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CROWN POINT — Tom Liubakka's long list of art mediums includes oil paint, pastels, pencils, window paint, digital animation and pottery.
He can add sidewalk chalk.
Liubakka and a crowd of artists and art students filled the Historic Crown Point Square with 3-D chalk masterpieces Saturday during the city's inaugural Chalk the Walk. The drawings were covered in a sealant coating and will be on display all summer.
The 14 pieces are meant to be interactive; visitors to the square can pose on the bright lily pad, navigate the fiery lava pit, brave the whitewater rapids and more.
The city is encouraging people to share any photos they take of the chalk art by using the hashtag #cpchalkwalk2023.
“They’re really going to be a draw for people to come to Crown Point," Councilwoman Dawn Stokes, D-2, said. She hopes the installation will help attract people to local businesses.
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Stokes and Liubakka met when the councilwoman happened upon his studio a few months ago. The lifelong artist opened the space, 113 N. Indiana Ave., in September.
Liubakka said he usually arrives at the studio around 5 a.m. That gives him five hours to work on commissioned pieces before he starts teaching back-to-back lessons starting at 10 a.m. This summer, the studio will launch a summer camp and an art market; by fall, Liubakka wants to transform an old storage room into a pottery studio.
None of this would have been possible just over a year ago.
Liubakka's dad used to joke that his son drew his mom in the birthing room.
“I drew all my life," said Liubakka, who grew up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. "My dad used to work at a paper mill and he would fill his lunch box with paper and bring it home and then I would just sketch, sketch, sketch all the time."
When he moved to Northwest Indiana, Liubakka started a window painting business, working nights at Roadway Trucking to support his family of six.
All of this came to an abrupt halt when he broke his back while working on a mural in the Hammond area.
He had seven back surgeries, was in physical therapy for eight years, his feet were reconstructed, and one doctor even told him he would never walk again.
And then there were the migraines.
The trauma of the accident triggered horrible migraines that would cause Liubakka to experience stroke-like symptoms, including losing control of his right hand — his drawing hand.
At first the debilitating migraines would happen every six months, then every four, then every two, then four times a month.
He was diagnosed with a rare form of migraine called hemiplegic migraine. After every attack, Liubakka had to teach his right hand how to draw again.
“I was afraid one of these days it wasn’t going to come back," he recalled.
He had to shut down his window painting business but continued to teach private art lessons when he could.
A few years ago, his wife saw something on TV about the Reed Procedure, a nerve stimulator device that is implanted in the head. Liubakka traveled to Texas last March to have it installed — he hasn't been hospitalized since.
Liubakka pointed to the thin wires just beneath the skin in his forehead and said the implant is "the best thing that's ever happened to me." Now, when he feels a migraine coming on, he can control it with the nerve stimulator.
After six months with the implant, he was able to realize his lifelong dream of opening an art studio: “I’m full speed ahead now."
He has plans to expand Chalk the Walk, possibly to a sidewalk outside the Crown Point Library, and he wants to open a gallery that includes a space where local artists can teach classes.
Tattoo artist Juliette Mehok, who works at Liubakka Art Studio, hopes the chalk drawings will make public art more visible in Crown Point.
“Crown Point is a very creative town, but if you’re not looking for it, you’re not going to find it," she said.
More information about Chalk the Walk and Liubakka Studio is available at liubakkastudio.com. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/crown-point/chalk-the-walk-brings-public-art-to-the-crown-point-square/article_43eaf454-f8d2-11ed-b78d-63cc83ef86d0.html | 2023-05-23T03:26:06 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/crown-point/chalk-the-walk-brings-public-art-to-the-crown-point-square/article_43eaf454-f8d2-11ed-b78d-63cc83ef86d0.html |
SEBRING, Fla. — One man is dead after deputies attempted to serve an arrest warrant at a Sebring home Monday afternoon.
At around 1:15 p.m., deputies responded to Concord Street in the Spring Lake area to speak with 63-year-old Bradley Begens, the Highlands County Sheriff's Office said in a news release.
According to authorities, Begens had multiple active arrest warrants that date back to October 2022. He was also reported to be a fugitive sex offender who was "previously convicted of attempted sexual battery on a child under 12 years of age," the sheriff's office said.
Deputies arrived at the home and saw Begens inside. It was at that point, they secured the perimeter of the home and called for additional units.
A search warrant was then obtained and after several attempts to make contact with Begens, deputies breached the front door at around 2:45 p.m. and entered the home, the sheriff's office explained.
During a search of the house, deputies came upon a room with the door locked.
"Deputies once again made repeated attempts to have Begens surrender peacefully, including giving multiple K-9 warnings," a news release said. "When deputies forced entry into the bedroom, they discovered Begens hiding in a closet."
The sheriff's office said Begens refused to show his hands and a K-9 was deployed. Begens raised a gun and deputies reportedly fired several rounds.
Life-saving measures were initiated, but Begens was pronounced dead at the scene.
Deputies conducted a deeper search and found a 60-year-old woman inside a closet. She was not hurt during the shooting. The woman was identified as Doreen Turner and was charged with second-degree felony murder and resisting arrest with violence.
No one was injured during the shooting. The deputies involved in the shooting were placed on administrative leave while law enforcement officers investigate. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/highlandscounty/man-dead-highlands-county-shooting-involving-deputy/67-76a6442b-f572-4043-89e5-ce8b5056d075 | 2023-05-23T03:26:12 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/highlandscounty/man-dead-highlands-county-shooting-involving-deputy/67-76a6442b-f572-4043-89e5-ce8b5056d075 |
PLANT CITY, Fla. — Randy and Jill Scott, and her sister Judy Cook, had a wide impact on the Plant City community.
It was never more evident than when thousands turned out at the Florida Strawberry Festival Teco Building for a vigil to honor their memory.
Randy and Jill Scott and Judy Cook had been active volunteers of the Florida Strawberry Festival for decades. Randy was the voice of the event, singing the national anthem each morning.
"Randy and Jill Scott and Judy Cook meant so much to all of us here at the Florida Strawberry Festival," Festival President Kyle Robinson said.
Acknowledging the size of the crowd Monday, Robinson said, "The line keeps getting longer and longer and it's a testament to the kind of people that they were."
Their pastor, DeWayne Howard of GraceWay Church agreed with Robinson, saying, "This community loves these three so much. In fact, I’d say by the time the night is over there will literally be thousands of people who will walk through those doors to say their goodbyes and pay their respects."
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 23 at First Baptist Church of Plant City to honor Randy, Jill, and Judy.
Robinson said a discussion is ongoing as to how the three will be honored at next year's festival. It has not been determined yet how they will do that.
The collision happened a week ago in Manatee County, at the intersection of Jim Davis Road and the county road, otherwise known as Rutland Road.
A 59-year-old man driving a dump truck was heading west on County Road 675 as he entered a curve in the road while the three people in the SUV – Randy, Jill and Judy – were going east on the same road also entering the curve, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
That's when the dump truck drifted onto the north shoulder of the road, troopers said. The truck driver reportedly grabbed the steering wheel to jerk the dump truck in a left direction, crossed the roadway in front of the SUV and entered the south shoulder.
The SUV reportedly swerved right to avoid hitting the dump truck, but the front of the dump truck collided with the front of the SUV on the south shoulder.
Everyone but the dump truck driver was pronounced dead at the scene, troopers said. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/vigil-strawberry-festival-volunteers-car-crash/67-107ad5e7-411c-4c27-95f5-5b94f68072fa | 2023-05-23T03:26:18 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/vigil-strawberry-festival-volunteers-car-crash/67-107ad5e7-411c-4c27-95f5-5b94f68072fa |
BOISE, Idaho — Boise City Council President Holli Woodings has announced she will not be running for a third term. In a statement to KTVB she said she would be exploring new opportunities and that a lot had changed since 2018.
"In 2021 I campaigned in District 5 on updating our zoning ordinance to plan for our future, investing to ensure we address the impacts of climate change, and creating more affordable homes for Boiseans," Woodings stated. "I'm proud of delivering on these promises, and especially look forward to our June hearings on the Modern Zoning Code."
She said that there was still a lot of work to be done before her term was ended, mentioning the budget, preparing the Office of the City Council for new members and the zoning code.
Hoolings has been elected to the council twice, is a former representative in the legislature and was the 2014 Democratic nominee for Idaho Secretary of State.
"In 2008 I learned about how zoning shapes our community by helping to develop Blueprint Boise, our comprehensive plan for smart growth. It's a full circle moment to see the comprehensive plan translated into an ordinance that sets us up for a sustainable, vibrant future," Woodings stated. "Thank you for the opportunity to serve, Boise."
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SAFETY HARBOR, Fla. — Three students at Safety Harbor Middle School in Pinellas County received medical treatment after ingesting an "unknown substance" Monday at school.
According to a Pinellas County School spokesperson, the three students reported not feeling well and all three felt similar symptoms. Staff at Safety Harbor Middle School located on 1st Avenue North called 911 after the three admitted to ingesting something.
"The students are receiving medical treatment based on the wishes of families," Pinellas County Schools said.
In addition, the school resource officer and school administrators are investigating the situation. At this time, neither school officials nor law enforcement know what the unknown substance was that the students consumed.
"We encourage anyone with a safety concern to report it through the Say Something Anonymous Reporting app," the school said. "The safety of our students and staff is our highest priority." | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/students-safety-harbor-middle-school-ingest-unknown-substance/67-8284a453-4d04-4760-bd2b-d67dcd54ca0f | 2023-05-23T03:26:24 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/students-safety-harbor-middle-school-ingest-unknown-substance/67-8284a453-4d04-4760-bd2b-d67dcd54ca0f |
BOISE, Idaho — Thomas Rowley, the man convicted of murdering his four-month-old son Milo in 2020, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison today. He was convicted in March of 2023 for shaking and dropping Milo face first in his crib.
"I recognize no sentence handed down today can ease the unbearable loss to Milo's family. On behalf of my office, I extend our sincerest condolences to Milo's mother and family," Ada County Prosecutor Jan Bennetts said. "The abuse and homicide of a child is heartbreaking, and I want to acknowledge the tireless efforts by all who worked on this case, from my trial team, the medical experts, to the Boise Police Detectives whose dedication and hard work on this homicide allowed my office to successfully prosecute and serve justice in this case."
According to the court, Rowley waited at least four hours before calling for help and his son died of a brain injury in the hospital. He was also found to have shaken and hit the baby on several other different occasions.
As KTVB previously reported, Rowley had pled not guilty to first-degree murder during his trial. On March 16, the jury deliberated for six hours before issuing a guilty verdict. His sentence requires him to spend the full 25 years in jail before he is eligible for parole.
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The Northwest Allen County Schools board on Monday endorsed a $178 million strategy to address enrollment growth.
The board approved three resolutions related to the building projects – including a $101 million middle school – following the second of two hearings that drew no public comment.
The community understands the 8,200-student district needs to expand its facilities, Superintendent Wayne Barker said after the meeting.
“You can drive in any direction and see that we’re growing,” he said.
A demographer reinforced that with data last fall, telling leaders to expect enrollment to increase by more than 800 in the next decade.
NACS is prioritizing the secondary schools at the demographer’s recommendation.
The district plans to construct a third middle school with space for 1,000 students, same as Carroll and Maple Creek middle schools. The existing buildings are expected to exceed capacity within two years.
A $52.4 million renovation and expansion project is planned for Carroll High School. It is forecast to have about 2,900 students in 10 years compared to about 2,550 now.
Along with the schools, NACS plans to build a 31,000-square-foot central office, which has outgrown its space at Perry Hill Elementary School. That project, which includes renovations to Perry Hill, is expected to cost $18 million.
“These are not frivolous projects,” Barker said. “We’re building schools for the overcrowding that we’re experiencing. We’ve been in a central office that’s in the back of an elementary school for many, many years. And we’ve just truly outgrown it, which is a reason why we’re having our meetings in the gym.”
The maximum cost totals $178 million because it also includes about $6.5 million in what are known as issuance costs, which include appraisals, title insurance, school counsel and the financial adviser.
The district plans to finance the projects through first mortgage bonds.
A report from Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors showed the tax rate would not beaffected – assuming a 5% growth in net assessed value. The annual growth in net assessed value hasn’t dipped below that threshold in NACS since 2016, with yearly growth averaging about 8% over the last decade.
“I think we can pretty safely say that no one should see an impact to their tax rate,” Barker said.
A different architecture firm will handle each project. Agreements approved Monday indicate Moake Park Group will be compensated about $3 million for the middle school project; Barton-Coe-Vilamaa Architects & Engineers will get about $2.1 million for the high school project; and Elevatus Architecture will receive $675,000 for the new administrative building and related Perry Hill renovations.
Construction could start by February or March.
The location for the new middle school hasn’t been announced. Barker has said the central office will likely remain on its current campus, which is near Coldwater and Union Chapel roads along with Oak View Elementary School and Maple Creek.
Barker credited the board for being transparent and intentional about the district’s plans since the demographer presented in October. The superintendent added the elected officials will remain involved in the process to get the projects shovel-ready.
“A lot has to happen between now and then,” Barker said. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/schools/building-projects-totaling-178-million-advance-at-northwest-allen-county-schools/article_160200d8-f8fe-11ed-81f6-7b9b975501d8.html | 2023-05-23T03:27:14 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/schools/building-projects-totaling-178-million-advance-at-northwest-allen-county-schools/article_160200d8-f8fe-11ed-81f6-7b9b975501d8.html |
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OLYMPIA, Wash. — Citing a lack of stability and budgetary concerns, Gov. Jay Inslee’s office fired Office of Equity Director Dr. Karen Johnson last week.
Inslee appointed Johnson as the first director of the newly formed state agency in March of 2021.
In an emailed statement, spokesperson Mike Faulk said Johnson contributed to starting the “important” work of the office.
“However, the office has experienced a lack of stability in agency operations and the work environment, including high vacancy rates, high employee turnover and budgetary concerns," Fault said. "We remain committed to the work and the success of this office moving forward. We determined this will require new leadership."
Johnson said she was shocked to get the news. Johnson said she was given a choice: resign or be fired.
Johnson said she was not given any warning she might lose her job before meeting with the governor's staff last Monday.
She also said budgetary and office stability issues were never brought to her attention.
"I was not made aware of those concerns in the meeting as the reasons for the choice to resign or be fired," said Johnson.
Faulk confirmed Johnson was "provided the opportunity to resign and chose separation instead."
“Apparently it was perceived I had done enough,” said Johnson, who said she was fired for doing what she was hired to do: shaking up government and highlighting inequities in state agencies.
“There were quite a few people who thought I’d gone too far,” said Johnson.
Johnson said earlier last week the office announced a plan to hold state agencies publicly accountable when they fail to prioritize equity.
“Our office was saying, ‘You can do whatever you want, we’re just going to hold you accountable and tell the world… unapologetically,'” said Johnson.
The state created the Office of Equity in 2020.
Inslee appointed Washington as the agency’s first director in March of 2021.
Johnson, who is Black, said she almost didn’t take the job.
“No Black person in their right mind… wants to be leading this kind of work, convincing white people they want to do something they have no intention of doing,” said Johnson.
But looking back she calls her tenure as director as “the time of her life.”
“I received many emails from staff across the state who said, ‘Thanks to you Dr. J, I know who I am. I found my voice and I’m using it. That’s what I’m most proud of.'” | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/office-of-equity-director-fired-gov-inslee/281-389a5bed-5ca2-4f42-9107-87bec1a84269 | 2023-05-23T03:31:22 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/office-of-equity-director-fired-gov-inslee/281-389a5bed-5ca2-4f42-9107-87bec1a84269 |
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HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) – A new multi-sports complex is on its way to Cabell County this coming fall.
Across from the Expression Church in West Huntington is the future site of the new “Ex Dome,” an indoor multi-sports complex.
This project started back in June 2022 when Expression Church Pastor Kevin West and his wife, Leesa, came up with the idea after traveling to other areas for their son’s basketball games.
The new 60,000-square-foot complex will include spaces for basketball, football, volleyball, cheerleading, wrestling, and other area sports.
According to an economic impact study conducted by Marshall University, the Ex Dome is expected to bring an $11 million impact to the west end of Huntington and an estimated number of 110,000 people to visit this area annually.
Right now, it’s just an empty field and a sign, but this latest development is officially moving along with a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, May 22, 2023.
According to Expression Church representatives, the project is currently being funded by private donors and investors. However, they are offering the dome naming rights as well as naming rights to any of the four basketball courts if any corporate sponsors would be interested.
The facility is expected to be completed on Oct. 31, 2023, and will be “open to the region,” meaning sports programs in Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia will all benefit from this development. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/new-multi-sports-complex-coming-to-west-end-of-huntington/ | 2023-05-23T03:39:22 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/new-multi-sports-complex-coming-to-west-end-of-huntington/ |
LANCASTER, Pa. — At historic Woodward Hill Cemetery in Lancaster, hundreds of flags fly over soldiers, placed there by people who share not name or blood, but the stars and stripes.
“That’s just a way to visualize where all the veterans are in the cemetery," Red Rose Blue Star Moms Chapter PA202 President Lisa Colon said. "When Memorial Day comes, people can say ‘that’s a veteran’ and stop and pay their honor and respects to them.”
Ahead of the holiday, the Red Rose Blue Star Moms Chapter PA202, Boy Scout Troop 58, and cemetery staff sacrificed a tiny bit of their time to honor those who sacrificed so much more.
“Thank you for your service. Margaret Jane Magee," 11-year-old Boy Scout Zachary Book said, as he honored the late service member with a scout salute.
The temporary reminders are surrounded by centuries of stone for hundreds of soldiers.
“War of 1812, Spanish American War, Korean War. World War I, World War II," Jeffrey Hatfield with the Woodward Hill Cemetery Board of Directors said.
It's estimated that there are between 400 and 500 soldiers are buried there.
“We need to make sure they are always remembered and putting up those flags is the best way possible," Book said.
“Whatever efforts we do today, they're gonna be followed in the future," Colon said. "So if we can make an impact now to remember that war, then 200 years from now possibly there will be another group coming along to remember those that are alive today.” | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/honoring-heroes-hundreds-of-flags-saluting-their-sacrifice-woodward-hill-cemetery/521-be97fff7-d413-494c-a624-f5803a47bf41 | 2023-05-23T03:43:09 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/honoring-heroes-hundreds-of-flags-saluting-their-sacrifice-woodward-hill-cemetery/521-be97fff7-d413-494c-a624-f5803a47bf41 |
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — The Cape Coral clock tower has been removed from its iconic location and is now in someone else’s hands.
The clock tower once stood in the median at Cape Coral Parkway and Del Prado Boulevard.
City officials say it had to be removed after a recent car crash left it irreparable.
The city hired a contractor to remove and dispose of the piece.
Weeks later, the clock tower was found for sale on Facebook Marketplace.
NBC2 reached out to the contractor who said the intention was to preserve city history.
The contractor said they gave the tower away to a man who paid a delivery fee. That man was the person who posted the advertisement.
NBC2 spoke with the man who sold the tower. He said the buyer had plans to restore the clock.
Despite good intentions, city officials say the sale was never meant to happen.
The city is working to learn if the contract agreement was breached and hopes to avoid situations like this in the future. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2023/05/22/iconic-cape-coral-clock-tower-removed-sold-on-facebook-marketplace/ | 2023-05-23T03:48:21 | 0 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2023/05/22/iconic-cape-coral-clock-tower-removed-sold-on-facebook-marketplace/ |
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — If you’re driving on Prospect Avenue in Lehigh Acres, you’ll notice tires lining the road, eventually leading to a big pile of trash filled with at least 25 tires.
“We have extra lots all near us where we live at and I am constantly going out and cleaning up,” said Karen Taylor, a Lehigh Acres resident.
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Taylor said she’s resorted to having to clean up the trash herself.
We reached out to Lee County about this problem and they say they are looking into it.
The county will pick up two regular tires with rims each week from your home on garbage day. Larger tires need to be taken to a resource recovery facility in Buckingham. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2023/05/22/road-becomes-dumping-ground-for-trash-tires-in-lehigh-acres/ | 2023-05-23T03:48:27 | 1 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2023/05/22/road-becomes-dumping-ground-for-trash-tires-in-lehigh-acres/ |
SEATTLE — A breast cancer survivor who was wrongfully fired from her job has won in a King County court.
“I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019,” said Linda O’Brien.
Two months later, O’Brien would find out it was stage four breast cancer. Her oncologist said she could continue to work full-time as a financial coordinator for two doctors who own Orthodontic Excellence and other clinics across western Washington.
“I didn't have to have chemo, I didn't have to have surgery or radiation. I take a couple of pills, we starved off the cancer,” O’Brien said.
O’Brien continued to work full-time while undergoing treatment.
“I did that to try to take the least amount of time off from work as possible, so not to disrupt the practice,” she said.
The lawsuit says after her diagnosis, O’Brien’s employers became hostile and even told other employees they were going to fire her.
In October 2019, O’Brien had shingles due to a weakened immune system from treatment and asked to work from home to protect a pregnant co-worker. Two days later, she was fired via email.
“I lost a group of people that I thought were supporting me. I am a single woman. I don't have anybody else's income to fall back on. It was a very, very scary place to be,” O’Brien said.
She also lost her health insurance. O’Brien knew she was wrongfully terminated.
“I didn't want to go into litigation, but I couldn't sit by and let somebody treat me as if I didn't matter because I do matter. We all matter,” O’Brien said.
That’s where Elizabeth Hanley, an attorney for Schroeter Goldmark & Bender stepped in and filed a discrimination suit.
“These laws are really critical because most people at some point in their working careers, especially since people are working longer are going to have some sort of illness,” Hanley said.
Hanley said, unfortunately, cases like Linda’s are common.
“Even if you have a serious illness or something that's affecting you, you have the right to still have a full life,” Hanley said.
Hanley said if you find yourself facing a serious illness, notify your employer and if they offer accommodations, work with them, but she said most importantly there are state laws that protect workers who file discrimination suits.
“If an employee raises a case of discrimination like Linda did, other employers are never allowed to retaliate against them or deny them employment opportunities,” Hanley said.
This week a jury sided with O’Brien and awarded her $3,263,230 in total damages.
“For a King County jury to say 'Look, no, this was a perfectly high-functioning employee who was doing her job and according to evidence was doing it really well.' We’re going to tell your employer this is a person of value. That does a lot in terms of restoring someone’s belief they are valuable,” said Hanley.
“The fact that they deliberated for 90 minutes tells you they knew what was right and what was wrong. They chose to do the right thing and that was wonderful. I'm so grateful for each and every one of them for doing that for me,” O’Brien said.
O’Brien hopes her story will help others come forward.
“Don't lose faith, and stand up for yourself because you're worth it. Everybody's worth it,” O’Brien said. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/cancer-survivor-wins-millions-discrimination-suit-wrongful-termination/281-cfb87797-b82d-409c-8cbf-5cd55111136c | 2023-05-23T03:51:26 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/cancer-survivor-wins-millions-discrimination-suit-wrongful-termination/281-cfb87797-b82d-409c-8cbf-5cd55111136c |
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Citing a lack of stability and budgetary concerns, Gov. Jay Inslee’s office fired Office of Equity Director Dr. Karen Johnson last week.
Inslee appointed Johnson as the first director of the newly formed state agency in March of 2021.
In an emailed statement, spokesperson Mike Faulk said Johnson contributed to starting the “important” work of the office.
“However, the office has experienced a lack of stability in agency operations and the work environment, including high vacancy rates, high employee turnover and budgetary concerns," Fault said. "We remain committed to the work and the success of this office moving forward. We determined this will require new leadership."
Johnson said she was shocked to get the news. Johnson said she was given a choice: resign or be fired.
Johnson said she was not given any warning she might lose her job before meeting with the governor's staff last Monday.
She also said budgetary and office stability issues were never brought to her attention.
"I was not made aware of those concerns in the meeting as the reasons for the choice to resign or be fired," said Johnson.
Faulk confirmed Johnson was "provided the opportunity to resign and chose separation instead."
“Apparently it was perceived I had done enough,” said Johnson, who said she was fired for doing what she was hired to do: shaking up government and highlighting inequities in state agencies.
“There were quite a few people who thought I’d gone too far,” said Johnson.
Johnson said earlier last week the office announced a plan to hold state agencies publicly accountable when they fail to prioritize equity.
“Our office was saying, ‘You can do whatever you want, we’re just going to hold you accountable and tell the world… unapologetically,'” said Johnson.
The state created the Office of Equity in 2020.
Inslee appointed Washington as the agency’s first director in March of 2021.
Johnson, who is Black, said she almost didn’t take the job.
“No Black person in their right mind… wants to be leading this kind of work, convincing white people they want to do something they have no intention of doing,” said Johnson.
But looking back she calls her tenure as director as “the time of her life.”
“I received many emails from staff across the state who said, ‘Thanks to you Dr. J, I know who I am. I found my voice and I’m using it. That’s what I’m most proud of.'” | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/office-of-equity-director-fired-gov-inslee/281-389a5bed-5ca2-4f42-9107-87bec1a84269 | 2023-05-23T03:51:33 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/office-of-equity-director-fired-gov-inslee/281-389a5bed-5ca2-4f42-9107-87bec1a84269 |
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland's Ombudsman office investigates official complaints about city government to find ways to resolve them — and its annual report about 2022 was just released.
"The idea of the report was just to give a snapshot of our work during the year," said Jennifer Croft, Portland’s ombudsman. "In terms of complaint numbers, they were fairly similar to previous years."
The office got 542 complaints. Just over half of those were related to city bureaus — the rest were meant for the county or state.
Portland's Bureau of Transportation had the most complaints, which has been the case in past years, and mainly involved vehicles being towed. In many cases, the ombudsman’s investigation helped those who couldn't pay towing fees, get a reimbursement from the city.
"We do particularly try to prioritize cases that involve egregious individual injustice when someone's basic human needs are at stake," said Croft.
Portland police and development services, like complaints about housing, round out the top three. For example, people filed complaints about police spike strips popping their tires, police demanding vehicles be towed, or rat infestations on neighboring properties.
Just 15% of eligible complaints needed to be investigated. One-third were found to be substantiated, another third were unfounded and the last third were undetermined.
"I think it's important to note that we're not an advocate for the complainant, or for the city,” said Croft. “We are independent and impartial, but we are an advocate for fairness and justice and accountability."
Croft is new to the position — she was hired back in December. She says she's ready to bring the people of Portland's concerns to the attention of policymakers and point out systemic problems.
You can read the full report here. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/ombudsman-report-2022-complaints-portland-oregon/283-6d97e83f-07f1-43d7-bd52-56da1d389c8c | 2023-05-23T03:51:39 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/ombudsman-report-2022-complaints-portland-oregon/283-6d97e83f-07f1-43d7-bd52-56da1d389c8c |
CLACKAMAS, Ore. — As May quickly slips away toward June, it's budget crunch time for many public agencies that mark their fiscal new year on July 1. In Clackamas County, the run-up to that vital deadline has been marked by friction between the county sheriff and the board of commissioners.
Last week, Sheriff Angela Brandenburg circulated a letter to the public, warning that her agency faces a $5 million budget cut at the hands of commissioners. And according to her, it's happening because the county is desperate to find $15 million for the annual payment on a new county courthouse.
The courthouse in question is expected to open in 2025 and will cost, all told, around $313 million.
Clackamas County commissioners historically support a strong and well-funded law enforcement arm, which is probably why it struck a nerve when the sheriff drew up her own budget and proposed cutting 34 positions in order to absorb the $5 million cut.
Commissioner Paul Savas did not seem to appreciate Brandenburg's proposal to cut positions or her subsequent letter.
"A lot of constituents who called me, knocked on my door, stopped by my house, were asking me questions and I think there's a lot of bad information out there right now," Savas said. "And I don't think that's a good thing. I think that's going to confuse things here today. So I'm only going to make a couple comments on this today. Number one we, all my colleagues have said for weeks, months that we are not gonna cut any positions. If need be, we will line-item guarantee every item funded in the sheriff's department. We made that perfectly clear."
Most of the jobs slated for elimination under Brandenburg's proposed budget are currently vacant, she said. And it was far preferable to the alternative proposed by commissioners, according to the sheriff.
"For me, there are some serious issues with it and I don't believe it's sustainable," she said. "And so I'm going to propose or bring to the table for the budget committee to consider my own budget. And that would eliminate positions, unfortunately. Alternatively they could also fund me and not defund us."
The Clackamas County budget battle is particularly of interest because of the powers involved. The county sheriff is independently elected, so the board has no direct power over her. However, she relies on commissioners to allocate the funds she needs to run her department.
In late April, the county held a budget hearing. During the session, budget manager Sandra Montoya explained that Clackamas County would change the way it charges departments for internal services like human resources, and that's part of what has the sheriff so fired up.
"I know that lots of people would say that the timing is because of the courthouse. I have to tell you, honestly … it would have happened anyways, whether the courthouse happened or not," Montoya said. "Just like we had to implement a new budget system whether COVID happened or not. Its just, life has to continue and our plans have to move forward regardless of anything else that is happening. However, I will say that from a fortune perspective, it is fortuitous that we have this cost allocation change coming in a year when we were looking for additional funding for the courthouse."
Board chair Tootie Smith also pointed out that the system needed to be changed in order to meet federal requirements.
But the sheriff said that the county wants to use these changes to the budget system in order to force her into pulling from a special enhanced law enforcement district tax, created by a voter-approved levy, intended to provide deputies for rural areas of the county.
Sheriff Brandenburg said that when she campaigned in support of the levy, she promised voters it would only be used for law enforcement. Commissioners are making her break that promise, she said.
"We are a law and order county and the people expect services," Brandenburg told KGW. "They expect us to respond when they call for help. And to take money from this funding source, that the voters entrusted me with, to do things that were not something the voters intended is not something that I'm going to stand for. And that's why I refused to go along with the county's budget."
Typically, Brandenburg said, she's entrusted with creating her own budget. Now, for the first time, it's being dictated to her.
"Well frankly, I was stunned when I got that message," she said. "It has never happened before. And my responsibility is to the voters right? And so, ah, it was difficult."
Brandenburg said she intends to fight in order to protect the voter's tax money, and she thinks some serious questions should be asked about Clackamas County's plans for the new courthouse.
"Maybe we can't afford it," Brandenburg said. "The decision was made at the county level to move forward by the board of county commissioners to do this. And we were told that $15 million would have to be cut out of the general fund funding for all of our offices. That was their funding plan."
Right now, it seems unlikely that this budget fight will end in a friendly conclusion. Monday saw the addition of a few more verbal barbs, including one from county chair Tootie Smith.
"The sheriff had an opportunity to post her budget on open gov just like all the other budgets if she knew that she was going to have an alternative budget," Smith said. "I would suggest the sheriff should probably follow the rules of budget law just like everybody else is."
The board talked Monday about the budget for the enhanced law enforcement district. On Tuesday, they are set to discuss the entire sheriff's office budget.
Sheriff Brandenburg has asked members of the public to rally to her defense and let county commissioners know how they feel about their budget.
Commissioner Ben West on Friday called the sheriff's letter "specious and cynical or at best ill-informed." He said he's looking forward to Tuesday's budget discussion "where all will be revealed." | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/the-story/clackamas-county-sheriff-budget-commissioners-levy/283-2ae95b5f-9282-4ab5-9e60-62179eb3668b | 2023-05-23T03:51:45 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/the-story/clackamas-county-sheriff-budget-commissioners-levy/283-2ae95b5f-9282-4ab5-9e60-62179eb3668b |
SEATTLE — Train derailments in Washington state have more than doubled in the last ten years.
On Monday, a group of transportation leaders got together in Seattle to discuss recent legislation they believe will reduce the number of derailments, and increase safety.
"Everything runs on the American Railroads," said Herb Krohn who is a train conductor and the Washington State Legislative Director for the transportation union, SMART-TD. "We keep America's freight moving and the commodities moving,"
"What people don't realize is that no one is monitoring the freight on a freight train," said Krohn. He said employees are concerned for their safety specifically because of workforce cuts in the maintenance department.
"We're concerned about not only our safety and the safety of our brothers and sisters that we're working with, but the public and the communities that we're moving our trains through," said Krohn.
There have been 52 Class One railroad derailments in King County in the last seven years.
"Forty trains pass through Seattle every day. During the last three months, over 8,000 cars filled with crude oil have been transported through King County," said Andy Collins who is the battalion chief of the Seattle Fire Department.
According to Washington Senator Maria Cantwell, as the amount of crude oil passing through Washington state has increased, so has the number of derailments.
"Even if a train isn't carrying crude oil, derailments do have the potential to cause harm," Cantwell said.
Cantwell said the bipartisan Railway Safety Act of 2023 would prevent many derailments. The bill would require the use of defect-detecting sensors, make two-person train crews mandatory, give aid to first responders cleaning up and tell cities when hazardous material is being transported.
"It is a weak point here and there are a lot of weak points in America's rail system," said Krohn. He went on to say if nothing is changed, it's likely another catastrophic event could happen.
"It's not a question of if, it's a question of when," said Krohn.
KING5 reached out to BNSF Railway to see what it thought of the Railway Safety Act and is still waiting for a response.
The full Senate still needs to consider the legislation and that date hasn't been set. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/train-derailments-washington-new-legislation/281-5326ed45-18af-4698-a32a-e98267349e6a | 2023-05-23T03:51:51 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/train-derailments-washington-new-legislation/281-5326ed45-18af-4698-a32a-e98267349e6a |
Mainland Regional High School’s Daniel Herzchel and Egg Harbor Township’s Juliana Duggan, both freshmen, won the Cape-Atlantic League Golf Championships at Atlantic City Country Club in Northfield on Monday.
Herzchel won a two-hole playoff against Absegami’s Owen Doyle for the boys title after both golfers shot a seven-over-par 77.
Duggan scored an 87 and won the girls title by four strokes over defending champion Isabella Ruzzo of Mainland.
Dylan Guercioni of Cedar Creek and Anthony Smoaks of Absegami tied for third in the boys tournament at 78 apiece. Mainland’s Luke Tappeiner and Anthony Galinus of St. Augustine Prep finished tied at 79. Twenty-eight boys competed in the tournament.
EHT’s Olivia Nehmad finished third in the girls tournament at 92, and Cassandra Hughes of Absegami shot 93 for fourth. The tournament had eight girls.
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The boys playoff was on holes 1 and 2, both par-4s.
“It feels good (to win the CAL title),” said Herzchel, a 15-year-old Linwood resident. "I felt the pressure the first few holes, but then I settled into like a groove. I shot 36 on the front and ended up shooting 77. In the playoff, Owen Doyle and I were pretty nervous. We both made par on the first hole, and I was able to win on the second hole with a birdie."
Herzchel made a great tee shot on the second playoff hole, and it led to the win.
“I think the (second) hole was like 320, and with my tee shot I was like 10 yards in front of (the green). I just had a little chip shot that made like 3 feet (away) and I made the putt. It was a big win. Owen played well too.”
Mainland coach Andre Clements said Herzchel put in the work prior to the season, during the season and in the offseason.
“It was definitely exciting, a big win for him,” said Clements. “Congratulations to Daniel and to Owen.
“Daniel has a good sense of humor, he likes to have fun. But when he’s on the course, he goes about his business.”
Duggan shot 43 on the front nine and 44 on the back nine.
"It feels great (to be the CAL champion),” said Duggan, a 15-year-old EHT resident. “I have been waiting to come to high school and have such an amazing team to support me through everything. It feels amazing.
“I was focused on staying calm throughout the day. I was focusing mostly on my putting and my short game because that’s really where the points are for me.”
EHT coach Phil Maturi said Duggan had high expectations coming into the season.
“She’s been working hard all season,” Maturi said. “She’s been around the game her whole life, and she has been playing well. We’re proud of her performance.
“I think she got off to a bit of a slow start today. She struggled some on the par-5s, but she kind of made up for it elsewhere. She kept herself in play and she did well.” | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/freshmen-win-cal-golf-titles-mainlands-daniel-herzchel-and-ehts-juliana-duggan/article_49092906-f909-11ed-b884-075b29677f76.html | 2023-05-23T03:52:34 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/freshmen-win-cal-golf-titles-mainlands-daniel-herzchel-and-ehts-juliana-duggan/article_49092906-f909-11ed-b884-075b29677f76.html |
PLANO, Texas — Guillermo Oliva knows he's very lucky to be alive.
The North Texas resident, originally from Cuba, has spent the last three months in the hospital after he was involved in a road rage shooting.
In the early morning hours of March 3, Plano police said there was an "altercation" that occurred between two vehicles. Oliva, who drives for Uber, had just dropped off a passenger off Parker Road before the shooting happened.
"My life changed completely," Oliva said.
"I died three times," he said from his hospital bed at Medical City Plano, which is where he's been for 79 days.
Oliva told WFAA he was in a coma for 18 days.
"He didn't wake up until about three weeks later. He remembers nothing other than waking up the day before," said Plano police detective Jonathan Hay.
It is an incident that police have identified as "road rage." Oliva was shot six times, once in the shoulder, once in the lung and four times in the stomach.
"We don't know the extent of the altercation but it was very brief. At that time the suspect discharged a firearm at the vehicle," said Plano police detective Justin Duffy.
Plano police did make an arrest on March 23. Duffy credited the work of multiple units to identify the driver in the other vehicle who got into the altercation with Oliva.
Police said Plano resident Robert Crolley faces a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
"That person didn't want to scare anybody. He wanted to kill somebody," said Oliva.
Oliva has at least a month left in the hospital and lots of rehab in his near future.
"The great work of the patrol officers, the great work of the fire department, and the hospital personnel they were able to save him," said Duffy.
Oliva said the unpaid bills are mounting as his hospital stay continues into a fourth month. He supports a child and has a sister and niece who live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Oliva is working to get his parents, who are currently in Cuba, to the states for added support during these difficult times. An online fundraising campaign has been created to help the Oliva family with expenses.
"For everyone who helped me, thank you...the officers, the doctors, I owe them my life. I haven't given up and I won't give up," said Oliva. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/man-shot-six-times-lucky-to-be-alive-plano-road-rage-shooting/287-bae7b72f-7790-4e50-90be-1b1eb2c83f6a | 2023-05-23T03:54:18 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/man-shot-six-times-lucky-to-be-alive-plano-road-rage-shooting/287-bae7b72f-7790-4e50-90be-1b1eb2c83f6a |
TOWSON, Md. — Baltimore County Public Schools is trying to figure out where to send students experiencing overcrowding.
Parents got the chance to speak out at a meeting about Hampton Elementary School, which is one school experiencing overcrowding, and many parents are outraged over how the district is setting up boundary lines.
The Baltimore County School Board has to make another tough decision while battling overcrowding at Hampton Elementary School.
On Monday, a committee for the school board presented four options for new boundary lines, seeking input from parents in the community about which to choose.
"It is critically important to have the community available to offer their opinions, to speak up to tell us what they like what they don't like its critical and its a necessary part of the process," said Paul Taylor, director of strategic planning for the school system.
Despite having four options, many parents and even teachers were visibly displeased with the ideas proposed.
"The maps are horrible; they don't give you street names, they don't give you addresses they don't give you anything its just a blob," said Lorrie Hartnett.
Many parents are concerned that this will only lead to more boundary studies in the future.
"I know its supposed to be a short term solution but it doesn't feel like we're doing anything to actually like solve a problem for these schools. It feels like were just sort of shuttling kids back and forth and I don't think that's fair to families at either school," said Colleen Car.
Parents even questioned why only three of the five schools in the area were considered in the study; other parents think a more long term solution is necessary.
"Having a good comprehensive look at where a new school would be most useful and what neighborhoods should feed into that school I think is my ideal solution," said Car.
The next step is for the committee to present its ideas to the board at the June 13 meeting.
The board will then decide how to move forward with the boundary study. They will either choose from one of the four options, or the committee may have to begin the process over again. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/bcps-presents-boundary-study-to-combat-overcrowding-at-hampton-elementary | 2023-05-23T04:01:47 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/bcps-presents-boundary-study-to-combat-overcrowding-at-hampton-elementary |
SEVERNA PARK, Md. — Cycling has come of age.
Sandy Bishop has three adopted special needs children.
She uses an electric trike for one of her daughters to go to work.
While online shopping one night, Bishop discovered what's called a trishaw.
She took a deep dive, researched, and found it perfect for Severna Park.
So, in October, she got approval. With two days to spare, she landed a grant to buy the bike.
It’s made in Denmark, but she found one in Marietta, Pennsylvania.
Bishop began training pilots in March, and in April, the free rides began with Sunrise Senior Living in Severna Park.
Here is the bike plan for Cycling Without Age:
Generosity: Cycling Without Age is based on generosity and kindness. It starts with the obvious generous act of taking one or two elderly or less-abled people out on a bike ride. It’s a simple act that everyone can do.
Slowness: Slowness allows you to sense the environment, be present in the moment and it allows people you meet along the way to be curious and gain knowledge about Cycling Without Age because you make time to stop and talk.
- Storytelling: Older adults have so many stories that will be forgotten if we don’t reach out and listen to them. We tell stories, we listen to stories on the bike and we also document the stories when we share them via word of mouth or on social media.
- Relationships: Cycling Without Age is about creating a multitude of new relationships: between generations, among older adults, between pilots and passengers, care home employees and family members. Relationships build trust, happiness and quality of life.
- Without Age: Life unfolds at all ages, young and old, and can be thrilling, fun, sad, beautiful and meaningful. Cycling Without Age is about letting people age in a positive context – fully aware of the opportunities that lie ahead when interacting in their local community. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/cycling-without-age | 2023-05-23T04:01:53 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/cycling-without-age |
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — Racing and caravanning on city streets and highways became popular during the pandemic as more people stayed home. As the state re-opened, the dangerous trend didn't go away and that has led to deadly consequences.
Cash Johnson is the creator of Little Rock Hood News, an independent blog that tracks what is going on in the capital city.
One of his most viewed stories— car shows. That's events where drivers gather on streets and in parking lots to show off their rides. We spoke to him two years ago during the pandemic when these car shows were popular.
Johnson explained that they still happen, though they are very different now.
"The new people that they bring with them, they bring guns and all type of stuff. It's been times where I have just been sitting in the car and three kids walk by me with AR rifles," Johnson described.
Johnson was at the event on Asher Street in March when several people were shot and two were killed.
"I was just sitting on the side, everybody doing their thing, and all I heard was a fully automatic weapon go off," said Johnson. "You got a girl laying in the bushes. You got people laying in the roadway. It was just so much chaos."
He knew one of the victims that was shot and killed that night.
"He was crawling to his truck, but by the time he got to his truck I think he died at his truck," said Johnson.
That week, LRPD Assistant Chief Andre Dyer went in front of the Little Rock board of directors as he described what led up to the shootings.
"From what I understand we had to clear the park of a thousand vehicles," said Dyer.
LRPD made it clear they were aware of the possibility of a "Sunday Funday," a term used to describe caravanning events, like the one that weekend.
Assistant Chief Dyer said multiple officers were off that day and there was not enough patrol on the streets like they originally scheduled.
"There could have been a lot of lives taken out there on that night. Thank God the number of lives that were taken was limited, and I'm not selling that short," said Dyer.
Following what happened, LRPD said they would be adding more patrols during the weekends as the weather gets warmer.
We requested an interview with the assistant chief to discuss this, but he declined to talk to us.
While LRPD would not answer our specific questions, they provided a statement that confirmed they are teaming up with other agencies to stop high-speed street racing.
The statement said in part, "While the joint effort aims to stop illegal street racing and caravanning, the detail will not interfere with day-to-day operations or calls for service."
Pulaski County and state police have been helping with these efforts. State police told us the efforts called "Operation Safe Streets" started May 12.
Earlier this month, state troopers arrested 610 people during "Operation Safe Streets." Charges included speeding, DUI, drugs, and illegal weapons.
Johnson said it's still not enough for police to simply respond to complaints at these car shows. They need to take it a step further.
"The only way I can say that LRPD can help is they have to put people in our community to patrol in our community and actually live in our community," said Johnson.
Police report there have been three deaths in the state related to racing. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/little-rock-street-racing/91-416bd8be-244d-4610-ba86-3bdaff577ace | 2023-05-23T04:12:31 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/little-rock-street-racing/91-416bd8be-244d-4610-ba86-3bdaff577ace |
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A crash on the NJ Turnpike in Burlington County closed several lanes of traffic Monday night.
Shortly after 10 p.m. there was word of a crash involving injuries on the New Jersey Turnpike southbound of Interchange 6 - Pennsylvania Turnpike in Mansfield Township.
At the moment there are several lanes of traffic blocked to oncoming cars. There are also police and a firetruck on the scene.
SkyForce10 was over the scene and two cars that appeared to have been in a collision could be seen in separate lanes.
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SAVANNAH, Ga. — The City of Savannah will be getting a new historical marker recognizing civic leader Mamie George Williams on Thursday.
The Georgia Historical Society is collaborating with the League of Women Voters of Coastal Georgia, Savannah's Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta and The Savannah Tribune to dedicate a historical marker to Williams on the Carnegie Library at 11 a.m.
"An African-American suffragist, Mamie George Williams led the charge of registering 40,000 Black women in Georgia to vote following the passage of the 19th Amendment,” said Velma Maia Thomas, historian and marker applicant.
Williams was an African-American political and civic leader as well as a lifelong resident of Savannah.
Williams volunteered for the Red Cross, the National Association of Colored Women and fundraised money for a home in Macon to help African-American girls in need.
Her work with children continued during her position as chair of the fundraising committee for African-American Girl Scouts in Georgia. According to the Georgia Historical Society, she was also the matron of the Chatham Protective Home for Children.
Williams became the first African-American and Georgia woman to serve on the Republican National Committee in 1924.
In 1951, she served as vice president of Carver State Bank before her passing.
"In politics, Williams stood her ground. To civics and special programs, she gave her all," Thomas said.
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BROOKHAVEN, Ga. — A man accused of threatening employees and cussing at a hotel guest ended up being the center of an officer use-of-force incident minutes later Monday afternoon.
It all started inside the Hilton Garden Inn off I-285 on Lake Hearn Drive in the city of Brookhaven. 11Alive talked to an employee who said when she clocked in Monday afternoon, the man was already in the lobby.
She said she didn't think much of it and just thought he was a guest hanging out waiting for the bar to open. The employee said the man bought a beer from the shop in the lobby.
In a video shared by the employee who called 911, a man is drinking a beer and using profanity. The employee identified a second man in the video as a manager of the hotel.
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"He (suspect) comes in, chilling, like I said listening to Gospel music, singing it, after the liquor hit, it went left, it was crazy," the employee explained. 11Alive is not naming them as the employee feared retaliation.
She said eventually the manager got the man outside where he continued to run but escalated into threats.
"'I'll blow your head off. Fight me right now,' like he was going crazy," the employee explained.
It wasn't until things started escalating that employees realized this man was not a guest and asked him to leave.
The employee said even after they got him outside and secured their building, he continued to use profanities.
"He walked around the parking lot a few times, he cussed out of my guests," the employee explained.
During all of this, the employee called 911 and was waiting on Brookhaven Police.
Brookhaven Police Lt. Jacob Kissel said as officers were responding to the hotel, one officer spotted a man matching the suspect's description walking down Ashford Dunwoody Road less than a mile from the hotel.
The officer stopped and engaged with the man in the 4000 block of Ashford Dunwoody Road.
"During the investigation, the subject began actively resisting and the officer attempted to subdue him. The confrontation continued and the officer did discharge his firearm," Kissel said.
An SUV in front of the home had its passenger side window shattered by a bullet. Shell casings could be seen on top of the vehicle. It's unclear how many shots were fired by the officer. There were multiple evidence markers on the scene.
Kissel said because no one was hurt in the shooting they did not request the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) to respond to the scene and investigate. While it's not required in Georgia, in most officer-involved shootings, the GBI is requested to independently investigate the shooting.
On Monday night Kissel said, "A firearm believed to belong to the subject has been recovered."
It was not said if the suspect at any point aimed the weapon at the officer or if he went to grab his weapon during the scuffle.
Kissel said a Taser was also used during the attempt to arrest the suspect but said it was 'ineffective.'
The suspect has not been identified and police didn't say what charges he could be facing.
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ANDERSON, Ind. — Police in Anderson are investigating after a man's body was found in a trash dumpster Monday morning.
Officers made the discovery shortly after 8 a.m. in the 1300 block of Main Street.
Police said the man was 35 years old, but did not release his name.
A spokesperson did not provide additional details but said the department's detectives were conducting a death investigation.
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DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — The DeKalb County Commission is scheduled to vote Tuesday on a plan to double the annual stormwater fee that each homeowner pays increasing it to nearly $100 this year, and then increasing it even more after that.
There would be no increase in what residents pay for drinking water or for wastewater services.
County leaders tried to make their case to taxpayers at a town hall meeting Monday night, conveying what Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson said was the painful, unvarnished truth:
“You can expect to see an increase on your annual tax bill,” she said.
Cochran-Johnson and others leading the public meeting said the increase is unavoidable because DeKalb County's mostly-underground stormwater drainage system is aging out and falling apart, with drainage pipes collapsing under streets, causing dangerous sinkholes.
They said the county is out of money to fix it all— the budget for the stormwater system was $4 million in the red in 2021 and sank deeper into the red in 2022.
Yet, they said, the county is receiving an average of 2,500 calls for help every year from residents, but there are not enough crews or materials to provide the help they need.
DeKalb County resident Clarence Wilmot attended the meeting, begging for help for his property. Before the meeting began he said he hopes for a fix for the property damage he keeps seeing.
“These issues, water issues are eroding the property, destroying the property, and no one cares," Wilmot said, adding he could support the stormwater fee increase.
Cochran-Johnson was honest with the town hall attendees.
“Infrastructure that was once adequate ain’t anymore,” Cochran-Johnson told the taxpayers at the meeting.
She said the plan is to double the annual stormwater fee that residents pay in unincorporated DeKalb Couty and the City of Stockbridge. That means it will increase from the current $48 a year to $96 a year beginning in June and then increase it $12 in 2024 and again in 2025, to a total of $120 a year.
That’s an increase that averages 13 cents a day, she said, and it is the first increase in the county’s stormwater rates since 2004.
“Our taxes keep going up,” said DeKalb County resident Kathleen Andres. “There seems to be no end in sight, and everything just keeps escalating, and I don’t know how people can keep paying all these taxes and fees and everything else.”
Commissioners pointed out that even with the stormwater rate increases, the county’s stormwater rate would still be well below what others pay in other jurisdictions like in the City of Decatur, for example, it’s $285 a year, according to county numbers provided at the meeting.
“This is all going to be imperative as we’re moving forward, and we need the money,” Cochran-Johnson said.
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DULUTH — Enger Park Golf Course could become a busy work zone this fall, if city councilors sign off on $5.5 million worth of work, focused primarily on the replacement of a failing irrigation system.
But the council voted 7-0 Monday night to table action on three resolutions that would have approved contracts for the project, citing concerns about a concurrent plan to temporarily reopen Duluth's only other municipal golf course at Lester Park — a move that's expected to result in a loss of $600,000 for the year.
The Lester Park Golf Course ceased operations in 2020, when Mayor Emily Larson announced its closure as one of the city's pandemic cost-cutting measures. It has remained closed ever since and is slated to be permanently decommissioned in the face of repeated financial losses, although city officials had aimed to temporarily return it to operation while work was in progress at Enger during the 2024 season.
Several council members expressed reservations about the project, including 1st District Councilor Gary Anderson, who questioned the wisdom of moving ahead with such an expensive undertaking when only one contractor had offered a bid. The largest single component of the proposed project would involve a $4.65 million contract with Commercial Irrigation, and Anderson said he felt uncomfortable awarding such a large contract without the opportunity to consider competing bids.
However, the city has now put the project out to bid twice with the same result of a single respondent, said Jim Filby Williams, Duluth's director of parks, properties and libraries.
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Anderson said that while his concerns persist, he is generally supportive of the contract, especially in light of the opportunity for the city to pay for part of the project with the help of federal pandemic relief assistance provided through the American Rescue Plan Act.
"There's an opportunity we have here with ARP funds to utilize some of that money to help move along this project so that it doesn't just become a can that's kicked down the road further, where construction costs, like everything else, keep rising. So, while there are so many good ways we could use this ARP funding, I have come to a place where I am okay voting for these resolutions tonight," he said.
"I still have discomfort with the largest one, where we only ended up with one bid. But I understand from Director Filby Williams we did the best that we could and the staff supporting this project do believe this is the best bid that we will have. Therefore, I would recommend approval of all three of these resolutions," Anderson said.
However, 3rd District Councilor Roz Randorf asked if any hardship would arise if the resolutions were tabled until the council's next meeting, June 12, to allow for more discussion about whether Lester should be reopened or if work at Enger could be orchestrated to allow for limited play at that golf course while renovations are in progress.
Filby Williams suggested the latter alternative could significantly reduce anticipated losses during the renovation period but said that must also be balanced with commitments previously made to the local golfing community.
Noah Schuchman, Duluth's chief administrative officer, said action on the resolutions could be postponed until the next council meeting without jeopardizing the bids.
Phase I of the proposed project would: result in the creation of a new pond; remove and replace irrigation lines and pumps; and install new controls and sprinkler heads serving 18 holes at Enger. City officials say they currently lack the financial resources necessary to extend the improvements to the final nine holes of the course, which would tack an estimated $1.5 million more onto the project cost.
The intended funding sources for the proposed $5.5 million Phase I renovation of Enger are:
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- $2.5 million in American Rescue Pan Act pandemic-relief funding
- $2 million in bonds to be paid off by future golf revenues
- $0.5 million in the form of undedicated excess 2022 tourism tax collections
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Zachary J. Childs, 34, of Gooding died Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the North Canyon Medical Center in Gooding. Arrangements are under the care of Demaray Funeral Service—Gooding Chapel.
Jessie Reed West, 86, of Richfield died Saturday, May 20, 2023, at home. Arrangements are under the care of Demaray Funeral Service—Shoshone Chapel.
Ted Leon Bell, 67, of Twin Falls died Saturday, May 20, 2023, at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Hospital in Twin Falls. Arrangements are under the care of Parke’s Magic Valley Funeral Home, Twin Falls.
Robert Erick, 93, of Twin Falls died Sunday, May 21, 2023, at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Hospital in Twin Falls. Arrangements are under the care of Parke’s Magic Valley Funeral Home, Twin Falls.
Dillon R. Jacobson, 35, of Twin Falls died April 7, 2023. Arrangements are under the care of Rosenau Funeral Home, Twin Falls.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Many City of Wichita facilities will be closed for Memorial Day weekend.
Wichita facilities closed on Saturday, May 27:
- CityArts
- Mid-American All-Indian Center
Wichita facilities closed on Sunday, May 28:
- Wichita Public Library locations
- CityArts
- Mid-American All-Indian Museum
Wichita facilities closed Monday, May 29:
- City Hall
- Neighborhood resource centers
- Transit administrative offices
- Wichita Public Library locations
- Park administrative offices and recreation centers
- CityArts
- Mid-American All-Indian Museum
- Wichita Art Museum
- Cowtown, Great Plains Nature Center
- Environmental Health office
- WATER Center
- Animal Shelter
- Brooks Landfill
There will also be no Wichita Transit or Paratransit service on Monday, May 29.
Wichita facilities with special hours Monday, May 29:
- O.J. Watson Park will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Shelters and rides close at 5 p.m. No fireworks are allowed in the park.
- Botanica, Ralph Wulz Riverside Tennis Center and Wichita Public Golf Courses will be open during regular hours.
- Wichita Public Swimming Pools opening day!
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JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) –The Washington County Commission took the first step towards allowing a new campsite to open along the Nolichucky River.
The commission voted 14-1 to approve a rezoning request for a 90-acre lot off Taylor Bridge Road, moving the land use designation from agriculture to agriculture business, despite pushback from neighbors. Commissioner Jodi Jones was the sole vote against the rezoning.
Terry Montgomery currently operates a wedding venue on the premises–a use that was permitted under its previous zoning category–and hopes to build a high-end campground and RV park on the land as well.
Montgomery says he thinks a business like his will be in high demand.
“There’s nothing in this local area that I know is at the standard of what I want it to be,” Montgomery told News Channel 11. “I have a lot of friends that are campers, that have got high dollar campers. They want somewhere to go that is really nice. And that’s basically my goal is to build the nicest campground in this part of the county.”
But residents like Dee Maggio say they’re concerned about how an influx of RVs could disrupt the rural neighborhood they love.
“It’s serene,” Maggio told News Channel 11. “We have the great blue heron which is a protected species that nests right near where that RV park is. We have bald eagles. We have an abundance of wildlife; bear, turkeys, you name it. That is what we want.”
Maggio said she also worries about the danger of wide RVs traveling up the narrow road to the campsite.
“We’re so narrow, we don’t get a white line on the outside,” Maggio said.
Montgomery says he’s heard neighbor’s concerns—but thinks development is coming to the area with or without him.
“If I don’t do it, someone else will down the road, things are gonna change because the popularity of the area,” said Montgomery.
Now that he’s secured zoning approval, Montgomery will have to clear site plans with the planning commission. Those plans will have to meet county standards for campgrounds. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/washington-co-commission-approves-controversial-rezoning-for-new-campground/ | 2023-05-23T04:27:09 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/washington-co-commission-approves-controversial-rezoning-for-new-campground/ |
AUSTIN, Texas — A drastically different version of a school funding bill that’s being used as a last-ditch effort to enact a voucher-like program in Texas was approved by the Senate’s education committee Monday and could get a vote in the full chamber later this week.
The committee, led by Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, voted 9-3 along party lines to advance its version of House Bill 100.
The fix is an attempt to avoid a special session after Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to call for one if he didn’t get a school voucher bill he liked. But that scenario might be difficult to avoid, with some House members furious at the Senate’s revisions and vowing not to let the new version of the bill become law.
The House’s original version of the bill, authored by Rep. Ken King, R-Canadian, only intended to allocate $4.5 billion in new funding for schools to give teachers modest raises and balance their budgets as inflation diminishes the value of the money they get from the state.
The Senate turned it into a 133-page omnibus bill that incorporates several provisions of other bills that didn’t make it through the legislative process. Most notably, the Senate version would establish education savings accounts, the voucher-like program that died in a House committee last week. The bill now costs $3.8 billion, with about half a billion going to the voucher program.
The Senate’s version of HB 100 would give parents who opt out of the public school system up to $8,000 in taxpayer money per student each year through these accounts. The funds could be used to pay for a child’s private schooling and other educational expenses, such as textbooks or tutoring.
Unlike the bill that died in the House committee, the Senate’s version of the voucher-like program would be open to most of Texas’ 5.5 million students — including those already in private schools — with a priority given to students who attend a school that received a C or lower in the state’s accountability rating.
The new version of HB 100 would also increase the basic allotment, the minimum money that schools get per student, by $50. That amount is currently $6,160. The bump is a smaller increase than the $90 that the House initially proposed and would not be adjusted for inflation as the original bill called for.
Mandy Drogin, campaign director of an education initiative for the conservative think tank Texas Public Policy Foundation, said in a statement that the new bill is a win for everyone involved in education.
“Parents are empowered to make the best education options for their children — whether that’s a simplified cross-district transfer process or utilizing an [education savings account], parents have the tools that they need at their fingertips,” Drogin said. “At the same time, HB 100 increases teacher pay and improves public school funding, creating a true win-win-win for everyone.”
But Rep. Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin, said the upper chamber is playing politics with critical funding — and offering a measly increase to the basic allotment in exchange for vouchers.
“Fifty dollars is an insult, and they’re trying to make fools out of us,” she said. “We won’t pass a full-on voucher.”
Hinojosa expects lawmakers won’t reach an agreement on the bill and will have to be back for a special session later this year. For now, a bump to school funding — which many districts desperately hoped for at the beginning of the year — hangs by a thread.
“There is a full-on assault on our public schools by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick,” the leader of the Senate, Hinojosa said. “I’m not just a no; I’m a hell no on that bill.”
Earlier this session, Senate lawmakers tried to pass a voucher program open to most Texas children through Senate Bill 8, authored by Creighton. It would’ve established a similar program as the one outlined in HB 100, but the House Committee on Public Education changed the scope of the program by limiting its eligibility to only certain students, like those with disabilities or those who were enrolled at a campus that recently got a failing grade in the state’s accountability rating. The change was an attempt to make education savings accounts more palatable for House members who oppose school vouchers.
That version of the bill never got a vote in the House’s Public Education Committee. Rep. Brad Buckley, R-Killeen, chair of the committee, told The Texas Tribune last week that he questioned whether it was worth bringing the bill up for a vote after Abbott’s threat to veto that version of the bill.
Some Republicans have tried to pass voucher-like programs for decades with no success, historically hitting the same wall: the Texas House. But the bill’s supporters felt they had a shot this time around as they thought some parents’ frustration with health restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic and the way race and gender identity are taught in schools — something Republicans have seized on in the last couple of years — would give them the swell of support needed to get vouchers over the hump.
In the House, Democrats and rural Republicans have formed a coalition to defeat such programs, fearing they would siphon funds away from public schools, which serve as important job engines and community hubs across the state.
The Senate’s latest play is seen by some as an effort to hold school funding hostage, essentially telling the House that if members want more school funding, the lower chamber has to agree to pass vouchers.
The basic allotment has not changed since 2019, and raising it has been a priority for school officials after the pandemic rattled their finances and inflation diminished the value of the money they get from the state. At the beginning of the legislative session, school districts expressed hope that lawmakers would direct a portion of the state’s historic $32.7 billion surplus to help them.
But trading vouchers for funding is a bargain some schools are not willing to make.
“So you want me to make a deal with the devil? Absolutely not. I’m not making that deal,” said Stephanie Elizalde, superintendent of the Dallas Independent School District.
King, the author of HB 100, told the Tribune last year that he would stand against voucher-like programs.
“If I have anything to say about it, it’s dead on arrival,” he said. “It’s horrible for rural Texas. It’s horrible for all of Texas.”
King did not immediately respond to a request for comment Monday.
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The new bill would also raise the portion of the state dollars that school districts are required to use to pay for teacher raises from 30% to 50%. The rest can be used for other school expenses, such as maintaining school buildings and buying school supplies. The small increase would likely not help provide substantial pay increases or make a significant impact on school budgets.
HD Chambers, executive director of the Texas School Alliance, an organization of 45 school districts in Texas that educate 41% of the state’s K-12 students, said the Senate is “holding any meaningful improvements to our school finance system hostage until they get ESA vouchers, which ultimately is unfair to Texas students and teachers in our public schools.”
“This bill positions private schools as an alternative for families unhappy with their public schools,” Chambers said. “However, the reality is that Texas has not made the investments in public education that would enable schools to fully meet the needs of every student.”
The revised bill also adds provisions from other bills that either died or have yet to be voted on. It would expand and give more funding to the Teacher Incentive Allotment, a program that promises to pay teachers up to six-figure salaries if they meet certain performance requirements. About 13,000 teachers, or about 4% of the state’s educators, are part of the program.
The latest version of the bill also increases the base amount of money that teachers should make depending on their experience. And it seeks to tackle the state’s teacher shortage by allocating funds to help school districts pay for more teacher residencies, which are programs that place would-be teachers in classrooms with mentors for about a year, teaching them how to do the job before hiring them as full-time educators the following year. According to the National Center for Teacher Residencies, teachers who go through residency programs are more likely to stay in the profession, with 86% still teaching in the same school after three years.
In addition, the bill would allow teachers to send their children to pre-K for free in the districts where they work, if the service is available. Pre-K is not mandated in Texas, but the state helps cover the cost only for students who don’t speak English, are homeless or have parents who are active members of the military. Teachers’ children are not included.
HB 100 would also waive the costs of certain teacher certification exams when people take them for the first time.
The bill would add funding for school districts to rehire retired teachers who, if they can be convinced to return to the profession, are seen as a promising workforce that can help stem the teacher shortage.
Finally, the bill seeks to allocate $300 million in special education funding.
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Part of EB I-96 closed Tuesday near Novi for emergency repairs
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Part of eastbound Interstate 96 is slated to close Tuesday in Oakland County, the Michigan Department of Transportation said.
Starting at 9 a.m., the road will be reduced to one lane from Wixom to Beck to prepare for emergency repairs, the department reported.
Meanwhile, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesday, eastbound I-96 is closed from Wixom to Interstate 275. The closure is due to emergency drainage structure repairs.
All on-ramps are closed east of the site, MDOT said.
Traffic will be detoured from southbound Wixom to eastbound Grand River Avenue to northbound Novi Road to eastbound 12 Mile to southbound M-5 to eastbound Interstate 696. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2023/05/22/part-of-eb-i-96-closed-tuesday-near-novi-for-emergency-repair/70246157007/ | 2023-05-23T04:46:28 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2023/05/22/part-of-eb-i-96-closed-tuesday-near-novi-for-emergency-repair/70246157007/ |
PLANO, Texas — Guillermo Oliva knows he's very lucky to be alive.
The North Texas resident, originally from Cuba, has spent the last three months in the hospital after he was involved in a road rage shooting.
In the early morning hours of March 3, Plano police said there was an "altercation" that occurred between two vehicles. Oliva, who drives for Uber, had just dropped off a passenger off Parker Road before the shooting happened.
"My life changed completely," Oliva said.
"I died three times," he said from his hospital bed at Medical City Plano, which is where he's been for 79 days.
Oliva told WFAA he was in a coma for 18 days.
"He didn't wake up until about three weeks later. He remembers nothing other than waking up the day before," said Plano police detective Jonathan Hay.
It is an incident that police have identified as "road rage." Oliva was shot six times, once in the shoulder, once in the lung and four times in the stomach.
"We don't know the extent of the altercation but it was very brief. At that time the suspect discharged a firearm at the vehicle," said Plano police detective Justin Duffy.
Plano police did make an arrest on March 23. Duffy credited the work of multiple units to identify the driver in the other vehicle who got into the altercation with Oliva.
Police said Plano resident Robert Crolley faces a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
"That person didn't want to scare anybody. He wanted to kill somebody," said Oliva.
Oliva has at least a month left in the hospital and lots of rehab in his near future.
"The great work of the patrol officers, the great work of the fire department, and the hospital personnel they were able to save him," said Duffy.
Oliva said the unpaid bills are mounting as his hospital stay continues into a fourth month. He supports a child and has a sister and niece who live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Oliva is working to get his parents, who are currently in Cuba, to the states for added support during these difficult times. An online fundraising campaign has been created to help the Oliva family with expenses.
"For everyone who helped me, thank you...the officers, the doctors, I owe them my life. I haven't given up and I won't give up," said Oliva. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/man-shot-six-times-lucky-to-be-alive-plano-road-rage-shooting/287-bae7b72f-7790-4e50-90be-1b1eb2c83f6a | 2023-05-23T04:48:00 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/man-shot-six-times-lucky-to-be-alive-plano-road-rage-shooting/287-bae7b72f-7790-4e50-90be-1b1eb2c83f6a |
BLACKSBURG, Va. – The Republican Primary field has officially grown a bit bigger as U.S. Senator announces his 2024 White House bid.
The most prominent black figure in the Republican Party, Tim Scott addressed supporters at his alma mater, Charleston Southern University, in his hometown of North Charleston.
“I’m the candidate the far-left fears the most. You see, when I cut your taxes, they called me a prop. When I refunded the police, they called me a token. When I pushed back on President Biden, they even called me the ‘n-word,’” Scott said. “I disrupt their narrative. I threaten their control. The truth of my life disrupts their lies.”
Dr. Brandy Faulkner is a political expert at Virginia Tech. Faulkner said while Scott is the lone Black Republican Senator, she doesn’t believe he will run his campaign on that ideal.
“He downplays the role of race in his decisions. I think for that reason you won’t hear too much public discourse about race coming from him,” Faulkner said.
Scott and many other candidates throwing their names on the ballot have an uphill battle ahead of them.
“I think it’s a very long shot and that it really be a battle between the two big names that are already being touted of course ... DeSantis and Trump,” Faulkner said. “He is very well-liked among Republicans. Even among his Democrat opponents he is very well respected. I think he will have some support just not enough to compete at present with the bigger names who are in the race.” | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/23/virginia-tech-political-expert-discusses-sen-tim-scott-2024-bid/ | 2023-05-23T04:48:06 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/23/virginia-tech-political-expert-discusses-sen-tim-scott-2024-bid/ |
TAMPA, Fla. — A local youth summer camp is making changes after several bills were recently signed into law by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. The changes to their operations are to protect themselves.
"I'm really grateful to know that, of course, the top priority, you know, is the safety of the campers, while also not causing an atmosphere of fear for them," Brandyn Barksdale said.
She's a mother of two children in the LGBTQ+ community. That was her reaction when she found they were adding security to make sure the staff and campers are safe.
"My kids and I are all a part of the community, so it's just something we bond over. To have that week, where you can be free to just absolutely be yourself. Honestly, it was the most beautiful thing I've ever seen," Barksdale said.
The family went to CampOUT's LGBTQ+ youth summer camp for kids aged 10 to 17 years old last year. The time away from their small conservative town near Gainesville meant everything.
That's why they're coming back this year, but with new bills signed into law that critics say target the LGBTQ+ community, they were cautious in making the decision.
"As someone who is involved in CampOUT, even I have the fear. I said, 'My gosh, should we really go? Is it going to be okay,'" Barksdale said.
But the founder of CampOUT says it will be. They're fundraising to be able to add security because it's a top priority this year.
"We're adding a lot of new additional protocols to what we had. We had some safety protocols last year, but not to the extent we have this year," Rachel Sobiech, founder of the organization, said.
While the camp is like every other offered during the summer, its goal is to give those who are in the LGBTQ+ community or are allies a space to be loved and accepted.
"We had to do an extra check to the campground and kind of do a perimeter check and make sure everything was taken care of and taken note of just to ensure nothing happens. These bills there, it's going to get worse. I want them to know that they are loved and important," Sobiech said.
That's why volunteers like Barksdale and her kids who are volunteering and camping will be back this year. CampOUT is still fundraising to provide security this year and pay their staff. If you'd like to help them, you can here. The camp will be held from July 16-22 in Ocala. For more information, you can contact Admin@campoutflorida.com. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/summer-youth-camp-fundraising-new-florida-laws-lgbtq-community/67-c5436034-aecf-4cb6-8426-bc756d9301c1 | 2023-05-23T05:10:38 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/summer-youth-camp-fundraising-new-florida-laws-lgbtq-community/67-c5436034-aecf-4cb6-8426-bc756d9301c1 |
The Reporter's Notebook Podcast, Ep. 69: Replacing Legislative Finance Committee Director
This week, we’re joined by Rep. Nathan Small, a Democrat from Las Cruces who serves as chair of the House Appropriations and Finance Committee. He also serves as vice chair for the Legislative Finance Committee.
David Abbey, the director of the budget and accountability office for the New Mexico Legislature, announced in March he would be retiring from the agency he led for 25 years — through a historic recession, a collapse in the oil economy, the COVID-19 pandemic and a new and unprecedented financial windfall.
Abbey will leave the agency known as the Legislative Finance Committee this summer. He guided the office through the tenure of four governors, earning recognition for ensuring state government solvency in the aftermath of the 2007-2009 Great Recession and many more challenges.
New Mexico is one of about five states where the Legislature prepares its own budget plan, independent of the executive branch.
Now, the search for Abbey’s replacement begins. We talk to Rep. Small about what that will look like, what the LFC will look for in its new leader and why the role is so important.
Damien Willis is a Lead Reporter for the Las Cruces Sun-News. He can be reached at 575-541-5443, dwillis@lcsun-news.com or @DamienWillis on Twitter.
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Diane S. Alitz, 62, of Mason City, died Sunday, May 21, 2023, in Waterloo. Arrangements: Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel.
Daniel Nonnweiler, 65, of Mason City, died Monday, May 22, 2023, at his home. Arrangements: Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/death-notices/globe-death-notices/article_a01f19ea-5d40-54d8-bb22-b3b987b14da7.html | 2023-05-23T05:11:46 | 1 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/death-notices/globe-death-notices/article_a01f19ea-5d40-54d8-bb22-b3b987b14da7.html |
BOISE, Idaho — Springtime in Boise, the trees are budding, the air is warm and there's a moose running around the Boise foothills and North End neighborhood. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) said the moose was last spotted in the north Boise Foothills around Wyndemere Drive.
“It was last seen heading away from the urban center, and hopefully it has made its way into the upper Foothills, but if it lingers in a neighborhood where it could pose a public safety hazard, we will do our best to relocate it,” Brian Pearson, Southwest Region Communication Manager said.
Many KTVB viewers also sent in footage of the moose running through Camel's Back Park and dashing through the small streets. It was likely frightened and every time IDFG tried to get close enough to sedate the animal, it took off.
"We appreciated everyone’s cooperation, and while it’s exciting to see a moose, please give it plenty of space if you encounter it, and report to us so we can determine the best course of action for the animal and for public safety," Pearson said.
According to IDFG, moose will sometimes stray into populated places, and it is usually young moose that are leaving their mothers. The department stated that this is the third time in a year that a moose has come into city areas. It added that the moose may stay around a bit or just wander back into the hills.
IDFG said that under no circumstance should anyone approach a moose, even if it's in your neighborhood, and gave the following tips.
- Do not approach the moose.
- If a moose is seen on or near a roadway, slow down, but avoid creating a traffic hazard.
- Watch for body language that indicates the moose is stressed, such as ears down or hair on their neck stands up. They can also stomp their front hooves and grunt or snort.
- If an unexpected encounter occurs, make sure there is some type of barrier between you and the moose, such as a large tree or vehicle.
- Keep pets contained or leashed, and away from the moose. Dogs, especially those off-leash can be perceived by the moose as a threat.
- Photographing a moose can be exciting but must be done from a safe distance.
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BOISE, Idaho — For more than a decade, Gary Gallipeau has called Dee Mar Mobile Home Park home.
The Garden City park was established in the 70s. Fifty years later, developers are reimagining and revamping the land into multi-family housing apartments.
Gallipeau said everyone living at the park got eviction notices in January.
“[The developers] even offered us a deal,” he said. “For every month early that we moved out, they would refund us two months of rent, but we had to take our trailers.”
But Gallipeau said moving those mobile homes is more difficult than it seems. Only about three or four of Dee Mar’s mobile homes were built before 1976.
Federal Housing and Urban Development law says manufactured homes built before 1976 do not meet code. Because those homes are not up to date, moving them is a lot harder, said Lori Dicaire, Intermountain Fair Housing Council specialist.
“It costs between eight and $10,000 to move a mobile home,” she said. “And if they’re older, if they’re pre-1976, they actually have to do rehab before they’re allowed to move them.”
Even if someone spent the time and money, Dicaire said there are not many places to move. She cited city data that shows 21 mobile home parks in Garden City have closed since 2011.
That is about 180 units, Dicaire said.
“A lot of these folks are on limited budgets,” she said. “They are disabled; they are single mothers with children; they are seniors.”
Garden City Mayor John Evans said maintaining older mobile home parks is really no longer an option anymore since “it’s willing buyer, willing seller.”
He said establishing new parks is not an option either. And it is not just dwindling mobile home parks; other affordable housing options are also disappearing.
“We have ground on the eastern end of town that’s valued at up to a million dollars,” he said. “You can’t build affordable housing on ground that expensive.”
He said, unfortunately, developing Garden City means people like Gallipeau will be displaced. He recommends people in need reach out to local nonprofits like Jesse Tree or the Boise Rescue Mission.
Dicaire said that is not good enough. She believes cities like Garden City should do more to protect people living in mobile home parks, like implementing new ordinances and zoning codes.
At the end of the day, Gallipeau is less concerned about moving out and more concerned about not getting compensated. He said some of the trailers are valued at upwards of $80,000.
“There’s no fair [or] just compensation for property that we own,” he said. “[The developers] own the land; we own the trailers.”
KTVB reached out to the developers, Vida Properties, for a comment but did not hear back.
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Mike Trout, 31, a 2009 Millville High School graduate, is a center fielder with the Los Angeles Angels and was the 2014, 2016 and 2019 American League MVP.
Sunday: Batting second and playing center field, he went 1 for 4 in a 4-2 win over Minnesota.
Monday: Went 0 for 3, striking out twice, with a walk in a 2-1 win over the visiting Red Sox. He batted second and played center field.
Tuesday: Brayan Bello (3-1, 4.45) is set to start the 9:38 p.m. game for the Red Sox. Trout has not faced him.
Stats: Trout is hitting .276 (48 for 174) with 10 home runs, 23 RBIs and 31 runs scored in 45 games. He has walked 21 times and struck out 55 times. His on-base percentage is .368, his OPS .874. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/daily-mike-trout-report-angels-edge-red-sox-2-1-in-series-opener/article_a355922c-f8ce-11ed-8410-77f832bbe342.html | 2023-05-23T05:28:36 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/daily-mike-trout-report-angels-edge-red-sox-2-1-in-series-opener/article_a355922c-f8ce-11ed-8410-77f832bbe342.html |
Winning pitcher Emma Douglas led the Our Lady of Mercy Academy softball team to a 3-1 victory over host Union Catholic on Monday in a South Jersey Non-Public A first-round game.
Douglas went the distance and gave up three hits. She struck out 16 and walked none. Douglas also went 2 for 4, including a triple, and scored.
Destiny Ragsdale and Kristen Wareham added hits for the Villagers (12-7), and Laura Keyser and Samantha Mazzone each scored. Mackenzie Hyland added an RBI. OLMA went up 1-0 in the third inning and added two runs in the fourth.
For Union Catholic (15-8), Hannah Buniak hit a solo homer in the seventh inning. Vikings pitcher Cameron Kelly allowed four hits, struck out six and walked none.
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Cape May Tech 17, LEAP Academy 2: Winning pitcher Johanna Longstreet allowed one hit in the game, which ended in the fourth inning on the 10-run rule.
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Lonstreet struck out 13 and walked three. Kayleigh Rhodes went 3 for 4 with two triples, three runs and five RBIs for the host Hawks (6-13), and Amanda Daino was 2 for 3 with a double and four runs. Jordyn Sharp was 2 for 2 with two runs and an RBI, and Audrey Simmerman added a double and three RBIs.
Pennsville 11, Lower Cape May Regional 1: The game was tied at 1-1 after two innings, but host Pennsville (11-7) scored nine runs in the third inning and one in the fourth.
Lily Edwards went 2 for 2 with a homer, two runs and three RBIs for the Eagles. Ash Borden was 3 for 3 with a double and three runs, and Isabella Farina went 2 for 3 with a double and a triple.
For Lower (10-13), Jenna Ziemba was 1 for 2, scored one run and drove in one. Kaylei DeLeon also went 1 for 2.
Millville 14, Mainland Regional 1: The visiting Thunderbolts scored 12 runs in the top of the sixth inning.
Kendall Sooy went 3 for 4 with a triple, three runs and three RBIs for Millville (9-12), and Brooke Joslin was 2 for 4 with a double, a run and two RBIs. Kendall Mazur added a triple, two runs and an RBI. Winning pitcher Alyssa Magazu went the six-inning distance and gave up two hits, with one walk and three strikeouts.
For Mainland (9-10), Denver Obermeyer hit a solo homer in the first inning, and Joslyn Adams doubled.
Millville's season resumed earlier this month after a brief pause while the school conducted a harassment, bullying and intimidation investigation into the program, reportedly centered on an adult associated with the program and one or more players. The Thunderbolts forfeited a May 12 game against Egg Harbor Township while the investigation was conducted but returned to action three days later in the Cape-Atlantic League Tournament. The Thunderbolts, coached by Brooke Ewan-Dixon, are scheduled to play Kingsway Regional in a first-round S.J. Group IV playoff game Tuesday.
Southern Reg. 13, Pinelands Reg. 1: The Rams won the Shore Conference game on Senior Night. No further details were available. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/emma-douglas-pitches-olma-to-playoff-win-over-union-catholic-mondays-softball-roundup/article_97cc1ed6-f90e-11ed-84a6-3bf50b3095cc.html | 2023-05-23T05:28:49 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/emma-douglas-pitches-olma-to-playoff-win-over-union-catholic-mondays-softball-roundup/article_97cc1ed6-f90e-11ed-84a6-3bf50b3095cc.html |
Mike Jarvis scored three goals to go with an assist to help Cedar Creek High School beat Timber Creek 11-3 in a boys lacrosse game Monday.
The visiting Pirates (8-7) built an 8-0 halftime lead.
Jason Bishop scored two goals and had three assists. Evan Scholder tallied two and contributed two assists, and Justin Assink scored twice. Sean Ralston and Robby Cole each added a goal, and Bryan Doughery made 18 saves for the win.
Timber Creek fell to 2-14.
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The Rams, ranked fourth in The Press Elite 11, dropped to 11-6. No further information was available. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/mike-jarvis-jason-bishop-lead-cedar-creek-past-timber-creek-mondays-roundup/article_45a3174c-f911-11ed-9132-53daa89c341b.html | 2023-05-23T05:28:55 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/mike-jarvis-jason-bishop-lead-cedar-creek-past-timber-creek-mondays-roundup/article_45a3174c-f911-11ed-9132-53daa89c341b.html |
FORT WORTH, Texas — A boy is dead and another is injured after a shooting at a Fort Worth apartment complex on Sunday, according to police.
Police in Fort Worth said they responded to the 2900 block of Broadmoor Drive, near the intersection of Cherry Lane and Calmont Avenue, in regards to a shooting.
Officers arrived and found two boys with gunshot wounds in a breezeway, according to police.
One of the victims died at the scene, while the other was transported to a hospital in unknown condition, police said. Their identities have not yet been released.
According to investigators, it's believed that the two victims were together when three suspects approached them. One of the suspects pulled out a gun and fired at least once at the victims, police said.
Police said the suspects then fled the scene.
Fort Worth ISD confirmed to WFAA that the shooting involved students at Leonard Middle School and that the district sent a letter to parents about counseling services available to students at the school.
Students arrived at Leonard Middle School with a police presence because of the deadly weekend shooting involving their classmates. Sharlyn Lopez, who is in eighth grade, left school early Monday after texting her father.
Sharlyn said there were safety measures in place when she arrived at school Monday. One of the first things she said she noticed was a Fort Worth Police Department SUV parked at the front door.
Fort Worth police greeted students Monday morning who had to go through a security checkpoint before entering the building, according to Lopez.
"They had us outside earlier," Sharlyn Lopez said. "They were going to check us. And well, after we got done with the they, we went to class and they told us that we have to stay in the same class all day and that we couldn't have our phones."
Lopez also said that school officials would not allow students to keep cellphones and that everyone would remain in the same classroom all day instead of rotating as normal to the next period. Lopez texted her father to pick her up from school early like many other parents were doing.
Their last day of school is Thursday, May 26.
Shaleeta Williamson, who has a daughter attending Leonard Middle School, said she is processing what happened over the weekend and how to assure her daughter's safety. Williamson said guns and school violence have been challenging topics for their family.
Williamson said she keeps the lines of communication open with her daughter at all times. After arriving for the school day, her daughter said she didn't feel safe staying at school Monday. Williamson decided to allow her daughter to return home out of concern for her emotional well-being.
"I think she's kind of scared and scared for her safety," Williamson said. "Honestly, I really don't know what to do or to say to her. I mean, it's a hard subject and a hard conversation to have with any child."
Some parents learned about the shooting in a letter from the principal saying Fort Worth ISD is collaborating with the Fort Worth Police Department as they continue an ongoing investigation.
As Fort Worth homicide detectives work non-stop to identify and locate the shooting suspects, officer Tracy Carter said he is urging parents to teach conflict resolution and talk to their children about settling their differences without guns.
“We want our children to grow up to be fathers, mothers, grandparents, aunts and uncles,” Carter said. “I have been through conflict resolution training and it’s helped me, our children can learn from it because what we are seeing is when young people get upset or bothered by something it's easier for them to pick up a weapon or something rather than some to just talking it out."
Further details were not released as the investigation continues.
Anyone who may have information on the shooting can call Crime Stoppers at 817-469-8477. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/one-dead-one-injured-shootingt-fort-worth-apartment-three-suspects/287-f1104b46-3305-4da4-bc5f-c51e6de5b936 | 2023-05-23T05:30:34 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/one-dead-one-injured-shootingt-fort-worth-apartment-three-suspects/287-f1104b46-3305-4da4-bc5f-c51e6de5b936 |
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Family and friends of 20-year-old Devon King held a balloon release at McGee Beach to remember the young man gunned down last week in a San Antonio night club.
"He was an amazing person,” said King’s mother Bonnie Landry. “I mean, he lit up the room. He was an amazing basketball player, a great big brother. He was our everything.”
King was killed Thursday, when police said two groups got into a fight outside the Privat Social Club. They said someone then took out a gun and started shooting.
King was shot and later died at the hospital. Three others were also hit but survived.
Landry said she is thankful for the community support she has received since her son was killed.
Police have not released a description of the person they are looking for, and there have not been any recent updates.
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Tucson police arrested a vehicle driver on suspicion of manslaughter in a midtown crash Sunday that killed a bicyclist, they said Monday night.
The collision between a white 2010 Chevrolet Colorado and the bicyclist occurred shortly after 2:45 p.m. May 21 in the 4200 block of East 29th Street, police said in a news release.
The bicyclist, 54-year-old Paul A. Antonio, who was not wearing a helmet, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
Detectives determined Antonio was crossing 29th Street from north to south when he was struck by the Chevrolet Colorado that was traveling east on 29th,"well above the posed 35 mph speed limit," in the curb lane, police said in the news release.
Police allege the driver of the Chevrolet, James Lee Sorg, "was impaired by alcohol and/or drugs at the time of the collision," the release said.
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Sorg, 40, was arrested on suspicion of one count of manslaughter and booked into the Pima County jail, police said. | https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/tucson-police-make-manslaughter-arrest-in-bicyclists-death/article_9ecb5194-f91c-11ed-b635-075ed8609f04.html | 2023-05-23T05:54:03 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/tucson-police-make-manslaughter-arrest-in-bicyclists-death/article_9ecb5194-f91c-11ed-b635-075ed8609f04.html |
COLORADO, USA — After a brief break from thick wildfire smoke on Sunday, a plume of potentially thicker wildfire smoke moves back into eastern Colorado this week.
An intense swirl of smoke, referred to by some meteorologists as a "smoke cyclone," will move through Colorado on Monday and Tuesday, bringing another round of low air quality and dense smoke.
People should limit their time outdoors on Monday and Tuesday in eastern Colorado including the Denver metro area and Front Range as this dense smoke moves through.
As with the thicker smoke that we saw back on Friday and Saturday, the smoke is coming from huge wildfires over western Canada.
Those fires have burnt over a million acres of land in the Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia, and the smoke from those fires is affecting the air quality of much of the lower 48 states.
Smoke may start to improve on Wednesday as our prevailing winds turn more southwesterly, which should start to push away some of the smoke (but probably not all of it). That same wind direction switch, though, could bring stronger storms to eastern Colorado for the middle and end of the work week.
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Monday evening, Bentonville Schools heard from parents about a possible decision to relocate some students.
In order to address future overcrowding at two Bentonville elementary schools, the district is looking to rezone where some kindergarten through second-grade students will attend starting in the fall of 2024.
"[We're] looking at boundaries, taking in all the data sets and putting together the different concepts," said Genova Hoff Wallace, a planner with RSP and Associates, a consulting firm that works with schools to help plan for long-term growth.
"[If a] School is 102% full, it's overcrowded. When a teacher has more kids in the classroom she can't give as much attention to other kids. So if you have one building at 70% capacity, you have fewer kids in those classrooms," said one school board member.
RSP and Associates found over the next five years, Centerton Gamble and Vaughn Elementary will be overcrowded. So, it's planning to shift some of those students to Thomas Jefferson, Willowbrook Elementary School, and Central Park Elementary. Before that could happen, the district had to hear from parents first.
"I just don't think jerking them around from school to school is a fair thing to do," said one parent.
Some parents were worried this plan will impact their child's feeder school. "Concept 1A actually works out really well for us, because that keeps my daughter at Grimsley, who then will feed to West"
While the concept works well for some parents, other parents say it is a burden, "I bought my home in that neighborhood for the purpose of these three schools six years ago. So the idea of new people coming in, and shifting things around and changing my kid's lives is a little bit frustrating."
"How are we not going to be here again in two and a half years," asked another parent.
RSP said it will evaluate its prediction during the fall of the 2023/2024 school year.
To address parents' concerns about the possible changes, one district representative said "All of our schools are quality schools, and all of our programming within each school is the highest quality that you can provide..."
RSP and Associates said it came up with two concepts but only discussed 'concept A' during Monday's meeting. The firm says it looked at the lasting impact of the rezoning and transportation for kids.
Bentonville Schools will host another public comment meeting on May 23 at Old High Middle at 5:30 p.m. The board will make its decision on the rezoning in July.
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FORT MYERS, Fla. — Extreme road rage ensued in the middle of traffic on Winkler Road and Gladiolus Drive in south Fort Myers Monday afternoon.
Witness Dalton Lee was at the intersection at a red light when he saw a fight unfold. Lee said he saw punches and hair yanking between a woman and a passenger in a truck.
“I’ve never seen anyone actually leave their vehicle and start a physical altercation,” said Lee. He captured the fight on his phone. “It can be very dangerous to approach complete strangers physically like that,” he said.
One good samaritan tried to intervene but the fight kept going.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said they’re investigating and that someone may have stolen the other’s cell phone. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2023/05/23/caught-on-camera-shocking-road-rage-fight-erupts-on-fort-myers-intersection/ | 2023-05-23T06:46:35 | 0 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2023/05/23/caught-on-camera-shocking-road-rage-fight-erupts-on-fort-myers-intersection/ |
AUBURN, Calif. — On April 29, a 22-year-old man from Antelope was swept up in the fast moving current of the American River in Auburn.
The Placer County Swift Water Rescue team quickly mounted a search effort for Victor Nguyen, but they weren't successful.
For three weeks, Nguyen's family could only hope and pray that the "generous friend, goofy brother, and loving son" would be found.
On Friday, his body was recovered from Rattlesnake Bar in Folsom Lake.
Cal Fire Captain Rick Salas, who leads the Placer County Swift Water Rescue team, said Nguyen was not aware of the dangers of area rivers, which is flushed with cold water due to the Sierra snowmelt.
"Your body just moves so fast in that cold water, and when you get in and everything just tenses up, you don’t have the ability to swim," said Salas.
"The river will absolutely defeat you, even the best swimmers," he said.
Another swimmer from the Bay Area was also swept up in the current on Mother's Day. That person has not yet been recovered.
Along the Kings River in Fresno County, two children drowned when their mother tried to take them across the river without lifejackets.
Salas said rescuers are urging people to stay out of the water.
"This year is different, and unfortunately, the people that have not adhered to that message have lost their lives," said Salas.
"Anybody that is at the river’s edge, or is thinking about getting into the river, don’t do it," he added.
WATCH ALSO: | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/american-river-danger/103-18829061-9e29-4027-89a3-1755038a0cec | 2023-05-23T06:59:53 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/american-river-danger/103-18829061-9e29-4027-89a3-1755038a0cec |
MODESTO, Calif. — Crews doused a garage fire in Modesto Monday evening.
A spokesperson for the Modesto Fire Department said arriving firefighters found a triplex with a detached garage on fire along Bradford Court.
Crews were able to minimize damage to the triplex units. No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
WATCH ALSO: | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/modesto/modesto-fire-triplex-garage/103-d26cc021-de40-4c20-8b8d-2e8a574c1374 | 2023-05-23T06:59:59 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/modesto/modesto-fire-triplex-garage/103-d26cc021-de40-4c20-8b8d-2e8a574c1374 |
The Ocean City High School boys tennis team beat visiting Middle Township 5-0 on Monday in a Cape-Atlantic League American Conference match.
The Red Raiders (17-2), ranked second in The Press Elite 11, improved to 13-1 CAL American. Ninth-ranked Middle dropped to 13-6 overall and 8-5 American.
Two of the matches went to a third-set tiebreaker round.
Singles: Charles DiCicco d. Simon Hardin 6-0, 6-0; Chris Ganter d. Steve Berrodin 6-2, 7-6 (7-3); Sawyer Lomax d. Justin Wen 4-6, 6-3, 1-0 (10-8)
Doubles: Pat Lonergan and Jackson Barnes d. Will Casterline and Markos Sakoulas 4-6, 7-5, 1-0 (10-8); Tracy Steingard and Colin Bowman d. Gabe Queen and Tommy Barber 6-3, 6-1
Records: Middle 13-6; O.C. 17-2
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No. 3 Mainland Regional 5, Millville 0
Singles: Alex Wise d. Matthew Sooy 6-1, 6-1; Chris Guillen d. Russell Corson 6-1, 6-4; Saketh Agava d. Paul Azari 6-1, 6-2
Doubles: Tristan Miller and Ben Rosenberg d. Shaun McCarthy and Parker Swift 6-3, 6-3; Liam Angelo and Kussh Patel d. John Abdill and Ethan Dalgleish 6-1, 6-2
Records: Millville 9-12; Mainland 16-3
Oakcrest 4, Lower Cape May Regional 1
Singles: Thomas Pham O d. Matt Eck 6-2, 6-1; Alonso Neri-Canegalli O d. Destin Gomes 6-0, 6-1; Parth Brahmbhatt O d. Dustin Nguyen 6-4, 6-1
Doubles: Alex Sinex and Tobias Worster LCM d. Marcial Orellana-Rodriguez and Raynardo Tabana 6-2, 7-6 (7-4); James Edwards and Messiah Jackson-Alberich O d. Miles Chadwick and Moustafa Nasr 6-4, 0-6, 6-3
Records: LCM 4-9; Oakcrest 5-12
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Jackson Memorial 2, Lacey Township 0: Jackson Memorial won with scores of 25-18 and 25-23.
Ardan Stoner led host Jackson (14-6) with seven kills and added five digs. Aiden Snedeker contributed five kills and five digs, and Bryson Petrina finished with 14 assists, four digs, eight service points and two aces.
Lacey fell to 7-15. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/o-c-boys-tennis-beat-middle-mondays-boys-tennis-volleyball-roundup/article_debc17c0-f912-11ed-aef2-677b9e04511e.html | 2023-05-23T07:02:57 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/o-c-boys-tennis-beat-middle-mondays-boys-tennis-volleyball-roundup/article_debc17c0-f912-11ed-aef2-677b9e04511e.html |
Plans to bring a casino to Long Island have taken a big step forward, but there's still a long way to go.
The Nassau County Legislature voted 17-1 Monday night to to grant Las Vegas Sands a 99-year lease to develop the 72-acre area around the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale. The $5-billion project will include a casino, hotel, entertainment venue and housing.
Opponents against the plan said it would bring traffic congestion and crime to the area. They were still trying to make their case ahead of the vote, as a group that included local mayors joined a Sunday rally condemning the plans. Some have said they'll take their case to Albany — which ultimately gets the final call in determining where a casino may be built.
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Labor and business leaders are among the supporters who have maintained that the project will create 8,500 jobs and generate an estimate $100 million in annual revenue around the Coliseum. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman also stood in support of the project as well.
"It's taking a property sitting there for more than four decades and giving it life, to make sure it's a generator of taxes," said Matthew Aracich, the president of the Building and Construction Trades Council of Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
But it's far from a done deal. There still needs to be an environment review, and perhaps most importantly, a gaming license. Las Vegas Sands Vice President Ron Reese said the groups knows that winning the lease is just the first step, as nothing can be built there without the gaming license first.
"This is the jumping off point for this process. It's no the end, it's the beginning," said Reese.
Three prized gaming licenses are up for grabs and there are nearly a dozen bids with big name support. Other places looking to get a license include Coney Island, Manhattan, Queens and the Bronx.
Competition is fierce because even though downstate New York is eligible for three licenses, many are expecting Queens racetrack Aqueduct and Yonkers Raceway to each get one because they already have slot machines. That leaves one prize among the remaining contenders: a list that includes a plan to build a Ferris wheel and casino on the east side near the UN and a casino on the roof of Saks Fifth Avenue.
There's a proposal for a casino at Hudson Yards, as well as a plan to remove the Trump name from Trump Links and build a casino in the Bronx. Those are in competition to plans for a high-rise hotel and casino known as Caesar's Palace Times Square and a bid to land a casino license next to Citi Field.
The decision will come down to the state-controlled Gaming Commission. When it became an issue in the race for governor in the fall, Gov. Kathy Hochul stayed focused on the economics of a casino.
"We have an opportunity to create thousands of jobs for people in hospitality for people who haven’t come back because of the pandemic," she said.
Clarity on where a casino would go could come around late spring or early summer. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nassau-county-approves-99-year-lease-for-las-vegas-sands-casino-around-nassau-coliseum/4357490/ | 2023-05-23T07:14:50 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nassau-county-approves-99-year-lease-for-las-vegas-sands-casino-around-nassau-coliseum/4357490/ |
TWIN FALLS — Joseph “Joe” Lee Powlus, 72, of Twin Falls, passed away May 5, 2023, surrounded by his family. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, May 27, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Parke’s Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Rd. in Twin Falls. To leave online condolences and read the obituary go to: www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com.
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The latest report provided by Travel Oregon’s third-party research firm, Dean Runyan & Associates, shows that Coos County has not only seen Visitor Spending in the area return to pre-pandemic levels, but exceed those levels.
For the calendar year 2022, this latest data shows for Coos County, the travel industry generated $295.9 million in visitor spending in our communities, which supported more than 3,600 jobs for Coos County residents. This Visitor Spending generated $2.1 million in local taxes and $10.4 million in state taxes.
“Some of the increase in visitor spending can be attributed to a 5% increase in summer visitors to our destination compared to summer of 2021 plus the high gas prices we saw in summer of 2022,” said Janice Langlinais, executive director of the Coos Bay-North Bend-Charleston Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB). “In addition, we have seen a nice increase in visitors flying to the destination through Southwest Oregon Regional Airport in North Bend, up 10% over 2021 according to Dean Runyan & Associates.”
Coos County Airport District Public Information Officer Stephanie Kilmer says the increase in visitors flying through OTH is not surprising since overall commercial passenger enplanements, including both visitors and residents, were reported to be up nearly 40% in 2022 over the previous year.
In 2019, visitor spending in Coos County topped $277.3 million but that spending fell dramatically in 2020 to $179.3 million, particularly in the retail and food services sectors. Visitor spending recovered slightly in 2021, reaching $218.6 million, a 22% increase over 2020.
All of this information was shared with the tourism and business sectors when the Coos Bay-North Bend-Charleston Visitor & Convention Bureau recognized travel’s essential contributions to our local economy by hosting a luncheon with guest speaker Todd Davidson, CEO of Travel Oregon, on Wednesday, May 10, at The Mill Casino Hotel & RV Park during National Travel & Tourism Week.
“This luncheon is part of the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce’s weekly Wednesday Business Connection. However, this particular luncheon will be all about the travel and tourism economy in Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston, also known as Oregon’s Adventure Coast, as well as Coos County and Oregon,” said Langlinais.
“Travel is at the heart of Oregon’s Adventure Coast and all of Oregon, powering a strong U.S. economy, creating jobs and strengthening our community’s culture and identity,” said Lucinda DiNovo, Chair of the VCB Board and Vice-Chair of the Oregon Tourism Commission. “This National Travel and Tourism Week, we are proud to celebrate all that travel does for our community now, and all that it will contribute in the future.”
National Travel and Tourism Week, (NTTW) the annual celebration of the contributions of the U.S. travel industry, spotlights the essential role that travel plays in driving economic growth and innovation through the theme #TravelForward.
“The travel industry fuels every industry—our industry’s success is the nation’s success,” said U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman. “This week is a prime opportunity to elevate the message that travel is essential to moving America’s economy forward.”
Established in 1983 by President Ronald Reagan, NTTW is an annual tradition to mark the U.S. travel industry’s role in stimulating economic growth, cultivating vibrant communities, creating quality job opportunities, stimulating business activity, and elevating the quality of life for everyday Americans.
Travel serves as a catalyst for a productive U.S. economy and helps power the success of other industries. The U.S. travel industry generated a $2.6 trillion economic output in 2022 and supported 15 million jobs, fueling communities, small businesses and working families across the country.
Travel spending also generated nearly $160 billion in federal, state and local taxes in 2022—revenue that helped fund critical public services while saving each U.S. household an average of $1,270 in taxes. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/oregon-s-adventure-coast-coos-bay-north-bend-charleston-moves-travel-forward/article_ab2d4a02-f604-11ed-81ff-bb573fd8cfb6.html | 2023-05-23T07:36:13 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/oregon-s-adventure-coast-coos-bay-north-bend-charleston-moves-travel-forward/article_ab2d4a02-f604-11ed-81ff-bb573fd8cfb6.html |
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Monday 05/08:
North Bend
• 7:05 am, assault, 2100 block of McPherson.
• 10:07 am, civil problem, 500 block of Lewis Street.
• 11:14 am, disorderly conduct, 1600 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 11:19 am, animal complaint, Ash and Connecticut.
• 11:44 am, burglary, 2000 block of Lincoln Street.
• 11:50 am, 32 year old male cited result of pedestrian vs vehicle accident, Broadway and 13th.
• 1:43 pm, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 1200 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 4:52 pm, theft of check, 1100 block of Winsor Avenue.
• 5:13 am, intoxicated subject, 1400 block of Sherman Avenue.
• 8:22 pm, 26 year old male cited on warrant, 1400 block of Sherman Avenue.
Coos Bay
• 7:03 am, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 1100 block of Fenwick Street.
• 7:18 am, criminal mischief/theft, 200 block of LaClair Street.
• 7:46 am, burglary, 1500 block of Ocean Boulevard.
• 9:20 am, 30 year old male transported to Coos County jail on theft II and unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 2600 block of Commercial Street.
• 9:29 am, threats, 200 block of N Broadway Street.
• 9:49 am, theft, 600 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 12:12 pm, assault, 200 block of 2nd Avenue.
• 12:26 pm, dispute, 1200 block of Newmark Street.
• 12:41 pm, stolen trailer, 700 block of S Broadway Street.
• 12:43 pm, neighbor dispute, 200 block of N Broadway Street.
• 1:23 pm, disorderly conduct, 1000 block of S 1st Street.
• 3:08 pm, shoplifter, 500 block of S 4th Street.
• 6:00 pm, hit and run accident, 900 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 7:09 pm, civil problem, 900 block of S Empire Boulevard.
• 7:12 pm, juvenile problem, N 10th Street and W Commercial Avenue.
• 8:58 pm, dispute, 1600 block of Ocean Court.
• 10:37 pm, disorderly conduct, N Wasson and Taylor.
Coquille
• 9:38 am, 47 year old male cited on criminal mischief II, criminal trespass II and disorderly conduct II, 900 block of E 5th Street.
• 10:26 am, theft of services, 200 block of W Highway 42.
• 6:38 pm, burglary, 1400 block of N Collier Street.
Reedsport
• 8:04 am, criminal mischief, Champion Park.
• 10:01 am, civil dispute, 2600 block of Highlands Drive.
• 9:58 pm, animal problem, Fir Grove Motel.
Tuesday 05/09:
North Bend
• 2:09 am, barking dog, 2000 block of Everett Avenue.
• 12:53 pm, threats, 2600 block of Colorado Avenue.
• 1:58 pm, 35 year old male/fraud, 2300 block of Broadway Avenue.
• 1:58 pm, fraud, 1700 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 3:24 pm, missing person, 1800 block of Pine Street.
• 3:44 pm, disorderly conduct, 1700 block of Hamilton Avenue.
• 5:22 pm, phone harassment, 1100 block of Clark Street.
• 6:15 pm, criminal mischief, Vista and Edgewood.
• 7:16 pm, threats, 2500 block of Broadway Avenue.
• 9:11 pm, criminal mischief, 1900 block of Arthur Street.
• 10:28 pm, loud noise complaint, 2000 block of Inland Drive.
Coos Bay
• 12:08 am, shots fired and possible dispute, downtown area.
• 12:09 am, 44 year old female served on four warrants, 700 block of SE Douglas Avenue.
• 12:42 am, 45 year old female cited for driving while suspended, Ingersoll and Broadway.
• 1:47 am, curfew violation, Lakewood and Morrison.
• 2:51 am, 29 year old female cited for driving while suspended, Highway 101 and chip pile.
• 3:42 am, 40 year old male cited for driving while suspended, Newmark and Wasson.
• 5:21 am, 35 year old male cited on DUII, 2nd and Kruse.
• 5:38 am, 29 year old male served on five warrants, 1800 block of NW Lamonta Road.
• 9:18 am, dispute, 1700 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 10:22 am, 23 year old male served on warrant, 29800 block of Ellensburg Avenue.
• 10:56 am, located stolen property, 1st and Ingersoll.
• 11:05 am, ID theft, 200 block of N Baxter Street.
• 12:12 pm, shoplifter, 1000 block of S 1st Street.
• 12:39 pm, dispute, 1200 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 12:43 pm, disorderly conduct, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 2:31 pm, disorderly conduct, 500 block of S 4th Street.
• 2:43 pm, dispute, 1100 block of Juniper Avenue.
• 5:47 pm, 35 year old female cited on warrant, 800 block of S Front Street.
• 6:02 pm, civil problem/family dispute, 900 block of N 9th Street.
• 9:39 pm, theft, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 10:44 pm, 32 year old male cited on DUII, Radar and Fulton.
Coquille
• 4:17 pm, theft of meds, 1600 block of N Henry Street.
• 9:10 pm, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 1500 block of N Hemlock.
Reedsport
• 11:56 am, domestic disturbance, Umpqua Mobile Home Village.
• 1:55 pm, animal problem, Highway 101 and Highway 38.
• 2:26 pm, theft, COHO RV Park and Marina.
• 3:55 pm, criminal mischief, Highland Mobile Home Park.
Wednesday 05/10:
North Bend
• 12:20 am, shots fired, 1600 block of Ash Street.
• 1:05 am, disorderly conduct, Virginia and Harris.
• 3:14 pm, disorderly conduct, 1700 block of Newmark Street.
• 5:22 pm, burglary, 1900 block of Broadway Avenue.
• 6:28 pm, neighbor dispute, 2000 block of Everett Avenue.
• 8:06 pm, 61 year old male, cited for criminal trespass II and disorderly conduct II, 2000 block of Everett Avenue.
• 10:21 pm, shots fired, Virginia and Marion.
• 10:32 pm, loud Noise, 3500 block of Vista Drive.
Coos Bay
• 8:03 am, 31 year old female cited for driving while suspended, Inland Drive and Broadway Avenue.
• 8:41 am, located stolen property, 500 block of Central Avenue.
• 9:42 am, drinking unlicensed premises, glass pavilion and Boardwalk.
• 10:59 am, dispute, 100 block of Anderson Avenue.
• 11:03 am, dispute, 300 block of Anderson Avenue.
• 1:01 pm, animal abuse, 100 block of Central Avenue.
• 1:06 pm, 64 year old male cited for driving while suspended, 1200 block of Ocean Boulevard.
• 1:37 pm, shoplifter, 100 block of S 7th Street.
• 1:53 pm, burglary, 1700 block of Milligan Avenue.
• 2:15 pm, 64 year old male cited on warrant, E Anderson Avenue and S Bayshore Drive.
• 2:43 pm, theft, 2000 block of Newmark.
• 2:46 pm, fraud, 1800 block of N 7th Street.
• 3:49 pm, 47 year old transported to Coos County jail on warrant, 6th and Kingwood.
• 3:51 pm, dispute, Empire Lakes/John Topits Park.
• 4:02 pm, runaway juvenile, 500 block of S Main Street.
• 5:06 pm, shoplifter, 1000 block of S 1st Street.
• 5:24 pm, phone harassment, 100 block of N 11th Street.
• 5:38 pm, shoplifter, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 7:15 pm, 31 year old female cited for driving while suspended, Empire boat ramp.
• 8:06 pm, 42 year old male cited for driving while suspended, 400 block of Montgomery Avenue.
• 8:44 pm, located runaway, 93800 block of Shutters Landing Lane.
• 9:03 pm, civil problem, 400 block of 4th Avenue.
• 9:22 pm, civil problem, 1700 block of Idaho Drive.
• 9:46 pm, 34 year old male cited for driving while suspended, Newmark and Wasson.
• 10:03 pm, elderly abuse, 1700 block of Thompson Road.
• 11:28 pm, civil problem, 100 block of N 9th Street.
Coquille
• 5:10 am, family dispute reported, Highway 42 and Highway 42S.
• 7:49 am, 40 year old male cited for driving while suspended, 4th and Elliott.
Reedsport
• 3:20 am, disturbance, 400 block of N 18th Street.
• 8:45 am, assault, Aztlan.
• 11:24 am, disturbance, Champion Park. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/police-blotter/article_7b9beb16-f92b-11ed-9aff-5318c2b99357.html | 2023-05-23T07:36:19 | 0 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/police-blotter/article_7b9beb16-f92b-11ed-9aff-5318c2b99357.html |
BLOOMINGTON — A redevelopment agreement for an $18.5 million downtown Bloomington housing project was tabled by the City Council on Monday after a discussion about the availability of affordable housing and the use of union labor on the project.
Developers Andy Kaufman and Robbie Osenga are planning to add 72 upscale one- to two-bedroom rental units within a five-story apartment building and a series of townhomes.
The project would sit on a city-owned vacant lot at 408 E. Washington St., which used to be the site of the former Coachman Motel, and neighboring property on Jefferson Street now owned by the City of Refuge Ministries Church.
Bloomington Deputy City Manager Billy Tyus said both sites sit within the Downtown Washington Street Tax Increment Financing District.
"Both of these properties are currently tax-exempt, one owned by the city and one owned by the church, and not currently generating any level of tax revenue," Tyus said.
Alderman Tom Crumpler said he wanted to support the project but he would like to see the redevelopment agreement include language regarding paying the prevailing wage for building trades and the use of the local labor force. Therefore, he voted to table the measure until the council's next meeting on June 12.
Mike Raikes, president of the Livingston and McLean County construction trades organization, voiced concerns about why the measure did not include language regarding labor standards, such as a requirement for contractors to use Illinois Department of Labor-approved apprenticeships, written into the agreement.
Raikes also highlighted the passage this month of the Blue Collar Jobs Act, which establishes tax incentives that require contractors, developers and owners to to comply with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act.
"As a resident of Bloomington I'm tired of seeing owners and developers receive taxpayer incentives which line their pockets and then they turn around and hire out-of-area cheap labor," Raikes said. "That model doesn't empower workers, enhance skills, or drive economic growth."
Other members of the public questioned the cost and overall need of the housing project in light of the lack of affordable housing options in the city.
Bloomington resident Shelli Garland said she works in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program and sees a lot of families that are being priced out of new residential developments.
"With the average renter, even, it's difficult for anyone to find something that is within budget, not even minimum wage per se," Garland said. "Even over (minimum wage), it's hard for people to find things."
Tyus said this project is just one piece of a larger housing puzzle.
"There's a shortage of all types (of housing) in our community," Tyus said. "Just because you do one doesn't mean you can't do others."
The council voted 4-4 on the motion to table with Aldermen Donna Boelen, Sheila Montney, Nick Becker and Kent Lee voting no. With Alderwoman Mollie Ward absent, Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe broke the tie in favor of the motion.
Kaufman said the project still can move forward if the council adopts the redevelopment agreement on June 12 but no later than that.
"It is our intent to move forward on this project inviting all local trades, both union and non-signatory, to participate on the work," Kaufman said. "We know that it will undoubtedly result in a combination of union and non-signatory contractors delivering this project just as it done on the nearly complete Northwestern Mutual building" at 102 S. East St.
The city would provide $4.5 million in reimbursements for the project or 24.3 % of the project's total costs, whichever is less. Funding would come from the tax increment generated by the TIF district through 2042 and short-term rental tax revenue generated by the project.
Tax increment financing works by setting a base tax value for a derelict or obsolete property in a municipality. If the value of the area improves and generates more property tax money, any property tax revenue collected above the base can be used to pay for economic development projects within the TIF district or incentivize developers to invest in the district.
If the assessed value of the TIF district doesn't grow over the next 23 years, no increment would be collected.
Newly constructed houses you can buy in Central Illinois
4 Bedroom Home in Bloomington - $435,000
If you have been hitting refresh on your real estate apps hoping for a home to pop up that is open and beautiful; impeccably cared for, amazing location then look no further!! This 5 bedroom home sits on a sizable, landscaped lot with a fenced backyard. It has an oversized deck where you can enjoy the views of the natural prairieland in the coveted subdivision; The Grove at Kickapoo Creek. Upon entry of 5806 Sugarberry you are greeted by an inviting 2 story entry. To your left is a flex room that can be used as a formal dining room, office..etc. The flex room leads to a large pantry with passage to the elegant eat-in kitchen. Upgraded kitchen features include; granite countertops, large center island and stainless steel appliances. The kitchen opens to a sizable eating area and large family room. The family room has built-in cabinets surrounding the cozy gas fireplace. There are 4 bedrooms upstairs, including a primary suite with cathedral ceilings, walk-in closet with ample storage, bathroom with double sinks, soaking tub and separate shower with a glass door. The laundry is located on the second floor. It has recently been revamped with custom storage cabinets..it is VERY well done. The finished basement offers a large family room with daylight windows overlooking the backyard and the green space. The lower level also features a 5th bedroom and a full bathroom. Additionally, in the basement is the mechanical room/storage room. This home also features a 3 car garage with built in storage. Great home,Great Floorplan, Great location...great HOME! You will absolutely LOVE this home.
3 Bedroom Home in Normal - $397,500
Not a cheap spec house. Both floors have nine-foot ceilings and 2x6 construction. Crown Molding in the kitchen, large entrance hallway, main bedroom and main bath. The main shower is tiled and has a classy glass shower door. The main bath has a custom quartz countertop and is connected large walk-in closet that has a tile floor with a nice shelving arrangement. The toilets in both bathrooms are comfort height, elongated bowl and have soft close lids. Low E windows. Slider door off kitchen has internal blinds. Very large back concrete patio. R50 ceiling insulation and basement box sills are spray foamed. Wireless door chime on the main floor and basement. Soft close kitchen cabinets and soft close pull-out trays. Quartz kitchen counters. Under cabinet lighting. Nice big lighted pantry. All four Frigidaire kitchen appliances are included - counter depth refrigerator, gas range, dishwasher and microwave. Upgraded led lighting. Solid hardwood flooring, not cheap vinyl or engineered. Hardwood goes into the main bedroom. The only places there's carpet is in the second and third bedroom. And I use thicker than normal carpet pad with higher-than-normal carpet weight. All passage doors are 36 inches wide. The unfinished basement exterior walls are studded. The bedroom and bathroom are studded in and ready to finish. HVAC runs are done in the basement. The basement floor is painted. The garage is insulated and extra deep for pickups. The garage doors are eight-foot-tall. The two-car door is sixteen feet wide and 25 feet deep. The third car stall door is nine feet wide and 28 feet deep. There is an electric vehicle recharging line already run in the garage. The garage openers are "smart" and not loud when opening. The driveway is much wider than most new builds. Fully sodded lawn and a front tree and bushes.
3 Bedroom Home in Normal - $397,500
Not a cheap spec house. Both floors have nine-foot ceilings and 2x6 construction. Crown Molding in the kitchen, large entrance hallway, main bedroom and main bath. The main shower is tiled and has a classy glass shower door. The main bath has a custom quartz countertop and is connected large walk-in closet that has a tile floor with a nice shelving arrangement. The toilets in both bathrooms are comfort height, elongated bowl and have soft close lids. Low E windows. Slider door off kitchen has internal blinds. Very large back concrete patio. R50 ceiling insulation and basement box sills are spray foamed. Wireless door chime on the main floor and basement. Soft close kitchen cabinets and soft close pull-out trays. Quartz kitchen counters. Under cabinet lighting. Nice big lighted pantry. All four Frigidaire kitchen appliances are included - counter depth refrigerator, gas range, dishwasher and microwave. Upgraded led lighting. Solid hardwood flooring, not cheap vinyl or engineered. Hardwood goes into the main bedroom. The only places there's carpet is in the second and third bedroom. And I use thicker than normal carpet pad with higher-than-normal carpet weight. All passage doors are 36 inches wide. The unfinished basement exterior walls are studded. The bedroom and bathroom are studded in and ready to finish. HVAC runs are done in the basement. The basement floor is painted. The garage is insulated and extra deep for pickups. The garage doors are eight-foot-tall. The two-car door is sixteen feet wide and 25 feet deep. The third car stall door is nine feet wide and 28 feet deep. There is an electric vehicle recharging line already run in the garage. The garage openers are "smart" and not loud when opening. The driveway is much wider than most new builds. Fully sodded lawn and a front tree and bushes.
4 Bedroom Home in Carlock - $339,900
You will love this beautiful new construction home in Carlock! This home features five bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, and a full finished basement! The first floor has so much to offer, complete with lockers/landing space as you walk in from the garage, 1st floor laundry, family room, eat in kitchen with breakfast bar and a flex room! The second floor features a primary suite, with private bathroom and walk in closet, three additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. The full finished basement offers two family spaces as well as a fifth bedroom and full bathroom! The backyard features a great covered deck and no backyard neighbors!
2 Bedroom Home in Bloomington - $299,900
New Construction open floor plan Ranch. 2 Bedrooms and 2 full baths on main level. Beautiful Kitchen with White cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, tiled backsplash and walk in pantry. Mudroom with built in lockers, large storage space. Master suite with tiled shower, vanity with quartz tops. Family Room with gas fireplace. Full basement with bath rough in, Egress window and great space to finish. Fully sodded yard. Clubhouse and Pool. Pictures are of a similar completed plan.
2 Bedroom Home in Bloomington - $429,900
NEW 2023 Construction! Welcome to this stunning quality built Candor Custom Homes ranch situated on a serene pond in the desirable Wittenberg Woods Subdivision! This beautiful 2900 square foot home features two spacious bedrooms on the main level and two additional bedrooms in the finished basement, offering plenty of space for entertaining and hosting guests.Enjoy the peaceful views of the pond from both levels of the home, providing the perfect retreat after a long day. The open concept layout, high-end finishes, quartz countertops, 2 modern electric fireplaces surrounded by shiplap make this home stylish and perfect for modern living. This home is located just across the pond from Luther Oaks Retirement Community, making it the perfect spot for those who want to keep their loved ones close while still enjoying the privacy and independence of their own home. Extra features includes zip board OSB exterior, 2x6 construction with 2 closed cell & fiberglass bat insulation to create a R27(walls)/R41(ceiling) barrier for maximum efficiency. There is a 220 outlet in the garage for EV charging & an demand tankless water heater. The house backs to 7 acre Wittenberg park and has the pond and walking trail around it. This is owned by the city so no HOAs fees to maintain it! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind home!
3 Bedroom Home in Bloomington - $295,500
Enjoy maintenance free living in this wonderful home less than a year old! Landscaping and snow removal are included as well as a club house, pool, and exercise room with the monthly HOA fee. Enjoy this open floor plan with two Bedrooms and two full baths on main level. The Beautiful Kitchen has White cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, tiled backsplash and a walk in pantry. The master suite has a tiled shower and a quartz vanity top and walk in closet. The Mudroom has built in lockers, washer and dryer, and a large storage space. The Family Room has a gas fireplace. Enjoy all the natural light in every room!
3 Bedroom Home in Carlock - $306,000
Gorgeous New Construction 2 Story home by Tennis Construction just 6 miles from Rivian! 3 Bedroom 2.5 bath on over 1/2 an acre lot. Master Suite has a large walk-in closet as well as a walk-in shower. Eat-in Kitchen featuring an island with upgraded Quartz countertops opens to the living room. Added convenience of the 2nd story laundry, open concept home. Flex room on main floor can be a home office or a dining room. Unit 5 schools and easy access to interstate. Fiber Optic high speed internet offered by Telstar in the subdivision so working from home will not be an issue! New construction home at an affordable price. It won't last long.
3 Bedroom Home in Lexington - $389,000
Wow! Take another look now that the interior is completed and new pictures are here to view!! You will love the open kitchen with beautiful countertops, tiled backsplash, soft close drawers, pendant lighting, farm sink, pantry, with all the appliances (including the refrigerator)!!! High energy efficient home with spray foam insulation in walls and R-49 cellulose in the attic space. 3 Bedroom ranch with 2 baths, covered porch and 3 car garage. 12 x 12 back deck will be added soon and concrete drive/sidewalk. Open floor plan with cathedral ceiling great room with fireplace. Appointed primary bath has both walk-in shower and stand-a-lone bathtub, with double sinks, and pocket door leading to spacious closet. Unfinished basement has space to finish 2 more bedrooms, bath, family room and bar/kitchenette. Nice size corner lot in a great subdivision!!
3 Bedroom Home in Normal - $369,900
New construction ranch in Greystone Fields. Kitchen has limestone cabinets. Quartz countertops in kitchen. Cathedral ceiling in family room, open floorplan with kitchen open to family room. Hardwood through kitchen, foyer and family room. Tiled shower walls in master bathroom. All selections have been ordered. House to include sod in the front and sides, seed in back. Agent interest. * some photos are from a recently finished home with the same floorplan and interior selections.
2 Bedroom Home in Normal - $515,000
Perfection! This stunning newly built home by Compass Point Construction combines modern design with luxurious finishes. The exterior features a sleek and stylish design with clean lines, double door entry, and a blend of vinyl siding, brick and LP smart siding that creates a striking first impression. As you step inside, you will be greeted by a spacious floor plan, cathedral ceilings, and plenty of natural light! The main living area features a spacious living room with a tiled fireplace, a dining area perfect for entertaining with access to the patio, and a gourmet kitchen that is sure to delight any chef. The kitchen is equipped with high-end appliances, a large quartz island, and plenty of cabinet/pantry space. This home offers three generously sized bedrooms, each with its own spacious closet. The master suite is a true retreat with a spa-like bathroom, double vanity sinks & a huge walk-in closet! Additional features of this home include a large great room located in the basement; first floor laundry room, & a two-car garage that includes a circuit equipped for electric vehicles. Outside, the front and side features lush sod, while the back yard has been seeded and is ready for your personal touch. The 12x24 patio offers plenty of space for outdoor living & entertainment. Located in a desirable neighborhood, this home is just minutes away from shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Do not miss the opportunity to make this stunning new construction home your own!
3 Bedroom Home in Bloomington - $525,000
DOUBLE LOT RANCH AND BACKS TO BENJAMIN ELEMENTARY! This is one of the best locations in The Grove at Kickapoo. No direct neighbors to the north and this double fenced lot allows for a 126x110 lot or 1/3 acre. Gorgeous! Popular "split" ranch plan with finished basement. Nice size primary suite on one side and 2 bedrooms with full bathroom on the other. Huge finished family room in the basement with 4th bedroom and another full bathroom. Seller added horizontal wood fence around both lots ($18k), upgraded lighting, ($10k) covered porch. Less than 1 year old this house is better than new construction!
3 Bedroom Home in Bloomington - $395,000
New Construction 2 story home in Fox Lake. Kitchen has limestone (grey) cabinets, quarts Carrera Marmi countertops. Hardwood throughout foyer, front flex room, kitchen and family room. Large pantry off kitchen and back hall drop zone. Upstairs laundry and large master bath and closet. All selections have been ordered. House to include sod in front and sides, seed in back. Agent interest.
2 Bedroom Home in Bloomington - $299,900
New Construction open floor plan Ranch. 2 Bedrooms and 2 full baths on main level. Beautiful Kitchen with White cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, tiled backsplash and walk in pantry. Mudroom with built in lockers, large storage space. Master suite with tiled shower, vanity with quartz tops. Family Room with gas fireplace. Full basement with bath rough in, Egress window and great space to finish. Fully sodded yard
2 Bedroom Home in Bloomington - $299,900
New Construction open floor plan Ranch. 2 Bedrooms and 2 full baths on main level. Beautiful Kitchen with White cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, tiled backsplash and walk in pantry. Mudroom with built in lockers, large storage space. Master suite with tiled shower, vanity with quartz tops. Family Room with gas fireplace. Full basement with bath rough in, Egress window and great space to finish. Fully sodded yard
3 Bedroom Home in Bloomington - $299,900
New Construction open floor plan Ranch with bonus Bedroom and Bath up. 2 Bedrooms and 2 full baths on main level. Beautiful Kitchen with White cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, tiled backsplash and walk in pantry. Laundry/Mudroom with built in lockers. Master suite with tiled shower, vanity with quartz tops. Family Room with gas fireplace. Fully sodded yard. Clubhouse and Pool.
2 Bedroom Home in Bloomington - $299,900
New Construction open floor plan Ranch. 2 Bedrooms and 2 full baths on main level. Beautiful Kitchen with White cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, tiled backsplash and walk in pantry. Mudroom with built in lockers, large storage space. Master suite with tiled shower, vanity with quartz tops. Family Room with gas fireplace. Full basement with bath rough in, Egress window and great space to finish. Fully sodded yard. Clubhouse and Pool. Pictures are of a similar completed plan.
3 Bedroom Home in Bloomington - $559,000
This beautifully landscaped Ranch backs to its own little waterfront oasis including its own dock! You will want to see this gorgeous open-concept home! 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths. The kitchen boasts a large island, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and a walk in pantry. The eat-in kitchen opens up to the living room with it's beautiful fireplace. The daylight windowed lower level is ready for entertaining! Lots of room to relax and entertain with a built-in wet bar. The lower lever also has a large bedroom, full bath and 2 storage rooms. The house has outlets in the roof perfect for those Christmas lights! New in 2023...whole house generator, updated laundry area, fresh inside paint and landscaping! This home is move-in ready!
4 Bedroom Home in Normal - $699,900
If you are looking for size, space & style look no further than this sprawling 6 BED NEW CONSTRUCTION home nestled in one of our area's premier neighborhoods, Silver Oaks! Smartly designed 1.5 story is nearing completion but still offers many seller-provided upgrades to truly customize this space and make it your own! An inviting grand foyer and open staircase will greet your guests at the door for a welcoming first impression, guiding you to the formal dining room perfectly sized for entertaining. The main floor also features a primary master suite with 10' tray ceiling, lush carpet and a grand spa-like private bath and closet both appointed with soaring 12' ceilings! Primary suite features custom tile shower, wall of windows and double vanity for plenty of room to breathe. Enormous walk-in closet waiting for the closet system of your dreams (seller allowance provided)! The grand two-story great room features gorgeous slate gas fireplace with floating mantle surrounded by quality Quaker double-pane picture windows from floor to ceiling. Half bath and main floor laundry/mudroom with additional storage and custom built-ins add convenience. Well appointed eat-in kitchen with island and double wide pantry finished with fresh white cabinets and crown, herringbone tile backsplash and gorgeous quartz counters for lasting durability. Stainless LG appliance suite includes microwave, dishwasher and range plus an additional seller allowance to select the refrigerator of your choice. Upstairs, you'll find three carpeted and perfectly sized bedrooms including spacious closets and white shaker style entry doors, a tiled full bath includes double sink vanity plus tub/shower combo. Head to the lower level and enjoy a second spacious family room (fully finished with full egress for natural light) plus two additional bedrooms and another full bath (perfect for in-laws and guests). Thoughtfully placed wet bar rough-in ready to finish and recessed nook for the perfect home theater area plus room for fitness, an office and additional storage make this lower level a functional and fabulous part of this special home! Outside, a generously sized, deep lot features poured cement slab plus plenty of room for upgrades (seller allowance for sod and landscaping). Come make this home your own and see all that Silver Oaks has to offer.
4 Bedroom Home in Downs - $525,000
Incredible two story home in Beecher Trails on a great lot in the cup-de-sac! This home is fresh and fashionable with style and flair. Enter the home and you will be wowed by the 2-story entry. There is a flex room, a huge great room with gas fireplace with blower, large kitchen/dining area with a pantry and island. A nice mudroom/laundry room and 1/2 bath finish off this main floor. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms including the owners' suite. The basement is unfinished. This home offers amazing curb appeal and great space with modern and convenient features. Please note: Pictures from a similar new construction build. Finishes will be different. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/bloomington-tables-agreement-for-18-5m-downtown-housing-project/article_210272b4-f909-11ed-8117-d7d3bfb1c2ea.html | 2023-05-23T07:59:48 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/bloomington-tables-agreement-for-18-5m-downtown-housing-project/article_210272b4-f909-11ed-8117-d7d3bfb1c2ea.html |
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — "It would set us off into, most economists are saying this would set us off into a pretty strong recession if not an economic depression," says Benjamin Toll about the effect of the US government defaulting on its billions of dollars in debt.
Toll is an Assistant Political Science Professor at Wilkes University.
But why is that possible? Well, in order to get a better idea, we asked Toll to first explain what a debt ceiling is.
"A debt ceiling is not deciding whether or not we can choose to spend money, it's whether or not we can pay the bills that we have already accumulated," Toll explained.
It would be like if you and your family paid to remodel your home on a credit card, and now you're deciding to pay the credit card bill or not.
"So the debt ceiling is whether or not we're willing to continue to spend the money on the bills on the purchases that we've already made as a country," added Toll.
So now Toll says the argument in Washington is whether the debt ceiling should be tied to spending cuts.
"So it's sort of this arbitrary, not required thing that we have created. And now we are playing political games with it every time we come up to what would be another debt ceiling limit," said Toll.
So if the debt ceiling isn't raised, what would a default mean?
"That would make it mean that it would be more expensive for the government to take on loans. It would make the dollar be less powerful than what it is right now on a worldwide scale," Toll explained.
For you and me? It could cause the stock market to drop--hurting retirement accounts and more.
"We already are having high-interest rate mortgages right now, high-interest rate car loans, that's going to increase even more which will probably obviously the result increase inflation again," said Toll.
If there's no compromise this week, we could start feeling the effects of default as soon as June 1st.
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SOFTBALL
S.J. Group I first round
4 p.m.
(14) Cape May Tech at (3) Woodstown
(10) Pitman at (7) Buena
S.J. Group II first round
3 p.m.
(9) Oakcrest at (8) Barnegat
4 p.m.
(11) Cedar Creek at (6) Middle Twp.
TBA
(13) Lower Cape May at (4) West Deptford
S.J. Group III first round
TBA
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(9) Pinelands at (8) Toms River South
(13) Lacey Twp. at (4) Triton
4 p.m.
(10) Mainland at (7) Hammonton
(16) Highland at (1) Ocean City
(12) Absegami at (5) Shawnee
S.J. Group IV first round
4 p.m.
(14) Millville at (3) Kingsway
(12) Toms River North at (5) Southern
(16) Williamstown at (1) Egg Harbor Twp.
TBD
(12) Toms River North at (5) Southern
(11) Washington Twp. at (6) Vineland
Other games
4 p.m.
LEAP Academy at Bridgeton
BASEBALL
S.J. Non-Public B first round
3:45 p.m.
(10) Moorestown Friends at (7) St. Joseph
Other games
4 p.m.
Wildwood vs. Camden Charter at Maxwell Field
Pleasantville at Holy Spirit
6:30 p.m.
Pinelands at Southern
BOYS VOLLEYBALL
Shore Conference Tournament semifinals
5 p.m.
(1) Southern vs. (5) Colts Neck at Georgian Court University
(If the Rams win, they will immediately play in the finals against the winner of third-seeded Howell and second-seeded St. John Vianney)
BOYS LACROSSE
4 p.m.
Oakcrest at Cedar Creek
5:15 p.m.
Barnegat at Middletown North
GIRLS LACROSSE
4 p.m.
Middle Twp. at Haddon Twp.
Barnegat at Red Bank Catholic
BOYS TENNIS
4 p.m.
Atlantic City at Absegami
Holy Spirit vs. Wildwood Catholic at Cape May Tennis Club
Hammonton at Lower Cape May
BOYS VOLLEYBALL
4 p.m.
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For one week, Matthew Rivera did his best Shohei Ohtani impression for the Ball State University baseball team.
The senior catcher and 2018 Holy Spirit High School graduate hit a two-run homer and a solo homer in a 12-1 win over Southern Indiana. He struck out two in two scoreless innings of relief in a 29-11 loss to Kent State. Rivera wrapped up his week with a solo homer and a two-run homer in an 11-5 loss to Kent State.
Rivera is hitting .302 with nine doubles, nine homers and 27 RBIs in 35 games (24 starts). The only other time he pitched was with Harford Community College in 2021. He spent 2019 and 2020 at La Salle.
Ball State (33-21) will begin the Mid-American Conference Tournament on Wednesday.
Cohl Mercado (St. Joseph) went 2 for 3 in Boston College's 5-1 loss to Notre Dame. He hit an RBI single in a 7-2 win over Notre Dame.
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Jack Billings (St. Augustine Prep) struck out three in three scoreless innings in Coastal Carolina's 8-6 win over North Carolina. He allowed one run and struck out seven in four innings to improve to 3-0 in a 10-9 win over Marshall.
Nolan Watson (Southern Regional) got two hits and scored twice in Dayton's 32-14 win over Massachusetts. He went 3 for 4 with a double, a homer and scored twice in an 8-5 win over UMass.
In Iona's 15-9 loss to Niagara, Jim Pasquale (Holy Spirit) went 2 for 4 with a two-run homer and three runs. Josiah Ragsdale (St. Augustine) singled and scored twice. In a 16-5 loss to Fairfield, Ragsdale doubled and scored.
Donovan Gevers (Egg Harbor Township) struck out two in two scoreless innings in Maryland Eastern Shore's 4-3 loss to George Mason.
Kevin Eaise (St. Augustine) struck out one in two scoreless innings in North Carolina's 3-1 loss to Clemson.
Kenny Levari (St. Augustine) hit the go-ahead solo homer in the bottom of the eighth inning of Old Dominion's 7-6 win over Georgia State.
Ryan Taylor (St. Augustine) hit a two-run double, singled and scored in Penn's 10-6 win over Columbia in the Ivy League Tournament. He hit an RBI single in a 10-7 win over Harvard.
Alec Sachais (Holy Spirit) struck out one in two-thirds of an inning in Rider's 12-8 loss to Manhattan.
Trevor Cohen (Holy Spirit) singled twice and drove in a run in Rutgers' 8-7 loss to Minnesota. In a 14-6 win over Minnesota, Jordan Sweeney (EHT) went 2 for 4 with a double and two runs, and Cohen hit a two-run homer.
Ryan Weingartner (St. Augustine) went 3 for 5 and scored for Saint Joseph's in a 9-4 win over George Mason. He went 3 for 3 with a double, four runs and an RBI in a 13-6 win over George Mason.
Cole Vanderslice (St. Augustine) pitched a scoreless inning in Villanova's 8-4 win over Saint Joseph's. He allowed three unearned runs and struck out one in five innings and got the no-decision in a 6-5 loss to Seton Hall.
Frankie Wright (EHT) allowed three hits and a walk and struck out four in 7 1/3 shutout innings to improve to 4-3 in Wagner's 6-1 win over Long Island.
David Hagaman (Holy Spirit) struck out one in three scoreless innings in West Virginia's 7-3 loss to Texas.
Nate Goranson (Millville) scored twice in William & Mary's 16-13 loss to UNC Wilmington.
Logan Petty (Mainland Regional) doubled and scored in Arcadia's 14-9 loss to Susquehanna in an NCAA Division III Tournament regional game.
Justin Klemick (Wildwood Catholic) got two hits in Immaculata's 9-2 loss to Christopher Newport in a D-III regional game. He singled twice and scored in an 11-7 loss to Shenandoah.
Rowan, which includes freshman Mason Dorsey (St. Augustine), won its D-III regional and will face Susquehanna in a best-of-three series in the Super Regionals starting Friday.
Ursinus' Solomon Griffith (Atlantic Christian) was named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District team. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/matthew-rivera-slugs-4-homers-pitches-well-for-ball-state-baseball-college-notebook/article_982e7400-f89b-11ed-92a3-730f08c9c424.html | 2023-05-23T08:38:51 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/matthew-rivera-slugs-4-homers-pitches-well-for-ball-state-baseball-college-notebook/article_982e7400-f89b-11ed-92a3-730f08c9c424.html |
GREENSBORO — Safety concerns after a fiery crash have led one company to ground its fleet of HondaJets and an owner/operator association to urge a “break from flying activities” and additional training.
Greensboro-based Jet It founder and CEO Glenn Gonzales ordered the company’s 20 HondaJets grounded on Friday in response to a crash the previous day.
No Injuries (5 onboard) early hours of this morning landing over run .. hydro plained on wet runway N255HJ HondaJet KDYB Summerville SC .. burned out after passengers got out .. pic.twitter.com/yEeJRV2q1l
— bizjets101 (@bizjets101) May 20, 2023
An HA-420 HondaJet registered to Upfrunt Services LLC ran off the runway in Summerville, S.C., struck a berm and caught fire on Thursday. The pilot and four passengers were able to escape and were uninjured, according to news reports.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the accident. The plane had taken off from the Wilkes County Airport in western North Carolina.
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“The images really shook our company. They shook our flight ops leadership. They shook our training department,” said Gonzales, whose business operates and maintains private jets, most of them with shared ownership.
“We also want to understand why there have been a number of aircraft, including our own airplanes, that have had runway excursions and veered off the runway at times,” said Gonzales, a former sales manager for HondaJet.
“We recognize that we have a responsibility to our fractional share owners to make sure that they're safe, make sure our team members are safe,” he said.
In a YouTube posted by HondaJet Owners & Pilots Association this week, the nonprofit’s executive director points to the “recent rise in incidents or accidents involving HondaJet.
“There have been eight in the last 12 months,” Julie Hughes said in the video, noting the association is collaborating with HondaJet and Flight Safety International on the issue.
“As part of our efforts we will be organizing a safety stand down, an organized break from flying activities where we will engage and focus on safety discussions,” Hughes said in the video. The News & Record could not reach Hughes directly for comment.
Kie Nagasawa, a spokeswoman for Honda Aircraft Co., which is headquartered in Greensboro, said via email that neither the company nor any aviation authority has recommended grounding the aircraft.
“In all closed investigations of previous runway events, investigators found no causal factors from the aircraft's design or any system malfunction,” Nagasawa said. “Our engineering and analysis supports our product as a safe aircraft to operate.”
Nagasawa also said the “safety stand down” referred to in the association’s YouTube video was talking about a voluntary training session and not a call to ground the aircraft.
“It may be quite misleading due to Jet It’s recent quote referring “Safety Standdown” as “grounding,” she said.
As for the South Carolina crash, Nagasawa said the company is supporting the investigation and did not have further details about it.
Hassan Shahidi, president and CEO of the independent, nonprofit Flight Safety Foundation, said the plane hydroplaned while landing on the S.C. runway.
“I would not at this point jump to a conclusion that there's a problem with the aircraft," Shahidi said. He noted there are many factors that can contribute to these crashes, including wind and weather conditions, the condition of the runways, the amount of moisture on the runway surface and the experience and training of the pilot.
“We do not see a pattern,” Shahidi said of his organization, which aims to identify aviation safety issues on a global level.
Gonzales said grounding his HondaJets will require employee furloughs.
“Eight-five percent of our fleet consists of HondaJet so essentially our ability to function and feed our entire business has been severely limited by this decision,” he said.
“We really need their (HondaJet’s) support in this, they are the experts on the airplane. We are simply taking the stance that we want to make sure that, as the largest HondaJet fleet operator, we are taking the proper precautions and operating with a great abundance of caution.” | https://greensboro.com/business/local/hondajet-jet-it-safety-concerns/article_6ec3ed16-f8f0-11ed-b219-5f0ee989286e.html | 2023-05-23T09:31:12 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/business/local/hondajet-jet-it-safety-concerns/article_6ec3ed16-f8f0-11ed-b219-5f0ee989286e.html |
GREENSBORO — Dressed in an orange jail jumpsuit and shackled, Madry Samuel Bell was escorted by a bailiff Monday morning into a courtroom where Jesse Pitonzo’s family sat waiting for Bell’s bond hearing.
Bell is accused of fatally stabbing Pitonzo, 26, in the early morning hours of Feb. 15 in the 4700 block of Champion Court. Greensboro police charged Bell, 26, with first-degree murder and misdemeanor stalking.
Bell’s attorney, Scott Coalter, asked Superior Court Judge Lora Cubbage to set a $100,000 bond for his client, who has remained in jail without bond since his arrest. Coalter also filed a notice with the court that Bell will claim self-defense in the case against him.
Prosecutors are not pursuing the death penalty against Bell.
A witness to the fatal stabbing had filed for a protective order against Bell earlier this year. Coalter said after Monday’s hearing that Bell had not been served with that order prior to Feb. 15.
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That witness, Cameron Parker, stood at the prosecutors’ table and told the judge she was living in fear of Bell when Pitonzo followed her in his car to ensure she was safely able to enter her apartment. Bell was waiting in the parking lot that night and confronted them, prosecutors said.
It was Parker who tried to stop the bleeding after Pitonzo was stabbed. She urged the judge to keep Bell in jail without bond:
“I find myself expecting to see his car and fearing he will show up wherever I am. Although I know it’s impossible he will be there, I feel conditioned to look over my shoulder and constantly be on guard. ... I’m scared of him and what he is capable of.”
The three had worked together at the Greensboro Country Club. Parker said she had been afraid to report things for many months prior to trying to obtain a protective order against Bell.
“Jesse Pitonzo witnessed what I was going through and it was the catalyst to a decision I’d been trying to make for months,” she said in court.
She spoke of Pitonzo’s kindness toward others and how he cared about everyone he crossed paths with.
“I will be grieving him and reliving that night again and again also wondering why,” Parker said. “A day will never pass that I don’t wish I could go back in time and change what happened, do something to prevent it, or change the outcome.”
Beth Pitonzo, Jesse’s mother, then spoke as her husband, David, stood by her side at the prosecutors’ table. She told the judge about many of her son’s achievements and his genuine love of helping people in need.
“Even when that selfless servant spirit put him in personal jeopardy, he was driven to help. This is what happened on the morning of February 15th,” Beth Pitonzo told the court. “Ms. Parker needed help and my son followed his natural instincts to provide support and sadly he was in the wrong place at the wrong time.”
Jesse’s older brother, Michael, also spoke in court about the loss of his only sibling and urged the judge to keep Bell behind bars.
Coalter said it’s still fairly early in his investigation of the allegations against his client, who he said has never been convicted of any violent crimes.
“Obviously we’re disappointed,” Coalter said about the judge’s decision to deny bond for Bell. “We’ve got some work to do.” | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/judge-denies-bond-to-man-accused-of-fatal-stabbing/article_22bfe336-f8d0-11ed-8a16-df81def0b1b2.html | 2023-05-23T09:31:18 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/judge-denies-bond-to-man-accused-of-fatal-stabbing/article_22bfe336-f8d0-11ed-8a16-df81def0b1b2.html |
It's time for ticks. What can you do to keep yourself safe and when should you be worried.
Dr. Robert Adams, an emergency medicine physician with IU Health Bloomington, knows there are ticks out across south-central Indiana. It's not only people who come into the emergency room but also his children and pets who have found the little arachnids crawling on them.
With a wet spring and warm temperatures, Adams said it's going to be a good year for ticks — something that everyone who lives and travels through Indiana should realize and take precautions to stay safe — safe from the diseases they carry and spread to people.
"People really get freaked out about ticks," Adams said.
Can you get sick from tick bites?
If a person has a tick on them for less than 48 hours, Adams said the risk of having a disease transmitted to them by a tick, even one who has bitten the person, is low. He and other doctors don't usually treat someone who comes to them for a tick bite if they don't have any symptoms, such as a fever, rash and body aches. Most times, doctors will take a blood sample to test for tick-borne diseases if they think there is a possible risk.
Even if someone does have symptoms or tests positive for a tick-borne disease, antibiotics can treat the disease, whether it's Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis or Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
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"Getting the tick off is key," Adams said about what people should do. If the tick has not attached but is just crawling on a person's skin, there's no cause for alarm.
"The tick-borne illnesses are not as prevalent as people think they are," Adams said.
While many people have heard of Lyme disease, Adams said it's not as common in tick-bitten people in the Bloomington area, where Rocky Mountain spotted fever and ehrlichiosis are more common. Lyme disease is found in a higher concentration in the northern part of the state, he said.
On a recent Friday afternoon, Lee Green, senior medical entomologist at the Indiana Department of Health, was out looking for ticks. Using a special cloth that's dragged across a grassy, bushy area where ticks are likely to be waiting for an animal or person to walk by, Green was collecting ticks to see what's out there across the state. The Indiana Department of Health had 315 cases of Lyme disease reported in 2021.
Besides the lone-star, American dog and black-legged ticks, Green said another tick — the Gulf Coast tick — is now found in Indiana.
"It's a tick that really likes grasslands," Green said, adding that the Gulf Coast tick can transmit diseases to people. Oftentimes the ticks collected in the drag clothes are sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for pathogen testing. All that data is available on the department of health's website. One of the maps gives a tick infection map for black-legged ticks (formerly known as deer ticks) from 2017-2020. During those years, Monroe County had 55 ticks tested with 24 infected with Borrelia burgdorferi, which causes Lyme disease.
"We do have black-legged ticks in every county in the state," he said. "There are parts of southern Indiana with pretty high infection rates."
According to Green, for most ticks, a mild winter doesn't affect the populations in the next year.
"Ticks survive the winter by getting into microclimates and can survive," he explained. "It's more of how fast spring comes on and when it gets warm and they get active."
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Another tick-related health issue affecting Hoosiers
In addition to the fevers, body aches and other health issues that ticks can transmit to people, there's something fairly new: alpha-gal syndrome. It can come on without any warning and causes allergic reactions, sometimes severe, to red meat including beef, pork, rabbit, lamb and venison.
IU Health's Dr. Adams said doctors are "still learning about" alpha-gal, including what actually causes the reaction and which ticks transmit it. The current thinking is that the red meat allergy occurs after the bite of a lone-star tick. Adams said the first cases were discovered in 2018-19 and are not common. There is a blood test to let people know if they have the syndrome.
"It's pretty immediate," Adams said, adding that IU Health physicians have not yet seen many cases. People who do contract the syndrome can have symptoms appear 2-6 hours after eating meat or dairy products or after exposure to products containing
But if someone has a sudden allergic reaction, from red hives to swelling of the throat, after eating red meat, they should see a doctor to get tested. The CDC webpage about alpha-gal syndrome states that people may not have an allergic reaction after every alfa-gal exposure.
Now is the 'time to be really vigilant'
April is when the black-legged, lone-star and American dog ticks are all becoming active.
Now is the "time to be really vigilant" in taking precautions, with Green noting, "This is the time when the immature or the nymphs are looking for a blood meal and they are tiny."
Tiny as in the size of a poppy seed and more difficult to see. The nymphs are more likely to be overlooked on people's bodies, often finding an arm pit, back of the knee or the groin area. They also travel to areas around the waist, in hair, in ears and even in belly buttons.
Ticks don't just live in rural areas but can be found across Indiana, even in your yard.
"You can encounter ticks in your own backyard," Green said, adding that the Indiana Department of Health's website has suggestions that people can take to reduce the likelihood of having ticks on their property, including keeping grass mowed, removing dead leaves, and stacking wood neatly and in a dry area.
How do you prevent ticks?
Green's advice is to prevent them from getting on you in the first place.
"When I'm in tick areas the best things you can do is treat your clothes and gear with .5% permethrin," he said. The clothes will be good for several washings before the chemical needs to be reapplied.
Permethrin is not something for people to apply to their skin, Green said. Insect repellent is needed. He uses IR3535 and tucks his pants into his socks and his shirt into his pants. Light-colored clothing is better because ticks are easier to see and remove.
Even with all the precautions, Green still does a thorough tick check and puts all his clothes in a dryer on high heat for 30 minutes to ensure any ticks are killed.
Retired Monroe County naturalist Cathy Meyer shared what she's done to keep ticks at bay. While hiking in the Smoky Mountains earlier this month, Meyer said she pulls socks over her pant cuffs and changes clothes and showers after being outdoors. She sprays permethrin on her pants and boots.
If Meyer finds a tick attached, she kills it and tapes it to her wall calendar. "If I had a reaction later I could see the tick that bit me," she said in an email.
The web page with all the tick bite prevention information is at https://bit.ly/3BPqyME. | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/learn-what-to-do-to-keep-yourself-safe-from-ticks-found-in-indiana/70211355007/ | 2023-05-23T09:34:38 | 0 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/learn-what-to-do-to-keep-yourself-safe-from-ticks-found-in-indiana/70211355007/ |
You can help at Arts Fair on the Square, with Stone Belt or Opportunity House
The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network is your source for information about volunteering locally. For a complete listing, visit BloomingtonVolunteerNetwork.org or call 812-349-3433. The inclusion of an organization in this list does not imply City endorsement or support of the organization’s activities or policies. Information and registration information for the following opportunities can be found online at BloomingtonVolunteerNetwork.org.
Arts Fair on the Square volunteers
Constellation Stage and Screen announces the return of Arts Fair on the Square, which will be on Saturday, June 24. This annual arts festival is a day filled with creativity, fun, community and support for the arts. This is the first time the festival will be held in person since 2019. Volunteers play an integral role in making sure the flow of the event runs smoothly and that visitors and vendors enjoy the festival. Fifty volunteers are needed to help out with various tasks throughout the day. As a token of appreciation, volunteers will be given a pre-event thank you dinner and receive some cool, complimentary swag. If you are looking to give back and help support the arts by being a volunteer, please visit https://tinyurl.com/art-fair-volunteers to learn more and sign up today. Questions? Contact Constellation Stage and Screen at 812-336-7110 or info@seeconstellation.org.
In-home activity volunteers
Stone Belt has been experiencing a staffing crisis. This means many folks with developmental/intellectual disabilities aren't getting many opportunities to get out of the house or to play games and have fun at home — because their staff's attention is focused on keeping basic needs met. Volunteers are desperately needed to help provide fun activities for Stone Belt clients. Volunteers are asked to commit to once-a-week, twice-a-month, or once-a-month shifts. Sign up today to make new friends and to help bring a little joy into someone’s life at https://tinyurl.com/activity-volunteers. Contact Rev. Sarah McKenney at 812-332-2168, ext. 153, or at smckenney@stonebelt.org for more information.
Opportunity House Volunteer Days
Opportunity House thrift store receives donations from the Bloomington community that they sell to raise funds for Monroe County United Ministries (MCUM). Money raised from sales goes to support the programs of MCUM, including their nationally accredited income-based childcare center and self-sufficiency center. As part of Opportunity House’s 55th year in business celebrations, they are offering several volunteer days this summer to help restock their store. Each opportunity is two and a half hours and participants will work at quality control, pricing, and stocking of clothing. All training is provided. If you’ve ever thought of volunteering for the Opportunity House, this is a great chance to try it out. The remaining volunteer days this summer are May 25, June 9, 15 and 24. Each shift runs from noon to 2:30 p.m. Visit the Opportunity House organization page at https://tinyurl.com/Summer-volunteer-days to learn more and sign up today. Contact Nicola Payne at 812-336-2443 or ophouse68@gmail.com with additional questions.
Community Wish List Spotlight
All-Options Wish List
All-Options Pregnancy Resource Center is a program of Backline, a national nonprofit organization that has been creating space for people to find unconditional and judgment-free support since 2004. They have been distributing over 20,000 diapers each month to local families, and in order to keep doing that, they need your help.
Donations: They can be made on-site at 1014 S. Walnut St. in Bloomington on Wednesdays 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Please ring the video doorbell at the bottom of the stairs. Alternate donation times can be arranged by texting them at 812-558-0089.
For more information contact: Jessica Marchbank, state programs manager, at 812-558-0089, ext. 5, or jess@all-options.org.
Featured Wishes: diapers of any size or brand are URGENTLY NEEDED; diapers in sizes 5, 6, and 7 are especially helpful. Other wish list items include baby shampoo, baby wash, potty seats, potty chairs, training underpants (preferably non-gendered), and more.
View their complete Wish List online at: https://tinyurl.com/all-options-wish-list
You can find current in-kind, material needs on the year-round Community Wish List at bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org/communitywishlist. | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/volunteer-at-bloomington-arts-fair-stone-belt-or-opportunity-house/70236025007/ | 2023-05-23T09:34:44 | 1 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/volunteer-at-bloomington-arts-fair-stone-belt-or-opportunity-house/70236025007/ |
GREENTOWN, Ind. — A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a trash truck in Howard County Monday morning, officials said.
Shortly after 9:30 a.m. on May 22, officers with the Greentown Police Department and Howard County Sheriff's Department responded to the crash at the intersection of County Road South 900 East and County Road East 100 South in Greentown.
A trash truck driven by a 43-year-old White County woman was stopped westbound on 100 South at the stop sign at 900 East. The driver did not see the motorcycle traveling southbound on 900 East, Greentown police said in a statement.
The motorcycle, driven by 81-year-old Robert Francis Hannah, of Greentown, crashed into the side of the trash truck. Hannah was pronounced dead at the scene.
Drugs and alcohol are not believed to be a factor in the crash, and toxicology results are pending, police said.
The crash remains under investigation by the Greentown Police Department, Howard County Sheriff's Department, and Howard County Coroner's Office. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/motorcyclist-killed-greentown-crash-trash-truck/531-1c821307-2e81-4496-8790-198dbd7f93ab | 2023-05-23T09:42:04 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/motorcyclist-killed-greentown-crash-trash-truck/531-1c821307-2e81-4496-8790-198dbd7f93ab |
Events will mark Memorial Day in Gaylord
GAYLORD — The Ralph Holewinski VFW Post 1518 of Gaylord has announced the following Memorial Day events to commemorate those who have served the country.
The lineup for the Memorial Day Parade in Gaylord begins at 9:30 a.m. on May 29 in the Subway parking lot on M-32. The parade will start at 10 a.m. The VFW will be carrying a 20’x30’ American flag down Main Street. All are welcome to help carry the flag and march in the parade.
A Memorial Day ceremony will begin at about 11 a.m. on May 29 in front of the Otsego County War Memorial on the corner of Main Street and South Court Avenue, immediately following the parade. The program will include guest speaker U.S. Navy Retired Senior Chief Ryan Sanderson and wreath presentations by numerous organizations.
A national moment of silence should be observed at 3 p.m. on May 29.
Residents can fly their American flags at half-mast on May 29 as this is a “National Day of Mourning” and it is traditional to fly the American flag at half-mast.
The VFW has placed 1,750 American flags on the graves of veterans in 12 local cemeteries to acknowledge their sacrifices. VFW officials encourage residents to visit a cemetery and say a prayer of thanks at the grave of a veteran to pay them respect and honor. | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2023/05/23/events-will-mark-memorial-day-in-gaylord/70229042007/ | 2023-05-23T09:53:52 | 1 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2023/05/23/events-will-mark-memorial-day-in-gaylord/70229042007/ |
Ealy, Wood earn valedictorian, salutatorian honors from Gaylord High School
GAYLORD — Lucas Ealy has been named the valedictorian and Genesis Wood the salutatorian for the Class of 2023 at Gaylord High School.
Ealy is the son of Michael and Raenelle Ealy. He has a 4.31 GPA and was active in the National Honor Society and the Key Club.
Ealy said his favorite subject was AP Literature "because the class requires a lot of hard work but with my classmates and teachers, we make it fun and enjoy every day."
Ealy plans to attend the University of Alabama to pursue a pre-law program with majors in political science and public administration.
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Wood is the daughter of Ryan Wood and Danielle Waldorf and she has a 4.26 GPA. Wood was active in Key Club, National Honor Society and varsity cheerleading.
She plans to attend Central Michigan University and seek degrees in biology and Spanish.
"I am undecided on a set career path, but I am interested in becoming an exotic veterinarian or translator," she said.
"I am extremely grateful for all the opportunities that have been provided for me through Gaylord High School," she added. "I am also extremely thankful for my family and friends who have always supported me. None of this would have been possible without them."
Gaylord High School's commencement ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. on June 2.
— Contact Paul Welitzkin at pwelitzkin@gaylordheraldtimes.com. | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2023/05/23/events-will-mark-memorial-day-in-gaylord/70231327007/ | 2023-05-23T09:53:58 | 1 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2023/05/23/events-will-mark-memorial-day-in-gaylord/70231327007/ |
Johannesburg-Lewiston High School unveils graduating class leaders
JOHANNESBURG — Johannesburg-Lewiston High School has named Mitchell Hall and Isabelle Monroe as the co-valedictorians and Carlee Campbell the salutatorian for the Class of 2023.
Hall is the son of Darlene and David Hall. He has participated in cross country, track and the National Honor Society and plans to attend the University of Michigan to study engineering.
"Mechanical engineering is the specific field of engineering I think I want to go into, but that could change," Hall said.
Hall said most of his time is taken up by practice, "but it really is something I enjoy doing."
Hall said his father has been inspirational to him during his time in school.
"I think my father has been an inspiration to me because he is always trying to help me to learn and grow in life and academically. I will miss the staff (at the school) the most because they are caring and have challenged me to think in different ways. They care about my success and I appreciate that," he said.
Monroe is the daughter of Jessie Monroe and Paul Kanary. She has been active in band for all four years and has been part of the honors band for three years.
"I am also president of our National Honor Society chapter and media manager of the robotics team," she said.
Monroe will attend Alma College in the fall to study political science and foreign affairs.
"I will also be on the Alma Model United Nations team," she added.
Monroe enjoys reading, listening to music, hanging out with friends and going on walks with her dogs in her spare time.
"My friends that I have made here have been inspirational to me. I was welcomed with open arms when I first came to JLHS my freshman year. I will miss the family aspect of JLHS," she said.
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Campbell is the daughter of Linc and Merisa Campbell and was active in basketball, cross country and track, RISE and student government. She plans on attending Grand Valley State University and studying communications and disorders.
"Then I plan to attend a grad school with hopes to become a speech and language pathologist or an audiologist," she said. "I have been inspired by what I want my future success to look like. The thing I will miss most about about JLHS is the support system."
— Contact Paul Welitzkin at pwelitzkin@gaylordheraldtimes.com. | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2023/05/23/johannesburg-lewiston-high-school-unveils-graduating-class-leaders/70231829007/ | 2023-05-23T09:54:04 | 1 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2023/05/23/johannesburg-lewiston-high-school-unveils-graduating-class-leaders/70231829007/ |
Memorial Day Weekend: Brevard braces for another high traffic holiday
With many Space Coast hotels fully booked for Memorial Day weekend, Brevard County Ocean Rescue Chief Eisen Witcher had two words in regard to his team's preparation:
“We’re ready”
Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of the summer tourism season in Brevard County and according to Peter Cranis, executive director of the Space Coast Office of Tourism, people are about to pour onto Brevard beaches.
“We expect it to be a very busy weekend,” Cranis said. “I am already hearing that many hotels are fully booked so if you haven’t made plans already, you may have trouble finding a room.”
According to AAA, U.S. travel is expected to be up 7% over last year. When you take into account that Brevard saw a record summer last year, Space Coast residents can expect even more tourists this year.
Additionally, Cranis said his office is spending $2.6 million on a summer advertising campaign. “Our largest in history," he called it.
Rolling Thunder
One of the largest events happening on the Space Coast this weekend is Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom events. While there are ceremonies and gatherings throughout the weekend, the largest impact on Brevard will likely be the Freedom Ride.
Beginning at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Veterans Memorial Center on Merritt Island, motorcyclists from around the globe will ride west on State Road 520, south on U.S. 1 to the Pineda Causeway, east to State Road A1A and then north through Cocoa Beach to disperse at Port Canaveral.
According to Dr. Lance Armstrong, president of the Rolling Thunder Florida 1 Chapter, the procession of motorcycles and vehicles will be escorted by the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office and should reach the port by 11 a.m.
Cranis says residents should be prepared.
“They are expecting between 3,000 and 5,000 riders,” he said.
Rolling Thunder’s primary goal is to promote and educate people on the POW*MIA issue.
Lifeguards ready
An increase in crowds isn’t a concern for Witcher and his team.
“We always prepare for everything to be thrown at us,” Witcher said. “We take every possible precaution going into holiday weekends such as Memorial Day.”
Last weekend, with heightened crowds across the Space Coast for Thunder on Cocoa Beach and the crewed Axiom-2 launch, Witcher said Ocean Rescue staff made more than 50 rescues on Brevard beaches.
In addition to shifting multiple lifeguard stations from seasonal weekend spots to full-time seven day surveillance, Witcher said his crew will be hitting the beaches early and staying as late as needed.
“We kind of go into these situations with certain expectations,” Witcher said. “So though there is more population on the beach, it can vary year to year because of the conditions.”
Local recommendations
Cocoa Beach mayor Ben Malik said his city expecting its usual huge crowds for Memorial Day weekend.
While it may seem counter-intuitive to walk across State Road A1A traffic this time of year, most locals will choose to walk or bicycle to the beach to avoid traffic and parking fees.
Malik’s recommendation for local residents wanting to hit the beach: “Try to go to the south end of town or hit the beach early by bike.”
For North Brevard residents, Cranis recommends heading to the Canaveral National Seashore. But for everyone else?
"I think the south part of the county (south of Patrick Space Force Base) will be the best bet for residents," he said.
Staying safe
Witcher said people should always come to Brevard beaches with the expectation that rip currents are present.
He also made these recommendations:
- Swim near lifeguard stations
- Check with lifeguards for any other hazards.
- Stay hydrated.
- Use sunscreen.
Guarded beaches
These areas will have lifeguards watching the surf daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Cheri Down Park – Cape Canaveral
- Cocoa Beach Pier – Cocoa Beach
- Shepard Park - Cocoa Beach
- Lori Wilson Park - Cocoa Beach
- Tulip Avenue - Cocoa Beach
- Minutemen Causeway - Cocoa Beach
- Paradise/Futch Park - N Indialantic
- Nance Park/Boardwalk - Indialantic
- Ocean Avenue - Melbourne Beach
- Spessard Holland Park (North) S Melbourne Beach
What do the flags mean?
According to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection: To minimize the risks of drowning or serious injury, the Florida Coastal Management Program worked with the Florida Beach Patrol Chiefs Association, the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) and the International Life Saving Federation to develop a uniform warning flag program for use by Florida’s beachfront communities.
- Double Red Flags means the water is closed to the public
- Red Flag means high hazard with high surf or strong currents
- Yellow Flag means Medium hazard with moderate surf and or currents
- Green Flag means low hazard with calm conditions but beachgoers should still exercise caution
- Purple Flag means stinging marine life are present. Men o’ war, jellyfish and stingrays are prone to Brevard waters
Rob Landers is a veteran multimedia journalist for the USA Today Network of Florida. Contact Landers at 321-242-3627 or rlanders@gannett.com. Instagram: @ByRobLanders Youtube: @florida_today | https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/summer-season-crowds-brevard-beachesspace-coast-tourism-lifeguards/70243509007/ | 2023-05-23T10:08:32 | 0 | https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/summer-season-crowds-brevard-beachesspace-coast-tourism-lifeguards/70243509007/ |
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — An Army Air Force pilot from South Williamsport, killed during World War II, has been accounted for according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA).
The remains of 2nd Lt. James Litherland III, 25, of South Williamsport, will be returned home for a burial at a future date, the agency said.
On February 28, 1944, Litherland was co-piloting an aircraft that was struck by anti-aircraft fire after a bombing raid on a German V-2 rocket site in Bois-Coquerel, France. According to a release by the DPAA, three men parachuted successfully before the plane crashed, while the other seven crew members, including Litherland, were still on board.
Litherland's daughter was born the same day of the crash, back home in Williamsport.
In 1945, investigators reviewed German documents detailing American planes and their crews during the war. Those documents revealed 6 sets of remains were recovered near the crash site in Le Translay and were buried in the English World War I Memorial Cemetery on March 2, 1944.
In June 1945, American Graves Registration team disinterred the 6 sets of remains and interred them in the United States Military Cemetery at St. Andre, France. Five of the six sets of remains were identified, the one unknown set of remains was designated as X-452 St. Andre.
In March 1947 AGRC investigators identified X-452 as being associated with Litherland but were unable to identify him and X-452 was transferred to Suresnes American Cemetery, France. Litherland was declared non-recoverable Dec. 26, 1950.
In September 2017, a DPAA Investigation Team traveled to Le Translay to locate Litherland’s crash site; in August 2018, a DPAA Recovery Team recovered material evidence and remains from the site, which the DPAA laboratory accessioned for analysis.
In October 2019, the Department of Defense and the American Battle Monuments Commission exhumed the unknown remains designated X-452 St. Andre, believed to be associated with Litherland, from Suresnes American Cemetery.
To identify Litherland’s remains, scientists from DPAA used dental and anthropological analysis.
Litherland’s name is recorded on the Tablets of the Missing at Ardennes American Cemetery, an American Battle Monuments Commission site in Neupré, Belgium, along with others still missing from WWII. A rosette will be placed next to his name to indicate he has been accounted for.
Litherland will be buried at Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on a date yet to be determined.
The DPAA press release comes after the remains of another World War II soldier, Army Pvt. Horace H. Middleton, were returned in April.
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MAYS LANDING — Corey San Chirico faced numerous challenges growing up with autism, but at 38, he hasn’t let the neurological condition keep him from enjoying his best life.
However, he’s now wearing a makeshift badge around his neck, conveying to the public he isn’t the sex offender people believe he is, in an attempt to prevent being screamed at or put into stressful situations.
“He gets like verbally assaulted, and it’s been causing him a lot of anxiety lately to the point where he’d come home and start digressing,” said Stefan San Chirico, Corey’s brother. “He doesn’t understand why people are doing this.”
Corey San Chirico’s family says he’s being confused with Talal Aridi, a former township resident who is listed on the state’s sex offender registry. Their long hair and bushy beards have likely caused the confusion.
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At least 12 times over the past six months, he’s been screamed at by people mistaking him for Aridi.
A few weeks ago, his mother said, a person came up to her neighbor, a police officer, telling her they thought he was the sex offender for which he’s been mistaken.
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Other times, police came to her house asking for Corey’s identification because he was spotted walking near the Joseph Shaner School down the street.
Camille San Chirico’s phone number is listed on Corey’s badge, should a passerby feel it necessary to call his mother for verification.
The fact that Corey has repeatedly been mistaken for Aridi has his mother distraught, trying also through social media to get people to stop screaming at her son.
The case of mistaken identity has progressed to police involvement, the family says.
“It’s like, ‘Here we go again, now I have to explain this again,’” said Camille San Chirico. “I’ve had the cops come here a few times for the mistaken identity.”
Police Chief Greg Ciambrone said his officers have received several calls mistaking Corey for Aridi. The department knows who he is, but they have to follow through on calls, confirming callers did, in fact, not spot Aridi when they dialed police.
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“If we keep getting calls, we’re going to go out,” Ciambrone said. “Our officers know very well who he is.”
Aridi, whom the family says it knows through Aridi’s father’s medical practice, was charged with trying to lure an 11-year-old girl into his car in 2018. Aridi stopped his vehicle on Berry Drive, asked the girl for her phone number and whether she needed a ride, took pictures of the girl and followed her to a friend’s house.
Aridi’s listed address is an apartment in Lindenwold, Camden County, according to the New Jersey Sex Offender Registry’s website.
It was unclear whether Aridi has an attorney that can speak on his behalf.
San Chirico’s family said someone started a rumor about Aridi’s return to the township after spotting Corey walking near the Shaner School on Third Street. They learned through a security guard about the mistaken identity.
Hamilton Township Superintendent Jeff Zito declined to comment.
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“A lot of it happens at Wawa because he likes to go to Wawa,” Stefan San Chirico said, referring to the convenience store on Route 50 in downtown Mays Landing.
The staff knows him, but plenty of customers don’t, making the situation stressful, the family says.
Wawa said Wednesday it “worked quickly” to help the family and community resolve the misperception.
“We are committed to making sure our stores maintain an environment that is positive and welcoming,” Lori Bruce, a senior public relations manager for Wawa, said in a statement.
Aggressive encounters can be detrimental to an autistic person who doesn’t always understand certain social situations, the family says.
The stress of getting approached in such a manner has boiled over, the family says.
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Aridi, 38, faces new charges he allegedly used his phone to photograph a teenager walking to her bus stop in the area of Pine Glen Drive and Jarvis Road in Sicklerville last year. The case has yet to go before a grand jury, state court officials said.
The mistaken-identity incidents extend beyond the past six months. His mother remembers a situation at The Cove beach at Lake Lenape during the summer where a man forced his daughters from the water, urging them to avoid Corey, believing him to be Aridi.
Learning about Corey San Chirico’s disability and having an autistic son himself, the man apologized, Camille San Chirico said.
His mother wants everyone to know her son isn’t a threat, posting to social media with messages explaining his condition and urging people who see him around town to be kind.
While it hopefully prevents further encounters that could aggravate Corey’s anxiety, it’s one they shouldn’t have to take, altering his life to stay safe, Camille San Chirico said.
“It’s frustrating, and then you get so mad that you want to go out to people yourself and say, ‘What the hell?’” she said. “I’ve had to do this since he was a baby because of his autism. People would say, ‘What’s wrong with him?’ People didn’t even know what autism is, and I had to explain it and bring it to the school because I always wanted him to go to a regular school.”
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Corey San Chirico has grown up in the township nearly all his life, going through the school system and briefly attending Atlantic Cape Community College.
He began showing signs of autism as a young child, using shorter words and phrases when he spoke. He also would be found spending time alone, not interacting as much with others, Camille San Chirico said.
Camille wants Corey to be known most for his artwork, some of which dates to when he was 5. Several pieces of his are hung around their home on Fourth Street.
He also enjoys exploring the woods nearby and being environmentally friendly in his spare time, retrieving recyclables from the forest and disposing of them.
“We live in the age where everything is false information, and it spreads so easily,” Stefan San Chirico said. “It seems like nobody has their own mind anymore to make their own conclusion on something.” | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/autistic-mays-landing-man-mistaken-for-sex-offender-family-says/article_c7d4de60-f42c-11ed-bdc5-7f74e8648edf.html | 2023-05-23T10:09:54 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/autistic-mays-landing-man-mistaken-for-sex-offender-family-says/article_c7d4de60-f42c-11ed-bdc5-7f74e8648edf.html |
The state Attorney General’s Office is using the approach of summer to remind local law enforcement about New Jersey’s laws regarding the use of all-terrain vehicles on public roads and protected lands.
Attorney General Matthew Platkin on Monday said his office has published guidance clarifying state law that both prohibits and permits the vehicles’ usage.
Monday’s guidance was published as local towns crack down on illegal uses of the vehicles. Several towns, including Absecon, Pleasantville and Hamilton Township, have acted to prevent the vehicles from being used unlawfully on public land or roads.
Riders who violate state law could face fines, and their off-road vehicles could be confiscated and potentially auctioned, the Attorney General’s Office said.
“The misuse of these vehicles on roadways poses a significant threat to the safety of the driving public and pedestrians, while their unlawful use on public lands endangers the natural landscape and natural resources,” Platkin said in a statement. “The improper use of these vehicles in open spaces where they don’t belong has damaged important habitats, disturbed wildlife, destroyed plants, and disrupted the public’s quiet enjoyment of natural areas meant for use by all.”
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The Attorney General’s Office said it was taking additional steps to aid police, apprising them of actions against drivers who misuse the vehicles and available tools to assist enforcement.
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The 10-page guidance authored by Pearl Minato, director of the state Division of Criminal Justice, explains the difference between off-road vehicles and ATVs, explaining when each is considered legal to use.
Both types of vehicles can be used lawfully in New Jersey under conditions similar to cars, in that they are registered and operated by a driver carrying liability insurance. They also must have headlights, taillights, brakes, reflectors and a muffler, the guidance said.
No one under 18 is permitted to drive them.
Generally, both types of vehicles are prohibited from wildlife management areas.
“No person shall operate motor vehicles, including conveyances, commonly known as off-road vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, dog sleds, dog carts or trail bikes, on State Wildlife Management Areas at any time without first obtaining a written permit or other authorization from the Division,” the guidance said.
Under state law, snowmobiles, ATVs and dirt bikes are banned from use on public streets, while counties and municipalities may have comparable rules limiting their use on public roads. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/new-jersey-issues-guidance-on-atv-law-enforcement/article_8a27c966-f8bd-11ed-bf76-b75ecbfae9af.html | 2023-05-23T10:10:00 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/new-jersey-issues-guidance-on-atv-law-enforcement/article_8a27c966-f8bd-11ed-bf76-b75ecbfae9af.html |
Crossroads' 35-unit affordable housing complex on Pine Street approved
The new building will require the demolition of a commercial building being used as a 38-bed emergency homeless shelter
- No one opposed the project at the hearing
- Final approval has been delegated to planning staff
- Plans call for the demolition of the current 1-story commercial building
PROVIDENCE — As early as the end of this year, the social services nonprofit Crossroads Rhode Island could begin building a 35-unit affordable housing complex at 371 Pine St., replacing an old single-story commercial building.
The Providence City Plan Commission gave both master plan and preliminary plan approval to the five-story mixed-use building last week after hearing no opposition to the project.
The Pine Street building is currently being used as a 38-bed emergency shelter for those experiencing homelessness. State funding for the shelter is slated to continue until September, Crossroads Rhode Island President Michelle Wilcox said.
What will the building look like?
The new building would largely be in the footprint of the current building, with the remaining asphalt on the lot replaced with a garden space for residents.
Renderings show a modern-style apartment building with the Crossroads logo at the top and the upper floors hanging a little over the sidewalk.
While the building could have gone taller and denser to six stories, the 35 units is the "right size" for what Crossroads officials want to do, Wilcox said.
The bottom floor of the building will be offices for Crossroads staff, an office space that may be leased to an outside service provider and a community room, in addition to the fenced garden space.
While there is no parking on the site, Crossroads owns a parking lot across from it on Pine Street which will be for staff and residents, she said.
Wilcox said the idea of the complex is to have staff on site to help the people living there who often have medical vulnerabilities.
"What we're doing here is building housing that is desperately needed," Wilcox said.
The commission voted to combine the master and preliminary plans, which it approved, and delegated approval of the final plan, required before building can start, to Providence planning staff.
Potential residents speak in favor of the project
David Sylvia, who has been at Crossroads facilities since 2016, said the group, and having housing, has drastically improved his life and that he wants to be a part of the new project.
Dennis Darling, who is blind and was homeless for two years before getting housing with Crossroads in 2021, said the project will be "awesome."
Take a video tour:Watch this video rendering of the proposed apartment complex
"This new project would help me even more, with 24-hour staffing, medical staff, and everything else that they have going on," he said.
Three other people testified in favor of the project, including Matthew Schelling, who said there needs to be more housing in the city, and John Wrenn, who said he never felt so proud to be a resident as when he heard the project presentation. Attorney Dylan Conley, at the meeting for a different project, said the state desperately needs more projects like the one Crossroads proposed.
No one testified in opposition to the project.
Property acquired with federal pandemic funds
Wilcox said in an interview that plans for the site have been in the works since July 2020 when the state put out a request for proposals for properties that could be bought, turned into emergency shelter with federal pandemic funds and then transitioned into permanent, supportive housing.
When the request for proposals went out, they had 14 days to apply for the funds.
"Had we not already been looking at the property, we probably wouldn't have pulled this together," she said. "It was a perfect opportunity."
When the shelter initially opened during the pandemic it had 30 beds, which has since increased to 38 with the lifting of pandemic restrictions.
The people currently in the shelter will be moved to other housing when the project nears the initial demolition phase, she said.
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How the project will be funded
The construction of the mixed-use building is anticipated to cost $16 million. About half of that funding will come from private donors, foundations and companies and the other half is expected through city, state and federal funding.
The project was not awarded any money during the latest round of funding for affordable housing from Rhode Island Housing, part of a $250-million budget allocation.
"I expect over the next three to five to six months, all of our funding will be secured," Wilcox said.
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Reach reporter Wheeler Cowperthwaite at wcowperthwaite@providencejournal.com or follow him on Twitter @WheelerReporter. | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/crossroads-rhode-island-wins-approval-for-35-unit-providence-complex-homeless/70232583007/ | 2023-05-23T10:15:49 | 1 | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/crossroads-rhode-island-wins-approval-for-35-unit-providence-complex-homeless/70232583007/ |
Providence City Council hires law firm to review tax breaks for 'Buff' Chace buildings downtown
Internal Auditor Gina Costa said the City Council did not approve the tax breaks given under the Elorza administration.
An old tax deal made under the Elorza administration is receiving new scrutiny after the Providence City Council hired a law firm to conduct a review.
Last week, the council announced that Wistow, Sheehan, and Loveley were asked to review a 2021 consent judgment that gave tax breaks to 10 downtown buildings controlled by local developer Arnold "Buff" Chace and owned by LLCs under his name. Several sit on Westminster Street while others are on Eddy, Fulton, Union, and Clemence Streets.
Bill Fischer, a local public relations professional, who is handling communications for Chace's real estate development company, Cornish Associates, offered a brief statement in response to the news.
"In 2021, legal counsel for Cornish Associates worked collaboratively with the Providence City Solicitor, and received the approval of a Superior Court judge, to reach a consent decree as it relates to the City's enforcement of state laws," Fischer said. "We have continued this collaborative approach to honor the consent decree and look forward to doing so with any and all city hired representatives."
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As Internal Auditor Gina Costa explained in a confidential memo that has now been made public that Chace's buildings were given so-called 8-law treatment, "a special tax provision for low-income housing units."
As Costa put it, that "allows the property owner to pay 8% of the previous year's rent collected as its property tax instead of the full commercial or residential rate depending on the property."
In total, the city is set to be paid about $42.5 million over 30 years for the buildings under that provision.
Consent order never saw City Council approval or oversight from other bodies
Costa's memo, dated December 2022, raised several legal concerns: The consent order did not see City Council approval, nor was it green-lighted by the Committee on Claims and Pending Suits or the Board of Tax Assessment and Review. Costa said City Solicitor Jeff Dana claimed that, by law, he had the authority to enter into the consent order but according to Costa, the Tax Assessor's consent should also have been secured, and apparently was not. Dana did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Furthermore, Costa took issue with the properties' partially commercial use, and affordability being defined in the order as 100% of area median income, or AMI. Yet the Department of Housing and Urban Development defines affordability as no more than 80% of AMI.
Additionally, taxes on the properties can be retroactively abated to 2020 despite no covenant existing at that time. Costa said about $626,000 had already been abated for six out of the ten properties.
"I believe that it is in the best interest of the city for the City Council to hire their own attorney to challenge the unilateral action of the City Solicitor, with the intent of preventing at least an $18 million dollar loss in tax revenue to the city," Costa said.
Council's new attorney is a familiar face for Rhode Islanders
Max Wistow of Wistow, Sheehan, and Loveley is already familiar to locals, having represented the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation in the case against notorious failed video game company 38 Studios, in which the state invested $75 million. Wistow also advised the City Council on negotiations with the firefighters union in 2016. | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/tax-deal-for-buff-chace-owned-buildings-probed-by-lawyer-hired-by-providence-city-council/70244566007/ | 2023-05-23T10:15:55 | 1 | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/tax-deal-for-buff-chace-owned-buildings-probed-by-lawyer-hired-by-providence-city-council/70244566007/ |
It's the concert tour everyone has been talking about, sparking a fan frenzy in every city it has visited so far: From Tampa to Philly to Boston.
Now Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is coming to MetLife Stadium over Memorial Day Weekend. Thousands are getting hyped for the shows that could feature 44 songs and 16 outfit changes. Crowds of Swifties are expected to take over not only the stadium, but descend upon much of New York City and surrounding parts of New Jersey as well.
So what if you're still in need of a ticket? Well, be prepared to pay up — and be wary of potential scammers, otherwise it could be the start of a "Cruel Summer" for desperate fans.
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Demand from fans caused Ticketmaster’s pre-sale website to crash in 2022, triggering lawsuits against the concert ticketing giant and even a Senate hearing. All the hype has driven up prices for re-sale tickets on verified websites, hitting prices many wouldn't believe in their "Wildest Dreams."
"Prices on Stubhub and Seatgeek were starting at the low $2,000’s for nosebleeds," said Leah, a Swiftie from Manhattan who has been scouring the internet everyday to see if there are any tickets for sale. "Two-thousands dollars is not doable for me and not doable for most people, especially living in NYC. It blows my mind."
It’s fertile ground for online scammers, using different methods like Photoshopped tickets to try and fool those hopeful of finding a golden last-minute ticket to the show. Leah said she's seen some that were obvious fakes.
"Like, East Rutherford was spelled wrong," she told NBC New York.
Nationwide, the Better Business Bureau received 200 complaints about Taylor Swift ticket scams. A common tactic: scammers hacking into a real person’s Facebook account.
"On the surface they appear to be a real person. It could be like, Mary from Ohio, and you’re like 'OK, she looks nice and normal,'" said Leah.
But the scammers are reaching out to the victim’s network of friends to sell fake tickets.
"People believe it, they are in such a rush to get these tickets that they send money thru these peer-to-peer platforms and the next thing you know, they’re not hearing anything, its crickets after that," said Claire Rosenzweig, President and CEO of BBB Metro New York. "Don’t get caught up in the desire to have the ticket."
Some parents have been duped by online scammers promising to sell tickets that are nothing but a "Blank Space."
"You know, mom and dad want to be the hero. We want to come through for them," said Brian Fitzpatrick, of Staten Island, whose daughters are Taylor Swift fans. "It's the wild, wild West right now."
Police departments in New Jersey have been warning people about Taylor Swift ticket scams. One Swiftie in Hackettstown was scammed out of close to $1,500. The Fanwood Police Department alerting Swift fansw to stay clear of a particular reported scammer on Facebook, who reportedly swindled victims back in March.
Here's how to avoid getting tricked scammers:
- Go offline, call your friend to find out if the ticket is real
- Look out for any grammatical or spelling mistakes on tickets
- Do not send money using peer-to-peer apps like Zelle or Venmo, which have less protections for scam victims
Leah told NBC New York she prefers using Pay Pal Goods and Services, which includes a fee to protect buyers and sellers.
"If you ask them if they take Pay Pal Goods and Services and they tell you they don’t have a Pay Pal account or they don’t use that, they want to use Zelle or Venmo, that’s an immediate red flag," she said.
Buying through verified re-sale websites – like SeatGeek and StubHub — is likely the safest bet. But be prepared to pay a month’s rent for a seat in the nosebleeds.
"The worst seats in the House are going at almost $2,000 each," Fitzpatrick said of the upcoming shows at MetLife Stadium.
While Leah plans to keep scouring for a ticket to get her “Out of the Woods," Fitzpatrick and his three daughters are picking the less “Bejeweled” option: tailgating in the stadium parking lot.
"I'm a barbecue guy. Maybe I'll bring a smoker and we'll make a day of it," he said.
The advice we “Know All Too Well”: If the price is too good to be true, it probably is.
"I’m really just looking to get in the venue," said Leah. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/taylor-swift-eras-tour-at-metlife-stadium-how-to-avoid-bad-blood-with-ticket-scammers/4357832/ | 2023-05-23T10:19:50 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/taylor-swift-eras-tour-at-metlife-stadium-how-to-avoid-bad-blood-with-ticket-scammers/4357832/ |
Rehoboth Beach sand is ready for Memorial Day beachgoers. See the replenished beach
Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed sand replenishment efforts in Rehoboth Beach.
Contractor Weeks Marine finished dredging sand from offshore and piping it onto Rehoboth shores Thursday. Work began in Dewey Beach that evening, according to Corps of Engineers spokesman Stephen Rochette.
Dewey is likely to be finished later this month or in early June, Rochette said, while work in Fenwick Island continues and is slated for completion in early to mid-June. Dredging in Bethany Beach and South Bethany is estimated to begin in early June and finish up by the end of the month.
No Delaware beaches will be closed to due dredging this Memorial Day weekend. Weeks Marine will shut down operations Friday and begin work again Monday evening.
Dredging began in April in Rehoboth Beach, with plans to move south down the coast. That meant Delaware beach towns like Fenwick Island and South Bethany could've had parts of their beaches closed in July, during peak tourist season.
However, earlier this month, the Corps of Engineers announced the arrival of another dredger. That ship started work in Fenwick Island and will move north, moving the total completion date up to the end of June.
More details are available here.
Shannon Marvel McNaught reports on Sussex County and beyond. Reach her at smcnaught@gannett.com or on Twitter @MarvelMcNaught | https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/beach-dredging-complete-rehoboth-operations-to-shut-down-for-weekend/70242692007/ | 2023-05-23T10:27:15 | 1 | https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/beach-dredging-complete-rehoboth-operations-to-shut-down-for-weekend/70242692007/ |
Sarasota skipper named Young Woman Sailor of Year by Florida Women’s Sailing Association
Kay Brunsvold of Sarasota, a standout for the University of South Florida women's sailing team and a silver medalist at the Youth Sailing World Championships in 2021, last week was named Young Woman Sailor of the Year by the Florida Women’s Sailing Association.
But the honor, USF sailing coach Allison Jolly said, acknowledges Brunsvold's "interpersonal skills, attention to detail, work ethic, and positive attitude" as much as her athleticism and accomplishments on the water.
“Kay is an outstanding sailor but more importantly, a true team player," said Jolly, a 1988 Olympic gold medalist and member of the National Sailing Hall of Fame and Florida Sports Hall of Fame. "While her skill as a helmsperson is her strength, when the team needed her to crew she willingly stepped up into a less familiar position on the boat. She says, 'Put me in. I will do whatever is needed for the team.'
Brunsvold, a 2021 Riverview High School graduate, started her competitive sailing career with Sarasota Youth Sailing in 2013. She excels in several types of boats, including Optimist, Club 420s, multihulls, and Nacra 15. Her courage is equally impressive, according to Lisa Brown Ehrhart of the Luffing Lassies, one of the oldest and most active sailing groups at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.
"For Kay to achieve status as a top female sailor, in 2019 she had to recover from a debilitating back surgery that kept her off the water for over a year," Ehrhart told the FWSA in a letter nominating Brunsvold for the award. "Kay planned and executed a complete personal training program that enabled her to achieve her goal of representing the United States in 2021."
At the Youth Sailing World Championships in Oman, Brunsvold teamed with Cooper Delbridge of Englewood to finish second in the Mixed Nacra 15 class.
“Kay is a remarkable young woman who has overcome challenging physical limitations to flourish as one of the best female sailors in Florida,” Ehrhart said.
Brunsvold, a sophomore, helped USF finish second behind nationally ranked Charleston at the recent SAISA Women's Fleet Racing Championships in Charleston, S.C. The effort earned an automatic berth in the ISA Team Fleet Racing Nationals on May 23-26 at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y.
Jolly has led USF to the national finals in seven of the past eight years.
“Kay is a leader off the water as well," Jolly said in an email. "She is on the USF Athletics Honor Roll, quite an accomplishment considering her engineering major; she has volunteered to represent the sailing team on USF’s Student-Athlete Advisory Council; and she is an acknowledged sparkplug for the team at the 6 a.m. strength and conditioning workouts.”
Brunsvold maintains a 4.0 GPA in USF's College of Mechanical Engineering.
"Kay is a role model for young female sailors across the country and globe and FWSA is proud to recognize her achievements and leadership," FWSA spokeswoman Pam Miller said.
The Florida Women’s Sailing Association, based in St. Petersburg, was founded in 1973 to encourage the growth of women's sailing groups along the southwest coast of Florida, including education and clinics. There are 10 member clubs with more than 400 women in weekly competitions. For information, visit fwsa.net. | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/riverview-hs-grad-usf-sophomore-named-young-woman-sailor-of-the-year/70220366007/ | 2023-05-23T10:38:59 | 1 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/riverview-hs-grad-usf-sophomore-named-young-woman-sailor-of-the-year/70220366007/ |
Bradenton's HCA Florida Blake Hospital names new chief medical officer
New Blake Hospital chief medical officer has background in medical education and leadership development
Dr. Sanjiv Tewari was recently appointed chief medical officer at HCA Florida Blake Hospital.
He will assume the CMO role beginning June 1 and as the CMO, Tewari will oversee all aspects of medical operations, playing a crucial role in maximizing the hospital's clinical performance and patient experience while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
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HCA Florida Blake Hospital’s Interim CEO and Chief Operating Officer Paige Laughlin said in a prepared statement "We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Tewari as our new chief medical officer.
“His vast experience and strong leadership skills will be invaluable in driving our mission to provide excellent, compassionate patient care,” she added.”We are confident that Dr. Tewari will enhance the quality of our medical services and advance our position as a leading healthcare institution."
Tewari is board certified in pulmonary, critical care, neurocritical care and sleep medicine. Prior to joining HCA Florida Blake Hospital, he served as chairman of the Department of Medicine at Cleveland Clinic Akron General for 17 years where he led more than 250 physicians in 15 specialties.
Most recently, Tewari was the medical director of critical care and the center director for the Institute for Medical Specialties at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach, Florida.
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Tewari received his medical degree from the University of Alberta. He completed his internal medicine residency with Summa Health System before his fellowship in pulmonary and critical care at Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Ohio.
He also holds a Master of Studies in Law with a specialization in health care from the University of Akron.
Tewari's commitment to medical education and leadership development is further evidenced by his prior academic positions as a clinical assistant professor at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, clinical instructor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and as associate professor at Northeast Ohio Medical University.
HCA Florida Blake Hospital, the only Trauma Center in Manatee County and one of six Burn Centers in Florida, is located at 2020 59th St. W. in Bradenton. | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/manatee/2023/05/23/hca-florida-blake-hospital-names-tewari-new-chief-medical-officer-bradenton/70242150007/ | 2023-05-23T10:39:05 | 1 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/manatee/2023/05/23/hca-florida-blake-hospital-names-tewari-new-chief-medical-officer-bradenton/70242150007/ |
Owners of Tampa TV station Channel 8 News set to acquire Sarasota News Network
The Suncoast News Network has agreed to be acquired by Nexstar Media Group (Nasdaq: NXST), which also owns two Tampa Bay-area TV networks.
A news release about the transaction did not disclose the financial terms. The deal will also need to be approved by federal regulators.
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Suncoast News Network, which goes by the broadcast call sign WSNN-LD, is a low-power, independent TV station that reaches "more than 400,000 homes in the region" and "broadcasts more than seven hours of live local news each weekday," according to the news release about the acquisition.
The station would join Nexstar Media Group television stations News Channel 8 (WFLA-TV) and Great 38 (WTTA-TV) expanding the Nexstar Media Group's media coverage into the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton metro area.
“WSNN-LD and its Suncoast News Network provide comprehensive local news, weather, and sports coverage across both linear and digital platforms, and offer a variety of advertising opportunities for businesses and marketers throughout Sarasota and the three-county region,” said Mark Higgins, WFLA-TV/WTTA-TV vice president and general manager. “WSNN-LD is the perfect complement to WFLA-TV and WTTA-TV, and positions us extremely well in what will again be a battleground state during the 2024 presidential election cycle.”
Nexstar Media Group owns or partners with 200 stations in 116 media markets in the United States. The company also owns The CW, NewsNation, Antenna TV and Rewind TV.
The Suncoast News Network is owned by Citadel Communications LLC.
The transaction is expected to close later this year, according to the news release. | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2023/05/23/sarasota-news-network-has-agreed-to-be-acquired-by-owner-of-tampa-tv-station/70245073007/ | 2023-05-23T10:39:11 | 1 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2023/05/23/sarasota-news-network-has-agreed-to-be-acquired-by-owner-of-tampa-tv-station/70245073007/ |
Family says they were discriminated against by ranger after ejection from Eagle Creek Park
A family says they were discriminated against by an Indianapolis park ranger after they were kicked out of Eagle Creek Park.
The interaction, captured on a TikTok that's gained 20,000 likes since posting Sunday, shows a handful of people at the park and a ranger asking them to leave, or be they'd be issued a ticket for trespassing.
When the family asks why they need to go, the park ranger responds that a lieutenant told them to.
“Out. Vamanos,” he then replies.
The family in a caption, written in Spanish, said they were at the park with their family and then told they were kicked out because they were trespassing, despite the space being a public park.
IndyStar has reached out to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, which employs park rangers.
In response to the video, an Indy Parks & Rec spokesperson said park rangers engaged with the family that day because of swimming and parking violations. Staff have been in contact with the family since Tuesday, May 16, they added.
“Indy Parks welcomes all, and expects staff to remain professional and courteous at all times. Indy Parks is working with Park Rangers to improve communication and ensure that all visitors are treated with respect,” they said.
Contact Sarah Nelson at 317-503-7514 or sarah.nelson@indystar.com | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/tiktok-video-claims-racism-after-ranger-ejects-family-from-eagle-creek/70245389007/ | 2023-05-23T10:43:15 | 0 | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/tiktok-video-claims-racism-after-ranger-ejects-family-from-eagle-creek/70245389007/ |
Her sight started to desert her about 15 years ago, so Carolyn Gibrall had some warning.
Knowing what was coming, though, certainly did not make it any easier.
“Stressful” is how Gibrall described the long goodbye to her sight. All she could do, she said, was try to adapt as best she could.
Turns out there was at least one other thing she could do: establish a group in her new senior community near Short Pump to help others experiencing vision impairment. The idea came to her as other interest clubs were being formed at Avery Point Senior Living in eastern Goochland County, where she moved last fall. None of those clubs did activities in which she could participate easily. Or, as she put it, “I can’t drive, I can’t cook, I can’t read, but I want to help people.
“I thought, ‘I need a purpose,’” said Gibrall, 80, a retired school counselor who at one time was director of guidance at Godwin High. “I had met several other residents who had some issues with vision, and I thought this might be a good thing.”
The group is called the Out of Sight Gang — the reason members have joined might be sad but, as the name implies, Gibrall said, “We also want to have fun." A dozen people showed up to the first meeting. Even more came to the second.
And, as she has heard, “There are more coming.”
Vision impairment is a very real fact of life for many older people.
In 2015, an estimated 4 million Americans over the age of 40 had visual impairment or were legally blind; that number is expected to double by 2050, according to studies funded by the National Eye Institute of the National Institutes of Health. An additional 16.4 million Americans are expected to have difficulty seeing due to refractive errors such as nearsightedness or farsightedness that can be corrected with glasses, contacts or surgery.
Our eyes grow older with us, so older people are more susceptible to eye problems such as macular degeneration, which Gibrall has in both eyes. According to the Mayo Clinic, research indicates the cause of macular degeneration, which can progress slowly or suddenly depending on the variation, could be a combination of family genes and environmental factors.
The condition has left Gibrall legally blind. She can still see enough to walk the halls of Avery Point by herself, but struggles with many routine, daily tasks such as loading forks and knives into the flatware slots in a dishwasher, plugging in an iron or trying to slice a tomato. When the mail is delivered, she seeks out whoever is around to read it for her.
“Every day,” she said, “it’s something different.”
Losing one’s sight can be extremely isolating, Gibrall said, which is one reason the Out of Sight Gang is important; it provides a built-in support network for those at different places along their “journey,” as Gibrall describes it. Another way the new group hopes to be useful is by advising those who can see just fine so they can help and include those who can't.
Knowing she can't do some of the logistical things necessary in getting a club going, she enlisted her friend and Avery Point neighbor Nancy Elliott, who is legally blind but has a bit more vision than Gibrall, to become co-coordinator.
“When I lost my eye ... I went through a great deal of grief,” said Elliott, who lost her right eye to an infection following a corneal transplant and has had problems with her left eye, including a retinal detachment, that has resulted in blurred vision.
She wants to provide encouragement and information for others who might be new to low vision, but she also quickly adds her situation is far from doom and gloom because of the help of friends and family.
“I have a good life, I really do,” she said. “I love living here, and Carolyn’s a great neighbor.”
The group has put together a list of tips for dealing with low-vision neighbors. They include announcing yourself as you approach (“Remember a low-vision person cannot see features or characteristics clearly”); being specific when communicating directions ("'Over there' doesn’t help if you can’t see where ‘there’ is;” using such words as “right,” “left” or “10 feet ahead on the left” are better); and not being afraid to offer assistance.
Another goal of the group is to help Avery Point better serve low-vision residents, through things like easier-to-read signage and distinctively marked curbing so that curbs are more visible. Since Gibrall’s arrival, Avery Point has adapted the community app used by residents to include virtual-assistant technology (think Amazon Alexa), so anyone with a vision impairment can have audio access to what previously had been a read-only app, making it far easier to keep up with the community’s calendar of activities or the daily meal menus.
“It speaks to her creativity and her ability to continue to navigate and to stay engaged given her challenges,” said Todd DeLaney, Avery Point's executive director. “Our community places a high priority on the health and well-being of our residents and making sure we provide a supportive environment for residents dealing with any challenge.”
Carolyn Gibrall, left, and Nancy Elliott reside at Avery Point Senior Living near Short Pump. Gibrall suffers from macular degeneration and is considered legally blind. After moving to Avery Point last fall, she decided to start the Out of Sight Gang. The club has put together a list of tips for dealing with low-vision neighbors. Elliott, who also suffers from low vision, helps run the group.
Nancy Elliott, left, is co-coordinator of the Out of Sight Gang started by Carolyn Gibrall, right, at Avery Point Senior Living. Elliott wants to provide encouragement and information for others who might be new to low vision. “I have a good life, I really do,” she said. “I love living here, and Carolyn’s a great neighbor.”
Carolyn Gibrall, a retired school counselor who at one time was director of guidance at Godwin High, walks through a hallway at Avery Point Senior Living near Short Pump on Wednesday. | https://richmond.com/news/local/despite-loss-of-vision-avery-point-resident-found-purpose-in-helping-others/article_f922f800-f8b7-11ed-969f-97b7e4dd02a9.html | 2023-05-23T11:03:27 | 0 | https://richmond.com/news/local/despite-loss-of-vision-avery-point-resident-found-purpose-in-helping-others/article_f922f800-f8b7-11ed-969f-97b7e4dd02a9.html |
Richmonders voted 51-49% in a 2021 citywide referendum to oppose the construction of a casino in Richmond’s South Side.
Despite this, City Council introduced an ordinance that if approved, will allow the city to bring the casino vote back on the ballot.
The proposal comes after a Richmond Circuit Court judge signed an order in November – at the request of the city – in an effort to remain a contender for the more than $500 million ONE Casino and Resort development.
Council member Reva Trammell, who represents the 8th district in which the site was initially proposed, has continued to speak in favor of the project stating it will bring jobs and additional funding to the region.
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According to Trammell, the election was not an accurate portrayal of public opinion as the casino vote was on the back of the ballot and many did not turn it over to place their vote.
“People were calling me standing in line to vote, screaming we can’t find it,” Trammell said. “I know that if we get another chance it’s going to pass because we’re going to make it clear.”
In total, the Department of Elections reports nearly 79,000 cast their votes in the 2021 casino refendum – roughly 10,000 more than those tallied for the Commonwealth’s Attorney, Treasurer and Sheriff which were on the same ballot.
The majority of votes in favor of the casino came from most of the precincts in the South Side, opposition voters primarily concentrated in the West End.
Following the vote, Sen. Joe Morrissey, D-Richmond, and Del. Kim Taylor, R-Dinwiddie, fought to prevent the city, through the state budget, from hosting a second vote until Petersburg could be considered.
However, Baltimore-based Cordish Companies, which has partnered with Petersburg, has made it clear that it will not move forward if the city is allowed a second vote citing it will not construct a casino if it has to share the market with a rival facility.
In June 2022, Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed a two-year budget that effectively gave Petersburg more time to consider whether it wanted a casino with the inclusion of a provision that forbade localities that held a failed casino referendum to try again.
The General Assembly has yet to reach an agreement on a revised state budget, or decide whether to include language to allow Petersburg to vote on a casino or prevent Richmond from holding a second vote. With the budget still in limbo, the city rushed to introduce the paper.
Those in opposition to the casino argue that Richmonders have already weighed in and a second vote would be a direct dismissal of public favor.
Richmond resident Jeremy Davis addressed the council during public comment arguing against the proposal stating casinos’ business model is to profit off of the exploitation of people.
“I firmly believe that money is overshadowing the will of the public,” Davis said. “Sacrificing the well-being of the citizens is not the way to fund the city.”
Mayor Levar Stoney and City Council have shown favorable support for the casino touting an increase in tax revenue and more development in Richmond's South Side. With a revote, both hope for greater citywide outreach as to the benefits of a casino.
Richmond City Council plans to vote on the proposal at its next regular meeting at 6 p.m., Monday, June 12 meeting.
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Nearly 2 million came out in early May 1975 to witness the opening of Kings Dominion amusement park. | https://richmond.com/news/local/government-politics/richmond-casino-south-side-referendum/article_7b47a4b2-f8fd-11ed-86fe-73cc1ed78be4.html | 2023-05-23T11:03:33 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/government-politics/richmond-casino-south-side-referendum/article_7b47a4b2-f8fd-11ed-86fe-73cc1ed78be4.html |
ORLANDO, Fla. – It’s turned from a luxury to a necessity - high-speed internet.
Broadband internet is used in just about every aspect of life from getting a job to education and even healthcare.
But what if you can’t afford broadband or wi-fi at home?
According to Consumer Reports, the average internet bill is $75 a month.
“For a lot of Americans struggling to make ends meet, that’s just too much. So, the government wisely stepped in,” said Consumer Reports Senior Policy Counsel Jon Schwantes.
In 2021, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Communications Commission launched the $14 billion Affordable Connectivity Program covering $30 a month for in-home internet and up to $75 a month on qualifying tribal lands.
More than 100 providers in Florida are a part of the program and combined with a low-cost internet option, would make home internet free for some plans. Keep in mind, many internet service providers offer their own discounted internet programs for qualifying households, some costing $30 a month, so with the ACP, the service would be free.
“Maybe only a third of eligible households are taking advantage of this program. We’d like to see that number increase, but it’s relatively new,” said Schwantes.
There is an income requirement, income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, but a quick way to find out if you’re eligible. Click HERE to apply for the ACP.
“If you qualify for SNAP, WIC or received a Pell grant if you’re a college student, Medicaid is another way to qualify. If your child is in their school’s free or reduced lunch program you qualify,” said Schwantes.
Another option for free in-home internet service may be as easy as a trip to your local library.
“Life just happens and someone may lose their job and have health issues and not be able to afford the internet, and you need the internet to apply for jobs. Everything is online so we’re hearing more and more of those stories,” said Orange County Library System Chief Project Officer Lynette Schimpf.
The OCLS received a nearly half a million dollar grant through the FCC’s Emergency Connectivity Fund purchasing 1,000 wi-fi hot spots.
“They are available at all of our locations and all you have to do is go to the customer service desk and tell them you’d like to check out a hot spot,” said Schimpf. “You’ll get a little box with the hot spot inside along with a quick start guide and charging cable.”
The hot spots are free and available to all OCLS members no matter the income. You just need a library card. The hot spots can be checked out for a month and renewed up to five times in a row as long as there’s not a waiting list.
“The internet is a lifeline for everybody... everything is on the internet, and we know there’s a lot of people out there that can’t afford the internet so that was the motivating factor behind this program,” said Schimpf.
Another benefit to FCC’s Affordable connectivity program, eligible households can receive a one-time discount of up to $100 for devices like laptops and tablets from participating providers. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/05/23/these-programs-offer-free-in-home-internet-hot-spots-in-florida/ | 2023-05-23T11:09:43 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/05/23/these-programs-offer-free-in-home-internet-hot-spots-in-florida/ |
How Time Flies is a daily feature looking back at Pantagraph archives to revisit what was happening in our community and region.
100 years ago
May 23, 1923: Congressman Frank Funk has been given the duty of extending the formal invitation to President Warren G. Harding to attend the Centennial anniversary celebration in Bloomington this fall. The chief magistrate of the nation will be in the west sometime in July or August, and if he can stop for a short time in Bloomington, the date for the Centennial will be selected.
75 years ago
May 23, 1948: Current parking meter revenue is exceeding the maximum expected, due mostly to the Bloomington Police Department's renewed efforts in tagging for overparking since late in March. For the first half of May, receipts totaled $1,712.50, the highest received in any 15-day period this year.
50 years ago
May 23, 1973: Lee Long, 213 Eisenhower Drive, has been named recipient of Bloomington-Normal Ag Club's Distinguished Service Award for 1973. Presentation was made at a banquet meeting Sunday at Indian Springs Country Club in Saybrook.
25 years ago
May 23, 1998: Grandparents, parents, children, babies, men and women lined up at the seven Bloomington-Normal McDonald's offering Teenie Beanie Babies, "teenie" versions of the popular Ty Inc. collectible toys. Though hundreds participated, there wasn't the chaos that occurred on the first day of last year's promotion when lines were hours long and police had to direct traffic.
101 years ago: See vintage Pantagraph ads from 1922
Gerthart's
Union Gas and Electric Co.
Hoover
Dr. J.A. Moore Dentists
Moberly & Klenner
W.P. Garretson
W.H. Roland
Pease's Candy
Thor 32 Electric Washing Machine
The Kaiser's Story of the War
Ike Livingston & Sons
Gossard Corsets
Cat'n Fiddle
'Stolen Moments'
Case Model X
The Johnson Transfer & Fuel Co.
The Pantagraph want ads
Franklin Motor Car Co.
'A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court'
Calumet Baking Powder
Mayer Livingston & Co. Newsmarket
'The Emperor Jones'
'California Fig Syrup'
Compiled by Pantagraph staff | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/history/100-years-ago-president-harding-invited-to-bloomington-centennial-celebration/article_350f691a-f72e-11ed-bfd6-ebcfe69d479e.html | 2023-05-23T11:14:23 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/history/100-years-ago-president-harding-invited-to-bloomington-centennial-celebration/article_350f691a-f72e-11ed-bfd6-ebcfe69d479e.html |
WATERLOO — Human trafficking is a complex, international issue.
But right here in Iowa, Secretary of State Paul Pate wants businesses and nonprofit organizations to know they can play a role by becoming aware of the signs and how to respond appropriately.
He spoke to a crowd of about 50 people at the Waterloo Rotary Club on Monday at the Waterloo Convention Center, detailing his fairly new Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking (IBAT) program.
As part of his 30-minute presentation and brief question and answer, he explained a universal signal victims can use to subtly make onlookers aware they’re in trouble and need help: Raising one’s hand and then closing it while trapping the thumb.
It’s one of the many takeaways a business or organization could get by listening to Pate or joining IBAT. Founded in January 2022, the program brings about a commitment to learn and promote awareness to the thousands who are forced to perform labor, sex or other services.
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They can join by filling out a simple application online at ibat.iowa.gov.
“What we found from the Department of Public Safety is that public awareness has gone up dramatically,” said Pate after giving his presentation. “It’s one of those issues that slipped between the cracks for so long. Myself and others putting a focus on it has really helped raised that awareness and I think it will help send a message to the bad actors that Iowa isn’t a place to play.
“I’m excited about getting my colleagues in other states to join me in this. If we all do it, then they run out of places to hide.”
Nearly 670 businesses and nonprofit organizations from more than 92 counties have joined the program, including Pate’s own construction businesses. He emphasizes businesses of all sizes can become a part of the “choir” that advocates and helps call out the bad actors who are preying upon adults – but also children as young as 10 or 12 years old.
It’s led vehicle billboards to pop up and signs on public restroom stall doors to be posted to give people who may be in trouble the phone number or directions to get help.
More specifically, the program gets the members involved on social media and online as part of the fight. They’re also given a sticker to post on a window or door of their brick-and-mortar business to signal to patrons their participation.
Pate had learned about the issue at a seminar and was shocked that, as the former mayor of Cedar Rapids, he didn’t know of human trafficking’s prevalence in in Iowa.
“I thought I knew my own town,” he said, admitting to being overwhelmed and taken aback by the information. “We had to do something and do more with this.”
The program’s creation came after he had already formed the Iowa Safe at Home program, started in part to eliminate the home addresses of what’s now 1,200 sexual assault, violence and stalking victims from the public record.
He didn’t want victims who’ve voted to be penalized for fulfilling their public duty.
But Pate also emphasized that his office is a “tool” for the IBAT program, one with resources. But he refrained from calling anyone in his department the “experts.”
“Our goal is to build an army of individuals who are knowledgeable and out there putting the message out there and making it hard for folks to do it,” he said, explaining it’s a far more complicated issue than what may be portrayed in the movies.
“I’m hoping to use my statewide position as a bully pulpit to raise awareness,” he said.
Pate wants people to look for unusual behavior and be alert enough to act but also leave the actual locking up of the criminals to law enforcement. Hotels, motels and trucking companies have taken big roles in addressing what he described as an “international issue” and “clearly a form of slavery.”
“It’s a huge concern, even more than we realize in the Cedar Valley,” said Annie Vander Werff, Rotary president. “And calling attention to it in any way that we can is important.”
In fact, the Waterloo Rotary Club received funding through its district for cross cultural training that’s played a small role in getting students involved in the fight against sex trafficking.
“The more we can have the conversation and bring awareness to trafficking the better,” she said.
Erin Tink, executive director of Waterloo Community Foundation, expressed her appreciation for Pate’s “openness on a very difficult issue” as well as his effort to point out the different nuances and complexities of human trafficking.
She had not been aware of Pate’s program and was encouraged to know his office is building a network of people who are more aware and educated.
“I think it is the right approach” to give businesses “a very tangible role,” she said.
The purpose of Pate’s other program, Safe At Home, to keep certain victims addresses out of public records “makes perfect sense,” said Jordan Bancroft, executive director of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony.
“His talk today got me thinking about what we could be doing,” he added. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/secretary-of-state-talks-human-trafficking-awareness-with-waterloo-rotary-club/article_a961b61e-f8b0-11ed-a539-a754f20144d8.html | 2023-05-23T11:16:11 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/secretary-of-state-talks-human-trafficking-awareness-with-waterloo-rotary-club/article_a961b61e-f8b0-11ed-a539-a754f20144d8.html |
On Saturday morning at the Cedar Falls Farmers Market, streets bordering Overman Park bustled with foot traffic.
Some shoppers pulled cloth-sided wagons filled with their purchases – and usually small children – or pushed baby carriages, trailed their leashed dogs or tried to hook just one more bag on a dangling finger. In the background, a pair of saxophonists collaborated on a live soundtrack as the crowd ebbed and flowed.
Jim Fitkin squirted oil in a hot kettle, dumped in popcorn kernels and lowered the lid on his popper. After a little hissing and sizzling, kernels began exploding and the irresistible aroma of fresh popcorn filled the air. Freshly popped bags of buttered, caramel, cheese, kettle and a sweet and salty mix, along with bags of unpopped Fit-Pop kernels disappeared as if by magic as shoppers snapped them up.
“I’ve been doing the farmers’ market for probably 20 years, back when we started growing and selling popcorn,” said Fitkin, a fourth-generation farmer who grows corn, popcorn and soybeans north of Cedar Falls. “I pop about 80 bags the night before, and I pop about six pounds an hour at the market, so I’d say you’re looking at about 40 pounds of kernels for a Saturday morning,” he explained.
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Fitkin raises and processes about 60 tons of popcorn each year. Fit-Pop is sold at grocery stories, but Fitkin likes the personal touch and looks forward to farmers’ markets as an opportunity to connect with new and returning customers, he said.
He’s not alone.
It’s open season at Cedar Valley farmers’ markets. From spring until fall, these vibrant marketplaces are popular destinations to shop for just-picked produce and as community gathering places. Frilly lettuces, greens, asparagus, endive, kohlrabi, bulb fennel, green onions, ruby stalks of tart rhubarb, turnips, radishes and other seasonal veggies line tables at stalls right now. Bedding plants, especially tomato and pepper plants, herbs and flowering annuals are high on the shopping list along with hanging baskets and fresh flower bouquets swaddled in paper.
As the growing season heats up, produce will be available in greater variety, with juicy, ripe tomatoes, fragrant peppers, glistening eggplants, fresh melons, and, of course, Iowa sweet corn attracting big crowds. Markets wind down in October with fall favorites like apples, pumpkins, ornamental corn and gourds.
Food and beverage vendors offer plenty of grab-and-go delights to keep shoppers happy, too. Offerings range from Ooh La La Crepes and Try Pie slices at the Waterloo Urban Farmers Market to flavored coffee beverages and smoothies from food trucks.
“Farmers’ markets are place where people can go with family and friends on a Saturday morning or a weekday afternoon to connect with someone they haven’t seen in a while. Purchasing from these local farmers, local vendors, is good for you as a customer because you’re getting the freshest, best quality produce as well as a lot of great items,” said Jodie Huegerich of the Cedar Valley Regional Food & Farm Network and University of Northern Iowa Local Food Program manager.
There are about a dozen members of the network, including Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Evansdale, Dunkerton, Independence, Waverly, Shell Rock and others. While College Hill Farmers Market and Waterloo Urban Farmers Market both have paid market managers, the remainder are operated by a single volunteer or volunteer board.
“Overall our markets are doing really well with the resources they have. It’s important to our local economy to support local food producers because the vendors you’re buying from are going to turn around and spend their money locally. For the most part, this is their livelihood and the more we can help keep small businesses in business, the better off all of us will be,” she noted.
Marketgoers also will find baked goods from bread and pies to bars and cookies as well as fresh eggs, meats, honey, jams and jellies, scented soaps and lotions, and arts and crafts – including jewelry, textiles, wood crafts, even watercolor and oil paintings.
Mark Westbrock, who owns Waverly’s Solstice Farm with his wife Theresa, is in his sixth season selling fresh eggs and pasture-raised poultry and mushrooms at a Cedar Falls and College Hill farmers’ market stall.
“It’s a great way to talk to people about what we do. People stop and want to talk about how we raise our poultry, where our eggs come from, and every year, we get more regular customers,” Westbrock said.
A large flock of about 180 chickens and 50 turkeys are rotated onto pastures where they are fed locally grown and processed non-GMO feed and are allowed to forage, which helps restore the land, he said. “This fall, we’ll also be offering samples of our new hard cider, Paha,” Westbrock added.
Kim Wilcox, owner of the Water’s Edge in Cedar Falls, sells hostas, flowers, wreaths and a variety of nature- and garden-inspired crafts, including owl faces and garden angels from recycled crystal plates, cups and vases. She’s been a farmers’ market regular for 25 years.
“I love it. When someone stops by my booth and really takes a look at something I’ve made and that makes them smile, that’s it for me. That’s why I do it,” Wilcox said.
She also confesses, “I love the smell of my van” when it is brimming with fresh lilacs and irises and other flowers she cuts and uses to fill old-fashioned pitchers that shoppers are thrilled to carry home.
Jewelry-maker Mickey Johnson of Waterloo’s Lost Loon Studio has participated in the Cedar Falls Farmers Market for almost 16 years. It’s an opportunity to socialize with new and old friends and she appreciates “the festive atmosphere. Everybody is in a good mood, and I like that people can ask about the different kinds of stones I use and I can talk about my work,” she said, noting that she sells enough jewelry each season to make her participation worthwhile.
That’s an advantage farmers’ markets can offer shoppers, said Huegerich.
“You can ask as many questions as you want. Vendors like talking about their products. You can learn so much about what you’re buying, how your food was grown or something was made.
“Farmers markets are the best resource for people who want to know more about where their food is coming from,” she added. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/open-season-at-farmers-markets-for-fresh-homegrown-produce-arts-and-crafts/article_e1d721f2-f8b3-11ed-ac0e-037bbd0385df.html | 2023-05-23T11:16:17 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/open-season-at-farmers-markets-for-fresh-homegrown-produce-arts-and-crafts/article_e1d721f2-f8b3-11ed-ac0e-037bbd0385df.html |
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A license plate reading camera at East Porter Avenue and Ind. 49 in Chesterton.
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"It's also important to understand, these cameras have no way of identifying the driver or occupants of the vehicle they capture," Merrillville Police Chief Konstantinos Nuses says.
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A license plate reading camera at East Porter Avenue and Ind. 49 in Chesterton.
When Hammond police were notified this year that a man wanted for a shooting in Minnesota was believed to be hanging out in the city, they used their Blue Net license plate recognition system to find his vehicle and take him into custody.
Porter County police used the same type of technology this month to help track down a 62-year-old Valparaiso man, who reportedly drove into fences outside the local animal shelter and then fled without reporting the damage.
It turns out that the small cameras, which are probably not even noticed by most motorists, are becoming pretty plentiful around the Region, keeping quiet watch and tipping off local police to vehicles sought in connection with various offenses.
"The experience with the Flock (Safety) cameras has been very positive," Michigan City police Lt. Steve Westphal said of the 30 cameras positioned around the city as part of an effort that kicked off in late January.
The cameras were a big help in March when numerous gunshots were reported in the area of Hayes Avenue, resulting in damage to a house and to a vehicle parked at a day care center, he said.
"We were able to utilize the Flock system to develop a suspect vehicle," he said. "As a result, two arrests have been made and at least one more is expected to be made."
The system has also proved useful in other offenses, such as auto theft and leaving the scene of a crash, and in warrant arrests.
Not for traffic citations
Portage has had Flock license plate recognition cameras monitoring six intersections in the city since May 2022.
"Our experience using license plate reader technology has been extremely positive," police Lt. Rob Maynard said. "To date, our officers have documented approximately 200 incidents where using the license plate reader technology has resulted in the immediate apprehension of criminal suspects by our patrol division or the identification of suspects/suspect vehicles by our detective bureau using historical LPR data."
An initial concern by residents that the system would be used to issue traffic citations has dissipated as a result of education and the lack of that type of use, Maynard said.
Merrillville police have also been impressed by the six fixed cameras in place in the city and two used by patrol vehicles since early 2021.
License plate recognition systems "have aided law enforcement in locating missing persons, recovering stolen vehicles, generating leads for violent-crime investigations and apprehending fugitives," Chief Konstantinos Nuses said.
"Defendant is ordered to appear at all hearings dates," the judge said. "Failure to appear will result in an arrest warrant being issued."
What about concerns of a Big Brother type of overreach by police?
"People might be shocked to know just how much data they inadvertently give up every day," Nuses said. "Think about the apps you have on your phone, the Wi-Fi networks you connect to and the websites you visit. All of those things contribute to a loss of personal privacy."
The LPRs are used for law enforcement only and the information is not shared or sold for other purposes, he said.
"It's also important to understand, these cameras have no way of identifying the driver or occupants of the vehicle they capture."
Tremendous asset to police
For Hobart Police Chief Garrett Ciszewski, "a common misconception is that LPR cameras are used to issue tickets. This is false in Hobart and against Indiana state law."
Indiana lawmakers did just pass a bill allowing a pilot program for state police to use automated traffic enforcement in construction zones, but that has no impact on local use of the LPR cameras, he said.
Hobart has 19 cameras in place around the city, with two more on the way, Ciszewski said.
There have been eight license plate reading cameras in unincorporated areas of LaPorte County since December 2021, Capt. Derek J. Allen said.
"The cameras have been a tremendous asset to the sheriff’s office," he said. "The cameras have assisted nearly every division of the sheriff’s office."
He said the cameras are used to combat crime "and not at all designed to harass or intimidate the general motoring public."
"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.
Maynard said officers may not conduct license plate searches without reasonable suspicion of criminal activity.
"Each search must be proceeded by an officer entering the reason for the search, and their search histories are audited. To go a step further, anytime an officer receives a 'hit' from the LPR system the officer must develop independent probable cause prior to stopping a vehicle and may not depend solely on the 'hit' for taking any enforcement actions."
Valparaiso started using license plate readers about a month ago but has already had a great deal success with investigations, Capt. Joe Hall said.
"We have learned a great deal of valuable information that has led to crimes being solved and those responsible being identified," he said. "It has further been useful in traffic enforcement, identifying drivers who are suspended or have active arrest warrants."
When asked about potential for police overreach, Hall compared the system to video surveillance provided by businesses and residents as part of investigations.
"They are further only one part or tool that police use in identifying suspects," he said. "The footage and information are merely a piece of the puzzle, and a great deal of investigation is completed outside of this type of resource alone."
Audits target misuse
Indiana State Police Sgt. Glen Fifield said his department successfully uses the license plate system around the central part of the state to help identify suspects in violent crimes that occur on the interstate.
"The Indiana State Police has developed a thorough policy regulating the use of license plate readers," he said. "Any searches done into the system are required to have documentation of the reasons and are frequently audited for misuse."
"A short time later, the scissors were removed from the arrestee without incident," police said.
The Porter County Sheriff's Department has been using the technology since last summer, with 90 cameras around the unincorporated areas.
"It's been overwhelmingly positive," Sgt. Benjamin McFalls said. "The cameras have assisted us in countless investigations and in locating stolen vehicles, hit-and-run suspects, missing subjects, wanted subjects, and aided us in getting unlicensed drivers off the roads."
He said the information gathered is the same officers have available to them observing vehicles in person. The data are stored for 30 days.
Westphal said Michigan City police believe transparency is key in dispelling false information about the use of license plate reading systems.
The systems do not collect information or photos of anyone inside a vehicle: "Once the motor vehicle passes the camera lens, there is no way to follow or track the vehicle," he said.
Vehicle images are shared with federal, state and local law enforcement databases, which triggers alerts if they are associated with wanted individuals.
"The Flock system will perform in the same manner for other vehicle matches, such as an Amber Alert from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, or a Silver Alert," he said.
Questioning the use of the systems is an important way for the public to educate itself and dispel concerns, Westphal said.
"It is only through learning the facts that concerns about entrapment, privacy violations and Big Brother can be put to rest," he said.
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Bob is a 23-year veteran of The Times. He covers county government and courts in Porter County, federal courts, police news and regional issues. He also created the Vegan in the Region blog, is an Indiana University grad and lifelong region resident.
"It's also important to understand, these cameras have no way of identifying the driver or occupants of the vehicle they capture," Merrillville Police Chief Konstantinos Nuses says. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-courts/growing-number-of-license-plate-cameras-keeping-eye-on-region-cops-challenge-big-brother-fears/article_e6abcd1a-f582-11ed-896f-9fbb4d5860d6.html | 2023-05-23T11:16:37 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-courts/growing-number-of-license-plate-cameras-keeping-eye-on-region-cops-challenge-big-brother-fears/article_e6abcd1a-f582-11ed-896f-9fbb4d5860d6.html |
HERSHEY, Pa. — The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) will today present findings from 2022's annual report on traffic stops initiated by troopers.
The report is in partnership with the National Policing Institute to improve public safety, transparency and policy. The unveiling of the 2022 traffic stop study will take place at 9:30 a.m. on May 23 at the Pennsylvania State Police Academy.
According to the PSP Data Dashboard, Contact Data Reporting is a comprehensive traffic stop data collection designed to analyze demographic and other information from traffic stops to examine whether any racial or ethnic disparities exist, build trust with the public and identify opportunities for improvement in policy or training.
This annual report comes after issues were found in the 2021 traffic stop study, according to the data dashboard. It states “as documented by the results of the data audit in Section 3 of the 2021 Annual Report prepared by the research team, the 2021 data collected had significant issues with reliability and validity that prevented any substantive analyses by the research team.”
This resulted in the 2021 findings being a year-long pilot test to work out the process of collecting data and improving research both internally and by the research team. The initial data for 2022 has been released quarterly by officials who say this data is preliminary and subject to change.
Although preliminary, the data shows that thousands of traffic stops were conducted throughout 2022. It also shows that the highest number of people who were stopped were white.
The data goes into detail showing the time, place and reasoning for the stop. It also shows that speeding was among the highest reasoning for each stop throughout each quarter. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/pennsylvania-state-police-2022-traffic-stop-study-outcomes/521-67d917f7-55d5-479f-b636-f626e5e1f63f | 2023-05-23T11:25:19 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/pennsylvania-state-police-2022-traffic-stop-study-outcomes/521-67d917f7-55d5-479f-b636-f626e5e1f63f |
Winston-Salem's ability to retain "a small-town feel" while achieving "slow and steady growth" lifted the community to a better-than-average showing in a national socioeconomic analysis.
Across the Triad, Greensboro "is one of those places that's big enough to have everything you need but small enough for you to regularly bump into people you know."
So says U.S. News & World Report ranked Winston-Salem at No. 41 on its list of the top 150 best places to live in the U.S. and its territories. Greensboro, meanwhile, was ranked at No. 72.
The rankings are based primarily on the quality of life and the job market in each metro area "as well as the value of living there and people's desire to live there."
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In terms of the five subcategories used to rate cities, Winston-Salem was ranked 7.7 (out of 10) "in value of living there," 6.7 in quality of life, 6.3 in net migration, 5.6 for its job market and 5.4 for desirability.
Greensboro was ranked 7.5 in "value of living there;" 6.5 in quality of life, 5.8 in net migration, 5.4 in desirability and 5.3 for its job market.
The magazine described the five-county Winston-Salem metro area as being "on an upward trajectory that still maintains its Southern roots. Although the city is traditionally Southern in its friendliness, it has an international feel. The metro area celebrates its diversity during an array of festivals and through a variety of cuisines. You'll find restaurants serving everything from traditional North Carolina barbecue to Indian curries and Greek pastries."
Greensboro, the publication said, has plenty of arts, entertainment, recreation, shopping and restaurants to keep locals busy. "People who live here love it and say they have no reason to leave," it said.
Elsewhere in North Carolina, the 2023 ranking had a combined Raleigh and Durham ranked No. 3 along with Charlotte (8), Hickory (25), and Asheville (29).
U.S. News analysts viewed as a plus that Winston-Salem "has not seen a huge population boom over the years" compared with Charlotte, Durham and Raleigh. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/winston-salem-us-news-world-report-annual-survey/article_b54bcd14-f8f8-11ed-8391-0366198e925d.html | 2023-05-23T11:30:47 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/winston-salem-us-news-world-report-annual-survey/article_b54bcd14-f8f8-11ed-8391-0366198e925d.html |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — You can release a live butterfly during Botanica’s Butterfly House 25th Anniversary Celebration.
The Celebration is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, at Botanica, 701 Amidon St.
You can sign up to release a butterfly for $8 between 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Pre-register online.
“Join us in the Main Meadow for fun Butterfly activities, including a photo booth, crafts, games, and more. Leave a message for future generations to find in the commemorative time capsule,” Botanica says.
For more information, click here. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/release-a-live-butterfly-during-botanicas-butterfly-house-25th-anniversary-celebration/ | 2023-05-23T11:34:09 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/release-a-live-butterfly-during-botanicas-butterfly-house-25th-anniversary-celebration/ |
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