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ATLANTA — A woman is recovering after police say she was shot by a stray bullet early Saturday morning.
Atlanta Police Department officers were called to Piedmont Hospital around 3:30 a.m. after a woman arrived. She had been shot in the leg, police said.
Officers learned she had been shot near The Punchline Comedy Club while traveling down Roswell Road NW by Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood. The woman said she and her friend were driving when they heard gunshots and realized she had been struck. She is expected to survive.
Detectives are now working to learn the circumstances of the shooting.
News happens fast. Download our 11Alive News app for all the latest breaking updates, and sign up for our Speed Feed newsletter to get a rundown of the latest headlines across north Georgia. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/woman-shot-by-punchline-comedy-club/85-3da71ede-caa8-4990-b974-70dbfafcb4ac | 2023-05-20T17:01:11 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/woman-shot-by-punchline-comedy-club/85-3da71ede-caa8-4990-b974-70dbfafcb4ac |
(STACKER) — Depending on who you ask, tacos are more than just a quick snack you can grab off a truck for lunch. They’re an experience. One that allows the chef to layer flavor and textures — from the fresh crunch of the cilantro and onions to the smoked heat of roasted chiles cavorting with the savory delight of your protein of choice — all onto one delicious tortilla, freshly crisped over an open flame … sorry is anyone else hungry?
Much like the food, the origin story has a fairly layered history. Both Mayan and Aztec civilizations were said to have eaten a food similar to what we know as a taco, but the modern iteration traces back to the 1800s in Mexico. Born of a need to ensure that miners had a means to easily consume hearty food while on the job, piles of meat would be rolled into corn tortillas and packed for the road. During hours upon hours of hard labor in horrible conditions, the ability to pull out a few taquitos (named for the gunpowder role the miners carried with them) was practically life-saving.
Considering LA Taco once called the dish a “multifaced god” it’s clear that the reverence for this dish has traveled across time and space — which resulted in a plethora of places to choose from. So where do you go to get the best taco?
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants for tacos in Portland using data from Yelp. See if some of your favorites are on the list, or go find some new favorites to enjoy! Note, some restaurants may have recently closed, so be sure to double-check.
9. Taco Pedaler
- Rating: 3.5/5 (275 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 2225 NE Broadway Portland, OR 97232
- Categories: Caterers, Bars, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
8. Papi Chulo’s
- Rating: 4.0/5 (322 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 611 NW 13th Ave Portland, OR 97209
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
7. Carlita’s – Portland
- Rating: 4.0/5 (223 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1101 NW Northrup St Portland, OR 97209
- Categories: Tacos, Whiskey Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
6. Birrieria PDX
- Rating: 4.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 1323 SE 7th Ave Portland, OR 97214
- Categories: Tacos, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
5. Taco Gang PDX
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 2623 SE Belmont St Portland, OR 97214
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
4. Birrieria PDX – Madison
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 623 SE Madison St Portland, OR 97214
- Categories: Food Stands, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
3. Fabos Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 121 NW 5th Ave Portland, OR 97209
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
2. Los Ponchos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 422 NW 8th Ave Ste B Portland, OR 97209
- Categories: Tacos, Beer Bar, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
1. Taqueria El Paisano
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 2929 SE Powell Blvd Ste 3 Portland, OR 97202
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp | https://www.koin.com/local/highest-rated-restaurants-for-tacos-in-portland-oregon-according-to-yelp/ | 2023-05-20T17:05:35 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/highest-rated-restaurants-for-tacos-in-portland-oregon-according-to-yelp/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Local artist Mike Bennett will be hiding more than 50 pieces of free art around Portland today, for a Zelda-themed scavenger hunt starting at 3 p.m. near his St. Johns cafe Wonderwood Springs.
Known for hiding physical cutouts of cartoon characters around Portland, Bennet’s latest scavenger hunt will feature his take on forest characters from Nintendo’s Zelda video game franchise. The characters, known as Koroks, are part of the latest Zelda game “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom,” which was released for the Nintendo Switch earlier this month.
“If you’re a fan of Zelda, my art, or free stuff, make sure you swing by and try your luck at finding one of these little dudes,” Bennett wrote on social media. “Finders keepers, but try to only take one Korok per person.”
It’s unclear if the project is a paid promotion for the new Zelda game or if Bennett is simply a fan of the franchise. KOIN 6 News reached out to Bennett for more info about the event, but did not receive a response as of this publishing. | https://www.koin.com/local/mike-bennett-to-hide-zelda-themed-art-around-portland-saturday/ | 2023-05-20T17:05:41 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/mike-bennett-to-hide-zelda-themed-art-around-portland-saturday/ |
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AUSTIN, Texas — Thirty-three new officers are joining the Austin Police Department.
The department held a graduation ceremony on Friday night for its 147th cadet class.
Chief Joseph Chacon said the department is still dealing with 338 vacancies, so APD is running smaller cadet classes more often to keep recruits from waiting for training to start.
Chacon said that means that the 147th cadet class was a tight-knit group.
“We've had some ceremonies that have gone really long because we've had over 100 in here before,” said Chacon. “But what it does is it allows that class, being a smaller class, to be a little bit more cohesive. They become more even more of a team, almost a family, as they're going through the academy.”
Earlier in the week, the group participated in the “Chief’s Run” tradition in Downtown Austin. The 33 cadets joined Assistant Police Chief James Mason and other assistant chiefs for a run around downtown to focus on unity within the community and department. The run began at the south end of the Congress Avenue bridge and ended at the Texas Capitol's Peace Officers Memorial.
"This is an amazing city. I'm biased, obviously, but I think it deserves great officers and a group of officers that represent the city itself. So I'm excited to be a part of that and be a positive impact in the future," Cadet Becca Buell told KVUE.
Due to the department’s staffing shortage, more than 1,400 officers have worked overtime since the end of September.
The 148th cadet class is set to graduate later this summer. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/austin-police-department-new-officers-cadet-graduation/269-f7537b6b-7730-4b2b-baca-f042d157febe | 2023-05-20T17:16:06 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/austin-police-department-new-officers-cadet-graduation/269-f7537b6b-7730-4b2b-baca-f042d157febe |
TAYLOR, Texas — A boil water notice has been issued for portions of the City of Taylor, effective from 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 20, until further notice.
Due to complications with a water main project in the upper-pressure plane of the city, residents in that area are asked to boil their water prior to consumption, including for drinking and toothbrushing.
Residents in parts of the area may still experience low water pressure until 12 p.m. on Saturday.
The City of Taylor said crews are working to stabilize the system.
To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking and ice-making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.
In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
Anyone with questions is asked to contact Water Superintendent Sam Thomas as 512-352-3251.
For more information, visit the City of Taylor website. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/boil-water-notice-taylor/269-57f8e064-1730-4813-88ea-91dedead35ab | 2023-05-20T17:16:12 | 1 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/boil-water-notice-taylor/269-57f8e064-1730-4813-88ea-91dedead35ab |
AUSTIN, Texas — CapMetro said it is investigating after “an incident involving a CapMetro train and a pedestrian” near the Hancock Center shopping area on East 41st Street in Central Austin on Saturday morning.
CapMetro could not confirm more details about the incident or the condition of the pedestrian.
Following the incident, a CapMetro train was stopped at the crossing of the Interstate 35 southbound service road near East 41st Street. Traffic was being diverted through the I-35 underpass.
The transportation provider said riders should expect rail delays. Bus bridge will assist customers between Highland and Downtown stations, CapMetro said.
No other information is available at this time. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/capmetro-train-pedestrian-hancock-center/269-edbd41a2-7039-4a99-bd85-022e904993a4 | 2023-05-20T17:16:18 | 1 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/capmetro-train-pedestrian-hancock-center/269-edbd41a2-7039-4a99-bd85-022e904993a4 |
AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police detectives are looking for a suspected shooter in a case that happened last Sunday, May 14, around 7:30 p.m. in East Austin, near the intersection of Nash Hernandez Road and Comal Street.
They said there was a small car club event at the intersection of Comal and Dilly streets and an argument turned into a shooting.
Police said the suspect took off in a gray, four-door car, possibly a Hyundai Sonata or Elantra.
The victim was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The suspect is described as a heavy-set Hispanic man with a dark complexion and black, bushy hair styled in a bowl cut.
If you know anything, contact APD's aggravated assault unit at 737-228-8298 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/east-austin-car-club-shooting/269-a53eae04-4cf5-48b7-843d-6cacab0ad7c3 | 2023-05-20T17:16:24 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/east-austin-car-club-shooting/269-a53eae04-4cf5-48b7-843d-6cacab0ad7c3 |
BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. – One person was sent to the hospital after a crash in Botetourt County on Friday, according to Botetourt County Fire & EMS.
Crews said the crash happened at the intersection of Pine Crest Road and Botetourt Road around 1:41 p.m. where they found a vehicle overturned on the driver’s side and one person trapped inside.
First responders were able to gain access to the person, stabilized the vehicle, and got them out of the car, according to the department.
We’re told Carilion Clinic’s Life-Guard 10 landed nearby, then transported the person for treatment.
No word on the extent of injuries at this time.
You can see more photos of the crash in Botetourt County Fire & EMS’s Facebook post below. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/20/one-hurt-after-botetourt-county-crash-entrapment/ | 2023-05-20T17:25:32 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/20/one-hurt-after-botetourt-county-crash-entrapment/ |
Target is recalling almost 5 million candles over laceration and burn hazards, according to a Thursday notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The recall impacts some 4.9 million Threshold-branded glass jar candles sold in multiple sizes and various scents — including water mint and eucalyptus, apple blossom and breeze and warm cider and cinnamon, among others.
According to the CPSC notice, Target received 137 reports of the Threshold candles’ jars breaking or cracking during use. Six injuries — which included lacerations and severe burns — were reported.
Consumers with the recalled Threshold products should “should immediately stop using” them, Thursday’s notice said. The candles can be returned to any Target store or by mail for a full refund.
Details on the size, scent and item numbers of the candles are listed on the CPSC website and Target’s recall page.
The recalled Threshold products were sold exclusively in Target stores and on the Minneapolis-based retailer’s website from August 2019 through March 2023. Sale prices range from $3 to $20, the CPSC said.
“Target is committed to providing high quality and safe products to our guests,” Target spokesperson Joe Unger said in a statement to The Associated Press, urging customers owning “any items that have been recalled” to return them for a full refund. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/20/target-recalls-nearly-5-million-threshold-candles-after-severe-burns-lacerations-reported/ | 2023-05-20T17:25:38 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/20/target-recalls-nearly-5-million-threshold-candles-after-severe-burns-lacerations-reported/ |
An 88-year-old man died two days after a crash on North Oracle Road, police said.
Joe Dean Rusk, was driving a 1971 Chevrolet pickup truck about 8:30 a.m. Wednesday when he collided with a 2004 Ford F-250 pickup truck while making a left turn near West Wetmore Road, Tucson police said in a news release.
Rusk was taken to a local hospital and was later cited for failing to yield while making a left turn, the release said. He died Friday, police said.
The other driver, a 20-year-old woman, was not injured.
The wreck is the 15th fatal collision TPD has investigated this year. At this time last year, they had investigated 10 fatal crashes.
Jamie Donnelly covers breaking news for the Arizona Daily Star. Contact her via e-mail at jdonnelly@tucson.com | https://tucson.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/tucson-police-driver-dies-two-days-after-crash/article_2be3b454-f724-11ed-a5c5-3f86b08b2535.html | 2023-05-20T17:32:40 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/tucson-police-driver-dies-two-days-after-crash/article_2be3b454-f724-11ed-a5c5-3f86b08b2535.html |
A man has been arrested in connection with reported indecent exposure incidents at a Tucson park, officials say.
Jacob Ficek, 41, was arrested about 6 p.m. Friday, a Pima County Sheriff’s Department news release said.
On May 14, the department received a 911 call about a man at Brandi Fenton Park exposing himself. A few days later, another 911 call reported a similar incident at the same park, the department has said.
Earlier this week the sheriff's department asked for help identifying a bicyclist they say was wanted in connection with the exposure incidents.
Ficek was arrested in suspicion of three felony counts of public sexual indecency with a minor present, and one misdemeanor count of public sexual indecency, the news release said.
Jamie Donnelly covers breaking news for the Arizona Daily Star. Contact her via e-mail at jdonnelly@tucson.com | https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-arrested-in-indecent-exposure-incidents-at-tucson-park/article_19c5c30a-f721-11ed-a702-63f10deada14.html | 2023-05-20T17:32:46 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-arrested-in-indecent-exposure-incidents-at-tucson-park/article_19c5c30a-f721-11ed-a702-63f10deada14.html |
Their friendship began with a food exchange.
The pair had noticed each other on social media: she had commented that she wished she could try one of his doughnuts that wasn’t yet vegan. He messaged back, saying he could hook her up. He brought her some conchas and doughnuts. She brought him vegan shrimp tacos.
“Now we’re friends outside,” Gissel Guzman, who goes by Nopalinda, said of Caleb Orellana, the pastry chef behind Cal’s Bakeshop. “We’re still two different entities, but we’re a team. Wherever you’ll see him, you’ll see me. You’ll see me, you’ll see him. We’ve probably had one pop-up separate from each other in the past several months.”
Nopalinda is known for her vegan dupes of the food she grew up with: tamales, birria, shrimp tacos. She also is part of the team behind Las Mujeres Verdes, a group that hosts artisan markets for their community, by their community. You might have seen her at their February event, slinging vegan pho with Cal by her side.
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Cal is a home baker now, selling elaborate bundles of pastries (at the moment, Nopalinda is loving his ube dulce de leche brioche doughnuts) but he trained in savory cooking at culinary school.
“We work really well together, efficiently,” Nopalinda said. “We work as a team. He has experience on his own. It’s easier for me to not need to give him any directions.”
“I have sous chefs but a lot of them don’t have training,” Cal said. Delegating is easier for both Cal and Nopalinda when the other person has the experience to anticipate the other persons’ needs. Often, Nopalinda is in the front, selling food, while Cal is in the back preparing his pastries or her gorditas. Then, they switch.
“We help each other out,” Nopalinda said. “I get discouraged sometimes, but at the end of it I’ll sell out, and he’ll say, ‘I told you!’”
But the pair collaborates outside of these events, too. Nopalinda has connected Cal to the Tucson vegan scene by helping him adjust his recipes. “I put somewhat pressure on him, I wish I could eat this,” Nopalinda said. “Hey, if you need help with replacements. We’ll send pictures to each other. He asks me, I need vegan options for these things. I think we work really well.”
Their friendship is more than just their food: Cal is in Nopalinda’s pinned text messages, and they support each other through hardships and family drama. But food is something vital that they share, and mutually admire.
“I could be vegan if she cooks for me,” Cal said. “Every time she cooks, I can’t believe this is vegan. This is my favorite. Oh wait, this is my favorite.” His favorite are her shrimp tacos — the first food of hers he ever tried — but they don’t often show up at markets. Her aguas frescas (another one of his favorites), though, are usually available.
For her part, Nopalinda loves Cal’s vegan conchas. Her wife will tell her, “If you keep eating those conchas you’re going to turn into a concha.” When Nopalinda helps Cal out, all she wants in return is a box of conchas, which she’ll share with her one-year-old son.
“We’re very uplifting to each other. I feel like Cal is part of my everyday life without being his everyday life,” Nopalinda said. “My wife is his barber. He’s involved with my kids, he knows what’s going on in my family life, (and) I know what’s going on in his. We have a family friendship and a business friendship. It’s very professional and very familiar,” she said. “Like, family.”
You can find Cal's Bakeshop and Nopalinda at the Las Mujeres Verdes one-year anniversary event 3-7 p.m. Saturday, May 20 at 3538 E. Ellington Place. Nopalinda likely will not be selling food, but she will be there to help Cal out. Both vendors will be selling their goods at an upcoming Death Free Foodie vegan food festival on June 3. Follow @deathfreefoodie for more details. | https://tucson.com/news/local/this-dynamic-duo-brings-vegan-tamales-and-doughnuts-to-markets-across-tucson/article_332a7f30-f671-11ed-8bc9-33b748979816.html | 2023-05-20T17:32:52 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/this-dynamic-duo-brings-vegan-tamales-and-doughnuts-to-markets-across-tucson/article_332a7f30-f671-11ed-8bc9-33b748979816.html |
ORLANDO, Fla. – Nearly a thousand kids and families made their way to Orlando’s Lake Lorna Doone Park Saturday morning for the West Lakes District’s inaugural “Play Date.”
It’s an event that leaders plan to put on each year to give kids a positive outlet and to help showcase area businesses.
8-year-old Promise Golden said it was right on time and she enjoyed it.
“I colored, I painted a rock and I’m about to play with playdough,” Golden said.
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She joined hundreds of kids and families for the first-ever “Play Date.” There were sports, music, card games and so much more fun.
Promise’s grandmother said it gave her granddaughter and other kids something positive to do, and she appreciates the many people behind the effort.
“To see there are still caring people in the community to take the time to do these things for our kids and provide a wonderful atmosphere,” said Aundrea Best. “We need to start to set role models to these kids.”
Justin Kinsey is the executive director of the West Lakes Market Street District which put on this event in collaboration with the Orlando Magic, District 5 City Commissioner Regina Hill and so many other community partners on hand to provide resources.
“Events like this, let’s come play together, let’s live together and hopefully when we out there living, it’s a much better place out there,” Kinsey said. “A place designed for everybody, all ages, come play.”
Hill said it’s a good thing.
“It’s a great event to bring the community and the businesses together‚” Hill said. “Right now, when it comes to youth violence, we’re having some tough times in the county and the city of Orlando, but to have kids come out here, doing positive activities, getting to know other kids and really bonding, I think that’s how we really curb some of the things that’s going on.”
Get today’s headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/05/20/drawn-together-inaugural-play-date-event-brings-hundreds-to-orlandos-lake-lorna-doone-park/ | 2023-05-20T17:36:56 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/05/20/drawn-together-inaugural-play-date-event-brings-hundreds-to-orlandos-lake-lorna-doone-park/ |
CEDAR FALLS — Police have arrested a man for a home invasion and serious assault that happened in Cedar Falls in April.
Asante Ajee Walker-Garcia, 25, was arrested in North Liberty on Friday and transported to the Black Hawk County Jail. Walker-Garcia has been charged with first degree burglary with bond set at $100,000.
On April 10 at 3 a.m., police were sent to the 1900 block of College Street after a report of a burglary. Police say after Walker-Garcia entered the apartment through an unlocked window on the first floor, a resident was seriously assaulted. Walker-Garcia then allegedly ran off with items from the residence.
Cedar Falls police were assisted by Waterloo police, Iowa City police, the Linn County Sheriff Office, University of Northern Iowa police, Cedar Valley Crimestoppers, Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation and the State of Iowa Criminalistic and Forensic Labs. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-arrested-for-cedar-falls-home-invasion-assault/article_4db73c62-3090-5e10-b69b-267f097dcc68.html | 2023-05-20T17:44:28 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-arrested-for-cedar-falls-home-invasion-assault/article_4db73c62-3090-5e10-b69b-267f097dcc68.html |
A cab driver was shot and killed by a group of young teenagers during a robbery, police said, and his family is now left to pick up the pieces following his sudden and tragic death.
Kofi Addo came to the U.S. from Ghana in 2006 determined to work hard — and he did, six days a week, driving a school bus by day, a taxi by night. On the night he died, three teenagers reportedly called All Brunswick Taxi and said they needed a ride to the movie theaters. But evidently their motives were much more sinister.
"He was a beautiful soul to be taken away from us so soon. He had so much more on this Earth to do," said his widow, Kecia Banks.
Addo had done so much already, having brought his two sons here from Ghana to give them a better life. He also worked to send money back to his village to help others do the same.
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"Him being abroad, people reached out for help. He was helping people go to school, getting anybody who had problems back home. My dad was helping," said his son, Hubert Addo.
He was behind the wheel of his taxi the night of May 11 when he got the call to come to a quiet block of Franklin Township — unaware that three teenagers, just 13 and 14 years old, allegedly lay in wait.
Neighbors captured images of them on doorbell cameras as they had loitered for over an hour. When Kofi pulled up, they allegedly got into his taxi, shot him point blank, took his phone and wallet and ran.
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"All the years I know him, no complaints. Nice man, easy going, trying to make a living," said Basam Abourjeily, who also worked at the taxi company. "He was a nice man, always laughing and joking. It's a shame what happened to him."
What happened that night sent spasms of fear through the typically peaceful neighborhood, which turned into an unimaginable crime scene. The fear still lingers.
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“For somebody to lose his life senselessly like that, it changed all of us. Now we close our doors, we never closed our doors," said neighbor Mem Jamiru, who was born in Ghana, like Addo. "We have a whole village back home that we take care of, people depending on us. When you destroy one person, you destroy a village. Its is pathetic."
That village is now coming together to help send Addo back home to be buried. His son has set up a fundraising page for the father who funded his trip here and sent him to college. He is set to graduate from Kean University in 2024 with a degree in criminal justice.
"One day I was driving him to work and he told me 'I never tell you stuff like this, but I’m proud of you.' That stood out to me a lot, that before he left I heard 'I'm proud of you' before unfortunately he left," said Hubert Addo.
The three teenagers who are charged with killing him are in juvenile detention. His widow, an educator, said that despite her family’s pain, she prays for them.
"Those are someone’s babies and my heart goes out to their families as well. I pray they have strength," said Banks. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/nj-cab-driver-picked-up-group-of-young-teens-he-ended-up-dead-and-robbed/4351092/ | 2023-05-20T17:49:47 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/nj-cab-driver-picked-up-group-of-young-teens-he-ended-up-dead-and-robbed/4351092/ |
Exclusive new video and images show shot how two thieves pulled off a mysterious million-dollar jewelry heist inside a Manhattan home, as the accused burglars got their loot by smashing through a wall.
The video obtained by NBC New York shows the dastardly duo breaking into the front door of a Greenwich Village home near Morton Street and Bleeker Street just after 11 p.m. on May 6, police said.. The security camera footage shows the two men knocking on walls, according to detectives, while looking for a hollow spot.
"You think your residence is secure. You do everything possible to secure it and then somebody finds access through other means as breaking through a wall. These people came prepared," said Det. Scott Gomez, of the major case squad. "Your home is where you're supposed to feel safe."
The thieves stole a prized collection of 17 high-end watches from the home of a 72-year-old man, police said.
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"Our victim spent his entire life trying to acquire these things. Working hard and saving his money to acquire these things. So it's not a number or a value — it's priceless. These things are sentimental to him and his family," said Det. Gomez.
In all, the pilfering pair took about $90,000 in cash as well as $1.3 million in watches and other jewelry, according to police. The alleged thieves, one wearing an Adidas jacket, then took off in a newer model black Jeep Grand Cherokee, heading east on Bleeker Street.
The man who lives at the home was not injured during the robbery. It's not clear why the particular home was targeted, though high-end residential break-ins have been happening in the Village, with detectives saying they are trying to track down the teams.
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Det. Gomez warned that for anyone approached to purchase one of the stolen watches, buyer beware.
"If we find somebody that did purchase that watch, they may be out of their money. There's no guarantee you're going to get your money back if you buy something stolen," said Gomez.
An investigation into the burglary is ongoing, and no arrests have been made.
Anyone with information in regard to the incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/new-details-in-1-3-million-in-jewelry-heist-at-manhattan-home-how-thieves-got-inside/4351094/ | 2023-05-20T17:49:53 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/new-details-in-1-3-million-in-jewelry-heist-at-manhattan-home-how-thieves-got-inside/4351094/ |
Nebraska's unemployment rate declined to 2% in April, tying its lowest rate ever.
The April rate was down from 2.1% in March and was the same as the rate in April 2022.
“The April statewide unemployment rate tied the historical low,” Commissioner of Labor John H. Albin said in a news release. He also pointed out that the state’s labor force reached a new all-time high for the second month in a row.
Statewide nonfarm employment, a count of filled jobs, was 1,041,662 in April, up 3,851 over the month and up 20,439 over the year, according to data from the Nebraska Department of Labor.
The number of people employed in April was 1,040,229, 2,332 more than in March and 2,760 more than in April 2022.
Nebraska's April unemployment rate was second-lowest in the country, trailing only South Dakota's 1.9% rate. The national unemployment rate for the month was 3.4%.
The Lincoln area unemployment rate was even lower than the state's rate in April.
The rate for the Lincoln Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Lancaster and Seward counties, was 1.7%, down from 1.9% in both March and April of 2022.
Total nonfarm employment in the Lincoln area in April was 191,997, up 281 over March and 2,974 over a year ago.
The total number of people employed was 188,524, which was down 570 from March but up 2,862 from April 2022.
Last week, fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits, bringing the total for the week down 22,000 from the week before to reach 242,000.
States with the most quitters
States with the most quitters
Low pay, minimal opportunities for growth, and disrespectful work environments — these are just a handful of the top reasons why employees quit their jobs, according to a 2021 Pew Research Center Survey . Of course, there are myriad reasons workers might put in their notices, ranging from the mundane (like moving to a new state) to the dramatic (like having blow-up arguments with a supervisor).
In the wake of the Great Resignation , quitting seems far more common than ever. Some employees have even resorted to ghosting their employer — simply stopping work without ever informing their boss.
In fact, American workers are quitting at historically high rates : In February 2023, the national quit rate was 2.6%, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data . That's about 4 million people—up about 3.8% from January.
But are certain states across the U.S. feeling the burden more than others? To find out, Stacker used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to rank states by their preliminary February 2023 quit rates, using the number of quitters as a tiebreaker when needed. Quit rates are calculated by taking the number of quits as a percentage of the number of jobs in a state.
Keep reading through the list to see where your state falls — especially if you're planning to leave your current job anytime soon.
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#51. Pennsylvania
- Quit rate: 1.7%
- Number of quits: 103,000
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#50. New York
- Quit rate: 1.7%
- Number of quits: 164,000
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#49. Connecticut
- Quit rate: 1.8%
- Number of quits: 31,000
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#48. Massachusetts
- Quit rate: 1.8%
- Number of quits: 68,000
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#46. Michigan
- Quit rate: 2.0%
- Number of quits: 90,000
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#45. Hawaii
- Quit rate: 2.1%
- Number of quits: 13,000
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#44. New Hampshire
- Quit rate: 2.1%
- Number of quits: 15,000
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#43. Nebraska
- Quit rate: 2.1%
- Number of quits: 22,000
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#41. Illinois
- Quit rate: 2.1%
- Number of quits: 130,000
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#40. California
- Quit rate: 2.1%
- Number of quits: 384,000
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#39. Wisconsin
- Quit rate: 2.2%
- Number of quits: 65,000
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#38. Missouri
- Quit rate: 2.3%
- Number of quits: 69,000
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#36. Ohio
- Quit rate: 2.3%
- Number of quits: 131,000
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#35. Rhode Island
- Quit rate: 2.4%
- Number of quits: 12,000
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#34. Kansas
- Quit rate: 2.4%
- Number of quits: 35,000
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#33. North Dakota
- Quit rate: 2.5%
- Number of quits: 11,000
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#31. Vermont
- Quit rate: 2.6%
- Number of quits: 8,000
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#30. Washington D.C.
- Quit rate: 2.6%
- Number of quits: 20,000
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#29. Oregon
- Quit rate: 2.6%
- Number of quits: 51,000
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#28. South Dakota
- Quit rate: 2.8%
- Number of quits: 13,000
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#26. New Mexico
- Quit rate: 2.8%
- Number of quits: 24,000
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#25. Utah
- Quit rate: 2.8%
- Number of quits: 48,000
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#24. Arizona
- Quit rate: 2.8%
- Number of quits: 87,000
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#23. Virginia
- Quit rate: 2.8%
- Number of quits: 115,000
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#21. Nevada
- Quit rate: 2.9%
- Number of quits: 44,000
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#20. Idaho
- Quit rate: 3.0%
- Number of quits: 25,000
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#19. Colorado
- Quit rate: 3.0%
- Number of quits: 87,000
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#18. Indiana
- Quit rate: 3.0%
- Number of quits: 97,000
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#16. Montana
- Quit rate: 3.1%
- Number of quits: 16,000
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#15. Oklahoma
- Quit rate: 3.2%
- Number of quits: 55,000
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#14. Maryland
- Quit rate: 3.2%
- Number of quits: 87,000
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#13. Texas
- Quit rate: 3.2%
- Number of quits: 439,000
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#11. South Carolina
- Quit rate: 3.3%
- Number of quits: 75,000
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#10. West Virginia
- Quit rate: 3.4%
- Number of quits: 24,000
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#9. Mississippi
- Quit rate: 3.4%
- Number of quits: 40,000
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#8. Alabama
- Quit rate: 3.4%
- Number of quits: 72,000
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#6. Wyoming
- Quit rate: 3.5%
- Number of quits: 10,000
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#5. Arkansas
- Quit rate: 3.5%
- Number of quits: 47,000
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#4. Kentucky
- Quit rate: 3.5%
- Number of quits: 69,000
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#3. Alaska
- Quit rate: 3.7%
- Number of quits: 12,000
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#1. Georgia
- Quit rate: 4.1%
- Number of quits: 200,000
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Jimmy Butler went forehead-to-forehead with the Boston Celtics, and the Heat are heading back to Miami with an opportunity to advance to the NBA Finals.
Butler scored 27 points, hitting back-to-back buckets to tie the game and give Miami the lead, and the eighth-seeded Heat left Boston with a 111-105 victory Friday night and a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
Butler also provided eight rebounds, six assists and an emotional spark after Boston’s Grant Williams started jawing with him: Butler stared down Williams, with both players drawing technical fouls for the double head-butt.
Then “Jimmy Buckets” scored and scored some more — nine points in all during a 23-9 run that turned a nine-point deficit into a 105-100 lead.
“I knew that was going to be good for us,” said Caleb Martin, who came off the bench to score 25 points. “We’ll take mad Jimmy at any time. You could kind of see it in his eyes he was ready to go after that.”
Bam Adebayo had 22 points, 17 rebounds and nine assists for Miami, which returns home with a chance to sweep and become just the second No. 8 seed to reach the NBA Finals.
Game 3 is Sunday night.
“He’s going to have to make every single tough shot the rest of the series,” Williams said. “And I’m not going to turn and look otherwise because I respect him as an (expletive) player.”
Jayson Tatum had 34 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists for Boston. But the Celtics star went 0 for 3 with two turnovers in the fourth quarter, when Boston blew an 89-77 lead en route to a second home loss in three nights.
After finishing 13 games ahead of the Heat in the regular-season -- and then watching top-seeded Milwaukee fall to Miami in the first round -- the Celtics have stumbled on what appeared to be a clear path to their second straight NBA Finals.
“It’s tough. It’s a challenge. But there’s no point being up here sad and (stuff),” Tatum said. “They came in and won two games. They played well; you give them credit. But we’re not dead or anything. We’ve got a great opportunity. I still have the utmost confidence. Everybody has the utmost confidence. We’ve just got to get ready for Game 3.”
Jaylen Brown scored 16 points on 7-for-23 shooting; he went 1 for 5 with a turnover in the final quarter, when Miami outscored Boston 36-22.
“We’ve got some dogs, and I love it. I love every bit of it,” Butler said on the postgame TV broadcast. “Guys never quit. We never give up. We love playing with one another. We’ve got so much faith and trust in one another.”
The Celtics led by 11 in the third quarter and made it a dozen early in the fourth. Williams made a 3-pointer to make it 96-87 and was talking to Butler on the way back down the court. Butler scored at the other end and was fouled by Williams; the two players leaned into each other — drawing double technicals — before Butler hit the ensuing free throw.
“Some healthy competition. I ain’t going to lie to you. Healthy competition. And I love it. I’m always here to compete. I like to talk, at times,” Butler said. “As long as we get the win, I’m good with it.”
Asked if Boston “poked the bear” by getting Butler angry, Brown said, “Next question.” But Butler said there was no doubt that the attempt to get him off his game actually fired him up.
“Yes it did,” Butler said. “But that’s just competition at its finest. He hit a big shot and started talking to me. But I like that. It’s just competition. It pushes that will to win. It makes me smile. ... I just don’t know if I was the best person to talk to.”
After Tatum missed from long distance — one of three missed 3s in the fourth quarter — Butler drove to the basket to make it a four-point Boston lead. Miami trailed 98-96 when Butler was called for an offensive foul, kicking Marcus Smart after landing on a missed 3-pointer.
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra challenged, but lost.
Butler responded.
He made a 17-footer to tie it 100-all, and then a short fadeaway to give Miami the lead. After Max Strus made one of two free throws, Adebayo scored on a putback dunk to make it 105-100 with less than a minute to play.
“I love that gnarly version of Jimmy,” Spoelstra said. “But you get that regardless. I think now people are just paying more attention. ... Jimmy is just a real competitor.”
Boston used a 21-2 run to turn an eight-point, first-quarter deficit into an 11-point lead.
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Brown was 1 for 7 in the first quarter, when Tatum scored 12. Derrick White, who made a single 3-pointer, was the only player other than Tatum who scored more than 2 points in the first. … Adebayo and Butler each grabbed five rebounds in the first quarter. … Lowry and Grant Williams did a little shoving after Williams fouled Adebayo with nine minutes left in the second quarter, with no repercussions. | https://www.miamitimesonline.com/news/local/heat-host-celtics-with-2-0-series-lead-in-east-finals/article_5cef6f60-f72a-11ed-a3fb-5b2443a1b259.html | 2023-05-20T18:02:52 | 0 | https://www.miamitimesonline.com/news/local/heat-host-celtics-with-2-0-series-lead-in-east-finals/article_5cef6f60-f72a-11ed-a3fb-5b2443a1b259.html |
SEATTLE — Seattle’s minor league basketball team, the SuperHawks, currently leads its division in the west of The Basketball League.
The team has been celebrating its inaugural season by honoring local Seattle sports icons.
On Saturday, May 20, the team will host and honor former Seattle SuperSonics star Xavier “X-Man” McDaniel.
"It feels good to be back in Seattle," McDaniel said.
McDaniel's son, Xavier McDaniel, Jr., was playing for the SuperHawks until he suffered an in-game injury. His son has been recovering well and working out to get ready for next season.
When asked about the potential rebirth of the Seattle SuperSonics, McDaniel said, "It's about time."
Tipoff for Saturday’s game honoring McDaniel is 7 p.m. at Seattle Pacific University.
For more information about the team and for ticket information, click here.
To see the full interview with the X-Man, click the video player above. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/seattle-superhawks-host-xavier-mcdaniel-night-may-20-home-game/281-f28e732c-0053-45f4-9fcd-b7e5deb96e1f | 2023-05-20T18:06:25 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/seattle-superhawks-host-xavier-mcdaniel-night-may-20-home-game/281-f28e732c-0053-45f4-9fcd-b7e5deb96e1f |
SPEEDWAY, Ind. — A Marian University junior from Indianapolis will serve as the Indianapolis 500 Queen Scholar for 2023. The 500 Festival named Mykah Coleman for the honor at Saturday's annual Breakfast at the Brickyard.
Coleman is pursuing a degree in Elementary Education and actively involved in the school's Mentors for Kids program, serving as its general manager. She also serves as the President of Kappa Delta Pi, an Honors Society for Educators, and is also a 21st Century Scholar.
“I am beyond grateful to have this role as a princess because I am able to be an inspiration to all of the little Black and brown girls and boys to show them that no matter what background you come from, what school you went to, what neighborhood you grew up in, you can be amazing and do great things,” said Coleman.
She will receive a $1,500 educational scholarship from the 500 Festival Foundation and wear the one-of-a-kind 500 Festival Queen Scholar’s crown at 500 Festival events and the Indianapolis 500 as well as participate in a variety of activities throughout the week leading up to the race.
Coleman is one of 33 Indiana college-aged women selected for the 2023 500 Festival Princess Program to serve as ambassadors for the festival, their hometowns and their colleges and universities. Each 500 Festival Princess receives a $1,000 scholarship.
The 2023 Princess class represents 19 Indiana colleges and universities and 21 cities and towns across Indiana. With a cumulative GPA of 3.71, this year’s 500 Festival Princesses were selected from hundreds of applicants based on leadership, academic stewardship, community involvement, and their embodiment of the Hoosier spirit. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indianapolis-woman-mykah-colemand-500-festival-queen-scholar-2023/531-81cba156-08ff-4c1e-927d-83efb41de031 | 2023-05-20T18:11:34 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indianapolis-woman-mykah-colemand-500-festival-queen-scholar-2023/531-81cba156-08ff-4c1e-927d-83efb41de031 |
Detroit police: 5-year-old shot in home with adult present
The Detroit Police Department is investigating the shooting of a 5-year-old Saturday morning in a home on the city's west side.
In a video posted to Facebook, Police Chief James White said the child was taken to the hospital with a severe hand injury and is expected to recover.
"The emotional and traumatic impact of something like that happening will be with him forever," White said. "We have to do better."
White said it was unclear whether the child got hold of an unsecured handgun or someone accidentally shot the child. He said an adult was in the home in the 2900 block of Burlingame at the time of the shooting and called 911 at about 10:20 a.m.
White said police will get a warrant to search the home for the gun and will speak with the adult.
"It's irresponsible if a gun went off in that house and a 5-year-old was shot," White said. "We have to do a better job of just maintaining our weapons."
He said the shooting is the 18th this year involving people under 17. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2023/05/20/detroit-police-5-year-old-shot-in-home-with-adult-present/70239421007/ | 2023-05-20T18:12:14 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2023/05/20/detroit-police-5-year-old-shot-in-home-with-adult-present/70239421007/ |
'Every little bit helps': Hundreds line up for free food in River Rouge
River Rouge ― A Detroit-based nonprofit in partnership with Wayne County served nearly 500 families with two weeks worth of food Saturday morning.
Focus: Hope set up its fourth free food distribution of the year at River Rouge City Hall and saw cars coming nonstop from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. to get fruits, vegetables, whole chickens, and other food items.
"When we get here, there are people that are already here waiting for us," Marilyn Clemmons, the organization's food program manager, said.
"They appreciate the fact that we're here in their community and that's the purpose of the Wayne County project: for us to reach all the cities in Wayne County that we can," Clemmons said.
Subrina Tomlin, a supervisor at Focus: Hope, saw families from the local area as well as Ecorse and Detroit. The families were as small as one, to families of 10 that drove or walked up to get food Saturday.
"People really need help. Every little bit helps," Tomlin said.
Last week in Lincoln Park, the organization served about 700 families with free food, she said. The families get a bag with three whole chickens inside, a box of produce and a "dry box" that has spices, grains, cake mix, and more.
Depending on the family size, participants got anywhere from two to five boxes of food which was helpful for Shatonya Wellons, 45, who lives in the neighborhood with her husband and grandson.
"We're right at the border to where we don't qualify for any assistance or anything, so it's hard," Wellons said.
Staff from the nonprofit organization packed the boxes and bags of chickens in the cars of people like Wellons and Chamika Rice, 49, who made the stop to get food to take home to her husband and son.
Rice, of River Rouge, saw the "free food" announcement on Facebook. Staff also held "free food" signs outside of the fire station on Coolidge Highway and West Jefferson Avenue to let drivers and walkers know the food was open to everyone.
William Campbell, the city's mayor, was greeting passengers as they picked up their food items.
"If they need, they can come and get without questions. That's a big impact," he said. "People are scared to come because of questions and there's no questions asked, just come and get your family support."
"It's a good thing for the community. Any organizations out there want to come to River Rouge and help us, we're here, hands open," Campbell said.
Other Focus: Hope food giveaways planned for this year include:
∗June 3: Harper Woods Career Center, 20570 Kelly Road
∗June 10: Romulus High School, 9650 Wayne Road, Romulus
∗June 24: Michael Barry Center, 22586 Ann Arbor Trail, Dearborn Heights
∗July 15: Kennedy School, 27225 W. Outer Drive, Ecorse
∗July 22: Salem High School, 46181 Joy Road, Canton
∗July 29: Taylor Sportsplex, 13333 Telegraph, Taylor
∗Aug. 12: Garden City High School, 6500 Middlebelt, Garden City
∗Aug. 19: VFW Post 1136, 633 Ford Road, Wyandotte
∗Aug. 26: Our Lady of Loretto, 17116 Olympia, Redford, MI 48240
∗Sept. 16: Ernest Ford Center, 10 Pitkin, Highland Park, MI 48203
∗Sept. 23: Focus: HOPE Inkster Food Center, 759 Inkster Rd. Inkster
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Meet our Mid-Valley: McNary coaches are on a mission to get 'unified'
This is part of a weekly series introducing readers to individuals who are passionate about our Mid-Valley community.
In April, students, staff and faculty filled the McNary High School gymnasium to watch seven teachers get dunked with buckets of water.
It was a moment to celebrate a fundraiser that earned more than $1,000 for a program Salem-Keizer Public Schools has embraced and continues to expand: the Special Olympics Unified Champion School Program.
The program promotes social inclusion and pairs students with special needs with a peer for sports and school activities.
In Salem-Keizer Public Schools, 17% of students are receiving special education services. All the district's high schools have been recognized as unified champion schools by the Special Olympics.
The programs are also in eight of the district’s 11 middle schools. And Auburn Elementary was the first elementary school in the state to earn unified program certification.
Unified is unique at McNary, however, because the program is a dedicated class instead of an after-school extracurricular. This has opened the program to more students — with 75 participating this year.
At the helm of the McNary program are Kyle McGrath, Michael McShane and Matt Murphy.
McGrath and McShane organized the fundraiser to help pay for three school sporting events for the 2023-24 school year and for materials the unified P.E. class at McNary can use as well.
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McGrath, McShane and Murphy are eager to talk about their students and the program. But less so about themselves.
They’re all born and raised in Oregon.
McGrath, a Stayton High School alum and former Regis head coach, was nominated in 2023 for a Crystal Apple Award, recognizing outstanding public and private education teachers.
And Murphy has always been involved in the mental health field. He’s an instructional assistant at McNary and has been at McNary the longest compared to McGrath and McShane. He graduated from Sandy High School and Western Oregon University. He’s also a coach for the school’s basketball team.
He said his years with McNary and the unified program have given him the opportunity to see students overcome “huge boundaries.” He’s excited about seeing the program grow even further.
Murphy said he has hopes for unified theater and music classes.
“I think there’s a lot of cool opportunity with art, music and theater,” he said.
The current program is so popular that students often approach him to try and join the class, he said. They’ve had to start taking applications.
For McShane, the program is personal. His daughter has Down’s syndrome, he explained.
“It was a natural thing” to become involved with the program, McGrath said. It’s why he is passionate about fostering an inclusive culture in the school.
He’s been a camp director and is now also the head coach for McNary’s girl's basketball team. He was a high school basketball player himself, awarded Player of the Year in the Mid-Willamette Region and Valley League in 1996 when he was one of the players to lead the South Salem Saxons to its first-ever boy's state basketball championship.
He also played for the University of Oregon and MSU-Billings. He spent time in China and Australia playing professionally as well.
In 2022, McShane was inducted into South Salem's Hall of Fame.
The three say in addition to more classes, they also hope students can participate in unified tournaments soon. They’d like to host a tournament at McNary.
Back at the assembly, the three join the dance party that’s taken over the gymnasium after a unified kickball game. They said the assembly was a perfect example of their goal for the program: Students cheering on their peers and getting the entire school community involved.
“People think we’re doing this big, great thing but actually it’s about what we’re receiving by getting to know these athletes and the gifts that they have,” McShane said.
If you have an idea for someone we should profile for this series, email Statesman Journal senior news editor Alia Beard Rau at arau@gannett.com
Dianne Lugo covers the Oregon Legislature and equity issues. Reach her at dlugo@statesmanjournal.com or on Twitter @DianneLugo | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/05/20/mcnary-coaches-kyle-mcgrath-michael-mcshane-matt-murphy-special-olympics-unified-school-program/70236657007/ | 2023-05-20T18:41:24 | 0 | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/05/20/mcnary-coaches-kyle-mcgrath-michael-mcshane-matt-murphy-special-olympics-unified-school-program/70236657007/ |
On the agenda: Salem City Council considers passing update to homeless camping laws
Salem City Council will consider updates to its laws on homeless camping during Monday's regular meeting.
The changes come on the heels of two bills passed the Oregon Legislature passed requiring cities across the state to make “objectively reasonable” regulations about when, where and how people can sit, lie, sleep and camp outside.
House Bills 3115 and 3124 were passed to codify landmark rulings in federal court. The court ruled cities could not enforce anti-camping ordinances if they did not have enough shelter beds available.
In Salem, city officials sought to make changes to the current city code after discovering it was not consistent with the new Oregon laws.
The new ordinance would repeal the regulations related to leaving personal property and sitting and lying on the sidewalks.
The remaining code about camping is set to be revised. Instead of an outright ban of camping in public spaces, the changes specify that camping is not allowed in parks, near vision clearance areas and building entrances, residential zones, near existing shelters and areas designated by the city manager as “no camping.”
Following the second reading of the ordinance, council will vote on passing the changes.
If passed, it will become effective June 22.
Also on the agenda
Other agenda items include:
- Whether to authorize the city manager to apply for the USDA Forest Service's Urban and Community Forestry Grant for up to $9 million to develop programs that help to build a more resilient and equitable tree canopy in Salem.
- Whether to authorize the creation of a new wastewater project “Willow Lake Blower Replacement” in the FY 2022-23 Wastewater Non-Assessed Construction Fund and apply for $300,000 in incentive funding from Energy Trust of Oregon to offset project costs.
- Whether to authorize the city manager to sign an agreement between Salem and the Oregon State Fire Marshal's Office to help with education methods of prevention for wildfire risk, defensible space and community preparedness for wildfires.
How to participate
The meeting is at 6 p.m. It will be held in person at the City Council Chambers at the Salem Civic Center at 555 Liberty St. SE and also can be watched on Comcast Cable CCTV Channel 21 or on the Salem YouTube channel in English/American Sign Language and Spanish.
Those wishing to comment in person can sign up on the rosters at the chamber entrance before the start of the meeting.
Written public comments on agenda items can be emailed by 5 p.m. Monday to cityrecorder@cityofsalem.net. Or preregister between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday at cityofsalem.net/Pages/Public-Comment-at-Salem-City-Council-Meeting.aspx to speak during the meeting via Zoom.
For questions, comments and news tips, email reporter Whitney Woodworth at wmwoodworth@statesmanjournal.com, call 503-910-6616 or follow on Twitter at @wmwoodworth | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/05/20/on-the-agenda-salem-city-council-considers-passing-update-to-homeless-camping-laws/70232399007/ | 2023-05-20T18:41:27 | 0 | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/05/20/on-the-agenda-salem-city-council-considers-passing-update-to-homeless-camping-laws/70232399007/ |
25 years after Thurston High shootings, Kip Kinkel and attorneys file new petitions
Twenty-five years after Kip Kinkel shot and killed his parents and two students at Thurston High School and wounded 25 others, he and his attorneys have filed a new petition with the Oregon Supreme Court.
Thaddeus Betz, director of the Youth Justice Project and Kinkel's attorney, in April filed the petition asking the state's highest court to grant Kinkel a "murder review hearing."
Such a hearing would determine whether Kinkel is rehabilitated, or is capable of rehabilitation, which could impact how long he remains in prison.
Kinkel killed his parents, William and Faith Kinkel, the night before bringing a gun to school and killing classmates Ben Walker and Mikael Nicholauson. Twenty-five other students were injured in the shooting, which was one of the earliest and most high-profile school shootings in the country at the time. The Columbine High School shootings occurred about a year later.
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Betz also has taken Kinkel's case to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, arguing Kinkel was "denied the right under the Eight Amendment as interpreted in Miller [v. Alabama] to have his youth appropriately considered before the sentencing court imposed a sentence that guarantees he will die in prison," according to the brief.
"Any time you think about his case, you have to remember that the context of his crime was a 15-year-old undiagnosed schizophrenic who didn't understand what mental illness was," Betz said.
25 years of legal battles, trauma
Attorneys representing Kinkel, now 40, have spent the past two decades appealing his sentence on the basis of constitutionality and Kinkel's mental health. Several post-conviction petitions and appeals in Oregon since 2002 have been ultimately denied.
Court documents say Kinkel has schizophrenia and "suffers delusions and auditory hallucinations," and hears voices that order him to do things.
His counsel petitioned in 2011 to move him to the state hospital to serve his sentence and receive treatment for mental illness. The petition was dismissed without prejudice, meaning it was denied but could be refiled.
Subsequent petitions have drawn on for years. An appeal filed in 2011 was officially rejected in district court in 2022. It's now in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Kinkel has since publicly expressed remorse and told HuffPost in 2021 he feels "tremendous guilt and shame."
After Kinkel's most recent appeal to the Oregon Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision was denied, Betz took the case to the state's highest court.
25 years later:Healing from the Thurston High shooting
Betz said Kinkel's legal team "wouldn't be asking for the hearing if we didn't think we'd be successful in proving Mr. Kinkel is rehabilitated."
But victims who were injured in the shootings and family members of victims who were killed have said they still carry trauma and have permanent damage.
"I and many other survivors are still dealing with the fallout," Betina Lynn, who was shot and survived, told HuffPost in 2021. "We are all serving life sentences right alongside him."
Life in prison, no life sentence
Kinkel is serving sentences that will keep him in prison for the rest of his life; but he is not technically serving a life sentence. Instead, he is serving four concurrent 25-year sentences for murder, plus 87 years for attempted murder charges.
That makes him ineligible for a murder review hearing, the parole board ruled in March.
According to Oregon statue, which was amended a month before Kinkel's sentencing, anyone convicted of murder in the second degree (Kinkel's conviction) who was at least 15 at the time of the crime "shall be punished by imprisonment for life."
After 25 years, however, the state parole board can hold a murder review hearing. If the board decides a person is "likely to be rehabilitated within a reasonable period of time," it can reduce the sentence to life with the possibility of parole or some form of release.
A murder review hearing may alter a life sentence, but Kinkel "is not serving any 'life sentence' for murder," the board wrote in March. The board does not have any authority over sentences related to Kinkel's attempted murder charges.
Betz said the nature of Kinkel's sentences should not bar him from the chance to prove whether he is capable of rehabilitation.
"It seems like a point of information that everybody ought to be aware of," Betz said. "Seems like a good thing for us to know, for many reasons."
The Oregon Supreme Court will decide whether to review Kinkel's petition. The petition to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals is being considered for oral argument in Portland between August and December.
Shannon Sollitt is a corps reporter for Report for America, a program that aims to support local journalism and democracy by reporting on under-covered issues and communities. Send tips, questions and comments to ssollitt@statesmanjournal.com | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/oregon/2023/05/20/kip-kinkel-legal-update-25-years-after-thurston-oregon-high-school-shooting/70205626007/ | 2023-05-20T18:41:28 | 1 | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/oregon/2023/05/20/kip-kinkel-legal-update-25-years-after-thurston-oregon-high-school-shooting/70205626007/ |
The Economic Development Corp. Michigan City has formed a new partnership with Allies for Community Business, a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution based on Chicago’s West Side, to help local entrepreneurs and create more opportunities for them.
The collaboration will connect entrepreneurs and small business owners in LaPorte County with capital and coaching.
“We provide the capital, coaching and connections that entrepreneurs need to grow great businesses that create jobs and wealth in their communities,” said Mary Fran Riley, the director of Community Relations for Allies for Community Business. “We offer loans between $500 and $100,000 to early, emerging and established businesses at fair prices. In addition, we provide free coaching to anyone who wants to start or grow a business, and we connect entrepreneurs to trusted partners that can help further.”
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The economic development agency is partnering with Allies for Community Business, which helps minority, women and low-income entrepreneurs in Illinois and Indiana, will identify business owners in Michigan City and greater LaPorte County who would benefit from loans, grants and coaching.
“Entrepreneurs will be evaluated in a non-traditional way. Instead of being assessed by credit scores and the value of personal assets, they will be evaluated by their debt management and access to funds for their monthly loan payments,” said Clarence Hulse, the executive director of the Michigan City Economic Development Corporation. “This will provide a greater opportunity for entrepreneurs to establish themselves in our community and provide positive economic impact both for themselves and for Michigan City.”
Any business owners who are interested can schedule a free meeting with a A4CB Business Coach or Community Lender at www.a4cb.org.
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Class UFC Gym in Winfield to celebrate grand opening with top contender Belal Muhammad
The Class UFC Gym in Winfield will have a grand opening Saturday with top welterweight UFC title contender Belal Muhammad.
Muhammad, a Chicago-based fighter with a 23-3 record in the mixed martial arts, will do a meet-and-greet and teach a class at the grand opening, which will take place from 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the gym at 10660 Randolph St. in Winfield.
The high-end gym focuses on classes, specializing in boutique boxing conditioning, kickboxing and HIIT, or High Intensity Interval Training. Manager Hannah Elliott said it's more akin to an Orange Theory than the boxing or mixed martial arts gym one might expect from the name.
"We use Myzone Fit Metrics, which track your workout and connect you to an app," she said. "It's like Orange Theory where they track you the same way and you burn the most calories and sweat the most when you're in the orange."
The owners also own the Class UFC Gym on Calumet Avenue in Munster. There also was an unaffiliated UFC Gym in Merrillville that closed.
"We are an affiliated class-based gym that's mostly focused on conditioning," she said. "There's also sparring. We hold classes for boxing, kickboxing and high interval cardio and strength classes. We have circuit training and one-on-one time with coaches."
Most classes run 60 minutes per session. People can get coached by active MMA fighters or trainers who help them reach their fitness goals, whether getting in shape, losing weight or recovering.
Classes run from 5:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Class UFC Gym also has open gym times between 12 and 4 p.m. during the week. People can come in and work out outside of classes, such as by punching a heavy bag, rowing, cycling, lifting weights or practicing fundamentals. It has classes like Muay Thai, cycling and a coach's choice day on the weekend.
"You can get a day pass to come in and learn techniques and fundamentals," she said. "Our coaches will push you. There's no downtime. They push you hard and you feel accomplished. It's a good workout you feel for days. It will help you get in shape again. We focus on conditioning and fundamentals."
The grand opening event will have a taco truck, an ice cream vendor, a bounce house, a bakery, an artisan jewelry maker and fitness clothing for sale. It will feature a motorcycle club, balloon animals, Jersey Mike's and Muse Med Spa.
People will be able to buy sparring gloves and have Muhammad sign them. There will be discounted memberships and giveaways.
"It's an open house where people can come in to see how we operate," she said. "The facility itself is impressive and high-end. It will be an amazing experience."
Class UFC Gym offers monthly membership and multi-class passes. It gives discounts to teachers, first responders and veterans.
For more information, call 219-252-9812 or visit www.classufcgym.com/locations/winfield/.
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Class UFC Gym in Winfield to celebrate grand opening with top contender Belal Muhammad
The Class UFC Gym in Winfield will have a grand opening Saturday with top welterweight UFC title contender Belal Muhammad.
Muhammad, a Chicago-based fighter with a 23-3 record in the mixed martial arts, will do a meet-and-greet and teach a class at the grand opening, which will take place from 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the gym at 10660 Randolph St. in Winfield.
The high-end gym focuses on classes, specializing in boutique boxing conditioning, kickboxing and HIIT, or High Intensity Interval Training. Manager Hannah Elliott said it's more akin to an Orange Theory than the boxing or mixed martial arts gym one might expect from the name.
"We use Myzone Fit Metrics, which track your workout and connect you to an app," she said. "It's like Orange Theory where they track you the same way and you burn the most calories and sweat the most when you're in the orange."
The owners also own the Class UFC Gym on Calumet Avenue in Munster. There also was an unaffiliated UFC Gym in Merrillville that closed.
"We are an affiliated class-based gym that's mostly focused on conditioning," she said. "There's also sparring. We hold classes for boxing, kickboxing and high interval cardio and strength classes. We have circuit training and one-on-one time with coaches."
Most classes run 60 minutes per session. People can get coached by active MMA fighters or trainers who help them reach their fitness goals, whether getting in shape, losing weight or recovering.
Classes run from 5:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Class UFC Gym also has open gym times between 12 and 4 p.m. during the week. People can come in and work out outside of classes, such as by punching a heavy bag, rowing, cycling, lifting weights or practicing fundamentals. It has classes like Muay Thai, cycling and a coach's choice day on the weekend.
"You can get a day pass to come in and learn techniques and fundamentals," she said. "Our coaches will push you. There's no downtime. They push you hard and you feel accomplished. It's a good workout you feel for days. It will help you get in shape again. We focus on conditioning and fundamentals."
The grand opening event will have a taco truck, an ice cream vendor, a bounce house, a bakery, an artisan jewelry maker and fitness clothing for sale. It will feature a motorcycle club, balloon animals, Jersey Mike's and Muse Med Spa.
People will be able to buy sparring gloves and have Muhammad sign them. There will be discounted memberships and giveaways.
"It's an open house where people can come in to see how we operate," she said. "The facility itself is impressive and high-end. It will be an amazing experience."
Class UFC Gym offers monthly membership and multi-class passes. It gives discounts to teachers, first responders and veterans.
For more information, call 219-252-9812 or visit www.classufcgym.com/locations/winfield/.
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Class UFC Gym in Winfield to celebrate grand opening with top contender Belal Muhammad
The Class UFC Gym in Winfield will have a grand opening Saturday with top welterweight UFC title contender Belal Muhammad.
Muhammad, a Chicago-based fighter with a 23-3 record in the mixed martial arts, will do a meet-and-greet and teach a class at the grand opening, which will take place from 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the gym at 10660 Randolph St. in Winfield.
The high-end gym focuses on classes, specializing in boutique boxing conditioning, kickboxing and HIIT, or High Intensity Interval Training. Manager Hannah Elliott said it's more akin to an Orange Theory than the boxing or mixed martial arts gym one might expect from the name.
"We use Myzone Fit Metrics, which track your workout and connect you to an app," she said. "It's like Orange Theory where they track you the same way and you burn the most calories and sweat the most when you're in the orange."
The owners also own the Class UFC Gym on Calumet Avenue in Munster. There also was an unaffiliated UFC Gym in Merrillville that closed.
"We are an affiliated class-based gym that's mostly focused on conditioning," she said. "There's also sparring. We hold classes for boxing, kickboxing and high interval cardio and strength classes. We have circuit training and one-on-one time with coaches."
Most classes run 60 minutes per session. People can get coached by active MMA fighters or trainers who help them reach their fitness goals, whether getting in shape, losing weight or recovering.
Classes run from 5:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Class UFC Gym also has open gym times between 12 and 4 p.m. during the week. People can come in and work out outside of classes, such as by punching a heavy bag, rowing, cycling, lifting weights or practicing fundamentals. It has classes like Muay Thai, cycling and a coach's choice day on the weekend.
"You can get a day pass to come in and learn techniques and fundamentals," she said. "Our coaches will push you. There's no downtime. They push you hard and you feel accomplished. It's a good workout you feel for days. It will help you get in shape again. We focus on conditioning and fundamentals."
The grand opening event will have a taco truck, an ice cream vendor, a bounce house, a bakery, an artisan jewelry maker and fitness clothing for sale. It will feature a motorcycle club, balloon animals, Jersey Mike's and Muse Med Spa.
People will be able to buy sparring gloves and have Muhammad sign them. There will be discounted memberships and giveaways.
"It's an open house where people can come in to see how we operate," she said. "The facility itself is impressive and high-end. It will be an amazing experience."
Class UFC Gym offers monthly membership and multi-class passes. It gives discounts to teachers, first responders and veterans.
For more information, call 219-252-9812 or visit www.classufcgym.com/locations/winfield/.
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Class UFC Gym in Winfield to celebrate grand opening with top contender Belal Muhammad
The Class UFC Gym in Winfield will have a grand opening Saturday with top welterweight UFC title contender Belal Muhammad.
Muhammad, a Chicago-based fighter with a 23-3 record in the mixed martial arts, will do a meet-and-greet and teach a class at the grand opening, which will take place from 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the gym at 10660 Randolph St. in Winfield.
The high-end gym focuses on classes, specializing in boutique boxing conditioning, kickboxing and HIIT, or High Intensity Interval Training. Manager Hannah Elliott said it's more akin to an Orange Theory than the boxing or mixed martial arts gym one might expect from the name.
"We use Myzone Fit Metrics, which track your workout and connect you to an app," she said. "It's like Orange Theory where they track you the same way and you burn the most calories and sweat the most when you're in the orange."
The owners also own the Class UFC Gym on Calumet Avenue in Munster. There also was an unaffiliated UFC Gym in Merrillville that closed.
"We are an affiliated class-based gym that's mostly focused on conditioning," she said. "There's also sparring. We hold classes for boxing, kickboxing and high interval cardio and strength classes. We have circuit training and one-on-one time with coaches."
Most classes run 60 minutes per session. People can get coached by active MMA fighters or trainers who help them reach their fitness goals, whether getting in shape, losing weight or recovering.
Classes run from 5:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Class UFC Gym also has open gym times between 12 and 4 p.m. during the week. People can come in and work out outside of classes, such as by punching a heavy bag, rowing, cycling, lifting weights or practicing fundamentals. It has classes like Muay Thai, cycling and a coach's choice day on the weekend.
"You can get a day pass to come in and learn techniques and fundamentals," she said. "Our coaches will push you. There's no downtime. They push you hard and you feel accomplished. It's a good workout you feel for days. It will help you get in shape again. We focus on conditioning and fundamentals."
The grand opening event will have a taco truck, an ice cream vendor, a bounce house, a bakery, an artisan jewelry maker and fitness clothing for sale. It will feature a motorcycle club, balloon animals, Jersey Mike's and Muse Med Spa.
People will be able to buy sparring gloves and have Muhammad sign them. There will be discounted memberships and giveaways.
"It's an open house where people can come in to see how we operate," she said. "The facility itself is impressive and high-end. It will be an amazing experience."
Class UFC Gym offers monthly membership and multi-class passes. It gives discounts to teachers, first responders and veterans.
For more information, call 219-252-9812 or visit www.classufcgym.com/locations/winfield/.
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Class UFC Gym in Winfield to celebrate grand opening with top contender Belal Muhammad
The Class UFC Gym in Winfield will have a grand opening Saturday with top welterweight UFC title contender Belal Muhammad.
Muhammad, a Chicago-based fighter with a 23-3 record in the mixed martial arts, will do a meet-and-greet and teach a class at the grand opening, which will take place from 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the gym at 10660 Randolph St. in Winfield.
The high-end gym focuses on classes, specializing in boutique boxing conditioning, kickboxing and HIIT, or High Intensity Interval Training. Manager Hannah Elliott said it's more akin to an Orange Theory than the boxing or mixed martial arts gym one might expect from the name.
"We use Myzone Fit Metrics, which track your workout and connect you to an app," she said. "It's like Orange Theory where they track you the same way and you burn the most calories and sweat the most when you're in the orange."
The owners also own the Class UFC Gym on Calumet Avenue in Munster. There also was an unaffiliated UFC Gym in Merrillville that closed.
"We are an affiliated class-based gym that's mostly focused on conditioning," she said. "There's also sparring. We hold classes for boxing, kickboxing and high interval cardio and strength classes. We have circuit training and one-on-one time with coaches."
Most classes run 60 minutes per session. People can get coached by active MMA fighters or trainers who help them reach their fitness goals, whether getting in shape, losing weight or recovering.
Classes run from 5:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Class UFC Gym also has open gym times between 12 and 4 p.m. during the week. People can come in and work out outside of classes, such as by punching a heavy bag, rowing, cycling, lifting weights or practicing fundamentals. It has classes like Muay Thai, cycling and a coach's choice day on the weekend.
"You can get a day pass to come in and learn techniques and fundamentals," she said. "Our coaches will push you. There's no downtime. They push you hard and you feel accomplished. It's a good workout you feel for days. It will help you get in shape again. We focus on conditioning and fundamentals."
The grand opening event will have a taco truck, an ice cream vendor, a bounce house, a bakery, an artisan jewelry maker and fitness clothing for sale. It will feature a motorcycle club, balloon animals, Jersey Mike's and Muse Med Spa.
People will be able to buy sparring gloves and have Muhammad sign them. There will be discounted memberships and giveaways.
"It's an open house where people can come in to see how we operate," she said. "The facility itself is impressive and high-end. It will be an amazing experience."
Class UFC Gym offers monthly membership and multi-class passes. It gives discounts to teachers, first responders and veterans.
For more information, call 219-252-9812 or visit www.classufcgym.com/locations/winfield/. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/economic-development-corp-michigan-city-forms-partnership-to-help-entrepreneurs/article_f0259c6a-f66b-11ed-8af8-2b318430e064.html | 2023-05-20T18:43:22 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/economic-development-corp-michigan-city-forms-partnership-to-help-entrepreneurs/article_f0259c6a-f66b-11ed-8af8-2b318430e064.html |
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — An independent investigation is underway in Montgomery County in connection with an interstate crash that killed one driver.
Around 5 a.m. Saturday, officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police 2nd District responded to a welfare check for a driver traveling northbound on I-270.
When officers arrived, they discovered an adult male they believed to be intoxicated with a gun in his lap.
While attempting to prevent the driver from driving away, the suspect drove off, heading northbound on I-270. A brief chase ensued with police, and the driver crashed south of Route 28.
That driver was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene. Two adults in the separate vehicle were injured during the crash. They were transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The Maryland State Police Crash Team and the Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division responded to the location.
Per Maryland law, the investigation has been handed over to the Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/an-independent-investigation-underway-in-connection-to-a-deadly-interstate-crash | 2023-05-20T18:43:30 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/an-independent-investigation-underway-in-connection-to-a-deadly-interstate-crash |
SYKESVILLE, Md. — Fire marshals are investigating the cause of a fire at a high school in Carroll County.
Officials say that around 3:38 a.m. Saturday, fire crews responded to South Carroll High School for a report of a fire in one of the offices.
The fire was discovered by a passerby and took crews 10 minutes to get under control.
Damage to the school is estimated to cost $10,000. There were no reported injuries.
While the fire is under investigation, Deputy State Fire Marshals have no evidence of an incendiary fire, and investigators will continue to examine possible accidental causes. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/fire-marshal-are-investigating-the-cause-of-fire-at-a-carroll-county-high-school | 2023-05-20T18:43:36 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/fire-marshal-are-investigating-the-cause-of-fire-at-a-carroll-county-high-school |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Community members brought concerns to ABC10 following the cancellation of the Sacramento Taco Festival.
The festival organizers decided to postpone their event after two children and two adults were injured in a shooting over the weekend on Del Paso Boulevard, which is the street where the festival was set to be held on Sunday.
Organizer Mina Perez with the Vida De Oro Foundation said the festival was postponed because her organization did not want to put people in harm's way if there was potential retaliation.
But, the abrupt cancellation spurred concern from some business owners on Del Paso Boulevard over how the area was being characterized.
Candace Brooks, an owner of the 1913 Lounge expressed concern about how the area was being characterized.
"We always get a little negative press on Del Paso, so we're used to that so when it became super amplified and was in every newsfeed, it became a problem," said Brooks. "One message undoes a lot of hard work."
"We're not going to let others write our narrative," said Cynthia Dees Brooks of TAP Wine Lounge.
The Del Paso Boulevard partnership hosted the Uptown Marketplace pop-up Friday evening. Candace Brooks told ABC10 the event was a response to negative comments surrounding the area following the shooting.
ABC10 brought those concerns to Perez who agreed to sit down with us and address them, including the concerns of the area being put in a negative light.
"We didn't do that. If anything, you can drive down on your own and make your own decision and judgement on that," said Perez. "I had to make a decision, an executive decision, of putting the people who come around from everywhere in harm's way. I was not going to do that."
The organizers told ABC10 they already put money into the event and vendors were ready to come before it was postponed. She said her organization also received a festival grant from the city to help put it on.
Brooks also expressed concerns to us about whether the event could be held, regardless of the postponement.
"They could not have done it this weekend legally. Let's be very clear: If you do not have a permit to do an event on a city street, you can't hold the event," Brooks said.
We asked the city if the event obtained proper permitting. Gabby Miller, the Sacramento Media and Communications Specialist for Youth Park Community Enrichment and Public Works confirmed with us that the paperwork for the final event permit was not submitted. She said they were only granted a street closure permit.
When we asked Perez about the permit, she maintains that her organization followed the proper protocols.
"We were at the end of getting it, getting everything in place and getting everything signed off. Mind you, everybody had already approved. I had met with the city, the parks and recreation, the fire department, the police department, the logistics," Perez said.
Perez showed us the documents she obtained during the process, including a Liquor license that the police department and the Del Paso Boulevard Partnership director signed off on.
Perez said the last step the organization needed before they could get final permit approval was a traffic plan which she showed us, and said she did not submit because she decided to cancel the event.
"We only had this traffic plan that had to be submitted and we received it the day before the incident that happened on that Saturday so this was it, this was going to be submitted and everything would be checked off and it was just a matter of Monday or Tuesday receiving our permit," said Perez. "But, I stopped everything on the Sunday."
As for Del Paso Boulevard businesses, this is what they want the community to remember:
"Those bad actors and activities happen everywhere. Unfortunately, it's heightened when it's here and we are not sitting by," said Cynthia Dees Brooks. "What the boulevard is all about is community."
The Taco Festival has been rescheduled to be held on June 24th on Grand Avenue. Perez said they are working with the Twin Rivers School Board.
Watch more from ABC10: Exclusive: Sacramento mother hurt in shooting shares safety concerns for her children | To The Point | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/del-paso-blvd-community-event-shooting-festival/103-72d3f5ec-2efa-41d4-9ba5-9c6669eb4fdf | 2023-05-20T18:51:20 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/del-paso-blvd-community-event-shooting-festival/103-72d3f5ec-2efa-41d4-9ba5-9c6669eb4fdf |
STOCKTON, Calif. — A young duck family is back together after Stockton Police officers rescued twelve ducklings who all fell through a storm drain.
According to police, a mother and her twelve ducklings were on their daily venture near Basilica Drive and Virtue Arc Drive when the ducklings fell through the grate of a storm drain.
A police officer and sergeant were called to the scene. The two removed the storm drain's grate and went down to rescue the ducklings one-by-one.
The officers reunited the ducklings with their mother, then safely escorted them away from the area.
Watch more Stockton news from ABC10: Stockton Police Dept. short by 100 police officers despite crime rates rising | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/stockton/officers-rescue-ducklings/103-c599b1f3-ecf1-47dc-82e0-c52367a81f90 | 2023-05-20T18:51:22 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/stockton/officers-rescue-ducklings/103-c599b1f3-ecf1-47dc-82e0-c52367a81f90 |
SMYTH COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – Crews are working to clean up a tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 81 in Smyth County.
According to the Virginia Department of Transportation traffic map, the crash which occurred at mile marker 34.3 has closed the south left lane.
It is unknown if there are any injuries at this time. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/tractor-trailer-crash-closes-lane-on-i-81/ | 2023-05-20T18:52:29 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/tractor-trailer-crash-closes-lane-on-i-81/ |
County Executive Samantha Kerkman has announced plans to host local veterans and their families to an inaugural Veterans Appreciation Summer Picnic, to be held at noon Friday, June 2, at the Kenosha County Veterans Memorial Park.
Admission is free, and lunch will be served courtesy of MISSION BBQ in Kenosha. Free roundtrip transportation to the park from Festival Foods, 3207 80th St., in Kenosha will also be offered courtesy of Dousman Transport Co.
“This is all about celebrating the start of summer with our veterans at our beautiful park that’s dedicated in their honor,” Kerkman said. “Thanks to our community partners for coming together and making this festive day possible.”
At the picnic, the VA Mobile Vet Center will be on hand to offer confidential services for veterans and their families, including counseling and referrals to other services.
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The Kenosha County Veterans Memorial Park is located west of Highway KD and north of Highway F in the towns of Randall and Wheatland. The picnic will be held in the park’s Veterans Honor Plaza, which is accessible from the Karow Court entrance off Highway F (Bassett Road), just west of Highway KD (352nd Avenue).
New attractions
Picnic guests will have the opportunity to see the current progress of two new park attractions that will open this summer: A permanent restroom facility near the Veterans Honor Plaza and a shelter honoring Army veterans, the first of a planned series of such facilities to be dedicated to all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Existing amenities in the 335-acre park include the 39-acre Freedom Lake, which is open to non-motorized water activities, and more than five miles of walking trails.
“The Kenosha County Veterans Memorial Park is a therapeutic place for all of our veterans and their families to reflect on their service and to enjoy nature,” said Kenosha County Veterans Services Director Ali Nelson. “It is our hope that many families will come out for this picnic and learn more about what the park has to offer.”
Those seeking transportation to the picnic are asked to contact the Kenosha County Veterans Service Office at 262-605-6690 or to send an email to Veterans.Services@kenoshacounty.org.
The deadline to sign up for transportation is Thursday, June 1.
Learn more
More information about the Kenosha County Veterans Services office is available at https://www.kenoshacounty.org/368/Veterans, and more details about the park are at https://www.kenoshacounty.org/1658/Kenosha-County-Veterans-Memorial-Park.
Veterans and their supporters are also encouraged to visit the Kenosha County Veterans Honor Portal — an online tool that includes Tribute Trail self-guided tour of veteran landmarks across the county, as well as the Veterans Honor Registry, a place for Kenosha County veterans and their families to share their stories of service. The portal is available at https://www.kenoshacounty.org/VeteransPortal. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/county-to-host-veterans-appreciation-picnic-on-june-2-at-kenosha-county-veterans-memorial-park/article_187c17ea-f692-11ed-b04b-c320061be305.html | 2023-05-20T18:53:19 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/county-to-host-veterans-appreciation-picnic-on-june-2-at-kenosha-county-veterans-memorial-park/article_187c17ea-f692-11ed-b04b-c320061be305.html |
ROANOKE, Va. – UPDATE
A man is now in police custody after a shots-fired call on Saturday afternoon, according to Roanoke City Police PIO Caitlyn Cline.
We’re told police were called to the 2900 block of Melrose Avenue for the report of shots fired.
No one was hurt during the incident, and the man involved was taken into custody.
Police say the situation was mental health-related, and the man will now be taken to be evaluated.
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The Roanoke Police Department is currently responding to a shots fired call on Melrose Avenue.
We’re told there is a heavy police presence in the 2900 block of Melrose Avenue at this time.
Roanoke City Police PIO Caitlyn Cline told 10 News there aren’t any major injuries and the man involved has been taken into custody.
10 News has at the scene, working for you to learn more.
Stay with 10 News as this story develops | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/20/roanoke-police-respond-to-shots-fired-call-on-melrose-ave/ | 2023-05-20T18:56:41 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/20/roanoke-police-respond-to-shots-fired-call-on-melrose-ave/ |
SAN ANTONIO — BCSO announced one of their K9 officers, Fiasko, passed away on Friday afternoon.
The K9 officer was found unresponsive by his handler at a residence in far west Bexar County, according to BCSO.
Fiasko was assigned to the BCSO detention division responsible for discovering narcotics and contraband throughout the Bexar County Adult Detention Center, BCSO says. While on the job Fiasko kept deputies and inmates safe at the detention center.
BCSO says, "We are saddened by the loss of K9 Fiasko and at this time an investigation into his death remains ongoing." | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/bexar-county-k9-dead/273-c0c56430-a8a8-4932-bdea-5f198f79c80f | 2023-05-20T19:00:34 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/bexar-county-k9-dead/273-c0c56430-a8a8-4932-bdea-5f198f79c80f |
The Pima County Board of Supervisors has set next fiscal year’s budget cap at about $1.76 billion, representing a slight decrease from last year as the county aims to stabilize its finances while cash from COVID-19 era grants wanes.
The board approved the tentative budget on Tuesday with about 9% fewer expenditures than last year’s $1.9 billion budget. Supervisors can still request to move funding around, but the total budget amount and tax rates can’t be changed with final budget adoption on June 20. The next fiscal year begins July 1.
This year’s budget aims to create financial stability, maintain critical infrastructure and implement staff raises while preparing for diminishing federal funding and millions in costs the state has passed onto the county to cover.
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The combined property tax rate is set to increase by about 0.8% over last year’s rate and climb to $5.1048 per $100 of a home’s net assessed value, or the property's estimated value determined by the County Assessor’s Office. For example, a property with a determined value of $200,000 would owe about $10,210 under the tax rate.
Part of the reason for the increase is $15.9 million in costs the state will no longer cover. While Arizona’s state legislature often passes on expenses to counties, this is the first year the county’s passing the costs onto taxpayers after supervisors approved a policy in August 2021 that covers the increased costs through property taxes. The county covered state cost shifts last year with American Rescue Plan funding.
The county estimates the increased tax revenue will generate $30 million to go toward capital improvement projects, road repair and expenses the state used to pay for, like Medicaid, juvenile detention and salaries for superior and justice court workers.
The county reduced property tax rates in other areas, like debt service, to lessen the blow, County Administrator Jan Lesher said.
“That's always a concern of how does this impact the men and women of Pima County?” she said. “But what we're looking at this year is some pretty significant increase in costs” while also “making sure that not only the roads, but all other critical infrastructure gets maintained.”
Supervisor Rex Scott pointed out at Tuesday’s meeting that the property tax rate is still the second lowest in 10 years and called the tentative budget “a prudent fiscal document that was carefully and deliberately crafted over time.”
Lesher said the county was purposeful in not relying on one-time COVID relief funding to sustain long-term programs. While the county received $203.4 million in American Rescue Plan money as the public health entity for the region, the county spent most of the funds on efforts like vaccine administration and testing.
While the county continues to struggle with maintaining a solid employment base and has a vacancy rate of about 14%, Lesher hopes $14 million in raises set to go into effect after the budget is passed will help retention and recruitment efforts.
The Board of Supervisors approved hiring an outside firm to conduct a countywide class and compensation study in 2021 to bring employees’ salaries up to market rates that compete with private and public sectors. The company, CBIZ, came back with initial results that led to the $14 million estimated cost for raises. County department heads are meeting with human resources to confirm the adjustments, which will likely go into effect in July, according to Lesher.
An extra $5 million will go toward personnel adjustments to ensure those with less tenure don’t jump ahead of the pay rate of those with more experience.
At Tuesday’s meeting, Supervisor Steve Christy asked the board to move the raises’ implementation to next fiscal year, but his motion failed with only the support of Supervisor Sharon Bronson. Both supervisors voted against the adoption of the tentative budget.
Supervisor Matt Heinz suggested raising property tax rates to support affordable housing initiatives, citing demand from the community.
While his idea lacked support from other supervisors, Lesher said $5 million is earmarked in the budget for affordable housing projects, and a task force is inventorying county property to assess where housing could be constructed through public-private partnerships. | https://tucson.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/pima-county-set-to-approve-1-8-billion-budget/article_8c9d7f38-f598-11ed-ad2d-afe28cca0e92.html | 2023-05-20T19:19:48 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/pima-county-set-to-approve-1-8-billion-budget/article_8c9d7f38-f598-11ed-ad2d-afe28cca0e92.html |
NEW YORK — Songwriter and poet Pete Brown, who co-wrote “Sunshine of Your Love” and “White Room” for the short-lived rock supergroup Cream in the 1960s, has died. He was 82.
He also helped write the group’s song, “I Feel Fine,” and formed a songwriting partnership with Bruce after Cream broke up that lasted more than four decades. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/2023/05/20/brown-cream-jack-bruce-sunshine/b31a9208-f742-11ed-918d-012572d64930_story.html | 2023-05-20T19:26:33 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/2023/05/20/brown-cream-jack-bruce-sunshine/b31a9208-f742-11ed-918d-012572d64930_story.html |
The ACIT baseball team scored in the bottom of the eight inning Friday en route to an 8-7 victory over Wildwood in a nonconference game.
Logan Ruga went 2 for 3 with a triple, two RBIs and a run for the Red Hawks (9-13), who had scored in the bottom of the seventh to force extra innings. Carmine Sausto went 2 for 5 with two RBIs and a run.
Angelo Gonzalez went 2 for 2 with a double, a run and an RBI. Carmine Sausto struck out nine in six innings to earn the win. Angel Mojica, Billy Estergren, Kevin Reyes, Josh Witmer and Anthony Gaitano each scored once.
For Wildwood (12-10), Jake Craig singled to go with two RBIs and a run. Junior Hans scored twice and drove in one run. Joey Mormile had two runs. Novian Craig and Ryan Jarvie each scored once. The Warriors scored three in the top of the sixth to take a 7-6 lead.
Cedar Creek 5, Millville 2: Anthony Letizia struck out three and allowed five hits in 3 2/3 innings to earn the win.
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Sean O'Kane went 3 for 4 for Cedar Creek (18-7). Jerry McGowan went 2 for 3 and scored twice. Anthony Letizia doubled and scored once. Adam Smith singled and scored. Scott McConnell scored once.
The Thunderbolts fell to 12-10.
Clearview Reg. 7, Egg Harbor Twp. 6: The Pioneers (9-12) scored the go-ahead run in the top of the eight inning.
For the winners, Noah Sari and Andrew Pron each went 2 for 2 with a run. Noah Danza singled and had two RBIs. Gage Petrutz scored twice.
Jacob Cagna doubled and had three RBIs for the Eagles (13-11). Joey Velardi went 2 for 4 with two runs. Zach McLaughlin doubled to go with an RBI and a run. Jackson Conroy went 2 for 3 with a run. Cameron Flukey singled and scored. Jason Salsbery went 2 for 5 with a run. Salsbery and Lawson McIntosh each struck out three.
Atlantic Christian 17, Cumberland Christian 1: The Cougars' Charlie Costello and Logan Benson combined for 15 strikeouts and allowed one hit and one run.
The Cougars improved to 6-3 against Tri-State Christian Athletic Conference opponents. Seth Phillips doubled twice. Robbie Barberio went 3 for 4, and Josh Merlino went 2 for 4.
Cumberland 31, Bridgeton 0: Charles Levick went 2 for 3 with a homer, five RBIs and two runs for Cumberland (13-8), which scored 11 in both the first and third innings.
The Colts had 18 hits. Justen Pace struck out five and allowed just one hit in four innings to earn the win. Ryan Criss went 3 for 6 with three RBIs and two runs. David Bennett wemt 3 for 5 with three RBIs and three runs. Mark Sooy went 2 for 5 with a triple, five RBIs and five runs. Jake Ingegneri singled to go with three RBIs and three runs. Cole Samuels scored four and added an RBI.
Marshon Green doubled for Bridgeton (2-22). | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/acit-edges-wildwood-in-extra-innings-late-friday-roundup/article_7836e1a4-f725-11ed-a1da-870f8271eac7.html | 2023-05-20T19:27:14 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/acit-edges-wildwood-in-extra-innings-late-friday-roundup/article_7836e1a4-f725-11ed-a1da-870f8271eac7.html |
Gabby Cruz pitched a complete game, struck out 14 and allowed just two hits to lead the Middle Township High School softball team to a 5-0 victory over Wildwood Catholic in a Cape-Atlantic League National Division game Friday.
Cruz also singled and added two RBIs and a run. Juliet Thompson went 3 for 4 with a double and two runs for the Panthers (12-10). Sophia Nemeth went 2 for 4 with two RBIs. Lily Vogel singled and had an RBI and a run. Armani Mejia and Kahlin Schaffer each singled.
Rebecca Cessna struck out eight in a complete game for Wildwood Catholic (3-12). Cessna and Allyson Vessels each singled.
Wildwood 6, Cape May Tech 5: Sophia Wilber went 2 for 3 with a triple and two runs for Wildwood (5-8).
Kaydence Oakley went 2 for 3 with two RBIs. Charlotte Kilian went 2 for 4 with a double, three RBIs and a run. Ashley Nagle singled, scored one run and drove in one. Angela Wilber singled and scored. Charlotte Kilian pitched a complete game and struck out three.
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Johanna Longstreet struck out nine and allowed five hots in six innings for the Hawks (5-13). Devin Muir went 2 for 4 with an RBI and scored. Kayleigh Rhodes went 2 for 3 with a triple and three RBIs. Marley Wetzel and Marisa Daniels each singled and had a run and an RBI. Kayleigh Vallese singled and scored.
Buena Reg. 10, Atlantic City 4: Anna Sheridan struck out 11 and allowed six hits in a complete game for the win.
Laylah Collins went 2 for 3 with a homer, five RBIs and two runs for the Chiefs (12-10). Camryn Johnson went 2 for 3 with two runs and an RBI. Sheridan singled and had two RBIs. Isabella Bates singled and scored twice. Ciarra Jordin Esquilin scored once.
Rosie Miltenberger went 3 for 4 with three runs for Atlantic City (5-15). Cecelia Marata, Maria Conroy and Kayla Barrie each singled. Kendra Levine struck out four in 4 2/3 innings.
Hammonton 8, Vineland 1: Alexa Panagopoylos homered and had three RBIs for the Blue Devils (8-12).
Ava Livingston went 2 for 3 with a homer and two RBIs. Rachel Regn scored two. Gracie Ravenkamp went 2 for 3 with two RBIs. She also struck out two and allowed just four hits in a complete game. Lauren Potter and Ava Divello each went 2 for 4 with a run. Divello doubled.
Franki Celebre singled and scored for Vineland (12-11). Gyanna Porreca, Morgan Harrell-Alvarez and Megan Harrell-Alvarez also singled.
Oakcrest 17, Glassboro 2: Sklyer Sukovich went 3 for 4 with a homer, three RBIs and two runs for the Falcons (12-7).
Sukovich also struck out five and allowed just five hits in four innings to earn the win. Carly Angelo went 4 for 4 with a homer, six RBIs and three runs. Madison Pell went 2 for 4 with a double, two runs and an RBI. Trinity Brown scored three. Dakota Miranda singled to go with two RBIs and a run. Michaela Hearn went 2 for 3, scored one run and drove in one. Megan Lowe scored twice.
Oakcrest led 3-2 after the first inning but scored five in the second inning and nine in the third.
Glassboro fell to 3-5
Atlantic Christian 31, Cumberland Christian 11: The Cougars (11-2) scored 12 in the first inning and 19 n the third.
Paige Noble went 4 for 4, including a three-run triple. She also struck out five to earn the win in the circle. Evangelina Kim went 3 for 4 with two triples and seven RBIs. Alli Lushina, Alli Schlundt and Taylor Sutton each doubled.
Cumberland Reg. 20, Bridgeton 0: Gabriella Ripa and Kolbie Wilson combined for a no-hitter.
Katelyn Edminster went 3 for 4 with five RBIs and two runs for Cumberland (5-13). Ripa tripled, doubled and has two RBIs and a run. Kennedy Grim singled to go with three RBIs and three runs. Storylynn Dagostino singled and had two RBIs and two runs. Addison Weist went 2 for 4 wit ha triple, two runs and two RBIs. Lesley Reyes tripled and scored.
Bridgeton fell to 0-17.
ACIT 23, Pleasantville 0: Mia Sarni struck out 12 and did not allow a hit in four innings to earn the win.
Carolina Bernard went 2 for 3 with two runs and an RBI for the Red Hawks (9-12). Bailey Passalaqua singled and scored four runs. Sophia Philippou went 2 for 2 with a double, three runs and an RBI. Ella Feehan went 3 for 3 with three runs and three RBIs. Zhamirah Luna singled to go with three RBIs and two runs. Gianna Gonzalez scored twice and had an RBI. ACIT scored 15 in the first inning.
The Greyhounds fell to 2-16. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/gabby-cruzs-complete-game-shutout-leads-middle-past-wildwood-catholic-late-fridays-roundup/article_a38409c8-f729-11ed-83b1-f7a177e1de63.html | 2023-05-20T19:27:20 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/gabby-cruzs-complete-game-shutout-leads-middle-past-wildwood-catholic-late-fridays-roundup/article_a38409c8-f729-11ed-83b1-f7a177e1de63.html |
Ethan Brummer finished with 20 assists to lead the top-seeded Southern Regional High School boys volleyball team to a 2-0 victory over eighth-seeded Jackson Memorial in the Shore Conference Tournament quarterfinals Friday.
Jack McKenna added 13 digs, 10 service points, five kills and three aces for the Rams (24-1), who are the top-ranked team in The Press Elite 11. Lucas Kean added eight kills and five digs. Aiden Krinic and Dane Calsyn each added six kills.
Jackson Memorial fell to 13-6.
Southern will play fifth-seeded Colts Neck in the semifinals Tuesday at Georgian Court University. If the Rams win, they will immediately play in the finals against the winner of third-seeded Howell and second-seeded St. John Vianney.
Girls lacrosse
No. 10 Central Reg. 7, No. 7 Barnegat 4: Calli Dunn scored twice and added an assist for the Bengals (10-5), who are ranked seventh in the Elite 11.
For Central Regional (13-3), Hannah Lewis scored four, and Skylar Hardy had two. Allyson Smith added two assists.
Marlborp 10, EggHarbor Twp. 8: Taylor Lear scored five for the Eagles (2-15).
Samantha Swisher added seven ground balls. Jessie Chishko, Jossalyn Gagnon and Paige Pacquing each scored once. Kaitlyn Elwell added two assists. Pacquing also had nine ground balls, and Gagnon and Lear each added four.
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HONESDALE, Pa. — A fire damaged an apartment building in Honesdale Saturday morning.
Flames broke out at the place along Green Street in the borough shortly after 6 a.m. The building contained two apartments.
The Honesdale fire chief told Newswatch 16 crews arrived to heavy smoke in the building.
Officials believe the fire started on the second floor of one of the apartments and spread into the roof area. Fire damaged both sides.
Everyone inside at the time made it out safely.
Five people are displaced due to smoke and water damage. The Red Cross is helping them.
A fire marshal has been called in to determine the cause of the fire in Wayne County.
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ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) – More than 300 runners took part in the Music and Miles half marathon in Elizabethton on Saturday.
The race, held by The Goose Chase, was 13.1 miles and wound through downtown Elizabethton along the Tweetsie Trail.
‘Music’ was the theme of this race, with live bands providing entertainment.
“Well, we wanted to come up with a fun theme, and of course everybody loves music, so what better way than bringing a little rock and roll to the streets of Elizabethton,” said race director Karne Hubbs. “And so we have music along the course and then we have an afterparty with a live band.”
Each participant got an event-specific medal for completing the half-marathon race.
This race was one of several that are held each year by The Goose Chase. The organization’s next race, called the Downtown Mile, will be one mile long and held in Johnson City on June 7. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/more-than-300-runners-attend-music-and-miles-half-marathon/ | 2023-05-20T19:34:50 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/more-than-300-runners-attend-music-and-miles-half-marathon/ |
It’s 4:30 a.m.
Outside — maybe 5 below. Maybe a foot of snow.
Inside — pitch black. Dead quiet.
Except for a young mother scurrying softly about. The one who loves jazz, who plays the accordion, who teaches classical music and conducts the children’s choir.
But, on this morning, in the dark and the cold and the dead quiet, she has but one purpose. She is trying to save the life of her only son, gently breast-feeding him in the stillness of the frigid winter morning.
The baby boy is only 3 months old. At birth, COVID-19 and pneumonia kept him in the hospital, kept him on a ventilator, kept him slipping in and out of a coma.
And now baby Erik is struggling to breathe on his own, to take the food his mother tenderly offers his tiny mouth. They sit face to face in an upstairs bedroom. She watches his breathing, watches his eyes, rubs his tummy, runs her fingers through his hair. The little boy smiles.
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Suddenly, a loud boom. Then another. The bedroom windows shake and shudder. The little boy starts to cry.
The mother runs to a window and looks out and all she can see is that all of the sky draped above all of their beautiful homeland has turned a deep and dark reddish-orange. She runs downstairs and flings open a bathroom window and all she can hear are jet engines, more explosions and the whiny whir of helicopter blades chopping through the red-orange sky.
She pulls the little boy closer and runs back upstairs and shakes her husband, a notorious deep sleeper. He’s not happy to be awoken. Another explosion. The husband jumps up and runs to the bedroom window and sees the red-orange flames fanning out across the sky. They race down the hallway to wake up his brother. “You’re hallucinating! Go back to bed! Everything is OK!”
Three more explosions. The brother rolls out of bed, runs to the window and sees what the others already know: The sky is on fire.
The two brothers and their wives and their six young children all live together in a two-story home on a lovely acreage and now everyone is awake, panicked, the children screaming and crying. The mothers and fathers race through the house, fumbling about, frantically searching for their phones. Finally, they find them and open them and they all see the same thing: PUTIN ATTACKS UKRAINE.
It’s Feb. 24, 2022.
***
Nine years earlier, the two Ukrainian brothers — Paul and Roman — had met two Belarusian twin sisters — Sniazhana and Sviatlana — in a coffee shop at a Crimean seaside resort. All four were on vacation and, bye and bye, the two brothers fell in love and married the beautiful sisters from a country closely allied with Russia.
A year later, in 2014, Russia invaded Crimea and seized the Ukrainian peninsula as its own. And so it wasn’t long before the lives of the madly-in-love newlyweds became entangled in the region’s increasingly complex web of political and religious warfare.
The couples and their families lived in a village in the far eastern Kharkiv region of Ukraine — about 15 miles from the Russian border. They were among the few Pentecostal families in the area. The brothers’ father was a Pentecostal pastor. Not long after the Crimean takeover, Russian forces and their allies in the neighboring Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine intensified their terror campaign against some Christians — specifically targeting Pentecostals.
Russians, the brothers said, had long viewed the Pentecostal denomination as an American export and so they stepped up their intimidation: assaulting Pentecostals, threatening to kill their pastors and kidnap their children.
Before long, the brothers feared the Russian terror campaign would spread to their region. And for several days, Russian allies commandeered a key Kharkiv government building, flying the Russian flag. The brothers soon feared for their father’s life. They wanted him in a country where there was no war, in a city where he and their mother were safe.
On the afternoon of May 5, 2015, the brothers hugged their mother and father and cried and cried and said goodbye. Three days later, the parents arrived in a city where Christians were safe, where the mother had relatives: They arrived in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Now, almost seven years later, the brothers found themselves in the same fix. The sisters remembered all the World War II stories they’d heard from their grandparents. The brothers remembered all the war movies they’d seen. And now the war was playing outside the house where they lived with their six young sons and daughters.
Soon, one thing became clear: They could all stay — and starve to death, get shot or blown up.
Or leave.
But how?
Not by bus, as their parents had. Russian war planes had bombed the bus station.
And not by train. Russians had blown up the tracks.
Days earlier, two cars rested peacefully on their property. One was a newer model that ran beautifully. The other a 1985 Volvo idle for two years. The brothers had sold the good one on Feb. 23 — the day before the sky caught fire.
So now, the only means of escape, their only chance to avoid bombs and missiles, starvation and bullets, to somehow get 10 people to the safety of the Polish border 700 miles away, came down to one option: a homely, gunmetal-gray, 37-year-old jalopy with no radiator, no heater, four flat tires, a crushed front end and an engine diseased with multiple afflictions.
On Feb. 24, Paul slipped the key into the ignition, slowly turned it and … nothing. No sound. No pulse. DOA.
Then the ace mechanics got to it. Working 5 a.m. to midnight, Paul and Roman feverishly gathered parts strewn about the acreage, using their automotive talents to solve one problem after another.
No radiator? No worries. They found an old one that had been lying in the barn for five years and jerry-rigged it to fit the ancient Volvo.
Flat tires? No problem. They pumped and patched until they were road ready.
A damaged alignment? No sweat. A computer program showed them how to fix it.
“We did two weeks’ worth of work in three days,” Paul said.
After extensive surgery, the car finally sputtered to life so he and his brother limped into a nearby village where they got more engine parts, new-old tires, brake and transmission fluid and swapped a better radiator from a Russian-made Lada.
The gas stations were all closed. But luckily, the Volvo ran on diesel. So, the two brothers staggered from farm to farm, where the tractors ran on diesel, begging for a gallon here, a gallon there, some paid for, some donated, filling the tank, stockpiling as much as they could. All the while, their phones told them Russian tanks were closing in, bridges and train tracks blowing up. And in the distance, they watched bombs falling from the sky.
Five days had come and gone and the brothers and their wives and the children were all scared and tired and cold and the little boy was still very sick and sometimes the Volvo started and sometimes it didn’t. They weren’t sure what to do.
Should they stay and wait longer?
Or leave now and risk the car breaking down as they try to escape?
They had been praying for days, ever since the red dawn. And now they decided they would seek God’s advice, they would let Him speak to them through a spiritual messenger: a 37-year-old rusted-out clunker, chugging along one cylinder at a time.
On Feb. 28, with everyone holding hands, kneeling in the frigid air, they prayed together: “God, if this car starts, that’s a sign from you that we need to leave now. And if you don’t think it’s time for us to leave – then please don’t make this car start.”
Slowly, carefully, Paul inserted the key. He gently turned it and … the car revved to life.
“Thank you, Jesus.”
***
5 a.m.
March 1, 2022.
Everyone’s up. So much to do.
They know many stores will be closed or blown up, so the patched-up jalopy quickly fills with diapers, blankets, clothing, waffles, cookies and water. A neighbor baked a loaf of bread, then slaughtered and roasted a goat, so in go the goat-meat sandwiches.
In the back seat, mothers and children are stacked like loaves of bread on a grocery shelf. Moms anchor each end of the bottom row, their two oldest children in between, while the four youngest pile on top, forming a second row. Up front sit pilot and co-pilot.
The dawn arrived that Tuesday in a curtain of heavy fog, obscuring sky but not sound. Yes, they were leaving beloved home and homeland but bursting bombs and screeching missiles made one thing clear: It was the right decision.
Those first two days, they can never forget. Fog above. Snow below. Minus 5. No heater. They saw where Russian tanks had left snow-packed paths alongside their roadway while all around the same steady drum beat: exploding tank shells, shrieking rocket-launchers, screaming missiles. The children were tired, hungry, frozen and scared. They cried and cried.
To calm them, the mothers said: “Hey, we’re going on a vacation! The whole family together! It will be a new adventure! We hope you’re as excited as we are.” It was a hard sell the children didn’t buy.
And yet, they also knew how lucky they were. Swathed in thick clothing, blanketed from head to toe, the little boy was struggling in the frigid car. While in the hospital with COVID, he’d also developed a bone disease — osteomyelitis. His doctor had scheduled a check-up for March 8, but the family had already left. On the appointed day, Russian war planes blew up Erik’s hospital, the largest children’s hospital in the area.
Said the father: “Had we stayed at the hospital for the appointment, we’d all be dead.”
Asking Ukrainian soldiers the safest way ahead, they zig-zagged across their country, stopping at farms to buy diesel, at stores for fruit, cookies, hot dogs and sausage, feeding Erik antibiotics they’d stockpiled from previous hospital visits, avoiding blown-up bridges, watching bombs tumbling from distant war planes.
That first night they slept at an aunt’s house. The second at another relative’s. The third, a Christian family took in all 10. On the afternoon of March 6, they knew they were getting close. Up ahead they saw a line of cars and trucks stretching a good 10 miles or more. They saw thousands more massed on foot, lugging whatever they could, all heading west. Their destination now in sight, they felt they’d gone as far as they could by car.
So, they left the keys in the ancient Volvo, gathered food and belongings, wrapped themselves in heavy blankets and began trudging toward the Polish border, husbands and wives taking turns carrying the little boy.
When they tried to cut in front of the others because Erik was freezing, struggling to breathe, the others cursed them. But they kept trying. Finally, the Ukrainian border guards said: “No – you have to wait in line like everyone else.”
At the border, the soldiers inspected documents and enforced rules: For Ukrainian men, if you had three or more children, the soldiers would wave you across. If not, they’d force you to go back and fight.
Did the brothers feel guilty about leaving?
“Yes,” said Paul. “A part of me felt bad about not staying and fighting. But if we stayed back and died, the mothers would have a tough job taking care of our three kids. It would have been selfish of me not to put my family first, my children.”
It had been 11 days to remember: Feb. 24-March 6. From the red dawn to the Polish border. They had driven more than 900 miles, forsaken their country for reasons beyond their control. They now stood on foreign soil – freezing, starving, sick, scared and exhausted.
In short order, they found themselves on a bus, then in a large auditorium filled with portable metal beds, clean sheets, heat and hundreds of other desperate, stranded – but alive – Ukrainian refugees. “The Polish people opened their hearts to us,” said the little boy’s mother, Sniazhana.
Soon, they learned of a small Polish village 80 miles away with private quarters for stranded families. So, they went and stayed for 3½ months. And it was here they initiated the plan. They knew it would be a long, difficult process – a long shot. But they did it anyway: They applied for documents they hoped would get them to the United States.
While in the Polish village, a wealthy childhood friend invited them to join his family in Germany. So, in July, the Ukrainian brothers, the Belarusian sisters and their six children arrived by bus in the city of Bremm, where they soon began plowing through paperwork that would allow them to stay.
One morning a few weeks later, Roman’s phone rang. It was good news: The two families had been approved to stay and work in Germany for two years. They were all ecstatic. That same day, they signed up to take German language classes. And they couldn’t wait to share the news with their parents in Lincoln.
That afternoon, they were playing in a public park, too excited to stay home, not quite believing the good news they’d gotten just hours earlier. Then Paul’s phone rang.
“Guess what? We’ve got great news,” said a voice on the other end.
“What is it?” asked Paul.
“You’re coming to America!”
***
All along, it had been their dream: To reunite the families in America.
The brothers were overjoyed. They hadn’t seen their mother and father in seven years. But for the sisters, it was more complicated.
Their parents begged them to stay in Germany. The daily Russian news reports, they said, predicted the war in Ukraine would soon be over and then the girls and grandkids could all come to Belarus. But the daughters told them the Russian reports were propaganda, all lies – the war could grind on for years. The parents and daughters did not believe one another and finally they all stopped talking about the war and what the future held.
Said Sviatlana: “In our hearts, we both wanted to stay in Germany. It was safe and closer to our parents. But in our minds, we knew that going to America was the smart move.”
But soon, a problem developed. A major obstacle. One with no easy answer.
Little Erik’s osteomyelitis had flared up. Bacteria had severely infected the 9-month-old’s hip and leg.
His German doctor in Koblenz pulled no punches with the parents. The boy is too sick to travel, he told them. He needs to stay on heavy meds, for six weeks, in a German hospital.
The mother wondered if a nurse could travel with them on the plane.
The doctor said no. He needed to stay in Germany.
“If you stay, we can cure him,” the doctor said. “If you go, he might not make it.”
Enter Oleg Stepanyuk, the godfather of Lincoln’s Ukrainian community. Oleg arrived in Lincoln in 1996 and started a successful trucking business. He became assistant pastor at House of Prayer, an evangelical church in north Lincoln. Along the way, he also developed a vast network of contacts – including several in the Lancaster County Health Department.
When Oleg found out how worried the little boy’s parents were, he reached out to local health officials who quickly lined up a Lincoln doctor to help coordinate the overseas travel plans. Again, the German doctor minced no words to the boy’s parents: “I will only authorize his departure if I see evidence that you have everything organized on the Lincoln end.”
Almost immediately, German and Lincoln doctors launched a flurry of emails to map out a precise medical game plan. The Lincoln doctor arranged to see the boy the day after their arrival and for him to see a trio of specialists soon after at Children’s Hospital in Omaha. The German doctor signed off on the plan and gave the parents a powdery medicine to mix with water for Erik to drink on the long flight.
They landed in Omaha on Aug. 23, 2022 – almost exactly six months after the red dawn.
A Lincoln church provided a bus to take the large welcoming party to Omaha, where the parents arrived in traditional Ukrainian dress. The mob of mother, father, family and friends rushed to the gate, which soon dissolved into a frenzy of hugs, kisses and tears. Lots of tears. And the same recurring thought, over and over: Is this really happening? Are we all really back together? Can this be real?
The next day, a Lincoln doctor examined Erik and set up an appointment at Children’s Hospital. For five days, Omaha doctors did blood work, thoroughly evaluated his hip and leg, pumped him full of antibiotics. Medicaid covered the expenses.
Soon, Catholic Social Services in Lincoln jumped in, helping with paperwork, lining up shelter, food, medicine and clothing. Before long, apartments opened up in a large complex and the two families moved in.
Almost eight months later, it still doesn’t seem quite real: that these two families somehow endured a harrowing journey dodging bombs and missiles and blown-up bridges and now their parents are 10 minutes away, now the brothers and sisters can sit on facing balconies, waving to one another, 6,000 miles from home, from the spot where they resurrected the deceased Volvo.
The two brothers who managed to get that 37-year-old Volvo with no radiator, four flat tires and a crushed front end across war-torn Ukraine in the dead of winter have opened two apropos businesses in Lincoln – they now work on cars at Paul’s Body Shop and R&S Body Shop.
The two sisters are staying home with the children, hoping to get driver’s licenses so they can drive their kids to the park, make new friends and get more involved with their church.
“This is a good, safe, calm place,” says Sniazhana. “The people are so nice and friendly. There are good schools, good food and good medicines. We are so happy here. We are living … you have a word for it, but I forget.”
Her husband remembers.
“The good life.”
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BLOOMINGTON — Around three dozen walkers and runners gathered Saturday morning for the first-ever 5k Run/Walk & Self-Care Fair hosted by Integrity Counseling on Bloomington's west side.
"Self-care is a big piece of mental health," said Don Mahannah, co-founder and treasurer of Integrity.
"And we (as a society) don't do it very well. And we all need to learn how to do it better," he said. "But, that's why we have people here who can talk to that and try to raise awareness of self-care."
Before the run, Mahannah addressed the crowd, saying, "Integrity's purpose is to serve the uninsured and underinsured with behavioral health care for those who don't have access to health care ... and you're helping us today to get the word out."
Integrity Counseling was founded in 2014 by Don and Luella Mahannah, Integrity's president, with the goal of providing cost- and stigma-free counseling services.
Luella Mahannah, who has a master's degree in counseling psychology, had been volunteering at Home Sweet Home Ministries when she realized how many people need support and services.
Now, Don Mahannah said Integrity has a bank of 20 counseling volunteers, all of whom have at least a master's level of training in counseling or social work, and a group of licensed professional counselors to help, as well.
He said Saturday's run was an attempt to reach out for more community engagement.
The fair brought together community activists and resources for visitors to explore what types of self-care opportunities exist in the Bloomington-Normal area.
Tasha Davis, a family enhancement specialist at the Family Community Resource Center, was handing out bags of goodies, including snacks and stress balls.
"When you're self-caring, you want deep breaths, and kind of relaxed, kind of helpful, to give her a little squeeze," Davis said, holding out the final syllable as she crushed the little ball in her hand. "Always feels good."
Davis was also giving out self-care checklists to mark times when a person has performed self-care, like: spent time outdoors, worked toward a passion, did something that made you smile, or ate a healthy meal.
"And then I put planners in here, so you can plan some time for yourself," Davis said, rifling through the goodie bag. "It's important to take the opportunity to find that self-care time."
Hannah Johnson of Illinois Art Station said art — the physical act of creation or transformation — is another form of self-care.
"That connection between self-care, a transformation, and its relationship between mental health and physical exercise, of working through the artmaking ... that identity exploration in art is so important," she said.
Johnson said art offers a way for people to express their thoughts and feelings in various ways. She used the COVID-19 pandemic as an example.
"One of the things that we're doing is exploring the idea of this shared trauma and experience that we, as a community, have experienced in the last couple of years and how we can work through that," she said.
In fact, Luella Mahannah said the pandemic forced Integrity to shift its operations.
"We were going along great until 2020 and, of course, everyone needed to talk to somebody," she said.
The couple said they hired some interns and started moving toward telehealth options. They have seen a heavy uptick in need in recent years.
"Basically, Luella and I have been sprinting since 2020 because of the volume of need," Don Mahannah said. "We're trying to get ourselves into a position where we can spend more time in those kinds of relationship-building (efforts) that need to happen to be able to make this thing sustainable long term."
Luella Mahannah added, "To go beyond what Don and I can do, because we've been throwing ourselves at this for nine years — if it's going to continue for any length of time, we really need the community to stand behind us."
Photos: Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University
Brad Turner, left, and Brooke Hermanowicz, both of Bloomington, line up to start the first-ever 5K Run/Walk & Self-Care Fair, sponsored by Integrity Counseling, on Saturday on Bloomington's west side.
Tasha Davis of the Family Community Resource Center shows off a stress ball she was handing out in goodie bags on Saturday at the first-ever 5K Run/Walk & Self-Care Fair on Bloomington's west side.
Hannah Johnson of the Illinois Art Station talked about the healing power of art during the first-ever 5K Run/Walk & Self-Care Fair on Saturday on Bloomington's west side. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/bloomington-event-raises-awareness-of-mental-health-self-care-resources/article_06ecf02e-f739-11ed-849e-d3fd0b45cc35.html | 2023-05-20T19:56:19 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/bloomington-event-raises-awareness-of-mental-health-self-care-resources/article_06ecf02e-f739-11ed-849e-d3fd0b45cc35.html |
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WATERLOO — The Cedar Valley Food Pantry is making a change in its distribution model after seeing a 20% increase in those accessing its services since January.
The program of the Northeast Iowa Food Bank will pilot a change to twice-monthly visits for clients this summer.
The increasing need is part of a trend seen across the country, with inflation and supply chain demand impacting households. As the school year is coming to an end in Northeast Iowa, access to affordable nutritious food is getting increasingly burdensome for some families, according to the food bank.
The enhanced pandemic food-stamp aid is set to expire on March 1 in 32 states. This means a slash in the monthly benefit of at least $95. Millions are likely to be affected as food prices continue to increase.
Those who are responsible for feeding their families are finding it difficult to make their budget stretch appropriately. Officials with the agency hope the increased access it is offering will provide those that they serve with better health and peace of mind, helping clients' resources to go just a little bit further.
“Our client’s and our own grocery bills are going up for a number of reasons," Barb Prather, the food bank's executive director, said in a news release. "From inflation increasing the price per unit of certain products, to summer vacation increasing the quantity of groceries purchased at the store, everyone is seeing an increase. We are hoping that this pilot method of distribution will allow families to gain access to the resources they need.”
The food pantry's current model allows client visits once a month as well as visits to a smaller produce and perishable pantry on Fridays.
However, from June 1 to Aug. 31, the bi-monthly service will be offered. Clients can come in once in the first half of the month and again in the second half. There will not be any special Friday perishable distributions as this type of food will all be available throughout the week. This new distribution model will provide more options, more frequently for those who need it most.
During the summer months, the CVFP will be open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. No appointment is necessary.
Photos: Cedar Valley athletes compete at State Track in Des Moines, Friday
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Cedar Falls' Grace Knutson shouts as she hands off to Paige Wilson in the distance medley during the Iowa High School state track and field meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday.
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Wapsie Valley's Hannah Knight hands off to Emma Jones in the 4x200 meter relay during the Iowa High School state track and field meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday.
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Hampton-Dumont-CAL's Charlee Morton maks a throw in the shot put during the Iowa High School state track and field meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday.
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Clear Lake's Reese Brownlee makes a jump in the long jump during the Iowa High School state track and field meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday.
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Grundy Center's Allison Koch makes a jump in the high jump during the Iowa High School state track and field meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday.
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Waverly-Shell Rock' Caleb Hoins, right, runs in the distance medley during the Iowa High School state track and field meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday.
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The crowd at Drake Stadium watches a race at the Iowa High School state track and field meet in Des Moines on Friday.
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New Hampton's Carlee Rochford makes a jump in the high jump during the Iowa High School state track and field meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday.
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Waverly-Shell Rock's Asa Newsome waits in the starting blocks for the 400 meter hurdles during the Iowa High School state track and field meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday.
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Denver's Aubrey Decker runs in the 400 meter hurdles during the Iowa High School state track and field meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines.
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Aplington-Parkersburg's Kaden huttinger runs in the 400 meter hurdles during the Iowa High School state track and field meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday.
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Waverly-Shell Rock's Asa Newsome runs in the 400 meter hurdles during the Iowa High School state track and field meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday.
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Charles City's Josiah Cunnings celebrates with jumps coach Erik Hoefer after claiming the Class 3A state title during the Iowa High School state track and field meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday.
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The crowd at Drake Stadium watches a race at the Iowa High School state track and field meet in Des Moines on Friday.
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THE ROAR OF THE CROWD
The crowd at Drake Stadium cheers during a race at the Iowa High School state track and field meet in Des Moines on Friday.
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Forest City's Dakota Carlson makes a jump in the high jump during the Iowa High School state track and field meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday.
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Decorah's Chloe Reiser makes a throw in the shot put during the Iowa High School state track and field meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday.
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The crowd at Drake Stadium watches a race at the Iowa High School state track and field meet in Des Moines on Friday.
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The crowd at Drake Stadium cheers during a race at the Iowa High School state track and field meet in Des Moines on Friday.
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Charles City's Josiah Cunnings makes a jump in the long jump on his way to a state title during the Iowa High School state track and field meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday.
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Aplington-Parkersburg's Olyvia Bellows makes a jump in the high jump during the Iowa High School state track and field meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday.
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Waverly-Shell Rock's Jake Walker makes a throw in the shot put during the Iowa High School state track and field meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday.
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Denver's Kasey Wirtjes makes a jump in the high jump during the Iowa High School state track and field meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday.
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Waverly-Shell Rock's Katelyn Eggena makes a throw in the shot put during the Iowa High School state track and field meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday.
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The crowd at Drake Stadium watches high jumpers during a race at the Iowa High School state track and field meet in Des Moines on Friday.
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Cedar Falls' Conner Trunnell runs in the distance medley during the Iowa High School state track and field meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday.
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Waterloo West's Torian Doss makes a jump in the long jump during the Iowa High School state track and field meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday.
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Don Bosco's Kendra Nissen runs in the 400 meter hurdles during the Iowa High School state track and field meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday.
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Don Bosc's Paige Corkery hands off to Kendra Nissen in the distance medley during the Iowa High School state track and field meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday.
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Wapsie Valley's Peyton Curley crosses the finish line in the 4x200 meter relay during the Iowa High School state track and field meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday.
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Clarksville's Cailyn Hardy runs in the 400 meter hurdles during the Iowa High School state track and field meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday.
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North Butler's Kiya Johnson runs in the 400 meter hurdles during the Iowa High School state track and field meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday.
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Nashua-Plainfield's Jalissa White runs in the distance medley during the Iowa High School state track and field meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday.
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Wapsie Valley's Dawson Schmit runs in the distance medley during the Iowa High School state track and field meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday.
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Don Bosco's Mack Ortner makes a throw in the discus during the Iowa High School state track and field meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday.
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Don Bosco's Hannah Thome looks to hand off to Paige Corkery in the distance medley during the Iowa High School state track and field meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday.
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Saint Ansgar's Ryan Hackbart makes a throw in the discus during the Iowa High School state track and field meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday.
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Nashua-Plainfields Jordyn Frost takes off in the distance medley during the Iowa High School state track and field meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday.
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Don Bosco's Kendra Nissen runs in the 400 meter hurdles during the Iowa High School state track and field meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday.
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FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines has reached a new four-year agreement with its pilots union, the union and airline officials announced Friday morning.
The Allied Pilots Association, which represents American Airlines pilots, announced that the union has "reached an agreement in principle" with the Fort Worth-based airline.
American Airlines confirmed the agreement, saying it will give pilots "pay and profit sharing that match the top of the industry with improved quality-of-life provisions unique to American's pilots."
"We have the best and most professional pilots in the business and like all American Airlines team members, they deserve to be paid well and competitively," American officials said in a statement.
The two sides will now move forward with "completing contractual language" for the deal, according to the APA.
More details about the new collective bargaining agreement were not released.
"Fellow pilots, thank you for your steadfast support throughout this lengthy process," the union officials wrote in a statement. "As always, we will proceed with the best interests of the pilot group foremost in our minds."
The two sides were expected to eventually reach a deal to avoid any possibility of a work stoppage. The pilots earlier this month voted to authorize a strike, though a walkout was always highly unlikely. Around 99% of pilots who voted on the matter were in favor of authorizing a strike.
Southwest pilots also voted to authorize a strike, a move that is largely symbolic as pilots negotiate new contract agreements with their airline.
Federal law prohibits airline unions from striking without the tacit approval of a U.S. mediation board, according to the Associated Press. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/american-airlines-union-reaches-deal-with-pilots-for-new-contract/287-edc02068-71b7-4b03-95db-0647220314d3 | 2023-05-20T20:01:47 | 1 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/american-airlines-union-reaches-deal-with-pilots-for-new-contract/287-edc02068-71b7-4b03-95db-0647220314d3 |
A former North Idaho College professor arrested Tuesday for dumping water on an NIC trustee blamed the trustee for losing his job and for the college’s accreditation troubles, court documents said.
Zachary P. Shallbetter, 39, of Spokane, Washington, entered Trustee Todd Banducci’s office in Coeur d’Alene and threw a bucket of water and cleaning chemicals at Banducci, according to police reports. The liquid spilled over him, papers on his desk and his computer.
Shallbetter took the bucket from window cleaners outside the building.
The plastic bucket probably held 5 gallons, police said.
Banducci tried to catch the bucket, then tackled Shallbetter. Others in the office separated the two and helped subdue Shallbetter until he calmed down and agreed to wait in another room for police to arrive. Banducci asked to press charges and performed a citizen’s arrest.
Shallbetter is charged with two misdemeanors: battery and malicious injury to property. He was released from Kootenai County Jail on a $600 bond later that day.
Shallbetter held a one-year special appointment as an assistant professor to teach web and graphic design. His contract ended on May 12.
“His departure from NIC had nothing to do with Trustee Banducci or any member of the board or any adverse action, so his actions made absolutely no sense to me,” President Nick Swayne said.
Shallbetter finished his exit interview with the college about 30 minutes before the incident late Tuesday morning.
Police said Shallbetter believes Banducci is to blame for all of the problems at NIC, and that he caused him and others to lose their jobs. Banducci has been at the center of the school’s ongoing accreditation crisis.
Although Shallbetter was extremely upset, law enforcement said he was cooperative and did not indicate that he wished to physically harm Banducci. He said something to the effect of, “I hope the water is the worst he gets.”
In an interview with Spokane TV station KHQ, Shallbetter said he thought about what he could do that wouldn’t hurt Banducci.
“I don’t regret it,” Shallbetter told KHQ. “I don’t know if I would do it again a second time, but my rage was not for me, it was for everybody around me that cares and tries so hard and is completely powerless.”
In a written statement, Banducci said Shallbetter crossed a line.
“Clearly, this is a troubled individual who has misrepresented the facts of our encounter,” he said. “Violent events in the workplace like this create a sense of fear and vulnerability for everyone involved.”
Swayne, Board Chair Greg McKenzie and the Faculty Assembly Executive Board all condemned the attack.
“Violence and physical intimidation are simply not OK, not on this campus or in any setting,” Swayne said.
McKenzie said everyone can agree that “intimidation in one’s workplace is unacceptable.” | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/ex-north-idaho-college-professor-who-dumped-water-bucket-on-trustee-blamed-him-for-college/article_0b89a11a-f67e-11ed-98de-cf9e8820a2b7.html | 2023-05-20T20:12:43 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/ex-north-idaho-college-professor-who-dumped-water-bucket-on-trustee-blamed-him-for-college/article_0b89a11a-f67e-11ed-98de-cf9e8820a2b7.html |
Kenosha County’s annual Foster Parent Appreciation Banquet was held Thursday evening at the Parkway Chateau.
The event, hosted by Professional Services Group/Community Impact Programs and the Kenosha County Division of Children and Family Services, is an opportunity to give thanks to the foster families in the community.
Parents were given a brief respite to dine with one another, while staff volunteers watched the children in a separate room. Among the program highlights was the presentation of County Executive Samantha Kerkman’s proclamation of May as Foster Parent Appreciation Month
More information about foster parenting in Kenosha County is available at https://www.fostercarekenosha.org. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/foster-parents-in-kenosha-county-recognized-at-annual-appreciation-banquet/article_e1778b14-f72f-11ed-8bc5-778c8206c9fe.html | 2023-05-20T20:15:56 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/foster-parents-in-kenosha-county-recognized-at-annual-appreciation-banquet/article_e1778b14-f72f-11ed-8bc5-778c8206c9fe.html |
The City of Kenosha is preparing to open the 2023 pool season in mid-June, and season pool passes are now available for purchase for use at the city's two public swimming pools at Anderson Park and Washington Park.
The fee for city residents’ single pool pass is $65; a group pass will cost $160 for up to five people, and $20 for each additional person on the group pass, up to three. Non-residents’ single pool pass will cost $100; a group pass will cost $210, for up to five people, and $25 for each additional person on the group pass, up to three.
Pool passes can be purchased online at www.kenosha.org and in-person at the Municipal Golf Course club house at Washington Park. The golf course hours of operation vary depending on weather. People may call in advance at 262-653-4090 to confirm the building is open. Each person holding a season pool pass is required to have a photo taken. Online purchases require a photo to be uploaded with the option to pick-up or have it mailed. Credit or debit cards are accepted.
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Swim coupons for children or adults are available for $20 and are valid for five visits. Daily pool fees are $5 for individuals, age 3 and up, and $3 for adults over 60. The daily fee for a non-swimming adult is $3. Children age 2 and younger are admitted free with a paid adult (maximum of three children per adult). | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/pool-passes-on-sale-as-city-prepares-to-open-municipal-swimming-pools-in-june/article_c2e3ef6a-f696-11ed-bb62-5bfe44435110.html | 2023-05-20T20:16:02 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/pool-passes-on-sale-as-city-prepares-to-open-municipal-swimming-pools-in-june/article_c2e3ef6a-f696-11ed-bb62-5bfe44435110.html |
After shutting its doors during the pandemic, employment center reopens in Maryvale
After closing during the pandemic for renovations, residents of west Phoenix once again have a dedicated Arizona@Work job center.
On Friday, Phoenix councilmembers joined Mayor Kate Gallego in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Arizona@Work West Job Center, located at 51st Avenue and Osborn Road, applauding efforts to get the center running once more.
“It's a facility that opened many years ago, but found it necessary to close in order to be renovated,” said Betty Guardado, councilmember for District 5, which covers Maryvale Village. "Now with a more functional building, top-level technology and a trained team, it is ready to offer the services that people need."
The 11,000-square-foot facility offers free services to folks seeking employment, training, or looking to take their careers to the next level. The building has five interview areas, a computer lab, training and meeting rooms.
“We have great services for individual populations, including veterans, because we want to be a leader of employment of veterans," Gallego said. "We have to invest in education and training in every part of our city. And this job center marks an exciting milestone as we move forward. It's also a place where we can launch our mobile efforts.
This is the fourth center operated by Arizona@Work — a statewide workforce development network — dedicated to the City of Phoenix, also serving residents in north, south and central Phoenix.
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Guardado explained that the services offered at the center are completely bilingual, with bilingual staff available to help residents who are most comfortable speaking Spanish. This was done so deliberately given the location of the center in west Phoenix, where a huge concentration of Latinos live.
“Many times it happens that people stay in the same job because they don't have a guide on how to start looking for a new one… Now, this center will help make their lives easier, they will learn how to create their resume, get help for applying to a new job", Guardado said.
According to data from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate in Arizona was 3.4% in April 2023, the most recent data.
The all-time high unemployment rate for the state was 13.9% in April 2020, at the height of the pandemic.
For the City of Phoenix, the unemployment rate was at 2.9% as of March 2023.
“We are working to help alleviate the (unemployment) problem,” Guardado said. “One of my goals as a councilmember has been to make sure that we can get better jobs for the people in our community, that they have health insurance, with better benefits for them and their families, and I believe that centers like these come to help so that this happen," he said.
Arizona@Work has centers throughout the state and in Maricopa County, in cities like Mesa, Avondale and Tempe. For more information about services and locations, those interested can visit the Arizona@Work website.
Workshops for job seekers are also offered virtually. Check the events calendar to find out when the next workshop will be. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/05/20/employment-center-reopens-in-west-phoenix/70234555007/ | 2023-05-20T20:17:26 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/05/20/employment-center-reopens-in-west-phoenix/70234555007/ |
Man shot by Phoenix officers faces aggravated assault charges
Phoenix police arrested a man who they said charged at them with a knife before officers shot him last month.
Police identified the man as Daniel James Schwartz, 27, who was booked into jail on multiple charges including aggravated assault.
On April 24 at around 11:15 a.m. several patrol units responded to a call about a man riding off on a bicycle after reportedly assaulting a woman who was working in security at a business in the area near Bell Road and Interstate 17.
On the way, an officer saw a man matching Schwartz's description near 31st Avenue and Bell Road and instructed him to stop riding his bike, police said. The officer lost sight of the man as he rode away into a nearby apartment complex near 33rd Avenue and Bell, police said.
The officer drove into the complex and searched for Schwartz on foot, spotted him with a knife in hand and ordered him to drop the weapon, police said. He instead took off running and the sergeant chased him, police said.
Schwartz stopped in a parking lot area of the complex and the sergeant ordered him to drop the knife. Another officer with a taser was also present, police said.
Police said Schwartz then charged at the officer with the knife he was carrying, and the officer shot him with a firearm. The officer with the taser "almost simultaneously" used it on the man.
The officers took Schwartz's knife, handcuffed him and provided him with first aid before paramedics arrived. They took him to a hospital where he was in stable condition, police said.
Schwarts was booked into jail after recovering in the hospital from serious injuries.
Reach the reporter at laura.sepulveda@gannett.com or on Twitter at @lauradaniella_s. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/05/20/man-shot-by-officers-faces-aggravated-assault-charges/70239482007/ | 2023-05-20T20:17:32 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/05/20/man-shot-by-officers-faces-aggravated-assault-charges/70239482007/ |
Teen with rifle and ammunition arrested at Bostrom High School in Phoenix
A teenager was arrested by Phoenix police Friday afternoon after they said he was found with a rifle and ammunition at a high school in Maryvale.
Just before 1 p.m. Phoenix police officers and two school security officers were called to Bostrom High School located on 27th Avenue and Osborn Road after receiving reports of a student with a gun.
Police said they found the student with an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle and additional ammunition in his backpack and lunch box. Officers arrested the teenage boy at the school's main office under multiple "serious felony charges", police said.
Police were working with school and district officials to investigate the incident.
"We commend those who originally reported the possibility of a weapon on school grounds to adults on campus who immediately called police," police said in a statement released Friday.
Reach the reporter at laura.sepulveda@gannett.com or on Twitter at @lauradaniella_s. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/05/20/teen-with-rifle-and-ammunition-arrested-at-phoenix-high-school/70239560007/ | 2023-05-20T20:17:38 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/05/20/teen-with-rifle-and-ammunition-arrested-at-phoenix-high-school/70239560007/ |
In what marked the second tragic discovery in three days, the body of a missing 11-year-old boy from the Bronx was pulled from the Hudson River, according to officials.
Police said that the NYPD's Harbor Unit found the body of Alfa Berrie just before 7 a.m. Saturday in the water near West 102nd Street and Riverside Drive. The city's medical examiner will determine a cause of death.
The heartbreaking find comes just two days after 13-year-old Garrett Warren, from Manhattan, was found dead in the Harlem River under the Madison Avenue Bridge. Police had been searching in that area near 138th Street since Tuesday, and found Garrett in the river on Thursday.
The pair had been missing since May 12, and the families of both boys said that their disappearances were so out of character.
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Garrett and Alfa had last been seen at a fish market on 145th Street and Lenox Avenue in Harlem the night of May 12, witnesses said. A worker at Ana's Fish Market said he saw the boys in the store, where they bought a few items. He said they frequented the shop.
As they were hanging out, Garrett and Alfa went back to Garrett's home in Harlem around 1:30 a.m. They left again to play basketball, and were last seen passing the fish market.
The pair was last seen together, and police previously said they believed the boys were together when they vanished. It was not immediately clear how Garrett was found in the Harlem River (on the east side of Manhattan), while Alfa was found on the banks of the Hudson, on the west side.
According to his sister, Alfa went to school on Friday and left just after noon because the school had a half day. He was supposed to meet up with his 14-year-old sister, who attends the same school, and walk home together — but he never showed. That was the first indication something was wrong.
"This is something he has never done. This is all new to us. We have no idea what’s going on, he’s a sweet little boy," said Alfa's sister, Fatima Diallo. "Everything that’s happening right now, I can’t comprehend what’s going on."
The boys did not attend the same school, according to Alfa's sister, but they became neighborhood friends. Their families didn't know they knew each other. Family members and volunteers were passing out flyers Tuesday evening near Colonel Charles Young Playground — where the two missing boys were spotted on surveillance video at one point.
NYPD officials had been trying to identify all the other kids who were with them and want to speak with their classmates.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/body-of-missing-bronx-11-year-old-pulled-from-hudson-river-officials-say/4351425/ | 2023-05-20T20:18:32 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/body-of-missing-bronx-11-year-old-pulled-from-hudson-river-officials-say/4351425/ |
PHOENIX — Alondra Ruiz Vazquez and her husband were comfortable in Periwinkle Mobile Home Park for a decade, feeling lucky to own their mobile home and pay about $450 a month for their lot in a city with spiraling rents.
But now they and dozens of other families have until May 28 to leave the Phoenix park, which nearby Grand Canyon University purchased seven years ago to build student housing. Two other mobile home communities are also being cleared this spring for new developments in a city where no new parks have been built in more than 30 years.
“I'm here, well, because I have nowhere to go,” said Isabel Ramos, who lives at Periwinkle with her 11-year-old daughter. “I don't know what's going to happen.”
The razing of older mobile home parks across the United States worries advocates who say bulldozing them permanently eliminates some of the already limited housing for the poorest of the poor. Residents may have to double up with relatives or live in their cars amid spiking evictions and homelessness, they warn.
“Mobile homes are a much bigger part of our affordable housing stock than people know,” said Mark Stapp, who directs Arizona State University's master's degree program in real estate development. “Once it’s gone, a lot of people will have no place to go.”
A recent survey by the National Low Income Housing Coalition showed a U.S.-wide shortage of 7.3 million affordable rental homes for extremely low-income renters, defined in Arizona as a a three-member household making $28,850 or less.
Industry groups estimate that more than 20 million people live in some 43,000 mobile home parks across the United States.
“We are in the deepest affordable housing crisis we’ve ever experienced,” said Joanna Carr, acting head of the Arizona Housing Coalition. “Housing for many people is getting completely out of reach. It’s very dire.”
Ken Anderson, president of the Manufactured Housing Industry of Arizona, said trying to bring an old park up to modern standards can be cost-prohibitive for owners, requiring replacement of electrical and sewage infrastructure for newer homes.
At least six such communities have been torn down in Arizona in the last 18 months, he said, adding that Grand Canyon University “bent over backwards” to help residents more than other park owners.
“A lot of these parks are 70 years old,” said Anderson, noting an uptick in demolitions of older communities for redevelopment. “It’s going to be a big problem down the line.”
Efforts under way to revitalize old mobile homes have limits. Despite their name, most aren't truly mobile, and moving them can be very costly. The oldest homes are often too decrepit to move at all.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development recently announced $225 million in grants to governments, tribes and nonprofits to preserve mobile homes, but the money can only be used to replace, not repair dwellings built before 1976, which are common at older parks.
Vermont earlier this year announced a mobile home improvement program to be funded by $4 million in federal money. It aims to help park owners prepare vacant or abandoned lots for new mobile homes, and help mobile homeowners install new foundations and make their dwellings more habitable.
In Riverdale, Utah, the last of about 50 families at Lesley's Mobile Home Park must leave by the end of May for construction of new apartments and townhouses.
“The state laws don't protect us," said Jason Williams, who sold his mobile home for half what he asked for and will now live in a motorhome.
Some old parks weren't originally envisioned as permanent housing.
Florida City Campsite and RV Camp was built decades ago for vacationers headed to the Florida Keys or the Everglades.
But the dilapidated park eventually became home to retirees on fixed incomes and young families on government assistance. Florida City, the southernmost municipality in Miami-Dade County, sold it two years ago for a new townhouse project.
Cities often don't like older parks because unlike other housing they don't generate property taxes for municipal services. Rundown parks can also be eyesores, depressing the worth of nearby properties even as the value of the land the mobile homes sit on has increased exponentially.
In Phoenix, Grand Canyon University said in a statement it “waited as long as it could" to build new student housing after buying Periwinkle in 2016. ”Now, with the need to expand, the University has raised funds to provide multiple layers of assistance to tenants at Periwinkle."
The university said it initially gave residents six months to leave, then extended the deadline to 13 months. It offered free rent for the first five months of this year, early departure compensation, relocation assistance and some household goods.
Many park residents are Spanish-speaking immigrants earning minimum wage as landscapers or restaurant workers. There are also retirees living on Social Security.
“We haven’t found anything under $1,800. That’s way above what we can afford,” Ruiz Vazquez said of apartment rents. She said the couple’s mobile home is too old to move and must be abandoned.
“It’s really taken a toll on our health, mental state of mind.”
Maricopa County, home to Phoenix, has a housing shortfall of more than 74,000 units. Zillow.com currently lists the median monthly rental price for all bedrooms and property types in Phoenix at $2,095.
More than 20 families have moved out of Periwinkle in recent months, leaving behind weed-strewn lots. The rusting hulks of several mobile dwellings with rotting wooden stairs were left behind.
Residents wanted an additional 18-month eviction moratorium or a zoning change to stave off their departure indefinitely.
The Phoenix City Council this spring decided to let the eviction proceed, but set aside $2.5 million in federal funds for the housing nonprofit Trellis to assist Periwinkle and other mobile home park residents facing eviction.
Trellis CEO Mark Trailor, who once headed the Arizona Department of Housing, said the nonprofit is working to help Periwinkle families find apartments and arrange to move mobile homes that can be moved.
Still, Phoenix activist Salvador Reza said most families face uncertain futures.
“Some of them might move in with another family, with an uncle or aunt," said Reza. "Some might go out into the streets and become part of the homeless.”
A new law in Arizona recently increased state funds for owners forced to move their mobile homes because of redevelopment to $12,500 for a single-section dwelling and $20,000 for a multi-section.
Those who must abandon their home because of precarious condition can now get $5,000 for a single-section home and up to $8,000 for a multi-section.
Periwinkle resident Graciela Beltran said it’s not enough.
“They want my house?” she asked, her voice cracking. “Give me a house that is equal to mine. I am not asking for anything more.”
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An adult male was found dead in an alley shortly before noon Saturday in the city's West End, according to the Richmond Police Department.
Police officers responded at around 11:54 a.m. to the 4500 block of Hanover Avenue after receiving a report of a person down. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The medical examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to call J. Crewell at (804) 646-5324 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous. | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime/richmond-police-investigating-hanover-avenue-death/article_e7d4a07c-f73f-11ed-a80d-3f1f7966c726.html | 2023-05-20T20:22:53 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime/richmond-police-investigating-hanover-avenue-death/article_e7d4a07c-f73f-11ed-a80d-3f1f7966c726.html |
BALTIMORE (AP) — A horse trained by Bob Baffert was euthanized on the track after going down with a left front leg injury and unseating his jockey during a race on the Preakness undercard on Saturday.
Hours before the second leg of the Triple Crown, favorite Havnameltdown buckled forward and threw jockey Luis Saez off his back during the sixth race and continued running around the final turn in some distress.
The 3-year-old colt was looked at by chief veterinary officer Dr. Dionne Benson and others, who determined the injury was inoperable and decided the horse should be put down, according to a statement from 1ST Racing, which owns and operates the track.
Saez was conscious and taken to Sinai Hospital for evaluation, complaining of leg pain, track officials announced. He was attended to by medical personnel on the track for several minutes before being put on a stretcher and into an ambulance.
Havnameltdown’s death comes on another major race day, in the aftermath of the Kentucky Derby being overshadowed by seven fatalities at Churchill Downs over a span of 10 days.
The favorite at 4-5 for the $200,000 dirt race and breaking from the inside No. 1 post, Havnameltdown was bumped out of the gate by No. 2 Ryvit and broke a step slow but continued running in the 6-furlong race.
Fans in the crowd at Pimlico Race Course gasped when the horse stumbled before the final turn and tossed Saez. In an incongruous scene, at the same time Saez and Havnameltdown were being looked at, 2Pac’s “California Love” continued blaring from infield speakers set up right near where it happened.
Meanwhile, on Pimlico’s homestretch, the horse was brought under control by track staff, then led behind some black barriers.
The music was stopped during the next race.
Baffert has horses running on Preakness weekend for the first time in two years after returning from a suspension stemming from 2021 Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit’s failed drug test. He was not able to enter horses in the Derby either of the past two years as part of a decision by Churchill Downs. He could not have any in the 2022 Preakness or Belmont because of a 90-day ban in Kentucky respected by Maryland and New York.
One of his horses, Arabian Lion, won an earlier race. Baffert is also set to saddle National Treasure in the Preakness.
Saez, a Panamanian who turned 31 on Friday, originally was supposed to ride top contender First Mission in the Preakness. But that horse was scratched on the advice of veterinarians because of an issue with his left hind ankle.
At the 2019 Kentucky Derby, Saez rode Maximum Security across the line first, but stewards revoked the victory and dropped the colt to 17th for impeding the paths of several horses. Saez then was suspended, accused of causing the interference.
Earlier this year, he was aboard Kentucky Derby champion Mage for a runner-up finish at the Florida Derby. At Churchill Downs two weeks ago, Saez’s horse, Tapit Trice, came in seventh in the Derby.
Havnameltdown, owned by Michael Pegram, Karl Watson and Paul Weitman, had won four of his six career starts prior to this race. He’d most recently finished second in the Saudi Derby in February. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/horse-trained-by-bob-baffert-euthanized-on-track-after-racing-injury-on-preakness-undercard | 2023-05-20T20:22:59 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/horse-trained-by-bob-baffert-euthanized-on-track-after-racing-injury-on-preakness-undercard |
CROWN POINT — Bernie Johnson lost his 3-year-old son Nathan to a drunken driver on April 12, 1983. The 37-year police officer and former St. John police chief became an attorney in the aftermath of the handling of his son’s case.
“This [walk] makes a statement,” he said Saturday. “It was five years before I could talk about this.”
He's now a deputy prosecutor in Lake County. “If you drink and drive in Lake County, you’re in trouble.”
Johnson’s comments preceded MADD of Indiana’s Walk Like MADD from the Lake County Fairgrounds. The walk brought in more than $10,000 to raise awareness and money to eliminate drunken and drugged driving.
Addressing the 95 walkers about to take the 1.5-mile course around the lake, Johnson recalled that an 18-year-old took his son’s life.
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“When you’re drinking, you gotta be thinking,” he said, “because you gotta get home. You have to ask yourself, is it really worth it?”
Johnson said drunken drivers affect their own lives as well as those of their victims’ loved ones.
The acronym MADD refers to mothers — Mothers Against Drunk Driving — Johnson said, but “if this happens to you, you’re going to get mad.”
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, one person in the U.S. dies every 50 minutes in a drunken-driving crash, claiming more than 10,000 lives annually.
Drunken drivers account for 28% of U.S. traffic fatalities.
In 2019, the NHTSA reported, 106 people were killed in alcohol-impaired collisions in Indiana, accounting for 13% of the state’s traffic fatalities.
Alex Otte, regional executive director for MADD of Indiana, said the walk is a “community event and an opportunity for the public to do something about this problem.”
Otte, who lost a leg to a drunken driver, said whether someone is a surviving victim or a supporter, “you get it. You don’t have to worry or explain why you’re here.”
Although drunken-driving numbers nationally are down, the fight “is not over yet,” he said.
Debbie Hudson of Highland brought the largest team: nearly 20 walkers. Her husband, Jack, was killed by a drunken driver in December 2002.
“This is an opportunity to remain vigilant about this senseless act,” said Hudson, a participant in similar walks in Illinois since 2011. “This is in memory of all the loved ones we lose.”
Pam Duke of Highland, Hudson’s friend of 60 years, walked “to let people know that drunk driving remains with people the rest of their lives. You have to think when you get behind the wheel. You can change someone’s life forever.”
Another member of TeamJack was the grandson Jack Hudson never met but who was named in his honor: Jack Janik, 19, of Griffith, who is serving in the Army Reserves. He said the walk “brings the family together to raise awareness and funds. You have to think about what you’re risking and possibly taking away.”
Yolanda Coriano, a victims services specialist with MADD of Indiana, said the walk raises money to support survivors and for education. In addition, “we want to bring awareness about the impact drunk driving has on people.”
According to SafeHome.org, 27% of fatalities in 2019 connected with drunken driving involved drivers in their early 20s, the most of any age group. New data further suggest that crashes involving drivers with a blood-alcohol content at or above the legal limit — 0.08% for every state except Utah, where it's 0.05% — had jumped from 19% to 26% during the pandemic.
Coriano said similar MADD walks are planned in Terre Haute and Lebanon. Coriano’s son Julian Tinoco was killed by a drunken driver on Dec. 10, 2018, in an accident along 109th Avenue in Winfield.
“I think about the support I get,” she said, “and help with his legacy.”
Lake County Prosecutor Bernard Carter, a walker, said he did not know Tinoco, “but when I drive down 109th, I think of him continuously and I think of your loss.”
Also walking in memory of Tinoco was Eric Stephenson, a former Crown Point resident who lives in California. “I came to support and walk for my buddy,” he said.
NHTSA reports that 10% of all criminal arrests in the United States are for driving under the influence, more than all violent crimes combined. MADD of Indiana cited two Highland police officers, Cpl. Thomas Manyek and Patrolman James Mullins, for their arrests for driving under the influence.
David and Dawn Vasquez of Terre Haute coordinate that community’s MADD walk in memory of their late son Shawn, the victim of a drunken-driving accident July 25, 2020.
“This is about remembrance and awareness,” David said, “not just for Shawn, but all the victims.” | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/crown-point/walking-like-madd-in-crown-point-to-fight-impaired-driving/article_c33a6730-f73d-11ed-9c4c-e7c1ada4ca69.html | 2023-05-20T20:27:56 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/crown-point/walking-like-madd-in-crown-point-to-fight-impaired-driving/article_c33a6730-f73d-11ed-9c4c-e7c1ada4ca69.html |
LOW MOOR, Va. – The end of one journey is just the beginning of another.
On Saturday, 156 Alleghany Mountaineers graduated from Alleghany High School, school leaders announced.
The 40th commencement ceremony is the last for the Mountaineers before the high schools merge next year.
In the fall, high schoolers will attend Alleghany High, home of the Alleghany Cougars, and the current Covington High School will be renamed Covington Middle.
Covington High School celebrated its final graduating class before students and staff on Friday evening.
Congratulations, Class of 2023! | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/20/alleghany-high-school-celebrates-final-graduating-class-of-mountaineers/ | 2023-05-20T20:28:14 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/20/alleghany-high-school-celebrates-final-graduating-class-of-mountaineers/ |
BUCKHEAD, Ga. — A crowd plans to return to a Buckhead Brazilian steakhouse this weekend to mark a year since a young man was shot and killed by an Atlanta Police Department officer.
Nygil Cullins was 22 years old when APD officers shot and killed him on May 18, 2022. After his family viewed the bodycam footage in March, they have continued to ask that it be released to the public.
In hopes of more people hearing their demands, Cullins' family and the Georgia NAACP along with the Atlanta NAACP will host the "We're Not Stopping" rally on the sidewalk outside of Fogo de Chão Saturday and Sunday starting at 5 p.m.
Police said Cullins shot a security guard who had tried to tackle him inside the Fogo de Chão along Piedmont Road NE. Officers fired at Cullins, killing him.
Since the fatal shooting, Cullins' parents said the altercation should never have happened as their son's actions were preceded by a mental health episode.
Mya Cullins said she had gone to her son's apartment earlier that day and could immediately tell he wasn't well. She and his father called the police before he left for the restaurant but said officers didn't show up at Cullins' apartment until two hours after their call. She maintains that her son could have still been alive if the police arrived sooner.
"I would've rather him been in the psychiatric hospital than outside in a body bag," she said the night of the shooting.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was called in to investigate the shooting which is standard procedure when a shooting involves law enforcement. The findings will be turned over to the district attorney's office to determine if charges will be filed and if any wrongdoing was involved.
The two chapters of the NAACP and Cullins' family hosted a similar rally on March 18 demanding justice for the 22-year-old.
A crowd of more than a dozen people held posters and signs while chanting "Black Lives Matter" to raise awareness about Cullins' death investigation. At the time, the family had said they had reviewed law enforcement body camera video which "raised additional questions about the shooting."
What led up to Nygil Cullins' death at Fogo de Chão
Calls to 911 by Cullins' mother showed she asked for someone well-trained in mental health to respond, adding that she's a doctor and recognized her son was "going through his manic phase," according to a recording.
A customer from inside the restaurant and calls to 911 from the business offered further insight.
"We have a guy in here with a gun, and he's acting very, very weird," a man said during his first call to 911. A second call was made 10 minutes later, but this time the caller sounded more flustered and shared more concerns about Cullins.
Police said when they arrived, they found Cullins at the bar, and he resisted them. An officer tried to stun him with a Taser, but it didn't work. Then investigators said Cullins pulled out a gun and started firing it in the restaurant, striking a security guard. Officers fired back at Cullins, killing him.
It's unclear if police realized Cullins was suffering from a mental health crisis and made the connection to the 911 call his family had made hours earlier in Midtown.
NAACP asks Justice Department to investigate APD
Following Cullins' police-shooting death, the Atlanta and Georgia chapter of the NAACP hosted a news conference raising concerns about the number of Black men shot by the APD. The organization specifically pointed to the increasing number of open investigations, cases prosecutors haven't resolved, or where the leaders believe police used excessive force and were not held accountable.
They said Cullins' was part of a growing and gross trend at APD -- and said the trend could be put to rest if the Department of Justice stepped in. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/buckhead/nygil-cullins-1-year-fogo-de-chao-buckhead-shooting/85-b9e2b9b2-6491-47e7-867e-bec70029fff1 | 2023-05-20T20:30:38 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/buckhead/nygil-cullins-1-year-fogo-de-chao-buckhead-shooting/85-b9e2b9b2-6491-47e7-867e-bec70029fff1 |
ARKANSAS, USA — Former U.S. Rep. Robert Marion Berry, an Arkansas Democrat who served seven terms in Congress and was known for blunt rhetoric and his advocacy for farmers and elderly residents, has died. He was 80.
Berry, who was known as “Marion,” died Friday, his family confirmed in a statement Saturday. A cause of death was not provided.
“With his signature quick wit and way with words, he lived his life in service to others," said Berry’s son, Mitch. "He truly believed that the role of government was to help people, and it was a charge he took very seriously. He was generous with his time and talents as his dozens of mentees can attest.”
Berry was first elected to Congress in 1996 but decided against reelection in 2010 for health reasons. He underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor in July 2011.
A licensed pharmacist and farmer, Berry was elected to represent the 1st District in eastern Arkansas after serving in President Bill Clinton’s administration as a special assistant for agricultural trade and food assistance. He quickly focused on issues most likely to impact his notably poor district, including agriculture.
Berry was known as much for his folksy manner and verbal takedowns of his political enemies — on both sides of the aisle — as his advocacy for his rural district. He once referred to a Texas Republican congressman on the House floor as a “Howdy-Doody-looking nimrod.”
Frustrated with the George W. Bush administration’s response to disasters in Arkansas, he called the Federal Emergency Management Agency “an incompetent bunch of nincompoops that simply can’t run their agency.”
His congressional district was a major producer of soybeans, rice and cotton, and Berry aggressively pushed for an end to the U.S. trade embargo with Cuba, which could have boosted exports of those products. Berry also advocated for lowering prescription costs for seniors and lambasted a prescription drug program enacted by former Bush as a “catastrophic mess” and a “genuine legislative disaster.”
Berry, a member of a coalition of moderate and conservative lawmakers known as “Blue Dog Democrats,” was unapologetic about his quips, saying it reflected his passion for representing his district. He said he would criticize anyone “when I think they are making a serious policy mistake.”
“I don’t see anything wrong with what I’ve done,” he said.
Berry certainly didn’t spare any criticism for President Barack Obama. Shortly before announcing his retirement, Berry said he was disappointed with a “lack of leadership” from Obama on key issues such as health care and climate change.
Berry voted against the Affordable Care Act, the federal health care law also known as “Obamacare.” Berry complained that the measure did not provide enough protection against federal money going toward abortions and tried to offer an alternative before the measure passed.
Berry was born in Stuttgart, Arkansas, and grew up in Bayou Meto near DeWitt. He graduated from the University of Arkansas’ College of Pharmacy in 1965.
In addition to his son, survivors include his wife of more than 60 years, Carolyn, a daughter, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A memorial service will be held June 24 at the Gillett Methodist Church in Gillett, Arkansas.
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FORT SMITH, Ark. — Two people in Fort Smith have been arrested following a shooting that took place at the 3400 block of Duke Avenue on the morning of Friday, May 19.
The Fort Smith Police Department (FSPD) responded to the shooting at around 8:50 a.m. where 18-year-old Caleb France was injured. France was transported to a local hospital but fled the same night according to police. Police later found and arrested France along with the 17-year-old.
After investigating, police found that France was injured after he and a 17-year-old had allegedly committed an aggravated robbery.
FSPD says this is still an active investigation and more information will be revealed when it is available and appropriate.
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NEW YORK — British novelist Martin Amis, who brought a rock ‘n’ roll sensibility to his stories and lifestyle, has died. He was 73.
Among his best-known works were “Money,” a satire about consumerism in London, “The Information” and “London Fields,” along with his 2000 memoir, “Experience.”
Jonathan Glazer’s adaption of Amis’ 2014 novel “The Zone of Interest” premiered Saturday at the Cannes Film Festival. The film, about a Nazi commandant who lives next to Auschwitz with his family, drew some of the best reviews of the festival.
The Holocaust was the topic of Amis’ novel “Time’s Arrow” and Josef Stalin’s reign in Russia in “House of Meetings,” examples of how his writing explored the dark soul.
“Violence is what I hate most, is what baffles me and disgusts me most,” Amis told The Associated Press in 2012. “Writing comes from silent anxiety, the stuff you don’t know you’re really brooding about and when y ou start to write you realize you have been brooding about it, but not consciously. It’s terribly mysterious.”
Amis was a celebrity in his own right, his life often chronicled by London tabloids since his 1973 debut, “The Rachel Papers.”
“He was the king — a stylist extraordinaire, super cool, a brilliantly witty, erudite and fearless writer and a truly wonderful man,” said Michal Shavit, his editor in England. “He has been so important and formative for so many readers and writers over the last half century. Every time he published a new book it was an event.”
Critic Michiko Kakutani wrote of Amis in The New York Times in 2000 that “he is a writer equipped with a daunting arsenal of literary gifts: a dazzling, chameleonesque command of language, a willingness to tackle large issues and larger social canvases and an unforgiving, heat-seeking eye for the unwholesome ferment of contemporary life.” | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/2023/05/20/amis-novelist-british-bad-boy/f4a71290-f748-11ed-918d-012572d64930_story.html | 2023-05-20T20:57:54 | 0 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/2023/05/20/amis-novelist-british-bad-boy/f4a71290-f748-11ed-918d-012572d64930_story.html |
SAN ANTONIO — The Spurs hype continues as thousands of fans lined up at the AT&T Center to view available season ticket seats for the 2023-2024 season.
The event was held just four days after Spurs won the number one NBA draft lottery pick bringing the chance for Spurs to sign 7-foot-3 French 19-year-old, Victor Wembanyama.
The event is held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and an estimated 3,000 people are expected to attend, Spurs representative said.
Spurs fans waited eagerly for the chance to walk around the AT&T Center to see available seat views in-person before deciding on a season ticket package to purchase.
The seats available seats were covered in colored paper to help represent the amount of games fans can purchase along with other perks included in the packages.
Fans then had the chance to complete their purchase on site after choosing a favorite spot.
Another long line continued at the Season Ticket Headquarters where people anxiously waited to purchase their season tickets.
According to the San Antonio Spurs website fans have the option to choose their seat in-person with a $100 deposit. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/spurs-fans-season-tickets/273-c637b8c6-fc56-42d0-a8e4-8aa98fa71b02 | 2023-05-20T21:06:42 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/spurs-fans-season-tickets/273-c637b8c6-fc56-42d0-a8e4-8aa98fa71b02 |
The beauty of Bandon beaches brings awe to visitors as soon as they exit their vehicles and breathe in the fresh ocean air.
But an element of that beauty could easily slip by unnoticed.
Face Rock off of Bandon's Beach Loop Road is a habitat for puffins. But few who visit the Face Rock viewpoint can say they have seen one of these exemplary sea birds.
“Everybody wants to see a puffin. It's all about the puffins, said Laura Paulson, a volunteer with Shoreline Education for Awareness.
The SEA nonprofit is dedicated to promoting education and awareness of shoreline habitats and wildlife. As part of this mission, SEA volunteers are also helping visitors spot puffins at the Face Rock Viewpoint and Coquille Point.
“We have are having a puffin party here and at Coquille Point to start out the season, looking for birds and letting people know about the interpretive work that we do,” said Jacque Maldonado, a volunteer and new SEA board member.
The nonprofit volunteers said they want to teach visitors how to identify and enjoy wildlife, while also being respectful of local wildlife.
And, maybe, just maybe, they can also spot a puffin.
On Saturday, May 13, the nonprofit groups had several binoculars and scopes set up focused on places upon Face Rock where puffins have been located. The technique was to keep as many pairs of eyes on the rock as possible.
“I think the trick is just to keep looking,” said SEA volunteer Laura Paulson.
“They could be there inside a burrow, so you have to be looking when they come out. Or they could be out to sea fishing,” she said.
One puffin was spotted early in the day, but it hadn't been spotted again later that afternoon.
“That's why we have all these folks with binoculars and scopes because it ups the chance of us being able to spot one. With the naked eye you probably couldn't see one,” Paulson said.
“But if you look at a puffin, it has the big orange bill and the bright orange legs – and it's a stocky, showy bird,” she said.
Volunteers Paulson and Maldonado said they were enjoying learning about puffins and other birds from longtime SEA members.
“It's a really good group of people. They are all nature lovers, and being around them I am becoming a birder myself,” Maldonado said.
“I enjoy learning more about the birds and how to identify them, and I never thought I would do that, but it's a really fun thing to do,” she said.
SEA is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization that reaches out to 15,000 to 20,000 visitors annually. During the summer months, SEA sets up wildlife interpretive stations at Coquille Point or Face Rock in Bandon, and at Simpson Reef near Charleston, to view islands which are part of the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge.
For more information, visit: www.sea-edu.org. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/a-puffin-party-local-nonprofit-helps-visitors-spot-iconic-bird/article_ebf0d5f8-f5ce-11ed-950a-ab19ef6309d2.html | 2023-05-20T21:09:49 | 0 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/a-puffin-party-local-nonprofit-helps-visitors-spot-iconic-bird/article_ebf0d5f8-f5ce-11ed-950a-ab19ef6309d2.html |
BRISTOL — Kenosha County’s annual household hazardous waste collection event again drew a large crowd to the County Center in Bristol on Saturday.
The event, held in partnership between the county and Waste Management, offered residents a no-cost opportunity to dispose of household chemicals and electronic waste.
A line of vehicles stretched down Highway 50 for roughly a half mile at the start of the event, but the line quickly dissipated and a steady stream of cars continued to come through after the initial rush.
County Executive Samantha Kerkman and Sheriff David Zoerner were on hand at the start of the event, greeting visitors and handing out flyers advertising the county’s ongoing broadband speed test initiative. On the other side of the building, the local organization 1HOPE and Waste Management hosted a diaper drive in conjunction with the hazardous waste event.
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“This event is always popular, and it’s a great opportunity for people to get some spring cleaning done in their homes,” Kerkman said. “Hats off to our partners at Waste Management for working with us to make this possible for our residents.” | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-county-household-hazardous-waste-collection-draws-crowds-on-saturday/article_795d4c7e-f72c-11ed-851d-d3d9164791df.html | 2023-05-20T21:21:10 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-county-household-hazardous-waste-collection-draws-crowds-on-saturday/article_795d4c7e-f72c-11ed-851d-d3d9164791df.html |
PLEASANT PRAIRIE — After half a lifetime working at the location, Brittanie LeViseur is now the head chef at Shelby Campbell’s Eatery & Bar, with a new menu in the works that will bring plenty of Wisconsin favorites to the family restaurant.
Shelby Campbell’s Eatery & Bar, 11900 108th St., sits off of I-94 in Pleasant Prairie, next to the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel. LeViseur began working at the location when she was 15 years old.
In her time there, LeViseur said she’d worked a wide array of positions, from bussing tables to kitchen manager. LeViseur had grown up around the restaurant industry, recalling her time with her mother at work.
“I grew up in the kitchens,” LeViseur said. “I remember her working at restaurants and me just running around in the back grabbing rolls out of the container.”
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After completing culinary school and spending several years at another restaurant, LeViseur returned to her roots, taking over as head chef at Shelby in February.
LeViseur’s return marks the beginning of a new, more chef-driven phase for the restaurant according to Ashleigh Keel, director of food & beverage.
New menu
A new menu is planned to be implemented next month. Guests can expect plenty of local Wisconsin favorites, including beer cheese and “some fun things” with bratwurst.
“We really want to bring our locals back,” LeViseur said. “It’s a family-oriented restaurant, they can come here and eat and have a good time.”
During the pandemic, the restaurant took a significant hit, LeViseur said, losing its local community base. Although pandemic restrictions have long since ended, locals haven’t returned to the levels seen before the pandemic.
LeViseur said many people aren’t aware of the restaurant, or assume it’s a simple hotel dining place.
Keel emphasized that it was far more.
A family legacy
“We’re definitely family-oriented,” Keel said. “We provide comfort food and we want you to bring your families.”
That family-focused philosophy isn’t just skin-deep. Keel and LeViseur, who first met as teen coworkers at the restaurant, both have kids of their own now that are can sometimes be found running around the restaurant.
For LeViseur, it’s come full circle.
“With the kids running around, when I see her it does bring me back to being a kid running around the restaurant,” LeViseur said. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/shelby-campbells-eatery-bar-welcomes-one-of-their-own-as-new-head-chef-plans-new/article_513c67e4-f68b-11ed-9d9d-879a7cdc97e2.html | 2023-05-20T21:21:16 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/shelby-campbells-eatery-bar-welcomes-one-of-their-own-as-new-head-chef-plans-new/article_513c67e4-f68b-11ed-9d9d-879a7cdc97e2.html |
A suspect in Garrett is facing a felony charge of attempted murder stemming from a shooting early today.
Police said they were called to the 100 block of North Randolph Street about 2 a.m. regarding shots fired.
Officers found four parked vehicles with bullet holes, but no one was hurt, they said.
Officers said they located a suspect 45 minutes later and besides attempted murder the person faces another felony charge of pointing a loaded firearm and two other related offenses.
An investigation is ongoing, but police believe there is no threat to the public at this time.
Anyone with information is asked to call 260-333-7911. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/garrett-suspect-jailed-after-shooting/article_1fc7a4aa-f747-11ed-917c-5f4aea931060.html | 2023-05-20T21:27:17 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/garrett-suspect-jailed-after-shooting/article_1fc7a4aa-f747-11ed-917c-5f4aea931060.html |
AUSTIN, Texas — The face of Fort Worth's own Ms. Opal Lee is now on display in Austin, Texas.
On May 18, family, friends, and lawmakers joined Lee for the installation of her portrait at the Texas State House.
Ms. Opal Lee is known worldwide as the Grandmother of Juneteenth. She helped lead the campaign for June 19th to become a national holiday in the United States.
Now, Lee’s portrait hangs outside the senate chambers in Austin.
Lee traveled to Austin from Fort Worth Thursday morning where Senator Royce West hosted the installation of the portrait.
Ms. Opal Lee also had the opportunity to meet with Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. A likely topic during their meeting was the National Juneteenth Museum campaign underway which is scheduled to open sometime in 2024. Lee is promoting a major fundraising campaign for the facility.
Lee's portrait now hangs across from the portrait of the late history maker Senator Barbara Jordan, a lawyer, educator, and politician. Jordan was the first African American elected to the Texas Senate & the first southern African American Woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Part of the National Juneteenth Museum is actually being constructed on land in Fort Worth owned by Ms. Opal Lee for years. Demolition for the multi-million-dollar historical site started months ago. The museum is expected to draw thousands of people from around the country and become a premier destination while becoming an economic boost for Fort Worth, Texas.
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ANNE ARUNDEL CO. — Anne Arundel County Police are investigating two separate shootings that happened Friday.
The first shooting happened in the 7700 block of Oakwood Road in Glen Burnie. Police say that three suspects, two men and one woman, forced their way into a residence in the area, and began physically assaulting two residents.
During the altercation, one suspect shot one of the victims in the upper body. The three intruders fled the home prior to police's arrival.
The shooting victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of what were described as non-life-threatening injuries.
The three suspects are believed to be in their early to mid-20s. Northern District detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at (410) 222-6135 or the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at (410) 222-4700.
The second shooting happened in the 8200 block of Clearwater Court in Severn. Around 10:45 p.m., officers responded to the area for reports of a shooting.
When they arrived, they found an adult male victim with a gunshot wound to the lower extremity. The victim told police that while he was approaching his front door, four armed men approached him and forced their way into his home.
During the ensuing struggle, the victim was shot by one of the suspects. The suspects fled the area in two separate vehicles before police arrived on the scene. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of what were described as non-life-threatening injuries.
Western District detectives are investigating the incident and ask that anyone with information contact them at (410) 222-6155 or the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at (410) 222-4700.
It is unknown at this time whether anything was stolen during either altercation.
Stay tuned to WMAR for more updates. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/anne-arundel-police-are-investigating-two-separate-shootings-stemming-from-force-entries | 2023-05-20T21:56:53 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/anne-arundel-police-are-investigating-two-separate-shootings-stemming-from-force-entries |
Deputy shoots, kills armed man in Guadalupe
A man died on Friday after he was shot by a sheriff's deputy in Guadalupe, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.
Authorities would not confirm whether both the suspect and law enforcement fired their weapons. However, no deputies were injured.
At about 9:40 p.m., deputies responded to the area of Calle Guadalupe and the Highland Canal for an individual with a gun, a Maricopa County sheriff's deputy said.
The deputies then attempted to make contact with the suspect, later identified as Tomas Ramirez-Martinez, 42, "resulting in a deputy-involved shooting," according to a statement from the Sheriff's Office.
Sgt. Calbert Gillett, a spokesperson for the Sheriff's Office, declined to confirm whether the suspect fired his weapon.
Ramirez-Martinez was taken with life-threatening injuries to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. No law enforcement officers or bystanders were injured, Gillett said.
No other information was released. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/tempe/2023/05/20/maricopa-county-deputy-shoots-kills-armed-man-in-guadalupe/70239813007/ | 2023-05-20T22:24:00 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/tempe/2023/05/20/maricopa-county-deputy-shoots-kills-armed-man-in-guadalupe/70239813007/ |
Lynn Duttlinger, an accountant from Chesterton, was crowned Northwest Indiana's top individual Alzheimer's fundraiser for the sixth year in a row.
The Alzheimer’s Association of NWI gave its top fundraising award to Duttlinger, a longtime business leader who now serves as a senior director with CLH, CPAs & Consultants, an accounting firm with offices in LaPorte, Michigan City, Valparaiso and Angola.
She also won a first-place award for Individual Fundraising during the 2022 LaPorte County/Michigan City Walk to End Alzheimer’s event and second place for Community Team Fundraising for her work coordinating a group of supporters.
“The support of our many generous donors in the region provides hope to patients living with Alzheimer’s and their families that one day we may see new breakthroughs in treatment,” Duttlinger said. “I am honored to have been named a top fundraiser, and I invite everyone in our community to join us in this effort to help fund a cure. Every dollar raised puts us closer.”
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She raised $7,170 as an individual during last year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s event. Her Team Hope also raised $7,560.
“It signals our expectation that through research and scientific discovery our collective hope for a cure will come to fruition," she said of the team's name.
Duttlinger also served as a mission speaker recounting her mom’s battle with Alzheimer’s.
“My beautiful mother is why I continue to walk and support. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2012 and passed away in 2017," Duttlinger said. "I promised her that I would not stop this effort until a cure was found.”
Moved by her mother's plight, she has worked to raise funds for Alzheimer's in Northwest Indiana for the last 11 years. Cumulatively, she's raised $44,736 to fund Alzheimer’s research and treatment over the years.
“We couldn’t be prouder of Lynn’s achievements,” said Tony Gillisse, CPA and Partner at CLH. “She pours her heart into this important fundraising effort. She is deserving of this honor and we know her achievements inspire our team as they also serve others across Northwest Indiana.”
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Class UFC Gym in Winfield to celebrate grand opening with top contender Belal Muhammad
The Class UFC Gym in Winfield will have a grand opening Saturday with top welterweight UFC title contender Belal Muhammad.
Muhammad, a Chicago-based fighter with a 23-3 record in the mixed martial arts, will do a meet-and-greet and teach a class at the grand opening, which will take place from 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the gym at 10660 Randolph St. in Winfield.
The high-end gym focuses on classes, specializing in boutique boxing conditioning, kickboxing and HIIT, or High Intensity Interval Training. Manager Hannah Elliott said it's more akin to an Orange Theory than the boxing or mixed martial arts gym one might expect from the name.
"We use Myzone Fit Metrics, which track your workout and connect you to an app," she said. "It's like Orange Theory where they track you the same way and you burn the most calories and sweat the most when you're in the orange."
The owners also own the Class UFC Gym on Calumet Avenue in Munster. There also was an unaffiliated UFC Gym in Merrillville that closed.
"We are an affiliated class-based gym that's mostly focused on conditioning," she said. "There's also sparring. We hold classes for boxing, kickboxing and high interval cardio and strength classes. We have circuit training and one-on-one time with coaches."
Most classes run 60 minutes per session. People can get coached by active MMA fighters or trainers who help them reach their fitness goals, whether getting in shape, losing weight or recovering.
Classes run from 5:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Class UFC Gym also has open gym times between 12 and 4 p.m. during the week. People can come in and work out outside of classes, such as by punching a heavy bag, rowing, cycling, lifting weights or practicing fundamentals. It has classes like Muay Thai, cycling and a coach's choice day on the weekend.
"You can get a day pass to come in and learn techniques and fundamentals," she said. "Our coaches will push you. There's no downtime. They push you hard and you feel accomplished. It's a good workout you feel for days. It will help you get in shape again. We focus on conditioning and fundamentals."
The grand opening event will have a taco truck, an ice cream vendor, a bounce house, a bakery, an artisan jewelry maker and fitness clothing for sale. It will feature a motorcycle club, balloon animals, Jersey Mike's and Muse Med Spa.
People will be able to buy sparring gloves and have Muhammad sign them. There will be discounted memberships and giveaways.
"It's an open house where people can come in to see how we operate," she said. "The facility itself is impressive and high-end. It will be an amazing experience."
Class UFC Gym offers monthly membership and multi-class passes. It gives discounts to teachers, first responders and veterans.
For more information, call 219-252-9812 or visit www.classufcgym.com/locations/winfield/.
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Class UFC Gym in Winfield to celebrate grand opening with top contender Belal Muhammad
The Class UFC Gym in Winfield will have a grand opening Saturday with top welterweight UFC title contender Belal Muhammad.
Muhammad, a Chicago-based fighter with a 23-3 record in the mixed martial arts, will do a meet-and-greet and teach a class at the grand opening, which will take place from 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the gym at 10660 Randolph St. in Winfield.
The high-end gym focuses on classes, specializing in boutique boxing conditioning, kickboxing and HIIT, or High Intensity Interval Training. Manager Hannah Elliott said it's more akin to an Orange Theory than the boxing or mixed martial arts gym one might expect from the name.
"We use Myzone Fit Metrics, which track your workout and connect you to an app," she said. "It's like Orange Theory where they track you the same way and you burn the most calories and sweat the most when you're in the orange."
The owners also own the Class UFC Gym on Calumet Avenue in Munster. There also was an unaffiliated UFC Gym in Merrillville that closed.
"We are an affiliated class-based gym that's mostly focused on conditioning," she said. "There's also sparring. We hold classes for boxing, kickboxing and high interval cardio and strength classes. We have circuit training and one-on-one time with coaches."
Most classes run 60 minutes per session. People can get coached by active MMA fighters or trainers who help them reach their fitness goals, whether getting in shape, losing weight or recovering.
Classes run from 5:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Class UFC Gym also has open gym times between 12 and 4 p.m. during the week. People can come in and work out outside of classes, such as by punching a heavy bag, rowing, cycling, lifting weights or practicing fundamentals. It has classes like Muay Thai, cycling and a coach's choice day on the weekend.
"You can get a day pass to come in and learn techniques and fundamentals," she said. "Our coaches will push you. There's no downtime. They push you hard and you feel accomplished. It's a good workout you feel for days. It will help you get in shape again. We focus on conditioning and fundamentals."
The grand opening event will have a taco truck, an ice cream vendor, a bounce house, a bakery, an artisan jewelry maker and fitness clothing for sale. It will feature a motorcycle club, balloon animals, Jersey Mike's and Muse Med Spa.
People will be able to buy sparring gloves and have Muhammad sign them. There will be discounted memberships and giveaways.
"It's an open house where people can come in to see how we operate," she said. "The facility itself is impressive and high-end. It will be an amazing experience."
Class UFC Gym offers monthly membership and multi-class passes. It gives discounts to teachers, first responders and veterans.
For more information, call 219-252-9812 or visit www.classufcgym.com/locations/winfield/.
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Class UFC Gym in Winfield to celebrate grand opening with top contender Belal Muhammad
The Class UFC Gym in Winfield will have a grand opening Saturday with top welterweight UFC title contender Belal Muhammad.
Muhammad, a Chicago-based fighter with a 23-3 record in the mixed martial arts, will do a meet-and-greet and teach a class at the grand opening, which will take place from 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the gym at 10660 Randolph St. in Winfield.
The high-end gym focuses on classes, specializing in boutique boxing conditioning, kickboxing and HIIT, or High Intensity Interval Training. Manager Hannah Elliott said it's more akin to an Orange Theory than the boxing or mixed martial arts gym one might expect from the name.
"We use Myzone Fit Metrics, which track your workout and connect you to an app," she said. "It's like Orange Theory where they track you the same way and you burn the most calories and sweat the most when you're in the orange."
The owners also own the Class UFC Gym on Calumet Avenue in Munster. There also was an unaffiliated UFC Gym in Merrillville that closed.
"We are an affiliated class-based gym that's mostly focused on conditioning," she said. "There's also sparring. We hold classes for boxing, kickboxing and high interval cardio and strength classes. We have circuit training and one-on-one time with coaches."
Most classes run 60 minutes per session. People can get coached by active MMA fighters or trainers who help them reach their fitness goals, whether getting in shape, losing weight or recovering.
Classes run from 5:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Class UFC Gym also has open gym times between 12 and 4 p.m. during the week. People can come in and work out outside of classes, such as by punching a heavy bag, rowing, cycling, lifting weights or practicing fundamentals. It has classes like Muay Thai, cycling and a coach's choice day on the weekend.
"You can get a day pass to come in and learn techniques and fundamentals," she said. "Our coaches will push you. There's no downtime. They push you hard and you feel accomplished. It's a good workout you feel for days. It will help you get in shape again. We focus on conditioning and fundamentals."
The grand opening event will have a taco truck, an ice cream vendor, a bounce house, a bakery, an artisan jewelry maker and fitness clothing for sale. It will feature a motorcycle club, balloon animals, Jersey Mike's and Muse Med Spa.
People will be able to buy sparring gloves and have Muhammad sign them. There will be discounted memberships and giveaways.
"It's an open house where people can come in to see how we operate," she said. "The facility itself is impressive and high-end. It will be an amazing experience."
Class UFC Gym offers monthly membership and multi-class passes. It gives discounts to teachers, first responders and veterans.
For more information, call 219-252-9812 or visit www.classufcgym.com/locations/winfield/.
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Class UFC Gym in Winfield to celebrate grand opening with top contender Belal Muhammad
The Class UFC Gym in Winfield will have a grand opening Saturday with top welterweight UFC title contender Belal Muhammad.
Muhammad, a Chicago-based fighter with a 23-3 record in the mixed martial arts, will do a meet-and-greet and teach a class at the grand opening, which will take place from 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the gym at 10660 Randolph St. in Winfield.
The high-end gym focuses on classes, specializing in boutique boxing conditioning, kickboxing and HIIT, or High Intensity Interval Training. Manager Hannah Elliott said it's more akin to an Orange Theory than the boxing or mixed martial arts gym one might expect from the name.
"We use Myzone Fit Metrics, which track your workout and connect you to an app," she said. "It's like Orange Theory where they track you the same way and you burn the most calories and sweat the most when you're in the orange."
The owners also own the Class UFC Gym on Calumet Avenue in Munster. There also was an unaffiliated UFC Gym in Merrillville that closed.
"We are an affiliated class-based gym that's mostly focused on conditioning," she said. "There's also sparring. We hold classes for boxing, kickboxing and high interval cardio and strength classes. We have circuit training and one-on-one time with coaches."
Most classes run 60 minutes per session. People can get coached by active MMA fighters or trainers who help them reach their fitness goals, whether getting in shape, losing weight or recovering.
Classes run from 5:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Class UFC Gym also has open gym times between 12 and 4 p.m. during the week. People can come in and work out outside of classes, such as by punching a heavy bag, rowing, cycling, lifting weights or practicing fundamentals. It has classes like Muay Thai, cycling and a coach's choice day on the weekend.
"You can get a day pass to come in and learn techniques and fundamentals," she said. "Our coaches will push you. There's no downtime. They push you hard and you feel accomplished. It's a good workout you feel for days. It will help you get in shape again. We focus on conditioning and fundamentals."
The grand opening event will have a taco truck, an ice cream vendor, a bounce house, a bakery, an artisan jewelry maker and fitness clothing for sale. It will feature a motorcycle club, balloon animals, Jersey Mike's and Muse Med Spa.
People will be able to buy sparring gloves and have Muhammad sign them. There will be discounted memberships and giveaways.
"It's an open house where people can come in to see how we operate," she said. "The facility itself is impressive and high-end. It will be an amazing experience."
Class UFC Gym offers monthly membership and multi-class passes. It gives discounts to teachers, first responders and veterans.
For more information, call 219-252-9812 or visit www.classufcgym.com/locations/winfield/.
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Class UFC Gym in Winfield to celebrate grand opening with top contender Belal Muhammad
The Class UFC Gym in Winfield will have a grand opening Saturday with top welterweight UFC title contender Belal Muhammad.
Muhammad, a Chicago-based fighter with a 23-3 record in the mixed martial arts, will do a meet-and-greet and teach a class at the grand opening, which will take place from 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the gym at 10660 Randolph St. in Winfield.
The high-end gym focuses on classes, specializing in boutique boxing conditioning, kickboxing and HIIT, or High Intensity Interval Training. Manager Hannah Elliott said it's more akin to an Orange Theory than the boxing or mixed martial arts gym one might expect from the name.
"We use Myzone Fit Metrics, which track your workout and connect you to an app," she said. "It's like Orange Theory where they track you the same way and you burn the most calories and sweat the most when you're in the orange."
The owners also own the Class UFC Gym on Calumet Avenue in Munster. There also was an unaffiliated UFC Gym in Merrillville that closed.
"We are an affiliated class-based gym that's mostly focused on conditioning," she said. "There's also sparring. We hold classes for boxing, kickboxing and high interval cardio and strength classes. We have circuit training and one-on-one time with coaches."
Most classes run 60 minutes per session. People can get coached by active MMA fighters or trainers who help them reach their fitness goals, whether getting in shape, losing weight or recovering.
Classes run from 5:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Class UFC Gym also has open gym times between 12 and 4 p.m. during the week. People can come in and work out outside of classes, such as by punching a heavy bag, rowing, cycling, lifting weights or practicing fundamentals. It has classes like Muay Thai, cycling and a coach's choice day on the weekend.
"You can get a day pass to come in and learn techniques and fundamentals," she said. "Our coaches will push you. There's no downtime. They push you hard and you feel accomplished. It's a good workout you feel for days. It will help you get in shape again. We focus on conditioning and fundamentals."
The grand opening event will have a taco truck, an ice cream vendor, a bounce house, a bakery, an artisan jewelry maker and fitness clothing for sale. It will feature a motorcycle club, balloon animals, Jersey Mike's and Muse Med Spa.
People will be able to buy sparring gloves and have Muhammad sign them. There will be discounted memberships and giveaways.
"It's an open house where people can come in to see how we operate," she said. "The facility itself is impressive and high-end. It will be an amazing experience."
Class UFC Gym offers monthly membership and multi-class passes. It gives discounts to teachers, first responders and veterans.
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EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP — A North Cape May woman was struck by a pick-up truck that fled the scene Friday, the Egg Harbor Township Police Department said.
Officers responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on English Creek and Ocean Heights avenues at approximately 8:30 p.m. and discovered Jacklyn Reinhart, 24, laying in the middle of the roadway. She was transported by Egg Harbor Township Emergency Medical Services to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Campus, with significant injuries, said the police department.
Traffic was diverted for approximately two hours while Sgt. Ed Stearns, Officer Nick Poletis and Officer Nate Lahr of the Traffic Safety Unit investigated the crash.
Police reported Reinhart was struck by a large pick-up truck that fled toward Hamilton Township on Ocean Heights Avenue without stopping. The truck was black or dark colored with an elevated suspension, oversized wheels and tires, as well as all tinted windows.
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BRADLEY -- Some spent their Saturday reeling in first-hand knowledge about an important species.
Visitors from near and far stopped by the Maine Forest and Logging Museum in Bradley to witness Alewife fish come back from the ocean.
The fish have made their return to Maine's freshwater streams to spawn in large numbers.
Experts say that the Alewives are vital to maintaining the state's animal life.
"They are extremely important to the entire ecosystem," said Max Tritt, fishery biologist for the NOAA Greater Atlantic Fisheries Office. "They are referred to as 'the fish that feed everything,' -- from raccoons to cormorants, to people. And, maybe more importantly, they are a great source of lobster bait."
While many came for the fish, some stayed for the other attractions presented by the museum.
In addition to learning about and even catching their own Alewives, visitors were invited to learn what Maine has to offer by taking part in blacksmithing and watching a working sawmill in action.
"You get to celebrate the rich history and heritage of --not just forestry and logging that you might tend to think about with lumberjacks -- forestry has been practiced for thousands of years, from indigenous people and up through today. There's a lot it has contributed," said Mike Wetherbee, president of the board of directors for the Maine forest and Logging Museum.
One visitor was excited to return for her second year. And, like the Alewife fish, she had traveled far to reach her destination.
"We are actually from Kentucky, we're the caretakers here for the summer. It's a beautiful place to be, but it's also a chance for us to give back," said Lisa Gericke, caretaker for the Maine Forest and Logging Museum. "It's great that we can see so many Alewives going up the fish ladder here and up into the ponds to spawn and breed -- we're excited about it."
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ROME -- Pine Tree Camp will soon open its doors for the summer.
The camp provides Maine kids and adults with disabilities a place to experience outdoor recreation -- offering fully accessible activities, including: water sports, arts and crafts, archery, and more.
The group held an open house on Saturday for campers eager to see what's in store for the season.
"You're just meeting new people that you've never met before and it's just a fun place to be and meet new people," said Olivia Hassell, councilor and camper at Pine Tree Camp.
Pine Tree Camp representatives say that the group never turns away a camper for their inability to pay.
"I think for families, and for campers that come, it's an opportunity to come and not think about whatever it is that is a barrier for them in other places. They just don't have to think about that here," said Dawn Willard-Robinson, camp director for Pine Tree Camp.
The camp will hold a kayaking fundraiser next month, ahead of the opening on June 27.
To learn more, visit pinetreesociety.org. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/pine-tree-camp-holds-open-house-ahead-of-summer-season/article_1e988026-f757-11ed-ade3-071f8931cd5b.html | 2023-05-20T22:39:07 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/pine-tree-camp-holds-open-house-ahead-of-summer-season/article_1e988026-f757-11ed-ade3-071f8931cd5b.html |
Firefighters battle duplex fire in Plain Township
PLAIN TWP. – A vehicle fire spread to a duplex Saturday afternoon, causing extensive damage to the structure at 3693 Millvale Ave. NE and displacing two families.
No one was injured, Plain Township Fire Chief Chuck Shalenberger said. Other fire departments, including Canton, Osnaburg and Louisville responded about 3:30 p.m.
Firefighters had the blaze under control in about 20 minutes, Shalenberger said at the scene. The home was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived, he said.
As firefighters continued to spray water on the multi-story house, Essence Vance stood in a parking lot across from the home where she lived with her eight-year-old daughter. Another family also lived in the duplex, she said.
Family members consoled the daughter who was crying because their cat had died in the fire. All of their belongings were lost.
Nobody was inside the home in either of the two units when the fire started, Vance said. She said a car caught fire after it was started outside the home. That fire spread to another vehicle before flames ignited the duplex, she said.
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MIDLAND, Texas — The school year may be coming to an end soon, but one Midland neighborhood wanted to show their local crossing guard some appreciation beforehand.
Mark Hall is out on the corner of Haynes and Ward Monday through Friday, where he does his part as a crossing guard to keep not only kids, but parents safe while crossing them to Goddard Junior High and Emerson Elementary School.
Over time, the community took notice of his friendly demeanor and how much he cared about each of the students he met. They wanted to show their love for Hall by giving him various gifts and coming out to personally thank him for all he does to brighten everyone's days with his friendly demeanor.
"He's a friendly guy," Midland resident Jonathan Conners said. "I mean you drive by, he's waving at you, he's always looking out for the kids, he's very nice with the parents, people got to know his name. So we really just wanted to do something nice for him because he's just a friendly guy."
Hall was more than appreciative of the gesture and said that he loves serving the community because he's always felt welcome here. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/friendly-local-crossing-guard-given-gifts-by-community/513-671745f9-f1fe-4e38-9e3c-28bf81661482 | 2023-05-20T22:47:19 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/friendly-local-crossing-guard-given-gifts-by-community/513-671745f9-f1fe-4e38-9e3c-28bf81661482 |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Traffic is moving slowly on the eastbound side of Highway 26 in Washington County after authorities briefly shut down all eastbound lanes near 185th Ave. due to “police activity” around 2 p.m.
The Oregon Department of Transportation Trip Check map shows that the highway has reopened in the area.
The Hillsboro Police Department told KOIN 6 News that the incident involved a Beaverton Police Department incident. KOIN will provide more details about the police-related closure if it becomes available. | https://www.koin.com/local/washington-county/eastbound-side-of-highway-26-briefly-shut-down-due-to-police-activity/ | 2023-05-20T23:02:30 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/washington-county/eastbound-side-of-highway-26-briefly-shut-down-due-to-police-activity/ |
Police: 40-year-old woman shot to death at Royal Oak Township auto dealership
A 40-year-old woman from Sterling Heights was shot to death at a Royal Oak Township auto dealership Saturday morning and a man is in custody, Michigan State Police said.
The agency's Second District tweeted that the woman and man have a child in common and it appears the man was waiting for her at her workplace.
At about 8:40 a.m., police received reports of an active shooter at Legends Motors at Eight Mile and Wyoming and found the woman's body and several spent shotgun casings there, police said.
Troopers were told that the suspect had driven from the scene in a white Chevrolet Equinox, police said.
At about 9:45 a.m., a 43-year-old Oak Park man turned himself in to Detroit police in connection with the shooting and was arrested, police said.
The investigation is ongoing and will be submitted to the prosecutor for review, police said. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2023/05/20/40-year-old-woman-shot-to-death-at-royal-oak-auto-dealership/70239809007/ | 2023-05-20T23:04:17 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2023/05/20/40-year-old-woman-shot-to-death-at-royal-oak-auto-dealership/70239809007/ |
AUSTIN, Texas — The face of Fort Worth's own Ms. Opal Lee is now on display in Austin, Texas.
On May 18, family, friends, and lawmakers joined Lee for the installation of her portrait at the Texas State House.
Ms. Opal Lee is known worldwide as the Grandmother of Juneteenth. She helped lead the campaign for June 19th to become a national holiday in the United States.
Now, Lee’s portrait hangs outside the senate chambers in Austin.
Lee traveled to Austin from Fort Worth Thursday morning where Senator Royce West hosted the installation of the portrait.
Ms. Opal Lee also had the opportunity to meet with Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. A likely topic during their meeting was the National Juneteenth Museum campaign underway which is scheduled to open sometime in 2024. Lee is promoting a major fundraising campaign for the facility.
Lee's portrait now hangs across from the portrait of the late history maker Senator Barbara Jordan, a lawyer, educator, and politician. Jordan was the first African American elected to the Texas Senate & the first southern African American Woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Part of the National Juneteenth Museum is actually being constructed on land in Fort Worth owned by Ms. Opal Lee for years. Demolition for the multi-million-dollar historical site started months ago. The museum is expected to draw thousands of people from around the country and become a premier destination while becoming an economic boost for Fort Worth, Texas.
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SCRANTON, Pa. — Dozens gathered in downtown Scranton to celebrate Armed Forces Day, a day dedicated to honoring active service members in all branches of the military.
"Since 1747 here in PA, we've had men and women who would always answer the call of our country or our commonwealth," said Brig. Gen. John R. Pippy, acting Commander 28th Infantry Division.
As part of the ceremony, organizers also honored local veterans who paved the way for generations to come.
Congressman Matt Cartwright presented a proclamation to the family of James 'Jimmy' Kuchwara from Scranton.
He was a Marine Corps veteran and post commander at the VFW Post 25.
Jimmy passed away back in March at the age of 73, his family says his legacy will live on.
"It was one of the darkest days for me to watch my brother go when he went to Vietnam. I'll never forget I wrote him a letter, and I'm one of eight kids, and I'll never forget when he came home, he never forgot me for that letter," said Samuel Kuchwara, brother of James Kuchwara.
People who are currently serving hope more young people answer the call and join the service as Armed Forces Day is another way to raise awareness for the other jobs needed.
"In the recruiting world, we are struggling to find young people to join the military, and with that, there is so much opportunity not just to be an infantryman or artilleryman but to be an electrician, a pipe fitter, or to be a cybersecurity specialist," said Lt. Col. Cliff Morales.
This year's ceremony was scaled back a bit than in years past, but organizers made a big announcement.
The Armed Forces Day parade will make its return next year, making it the first one since 2019.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/armed-forces-day-celebration-in-scranton-courthouse-square-samuel-kuchwara-james-john-r-pippy-cliff-morales/523-82a63f5d-bdaa-499d-a8c6-1ab3eca6433b | 2023-05-20T23:17:22 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/armed-forces-day-celebration-in-scranton-courthouse-square-samuel-kuchwara-james-john-r-pippy-cliff-morales/523-82a63f5d-bdaa-499d-a8c6-1ab3eca6433b |
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Fire destroyed a home in Luzerne County Saturday morning.
Flames broke out around 7:30 a.m. along the 800 block of Summit Street in Wilkes-Barre Township.
Fire crews from several mutual aid departments worked for hours to put out the flames.
No one was hurt.
The cause of the fire is under investigation in Luzerne County.
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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Members of AmVets Post 59 gathered at St. Mary's Cemetery in Hanover Township Saturday morning to place flags on the graves of fallen veterans.
Many people came out to help, including other veterans and members of a volleyball team.
Organizers say there was a huge turnout this year, and the community support has been great.
"It's wonderful. We have people coming in visiting their family members, and they're actually putting, stopping putting flags on other people's graves also, so the community has been wonderful," said Tammy Wegner-Navy Veteran.
Volunteers placed 8,000 flags across the cemetery and plan to do it all again next year in Luzerne County.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/placing-flags-on-graves-of-fallen-veterans-st-marys-cemetery-hanover-township-amvets-post-59-tammy-wegner/523-9b23dc1f-5640-4f2e-8a8f-87aecbb6b1f0 | 2023-05-20T23:17:34 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/placing-flags-on-graves-of-fallen-veterans-st-marys-cemetery-hanover-township-amvets-post-59-tammy-wegner/523-9b23dc1f-5640-4f2e-8a8f-87aecbb6b1f0 |
The security guard killed Friday after a confrontation with a person suspected of breaking into a car has been identified.
Dallas police identified the victim Saturday morning as 34-year-old Adalberto Santiago. Around 3:30 p.m. Friday, police responded to a shooting in the 8200 block of Westchester Drive by Preston Center. According to preliminary information from police, Santiago confronted a suspect breaking into a car at the scene. A fight broke out and Santiago was shot by the suspect, according to police. He was taken to a local hospital and later died.
Marcus Santi, a trainer at Preston Fitness, said he was with a client at the time.
“A man lost his life. Why?” Santi said Saturday. “He’s just trying to do his job honorably, stop someone from breaking into a car. This thief was willing to murder.”
Dallas police said the suspect was able to get away in a gold sedan, captured on surveillance video obtained by NBC 5. The car was found just before 5 p.m. Friday in a closed business parking lot in the 2200 block of N. Cockrell Hill Road.
The suspect remains on the run as of Saturday.
Santi said he didn’t know Santiago, but there are security guards who are frequently seen at Preston Center.
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“Especially up top at the garage and then you’ll just see them walking, strolling around,” he said. “Everybody here is very, very friendly. We all wave hello at each other, we all say hi. You don’t expect something like that to happen in this area.”
He added, he appreciates the work they do.
“It does make you wonder what the world is coming to.”
Anyone with information on the suspect or the crime is asked to contact Detective Jonequia Acrond at 214-605-4691 or email jonequia.acrond@dallaspolice.gov. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/security-guard-killed-at-preston-center-identified-search-for-gunman-ongoing/3262029/ | 2023-05-20T23:18:27 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/security-guard-killed-at-preston-center-identified-search-for-gunman-ongoing/3262029/ |
Two Rivers native plays New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, plus more news in weekly dose
People can get a copy of David Reis's latest CD online or at GVR Investment Management, Inc., in Two Rivers.
MANITOWOC - David Reis, a native of Two Rivers who currently resides in Salida, Colorado, was a featured performer at the 2023 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
The annual festival has been taking place since 1970 and features premier musicians from around the world in all genres but primarily focuses on performers that have a stylistic connection to the musical cultures of New Orleans and Louisiana.
The festival news release said the following of Reis: “A pianist like no other, David Reis can play anything that is put in front of him with deep heart and soul. Hailing from Colorado, Reis’ songs will reverberate through your very being.”
Reis earned bachelor of music and master of music degrees in classical piano from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Texas-Austin, respectively.
While he was living in New Orleans for 20 years, he performed as the keyboardist in the legendary drummer Russell Batiste’s band and also served as a staff accompanist at Tulane University.
In addition to his piano playing and composing, he also works as a music copyist and engraver utilizing the music notation software Finale.
His latest CD, “Piano and Drums,” recorded with New Orleans drummer Bryan Besse, can be purchased either as a physical CD or download for $15 from his website, davidreispiano.com.
CDs are also available at GVR Investment Management, Inc., at 1523 Washington St., Two Rivers.
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▶ Breakfast on the Farm set for June 11: Mark your calendar for the 2023 Manitowoc County Breakfast on the Farm, which will be from 8 a.m. until noon June 11.
The 33rd annual event will be hosted by the Jim and Jane Lepich family at Twin Cities Vue Dairy LLC, 3416 Stone Road, Manitowoc.
Learn more by contacting Kelly Wilfert at 920-323-7865, Roger Manke at 920-323-9014 or Becky Salm at 920-253-5303.
▶ State 42 resurfacing suspended in Manitowoc County until early June: Resurfacing work of 11.2 miles of State 42 from 35th Place in village of Two Rivers to 350 feet north of Lakeshore Road in town of Two Creeks is suspended until early June, Wisconsin Department of Transportation said.
The roadway re-opened to traffic May 12 and construction operations have stopped until various contract-restrictive dates have passed, WisDOT said.
The anticipated north roadway closure of County V to County BB and detour is to be re-established in early June. The south roadway closure of 35th Place to County V and detour is anticipated to occur mid to late June.
During paving operations, State 42 will remain open with single-lane closures with flagging operations, WisDOT said.
▶ Alpaca Odyssey set for June 4 at LondonDairy Alpacas in Two Rivers:LondonDairy Alpacas, 6827 State 147, Two Rivers, will host its Alpaca Odyssey from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. June 4.
The annual spring open house celebrates the anticipated birth of baby alpacas, which are called crias.
Admission at the gate is at least one non-perishable food item per person or $1 per person. Proceeds will go to the Two Rivers and Mishicot Ecumenical Food Pantry.
Also featured at the event will be llamas from Black Frog Farm.
Food for the animals will be available for $1.
Listen to South American music, partake in a South American wine tasting, shop local vendors, interact with and take selfies with the alpacas and llamas, and support other local charities like Wildlife of Wisconsin, which will be present with some of its rescued animals.
Call 920-793-4165 for more details.
▶ Reedsville horse ranch plans Picnic with the Ponies June 17:Crossfire Ranch, 2209 Riverview Lane, Reedsville, will hold a Picnic with the Ponies from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. June 17.
Those attending can stroll around the ranch, enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the horses and river while sitting on a haybale, and kids can ride one of the Crossfire horses.
Admission is $25 and donations go to support Crossfire Ranch’s mission of offering hope and changing lives through its mentoring programs.
For more information, call 920-740-0010.
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Originally published May 18 on KTVB.COM.
A former Horseshoe Bend city councilman has pleaded guilty to felony grand theft.
Curtis Corvinus was originally charged a year ago, after he stole money from the town's volunteer fire district while he was chief.
Although he left the department after the theft was discovered, Corvinus kept his seat on city council, infuriating many people who live in the small town along Highway 55.
However, given his new plea deal, he is now off the city council.
"We all make mistakes, no one is perfect," Horseshoe Bend resident Ryan Stirm said. "At the end of day, owning up to mistakes and taking responsibility for things you did and actions you took goes a long way."
Corvinus has not responded to KTVB's multiple attempts to contact him. Stirm is a former Boise County Commissioner, former volunteer Horseshoe Bend firefighter and former best friend of Corvinus.
He said it took more than a year, and lots of taxpayer dollars, for Corvinus to own up to his mistakes. It came in the form of a plea deal he took on May 2, when he admitted to stealing thousands of dollars from the Horseshoe Bend Volunteer Fire District. He pleaded guilty just weeks before his trial was scheduled in front of a jury.
"You had an opportunity to turn yourself in right away, plead guilty right away and avoid any further conversation or actions or anything else going forward. And instead you drug it on for many, many months," Stirm said. "It's very poor taste. There are so many other options to get finance if you need it. Stealing from volunteer organizations whose only means is either through tax dollars or donations from good people, it's pretty bad."
In May of 2022 the Boise County Prosecutor's Office changed Corvinus with misuse of public moneys by a public officer. They amended that charge in early September 2022 to felony grand theft.
Court documents show Corvinus misused $3,669 of public money between November 2021 and March 2022. Documents show he used money from the department's 'burnout fund' to pay for personal expenses and did not deposit charitable cash donations.
According to a Facebook post from the department last spring, Corvinus even admitted to it at the time. KTVB asked Stirm if this situation may have impacted the trust people had in their public officials.
"I think it definitely makes people more weary," Stirm said. "I hope that it wouldn't deter people from either a) volunteering their time and efforts to those entities, or b) donating money."
He said the fire district is a public service that helps people - beyond just their own community.
"Those firefighters put a lot of energy and effort and time out of their lives and existence into taking care of the community and residents," Stirm said, "and people who travel up and down the highway."
While he lost his job as fire chief, Corvinus still held his seat on city council, leading the small rural town and making decisions about what to do with taxpayer dollars.
Idaho law allowed him to stay on the council because he hadn't been convicted of a felony. Some people who lost trust in him started a recall petition this spring to get Corvinus off the council in case he wasn't found guilty. Now, that won't be necessary.
City Attorney Anthony Pantera said that since he pleaded guilty to felony grand theft, Corvinus is off the council and his seat is vacant.
"The basis of the foundation of the job is to have trust and people to know you're making good decisions and have their best interests at heart," Stirm said. "You're breaking your oath of office by just taking from people who trusted in you to take care of them."
Horseshoe Bend Mayor Patrick Goff has to appoint someone to the position and then the council has to approve them at a public meeting. KTVB has also reached out to Goff to better understand his next steps, but he has yet to respond to those requests.
"I hope this sends the message that people care," Stirm said. "That this means a lot to the community and the people, and we're going to go ahead and stand up for what's right and what's just. And we'll continue to operate that way."
Corvinus is not in custody. His sentencing is set for Aug. 18 at 10 a.m. in Boise County.
More from KTVB.COM: | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/horseshoe-bend-city-councilman-pleads-guilty-to-felony-grand-theft/article_661cf0da-f699-11ed-8a1c-d30ed09b972e.html | 2023-05-20T23:24:10 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/horseshoe-bend-city-councilman-pleads-guilty-to-felony-grand-theft/article_661cf0da-f699-11ed-8a1c-d30ed09b972e.html |
DES MOINES, Iowa — Mini golfers broke out their putters Saturday morning for Putt Putt at the Park, with people of all ages gathering at Principal Park for 18 holes of fun.
The course cost $35 per golfer — and each golfer got the opportunity to win hole-in-one prizes, enjoy live entertainment and grab some food.
All proceeds from Putt Putt at the Park will go to First Tee central Iowa, a youth development organization empowers kids through the sport of golf.
"We offer the putt putt course to the kids to play with the hopes that they learn a little bit more about First Tee Central Iowa, our nine core values such as sportsmanship, integrity, perseverance, those types of things," Vice Chair of First Tee central Iowa Kyle Hessel told Local 5.
For Hessel and the First Tee team, this event is one of many meant to empower young golfers.
"We're always looking for opportunities to raise funds for the organization and help youth in central Iowa. So, we came up with this idea to put the host to good use and come up with an event that was fun and engaging with the public," Hessel said.
A second event, meant for adults only, started in the afternoon. For more information about First Tee and any upcoming events, click here.
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ROANOKE, Va. – People gathered at Elmwood Park in Roanoke on Saturday to celebrate cultures from around the world at the Local Colors Festival.
At the festival, people got the chance to sample international foods and shop for trinkets from different countries.
There was a parade of nations where each country waved their flag. Some people wore traditional dress while others pulled floats. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/20/celebrating-cultures-from-around-the-world-at-roanokes-local-colors-festival/ | 2023-05-20T23:30:48 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/20/celebrating-cultures-from-around-the-world-at-roanokes-local-colors-festival/ |
ROANOKE, Va. – A race to support people experiencing homelessness was held in Roanoke this morning.
The 6th Annual Hustle for the Homeless 5k kicked off at 8 a.m. sharp.
Money raised during the event benefits The Least of These Ministry, a local resource that works to meet the needs of the community in the Roanoke Valley.
Organizers said they’ve raised about $20,000 this year.
“So this money, you know were are totally supported by this community, so it’s everything to us,” Dawn Sandoval, The Least of These Ministry Founder said.
Hustle for the Homeless also had a virtual option for the 5k.
Each person that finished got a t-shirt and a personalized keepsake bib. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/20/hustle-for-the-homeless-5k-held-in-roanoke/ | 2023-05-20T23:30:54 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/20/hustle-for-the-homeless-5k-held-in-roanoke/ |
BALTIMORE (AP) — Bob Baffert’s National Treasure crossed the finish line first in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, ending Mage’s Triple Crown bid in the trainer’s return from a suspension — and just hours after another of his 3-year-old horses was euthanized on the track.
Baffert headed to the winner’s circle on the same day that his colt Havnameltdown went down with a fatal left leg injury in an undercard race. Baffert said he and his team were in shock.
It was another dark moment for a sport already reeling from the deaths of seven horses at Churchill Downs in a 10-day span leading up to theHavnameltdown.
Derby winner Mage finished third in the Preakness. His defeat means there will not be a Triple Crown winner for a fifth consecutive year.
Trainer Bob Baffert, back at Pimlico for the first time since 2020 after controversy and suspension, wins his record-breaking 8th #Preakness.
— Shawn Stepner (@StepnerWMAR) May 20, 2023
This after one of his horses was injured and euthanized earlier in the day. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/national-treasure-crosses-finish-line-1st-at-preakness-hours-after-other-baffert-horse-euthanized | 2023-05-20T23:31:14 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/national-treasure-crosses-finish-line-1st-at-preakness-hours-after-other-baffert-horse-euthanized |
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Downtown San Angelo was full of live music May 20 as people walked through the streets and into the House of FiFi Du Bois.
With string lights hung from the ceiling and a stage lit with cool blue colors, guitarists stood in front of the crowd singing the blues.
"There's so much of modern music that all birthed from blues," San Angelo Blues Society president Alexandra Cunningham said. "Rock and roll birthed from blues, jazz birthed from blues and music was a way for people to express themselves. I mean, music is."
Cunningham helped organize the 14th annual "Simply Texas Blues Festival," showcasing the importance of this southern-born music style in the modern world.
The day began at 7 a.m. as participants set up for the cookoff, which included pork ribs and jalapeño poppers.
"It's pretty tough 'cuz I mean the judges want something they've never tasted before so you have to come up with crazy flavors sometimes," Texas Smoke cook April Rodriguez said.
Rodriguez has been participating in the blues festival cookoff for the past four or five years but this was her first time leading as head cook for her team.
Despite dealing with nerves, she was able to submit her food to be judged in the afternoon, when winners were announced and trophies were awarded.
The event also included a car and motorcycle show in the parking lot across from the House of FiFi Du Bois, where vendor tents were also set up.
Beginning at 2 p.m., a wide variety of musical performances took place on stage. From Billy Alford to Oscar Ornelas, the list of musicians was anything but limited.
Additionally, 100% of the entrance proceeds will go towards the San Angelo Blues Society Scholarship Fund, which helps support aspiring musicians in the start of their careers.
"To date, we've given away over $100,000 in all the years we've been doing this and we hope to exceed $125,00 this year so everybody showing up will help with that," Cunningham said ahead of the event.
Through fundraising and sharing music, Cunningham wants to preserve the significance of the blues in West Texas.
"It's important because it's apart of our history. It's apart of so much of our history, not just music but the civil rights movement and the emergence of people of color coming into, not necessarily power but being recognized," she said. "That was the first way, so there's a lot of importance to blues music for me."
Go to SimplyTexasBluesFestivlal to learn more about this event. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/simply-texas-blues-festival-highlights-music-history-live-performance-in-san-angelo/504-bedf39a4-64ae-4175-880f-02b0960cde2b | 2023-05-20T23:35:01 | 1 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/simply-texas-blues-festival-highlights-music-history-live-performance-in-san-angelo/504-bedf39a4-64ae-4175-880f-02b0960cde2b |
AUSTIN, Texas — The face of Fort Worth's own Ms. Opal Lee is now on display in Austin, Texas.
On May 18, family, friends, and lawmakers joined Lee for the installation of her portrait at the Texas State House.
Ms. Opal Lee is known worldwide as the Grandmother of Juneteenth. She helped lead the campaign for June 19th to become a national holiday in the United States.
Now, Lee’s portrait hangs outside the senate chambers in Austin.
Lee traveled to Austin from Fort Worth Thursday morning where Senator Royce West hosted the installation of the portrait.
Ms. Opal Lee also had the opportunity to meet with Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. A likely topic during their meeting was the National Juneteenth Museum campaign underway which is scheduled to open sometime in 2024. Lee is promoting a major fundraising campaign for the facility.
Lee's portrait now hangs across from the portrait of the late history maker Senator Barbara Jordan, a lawyer, educator, and politician. Jordan was the first African American elected to the Texas Senate & the first southern African American Woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Part of the National Juneteenth Museum is actually being constructed on land in Fort Worth owned by Ms. Opal Lee for years. Demolition for the multi-million-dollar historical site started months ago. The museum is expected to draw thousands of people from around the country and become a premier destination while becoming an economic boost for Fort Worth, Texas.
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FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing 58-year-old woman last seen Saturday in Palm Coast.
Jean Pillittieri, 58, was last seen near Whiteview Parkway and US-1 in Palm Coast, but deputies said they believe she’s traveled to Bunnell, where she lives.
Deputies said she was last seen wearing a light colored shirt and black skin-tight pants.
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Pillittieri is described as being 4 feet, 11 inches tall with blonde hair and blue eyes. She weighs 120 pounds.
If you see Pillittieri or know her location, please contact the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office at 386-313-4911.
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— Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (@FlaglerSheriff) May 20, 2023
Jean Pillittieri, 58, was last seen near Pine Haven Dr in Palm Coast, FL. She resides in Bunnell, FL.
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HIGHLAND – “How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity!”
As part of the Ascension Thursday liturgy, that verse from Psalm 133 may have summed up the evening at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.
In a first for the church, Gloria Dei drew clergy and members from seven Lutheran churches in Lake County, along with members from the Calumet Episcopal Ministry Partnership, consisting of six Episcopal churches from the county.
“This is fabulous,” said the Rev. Joy Heine, pastor of Bethel Lutheran in Gary. “This is what God calls us to do, to be one in worship. What better way to be together than in worship.”
Ascension Day commemorates the Christian belief in Jesus’ ascending to heaven in the presence of his disciples, 40 days after he rose from the dead on Easter. As told in Acts 1:9: "He was taken up to heaven as they watched him, and a cloud hid him from their sight.”
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The feast, held with the same reverence as Jesus’ passion and Pentecost, is observed by Catholics, Lutherans, Anglicans, Episcopalians, Moravians, Methodists and Eastern Orthodox. Many U.S. Catholic dioceses, including the Diocese of Gary, have transferred the solemnity of the Ascension to the following weekend.
In the Episcopal Church, Ascension is among the principle feasts in its prayer book, along with Christmas, All Saints, Easter, Epiphany and Pentecost.
At Gloria Dei, Lutheran churches from Gary, Hammond, Merrillville, Highland, Griffith and St. John were represented, along with Episcopal faith communities from Gary, Crown Point, Munster, Hobart and Griffith.
“This is so unique,” said the Rev. David Adams, pastor at Gloria Dei. “We have Lutheran and Episcopal churches coming to celebrate Jesus’ ascension.”
Adams said the idea for the combined service resulted from the Lutheran ministerium, or gathering of ministers.
“We’re really excited about bringing together God’s people,” he continued. “We are one in Christ, one in the church.”
“This is a wonderful idea,” said the Rev. Dale M. Zylstra, pastor of Christ Lutheran in Hammond. His church has collaborated with other Lutheran congregations on a Thanksgiving Eve service.
‘It was so well-received,” Zylstra said, “that we started conversations with other pastors in Lake County to do" an Ascension service.
Zylstra cited Ascension's historic importance in church life: “In recent times there’s been a falling away, and we’re trying to resurrect that.”
Marion Joseph came from St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Gary. “It’s nice, just seeing different people,” she said. “I’d never attended an Ascension service, and that caught my attention.”
The Rev. Pamela Thiede, a Lutheran minister, serves the Episcopal churches in the Calumet Ministry Partnership. When she learned about the planned service, she asked “Can we come, too?”
Thiede recalled being in the seminary in the late 1990s when the call for common mission was announced. This was a call for the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America and Episcopalians to share ministries — as she put it, to “play nice together.”
‘This seemed like a perfect opportunity to live that mission,” Thiede said. And having a service on Ascension? “This is the day.”
In his message, or homily, the Rev. Eric Schlichting, pastor at Holy Shepherd Lutheran in St. John, said people looking to heaven for life’s answers may be focused in the wrong direction.
Schlichting encouraged the faithful to “look around with love and compassion at our neighbors, including those who are the least among us.”
He said those who follow Jesus would face troubles and resistance, as did Jesus, and he rose above all.
Food was part of the evening service, starting with a sit-down dinner. Money raised from the collection is going to the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, Adams reported.
Eric Socin, a member of Gloria Dei since the 1980s, was “glad we had it. It would be nice if we could do it more often.”
Zylstra said after the service that plans are underway for a similar service next year, possibly inviting Methodists.
Added Socin: “The Ascension is not often celebrated by churches. It only happens once a year, and this is a great opportunity to get together as different congregations.” | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/multiple-churches-combine-on-ascension-day-service/article_698e4e9a-f657-11ed-9a41-ef7bd438d9e8.html | 2023-05-21T00:10:06 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/multiple-churches-combine-on-ascension-day-service/article_698e4e9a-f657-11ed-9a41-ef7bd438d9e8.html |
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ARKANSAS, USA — Former U.S. Rep. Robert Marion Berry, an Arkansas Democrat who served seven terms in Congress and was known for blunt rhetoric and his advocacy for farmers and elderly residents, has died. He was 80.
Berry, who was known as “Marion,” died Friday, his family confirmed in a statement Saturday. A cause of death was not provided.
“With his signature quick wit and way with words, he lived his life in service to others," said Berry’s son, Mitch. "He truly believed that the role of government was to help people, and it was a charge he took very seriously. He was generous with his time and talents as his dozens of mentees can attest.”
Berry was first elected to Congress in 1996 but decided against reelection in 2010 for health reasons. He underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor in July 2011.
A licensed pharmacist and farmer, Berry was elected to represent the 1st District in eastern Arkansas after serving in President Bill Clinton’s administration as a special assistant for agricultural trade and food assistance. He quickly focused on issues most likely to impact his notably poor district, including agriculture.
Berry was known as much for his folksy manner and verbal takedowns of his political enemies — on both sides of the aisle — as his advocacy for his rural district. He once referred to a Texas Republican congressman on the House floor as a “Howdy-Doody-looking nimrod.”
Frustrated with the George W. Bush administration’s response to disasters in Arkansas, he called the Federal Emergency Management Agency “an incompetent bunch of nincompoops that simply can’t run their agency.”
His congressional district was a major producer of soybeans, rice and cotton, and Berry aggressively pushed for an end to the U.S. trade embargo with Cuba, which could have boosted exports of those products. Berry also advocated for lowering prescription costs for seniors and lambasted a prescription drug program enacted by former Bush as a “catastrophic mess” and a “genuine legislative disaster.”
Berry, a member of a coalition of moderate and conservative lawmakers known as “Blue Dog Democrats,” was unapologetic about his quips, saying it reflected his passion for representing his district. He said he would criticize anyone “when I think they are making a serious policy mistake.”
“I don’t see anything wrong with what I’ve done,” he said.
Berry certainly didn’t spare any criticism for President Barack Obama. Shortly before announcing his retirement, Berry said he was disappointed with a “lack of leadership” from Obama on key issues such as health care and climate change.
Berry voted against the Affordable Care Act, the federal health care law also known as “Obamacare.” Berry complained that the measure did not provide enough protection against federal money going toward abortions and tried to offer an alternative before the measure passed.
Berry was born in Stuttgart, Arkansas, and grew up in Bayou Meto near DeWitt. He graduated from the University of Arkansas’ College of Pharmacy in 1965.
In addition to his son, survivors include his wife of more than 60 years, Carolyn, a daughter, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A memorial service will be held June 24 at the Gillett Methodist Church in Gillett, Arkansas.
Arkansas Governor, Sarah Huckabee Sanders released the following statement in regard to his passing:
“Bryan and I are saddened to learn that former Representative Marion Berry has passed away. A son of the Delta, Marion was a farmer and a statesman, whose mix of homespun wisdom and hard-won political knowledge always made him a formidable representative for our state. His work took him to Washington and around the country, but Arkansas and his family farm were always home. I know that every Arkansan he served admired his loyalty to our state. I extend my deepest condolences to Carolyn and the entire Berry family in this difficult time.”
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — On Saturday, over 175 people headed to Old Town for a pub crawl all to help Wichita dogs and cats in need.
‘Ball Crawl’ is in its 6th year. It’s put on by the non-profit, Beauties and Beasts.
The fundraiser helps the non-profit continue its spay and neuter efforts. Each animal the group takes in is neutered or spayed.
People had a chance to enjoy a ‘puptail’ and meet some four-legged friends.
“The shelters are so overfull and spaying and neutering is so important and vital to reduce those numbers and to make it sustainable,” said Beauties and Beasts Board Member, Kasey Breidenthal.
Last year the animal rescue group spayed around 936 animals.
Currently, it has around 360 cats and dogs in its care.
Breidenthal said applications are down and surrenders are up, so if you can adopt or donate every little bit counts. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/ball-crawl-helps-beauties-and-beasts-continue-spay-and-neuter-efforts/ | 2023-05-21T00:31:59 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/ball-crawl-helps-beauties-and-beasts-continue-spay-and-neuter-efforts/ |
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