price was 10 cents higher than Odessa’s, last week it was 8 cents higher, and this week the gap dropped to 7 cents.
AAA Texas reported Thursday that energy markets have been relatively balanced for the past several days, which may be contributing to limited changes in gas prices.
“The good news for drivers is with the Memorial Day holiday right around the corner – we are paying, on average statewide, more than a dollar less than this time last year,” said AAA Texas spokesperson Daniel Armbruster in the weekly report.
Last week, Texas was home to the third-lowest gas price average nationwide. This week, it’s the second lowest behind Mississippi. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/aaa-texas-gas-price-midland-closer-state-average-18106995.php | 2023-05-18T20:21:07 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/aaa-texas-gas-price-midland-closer-state-average-18106995.php |
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Children’s enrichment franchise Snapology will debut its newest locations this summer at the "Vineyard Community Center" and Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, according to a press release.
Snapology encourages social skills and teamwork by teaching science, technology, engineering, art, math and literacy concepts to children ages 4-14, the press release states.
Snapology’s newest Midland location is owned by local entrepreneurs Mathilda and Lucas Okimi. Mathilda has 12 years of teaching experience in the Midland and Leander school districts.
“I was initially inspired (to bring Snapology to Midland) by my youngest child, who loves building with anything and everything,” Mathilda wrote in a press release.
As an educator, Mathilda understands how children learn and retain knowledge through play.
“While I was in the classroom as a general education teacher, I saw the massive impact on the outcome when students are exposed to hands-on and play-based learning. They tend to internalize and master learning better,” Mathilda said in a press release. “I advocate for STEAM education and enrichment programs that connect to real life.”
According to the release, the Okimis felt inspired to expand their impact in the community by offering additional play-based STEAM learning opportunities to the Midland, Greenwood and Stanton communities. They plan to expand to Odessa in the fall.
Snapology is bringing more than 80 top-rated, affordable STEAM programs to the community through a mobile business model. This means that Snapology is traveling to local schools, childcare facilities, recreation centers, libraries, churches, homeschool groups and private events where they will set up your choice of after school and in-school classes, site-based field trips, summer camps, workshops, and hands-on kids’ party entertainment, the press release states. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/snapology-brings-educational-programs-midland-18106558.php | 2023-05-18T20:21:13 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/snapology-brings-educational-programs-midland-18106558.php |
A motorcyclist has died days after colliding with a minivan on Tucson’s east side, officials say.
A 42-year-old woman driving a Toyota Sienna minivan pulled out of a private drive near East Golf Links and South Kolb roads about 7 p.m. May 11, colliding with the motorcyclist while making a right turn, Tucson police said in a news release.
The motorcyclist, Cory Edward Loud, 30, was taken to a hospital. He died Wednesday, police said.
The minivan driver was cited for failing to yield from a private drive, police said.
This is the ninth fatal motorcycle crash Tucson police have investigated this year, which is one more than at the same time last year.
Jamie Donnelly covers breaking news for the Arizona Daily Star. Contact her via e-mail at jdonnelly@tucson.com | https://tucson.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/tucson-police-motorcyclist-dies-days-after-crash/article_a28437f6-f5a7-11ed-b66a-470c67fad54a.html | 2023-05-18T20:30:15 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/tucson-police-motorcyclist-dies-days-after-crash/article_a28437f6-f5a7-11ed-b66a-470c67fad54a.html |
Officials at Texas A&M University-Commerce are investigating after an agriculture professor accused his students of using artificial intelligence on their final written assignments.
According to a post on Reddit, Jared Mumm, an agricultural sciences and natural resources instructor at the school, sent his class an email telling them that they were all receiving an incomplete grade after he asked ChatGPT (an AI chatbot) if it generated the written responses on their final assignments and it affirmed that it had.
“I copy and paste your responses in [ChatGPT] and [it] will tell me if the program generated the content,” the email said, a copy of which NBC News reviewed and verified with the university. NBC News reported Mumm said that he tested each paper twice and that the bot claimed to have written every single final assignment.
Attempts by NBC News to reach Mumm by email, LinkedIn, and phone were unsuccessful Wednesday.
The school confirmed to NBC 5 Thursday that no students failed the class or were barred from graduation because of the issue, as claimed in the Reddit post, though some did receive a temporary incomplete while the final assignment was investigated or reworked with the professor.
Since the email was sent the school said some students have been exonerated and their grades have been issued. The university said one student has admitted to using ChatGPT at some point during the course while several others have opted to complete a new writing assignment.
The school did not say whether any students had been confirmed to have used ChatGPT in their final assignments.
Forbes reported this week that ChatGPT can't tell if a response was previously generated by ChatGPT after a writer fed the chatbot sentences he'd written and asked the bot if it had generated them. The bot, according to the report, took credit for the human's work. Several commenters in the subreddit discussion did similar tests and reported the same results.
Texas A&M-Commerce, meanwhile, said they'll be working to develop policies around the use or misuse of AI technology in the classroom and will work to "adopt AI detection tools and other resources to manage the intersection of AI technology and higher education."
The university added that the use of artificial intelligence in coursework "is a rapidly changing issue that confronts all learning institutions."
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Texas Woman's University in Denton is adding a school of aeronautical sciences, hoping to give more women the opportunity to join the aviation industry.
TWU's Board of Regents formally approved the new school and will begin enrolling students in the 2024 fall semester. The university expects to have cohorts of about 25 students per year and 160 students enrolled by the program's fifth year.
The university said the school was made possible in part by a $15 million gift from the Doswell Foundation. After accepting the gift, regents named the school the Doswell School of Aeronautical Sciences.
The program will offer a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Sciences degree with two tracks: one in professional pilot training and the other in aviation management.
Graduations of the pilot track would earn a commercial pilot's license, something not always offered at public universities and rarely offered at schools like TWU where 89% of the student body is made up of women.
"In the last couple of years, we have researched, sort of, the pilot shortage. We knew that TWU is perfectly positioned being a primarily focused university for women and also very diverse," said Kimberly Russell, vice president of university advancement at Texas Woman's University.
Russell said many women face significant barriers to becoming a pilot, including cost and time, and that they hope that combining a baccalaureate degree with a commercial pilot's license would help alleviate some of those barriers.
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Final approvals are still pending, including from the Federal Aviation Administration. Campus leaders are also looking for an airport partner to serve as a flight training ground school and for ways to address one of the biggest hurdles -- cost.
"It's very expensive, not just to obtain a bachelor's degree but also to obtain that flight training that can run anywhere from $60,000 to $80,000, to upwards of $100,000 in addition to tuition and fees," Russell said. "So, partnering with our airlines, partnering with companies that are interested in helping us fill that gap, we're hoping that we can overcome those barriers for women for sure."
If things take off, the Denton campus could one day even have its own aircraft. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-womans-university-adds-school-of-aeronautical-sciences/3260113/ | 2023-05-18T20:31:27 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-womans-university-adds-school-of-aeronautical-sciences/3260113/ |
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — A North Texas girl will be Texas' representative for the 15th annual Google Doodle contest.
In January, Google asked students kindergarten through 12th across the U.S. to answer the prompt “I am grateful for…” through their art. Young artists shared a range of things they are grateful for including spending time in nature, reading books, taking part in creative hobbies and spending time with their communities.
Google selected 55 state and territory winners from tens of thousands of submissions, and Haley Ma`, a senior at South Grand Prairie High School, won the Texas nomination. Here is the Google Doodle she submitted along with her answer:
“I am grateful for homemade dishes that remind me to cherish my culture and time spent with my family cooking such meals. One of my favorite dishes are Lao lotus flower cookies, and whenever I'm away from home, I'm sure I'll remember the hectic but heartwarming process of baking them.”
You can vote for Haley's artwork here! Google will narrow down the submissions to five national finalists and later name one grand prize winner.
The national winner’s artwork will be displayed on Google.com for one day. He or she will also receive:
- A $30,000 college scholarship
- A $50,000 technology package for their school/non-profit organization
- Google hardware
- Fun Google swag
The four national finalists who do not become the national winner will have their Doodles featured on the Doodle for Google gallery. Each national finalist will receive:
- A $5,000 college scholarship
- Google hardware
- Fun Google swag
Fifty-four state and territory winners will have their Doodles featured on the Doodle for Google gallery and will receive:
- Google hardware
- A congratulatory message from Google
- Fun Google swag
You can check out the previous winners and the 2022 winner’s artwork. In 2022, Texas' winner was a Denton student.
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WACO, Texas — The Midway High School Esports team claimed victory in the 2023 High School Knockout City State Championship after learning from their past losses.
The team, led by Coach BJ Williams, is made up of Midway students Anthony Ho, Ryan Jones and Aiden Witt.
The three students formed the team back in February and began practicing and playing Knockout City, which is a dodgeball-themed video game.
Throughout the semester, the Midway Esports team had only lost to one opponent, that same team would be the one they would face in the final.
However, this time around Jones, Witt and Ho were prepared.
Coach Williams stated, "They were surprised at our new strategy and were unable to counter. We swept the match without being beaten in a single game to avenge our previous losses and come away with the state title!"
A great tale of turning a loss into a learning experience and coming back better than ever.
Congratulations to the Midway High School Esports team on its state championship.
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TEMPLE, Texas — Temple Fire & Rescue helped douse the flames of a structure fire in Downtown Temple on Thursday, May 18.
According to authorities, Temple Fire received a call about a fire at 906 N. 6th St. at around 8:31 a.m., just three minutes later at 8:34 a.m. the first unit arrived to the scene.
At the scene, firefighters discovered a single-story home filled with heavy smoke and fire coming from multiple areas of it, Temple Fire says.
According to Temple Fire, at around 8:59 a.m. the fire was deemed to be under control.
The resident was able to escape the fire unharmed and the cause is still yet to be determined.
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CARLISLE, Pa. — Attention, ice cream fans: The Cumberland Valley Ice Cream Trail is back for the summer!
The Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau on Thursday announced the launch of its updated digital passport for the Cumberland Valley Ice Cream Trail.
This year, the trail includes 19 locations, including new spots like Destiny Dairy Bar and Urban Churn Carlisle.
To see a full list of participating locations and to sign up for the free digital passport, click here.
Once signed up, users can begin checking-in with codes at locations along the trail.
Every check-in earns points, which may be used for prizes like Cumberland Valley Ice Cream Trail branded pins, koozies, bags and more.
The Cumberland Valley Ice Cream Trail will run until Tuesday, September 5th, organizers said.
The Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau is the destination marketing arm of the Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/cumberland-county/cumberland-valley-ice-cream-trail-2023-launch/521-46d11016-8f6f-4445-8c7a-cb348223dc9c | 2023-05-18T20:39:25 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/cumberland-county/cumberland-valley-ice-cream-trail-2023-launch/521-46d11016-8f6f-4445-8c7a-cb348223dc9c |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Harrisburg's Bureau of Police Parking Enforcement Division will be switching to a new ticketing system in June, which will help modernize payments and make it easier to avoid late-fees.
Starting June 5, all City of Harrisburg-issued parking tickets will be printed, and no longer hand written, city officials said in a press release.
Moving to a fully-computerized method will help the Division of Parking Enforcement be more consistent in its enforcement, the city said.
Tickets will be instantly uploaded into a database, making them instantly payable online or over the phone.
Prior methods had officers manually input handwritten tickets into a computer, which could take multiple days before a ticket is registered in the system, the city said. In doing so, parking violators looking to pay a ticket may not have been able to make a payment until after the late fee deadline had already passed.
Harrisburg Police officers and Park Rangers will still issue yellow, handwritten tickets. Harrisburg Parking Enforcement officials believe that because there will be far fewer handwritten tickets, there will be minimal backlog to import those tickets into the digital online system.
Preferred payment is done either online at www.tocite.net/harrisburgpa/portal, or by phone (717) 987-6823.
People can also pay in person at the City Treasurers’ Office Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 2:30pm, by mailing payment to the City Treasurers’ Office at 10 N 2nd St., Suite 103, Harrisburg PA 17101, or by dropping it off at the City Treasurers’ drop box, which is available 24 hours located to the rear of the City Hall Building.
If your ticket has a red stripe, it was issued by SP+/ Park Harrisburg. You will contact their office for payment instructions at (717) 234-2274. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/city-of-harrisburg-parking-ticket-system-upgrade/521-0fa55910-cc0e-402c-a14d-08f86c6c0866 | 2023-05-18T20:39:31 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/city-of-harrisburg-parking-ticket-system-upgrade/521-0fa55910-cc0e-402c-a14d-08f86c6c0866 |
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Police in York County are investigating a shooting that left one person injured early Thursday morning in Springettsbury Township.
It occurred at about 2:15 a.m. in the parking lot of a business on the 600 block of Memory Lane, according to Springettsbury Township Police.
Officers responding to a shots-fired call found a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the groin, police said. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Police are still working to identify the suspect, but the investigation so far has determined that the incident appears to be isolated in nature and there is no danger to the public.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Springettsbury Township Police at (717) 757-3525. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/springettsbury-township-shooting-investigation-one-injured/521-aecd006c-625d-4b16-9c0b-141b3c8f2110 | 2023-05-18T20:39:37 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/springettsbury-township-shooting-investigation-one-injured/521-aecd006c-625d-4b16-9c0b-141b3c8f2110 |
PORTLAND, Ore. — A large fire early Thursday morning destroyed two building that were under construction in Northeast Portland's Concordia neighborhood.
Portland Fire & Rescue responded to the construction site around 2 a.m. near the intersection of Northeast 36th Avenue and Northeast Killingsworth Street. Firefighters found two 3-story structures under construction "fully involved with fire," Portland Fire & Rescue said. The construction site appeared to be transitioning from a single-family home into several smaller residential structures.
Firefighters were concerned that the fire would extend to nearby homes, which were occupied, and that the structures under construction would collapse. Personnel worked to extinguish the fire outside of the collapse zones, while fences between the construction site and the occupied homes were removed to prevent the fire from expanding.
As crews were working, two of three buildings that were under construction collapsed.
"Fortunately, the structures collapsed in a direction away from all other structures and personnel operating on the scene," Portland Fire & Rescue said in a news release.
No firefighters were injured and no residents in the area were displaced.
Portland Fire & Rescue is investigating the cause of the fire.
This is a developing story and it may be updated when more information becomes available.
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COLUMBIA COUNTY, Pa. — Some farmers in Columbia County lost a lot of fruit during Thursday morning's freeze. Temperatures fell to 26 degrees at a section of OHF Orchards near Bloomsburg.
OHF Orchards has eight locations around the Bloomsburg area. Some areas get colder than others when there is a chance of frost. This farm usually does well for the O'Hara family, but not last night.
"Last night, we had 26 degrees here, and it did not fare well on the peaches and strawberries. The apples are to be determined," Pat O'Hara said.
One section of the farm is about 11 acres, including two acres of peaches. They did not do well with the late-season freeze.
"That's showing some damage. It's probably going to shrivel up and fall off," O'Hara said.
O'Hara says the orchard will have enough peaches for its retail season, but this freeze will hurt its wholesale operations.
"Our early look, indication, we're thinking we lost about 30 to 40 percent of our overall yield," O'Hara said.
Another section of the orchard is located on Joe Yodock's farm. He manages Stonehouse Berry Patch, a pick-your-own strawberry field. He used irrigation on a section of his fields.
"I started at 8 p.m., and every hour on the hour, I came out, and I did a little video (about) what we were doing to check the temperature. At 2 a.m., we started irrigation," Joe Yodock said.
The majority of Yodock's strawberries survived because of irrigation. Even so, he says the freeze may delay the start of his pick-your-own strawberry season. The farmers say it's frustrating all around.
"You work all year; you want to supply your friends and family and your community. You have all these big plans, peach festivals, and apple festivals, and then this happens," O'Hara said. "It's just a punch to the gut."
Check out WNEP's YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/columbia-county/punch-to-the-gut-fruit-crops-lost-at-columbia-county-orchard-freeze-frost-cold-weather-bloomsburg/523-32d362ff-0604-4fbc-b79a-13200b0deae4 | 2023-05-18T20:42:24 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/columbia-county/punch-to-the-gut-fruit-crops-lost-at-columbia-county-orchard-freeze-frost-cold-weather-bloomsburg/523-32d362ff-0604-4fbc-b79a-13200b0deae4 |
OLD FORGE, Pa. — Police return to the location where the remains of a missing businessman were recovered less than two months ago.
After discovering Robert Baron's remains in March, police returned on Thursday to the same area of Old Forge.
Police closed the entrance to Pagnotti Park, where skeletal remains were previously found and later identified as Robert Baron.
We found state and local police, members of the coroner's office, and a K-9 team preparing to head back out into the woods around 10 a.m. Thursday.
Officials on the scene wouldn't give much information, but they said they were heading back to the same area to search for more evidence. The wooded area near Pagnotti Park is where former pizza shop owner Robert Baron's remains were found in March.
Police arrested Justin Schuback, 37, of Old Forge, and charged him with Baron's murder after those remains were identified.
Baron disappeared from his business on Main Street in 2017. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/police-return-to-place-where-robert-barons-remains-found-pagnotti-park-search/523-dee4faba-ff42-4042-87cb-f1a8b40e9d6d | 2023-05-18T20:42:26 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/police-return-to-place-where-robert-barons-remains-found-pagnotti-park-search/523-dee4faba-ff42-4042-87cb-f1a8b40e9d6d |
WAPWALLOPEN, Pa. — Some fruit farmers in our area didn't get much sleep overnight and spent much of the morning fighting freezing temperatures.
There's no rest for the Heller family at Heller Orchards on a morning like this, with temperatures below freezing.
This year's apple and peach crops on the farm in Wapwallopen depend on it.
"It's dangerous; let's put it that way," said Greg Heller. 'We have a great crop of fruit here, and we want to do our best if we could save it."
Wind machines worked to protect ten of the 100 acres of fruit trees, moving the warmer air down to new crops.
"They will automatically kick on at 32 degrees and protect that block of fruit," Andrea Heller explained.
Among the peach trees, the Hellers and their workers built more than 100 campfires to create warmth for the newly formed doughnut peaches.
"Once you start trying to save your crop, you don't stop," Andrea said. "You keep going, and you do everything you can. It's not, 'It is what it is.' It's you need to do everything you possibly can."
Even after the sun came up, the work continued.
In addition to the bonfires and the wind machines, a helicopter flew over the orchard all morning to try and bring that warmer air down to save the crops.
The noise and the smoke set a scene similar to a warzone along rows of fruit trees, but it's necessary because a couple of hours of temperatures below 30 degrees on these crops could be devastating. The owners say it got down to 28.
"That's all it takes to ruin so much work throughout the year," said Kelsey Heller. "On a morning like this, I am extremely, very emotional and raw because my dad and my family put so much work into this, and you don't want to see it go down the drain, just from one day, one single day."
By 7 a.m., what's done is done, and the Hellers hope for the best.
"It's too early to tell," Greg said. "We won't know. It might be days till we could see if there's any scarring or frost rings or anything like that on this fruit."
The effort here didn't just work to save the crop, but its quality, too.
"I'm optimistic. I think we're going to be OK," Greg added. "We kept the frost off of these trees.
The Hellers will know for sure in about three days. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/fighting-the-freeze-at-heller-orchards-frost-cold-weather-wapwallopen/523-3698fa78-ed6e-4fa6-9514-8736d3d395d1 | 2023-05-18T20:42:26 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/fighting-the-freeze-at-heller-orchards-frost-cold-weather-wapwallopen/523-3698fa78-ed6e-4fa6-9514-8736d3d395d1 |
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — The Fine Arts Fiesta kicked off Thursday morning in Wilkes-Barre.
People made their way to Public Square in downtown Wilkes-Barre for the return of the popular festival.
This event has been around for 67 years and keeps growing.
Organizers tell Newswatch 16 there are ten new artists here this year showcasing their work and they come from near and far to be a part of the fiesta.
"Some of the artists are from all over the country, and people come from all over to see them. One thing we love to hear is 'I was here as a child. Now I'm bringing my children,'" Mary Ann Fedrick said.
The stage here on Public Square will host a free performance of the Spin Doctors Friday at 7 p.m.
The Fine Arts Fiesta runs through Sunday.
Travel changes because of the festival are posted on the Wilkes-Barre Facebook page. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/fine-arts-fiesta-returns-to-wilkes-barre-public-square-art-crafts-music-food/523-3e254604-cc24-426c-b13e-463b9548f83c | 2023-05-18T20:42:27 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/fine-arts-fiesta-returns-to-wilkes-barre-public-square-art-crafts-music-food/523-3e254604-cc24-426c-b13e-463b9548f83c |
KINGSTON, Pa. — Police charged a man Thursday afternoon for the murder of his next-door neighbor in Kingston earlier this month.
Walter Zolner, 33, was arrested last Friday on minor drug charges, but police say they found other evidence after serving a search warrant where he admitted to killing his neighbor Ryan Padovani, 22, on Bennett Street in Kingston on May 5.
Zolner was arrested Friday, May 12, at the Osterhout Library. He had a journal in which he admitted to being the person responsible for the death of Padovani. The journal also contained entries about going on a rampage and feeling like he (Zolner) was possessed by demons.
Police found an AR-15-style rifle, several guns and ammunition, survival gear, tactical vests, and other items in Zolner's vehicle, parked near the library.
Kingston police say they found the journal when Zolner was taken into custody.
There were entries in the journal that talked about "demonic possessions" and "going on a rampage."
Police say Zolner posted a video to a social media site on May 4 where he claims to be possessed by an ancient god, says he is in a lot of trouble, and asks for help finding someone to perform an exorcism.
Developing story; check back for updates.
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LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A man is charged with arson after police say he started a fire in a room at the Mohegan Pennsylvania resort earlier this month.
Joseph Bone, 36, of Jenkins Township, is charged with four counts of arson. Bone told police he took pills and tried to kill himself. He told police he dropped a cigarette on the bed but denied starting the fire.
He was taken to the hospital with minor burns and a mental health evaluation.
The hotel was evacuated for a short time.
Plains Township Fire Chief Mark Ritsick says the sprinkler system in the room helped to knock down the fire. The room had water and fire damage.
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MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — A fire overnight destroyed a PennDOT facility in the Poconos.
According to the Monroe County 911 Center, the fire started after 2 a.m. Thursday at the PennDOT shed on Long Mountain Road in Polk Township, near Kunkletown.
PennDOT officials have not said if any equipment was damaged or destroyed in the fire.
A state police fire marshal is investigating the cause.
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NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — A partnership between an animal shelter and a state prison in Northumberland County has changed the lives of hundreds of dogs and dozens of inmates. These rescue dogs otherwise would not have been given a second chance, and the lives of the inmates who train them are forever changed, too.
"You get to see them go somewhere that we don't get to go," an inmate said.
Inside the State Correctional Institution - Coal Township, a handful of inmates on one of the blocks have what they believe to be the most important—and most rewarding—job at the prison. Right now, there are eight who are dog handlers.
"At first, I didn't want to do it. I was really nervous about it because I saw inmates as inmates and not as human beings," explained Carol Kalinowski, founder and president of Mommy and Me Rescue.
About 30 minutes from the prison in Coal Township is Mommy and Me Rescue, a nonprofit no-kill animal shelter in Mount Carmel. For the past few years, the rescue in Northumberland County has partnered with the prison in the FIDOS program, which stands for fostering and improving dog obedience and survival.
"It's pretty awesome, to be honest with you. You come into this business and you're not really sure what to expect, and when you see that what you're doing has an effect on people, a positive effect, it brings a good feeling to you, and I think a lot of staff here relate to that," said Unit Manager John Dunn, SCI Coal Township.
The dogs that enter the prison program are dogs that may not have otherwise been able to be adopted because of their past. Some stay about four to six weeks, others a lot longer, depending on the training the dog needs. Each dog is paired with an inmate, and the inmate works with the dog until it is ready to be adopted out.
"They're both benefiting from it. It takes two beings that kind of were on the dark side of the road and moves them into the light, and that's what's really important to us," Kalinowski said.
The prison did not allow us to show inmates' faces or share their names, but one of the handlers we spoke to has been involved with the program since it began nearly nine years ago. He has seen dozens of dogs find their forever homes. Right now, he is working with 2-year-old Ranger. A year ago, before coming to Mommy and Me and the prison, Ranger was considered to be unadoptable and was going to be put down. In his first few weeks at the prison, inmates say he was completely wild, an escape artist breaking out of the block and running through the halls.
But now it is like he is an entirely new dog, and his handler says Ranger has a nice long life ahead of him.
"They give unconditional love back to you, and I know you hear that a lot from animal lovers, but in here, it's different. It changes the atmosphere. All the guys like being on the block, everyone wants to feed the dogs," Ranger's handler said.
Since the start of the FIDOS program almost a decade ago, about 700 dogs have been adopted out, getting the second chance they probably would not have if it were not for the inmates here at SCI Coal Township. The dogs live with the handlers in their cells 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The handlers spend all of their days training the dogs, socializing them, and turning their lives around.
"It's taught me a lot of patience, responsibility, and brought a lot of structure," one inmate shared.
"Just balancing my time, discipline, obviously the emotional balance of it. It's a different pace from the rest of the jail," explained another.
And in return, the dogs turn the lives of the inmates around, too. Some may never get out of prison, but for those who do, they often find jobs working with and caring for animals.
Kalinowski says she has received countless letters from inmates over the years thanking her for giving them this second chance. She says even the inmates on this block who aren't handlers have found a new sense of calm and happiness.
"It confirms everything I ever thought about dogs. I always felt myself that dogs really they're there, unconditional love. They don't care what you've done or who you are, they will support you in some way."
Once the handlers believe a dog is ready to find its forever home, rescue workers at Mommy and Me coordinate the adoption process. Then, new dogs are brought into SCI Coal Township, and the process starts over again.
See more pets and animal stories on WNEP's YouTube playlist. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/northumberland-county/animal-shelter-and-state-prison-in-northumberland-county-partner-up-to-change-lives-training-dogs-inmates-mommy-and-me-rescue/523-d028b03b-9c52-425e-83d6-486e686abf49 | 2023-05-18T20:43:01 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/northumberland-county/animal-shelter-and-state-prison-in-northumberland-county-partner-up-to-change-lives-training-dogs-inmates-mommy-and-me-rescue/523-d028b03b-9c52-425e-83d6-486e686abf49 |
MILFORD, Pa. — Watch the video above, and you'll hear the sounds of young minds at work.
That balloon pop you hear is part of a Rube Goldberg device designed by Delaware Valley High School students.
"Rube Goldberg devices are something that makes a simple task more difficult by adding multiple components. So, our simple task was closing a door, and we added a whole bunch of other things in to make it more difficult and take a lot more time than simply shutting a door," explained Jessica Rule.
And that second sound you hear is a small structure getting crushed by more than 1,200 pounds of weight. That's how much it took to break this high school group's design.
"This is a 15-gram structure, which weighs the same as three nickels," Ben Bailor said as he showed us the design.
These impressive feats of engineering are headed to a global stage.
It's all part of a unique competition for middle and high school students called Odyssey of the Mind.
Teams are given a problem to solve at the beginning of the school year. They spend months coming up with a solution, which they then present through a theatrical performance.
These Delaware Valley Elementary students went with a medieval theme for their skit.
"We have to put weight on the structure to close the drawbridge because the enemy kingdom is invading," third grader Dominic explained, who plays the role of a king.
They're just one of several teams in our area that qualified for the World Finals this year.
They'll meet students from other countries across the globe, including Poland, China, and South Korea, just to name a few.
"It reminds you that it's not just you doing this. It's just this whole giant community, which is always nice," said Abby Zimmerman from Delaware Valley High School.
Most of the high schoolers have been doing this for close to a decade, gaining life skills along the way.
"You're more prepared to deal with things, and you're more flexible," said Roxann Cauchi, also from Delaware Valley High School.
"Most of my life has revolved around this, so just dedication and committing to something, and putting my all into it," said DVHS student Emma Allen.
"Personally, I've gained public speaking skills because when you go on to that stage, you are in front of people that you've never met before, but you can't get scared because you have a skill to perform. You have a show to sell, that you have to just do it," said Olivia Rowehl, another DVHS student.
The teams are headed to Michigan State University next week for the big competition.
If you're interested in starting an Odyssey of the Mind team at your school, there are grants available. Find out more information here.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/pike-county/area-students-headed-to-global-competition-delaware-valley-school-district-competition-odyessy-of-the-mind/523-0a090a69-63a6-4456-b8ee-c80c873dab18 | 2023-05-18T20:43:07 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/pike-county/area-students-headed-to-global-competition-delaware-valley-school-district-competition-odyessy-of-the-mind/523-0a090a69-63a6-4456-b8ee-c80c873dab18 |
TAMAQUA, Pa. — A gallery in Schuylkill County is featuring a special artist this month who uses art to communicate and show people what he sees in the world.
Sean Huegel was born and raised in Tamaqua.
He lives with a disability and dedicates his time to painting, pottery, and creating works of art.
Now his pieces are on display at the Tamaqua Art Center.
"It's a great way for him to express himself because sometimes we don't all have the ability to express ourselves the way that we want. And Sean is definitely able to with his artwork," said Becky Ndikwiki, Lifesharing Coordinator
The exhibit ends on May 25.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/schuylkill-county/disabled-artists-work-on-display-in-schuylkill-county-sean-huegel-becky-ndikwiki-tamaqua-art-center-wnep/523-10eead9a-c9a0-4004-abd7-92d9174cb910 | 2023-05-18T20:43:13 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/schuylkill-county/disabled-artists-work-on-display-in-schuylkill-county-sean-huegel-becky-ndikwiki-tamaqua-art-center-wnep/523-10eead9a-c9a0-4004-abd7-92d9174cb910 |
MCADOO, Pa. — One person was injured after a shooting in Schuylkill County earlier this week.
It happened around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday along West Third Street in McAdoo.
Police say a 48-year-old man was shot in the stomach after an encounter with three men.
When police arrived at the scene, the suspects were gone.
The victim's condition is unknown.
Anyone with information is asked to contact state police in Frackville at 570-874-5300.
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RINGTOWN, Pa. — Farmers in Schuylkill County used water in an effort to save crops on their farm.
B & R Farms in Ringtown posted a Facebook video of their efforts when the temperature got down to 28 degrees Thursday morning.
"This is our attempts to save the strawberries, save the asparagus, save the new strawberry field we just planted," said Robin Hetherington on the video. "Sorry, I'm jerky, haven't had coffee yet!"
The hope was that the water would save all those plants from the freeze. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/schuylkill-county/using-water-to-protect-plants-from-freezing-ringtown-frost-cold-weather/523-2ab74b59-ae73-4c39-87e7-88ca72d9495c | 2023-05-18T20:43:23 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/schuylkill-county/using-water-to-protect-plants-from-freezing-ringtown-frost-cold-weather/523-2ab74b59-ae73-4c39-87e7-88ca72d9495c |
A Casper man shot by police last summer told a judge he was "deeply sorry" for pointing a gun at his estranged spouse before being sentenced Thursday to five to seven years in prison.
Gage Cordova, 25, fidgeted in his seat and repeatedly peered around the courtroom while awaiting his sentencing. Afterward, he hung his head as he was escorted from Natrona County District Court just before 9:30 a.m.
"It's not the person that I am. I'm a good father. I was a good husband..." said Cordova. "Drugs took that all away from me."
Last year, Cordova used a gun to threaten his wife, who was in the process of divorcing him, his arrest affidavit states. He was also accused of using a Ring doorbell surveillance system at his wife's home to spy on her and leave her threatening voicemails.
Police launched a search for Cordova and found him hiding inside a closet at an east Casper apartment. Police say he raised a loaded gun at an officer, who returned fire and wounded him.
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Cordova originally pleaded not guilty to aggravated assault, possession of a deadly weapon with unlawful intent, stalking and criminal trespass. But in January, he accepted a plea deal.
He ultimately pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated assault -- a felony with a maximum sentence of 10 years. The state moved to dismiss the other three charges in exchange.
Cordova was originally facing up to 16 years in prison.
Although his wife was present in the courtroom, she declined to make a victim's statement. Assistant District Attorney Blaine Nelson asked for five to seven years on her behalf.
Nelson said a "very difficult divorce," mixed with mental illness, substance abuse and a criminal past, combined to create a frightening pattern of violence and intimidation by Cordova.
Cordova sent his wife texts that still haunt her, including "prepare for death" and "cops cannot help you," Nelson said. On the day Cordova threatened her with a gun, the rhetoric was no different.
"You have five seconds to let me in now," Nelson said, recounting Cordova's threats from that day. "You have just made the biggest mistake of your life."
District Judge Catherine Wilking ultimately said Cordova's remorse doesn't take away from the gravity of his crime.
"It was clear to me the victim was terrorized for an extended period of time," Wilking said. "This could have resulted in horrific consequences."
On May 30, a Casper police officer attempted to serve Cordova with an arrest warrant tied to the stalking case, the arrest affidavit states. Officials found him hiding underneath blankets in an apartment closet.
Cordova had a loaded gun on him at the time, and an officer fired once at him when he raised his weapon. The Natrona County District Attorney’s office later determined the Casper police officer was justified in shooting at Cordova.
Cordova suffered a grazing wound to his arm and was treated at a hospital before being taken to jail, where he has spent nearly a year.
After the incident, he told police he had a mental illness and that voices were telling him to shoot himself, the arrest affidavit states. He also said he couldn't afford necessary medication for those illnesses.
On Thursday, Kurt Infanger, Cordova’s public defender, pointed to his schizophrenia and post-traumatic stress disorder as part of what led to this "horrible event."
"We can't discount that," Infanger said. "He is extremely remorseful. He makes no excuses about that."
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/casper-man-shot-by-police-last-summer-sentenced-to-prison-for-assault/article_35463e74-f592-11ed-abe2-cfddef59aadc.html | 2023-05-18T20:44:27 | 0 | https://trib.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/casper-man-shot-by-police-last-summer-sentenced-to-prison-for-assault/article_35463e74-f592-11ed-abe2-cfddef59aadc.html |
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On May 18, 2023, Sheriff Fabrizio had the honor of meeting Doretta Rutten, the daughter-in-law of Mable Rutten. Mable was the original owner of this scrapbook dating back over 100 years.
Det. Sgt. Whittenburg recently located the scrapbook during an evidence audit, which sparked his interest. “We should get this back to someone from the family,” Sgt. Whittenburg insisted.
After a media release and subsequent social media post on May 17th, Sgt. Whittenburg received several calls from potential descendants of the family.
One of the calls was from a nurse at the Myrtle Point Care Center advising that Doretta Rutten is a resident and the care center and is the daughter-in-law of Mable Rutten. The Sheriff’s Office confirmed the information and arranged to return the book on May 18th.
Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Sheriff Fabrizio met with Doretta and her daughter at the Myrtle Point Care Center to return the scrapbook. Sheriff Fabrizio and Doretta shed some tears, laughed, and enjoyed going through the pages of time together.
A special thanks to Det. Sgt. A. Whittenburg for ensuring this memorable keepsake made its way back to the family and to the community members for helping us find Doretta. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/century-old-scrapbook-returned/article_1ce0ac90-f5ae-11ed-800e-7f6aa2ad1a43.html | 2023-05-18T20:45:55 | 0 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/century-old-scrapbook-returned/article_1ce0ac90-f5ae-11ed-800e-7f6aa2ad1a43.html |
On the evening of May 17th, 2023, the Coos County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center began receiving several 911 calls of an “Out of control fire” near Hwy 42, & the Powers Hwy Junction just east of Myrtle Point.
Myrtle Point, Fire Department members responded and located an out-of-control burn in slash on timber lands. Coos Forest Protective Agency was contacted and responded with a fire crew and bulldozer out of the Bridge Office. CFPA was able to contain the blaze to approximately (3) acres.
The following day, May 18, 2023, Sgt. Slater responded to the scene to speak with members from CFPA and further investigate the fire. A suspect was identified as Logan T. Erb (38) of Myrtle Point. During an interview with Mr. Erb, he admitted to starting the fire. However, he did not know it had spread after he left the area.
After an investigation, Logan T. Erb (38) was arrested for reckless burning and unlawful use of fire. Mr. Erb was transported to the Coos County Jail where he was booked and later released on his own recognizance.
The Coos County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the many callers who reported the blaze and the fast work by Myrtle Point Fire and the Coos Forest Protective Agency to bring it under control. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/fire-near-the-hwy-42-powers-hwy-junction-leads-to-arrest/article_c76ab574-f5a0-11ed-9a5c-575e7f20e0d8.html | 2023-05-18T20:45:57 | 0 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/fire-near-the-hwy-42-powers-hwy-junction-leads-to-arrest/article_c76ab574-f5a0-11ed-9a5c-575e7f20e0d8.html |
ARKANSAS, USA — The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) held their Prescription Drug Takeback Day on April 22, collecting over 600,000 pounds of unneeded medications.
With the help of law enforcement partners, the DEA was able to collect and safely dispose of 663,725 pounds of unneeded medications at nearly 5,000 collection sites across the country.
Since its inception in 2010, Takeback Day has removed more than 17 million pounds of unnecessary medications from communities across the country. According to the DEA, these medications, which are usually old or used, can be a gateway to addiction and have helped fuel the opioid epidemic.
“Communities across the country again answered the call to rid their homes of unneeded medications to protect loved ones from deadly drugs and drug poisonings,” said DEA Administrator Anne Milgram. “National Prescription Drug Take Back Day continues to protect our communities and create healthier environments by offering safe disposal of prescription medications.”
This year, the New Orleans Field Division (NOFD), which covers Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi, collected 36,615 pounds of prescription drugs across collection sites.
Amounts collected by each state were:
- Alabama – 4,457 pounds
- Arkansas – 26,020 pounds (+22 from Tribal lands)
- Louisiana – 2,074 pounds
- Mississippi – 3,943 pounds (+99 from Tribal lands)
“I want to thank everyone throughout Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi who safely disposed of unwanted and expired prescription medication during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day,” said Special Agent in Charge of the New Orleans Field Division Brad L. Byerley. “This effort helps prevent medication misuse that too often leads to opioid addiction at a time when Americans are dying from drug poisonings in record numbers.”
A list of permanent drug-drop boxes located in communities across the country can be found here.
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SPRINGDALE, Ark. — After a tornado hit the city of Springdale in March of 2022, George Elementary School suffered damage to its main building and exterior. The school has now announced a remodel of its grounds with a groundbreaking ceremony next Monday, May 22 at 8:30 a.m. at the site of the former gym.
The school's roof, exterior, playground, cafeteria and entrance awning were damaged and the school's exterior gym was completely destroyed.
While the remodel was planned before the tornado, it will now include tornado recovery work alongside the previously planned development. The school's gym, library, kitchen, main office and music classroom will all be part of the remodel.
Part of the $11 million needed for the repairs and remodel will come from insurance proceeds, district funds and state partnership funding.
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. — A lawsuit was filed against Bentonville Schools and a geometry teacher claiming that the teacher made physical threats to students when they laughed at him.
The parents of one of the students who were allegedly threatened by the teacher filed the lawsuit on May 16, 2023.
In the complaint filed in Benton County Circuit Court, the parents say the teacher threatened to hit their daughter and another student after his eighth-period geometry class laughed at the way he said the word "quadrilateral".
According to the complaint, the teacher then turned to two students with his "hand balled up in a fist and shaking." He then stated "I bet I could punch both of you in the nose in one go," the lawsuit reads.
The student then replied to the teacher stating "That is a threat." To which he responded "it's not a threat, it's a promise," and laughed, according to the court document.
The complaint also alleged that the teacher approached the student at the end of class while she was at her desk and asked her why she looked angry. She responded to him and explained that he threatened her and gave her "bad anxiety" and that her mom had already spoken to him before about the way he talked to the student in class, the document read.
The filing shows that the student, along with her mom, met with Bentonville West High School Principal Dr. Jonathon Guthrie the next day.
They say Guthrie told them it seemed like the teacher was being sarcastic, but that the student would be pulled from the class and that he would speak to the teacher. The student's mom reiterated her belief that the teacher still threatened her daughter.
On May 4, according to the complaint, the student was stopped in the hall by her geometry teacher and asked about her being removed from his class.
The complaint goes on to say that the student texted her mom after being approached by her teacher, stating that he "scared her" and that her "heart was pounding."
5NEWS reached out to Bentonville School District for a response.
"We've not seen any filings, but also don't comment on pending litigation," BSD said.
The student's parents mentioned in the lawsuit that they are seeking unspecified damages and other relief in the case.
5NEWS will update this article with details as they become available.
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ALBANY — Magnolia Wash Holdings, a premium express car wash operator, has announced the opening of a new car wash in Albany. Located at 107 S. Westover Blvd., the new Whistle Express Car Wash will kick off a celebration on May 25, as it hosts a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. with the Albany Chamber of Commerce.
During its grand opening weekend (Friday-Sunday), the team will offer free washes and discounted membership promotions for only $10 a month for the first three months.
Whistle Express Car Wash offers express car washing services that are both fast and economical. By utilizing innovative technology and cutting-edge equipment, Whistle Express Car Wash enables customers to treat their cars to a premium on-site experience in less than 10 minutes, ensuring a clean, polished, and well-protected exterior.
In addition, customers can benefit from the higher-powered vacuums and air nozzles available for a spotless interior. Whistle Express Car Wash is committed to sustainable and eco-friendly practices, including the use of biodegradable detergents and water reclamation technology, to make each car wash as environmentally friendly as possible.
“Albany is a beautiful town with a rich history and a friendly community, offering a low cost-of-living that makes it an ideal place for businesses to thrive,” Bob Benjamin, chief operations officer at Magnolia Wash Holdings, said in a news release. “The new Whistle Express Car Wash underscores our commitment to bringing top-of-the-line and sustainable express washes to local communities, and we’re looking forward to becoming the go-to car wash for everyone in Albany.
“With summer travel season fast approaching, our aim is to make car washing easy and convenient for all road-trippers as well. Our facility guarantees a fast and hassle-free experience, allowing you and your loved ones to hit the road for vacation in no time.”
The new Whistle Express Car Wash in Albany is operated by Magnolia Wash Holdings and is one of 23 active car washes owned by Magnolia in Georgia. In recent years, Magnolia has achieved tremendous development in the Southeast and is in the midst of aggressive expansion. The express car wash operator is actively seeking acquisitions and development opportunities, including in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
The Whistle Express Car Wash Albany location is open seven days a week from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. For more information about the new car wash and its membership packages, visit WhistleExpressCarWash.com
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WOODLAND, Miss. (WTVA) — Atlanta Water has issued a boil water alert for approximately 125 customers in Chickasaw County.
The alert is for customers who live on Highway 340 and Highway 341, near the well by Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
The alert was issued because of a water leak.
Are you under the alert? Open this link to view a list of safety precautions. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/atlanta-water-issues-boil-water-alert-for-some-customers-in-chickasaw-county/article_66bc900e-f5b8-11ed-8784-e70a32f6c005.html | 2023-05-18T21:02:24 | 1 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/atlanta-water-issues-boil-water-alert-for-some-customers-in-chickasaw-county/article_66bc900e-f5b8-11ed-8784-e70a32f6c005.html |
HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. (WTVA) — The body of a man reported missing in Pontotoc has been found in Marshall County.
Authorities found the body of Brian Dowdy at approximately 10:30 Thursday morning, Maj. Kelly McMillian of the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department said.
Dowdy was found a half mile from where his pickup truck was found last week. Authorities found the truck at the intersection of Wilkins Chapel Road and Laws Hill Road.
The cause of death has not been announced.
Someone last saw Dowdy on May 11 in Pontotoc. Authorities believed he was traveling to Texas to return to work. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/body-of-missing-man-found-in-marshall-county/article_f180af5e-f5a4-11ed-a719-4fd78c9ff60c.html | 2023-05-18T21:02:30 | 1 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/body-of-missing-man-found-in-marshall-county/article_f180af5e-f5a4-11ed-a719-4fd78c9ff60c.html |
OXFORD, Miss. (WTVA) — A federal grand jury indicted a Benton County man accused of threatening to kill U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss.
The grand jury indicted William Sappington, 58, this week.
He allegedly went to the Hickory Flat home of George Wicker, the senator's cousin, on April 26 and asked for a way to contact the senator.
According to the testimony of an FBI agent, Sappington told George Wicker he intended to kill the senator. He believed Roger Wicker somehow played a part in his 2014 arrest.
Read More - Bond denied for suspect accused of threatening to kill Sen. Roger Wicker | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/grand-jury-indicts-man-accused-of-threatening-to-kill-sen-roger-wicker/article_7c6a09d2-f5a8-11ed-a811-4bce1225677e.html | 2023-05-18T21:02:36 | 0 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/grand-jury-indicts-man-accused-of-threatening-to-kill-sen-roger-wicker/article_7c6a09d2-f5a8-11ed-a811-4bce1225677e.html |
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (WTVA) — A plane crash has claimed the life of Oxford businessman and former politician Johnny Morgan.
The sheriff's office in Washington County, Arkansas, identified Morgan, 76, as the pilot of a twin-engine Beech King Air E-90 that went down Wednesday in Northwest Arkansas. He was the only person onboard.
The wreckage was found before 4 p.m. south of Fayetteville, Arkansas, after taking off earlier in the day from the University-Oxford Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
KNWA-TV reports the Washington County Sheriff's Office got a call around 12:30 p.m. from someone who reported hearing a plane sputter and crash.
Morgan founded his Oxford-based insurance company in 1987, served two terms as a state senator and later served as a Lafayette County supervisor.
He held a popular political event at his shop north of Oxford that attracted elected officials and candidates from both parties.
Gov. Tate Reeves said on Twitter he and first lady Elee Reeves were "devastated" by the news of Morgan's passing.
Johnny Morgan was perhaps the most fiercely loyal person I ever met. “If he was with you…..He was WITH you!”He loved Ole Miss, MS politics, - and life!Elee and I are devastated! pic.twitter.com/9yPtaSZ0x0
— Governor Tate Reeves (@tatereeves) May 18, 2023
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann posted on Facebook he had visited Morgan on the day before the deadly plane crash.
"Our state and Johnny's legions of friends have lost laughter, a warm smile, a brilliant businessman and a community and political leader," wrote Hosemann. "So very sad." | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/oxford-businessman-former-politician-johnny-morgan-dies-in-arkansas-plane-crash/article_64900694-f4ff-11ed-a6da-7f59c29e684e.html | 2023-05-18T21:02:42 | 1 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/oxford-businessman-former-politician-johnny-morgan-dies-in-arkansas-plane-crash/article_64900694-f4ff-11ed-a6da-7f59c29e684e.html |
AMORY, Miss. (WTVA) — The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) donated $100,000 to the disaster relief fund in Monroe County.
Approximately 1,000 employees are also providing aid in Monroe County. They gathered Thursday morning at the Amory Regional Museum.
"TVA does not have stockholders, so everything we do is given back to our communities," Government Relations Manager Amy Tate said.
A deadly EF-3 tornado wrecked Amory and killed a Wren man and his young daughter on March 24-25.
On top of all this, TVA is also celebrating its 90th anniversary. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the TVA Act on May 18, 1933.
TVA provides power to millions of people across the South, including 36 counties in north Mississippi. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/tva-makes-donation-employees-provide-tornado-aid-in-monroe-county/article_f8073b94-f5af-11ed-97ae-37c141dfcb39.html | 2023-05-18T21:02:48 | 1 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/tva-makes-donation-employees-provide-tornado-aid-in-monroe-county/article_f8073b94-f5af-11ed-97ae-37c141dfcb39.html |
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – Ballad Health provided free training and education on potentially dangerous new illnesses at the 2023 Emerging Pathogens Preparedness and Response Conference.
The event was held Thursday at the MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center. More than 200 people from across the Tri-Cities region and beyond attended.
“The aim was to bring all of the regional health partners together to one room to talk about really preparedness and always being ready,” said Ballad Health Chief Infection Prevention Officer Jamie Swift. “We learned through COVID, preparedness was the key. We’ve got to be ready. We’ve got to work together as a region, as two states crossing state lines.”
The free event featured national experts on diseases who shared what they’ve learned in the field across the world. Those who attended the conference represented area hospitals, health care, schools, nursing homes and businesses.
“In our audience, we have hospitals and nursing homes and labs and health departments and just a wide array of attendees from Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina,” Swift said. “We’re all here together building those connections, opening those lines of communication so that in an emergency we’re all on the same page.”
Swift said over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare professionals learned more about how impacted some types of businesses could be by illnesses.
“A disease outbreak affects the entire community.”
The conference was held in partnership with the Northeast Tennessee Healthcare Preparedness Coalition. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/ballad-health-stresses-preparation-at-emerging-pathogens-conference/ | 2023-05-18T21:02:53 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/ballad-health-stresses-preparation-at-emerging-pathogens-conference/ |
5 million: Phoenix metro area tops population milestone, Census Bureau reports
In 2012, about 4.2 million people called central Arizona's desert metropolis home.
Since then, the Phoenix metro area has gained more than 800,000 new residents and surpassed 5 million in population for the first time, according to newly released 2022 figures from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Nationally, the new census numbers show that urban flight during the COVID-19 pandemic slowed or reversed for most metros.
But in the Phoenix area, which includes Maricopa and Pinal counties, growth never halted. The area added about 66,850 people in 2021 and another 72,850 in 2022, some of the largest gains of any metro in the country.
And previous data releases from the Census Bureau have shown more people are moving to Maricopa County than anywhere else in the country.
Those gains make the Phoenix area the 10th largest metro in the country. Valley dwellers were beat out in population by:
- New York-Newark-Jersey City (19,617,869)
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim (12,872,322)
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (9,441,957)
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington (7,943,685)
- Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land (7,340,118)
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (6,373,756)
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (6,241,164)
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta (6,222,106)
- Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach (6,139,340)
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How did other Arizona metros fare?
All of Arizona's metro areas gained from 2021 to 2022, except for Sierra Vista-Douglas in Cochise County, which lost about 100 people.
From largest to smallest, here's how many people live in Arizona's other metros:
- Tucson (1,057,597)
- Prescott Valley-Prescott (246,191)
- Lake Havasu City-Kingman (220,816)
- Yuma (207,842)
- Flagstaff (144,060)
- Sierra Vista-Douglas (125,663)
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PORTLAND, Maine — The concert lineup in Maine really starts to heat up this time of year.
Portland Press Herald music writer, Aimsel Ponti, stopped by the 207 studio to share a few "must-see" shows happening around our state in the coming weeks.
SHOW: Sara Hallie Richardson & Amarantos Quartet with opener Kenya Hall
WHEN & WHERE: Friday, May 19 at One Longfellow Square in Portland
TICKETS: $20 in advance, $25 at the door
SHOW: All Roads Music Festival
WHEN & WHERE: Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20 in downtown Belfast
TICKETS: $30 Friday, $40 Saturday, $60 two-day pass, $80 two-day VIP pass, $10 for youth 10 years old and under.
SHOW: Slane U2 Tribute
WHEN & WHERE: Friday, May 26 at the Maine Irish Heritage Center in Portland
TICKETS: $10 in advance, $15 at the door, $35 reserved seating
"Slane is Maine’s premiere U2 tribute band and they perform songs that span U2’s 40-year iconic career in a tribute full of heart and soul," Ponti said. "This is a must-see show for all U2 fans and anyone who enjoys great music."
SHOW: Dead Letter Office: A Tribute to REM
WHEN & WHERE: Saturday, May 27 at The Waldo Theatre in Waldoboro
TICKETS: $20
"Since 2014, Dead Letter Office has been thrilling audiences throughout the U.S. & Canada, providing a show that’s been sorely missed since R.E.M. called it quits," Ponti said. "Dead Letter Office not only performs R.E.M.'s major hits but also dives deep into their catalog to please the die-hard fans!" | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/207/a-preview-of-upcoming-concerts-festivals-in-maine-entertainment-events-music/97-e1369dde-7c33-4ef7-923e-660d9d6d1474 | 2023-05-18T21:06:29 | 1 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/207/a-preview-of-upcoming-concerts-festivals-in-maine-entertainment-events-music/97-e1369dde-7c33-4ef7-923e-660d9d6d1474 |
PORTLAND, Maine — The Maine coastline is littered with hundreds of islands. Some are popular tourist destinations, and some are untouched—but many have interesting people and stories to tell.
The June issue of Down East Magazine focuses on the islands. Editor-in-Chief Brian Kevin joined us on 207 to tell about some of his favorite stories, including the research of petrels, a migrating sea bird on Great Duck Island, a woman who is helping maintain and care for several islands, a neighborhood bar that doesn’t take money, and where you can find the state’s oldest rock. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/207/down-east-magazine-focuses-on-popular-part-of-maine-coast-in-june-issue-2023/97-39081347-1a97-44a1-b86d-9f3bac611b46 | 2023-05-18T21:06:29 | 0 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/207/down-east-magazine-focuses-on-popular-part-of-maine-coast-in-june-issue-2023/97-39081347-1a97-44a1-b86d-9f3bac611b46 |
AROOSTOOK COUNTY, Maine — Six bison are still loose in Maine after escaping from a farm in Fort Fairfield on Friday, May 12.
The beasts escaped from Lone Wolf Farm, and their location was unknown as of Thursday, Fort Fairfield Police Chief Matthew Cummings said in an update.
At least eight other bison made it to the neighboring town of Caribou earlier this week, where they were put down by the farm's owner, Craig Smith, police said. Smith shot the animals with a rifle, according to officials.
"Police were not involved in the dispatching of the animals," police said.
Caribou police said the bison swam across the Aroostook River and back during the pursuit. Officials' biggest concern was that the animals would make it to Route 1, which connects Caribou and Presque Isle.
This is not the first time bison have escaped from the same farm. Three got loose in February for more than 24 hours before being rounded up by law enforcement officials and the owner. In March 2022, 11 bison escaped from the farm, one of which was fatally struck by a truck. The driver who hit the bison was uninjured, but the truck was totaled, according to police.
Police have not said whether they anticipate any charges being issued in connection with the current situation.
The National Park Service's guidance for Yellowstone National Park, where there is a significant bison population, says to stay at least 25 yards away from the animals. Fort Fairfield police have instructed members of the public not to approach them.
Here are some facts about bison from the National Park Service:
- A bison can live 12-20 years in the wild
- An adult bull can weigh 2,000-2,2000 pounds and cows can weigh 1,000 pounds
- A typical adult bison is 6-6.5 feet tall and 10-12.5 feet long
- Bison can run at speeds of 40 miles per hour
- Bison can jump as high as 6 feet | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/aroostook-county/bison-maine-aroostook-county-fort-fairfield-caribou-location/97-fb196e26-5998-4647-9700-0798291e490f | 2023-05-18T21:06:29 | 0 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/aroostook-county/bison-maine-aroostook-county-fort-fairfield-caribou-location/97-fb196e26-5998-4647-9700-0798291e490f |
LEWISTON, Maine — One person was injured in a fire that involved two sheds and damaged a residence and neighboring property early Thursday morning in Lewiston.
Firefighters responded to a structure fire on Spring Street at approximately 1 a.m., according to a Facebook post from the Lewiston Fire Department.
Upon arrival, crews found a "fully-involved" shed which was fueled by gasoline from a generator that was inside. The fire had reportedly spread to a second shed.
The home and neighboring property sustained radiant heat damage from the fire, officials said. Crews were able to quickly put out the blaze.
One person was treated on-scene for burns, officials said. They denied additional care.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. No further information is available at this time. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/lewiston-auburn/one-injured-in-lewiston-shed-fire-spring-street-maine/97-99354ce6-560c-44fd-b172-c310b3cda6d8 | 2023-05-18T21:06:42 | 1 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/lewiston-auburn/one-injured-in-lewiston-shed-fire-spring-street-maine/97-99354ce6-560c-44fd-b172-c310b3cda6d8 |
A man armed with a handgun was fatally shot by Fort Worth Police responding to a domestic disturbance call on Saturday, police say.
According to police, officers arrived at a home on the 2900 block of NW 21st Street at about 7:23 p.m. where a man was reported to be acting erratically and was armed with a gun.
Officers convinced the man's wife to leave the home and soon after they reported hearing gunshots inside.
SWAT officers were requested along with a Crisis Intervention Team who attempted multiple times to contact the man inside the home.
Police said the armed man eventually came out of the home and "presented a deadly threat towards the officers."
Several officers fired their weapons, hitting the man at least once. Officers then provided first aid before the man was transported to a local hospital where he later died.
No one else was injured in the incident.
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The investigation into the shooting is ongoing. The FWPD Major Case unit, Internal Affairs, and investigators from the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office will be conducting concurrent investigations, which is standard procedure. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/coming-up-fort-worth-police-update-after-officer-fatally-shoots-armed-man/3260804/ | 2023-05-18T21:08:08 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/coming-up-fort-worth-police-update-after-officer-fatally-shoots-armed-man/3260804/ |
The names have literally been counted in Texas. The Social Security Administration released the official list of the Top Five Baby Names in Texas for 2022.
Olivia holds on to the top stop for girls. The name unseated Emma in 2019 and has remained the top pick for parents for three years straight. Olivia has been the most popular name nationwide as well, followed by Emma.
In Texas, the top five female names remained unchanged from 2021 and 2020, and the same five names appeared on the list in 2019 with Isabella and Mia ahead of Camila.
Top 5 Baby Girl Names in Texas in 2022
- Olivia
- Emma
- Camila
- Isabella
- Mia
Liam has been the go-to name for boys since 2018, followed by Noah which was No. 1 in 2017. The same trend is true nationwide.
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Mateo moved up one spot to third, followed by Sebastian. Santiago moved up as Elijah fell out of the Top Five names in Texas.
Top 5 Baby Boy Names in Texas in 2022
- Liam
- Noah
- Mateo
- Sebastian
- Santiago
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The Social Security Administration began compiling the baby name list in 1997, with names dating back to 1880 which can all be checked out online. At the time of a child's birth, parents supply the name to the agency when applying for a child's Social Security card, thus making Social Security America's source for the most popular baby names. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/last-years-top-baby-names-in-texas-revealed/3260808/ | 2023-05-18T21:08:14 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/last-years-top-baby-names-in-texas-revealed/3260808/ |
ARBUTUS, Md. — For 50 years, the Arbutus Arts Festival has been celebrating what makes this part of Baltimore County a special place.
The festival returns this Sunday, with more than 260 crafters from around the East Coast. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on East Drive, rain or shine.
There'll also be a beer garden, kids' corner, live music in three different locations, and a 50th Celebration Bash featuring carnival games and putt-putt golf. The kids' corner will include rides, crafts and ponies; the beer garden is being sponsored by Sorrento's of Arbutus; and there will be "lots of food," such as funnel cake, crabcakes and tacos.
Chairman Sue Miller has overseen the event for about 38 years. She said:
"We have a volunteer committee and we've gone out of our way this year to build it up for the community. This is all about Arbutus. So, it's been an exciting year."
The vendors include a wide variety of crafts, including paintings, drawings, crochet, wood items and jewelry, she said. "We're very particular," Miller noted.
She said she thinks "it says something for us, to be around 50 years and keep growing, changing, I think that says a lot for the community, Arbutus, and people really come out; they look forward to it and they're there."
For more information, visit arbutusartsfestival.com . | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/arbutus-arts-festival-to-mark-50-years | 2023-05-18T21:10:53 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/arbutus-arts-festival-to-mark-50-years |
EDGEWOOD, Md. — A former Maryland Senate candidate has apologized for filing a false child sex trafficking report in Harford County last year.
Ryan Dark White, 54, who also goes by the name of Jon McGreevey worked at an adult book store on Pulaski Highway in Edgewood.
While at work on April 9, 2022 White said he saw an elderly man and young girl near an ATM inside the store.
Part of White's campaign was to highlight issues of child sex trafficking.
Last week in an apology letter, White admitted to posting pictures of the child on social media to falsely suggest they were being trafficked.
After being charged with making a false report, Ryan Dark White, otherwise known as Dr. Jon McGreevy, issued a full apology and admission to fabricating a child trafficking story for his political benefit. https://t.co/0kb01YKRiG pic.twitter.com/KTmO6P9Ynk
— Harford Sheriff (@Harford_Sheriff) May 18, 2023
After reviewing store surveillance footage and interviewing the man who was falsely accused of trafficking, police charged White with making a false report.
White then resorted to slandering the sergeant who arrested him.
He confessed to posting photos of the sergeant and his wife on social media, encouraging his followers to harass them.
Additionally White said he spread lies about the sergeant being in a relationship with a known sex trafficker.
RELATED: US Senate candidate falsely reported child sex trafficking in Harford Co.
On Thursday the Harford County Sheriff's and State's Attorney's Office announced somewhat of a plea agreement with White.
In light of White's written apology, his case will be placed on the court's STET docket, meaning prosecutors will not drop charges but wont pursue them either.
This likely mean White will avoid jail time.
Below is a video message from Harford Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/former-senate-candidate-apologizes-for-false-sex-trafficking-report-in-harford-county | 2023-05-18T21:10:59 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/former-senate-candidate-apologizes-for-false-sex-trafficking-report-in-harford-county |
BALTIMORE — They’re the star of the show, eight thoroughbred race horses looking to take home the Woodlawn vase with a win on Saturday.
Right now, their days are filled with more pampering than anything else.
“They go from breakfast to get groomed, so someone will go in and brush them and rub them so everything looks good," said Dr. Dionne Benson the Chief Veterinary Officer.
After a spa-like morning, the horses saddle up and head to the track.
“Usually these days they jog or what we call gallop so a little bit faster exercise so they’ll do 15, 20 maybe 30 minutes of galloping around the track," said Dr. Benson.
After galloping there’s lunch, followed by a nap then dinner and more sleep, not a bad gig.
This light workload is apart of keeping these horses at the top of their game Saturday and making sure they’re not injured before or during the race.
Dr. Benson says it’s a two part effort to make sure horses stay safe.
“It’s really controlling medication is the first one, so we race under the protocols that ensure the horses aren’t on medication on race day," said Dr. Benson.
The other is making sure the veterinarians continue to check these horses and the private trainers sign off on them being healthy enough to race.
The track also plays a role in the safety and performance of the horses.
“Our job and what we pride ourselves on is making sure that we give them the most consistent track we can, the number of measurements we take on a daily basis is really impressive," said Dr. Benson.
Horse safety doesn’t stop when the race is over, the winners are sent to get tested to ensure the medications aren’t over the legal limit. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/horse-safety-a-high-priority-at-this-years-preakness | 2023-05-18T21:11:05 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/horse-safety-a-high-priority-at-this-years-preakness |
BALTIMORE COUNTY — Juvenile auto thefts have skyrocketed in Baltimore County and police said it's not just Kia and Hyundai vehicles.
30 seconds--- that's all it could take for a thief to steal a car.
"Our arrests are up over 500 percent for the juvenile arrests for stolen autos right now," said Detective Justin Warnick is with the Regional Auto Theft Task Force.
Baltimore County Police say they've made 90 arrests from January 1 to May 9 of this year for cars stolen by those under 18, compared to the 14 arrests from the same time last year.
During a ride along with Warnick, he told WMAR-2 News' Ashley McDowell it goes beyond just a stolen car.
"Most of the cars are stolen for other crimes. They're stolen to go out there to commit shootings, or murders or burglaries or robberies,” said Warnick.
Warnick said some of them are repeated arrests, as a slap on the wrist isn't stopping them, "Unfortunately it's a revolving door with the juveniles that the juveniles learn from when they go to court once or twice that nothing’s going to happen and they have no fear of committing further crimes."
Push to start cars aren't the target of the thefts. Warnick said it's as simple as people leaving keys in their car, and that it's a continuous effort for officers to catch these young thieves.
"Don't let your guard down, other car's you know Hondas, Dodges, they're all still being stolen.” Warnick said, “So I’m just constantly looking constantly running tags, I’m using technology on the truck to scan tags for me, we use a variety of resources to look for stolen autos."
Part of the resources is working with the Baltimore City Police. The auto task force is a combined effort between the two, leaving no boundaries.
"I have dual jurisdiction and our city officers have duel jurisdiction in the county. So we're able to travel back and forth to target these stolen autos and the borders do not stop us,” said Warnick.
As Warnick drove through the parking lot looking for anything that looks off. He warns everyone to lock their car doors and take the keys with you. Leaving one message for the juvenile auto thieves, “We're going to catch you, we may not catch you on the first we may not catch you on your second one but we're going to catch you." | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/juvenile-car-thefts-have-risen-in-baltimore-county-at-a-shocking-rate | 2023-05-18T21:11:11 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/juvenile-car-thefts-have-risen-in-baltimore-county-at-a-shocking-rate |
KENT ISLAND, Md. — Over on the Eastern Shore, Kent Island is proud of its history as the first permanent English settlement in Maryland.
The Kent Island Heritage Society is once again celebrating Kent Island Day, on May 20, with a parade, proclamation and plenty of living history. The festivities start at 10 a.m. and run until 4 p.m., with the opening ceremony happening at 10:15 a.m.
Historic Stevensville will host War of 1812 reenactors, the Fort McHenry fife & drum corps, blacksmithing demonstrations, model railroad displays, and Native American artifacts.
There will also be food, music, kids' activities and about 100 vendors.
Jack Broderick, president of Kent Island Heritage Society, said: "The reason we value our history so much is that we are actually the first permanent English settlement in Maryland... We feel that that's worth celebrating, and it's a great kind of beginning of our summer season."
Broderick said "it's a real family event." | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/kent-island-day-returns-sunday-to-celebrate-a-unique-history | 2023-05-18T21:11:17 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/kent-island-day-returns-sunday-to-celebrate-a-unique-history |
GLEN BURNIE, Md. — Two Anne Arundel County Police officers were injured Wednesday while trying to stop a pair of theft suspects from leaving Marley Station Mall.
Officers were called to the JCPenney around 3:30pm for someone stealing from the store.
When police got on scene two suspects were already getting in their car to escape.
As officers caught up with them, the driver, 28-year-old Natesha Tierra Hubbard, backed up nearly pinning one officer against their patrol car.
Police eventually removed Hubbard and a passenger, 21-year-old Naia Nishae Stansbury, from the getaway vehicle.
Two officers were injured during the incident. Both have since been released from the hospital, and are expected to recover.
Hubbard is currently being held without bail, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for June 14.
Online court records show Hubbard with an extensive history of theft dating back to 2012. She has five other open cases before the courts and is scheduled for two separate drug possession trials in June.
Meanwhile Stansbury was released on her own recognizance and has one prior arrest for providing a false statement to police.
Police did not reveal what the two were trying to shoplift. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/two-officers-injured-trying-to-stop-shoplifters-at-marley-station-mall | 2023-05-18T21:11:23 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/two-officers-injured-trying-to-stop-shoplifters-at-marley-station-mall |
NASHUA -- In its most recent scheduling adjustments, the Nashua City Planning Board cancelled this week's regular meeting, scheduled the next regular meeting for Thursday, June 1, and announced that it expects to take up the controversial asphalt manufacturing facility proposal at its June 15 meeting.
Each of those meetings will take place in the City Hall Auditorium, and begin at 7 p.m.
The proposal, which calls for development of parcels of property between East Hollis, Temple and Commercial streets that would include an asphalt manufacturing plant, has triggered a groundswell of opposition from nearby residents and businesses up to the office of Mayor Jim Donchess, who in January went public with his position that an asphalt plant at that location "would create detrimental environmental issues, and add noise and traffic, all of which would have a negative impact on neighborhood residents."
Donchess noted city officials are in the process of trying to secure the former Henry Hanger factory -- a four-story, brick mill-type building on the north side of East Hollis Street opposite Arlington Street -- for redevelopment into affordable-housing apartments.
It was close to a year ago that the property owners, Newport Construction Corp., listed in Planning Board documents as 145 Temple Street LLC, and the applicants first submitted the proposals for the asphalt plant, a four-bay garage, an office building and storage facility.
Over time, the proposals have been altered to some extent, the result of agreements between the owners, applicants and Planning Board members.
At the board's most recent meeting on May 4, Ward 3 Alderwoman Trish Klee, the aldermanic liaison to the Planning Board, made a motion -- which passed on a 6-0 vote -- to table the matter to the June 15 meeting, "with the understanding that all materials of the applicant will be submitted by 4 p.m. on May 26 ... and that any responses from members of the public or other parties will be made by 4 p.m. on June 9." | https://www.unionleader.com/news/local/nashua-asphalt-plant-proposal-tabled-until-mid-june/article_c343c6d1-52a1-513b-a27f-43998ee1f57c.html | 2023-05-18T21:13:41 | 1 | https://www.unionleader.com/news/local/nashua-asphalt-plant-proposal-tabled-until-mid-june/article_c343c6d1-52a1-513b-a27f-43998ee1f57c.html |
ROANOKE, Va. – Meet Tipsie, a four-month-old puppy who is looking for her forever home!
Tipsie loves people and is very friendly. She has tons of energy and is very happy and active.
Julie Rickmond, the Marketing and Communications Director at the Roanoke Valley SPCA says Tipsie weighs 26 pounds, is spayed, vaccinated and microchipped.
If you’re interested in adopting Tipsie, visit here. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/18/meet-tipsie-10-news-pet-of-the-week/ | 2023-05-18T21:16:44 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/18/meet-tipsie-10-news-pet-of-the-week/ |
AMHERST, Va. – No major injuries were reported after a crash involving an Amherst County school bus Thursday afternoon, according to school officials.
Amherst County Public Schools officials said a vehicle pulled out in front of an activity bus transporting students from Monelison Middle School to Amherst County High School in front of Hardees in Amherst.
School leaders said 28 students were on the bus. We’re told no major injures were reported and EMS was called to check all students.
According to school officials, families are being notified of the incident, and students are in the process of being transferred to another bus after they’ve been cleared by EMS. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/18/no-major-injuries-reported-after-crash-involving-amherst-county-school-bus/ | 2023-05-18T21:16:51 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/18/no-major-injuries-reported-after-crash-involving-amherst-county-school-bus/ |
Judge OKs $47M for lawyers before Flint water settlement cash goes to Flint residents
As the claims process for the $626 million settlement for victims of the Flint water crisis continues and Flint residents wait for their awards, a Detroit area federal judge recently granted the payment totaling $47 million in attorney fees and expenses.
In a court order earlier this month, U.S. District Judge Judith Levy authorized the release of a portion of the attorney fees and litigation costs, meaning law firms involved in the protracted litigation will be reimbursed for expenses incurred during the process as well as a portion of their fees.
Levy’s ruling will release $39 million in fees to the law firms who led the settlement negotiations that resulted in a $600 million award from the State of Michigan, along with an additional $25 million contributed by the City of Flint, Rowe Engineering, and Flint’s McLaren Hospital. Litigation against those entities and the eventual settlement negotiations took place over four years, spanning two different governors. The settlement deal was announced by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in August 2020.
The $7 million in expenses will be paid to dozens of lawyers from a number of different firms for direct costs incurred during the litigation process. Those lawyers were required to submit receipts for the money that was spent.
“As set forth in … the Settlement Agreement, ‘Counsel for Individual Plaintiffs and Class Members shall be reimbursed and paid solely out of the FWC Qualified Settlement Fund,’” Levy wrote in the May 12 order, noting that the court had determined the methodology for attorney fees and expenses in an opinion issued in February 2022.
For those affected by the Flint water crisis, it will likely be months before any payments start going out. The claims process, overseen by court-appointed special master Deborah Greenspan, involves claims filed by more than 40,000 residents.
Initially, Greenspan said the claims work would be completed this spring, but delays and problems with a third-party consultant became clear late last year. Now, the process is expected to last through the rest of the year. In recent weeks, award notices have started going out to residents notifying them of the status of their claims and alerting them to any issues that might need to be addressed.
Since the settlement was announced in 2020, many Flint water crisis victims have criticized the size of the award from the State of Michigan, saying it doesn’t amount to the harm caused by the water lead contamination crisis, which was sparked by a botched water supply switch overseen by state and local officials.
Some residents have also criticized the size of the attorney fees, saying those costs eat into an already underwhelming settlement award for victims who are still recovering from the man-made disaster.
Criticism about Flint water crisis-related attorney fees has not been isolated to the civil cases. Criminal defense attorneys from at least a half dozen law firms and consultants from other third-party contractors have made tens of millions of dollars defending former Gov. Rick Snyder and a slate of government officials against criminal charges and investigations carried out by Michigan’s Office of Attorney General. The charges have since been dismissed. Those attorney fees have been paid by the State of Michigan.
The release of the attorneys’ fees came after a series of judgments and procedural rulings in recent weeks that finalized the settlement. Those recent steps cleared the way for payments to Flint water crisis victims and the lawyers, but a cumbersome claims process marked with delays has left residents still waiting for their awards.
In total, the common benefit fees that will soon be released to the lawyer account for roughly 6% of the settlement. The payments Levy authorized this month will not include contract fees between lawyers and their clients. Those fees will not be awarded until the claims process has concluded and awards are finally dispensed to residents. In a previous ruling, Levy capped contract fees at 25%.
Roughly a dozen Flint residents appealed the judge’s ruling on the attorney fees, saying the court used a flawed methodology in assigning the fees. Those appeals were denied this spring by the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, with the judges affirming Levy’s order.
kruble@detroitnews.com | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/05/18/judge-oks-47m-for-lawyers-before-flint-water-settlement-cash-goes-to-flint-residents/70232794007/ | 2023-05-18T21:21:40 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/05/18/judge-oks-47m-for-lawyers-before-flint-water-settlement-cash-goes-to-flint-residents/70232794007/ |
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – An Amtrak passenger train struck a semitruck in Volusia County on Thursday afternoon, according to the sheriff’s office.
The sheriff’s office told News 6 that the crash happened near U.S. 17 and Little Brown Church Road.
No injuries to any of the passengers have been reported at this time, and the semitruck driver suffered very minor injuries, the sheriff’s office added.
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Amtrak announced at as of 4:14 p.m., it’s Silver Meteor Train 98, which had taken off from Miami on Thursday, was stopped north of DeLand due to police activity. However, there was no confirmation about whether the delay was related to the semitruck crash.
As of 4:14 PM ET, Silver Meteor Train 98, which departed Miami (MIA) on 5/18, is stopped north of DeLand (DLD) due to police activity. We will provide updates as information becomes available.
— Amtrak Alerts (@AmtrakAlerts) May 18, 2023
No additional information has been provided at the time of this report.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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COCOA BEACH, Fla. – Newly released documents show Cocoa Beach’s police chief on leave since February had been accused by several employees of bullying, abusive behavior and possible sexual harassment.
Scott Rosenfeld has been on paid administrative leave for over three months, after an employee lodged a complaint against him to Cocoa Beach City Manager Robin Hayes, prompting an internal investigation.
According to reports released to News 6 on Thursday, multiple employees claimed Rosenfeld, who has been with the agency for about 23 years, fostered a hostile work environment in many ways, including by using slurs, making offensive comments and harassing employees.
In interviews, employees, two of whom have worked with the police chief for over 15 years, said he has made various inappropriate comments, including calling an employee “a whore in a bikini on Instagram” and “sexy when (she’s) mad,” saying he was “hot on” and “falling in love” with another and using body shaming and anti-gay slurs against others.
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Employees also claim Rosenfeld has shown them images of a naked porn star and manipulated the direction of interviews to “intimidate and coerce.” Additionally, they said he is regularly loud and disruptive, according to the documents.
Documents show multiple employees did not report his behavior or any incidents previously for fear of being fired.
During the internal investigation, city officials also interviewed Rosenfeld, who they said was “cordial and professional.” According to the report, the police chief denied most of the claims submitted against him and “couldn’t understand what was happening (as) he was just doing his job.”
“I‘m loud. My life is police and Cocoa Beach. We will always have disgruntled employees trying to take the boss down,” said Rosenfeld, when confronted about his behavior.
He also said he “(talks) with candor” but apologized for offending and making employees uncomfortable. He added in the interview he has no problem working on his characteristics.
The city’s investigation concluded that Rosenfeld’s “loud, distracting and unprofessional conduct may be severe or pervasive enough to create a work environment that a reasonable person would consider intimidating, hostile, or abusive.”
The report went on to show city officials “did not find support for a claim of sexual harassment” because the police chief stopped making sexual and misogynistic comments once employees approached him about it.
The report continues that there is no evidence to support the police chief influenced interviews as the comments were “too general” and other employees said Rosenfeld coached them to be honest during interviews.
Get today’s headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/05/18/cocoa-beach-police-chief-accused-by-employees-of-bullying-creating-hostile-workplace/ | 2023-05-18T21:24:16 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/05/18/cocoa-beach-police-chief-accused-by-employees-of-bullying-creating-hostile-workplace/ |
ORLANDO, Fla. – When people think about protecting the environment, they usually think about the choices they make when they are alive.
But it turns out the choices you make for your body after you die can also have a large impact on the Earth.
Carlos Gonzalez is the executive director of the Prairie Creek Conservation Cemetery in Gainesville. He joined News 6 chief meteorologist Tom Sorrells on Talk to Tom to discuss natural burials.
He said the goal of the nonprofit organization he works for is to help people reunite their bodies with the Earth in the most natural way possible.
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Gonzalez pointed out the way people bury their loved ones today can have a negative impact on the local community and broader environment.
“It can definitely have an effect with deforestation, having certain materials harvested to create such elaborate caskets, the use of embalming fluids, things that are carcinogenic materials,” Gonzalez said. “And that might eventually seep into the ground, just poisoning the Earth. Same with concrete and metal, you know, other forms of materials that don’t really need to be in the ground. So, there’s definitely a way where, for ourselves, we’re trying to limit the impact on the environment.”
Instead of having a system of underground condos or caskets to house your remains, Gonzalez said the Gainesville cemetery often uses a shawl to wrap people before entering them into the ground.
Gonzalez said families can still have funeral services like any other traditional burial, but that the impact on the Earth will be less severe.
He also said gravesites are marked with a simple metal marker and families will be able to locate their loved ones for years to come using GPS.
The cost is also less than that of a traditional funeral.
“I believe we’re the most economical natural burial option in the state of Florida, for just cemetery services of opening and closing the grave. It’s just $2,000,″ Gonzalez said.
To learn more about conservation funerals, check out Talk to Tom. You can watch anytime on News 6+.
You can listen to every episode of Florida’s Fourth Estate in the media player below: | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/05/18/dying-to-protect-the-planet-this-florida-cemetery-offers-natural-burials/ | 2023-05-18T21:24:23 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/05/18/dying-to-protect-the-planet-this-florida-cemetery-offers-natural-burials/ |
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Investigators with the Florida Highway Patrol believe speed was a factor in a deadly crash in east Seminole County on Tuesday night.
According to a preliminary report from FHP, a 20-year-old driver in a Porsche Boxter lost control on a curve on Brumley Road just before 10:30 p.m. Troopers said the car was headed west toward White Tail Trail when it struck a tree, which caused it to roll multiple times before it caught fire in a field.
Debbie Beck has lived in the area for 32 years. She said that she heard the crash before she saw it.
“The ambulance and sirens were screaming,” Beck said. “It’s really sad. The kid who was driving, he’s going to have to live with this for the rest of his life.”
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FHP says the driver of the Porsche was able to get out of the car before it caught fire. A 20-year-old passenger from Oviedo did not escape and died.
On Thursday, News 6 saw a cross left at the scene to honor the victim. The medical examiner identified him as Dylan Astacio.
Troopers said it’s tragic for both the driver and the passenger. They are sharing reminders with the public about speeding and safe driving in the wake of the crash.
“Unfortunately, when it comes to younger drivers, we do see higher speeds, and we do see a lot of distracted driving,” Trooper Migdalisi Garcia said. “We just want to remind those young drivers and parents to let their kids know that when you’re behind the wheel, it’s a serious thing, and you have to remain alert and attentive at all times.”
Seminole County gave News 6 information about a traffic study done on Brumley Road in January. It found that most cars obey the speed limit, but nearly 20% went at least 10 mph over the speed limit south of the powerlines.
Beck said she sees people speeding down the rural road often.
“A lot of kids come down here and squeal the tires. Of course, they’re testing out their cars,” Beck said.
Beck pointed out the tire marks seen up and down the street. Some of her neighbors told News 6 that they hope something can be done.
News 6 took those concerns to County Commissioner Bob Dallari, who represents District 1. He said his office is not aware of any complaints, though he added that what happened Tuesday night is tragic and something he will look into.
FHP provided data showing how many crashes they have responded to in the area in recent years. Their agency has been called to one crash per year for the last four years.
Right now, their priority is their ongoing investigation, which will determine whether the driver of the Porsche will face any charges.
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BROOKHAVEN, Ga. — A person has been arrested after police said they started a fire at a Brookhaven Target.
Investigators with the Brookhaven Police Department said they heard the live 911 call with its new service Thursday about someone setting fire to a dressing room.
Officers arrived at the Target by 2400 N Druid Hills Rd. at 1:22 p.m., three minutes after they received the call, according to the department.
"The suspect was taken into custody without incident," police said.
This marks the third time in recent months that seemingly intentional fires have been set in metro Atlanta Targets.
Fire crews were called in March to a fire at a Target along Peachtree Road in northeast Atlanta; another arson was reported at a Buckhead Target in January. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/brookhaven/brookhaven-target-arson-arrest/85-99713877-503d-49fe-8262-adfdc94573c2 | 2023-05-18T21:25:21 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/brookhaven/brookhaven-target-arson-arrest/85-99713877-503d-49fe-8262-adfdc94573c2 |
HENRY COUNTY, Ga. — A Henry County commissioner who made history with her presence in her office seat is now resigning following a leave of absence, county officials said.
“This does not mean my commitment to bettering lives everywhere is complete,” said Dee Clemmons.
Clemmons took a leave of absence in February and has decided not to return.
Clemmons was elected to the board in 2016 without needing a run-off election, earning the public's majority vote. Representing District 2, she was recognized for her work in 2018 with the Comissioner of the Year award for her public service work.
“After much-needed rest, I concluded it was time to pass the torch on the local level. While you won't see me working in this current capacity, I remain driven to find ways to make a positive impact through a means that is sustainable for me and my family,” Clemmons said.
County officials said she was the first Black woman commissioner for the county. She leaves a historic mark as she resigns.
Some of her work has improved highways in the area and even the county airport. She also introduced legislation to equip police with body cameras and firemen with ballistic vests.
“I am going to take time to figure out what is next for me as a public servant. I will always believe in the importance of giving back to the community. While my tenure with the Board is coming to an end, I remain invested in making Georgia a better home for all residents," she said.
The county has not yet announced the next steps to filling her role at this time. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/dee-clemons-resigns-henry-county-commissioner/85-77344094-2da8-488e-814b-fbffba21808f | 2023-05-18T21:25:27 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/dee-clemons-resigns-henry-county-commissioner/85-77344094-2da8-488e-814b-fbffba21808f |
ATLANTA — Editor's Note: The above video is from a previous version of this story.
An East Atlanta teacher has passed away Saturday after a four-month battle when a sudden illness changed her life, according to a GoFundMe update.
11Alive first introduced Dionne Huggins as her students crowded around her to support her.
Huggins was a teacher for the gifted program at Burgess-Peterson Academy, which is located on Clifton Street.
"A phenomenal mother, educator, coworker, sister, daughter, and more - she is deeply missed and loved," the organizer of the fundraiser stated.
She first got sick back in February where she went to urgent care. Days later, she was rushed to the ICU because her organs began failing.
Her mother said doctors believe the illness was Lupus related. But, as she was fighting for her life she had the warmth and support of her students prompting them to create the Hugs for Ms. Huggins fund.
Huggins' students also wrote her letters decorating her classroom with cards.
“This one says we love you Ms. Huggins, I miss you," her mother, Denise said, reading one of the dozens of letters.
Ms. Huggins' students will have to bare the weight of the news of her passing and her absence will weigh even heavier at the academy.
"It’ll will bring you to tears because she has such a connection with her students," Morgan King Ray, a fellow teacher and friend said. "They miss her a lot.”
As she fought for her life in the hospital, her students reminisced on her passion for teaching.
"I want to be just as kind and funny as her because she's a really kind of funny person, and I want to have the same amount of fairness as her," 10-year-old Bradley Miller said.
Tene Jones, a teacher and Huggins' friend of 20 years, said she brought flashcards with photos of Huggins' loved ones to the hospital in the hope they might spark recognition and offer comfort.
"She's the type of person that will give her all to her students, to her family, to her friends, to the school," Jones said.
The GoFundMe has raised $29,037 out of its $100,000 goal.
The organizers would like the community to consider to further support the fundraiser and keep the Huggins' family in their prayers.
You can contribute to the Hugs for Ms. Huggins fund here. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/hugs-for-huggins-east-atlanta-teacher-update/85-adb938a8-ae1d-4247-8051-dae952b345a7 | 2023-05-18T21:25:34 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/hugs-for-huggins-east-atlanta-teacher-update/85-adb938a8-ae1d-4247-8051-dae952b345a7 |
FAIRBURN, Ga. — It has been three months since Jason Jackson passed and although his family is still grieving his loss they want to be sure his legacy isn’t forgotten.
“He was a happy boy. Loved to be around students and kids. He was just a happy kid," said Jeff Jackson, the teen's father.
The 14-year-old was a beacon of light for this Fairburn family. That light dimmed as the teen had health challenges including seizures which claimed his life in February.
He loved books, according to his dad Jeff, which has inspired the family to organize a book drive in his memory to help other sick kids.
“He just loved the fact that mom would go in and read to him at night. He loved pictures in books and the stories behind books," said Jeff.
The drive is organized through Amazon and all the books will benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Scottish Rite location.
“When you have a family who has lost a child, often there is that feeling of being out of control, not knowing what to do but to be able to give back is so healing for that family," said Amy Kuhns, the manager for Grateful Patient Families for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
The drive started this week and will run until June 6.
On June 7, on what would have been Jason’s 15th birthday, the books will be donated to the hospital to encourage and spark some joy in other kids.
Hospital officials say this drive will make a big difference for every kid there.
“Books specifically are so important they are an amazing distraction tool for our patients who are going through obvious trials and tribulations of their own," said Julia Ward, who is also with Grateful Patient Families.
The Jacksons say they have already collected more than 300 books and expect to have well over 1,000 when the drive is finished.
If you'd like to donate, check out the Amazon registry here. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/jason-jackson-fairburn-family-hospital-book-drive/85-6b278791-dffc-4377-bdd1-03fa4ebb688d | 2023-05-18T21:25:40 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/jason-jackson-fairburn-family-hospital-book-drive/85-6b278791-dffc-4377-bdd1-03fa4ebb688d |
MARIETTA, Ga. — A former student was arrested at Marietta High School Thursday after bringing a gun and drugs on campus, according to a letter sent to families.
Interim principal Marco D. Holland issued the letter explaining a school administrator approached the former student Thursday afternoon with the school resource officer. The individual was detained and searched, according to school officials, and found with marijuana and a handgun.
Marietta Police Department arrested the former student and they are now facing charges.
"Student safety is our highest priority, and out of an abundance of caution, MPD increased its presence on campus for dismissal this afternoon," Holland explained in the letter. "As we do every year during the final days of the school year, we will have additional officers on campus next week." | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/marietta/marietta-high-school-former-student-arrested/85-d4b09a78-e214-41a3-b6fa-57a83e6fe937 | 2023-05-18T21:25:46 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/marietta/marietta-high-school-former-student-arrested/85-d4b09a78-e214-41a3-b6fa-57a83e6fe937 |
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