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One of five people indicted in the shooting death of an Atlantic City woman last summer was arrested in the resort Friday, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said.
Phillip Hayes, 26, of Woodbine, was sought in the murder of Malikah McLaughlin on Aug. 28. He was charged while he was a fugitive, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release.
Hayes was indicted in December on charges of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, unlawful possession of a handgun without a permit, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, hindering apprehension and certain persons not to possess weapons.
Lester Robinson, 29, and Monica Gonzalez, 27, of Atlantic City; and Quamel Schaffer, 30, and Quataisa Harrington, 23, of Millville, are accused of varying offenses in McLaughlin's death.
McLaughlin, a 26-year-old Atlantic City woman, was found shot to death on South Bellevue Avenue. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/authorities-arrest-fugitive-in-atlantic-city-womans-murder/article_3fd0baf0-f681-11ed-b8c4-6f0a308be5bf.html | 2023-05-19T20:36:50 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/authorities-arrest-fugitive-in-atlantic-city-womans-murder/article_3fd0baf0-f681-11ed-b8c4-6f0a308be5bf.html |
ATLANTIC CITY — Police charged a Galloway Township man this week after he allegedly was found in his car carrying a gun following a domestic dispute.
Daniel Williams, 33, broke a window Monday at a city residence on Grant Avenue following an argument in which he threatened an unidentified person with a gun, police said Friday in a news release.
Police in Pleasantville arrested Williams there, returning both him and his vehicle to the city. He was found with a single heroin bag and had numerous outstanding warrants, police said.
The following day, a police dog searching the vehicle led officers to a handgun armed with hollow-point bullets, 486 bags of heroin, more than 3 grams of cocaine and paraphernalia used for drug distribution, police said.
Williams is charged with aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, certain persons not to possess weapons, criminal mischief, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession with intent to distribute and possession of prohibited devices. He was sent to the Atlantic County jail. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/broken-window-in-atlantic-city-leads-to-gun-drug-charges/article_78089de0-f675-11ed-ab92-c307c33d5bbb.html | 2023-05-19T20:36:56 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/broken-window-in-atlantic-city-leads-to-gun-drug-charges/article_78089de0-f675-11ed-ab92-c307c33d5bbb.html |
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP — A detour is planned for Jimmie Leeds Road next week for paving work, Atlantic County officials said.
A single-lane, westbound detour will be in effect between Pitney Road and Route 9 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, the county said in a news release. Local side street closures will be in effect, and vehicles will be limited to eastward travel only within the work zone.
From Wednesday to Friday, a single-lane, alternating traffic pattern will be in place from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., officials said.
Delays are expected while the detour is in place. Motorists are asked to plan for traffic backups or use alternate routes. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/detour-planned-on-jimmie-leeds-road-in-galloway/article_f73f1bee-f679-11ed-b493-53fbdb7d885b.html | 2023-05-19T20:37:02 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/detour-planned-on-jimmie-leeds-road-in-galloway/article_f73f1bee-f679-11ed-b493-53fbdb7d885b.html |
AUGUSTA- The Kennebec County Grand Jury has indicted a Gardiner man accused of assaulting a 91-year-old relative.
David Dineen,59, was arrested earlier this month.
According to Lieutenant Chris Read with the Kennebec County Sheriff's Office, they launched an investigation after receiving a report of elder abuse in April.
Dineen was indicted on numerous charges including endangering the welfare of a dependent person, domestic violence assault and domestic violence criminal threatening. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/gardiner-man-accused-of-assaulting-91-year-old-relative-indicted/article_1ea4d186-f681-11ed-acae-33bf6acb31a4.html | 2023-05-19T20:41:27 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/gardiner-man-accused-of-assaulting-91-year-old-relative-indicted/article_1ea4d186-f681-11ed-acae-33bf6acb31a4.html |
A Clear Lake woman said it was hard to concentrate on work after she scratched off a $30,000 prize, according to a press release
“I didn’t want to say anything to anyone quite yet because I kind of wanted to process it first,” Ivy Wilson said Wednesday as she claimed her prize at the lottery’s Mason City regional office. “It was very distracting, that’s for sure. The adrenaline was definitely going all day long.”
Wilson, 27, won the 16th top prize in the Iowa Lottery’s “$30,000 Crossword” scratch game.
Her boyfriend purchased the winning ticket for her at the Kwik Star, located at 3205 Willow Creek Court in Clear Lake, where he stopped to cash in a few other winning tickets she’d asked him to redeem for her.
“The next day before work, we were sitting there having coffee and I was scratching them and scanning them,” she said. “I thought that I had won on that one, but I didn’t think I won that much. I didn’t believe it, really.”
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Wilson, a housekeeper, said she isn’t making any immediate plans to spend her winnings.
“I definitely want to take some time and think about it, because that’s an amount of money that can turn your life around,” she said. “It can definitely change the direction of your path, so I want to make sure I do smart things with it.” | https://globegazette.com/news/local/clear-lake-woman-grabs-30-000-prize-on-scratch-ticket/article_c151f5ca-42ce-51f1-9b7c-eec04b6e72f8.html | 2023-05-19T20:41:53 | 1 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/clear-lake-woman-grabs-30-000-prize-on-scratch-ticket/article_c151f5ca-42ce-51f1-9b7c-eec04b6e72f8.html |
A Hampton man is facing up to 75 years in prison after being accused of sexually abusing children at a daycare facility between 2014 and 2020.
According to court records, 25-year-old Benjamin Harold Green has been charged with three counts of second-degree sexual abuse, class B felonies.
The affidavits state that Green abused three children at Hampton Community Christian Daycare between September of 2014 and January of 2020 while he was employed there. The mothers of the children reported the abuse to police and a series of Child Protection Center interviews allegedly corroborated the abuse claims.
The charges were officially filed on Friday. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 29.
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Photos: North Iowa history book, 1800s-1930s
North Iowa history: Fire prevention
This photo, provided by the Mason City Public Library Archives, features the Mason City Fire Department shooting massive amounts of water Oct. 12, 1939, at the Foresters building for fire prevention week.
Mason City Public Library Archives
North Iowa history: Grant valentines
In this photo provided by the Mason City Public Library Archives, children are keeping busy by making Valentine’s Day crafts at Grant School in 1938.
Mason City Public Library Archives
North Iowa history: Henkel Construction
This photo provided by the Mason City Public Library Archives features workers next to the Henkel Construction truck, circa 1925.
Mason City Public Library Archives
North Iowa history: House explosion
This photo, provided by the Mason City Public Library Archives, shows the aftermath of an explosion March 21, 1935, at the Meurs household. It was caused by escaping gas, and as a result, the homeowner asked for $20,000 in damages.
Mason City Public Library Archives
North Iowa history: Huxtable Drug
In this photo provided by the Mason City Public Library Archives, cars are parked on a strip that housed a café, a drug store and a theatre in 1937. The movies that are playing are “Confession” and “Kid Galahad.”
Mason City Public Library Archives
North Iowa history: Federal Packing Co.
In this photo provided by Mrs. David Murphy (Phyllis Frances), Tony Zamanek’s car is pulling an advertisement for Federal Packing Co. outside of Chicago Meat Market and Grocery, circa 1930. From left are James Belberoff, Phyllis Zemanek and Mary Zemanek, who’s holding Rose Mary. The Mason City and Clear Lake pictorial book has over 250 photos from the 1800s through the 1930s. Order yours now at MasonCity.PictorialBook.com .
Mrs. David Murphy
North Iowa history: Boy Scouts
In this photo provided by the Mason City Public Library Archives, the Mason City Boy Scouts are learning valuable lessons in first aid on Dec. 12, 1935. The Mason City and Clear Lake pictorial book has over 250 photos from the 1800s through the 1930s. Order yours now at MasonCity.PictorialBook.com .
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North Iowa history: Pierce with kids
This photo, provided by the Mason City Public Library Archives, shows patrolman Dick Pierce giving lollipops to an excited group of children on May 31, 1938.
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North Iowa history: Woodward Auto
In this photo provided by the Mason City Public Library Archives, people are standing outside of Woodward Auto Company, which was on 124 S. Delaware in 1926. The Mason City and Clear Lake pictorial book has over 250 photos from the 1800s through the 1930s. Order yours now at MasonCity.PictorialBook.com .
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Children at telephone office
In this photo provided by the Mason City Public Library Archives, Jackson School children are taking a field trip to a local telephone office in 1939. Eva Scott was the teacher.
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North Iowa history: Divers at Clear Lake
This photo, provided by the Mason City Public Library Archives, shows a great dive from athletes Helen Crlenkovich and Marjorie Gestring in Clear Lake, 1939. Gestring won a gold medal in the 1936 Olympics for the 3-meter springboard.
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LEWISTON, Maine — The Public Theatre in Lewiston is known for its comedy productions. This weekend, however, it's debuting a musical for children that has a message for everyone.
It's called "Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical," and it centers around an 8-year-old girl who moves to a new school and has a hard time fitting in. Annell Moya plays that character, Lilly, and said the role and the lessons around inclusion are all very relatable.
"I'm very proud of who I am, and I can be myself, even if I'm in a space where I know I'm the only black person in the room," Moya said. "I can still say I am really proud of who I am, and it took a long time, but I relate to Lilly so much."
"Polkadots" officially opens with a matinee Saturday, and four performances were scheduled for audiences to catch over the weekend.
"Aside from its catchy songs and choreography that will leave you dancing in the aisles, the show also has a perfect message for our community or anyone who has ever felt like an outsider," according to a press release.
For ticket information, click here. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/207/polkadots-the-cool-kids-musical-public-theatre-lewiston/97-b1d4070f-8986-44d3-bd38-a2afca5493a4 | 2023-05-19T20:42:47 | 1 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/207/polkadots-the-cool-kids-musical-public-theatre-lewiston/97-b1d4070f-8986-44d3-bd38-a2afca5493a4 |
NEWBURGH, Maine — Editor's note: The video above was published May 15, 2023.
On Friday, deputies identified the person who died in a Newburgh crash on Monday.
According to the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office, 61-year-old Dawna Smith of Newburgh died as a result of the crash.
Deputies responded to the area of 2886 Western Ave. at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Monday, according to a previous news release.
It was determined a 2022 Mitsubishi vehicle had left the roadway while traveling southbound, struck several trees, and rolled over, deputies said.
Speed was a contributing factor, according to the earlier release. "Additional contributing factor results are pending," deputies added Friday.
The investigation remains ongoing. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/deputies-identify-person-who-died-in-newburgh-crash-maine-investigation-western-avenue/97-2fc49580-59a3-4545-a8fc-a8e2550bb840 | 2023-05-19T20:42:50 | 0 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/deputies-identify-person-who-died-in-newburgh-crash-maine-investigation-western-avenue/97-2fc49580-59a3-4545-a8fc-a8e2550bb840 |
HARRISON, Maine — A Westbrook man was injured in a motorcycle crash in Harrison on Thursday.
On Thursday, Cumberland County sheriff's deputies, Harrison fire crews, and Pace Rescue responded to a report of a motorcycle down and a man unconscious on the road in the area of Temple Hill Road, a news release from the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office said.
When a deputy arrived at the scene, a man was in the roadway with what appeared to be a serious head injury, according to the release.
Zachary Emerson, 26, of Westbrook, was identified as the operator of the motorcycle and was not wearing a helmet when the crash happened, deputies said.
An initial investigation determined Emerson had been working on the 2007 Honda motorcycle prior to the crash, and he was taking it for a test drive when the crash occurred, the release said.
"It appears that for an unknown reason, Emerson lost control of the bike which caused him to be ejected onto the roadway," the release stated. "Speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors in the crash."
Emerson was taken to Stephen's Memorial Hospital in Norway and then flown to Maine Medical Center in Portland, according to deputies.
The crash remains under investigation. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/westbrook-man-injured-in-harrison-motorcycle-crash-maine/97-86108057-afdf-42b3-b609-ed3fb773b7cb | 2023-05-19T20:42:51 | 1 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/westbrook-man-injured-in-harrison-motorcycle-crash-maine/97-86108057-afdf-42b3-b609-ed3fb773b7cb |
BLOOMINGTON — Downtown Bloomington could see a new $18.5 million residential development featuring luxury apartments and townhomes if the City Council signs off on a redevelopment agreement during its Monday meeting.
According to a proposal submitted in November, the developer, 402 E. Washington LLC, is targeting the development for the site of the former Coachman Motel at 408 E. Washington St., which was demolished in 2008, and the adjacent City of Refuge Ministries Church on Jefferson Street.
The project would add around 24 two-bedroom townhomes with 22 two-car attached garages, as well as a five-story apartment building with first-floor parking and 48 one- or two-bedroom apartments on the upper floors. A 60-space surface parking lot also is included in the project.
The city took ownership of the former Coachman property in 2009 and unsuccessfully sought requests for proposals for the site in 2012. It then acquired a small property just west of the site in 2018 and combined both parcels into 408 E. Washington St.
The City of Refuge Ministries acquired the 135-year-old Jefferson Street church in 2012 but quickly outgrew the space and relocated. Since then, the building has been determined to be in poor condition due to the level of deterioration.
Both targeted sites were included in the Downtown Washington Street TIF District established in 2018.
Should the project move forward, the city would sell the 408 E. Washington St. property to the developer.
The city also would provide reimbursements for the project in the amount of $4.5 million or 24.3% of total projects costs, whichever is less. The reimbursements would come from the tax increment generated by the Washington Street TIF district and the short-term rental tax generated by the project.
The agreement would end once the total amount of reimbursements has been made or Dec. 1, 2042, whichever comes first. The 2042 date is when the TIF district would expire.
According to its fiscal 2022 report to the Illinois comptroller, the Downtown East Washington Street TIF district has generated $775 since it was established in 2018. However, the current assessed value of the district is nearly double its base value.
The council will meet at 6 p.m. Monday on the fourth floor of the Government Center, 115 E. Washington St., Bloomington. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/bloomington-considers-18-5m-downtown-residential-development/article_8452ce4c-f664-11ed-9294-afa7ea1af8aa.html | 2023-05-19T20:49:33 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/bloomington-considers-18-5m-downtown-residential-development/article_8452ce4c-f664-11ed-9294-afa7ea1af8aa.html |
WATERLOO — The Volunteer Center of the Cedar Valley has announced the following needs of local organizations:
- Friends of the Family is currently looking for someone to act as a child and youth advocate. Volunteers will work directly with children who are using agency support, create activity plans for the children, and help with facility upkeep.
- MercyOne Medical Centers are looking for volunteers to help out in their gift shops.
- The Northeast Iowa Food Bank is always looking for some extra hands to help with different things from prepping and cooking to bagging and boxing.
- My Waterloo Days Festival is seeking volunteers for the event. From helping with the parade to manning the Ferris wheel, there are many different ways to help out.
Contact the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley at (319) 883-3015 or information@vccv.org or go online to vccv.org for a complete listing of volunteer opportunities in the Cedar Valley. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/cedar-valley-groups-seek-volunteers/article_cd83b82d-9655-501c-99a5-9e0a369bd978.html | 2023-05-19T20:51:33 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/cedar-valley-groups-seek-volunteers/article_cd83b82d-9655-501c-99a5-9e0a369bd978.html |
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A colonel at Fort Cavazos has been charged by Army prosecutors with abusive sexual contact for allegedly groping the wife of another officer at the Central Texas installation.
Col. Jon Meredith, 47, was fired — before being charged — from his 1st Cavalry Division brigade command in October after his superiors said they'd lost confidence in his leadership. Now he's awaiting an investigative hearing, which could lead to a court martial.
A charge sheet said he allegedly touched a woman’s breast and inner thigh while he was at her home on June 23, and repeatedly kissed her. The woman was the civilian wife of an Army officer who was on field-training exercises at the time.
Meredith allegedly returned to her home later that day, again groped and kissed her, and said he wanted to have intercourse. The charge sheet said the woman’ daughter was in the house at the time.
The Army said Friday it arraigned Meredith earlier this week on two counts of abusive sexual contact and two counts of conduct unbecoming of an officer.
Stars & Stripes said his wife, Col Ann Meredith, was fired from her job as head of the 89th Military Police Brigade. She said in a Facebook post that she was dismissed because she sent a text message that investigators considered an attempt to interfere in the probe of her husband. She said in the post that she “simply made a mistake while defending my family,” the military news outlet reported.
The Uniform Code of Military Justice defines abusive sexual contact as touching another person directly or through clothing with an intent to abuse, humiliate or degrade the victim, or with the aim of gratifying sexual desire.
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YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Dozens of unlocked vehicles were robbed early in the morning of May 16 in Newberry Township. According to police, stolen items included cash and valuables, as well as several firearms and entire cars.
The vehicles were all parked in a housing development, either on the street or in driveways, and were all unlocked.
Police said it’s not uncommon to see crimes of opportunity, especially when the weather gets warmer.
“They will go up and down a street and they just pull on doorknobs and if the door's open, they'll see what's inside,” said Newberry Twp. Lt. Braxton Ditty.
Thieves often search for cash, jewelry, credit cards, cell phones and other valuables.
“But when it becomes very dangerous is when there are firearms in the vehicles that aren't only a loss to the person who owned them, but they can become a serious public safety concern,” said Ditty.
Two firearms were taken from one unlocked car, while two other unlocked vehicles with the keys inside were driven away entirely. A garage was entered after someone used the remote opener in an unlocked car.
“Quite honestly it's a very brazen act for a criminal to enter someone's residence, likely when they're there if the vehicle's there,” Ditty said.
Local residents said the incident made them feel less safe in their neighborhoods.
“We live in a time now when people don't think about other people's belongings, care about their belongings. It just seems like a free-for-all, it's do what you want anymore,” said Denise Slick of Mount Wolf. “I was just telling someone it's like a giant Jerry Springer show.”
Police are searching for three suspects seen in surveillance video.
Residents are urged to remove valuables from their cars and lock them. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/firearms-stolen-unlocked-car-break-ins-york-county/521-a0b1be07-165a-42e9-8f89-0927fd668f82 | 2023-05-19T20:54:15 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/firearms-stolen-unlocked-car-break-ins-york-county/521-a0b1be07-165a-42e9-8f89-0927fd668f82 |
The North Bend High School Band competed against ten other bands to take home the Oregon State Championship in their division.
The local high school won the event on May 10 at Oregon State University’s LaSelle Stewart Center.
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The North Bend High School Band competed against ten other bands to take home the Oregon State Championship in their division.
The local high school won the event on May 10 at Oregon State University’s LaSelle Stewart Center.
North Bend High School Band Director Amber Yester admitted she was a bit surprised – and very proud of her students for their accomplishment.
“There was some very good competition and some very strong bands,” Yester said.
The North Bend band moved back to the 4A division this year after competing in the 5A division for the past few years. But their toughest rivals also made the same transition.
“St. Helens was the 5A state champion last year, so we knew they were going to be tough competition,” Yester said.
But the North Bend High School students came away with the highest scores.
“We were super proud of them. It’s a young band. We only have six seniors total and more than 20 freshman,” the band director said.
The band, comprised mostly of underclassmen, had some nerves going into the competition – especially for the freshman who had never competed in a state championship before.
“It was a switch for us because we are used to having more senior leadership,” Yester said. “I was super impressed with how our seniors led, our juniors stepped up and our freshman and sophomores rose to the challenge. It was really impressive.”
The band members performed four numbers for the state competition all in different styles of music, in order to show their range to the judges.
Their opening number was a piece called “Infinity” by composer Katahj Copley. They also performed, “Everything Beautiful” by Samuel Hazo, “The Clapping Song” by Randall Standridge, and finished with “Industrial Loops” by Brian Balmages.
This is the fifth state championship that the North Bend High School band has won in the 4A division since Yester began directing the students.
“There is a history for sure. I think it’s a combination of a very supportive community, supportive administration, and having comprehensive music education all the way from the elementary level to the high school level,” she said. “I think that is really key to us being successful here. It’s the effort of many teachers teaching these guys from the time they are in kindergarten all the way up into the time they are high school seniors.”
She also credited Assistant Band Director Sarah Massey.
“She’s my assistant at the high school and I assist her at the middle school. She gives all of her time and passion to these kids, and I would not have been successful without her helping out. It’s a team effort with us in conjunction with the students,” Yester said.
The band will be performing in an end of year concert happening May 30th at 7 p.m. in the North Bend High School gymnasium.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — In-state students at East Tennessee State University’s Gatton College of Pharmacy will pay about $66,000 less for their degrees than previous students after the school’s board of trustees voted Friday to lower tuition by 30%.
The vote came weeks after the Tennessee General Assembly approved $2.5 million in annual recurring funding for the college, which has up to now been completely privately funded.
In-state students will pay $27,000 in tuition next school year, down from $38,264, while out-of-state students will see a decrease to $33,000 from $38,674. First-year in-state students will actually pay just $22,000, as ETSU also reserved funds for $5,000 scholarships that will cover each class by the end of four years when the incoming class graduates.
ETSU President Brian Noland said Friday’s decision meant a “long journey” had landed. He credited area legislators Gary Hicks, Tim Hicks and Rebecca Alexander (all state representatives) and Rusty Crowe and Jon Lundberg (state senators) for being “tireless advocates for this.”
Noland said the Gatton graduates he met recently are leaving in very different financial positions than the class that will enter this fall and those coming after it.
“The impact that this has on those students’ abilities to then open pharmacies in rural communities, we won’t see the ripple impacts of this for a while, but it was a historic day for Gatton College of Pharmacy,” Noland said.
The tuition decreases use about $1.5 million of the funds, while another $720,000 is reserved for the $5,000 scholarships. The effort to secure state funding began about four years ago following a state supplement to the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center pharmacy school in Memphis that allowed the only other state-funded pharmacy school to significantly reduce tuition.
That changed the calculus on which Gatton was founded and was followed by a steady enrollment decline.
“We’re confident that this will have the ability to impact our enrollment,” Noland said. “One of the elements that is contained within the scholarship proposal that was approved by the board is, above and beyond the $5,000 base adjustment for all Tennessee students in the (first year) class, the dean will then have the latitude to customize scholarships to maximize the enrollment impact.”
Noland said some potential 2023-24 first-year students are still making up their minds about whether to attend Gatton.
“We’re hopeful now that as those prospective students and families learn about the price reset at Gatton that that may reset their college choice decision,” he said.
He also said the addition of state funding changes other elements of Gatton’s model. Previously, ongoing maintenance, building improvements and repairs fell to the school itself. Now, Noland said, those can be funded by the state similarly to improvements and maintenance at ETSU’s medical school. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/etsu-board-drops-pharmacy-school-tuition-by-30/ | 2023-05-19T20:56:55 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/etsu-board-drops-pharmacy-school-tuition-by-30/ |
Bismarck and Burleigh County officials have released road closure information.
Bismarck's Welder Avenue between 52nd Street and Silver Boulevard will be closed to traffic starting at 7 a.m. Monday for road grading. The closure will be in place for about a week.
Burleigh closures, starting at 7 a.m. Monday, are:
- Apple Creek Road closed from the Burleigh Morton Detention Center (4000 Apple Creek Road) east to 66th St. SE. "Road closed to through traffic" sign placed at Yegen Road. (Due to road construction)
- 102nd Ave. SE closed from U.S. Highway 83 to 327th St. SE. (Due to an unsafe bridge)
- 461st Ave. NE closed from 366th St. NE to 392nd St. NE (Due to flooding)
- 188th Ave. NE closed from 379th St. NE to the east approximately half a mile. "Road closed to through traffic" sign placed at 392nd St. NE and 188th Ave. NE.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – East Tennessee State University (ETSU) faculty and staff are starting the arduous journey to completely remake and reformat one of the most labor-intensive publications to come out of the region: the Encyclopedia of Appalachia.
ETSU’s Center for Appalachian Studies and Services, headed by Dr. Ron Roach, partnered with the university’s Archives of Appalachia to rework the 2006 first edition.
“It’s a 2000-page item with over 2000 individual articles in it that tell about the entire history and culture of the Appalachian region that is now almost 20 years old,” Jeremy Smith, director of the Archives of Appalachia said. “So it was due a refresh and an update.”
ETSU announced on Tuesday that the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) had greenlit a nearly $50,000 grant to help rebuild the book and offer it in a digital format. The first stage of the project, Smith said, was the creation of a plan. 2000 articles aren’t rewritten overnight, and the entire effort is expected to take years.
“The time that went into the original print edition, which was published in 2006, it took them about a decade from conception to implementation,” Smith said. “It will not take us that long because we already have the entire volume to start with. But the current grant that we’ve gotten through the NEH will give us one year to develop a very precise timeline of different phases we want to accomplish.
“I would anticipate this being a five to seven year process, but that is not firm until we finish our planning, which is happening right now.”
The encyclopedia modernization effort tackles two problems: accuracy and accessibility. Smith said the academic world has progressed since the book’s first run of printing and its reach is limited by physical form. Once the new digital version is complete, it will be free to access online.
“It’s not going to be hidden behind a paywall,” Smith said. “That makes it immediately available to a global audience. And there will be a global audience interested in this content because we’re pulling together the leading scholars from the entire region to coordinate these efforts and to write the specific articles.”
The first plan-making phase of the project includes a wide-ranging team of editorial advisors that will review each entry to determine if an update is needed:
- Dr. Theresa Burriss (Radford University)
- Drs. Daryl Carter and Tom Lee (ETSU)
- Dr. Keith Green (Berea College)
- Dr. Meredith McCarroll (Bowdoin College)
- Dr. Emily Satterwhite (Virginia Tech)
- Independent scholars Drs. Donald Davis and William Turner
Once the project is online, Smith said much more than text articles will be available.
“It not only increases access,” Smith said. “But you can provide access to streaming audio, streaming media, photographs, interactive content like mapping features. There’s a lot of functionality and a lot of added material that will be available in the online version that just technologically can’t be in a print edition.”
Once the project begins moving along, Smith said more widespread efforts from the community can be expected. Reworking a book that large is expensive and time consuming, Smith added, and a large number of writers and donors will be needed to put ink to page.
“The editorial board will be small, but the authors will be in the hundreds, if not over a thousand,” Smith said. “So there will be a wide community creating and contributing to this publication.”
At the end of the day, Smith said the document will provide a valuable resource and provide a voice to a region that can be misrepresented.
“A document like this, an entity like this really helps to provide a robust and nuanced on what this region is about,” Smith said. “And that’s one of the great needs to counteract those one-dimensional stereotypes, accurate and up-to-date information.” | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/regional-scholars-begin-rework-of-etsus-encyclopedia-of-appalachia/ | 2023-05-19T20:56:55 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/regional-scholars-begin-rework-of-etsus-encyclopedia-of-appalachia/ |
A Bismarck man who police say had 3 pounds of methamphetamine in his vehicle and apartment has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison.
Richard Gourneau, 65, in March pleaded guilty to drug conspiracy, according to court records. He was arrested in April 2022 after police found the drugs, scales and other drug paraphernalia during a probation search.
U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland recommended Gourneau be placed at Federal Medical Center Rochester, where he will undergo cancer treatment. Hovland also ordered that Gourneau spend 10 years on supervised release.
Gourneau pleaded guilty to drug possession with intent to deliver in March 2014 and was ordered to spend two years on probation. In December of that year, he pleaded guilty to felony theft, terrorizing and five counts of felony aggravated assault. He was sentenced to nine years in prison and 10 years on probation in that case. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck/bismarck-man-gets-10-years-on-drug-charge/article_5cf7e67e-f67e-11ed-bb8c-97de2d742119.html | 2023-05-19T20:56:55 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck/bismarck-man-gets-10-years-on-drug-charge/article_5cf7e67e-f67e-11ed-bb8c-97de2d742119.html |
Erin's House for Grieving Children has launched a $1.4 million capital campaign to allow the local nonprofit to better meet the needs of teens, officials said Friday in a news release.
The organization has already raised $400,000 toward the $1.8 million project, which will built an addition at the existing campus at 5670 YMCA Park Drive W.
Debbie Meyer, executive director of Erin’s House, commented on the planned structure, dubbed The WING.
“We are still in the planning stages, but it is very apparent that the teens and young adults have outgrown our space here. Our current facility off St. Joe Center Road has served us well since moving here in 2013, but we are bursting at the seams. Any given program night brings together over 100 grieving children, families and trained volunteers,” she said in a statement.
“The WING is so special because it will provide us with an additional 4,500 square feet specifically designed for teens and young adults. A place that they can call their own,” she added.
The WING will be constructed adjacent to Erin's House in the backyard. The addition will include three counseling rooms, a large "hang-out space" and a quiet room, Meyer said. It will increase the nonprofit's program space by 29%.
The nonprofit's teen clients are providing input for what the space should include. So far, an ice cream machine and a soda machine are on the must-haves list, officials said.
MSKTD is designing the building and has produced renderings of the project. Completion is expected in late spring 2024.
The project has been discussed since 2019 but was temporarily shelved because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chris Gomez, the organization's Building Committee chairman, also commented on the plans.
“This project is so important for the mental health of our young adults in our community. One in eight children/young adults will be grieving the death of a sibling or parent in 2023 –that’s 316,000 in northeast Indiana,” he said in a statement.
Since Erin's House opened 30 years ago, it has served about 35,000 individuals living in northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio, officials said. The services, which are provided at no cost to families, include on-site peer support, crisis response, in-school programming, phone support and three specialized camps.
"At Erin’s House, we know that grief can cause children and teens to feel isolated and different from their peers. We provide them with a safe space that promotes a sense of belonging and encourages healing," the news release said. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/erins-house-launches-1-4-million-capital-campaign/article_656be066-f67f-11ed-8323-47d22be6a4d8.html | 2023-05-19T20:59:50 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/erins-house-launches-1-4-million-capital-campaign/article_656be066-f67f-11ed-8323-47d22be6a4d8.html |
Jane is WTVA’s Pet of the Week for May 19, brought to you by Cloverhaven Animal Hospital in Tupelo.
Do you want to adopt her?
Call the Tupelo-Lee Humane Society at 662-205-4221 or visit TupeloLeeHumane.org.
Jane is WTVA’s Pet of the Week for May 19, brought to you by Cloverhaven Animal Hospital in Tupelo.
Do you want to adopt her?
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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) — A drug suspect is accused of hitting a Columbus police officer with a car and then leading officers on a 4-minute chase.
Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry said the chase began at the Motel 6 at approximately 10 p.m. Thursday.
He said two police officers witnessed a drug deal and then approached a vehicle driven by Allen Moon.
Moon put the vehicle in reverse and hit an officer and then fled, the police chief said. Moon allegedly tossed a gun from the vehicle during the chase.
The chase ended on Hospital Drive and Highway 45 North with the help of Lowndes County sheriff's deputies.
Officers arrested him and charged him with aggravated assault on a police officer, fleeing in a motor vehicle and possession of a weapon by a felon.
Daughtry said his officer is expected to be OK. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/police-chase-ends-with-arrest-in-columbus/article_bed91ab2-f67d-11ed-a849-bf530397fd5b.html | 2023-05-19T21:04:08 | 1 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/police-chase-ends-with-arrest-in-columbus/article_bed91ab2-f67d-11ed-a849-bf530397fd5b.html |
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — The state has issued a Silver Alert for a missing Tupelo man.
Tyler Johnson, 28, was last seen on Tuesday, May 16 at approximately 3 p.m. near the hospital in Tupelo. According to Tupelo Police, he was discharged from the hospital at that time.
He was last seen wearing a blue shirt and khaki pants.
His family said Johnson suffers from a medical condition that may impair his judgment.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Tupelo Police Department at 662-869-2911 or 911. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/silver-alert-issued-for-missing-tupelo-man-tyler-johnson/article_c3982d88-f676-11ed-9149-ab534fa22782.html | 2023-05-19T21:04:14 | 0 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/silver-alert-issued-for-missing-tupelo-man-tyler-johnson/article_c3982d88-f676-11ed-9149-ab534fa22782.html |
A sign outside the door at Wilderness Ridge Lodge Restaurant during the lunch hour Friday told patrons they were closed for a private party.
But on the restaurant's Facebook Page, a post said they would be closed temporarily "due to staffing shortages."
Posts circulated on social media about a staff walkout Thursday night. The general manager didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
In 2021, the country club in southwest Lincoln, near 27th Street and Yankee Hill Road, announced plans to go to a membership-only model for golf. But the restaurant remained open to the public.
Wilderness Ridge also has event and banquet facilities that can be reserved.
Americans are getting tired of tipping. At first it used to be a choice at restaurants and hairdressers, for example, but now even stationed iPads and places where you serve yourselves are prompting customers to leave a service charge. Buzz60’s Maria Mercedes Galuppo has the story.
Lincoln restaurants that have opened in the past year
B&T's - December
Barbara Selwyn, the owner of B & T's Diner, poses with some of the items served at her restaurant, on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. B&T's is at 4700 Vine St. and opened in December.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Fleetwood - November
Bartender Spencer Johnson mixes up a drink at Fleetwood, which opened in mid-November at 801 O St. in the Haymarket.
Journal Star file photo
Masa Sushi - October
Jolyl roll and other rolls are seen at Masa Sushi. The all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant opened Oct. 22 at 1701 Pine Lake Road.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
Oishii Japanese Steakhouse - September
Lolla Liu of Oishii Japanese Steakhouse on Oct. 19. The restaurant opened Oct. 3 at 2949 N. 27th St. where Village Inn used to be.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
Chef Shawarma - September
A chicken tikka plate, served over rice with a side salad and a homemade garlic sauce. Chef Shawarma opened Sept. 10 at 831 N. 48th St. and has a drive-thru.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
The Mettle Grill - August
The dining room at The Mettle Grill offers views of the TVs at the bar. The restaurant, which used to be in Hickman, is at the Edgewood Shopping Center at 56th Street and Nebraska Parkway, where The Parthenon used to be.
Jeff Korbelik, Courtesy photo
Motorfood - July
The screamin' demon at MotorFood. The food truck opened a brick-and-mortar location in mid-July at 621 N. 48th St.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Pita & Naan - June
Pita & Naan's Omar Attaie (right) and his father, Mahboob Attaie. The Mediterranean and Eastern cuisine restaurant opened June 8 at 1434 O St.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Lila Mae's Southern Kitchen and Lounge - June
Tramesha Cruse poses for a photo at her restaurant, Lila Mae's Southern Kitchen and Lounge, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022. The restaurant at 2110 Winthrop Road opened in June.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
Sabor Latino - May
Honduran Pastelitos, Chuleta Frita, Baleadas, and Pollo con Tajadas (clockwise from left) at Sabor Latino. The restaurant at the corner of 48th Street and St. Paul Avenue in University Place opened in May 2022.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Well & Good - April
The ancho bison burger is one of three sandwich items on Well & Good’s lunch and dinner menus. The restaurant opened in April in the Scarlet Hotel on Nebraska Innovation Campus.
Jeff Korbelik, Courtesy photo
L's Kitchen - April
Co-owner Lawrence De Villiers (left) and executive chef Kevin Milligan work together on the menu at L's Kitchen. The restaurant opened April 1 at 17th and Van Dorn streets.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Ms. Chen 56 - March
Happy family, with half lobster tail, shrimp, chicken, beef, scallops, roast pork and mixed vegetables, seen May 4 at Ms. Chen 56. The restaurant opened March 15 at 56th Street and Nebraska Parkway in the Alamo shopping center.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
Ika San Ramen and Izakaya
Ika San Ramen and Izakaya, a restaurant for ramen and casual Japanese classics, will open soon at SouthPointe Pavilions at 27th and Pine Lake.
Ika San Ramen and Izakaya Facebook page
Aragon Tavern
The owners of Certified Piedmontese plan to open Aragon Tavern this summer in Lied Place at 11th and Q streets downtown.
Aragon Tavern Facebook page
Bob & Willie's Wonderbowl
Bob & Willie's Wonderbowl offers pizza, bowling and more at the former Dino's location near 84th and Van Dorn.
Bob & Willie's Wonderbowl Lincoln Facebook page
Wahlburgers
Wahlburgers has started work on two more Lincoln locations, in the Hy-Vees at 84th and Holdrege and 40th and Old Cheney.
Lauren Delgado, Orlando Sentinel
402 Creamery
402 Creamery plans a new location in Lincoln's Telegraph District at 330 S. 21st St. and in the Fallbrook development in northwest Lincoln.
Journal Star file photo
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Jennifer Seeley was glued to her phone, safe at home but terrified nonetheless.
There was an active shooter at the Texas mall where she works as an assistant store manager. And she was searching desperately for information, praying. Was the gunman dead? Were her coworkers dead? What was happening?
So with law enforcement in the Dallas area town of Allen releasing information slowly on that horrible May 6 afternoon, she turned to social media for answers, stumbling across videos showing the bodies of some of the eight who were slain. Desperately she texted her coworkers.
"That's where all of my information came from was what I saw on Twitter. And, you know, nobody was really releasing any information on what actually happened," she said now, nearly two weeks later.
The shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets this month has law enforcement public information officers from around the country talking. Social media, they say, has accelerated everything. Now everyone can post images from their phone. That means if the police don't talk, reporters and the public will simply go online, as happened in Allen.
And that presents a major problem, said Katie Nelson, social media and public relations coordinator for the Mountain View Police Department in northern California. Nelson teaches about crisis management and social media best practices. And these days, she said, when it comes to responding, "The luxury of time does not exist."
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Police began to harness social media a decade ago, most famously after the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013. The four-day manhunt ended with police tweeting: "CAPTURED!!! The hunt is over. The search is done. The terror is over. And justice has won. Suspect in custody."
It was groundbreaking at the time, says Yael Bar Tur, a police communication consultant and former director of social media for the New York City police department. Now, she says, that it is the basic level expected of law enforcement.
"It's not enough just to be on social media, you have to be good at it," she says. "At the end of the day, you know, we have to use this tool because if you don't, it is going to be used against you."
In Allen, the mall shooting happened around 3:30 p.m. Allen police sent their first tweet around 4:20 p.m., announcing simply that police were at the mall and that an active investigation was underway. Seeley continued to fear that her coworkers at the Crocs store were hiding and the gunman was still on the loose.
At nearly 7 p.m., police in Allen said an officer had "neutralized the threat." That meant he was dead. But the often-used term can be confusing to the public, says Julie Parker, a former broadcast journalist and law enforcement public information officer who now advises government agencies on how to respond to critical incidents.
"Normal people who don't work in law enforcement don't know what the word neutralized means," Parker says.
Adding to the situation, the initial news conferences were brief and infrequent. One lasted less than two minutes, and police took no questions.
Eventually, she learned that her coworkers had survived, but a security guard she knew was among the dead. Twenty-year-old Christian LaCour had helped jump-start a customer's car just a few days earlier.
"Very anxiety-inducing," Seeley said of the whole experience.
MAKING THE BEST OF SOCIAL MEDIA
How to harness social media in the best ways - and quickly - was on everyone's mind last week as public information officers gathered at a midyear conference of the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
"You had a little more time to get information out five or six years ago. The expectation wasn't there that it would be immediate, and I think it is now," says Sarah Boyd, who is on the executive board of the association's group on public communication.
She says her colleagues often text each other to discuss how communications are handled after tragedies. The responsibility weighs on her; she is well aware that the messages police tweet in the midst of a mass shooting might be read by someone hiding from the shooter.
"All they've got is their phone, and that tweet is their lifeline," says Boyd, a former newspaper reporter. She is now the public relations manager at the Clay County, Missouri, Sheriff's Office in the Kansas City area.
This newest crop of public information officers, who like Boyd are much more likely to be former reporters themselves than in the past, also are demanding to have a seat at the table when officers are planning how to respond to mass casualty events and police shootings.
They note that the flow of information can go both ways, generating tips from the public, who might have cell phone or Ring doorbell video that could help investigators.
It can be challenging, though, with police nationally struggling to regain the public's trust in the wake of George Floyd's killing in 2020 and the protests that followed. Many factors - for example, is the suspect still on the loose? - play a role in what can be released. And even if the suspect is killed, the investigation isn't over; law enforcement still must determine whether the shooter acted alone, says Alex del Carmen, an associate dean of the School of Criminology at Tarleton State University in Texas.
Missteps after the mass shooting at Uvalde, when law enforcement released shifting and at times contradictory information, show the importance of getting details right.
"People were just scratching their heads on the second or third day," del Carmen says. He has sympathy, though, for the officers faced with communicating the unimaginable; entire careers can be defined by moments like these.
A MODEL FOR QUICKER INFORMATION
The bulk of the nation's police forces are small, and there are vast differences in what each state allows them to release. In Missouri, for instance, 911 recordings are inaccessible to the public.
The public itself has no such restrictions, though.
After a man killed 10 people at a supermarket in Boulder, Colorado, in March 2021, an independent, part-time journalist began live-streaming on his YouTube channel before officers even arrived. The effect can be instantaneous - and, for authorities, quite dizzying.
"We're putting out information quicker than I've ever seen before," says Boulder police public information officer Dionne Waugh. Given the speed of social media, she says, there's simply no choice.
Amid a crush of media, each victim's family was assigned its own public information officer. All the while, what had happened was hitting Waugh personally; the victims included police Officer Eric Talley, a friend who died rushing into the store.
Though she described the experience as "life-changing" and "horrible," she has led trainings in the years that have followed. She hopes that reliving it will help others.
Sadly, it wasn't long after Nashville Police Department spokesperson Don Aaron asked her to speak that he faced his own mass shooting. In March, a shooter killed three children and three adults at a Christian school in his city before being gunned down by police.
The police tweets were fast. The very first one announced that the shooter was dead. Surveillance video was released before the 10 p.m. nightly newscast. Body camera footage came out the following morning, in line with the department's policy of releasing such video quickly. The stream of information was fast, continual and generally accurate.
"As we have made decisions about releasing body cam in police-shooting situations, I have said to some of my colleagues across the country, especially when this first started, that I was flying a jet trying not to crash it," says Aaron, a 32-year police veteran. "And so far, it hasn't crashed." | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/awash-in-social-media-how-are-police-learning-to-inform-the-public-better-after-shootings/3261574/ | 2023-05-19T21:05:52 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/awash-in-social-media-how-are-police-learning-to-inform-the-public-better-after-shootings/3261574/ |
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP — A detour is planned for Jimmie Leeds Road next week for paving work, Atlantic County officials said.
A single-lane, westbound detour will be in effect between Pitney Road and Route 9 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, the county said in a news release. Local side street closures will be in effect, and vehicles will be limited to eastward travel only within the work zone.
From Wednesday to Friday, a single-lane, alternating traffic pattern will be in place from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., officials said.
Delays are expected while the detour is in place. Motorists are asked to plan for traffic backups or use alternate routes. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/detours-planned-on-jimmie-leeds-road-in-galloway/article_f73f1bee-f679-11ed-b493-53fbdb7d885b.html | 2023-05-19T21:07:17 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/detours-planned-on-jimmie-leeds-road-in-galloway/article_f73f1bee-f679-11ed-b493-53fbdb7d885b.html |
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DALLAS (KDAF) — * Que the classical music*
Netflix’s newest series, Queen Charlotte is trending on the internet as it was recently announced as one of the most-watched shows in the world right now.
A prequel to Shonda Rhimes’ Bridgerton, it’s a no-brainer that the expansion would gain just as much popularity. With so much buzzing around Netflix’s royals, we have picked suggestions of different Dallas upscale restaurants that the Queen Charlotte characters would frequent.
Maybe if you see yourself in some of these characters, these suggestions *could* be for you — a perfect fit for a king or queen!
Queen Charlotte – Georgie, 4514 Travis St. Unit 132
The queen deserves nothing but the best, that’s why we think that we could totally see her visiting the upscale Georgie by Curtis Stone. Known for its five-star service and star-studded foodies who have stopped by for a bite.
King George – The Mansion, 2821 Turtle Creek Blvd.
This Uptown Dallas Luxury hotel and restaurant is fit perfect for a King! Offering a sophisticated and elegant dining room experience, its attentive service would be perfect for all the King’s needs. Even though secretly we know you would find him at Green Light Social later on in the night…
Young Lady Agatha Danbury – The French Room, 1321 Commerce St.
Lady Danbury just like Queen Charlotte has worked hard to be taken seriously by her royal counterparts. The French Room in Downtown Dallas is the definition of ‘classic sophistication’ perfect for European afternoon tea which is available every Wednesday through Sunday.
Young Brimsley – Vidorra, 2642 Main St.
Young Brimsley we can totally see at Vidorra, needing a place to unwind and have fun after a long day being Queen Charlotte’s shadow. Vidorra is a modern Mexican restaurant in Deep Ellum known for its good music and festive atmosphere! Not to mention good margaritas perfect after an exhausting day with the Queen.
Reynolds – YardBird Table & Bar, 3656 Howell St.
Reynolds is young King George’s right-hand man and best friend, known for his loyalty. Reynolds can be described as the traditional and rustic valet for the king. YardBird Table & Bar is known for its traditional, yet modern take on its industrial-chic restaurant. Also, Reynolds just seems like he would enjoy good bourbon! Which Yardbird supplies at its Bourbon bar.
Would you dine with these characters at any of these fine establishments?* | https://cw33.com/news/local/dallas-dining-suggestions-perfect-for-netflixs-queen-charlotte-characters/ | 2023-05-19T21:15:32 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/dallas-dining-suggestions-perfect-for-netflixs-queen-charlotte-characters/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Have you ever wondered on a random Friday afternoon what your favorite Friends TV Show Character would be as a Dallas neighborhood?
Well, we did!
With AI being a trending topic in today’s society, we decided to give it a try to get an unbiased opinion. Artificial Intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT determined which Dallas neighborhoods best matched the characters of Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe!
“Please note that this interpretation is purely fictional and based on the characters’ personalities and traits. It is not based on any official information or association between the characters and specific Dallas neighborhoods,” the AI bot warns.
Here is what each Friends character would be if they were a Dallas neighborhood according to our friendly AI bot:
Rachel Green – Uptown
“Uptown is a trendy neighborhood with upscale shops and a vibrant nightlife scene, reflecting Rachel’s fashionable and stylish personality,” the bot said.
Phoebe Buffay – Bishop Arts District
This one was a no-brainer! Chat GPT described Phoebe as being the Bishop Arts District. “The Bishop Arts District is a vibrant and artistic neighborhood with a unique charm, mirroring Phoebe’s free-spirited and eccentric personality and her passion for music,” the bot said.
Ross Geller – University Park
“University Park is a residential neighborhood near Southern Methodist University (SMU), representing Ross’s academic background as a paleontologist and his intellectual nature,” according to Chat GPT.
Monica Geller – Preston Hallow
Chat GPT said: “Preston Hollow is an exclusive and affluent neighborhood with gated estates, reflecting Monica’s organized and meticulous personality and her desire for a luxurious lifestyle.”
Chandler Bing – Deep Ellum
“Deep Ellum is an artistic and eclectic neighborhood known for its music venues and vibrant street art, aligning with Chandler’s witty and sarcastic sense of humor.“
Joey Tribbiani – Oak Lawn
“Oak Lawn is a lively and diverse neighborhood with a thriving entertainment and dining scene, reflecting Joey’s love for food, entertainment, and his outgoing nature.”
Bonus
Monica and Ross’s parents, Jack and Judy Geller – Highland Park
The Chatbot even gave us a bonus, by including other cast members too. “Highland Park is an affluent neighborhood known for its grandeur and wealth, reflecting Jack and Judy’s well-to-do and somewhat snobbish personalities,” it said.
Gunther – Knox-Henderson
Chat GPT said, “Knox-Henderson is a trendy and vibrant neighborhood with a mix of shops, bars, and restaurants, symbolizing Gunther’s devotion to Central Perk and his role as the coffee shop’s manager.”
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The 18-year-old Kenosha man accused of shooting his 3-year-old sister inside their house last week has been formally charged and held on a $25,000 cash bond.
Christian J. Koleske, already a convicted felon, was charged Friday afternoon with felonies of first-degree recklessly endangering safety with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm by an adjudicated felon, neglecting a child with a consequence of great bodily harm, and solicitation of harboring or aiding a felon by falsifying information in Kenosha County Circuit Court.
Koleske made his initial appearance at Intake Court before interim Court Commissioner Donald Bielski. He faces decades in prison if convicted of all charges.
A preliminary hearing is set for May 26.
A charge of child neglect was also referred for 19-year-old Dynasty Cooper by Kenosha Police. Cooper, a Kenosha resident, was allegedly present during the shooting but has not yet been formally charged.
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Just before 11 a.m. on May 12 Kenosha Police were notified that a 3-year-old girl had been shot in a house in the 5100 block of 29th Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located the child in a bedroom on a bed crying and propped up on a pillow with a bath towel draped over her left leg, according to the criminal complaint.
When officers removed the towel they reportedly found a gunshot wound to the left thigh. Immediate first aid was administered as officers secured the shooting scene.
Earlier this week Kenosha Police indicated that the gun involved in the incident had "mysteriously disappeared" long before police were notified of the shooting.
Koleske, a Bradford High School student, was reportedly not cooperative with police upon arrival. Once inside an officer reportedly found fresh blood next to a bed, a projectile next to an expended casing, the odor of gunpowder from a freshly fired firearm and a slight mist/smoke that eventually cleared that was attributed to the smoke from a fired gun.
When questioned Koleske reportedly denied that there was any gun and claimed the child did not get shot in the house but that they heard the gunshot outside. Officers found no bullet strikes from outside the residence.
Another officer reportedly found in the room a bullet defect in the wood floor and another defect on the lamp as if the bullet had ricocheted off the floor and into the lamp.
Koleske, according to the complaint, eventually seemed to agree that the shooting was an accident and that after his sister was shot he tried to take care of her by giving her Tylenol and wrapping the wound with a towel, and that he even tried using popsicles to help with the pain and slow the bruising. Koleske then reportedly called his mother and told her what happened and then his mother called his grandmother who ultimately called 911.
According to the criminal complaint, Koleske said that because he was on probation he was never going to call the police or 911 and did not want to go to jail.
Cooper, according to the complaint, said Koleske sold the gun to one of her relatives before police arrived.
Attorney Jessica Krejcarek appeared for the state and requested a $50,000 cash bond Friday at Intake Court. Attorney Chad Shamali served as Koleske's defense attorney.
"There was a firearm in the home when he was watching his 3-year-old sister. That in handling that firearm he ended up shooting his 3-year-old sister in the leg and then instead of summing medical help or the police to assist he elected to call his mother who then called the grandmother. So it took the approximately 10 to 15 minutes for the grandmother to make the decision to call the police to get services for this gun shot wound," Krejcarek said.
Before police arrived Krejcarek said Koleske, who was on probation, "was get the firearm out of the home by having someone come to the house to pick it up to get it out of there before anyone else arrived to render assistance."
"Given the violent nature of the offense, the fact that he was an adjudicated felon in possession of a firearm as well as the seriousness of the injury I do believe that a high cash bond is warranted," Krejcarek said adding has a very lengthy criminal history.
Shamali, however, asked for a minimal cash bail because he does not believe he's a flight risk.
Bielski said aggravating factors in the case are Koleske's "complete disregard" for the child's treatment and trying to "evade the police and medical help."
Child transported to hospital
The girl was transported via Flight for Life helicopter to an area hospital for emergency treatment.
Medical staff advised that the gunshot wound was a "through and through" wound and they took the child into an operating room to clean out the wound of debris and stitch the entry and exit wounds.
“The current history of not immediately seeking care for this wound, if true, is tantamount to medical neglect” according to medical staff cited in the criminal complaint.
The medical records also indicate, “although no bony or neurovascular damage, appropriate muscular healing and risk for infection are still a significant concern, and she still has the possibility of some motor deficit related to poor healing.”
Anyone with information regarding the firearm are asked to contact the Kenosha Police Department Detective Bureau at 262-605-5203 or the Kenosha Area Crime Stoppers at 262-656-7333.
Mugshots: Kenosha County criminal complaints from May 16-17
Anna Maria Dudek
Anna Maria Dudek, 44, of Kenosha, faces charges of false imprisonment, and disorderly conduct.
Simon Rosalio Flores III
Simon Rosalio Flores III, 29, of Pleasant Prairie, faces charges of contempt of court, and probation and parole.
David Daniel Heller
David Daniel Heller, 35, of Kenosha, faces charges of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (4th offense), and hit and run.
Kayshun Rayjene Hicks
Kayshun Rayjene Hicks, 27, of Kenosha, faces charges of probation and parole.
Kesha Antoinette Johnson
Kesha Antoinette Johnson, 44, of Calumet City, Illinois, faces charges of retail theft (intentionally take between $500-$5,000).
Devontae Leavell Kohnke
Devontae Leavell Kohnke, 24, of Kenosha, faces charges of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Christopher Michael Salinas
Christopher Michael Salinas, 49, of Kenosha, faces charges of probation and parole, battery, and disorderly conduct.
Deandre Lee Watkins Jr.
Deandre Lee Watkins Jr., 35, of Kenosha, faces charges of bail jumping, disorderly conduct, and resisting or obstructing an officer.
Jaykim Lamar Wilder
Jaykim Lamar Wilder, 34, of Milwaukee, faces charges of misappropriation of personal identifying materials (obtain money), criminal damage to property, and theft of movable property (less than or equal to $2,500, theft from a vehicle).
Sandra Lee Zamora
Sandra Lee Zamora, 44, of Kenosha, faces charges of probation and parole, and disorderly conduct.
Chase Armond Zanin
Chase Armond Zanin, 31, of Kenosha, faces charges of probation and parole. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/kenosha-man-charged-in-shooting-of-3-year-old-sister/article_fba5ec46-f659-11ed-8bf9-ffd9c7f8434a.html | 2023-05-19T21:16:51 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/kenosha-man-charged-in-shooting-of-3-year-old-sister/article_fba5ec46-f659-11ed-8bf9-ffd9c7f8434a.html |
The Kenosha Area Business Alliance has announced it will soon have new leadership, naming economic development professional Nicole Ryf as its next president starting in July.
She replaces Todd Battle, who has led the organization since 2004.
Ryff has more than 15 years of experience in public, private and nonprofit organizations. She has worked in multiple states at the local, county, regional and state level, including the Texas Governor’s Office of Economic Development & Tourism.
Her resume includes work with Fortune 500 companies and efforts to build the offshore wind industry in Virginia. Most recently, Nicole served as the executive director at the Waukesha County Center for Growth.
Ryf holds a Master of Science in urban planning from UW-Milwaukee, and a Bachelor of Arts from UW-Madison
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KABA Chair Jens Emerson said he was confident they have found the “ideal leader” for the group and is glad to welcome her to Kenosha.
“Nicole is the right person to lead Kenosha County’s development forward and build on the successes we have had,” Emerson, said. “She is a bright and energetic professional with Wisconsin roots and extensive experience in business attraction, retention and expansion, and project financing.”
Ryf expressed her excitement to be the new president of a “world-class economic development organization.”
“I look forward to collaborating with the top notch KABA Board, staff, and stakeholders to build upon KABA’s strong legacy of serving the business community and attracting prospective companies to this dynamic county,” Ryf said.
Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman said she looked forward to working with the new KABA leader.
“I had the opportunity to meet Nicole and found her to be a very dynamic leader with a great deal of experience,” Kerkman said. “As a county, we will continue looking for additional ways to partner with KABA, building on the successful groundwork that Todd Battle laid.” | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/kaba-names-new-president-to-start-in-july/article_17622c3a-f671-11ed-ad18-775215827838.html | 2023-05-19T21:16:57 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/kaba-names-new-president-to-start-in-july/article_17622c3a-f671-11ed-ad18-775215827838.html |
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Police are looking for a person of interest in hopes of solving a shooting that happened during Fiesta.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, April 26 at the Fiesta Market Square.
Police have released photos of a woman who was seen at the live music event just before shots were fired.
The woman is not a suspect but she could have information related to the case, officials say.
That night a man was shot in the chest after a fight broke out near one of the Fiesta de los Reyes' stages before the shooter ran off.
Anyone with information should call the SAPD Homicide Unit at (210) 207-7635 or message the San Antonio Police Facebook page.
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SAN ANTONIO — A major accident involving a big rig and modular home has lanes of Loop 1604 at La Cantera shut down and traffic at standstill Friday afternoon.
Texas Department of Transportation confirmed the accident was causing delays in both directions of Loop 1604 and urged drivers to use alternate routes.
The agency said on Twitter around 3:10 p.m. that both sides of the highway were closed due to the "traffic incident." The agency did not give any other details on what led to the accident.
Images from Chopper 5 show the accident involves an 18-wheeler that was hauling a modular home. There is no word on whether there were any injuries from this accident.
KENS 5 has reached out to multiple agencies for more information.
This is a developing story and further details will be added as they are received. Check back to this article.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — This weekend, the public is invited to attend grand opening parties celebrating the rebirth of a historic Birmingham music venue.
Woodlawn Theatre, located at 5503 1st Avenue North, offers a full-service bar for locals to enjoy new up-and-coming music acts while catching up with friends.
The theatre is opening its doors to the public with two events Friday and Saturday night featuring performances by several local musicians. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the music will begin at 7 p.m. The events are free to attend but attendees are asked to RSVP online.
The venue was first established in 1929 as a local cinema called the “Woodlawn Family Theatre” until 1957 when it was repurposed to serve as a church, hospital and more over the years. The building was reestablished in 2019 by the Mason Music Foundation to serve as a space for musicians to perform and practice.
For more information, visit Woodlawn Theatre’s official website. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/woodlawn-theatre-celebrates-grand-opening-this-weekend-in-birmingham/ | 2023-05-19T21:25:55 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/woodlawn-theatre-celebrates-grand-opening-this-weekend-in-birmingham/ |
AVONDALE, Ariz. — Detectives from the Peoria Police Department have been attempting to identify a man killed in a shooting with Avondale police officers on Feb. 21 near 10th Street and East Riley Drive in Avondale.
The man has been described as:
- African American male
- 5’6’’ tall
- 135 pounds
- Black hair styled in twists about 5-inches long
- Brown eyes
- Spaces between his upper front teeth
- Piercing in his left ear
- He was found wearing three pairs of pants, two homemade necklaces, two beaded bracelets, two pairs of socks and crocs
A facial sketch created by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children forensic artist that depicts what the man may have looked like has been released by police.
The Avondale Police Department had responded to a Family Dollar store Feb. 21 on a report of shoplifting where the suspect was believed to have shoplifted from the same store earlier in the day. Officers located the possible suspect at the Agua Fria River bottom near the area of 10th and Riley, Avondale police said.
As an officer approached the male, the man was observed to have a possible sharp tool on his waistband which later turned out to be one of three knives in the male’s possession, police said. The officer advised the male to keep his hands where the officer could see them and attempted to detain the male by placing one handcuff on his left arm. The male then began resisting arrest and a struggle took place.
As the struggle ensued, the officer reported that the male began choking the officer while the officer was on the ground on his back. The officer reported the male attempted to reach for his duty weapon which was still holstered.
The officer managed to return to his feet and reported the male again attempted to grab his throat. The officer then shot the man.
As a result of the struggle, the officer sustained injuries to his left hand and neck and was transported to a nearby hospital and received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
The officer involved in this matter is assigned to the patrol division and has six6 years of service with the Avondale Police Department and is currently on administrative leave.
As part of a West Valley Investigative Response Team, the Peoria Police Department was assigned as the lead agency for this criminal investigation.
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TEMPE, Ariz. — Tempe City Manager Andrew Ching announced Friday he was stepping down after spending the last decade leading the city.
Ching said's he transitioning into a management role with another Valley community. The Town of Paradise Valley is planning to hire Ching as its next town manager.
"I am humbled to have worked alongside City of Tempe employees for the benefit of the Tempe community," Ching said in a statement. "I know they will continue to serve with skill and integrity, devotion and teamwork, and I wish them all the very best."
Ching's announcement comes only days after Tempe's voters rejected a project that would have given the Arizona Coyotes a new arena near Rio Salado Parkway and Priest Drive.
The project, known as the Tempe Entertainment District, had been supported by Tempe's leaders and the city council approved it back in November.
One condition of that approval was requiring developers to hold a special election and allow voters the chance to support or reject the Coyotes arena.
By a 57-43 split, Tempe residents voted Tuesday to not allow the city to move forward with the entertainment district.
Ching started working in the city attorney's office in the early 1990s before he was appointed as city manager in 2013.
His last day on the job will be June 16. The city council will have to appoint Ching's successor.
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Therese May and Geroge Reel see plenty of wildlife at their east-side home near Saguaro National Park, but the visitor that dropped in on Mother’s Day was something new.
At first, it seemed like any other Harris’s hawk. Except this bird of prey decided to perch on their front gate and didn’t fly away when May moved in to take its picture.
That’s when May noticed the leather straps wrapped around the hawk’s legs. One of the straps, known as a jess in the falconry world, had a small bell strung through it.
The hawk eventually flew off, but it showed back up later in the day, this time on their back patio. When May went out for a closer look, the bird gazed back at her intently.
“Then she flew right at me, and I ducked,” May said with a laugh. “It wasn’t an attack thing. She almost flew at me like ‘Are you my mother?’ or whatever.”
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After its flyby, the hawk perched in a nearby tree and continued to stare at May. It flew at her twice more after that, but she dodged it each time.
Finally, the bird settled onto the back of a patio chair less than five feet from where May was standing. “I thought, ‘I bet her handler is a female,’” she said.
With the help of their granddaughters, May and Reel grabbed a dog crate from their garage and set it up on the patio with the door open. Then May tried to lure the bird inside by pretending to drop food though the top of the cage.
The gesture seemed to catch the hawk’s attention.
“The bird walked into the crate, and my husband shut the door. It was as simple as that,” May said. “It was a well-behaved hawk.”
With their visitor finally in hand, they called around in search of help. They also posted a picture of the caged bird — with the caption “Who’s missing their hawk?” — in a Facebook group for desert wildlife enthusiasts.
Through it all, the hawk sat calmly inside the crate.
“It didn’t look stressed. It looked curious,” May said. “It wasn’t flapping around, but I’m sure it was ready to go home.”
Flight risk
Less than an hour later, May and her husband delivered the caged bird to the nearby Tucson Wildlife Center, which returned the young female Harris’s hawk to the licensed falconer who had lost it.
According to the Arizona Game and Fish Department, which regulates falconry in the state, there had been other reports of a hawk with jesses on its legs flying free in the area for the past week or so. On May 13, a woman who lives less than a quarter of a mile from May and Reel posted pictures in a Facebook wildlife group after the hawk landed in her backyard.
Game and Fish spokesman Mark Hart said the owner of the bird, whose name was not released, told the Tucson Wildlife Center that the hawk had been frightened off by something and did not return.
“That is something that does happen, but I’d say it’s infrequent,” said Kenneth Jacobson, raptor management coordinator for Game and Fish. “Once a year or so, we get a call about a hawk with jesses that’s flying around Phoenix or Tucson.”
Falconers are required to fit their birds with numbered leg bands that can be used to trace them back to their owners, but they don’t have to report a missing bird until it has been gone for at least 30 days, Jacobson said.
Agency records show 139 licensed falconers statewide and 37 in Game and Fish’s Region 5, which includes Tucson and the rest of Southeastern Arizona.
It is not a pastime one enters into casually, Jacobson said. There are well-defined skill classes based on experience, and it can take years for an apprentice to become a general falconer and for a general falconer to become a master.
All falconers, regardless of skill level, must be licensed by the state.
Jacobson said an apprentice falconer has to be sponsored for a license by someone with general- or master-class certification. Then they must score at least an 80% on the state’s written test for falconry and have their hawk holding facility, known as a mews, inspected before they are allowed to keep a bird of prey.
For the birds
Raptors used for falconry are either trapped in the wild or obtained through captive-breeding programs. Jacobson said falconers are required to maintain an up-to-date inventory with the state, reporting any new additions or birds that die or escape.
Falconers in Arizona are only allowed to capture two wild birds a year, he said, and there are additional limitations based on the species of the raptor.
Harris’s hawks and red-tail hawks are among the most popular species used for falconry in the state, but Jacobson said people train a whole host of other birds from small American kestrels to giant golden eagles, which are extremely difficult to obtain and require advanced certification.
“It definitely takes a lot of effort and dedication to become a falconer,” he said. “It’s a daily commitment. You can’t take a break from caring for this wild animal.”
Falconry dates back thousands of years and generally involves training a captive raptor to hunt small game. Professional falconers are still used today to control pest birds and animals at commercial buildings, airports, landfills and other urban settings.
Some hobbyists will keep their birds for years, while others prefer to catch a newly fledged hawk each year, train it to hunt and then set it free to use its skills to survive on its own in the wild.
Jacobson said it was fortunate that May and Reel were able to get the lost hawk back to its owner. The bird easily could have died had it gotten its jesses caught on something or been unable to find its own food.
Though trying to capture the hawk themselves might not have been the best idea, he said the couple did everything else right — from calling around once they spotted the bird to quickly delivering it to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator instead of trying to care for it themselves.
In the rare event that you encounter someone’s lost falconry bird, Jacobson recommends calling Game and Fish at 623-236-7201 and providing the agency with an exact location and a photo if possible. He said that information will be relayed to falconers in the area, so anyone who might be missing a bird will know where to look for it.
Therese May has one more piece of advice: “Be prepared to duck,” she said.
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BALTIMORE — Crews were called to clean up a chemical leak in Curtis Bay early Friday morning.
Maryland Department of the Environment's emergency team got a call just after 7 a.m. from the fire department about reports of a nitric acid leak.
The leak was coming from a vacuum truck at the W.R. Grace facility at 5500 Chemical Road.
MDE responded and met with the fire department to assess the situation.
According to a spokesperson from MDE, about 50 to 75 gallons of nitric acid had leaked from a gasket on the vacuum truck.
The truck was inside of a temporary secondary containment structure that had been set up as a precaution before the release.
The leaking gasket was secured and the truck was relocated to the facility’s on-site wastewater treatment plant for the remaining material in the truck to be neutralized and treated.
Soda ash was applied to the spilled acid to neutralize the material.
There is no off-site impact. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/crews-clean-up-chemical-leak-in-curtis-bay-early-friday-morning | 2023-05-19T21:32:57 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/crews-clean-up-chemical-leak-in-curtis-bay-early-friday-morning |
CLINTON, Md. — A Clinton, Maryland man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for the murder of his little sister and two younger cousins.
Antonio Williams was supposed to babysit all three girls on August 18, 2017.
Instead he stabbed them to death in a downstairs bedroom where they were sleeping.
Williams' mother returned from work that day to make the gruesome discovery.
Her daughter, 6-year-old Nadira Janae’ Withers, was found unresponsive along with her cousins who were there visiting.
Police identified them as 6 and 9-year-old's Ariana and Ajayah DeCree.
Williams later confessed to their murders.
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A jury convicted him back in January, and on Friday a judge sentenced him to six life sentences in prison.
“Today was a culmination of years of hard work to get justice for these three beautiful little girls,” said Prince George's County State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy. “We are confident Mr. Williams will not return to our community. And we are confident that the family through their grief can now move forward to continue to heal through this tragedy.” | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/life-in-prison-for-pg-county-man-who-killed-little-sister-cousins-while-babysitting | 2023-05-19T21:33:03 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/life-in-prison-for-pg-county-man-who-killed-little-sister-cousins-while-babysitting |
ODENTON, Md. — The sign reads ‘They stole our banner, but not our love for the community.'
It’s a message of defiance after a suspect was caught on camera stealing rainbow-colored hearts surrounding an LGBTQ+ sign outside the Ark and Dove Presbyterian Church in Odenton.
“It’s a distraction. It’s annoying,” said Pastor Tim Stern, “People who have experienced trauma feel re-traumatized, but they steal the banners (and) 24 hours later, we have a new one up there.”
In fact, police believe that same person that stole six hearts on Tuesday night returned the next night and stole their replacements.
“The property installed cameras and those cameras captured images of a subject, an unknown race male with wide-rimmed, black glasses and a buttoned-up, collared shirt,” said Anne Arundel County Police Cpl. Chris Anderson.
Hearing of the thefts, a group of children who attend classes at the church each week used sidewalk chalk to decorate its entrance in support of its members and its messages.
Words like love, pride and acceptance in the face of crimes, which would deny all three.
“Since March 31, we’ve had nine incidents of theft and/or vandalism,” said Stern, “Banners have been destroyed. Banners have been defaced and we even had cameras out there that were stolen.”
Police are investigating these as possible hate crimes and if you have any information, which could help lead them to the suspect, you can call their tip line at 410-222-6155. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/robbing-a-church-of-rainbows | 2023-05-19T21:33:09 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/robbing-a-church-of-rainbows |
BALTIMORE — Some things just get better with age, and the Highlandtown Wine Festival is one of them.
For sixteen years, the event drew almost a thousand people to southeast Baltimore each year, but was shut down by COVID and hadn't been back since.
This year, the festival returns Sunday to once again celebrate the art of homemade wine.
Domenico DiPasquale explained:
"The festival started about 20 years ago and it was very small and it was meant to celebrate the Italian heritage within Highlandtown and also the wine that was being made in the basements, and it also benefited [Our Lady of] Pompei [Church]. and that's where the first few festivals were actually held, in the courtyard. Since then, it's expanded; now we have live music; we celebrate more of the Highlandtown community, and also the local businesses within Higlandtown. So, it's basically a showcase of what Highlandtown can offer, while still honoring those same traditions."
There'll be live music and games - like cornhole, and a bocce tournament - as well as food from DiPasquale's, Sally O's, Snake Hill, and other local breweries and vendors - plus a competition for amateur winemakers.
The festival is "definitely in a rebuilding phase," said DiPasquale, but he believes people are excited for the festival's return. "It's been a long time coming. We're all excited here."
Mos of the wine is donated from the people who make it. "It's all over now, not just Highlandtown but people who have moved out but they still donate," he noted.
The event will also feature more food vendors and art vendors. Our Lady of Pompei Church will be selling "beautiful homemade furniture from Peru" that will benefit the church, as well as the people of Peru.
Tickets for people 21 and over are $25, or $20 in advance, and include a souvenir wine glass and wine tastings. The event runs from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. May 21.
For more information and tickets, click here. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/showcase-of-highlandtown-wine-festival-returns | 2023-05-19T21:33:15 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/showcase-of-highlandtown-wine-festival-returns |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Just in time for Oregon Wine Month, a new cookbook is out this spring, putting a spotlight on what Oregon does best: Pairing food with wine.
The “Oregon Wine + Food” book pairs recipes from Portland chefs and restaurants alongside Oregon wines.
“The project started in 2020, back when dinner parties seemed like a distant memory, and as we were working on it, we realized there really hasn’t been anything done like this before. So, it kind of showcases the collaborative spirit of the Oregon wine industry and then it does have a little snapshot of history and really pairs the storytelling element with the recipe,” Co-author Kerry Newberry said.
“We have profiles of all the winemakers featured in the book and we think that it’s great for somebody new to Oregon wine but also if you are a wine lover already, there’s probably something new in there to discover about a winemaker,” Newberry added.
Co-author Danielle Centoni added that the cookbook features recipes and parings for different various cooking experience levels.
“We want people to be able to page through and find a recipe they want to make. There’s stuff for novice cooks and expert cooks, but nothing’s too difficult. But also, if you just want to page through and just read about your favorite winemakers, you see why they wanted to join the industry, what makes them tick, what’s their philosophy?” Centoni said. “It was pretty inspiring all of the people we interviewed usually came to the industry from some other profession and fell in love with wine and instead of just wanting to collect it they wanted to make it.”
The authors also shared a recipe for vanilla bean panna cotta. Find the recipe and instructions below.
Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Balsamic-Roasted Strawberries and Walnut Biscotti
Chef: Mark DeResta, Riverside Restaurant
Wine Pairing: Analemma Mosier Hills Petit Manseng
Serves 6
Oregon strawberries, so sweet and red they almost seem candied, become even more intensely jammy when roasted. Chef Mark DeResta smartly pairs this final course with Analemma’s Petit Manseng, a varietal from southern France known for both its high sugars and acidity, which gives it a dry finish. The dessert-style wine is gorgeous with anything rich, sweet, and fatty, like foie gras appetizers and, yes, this cloud-like panna cotta.
Panna Cotta [ingredients]
2 cups whole milk (divided)
1 1/2 tsp unflavored powdered gelatin
1/2 cup granulated sugar
Pinch of salt
1 vanilla bean
1 cup heavy cream
Panna Cotta [method]
Pour 1/2 cup of the milk into a small bowl. Sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the top and let sit at least 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining 1 1/2 cups milk with the sugar and salt. Split the vanilla bean lengthwise, scrape out the seeds with the back of the knife, and add them to the pan along with the pod. Bring just to a simmer over medium heat, whisking to ensure the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and allow to steep for 15 minutes.
Discard vanilla pod. (Or rinse, dry, and tuck into a jar of sugar to make vanilla sugar.) Whisk the gelatin mixture into the hot milk until fully dissolved. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a shallow baking dish. Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 3 hours until cold and jiggly. Stir the panna cotta to create a texture resembling very soft scrambled egg.
Whip cream to firm peaks. Fold the cooled panna cotta mixture into the whipped cream. Divide among 6 (6-oz) ramekins or glasses, cover in plastic wrap, and refrigerate.
(Can be made several days ahead.)
Balsamic-Roasted Strawberries [ingredients]
1 1/2 lbs strawberries, hulls removed, halved
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
High-quality aged balsamic vinegar, for drizzling (optional)
Balsamic-Roasted Strawberries [method]
Preheat oven to 400ºF. In a shallow baking dish, combine strawberries, maple syrup, and vinegar. Roast for 1 hour, until strawberries are dark and sauce is bubbling and slightly syrupy. Allow to cool completely, then refrigerate until cold. (Can be made several days ahead and refrigerated.)
Walnut Biscotti [ingredients]
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup walnuts, lightly toasted and chopped
Walnut Biscotti [method]
Preheat oven to 325ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugar for 3 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Beat in egg and vanilla. Reduce speed to low, then add in the flour mixture. Add walnuts and mix until fully incorporated.
Divide dough into two balls and place well apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Flatten and shape each dough ball into an elongated oval, about 8 inches long and 2 inches wide. Bake for 15 minutes. Rotate pan, then bake for another 15 minutes until firm and lightly browned around the edges. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for a few minutes. Keep the oven on.
Cut the biscotti diagonally into 3/4-inch-wide slices. Set with a cut side up on the baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes. Turn to the other cut side and bake for another 5 minutes, until dry and crisp. (Cooled biscotti can be stored in an airtight container for 1 week.)
Assembly
Top each panna cotta with balsamic strawberries and drizzle with aged balsamic vinegar, if using. Serve with a walnut biscotti. | https://www.koin.com/local/new-cookbook-spotlights-oregon-wine-and-food-pairings/ | 2023-05-19T21:34:47 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/new-cookbook-spotlights-oregon-wine-and-food-pairings/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A man is in critical condition after a shooting in unincorporated Washington County’s Metzger neighborhood.
Early Thursday morning, deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting report at Southwest Hall Boulevard and Southwest Locust Street, where they said they found a 24-year-old man with severe gunshot injuries.
According to deputies, a security guard had been nearby when they heard gunshots ring out and called 911.
The victim was taken to a local hospital, where he is currently listed in critical condition.
No arrests have been made and deputies ask anyone with information or video from the area to call at 503-846-2524. | https://www.koin.com/local/washington-county/24-year-old-in-critical-condition-after-metzger-neighborhood-shooting/ | 2023-05-19T21:34:50 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/washington-county/24-year-old-in-critical-condition-after-metzger-neighborhood-shooting/ |
A new neighborhood in Muscatine will be home to 3D-printed houses thanks to an Iowa City-based company
An Iowa City-based 3D construction company is poised to build its first set of printed homes in Muscatine this summer.
Alquist 3D produced the first owner-occupied, 3D-printed home in the U.S. in 2021, built in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg in Virginia, the Des Moines Register reported.
The Muscatine homes will be built in the Arbor Commons neighborhood, a new subdivision with 62 plots of land near Discovery Park in the eastern Iowa town.
Alquist 3D, founded in late 2020, uses 3D printing to construct a home layer by layer using specialized concrete, forgoing framing, siding, and drywall, according to the Register.
The result is that 3D-printed homes become more affordable because traditional materials such as lumber aren’t needed. Affordability is part of the company’s mission, aiming to lower the cost of housing and infrastructure through 3D-printing in under-served communities.
“Our goal at Alquist 3D is to help build community, and this project defines this process,” said Zachary Mannheimer, founder and CEO of Alquist 3D, in a press release. “City leaders in Muscatine have come together to bring thefuture of construction to Iowa. We are grateful for our partnerships with the Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine and general contractor Hagerty Earthworks to bring this project to fruition.”
New partnerships will support Alquist 3D and its work in Muscatine
Muscatine Community College recently unveiled a new, 8-week certification program centered around 3D-construction printing. The curriculum is in partnership with the Iowa City-based company and students that complete the program will be prepared to enter the 3D-construction printing workforce.
Alquist 3D will work with the Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine and general contractor Hagerty Earthworks to build the homes in Arbor Commons, according to a press release.
It will use a new “smaller” and “more nimble” printer from RIC Technology, a robotic construction company based in California.
These homes will also utilize the concrete mix Ultimatecrete thanks to a new partnership with Luyten 3D, a printing technology company in Australia. Luyten 3D is the first company to 3D-print a code-compliant house in Australia, according to the company’s website.
Paris Barraza covers entertainment, lifestyle and arts at the Iowa City Press-Citizen. Reach her at PBarraza@press-citizen.com or 319-519-9731. Follow her on Twitter @ParisBarraza.bri | https://www.press-citizen.com/story/news/local/eastern-iowa/2023/05/19/iowa-city-company-to-create-3d-printed-homes-in-muscatine/70229689007/ | 2023-05-19T21:43:48 | 1 | https://www.press-citizen.com/story/news/local/eastern-iowa/2023/05/19/iowa-city-company-to-create-3d-printed-homes-in-muscatine/70229689007/ |
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Living in the Sanford and Lake Mary area means living with road construction for most homeowners. Construction crews can be spotted along the 429, 417 and I-4 on most days.
A new exit ramp recently opened on northbound S.R. 417 to International Parkway. It’s the latest milestone on the Wekiva Parkway project that signals the work is nearing completion on the beltway.
News 6 spoke to drivers near International Parkway, who said that waiting for the work to be done around Seminole County will be worth it once they get through these growing pains.
Michael Blinn pointed out the progress near S.R. 49 and S.R. 46.
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“There are growing pains, but when it’s done, this place is going to be a good place to be to jump on every highway,” Blinn said.
As that reality grows closer for some families, on the other side of I-4 others are concerned about future projects near their neighborhood.
Erica Thims bought her home near East Lake Mary Blvd and Brisson Ave in 2021. She says a proposed 2-mile extension to connect S.R. 417 and the Orlando Sanford International Airport would run right by her neighborhood, Kensington Preserve.
Thims pointed out the trees and lake that would be impacted in the space between Kensington Preserve and another new development.
“We bought here for the serenity,” Thims said. “It’s a long-term investment. They’re about to take our property values, and it will be diminished.”
The Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) is considering multiple routes as a “concept, feasibility, and mobility” study is underway. It will evaluate the potential impact to the property owners and land nearby and look at improved mobility and economic benefits.
CFX said that building the elevated toll road in the area would accommodate expected growth from the airport and 10 planned developments in the area.
Thims and some of her neighbors fear the highway will bring more noise, traffic and negative environmental impacts — including flooding.
“This is going to have such a great impact on the water and where it goes. We see flooding during a regular storm, so I can’t imagine what it would be like with that highway back there,” Thims said. “We bought conservation lots because we were told it would be protected. It feels like they just want to put another concrete path through here regardless of what it’s going to impact.”
Talking to homeowners is part of the Central Florida Expressway Authority’s process. It’s why they are holding a public meeting on June 20 at Millennium Middle School from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Seminole County and the City of Sanford have been engaged in the study thus far, and the Board of County Commissioners is expected to receive an update on May 23.
As the discussion on the connector continues, the project remains in the early stages. There is a lot more work that needs to be done to plan it and design it before construction crews would break ground.
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Investigators at News 6 have highlighted how the release of public records have been slowed significantly during Governor Ron Desantis’ administration.
Now Florida’s Fourth Estate hosts Matt Austin (@FLNewsman) and Ginger Gadsden (@gingerlee7) are talking about how it impacts Floridians with journalist Jason Garcia.
Garcia has worked with the Orlando Sentinel and now writes for the podcast and newsletter Seeking Rents, which focuses on the way businesses influence public policy.
Garcia said in all of his years of working as a journalist he has never seen an administration move so slowly in disclosing what lawmakers are doing on behalf of the people they were elected to serve.
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“I’ve been doing this since the Jeb Bush administration... and the DeSantis administration is by far the worst at complying with public records laws, and sort of fulfilling public records requests in anything remotely resembling speed or efficiency,” Garcia said.
Garcia said he put in a public records request asking for emails from Desantis’ legislative affairs director during the 2022 legislative session. He says he made the request more than a year ago and still hasn’t had his request fulfilled.
“There’s no reason for it, right? They just slow walk these because they can and they dare folks to sue them,” said Garcia.
Garcia said this kind of behavior is harmful to Floridians who rightfully expect transparency from their government officials.
“They expect to be able to sort of understand how and why decisions get made,” Garcia said. “And so, when you start holding that stuff back, it just sort of further erodes trust and confidence in government. Which is a big part of why we’re seeing such polarization. Folks don’t trust government. And this is the sort of thing that further makes folks not trust government.”
It’s not just about getting records to people in a timely manner. Garcia said the governor is also keeping information private by claiming he has exemptions he is not entitled to.
“Ron DeSantis is claiming executive privilege as if he were a U.S. president. He’s basically making the case in a number of different court cases, a number of different lawsuits going right now, that he is exempt from certain parts of public records law because of executive privilege, which is not something that exists in the Florida Constitution or anywhere in Florida Statutes. But they found one trial court judge so far to say, you know what, the governor of Florida does have executive privilege. So that’s now an appellate court case,” Garcia said.
Congress defines executive privilege as, “The authority of the President to withhold documents or information in his possession or in the possession of the Executive Branch from the Legislative or Judicial Branch of the government.”
To learn more about Florida’s Sunshine Laws and how they are changing under Desantis’ administration check out Florida’s Fourth Estate. You can download the podcast from wherever you listen to podcasts or watch anytime on News 6+.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – A judge says he will not rule Friday in an Orange County woman’s fight to get her voter fraud case dismissed.
Michelle Stribling, 53, was one of 20 Floridians arrested last year after voting in 2020, even though she was a convicted felon.
Stribling — like the others arrested — thought her rights had been restored by Amendment 4, but they had not been because they were all convicted of felony sex crimes or murder which prohibits automatic restoration.
Six of the 20 cases have already been dismissed and on Friday the judge made it clear he knew that.
Stribling said nothing in court as attorneys argued whether the charges against her for illegally voting in the 2020 election should be dismissed.
“Your honor, I’ve raised a motion to dismiss,” Stribling’s attorney Roger Weeden said. “They lack jurisdiction to prosecute this case.”
After the arrests, judges around the state dismissed six of the cases based on jurisdiction, including the case of Peter Washington of Pine Hills.
In Washington’s case, “The Office of Statewide Prosecution does not have the authority to prosecute this matter,” Judge Jennifer Harris wrote.
By statute, for the statewide to have jurisdiction, the crime had to have happened in two different jurisdictions.
After the initial dismissals, the legislature changed the law to give the statewide jurisdiction, something Judge Diego Madrigal was aware of.
“Let’s call a spade a spade,” Madrigal said. “There’s courts around this state that were dismissing these cases based on a similar argument that Mr. Weeden is making, right? And that’s what was happening and they changed the law.”
“My overall argument is that has made the matter easier for the state,” the prosecutor responded.
Weeden disagreed.
“They have to allege in their information that there was an actual impact on the election,” Weeden said.
Stribling said nothing during the hearing, but News 6 interviewed her shortly after her arrest, and she maintained she thought her voting rights had been restored.
“This is a misunderstanding. I didn’t mean no harm about this,” Stribling said.
Judge Madrigal said he will be issuing a written ruling. As soon as he does, News 6 will let you know.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – After spending several years at a different location, the Soldiers’ Angels monthly food giveaway is back at the Lake Baldwin VA Clinic location.
Veterans at Friday’s food giveaway said the food provided helps them make ends meet for the month.
“You know, it helped me budget when it comes to food because some time to come, a little short,” said Marine Corps veteran Dexter Jenkins. “They help me get through.”
Soldiers’ Angels held its first food giveaway back on the Lake Baldwin VA campus on Friday. United States Navy Veteran, David Gibson said the food giveaway is a fabulous resource for veterans.
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“Well, I’m a very limited income just on social security,” Gibson said. “And so, this goes a long way to not only helping me but also the others in the house.”
Hundreds of cars lined up for Friday’s food giveaway. Jenkins said it’s wonderful to see food drives like this.
“It’s lovely,” Jenkins said. “With these food prices today, it’s a tremendous help.”
Navy veteran Warren Lee said that after a recent open-heart surgery, the food giveaways are very important to him.
“It’s giving me groceries that I wouldn’t otherwise have,” Lee said.
Director of Field Operations for Soldiers’ Angels Vicki Sarracino said they’re happy to be back hosting their food drives on the Lake Baldwin VA campus.
“It was just a little bit of a challenge back then with the location that we were out in traffic,” Sarracino said. “So that caused us to go off again. We always wanted to come back, and we heard that they’d be happy to have us. So, I mean, it happened within a month or so. It was like, boom, boom, boom. Here we are.”
David Madeux used to work with Soldiers’ Angels and now works for the VA clinic. He played a big part in bringing the food drive back to the Lake Baldwin campus.
“It makes it easier for them to get to and from, because a lot of our veterans live near this campus, especially our older veterans, before they built the Lake Nona campus,” Madeux said.
Madeux is an Army veteran and said being able to give back to his fellow servicemembers means a lot to him.
“I’ve always been someone who likes to help people,” Madeux said. “So being able to be in a position like this is — I don’t see it as a job. It’s more of a hobby.”
If you’d like to learn more about how to register for the Soldiers’ Angels food distribution, click here. If you’d like to volunteer or donate to the VA to contribute to a Soldiers’ Angels food giveaway, click here.
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MIDLAND, Texas — The Texas Rangers are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened in Midland on Monday.
According to the Midland Police Department, at approximately 1:50 a.m., officers responded to a call to find a person involved in a stabbing in the 800 block of W Interstate 20.
As officers were trying to detain the suspect, identified as 23-year-old Andrew A. Rodriguez, Rodriguez charged an officer with a knife.
The officer shot at Rodriguez, who was later pronounced dead at the scene.
Next of kin has been notified.
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ATLANTA — The City of Atlanta is set to embark on a series of crucial infrastructure and transportation projects thanks to millions of dollars in additional funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
The state has allocated nearly $20 million to the city, providing a significant boost to essential projects without burdening taxpayers through the General Fund.
This latest allocation of funds, made possible by the Biden Administration and the city's federal delegation, represents a major step forward in Atlanta's mission to become a city built for the future, according to officials. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens expressed his gratitude for the grants, acknowledging the value of partnerships with the state in projects that benefit the community as a whole.
Here is a breakdown of the grants:
Atlanta Department of Transportation: $2,200,000
- Purpose: Construction of sidewalk connections at Clark Atlanta / Atlanta University Center
Construction of Washington Park sidewalk connections: $2,165,093.70
Construction of the Westside BeltLine Connector sidewalk link: $2,103,560.80
Updates to the Dunbar Neighborhood Center: $2,200,000
Atlanta BeltLine's development of Enota Park: $2,200,000
Improvements to the J.C. Birdine Neighborhood Center: $2,200,000
Improvements to Worksource Atlanta's Community Center: $2,200,000
Department of Parks and Recreation: $2,032,301.70
- Purpose: Improvements to four City of Atlanta parks
Atlanta Downtown Improvement District's Woodruff Park Accessibility and Activation Project: $2,199,561.10
These new federal funds supplement the city's ongoing efforts to invest in its infrastructure. Last year, Atlanta voters approved the $750 million Moving Atlanta Forward Infrastructure package, with $460 million earmarked for transportation projects.
In addition to that, the city has secured more than $100 million in federal investments through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, specifically for the airport, roads, and transit.
With this substantial injection of funding, the City of Atlanta is poised to make significant progress in enhancing its infrastructure and transportation systems. The projects will not only improve connectivity and accessibility but also contribute to the city's long-term vision of creating a more sustainable and vibrant community, according to a news release. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/atlanta-infrastructure-improvements-funding/85-ee001880-cf40-4e68-a0d3-2bed81b3bacf | 2023-05-19T21:52:42 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/atlanta-infrastructure-improvements-funding/85-ee001880-cf40-4e68-a0d3-2bed81b3bacf |
MARIETTA, Ga. — A Cobb County program that helps children in the foster care system is in need of volunteers.
For more than 30 years the program has helped these children with basic necessities and support.
According to the Cobb County CASA program administrators, about 400 kids are in the foster care system in this area alone and they are only able to help half of those kids because they need more people to sign up to be Court Appointed Special Advocates.
The program pairs volunteers with abused and neglected children.
These men and women are sworn officers of the court who meet with the children they’ve been assigned to make sure they have the resources they need.
Recently, volunteers and administrators stepped up for a group of siblings who only had the clothes on their backs.
“They had a lot of needs and clothing was one of them. The advocate who was assigned mentioned it to us and the universe and the stars aligned," CASA Juvenile Program Supervisor said Mari Garcia.
It’s a familiar challenge to kids who are thrust into the foster system.
“You only have enough time to pack a small bag or even a trash bag and that’s all you have for however many months or years," said Grace Gilbert.
Gilbert says the number of kids coming into foster care and needing a CASA rep has remained unchanged even throughout the pandemic.
“We’ve seen unfortunately a consistent number of children coming in and out of care and we are always in need of volunteers because we are only able to service about half of the children in care," said Gilbert.
Right now Cobb County’s CASA program has about 20 volunteers but they could use 10 more to be that extra layer of protection for foster kids.
For those interested, see the volunteer requirements here. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/cobb-county-court-program-help-foster-kids/85-b5952980-ee3e-468b-b2ce-f49ecdf9e85c | 2023-05-19T21:52:48 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/cobb-county-court-program-help-foster-kids/85-b5952980-ee3e-468b-b2ce-f49ecdf9e85c |
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Cold case detectives in DeKalb County are hosting an event in hopes of getting closer to identifying the remains of over 20 people, according to a release from the district attorney and medical examiner's office.
People are invited to the DeKalb County Public Library on Covington Highway to attend a missing persons event and DNA drive. It's free to the public and being held this Saturday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Families of missing persons are asked to come together at the event to share any information about their loved ones, as well as to open or add to any missing persons reports. Additionally, officials encourage attendees to consider donating DNA samples, which can greatly assist with identification efforts.
Those who are going to submit DNA should review the NamUs Consent Form ahead of time. And if possible, the office said to bring two family members from two different branches of their family tree (mother's and father's side) for the most robust CODIS search.
Anyone who believes their loved one is missing and would like to file a missing person's report is asked by the district attorney and medical examiner's office to bring the following, if possible:
- Photos of your loved one
- Photos of tattoos
- Original police reports
- Medical documentation
- Identification documents
Documents will be scanned and returned, the release said adding that representatives from DeKalb County police will be available to take new cases. Spokespersons with the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) and NCIC (National Crime Information Center) will also be there to enter information into their online databases.
To register for the event head here. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/dekalb-county-missing-persons-dna-drive-saturday/85-feb2dc0e-b649-4ace-99c4-cfee6dbf40a3 | 2023-05-19T21:52:54 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/dekalb-county-missing-persons-dna-drive-saturday/85-feb2dc0e-b649-4ace-99c4-cfee6dbf40a3 |
GRIFFIN, Ga. — Three people are facing charges after police said they robbed a department store and took off with $365,000 and a four-year-old in their getaway vehicle.
Griffin Police Department officers were called to a Ross Dress for Less department store at 1424 North Expressway Monday around 7:30 p.m. for an armed robbery. When officers arrived, they were told that the suspected robbers took off and a witness followed them, according to GPD.
Police looped in more officers and the Spalding County Sheriff's Office. The law enforcement agencies used a tip from another witness to find the vehicle on Springview Drive at Ridgeview Drive in Spalding County.
After stopping the vehicle, authorities arrested three males. During their search, police said a four-year-old child was found in the vehicle along with three handguns, an assault-style pistol and around $365,000 were recovered. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/griffin-ross-armed-robbery-child-365k-recovered/85-8f853068-7b84-42ad-9572-b1580b49a7c3 | 2023-05-19T21:53:00 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/griffin-ross-armed-robbery-child-365k-recovered/85-8f853068-7b84-42ad-9572-b1580b49a7c3 |
The two women who are suing Central State University alleging unfair demotion and mistreatment say they will continue their suit, despite current president Jack Thomas announcing his plans to step down when his term ends in June.
“Understand that our position remains that the damages we have suffered were a direct result of the hostile work environment created by Dr. Thomas and the absence of decisive corrective action by the University Board of Trustees, which forced the legal position taken,” the women’s lawyer, David Duwel, said in a press release.
He said without any agreement with the board of trustees, the women suing will continue to take legal action.
Duwell also said the women accusing Thomas of mistreatment believe the board of trustees will, “identify a leader with high character and integrity who will support Central State University and its mission and vision.”
The group said they would be willing to work with the board of trustees and university administration to move forward.
Central State officials declined to comment for this story, saying they do not comment on pending litigation.
Thomas announced on May 15 he will step down as university president and become a professor at the end of June. The announcement listed Thomas’ accomplishments since joining the university in July 2020, such as growing corporate partnerships, overseeing a campus expansion and growing enrollment.
“Having accomplished what I set out to do as president, I have informed the board of trustees that I will not seek renewal of my contract,” Thomas wrote, adding that he will stay on at CSU as a tenured professor after an educational sabbatical.
Central State University Board of Trustees Chair Mark Hatcher released a statement responding to Thomas’ announcement, saying: “The board thanks Dr. Thomas for his service to the university and the progress that the university has made during his time as president. The board will immediately begin plans for a search for Dr. Thomas’ successor.” | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/local/two-women-suing-central-state-say-their-lawsuit-will-continue/XZK2JLUKFRDUVMZJ2FWOFLTXI4/ | 2023-05-19T21:54:37 | 1 | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/local/two-women-suing-central-state-say-their-lawsuit-will-continue/XZK2JLUKFRDUVMZJ2FWOFLTXI4/ |
A 15-year-old was rushed to the hospital after getting shot in the head near a basketball court on Staten Island, according to officials.
Police and fire officials said they received calls regarding a child shot near the Stapleton Houses on Warren Street and Gordon Street just before 4 p.m. The teen was taken to Richmond University Medical Center, where they were said to be in critical condition after suffering a gunshot to the head, officials said.
The child has not been identified. It was not immediately clear who shot the teen or what the motive for the shooting was.
A police investigation is ongoing.
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ABSECON — The city has begun notifying hotels and motels in town of new rules governing occupancy limits, but several motel owners and their tenants are concerned about the changes.
During Thursday's City Council meeting, two people who said they have been staying at a motel in town for an extended time brought their concerns before the governing body. Hotel occupancy is now limited to 14 consecutive days, or 14 days within a 30-day period, according to the recently approved ordinance.
Council President Nick LaRotonda said Friday discussions with several motel and hotel owners held after Thursday's meeting were "very productive."
The consensus from the conversations was that both the city and owners agreed that tenants in need of more suitable housing would be directed to the local government, which would then link them with services needed for their living situation.
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"We're not looking to put anyone on the street with this ordinance," LaRotonda said. "We want to work with them and help them."
Identifying information, such as occupants' names and vehicle information, must also be kept available for the city code enforcement officer, the ordinance states.
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Fines and jail time could be handed down to owners who violate the code.
LaRotonda said previously council has acted to improve conditions in town, thwarting crime that has commonly been associated with the hotels and motels along the White Horse Pike leading into Atlantic City.
Some, however, say staying at a motel in town has been their only option.
Steven Diamond told council that he, his wife and his 6-year-old son have been staying at the Eazy Inn on the pike since August. They were notified they have to vacate their room.
"My son is going to end up in the Atlantic City homeless shelter on Saturday," Diamond told council.
Council offered to help Diamond, asking for his information to connect him with services that could assist. LaRotonda said the city didn't intend to have Diamond's family out of their room immediately.
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"We're coming up with a plan to assist in certain instances like this," LaRotonda told Diamond.
Diamond said oftentimes, getting help isn't simple.
"It's a process," Diamond told council. "It doesn't happen overnight."
Ravi Patel, owner of the Sunrise Motel on the pike next to Home Depot, said most hotel and motel owners were unaware of the forthcoming change.
"We were all surprised," Patel said.
Patel led efforts to set up Thursday's meeting.
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Some motel owners are suggesting council consider a 28-day limit, Patel said.
The rule change comes as summer approaches and the area's population swells with visitors. A change now could be harmful to the motels' earnings, Patel said, speaking on behalf of the other owners.
"It was a productive meeting," Patel said. "We're looking forward to welcoming the decision with an open heart. We've been in Absecon for almost 20 years. To me, there's no such thing as 'I.' It's a team effort, and everyone has to play their role."
LaRotonda said there are no plans to repeal the ordinance.
In addressing council, Diamond implored them to consider other options, specifically for people who can't find appropriate shelter promptly and don't consider motel living ideal.
"They don't want to be there," Diamond said. "We have no other choice." | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/absecon-motel-owners-talk-enforcement-of-new-occupancy-limits/article_80753c2a-f672-11ed-9b39-6bdbfec6918e.html | 2023-05-19T22:08:12 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/absecon-motel-owners-talk-enforcement-of-new-occupancy-limits/article_80753c2a-f672-11ed-9b39-6bdbfec6918e.html |
MIDDLE TOWNSHIP — For years, residents, advocates and police have reported encampments in the woods around the Rio Grande section of the township.
The encampments tend to relocate often, and in some instances, police have removed people at the request of property owners.
In those instances, police say, they have had social workers available to help people access social services.
In an attempt to better regulate or perhaps eliminate the encampments, the Township Committee on Monday introduced an ordinance to prevent people from living in tents. The ordinance limits the use of temporary structures, like tents and canopies, and states that they may not be used for habitation.
Township officials emphasized the ordinance was not intended to regulate the licensed campgrounds in the township.
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Resident Jim Chew questioned Mayor Tim Donohue about the ordinance, suggesting it was aimed at people without homes. Chew describes himself as an advocate for the homeless and often speaks at committee meetings. He said he read the ordinance thinking about the people living in tents in the woods.
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“If it’s enforced, they can’t be in the woods,” Chew said.
“I intend to vote on it and support it. These are the tools that our Police Department and our Code Enforcement Department need when it comes to the discretion and having the authority to remove people from property they’re not permitted to be on,” Donohue said. “The purpose is not to punish anyone, but we have people who are camping on property that they don’t own.”
Some is state land.
In some cases, there are camps on private property, Donohue said. He said there have been fires and unsanitary conditions. In some instances, the sites were left strewn with trash.
“It’s a necessary tool to add to our toolbox,” Donohue said.
The ordinance establishes requirements for dimensions, proper anchoring and setbacks from property lines and roads. Temporary structures would not be permitted for more than seven days within a 180-day period, with violators facing a fine of up to $2,000 and up to 90 days in county jail, or community service.
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A public hearing and final vote on the ordinance are planned for June 19, at which time residents will have a chance to comment on the ordinance.
A notice about the ordinance sent by the township Tuesday said it will help address unsanitary plumbing and defective electrical equipment in use in the encampments. In some cases, the tents are dilapidated or abandoned.
“We are concerned about the hazards these encampments present for the community,” said Donohue in a statement. “Our Police Department is working closely with Volunteers of America to connect homeless people with the resources to help them get off the streets. We also need to address the other piece of the issue, which is ensuring the community is safe and clean for those who live, shop and run businesses there.”
The township has struggled to find solutions to issues in Rio Grande, including with panhandling and other behaviors. Chew said there are problems with substance abuse, alcoholism, mental health issues and theft among the homeless population, but that’s just like the rest of society.
“They need a place to stay somewhere. The government is not providing a place,” Chew said.
Township officials have said police and social service agencies have sought to get people into better situations, but many are reluctant.
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At previous meetings, police Chief Christopher Leusner said some people even refuse to come in when there is a Code Blue alert in the winter.
“So when they’re removed, where are they removed to?” asked resident Dawn Robinson.
“They’re not removed to. They’re removed from,” Donohue said. He said the township works with Volunteers of America and other organizations to help those they can, but he said many do not want help from the township.
Donohue described mounds of trash and scorched areas from out-of-control fires.
“These property owners have rights as well. We realize the homeless have rights,” Donohue said.
At the Monday meeting, Chew advocated for giving people a tent and a sleeping bag, arguing the current emergency shelter system does not work. Cape May County has places open during Code Blue emergencies, when the temperature drops below freezing, but does not have a homeless shelter, but there are emergency housing programs available through county government.
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But Chew said if someone gets a job, they no longer qualify for benefits. If they have a tent in the woods, they could start to work and perhaps save enough money to pay a security deposit and a month’s rent on an apartment.
“It puzzles me why this method is neither encouraged nor condoned,” he said. “If it were made the primary method, we could even eliminate some Social Security job positions, which would pry loose more money to buy tents and sleeping bags.”
He said few in Rio Grande would want tents pitched near their homes, while the township is not receptive to finding locations for the encampments.
“The government method does not work. The tent in the woods methods work,” he said.
“Can you tell me any city or town in America where this has worked long term?” Donohue said. “Have you looked at cities where this has been encouraged and condoned?”
He said he applauds Chew’s passion and compassion, but said his proposal would only worsen the situation in Rio Grande. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/middle-township-ordinance-no-living-in-tents/article_c9f9fcda-f42b-11ed-9eef-cfbe9e31fee7.html | 2023-05-19T22:08:18 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/middle-township-ordinance-no-living-in-tents/article_c9f9fcda-f42b-11ed-9eef-cfbe9e31fee7.html |
IDAHO, USA — Idaho Gov. Brad Little said in a statement Friday two groups of six Idaho State Police troopers will deploy for two weeks at the Texas-Mexico border to train and assist in what Little called, "the fight against fentanyl."
Little said that fentanyl from Mexico is "becoming much more prevalent."
"As we've done before, Idaho is responding to the call for help from our neighbors along the border," Little said in a press release. "The ISP troopers will serve as a force multiplier for the State of Texas when there is an increased need for law enforcement along the U.S.-Mexico border, and our troopers will receive on-the-job training and experience up-to-the-minute enforcement techniques that can be brought back and immediately applied in Idaho."
The first ISP group will consist of the Domestic Highway Enforcement Team, which focuses on drug concealment, the press release said. The other group is a group of SWAT troopers that will focus on human tracking and searching skills working alongside Texas law enforcement.
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BANGOR -- Seventh graders at All Saints Catholic School released nearly 200 Atlantic salmon into the Kenduskeag Stream this afternoon.
Kids who participated in the project raised the salmon from infancy to their fry stage, which is typically between five and ten weeks old.
They would also draw stages of the fish based on their size and record the temperature of the Kenduskeag Stream over a period of a month.
All Saints Catholic School science teacher Vanessa Rehmeyer says she's glad she was able to involve her students in something special like this.
"I think what excites me with the students is that they know they have a part and they can make a difference in the environment, and something like this i hope they can remember this for a long time," said Rehmeyer.
According to Rehmeyer, she says Atlantic salmon are an endangered species, with only 1% the population coming back to Maine after being born. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/all-saints-catholic-school-releases-200-atlantic-salmon/article_5f033764-f68a-11ed-b9b8-070e5f3be204.html | 2023-05-19T22:13:54 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/all-saints-catholic-school-releases-200-atlantic-salmon/article_5f033764-f68a-11ed-b9b8-070e5f3be204.html |
BOISE, Idaho — The National Interagency Coordination Center based at the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise has sent additional resources to help fight wildfires in Canada, NIFC announced Friday.
Because of hot, dry conditions and extreme fire activity observed "on many incidents across all provinces and territories in Canada," NIFC said, the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre has moved to Preparedness Level 5, the highest level on a five-level scale. That indicates the majority of Canada's firefighting resources are already committed to multiple regions across the country. The U.S., meanwhile, is at Preparedness Level 2.
The early-season wildfires in Canada are causing thousands of evacuations, damage throughout 1 million acres and a thick blanket of smoke traveling south into the United States, including Idaho, and reaching as far as Nebraska.
As of about 2 p.m. MDT on Friday, the CIFFC indicated 216 active fires were burning in Canada. Of those, 77 were out of control, 39 were being held, and 100 were under control. More than two-thirds of the fires are in the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. Updates from CIFFC on wildfires in Canada are available here.
According to NASA, as of Wednesday, fires had already burned 10 times the average area for this time of year.
About 225 federal U.S. firefighting resources and support personnel are assigned to various fires in Canada. In addition to those resources, several state agencies are providing personnel and equipment. Idaho, Alaska, Oregon, Washington and Montana belong to the Northwest Wildland Fire Protection Agreement, aka Northwest Compact, with the western Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan, as well as Yukon Territory and Northwest Territories/Forests.
Through that agreement, states have dispatched equipment and about 125 personnel. Of those resources, 26 incident management personnel are coming from Oregon; three incident management personnel are from Montana; an airtanker and the Pioneer Pike Hotshot Crew are from Alaska; Washington has sent miscellaneous firefighting personnel, an initial-attack hand crew and three engines. Washington and Oregon also have combined personnel to create a shared incident management team.
"With wildland fires straining the suppression efforts of our international partners in Canada, it is critical we use every authority and available resources to provide assistance." said George Geissler, Washington State Forester and the National Association of State Foresters Fire Committee Chair. "The interagency wildland fire community is committed to protect the communities and the natural resources we all rely upon."
The request announced Friday, processed through the NICC, included an additional 24 fireline specialists and supervisors, 61 crew members from three interagency hotshot crews, 29 members for two incident management teams, and equipment such as handheld radios, Mark III pumps with kits, and fold-a-tanks. Those personnel went through initial orientation Friday morning in Edmonton, Alberta.
In total, 625 federal, state and local firefighters and support personnel from the U.S. are now assigned to wildfires in Canada.
To fulfill an earlier request for Canada announced a week ago, on May 12, NIFC worked with several agencies to fill requests for two 15-person incident management teams, three interagency resources representatives, and 10 hand crews to help with wildfire suppression in the province of Alberta. | https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/wildfire/canada-wildfires-national-interagency-coordinating-center-at-nifc-boise-sending-more-resources/277-b97b3e2d-9296-44e0-b920-01b50d21d07f | 2023-05-19T22:13:56 | 1 | https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/wildfire/canada-wildfires-national-interagency-coordinating-center-at-nifc-boise-sending-more-resources/277-b97b3e2d-9296-44e0-b920-01b50d21d07f |
BANGOR -- Community Connector transit will soon offer Saturday trips once again.. After almost one year of suspension.
"I really didn't think it would take us nearly a year to get back to Saturday service,” said Laurie Linscott, bus superintendent.
The Community Connector serves residents in Bangor, Brewer, Hampden, Veazie, Old Town and the University of Maine Orono.
On June 18, 2022 leaders announced the end of Saturday rides.
Linscott said the company experienced a storage of drivers and would later offer in house entry level CDL training.
"They all had to do a pre-employment drug test and DOT physical, so there were some prerequisites to get into the class,” according to Linscott.
Kyle Thibodeau is a recent graduate of the in-house drivers courses offered.
Thibodeau said he heard about the unique opportunity through fresh start sober living, an organization that operates sober living homes.
The recovery program connected participants in partnership with the city of bangor to sign up for the potential job opening.
"I feel like I need to give back. I'm three years into recovery and they talk about giving back, doing service work and I like helping people. Feels great. Feels like I'm actually becoming accomplished and starting a career.” said Thibodeau, a driver for Community Connector.
Community Connector plans to offer free rides all day June 3 in celebration of Saturday service's return.
Riders are already anticipating having more accessibility through local transit service.
"It's really going to be helpful to get from point a to point b. Without a car it's hard [to travel] in Maine,” said Austin Simmons, a student attending the University of Maine Orono.
Thibodeau shares a quick message for those in recovery working to re-enter the work field or are just in search of a fresh start...
"Keep trying. Ask for help, don't be afraid. A lot of people that's where they fall short, they just don't want to ask "how did you do that?.." or "what do i do?” said Thibodeau. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/community-connector-to-return-june-3/article_52f86994-f68a-11ed-a96e-8bd6d68c197a.html | 2023-05-19T22:14:00 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/community-connector-to-return-june-3/article_52f86994-f68a-11ed-a96e-8bd6d68c197a.html |
HANCOCK- Crews from many different towns were called to a structure fire in the town of Hancock this afternoon.
We're told a residence at 18 West Shore Road caught fire.
No one was in the home. However, the wind spread the flames into nearby woods.
A Forestry Service helicopter was also brought in to assist.
We'll have more information as it becomes available. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/crews-respond-to-hancock-fire/article_42ad227c-f68b-11ed-ad7e-379d86d0718c.html | 2023-05-19T22:14:06 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/crews-respond-to-hancock-fire/article_42ad227c-f68b-11ed-ad7e-379d86d0718c.html |
LINCOLN -- Four kids made it out of a house fire safely this morning.
Around 8:35 a.m. the Lincoln Fire Department responded to a home on Edwards Street for reports of the home filling with smoke.
Lincoln fire captain Jake Hammond says 4 children were reportedly home unsupervised when they noticed smoke and quickly called their parents.
The then parent called 911 immediately.
Captain Hammond says when firefighters arrived they discovered a fire in the walls of the basement.
The fire reportedly spread into the floor-boards which required firefighters to use a chainsaw to get under the floor and extinguish the flames.
"Calling early is really important to us. Another 10-15 minutes and we would have been dealing with another ball game here,” said Hammond. “The kids that were home called their parents first and their parents decided to call 911. Call early if you think something is going wrong.. Because seconds matter for us.”
The fire remains under investigation by the state fire marshal's office. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/kids-evacuate-home-due-to-basement-fire/article_ddafbef2-f68a-11ed-a34e-471206f6a9f1.html | 2023-05-19T22:14:12 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/kids-evacuate-home-due-to-basement-fire/article_ddafbef2-f68a-11ed-a34e-471206f6a9f1.html |
AUGUSTA- Lawmakers in Maine are getting behind an initiative to help lobster fishermen comply with potential new fishing regulations that are supposed to protect North Atlantic Right Whales.
Lobster and crab fishermen face the prospect of rules that would require them to use new kinds of gear.
Democratic State Senator Eloise Vitelli of Arrowsic is proposing a bill that would create a “lobster innovation fund” to pay lobster fishing license holders a stipend to test new fishing technologies.
The Maine legislature’s Marine Resources Committee unanimously approved the proposal. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/lobster-gear-payment-bill/article_9b0d19fc-f683-11ed-b5c9-2f434d7c1650.html | 2023-05-19T22:14:19 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/lobster-gear-payment-bill/article_9b0d19fc-f683-11ed-b5c9-2f434d7c1650.html |
MILLINOCKET- A Millinocket man faces charges following a months-long investigation into suspected drug trafficking.
50-year-old Wayne Cote was arrested Thursday.
The East Millinocket Police Department conducted a search at a residence on Cedar Street.
They say they found evidence consistent with drug trafficking and drug use.
They also seized a large amount of suspected illegal drugs.
Cote is charged with unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs, multiple counts of unlawful possession of drugs and violation of bail.
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SEARSPORT -- There are currently only four ports statewide that allow foreign cruise ships: Portland, Rockland, Eastport and Bar Harbor.
Searsport is looking to become a part of that group after its Select Board voted in favor of a proposal outlining how these ships would dock into the Hamilton Wharf.
"Searsport's got a unique position. We have a lot to offer in the general area. It would benefit the region," said James Gillway, Searsport town manager.
According to Gillway, this idea has been in the works for more than 15 years and recently gained more traction after Cruise Maine reached out about having a vessel stop in the town for one day in October.
When you come off Hamilton Wharf, Bricks-N-Sticks is one of the first local restaurants you'll see in the area. Bricks-N-Sticks owner James Hutton says he would love the town of Searsport to allow international vessels to dock at the wharf.
"I think it's a great idea. Ever since the one in Bar Harbor started 10 years ago and then Belfast started coming, so we're probably the next stop in line. It's a deep water port, plenty of room for the cruise ships to come and places for them to go," said Hutton.
While the town has received positive feedback from some of its residents, others think it could cause problems for the town.
"I don't think Searsport is big enough to sustain the influx of people and I don't think it's a good idea for the town of Searsport," said Seth Knight, who disagrees with the decision.
Gillway says the town will submit an application to the Coast Guard to allow these vessels to come into the wharf, but an exact timeline is unclear.
"It's a good test, but we have time before the next season," said Gillway. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/searsport-looking-to-dock-international-vessels/article_3c334b1c-f689-11ed-82b0-ebd7fa63ec6a.html | 2023-05-19T22:14:31 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/searsport-looking-to-dock-international-vessels/article_3c334b1c-f689-11ed-82b0-ebd7fa63ec6a.html |
ELLSWORTH- A Stonington man accused of setting his home on fire made his first court appearance this afternoon.
George St. Amand, 33, is charged with arson.
Firefighters were called to 31 School Street in Stonington just after 11:00 Wednesday morning.
According to court records, St. Amand's mother told investigators he had allegedly broken windows out of the house because of mental health issues.
Investigators determined the fire started in the dining room and was intentionally set.
Court records indicate St. Amand had allegedly told people he was thinking about burning the house.
His bail is set $50,000 cash. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/stonington-man-charged-with-arson-in-court/article_19ee879e-f682-11ed-90a8-7f35dbf08c34.html | 2023-05-19T22:14:37 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/stonington-man-charged-with-arson-in-court/article_19ee879e-f682-11ed-90a8-7f35dbf08c34.html |
IDAHO, USA — Idaho Gov. Brad Little said in a statement Friday two groups of six Idaho State Police troopers will deploy for two weeks at the Texas-Mexico border to train and assist in what Little called, "the fight against fentanyl."
Little said that fentanyl from Mexico is "becoming much more prevalent."
"As we've done before, Idaho is responding to the call for help from our neighbors along the border," Little said in a press release. "The ISP troopers will serve as a force multiplier for the State of Texas when there is an increased need for law enforcement along the U.S.-Mexico border, and our troopers will receive on-the-job training and experience up-to-the-minute enforcement techniques that can be brought back and immediately applied in Idaho."
The first ISP group will consist of the Domestic Highway Enforcement Team, which focuses on drug concealment, the press release said. The other group is a group of SWAT troopers that will focus on human tracking and searching skills working alongside Texas law enforcement.
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SALEM, Ore. — Police have arrested a semi truck driver for DUII and reckless driving following a multi-vehicle crash that killed seven people and injured four others on Interstate 5, south of Salem, Thursday afternoon, Oregon State Police said.
Officers responded just after 2 p.m. to a report of a three-vehicle crash on I-5 northbound at milepost 241 near the Santiam River Rest Area in Marion County, about halfway between Albany and Salem.
A semi truck traveling northbound on I-5 ran off the road on the east shoulder and hit a passenger van carrying 11 people, OSP said. The van was pushed into another semi truck, which was parked.
"The force of the crash caused extreme damage to the passenger van," OSP said in a news release Friday afternoon.
Six people who were in the van died at the scene, and another was transported to the hospital by Life Flight helicopter where they died. The four others in the van were hospitalized, but OSP had not released information about the extent of their injuries. The seven people who died were all adults, and OSP said their names will be released "in a later update."
The driver of the parked semi truck was not injured.
PHOTOS: I-5 crash near Albany
OSP said the 52-year-old driver of the semi truck that was at-fault was medically evaluated and later arrested. Lincoln Clayton Smith of California was taken to the Marion County Jail on charges of DUII, reckless driving, manslaughter and assault.
Police and fire officials put a blue tarp on the wrecked van and placed a barrier near one of the trucks to block the view of the scene, according to the Democrat-Herald.
The van appeared to have been crushed between the trucks, a witness told the Statesman Journal.
"Judging by the damage, it looked like the van was sandwiched," Adrian Gonzalez said. "It got hit very hard."
Two Life Flight helicopters landed and took people away while paramedics treated others on the ground, Gonzalez told the paper.
KGW spoke to a semi truck driver who said he was there when first responders got to the scene. He was driving from Alberta, Canada to Nevada.
"I've driven for quite awhile," Phil Price said. "I've seen a lot of fatalities on the road... you think about the people's families. It's a sad day for those people."
The northbound lanes of I-5 due at the crash site were closed for several hours as police investigated. It took about five hours to reopen one of the lanes. All of them were back open by Friday morning.
The on-scene investigation will likely take about 24 hours to conclude, police said, and more information will be released after the families of the victims have been notified.
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OAK HARBOR, Wash. — The world of "influencers" skews young, but a veteran from Oak Harbor proves there’s no age limit for successful content creators on YouTube.
Scott Oram makes DIY videos based on the skills he developed during his time in the Navy.
"I served in the Navy for 21 years. I was an aviation structure mechanic safety equipment technician,” he said.
That included working on comfort and safety systems, like ejection seats. He often uses “Top Gun” as a reference.
"It's funny, I like to say that if I was working that night, Goose wouldn't have died,” he said.
His naval career took him around the world and supported his family. But after two decades, it was time to retire.
"I was the ripe young age of 31 years old when I enlisted,” he said. "My body was letting me know it was definitely a young man's game and it was time to move on."
Moving on opened up a new way to put his mechanical skills to use: making videos of projects around the house and launching his YouTube channel, “Dad It Yourself.”
"You believe what your dad says because he's your dad. So that's my niche - I'm your dad giving you advice on how to fix something in your home,” he said.
He's done everything from replacing sconces to testing tools, and the videos have racked up hundreds of thousands of views. The channel also helps bolster the small handyman business he launched, SDO Handyman Home Repair Services.
Oram doesn't just preach DIY on camera. He does everything behind the scenes, too - serving as producer, sound engineer, camera operator and editor.
The only other person around? A stick that’s his height, with a photo of himself attached to the top.
"I film mostly by myself with a tripod camera, so what I have to do is set up and frame my shot and I'll put him in it. If you notice, he's my height, his head is roughly the same size as mine,” Oram said, laughing. "He's the dummy, I'm not the dummy.”
In 2023, “Dad It Yourself” surpassed the 10,000 subscriber milestone, making Oram a bonafide influencer.
He hopes his experience will inspire others to try something new, sooner than later.
"When's the best time to plant a tree? The best time to plant a tree was 40 years ago. The next best time is right now. Don't think about doing something, just do it,” he said.
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BOISE, Idaho — Washington will be among the states sending resources north to Canada as wildfires continue to burn along the western part of the country.
Early-season wildfires in Canada are causing thousands of evacuations, damage throughout 1 million acres and a thick blanket of smoke traveling south into the United States, reaching as far as Nebraska and including western Washington.
Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Montana are combining to send 125 personnel and equipment as part of the Northwest Wildland Fire Protection Agreement.
Washington is sending miscellaneous firefighting personnel, one initial attack hand crew and three engines. Oregon and Washington also are joining personnel to form a shared incident management team.
“With wildland fires straining the suppression efforts of our international partners in Canada, it is critical we use every authority and available resources to provide assistance,” said George Geissler, Washington state forester and the National Association of State Foresters fire committee chair. “The interagency wildland fire community is committed to protect the communities and the natural resources we all rely upon.”
Nearly 85% of Alberta, Canada is "abnormally dry" at the moment, according to the North American Drought Monitor. With near-record-high temperatures in much of the Pacific Northwest over the past several weeks, wildfires continue to burn.
Over 90 fires are actively burning in Alberta as of Friday morning, according to the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard. 56.38% of the fires are under control, but 26.2% remain out of control.
The Environmental Protection Agency's fire and smoke map shows a low Air Quality Index projection for all of western Washington today, as the height of the smoke in the atmosphere keeps it from impacting too much on the ground locally. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/washington/washington-firefighting-resources-canada-wildfires/281-8f59aee2-758e-4f29-930d-27b731252c6b | 2023-05-19T22:17:24 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/washington/washington-firefighting-resources-canada-wildfires/281-8f59aee2-758e-4f29-930d-27b731252c6b |
THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. — Every so often hundreds of people spend their weekends driving hundred of miles in search of treasure, fun and fellowship. It's for events called yarn crawls, which bring together knitting and crocheting enthusiasts.
During the crawls, participants visit multiple stores looking for special discounts and exclusive patterns, and to collect stamps on passports that they can use to enter raffles or win prizes.
"It brings out all the yarn lovers, fiber lovers, knitters, and crocheters," said Michelle Cohen of Black Sheep Yarn Boutique.
Her shop is one of ten from Chehalis to Poulsbo involved in the Pacific Northwest Yarn Crawl.
"All the shops are connected," she said. "It's like a party. It really is like a party. We get between 200 to 300 people coming through on a weekend."
"Last year we did the whole thing which was an adventure in and of itself," said Kate Tanner. "This year we're focusing on our favorites, starting down in Chehalis and of course we have got to go visit the alpacas."
It's a 40-mile drive from Olympia to Fife, where Firwood Farm's gift shop specializes in alpaca yarn.
"Right now in the shop, we have we have yarn from Tina who is the dark black one here with a white face," said Leanna Stidham who raises rescue alpacas and says the pandemic made knitting and crocheting popular again.
"It's a very relaxing thing," she said. "It's something you can do while you're watching TV in the evenings."
Let's make one more stop in Gig Harbor, where some yarn crawlers are having a celebration.
"I need some applause here. We did it!" said Aleen Yamasaki, as her passport gets its tenth and final stamp at Rainy Days Yarn & Mercantile. "I'm so excited we did it all. I live in Edmonds so I did a lot of driving the past two days and now I feel great!"
This is 9-year-old Penelope McNeal's first yarn crawl. She's just three stamps short of filling out a passport.
"I really like that I can go to different places and explore the things around them," McNeal said. She seems to have the shopping down. The knitting? Still a work in progress.
"I want to learn but my mom, she says I have to work on patience," she said.
"Well you've knit one row and now you've got to work on knitting the next row," her mom said.
As everyone here knows, before you knit, you've got to learn how to crawl.
The 17th annual Puget Sound LYS ("Local Yarn Store") Tour is a crawl happening this weekend. Twenty shops from Seattle to Bellingham are featured.
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Costco Business Center planned for former Northland site in Southfield
The former Northland Center site in Southfield is slated to include the state’s first Costco Business Center.
Costco recently purchased a 13.38-acre parcel at the corner of Northland Dr and Northwestern Highway, said Southfield-based Friedman Real Estate, which announced the sale on Thursday.
The Costco Business Center differs from the company’s standard consumer retail warehouses, the firm said. The store will offer products in greater quantities and it will not include a bakery or pharmacy that are present in other Michigan locations.
Friedman Real Estate said Costco’s 160,000-square-foot warehouse will be a “key component” of the Northland City Center project.
The project is expected to include office, retail, multi-family and medical space.
Contour Companies broke ground on the the Northland City Center in the spring of 2021.
At the time, the developer said the first phase of the project would be complete in 2026.
Northland closed in 2015 after years of declining traffic, dwindling tenants, the departure of Macy’s and Target, and mall owners who defaulted on the property.
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BOISE, Idaho — The National Interagency Coordination Center based at the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise has sent additional resources to help fight wildfires in Canada, NIFC announced Friday.
Because of hot, dry conditions and extreme fire activity observed "on many incidents across all provinces and territories in Canada," NIFC said, the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre has moved to Preparedness Level 5, the highest level on a five-level scale. That indicates the majority of Canada's firefighting resources are already committed to multiple regions across the country. The U.S., meanwhile, is at Preparedness Level 2.
The early-season wildfires in Canada are causing thousands of evacuations, damage throughout 1 million acres and a thick blanket of smoke traveling south into the United States, including Idaho, and reaching as far as Nebraska.
As of about 2 p.m. MDT on Friday, the CIFFC indicated 216 active fires were burning in Canada. Of those, 77 were out of control, 39 were being held, and 100 were under control. More than two-thirds of the fires are in the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. Updates from CIFFC on wildfires in Canada are available here.
According to NASA, as of Wednesday, fires had already burned 10 times the average area for this time of year.
About 225 federal U.S. firefighting resources and support personnel are assigned to various fires in Canada. In addition to those resources, several state agencies are providing personnel and equipment. Idaho, Alaska, Oregon, Washington and Montana belong to the Northwest Wildland Fire Protection Agreement, aka Northwest Compact, with the western Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan, as well as Yukon Territory and Northwest Territories/Forests.
Through that agreement, states have dispatched equipment and about 125 personnel. Of those resources, 26 incident management personnel are coming from Oregon; three incident management personnel are from Montana; an airtanker and the Pioneer Pike Hotshot Crew are from Alaska; Washington has sent miscellaneous firefighting personnel, an initial-attack hand crew and three engines. Washington and Oregon also have combined personnel to create a shared incident management team.
"With wildland fires straining the suppression efforts of our international partners in Canada, it is critical we use every authority and available resources to provide assistance." said George Geissler, Washington State Forester and the National Association of State Foresters Fire Committee Chair. "The interagency wildland fire community is committed to protect the communities and the natural resources we all rely upon."
The request announced Friday, processed through the NICC, included an additional 24 fireline specialists and supervisors, 61 crew members from three interagency hotshot crews, 29 members for two incident management teams, and equipment such as handheld radios, Mark III pumps with kits, and fold-a-tanks. Those personnel went through initial orientation Friday morning in Edmonton, Alberta.
In total, 625 federal, state and local firefighters and support personnel from the U.S. are now assigned to wildfires in Canada.
To fulfill an earlier request for Canada announced a week ago, on May 12, NIFC worked with several agencies to fill requests for two 15-person incident management teams, three interagency resources representatives, and 10 hand crews to help with wildfire suppression in the province of Alberta. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/wildfire/canada-wildfires-national-interagency-coordinating-center-at-nifc-boise-sending-more-resources/277-b97b3e2d-9296-44e0-b920-01b50d21d07f | 2023-05-19T22:17:34 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/wildfire/canada-wildfires-national-interagency-coordinating-center-at-nifc-boise-sending-more-resources/277-b97b3e2d-9296-44e0-b920-01b50d21d07f |
The Richmond Police Department Crash Team has identified the motorcyclist involved in a fatal collision on Hull Street Road on Friday as Daniel Hooban, 35, of Chesterfield County.
At 6:25 a.m., officers were summoned to the 5500 block of Hull Street Road because of a collision between a sedan and a motorcycle. Officers found Hooban, the sole rider of the motorcycle, unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the sedan, an adult female, remained on scene.
The RPD Crash Team responded to investigate. Investigators determined the collision occurred in the westbound lanes of Hull Street Road. The team conducted interviews, took measurements and are still investigating the circumstances of this fatal collision. At this time, no charges have been filed.
Anyone with information is asked to call RPD Crash Team Investigator J. DeBoard at (804) 646-1709 or call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used. All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous. | https://richmond.com/news/local/motorcyclist-fatal-hull-street-road-identified/article_2c0b7fd6-f682-11ed-8c2c-0bd3f163668e.html | 2023-05-19T22:23:28 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/motorcyclist-fatal-hull-street-road-identified/article_2c0b7fd6-f682-11ed-8c2c-0bd3f163668e.html |
Public, private and home-school teachers can receive a grant worth up to $250 to defray the cost of an educational field trip to an Indiana state park or state reservoir, including Indiana Dunes State Park in Chesterton.
The Indiana Natural Resources Foundation is offering the grants to promote student learning about fish, forest, wildlife or natural habitats and their conservation, Indiana history and the state's cultural resources.
"This grant gives children an adventure that showcases some of Indiana's natural and cultural treasures and teaches the importance of protecting and preserving them for everyone to enjoy," said Jody Kress, foundation director.
The grant application is available online at on.in.gov/state-park-group-programs .
Teachers must submit their grant request by June 30. Potential winners will be notified Sept. 1.
St. John Police CIT Officer Dustin Wartman is trained in mental health intervention.
Grants awarded must be spent during the 2023-24 school year.
Since the program began in 2013, a total of 174 grants have been awarded to Indiana teachers that helped fund state park visits for more than 18,000 Hoosier students.
"These trips help children understand how previous generations viewed the significance of Indiana's natural and cultural resources, and at the same time let them make great memories that they will carry into adulthood," said Ginger Murphy, deputy stewardship director for Indiana's state parks.
Individual Hoosiers and Indiana companies also can donate online to support the teacher grant program at indiananrf.org .
Gallery: Take a virtual tour of Indiana's state parks
Brown County State Park
Location: Nashville
Size: 15,776 acres (largest state park)
Opened: 1929
Activities: 12 hiking trails spanning 18 miles; 25 mi. of mountain biking trails; 20 horseback riding trails; hiking; birdwatching; fishing; leafing; cross-county skiing; sledding; ice fishing
Amenities: Abe Martin Lodge and annex, 84 rooms with water park; 86 cabins; modern and primitive campgrounds
DNR description: Nicknamed the "Little Smokies" because of the area's resemblance to the Great Smoky Mountains, Brown County encompasses nearly 16,000 acres of rugged hills, ridges and fog-shrouded ravines. Glaciers from the most recent ice ages stopped short of the "hills o' Brown," but their meltwaters helped create the narrow ridges, steep slopes and deep gullies of Brown County State Park. Indiana's largest park is a traditional fall color hot spot, with nearly 20 miles of tree-lined roads and many scenic vistas overlooking miles of uninterrupted forestland.
Dan Carden
Chain O' Lakes State Park
Location: Albion
Size: 2,718 acres
Opened: 1960
Activities: 13 lakes for boating, canoeing, fishing, swimming; hiking
Amenities: Stanley Schoolhouse Nature Center; boat rental; furnished cabins; primitive campsites
DNR description: This is lake country and a small boater's paradise. Nine connecting lakes will be the center of your adventures at Chain O'Lakes. Paddle through the chain of serene kettle lakes, hike the 10 miles of forested trails, fish the electric-motors-only lakes, stay overnight in a forested hillside family cabin, or visit the park's old one-room schoolhouse nature center. Other facilities available for visitors to enjoy include a campground, beach and picnic shelters.
Dan Carden
Charlestown State Park
Location: Charlestown
Size: 5,100 acres
Opened: 1996
Activities: Hiking; Fishing; Picnicking; Camping; Birdwatching
Amenities: 182 modern and primitive campsites
DNR description: Once a largely undeveloped portion of the Indiana Army Ammunition plant, Charlestown State Park is located in southern Indiana. With scenic vistas of the Fourteenmile Creek valley and the Ohio River and elevation changes of over 200 feet, Charlestown has much to offer the visitor with its rugged hills and deep ravines. While hiking the rugged terrain you will see Devonian fossil outcrops and areas of karst sinkhole topography. Bird watchers will enjoy the 72 species of birds, including bluebirds, black vultures and an occasional bald eagle.
Dan Carden
Clifty Falls State Park
Location: Madison
Size: 1,416 acres
Opened: 1920
Activities: Four waterfalls; hiking; swimming; picnicking; tennis
Amenities: Clifty Inn and Restaurant; nature center
DNR description: The park's waterfalls change moods with the weather and the seasons and can range from roaring plunges to delicate bridal-veil mists to gleaming frozen titans. Winter and spring visits reveal them at their best. The rugged splendor of Clifty Canyon offers exciting year-round hiking and scenery.
Dan Carden
Falls of the Ohio State Park
Location: Clarksville
Size: 165 acres
Opened: 1990
Activities: Hiking; fishing; picnicking; boat launch
Amenities: Interpretative Center
DNR description: Meriwether Lewis and William Clark met at the Falls prior to launching the 1804 Lewis and Clark Expedition to the Pacific Ocean. The park's 386-million-year-old fossil beds are among the largest exposed Devonian fossil beds in the world. The park features a spectacular interpretive center overlooking the fossil beds that reopened in 2016 with completely new exhibits.
Dan Carden
Fort Harrison State Park
Location: Indianapolis
Size: 1,700 acres
Opened: 1996
Activities: Hiking; bicycle trails; golf; fishing; canoeing; dog park; sledding; ice fishing; cross country skiing; recreation buildings; horseback riding
Amenities: 18-hole golf course; inn; restaurant; saddle barn; nature shop; Museum of 20th Century Warfare
DNR description: Landscape and history blend together at this unique setting on the northeast side of Indianapolis. The 1,700-acre park — comprising a portion of the former Fort Benjamin Harrison military base — features walking and jogging trails, picnic sites, fishing access to Fall Creek and two national historic districts. An oasis of green in an urban landscape, Fort Harrison is one of the hidden gems to be found in the state, just minutes from home for many visitors needing contact with nature.
Dan Carden
Harmonie State Park
Location: New Harmony
Size: 3,465 acres
Opened: 1996
Activities: Hiking; bicycle trails; horseback riding; boat launch; fishing; picnicking; swimming
Amenities: 200 modern campsites; youth tent campsites
DNR description: Harmonie State Park is located "on the banks of the Wabash" and a beautiful swimming pool, shady picnic areas, ravines and pristine landscape await you here. Trails for walking, biking and nature hikes will lure you for a visit. Nearby Historic New Harmony honors two unique communities from the early 1800s. The Rappites located here in 1814. They were fleeing from religious persecution and awaiting the impending millennium. In 1824, the Owenites brought many great scientists and philosophers into the area when they purchased the Rappites' holdings.
Dan Carden
Lincoln State Park
Location: Lincoln City
Size: 1,747 acres
Opened: 1932
Activities: Historic sites; hiking; boat launch; picnicking; swimming; fishing
Amenities: Nature center; general store; boat rental; cabins; campsites
DNR description: Discover the boyhood home of the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. Among the rolling hills and thick forest, young Lincoln learned many life lessons. Lincoln State Park offers 10 miles of hiking trails, two scenic lakes, and an interpretive center to help you experience early life of settlers in southern Indiana. Tour the Colonel Jones Home, the historic home of the merchant and Civil War officer who employed young Lincoln. The Little Pigeon Creek Baptist Church and Cemetery, located on the property, is where Lincoln’s sister Sarah is buried. Sarah Lincoln Woods Nature Preserve is located in the southernmost portion of the park. A visit to Lincoln State Park is like taking a step back in time to when the land was wild and Lincoln was a boy.
Dan Carden
McCormick's Creek State Park
Location: Spencer
Size: 1,924 acres
Opened: 1916 (oldest state park)
Activities: Hiking; horseback riding; swimming; recreation center; tennis; picnicking; caving
Amenities: Canyon Inn; nature center; saddle barn; cabins; 221 modern and primitive campsites; youth tent camping; camp store
DNR description: Explore the spectacular limestone canyon, flowing creek, and scenic waterfalls that highlight Indiana’s first state park. Hike trails featuring diverse forest trees, spicebush, and native wildflowers, including a trail through Wolf Cave Nature Preserve and an accessible trail at the recently renovated nature center. Experience history as you climb the fire tower, use shelter houses or cross the stone arch bridge created by the Civilian Conservation Corps, or examine the historic Statehouse Quarry near White River, which furnished limestone used for the Indianapolis Statehouse. Relax in the lobby of Canyon Inn, open to all park visitors, or watch birds from the dining room porch. Catch cultural events such as concerts in the park amphitheater or attend the several special events hosted annually at the park. McCormick’s Creek State Park offers active enjoyment through all seasons of the year.
Dan Carden
Mounds State Park
Location: Anderson
Size: 252 acres
Opened: 1930
Activities: Historic sites; hiking; fishing; swimming; picnicking
Amenities: Nature center; gift shop; 75 modern campsites; youth tent camping; camp store
DNR description: Mounds State Park features 10 unique earthworks built by prehistoric Indians known as the Adena-Hopewell people. The largest earthwork, the Great Mound, is believed to have been constructed around 160 B.C. Archaeological surveys indicate the mounds were used as gathering places for religious ceremonies, from where astronomical alignments could be viewed. Naturalist-led hikes and interpretive programs are offered every weekend throughout the year.
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O'Bannon Woods State Park
Location: Corydon
Size: 2,000 acres
Opened: 2004
Activities: Swimming; water slides; hiking; horseback riding; picnicking; fishing; boating;
Amenities: Aquatic center; nature center; cabins; 353 modern and primitive campsites
DNR description: O'Bannon Woods State Park (formerly Wyandotte Woods State Recreation Area) lies in the central and extreme southern part of the state, bordering the Ohio River. It was the location of one of the few African-American Civilian Conservation Corps units. The property also has a uniquely restored, working haypress barn, complete with oxen for power and a pioneer farmstead. Indiana’s first natural and scenic river, Blue River, flows through the state park and forest. The Corydon Capitol State Historic Site is located near the park. Visitors can learn about early Indiana history as they tour the beautiful first state capitol building, built entirely of limestone, and old town square.
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Ouabache State Park
Location: Bluffton
Size: 1,104 acres
Opened: 1962
Activities: Hiking; swimming; fishing; boating; volleyball; paved bicycle trail; tennis; basketball courts; picnicking
Amenities: Nature center; recreation center; campsites
DNR description: Ouabache is difficult to spell, but easy to pronounce. Simply say "Wabash"...just like the river that forms the southwest boundary for the park. This is the French spelling of an Indian word, so don't be surprised to hear some folks call it o-ba-chee. Kunkel Lake offers excellent fishing. During the summer months, a naturalist provides information about the natural wonders of the park. A lodge recreation building is available all year.
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Pokagon State Park
Location: Angola
Size: 1,260 acres
Opened: 1925
Activities: Hiking; swimming; cross country skiing; tobogganing; horseback riding; picnicking; playground; sand volleyball
Amenities: Potawatomi Inn; nature center; toboggan run; boat rental; saddle barn; 273 modern and primitive campsites; youth tent camping; camp store
DNR description: Being one of the state’s original parks, Pokagon features the unique work of the Civilian Conservation Corps, whose members lived and worked at Pokagon from 1934 to 1942. The “boys of the CCC” built the beautiful stone and log structures that dot the park landscape and provide accent to the rolling wooded hills, wetlands and open meadows. Natural lakes created by glaciers that melted 10,000 to 15,000 years ago, highlight Steuben County, which has more lakes than any other Indiana county. The park is framed by Lake James and Snow Lake, which offer abundant opportunities for boating, swimming, fishing and scenic sunsets. Pokagon is also Indiana State Parks’ winter wonderland, with cross-country ski rental, sledding, ice fishing and a twin-track toboggan run.
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Potato Creek State Park
Location: North Liberty
Size: 3,840 acres
Opened: 1977
Activities: Biking; hiking; swimming; boating; fishing; ice fishing; cross-country skiing; wildlife observation; horseback riding; snow tubing
Amenities: Nature center; 3.2 mile paved bike trail; 6.6 mi. mountain bike trail; recreation building; boat/bike rental; 17 cabins; 347 campsites; youth tent camping; camp store
DNR description: Potato Creek is in north-central Indiana about 12 miles southwest of South Bend. The park features a wide array of activities and facilities for year-round enjoyment. A variety of natural habitats await, including the 327-acre Worster Lake, old fields, mature woodlands, restored prairies and diverse wetlands. Each offers unique opportunities for plant and wildlife observation. Native peoples used the area for hunting and fishing. The area’s first people of European descent settled here in the 1830s.
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Prophetstown State Park
Location: Battle Ground
Size: 2,000 acres
Opened: 2004 (newest state park)
Activities: Hiking; bicycling; camping; swimming
Amenities: 2.75 mile hiking trail; 2.4 mile bike trail; aquatic center; 110 campsites
DNR description : Indiana’s newest state park, Prophetstown is located where the Tippecanoe River meets the Wabash near the town of Battle Ground northeast of Lafayette. The park's landscape has been shaped by ice from glaciers, moving water, fire and human hands that helped maintain the vast tall prairie grass. Native American people hunted and lived along the two rivers for thousands of years. The Aquatic Center features a 30-foot tube slide, body flume, lazy river float area, adventure channel, zero-entry pool with play features, and an aquatic activity area with basketball.
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Shades State Park
Location: Waveland
Size: 3,082 acres
Opened: 1947
Activities: Hiking; fishing; picnicking; canoeing
Amenities: Nature preserve; 123 campsites (Apr.-Oct.); youth tent camping
DNR description: Shades State Park is that peaceful place you've sought; a favorite for hikers and canoeists. The beautiful sandstone cliffs overlooking Sugar Creek and numerous shady ravines provide the backdrop for your journey through this nature lover's paradise. Also on the property is Pine Hills Nature Preserve, which affords spectacular topography for those willing to take a fairly long hike.
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Shakamak State Park
Location: Jasonville
Size: 1,766 acres
Opened: 1929
Activities: Swimming; water sliding; boating; fishing; ice fishing; hiking; picnicking; basketball; tennis
Amenities: Nature center; aquatic center; boat launch; cabins; recreation building; boat rental; 174 campsites; youth tent camping; camp store
DNR description: Ready to relax? Head for Shakamak. Three man-made lakes offer 400 acres of water for fishing and boating while a family aquatic center provides swimming fun. About two-thirds of the campsites are in a wooded area, offering cool shade in the summer and beautiful fall colors in autumn. Nearby is a play field area for family fun. A popular feature of the park is the group camp.
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Spring Mill State Park
Location: Mitchell
Size: 1,358 acres
Opened: 1927
Activities: Historic sites; cave tours; hiking; biking; picnicking; swimming; hayrides
Amenities: Spring Mill Inn; pioneer village; Gus Grissom memorial; boat tour; bike rental; 221 modern and primitive campsites; youth tent camping; camp store
DNR description: Spring Mill State Park offers a powerful illustration of the link between the natural and cultural worlds. The water flowing from several cave springs led to the founding of an industrial village in the early 1800s. Pioneer entrepreneurs took advantage of a constant water source that never froze, using it to power several gristmills, a wool mill, a saw mill and a distillery. In turn, pioneer settlers shaped the landscape around the village, clearing land for agriculture and timber.
The park today continues to illustrate how nature shapes us and how we shape our environment. A parcel of virgin timber sits in contrast to regenerated forest, a man-made lake struggles to survive against the in-flow of silt from cave-fed systems and the native flora and fauna face challenges from man’s introduction of new species.
Visitors can explore this story in the park’s four interpretive facilities—the Pioneer Village, Nature Center, Grissom Memorial and Twin Caves Boat Tour—and see it reflected on the landscape as they hike the trails.
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Summit Lake State Park
Location: New Castle
Size: 2,680 acres
Opened: 1988
Activities: Fishing; birdwatching; swimming; ice fishing; boating; hiking; cross-country skiing; picnicking
Amenities: Boat launch; picnic shelters; boat rental; 73 campsites; youth tent camping
DNR description: An expansive view and good fishing beckon you to Summit Lake State Park, near New Castle. Summit Lake has an excellent bird watching and wildlife observation area. The property has always been an important area for waterfowl because of the many low-lying wet meadows and prairies. Migratory species have included rare species like the black tern, bald eagle, sandhill crane, American bittern, least bittern, king rail and osprey. Zeigler Woods, in the southwest corner of the park, is Henry County’s first nature preserve. Zeigler Woods has rich flora and fauna with little evidence of human disturbance.
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Tippecanoe River State Park
Location: Winamac
Size: 2,761 acres
Opened: 1943
Activities: Canoeing; horseback riding; hiking; boating; fishing; picnicking; cross-country skiing
Amenities: Recreation building; cabins; 178 modern and primitive campsites; youth tent camping
DNR description: Attention canoers! Get ready for a relaxing journey as you float down the beautiful Tippecanoe River. You must bring your own canoe or make arrangements with the local canoe livery. When you return, you can enjoy the beautiful campground facilities with your group, family or friends.
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Turkey Run State Park
Location:
Marshall
Size:
2,382 acres
Opened:
1916
Activities:
Hiking, fishing, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, playgrounds, cultural programs
Amenities:
Turkey Run Inn, nature center, planetarium, saddle barn, cabins, 213 campsites, youth tent camping, camp store
DNR description:
You’ll marvel at the natural geologic wonders of this beautiful park as you hike along its famous trails. Nestled along State Road 47 southwest of Crawfordsville, the park offers the chance to explore deep, sandstone ravines, walk along stands of aged forests and enjoy the scenic views along Sugar Creek. Make sure to visit the Colonel Richard Lieber Cabin, which commemorates the contributions of the father of Indiana’s state park system.
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Versailles State Park
Location: Versailles
Size: 5,988 acres
Opened: 1943
Activities: Hiking; fishing; horseback riding; mountain biking; boating; swimming; picnicking; kayaking
Amenities: Covered bridge; boat launch; boat rental; 226 modern campsites; youth tent camping; camp store
DNR description: Take a drive through the beautiful rolling hills of southeastern Indiana with Versailles State Park, Indiana’s second-largest state park, as your destination. Numerous fossils tell the story of an ancient sea that covered the region. During the Civil War, Morgan’s Raiders made their way through the area that is now the park. The town of Versailles was briefly under Confederate control. Relax while fishing on the 230-acre lake where you can rent a rowboat, kayak or canoe. Get a workout and see the beauty of the park by taking a walk on the hiking trails or a ride on the mountain bike trails. Bring your horses for the day to enjoy the more than 20 miles of horse trails. Steps to a scenic overlook at the dam are a prime spot to see herons and other aquatic wildlife.
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White River State Park
Location: Indianapolis
Size: 250 acres
Opened: 1979
Activities: Museums; sports; concerts; theaters; zoo; hiking; Segway rides; historic canal; gardening; maze; picnicking; art
Amenities: Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art; IMAX Theater; Indiana State Museum; Indianapolis Indians baseball at Victory Field; Indianapolis Zoo; White River Gardens; NCAA Hall of Champions; Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial; Indiana History Center; Central Canal; Military Park
Description: White River State Park boasts world-class attractions and destinations that offer distinctive experiences for every interest and visitor! Yes, you will find green spaces, trails, trees and waterways that you expect at any state park. In addition to nature’s wonderland, you will find cultural, educational, and recreational attractions and events in our urban getaway’s 250-acres. Located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, White River State Park is the place you can enjoy the outdoors without ever leaving the city.
Dan Carden
Whitewater Memorial State Park
Location: Liberty
Size: 1,710 acres
Opened: 1949
Activities: Hiking; fishing; horseback riding; boating; swimming; canoeing; picnicking; ice fishing; archery; hayrides; birdwatching
Amenities: Marina; saddle barn; boat launches; boat rental; cabins; 318 modern and primitive campsites; youth tent camping; camp store
DNR description: Whitewater Memorial State Park is a great family getaway because of its 200-acre Whitewater Lake, access to Brookville Reservoir and other recreational facilities. Shoreline hiking, flat-water boating, swimming, fishing and camping opportunities are abundant around the man-made lake. The access to Brookville Reservoir provides many opportunities for seeing migrating flocks of birds. Whitewater Memorial State Park boasts 9 miles of horseback riding trails with access both for day users and from the horsemen’s campground. The land for the park was originally purchased by the surrounding counties of Union, Fayette, Franklin and Wayne as a memorial to the men and women who served in World War II.
Dan Carden
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A former Mills police officer was sentenced to five years of probation this week for repeatedly punching, deploying a Taser, and pepper spraying a civilian who was filming law enforcement conducting a traffic stop, federal court filings show.
Argel Sierra pleaded guilty to one count of felony deprivation of rights under the color of law in January, a plea agreement filing states. He was facing up to 10 years in prison.
On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Scott W. Skavdahl sentenced Sierra to five years of probation for unwarranted excessive force and ordered him to pay $1,600 in fines.
Sierra will also be required to participate in a cognitive behavior treatment program, a judgement ruling states. He must have no contact with the victim.
Finally, Sierra can never work in law enforcement again -- "including but not limited to any city, county, state, or federal policing or correctional positions or that of a private security guard or any position that would require the carrying of a firearm," the ruling states.
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On Aug. 31, 2019, Mills police officer Casey Coates and a Natrona County Sheriff's Office sergeant were conducting a traffic stop just after midnight, a prosecutor's statement said.
A bystander, identified as "J.P.S.", walked over and started filming the interaction, the filing states. Both officers were aware he was filming, but neither were threatened or bothered.
Sierra then arrived in his patrol car. He immediately approached J.P.S. to ask him what he was doing.
"J.P.S. twice said, 'I don’t answer questions,' and then turned to film the defendant with his cellphone," the filing states.
Sierra swiped the cellphone away from his face and drew his Taser, the filing states. He ordered J.P.S. to "get down" and "turn around."
One of the other officers noticed what was happening and started walking across the street. He had not seen J.P.S. do anything that justified an arrest, but "assumed that defendant Sierra has probable cause for what he was doing."
Sierra used his Taser on J.P.S., and at least one probe connected to him. As the civilian started to back away, Sierra tried to tase him again.
The officer then pepper sprayed J.P.S. two times.
At this point, one of the other officers took J.P.S. to the ground in a control hold, the filing states.
While J.P.S. was on the ground, Sierra punched him in the side of the head with a fist at least seven times.
Sierra later wrote an affidavit to charge J.P.S. with felony assault on a peace officer, but no charges were filed, the filing states.
The court says those charges were never filed because Sierra already knew at the time that he did not have probable cause to arrest J.P.S. or use repeated excessive force, the filing states. | https://trib.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/former-mills-police-officer-sentenced-to-probation-for-use-of-excessive-force/article_c99c8230-f65b-11ed-8b37-27a703f0315c.html | 2023-05-19T22:35:06 | 0 | https://trib.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/former-mills-police-officer-sentenced-to-probation-for-use-of-excessive-force/article_c99c8230-f65b-11ed-8b37-27a703f0315c.html |
GREENSBORO — Police say a 17-year-old male is in custody in connection with a shooting Wednesday night that seriously injured one person.
The suspect's name is not being released by police because he is a juvenile.
The initial call to police came just after 7 p.m. Wednesday at a Sheetz in the 3900 block of West Market Street. One victim with life-threatening injuries was taken by ambulance to a local hospital. That victim is now in stable condition, police department spokeswoman Josie Cambareri said today.
Shortly after the incident Wednesday night, officers identified a stolen Chevy Malibu believed to be involved in the shooting. The stolen vehicle was then located in the area, but the driver evaded an attempted stop by officers, according to a news release from the police department.
At approximately 5 p.m. Thursday in the area of Martin Luther King Jr Drive, officers with the Violent Crime Reduction Team located the vehicle and attempted another stop. The driver proceeded to ram two police vehicles multiple times in an attempt to evade arrest, police said in the news release.
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The officers were not injured and were able to take the teenager into custody without further incident. Police said they recovered a firearm in the vehicle.
Police have issued secure custody orders for the teenager and charges include assault with a deadly weapon with the intent to kill inflicting serious injury, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, larceny of a motor vehicle, carrying a concealed firearm, two counts of assault on a government official, firearm by a minor, felony speed to elude, and no operator's license. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/one-person-seriously-injured-in-greensboro-shooting-suspect-is-also-accused-of-ramming-police-cars/article_6ed52fc0-f659-11ed-982d-fb500149c856.html | 2023-05-19T22:38:07 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/one-person-seriously-injured-in-greensboro-shooting-suspect-is-also-accused-of-ramming-police-cars/article_6ed52fc0-f659-11ed-982d-fb500149c856.html |
CHENOA — The McLean County Highway Department has announced that Chenoa's Division Street, also known as CH 19 and 2850 East Road, is closed to through traffic between Owsley and Lincoln streets.
The closure is due to a water main break, according to a Friday press release. Chenoa officials hope to have the road open by Friday, May 26.
For questions, please call 309-663-9445.
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Route 66 Red Carpet Fest comes back to Lexington
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Gary Daniel of Peoria tells a joke about his hot rod on Saturday at the Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival in Lexington.
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Main Street
Classics, hot rods and sports cars lined up Saturday in downtown Lexington for the Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival.
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1968 Chevy Camaro SS
John Deterts of Bloomington polishes the headlights of his 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS on Saturday at the Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival in Lexington.
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1968 Buick Electra
Brad Wood of Heyworth and Edward Connor of Normal brought their classic cars to the Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival on Saturday in Lexington. Connor is leaning on his 1968 Buick Electra.
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Hughes and Torkelson
Tabitha Hughes and Star Torkelson organized the City of Lexington for the Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival, which visited the small town on Saturday.
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Gary Daniel of Peoria talks about his 1954 Chevrolet C.O.E. on Saturday at the Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival in Lexington.
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1954 Chevy COE
Gary Daniel's 1954 Chevrolet C.O.E. truck that he restored found its way Saturday to the Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival in Lexington.
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Ben Peacock, 18, of Lexington returns a volley in a pickleball tournament on Saturday while Levi Idess, 20, of Lexington watches on as part of the Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival in Lexington.
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Levi Idess, 20, of Lexington plays in a pickleball tournament on Saturday as part of the Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival in Lexington.
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BLOOMINGTON — Central Catholic High School's senior class raised over $10,057.54 for the Bloomington-Normal Boys & Girls Club.
The class presented a check to the organization during the Class of 2023 Honors Day on Wednesday.
The donation was part of a tradition, as each year Central Catholic's senior class selects a charity to raise funds for throughout the year. The seniors also spend time volunteering with the charity.
This year, students raised money starting with the Senior Car Wash in August and through their monthly "Dress Down Days."
Central Catholic seniors have raised over $110,000 for charities over the past 10 years.
Another tradition includes hosting Special Olympics Young Athletes on the last day of classes. The seniors participate with the athletes in Special Olympics Opening Ceremonies before taking a lead role in guiding them through different stations.
Students, faculty and staff then all join the seniors in cheering on the athletes during their "Walk of Champions," which took place Friday, May 12.
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SPRINGFIELD — A bill expanding Central Illinois Regional Airport’s tax base from Bloomington-Normal city limits to encompass all of McLean County has taken flight from the legislature and will soon land on Gov. J.B. Pritzker's desk.
The Illinois Senate voted 37-18 Friday morning to greenlight the legislation, which passed the Illinois House earlier this week.
The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Dave Koehler, D-Peoria, would establish the Central Illinois Regional Airport Authority and dissolve all previously existing airport authorities within McLean County.
Instead of confining the airport’s tax base to the Twin Cities, it would expand it to cover the entire county. It also allows the airport authority to nearly double its tax rate in the future from 4 cents per $100 of assessed value to 7.5 cents. Airport officials, however, say they have no plans to increase the levy.
Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe and Normal Mayor Chris Koos will each get two appointments to the new seven-person airport board. The remaining three appointments will be made by McLean County Board Chairman John McIntyre.
To ensure rural representation, the legislation was amended to require that of the three county appointees, two have to be from communities with less than 5,000 residents and one from unincorporated McLean County.
The bill was supported by airport officials, the City of Bloomington and the Town of Normal. It was opposed by several mayors of the county's rural communities and by the Illinois and McLean County farm bureaus.
CIRA Chairman Alan Sender told The Pantagraph earlier this week that the legislation is "a vital step in ensuring the long-term viability of CIRA."
While opponents said they appreciated changes to ensure representation outside of Bloomington-Normal, their position was unchanged since it will result in an increase in taxes on rural residents and farmers.
There were also concerns about the process, with some questioning the state legislature's involvement with an issue that could have been dealt with locally via a referendum.
"This seems to me to be just another example of this body trampling upon the rights of local people to exercise their own democratic abilities to be able to determine this," said state Sen. Dan McConchie, R-Hawthorn Woods.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Recess is that half hour you get to blow off steam, run around and get your wiggles out. So, why are some students in Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD sitting in the library reading?
"We talk about what the books are all about so when the battle comes we're prepared for the questions we are asked," said Damian Camacho, a third-grader.
Students are talking and collaborating about books as part of a district-wide challenge in Eagle Mountain-Saginaw schools to help kids get comfortable working in groups again after the pandemic and get them back in love with books.
"They're putting books on hold; they can't wait to get the next book. And the best part is that the kids who are struggling with reading, they have the book and they are word-for-word trying to read that book and they are determined to get that book read," said Courtney Chenault, librarian at Remington Point Elementary.
The number of books getting checked out in the library had dropped significantly over the past few years. So, mixing in a competition where they work together, read, and then face off to see not just who read but who retained the most information.
"I like to make myself have like a challenge of a book to see if I need a lower or higher book because I really want to practice my reading skills," said Kera Moss, a third grader.
These third graders have a vocabulary that would put many of us to shame, but even they love what's happening here.
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"Some kids aren't like us and don't like to read and I think if you put it in a competition for fun and stuff they would want to read more," said Camacho.
Teachers seeing a rise in reading, easier resolution of conflicts, and more kids willing to hang out in the library instead of the playground, upending decades of what recess is all about | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/carter-in-the-classroom/book-battle-has-some-north-texas-students-trading-recess-for-reading/3261614/ | 2023-05-19T22:38:25 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/carter-in-the-classroom/book-battle-has-some-north-texas-students-trading-recess-for-reading/3261614/ |
Carter In The ClassroomFocusing on unique things school districts are doing to help children succeed. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/carter-in-the-classroom/saginaw-isds-book-battles-recharge-a-love-of-reading/3261664/ | 2023-05-19T22:38:31 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/carter-in-the-classroom/saginaw-isds-book-battles-recharge-a-love-of-reading/3261664/ |
A security guard was shot during a confrontation with a person suspected of breaking into vehicles at Preston Center, University Park Police say.
According to the police, the shooting took place at or near a parking garage near the intersection of Westchester Drive and Luther Lane at about 3:30 p.m. Friday.
The security guard was hospitalized and was said to be in critical condition. No further information has been confirmed about the guard's injuries.
The person who shot the guard was reported to have left the scene in a gold Toyota Camry. A description of the person was not provided.
Dallas Police and University Park Police are investigating. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/preston-center-security-guard-shot-search-for-gunman-ongoing/3261698/ | 2023-05-19T22:38:44 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/preston-center-security-guard-shot-search-for-gunman-ongoing/3261698/ |
Tragedy strikes a family near Waco, where lightning claimed the life of a young father and critically injured his little boy.
Grayson Boggs, the witty, strong-willed little 6-year-old boy who has already survived several health scares in his short life, is in his biggest battle yet.
The boy's family said he and his father, 34-year-old Matthew Boggs, are the victims of a lightning strike Monday in the small community of Valley Mills, northwest of Waco in Bosque County.
According to the family, Boggs was fiercely dedicated to his faith, looking out for his family and being there for his little boys, often waiting for the bus riders to get home from school.
“There were times he would go up and wait by the road 20 minutes early and just wait for the boys to get home,” said his cousin, Stephanie Burris of Indiana.
That’s what Boggs did Monday afternoon at about 5 p.m., according to the family, meeting his boys at the bus stop down their long driveway.
Clouds had started building.
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“Matthew and Grayson took one side [of the driveway] and Elijah went on the other side and Matthew had just reached down and grabbed Grayson’s hand and said, 'I love you, buddy,' when the lightning hit,” said Burris.
The Bosque County Sheriff’s Department said deputies found Boggs’ lifeless body and the child unresponsive but breathing -- his big brother was a witness to it all.
Burris said Grayson suffered several injuries including a severe brain injury. The child is being treated at Baylor Scott & White McClane Children’s Medical Center in Temple.
Seeing his little body on the hospital bed was devastating, she said.
“It’s really hard to see anyone you love in a hospital bed. It’s even harder when it’s a child,” said Burris, through tears. “We’ve been told that he will never be the same rambunctious full-of-life kid that he once was.”
She said Grayson’s condition is not getting worse but is only slowly improving. His organs, a big concern for the family, are stabilizing. He has opened his eyes but is not following anyone with his gaze and is not speaking.
His father will be buried back home in Indiana at a later time.
Asked what North Texans can do to help, Burris responded: “Pray that God wraps his hand around Grayson and heals him and brings his sweet little voice back to us,” she said.
Burris has also started a GoFundMe account to help with hospital bills and costly therapy expected down the road.
“The whole reason the GoFundMe was started was because of the road that Grayson has. He’s got a really long road,” she said.
Representatives with GoFundMe have verified the account for NBC 5. To help the family, click here.
There is a public candlelight vigil scheduled for Saturday at 7 p.m. at Bosque County Cowboy Church. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/tragedy-hits-waco-family-when-father-killed-son-injured-by-lightning-strike/3261650/ | 2023-05-19T22:38:50 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/tragedy-hits-waco-family-when-father-killed-son-injured-by-lightning-strike/3261650/ |
WHITELAND, Ind. — At a favorite gathering spot in Whiteland, Whitt's Inn, people came together to eat and show their support for 15-year-old Alaina Dildine.
"Anything we can do. We're willing to help," said Nancy Gill, one of the bar's managers.
Dildine, a high school freshman, died Tuesday while swimming laps during gym class in the pool at Whiteland High School. Her death is under investigation.
"I couldn't imagine getting that phone call. I couldn't," said Gill.
The bar's owners have decided to donate part of the money from Friday's food sales to Dildine's family.
Another local business, BAM Weather, is matching the amount.
"My heart just totally breaks for that family and friends of that family. Everybody. It's horrible," said BAM's CEO, Michael Clark.
"I have no words really. I've cried. It's just. There's no words," said family friend Dana Vargo, who added that the family is still in shock. "Who plans their 15-year-old's funeral?"
Vargo helped decorate for Friday's fundraiser with purple balloons, explaining that's the color of epilepsy awareness, a cause she says Dildine believed in because she lived with epilepsy herself.
"She wanted to be the boss of epilepsy," said Vargo, explaining that Dildine didn't let it stop her.
Vargo says Dildine's family and friends want answers about what happened in the pool Tuesday.
"Something went wrong, let's say that. Something went wrong. Whatever that something was, we need to know what that was, and make sure it never happens again," she said. "That could have been any of our kids."
The Johnson County Sheriffs Department is continuing to investigate Alaina Dildine's death.
Dildine's family released a statement Friday reading:
“This past Tuesday every parents’ worst nightmare became our reality. We lost our beloved daughter, Alaina, when she drowned during P.E. class at Whiteland Community High School.
Our entire family is deeply devastated by this unforeseen tragedy and requests privacy and respect from the media and the public as we mourn the loss of Alaina. We are in a state of profound grief and shock, and we ask for time and space to grieve and remember Alaina in peace.
We kindly request that all media outlets and representatives refrain from contacting the family directly or attempting to interview them. We understand the media's interest in covering this tragic incident, but we ask for your understanding and empathy by respecting our wishes for privacy.
We would also like to extend our gratitude to all of the friends, relatives, and even strangers who have reached out since this tragedy. We can’t tell you how much we appreciate the outpouring of love, condolences, and prayers from the community during this heart-wrenching time.
In order to ensure the privacy and well-being of the family, we kindly request that any inquiries be directed to our family attorney, Stephen Wagner. Thank you.”
The Family of Alaina Dildine | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/community-holds-fundraiser-whiteland-teen-died-school-pool-high-school-alaina-dildine-indiana/531-b197dee9-127b-45d8-bff5-07ebbc4f76bb | 2023-05-19T22:39:57 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/community-holds-fundraiser-whiteland-teen-died-school-pool-high-school-alaina-dildine-indiana/531-b197dee9-127b-45d8-bff5-07ebbc4f76bb |
INDIANAPOLIS — As the temperature heats up, it’s almost time to head to the neighborhood pool. Indy Parks is preparing to open several locations next weekend.
Jordan Elder, the manager for aquatics for Indy Parks, said this year they have 200 lifeguards on deck. At this time last year, they only had about 100.
“We started early this year with hiring so we could get on that jump and the fruits of our labor paid off,” he said.
Indy Parks threw in bonuses and put more money on the table by raising the pay to $15 dollars/hour, up from $13.
Elder said this led to more than 600 applicants this summer, which is double last year’s total. In fact, he said it’s the most they’ve seen in five years.
“Us having the staff is one of the biggest hurdles that we have to overcome when opening a pool. So, just having that is that much less of a headache for us,” Elder said.
Last year, Indy Parks struggled to find lifeguards and those that did apply, couldn’t pass the mandatory test. As a result, only 10 out of the 18 city pools opened.
This year, Indy Parks hopes for a lot more.
“As many as we can. I can’t promise any numbers right now, but we are gearing up to come back full force,” Elder said.
Elder said even though the summer roster is getting full, he said there is still room for plenty of lifeguards. He encourages anyone to apply.
Indy Parks plans to release an official list of pool openings sometime next week.
On Saturday, all Indy splash pads will be open. You can find a list here. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indy-parks-prepares-pools-open-doubles-lifeguards-staff-indianapolis-indiana-locations-hours/531-a3b6e6f6-38db-4210-9902-c6e8cb71e047 | 2023-05-19T22:40:04 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indy-parks-prepares-pools-open-doubles-lifeguards-staff-indianapolis-indiana-locations-hours/531-a3b6e6f6-38db-4210-9902-c6e8cb71e047 |
BAYTOWN, Texas — A toddler was flown to a hospital after being found in a pool in Baytown Friday morning, according to police.
This happened at 11 a.m. at a home on Ellen Street in the Pinehurst subdivision.
Neighbors told KHOU 11's Jason Miles that the toddler was being watched by a long-time babysitter when she somehow got through a gate. They said the babysitter is usually very cognizant of the potential danger and even puts floaties on the kids she babysits when they go in the backyard.
Somehow, neighbors said that the little girl managed to get into the patio area, despite some kind of barrier.
This comes just days after another young child nearly drowned in a hotel pool on Wednesday. | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/child-found-in-pool-baytown-texas/285-9f080ee8-0767-4619-a537-151476c73557 | 2023-05-19T22:48:49 | 1 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/child-found-in-pool-baytown-texas/285-9f080ee8-0767-4619-a537-151476c73557 |
HOUSTON — Agitated and upset are just two words to describe the parents of a 6-year-old girl who said she was forced to change out of her dress while at school.
Jonathan Alexander said his daughter loves putting on dresses and she wears them to school nearly every day, but now the young girl is self-conscious after an incident that reportedly took place at Clear Lake City Elementary School.
Jonathan and his wife Kristie said a teacher's aide spoke to their daughter about the dresses she wore to school. Their daughter continued to wear dresses and a few days later, after going to school in a dress, the 6-year-old came back home wearing jeans.
“The first thing I asked was, ‘Did you have an accident?’ ‘No ma’am.’ ‘Ok, why did you change clothes?’ ‘The teacher made me change clothes because I was running around or playing and didn’t sit properly," Kristie explained of the conversation she had with her daughter.
Johnathan and Kristie said the next day they were sent a message by their daughter's teacher over an app used for parent-teacher communication.
The message read, in part, that, "...she was trying to maintain student dignity."
Jonathan said he believes that there was nothing wrong with the way his daughter wears dresses. He said all they are telling him and his wife is that she doesn't sit in the chair properly and you're able to see her underwear because the shorts underneath her dress were too baggy.
“Ever since the beginning of the year, my daughter has worn dresses. She wears shorts or tights or something under the dress," he said. “I do not believe that any 6-year-old is looking at another 6-year-old like that.”
Clear Creek ISD sent over the following statement:
“CCISD is not able to comment on student matters, however, the District will continue to reinforce with staff, parprofessionals, and substitute teachers what the dress code policy is in Clear Creek ISD.”
Jonathan and his wife said this is their daughter's first year at Clear Lake City Elementary School and, for now, they plan to keep her there. | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/girl-wears-dress-to-school/285-9271430f-7e47-4627-89f7-29e22cbd16b3 | 2023-05-19T22:48:55 | 0 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/girl-wears-dress-to-school/285-9271430f-7e47-4627-89f7-29e22cbd16b3 |
AUSTIN, Texas — Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) announced that he is working on legislation to improve the purchasing of tickets for live events.
In a roundtable discussion at the Moody Center on Friday, Cornyn heard from fans about their negative experiences with purchasing tickets, which ranged from dealing with bots, scalpers, hidden fees and more.
One of the nation's premier ticket retailers, Ticketmaster, came under fire late last year when tickets for Taylor Swift's tour went on sale to the public. Fans were forced to wait for hours online, while scalpers purchased tickets and subsequently gouge the prices.
"What we need to do is make sure the scalpers, the box can't jack up those prices to exorbitant levels. That's really what the problem we're looking at," said Cornyn.
Cornyn said the goal of the legislation will be to address ticket gouging and increase transparency in pricing decisions.
Cornyn has yet to file the bill, stating that he wishes to hear from more stakeholders regarding ticketing practices. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/cornyn-says-hes-working-on-bill-to-improve-ticket-buying/269-1276f1fd-a00a-4cd9-b953-df7f9511c6d8 | 2023-05-19T22:52:11 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/cornyn-says-hes-working-on-bill-to-improve-ticket-buying/269-1276f1fd-a00a-4cd9-b953-df7f9511c6d8 |
YORK, Pa. — State Police have charged a York man in connection to a shooting that killed one person and wounded another in Morgantown last year.
David Brian Hartsook, 34, was charged Thursday with criminal homicide, attempted homicide, aggravated assault, simple assault, and related firearms violations following an investigation by State Police of the alleged shooting, which occurred on August 6, 2022.
Hartsook was taken into custody without incident Thursday afternoon, according to State Police.
Investigators said Hartsook shot and killed private security guard Troy A. Rickenbach, 34, of West Reading, and wounded Rafael A. Yambo, 43, of Reading, as the two men patrolled an area of Quarry Road and Mineview Drive in Morgantown, Berks County.
Police believe Hartsook was in the process of stealing catalytic converters from vehicles in the area at the time of the shooting.
Hartsook is awaiting arraignment on the charges against him, according to State Police. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/david-hartsook-arrest-homicide-state-police-morgantown-berks-county/521-c2ad5c7b-57f9-4d3b-a01d-8021bd34cb26 | 2023-05-19T22:52:25 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/david-hartsook-arrest-homicide-state-police-morgantown-berks-county/521-c2ad5c7b-57f9-4d3b-a01d-8021bd34cb26 |
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — For the thousands of Arkansans graduating and preparing for the next phase in life, many are likely looking for a job.
"This is one of the best years to be a recent graduate," UA Little Rock Economist Michael Pakko said.
He said the unemployment rate in Arkansas has fallen to a record-low 2.8%.
"That's the lowest rate on record since they started collecting these statistics in 1976," Pakko said.
According to Pakko, it's a rate indicating plenty of jobs in the market.
"A lot of the job openings we're seeing the most growth is in those sectors that were the hardest hit by the shutdowns and during the pandemic," Pakko said.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics reported that leisure and hospitality jobs were cut in half during the onset of the pandemic.
Pakko said the main problem for most people is not finding a job.
"Most employers are finding it difficult to find qualified employees at any level," Pakko said. "Whether it's a recent high school graduate, college graduate, or experienced worker."
He said people looking for a job in tech might also run into some issues.
"The tech sectors have recently laid off many young workers," Pakko said. "Scaling back their labor force."
Pakko said the expected economic slowdown and rising unemployment rates this year haven't happened, which is hopeful news for people seeking a job but having difficulty getting hired.
"If you don't find a job that's exactly a fit for your interests and expertise, there are probably opportunities shortly to continue to try to find something better," Pakko said. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/job-market-for-new-graduates/91-058e5f59-3006-44af-864d-1535bc5bd804 | 2023-05-19T22:53:06 | 1 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/job-market-for-new-graduates/91-058e5f59-3006-44af-864d-1535bc5bd804 |
Polk Commission approves funds toward new Lakeland facility for Central Florida Health
The capital campaign for the first of two new Central Florida Health Care medical facilities got a boost Tuesday as the Polk County Commission approved $799,075 for the nonprofit organization from funds provided by the American Rescue Plan Act.
The Winter Haven-based CFHC is planning a Lakeland Health Center at 1129 Missouri Ave. near North Florida Avenue just west of Bryant Stadium. It's at the site of its current Lakeland Primary Care facility, and the organization has launched a two-year capital campaign to raise funds for the $7 million project, according to its CEO Ann Claussen.
The planned three-story 25,000-square-foot facility, which could break ground within three months adjacent to the existing building, will eventually bring Lakeland Primary Care, Lakeland Pediatrics and Lakeland Hills Dental under one roof.
The existing Missouri Avenue clinic will stay open until all the other entities are moved in. The new facility is three to four months away from gaining a building permit from the city. Once the new one is built, the old building would be demolished for parking.
Construction is expected to be completed about one year from the groundbreaking.
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Health care services will include adult and pediatric medical, dental, optometry, OB-GYN, behavioral health, Diabetes Center of Excellence, teaching kitchen and a drive-thru pharmacy. The organization also plans to expand behavioral-health services at the Lakeland location.
The combined square footage of the three facilities once they occupy the new Lakeland center will still add an additional 7,000 square feet for expanded patient care, said Sherrie Pratt, media and communications specialist at CFHC.
In 2022, the three clinics combined saw 16,680 patients, for a total of 49,921 visits, she said. This year, the facilities anticipate 17,100 patients and 53,200 visits.
The new Lakeland facility would be able to add 4,800 more patients and 15,000 visits once completed.
The second facility, which is also part of the capital campaign, will be in Winter Haven along First Street, also known as “hospital row.” It will be a much larger building because it will hold the CFHC administration offices as well as providing an expansion of patient care, including specialty care. The 120 administrators are currently working at multiple locations around Winter Haven.
The three-story project is estimated to cost between $18 million and $22 million to develop, Claussen said. This is because of the centralizing of administration and the addition of specialty care. Like Lakeland, a pharmacy drive-thru is also planned for Winter Haven.
Signed into law on March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act provided $350 billion in funding to assist state and local governments with the COVID-19 emergency. The act authorized the county to spend ARP funds to offset negative economic impacts of the pandemic, including assisting small businesses and nonprofits.
Claussen said they had responded to a request for proposals and they received $799,075 to supplement the capital campaign. Still, she wants the Lakeland facility first.
“It’s been a long time coming, and that location sees a lot of patients and it’s very tight in that space they are in right now,” she said.
The capital campaign began six months ago with the hope of securing donations within a two-year timeframe for the two projects and avoiding having to take out a loan for $6 million to pay for the Lakeland building.
Last year, the medical staff at CFHC saw a total of 70,000 patients for 220,000 visits. Patients include uninsured, underinsured and Medicaid and Medicare recipients as well as the region’s insured populations.
The nonprofit has 15 locations, including 13 locations in Polk County and one in Wauchula in Hardee County and Avon Park in Highlands County. | https://www.theledger.com/story/news/local/2023/05/19/polk-commission-approves-funds-toward-new-medical-building-in-lakeland/70232748007/ | 2023-05-19T22:53:18 | 1 | https://www.theledger.com/story/news/local/2023/05/19/polk-commission-approves-funds-toward-new-medical-building-in-lakeland/70232748007/ |
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Setting a date for a public hearing on a proposal to raise income taxes by 0.2% for the new jail is now up to Allen County Council members, the commissioners’ president said Friday.
“The ball’s now in the County Council’s court,” Commissioner Therese Brown said.
Brown and Commissioner Rich Beck asked County Council members Thursday to hold a public hearing for a proposed 0.2% income tax increase next month, followed by a possible vote on the tax increase in July. Allen County Council, which sets tax rates and allocates county funding, is responsible for holding a meeting to allow public input.
County Council President Tom Harris, R-2nd, didn’t set a date Thursday but said the hearing would happen at the June or July meeting. Brown on Friday stated her preference for holding a hearing next month.
“We need to have those boxes checked before we do anything else,” she said.
Based on discussions with consultants, increasing income tax is preferable to raising property tax to finance the new facility, Brown said at the County Council meeting. Since 2018, the state has permitted counties to use a special purpose income tax for correctional facilities.
Consultants at Baker Tilly calculated a 0.2% tax increase would be enough to cover interest payments on a bond issue of $286 million. The jail project is estimated to cost $350 million, but officials are searching for cost-cutting options.
Chris Cloud, the commissioners’ chief of staff, said an income tax for a jail may last no more than 25 years. The county’s bond issue would likely last 20 years, he said.
Ten years after bonds are issued, the county would have the option to refinance or pay them off, Cloud said. The income tax increase would end early if the bond debt is paid off, he added.
Baker Tilly has estimated the bonds would have a 5% interest rate if they’re issued this fall, Cloud said. For a tax increase to take effect in January, the county needs to pass a rate and send it to the state by the end of September.
Allen County doesn’t issue large bonds often, Cloud said. The last time was in 2009, he said, when the county borrowed $25 million to help pay for the $40 million Maplecrest Road expansion project.
The commissioners started the process of building a new jail shortly after U.S. District Court Judge Damon Leichty issued an order in March 2022 for the county to alleviate unconstitutional conditions at the current downtown facility. Problems include overcrowding, understaffing, insufficient inmate supervision and too much violence.
The county is required to give the court progress updates. The next U.S. District Court hearing, a status conference, is set for 10 a.m. June 2. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/county-commissioners-press-for-june-hearing-on-possible-tax-increase-for-new-jail/article_15e84da4-f67f-11ed-9636-f3020a561ab2.html | 2023-05-19T22:53:41 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/county-commissioners-press-for-june-hearing-on-possible-tax-increase-for-new-jail/article_15e84da4-f67f-11ed-9636-f3020a561ab2.html |
A Fort Wayne man was killed in a workplace accident at Heidtman Steel's Butler plant early Friday morning.
Kevin Hartsock, 44, was believed to be working on a piece of industrial machinery when he got pinned at about 2 a.m.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office was assisted by the DeKalb County Coroner’s Office, Butler Police Department, Butler Fire Department and Parkview EMS in responding to the incident. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/fort-wayne-man-killed-in-workplace-accident-at-butler-steel-plant/article_457825c6-f666-11ed-a932-cb60ad995aff.html | 2023-05-19T22:53:47 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/fort-wayne-man-killed-in-workplace-accident-at-butler-steel-plant/article_457825c6-f666-11ed-a932-cb60ad995aff.html |
State Rep. Tom Craddick’s (R-Midland) House Bill 446 was signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott this week.
This legislation updates the Texas statute references for those with intellectual disabilities and will change all Texas statutes by replacing “mental retardation” with “individuals with intellectual disabilities,” according to a news release from Craddick’s office.
By updating the terminology used in statute referencing citizens with intellectual disabilities we will be taking a huge stride in decreasing the stigma surrounding disabilities.
“The time for change is finally here,” Craddick wrote in the statement. “Today, we signed into law the updated language describing Texans with intellectual disabilities. I am thankful this legislation will help Texans for years to come. I would like to thank Kathleen Kirwan-Haynie for bringing this to my attention and working with me on this important legislation.” | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/gov-abbott-signs-tom-craddick-s-bill-law-18108868.php | 2023-05-19T22:53:48 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/gov-abbott-signs-tom-craddick-s-bill-law-18108868.php |
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Pioneer Natural Resources partnered with Carry the Load to honor America’s fallen servicemen and women and help restore the true meaning of Memorial Day.
The West Texas energy explorer and producer celebrated the organization’s relay team on Friday with a veteran and first responder lunch at The Tailgate.
Throughout the month, Carry the Load’s Memorial May campaign has been creating awareness and providing ways to connect Americans to the sacrifices made by our military, veterans, first responders and their families. Memorial Dayhonors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
The National Relay organized by Carry the Load travels 20,000 miles through all 48 continental states, ending with the Dallas Memorial March over Memorial Day weekend. The Relay consists of five routes (West Coast, Mountain States, Midwest, New England and East Coast), and teams walk and cycle throughout the 32-day Memorial May campaign, which began April 27. It’s an amazing opportunity for people of all ages across the nation to honor and remember our fallen heroes.
The Pioneer-sponsored celebration offered a lunch respite for Carry the Load volunteers along the West Coast route to grab a bite before marching on toward the Midland County Public Library downtown. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/pioneer-natural-resources-presents-carry-18109390.php | 2023-05-19T22:53:55 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/pioneer-natural-resources-presents-carry-18109390.php |
"We're going to stand firm. We're united in this," said Oneida County Executive, Anthony Picente, Jr., on Friday, flanked by Republican Senator Joseph Griffo and Democrat Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon, during a press conference in his office.
The tree say they're not backing down, from their fierce stance against the governor's directive for state-owned properties, including SUNY schools, to be assessed to see if they have room to house undocumented migrants who are overwhelming New York City. They say there are no state-owned options in Oneida County.
"Old Main? It hasn't been used in how long? How are you going to get it ready in 24 hours or 48 hours or whatever it is? I think it's almost impossible. Same with other close facilities," said Picente.
"The senator brought up the comment of the closed prison in Rome. It's not appropriate. So we would not say that we're even going to consider those state facilities," said Buttenschon.
The three stress-they are not being unwelcoming or inhumane. They say that there's a difference between welcoming scores of immigrants and refugees over the years, which the county has done, and-what they feel the governor is trying to do.
"They're dumping. This is a dumping thing. Just because the city of New York is overwhelmed," said Griffo.
"This is not like calling your mom or somebody and saying 'can you watch the kids for a couple hours?' This is really intense stuff," said Picente. "Who feeds these people? Who would take care of them?"
They say the problem isn't that the influx of undocumented migrants was unexpected.......but that it was not planned for.
"This a problem. A problem that has been on the desk of the president, on the desk of the governor, for a number of months. This is a problem that has no plan behind it and literally now they are scrambling to place people in the most, I believe, inhumane way," said Picente.
Oneida County hasn't received a call yet, advising that any migrants are on the way here from New York City. | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/elected-leaders-unite-against-hochuls-potential-undocumented-migrant-plan/article_14056d4e-f686-11ed-a252-1b1468db3482.html | 2023-05-19T22:57:13 | 0 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/elected-leaders-unite-against-hochuls-potential-undocumented-migrant-plan/article_14056d4e-f686-11ed-a252-1b1468db3482.html |
BALTIMORE — Faith-based nonprofits are getting more than $12 million in new funding.
It comes from investments from the federal government, letting groups expand health care workforce development and focus more on improving our area.
More than $3 million of that total is going to the Mary Harvin Community Development Corporation, which helps seniors have affordable housing in the city.
"It is impossible to restore people and rebuild properties and this is invested in disenfranchised communities with tithes and offerings alone," said one person.
"In a country where cities are experiencing widespread gentrification, it is wonderful to know that you have partnerships with a government that mitigate against that," one person said.
The MSBC 5 star program also got more than $2 million in aid.
They focus on job resources, youth skills and enriching the community. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/faith-based-nonprofits-receiving-more-than-12-million-in-funding | 2023-05-19T23:05:06 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/faith-based-nonprofits-receiving-more-than-12-million-in-funding |
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