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All aboard for some nostalgic summer transportation!
Fans of vintage streetcars and trolleys have a few options in this area.
Kenosha's Lakefront Trolley
Kenosha’s Lakefront Trolley — which takes riders along the lakefront from Carthage College to Kemper Center, with stops at the Pennoyer Park band shell, Lemon Street Gallery, the History Center, Kenosha Public Museum, Civil War Museum, the transit center and Lakeside Towers — is back on the road for the summer.
The trolley runs from 3:45 to 9:15 p.m. on Fridays; 1:45 to 9:15 p.m. Saturdays; and 1:45 to 6:15 p.m. Sundays through September.
The rubber-tired trolley departs the transit center, 724 54th St., at five minutes past the hour on its southbound route and departs the transit center 30 minutes past the hour on its northbound route.
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For a map of the trolley route, go to kenosha.org/images/public-transit/LakefrontTrolley2018map.jpg
For more details on the trolley schedule, log on at kenosha.org/images/public-transit/ModifiedLakefrontTrolleySchedule2021.pdf
There are markers along the route, and people can also flag down the driver for pick up along the way.
Fares are $1 for adults and 50 cents for children.
Kenosha's streetcars
In Kenosha, the city's electric streetcars take riders along the Lake Michigan shore, on a two-mile loop through historic districts and the Downtown area.
Streetcars run 11:05 a.m. to 6:35 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10:35 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Stops include the Transit Center, 724 54th St. Fares are $1 for adults (13 and older), 50 cents for children (ages 5-12) and free for kids age 4 and younger.
Streetcar Day
Kenosha Streetcar Day is back on Sept. 9.
During the free event, running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., people can tour the “streetcar barn” (Joseph McCarthy Transit Center, 724 54th St.) and take in interactive displays, vendors and more.
For Kenosha Streetcar Day, the Kenosha Area Streetcar Society and Kenosha Area Transit get together every year to celebrate the city’s unique attraction.
The big doors of the McCarthy Transit Center on 54th Street are opened up, and everyone is invited inside to see how the streetcars are restored and maintained.
Like many cities, Kenosha had streetcar and interurban lines for decades, but the ascension of the automobile in America sent those conveyances to the scrap heap more than half a century ago.
The current line came into being with the HarborPark development, and streetcars started rolling in June 2000.
The streetcars will be in operation and available for photos. Two cars will be running at a time while the others are on display.
The city has seven streetcars. Each car is painted in the colors and lettering of a North American city that operated the cars in the 1940s and 1950s — Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Toronto, Chicago, Johnstown, Philadelphia and San Francisco.
Six of the cars were operated by the Toronto Transportation Commission from 1951 to 1995. The seventh car operated in Philadelphia from 1948 to 1993.
East Troy Railroad Museum
Fans of railroads can find restored railroad cars and more at the East Troy Railroad Museum, 2002 Church St. in East Troy.
Also, the East Troy Electric Railroad’s environmentally friendly, meticulously restored rail cars run the tracks weekends from April through October across the Kettle Moraine countryside.
These are the same trolleys and coaches that once connected small towns to cities like Milwaukee, Chicago, and Minneapolis.
Located 20 minutes from Lake Geneva, the volunteer-run railroad museum operates 14-mile round-trip excursions from its East Troy depot and museum, housing over 20 rail treasures, to Indianhead Park in Mukwonago. The railroad also operates the only electric interurban dining car service in North America, re-creating the luxury of a bygone era.
Special events this summer include Rail Fest on Saturday, June 24.
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. that day, visitors can enjoy family activities and different train runs every hour.
For more information about the museum and railroad tours, call 262-642-3263 or log on at easttroyrr.org. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/traveling-through-time-vintage-streetcars-railroad-cars/article_80225da4-eb94-11ed-ac72-6facfb7a7016.html | 2023-05-22T12:21:16 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/traveling-through-time-vintage-streetcars-railroad-cars/article_80225da4-eb94-11ed-ac72-6facfb7a7016.html |
Malabar and Brevard County reach agreement over sanctuary tree removal
Malabar and Brevard County have reached an agreement on how to proceed with cutting down several thousand trees at the Malabar Scrub Sanctuary, resolving a battle over how best to make the preserve a place where threatened scrub jays, hikers and bikers can coexist.
More than 100 trees are expected to be spared, but some of the trails many in the town have grown to love will have to move.
The Malabar Town Council approved the agreement this past Monday and it will go before Brevard County Commission Tuesday, May 23.
More:Brevard reopens Malabar Scrub Sanctuary after conceptual agreement with town over tree removal
County officials estimate they will spare 110 or more trees than were originally planned to be cut down. The town wanted to save about 500 trees.
The county and town "find that it is in their respective best interests, and that it is in the best interest of the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens" for the dispute to be settled, the agreement says.
Hikers and bikers were locked out for almost a year and a half over a dispute with the county about how many trees must go to save the sanctuary's threatened scrub jays.
But the 577-acre sanctuary soon will look a lot more open, after the county removes several thousand trees, despite the protests of many in the town.
The county and town have been at odds over how many and which trees to remove to restore the sanctuary's overgrown scrub habitat. The sanctuary is part of Brevard County’s Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) program.
The sanctuary had been closed to the public since late January 2022, after Brevard County Commissioners decided to block off its entrances until the town renewed an expired permit for the county to cut down the trees, many of which block sunlight and hide raptors that feed on the threatened scrub jays.
Malabar had issued a permit to the county, which had begun the land clearing project in early December 2021. But when visitors saw a sign about the project posted at the sanctuary and brought concerns to the town's attention, town officials then noticed the county's permit had expired. And in the interim, the town's code had changed, requiring a $40 per tree permit fee but not addressing conservation lands.
After the sides couldn't agree on which trees should go, in April 2022 Brevard County filed a lawsuit against Malabar, asking the court to declare the town’s new regulations "void, invalid, or unenforceable" and prohibiting their enforcement against the County.
But in March, a county judge ruled the sides first must go through a state-mandated conflict resolution process.
More:Brevard County prevails against Malabar in fight over scrub Jays and shady trees
Under the agreement, among other things, the county will maintain, abandon and relocate certain trails based on an agreed-upon map and ensure certain identified trees and perimeter vegetation areas are maintained in the manner agreed upon.
The town, in turn, will waive any requirement for the county to obtain a permit for or pay fees for the land management activities.
If the county commission approves the agreement, the county must give formal notice to the town about week in advance of any work starting at the sanctuary, Mike Knight, EEL's program manager, said via email. "The soonest the work could begin would most likely be May 31."
The EEL program manages about 20% of the total area of Malabar.
"It really wasn't a fair deal," Malabar Mayor Patrick Reilly said. "They didn't really compromise very much. It's still only 110 trees out of several thousand trees."
The town agreed to settle the matter, in part, because of the financial burden of the legal fight, Reilly said.
"The county EELs program made it totally about the scrub jays, where it should have been about the habitat," he added.
Many in town also remain concerned the sanctuary will soon look barren.
"Why come here if there's nothing to enjoy your time on the trails?" Reilly said.
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In the fight against enemy drones, the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), anchored at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, has a new weapon.
In a demonstration last month of its high-power microwave counter drone weapon, the Tactical High-power Operational Responder — or “THOR,” as AFRL calls it — engaged a swarm of multiple targets at the Chestnut Test Site, Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico.
“The THOR team flew numerous drones at the THOR system to simulate a real-world swarm attack,” Adrian Lucero, THOR program manager at AFRL’s Directed Energy Directorate, said in an AFRL account of the test. “THOR has never been tested against these types of drones before, but this did not stop the system from dropping the targets out of the sky with its non-kinetic, speed-of-light High-Power Microwave, or HPM pulses.”
Capt. Eric Plummer, a test engineer with AFRL’s Directed Energy Directorate, operated the THOR system, the lab said.
“THOR was exceptionally effective at disabling the swarm with its wide beam, high peak powers and fast-moving gimbal to track and disable the targets,” Lucero said.
THOR has held promise for some time. In 2021, Popular Science magazine named the weapon to its “Best of What’s New” in the security category.
In 2019, scientists and engineers, working in AFRL’s Directed Energy Directorate in New Mexico were tasked with creating a technology that would provide additional layers of base defense against drones.
As the dangers from drone swarms evolve, leaders from across the Department of Defense are “working closely to ensure we are exploring different technologies like directed energy to support the needs of the warfighter in the future against such threats,” AFRL has said.
“THOR was extremely efficient with a near continuous firing of the system during the swarm engagement,” said Capt. Tylar Hanson, THOR deputy program manager. “It is an early demonstrator, and we are confident we can take this same technology and make it more effective to protect our personnel around the world.”
“We couldn’t have come this far without the perseverance and professionalism of the entire THOR team,” said Ken Miller, AFRL’s high power electromagnetics division chief. “Our scientists, Airmen and contractors worked early mornings and late nights to make this swarm demo...a great success. AFRL is committed to developing such advanced technologies to defend our service members on the front lines.”
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — When you enter the Silverleaf Arcadia neighborhood in North Scottsdale the first thing you'll notice is the multi-million dollar homes that fill the community.
What you will also notice are the hundreds of Sissoo trees that line the streets and people's properties. Shading the roads, parks, and homes.
"That’s why our family moved here,” Barry Chasse one of the residents said when talking about the towering trees.
“Everybody knew this was the tree neighborhood,” Paul Petelin another homeowner said.
It was a big draw for many who wanted to live in a neighborhood that wasn't your typical Arizona community.
Not everyone is a fan of the trees including the homeowner's association, DC Ranch.
Tom La Porte has lived in Silverleaf Arcadia for close to five years. He said the HOA has wanted to remove all of the Sissoo trees in the gated community since 2020 because of the reputation these trees have: from damaging roads to underground pipes.
“This has been a nightmare for three years,” La Porte said.
Since then, La Porte and others have fought with the HOA about the trees. Last year La Porte filed a civil lawsuit against DC Ranch because of the tree removal. Citing in the lawsuit that the trees were part of the original development plan when it was built more than 20 years ago and the HOA failed to maintain the trees.
“If we don’t save these trees, that’s a horrific outcome,” Chasse said.
That lawsuit was put on pause when DC Ranch agreed to mediation with the homeowners to figure out if common ground could be reached, La Porte said. However, the HOA allegedly continued to remove the trees.
“The tree cutting continued on when we were supposed to be negotiating so we decided to go to court and stop this,” La Porte said.
That's when they filed a temporary restraining order against DC Ranch that was granted by a Maricopa County Superior Court Judge. The move mandates that the HOA can't remove any other Sissoo trees unless homeowners agree to it.
Those against the removal were okay with that until January of this year when each homeowner received an assessment from the HOA that said they owed $3,000 for Sissoo tree removal in the neighborhood.
“Then they decided to pass that expense on to the entire neighborhood,” Petelin said. “It’s absurd.”
Now those who never wanted to see this change are having to pay for those who do. Otherwise, they claim their homes will be foreclosed on and they won't be allowed access into their neighborhood.
“I didn’t take my trees out. I don’t know why I should have to pay for anybody else?” Juli La Porte said. “For me to have to pay for that is just not right.”
Leading to La Porte once again planning on another civil lawsuit against DC Ranch for the assessment charges. Hoping it will put a stop to the tree removal. Especially with the restraining order expiring in June.
12News reached out to the DC Ranch Executive Director for comment and received an email that said they were out of town.
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MIDLAND, Texas — The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum in Midland had a free admission day today because Space Nation Day, which aims to educate the public on both space exploration and the oil and gas industry.
Space Nation, a company focused on space exploration and training, teamed up with the petroleum museum in Midland for the event.
What brought the two organizations together were the parallels between space exploration and the oil and gas industry.
“It’s letting the community know that space is similar to what we’ve done exploring the earth for oil and gas, except we’ll be exploring off planet. Then the other part is people don’t know that we can get access to space as cheaply and easily as possible,” said Stephan Reckie, universal sales director for Space Nation.
The entire museum was open for the event and there were various space themed activities for the kids and a panel where guests could interact with experts on space.
The petroleum museum was more than happy hold something like this for their guests.
“This is such a treat for us because we rarely have a free admission day and where else can you talk about space and have activities going on, have the museum open. I think it’s a great opportunity for us and our community to introduce them to space and to introduce them to our museum if they haven’t been here before,” said Kathy Shannon, executive director for the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum.
Shannon also says that she hopes this is the beginning of a long working relationship between space nation and the petroleum museum and she feels this won't be the last Space Nation Day held at the museum. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/space-nation-day-event-held-at-petroleum-museum/513-54e8d275-90ca-48b8-977d-29b38454b6b4 | 2023-05-22T12:33:24 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/space-nation-day-event-held-at-petroleum-museum/513-54e8d275-90ca-48b8-977d-29b38454b6b4 |
Arizona got a lot of rain, snow. Was it enough to ease the drought? Valley 101 finds out
In the winter of 2022 and early spring of 2023, Arizona got a lot of rain. We had the rainiest January and March in years.
In addition, 2022-23 brought record snowfall for Flagstaff. As the days heat up and that snow melts, the runoff is making its way into the state's reservoirs.
Did all of this rain and snow make a difference, or was it just a drop in the bucket for the state’s 29-year-long drought?
In this week's episode of Valley 101, a podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, we talk with weather experts about the state’s rainfall, where that precipitation goes and how it will affect the state's future.
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Students in Hailey Starks’ second-grade class at Madison School received a special treat last week when they got to see ducklings hatch.
The duck eggs have been incubating in the class for weeks before they hatched this week.
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Students in Hailey Starks’ second-grade class at Madison School received a special treat last week when they got to see ducklings hatch.
The duck eggs have been incubating in the class for weeks before they hatched this week.
Starks said seeing the baby ducks emerge was a great learning experience for her students.
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A dream changing movie, for many of my generation, was Smokey and the Bandit. It introduced us to the Pontiac Trans Am. For over 25 years following that movie, I collected articles, pictures and books on the TA.
I watched its styles and horsepower change. Finally, I found a late model in perfect shape, low miles and a great price. To everyone’s surprise, I brought it. At long last, a dream realized.
Over the years, your Chamber has been the source of many dreams realized. Leadership Coos was formed to educate community members to the many facets of our area. In its nine months, participants learn facts, find services and discover opportunities they never knew existed in our area.
It also had a goal to help produce the next set of community leaders. Today you find its graduates leading local business, government and agencies. The Ambassadors are the Red-coated welcoming team that greets dignitaries, cuts ribbons at grand openings and hosts Business after Hours each month.
In the past 18 months they have focused on expanding the success, outreach and impact of those events. They are building their team membership to be even more effective in the community. Also, they are stepping into an important role of membership outreach. Which is critical to the Chamber’s future. Marketing has set out on a new mission this year.
They developed annual Sponsorship Tiers, allowing businesses to invest in many of the Chamber programs and activities at one time during their budget process. Focused on communication, marketing now produces a weekly update for all members, a consistent monthly newsletter and timely Facebook postings.
They are working on a new website for greater information access. Also, registering and paying online for all functions is in process of being finalized. Truly another step into the 21st century.
So, who will be the next “Marketing” or “Ambassadors” or “Leadership Coos”, the new dream realized, of this Chamber year? Our community has many needs and opportunities that you, as a chamber member together with likeminded folks, can make happen. Come on down and we will find the Team for you.
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A 9-year-old Bronx boy died in a fall from a fourth-floor window at his apartment complex Sunday afternoon, authorities say.
The boy, identified as Miguel Ramos of Mount Hope Place, was found unconscious by cops responding to a 911 call shortly before 4:15 p.m., officials say. He had injuries consistent with a fall.
The child was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
No other details were immediately available, including whether there were bars on the window the child used to exit.
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ATLANTA — Autopsy results for the man who was allegedly eaten alive by bed bugs and other insects inside his cell at the Fulton County Jail are set to be released Monday morning, his attorneys announced.
Lashawn Thompson died last September while in custody living in complete filth behind bars. He was found covered in sores and bites from bed bugs and lice.
To make matters even worse, Thompson was found in the jail's psychiatric wing due to diagnosed mental health issues. He was held there for three months when an officer found him unresponsive. By that point, his family didn't even recognize him anymore.
Nationally renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump, attorney Michael Harper and Thompson's family will hold a news conference on Monday at 11:30 a.m. to announce the autopsy findings in the gruesome death of Thompson.
Crump released the following statement ahead of the presser:
“These autopsy findings confirm that Lashawn Thompson was killed by the extreme neglect of the Fulton County Jail and its staff. He was dehydrated, malnourished, and his body was infested inside and out with insects – it is truly one of the most horrific cases we have seen. This man endured a torturous death. It is unfathomable that no one working in this facility lifted a finger to help Lashawn as he slowly died for three months on their watch. Their inaction, cruelty, and inhumanity killed him. We will do everything in our power to hold those responsible for Lashawn’s death accountable. Lashawn, his family, and everyone who has suffered in the so-called care of Fulton County Jail deserve at least that much.”
The pictures of Thompson's dead body covered in sores and bites are graphic and the pictures of his cell show the filthy conditions.
The Fulton County Medical Examiner lists his cause of death as "undetermined" but did note a severe bedbug infestation. His family claims an infection from the bites led to cardiac arrhythmia and to his death.
The family hired an attorney to conduct their own investigation in order to determine whether the bed bugs caused the infection, which led to Thompson's death.
Thompson's brother remembers him as an outgoing person who everyone enjoyed being around.
“He was a everyday person that likes to laugh, play, watch TV -- he liked music,” McCrae said.
11Alive previously reached out to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office about the family considering a lawsuit and they responded with condolences for Thompson's family. They also shared that after his death, "immediate action was taken including but not limited to $500,000 to address the infestation of bed bugs, lice and other vermin, and updating security rounds to include addressing of sanitary conditions."
Harper said they plan on filing a lawsuit against the Fulton County Sheriff and detention officers once they get proof from their own investigation that the bug bites led to his death. They expect that will happen within the next month. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/autopsy-to-be-released-man-allegedly-died-being-eaten-alive-bed-bugs-fulton-county-jail/85-a908a9d8-3f0b-4cbb-8929-26d01a22b810 | 2023-05-22T13:08:15 | 1 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/autopsy-to-be-released-man-allegedly-died-being-eaten-alive-bed-bugs-fulton-county-jail/85-a908a9d8-3f0b-4cbb-8929-26d01a22b810 |
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — On the evening of Saturday, May 19, dozens of protestors gathered outside of the Walton Arts Center to call for the CEO of the Walton Arts Center to resign.
Caitlin with the group Arkansans for Social Justice says she is supportive of the board members who resigned due to the Walton Arts Center's decision.
"Resigning demonstrates integrity and we are absolutely in support of those folks. We'd also like to add that Peter Lane and the rest of the exec. leadership team would follow suit."
They say the purpose of Saturday's event is to stand up for the LGBTQ+ community.
"Leave the queer community alone," Caitlin said in response to all of the "anti-trans and LBGTQ +" movements and legislation. "There are bigger problems."
The Walton Arts Center gave two statements explaining why it chose not to host the event. In its first statement, it cited "the divisive political rhetoric at this time."
Earlier this year, Arkansas lawmakers tried to pass a bill banning drag performances in front of minors.
"Bigoted and homophobic policies are not tolerated in this community," Caitlin said. "We also want new leadership that is more in touch with the needs of our community."
"I'm so happy to live in a city that will support a community to protest," said protestor Ashton Williams.
In a statement about the protest and resignations, NWA Pride's Director Richard Gathright wrote "Our team is working hard on providing a great 2023 Northwest Arkansas pride celebration. Pride is also a protest, and we stand in solidarity with everyone fighting the ongoing struggle for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging."
"Parents, you have the right to say I don't want my child there but you don't have the right to ban everyone else," Caitlin said.
5NEWS reached out to the Walton Arts Center for a response to the protest and the call for its CEO to be removed. The arts center referred us to its previous statement which says in part, "We understand that NWA Equality and the community it serves are well aware of safety concerns, as that is something they regrettably have to deal with on a daily basis." Adding that it regrets its decision.
NWA Pride's Youth Zone event is still going on this year. It's just happening at the Fayetteville Town Center. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/protestors-call-resignation-walton-arts-centers-ceo-pride-gay-drag/527-1795b675-14de-4878-a73d-f530ef58c130 | 2023-05-22T13:08:22 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/protestors-call-resignation-walton-arts-centers-ceo-pride-gay-drag/527-1795b675-14de-4878-a73d-f530ef58c130 |
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A criminal investigation in Texas over the hesitant police response to the Robb Elementary School shooting is still ongoing as Wednesday marks one year since a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers inside a fourth-grade classroom in Uvalde.
The continuing probe underlines the lasting fallout over Texas’ deadliest school shooting and how the days after the attack were marred by authorities giving inaccurate and conflicting accounts about efforts made to stop a teenage gunman armed with an AR-style rifle.
The investigation has run parallel to a new wave of public anger in the U.S. over gun violence, renewed calls for stricter firearm regulations and legal challenges over authorities in Uvalde continuing to withhold public records related to the shooting and the police response.
Here’s a look at what has happened in the year since one of America’s deadliest mass shootings:
Police Scrutiny
A damning report by Texas lawmakers put nearly 400 officers on the scene from an array of federal, state and local agencies. The findings laid out how heavily armed officers waited more than hour to confront and kill the 18-year-old gunman. It also accused police of failing “to prioritize saving innocent lives over their own safety.”
All of the students killed were between the ages of 9 and 11 years old.
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At least five officers who were put under investigation after the shooting were either fired or resigned, although a full accounting is unclear. The head of the Texas Department of Public Safety, Col. Steve McCraw, put much of the blame after the attack on Uvalde’s school police chief, who was later fired by trustees.
McCraw had more than 90 of his own officers at the school — more than any other agency — and has rebuffed calls by some Uvalde families and lawmakers to also resign.
Uvalde County District Attorney Christina Mitchell said last week that Texas Rangers are still investigating the police response and that her office will ultimately present the findings to a grand jury. She said she did not have a timeline for when the investigation would be finished.
Calls for Gun Control Intensify
President Joe Biden signed the nation’s most sweeping gun violence bill in decades a month after the shooting. It included tougher background checks for the youngest gun buyers and added more funding for mental health programs and aid to schools.
It did not go as far as restrictions sought by some Uvalde families who have called on lawmakers to raise the purchase age for AR-style rifles. In the GOP-controlled Texas Capitol, Republicans this year rejected virtually all proposals to tighten gun laws over the protests of the families and Democrats.
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has also waved off calls for tougher gun laws, just as he did after mass shootings at a Sutherland Springs church in 2017 and an El Paso Walmart in 2018. The issue has not turned Texas voters away from Abbott, who easily won a third term months after the Uvalde shooting.
Uvalde Grieves
The Uvalde school district permanently closed the Robb Elementary campus and plans for a new school are in the works. Schools in Uvalde will be closed on Wednesday.
About a dozen students in the classroom where the shooting unfolded survived the attack. Some returned to class in person last fall. Others attended school virtually, including a girl who spent more than two months in the hospital after being shot multiple times.
Veronica Mata, a kindergarten teacher in Uvalde, also returned to class this year after her 10-daughter Tess was among those killed in the attack.
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The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating after a man riding a motorcycle, allegedly, fired 13 shots into a fellow motorist's vehicle on Sunday night, injuring the driver.
According to police, the incident that shut down I-95 for about an hour on Sunday night, began after a 35-year-old man from Lansdowne reportedly "accidently tapped" the rear-end of a white sport-style motorcycle that was headed northbound on I-95 near the Walt Whitman Bridge exit at about 8 p.m. on Sunday.
After that initial contact, police said that the rider on the motorcycle pulled back to the driver's side of the victims' vehicle and produced a handgun. Officials said the rider proceeded to fire 13 times into the vehicle, striking the male driver at least twice, before fleeing along the roadway at a high rate of speed.
After the shooting, the victim pulled off the road at Washington Avenue, and officials said, he flagged down a passing police vehicle and was taken to a nearby hospital where he was listed in stable condition.
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According to police, the man suffered a gunshot wound to his left arm and the side of his head.
A 33-year-old woman from Philadelphia, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was uninjured.
Officials said the gunman sought in this incident was riding a white sport-style motorcycle during the shooting and he was wearing a tan helmet and a black and white vest.
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The man was traveling with a fellow rider, who police said, was riding a black and green motorcycle.
An investigation into this incident, officials said, is ongoing.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Pennsylvania State Police at 215-452-5280.
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CROWN POINT — A man found shot Thursday night outside Fat Baby's Sandwich Shop in Gary has been identified by the Lake County Coroner's Office as Linn Holmes.
St. John Police CIT Officer Dustin Wartman is trained in mental health intervention.
An autopsy was performed on Holmes, 30, of Gary, and it was determined he died of a gunshot wound, the coroner's office said.
His death has been ruled a homicide.
"Patrol officers quickly arrived on scene and discovered a male victim lying in the street," police said.
The coroner's office said it was called out at 10:10 p.m. Thursday to 3813 Broadway in Gary.
An autopsy was done Friday.
Other agencies involved in the call included Gary police and fire, and the Lake County Crime Lab.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Domynic Yerger
Age : 37
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304493
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Shanna Taylor
Age : 34
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304512
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE- NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Damon Wade
Age : 52
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304496
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: N/A
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nicholas Sanchez
Age : 43
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304503
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
John Smith Jr.
Age : 43
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304495
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
George Stevens
Age : 32
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304519
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT DEFENDANT USES A VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Aaron Rawls
Age : 39
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304494
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: N/A
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ronald Robinson III
Age : 35
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304513
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Dakota Ruel
Age : 29
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304510
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Juan Salas
Age : 44
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304522
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Dyer Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Murray
Age : 35
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304499
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: DEALING - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Alex Marion III
Age : 20
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304498
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON (SOCIETY IS VICTIM)
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Crystal McLain
Age : 48
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304507
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; DEALING - COUNTERFEIT SUBSTANCE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Maria Hoyo
Age : 55
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304501
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Dyer Police Department
Offense Description: OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Paris Hewlett
Age : 20
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304515
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - AGAINST A PREGNANT PERSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joseph Coleman
Age : 36
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304502
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: LCCC
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON; THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750; OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Brandon Dubose
Age : 24
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304504
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: SEXUAL BATTERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Diana Enriquez
Age : 21
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304492
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Munster Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jessica Hermosillo
Age : 30
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304511
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Cedar Lake Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Erich Boone
Age : 46
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304509
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION VIOLATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dwayne Smith
Age : 59
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304533
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Javante Toran
Age : 30
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304551
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Williams Jr.
Age : 49
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304543
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - FORCIBLY RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Vandana Pagany
Age : 49
Residence: Hinsdale, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304539
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION - PERJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Matthew Parker
Age : 38
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304554
Arrest Date: May 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: St. John Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daniel Rosario
Age : 49
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304537
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - FROM BUILDING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Obaid Shafiq
Age : 45
Residence: Hinsdale, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304540
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Paul Newlin
Age : 54
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304528
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Pablito Madera II
Age : 37
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304546
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Crown Point Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Manson Jr.
Age : 32
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304541
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH PUBLIC SAFETY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Willie McGee
Age : 36
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304564
Arrest Date: May 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Donna Jackson
Age : 37
Residence: Aurora, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304538
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE- INVASION OF PRIVACY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jocelyn James
Age : 25
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304548
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: THEFT - VEHICLE - MOTOR VEHICLE - CONVERSION - UNAUTHORIZED CONTROL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kamika Harrell
Age : 29
Residence: Sauk Village, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304534
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - OBTAINING PROPERTY - BY CREDIT CARD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Angel Bousono Jr.
Age : 52
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304563
Arrest Date: May 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Kenyatta Branch
Age : 27
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304535
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST ENDANGERED ADULT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Derrick Daniel
Age : 54
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304545
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: ORGANIZED THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rodney Allen Jr.
Age : 42
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304558
Arrest Date: May 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: New Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Cesar Torres
Age : 52
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304569
Arrest Date: May 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Toy
Age : 65
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304572
Arrest Date: May 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Roman Martinez
Age : 39
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304581
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Dyer Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lori Minyard
Age : 60
Residence: Munster, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304576
Arrest Date: May 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jeremy Lewis
Age : 32
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304579
Arrest Date: May 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David Keck
Age : 36
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304573
Arrest Date: May 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lowell Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Samantha Hellems
Age : 30
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304571
Arrest Date: May 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Darius Herron
Age : 30
Residence: Markham, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304567
Arrest Date: May 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Flores
Age : 36
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304574
Arrest Date: May 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: New Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nariana Williams
Age : 23
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304611
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Chad Shaw
Age : 29
Residence: Chesterton, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304591
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED
Highest Offense Class: Felony
John Vann
Age : 28
Residence: South Haven, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304589
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Ricardo Vela
Age : 22
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304583
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Whiting Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Justin Neely
Age : 28
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304594
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Trendarious Peterson Mosley
Age : 22
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304595
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Keandrea Robinson
Age : 34
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304596
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Bailey Llamas
Age : 28
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304609
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: ROBBERY; POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Anthony Hardesty-Berry
Age : 34
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304587
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Hope Horn
Age : 49
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304588
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
James Lenoir-Williams
Age : 30
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304600
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Cristina Galka
Age : 31
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304614
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Armando Cartagena-Dhuperoyis
Age : 62
Residence: Silverdale, WA
Booking Number(s): 2304602
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake Station Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Gregory Cormick Jr.
Age : 22
Residence: New Oreleans, LA
Booking Number(s): 2304584
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/PERMANENT INJURY OR DISFIGUREMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Genito Balderas
Age : 26
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304619
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Munster Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
William Betts
Age : 27
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304612
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Benjamin Byers
Age : 21
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304599
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON (SOCIETY IS VICTIM)
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Albanese
Age : 57
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304605
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joshua Baker
Age : 41
Residence: Elkhart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304514
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Roderick Atkins
Age : 44
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304500
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Mark Abel
Age : 36
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304516
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: Confinement
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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MERRILLVILLE — Police are seeking the public's help in locating a shooter, who left a man injured early Sunday in the 7100 block of Fillmore Court in the Turkey Creek Subdivision.
St. John Police CIT Officer Dustin Wartman is trained in mental health intervention.
Officers were called out around 3:30 a.m. for a report of gun shots, Cmdr. Matthew Vasel said.
"Patrol officers quickly arrived on scene and discovered a male victim lying in the street," he said. "The victim has several injuries as a result of the gunfire and was transported to a local hospital for treatment."
"From the first moment he had learned of these allegations from the police during an interrogation until he testified in trial, Agustin Espinoza has always always said the same thing, 'I did not do this,' " his attorney said.
The shooter fled the scene by the time police arrived and no one is yet in custody.
Merrillville Police Department ask that anyone with information about the shooting contact Detective Samantha Jordan at 219-769-3531, extension 362 or at sjordan@merrillville.in.gov .
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Domynic Yerger
Age : 37
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304493
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Shanna Taylor
Age : 34
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304512
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE- NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Damon Wade
Age : 52
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304496
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: N/A
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nicholas Sanchez
Age : 43
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304503
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
John Smith Jr.
Age : 43
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304495
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
George Stevens
Age : 32
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304519
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT DEFENDANT USES A VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Aaron Rawls
Age : 39
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304494
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: N/A
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ronald Robinson III
Age : 35
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304513
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Dakota Ruel
Age : 29
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304510
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Juan Salas
Age : 44
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304522
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Dyer Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Murray
Age : 35
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304499
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: DEALING - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Alex Marion III
Age : 20
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304498
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON (SOCIETY IS VICTIM)
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Crystal McLain
Age : 48
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304507
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; DEALING - COUNTERFEIT SUBSTANCE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Maria Hoyo
Age : 55
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304501
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Dyer Police Department
Offense Description: OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Paris Hewlett
Age : 20
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304515
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - AGAINST A PREGNANT PERSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joseph Coleman
Age : 36
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304502
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: LCCC
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON; THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750; OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Brandon Dubose
Age : 24
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304504
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: SEXUAL BATTERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Diana Enriquez
Age : 21
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304492
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Munster Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jessica Hermosillo
Age : 30
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304511
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Cedar Lake Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Erich Boone
Age : 46
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304509
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION VIOLATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dwayne Smith
Age : 59
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304533
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Javante Toran
Age : 30
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304551
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Williams Jr.
Age : 49
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304543
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - FORCIBLY RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Vandana Pagany
Age : 49
Residence: Hinsdale, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304539
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION - PERJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Matthew Parker
Age : 38
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304554
Arrest Date: May 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: St. John Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daniel Rosario
Age : 49
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304537
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - FROM BUILDING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Obaid Shafiq
Age : 45
Residence: Hinsdale, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304540
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Paul Newlin
Age : 54
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304528
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Pablito Madera II
Age : 37
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304546
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Crown Point Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Manson Jr.
Age : 32
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304541
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH PUBLIC SAFETY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Willie McGee
Age : 36
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304564
Arrest Date: May 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Donna Jackson
Age : 37
Residence: Aurora, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304538
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE- INVASION OF PRIVACY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jocelyn James
Age : 25
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304548
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: THEFT - VEHICLE - MOTOR VEHICLE - CONVERSION - UNAUTHORIZED CONTROL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kamika Harrell
Age : 29
Residence: Sauk Village, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304534
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - OBTAINING PROPERTY - BY CREDIT CARD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Angel Bousono Jr.
Age : 52
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304563
Arrest Date: May 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Kenyatta Branch
Age : 27
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304535
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST ENDANGERED ADULT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Derrick Daniel
Age : 54
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304545
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: ORGANIZED THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rodney Allen Jr.
Age : 42
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304558
Arrest Date: May 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: New Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Cesar Torres
Age : 52
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304569
Arrest Date: May 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Toy
Age : 65
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304572
Arrest Date: May 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Roman Martinez
Age : 39
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304581
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Dyer Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lori Minyard
Age : 60
Residence: Munster, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304576
Arrest Date: May 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jeremy Lewis
Age : 32
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304579
Arrest Date: May 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David Keck
Age : 36
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304573
Arrest Date: May 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lowell Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Samantha Hellems
Age : 30
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304571
Arrest Date: May 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Darius Herron
Age : 30
Residence: Markham, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304567
Arrest Date: May 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Flores
Age : 36
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304574
Arrest Date: May 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: New Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nariana Williams
Age : 23
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304611
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Chad Shaw
Age : 29
Residence: Chesterton, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304591
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED
Highest Offense Class: Felony
John Vann
Age : 28
Residence: South Haven, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304589
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Ricardo Vela
Age : 22
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304583
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Whiting Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Justin Neely
Age : 28
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304594
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Trendarious Peterson Mosley
Age : 22
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304595
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Keandrea Robinson
Age : 34
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304596
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Bailey Llamas
Age : 28
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304609
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: ROBBERY; POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Anthony Hardesty-Berry
Age : 34
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304587
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Hope Horn
Age : 49
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304588
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
James Lenoir-Williams
Age : 30
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304600
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Cristina Galka
Age : 31
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304614
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Armando Cartagena-Dhuperoyis
Age : 62
Residence: Silverdale, WA
Booking Number(s): 2304602
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake Station Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Gregory Cormick Jr.
Age : 22
Residence: New Oreleans, LA
Booking Number(s): 2304584
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/PERMANENT INJURY OR DISFIGUREMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Genito Balderas
Age : 26
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304619
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Munster Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
William Betts
Age : 27
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304612
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Benjamin Byers
Age : 21
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304599
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON (SOCIETY IS VICTIM)
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Albanese
Age : 57
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304605
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joshua Baker
Age : 41
Residence: Elkhart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304514
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Roderick Atkins
Age : 44
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304500
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Mark Abel
Age : 36
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304516
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: Confinement
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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Main Street will be restricted between Camp Allen Drive and Rockhill Street from Tuesday to Friday during bridge maintenance, the city of Fort Wayne said today.
For questions or to report problems, contact the city's bridge department at 427-1172.
Main Street will be restricted between Camp Allen Drive and Rockhill Street from Tuesday to Friday during bridge maintenance, the city of Fort Wayne said today.
For questions or to report problems, contact the city's bridge department at 427-1172. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/main-street-section-restricted-this-week/article_ead5a36c-f892-11ed-8050-bbd9e8b303b6.html | 2023-05-22T13:37:17 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/main-street-section-restricted-this-week/article_ead5a36c-f892-11ed-8050-bbd9e8b303b6.html |
North Clinton Street under the I-469 overpass will be restricted and briefly closed for short periods between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday during beam-setting for a bridge project, the city of Fort Wayne said today.
Police will be on site to help assist with traffic, the city's traffic engineering department said in a statement.
For questions or to report problems, contact the Indiana Department of Transportation at 1-855-INDOT4U. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/north-clinton-under-i-469-bridge-affected-tuesday-wednesday/article_1ed8b1c4-f891-11ed-b5cb-eba5f8419fe6.html | 2023-05-22T13:37:23 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/north-clinton-under-i-469-bridge-affected-tuesday-wednesday/article_1ed8b1c4-f891-11ed-b5cb-eba5f8419fe6.html |
Public schools in Bismarck and Mandan will be following new transgender legislation regarding the use of bathrooms.
Gov. Doug Burgum on May 8 signed House Bill 1522, which prohibits transgender K-12 students from using the bathroom that aligns with their gender identity. Schools are allowed to make accommodations for students, with parental permission.
The Forum reported that Fargo Public Schools will continue to allow students to use the restroom that aligns with their gender identity or a staff/single-stall restroom that is available for use. Superintendent Rupak Gandhi said he will prioritize keeping students safe over following the law that places constraints on transgender students in schools.
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The bill sponsored by Rep. Scott Dyk, R-Williston, also bars schools from adopting policies that require or prohibit “any individual from using a student's preferred gender pronoun.” Other provisions block school districts and their governing boards from creating policies to accommodate transgender students unless parents give explicit permission. Teachers also are prohibited from withholding information about students’ “transgender status” from parents.
The law that passed the House and Senate by wide margins went into effect the same day it was signed.
Bismarck Public Schools -- the largest district in the state -- intends to comply with the new legislation.
"Bismarck Public Schools remains committed to providing high-quality learning environments in accordance with local, state, and federal laws, and intends to comply with North Dakota’s new transgender legislation," Superintendent Jason Hornbacher said. "Bismarck Public Schools will continue to work with parents and students to provide alternative restroom accommodations."
Mandan Public Schools Superintendent Mike Bitz said MPS follows all state and federal laws and that it will "make accommodations for students to help them access our schools."
Gandhi told The Forum that he believes the new state law might be in conflict with federal law. Hornbacher told The Forum that "If this matter arises, it will be addressed through our legal counsel." | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/education/bps-mps-to-comply-with-transgender-bathroom-law-both-will-accommodate-students/article_fd7537e2-f5a6-11ed-b8f9-17477e9150bb.html | 2023-05-22T13:45:00 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/education/bps-mps-to-comply-with-transgender-bathroom-law-both-will-accommodate-students/article_fd7537e2-f5a6-11ed-b8f9-17477e9150bb.html |
News Tribune, May 22, 1983
- Rev. Robert H. Brom, rector of Sacred Heart Cathedral in Winona, Minnesota, will be ordained and installed tomorrow as bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Duluth. The ceremony, highlighted by colorful pageantry and solemn ritual, begins at 12:30 p.m. in the Duluth Auditorium.
- Frank Malnati, the last of the Duluth grain traders, retired this week after 37 years in the grain business. His retirement marks the close of the era when Duluth was a bustling center for grain trading.
News Tribune, May 22, 1923
- District Judge William A. Cant of Duluth was appointed yesterday to be United States Judge for the District of Minnesota. The nomination is a recess appointment and will come before the U.S. Senate in December when Congress reassembles.
- Duluth's first annual Spring Music Festival will open at the Curling Club tonight with seating for about 5,000 people. Haydn's "Creation" will be sung by a chorus of 120 voices, accompanied by the festival orchestra and several soloists. | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/bygones-last-of-the-duluth-grain-traders-retired-40-years-ago | 2023-05-22T13:47:22 | 0 | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/bygones-last-of-the-duluth-grain-traders-retired-40-years-ago |
DULUTH — The city is set to celebrate the monarch butterfly and other pollinators with the Duluth Monarch Festival on June 3.
This year, the Duluth Monarch Buddies have much to celebrate: They recently surpassed over 100 waystations in the Twin Ports area. A waystation is a place that provides resources monarchs need to eat and hatch caterpillars, most notably a good supply of milkweed and other pollinator-friendly plants.
"The awareness has really blossomed in the last few years," said Cathy Wood, president of Duluth Monarch Buddies. "More and more people are creating monarch waystations, pollinator gardens and there's increased awareness of planting native plants. And that's really good for the food supply and for vegetable gardens too. It's good for the whole system."
The Monarch Buddies is a group of volunteers who work to bring more public awareness to monarch butterflies and issues related to them. The monarch population is dwindling; “Eleven colonies were located this winter season with a total area of 2.21 hectares, a 22% decrease from the previous season,” according to a report this spring from Monarch Watch.
"We have a serious concern about the decrease in monarch butterflies," Wood said. "The reasons why partially have to do with pesticides and farming practices such as decreasing the amount of available milkweed or not leaving buffer zones."
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They also partner with other organizations in the city to create more pollinator habitats and gardens that help monarchs on their lengthy migration journey.
"We work with the public library and the parks department and we've made good connections with the schools to create pollinator habitats," Wood said. "And we go out and do some plantings and other work when we can."
The Buddies have received a grant for free milkweed and partnered with the City to plant in various areas such as Washington Square Park, Hartley Nature Center, Chester Bowl, and more.
"This year, if we get the grant from Monarch Watch, we're planning on doing a planting along Chambers Grove Park," Wood said. "And we'll put the call out for our volunteers to come out and help plant for several hours in a day. It's a good time."
The organization has been around for several years but due to the pandemic, is only celebrating its fifth annual Duluth Monarch Festival.
The event will include a talk from Emily Stone, the naturalist and education director at the Cable Natural History Museum in Cable, Wisconsin. Stone, who recently returned from a trip to the monarch sanctuaries, will present a talk on the "Ecology of Overwintering Monarchs in Mexico" at 10:30 a.m.
Several other local experts will be on hand to talk about gardening and monarchs, including representatives from the Minnesota Master Gardeners, Wild Ones-Arrowhead Chapter, Monarch Joint Venture, author Linda Glaser, artist Mary Plaster and the Lake Superior Zoo. There will also be several kids activities and crafts along with the opportunity to see live monarch eggs, caterpillars and butterflies.
The Duluth Monarch Festival will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 230 E. Skyline Parkway. Entry is $5 for adults; children under 12 are free.
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SAN ANTONIO — Jury selection is set to begin in the retrial of the man accused of killing a Trinity University cheerleader.
Mark Howerton originally went to trial three years ago for the murder of Cayley Mandadi but it ended in a mistrial.
This case is headed back to a courtroom Monday after a jury couldn't come to a decision in 2019 on whether to convict or aqcuit Howerton.
He was accused of being manipulative and violent toward the 19-year-old cheerleader.
The original incident happened in October of 2017.
Howerton told investigators they were both on their way home from the Mala Luna Music Festival when they stopped to have sex at a gas station.
He says after, she fell asleep and began to snore.
When she stopped snoring, Howerton checked her pulse.
That’s when he says he drove her to the closest hospital in Luling where she was pronounced dead.
Investigators say Mandadi’s injuries were consistent with sexual assault and her final cause of death was ‘blunt force trauma.’
During the previous trial, the state says Mandadi tried to break up with Howerton.
They also say Howerton had possessive and controlling tendencies.
In one text message exchange, it showed Howerton threatening to kill himself when Mandadi told him she needed space.
He then proceeded to call her 200 times.
The defense says Howerton didnt kill Mandadi, and the state has no evidence to show he did.
If convicted, Howerton faces between five to 99 years in prison.
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SAN ANTONIO — Police found a man who had been shot in the stomach while on their way to another incident just north of downtown early Monday morning.
It happened around 4 a.m. on the 600 block of W Hildebrand.
Police were responding to another incident when the man 58-year-old man staggered into the street witha gunshot wound to his abdomen.
He was taken to University Hospital.
Police say the man refused to proide them with any information about who shot him.
Hildebrand was shut down in both directions while police investigated the incident.
This is a developing story.
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Over the years, KENS 5 has worked to transform local news. Our cameras have been the lens bringing history into local viewers' homes. We're proud of our legacy as we serve San Antonians today.
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SAN ANTONIO — Police are searching for the suspect who stabbed a woman to death Monday morning at an apartment complex just north of downtown.
Police responded to a stabbing in progress around 1:37 a.m. in the 1600 block of Jackson Keller.
Numerous calls were received around 1:30 a.m. about a disturbance and possible stabbing at the apartments located on Jackson Keller.
Police said they found a woman lying in between two cars with a stab wound to her neck.
EMS arrived at the location and performed life saving measures, but unfortunately the woman was pronounced dead. Police said she did not live at the complex. She had been there with a friend.
The victim's friend found the victim and called police for help.
Police say they are getting conflicting information from witnesses about a suspect.
No other injuries were reported.
Homicide will be investigating.
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SAN ANTONIO — A woman is in critical condition after being shot in an apparent road rage incident on the west side of town late Sunday evening.
It happened at around 9:30 p.m. at a Murphy’s gas station off of Loop 410 near Military Drive.
It began with an incident at another location, then the two drivers followed each other to the gas station driving aggressively, according to police.
The police sergeant at the scene tells us the victim pulled up to the gas pump where she was confronted by the suspect.
An altercation between the two women took place and at some point the suspect shot the victim one time in the chest.
The woman, who police say is in her mid 20s, was taken to University Hospital in critical condition.
Police have the suspect, a woman in her late 20s, in custody for further questioning.
No other injuries were reported and no other details were provided.
Charges on the suspect are unknown until further investigation.
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PIKESVILLE, Md. — A Baltimore County school was forced to cancel classes Monday after being burglarized over the weekend.
Police were called around 6:30 Monday morning to Northwest Academy of Health Sciences on Old Court Road.
Officers initially responded there for a report of vandalism. Once on scene investigators realized someone had been inside the building.
Police noted some damage to the property, but provided no further information.
Baltimore County Public Schools confirmed the closure on social media, but offered no details on the vandalism. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/baltimore-county-school-cancels-monday-classes-after-weekend-burglary | 2023-05-22T14:09:57 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/baltimore-county-school-cancels-monday-classes-after-weekend-burglary |
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School: Indian Trail High School & Academy
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Parents: Steve Schmidt and Sally laird
Most memorable high school moment: The spring band concert of 2022.
Most influential teacher: Jeremy Kriedeman in Band; I wouldn't be the person I am today without the opportunities he has given me.
School activities/clubs: Concert band, jazz band, pep band, wind ensemble
Honors, letters or awards: Multiple awards through WSMA's solo ensemble
Out-of-school activities/hobbies: Writing music, writing fiction, painting
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College choice: Lawrence University in Appleton
Intended major/field of study: Music composition
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June exhibit celebrates Pat Gleeson's 50 years of theatrical contributions
Sara Buswell knew Pat Gleeson. But she, Buswell, knew nothing about making a giant spaceship, one that must actually plop from the sky in order to dazzle a bunch of school kids.
"E.T. had to go home somehow, so I made it," Buswell said over the phone. She had been appointed, and inspired, by Gleeson, who was directing the play and darned well needed a spaceship.
To honor Pat Gleeson's 50-year commitment to arts education and theater, there will be a monthlong exhibition on the main floor of the John Waldron Arts Center. (Gleeson died near the end of 2019, and COVID-19 squelched plans for the memorial.)
Open to the public and free, the exhibit shows Gleeson's work with local theater companies — including Stages Bloomington — as well as her time as artistic director for Boston's Children's Theatre, the U.S.'s oldest children's theater.
"Mainly it is about her work with children and her ability to share the magic of theater," said Dana Burton, a member of the Stages Bloomington board of directors.
So, about that spaceship: "I didn't know I could create such things," Buswell said. "Pat just found ways to make any person succeed. She would take a piece of an idea and figure out how to pull disparate things together — people, organizations — to make it work. Most important, Pat listened to other people's ideas." Buswell worked with Gleeson both in Bloomington and in Boston.
Gleeson's mantras: What if? How else?
In addition to who, what, where, when, how, Buswell said Gleeson used "what if?" and "how else?" to conquer a challenge. Once, in Bloomington, when Gleeson's "The Enchanted Forrest" event needed some authenticity, she convinced local farmers to haul over a hay wagon.
Gleeson's collaborations often resulted in innovations, "The Enchanted Forest," first in Bloomington and later in Boston and the surrounding area, was one. Scary and scintillating, it attracted children as well as their grown-up family members.
“All children are gifted and talented” was one of Gleeson's oft heard statements. She also felt theater could encourage children to discover those talents — even gifts that aren't necessarily theatrical.
Witches, explosives, tea parties and networking
"Pat was good with Halloween-y scenarios full of witchery and things exploding," Buswell said.
The Stagemobile, a traveling theater in partnership with the parks and recreation department in Boston, was another product of Gleeson's imagination.
"Pat could connect with people in ways you wouldn't expect. And she cared about people's self concepts and feelings."
In fact, Buswell's son learned from Gleeson about empathy for others. "There was a high school student who was (struggling with his life), and my son observed the boy's isolation. During Pat's Acting Up (children's acting project), my son connected with that boy. To this day, 40 years later, my son uses things he learned in Pat's acting groups as a way of understanding others."
Gleeson directed more than 200 plays, musicals and other performances. She founded two children’s theaters, one in Alexandria, Virginia, and the other, Acting Up, in Bloomington. She taught and directed for Sandstone High School in Minnesota; Nottingham High School in Syracuse, New York; Powderhorn Players in Minneapolis; and Bloomington High School North.
Many know Gleeson as past artistic director for Stages Bloomington. For her, theater was more that an after-school activity. She insisted that children be theatrically professional and disciplined. Some have entered acting careers; many are now parents of actors in training.
During her Boston Children’s Theatre years, one of Gleeson's projects developed teamwork with the Boston Harbor Hotel, creating popular tea time performances based on children’s stories.
Gleeson also worked with Monroe County Community School Corp. schools and Bloomington Playwrights Project, leading to the Mini Play Festival, featuring plays written, directed and performed by children.
Gleeson's collaborators to be honored, too
Gleeson and her co-workers spent hundreds of hours with educators in schools throughout Bloomington and Boston, running auditions, workshops and theater classes. Some of those collaborators will not only be highlighted in the June exhibition but will be present.
This writer once asked her if she encourages students to become professional actors. "Oh, heavens, no!" Gleeson said.
If you go
WHAT: Pat Gleeson's 50 Years of Theater and Education: an exhibition
WHEN: Through the month of June, with an opening reception 5-8 p.m. June 2, during First Friday Gallery Walk
WHERE: In the Rosemary P. Miller Gallery, main floor, of the John Waldon Arts Center, 122 S. Walnut St. | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/entertainment/local/2023/05/22/june-exhibit-celebrates-pat-gleesons-theatrical-contributions/70231205007/ | 2023-05-22T14:12:19 | 1 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/entertainment/local/2023/05/22/june-exhibit-celebrates-pat-gleesons-theatrical-contributions/70231205007/ |
Bloomington Animal Shelter's capacity at 87, experiencing 'backup' after hoarder case
While many pets sport excited barks and wagging tails, some dogs at the Bloomington Animal Shelter greet new faces with dubious glances and hesitant strides.
The ever eager-to-please Alpha is able to be coaxed out with the promise of cheese, but Brownie watches from a safe distance. Meanwhile, Cream Soda is reticent to hold anyone's gaze, keeping her head bowed to the strangers and acquaintances who peer into her space from the window.
What happens if shelter is overcrowded:Bloomington Animal Shelter will euthanize more unless relief is found
The Bloomington Animal Shelter currently has 87 dogs in its care system. While bordering on overcrowding, this number wouldn't typically raise too many alarm bells — however, the shelter's animal population is still far from what shelter personnel would consider normal operations.
“We are experiencing a backup," said Virgil Sauder, director of Bloomington Animal Care and Control.
In late March, the shelter was flooded with an influx of nearly 70 new dogs, seized from a near-westside Bloomington house in a suspected "hoarding/unauthorized breeding operation." While the majority have been adopted, over a dozen — including Alpha, Brownie and Cream Soda — remain in city custody. Their slow progression into trusting people again has slowed the animal shelter's intake, leading to lags in their system.
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"The Carolina dogs are a big issue for us," Sauder noted. "We took on a lot of dogs at one time that needed some extra care and are definitely moving through our system slower. And because of that, there's less animals that we can kind of assist at a rolling basis."
Over a dozen Carolina dogs remain in city care after Bloomington hoarder case
Of the 68 Carolina dogs surrendered earlier this year, 17 remain in city custody, a large reduction from what the shelter was experiencing just two months ago.
Since these dogs were a particular breed, the shelter was able to work with rescue groups to more broadly share the shelter's message. A number of the adoptions have been from outside Bloomington, with some families traveling from as far away as Florida and the East Coast to pick up their new pets.
"That's been a wonderful thing," Sauder said.
The remaining dogs are all adults, who are more shy and still recovering from their past situation.
"We have some that are taking awhile to come out of their shell," Sauder said, noting the dogs need a family (a foster or a forever home) who is able to let the pet progress at its own pace. "Once they start warming up, we're seeing a lot of improvements. But that takes a lot of work and a lot of patience."
Bloomington Animal Shelter has 'backup' problem, looking for more fosters
The hoarding case has continued affect the animal shelter, leading to a domino effect.
"Whereas sometimes I see 87 dogs, if I do a search in a couple of weeks, the majority of those dogs are brand new because we can move a lot of dogs through within a couple of weeks at a normal rate. If they don't have behavioral or health issues, they move through the shelter and get rehomed quickly," Sauder explained. "What we have now is we have dogs that just aren't moving as quick.”
Most of those dogs are the Carolina rescues.
At this point, the shelter is just able to keep up with its pool of pets, but there's very little room for another drastic surge like another local hoarding case.
“As soon as one animal leaves through the door, we're getting another one in, so we're always keeping those kennels full,” Sauder said, adding, "If a dog leaves the shelter, that open space for us to get another one and it moved through (the system)."
And it's not just the Carolina dogs contributing to the noticeable strain on the shelter's resources. Sauder noted the national economy — with more and more people struggling to keep up with their local cost of living — has led an overarching trend of people giving their pets to the shelter in order for them to be rehomed.
"It’s not all of it for sure, but it definitely adds an extra layer to what we normally deal with," Sauder said.
In addition to pets that are kept at the shelter's physical brick and mortar on South Walnut Street, many can be found at foster homes. Anyone can apply to be a foster, and they typically help pets who are under the age of 8 weeks, have special needs, aren't able to adjust to a normal kennel situation or are in need of additional training to improve their chances of being adopted.
"While (our foster program) is not maxed out, it's definitely stretched, so we definitely need some more dog fosters to help out with that, too," Sauder said.
The program dramatically reduces the instance of euthanasia, a last resort that Sauder and other shelter staff hope won't have to be used. But if their limited space issue persists, and another influx of animals show up at the shelter's doorstep, it remains a viable possibility.
“If you don't have those options (like adoption or foster), then the only way to help all the animals in the community is to look at euthanasia to make the space to help more animals," Sauder said. "We'd like to help every animal that we can see as being available and adoptable, a healthy animal to get into home we'd like to place. So that's kind of just the general struggle of a shelter.”
Gaining a new pet in the household, whether it's permanent or temporary, can be daunting. While it may take a pet like a Carolina rescue time to fully warm up, once the dog accepts a person into its pack, the breed has been described as friendly, loyal and affectionate. And many of these dogs can be helped along the way with a gentle hand — especially if it's holding a piece of cheese.
Families can apply for adoption or to be a foster guardian on the city's website. | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/22/bloomington-animal-shelter-experiences-backup/70220117007/ | 2023-05-22T14:12:20 | 1 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/22/bloomington-animal-shelter-experiences-backup/70220117007/ |
Have a hungry kid? Here's where to get free meals for children this summer in Bloomington
Free meals for youth up to age 18 will be served at 13 sites in Bloomington this summer.
Community Kitchen and Monroe County Community School Corp. are collaborating to ensure there are free healthy meals available at 13 locations.
The summer food program will begin May 22 and run through Aug. 1 for Community Kitchen locations. MCCSC will have two school cafeterias serving breakfast and lunch; exact dates and times are included below.
This is the 27th year that Community Kitchen has operated a summer food service program, according to Tim Clougher, assistant director. For the first couple of years, Community Kitchen provided breakfast but switched to offering lunches in order to reach more kids at a time when they were awake. The lunches also allowed for more food components, Clougher explained. Lunches have five items: milk, whole grain, protein, fruit and vegetable.
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The program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and administered by the Indiana Department of Education. Community Kitchen is reimbursed for meals that are eaten where officials can observe them.
However, some youth take meals home to eat during inclement weather and because their parents request they eat at home. "We depend on support from the community to provide those meals," Clougher said in an email.
Monroe County Community School Corp. has provided summer feeding programs for students for more than 20 years, according to Matt Tomrell, director of food service at MCCSC.
All meals are served anonymously to kids with no questions asked.
Community Kitchen will distribute free lunch to kids (18 and younger) at the following locations and times:
Route 1 (Monday-Friday)
- Dorothy Apartments: 10:30-10:45 a.m. (near the office)
- Southcrest Estates: 10:55-11:10 a.m. (near mailboxes)
- Henderson Court Apartments: 11:20-11:35 a.m. (at playground)
- Walnut Woods: 11:40-11:55 a.m. (across from the playground)
- Trailview: 12:10-12:25 p.m. (near circle)
- The Reserve at Chandler’s Glen: 12:35-12:50 p.m. (at picnic shelter)
- Arlington Valley Mobile Home Park: 12:55-1:10 p.m. (behind the office)
Route 2 (Monday–Friday)
- Crestmont Community (Illinois Court): 10:30-11 a.m. (at playground)
- Highland Park Elementary: 11:15-11:45 a.m. (at playground)
- Limestone Crossing: Noon to 12:30 p.m. (at playground)
- Country View Apartments: 12:45-1:15 p.m. (at playground)
MCCSC will serve free breakfast and lunch to kids (18 and younger) at the following locations:
Templeton Elementary cafeteria (Monday–Thursday)
Enter at Door 13 for breakfast and lunch, provided June 5-July 13. (Closed Monday, June 19, and Tuesday, July 4.) Because of state regulations, meals must be consumed on-site.
- Breakfast: 9:15-9:45 a.m.
- Lunch: 12:10-12:45 p.m.
Fairview Elementary Cafeteria (Monda –Thursday)
Enter at Door 12 for breakfast and lunch, provided June 5-29. (Closed Monday, June 19.) Because of state regulations, meals must be consumed on-site.
- Breakfast: 9:15-9:45 a.m.
- Lunch: 1:45-2:15 p.m. | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/22/free-meals-for-kids-available-this-summer-in-13-bloomington-locations/70235751007/ | 2023-05-22T14:12:22 | 1 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/22/free-meals-for-kids-available-this-summer-in-13-bloomington-locations/70235751007/ |
MCCSC: Another tax referendum? School district seeking another property tax increase
Before receiving the first proceeds of a property tax increase voters approved last fall, MCCSC officials are proposing an additional referendum to raise more money.
The new proposal, if passed by the school board at its Tuesday, May 23, meeting, would be on the November general election ballot.
The Monroe County Community School Corp. is hosting a community forum the day after the school board meeting to provide further details about what the tax increase would fund. That event is scheduled for 6 p.m. May 24 at the Co-Lab at 553 E. Miller Drive.
The referendum would seek a second additional school tax, not to exceed 8.5 cents per $100 assessed property value, on top of the 18.5-cent tax increase voters supported in November 2022.
More:Voters say yes to Monroe County Community School Corporation referendum
A Monroe County resident with a home valued at $217,00, the average last year, is paying about $125 a year more in school taxes under the 2022 referendum. The proposed tax hike one would add another $55 or so a year.
A notice announcing Wednesday's community meeting about the proposed tax hike says it would be a "family-centered referendum to assist families."
Alexis Harmon, MCCSC director of educational technology and communications, pointed to local voters' continuing support of MCCSC referendums: in 2010, 2016 and 2022. The tax increases expire after six years.
"Our community has a long history of supporting local, public schools," Harmon said. "Our hope is to assist families by leveraging funds for education-related expenses they face on an annual basis and to expand our early childhood education programming to provide affordable preschool options."
She cited a need for "a family-centered, community-focused referendum in order to fund essential educational and operational expenditures." Details, she said, will come later.
More:MCCSC school board approves 2023 budget. Here's how much it relies on the referendum.
Harmon said the actual increase would be less than it appears on the surface.
"MCCSC will have decreases in other property tax rates, which would result in an overall projected rate increase to be less than 4 cents," she explained.
The school board will vote on the proposal at their Tuesday 6 p.m. meeting at the MCCSC Co-Lab. Anyone who wants to speak to the issue must arrive early and fill out a card in order to be recognized.
The MCCSC website says the meeting will feature discussion of "a community-focused referendum that will assist our families."
The board members will consider passing a resolution that states "the administration and the Board of School Trustees Monroe County Community School Corporation have been investigating the need for a referendum levy in order to fund essential educational and operational expenditures of the school corporation."
The resolution "authorizes the superintendent of the school corporation, or his designee, to continue to investigate the need for a referendum levy at the approximate property tax rate of $0.085 and such authorization includes communicating, on behalf of the Board, such tax rate to the Monroe County auditor in order to make any and all needed calculation." | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/22/mccsc-another-tax-referendum-school-district-seeking-another-hike/70234525007/ | 2023-05-22T14:12:23 | 0 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/22/mccsc-another-tax-referendum-school-district-seeking-another-hike/70234525007/ |
My Favorite Ride: Believe it or not, this 1966 Olds Delta 88 used to be a parade car
ELLETTSVILLE — Two years ago, I wrote two columns tracking the history of a certain 1966 Oldsmobile Delta 88 convertible.
"The one Pete Dunn bought new for his wife, kept 14 years or so, then sold to Marion Jacobs for $350," a May 2021 column said. "The one Jacobs' son, Jonathan, drove in high school during the 1980s. The old car that eventually got parked in the garage, where it was forgotten, obscured by storage boxes stacked on the trunk and hood.
"The car Bob Lowers caught a glimpse of while painting at Jacobs' daughter's home a few weeks ago and bought on sight, then got running for the first time in decades."
Last month, my boss at the newspaper asked me to check out a situation in Ellettsville. I'm a news reporter who covers mostly crime and goings-on of various kinds; this car column is a side gig I took on more than 20 years ago.
More:Art or eyesore? Ellettsville fines man $140,800 and dismantles illegal structures
We had heard from readers that something was going on at the edge of town. One lane of Ind. 46 was closed, and workers using heavy equipment were clearing land around a man's house. People were curious.
So I drove to Ellettsville, parked downtown and walked west on Main Street with my reporter's notebook and camera until I found the site. A man inside the house saw me and came out the front door.
"What's going on?" I asked, introducing myself.
"Thank God someone's come to find out about all this," he said, taking my hand. Then my name registered, and his anxiety eased. "I know you. You're the one that wrote about my Oldsmobile, remember?"
At first, I didn't. Not that I've written about that many Oldsmobiles, but I couldn't place him or the car. We hadn't met in person before that, and I didn't know the man's name when I approached his house that day.
He led me to where his garage had been — it had violated town codes and had just been razed by the workers. "The car was parked right there. They towed it away and it's down at the town hall parking lot," Lowers said.
More:My Favorite Ride: Carolyn Dean's 1964 Mercury Comet? It's still on the road
We kept talking, and I remembered the car. Burgundy, Delta 88, Pete Dunn, Marion Jacobs, his daughter Lucy. It all came back to me as we stood where the car once was parked.
For those of you new to the column or who, like me, forgot about this car, a quick refresher:
The late Pete Dunn bought the car new as a gift for his wife, Barbara. There's a picture of her behind the wheel during Bloomington's 1967 Fourth of July parade hauling her husband, who was running for city council that year.
The convertible was then driven by their children in high school; it once served as a junior class float in a homecoming parade.
In 1980, they sold the car to Marion Jacobs, a well-known pillar of the Ellettsville community. HIs son recalls driving the car back then, before it got parked in the garage for good.
After Marion Jacob's death in 2020, his daughter Lucy was trying to figure out what to do with her dad's classic Delta 88. She contacted me.
"You are so well connected in the historic and classic car community," Lucy Jacobs said. "Maybe you would know someone interested in this former beauty?"
Bob Lowers was doing some painting at Jacobs' house not long after that. She lamented the future of the car, and mentioned the crusher at JB Salvage.
Lowers put down his paint brush and went out to the garage, where the dust-coated car was located amid old political signs.
"He took one look and said, 'Wow! I'll take it.' He didn't even look under the hood," Jacobs said. "He said it was love at first sight."
A collector of old things and a man who appreciates cars or yesteryear, he bought the Delta 88 and hauled it home.
Jacobs had told him the motor was frozen up, done for. But Lowers and his brother tinkered with it a few hours and got the car to start. He called Jacobs to let her know its days on the road weren't over.
Lowers kept the car parked in a garage structure he had built onto his house. Turns out its construction violated town codes, which led to its demolition by the town in April.
The town returned the car to Lowers. It's sitting where the garage was, partially concealed by a tarp, future unclear.
Have a story to tell about a car or truck? Contact My Favorite Ride reporter Laura Lane at llane@heraldt.com or 812-318-5967. | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/22/my-favorite-ride-this-1966-olds-delta-88-used-to-be-a-parade-car/70234512007/ | 2023-05-22T14:12:26 | 0 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/22/my-favorite-ride-this-1966-olds-delta-88-used-to-be-a-parade-car/70234512007/ |
What happened to the 42 dogs rescued from a fighting ring in Daytona Beach?
More than two years ago, Daytona Beach Police and Volusia County Animal Services rescued 42 dogs from a Reva Street home where they were being bred for dogfighting.
The animals showed signs of mistreatment – some were attached to heavy chains, others were kept inside makeshift wooden cages, and many showed wounds in different stages of healing – indicating they were used to fight.
One of the men accused in the case was convicted on May 12 of animal cruelty and dogfighting charges and was sentenced Friday to 18 years in prison.
Police:42 dogs, bred and used to fight, seized from Daytona Beach home
Recent conviction:Daytona Beach man convicted of dog fighting and animal cruelty charges
Port Orange:Man barred from owning pets, gets 6 months in jail for beating dog to death
A 'heartbreaking' scene
Adam Leath, CEO of the Halifax Humane Society, was Volusia County’s Animal Services director when authorities seized the dogs in February 2021. He described the scene as “heartbreaking.”
“These dogs were housed in incredibly unsanitary conditions,” Leath said in an interview. “Forced to fight one another for the financial gain of the individuals involved.”
The animals suffered from several medical problems, including infections, intestinal parasites, and external parasites.
As soon as the dogs were rescued, they were brought to the humane society, where they began their recovery.
“Each of the 42 dogs was examined forensically,” Leath said, adding that the organization had the help of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). “That took quite a bit of time to comprehensively examine each and every one of them.”
Several of the puppies were anemic due to parasite activity in their intestines, which required blood transfusions and “intense medical intervention,” Leath said.
What happened after the dogs were treated?
Leath said 40 of the 42 dogs rescued were rehabilitated and found new homes that same year. They ranged in age from several months to several years.
Two of the dogs were so severely injured they could not be rehabilitated and were euthanized.
During his own time as a regional director at the ASPCA, Leath participated in several dogfighting rescues.
“These dogs are incredibly resilient,” he said. “They want to please people, and that quality has been exploited when they are used in organized dogfighting.”
Leath said that at least 50% of the dogs rescued can be rehabilitated and adopted into permanent homes, many with children and other pets. Some even become therapy dogs.
“In this case, it was even better than 50%,” he said. “We are very excited to say that we were able to see such positive outcomes for these dogs that have been so severely mistreated and exploited.”
While each case varies, rehabilitation usually lasts a few months. All the dogs adopted in this case were adopted by the end of 2021.
While the humane society, a nonprofit that relies on donations, incurred a cost during the rehabilitation, the ASPCA covered a significant portion, Leath said.
How can a former fighting dog fit into a new home?
When dogs are rescued from dogfighting rings, their recovery is both physical and behavioral.
Leath said many people think that animals abused in a case such as this pose a threat to the general public, "but nothing can be further from the truth."
While the physical part is more straightforward, reconditioning the animals’ behavior is a different process and maybe not what most people would imagine, Leath said.
“They are actually exploited for their aggressive tendencies toward other dogs,” he said. “We can temperament-test them, expose them to a variety of scenarios where we can identify what problematic behaviors exist and then start them on a regiment of positive reinforcement.”
Dogfighters, he said, “don’t want dogs that are aggressive to people, because they have to be routinely handled by a lot of different people.”
Leath said the dogs in this case were “incredibly under-socialized,” “cowering” and showing fear of new things, which goes against their social nature.
“So keeping them in isolation, they are craving attention,” he said. “You’ll see them play with their own food bowls, try to reach as far as they can out (of their crate) to get someone to just touch them.” | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2023/05/22/dogs-rescued-from-daytona-beach-fighting-ring-get-a-second-chance/70232631007/ | 2023-05-22T14:14:12 | 0 | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2023/05/22/dogs-rescued-from-daytona-beach-fighting-ring-get-a-second-chance/70232631007/ |
Miami-Dade issues connect to Volusia County beach debate
For those wondering why the Florida Legislature approved legislation that would change the face of law enforcement on Volusia County's beaches, they can find the answer in a long-running fight in Miami-Dade County.
House Bill 1595 says that only a sheriff has law enforcement power in unincorporated areas. It also, among other things, says that local governments can't maintain a separate policing authority in those areas.
That means big changes for Volusia County's Beach Safety division.
'Scumbags of the week':Sheriff, county power battle isn't new
The bill will put beach law enforcement in the hands of the sheriff instead of the county beach patrol. The sheriff's office and Beach Safety have already been working on the transition.
Here's some background on the issue:
What does Miami-Dade have to do with this?
To understand the issue, one must start with Amendment 10, approved by voters in 2018. It gave more power to constitutional officers, such as the sheriff, and mandated their election. The amendment had the biggest impact on Miami-Dade, the only county in Florida that does not have a sheriff.
The county eliminated the position in the 1960s after a major scandal. Miami-Dade has until Jan. 7, 2025, to elect a sheriff.
The Miami-Dade County Commission in August of 2022 passed a resolution that the Miami-Dade Police Department - not a newly elected sheriff - would continue to provide police services in unincorporated areas.
The Florida Sheriff's Office Association filed a lawsuit against the county and Circuit Court Judge Vivianne Del Rio dismissed it in February. The sheriffs association appealed and that court fight is still in progress.
Sheriffs turn to Florida Legislature
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri is the legislative committee chairman for the sheriffs association. He wrote an email to its members about getting help from the statehouse.
"We have been working hard on a bill that will address all of the concerns about a county commission usurping the sheriff’s authority and the specific issue in Miami-Dade of having a sheriff assume policing functions in January 2025," he wrote in an email to the association.
Then there was House Bill 1595.
What does the bill do for Miami-Dade?
The Florida Sheriffs Association strongly supported the bill. Gualtieri spoke in support of HB 1595 at a committee hearing and said all 66 sheriffs supported it.
The agency said in its 2023 legislative priorities that would ensure the independence of sheriffs across the state. By banning other police agencies from having jurisdiction in unincorporated areas, the bill essentially overrules the Miami-Dade resolution.
What does all this mean for Volusia County?
The bill will go into effect when DeSantis signs it, so there won't be any transition time for Volusia at that point, according to County Manager George Recktenwald. It will take away the law enforcement authority of Beach Safety officers, but they will still be certified as emergency medical technicians and lifeguards.
The Volusia sheriff's office has 12 deputies on the day shift patrolling the beaches and plans to keep that schedule after the transition. For the night shift, two deputies are assigned to the beach, and two sergeants will be in the area.
The sheriff's office will add more staff if needed, according to a spokesman.
Beach Safety Director Andy Ethridge told the County Council in April that during the summer season, there are typically 20-24 Beach Patrol officers on a shift during the day, and three at night.
The governor has until May 31 to act on the bill. | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2023/05/22/how-miami-dade-county-influenced-volusia-county-beach-patrol-takeover/70232992007/ | 2023-05-22T14:14:15 | 0 | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2023/05/22/how-miami-dade-county-influenced-volusia-county-beach-patrol-takeover/70232992007/ |
NPD sergeant completes education program
NORMAL — Normal Police Department Sergeant Bradley Underwood graduated from Northwestern University's Center for Public Safety.
He completed the 10-week Staff and Command program held in Rockford from Feb. 6 through April 28.
The program was implemented by the Center for Public Safety in 1983.
Underwood was a student in SPSC Class No. 543, which had 42 students.
The School of Police Staff and Command provides upper-level college instruction in 27 core blocks of instruction and additional optional blocks during each session. Tops of study include leadership, human resources, employee relations, organizational behavior, applied statistics, planning and policy development, and budgeting and resource allocation.
Each student is challenged with written exams, projects, presentations and quizzes in addition to a staff study paper. Students may be awarded up to six units of undergraduate credit from Northwestern University in Evanston upon completion of the course.
Food sanitation manager's course offered in Pontiac
PONTIAC — The Livingston County Health Department will offer a food sanitation manager's course in August.
Classes will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 7, Aug. 14 and Aug. 21, with the exam on Aug. 28. All classes and the exam will take place at the health department, 310 E. Torrance Ave., Pontiac.
The course is designed for people who prepare or serve potentially hazardous food the public, such as restaurant workers, delicatessens, schools, nursing homes, hospitals and catering establishments.
The course is $125 and includes the textbook and all other materials. Registration is required as seating is limited.
Visit lchd.us or call 815-842-5916 for more information. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/monday-memos-npd-sergeant-completes-education-program-livingston-co-offers-food-sanitation-course/article_36f531ce-f404-11ed-9f59-1bf3fea043a9.html | 2023-05-22T14:22:19 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/monday-memos-npd-sergeant-completes-education-program-livingston-co-offers-food-sanitation-course/article_36f531ce-f404-11ed-9f59-1bf3fea043a9.html |
Police in Philadelphia are investigating after a double shooting along Kensington Avenue on Sunday afternoon left one man dead and another with gunshot wounds to his face, shoulder and wrist.
According to police, the incident happened at about 1:41 p.m., when officers responding to a report of a shooting found Sahmir Toliaferro, 20, of North Philadelphia along the 2800 block of Kensington Avenue after he had been shot multiple times.
Officials said Toliaferro was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced at about 2 p.m.
A 370year-old man was also injured in that incident, investigators said. This man was shot in the left wrist, right cheek and left shoulder and, officers said, he was taken to a nearby hospital where he was placed in stable condition.
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Also, earlier this weekend, on Kensington Avenue on Friday, at about 7:35 p.m., just two blocks away from Sunday's deadly shooting, a 43-year-old man was killed in an argument, police said.
According to law enforcement officials, Adinson Suarez-Martes, 43, of Kensington, died after being shot in the throat and stomach following an altercation.
Investigations are ongoing into both of these incidents, officials said, and no arrests have yet been made in either incident.
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Detroit mother accused of giving her son, 4, fentanyl
A Detroit mother has been charged in connection with the 2022 death of her 4-year-old son from fentanyl, officials said Monday.
Chavon Caprice Boone, 40, was arraigned Sunday on charges of felony murder, first-degree child abuse, and delivery of a narcotic-causing death, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office said. If convicted, she faces up to life in prison for the murder charge.
A magistrate in Detroit's 36th District Court ordered her to be held without bond and scheduled her next court appearance for May 31, the office said.
Police said Boone is accused of causing the death of her son, Anthony Scott Upshaw, in 2022. They also said she turned herself in to authorities on Friday.
Anthony died on April 10, 2022, according to investigators. They said he and Boone were alone in his bedroom when he went into cardiac arrest. The family's house is located in Detroit.
Officials said the boy's father was sleeping in another room when he was awakened by Boone's screams. He climbed up the house's stairs, went into his son's bedroom, found Anthony unresponsive and began giving him chest compressions. After 911 was called, the boy was taken to a hospital where he was treated but later died.
An autopsy found fentanyl in his system but investigators did not know how it got into his system, and the county medical examiner's office ruled the cause of his death indeterminate.
On Friday, Boone called 911 and was taken to Detroit police homicide detectives and turned herself in for Anthony's murder. Police said they believe she gave her son the narcotics that caused him to go into cardiac arrest and die.
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Twitter: @CharlesERamirez | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2023/05/22/detroit-mother-accused-of-giving-her-son-4-fentanyl/70242705007/ | 2023-05-22T14:27:30 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2023/05/22/detroit-mother-accused-of-giving-her-son-4-fentanyl/70242705007/ |
Chippewa Valley High dismissed early due to threat investigation
Students at Chippewa Valley High Monday were dismissed early due to a threat, school officials said.
"We are dismissing Chippewa Valley High School students early today while police investigate a threat that was made to a student at the school," the district said in a post on its official Facebook page around 9 a.m. "We decided to do this out of an abundance of caution. All students and staff are safe."
They also said no other Chippewa Valley school is being affected and remain in session for the day.
Clinton Township police are investigating, officials said.
Authorities said the threat was reported to a student early Monday morning from an unknown phone number.
Police were called and the school was placed on lockdown. "In coordination with school officials, the decision was made to dismiss the student body for the day," police said.
Anyone with information about the threat should call Clinton Township Police Detective Decker at (586) 493-7846.
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Gas prices up 23 cents since last week in Michigan
Michigan motorists gearing up to hit the road for Memorial Day weekend can expect to pay more at the pump ― but not as much as last year.
Gas prices in Michigan are up 23 cents since last week, giving Michigan drivers continued fluctuation with an average pump price of $3.57 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, according to AAA. Compared to this time last year, prices are still $1 less and 8 cents below last month's average.
"Despite the recent increases, it’s unlikely that prices will come anywhere near the state average that holiday travelers paid last year of $4.60 per gallon," according to AAA's release Monday morning. "While Michigan drivers are seeing a double-digit increase in pump prices compared to this time last week, prices have held steady over the past few days," said Adrienne Woodland, AAA's spokesperson. "If gas demand increases ahead of Memorial Day weekend, drivers could see pump prices move higher."
Motorists are paying an average of $53 for a full 15-gallon tank of gasoline in Michigan ahead Memorial Day weekend, when AAA auto-club group expects over 1.1 million Michiganians to get on the road to travel.
Metro Detroit gas prices are still lower than most of the state. Compared to last week, the region's average daily gas price increased to $3.51 ― about 14 cents more than last week’s average but still $1.07 less than this same time last year.
According to AAA, the most expensivegas price averages are in Traverse City ($3.65), Jackson ($3.64), and Lansing ($3.60); the least expensivegas price averages in Metro Detroit ($3.51), Benton Harbor ($3.53), and Flint ($3.58). | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/05/22/michigan-gas-prices-up-23-cents-since-last-week/70242513007/ | 2023-05-22T14:27:42 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/05/22/michigan-gas-prices-up-23-cents-since-last-week/70242513007/ |
The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:
There has been another mass shooting in our country. Six were killed in a Nashville school. There will be thoughts and prayers, and new gun regulations considered a “slippery slope” to gun confiscation. It is not about taking away guns but reasonable considerations to reduce gun deaths.
Although 80% of people want better background checks and less dangerous weaponry, there has been no meaningful legislation to reduce gun violence, even STUDY it. Some say that guns are not the problem. It is mental health.
There may be mental health-related issues involved, but few mentally ill people resort to violence. There are mental health issues in other countries. If it is mental health, consider that many mass shootings are committed by angry loners with a grudge. Shall we incarcerate all angry loners?
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Most gun owners will never resort to gun violence. Yet there are over 40,000 gun-related deaths per year, resulting from murders, suicide, and neglect.
Conservatives claim that Liberals want to “shred the Second Amendment.” Few know the background and Supreme Court decisions regarding it or the Second Amendment’s content. Ask the next 10 people you meet, and you will see.
Here is the language: A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.
Most do not know the wording but use the Amendment as a reason to have guns. It essentially involves a well-regulated militia and gives the people the RIGHT to bear arms rather than no right. It does not allow for unlimited possession.
There is no Supreme Court interpretation allowing for unrestricted arms. Consider the 2008 Heller case. The court clarified that the Second Amendment is not unlimited. This language was stated in the opinion: It is not a right to keep and carry any weapon whatsoever in any manner whatsoever and for whatever purpose. Conservative Chief Justice Warren Burger once called the gun lobby’s Second Amendment interpretation “a fraud on the American public.”
Why is the gun lobby so powerful? They represent gun manufacturers and the billions made from sales of guns like the AR-15. Politicians are pressured to vote against gun reform.
There may be too much dangerous weaponry available, with over 400 million guns in our country. Some claim that more guns make us safer. Assume there is a paranoid, angry person who accumulates various weapons, ready for revenge. Now consider 20 others like him, fully armed, in a theater or on a plane.
Gun rights advocates rightly say that most gun owners are responsible. Imagine that you have a responsible neighborhood rattlesnake owner with one in a cage. What if he has 50? What could go wrong? Remember, he is responsible. Advocates also like to say that guns do not kill people. If guns are not the problem, should we allow machine guns? Howitzers? Grenade launchers?
Among top developed nations, the United States has the highest per capita number of homicides by gunfire, at about 40 per million. Compare that with France at 3, Italy, 3. Australia, 2. Why?
In 1996 in Port Arthur, Tasmania, a part of Australia, a man killed 35 people and wounded 23 in a tragic event. Australia decided to create strict firearm regulations. They bought back large numbers of assault-style weapons. Many others were returned voluntarily. In the following 20 years, zero mass shootings occurred, with only a handful since. Why? As in other places, there is a correlation between regulation and results.
The gun issue requires rational examination. Nothing will completely stop mass shootings, but efforts should be made to reduce them. Those against new laws argue that offenders will not follow them. Given that, why have laws at all?
Gun advocates are concerned about losing their rights and freedoms. Those deceased from gunfire have lost all theirs.
Paul McCreary was raised on a farm in Illinois, he spent 29 years in education in Michigan. Upon retirement, he moved to Indiana, Colorado and now the deserts of Arizona, trying to stay relevant and creative. | https://tucson.com/opinion/local/local-opinion-gun-wars/article_2d30094c-d191-11ed-a05a-037ae99be5ef.html | 2023-05-22T14:29:49 | 1 | https://tucson.com/opinion/local/local-opinion-gun-wars/article_2d30094c-d191-11ed-a05a-037ae99be5ef.html |
Young goat survives rare bone infection after visiting UF Large Animal Hospital
Almost three months after a young goat named Daisy Mae came to the University of Florida’s Large Animal Hospital unable to walk due to a rare disease, she is now a dress- and diaper-wearing “house goat” at home in The Villages, where she continues to recover.
She is showered with attention everywhere she goes and cuddling with her owner to watch Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy when it’s time to chill.
“That’s her normal,” said her owner, Amanda Cohen. “It’s maybe not a normal goat’s normal, but Daisy has always been different and loves her life.”
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Daniela Luethy, D.V.M., a clinical assistant professor and large animal medicine specialist, is one of the clinicians who cared for Daisy Mae when she first arrived at UF on March 3, unable to stand on all four legs. Cohen had noticed the baby goat’s problems when she was 4 days old, but Daisy Mae did not respond to initial treatment and Cohen decided she needed to bring her to Gainesville for a more in-depth examination.
“Based on my previous experience with some similar cases, we were suspicious of vertebral osteomyelitis, or an infection of the bones in the neck,” Luethy said. “We performed a CT scan and were able to obtain images that confirmed Daisy did have this disease.”
Thanks to the medical care UF veterinarians provided, which included a combination of antibiotic and extensive physical therapy performed over six-and-a-half weeks, along with Cohen’s commitment to her treatment, Daisy Mae made huge strides.
“She is now able to stand and walk on her own,” Luethy said.
Daisy Mae’s physical therapy was provided through the hospital’s integrative and mobility medicine service, which treats a wide variety of animals from dogs and cats to tortoises and “everything in between,” said Melissa Narum, D.V.M., an intern with the group.
“We also love to work with other services in the hospital, with a shared goal of helping each animal feel better and grow stronger,” she said. “But Daisy Mae’s case was special, as she was such a young goat with strong willingness to work hard, and with such a supportive owner.”
Daisy Mae received several types of physical therapy while at UF, including acupuncture, stretching and neuromuscular electrical nerve stimulation. She also benefited from underwater treadmill therapy, which helped her gain confidence in using her legs to stand and walk.
“Our whole team was invested in her progress and cheered her on every step of the way, as she progressed from small movements to walking across the room all by herself,” Narum said.
Cohen drove over 60 miles back and forth from her home in The Villages to see her beloved Daisy Mae every day. When she first received Daisy Mae’s diagnosis, Cohen was relieved to know what the exact problem was but devastated knowing treatment might or might not work
“After talking with all of the doctors, we all agreed that with her great personality and her will to live, she was worth trying to treat,” Cohen said. “She did wonderful. Every day, I swear you saw a change for the better. Maybe the changes were small, but we knew we were headed in the right direction.”
Cohen, a former hairdresser, and her husband, a former judge, moved from New York to Florida after their retirement three years ago. In addition to their home at The Villages®, they bought a nearby farm to have space for animals — including goats. They found a breeder of Tennesee miniature fainting goats in Vero Beach and reserved five baby goats to add to the farm.
“Unfortunately, one did not make it,” Cohen said. “Another, a female, needed to be bottle-fed, as her mom was not producing enough milk.”
That goat was Daisy Mae.
“I drove to go pick her up and she was the tiniest little thing,” Cohen said. “I fell in love instantly. The breeder was unsure if she had received any of the colostrum that is so essential to their immune system. I was given the girl, unsure if she would make it or not.”
But make it she did. Daisy Mae was discharged on April 15 — the day of the college’s traditional Open House event.
“She was in her cart at the time, and she was wheeled right out through the crowd,” Cohen said. “Everyone said it was ‘true Daisy style.’ She loves attention from everyone at all times, so it seemed fitting that she would have a crowd of people petting her, taking pictures and videos and posing with her as she left.”
Back at home, Daisy Mae hangs out with Cohen’s Labrador, Bentley, and her Shih Tzu, Bug, along with the family cats. The other goats the family picked up in Tennessee are growing at the family’s farm. They’re still trying to get used to Daisy, Cohen said.
“They’re all just pets for us to spoil and love,” she said, adding that Daisy Mae loves to head-butt everyone and they play back with her.
“She still receives an antibiotic shot every other day and we do physical therapy together every day,” Cohen said.
Daisy Mae continues to return to UF every few weeks for rechecks. Each time, she is greeted by clinicians and students who go out of their way to make time to visit her.
“The staff is incredible,” Cohen said. “The students are beyond dedicated and the doctors’ and students’ passion for every animal that comes through their doors is noticeable at all times.”
Luethy said successful treatment of vertebral osteomyelitis has not been previously reported in goats.
“It’s a rare disease, and one which a lot of people would probably give up on and not treat,” Luethy said. “Many might have seen her lesions and recommended euthanasia given their severity. But thanks to the clinical strengths we have here at UF and her owner’s commitment to her improvement, Daisy Mae’s recovery has been remarkable. We are all thrilled to have been a part of it.”
Sarah Carey, M.A., A.P.R., is director of communications at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. | https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/local/2023/05/22/uf-animal-hospital-treats-goat-with-rare-disease-in-gainesville/70235791007/ | 2023-05-22T14:36:14 | 0 | https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/local/2023/05/22/uf-animal-hospital-treats-goat-with-rare-disease-in-gainesville/70235791007/ |
WATERLOO — Crews are on the scene of a serious crash north of Waterloo.
Details weren’t immediately available, but the collision was reported around 8 a.m. Monday on U.S. Highway 63, just north of the Big Rock Road intersection.
The accident involved a green Ford pickup and a silver GMC sport utility vehicle.
Traffic on the highway has been blocked.
This morning's top headlines: Monday, May 22
The European Union has slapped Meta with a record $1.3 billion privacy fine and ordered it to stop transferring users' personal information to the United States by October. Meta, which had previously warned that services for its users in Europe could be cut off, vowed to appeal and ask courts to immediately put the decision on hold. The company said Monday that “there is no immediate disruption to Facebook in Europe.” The decision applies to user data like names, email addresses, messages, viewing history and other information that Meta — and other tech giants — use for targeted ads. The legal battle followed former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden’s revelations of electronic surveillance by U.S. security agencies.
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have a pivotal meeting coming up on the impasse over the debt ceiling. Washington is racing to strike a budget compromise and raise the nation’s borrowing limit in time to avert a devastating federal default. They're to meet face to face Monday afternoon. After a weekend of start-stop talks, both men appeared upbeat as they face a deadline, as soon as June 1, when the government could run out of cash to pay its bills. Back in the U.S. after the G-7 summit, Biden said his phone call with McCarthy earlier Sunday went well.
Just 33% of American adults say they approve of President Joe Biden’s handling of the economy and only 24% say national economic conditions are in good shape. That's according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Public approval of Biden’s handling of the economy remains low in a time of high inflation, a difficult housing market and concerns about a potential U.S. government debt default. American opinion is also gloomy about Biden’s efforts on gun policy and immigration, with only 31% saying they approve of the president’s performance on those hot button issues. Overall, 40% say they approve of the way Biden is doing his job.
Russia claims it has won control of Ukraine’s eastern city of Bakhmut after a grinding nine-month conflict in which tens of thousands of fighters have died. But top Ukrainian military leaders say the battle is not over. Ukrainian officials acknowledge they now control only a small part of Bakhmut but say their fighters’ presence has played a key role in their strategy of exhausting the Russian military. And they say their current positions in surrounding areas will let them strike back inside Bakhmut while Ukrainian forces are making significant advances just outside the 400-year-old city, chipping away at Russia’s northern and southern flanks with the aim of encircling Russian fighters inside.
Palestinian officials say three Palestinian militants were killed in an Israeli army raid in a West Bank refugee camp. The Palestinian Health Ministry says the raid took place early on Monday in Balata, near the city of Nablus. The ministry said six people were wounded, including one who was in critical condition. The army later confirmed soldiers had raided Balata; it said troops came under fire and killed three Palestinians. Israel has stepped up raids over the past year in response to a spate of Palestinian attacks. Meanwhile, the Biden administration issued a sharply worded statement on Sunday criticizing Israel for moving to reestablish settlers at the previously evacuated outpost of Homesh in northern West Bank.
Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina is set to announce his bid for president. With Monday's launch, he will officially wade into a Republican primary battle already largely dominated by two commanding figures: former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Scott's team acknowledges the challenge but notes that the political environment can change, that Scott won reelection by a commanding 20 points in November and that Scott has more money to start his campaign than any presidential candidate in history. In addition to Trump and DeSantis, he will enter a field that includes former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and “Woke, Inc.” author Vivek Ramaswamy.
The 10th installment of the “Fast and Furious” franchise was off to the races this weekend, knocking “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” out of first place and easily claiming the No. 1 spot at the box office. “Fast X” earned $67.5 million in ticket sales from 4,046 North American theaters, according to estimates from Universal Pictures on Sunday. Including international showings, it had a $319 million global debut. In its third weekend, Disney and Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” made an estimated $32 million. Third place went to “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” now in its seventh weekend.
Gabe Vincent scored a career-high 29 points, Duncan Robinson added 22 and the eighth-seeded Miami Heat are now just one win from the NBA Finals after rolling past the Boston Celtics 128-102 on Sunday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference title series. Caleb Martin scored 18, Jimmy Butler finished with 16, Bam Adebayo had 13 and Max Strus added 10 for Miami, which leads the series 3-0. Jayson Tatum scored 14 and Jaylen Brown added 12 for the Celtics, who won three times on Miami’s floor on the way to winning last season’s Eastern Conference finals.
Chandler Stephenson jumped on a rebound 1:12 into overtime and hit the back of the net to complete a rally and give the Vegas Golden Knights a 3-2 victory over the Dallas Stars and a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Final. Jonathan Marchessault forced overtime with a shot from the slot with just 2:22 left in the third period. Stephenson, Marchessault and Mark Stone each had a goal and an assist for Vegas, and Adin Hill saved 26 shots. Miro Heiskanen and Jason Robertson each scored for the Stars, and Ryan Suter had two assists. Jake Oettinger made 21 saves.
Brooks Koepka is a major champion again. Gone are those injuries that led to doubt whether he was still part of golf's elite. Koepka won the PGA Championship at Oak Hill by closing with a 67 and winning by two shots over Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland. He now has won the PGA Championship three times. And it was his fifth major title. Only 14 players have won more. It was the first major by a LIV Golf player since the Saudi-funded league began nearly a year ago. California club pro Michael Block made an ace and tied for 15th. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/crews-on-scene-of-crash-north-of-waterloo/article_04e45492-f8a7-11ed-b924-33bd409b5626.html | 2023-05-22T14:36:14 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/crews-on-scene-of-crash-north-of-waterloo/article_04e45492-f8a7-11ed-b924-33bd409b5626.html |
WATERLOO — Police are investigating a Sunday night stabbing that ended with the death of a Waterloo woman.
The name of the deceased and other details weren’t immediately available Monday morning.
A person at an apartment at 217 Fereday Court called 911 shortly after 9 p.m. Sunday saying they were performing CPR. Police and paramedics arrived on the scene and found the apparent stabbing victim, who is a resident of the apartment.
She was taken to UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Investigators questioned two apparent witnesses who were at the address. They were released and no charges have been filed.
The investigation continues.
Today in history: May 22
1964: Lyndon B. Johnson
On May 22, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson, speaking at the University of Michigan, outlined the goals of his “Great Society,” saying that it “rests on abundance and liberty for all” and “demands an end to poverty and racial injustice.”
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1967: Langston Hughes
Poet and playwright Langston Hughes died in New York at age 65.
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1968: USS Scorpion
In 1968, the nuclear-powered submarine USS Scorpion, with 99 men aboard, sank in the Atlantic Ocean. (The remains of the sub were later found on the ocean floor 400 miles southwest of the Azores.)
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1969: Apollo 10
In 1969, the lunar module of Apollo 10, with Thomas P. Stafford and Eugene Cernan aboard, flew to within nine miles of the moon’s surface in a dress rehearsal for the first lunar landing.
Walter J. Zeboski
1992: Johnny Carson
In 1992, after a reign lasting nearly 30 years, Johnny Carson hosted NBC’s “Tonight Show” for the final time. (Jay Leno took over as host three days later.)
DOUGLAS C. PIZAC
2012: Elon Musk
Ten years ago: The Falcon 9, built by billionaire businessman Elon Musk, sped toward the International Space Station with a load of groceries and other supplies, marking the first time a commercial spacecraft had been sent to the orbiting outpost.
John Raoux
2017: Dina Merrill
Actor Dina Merrill, 93, died at her home in East Hampton, New York.
Evan Agostini
2018: Stacey Abrams
In 2018, Stacey Abrams won Georgia’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, making her the first woman nominee for Georgia governor from either major party. (Abrams, seeking to become the nation’s first Black female governor, was defeated by Republican Brian Kemp.)
Brynn Anderson
2020: Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli
In 2020, “Full House” star Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, pleaded guilty to paying half a million dollars into the University of Southern California as part of a college admissions bribery scheme. (Loughlin would spend two months behind bars; Giannulli began a five-month sentence in November 2020 and was released to home confinement in April 2021.)
Steven Senne
2021: Virgin Galactic
One year ago: Virgin Galactic made its first rocket-powered flight from New Mexico to the fringe of space in a manned shuttle, a step toward offering tourist flights to the edge of the Earth’s atmosphere.
Andres Leighton
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BOISE, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press.
Ten years ago, Tom Defur’s 4-year-old daughter was killed when the family got into a car accident with a young, distracted driver in July. The incident sparked Defur’s passion for traffic safety. He got emotional as he told his story in front of a small crowd gathered outside the Boise Towne Square Mall on Friday.
“My advice to parents of young drivers is don’t allow the car to be your child’s babysitter. Allow them to understand it’s not a toy,” Defur, who’s an officer for the Caldwell Police Department, said. “My advice to other drivers who aren’t young and inexperienced, driving is a privilege. It’s not a right.”
The event Defur spoke at was held in an effort to raise awareness of the 100 deadliest days on Idaho roads and promote driver safety. It was put on by officials from the Boise Police Department, Caldwell Police Department, Ada County Sheriff’s Office, AAA, Boise Towne Square Mall and the Idaho Transportation Department.
So far this year, there have been 75 fatalities on Idaho roads, according to Josephine Middleton, Office of Highway Safety manager for the Idaho Transportation Department. This is 21 more fatalities than a year ago at this time. Eleven of those fatalities occurred in the past two weeks.
Driving on better roads that aren’t impacted by winter weather doesn’t always lead to less accidents or fewer fatalities. In fact, it tends to be the opposite, according to Cpl. Kyle Wills of BPD.
The months of June, July and August consistently share the most driving fatalities each year.
“When the roads are ice-covered and slick, we tend to be a little more cautious and paying a little more attention,” Wills said. “Whereas in the summer, we don’t see that, people tend to relax a little bit more. They’re kind of more carefree, if you will, and enjoying the outside.”
This carefree attitude can lend itself to more distracted and aggressive driving. Aggressive driving isn’t always road rage — it can be as simple as speeding or running a stop sign, Wills said.
“We need to make sure that we buckle up, slow down, put down the distractions, drive sober and be engaged in our driving while we stay cool, regardless of how hot the temperature gets this summer,” Wills said.
More people on the roads in the summer months can lead to higher chances of people cutting other people off in traffic. When this happens, Wills said it’s important for the other driver to keep their cool, especially if they know they have a tendency to get irritated, because road rage can quickly get out of hand. Drivers can do this by planning ahead and choosing what Wills calls “the Idaho way.”
“I just plan if this car in front of me cuts me off, how am I going to respond?” Wills said. “Am I going to respond through anger or through my driving? Or am I just going to go with what I call the Idaho way and just wave at them — of course with all five fingers … and hope that next time they don’t cut the next car off?”
He said drivers need to actively choose to be friendly and courteous drivers on the roads, no matter what the other drivers around them are doing.
Middleton also stressed the importance of wearing seat belts.
“We know that right now we are at 87% usage rate. However, almost 50% of people who are dying in our crashes are not wearing a seat belt,” she said.
As part of the group’s efforts to raise awareness, a car that was involved in an aggressive driving incident will be parked outside the mall from now until Memorial Day.
The 2003 Chevy Cavalier was involved in a single-vehicle crash while traveling on the connector in Boise at a high rate of speed. The driver lost control of the vehicle and it went into the center median wall.
“My hope is, and my prayer is today that this education component will work and convince someone to drive slower, to put their seat belt on and to not be aggressive that ordinarily does drive that way or doesn’t put their seatbelt on,” BPD Chief Ron Winegar said.
This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press, read more on IdahoPress.com.
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BROOKSVILLE, Fla. — An 18-year-old man died early Monday after his car hit a utility pole, authorities said.
It happened around 3 a.m. on eastbound Wiscon Road east of State Road 50 in Hernando County, according to an FHP crash report.
Troopers say the Brooksville man somehow lost control of his car, crashed into a stop sign and then the utility pole.
He died at the scene of the crash, FHP said. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hernandocounty/man-killed-hernando-county-crash/67-53f68ae4-2c3c-4b5c-a2c1-6986786a385e | 2023-05-22T14:52:28 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hernandocounty/man-killed-hernando-county-crash/67-53f68ae4-2c3c-4b5c-a2c1-6986786a385e |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Wichita’s busiest branch library will reopen Monday in a temporary location after closing on May 6 to begin an expansion and remodel.
The Westlink Branch Library will be located in the Crossroads Shopping Center on the southeast corner of Central and Ridge. The temporary address is 7011 W. Central, Suite 205.
The temporary site has just over 2,000 square feet of public space. The smaller area will have a small collection for browsing and checking out. It will also offer photocopying, self-check, library card registration, public internet and PC stations, and holds pick up.
The temporary location will also have reduced hours, including being closed on Sundays. It will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday.
When the Westline Branch Library remodeling is finished, it will include an expanded children’s room, a designated teen area, a maker space, study rooms, collaboration spaces, and a drive-up window. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/busiest-wichita-branch-library-to-reopen-in-temporary-location/ | 2023-05-22T14:56:45 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/busiest-wichita-branch-library-to-reopen-in-temporary-location/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The recent rainfall is putting many Kansas homeowners’ sump pumps to use. But seasons of not using the pump before rain can cause it to fail, leading to flooding in basements.
Local plumbers say it is a busy time of year to make sump pump repairs.
“A lot of times during dry seasons, the pits will start to dry up, and the pumps won’t run. Then once you start to get a lot of rain, those pumps, because they’ve been dry for so long, don’t work anymore,” explains Gus Bloyer, a journeyman plumber at Benjamin Franklin Plumbing.
Another cause of the flooding is debris caught inside the pump’s pit.
“Some people have drain tiles that drain into there,” says Benjamin Franklin plumber Austin Gonzales. “When the water gets high enough, it’ll kick the float switch on. And then if we kick the pump on, it’s going to be constantly on, and it gets the motor hot enough to it will burn it out.”
It’s important to check if your sump pump is working properly.
“You can do that manually by reaching down into the pit or taking some kind of object to lift that float. And then, at that point, the pump should kick on and lift the water out of that pit,” says Bloyer.
Plumbers say you can clear debris out of the pump yourself if you feel comfortable, but sometimes the solution is getting a replacement. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/rainfall-causes-drainage-issues-for-kansas-homeowners/ | 2023-05-22T14:56:48 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/rainfall-causes-drainage-issues-for-kansas-homeowners/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The annual Click It or Ticket campaign is kicking off across Kansas in time for Memorial Day travel. It runs from May 22 to June 4.
Drivers can expect increased police presence on roadways across the state. The extra patrols aim to enforce seat belt and child safety seat laws. Kansas law requires that all vehicle occupants must be appropriately restrained.
The goal of the Click It or Ticket campaign is to reduce the number of preventable deaths and injuries that occur when unbelted drivers and passengers are involved in traffic crashes.
The extra patrols are grant-funded through the Kansas Department of Transportation. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/why-you-will-see-more-officers-on-the-roads-in-kansas/ | 2023-05-22T14:56:49 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/why-you-will-see-more-officers-on-the-roads-in-kansas/ |
MIAMI — For over half a century, families like Sylvia Grimaldi’s flocked to the Miami Seaquarium to get a glimpse of their star attraction: Lolita the killer whale.
“When you've lived in Miami, your entire life you know there is an orca there named Lolita," Grimaldi said. "She's sort of like part of the community."
Now we know her as Tokitae or Toki. She is a 57-year-old Southern Resident orca violently captured from the Puget Sound in 1970.
“They bring you (to the seaquarium) when you're a little kid, then you bring your children until one day, you know, you're lighted and you're like, wait a second, it's all wrong,” Grimaldi said.
Over the past decade, awareness about Tokitae’s deteriorating living conditions bubbled to the surface in Miami- revealing a sad truth behind the star of many happy home movies.
“What you don't know is… the conditions this beautiful Lolita has lived in for so many years, there is no home, there's no timeout, there is no ‘let me get some rest and relax,’" Grimaldi said. "She can’t even stay away or hide from the scorching sun in South Florida."
In 2015, Grimaldi connected with animal rights activist Alejandro Ariel Dintino while protesting outside the Seaquarium.
“I feel so sad, because when you see how she lives, you know, the tank is three times her body size," Dintino said. "You know, she can't swim. She can’t do anything."
Toki’s medical records paint a dire picture of life inside the Seaquarium with Toki living in dirty water, being fed rotten fish and forced to perform for crowds despite injuries.
“Her story broke my heart," Dintino said. "So from that moment, I, I thought I had to do something."
While the protests went on for several years, it wasn’t until 2018 that the momentum behind the fight to free Toki got a huge boost thanks to the Lummi Nation. The Lhaq'temish people, also known as the Lummi Nation, have a history with orcas dating back thousands of years. According to Lummi Elder Raynell Morris, orcas are considered family beneath the waves.
“I started supporting them. And I can't believe just four years later, we are close to achieving this goal," Dintino said. "We are very, very close. This will change the history, you know, it is unbelievable."
A historic announcement
On March 30, 2023, Tokitae’s new corporate owners- the Dolphin company- made history by signing a pledge agreeing to the orca’s return to Washington waters.
During the announcement, Dolphin Company CEO Eduardo Albor shared how prior to purchasing the Seaquarium, one of his daughters became emotional while watching Tokitae perform in her small tank, and left the show in tears. Albor says his daughter made him promise that if he took over ownership of the Seaquarium, he would do something about the Orca’s living situation.
“More than just moving Lolita to a place where she will be better, she will become a symbol for us and the future generations,” said Albor.
“Are there risks at all? Of course, there are some risks. There’s risks today for any one of us, wherever we are," said Charles Vinich, with the Whale Sanctuary Project. "But is this an opportunity to bring her home? Yes it is."
The journey home
The plan to return Tokitae to Washington was developed under the guidance of Vinick and the whale sanctuary project. Here’s how it could work.
First, Tokitae would be coaxed into a custom-made stretcher and lifted out of her aquarium with a crane, into a small container filled with ice water.
From there Tokitae would go onto a cargo plane for a six-hour flight to the Bellingham airport.
Next, Tokitae will be loaded onto a barge to transport her to ancestral waters in the Salish Sea.
There she’ll be put into an underwater sea pen at a private location.
She’ll receive round-the-clock medical care, security and feedings. She’s expected to live in that sea pen for the rest of her life.
“She is active, she is responsive, she’s just full of life, and she has demonstrated a will to live that frankly, almost no other whale has ever demonstrated," Vinick said. "Her veterinarians today have said she’s healthy enough for a transport, she can certainly be in a new environment."
Vinick’s team is already working to secure approval for Toki’s release from several federal authorities. If approved- those helping fund the move say she could be home by the end of 2023, but only if she remains in good health.
“We have all of this lifeforce gathered together to bring her home- and it’s a tremendous opportunity that we have to work as expeditiously as possible to bring it to fruition,” Vinick said.
Family reunion possible
Some researchers believe Tokitae could even be reunited with her mother.
Many scientists think her mom is still alive and a member of the L pod, identified as L-25, or Ocean Sun. Right now there's no evidence that definitively proves she's Tokitae’s mom, but Ocean Sun is the right age- about 95 years old.
Ocean Sun is the oldest living whale in the Southern Resident community.
Toki now
When the Dolphin company purchased the Seaquarium in 2022, they were required by the USDA to retire Tokitae from performing as a condition of the sale. Also around that time, Miami Dade County deemed Tokitae’s stadium as an "unsafe structure" due to corrosion and disrepair.
Tokitae’s stadium and aquarium are covered with fencing to keep the public out. Yet Grimaldi and her son often come back to the Seaquarium.
Every Sunday for several years, they would stand outside on the sidewalk, shouting messages of love and support to the orca. With Tokitae’s release on the horizon, those visits have become less frequent, but no less powerful.
“She's a Native sister, she's a Salish Sea daughter," Grimaldi said. "She represents everything Native and everything pure. There's no 'What if' or 'What if something happens along the way.' She's going home, period."
The price tag
The cost of Tokitae’s transport and the construction of her sea pen will be covered by Indianapolis Colts owner, Jim Irsay. Some estimate those costs could be upward of $20 million.
In 2018, the Orca Network put together a cost analysis of returning Tokitae to the Puget Sound. Here are some of the expenses they anticipate:
- Construction of transport cradle and stretcher: up to $58,000
- Government veterinary examinations prior to travel: $40,000-50,000
- Crane and operator at Seaquarium: $75,000-100,000
- 12 divers to help in Miami and WA: $48,000
- Police and security services during transport: $10,000 - $15,000
- Air transport is estimated at up to $100,000 (if not donated)
- Truck transport services for the Miami end and in Bellingham: $30,000
- Tug/Barge from Bellingham to sea pen: $30,000-$50,000
- Construction and installation of sea pen: $200,000
- Daily diet of 150-200 pounds of Chinook Salmon- up to $1,600 per day, $584,000 per year
- Veterinary services would be approximately $1 million
- Sea pen security: $10,000-15,000 per month | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/inside-fight-to-bring-tokitae-home-miami-seaquarium-salish-sea/281-37a6d0a6-c12b-48a6-98af-072ee97834ca | 2023-05-22T14:58:01 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/inside-fight-to-bring-tokitae-home-miami-seaquarium-salish-sea/281-37a6d0a6-c12b-48a6-98af-072ee97834ca |
Serious mental illness often emerges in young adulthood. Here's how to get help
Symptoms of serious mental illness often emerge during young adulthood. Here's what to watch for and how to get help.
While one in five Americans are experiencing some kind of mental illness, a smaller percentage of the population has a mental health problem that's so severe it interferes with the ability to go to school, find employment and maintain social support.
Serious mental illness, often referred to as SMI, affects about 5% of the population. That works out to approximately 17 million Americans and an estimated 383,000 Arizonans.
The National Institute of Mental Health defines an SMI as a mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder resulting in serious functional impairment, "which substantially interferes with or limits one or more major life activities."
Common forms of serious mental illness include a diagnosis of psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and either major depression with psychotic symptoms or treatment-resistant depression.
Symptoms of schizophrenia and other brain health problems
Schizophrenia, which affects approximately 1% of the population, often emerges during young adulthood. In men, schizophrenia symptoms typically start in the early to mid-20s. In women, symptoms typically begin in the late 20s.
It's uncommon for children to be diagnosed with schizophrenia and rare for those older than age 45, according to The Mayo Clinic. Signs and symptoms may vary but usually involve delusions, hallucinations or disorganized speech and reflect an impaired ability to function.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness says 50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by the age of 14 and 75% begins by the age of 24. Mental health experts say early intervention is critical, particularly when it comes to symptoms of psychosis.
Diagnosing mental illness is not always straightforward, but the National Alliance on Mental Illness says some of the common signs may include:
- Feeling very sad or withdrawn for more than two weeks.
- Severe, out-of-control, risk-taking behavior that causes harm to one's self or others.
- A sudden overwhelming fear for no reason, sometimes with a racing heart, physical discomfort or difficulty breathing.
- Significant weight loss or gain.
- Seeing, hearing or believing things that aren’t real.
- Extreme difficulty concentrating or staying still.
- Intense worries or fears that get in the way of daily activities.
Where to get help in Arizona
Crisis lines are available for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress, whether that is thoughts of suicide, a mental health or substance use crisis or any other kind of emotional distress.
A crisis line is different from 911 in that 911 focuses on dispatching emergency medical services, or fire or police departments as needed, often in cases of imminent danger.
There's a statewide mental health crisis line available at 844-534-HOPE (4673). The new line began operating on Oct. 1 to replace three different numbers that respectively had served the northern, central, and southern regions of the state. Trained crisis specialists are available 24/7, all days of the year, at the new number. Assistance is also available around the clock by texting “hope” to 4HOPE (4673).
Another resource for Arizonans to get 24/7 help that's easier to remember is to dial 988. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in July replaced the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-TALK), although 800-273-TALK remains active.
If someone calls 988 in Arizona and does not have an Arizona area code, however, there may be an extra step involved. For the time being, calls will be routed to the closest center based upon the area code of the cellphone being used, federal officials say.
Texting 988 will work, but texts, for now, are expected to go through the centralized system and not to local crisis centers. The same is true for the chat option: https://988lifeline.org/chat/.
Individuals have the option to dial 988 and then hit 1, which will transfer to a crisis line for veterans.
There are 24/7 centers throughout Arizona where individuals can go if they are in a mental health crisis. The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment system has information here: https://www.azahcccs.gov/BehavioralHealth/CrisisStabilizationCenters.html
Early psychosis intervention in Arizona
At least three programs in Arizona provide early intervention for teens and young adults who have recently experienced an episode of psychosis. The programs have diagnostic criteria for treatment such as a diagnosis of a first episode of psychosis due to a primary psychotic disorder like schizophrenia or schizophreniform disorder, which is sometimes a precursor to schizophrenia.
The programs include:
The Valleywise Health First Episode Center in Avondale is generally for patients between the ages of 15 and 25, though it does have some patients older than 25. The clinic's phone number is 623-344-6800. The number for scheduling appointments at Valleywise Health is 833-VLLWSE (833-855-9973). Valleywise Health is planning to open a second First Episode Center in Mesa as soon as May 2023.
Resilient Health has a first episode program in Phoenix for people ages 15 to 30. For information, call 877-779-2470 or email fepreferrals@rhaz.org
The University of Arizona and Banner Health have a first episode center called the EPICenter in Tucson for people between the ages of 15 and 35. For more information about the program and intake referrals, contact Susan Thomas at 520-694-1768 or Susan.Thomas1@bannerhealth.com
Reach health reporter Stephanie Innes at Stephanie.Innes@gannett.com or at 602-444-8369. Follow her on Twitter @stephanieinnes. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-health/2023/05/22/resources-young-people-arizona-mental-health-crisis/70211974007/ | 2023-05-22T15:00:36 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-health/2023/05/22/resources-young-people-arizona-mental-health-crisis/70211974007/ |
Modern Vascular managers file for bankruptcy after Republic investigation, DOJ lawsuit
Every morning Charles Raymond realizes how much he lost.
He prioritizes God, family and work. He’s 66, he was successful in business, and he has supported eight kids.
He has a tiger tattoo on his right forearm, a dragon on his left. Inspired by Bruce Lee, he’s a kung fu fighter who feared no evil thanks to his potent kick.
Then he went to Modern Vascular.
After eight surgeries, which he says weren’t all necessary, his left leg was damaged. Other doctors tried to save it. But ultimately, it was amputated.
He’s grown dependent on his wife of 42 years. But she was driven from their bed because he wakes in the night screaming in pain.
When morning comes, the 6-foot-2 former college football player has to remember he’s missing a leg. He has forgotten before, and he fell.
He twists into his wheelchair and maneuvers to the bathroom, squeezing through a narrow doorway to get to the toilet.
To get to breakfast in the kitchen, he grinds his wheelchair over carpet in his Glendale home. The resistance feels like lifting weights.
Still, he has energy for a fight.
He saw Arizona Republic stories about Modern Vascular that revealed the company’s pursuit of profit and claims of harm to patients. He felt his experience was similar and he sued the company in April.
His lawsuit claims their star doctor, Scott Brannan, performed “excessive and unwarranted treatment” which “caused severe and irreversible damage.” Brannan and the company haven’t yet responded to him in court.
“It wasn't right,” Raymond told The Republic. “And unless these things are done, they will continue to violate others.”
Months of turmoil for Modern Vascular
Meanwhile, Modern Vascular is struggling. Eight months after The Republic published its investigation, Modern Vascular’s parent company filed for bankruptcy, the culmination of months of turmoil.
The Republic’s October story was quoted in a December civil complaint filed by the Department of Justice that claimed Modern Vascular bilked Medicare out of $50 million and pressured staff to perform procedures:
“As Modern Vascular Corporate’s Chief Medical Officer Steve Berkowitz told a reporter for the Arizona Republic, ‘If you run a pizza joint and you’re not selling enough pizzas, you’re not going to stay in business.’”
Then came a “crippling blow,” the company said in a bankruptcy filing: Medicare suspended payments to Modern Vascular in February. The federal health care program had funded 50% of Modern Vascular’s patients.
Modern Vascular’s website once boasted 17 clinics. It now shows five.
“I have no comment,” CEO Patrick Santore said in a recent text message to The Republic.
Republic investigation:Modern Vascular prioritized profits, faces claims patients were maimed or died
In a court filing, the parent company — Nobility Management LLC — said it is “insolvent and unable to pay its debts when due.” It filed for Chapter 11 protection in the federal Central District of California on May 15.
It pledged to fight the DOJ lawsuit and hopes the suspension from Medicare will eventually be lifted. The company said in a court filing it aims to “restructure its operations, rebrand, and, if necessary, find strategic partners.”
In the bankruptcy filing, the company pegged its assets between $9 million and $10 million and listed the landlords to which it owes money.
But other folks also want money from Modern Vascular: the DOJ trying to claw back what it considers ill-gotten gains, and patients who sued claiming Modern Vascular hurt them.
Patients and their attorneys would first try to get money from Modern Vascular’s malpractice insurance, according to attorney Cynthia Braun, who is suing the company. If they hit a limit on policies for Modern Vascular and its doctors, they could be stuck trying to go after the company’s assets, standing in line with other parties the company owes money to. Many of the patients suing are not in great health and face the daunting prospect of legal battles that could take years.
Meanwhile, the people running Modern Vascular are largely shielded from liability.
“That is the purpose of a limited liability company — to protect the owners, the individuals,” Braun said.
More lawsuits against Modern Vascular
Modern Vascular was created in 2017 and promoted outpatient procedures to treat peripheral artery disease, a narrowing of blood vessels that can lead to amputation, particularly in the legs and feet.
It grew quickly because it attracted local doctors to invest, the company said in a bankruptcy filing. The DOJ took issue with Modern Vascular’s courting of referring doctors — often podiatrists — as investors, a practice also detailed in The Republic’s investigation. Modern Vascular paid these doctors dividends. One podiatrist told The Republic he made $100,000 from the arrangement.
The company said in court it “worked tirelessly” to comply with the law, but the DOJ said Modern Vascular’s pursuit of investing doctors amounted to an illegal kickback scheme.
Medicare stopped payments to Modern Vascular citing “credible allegations of fraud,” according to a letter filed in court. Medicare laid blame on founder Yury Gampel.
“Law enforcement investigation and a civil false claim case has revealed credible allegations that Yury Gampel and Modern Vascular Corporate designed and implemented a fraud scheme at Modern Vascular at the expense of patients and federal payors,” the Medicare letter said.
Through an attorney, Modern Vascular pushed back in court on the Medicare suspension. In a letter dated in February, the attorney wrote the company is trying to settle with the DOJ.
The attorney’s letter said the feds don’t want to “kill the company,” and they demanded in settlement negotiations Modern Vascular pay $80 million. The attorney argued, in effect, that cutting Modern Vascular off from Medicare jeopardizes its ability to settle with the DOJ, which claims it ripped off Medicare.
And meanwhile, the attorney wrote, Modern Vascular made changes “... to end even an appearance of any wrongdoing …”.
The attorney said in the letter Modern Vascular stopped paying current investors and stopped adding new investors. It also booted Gampel “from active management responsibilities as yet another risk mitigating strategy …”.
An April email from an attorney for Gampel to federal prosecutors says the Medicare suspension has been “economically crippling the clinics and causing massive economic damage to Mr. Gampel personally.”
The LLC running Modern Vascular’s Sun City clinic was sued in April by a landlord saying Modern Vascular failed to pay rent. The landlord’s attorney declined to comment.
A letter attached to that lawsuit shows Modern Vascular’s attorney begging the landlord for leniency as the clinic fired staff, closed the clinic and handed over the keys.
“While we are still going through appeals, it has become painfully clear that the company is rapidly moving towards insolvency,” Mark Rabinovich wrote of the Sun City location. He didn’t respond to emails seeking comment.
The company was founded around the Phoenix area and once boasted five clinics in Arizona. Four have closed since October. The last Modern Vascular clinic standing in the copper state is the site of more recently alleged wrongdoing.
Two lawsuits filed in April say Dr. Brannan performed unnecessary and damaging procedures at their Mesa location, leaving one patient missing toes and another missing a leg.
In addition to the lawsuit filed on behalf of Raymond, who lost a leg, Bonnie Suzanne Tucker claimed in a lawsuit she underwent multiple surgeries with Brannan including a 5⅟₂-hour session of “extremely aggressive” procedures that led to complications. The procedures didn’t work, and Tucker lost two toes, she claimed.
“It was horrible,” Tucker told The Republic.
Photos attached to the lawsuit show a dark wound growing over her foot after Modern Vascular began a series of procedures.
Tucker’s lawsuit says the company “routinely encouraged, endorsed and performed overly aggressive and medically unnecessary interventional vascular procedures.”
“I cried a lot of tears over the whole thing,” Tucker said in an interview. “How could you do this?”
For the work done on Tucker, her lawsuit says, Modern Vascular billed Medicare $435,211.26.
Brannan was a focus of The Republic’s October investigation. He didn’t offer a response for this story, but he previously shared in 16 hours of interviews his roller coaster ride from a trailer park home to medical school, from prison to national prominence.
“I keep going when other people would sometimes stop,” he previously said.
The Arizona Republic is working this year to expose companies and doctors who take advantage of Medicare. Is there something we should know? Reach reporter Andrew Ford with an email at aford@arizonarepublic.com. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-investigations/2023/05/22/modern-vascular-files-for-bankruptcy-following-republic-investigation/70197139007/ | 2023-05-22T15:00:42 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-investigations/2023/05/22/modern-vascular-files-for-bankruptcy-following-republic-investigation/70197139007/ |
Here's what we know about the killing of Mesa Red Mountain senior Jeremiah Aviles
Peter “PJ” Clabron III, an 18-year-old who attended Red Mountain High School in Mesa and is accused of killing fellow student Jeremiah Aviles, who was also 18, is scheduled to attend his preliminary hearing in Maricopa County Superior Court on Monday after being arrested on May 11.
Here’s what we know about the case so far:
What is Clabron accused of?
Mesa police suspect Clabron of shooting Aviles in Clabron’s bedroom about 2 a.m. May 7 before calling 911 to report the shooting.
Suspect arrested:18-year-old man arrested on suspicion of fatally shooting Jeremiah Aviles in Mesa
What did Clabron tell the 911 operator and responding officers?
Authorities say Clabron said the firearm “went off” and the person who held the gun had already fled from the room. Police say the person Clabron accused of shooting Aviles told officers they were in the home when the shooting occurred but they were not in Clabron’s bedroom.
Where did the shooting occur?
The shooting happened at a home Clabron resided in near Gilbert Road and University Drive in Mesa.
What led to police arresting Clabron?
A witness, who was inside the bedroom when Aviles was shot, eventually came forward and told officers that Clabron was the shooter.
Court documents state officers eventually obtained a search warrant and found videos on Clabron's phone on the day of the shooting with Clabron pointing a handgun at Aviles several times.
Another witness told police they saw Clabron firing the handgun into the air from the back of a truck driving through the neighborhood hours before the fatal shooting.
What has Clabron been charged with?
Clabron has been charged with manslaughter and discharging a firearm within city limits, suggesting the fatal shooting might not have been intentional.
How has the community reacted to Aviles’ death?
More than 100 people — including Aviles’ family — gathered at Red Mountain Park in Mesa on May 10 to mourn Aviles while remembering the warmth he brought into people’s lives.
Mourned:Vigil held for 18-year-old shot dead in a Mesa home, just weeks away from graduation
Jeremiah’s father, Omar Aviles, fought through tears as he told the crowd how much he missed his son.
“I wanted to be at his graduation — not at his funeral,” Aviles said. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/mesa/2023/05/22/here-is-what-we-know-about-the-killing-of-jeremiah-aviles/70238500007/ | 2023-05-22T15:00:48 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/mesa/2023/05/22/here-is-what-we-know-about-the-killing-of-jeremiah-aviles/70238500007/ |
Wyoming’s high school and college students will have the opportunity to learn about law enforcement careers within the United States’ lead investigative agency next month, the FBI announced.
The FBI Denver Field Office is hosting a Teen and Collegiate Academy at Wyoming Indian High School on the Wind River Reservation near Lander on June 12, the statement said.
“This is the first time FBI Denver has hosted this program in this area of Wyoming,” the statement said. “It is a great opportunity for students to learn what the FBI does from the FBI instead of from television and movies.”
Attendees will learn about FBI career opportunities, participate in demonstrations and ascertain online safety at this free, one-day event, the statement said.
In addition to FBI agents and personnel, staff from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Wyoming, the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Anschutz Medical Campus Office for Educational Outreach & Pathway Initiatives will present information.
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The event is open to all incoming freshman through graduation seniors in high school or college students. All attendees are welcome, regardless of tribal affiliation or not, the statement said.
All activities and lunch are included, but registration is required. Those interested in signing up must email DN_Outreach@fbi.gov by May 31 with a name, high school grade or collegiate level, school and phone number.
“[F]or some students, it might be a first contact with a possible career,” the statement said. | https://trib.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/fbi-to-hold-teen-and-collegiate-academy-on-wind-river-reservation/article_92d6f74e-f683-11ed-88c2-fbb2a1317f8c.html | 2023-05-22T15:01:45 | 1 | https://trib.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/fbi-to-hold-teen-and-collegiate-academy-on-wind-river-reservation/article_92d6f74e-f683-11ed-88c2-fbb2a1317f8c.html |
This year’s NIC Fest, put on by the Nicolaysen Art Museum, will feature a few new activities: morning yoga classes, inflatables for people to climb, slide and splash in, and circus performers.
Cirque Orenda will have “(a)crobats, aerialists, stilt walkers, unicyclists, jugglers, fire dancers and other performers” performing across the grounds Friday and Saturday, a press release from the museum said.
Through a partnership with Adventure Zone, a company that provides family-friendly entertainment in the form of inflatables. The museum wanted more “active play opportunities” and so decided to erect an inflatable playground with the help of Adventure Zone. Though the press release didn’t specify the size, it did say that there will be enough attractions “to entertain families with hours of bouncing, climbing, sliding, and even splashing.” Festival organizers are asking that attendees pay a small fee for a day pass or single-use ticket to cover the cost of the inflatables (the rest of the festival will still be free).
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And for those that want a nice stretch before they walk around the festival, there will be free guided yoga at the Visit Casper Mainstage on Saturday and Sunday mornings at 10:15 a.m.
Returning attractions will, of course, include a visual arts marketplace, live artists, and live local and regional music. There will also be a food truck alley, beer garden and community marketplace. Attendees are encouraged to bring cash for any vendors who may not be able to accept credit or debit cards. | https://trib.com/news/local/casper/yoga-inflatables-and-cirque-performances-new-details-on-the-nic-fest/article_373d787a-f699-11ed-b8d9-6fb151e41e16.html | 2023-05-22T15:01:48 | 0 | https://trib.com/news/local/casper/yoga-inflatables-and-cirque-performances-new-details-on-the-nic-fest/article_373d787a-f699-11ed-b8d9-6fb151e41e16.html |
With less than two weeks before a potential default ... there's still no agreement over the U.S. debt limit.
Drivers heading north on Interstate 95 Monday morning are facing significant delays after a crash that has shut down the left lane and shoulder at the Broad Street exit.
VDOT first reported the crash just before 9:30 a.m. Monday. By 10:15, traffic was backed up approximately 1.5 miles, to the Maury Street exit.
Drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes and expect delays.
From the Archives: WCVE-TV
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11-17-1964: Technician monitors program at dedication of E.T.V. station. Ceremony was broadcast live today over WCVE-TV's UHF facilities.
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07-17-1970: B. W. Spiller, general manager of Central Virginia Educational Television Corp (WCVE-Channel 23), peers through the view finder of a General Electric color television camera given to his station by Jefferson Standard Broadcasting Co. of Virginia, operator of WWBT, Channel 12. Holding up Channel 23 call letters is Joseph W. Timberlake Jr., vice president and managing director of WWBT. The camera, valued at $40,000 will allow Channel 23 to present remote telecasts, including City Council coverage, in color.
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12-13-1977: A workmen was lowered into a 33-foot-diameter dish-shaped antenna that was put into place yesterday at the Central Virginia Educational Television Station to receive programs beamed from a satellite. The installation at WCVE-WCVW is one of about 150 such receive-only antennas being installed at educational TV stations around the nation as part of the Public Broadcasting Service's plans to use a satellite rather than telephone lines to transmit programs. The 4 1/2-ton antenna here will be finely tuned by technicians in about a week, a WCVE spokesman said yesterday, but it's not expected to go into operation until late May, when other stations in the Southeast are ready. Similar receiving antennas are to be installed at stations in Norfolk and Roanoke.
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09-14-1964: B.M. Spiller (left) and Dennis Starling check tape equipment in studio of WCVE-TV.
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02-18-1986: Third graders find same teacher in two different places. Mrs. Marriot Maynard beside video-taped TV program.
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03-21-1966: W.C.V.E. T.V. Chesterfield County Mr. John E. Payne, Jr., control room supervisor.
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06-07-1967: Boys become actors to help in television teaching. Mrs. A. J. Stewart photographs Henry Rowe, Jim Hecht, George Chauncey.
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03-26-1964: Children in Prince Edward School study science with help of television. Complementary material on moon's phases is gained in classroom.
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02-10-1960: Teacher Ann Weaver conducts a television course. Children watch for half-hour, then practice.
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11-13-1963: Parents join their children in watching an educational television program in Miss Edith Gordon's fifth grade class at the J.E.B. Stuart Elementary School. The Richmond district of Parent-Teacher Associations, supporting the plans of the Central Virginia Educational Television Corp. for an ETV station here, asked elementary schools within a 50-mile radius to invite parents to class for a look at ETV for National Education Week. J.E.B. Stuart was one of the schools which did so. The district is asking its member P.T.A.s to subscribe funds for the ETV station.
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08-31-1964: Mrs. Marjorie H. Cosby (left), Mrs. Margaret Berry watch test pattern. Teachers could see ETV Station's broadcast at Laburnum School.
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10-03-1982: WCVE-TV (channel 23) facility on Sesame Street in Chesterfield County.
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07-19-1979: Channel 23 crew sets up a mobile unit outside cell block 'B.'
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06-18-1969: This is the production center of Virginia's newest educational television station, WVPT in Harrisonburg. The facility, beside a lake was on the campus of Madison College, was dedicated earlier this month. Dedication speakers included U.S. Sen. Harry F. Byrd Jr. and State Sen. George Aldhizer II of Harrisonburg.
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SEATTLE — Former Steilacoom first lady Anna Louella Dunkin turned 107 on Monday.
Dunkin celebrated a life well lived surrounded by friends and family at Arcadia Medical Resorts of University Place near Tacoma. The Mayor of University Place spoke at a celebration for Louella as she reflected on her cross-country adventures and quaint town on the shores of Puget Sound that she fought to protect.
“Lou” has seen and done a lot in her 107 years of life and even wrote a passionate book that aimed to protect a local town that would become her temporary home and eventual retirement location of choice. “Save Old Steilacoom” is still available on Amazon and follows the story of a small town on the shores of Puget Sound, adjusting to the sudden changes of urban sprawl. The Book eventually turned into two volumes ranging from 1976-81 and the second book covered 1980-2010.
Current Mayor Dick Muri said the Dunkin’s are responsible for much of the progress and protected beauty that Steilacoom enjoys today.
“When I got into politics in the 90’s I would go to their house and sit with them to get advice.” Muri said. Steilacoom is “wireless” because of the Dunkin's vision. “They buried our power lines and a big part of what make the city so picturesque today is that move they fought for.”
Louella came to western Washington with her husband Lyle as a part of a 26-year-career with the Department of Justice and a tour with the Navy. Retirement provided options in Texas, California and Washington D.C but the Dunkins chose to return to tiny Steilacoom and became involved in local politics.
Lyle served six years on the town council before becoming mayor for eight years. It was a tough time for Steilacoom, with explosive growth leading to the local history being destroyed.
Louella found her calling and wrote about the civic leaders who were determined to protect the historical town.
Lyle passed away in 2005 and Louella remained in the South Sound.
Louella and her Husband Lyle were such a dynamic duo that people often referred to them as “LouandLyle.” They have two daughters, Judith Ellen and Karen Diane. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/steilacooms-oldest-resident-celebrates-birthday/281-4f84fe71-3159-41e7-bb4d-228dc263568e | 2023-05-22T15:10:15 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/steilacooms-oldest-resident-celebrates-birthday/281-4f84fe71-3159-41e7-bb4d-228dc263568e |
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HOBART — The city lost a Bureau of Motor Vehicles branch at the end of last year, but it looks to gain a BMV Connect kiosk in coming weeks.
Hobart's Board of Public Works and Safety approved an agreement Wednesday with Intellectual Technology Inc., the vendor for the state’s BMV Connect kiosks.
Hobart will collaborate with ITI to have the kiosk installed at the Police Court Complex, 705 E. Fourth St.
Bob Fulton, assistant to Mayor Brian Snedecor, said a new security door will have to be installed at the municipal building to separate the kiosk area from the rest of the facility so the kiosk can be open 24 hours a day.
The kiosk can handle vehicle registration and driver’s license renewals as well as about a dozen other common BMV transactions. It will be available to use by all state residents, not just those in Hobart.
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Fulton said the security door could be installed in about six weeks.
“That will be the deciding factor on when it’s open and ready to go,” he said. “Hopefully, it will be done in the next two months.”
During a public hearing in early October about the Ridge Road branch, BMV Commissioner Joe Hoage said it was costing about $350,000 a year to maintain the branch, where transactions dropped from nearly 65,000 in 2018 to about 62,000 in 2019 and about 56,000 in 2021.
Several city officials and residents from Hobart and surrounding communities opposed the decision to close the Ridge Road location because that area of the city needs a BMV branch.
Besides the kiosk that will be installed at the PCC building, the BMV has a branch at 5117 E. 81st Ave. in Hobart. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/bureau-of-motor-vehicles-kiosk-coming-to-hobart/article_5e67d1fc-f685-11ed-9511-f7ca1f2392b7.html | 2023-05-22T15:22:55 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/bureau-of-motor-vehicles-kiosk-coming-to-hobart/article_5e67d1fc-f685-11ed-9511-f7ca1f2392b7.html |
VALPARAISO — A 23-year-old Valparaiso man was taken into custody on accusations of sexually and violently attacking a woman, a recently filed charging document says.
Ryan Corey is charged with felony counts of sexual battery and strangulation, and misdemeanor battery.
St. John Police CIT Officer Dustin Wartman is trained in mental health intervention.
The alleged victim reportedly told police that March 1, Corey sexually touched various parts of her body after being told to stop.
"Additionally, Ryan removed his pants and underwear" and exposed himself to the woman at his home in the 300 block of Monroe Street, Valparaiso police said.
He then forced the woman to touch him in a sexual manner, charges say.
The battery charge stems from the same alleged incident and says Corey forced the woman to act against her will and forced himself on her.
"Patrol officers quickly arrived on scene and discovered a male victim lying in the street," police said.
The strangulation charge alleges that on May 11, Corey placed his hands around the woman's neck and applied enough pressure to restrict her breathing.
Corey was booked into the Porter County jail Sunday afternoon and appeared to remain in custody Monday morning.
The criminal case has been assigned to Porter Circuit Court Judge Mary DeBoer.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into the Porter County Jail
Heather Wood
Arrest date: May 19, 2023
Age: 31
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number: 2302089
Charges: Possession of cocaine or narcotic drug, felony
Shannon Uttal
Arrest date: May 19, 2023
Age: 51
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302090
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Thomas Littlefield
Arrest date: May 19, 2023
Age: 38
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302088
Charges: Domestic battery, felony
Kevin Carrico
Arrest date: May 19, 2023
Age: 36
Residence: Hebron, IN
Booking Number: 2302086
Charges: Neglect of a dependant, felony
Barry Rogers
Arrest date: May 18, 2023
Age: 55
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number: 2302077
Charges: OWI, felony
Jonathan Riley Jr.
Arrest date: May 18, 2023
Age: 21
Residence: County Club Hills, IL
Booking Number: 2302080
Charges: Resisting law enforcement, felony
Crysta Carrico
Arrest date: May 18, 2023
Age: 37
Residence: Hebron, IN
Booking Number: 2302085
Charges: Neglect of a dependant, felony
Cynthia Cruz
Arrest date: May 18, 2023
Age: 54
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302076
Charges: OWI, felony
Cory Hebda
Arrest date: May 18, 2023
Age: 31
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302083
Charges: Battery, misdemeanor
Prince Pugh
Arrest date: May 18, 2023
Age: 32
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number: 2302082
Charges: Auto theft, felony
DeMario Young Jr.
Arrest date: May 17, 2023
Age: 24
Residence: Indianapolis, IN
Booking Number: 2302074
Charges: Counterfeiting, felony
Tyler Roark
Arrest date: May 17, 2023
Age: 30
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Booking Number: 2302071
Charges: Theft, felony
Christopher Deming
Arrest date: May 17, 2023
Age: 47
Residence: Westville, IN
Booking Number: 2302072
Charges: Theft, felony
Mitchell Demeter
Arrest date: May 17, 2023
Age: 38
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302075
Charges: Resisting law enforcement, felony
Cassidy Stewart
Arrest date: May 17, 2023
Age: 29
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302064
Charges: Domestic Battery, felony
Colin Page
Arrest date: May 16, 2023
Age: 40
Residence: Chesterton, IN
Booking Number: 2302052
Charges: Residential entry, felony
Martell Joe
Arrest date: May 16, 2023
Age: 31
Residence: Dolton, IL
Booking Number: 2302056
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Willie Key Jr.
Arrest date: May 14, 2023
Age: 43
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302025
Charges: Intimidation, felony
Stephen Williams
Arrest date: May 13, 2023
Age: 23
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302013
Charges: Criminal recklessness, felony
William Jackson
Arrest date: May 13, 2023
Age: 60
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number: 2302008
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Brittany Jeleniewski
Arrest date: May 13, 2023
Age: 29
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Booking Number: 2302011
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Janese Moore
Arrest date: May 13, 2023
Age: 42
Residence: Greenwood, IN
Booking Number: 2302012
Charges: Possession of cocaine or narcotic drug, felony
Shawn Sparks
Arrest date: May 13, 2023
Age: 37
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302009
Charges: OWI, felony
Bryce Parlin
Arrest date: May 12, 2023
Age: 36
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2301992
Charges: OWI causing serious bodily injury, felony
Matthew Martin
Arrest date: May 12, 2023
Age: 37
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2301994
Charges: Intimidation, felony
Solitaire Johnson
Arrest date: May 12, 2023
Age: 48
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302002
Charges: Theft, felony
Edward Levine
Arrest date: May 12, 2023
Age: 41
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number: 2301993
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Michael Gilpin
Arrest date: May 12, 2023
Age: 45
Residence: New Carlisle, IN
Booking Number: 2302006
Charges: Battery, misdemeanor
David Caldwell
Arrest date: May 12, 2023
Age: 33
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2301999
Charges: Strangulation, felony
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GRIFFITH — The Town Council plans a public hearing on a proposed increase in the sanitary sewer rate.
"We anticipate holding a public hearing at the first Town Council meeting in June and the rate increase to take effect with July customer billings," President Rick Ryfa, R-3rd, said Thursday.
Ryfa said the Hammond Sanitary District has dramatically boosted the wholesale rates it charges to its local customers.
"The nutshell is that Hammond rates almost doubled and, unfortunately, we have to pass" it along to our customers to keep our utility solvent, he said.
Hammond increased rates to Griffith in the second half of last year, with the last full year of the old rates in 2021 totaling up to $798,941.
He added the projected 2023 total billing, under the new rates, will be $1.7 million.
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Complicating the situation is that Griffith, Highland and Hammond signed consent decrees with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Justice.
"The decrees prohibit any of the communities from dumping diluted sanitary water into any of the local waterways. We have been discussing this for about a decade and are now in the implementation stage," Ryfa said.
The decree also requires that Griffith increase the capacity of flow it can send to Hammond.
Ryfa said the current capacity is 5.5 million gallons a day.
"Griffith is required to be able to eventually send 15.5 million gallons a day. We will do that in a two-step process, starting around December 2023, by entering into an agreement with HSD to send a total of 8.5 million gallons a day."
Ryfa also noted Griffith's required increase in flow capacity is much lower than Highland's requirement, which means Griffith will pay much less capital improvement money to Hammond than its next-door neighbor to the west.
Next month's public hearing will introduce the proposed new rates as suggested by the Reedy Financial Group.
The current rate is $3.40 per thousand gallons; Reedy's proposed rate, $6.29 — an 85% increase — would take effect July 1.
Starting in 2025, a smaller increase of 9.6% would bring the rate to $6.61. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/griffith-sets-hearing-on-sanitary-rate-hike/article_6d2cfeca-f594-11ed-9bfa-1b8d997e9107.html | 2023-05-22T15:23:05 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/griffith-sets-hearing-on-sanitary-rate-hike/article_6d2cfeca-f594-11ed-9bfa-1b8d997e9107.html |
BRIDGETON — A teenager was arrested on Friday for having a loaded Glock 23 handgun during a traffic stop.
Police pulled the 15-year-old city resident over while they were riding in a 2006 Cadillac CTS on Bank Street around 11:14 p.m. for a traffic violation.
The teenager was found to be in possession of the handgun, police said in a Monday news release.
The teenager was taken to the Ocean County Detention Center, police said.
The teen was charged with possession of a handgun, possession of a high-capacity magazine, possession of hollow-point ammunition and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/bridgeton-teen-caught-with-gun-during-traffic-stop/article_d49e2f2c-f8a8-11ed-b84c-df23cf61c8a8.html | 2023-05-22T15:23:08 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/bridgeton-teen-caught-with-gun-during-traffic-stop/article_d49e2f2c-f8a8-11ed-b84c-df23cf61c8a8.html |
BRIDGETON — A man was stabbed inside a city bar early on Sunday morning, police said.
Around 3:07 a.m., police were called to Inspira Health Center Bridgeton for a report of a stabbing victim.
Police spoke with a 30-year-old Millville resident, who said he was stabbed while inside Lolita's Bar & Lounge, in the 500 block of North Pearl Street, police said in a Monday news release.
Medical staff described the wound as minor, police said.
According to police, the victim noticed he was bleeding when he was leaving the bar. The man couldn't recall when he believed to have been stabbed inside.
A suspect hasn't been identified.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact city police at 856-451-0033 or submit an anonymous tip through bpdops.com/tip/new. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/millville-man-stabbed-inside-bridgeton-bar/article_b1121e4a-f8a0-11ed-b463-3b8d6a032f0b.html | 2023-05-22T15:23:09 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/millville-man-stabbed-inside-bridgeton-bar/article_b1121e4a-f8a0-11ed-b463-3b8d6a032f0b.html |
DOWNE TOWNSHIP — Flames destroyed both a two-story log cabin and two RVs on Saturday afternoon.
Firefighters from multiple departments, including Port Norris, Bridgeton, Millville and Leesburg, responded to the fire on Ackley Road in the township's Newport section.
The first departments were called to the fire at around 2:38 p.m., township firefighters said.
The call was upgraded to a working fire after several emergency callers reported a house was on fire.
Firefighters arrived to find both the cabin and RVs engulfed in flames.
A backhoe was brought into the woods by the township so firefighters could clear debris and fully extinguish the flames.
The response lasted for over four hours.
Firefighters say the property is vacant, being used often as a dumping site for about a year. Township officials are working to resolve issues associated with the property, firefighters said.
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The fire was being investigated by the Bridgeton Fire Prevention Bureau.
Firefighters did not say if the blaze is considered suspicious or accidental. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/fire-destroys-rvs-log-cabin-in-cumberland-county/article_63a724c6-f8a4-11ed-a05b-f71d91eb1948.html | 2023-05-22T15:23:10 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/fire-destroys-rvs-log-cabin-in-cumberland-county/article_63a724c6-f8a4-11ed-a05b-f71d91eb1948.html |
FaithWorks Media CEO Jennifer Walton and her father, Dennis, are looking to change perceptions of the city of Gary and inspire hope through a docuseries she is producing.
John J. Watkins, The Times
"Growing up, I never saw the prominence of Gary, but I saw the effects of its decline and wondered what happened," says FaithWorks CEO Jennifer Walton, photographed with her father, Dennis. "I wanted to help make a difference through the best way I knew how, which is through media."
John J. Watkins, The Times
Each episode of the docuseries helmed by FaithWorks Media CEO Jennifer Walton and her father, Dennis, will have a particular focus. All will feature interviews, footage of the Steel City and a little history.
John J. Watkins, The Times
FaithWorks Media CEO Jennifer Walton and her father, Dennis, are looking to change perceptions of the city of Gary and inspire hope through a docuseries she is producing.
John J. Watkins, The Times
FaithWorks Media CEO Jennifer Walton and her father, Dennis, are looking to change perceptions of the city of Gary and inspire hope through a docuseries she is producing.
John J. Watkins, The Times
FaithWorks Media CEO Jennifer Walton and her father, Dennis, are looking to change perceptions of the city of Gary and inspire hope through a docuseries she is producing.
Dangling vines and rampant shrubbery consume blighted, crumbling storefronts as Michael Pirtle intones that Gary has a stigma in the trailer for FaithWorks Media's upcoming documentary series "Relentless Faith: Rebuilding the City of Gary."
The director of Liberty House Recovery Cafe recounts in a voiceover how people are warned to not go to Gary and told it's a horrible place. The screen segues to shots of such landmarks as the Miller Lagoon, Broadway and City Hall. Pirtle and others then talk about how the Steel City had a rich history and once prospered but suffered when the steel industry started to struggle, causing jobs to vanish, stores to shutter and homes to be abandoned.
The economic woes lead to social ills, such as drugs and gang activity.
But as the music swells, the trailer starts to show hammering and other rebuilding activities. The interviewees begin to take a more hopeful tack.
"We're hopeful and expecting for Gary to turn around and be back on the map like never before," FaithWorks Network Chairman Dennis Walton says in the trailer.
FaithWorks Media will start livestreaming the show on its Facebook page at 5 p.m. Saturday. New episodes will come out roughly every month.
CEO Jennifer Walton and her father hope to change perceptions of the city and inspire hope.
"The docuseries is a journey of rebuilding," she said. "FaithWorks Network is a coalition of businesses and ministerial leaders devoted to enriching the lives of the people. Specifically, people need hope. Positive things are happening despite the negative stigma put on Gary."
"Relentless Faith" aims to shine a light on the positives and the change that's occurring in the lakefront city, whose population has declined from a peak of 180,000 to around 70,000 as the result of deindustrialization, disinvestment and white flight.
"It doesn't just show the positive things in the city and the rebuilding taking place now," she said. "It also seeks to inspire people to get involved in the rebuilding."
It's an outreach program by FaithWorks Network, which has churches and community centers in Gary and Merrillville.
"The vision is to see Gary rebuilt and restored," she said.
FaithWorks partners with similar organizations like the Tolleston Project. It is promoting farm-to-table programs and working to establish workforce and contractor incubators in Gary to prepare residents to work in the carpentry, electrical, plumbing, roofing and HVAC building trades.
The group hopes to create a culture of love to bring about a healthy community. It aims to restore the city by promoting goals like business growth, holistic healing, community safety, environmental justice and renewable energy.
The series chronicles Faith Works Network's rebuilding efforts "in the midst of insurmountable odds."
"The history of Gary has always interested me. My father and mother, Apostle Dennis and Minister Sheila Walton, were both born and raised in Gary," Walton said. "Together, they raised my sisters and me in Merrillville. Our house was located on the border of Gary.
"Growing up, I never saw the prominence of Gary, but I saw the effects of its decline and wondered what happened. I wanted to help make a difference through the best way I knew how, which is through media. This docuseries will paint the narrative of the good things taking place in Gary through FaithWorks Network and other city initiatives."
The first season will consist of seven 22- to 25-minute episodes. They address what's being done to combat food deserts and other issues while highlighting local restaurants and farmers markets. Other subjects include the work that Liberty House Recovery Cafe does to help people suffering from drug addiction and the FaithWorks initiative to teach young men building trades so they can go on to have fruitful careers.
"We ultimately want to assist in the revitalization of Gary," she said. "It's a journey through the lens of FaithWorks what it takes to restore and rebuild the city, what it takes to keep the city clean and promote safety. Change happens from the city out."
Each episode will have a particular focus. All will feature interviews, footage of the Steel City and a little history.
"It will talk about where we've come from and encourage people to do more research. It will share how people can get involved. Our goal is to help people how to visualize how to rebuild a city, to visually show how it's possible."
More than 10 people were interviewed for the first episode. The filmmakers talked to pastors, political leaders and grassroots volunteers who sat down for 20- to 30-minute interviews that were edited down and juxtaposed with B-roll footage.
It's still shooting interviews for future episodes, which will be released as they're finished.
"We show that when people do have hope, they do incredible things," she said. "FaithWorks Media is a production company that creates films out of the power of raw faith. We want to give people hope and show there is a brighter future for the city of Gary. But we have to work for it. We have to be active and do something. We need to take action."
The hope is that the docuseries will serve as a call to action, leading more people to get involved.
"Some people think Gary has nothing to offer and that the past is over. We want to dispel that perspective and what other people have said. Gary is a jewel with a lot of amazing things. It's important we determine how we see the true value of Gary. Gary has a lot of value. It's got the beaches, the Lake Michigan waters, some awesome historic sites and the house of Michael Jackson and his family.
"There are great things within our city. People need to see it. People look at the houses that have been condemned. We want to show the houses that have been fixed up so they look brand-new. There's hope for Gary."
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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.
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Biggby Coffee, Flora Plants, Funk My Life and McDonald's open; Aster & Gray and Elements Wine Bar close
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.
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Biggby Coffee, Flora Plants, Funk My Life and McDonald's open; Aster & Gray and Elements Wine Bar close
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.
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Biggby Coffee, Flora Plants, Funk My Life and McDonald's open; Aster & Gray and Elements Wine Bar close
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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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.
Region native Joseph S. Pete is a Lisagor Award-winning business reporter who covers steel, industry, unions, the ports, retail, banking and more. The Indiana University grad has been with The Times of Northwest Indiana since 2013.
FaithWorks Media CEO Jennifer Walton and her father, Dennis, are looking to change perceptions of the city of Gary and inspire hope through a docuseries she is producing.
"Growing up, I never saw the prominence of Gary, but I saw the effects of its decline and wondered what happened," says FaithWorks CEO Jennifer Walton, photographed with her father, Dennis. "I wanted to help make a difference through the best way I knew how, which is through media."
Each episode of the docuseries helmed by FaithWorks Media CEO Jennifer Walton and her father, Dennis, will have a particular focus. All will feature interviews, footage of the Steel City and a little history.
FaithWorks Media CEO Jennifer Walton and her father, Dennis, are looking to change perceptions of the city of Gary and inspire hope through a docuseries she is producing.
FaithWorks Media CEO Jennifer Walton and her father, Dennis, are looking to change perceptions of the city of Gary and inspire hope through a docuseries she is producing.
FaithWorks Media CEO Jennifer Walton and her father, Dennis, are looking to change perceptions of the city of Gary and inspire hope through a docuseries she is producing. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/positive-things-are-happening-despite-the-negative-stigma-new-docuseries-chronicles-efforts-to-rebuild-gary/article_8a33ccbc-f65a-11ed-a01e-f7bd7699577f.html | 2023-05-22T15:23:11 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/positive-things-are-happening-despite-the-negative-stigma-new-docuseries-chronicles-efforts-to-rebuild-gary/article_8a33ccbc-f65a-11ed-a01e-f7bd7699577f.html |
LAPEER COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - A 17-year-old girl died and an 18-year-old woman sustained serious injuries after a utility vehicle overturned in the North Branch area on Sunday evening.
The Lapeer County Sheriff's Office says 17-year-old Kendall Coulter of North Branch and the other woman were riding on a 2020 Intimidator south on an unpaved stretch of Cedar Creek Road between Burnside and Martus roads around 6:40 p.m.
Investigators say they came over a hill near the center of the roadway when they encountered another vehicle traveling toward them on the northbound side. The utility vehicle moved to the right, when the driver lost control.
The utility vehicle went off the roadway to the right, came back onto the road surface, skidded back into a grassy area and started rolling side over side.
Both females were thrown out of the utility vehicle when it flipped. Police say Coulter landed in the road and she was pronounced dead on the scene.
Lapeer County EMS rushed the 18-year-old from Marlette, who police did not identify, to McLaren Lapeer Region hospital. She remained in serious but stable condition on Monday.
The sheriff's office says neither of the females was wearing a seat belt or helmet when they crashed. Authorities will continue investigating whether excessive speed or alcohol use potentially contributed to the crash. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/17-year-old-girl-killed-after-utv-overturns-in-lapeer-county/article_5ba0854c-f8ae-11ed-b5a5-7b797e76afb2.html | 2023-05-22T15:28:31 | 0 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/17-year-old-girl-killed-after-utv-overturns-in-lapeer-county/article_5ba0854c-f8ae-11ed-b5a5-7b797e76afb2.html |
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - An arrest has been made after a 2-week-old puppy was pulled from the back of a garbage truck in Flint last week.
Two Priority Waste employees found the puppy in the back of their garbage truck Wednesday morning. They were on their usual route when they noticed movement in a bag thrown into the truck.
The workers opened the bag and discovered a 2-week-old pit bull puppy inside.
The Genesee County Sheriff's Office confirmed on Friday that a suspect was arrested when investigators look into how the puppy ended up on the curb.
Sheriff Chris Swanson said the puppy's condition is improving.
"The dog is doing better. Still not out of the woods yet from what Dr. Traverse tells me, but it's well on its way to recovery," Swanson said. "And I believe the gentleman that found it is trying to adopt it."
The CEO of Priority Waste is taking care of the medical bills for the young puppy. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/arrest-made-after-garbage-collectors-find-live-puppy-in-flint/article_d650db20-f89a-11ed-9f55-67b170ae4205.html | 2023-05-22T15:28:37 | 0 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/arrest-made-after-garbage-collectors-find-live-puppy-in-flint/article_d650db20-f89a-11ed-9f55-67b170ae4205.html |
BAY COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - A senior nearing graduation from Hemlock High School died and three other teens were injured in a crash allegedly caused by speeding and drunken driving early Saturday.
Michigan State Police say the four teens were riding in a GMC Sierra pickup truck heading south on 7 Mile Road near Freeland Road in Bay County around 2:55 a.m. Saturday.
Investigators say the truck went off the road, crashed into a ditch full of water and hit a driveway embankment. Ambulances rushed all four occupants to area hospitals.
The 18-year-old Hemlock High School senior was pronounced dead of his injuries. The 18-year-old male driver from Saginaw, a 15-year-old boy from Saginaw and a 16-year-old boy from St. Charles also suffered serious injuries.
The three surviving victims remained hospitalized Sunday night.
Michigan State Police believe the driver was speeding and intoxicated when the crash happened. Investigators will continue looking into what caused the crash. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/hemlock-high-school-senior-killed-3-teens-injured-in-crash/article_01f9d8f2-f892-11ed-9c0b-53b1b3508653.html | 2023-05-22T15:28:43 | 0 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/hemlock-high-school-senior-killed-3-teens-injured-in-crash/article_01f9d8f2-f892-11ed-9c0b-53b1b3508653.html |
MID-MICHIGAN (WJRT) - The "No Mow May" movement encourages people to avoid mowing their laws for an entire month to boost the habitat for bees and other pollinators.
Opinions on whether the concept actually benefits the ecosystem vary.
"The pollinators need something to pollinate," said Daniel Hill, owner of Montrose Orchard.
When the grass gets too long or residents see weeds pop up in their yard, their first instinct often is to mow without thinking that the flowering bud is a food source for pollinators.
"Understanding if we want to have those pollinators, if we see weeds, if it is still flowering it is still a food source for the bees and we need to have those areas set aside for the bees to have something to feed on on a regular basis," Hill said.
According to Bee City USA, lawns cover 40 million acres -- or 2% of land in the U.S. -- making them the single largest irrigated crop grown nationwide. The group advocates for "No Mow May" or "Low Mow Spring" as to help raise awareness of how small creatures use lawns.
The "No Mow May" movement took off with a University of Wisconsin study in 2020, which found data that supported benefits of the concept. The university later retracted that study.
A new study found that cool season grasses grow excessively in May, but cutting them in June can cause more stress.
Hill is not opposed to "No Mow May," but believes residents should be thinking of a more permanent solution for food sources for pollinators. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/no-mow-may-aims-to-support-bee-population/article_a7006e14-f8a2-11ed-ac8e-efe230a6a50b.html | 2023-05-22T15:28:49 | 0 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/no-mow-may-aims-to-support-bee-population/article_a7006e14-f8a2-11ed-ac8e-efe230a6a50b.html |
Bridges Road bridge over I-385 in Mauldin to close for repairs. What to know about detours.
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will be closing Bridges Road bridge over I-385 in Greenville County to resurface the existing bridge deck.
The closure will begin on Saturday, June 3 and is expected to last for 45 days.
I-385 ramps will remain open during that time to allow access on and off Bridges Road. Through traffic will be required to utilize detours via East Butler Road and Holland Road. The detour is approximately three miles long and will be in place until the bridge work is in completion.
Drivers should plan accordingly and allow extra time for the detour.
“I’m thrilled that SCDOT is moving forward with this resurfacing project, which will improve quality of life for our residents and accommodate continued growth in our City,” Mauldin mayor Terry Merritt said in an email. “This has been a long time coming.”
Nina Tran covers trending topics for the Greenville News. Reach her via email at ntran@gannett.com. | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/greenville/2023/05/22/bridges-road-over-i-385-will-close-for-bridge-deck-repairs-travel-greenville-county-traffic-detours/70242561007/ | 2023-05-22T15:31:07 | 0 | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/greenville/2023/05/22/bridges-road-over-i-385-will-close-for-bridge-deck-repairs-travel-greenville-county-traffic-detours/70242561007/ |
GRIFFITH — The Town Council plans a public hearing on a proposed increase in the sanitary sewer rate.
"We anticipate holding a public hearing at the first Town Council meeting in June and the rate increase to take effect with July customer billings," President Rick Ryfa, R-3rd, said Thursday.
Ryfa said the Hammond Sanitary District has dramatically boosted the wholesale rates it charges to its local customers.
"The nutshell is that Hammond rates almost doubled and, unfortunately, we have to pass" it along to our customers to keep our utility solvent, he said.
Hammond increased rates to Griffith in the second half of last year, with the last full year of the old rates in 2021 totaling up to $798,941.
He added the projected 2023 total billing, under the new rates, will be $1.7 million.
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Complicating the situation is that Griffith, Highland and Hammond signed consent decrees with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Justice.
"The decrees prohibit any of the communities from dumping diluted sanitary water into any of the local waterways. We have been discussing this for about a decade and are now in the implementation stage," Ryfa said.
The decree also requires that Griffith increase the capacity of flow it can send to Hammond.
Ryfa said the current capacity is 5.5 million gallons a day.
"Griffith is required to be able to eventually send 15.5 million gallons a day. We will do that in a two-step process, starting around December 2023, by entering into an agreement with HSD to send a total of 8.5 million gallons a day."
Ryfa also noted Griffith's required increase in flow capacity is much lower than Highland's requirement, which means Griffith will pay much less capital improvement money to Hammond than its next-door neighbor to the west.
Next month's public hearing will introduce the proposed new rates as suggested by the Reedy Financial Group.
The current rate is $3.40 per thousand gallons; Reedy's proposed rate, $6.29 — an 85% increase — would take effect July 1.
Starting in 2025, a smaller increase of 9.6% would bring the rate to $6.61. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/hammond-doubles-sewer-rate-on-griffith-prompting-public-hearing-councilman-says/article_6d2cfeca-f594-11ed-9bfa-1b8d997e9107.html | 2023-05-22T15:31:37 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/hammond-doubles-sewer-rate-on-griffith-prompting-public-hearing-councilman-says/article_6d2cfeca-f594-11ed-9bfa-1b8d997e9107.html |
BALTIMORE COUNTY — Baltimore County police are investigating a crash that killed a 52-year-old man early Sunday morning.
Around 1:40 a.m., officers with the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the area of Dogwood Road and Ambassador Road for a motor-vehicle collision.
Police say a 2014 Mercedes C300 was traveling westbound, when it collided with a 2016 Honda Civic.
The driver of the Mercedes, Willie J. Smith, 52, was taken to a hospital, where was pronounced dead.
This crash remains under investigation by members of Baltimore County's Crash Team.
Anyone who may have any information about this crash is asked to contact 410-307-2020. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/52-year-old-man-fatally-struck-in-woodlawn | 2023-05-22T15:43:57 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/52-year-old-man-fatally-struck-in-woodlawn |
ODENTON, Md. — Caught in the act.
For two days straight someone stole the rainbow-colored hearts surrounding an LGBTQ+ sign outside Ark and Dove Presbyterian Church in Odenton.
Surveillance footage showed the same suspect responsible.
On May 19 Anne Arundel County Police detectives staked out near the church on Piney Orchard Parkway.
They saw a man pull up in the block and head straight for the church sign, where he began removing the hearts.
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Investigators then moved in for the stop at which point the suspect ran away.
After a brief foot chase, police arrested 28-year-old Michael Deangelo Billups.
Since March 31 the church says they've been the victims of nine acts of theft and/or vandalism. It's unclear if Billups is tied to any of those other incidents. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/detectives-catch-odenton-man-stealing-rainbow-hearts-from-churchs-lgbtq-sign | 2023-05-22T15:44:03 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/detectives-catch-odenton-man-stealing-rainbow-hearts-from-churchs-lgbtq-sign |
BALTIMORE — Shoppers supermarket is out and Giant Food is in at Perring Plaza.
The Shoppers grocery store currently at the plaza is scheduled to close its doors on July 15.
Bethesda-based Federal Realty Investment Trust, who owns the shopping center, announced Monday that Giant would be renovating and taking over the space in 2024.
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Perring Plaza is co-anchored by other businesses such as Micro Center, Home Depot, and Jo-Ann.
It also recently underwent renovations including the addition of a common seating area and refreshed facade. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/giant-food-to-replace-shoppers-at-perring-plaza | 2023-05-22T15:44:09 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/giant-food-to-replace-shoppers-at-perring-plaza |
York County's 2023 Distinguished Young Woman: Namya Jindal of Dallastown Area High School
The 58th Annual Distinguished Young Women of York was held yesterday afternoon at The Pullo Center in York, where scholarships were awarded to accomplished students in the York community.
Namya Jindal of Dallastown Area High School was named Distinguished Young Woman of York and won a total of $12,400 in scholarships.
Here are the other winners:
- First runner up: Leah Bazzle of West York Area High School
- Second runner up: Meilynn Poletti of Central York High School
- Third runner up: Helena Trauger of Dallastown Area High School
- Fourth runner up: Taylor Reisinger of Northeastern High School
- Spirit Award: McKenna Spangler of Dallastown Area High School
- Leadership Award: Anna Scott of Central York High School; Miren McKinney of Dover Area High School; Adalia Kolsevich of Dallastown Area High School; Lily Queen of Northeastern High School; Gabriella Linnell of Red Lion Area High School
- Be Your Best Self: Elise Kloske of York Suburban High School; Gabriella Linnell of Red Lion Area High School
- Self Expression: McKenna Spangler of Dallastown Area High School; Leah Bazzle of West York Area High School
- Fitness: Taylor Reisinger of Northeastern High School; McKenna Spangler of Dallastown Area High School
- Talent: Helena Trauger of Dallastown Area High School; Leah Bazzle of West York Area High School
- Scholastics: Namya Jindal of Dallastown Area High School; Alem Tesfaye of Central York High School
- Interview: Meilynn Poletti of Central York High School; Namya Jindal of Dallastown Area High School
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"These outstanding young women are recognized for their scholastic achievements, leadership and talent," said Lyn Bergdoll, program chair.
Distinguished Young Women is a nationwide scholarship program that has successfully opened the door of opportunity for young women since its beginning in 1958. It is the oldest and largest scholarship program for high school girls in the United States.
This program places an emphasis on excellence and rewards young women for their academic achievements. Participants are leaders in their school and community, as well as role models for all youth. In addition to the scholarships awarded, the program serves as a preparation and learning experience for college and careers.
“We are always impressed with the outstanding achievements of the young women in this program. They are role models for all youth. We are grateful to the generous sponsors in this community who make $40,000 in scholarships available to them,” Bergdoll said. | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/05/22/dallastown-student-namya-jindal-named-distinguished-young-woman-york-pa/70242668007/ | 2023-05-22T15:49:59 | 1 | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/05/22/dallastown-student-namya-jindal-named-distinguished-young-woman-york-pa/70242668007/ |
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One dead, one injured in shooting in Shrewsbury Township: York County Coroner
Teresa Boeckel
York Daily Record
A man died in a shooting over the weekend in Shrewsbury Township, and another person was injured, according to the York County Coroner's Office.
The name of the victim has not been released at this time.
The coroner's office responded to 4000 block of Steltz Road around 6:11 p.m. to the reported shooting, according to a news release. The man died at the scene, and a woman who was injured was taken to a hospital.
State police are investigating.
An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital, the release states.
Check back later as this is a developing story. | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/05/22/one-dies-one-injured-in-shooting-in-shrewsbury-twp-york-county/70242346007/ | 2023-05-22T15:50:05 | 1 | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/05/22/one-dies-one-injured-in-shooting-in-shrewsbury-twp-york-county/70242346007/ |
DECATUR, Ga. — May marks National Foster Care Month, and in Georgia, there is an urgent need for foster families across the state.
But one group also wants to shine a light on the critical need for support for grandparents who are stepping in to raise their grandchildren and at the same time, keeping those kids out of the state system.
"I can't keep up with them," Gene Anderson,71, explained. "But l'll still take care of them and try to do what's right for them."
Anderson, a veteran, currently cares for his five grandchildren, who range in age from three to 13. He's committed, but that doesn't mean raising five children on a fixed income is not a difficult task, he shared, especially given housing costs.
"I'm 71 years old," Anderson said. "If I had one dream in life, it'd be to get a place that we can call home so that we can stop paying so much money. Because we have been moved from place to place. The rent be high that we can't afford it."
Rainie Jueschke intimately knows these families' plight. She serves as executive director of nonprofit Innovative Solutions for Disadvantage & Disability, which runs Project GRANDD (Grandparents Raising And Nurturing Dependents with Disabilities). The program focuses on providing supportive services to grandparents like Anderson, who are raising grandchildren or other relative children with special needs, free of charge.
"They're loved. They are going to be cared for," Jueschke said. "We don't want them in the foster care system. But what we do want is for grandparents to get more support because it's impossible to live on a Social Security check, but grandparents like Mr. Anderson are trying to raise children on a Social Security check."
Government support is indeed limited for grandfamilies in Georgia, though the Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) previously acknowledged the growing numbers of grandparents caring for grandchildren in the state. Due to the need, the state established emergency help via the GRG Crisis Intervention Services Payment (CRISP), but that payment is intended to be one-time only and applied toward a sudden increase in housing or utilities or for new expenses like furniture or school supplies, rather than a family's ongoing need. Families must meet eligibility requirements under the federal TANF program, benefits which fewer than 6,000 Georgians received as of September 2022.
Meanwhile, a relative/grandparent would only qualify for foster care/kinship subsidies if a child was placed in the home by state or court order, a spokesperson for Georgia's Department of Human Services told 11Alive. While Anderson's household indeed qualifies for monthly SNAP food assistance and the kids are covered under Medicaid, there are no other government programs that provide financial assistance to informal caregivers, the spokesperson confirmed.
"I think Mr. Anderson is a great example of how broken our system is in Georgia for kinship caregivers," Jueschke said.
Project GRANDD aims to "fill the gaps for these families," Jueschke continued. "I think the most important thing we offer is emotional support, and that comes from the support groups. That comes from just the case managers working with the clients. We also provide material support like in-home tutoring. We will pay help with rent. We can help with utilities. We can help with school supplies and Christmas gifts."
The program helps around 600 adults and children each year, with dozens on the waitlist. Meanwhile, approximately 128,000 children in Georgia are cared for by their grandparents, according to the latest Kids Count report.
Anderson, meanwhile, tells everyone he knows about Project GRANDD, adding he'd "tote a sign up and down the street" to get the word out.
"Every state needs a program like Project GRANDD," he said.
Learn more about Project GRANDD here. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/project-grandd-georgia-supporting-grandparents-raising-grandchildren/85-c720e5cd-9b7b-474f-9aea-8d6ed3e0965f | 2023-05-22T15:52:53 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/project-grandd-georgia-supporting-grandparents-raising-grandchildren/85-c720e5cd-9b7b-474f-9aea-8d6ed3e0965f |
Florida Big Bend under flood watch. Storms forecast to impact much of state
Up to 7 inches of rain could fall across some portions of Florida, according to the National Weather Service, Tallahassee.
Portions of Florida's Big Bend are under a flood watch, with 1 to 3 inches of rain in the forecast and locally higher amounts of 4 to 7 inches in the forecast.
Numerous showers and lightning storms are forecast across Central Florida later today, and could affect the East Coast by tonight, with up to 4 inches of rain expected, according to the National Weather Service, Melbourne.
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Besides torrential rain and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, a couple of the storms could become severe, with wind gusts approaching 60 miles per hour.
Where repeated rounds of thunderstorms occur, localized rain amounts up to 4 inches in a short time are possible, which could bring flooding of low-lying areas.
More storms are in the forecast for Central Florida during the week.
A series of disturbances will keep Central Florida unsettled for much of the week, according to the Weather Service. Copious amounts of moisture will remain in place, and weak low pressure system may form close to Florida by themiddle of the week.
As a result, numerous showers and lightning storms are in the forecast. The strongest storms will be capable ofproducing frequent cloud-to- ground lightning strikes, gusty winds from 40 to 50 mph, and hail to quarter-size.
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Weather radar and forecast for Pensacola
- Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
- Monday night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the evening. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
- Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
- Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
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Weather radar and forecast for Tallahassee
A flood watch is in effect from noon Monday through 2 a.m. Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service, Tallahassee.
Several rounds of heavy rainfall are possible over the next two days. Widespread rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches areexpected with isolated totals of 4 to 7 inches possible.
The flood watch includes the following areas: Calhoun, Central Walton, Coastal Bay, Coastal Dixie, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Gulf, Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Taylor, Coastal Wakulla, Gadsden, Holmes, Inland Bay, Inland Dixie, Inland Franklin, Inland Gulf, Inland Jefferson, Inland Taylor, Inland Wakulla, Jackson, Lafayette, Leon, Liberty, Madison, North Walton, South Walton and Washington. In Georgia, Baker, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Calhoun, Clay, Colquitt, Cook, Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Grady, Irwin, Lanier, Lee, Lowndes, Miller, Mitchell, Quitman, Randolph, Seminole, Terrell, Thomas, Tift, Turner and Worth.
- Monday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 82. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
- Monday night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 p.m. Low around 68. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
- Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 78. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
- Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 a.m., then a slight chance of showers between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Weather radar and forecast for Jacksonville
- Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before noon, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 2 p.m., then showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. High near 80. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
- Monday night: Showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10pm. Low around 70. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
- Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 79. Northeast wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
- Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 8 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Weather radar and forecast for Daytona Beach
- Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
- Monday night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
- Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 81. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
- Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 79. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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Weather radar and forecast for Melbourne
- Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Light northeast wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
- Monday night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2 a.m., then a slight chance of showers after 5 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
- Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. High near 83. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
- Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 83. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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Weather radar and forecast for Port St. Lucie
- Monday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Light north northeast wind becoming east northeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
- Monday night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
- Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. High near 86. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
- Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 86. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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Weather radar and forecast for West Palm Beach
Numerous thunderstorms are likely over interior and eastern portions of South Florida this afternoon and evening. A few of these may become strong, especially around the Lake region, according to the National Weather Service Miami.
Heavy rainfall within showers and thunderstorms could lead to localized flooding across portions of the east coast metro areas. Showers and storms will become fairly widespread this week. Pockets of heavy rain will be possible.
- Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 6 to 14 mph.
- Monday night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. East wind 5 to 14 mph.
- Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. High near 82. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
- Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8 a.m. High near 82. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
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Weather radar and forecast for Naples
- Monday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
- Monday night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7 p.m. and 1 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Northwest wind around 7 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
- Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. East wind 5 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
- Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Weather radar and forecast for Fort Myers
- Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 97. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
- Monday night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. North northwest wind around 7 mph becoming east southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Tuesday: Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. East wind 5 to 9 mph becoming west in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Wednesday: Scattered showers before 11 a.m., then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Weather radar and forecast for Sarasota
- Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 101. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. North wind 7 to 9 mph becoming east southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Tuesday: Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. East wind 5 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Wednesday: Scattered showers before 11 a.m., then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. North northeast wind 6 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. | https://www.floridatoday.com/story/weather/local/2023/05/22/florida-weather-forecast-radar-heavy-rain-strong-wind-possible-hail-heat-index/70242527007/ | 2023-05-22T15:55:46 | 1 | https://www.floridatoday.com/story/weather/local/2023/05/22/florida-weather-forecast-radar-heavy-rain-strong-wind-possible-hail-heat-index/70242527007/ |
The unofficial start of summer is just around the corner with the celebration of Memorial Day.
And during this long weekend, those who love going to the beach and enjoying the sun and the sounds of the sea, are going to be able to start doing another favorite warm weather activity, too.
Beaches in New York City, and across the tri-state area, open for the season on Saturday, May 27, and stay open through Sept. 10. All city-run beaches in the five boroughs are free and open to the public. They span 14 miles.
Lifeguards are on duty daily, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Swimming is prohibited when lifeguards are not on duty and in closed sections, which are marked with signs or red flags. See a full list of NYC beaches here.
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What About Cleanliness?
The city monitors and inspects beaches, water quality and beach facilities.
Every day during beach season, each beach is classified based on its sanitary conditions. The following conditions are noted in color-coded signs displayed at every beach:
- Open — swimming and wading permitted (green)
- Advisory — swimming and wading permitted, but not recommended (yellow)
- Closed — swimming and wading not permitted (red)
Want to get out of the city? To see New York state beaches, visit this website. There are some pretty good ones on Long Island. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nyc-beaches-open-memorial-day-weekend-what-to-know/4355170/ | 2023-05-22T15:59:21 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nyc-beaches-open-memorial-day-weekend-what-to-know/4355170/ |
NEW OXFORD, Pa. — A Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in Adams County sold a Powerball with Power Play ticket worth $100,000 for the Saturday, May 20 drawing, the Pennsylvania Lottery announced Monday.
The ticket matched four of the five white balls drawn (17-23-32-38-63) and the red Powerball 23 to win $100,000, less applicable withholding.
Without the $1 Power Play option, the ticket would have been worth $50,000, the Lottery said. The Power Play multiplier drawn was two.
A Turkey Hill store located at 6113 York Road in New Oxford earned a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket, the Lottery said.
Winners are not known until prizes are claimed and tickets are validated. Pennsylvania Lottery Powerball® winners have one year from the drawing date to claim prizes. Winning tickets purchased at a Lottery retailer should immediately be signed on the back.
Online winnings automatically appear in a player’s account after the claim has been processed. Players may visit PALottery.com for more information about how to file a claim.
More than 26,300 other PA Lottery Powerball tickets won prizes of various amounts in the drawing, including more than 6,500 tickets purchased with Power Play and more than 3,300 tickets purchased with Double Play.
Players should check every ticket, every time.
The Powerball jackpot rolled to an estimated annuity value of $179 million, or $92 million cash, for the next drawing tonight, the Lottery said.
Pennsylvania Lottery players have options to purchase their Powerball tickets online or by visiting a retailer. Players can find lottery-selling locations closest to them by visiting the Find a Retailer section of the Lottery’s website. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/adams-county/powerball-power-play-winning-ticket-new-oxford-turkey-hill/521-64a6f60d-68c0-44fb-b471-a97c81afcb67 | 2023-05-22T16:06:07 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/adams-county/powerball-power-play-winning-ticket-new-oxford-turkey-hill/521-64a6f60d-68c0-44fb-b471-a97c81afcb67 |
FAWN GROVE, Pa. — A $1.14 million jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Match 6 ticket from last Saturday's drawing was sold in York County, the Lottery said Monday.
The ticket correctly matched all six winning numbers (8-10-12-18-21-47) to win the $1,140,000 million jackpot prize, less applicable withholding.
A Rutter’s store located at 69 West Main St., Fawn Grove, earned a $10,000 bonus for selling the big winning ticket, the Lottery said.
Winners are not known until prizes are claimed and tickets are validated. Pennsylvania Lottery Match 6 Lotto winners have one year from the drawing date to claim prizes.
Winning tickets purchased at a Lottery retailer should immediately be signed on the back. Online winnings automatically appear in a player’s account after the claim has been processed. Players may visit PALottery.com for more information about how to file a claim.
More than 44,600 other Match 6 Lotto tickets also won prizes in the drawing. Players are reminded to check every ticket, every time.
Pennsylvania Lottery players have options to purchase their Match 6 Lotto tickets online or by visiting a retailer. Players can find lottery-selling locations closest to them by visiting the Find a Retailer section of the Lottery’s website.
How to Play Match 6 Lotto: Players pay $2 and choose six numbers from 1 to 49 or have numbers randomly selected by computer. The computer then randomly selects an additional two sets of six numbers, for three lines of six numbers each or 18 numbers total. Players can win up to four times on each ticket – once on each of three lines (base play) and by combining all 18 numbers (combined play).
Match 6 Lotto is drawn every evening and players can purchase up to 26 draws in advance. Review Match 6 Prizes and Chances at PALottery.com. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/pa-lottery-match-6-jackpot-winner-rutters-fawn-grove-york-county/521-a4aee5d2-1a85-48f1-be71-88535281553b | 2023-05-22T16:06:13 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/pa-lottery-match-6-jackpot-winner-rutters-fawn-grove-york-county/521-a4aee5d2-1a85-48f1-be71-88535281553b |
BANGOR -- The Northeastern Forest Products Equipment Expo, also known as The Logger's Expo kicked off the start of their two day event at the Cross Insurance Center.
The show features a mix of live demonstrations and static displays that show great promise for the future of the logging industry in Maine.
Eric Kingsley of the Maine forest products council says events like this are a way to gain investments that are going to change the landscape of employment opportunities in the industry.
"The industry is critical to Maine and this is the opportunity for people to see what's going on with new equipment, what's the latest for production, what's coming in with new technology and how we can deploy that here in Maine and across New England because this isn't just the Maine show its the northeast show."
The logging industry has faced major challenges in recent years. A recent study from the University of Maine found a 15% decline between 2014 and 2021 in the number of jobs in the logging industry.
Kingsley says his team, which represents the entire forest industry supply train in Maine, Has started conducting research as well to find new markets and improvements within the industry.
"What you see here today is really a reflection of the opportunities going forward because people are going to spend millions of dollars here investing in equipment and that's going to open up doors for new employment opportunities."
For more information about the The Northeastern Logger's Association, you can visit https://www.northernlogger.com/ | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/northeastern-loggers-association-hosts-forest-products-equipment-expo/article_68959ade-f8b4-11ed-8cbc-6bf8205d3a96.html | 2023-05-22T16:12:24 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/northeastern-loggers-association-hosts-forest-products-equipment-expo/article_68959ade-f8b4-11ed-8cbc-6bf8205d3a96.html |
WATERVILLE- A fire in Waterville this morning left one person dead and three others injured.
Waterville Fire Chief Shawn Esler says the fire started just after 5:30 at an apartment building on Elm Street.
Three people were taken to the hospital with injuries.
There is no word on their condition.
Esler says crews found the victim on the fourth floor.
They attempted to resuscitate the victim but the person died at the scene.
According to the chief, the apartment building was being used as housing for the elderly. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/one-dead-three-injured-in-waterviile-fire/article_c1f75f2a-f8b6-11ed-befb-fb03f5ac3e77.html | 2023-05-22T16:12:30 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/one-dead-three-injured-in-waterviile-fire/article_c1f75f2a-f8b6-11ed-befb-fb03f5ac3e77.html |
SIOUX FALLS — The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has opened an investigation into an unlicensed company known as Daresnd, which allegedly sells clothing and tires but never delivers the products. The company has been using the residential address of a woman in Avon, South Dakota without permission.
After receiving several complaint letters from BBB, the property owner confirmed that she was not running the business from her home address. The Bon Homme County Assessor's Office also confirmed that the woman was the property owner, according to the BBB.
BBB has received three complaints from customers who ordered tires from Daresnd, but never received them. The company sent an email invoice under the name of "Quinghua Trading Company," based in China, instead of using its own name. One customer paid $70.88 for a tire, but never received it or a response from the company.
Currently, there are no tires for sale on Daresnd's website, only women's clothing. BBB has not yet received any customer reviews for the clothing items. Daresnd is not a registered company and is listed on several scam prevention websites, including Complaints Board and Scam Adviser. The domain daresnd.com was registered to NameSilo, LLC on August 6, 2021, updated in July 28, 2022, and is set to expire on August 6.
It is important to note that no licensing is required for online shopping. However, using a residential address without permission is a violation of privacy.
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BBB advises customers to research companies before making purchases online and to be cautious of unlicensed businesses that use residential addresses.
BBB offers these tips for safe online shopping:
- Know the advertiser. Some of the best deals are only available online, but be careful. It’s easy for a fake site to mimic a famous retailer’s website, so make sure you shop with a legitimate site. If the site is missing contact information, that is a red flag. Check out retailers at BBB.org before you shop.
- Check a site’s security settings. If the site is secure, its URL (web address) should start with “HTTPS://” and include a lock icon on the purchase or shopping cart page.
- Be a savvy shopper. When shopping online, take your time and read the fine print before submitting your order. Look for the return policy ; although many online orders can be returned for a full refund, others have restocking fees. Some items cannot be returned; know before you buy.
- Protect personal information. Read a site’s privacy policy and understand what personal data is requested and how it will be used. If a site doesn’t have a privacy policy, that’s a big red flag that it may be a scam.
- Think before you click. Be especially cautious about email solicitations and online ads on social media sites. Many sketchy retailers advertise great deals or trendy clothing that doesn’t match the promotional hype.
- Beware of too-good-to-be-true deals. Offers on websites and unsolicited emails may offer free or very low prices on hard-to-find items. There may be hidden costs, or your purchase may sign you up for a monthly charge. Look for and read the fine print.
- Beware of phishing. Phishing emails can look like a message from a well-known brand, but clicking on unfamiliar links can place you at risk for malware and/or identity theft. One popular scam claims to be from a package-delivery company with links to “tracking information” on an order you don’t remember making. Don’t click!
- Shop with a credit card. In a fraudulent transaction, a credit card provides additional protection; it’s easier to dispute charges you didn’t approve or get your money back if there is a problem. Debit cards, prepaid cards, or gift cards don’t have the same protections as credit cards.
- Keep documentation of your order. Save a copy of the confirmation page or email confirmation until you receive the item and are satisfied. Know and understand the return policy and keep this documented with your purchase records. According to the FTC, when you shop online, sellers are supposed to ship your order within the time stated in their ads or within 30 days if the ads don’t give a time. If a seller can’t ship within the promised time, they have to provide you with a revised shipping date, with the chance to either cancel your order for a full refund or accept the new shipping date.
- Keep a clean machine. Install a firewall, anti-virus, and anti-spyware software for network security . Check for and install the latest updates and run virus scans regularly on your computer, tablet, and smartphone. | https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/better-business-bureau-warns-to-watch-for-scam-using-avon-address-without-permission | 2023-05-22T16:15:12 | 0 | https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/better-business-bureau-warns-to-watch-for-scam-using-avon-address-without-permission |
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Georgia, including the following
counties, Dougherty and Lee.
* WHEN...Until 115 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1126 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen in the last 1 Hour.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Albany, East Albany, Turner City, Marine Corps Logistics
Base, Walker, South Albany, Palmyra, Southwest Ga Regional
A/P, Forrester, Lockett Crossing, Stocks and Armena.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
Weather Alert
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, Florida and Georgia,
including the following areas, in southeast Alabama, Coffee, Dale,
Geneva, Henry and Houston. In Florida, Calhoun, Central Walton,
Coastal Bay, Coastal Dixie, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Gulf,
Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Taylor, Coastal Wakulla, Gadsden,
Holmes, Inland Bay, Inland Dixie, Inland Franklin, Inland Gulf,
Inland Jefferson, Inland Taylor, Inland Wakulla, Jackson,
Lafayette, Leon, Liberty, Madison, North Walton, South Walton and
Washington. In Georgia, Baker, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Calhoun,
Clay, Colquitt, Cook, Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Grady, Irwin,
Lanier, Lee, Lowndes, Miller, Mitchell, Quitman, Randolph,
Seminole, Terrell, Thomas, Tift, Turner and Worth.
* WHEN...Through late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water
crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Several rounds of heavy rainfall are possible over the next
two days. Widespread rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are
expected with isolated totals of 4 to 7 inches possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
State Sen. Freddie Powell Sims has been appointed to serve as a member of the Georgia Council on Literacy.
ATLANTA -- State Sen. Freddie Powell Sims, D-Dawson, has been appointed to serve as a member of the Georgia Council on Literacy. The council was created by Senate Bill 211 during the 2023 Georgia Legislative session and will comprise 10 members of the Georgia Legislature and 20 citizen members who are experts in literacy and education.
“I am honored to serve on the Georgia Council on Literacy and provide new perspectives to initiatives that will have a lasting impact on Georgia's youth,” Sims said in a news release. “Literacy is the cornerstone of personal and societal growth and opens the door to endless opportunities. It is imperative that every Georgian has access to a quality education and the tools they need to succeed. | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/sen-freddie-powell-sims-appointed-to-georgia-council-on-literacy/article_8f0ef5c4-f8b5-11ed-9bc2-07363b2d2300.html | 2023-05-22T16:15:13 | 1 | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/sen-freddie-powell-sims-appointed-to-georgia-council-on-literacy/article_8f0ef5c4-f8b5-11ed-9bc2-07363b2d2300.html |
BLOOMINGTON — Firefighters called were to a Sunday evening fire at a West Bloomington residence.
A press release from Bloomington Fire Department spokesperson Frank Friend said crews were dispatched at 7:55 p.m. to a reported building fire at 3 Snow Lane.
BFD said a fire engine and ambulance crew made it to the scene in less than 5 minutes, and found smoke and fire showing from several windows of a single-wide mobile home. Another two fire trucks, one engine, an second ambulance and a battalion command vehicle from BFD responded too, with additional assistance from a Normal Fire Department engine and battalion vehicle.
Firefighters encountered several points of fire, Friend said. He noted part of the floor burned away, the structure was thick with smoke and crews attacked with an extra hose line through the back door.
The main part of the fire was put out no more than 20 minutes after crews arrived, Friend said. He said two people were home at the time and they safely evacuated. Both are displaced and the homeowner did not have insurance.
Friend said the mobile home was extensively damaged and cause of the fire is being investigated. He also said the American Red Cross was contacted to assist the residents.
Ameren Illinois and Nicor Gas responded to secure utilities, and City of Bloomington Building Safety was asked to secure the property. Most crews left the scene within 90 minutes, but the first-arriving engine and ambulance remained to put out hot spots.
Brendan Denison is our breaking news reporter. Denison was a digital content producer for WCIA-TV in Champaign and a reporter for The Commercial-News in Danville. He can be reached at (309) 820-3238 and bdenison@pantagraph.com. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/bloomington-mobile-home-fire-displaces-2/article_7741052a-f8ad-11ed-8145-4f0abf5e6780.html | 2023-05-22T16:15:21 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/bloomington-mobile-home-fire-displaces-2/article_7741052a-f8ad-11ed-8145-4f0abf5e6780.html |
EPIPHANY, S.D. — A Canova man has been identified as the man who died in a crash between an SUV and a lawn mower on Wednesday, May 17 in Miner County.
The crash occurred at 4:15 p.m. on May 17, two miles north of Epiphany, according to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety.
Lenny Joe Zens, 66, of Canova, was driving a Dixon zero-turn lawnmower southbound on South Dakota Highway 25 when a 2015 GMC Yukon, driven by 37-year-old Kendra Ranae Newbold, of Mitchell, hit Zens' lawnmower from behind in the driving lane.
Zens was pronounced dead at the scene. Newbold was not injured in the crash.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. | https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/canova-man-identified-as-victim-in-fatal-crash-involving-lawnmower-in-miner-county | 2023-05-22T16:15:22 | 0 | https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/canova-man-identified-as-victim-in-fatal-crash-involving-lawnmower-in-miner-county |
BLOOMINGTON — Nearly three years have passed since the murder of George Floyd, a Black man whose neck and back were pinned down by a white Minneapolis police officer's knee for nearly nine minutes after being detained.
A special investigation by Lee Enterprises showed that of 105 agencies serving communities identified as diverse, 76 underrepresented the percentages of people of color by 10 points or more.
The incident sparked nationwide outrage and triggered conversations about the racial makeup of police departments compared to the community they serve; three other Minneapolis police officers stood by as Floyd lost his life.
Although the diversity of the four law enforcement agencies representing Bloomington-Normal hasn't significantly changed over the past three years, police chiefs have voiced their concerns about recruiting, retaining and encouraging the promotion of minority candidates.
For some departments, the challenge lies in the lack of a substantial candidate pool to fill open positions with minority candidates. Other departments lack experienced officers with the desire to assume leadership roles at the cost of additional responsibilities and inconvenient shifts.
Current diversity
In Bloomington, data provided by the department shows that 91% of the department’s 122 officers are white and about 9% are people of color, including six Hispanic officers, at the end of 2022. According to U.S. census data, the city’s population is 73.1% white and 9.5% Black.
Bloomington Police Chief Jamal Simington said the department had 666 applicants in the past 15 months, 21% of whom were Black, 14% of whom were Hispanic and 18% of whom were women.
In 2022 alone, 145 applications were received from minority candidates, he added.
Although the applicant diversity is trending in the right direction, Simington said, there haven't been as many people signing up to take a promotional test for advancement to sergeant or lieutenant.
Simington, who is the only non-white BPD officer in a supervisory role, said he plans to roll out a mentorship program later this spring or early this summer to educate officers interested in advancement.
"The future of this department is already here serving in other capacities, and we want to provide opportunities for female staff as well as our minorities to participate in other areas of the department: investigations, street crimes, our Task Force 6 collaboration with the state police, traffic crash reconstruction (and) crowd control," Simington said.
One of the largest disparities between police diversity and community diversity is within the McLean County Sheriff's Office.
By the end of 2022, the McLean County Sheriff’s Office had 47 officers, of whom 95.7% are white and 4.3% are Hispanic. The county’s population was listed in 2021 U.S. Census Bureau data as 78.6% white, 8.8% Black, 5.4% Hispanic, 5.1% Asian and 2.1% other ethnicities.
McLean County Sheriff Matthew Lane said his department has a very good pool of officers looking to advance.
However, recruitment efforts have been very difficult, particularly for corrections officers.
The McLean County Jail currently is down 24 officers. In response, the sheriff's office already has lowered the age of service for corrections officers to 18.
And in April, the McLean County Board authorized bonuses for officers hired in 2023 who remain in McLean County through their one-year probationary period.
Local competition also plays a factor. Lane said he recently had two promising Black candidates, but one decided that the opportunity wasn't for him and the other took a job in Bloomington.
Therefore, the sheriff's office has resorted to several new recruitment strategies, including radio advertisements, billboards and visits to local schools for career day.
"We haven't found that golden ticket for recruitment," Lane said.
Diversity underrepresentation in policing
Data gathered from October 2022 to May 2023 from nearly 120 law enforcement agencies in 14 states shows frequent disparity in the racial and ethnic makeup of the agencies compared to the communities they are hired to protect and serve.Applicant shortages
Officer Arely Ocon, who has been with the Normal Police Department for about 14 months, said her academy class was about 70 people and estimated that about 17 of those candidates were women.
Originally from Aurora, Ocon said she chose to serve Normal because she wanted to be in a town small enough for her to engage with the community but big enough to fight against crime.
"I'm Hispanic, and Normal doesn't have a large population of Hispanic communities, but they are out there and I wanted to represent them in the department," Ocon said.
The Normal Police Department has 84 officers, of whom 85.7% are white, 8.3% are Black, 3.6% are Hispanic and 2.4% are Asian. The town’s population is 80.1% white, 11.9% Black and 6.3% Hispanic.
Although the diversity of NPD has slightly improved over the past three years, Normal Police Chief Stephen Petrilli said the number of applications for sworn officers definitely has taken a downward trend, as has the number of applicants that finish the department's vetting and testing processes.
"By the time we get to the end of those (tests), a lot of times we're down to I would say between 15 and 20 qualified candidates where that number sometimes was double or even triple that three or four years ago," Petrilli said.
In 2017, the Normal Police Department received 245 applications for positions as sworn officers. But by 2020, that number dropped to 43, according to data provided by Normal police.
Like Bloomington, Normal struggles to encourage minority candidates to accept promotions. Petrilli said about 8% of supervisory positions are filled by minority officers.
"You may have an officer that's got 10-plus years on that may be in a unit or have a shift that's more desirable for their family life, and a lot of times, taking that promotion kind of brings you back down to the bottom of the seniority list," Petrilli said.
Illinois State University Police Chief Aaron Woodruff said his department is not exempt from recruitment and promotion issues.
ISU officers only have to be with the department for a year to become corporal, which Woodruff said is a step to a full-time supervisor role and provides opportunities to improve leadership skills. However, officers have to be willing to accept the responsibility.
"I have several officers who have more than five years on and more than 10 years on, they just have no desire to take on the additional responsibility of leadership," Woodruff said.
At Illinois State University, the police force is 78.6% white and 21.4% minority officers.
Community trust
But even with departments of equal diversity to their communities, public trust may still be lacking.
When 18-year-old Taylor Brown refused a Normal Police officer's request to hand over her cellphone as part of an investigation into a structure fire, body camera footage shows that she was forced to the ground by multiple officers and put in handcuffs.
"I came down here willingly because you're a Black woman," Brown told the female officer requesting her phone.
Brown has filed a federal lawsuit against the officers involved in her arrest, which she said was made without probable cause and used excessive force. Town and police officials have declined to comment on the pending litigation.
Representatives of the Bloomington-Normal NAACP said improved diversity within law enforcement doesn't just stop at the recruitment of minority officers.
Carla Campbell-Jackson, first vice president of the NAACP's Bloomington-Normal branch, said she has found that many African-American communities don't see police officers unless a crime has occurred or is about to occur.
But if children were able to see these officers at their churches and their youth events building relationships with the public, it would ensure that police departments were more reflective of their community not just in terms of numbers.
Campbell-Jackson added that holding job fairs at nontraditional sites such as African-American churches may help to identify minority candidates who care about their community and their constituents.
"Oftentimes, we have to be courageous enough to take a nontraditional approach," Campbell-Jackson said. "So perhaps law enforcement can use different vehicles such as the NAACP and African-American churches to develop a rich pipeline for diverse candidates who desire to become a member of law enforcement."
Female recruitment
As of the end of 2022, the Normal Police Department was about 13% female, Bloomington police was about 5.7% female, ISU's police was about 14.3% female and the sheriff's office was 4.3% female.
To boost these numbers, the Bloomington and Normal police departments both have signed a nationwide pledge known as the 30x30 Initiative to improve the number of women in law enforcement.
The initiative is made up of police leaders, researchers and professional organizations whose ultimate goal is to increase the representation of women in police recruit classes to 30% by 2030 and to ensure police, policies and culture intentionally support qualified women officers.
Lane said he would be more than happy to achieve that goal if his candidate pool weren't so limited.
Currently, women make up 12% of all sworn officers in the U.S. and 3% of all police leadership roles, according to the initiative's website.
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On April 1, 2023, United Way of Kenosha County, along with volunteers from Leadership Kenosha, hosted an event celebrating current volunteers and highlighting a variety of volunteer opportunities in our area.
The event, 100 Years, 100 Volunteers: A Day of Service, also recognized United Way of Kenosha County’s 100th anniversary. On that day, over 150 volunteers completed projects at ten local nonprofit organizations.
The event also launched United Way of Kenosha County’s newest volunteer database, Volunteer Wisconsin. Volunteer Wisconsin allows volunteers to connect with community agencies and get involved with the issues that matter most to them. Organizations will post their events and opportunities on an ongoing basis, so that community members can lend a hand whenever they can. Volunteer Wisconsin can be found on United Way of Kenosha County’s website at www.kenoshaunitedway.org/volunteer.
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Volunteers are critical to the day-to-day operations of many nonprofits. Each year, hundreds of volunteer hours are essential to the success of programs such as Meals on Wheels, which is locally managed by Kenosha Area Family and Aging Services, Inc. (KAFASI), a Community Investment Partner of United Way of Kenosha County.
In 2023, Team Stage reported that approximately 30% of adult Americans formally volunteer at least once a year. The highest number of volunteers are dedicated to fundraising and collecting, prepping, or distributing food. Team Stage reported that most U.S. volunteers are between the ages of 35 and 44 years old and, globally, Baby Boomers are more likely to volunteer than any other generation.
But, why volunteer? Our lives are busier and more complicated than ever. Well, the benefits of volunteering can make a deep impact on the individual volunteer. Just like daily exercise and eating nutritious food, volunteering has lasting benefits for an individual’s mental and physical health.
Volunteering can help reduce stress, combat depression, stimulate your brain, and provide a sense of purpose. Volunteering just a few times per year can help you improve your health and happiness.
Another benefit to volunteering is that it connects people to others and helps volunteers better connect to their community. It’s a great way to meet new people and build friendships. If you’re looking for a job or career change, it’s a great way to expand your professional network. These are just a few of the many reasons why volunteering is beneficial.
When you’re ready to volunteer, visit United Way of Kenosha County’s website at www.kenoshaunitedway.org/volunteer, check for opportunities with local nonprofits participating in United Way of Kenosha County’s Community Investment Program at www.kenoshaunitedway.org/community-investment, or simply call our office at (262) 658-4104.
At United Way of Kenosha County, we know that in order to live better, we must Live United. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/community-update-from-united-way-discovering-the-rewards-of-volunteering-why-everyone-should-give-back/article_e5febfd4-f731-11ed-a14c-2760813b1f19.html | 2023-05-22T16:20:47 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/community-update-from-united-way-discovering-the-rewards-of-volunteering-why-everyone-should-give-back/article_e5febfd4-f731-11ed-a14c-2760813b1f19.html |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – School is wrapping up around the Tri-Cities for summer break, and the 3rd annual ‘School’s Out Block Party’ is coming to TVA Credit Union Ballpark.
It’s happening Wednesday, May 24 from 5-9 p.m. There will be several activities, vendors and giveaways. The cost of admission is free, and there will even be a showing of the movie ‘Encanto’ at 7:15 p.m.
Organizers with the group 4Thirteen encourage people to come out and bring a blanket or a lawn chair.
T.R. Dunn sat down with the Good Morning Tri-Cities team to discuss the tradition that has drastically grown over the past few years. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/schools-out-block-party-happening-in-johnson-city/ | 2023-05-22T16:21:18 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/schools-out-block-party-happening-in-johnson-city/ |
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LAKE COUNTY, Ind. — A man was killed and his two children were injured Saturday when a grenade detonated in their Lake County, Indiana home, authorities said.
The coroner's office said the victim was 47-year-old Bryan Niedert. A cause of death determination is pending, and an autopsy is set for Monday.
NBC News said sheriff's deputies were called to a home in the 3400 block of West Lakeshore Drive on a report of an explosion around 6:30 p.m. It happened when the family found a hand grenade as they were looking through a relative's belongings. The device went off when someone apparently pulled its pin, according to police.
The man was found unresponsive and pronounced dead a short time later. His children, an 18-year-old female and a 17-year-old male, received shrapnel wounds and were treated at a hospital.
A bomb squad was called to the scene to determine if there were other explosives on the property.
An investigation is ongoing. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/man-killed-2-children-injured-when-grenade-explodes-in-lake-county-home-bomb-squad-device/531-356248fd-6143-4e00-98be-b869f79aa96a | 2023-05-22T16:26:07 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/man-killed-2-children-injured-when-grenade-explodes-in-lake-county-home-bomb-squad-device/531-356248fd-6143-4e00-98be-b869f79aa96a |
MIDLAND, Texas — UPDATE: After ten days of Madeline Pantoja being missing, Saturday afternoon Mario Juan Chacon Jr. was taken into custody in connection to the Missing Person case, according to Midland Police.
Earlier Saturday, Midland Police found remains, identified as Madeline Pantoja, in the area approximately 3 miles east of County Road 190 and County Road 1160.
According to the Midland County Sheriff's Office detainee roster, Chacon was charged with first degree murder.
According to a press release released by the City of Midland, at approximately 3:30 p.m. today, Midland Police Department detectives arrested 24-year-old Mario Juan Chacon for the charge of murder in connection with the death of Madeline Pantoja.
The Midland Police Department initiated an extensive investigation and search on May 11, 2023, after Madeline was reported missing.
An autopsy will be performed in Dallas County, and the investigation is ongoing.
Next of kin has been notified.
Pantoja went missing on May 10; her keys, phone, purse and dog being left in her apartment.
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The Midland Police Department held a press conference Friday afternoon with an update on Missing Person Madeline Pantoja, who's been missing since May 10.
Mayor Lori Blong said the Police Department is working tirelessly on the investigation, and that due to it being an active investigation, they can't answer any questions.
She said there is no reason to believe there is a public threat to Midland.
The Chief of Police Seth Herman took the podium and said that since the initial report, the police department have worked 24 hours a day to solve this.
He said they have search about 60 square miles of remote property using human assets, drones and manned aircraft. They've also had over one dozen search warrants to search for Pantoja.
They've interviewed about 25 people so far and have also received over 20 tips from the public.
If evidence should suggest foul play, criminal enforcement actions should be taken without delay.
The police department advises the public shouldn't interfere with the investigation and engage in their own investigations, which could impede locating Pantoja. Any interference by any parties in their investigation will result in necessary charges to the charges.
They also said that there is now a $20,000 reward for anyone who provides information that leads to the location of Pantoja.
She was last seen at 11:00 p.m. on May 10 at 1711 West Francis. There is no clothing description, and her phone and vehicle are still at her apartment.
People can call MPD at 432-685-7108 if they have any information. We will continue to update this story as we receive more information. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/midland-police-department-asks-for-help-finding-missing-person/513-2f0ff809-0a36-4f08-a4b9-fe770998108f | 2023-05-22T16:26:14 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/midland-police-department-asks-for-help-finding-missing-person/513-2f0ff809-0a36-4f08-a4b9-fe770998108f |
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