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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – A Kansas representative is making a push to get federal money to help clean up the 29th and Grove contamination site.
The site, located in northeast Wichita, is being cleaned up, but Rep. Ford Carr, D-Wichita, wants it to move faster. He’s trying to rally other lawmakers to get federal money to make it happen.
“I want it to be a superfund cleanup site,” said Carr.
Carr grew up in the area near 29th and Grove.
He says the plan by the State of Kansas is not moving fast enough to keep possible new exposures from happening in the area to trichloroethylene or TCE’s.
“I’m definitely concerned now, and I’m worried because I couldn’t count the number of summer days back here in this wooded area,” said Carr as he recalled playing in the area as a child.
While Carr is asking for superfund status to bring in federal money to clean up groundwater and soil, he is not alone.
U.S. Rep. Ron Estes sent a letter to Gov. Laura Kelly back in November of 2022 asking about money to move the cleanup along.
In that letter, Estes says once assessments and findings on health impacts are complete, his office would be glad to offer federal assistance.
KSN reached out to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to see what steps would be needed to get superfund status and federal monies for the 29th and Grove site.
An EPA response says there is a ranking system that comes into play for superfund status. The EPA tells KSN to reach superfund status, the 29th and Grove site would have to be listed on the NPL or National Priorities List.
The response from the EPA says, in part, that “The NPL is a list of sites identified for long-term cleanup. Sites are listed on the NPL upon completion of Hazard Ranking System (HRS) screening and a public comment period about the proposed site addition through the Federal Register. The HRS is the primary method used to place sites on the NPL. The HRS is a scoring system that is used to assess the relative risk associated with actual – or potential – releases of hazardous substances from a site based on information that can be collected in a preliminary assessment and site inspection.”
The response goes on to say that “The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has the lead on technical oversight for the clean-up of this site performed by Union Pacific Railroad. KDHE consulted with EPA in January 2023 before issuing the final corrective action decision for the site on February 2, 2023.”
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) says Union Pacific is in the process of a roughly $19 million cleanup of an identified spill site at a rail yard that dates back to either the 1970s or 1980s. That process includes removing six feet of dirt at the spill site on the rail yard and remediation wells for groundwater in the area.
Meanwhile, Carr says he will continue to seek out federal superfund status.
“I’ve been engaged in conversations with other state senators. I will again speak to the Governor,” said Carr. “How many people may have been exposed? It’s time to get this cleaned up.” | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/some-want-29th-and-grove-contamination-site-cleanup-to-move-faster/ | 2023-05-23T11:34:15 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/some-want-29th-and-grove-contamination-site-cleanup-to-move-faster/ |
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Doctors at Elmhurst Hospital in Queens are making their demands loud and clear: They want Mt. Sinai to pay them the same as their counterparts in Manhattan.
And until they do, they will be on strike against the hospital. The strike started around 7 a.m. Monday, and they said they plan to go all week long.
"For Mount Sinai to give their Upper East Side residents a salary that’s greater than $7,000 more than what we earn, that’s a slap in the face," said Dr. Irfa Khan, a resident physician at Elmhurst Hospital.
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The doctors said they have been negotiating with Mt. Sinai for nearly a year now, and they still haven't gotten what they are asking for and what they believe they deserve.
Dr. Samnkit Jain, another resident at Elmhurst, said they "don’t feel supported by our employer who is refusing to pay us equal pay as our co workers at Mount Sinai Hospital."
Resident physicians aired their grievances and learned that an additional 500 residents from Manhattan also voted to strike. The physicians are also union members, and they fear that’s where the pay parity lies.
"It begs the question: Why is that the case, is that a union busting tactic? That’s what it feels like at this point," said Dr. Sarah Hafuth.
Dr. Michael Leitman, a dean at Mt. Sinai, said the hospital upped the residents' pay — but those on strike say it still falls short of what other Mt. Sinai residents are making.
"I would say that’s not true. Mt. Sinai have offered a very generous offer of salary and benefits and they will be at the same level as Mt. Sinai residents if they accept it," Dr. Leitman said.
"Workers everywhere continue to prevail and so will we. Because we stand united and we will fight for what we rightly deserve," said Dr. Tanathun Kajornsakchai, to applause from a crowd.
Mt. Sinai said negotiations broke down on Sunday once the residents added more demands, including meal and travel reimbursements. The healthcare provider added that the pay for residents is determined by the NYC Health + Hospitals Corporation. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/elmhurst-hospital-doctors-in-queens-go-on-strike-demand-equal-pay-to-manhattan-docs/4358032/ | 2023-05-23T11:50:11 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/elmhurst-hospital-doctors-in-queens-go-on-strike-demand-equal-pay-to-manhattan-docs/4358032/ |
PENOBSCOT, Maine — The Maine Warden Service has issued a Silver Alert for 72-year-old Marjorie May.
May, who is from Penobscot, left her home on foot at 3:45 p.m. Monday and has not returned, according to a release from the Maine Department of Public Safety. She has dementia, the release said.
May is 5-feet, 6-inches tall and 136 pounds, with gray hair and blue eyes, according to the release. She was last seen wearing jeans, sneakers, and a lime green fleece over a burgundy turtleneck.
Officials ask that anyone who may have information call the Bangor Regional Communications Center at 207-973-3747. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/marjorie-may-maine-silver-alerts-missing-woman-penobscot/97-57bf06df-9b0b-40de-b7c5-8c6b4ef16dc4 | 2023-05-23T11:51:28 | 0 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/marjorie-may-maine-silver-alerts-missing-woman-penobscot/97-57bf06df-9b0b-40de-b7c5-8c6b4ef16dc4 |
CROWN POINT — The investigation continues into a hand grenade explosion last weekend that killed a 47-year-old Lake of the Four Seasons man and left two of his children injured, Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. said.
"Investigators are still trying to determine elements of the case including, but not limited to: whether the device may have self detonated due to its age or other factors, whether the pin was pulled or whether any other circumstances may have been involved," he said.
"Any details that have been released are considered preliminary in nature and are subject to change as the investigation continues."
The Lake County Coroner's Office identified the deceased as Bryan Niedert and said he died Saturday at his home in the 3700 block of West Lakeshore Drive.
Martinez said his department was called out around 6 p.m. Saturday to the home in question and initial reports indicate the family had found a hand grenade among a grandfather's belongings and that it detonated.
Niedert was found unresponsive and was later declared dead, Martinez said.
"Two of his children, a 14-year-old male and an 18-year-old female, were injured in the blast and were transported to an area hospital for treatment," according to the sheriff. "The blast appeared to have occurred in a garage area."
The Porter County Bomb Squad, which was on scene, has seen an increase in recent years in calls for service related to people finding explosives, Porter County Sheriff's Sgt. Benjamin McFalls said Monday.
The system has also proved useful in other offenses such as auto theft and leaving the scene of a crash, and in warrant arrests.
Anyone finding anything that resembles a military weapon is urged contact police, he said.
"Often veterans bring items home from their service/tour of duty - sometimes they are inert, but some are live explosives," McFalls said. "Items that may be considered family heirlooms could contain hazardous energetic material."
He also warned that many military weapons are waterproof and can detonate even if they are found underwater.
The Porter County Bomb Squad is composed of four technicians and four non-technicians from the Porter County Sheriff's, Lake County Sheriff's and Portage Police departments and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, McFalls said.
The squad handles an average of 30 calls per year and serves Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Starke, Jasper, Newton and Pulaski counties.
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The investigation continues into a hand grenade explosion last weekend that killed a 47-year-old Lake of the Four Seasons man and left two of his children injured, Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. said. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-courts/unanswered-questions-remain-in-region-hand-grenade-death-sheriff-says/article_85ecd68e-f958-11ed-a148-7b38956584a7.html | 2023-05-23T11:55:50 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-courts/unanswered-questions-remain-in-region-hand-grenade-death-sheriff-says/article_85ecd68e-f958-11ed-a148-7b38956584a7.html |
Motorcyclist dies in two-vehicle crash in southern York County: coroner
A 25-year-old motorcycle rider died Monday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in Peach Bottom Township, according to the York County Coroner's Office.
The name of the victim, who died at the scene of multiple blunt force injuries, has not been released at this time.
The crash happened around 3:59 p.m. Monday in the 6900 block of Route 74, also known as Delta Road.
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The motorcycle rider was traveling southbound on Route 74 when he crossed over the double yellow line and passed a vehicle at a high rate of speed, according to the coroner's office. He then made a short right hand turn that led into a straight away.
The driver of a Honda CRV was traveling northbound on Route 74 and was making a left had turn into a bank when the motorcycle impacted the SUV, the release states.
The operator of the motorcycle was wearing a helmet, the release states.
State police are investigating the crash. | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/motorcycle-rider-dies-in-crash-in-southern-york-county-coroner/70246444007/ | 2023-05-23T11:57:01 | 1 | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/motorcycle-rider-dies-in-crash-in-southern-york-county-coroner/70246444007/ |
'Give up,' 'kill yourself,' Nakuu's York High classmates told him. His music is now on MTV
In 2011, 15-year-old musician Terrell Bryant, stage name Nakuu, distributed his CDs to classmates at William Penn High School, hopeful that his peers might embrace his music.
The result, however, was anything but positive.
As he made his way into the hallway after a class period switch, Nakuu witnessed his carefully crafted CDs scattered all over the floor.
“It felt like a movie scene – it was crazy,” he said.
The scene turned into a nightmare, as Nakuu was handed one of his CDs with handwritten messages saying, “give up” and “kill yourself.”
The young music artist said it felt like his whole world came crashing down, though he didn’t let this shatter his confidence. Instead, he was tenacious, using the hate as fuel, determined to keep going.
“I had good people in my support system that kept me going and kept me motivated. Without them, I probably wouldn’t have seen the success that I’ve seen,” Nakuu said.
Without family and close friends who inspired Nakuu to continue working towards his dream, he said he would have given up.
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'One thing led to another'
Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Nakuu watched his parents, Jason and Carman Bryant, from a young age, making music and performing in an American R&B and electro-funk group called the S.O.S Band.
His parents were his musical influences growing up, as well as music artists Chris Brown and Philly singer PnB Rock, who Nakuu was able to tour with before Rock's tragic death last year. They inspired the York singer’s sound and musical style.
In high school, his R&B-inspired songs were inspired by and rooted in pain and heartbreak.
“I had a lot of heartbreak in high school, and the best music comes from pain and experiences you go through,” Nakuu said.
One of his songs, “Depression,” has a special place in his heart.
“People told me that song alone stopped them from suicide and helped them get out of the deep hole they were in,” Nakuu said.
Hearing how his music was helping people motivated Nakuu and took his career to lengths he never expected.
During the week of his senior year graduation, the York singer went on his first week-long tour called the Unknown Tour.
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“After high school, I met a management team (Early Management Team) that took me to the next level,” Nakuu said.
Through signing with this team, Nakuu said he was able to meet PnB Rock, and later went on a six-show tour with him.
Following that tour, Nakuu met Freeway Ricky Ross, who helped land the young talent TV and blog interviews.
"One thing led to another, but it was a lot of work," he said.
Now, at 26, the York City artist has switched over to an upbeat sound – rock.
“I wanted to do something different, and I found what I wanted to do,” he said.
His most recent tune, “We outside,” is an upbeat party song that Nakuu said is all about being with the people you love.
The song has been so well received that it’s currently being featured on MTV, soon to be available on other music streaming platforms as well.
A message to those being bullied: 'Stand your ground'
Nakuu said that if he didn't believe in himself and work toward his dreams he would have never come as far as he has.
"You're going to have people that don't support you, and people that do support you - just worry about the people that do support you."
His advice is for people being told they won't succeed or go far is to stand by the people in your support system.
"Stick with the people who are in your corner, use them as your motivation to keep moving forward," he added "Stand your ground and keep doing you."
Nakuu believes the negative moments are temporary and life does turn around.
“Now it’s at a point where the same people who were throwing my CDs on the floor and calling me names – they're the ones giving me shoutouts. It’s a whole turnaround.”
Lena Tzivekis is a Central pa reporter. Email her at etzivekis@gannett.com or message her on Twitter at @tzivekis | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/once-told-to-kill-himself-york-city-singer-nakuu-lands-music-on-mtv/70230861007/ | 2023-05-23T11:57:07 | 0 | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/once-told-to-kill-himself-york-city-singer-nakuu-lands-music-on-mtv/70230861007/ |
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Sobriety checkpoint planned in York County: state police
Teresa Boeckel
York Daily Record
A sobriety checkpoint is planned in York County over the Memorial Day weekend, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
At least one checkpoint will be conducted between May 24 and May 28 on an undisclosed road, a news release states.
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The checkpoints are an effort to reduce the number of fatalities and injuries caused by drug and alcohol-related crashes as well as the number of DUI incidents, the release states. | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/sobriety-checkpoint-set-for-memorial-day-weekend-in-york-county-psp/70242616007/ | 2023-05-23T11:57:13 | 0 | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/sobriety-checkpoint-set-for-memorial-day-weekend-in-york-county-psp/70242616007/ |
Henry & Gwen go to White Castle - and fall in love: Newberry woman's burger essay honored
Family and food, the two go together like bread and butter, or in this case – bread and burger.
As trends come and go, it's the long-practiced traditions that withstand the test of time.
For Deborah Doemland, of Newberry Township, an enthusiast of all-things White Castle, her burger journey holds not just a love for the fast-food restaurant's famous sliders, but also a connection to her family’s rich history.
Doemland recalled the story of her grandparents’ simple yet memorable first date, which occurred in 1925, just four years after the burger joint opened.
“Grandpa (Henry Decker) was in college, and took Grandma (Guinevere Kreutz) to a movie, and then a White Castle in New Jersey for sliders and coffee.”
In the early moments of that dinner date, inside the blue and white porcelain steel building, the two shared sliders, laughter and a delicious memory.
“In his own words, grandpa said that’s when he was smitten with grandma,” who went by Gwen.
Their love for the family-owned hamburger chain became a cherished family tradition, passed down to their children and grandchildren.
One of these traditions is held every Aug. 21, called "Slider Day," where Doemland and her husband drive to Allentown, home of Pennsylvania's only White Castle restaurant, and pick up a handful of "craver clutch" boxes, containing sliders and fries, they later distribute to relatives.
"Then we go around to our family and friends that we can reach in Carlisle, Stevensville, and deliver them and then we talk about grandma and grandpa - it just keeps them in everyone's hearts."
Doemland continues to carry the torch of her grandparents’ devotion to White Castle, recently with an honor – an induction into the White Castle Cravers Hall of Fame.
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White Castle Cravers Hall of Fame: 'A tribute to my family'
Every year, the family-owned burger chain inducts a new set of White Castle fans, or cravers, into a Hall of Fame. The honorees receive free travel to White Castle's home office in Columbus, Ohio and attend a reception in their honor.
Thousands each year submit essays that paint a picture of the ways people make memories and connect over White Castle. Some tales are funny, others are personal and heartfelt.
Doemland's essay detailed the celebrated holidays she created for the entire family to enjoy their shared heritage.
Included in her essay were "Nancy Foose Day," where Doemland's family members enjoy frozen strawberry treats in honor of her great-grandmother Nancy, who loved strawberry ice cream, and "Slider Day," which honors her grandparents' first date, falling in love over sliders and coffee.
"This was a tribute to my family and my grandparents - I loved them dearly," Doemland said.
Each inductee takes home a plaque commemorating the distinction, and White Castle fans everywhere will get to know them via their personal stories featured on the iconic Slider boxes, which will roll out later this year.
"When we got there, I met the other inductees and heard their stories. By the end, it was like we were family - it was surreal."
For Doemland, White Castle is more than just a burger chain restaurant, it brought her closer to family and allowed for new traditions to be made and celebrated.
Lena Tzivekis is a Central pa reporter. Have a story? Email her at etzivekis@gannett.com, or message her on Twitter at @tzivekis | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/york-county-woman-deborah-doemland-featured-white-castle-hall-of-fame/70230865007/ | 2023-05-23T11:57:19 | 1 | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/york-county-woman-deborah-doemland-featured-white-castle-hall-of-fame/70230865007/ |
As the former Dayton production plant for Mike-Sell’s Potato Chip Co. remains for sale, Montgomery County and city of Dayton officials recently noted that they retained economic incentives dollars that had been slated for the company when it seemed ready to expand last year.
Montgomery County had approved $100,000 in ED/GE (Economic Development/Government Equity) funds for the snack foods company, before the business closed its doors in February this year.
But Dayton and county officials say the potato chip producer never received that money.
“We knew there was some uncertainty,” Keith Klein, senior development specialist with the city of Dayton, said in a recent interview. “They had to kind of put the (expansion) project on pause. We were just waiting to kind of see what they hoped to do. It was a surprise to us when they announced the closing.”
“The city, we never took the money,” Klein added. “If projects don’t happen, the money never changes hands.”
“The city of Dayton reached out to us and said the project was not going to move forward,” said Tawana Jones, Montgomery County’s community and economic development director.
At no point was a check approved for Mikesell’s, Jones said.
Communities apply for county ED/GE funding on behalf of companies moving to or expanding in Montgomery County. There are typically dual funding deadlines for a pair of funding rounds, in November and April, in which communities may apply.
Mikesell’s announced its closing and then, a few days later, said it had struck a brand licensing agreement with Zanesville, Ohio potato chip producer Conn’s. The license agreement is of indefinite duration, and allows Conn’s to make Mikesell’s-branded chips.
Enfield, Conn-based Capital Recovery Group, a private equity firm that handles industrial assets and real estate, lists the Mikesell’s 333 Leo St. property among its “upcoming auctions.” A sale date for the Leo Street property is listed as “TBD” or to be determined, with the property also identified as “for immediate sale.”
A message was left for Capital Recovery Group Monday.
Klein’s recollection was that Mikesell’s declined to accept the ED/GE grant “due to the changing circumstances.”
This happened before word circulated in late January and early February that the snack food producer was shutting down its Leo Street plant.
But it had been clear from conversations between the city and the business that Mikesell’s was in a “wait-and-see situation,” Klein said.
“We were just kind of on hold,” he said. “I mean, we were having ongoing conversations about it. It’s fair to say that we were aware of concerns. But that’s not uncommon in these situations, especially when the markets are very dynamic like they are now.”
Jones said it’s up to communities to track the hiring, retention and construction aspects of any planned ED/GE expansion within their borders. “They’re going to confirm that the work was completed,” she said.
“It’s not really company to county,” county spokeswoman Kara Hamby said of ED/GE interactions in general.
According to county rules, once notified of approval, the jurisdiction must provide a current work program and budget for the project to county development staff.
A resolution and contract are prepared for approval by the Montgomery County prosecutor’s office. Once approved, the agreement is submitted to the jurisdiction for signature and then to county commissioners for passage.
The county expects projects to be under contract and under construction within six months of the award date or the applicant must apply to the ED/GE Advisory Committee for re-authorization of funding.
Project improvements must be completed within 24 months of the award date.
The county offered two other examples of communities “clawing back” ED/GE funds in recent years.
Starwin Industries in Kettering was set to receive $150,000. That changed when the company was acquired, county officials said.
In Englewood, Value Added Packaging was in line for $80,000 in 2017. That was derailed once the business decided not to expand.
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A Piqua man is dead after a crash at the intersection of U.S. 36 and Newberry-Washington South Road in Newberry Township, Miami County.
Dylan Cline, 30, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
OSHP dispatchers said the crash was reported at 2:09 p.m., and involved a semi truck and an SUV.
In a release, the highway patrol said that early investigation found that Cline was driving a 2011 Nissan Rogue west on U.S. 36 when the SUV went left of center and crashed head-on into a semi-truck driving in the opposite direction.
After the crash the semi went off the side of the road into a field before coming to a stop.
The driver of the semi truck was treated for any injuries at the scene and released.
This crash remains under investigation.
The OSHP said it was assisted at the crash scene by the Piqua Fire Department, Covington Fire and EMS, Miami County Sheriff’s Office, Covington Police Department and the Ohio Department of Transportation.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A bill making its way to Governor Kay Ivey for signature could make it harder for the state to suspend a driver’s license if someone misses a court date or payment towards a traffic violation.
Every person we talked to in Birmingham hopes to see Governor Ivey sign Senate Bill 154 (SB154) into law, saying it would help alleviate pressure from people trying to make ends meet.
“I’m all for that because I’ve lived that,” Winston Bess, a Birmingham resident, said.
Bess says years ago, his license was suspended for four years after he missed a court date for a traffic violation. Bess says making a bill like this law would be great for helping people be able to continue moving forward.
“If there was a way to pause that or some understanding that’s to be given to just us as humans, then I support that,” says Bess.
The nonprofit Alabama Appleseed helped lawmakers develop SB154. The organization says 170,000 people had their licenses suspended in 2021 for poverty-based reasons.
The bill states people can miss one court hearing after the initial hearing where a payment plan is created or up to three payments without their license being suspended.
“It will give grace to a lot of our working drivers. These are a lot of low-income people,” Frederick Spight, policy director of Alabama Appleseed, said. “This will help a lot of people one, stay on the road, allow them to continue getting to work, safely get their kids to school and really just participate in daily life. We don’t have a robust public transportation here in the state, so you can imagine losing your driver’s license is very difficult to say the least.”
Supporters of the bill say that drivers with suspended licenses are caught in a catch-22 — if they’re suspended because they can’t pay or make it to a court date, then they can’t get to work to make money to pay the ticket.
“They’d be like not so stressed about having to pay another bill on top of the other bills they already have to pay and maybe not, just relieve them in that sense,” Birmingham resident Katie Reese said.
“A lot of people having problems with their finances so this would put even more burden on them if they need to come with the money right away because they missed a court date. It’s possible they couldn’t get off work on their second job,” Birmingham resident Kent Porterfield said. “I think that if you would just consider them not being able to reinstate their license if the fee is not paid in full at that time.”
Governor Ivey’s office says SB154 has not yet crossed her desk but that she looks forward to reviewing it soon. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/bill-could-make-it-harder-to-suspend-a-drivers-license-over-missed-court-date-payment/ | 2023-05-23T12:04:21 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/bill-could-make-it-harder-to-suspend-a-drivers-license-over-missed-court-date-payment/ |
Fort Wayne police are investigating a shooting that left a man in critical condition Monday night.
Officers said they received a report of gunfire in 500 block of Buchanan Street about 9:30 p.m. and found a woman in the area with minor cuts from a vehicle's shattered glass.
While police were assisting her, officials at a local hospital said a man arrived there suffering from gunshot wounds.
He was listed in critical condition.
Anyone with information is asked to all 260-427-1201, Crime Stoppers at 260-436-7867 or use the free P3 Tips app.
No further information was provided. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/man-critical-after-fort-wayne-shooting/article_f3d2fc2e-f952-11ed-9949-73657655863a.html | 2023-05-23T12:11:24 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/man-critical-after-fort-wayne-shooting/article_f3d2fc2e-f952-11ed-9949-73657655863a.html |
A man is in the Allen County Jail today suspected of armed robbery.
Fort Wayne police said a female victim told them she was robbed at gunpoint near Broadway and Taylor Street just before midnight.
Officers arrested Curtis Branch III a short time later in the 2000 block of Broadway.
He also faces two other felony charges, including unlawful carrying of a handgun by a convicted felon.
No further information was provided. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/armed-robbery-suspect-arrested-in-fort-wayne/article_e2a9c044-f953-11ed-99e1-83f8ad4bcadf.html | 2023-05-23T12:11:30 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/armed-robbery-suspect-arrested-in-fort-wayne/article_e2a9c044-f953-11ed-99e1-83f8ad4bcadf.html |
Last week on a commute to the SFGATE newsroom, an eagle-eyed coworker noticed some mysterious figures atop a historic San Francisco building, dismantling its giant sign.
And not just any sign — it was the lofty mid-century “Baker & Hamilton” lettering at 601 Townsend, which has been looming over 7th and King streets for 70 years. The red brick building it stands on goes even further back, and even survived the great earthquake of 1906.
Concerned that the city may be losing another 20th century icon in SoMa (the glowing Coca-Cola billboard on Bryant Street came down in 2020), we wanted to find out more.
“The project at 601 Townsend involves removing and replacing steel lettering on an existing approximately 13-foot-tall rooftop sign in-kind with new aluminum powder-coated lettering,” Nicholas Foster of the San Francisco Planning Department told SFGATE over email.
The details of the project, revealed in planning documents shared by the department, involve painstaking efforts to duplicate the signage. Those efforts speak to the long history of the building, immediately recognizable to anyone driving down 7th Street.
Built in 1905, as open land south of Market Street started filling with warehouses and manufacturers, the building was originally the headquarters of the Pacific Hardware and Steel Company, an industry giant founded by two of the famed “Big Four” railroad tycoons, Mark Hopkins and Collis P. Huntington.
In January 1905, the San Francisco Call celebrated the 360,000-square-foot site, which at the time overlooked the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks on Townsend Street, as a “gigantic new plant.” Thousands of tons of steel and hardware would be manufactured there and shipped out across California.
Just a year later, disaster would destroy most of San Francisco, but the earthquake and fires of April 1906 spared the red brick building.
In the aftermath, business boomed, as Pacific Hardware and Steel helped the city rebuild from the fire it had survived. The company soon became the largest wholesale steel and hardware supplier in the West.
In 1918, the company merged with Baker and Hamilton, another manufacturing giant from the Gold Rush era. The sign, which reads in full, “BAKER & HAMILTON SINCE 1849,” went up sometime between 1948 and 1956. Curiously, no one seems to know an exact date — not even SF Planning. In 1989, the building became an historic landmark; it’s currently occupied by Adobe Systems.
Those giant, red-sided steel letters have now become corroded, according to planning documents, and are to be replaced.
After being removed, they’ll be carefully labeled, packaged and shipped off to a manufacturing facility in Stockton. There, a professional sign fabricator will photograph and “hand trace each letter onto pattern paper.” Once the detailed drawings are approved by the planning department, each of the sign’s 23 characters will be precisely duplicated in powder-coated aluminum. It’s not clear exactly what will become of the old letters — keepsakes that would certainly be city treasures for anyone who has room to store them.
SF planning shared no precise timeline for the project, but the sign’s steel frame is currently empty, awaiting its new lettering. Next time you’re driving down 7th Street, take a look up to see if the sign on one of San Francisco’s oldest, sturdiest warehouses has gotten its makeover. | https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/historic-san-francisco-sign-to-be-replaced-18112494.php | 2023-05-23T12:12:28 | 0 | https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/historic-san-francisco-sign-to-be-replaced-18112494.php |
Kids are notoriously difficult to entertain. Fortunately, there are a myriad of cures for boredom in San Francisco. The city is brimming with family-friendly activities: Where else can you search for wild parrots in the morning and ride a historic cable car in the afternoon? If you're on the hunt for your next urban adventure, we've put together a list of our favorite things to do with kids in San Francisco.
Explore The Presidio
A visit to the Presidio ranks among the top things to do in San Francisco. With nearly 1,500 acres to explore, the national park is replete with adventures for visitors of all ages. Kids will especially love the Presidio Tunnel Tops, which offers a grassy meadow, trails and a two-acre nature-inspired play space with structures carved from tree trunks and boulders. Plus there’s an indoor field station where kids can create their own maps, geocache and examine organisms that call the area home through a microscope. Families should also check out Baker Beach, a mile-long stretch of sand with gorgeous vistas of the Pacific Ocean and Golden Gate Bridge (note that clothing-optional sunbathers often frequent the northern end of the beach).
The Presidio is also home to the Walt Disney Family Museum, which offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and vision of Walt Disney, rotating exhibits, and screenings of classic Disney films in a Fantasia-themed theater. Nearby is the House of Air, a huge trampoline park perfect for letting kids burn off extra energy.
Find it: The Presidio, San Francisco, CA 94129
Unleash their curiosity at the Exploratorium
Who says learning has to be dull? More than 600 interactive exhibits spread across six indoor and outdoor galleries make it easy to keep the kiddos entertained at the Exploratorium. Dedicated to science, technology and the arts, the Exploratorium is a wonderland of optical illusions, hands-on experiments and immersive artworks. Kids can submerge themselves in a swirl of mist on the fog bridge, watch the wind play a 27-foot-tall harp or challenge their perception with lights and mirrors. The Exploratorium is so much fun, your kids just might forget it's educational.
Find it: Exploratorium, Pier 15 (Embarcadero at Green Street), San Francisco, CA 94111; 415-528-4444
Spend the day at Fisherman's Wharf
San Franciscans famously love to hate Fisherman's Wharf's cheesy souvenir shops and kitschy attractions, but don't be so sure your kids share that sentiment. You may be tired of watching street performers and sea lions hang out at Pier 39, but these are exciting activities for youngsters seeing them for the first time, and acts like braving the line for an ice cream sundae at Ghiradelli Square will make you nothing short of a hero in your children's eyes. Sure, Fisherman's Wharf is touristy, but playing tourist is pretty cool when you share the experience with your kids.
Find it: Fisherman’s Wharf, 100 Jefferson St., San Francisco, CA 94133; 415-673-3530
Search for wild parrots
Made famous by the 2007 documentary "The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill," San Francisco's colorful winged celebrities have since settled into other neighborhoods in the city. Telegraph Hill, however, still ranks among the best places to find them (the birds are actually Red-masked Parakeets but don't let that little technicality prevent you from referring to them as parrots like everyone else does). If you want to take your kids searching for parrots, try taking the Filbert Steps to the paths surrounding Coit Tower (you can also drive to Coit Tower if the steps present a challenge). The birds tend to be loud squawkers, so there's a good chance you'll hear them before you see them — be prepared to follow the sounds as they move from tree to tree until you spot them. The birds are reportedly most active after sunrise and just before sunset. It will take some patience, and there are no guarantees, but finding a parrot in the wild is an experience your child isn't likely to forget.
Find it: Coit Tower, 1 Telegraph Hill Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94133; 415-249-0995
Ride a historic cable car and visit the San Francisco Cable Car Museum
San Francisco's historic cable cars are as iconic as the Golden Gate Bridge. San Francisco is the only city in the world that still employs manually-operated cable cars. The three historic cable car routes travel through North Beach, Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square, Chinatown, the Embarcadero, and Nob Hill. Whether you hop off to explore these vibrant neighborhoods or just pick a route and ride from end to end, a trip on a historic cable car is a uniquely San Francisco way to soak in the sights of the city with kids. Afterward, be sure to check out the free San Francisco Cable Car Museum in Nob Hill where you'll find exhibits dedicated to cable car history and view the actual cables at work as they power the cars around the city. The Powell-Hyde and Powell-Mason lines stop right in front of the museum.
Find it: San Francisco Cable Car Museum, 1201 Mason St., San Francisco, CA 94108 415-474-1887
Zoom down the Seward Street Slides
If you're looking for fun things to do in San Francisco with kids, the Seward slides deserve a spot on your list. The free attraction is located within Seward Mini Park in the Castro neighborhood. The two concrete slides zoom approximately 40 feet down a steep hillside, eliciting squeals of delight from young riders. Be sure to bring a piece of cardboard to use as a mat for a faster descent (although if you forget, there's nearly always a pile of discards waiting to be reused at the bottom of the slides). Sliders should also wear long, sturdy pants to protect their legs. Note: The Seward slides and mini park are closed on Mondays.
Find it: Seward Mini Park, 70 Corwin St., San Francisco, CA 94114; 415-831-2700
See the sights at Golden Gate Park
Many of the best things to do in San Francisco are conveniently found within the city's 1,017-acre Golden Gate Park. At Stow Lake, rowboats and pedal boats can be rented by the hour; visitors can float underneath the lake's bridge, past waterfalls and look for wildlife like birds and turtles. At the western end of Golden Gate Park, west of Spreckles Lake along John F. Kennedy Drive, a grassy meadow is home to a herd of bison. Younger kids will also love the antique merry-go-round at Koret Children's Corner and Carousel, which also features a playground and picnic area.
One of the highlights of Golden Gate Park is the California Academy of Sciences, which features a rainforest, natural history museum, planetarium and aquarium (the daily penguin feedings and swamp talks featuring Claude, an albino alligator, are especially popular with families). You can save on admission by purchasing your tickets three or more days in advance.
Find it: Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94117; 415-831-2700
Explore Chinatown
One of the most celebrated neighborhoods in San Francisco is bursting with family-friendly activities. San Francisco's Chinatown is the oldest Chinatown in all of North America. There's a lot to explore here: Start with the Dragon Gate. The ornate gate features a portal for automobiles in the center framed by pedestrian openings on either side. The structure is adorned by carved fish and dragons while sculptures of lions keep watch on the east and west sides. It’s an impressive introduction to Chinatown.
Be sure to visit the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory, where they greet you with a freshly-baked sample at the door; as many as 10,000 cookies are made by hand here in a single day. The smells are intoxicating and you'll find unique flavors like chocolate and green tea. Chinatown is best appreciated with a loose itinerary, and by foot. Stroll down the streets and pop your head into speciality shops, marvel at the architecture and set your kids loose on the playgrounds at Portsmouth Square. You'll likely eat your way throughout the neighborhood, tasting dim sum and bakeries and delicacies from small hole-in-the-wall shops. Finish your day at the market/restaurant China Live, which features a rotating menu of noodles, dumplings, soups, stir fry and more.
Find it: The Dragon Gate faces south at the intersection of Bush Street and Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94108
Get creative at the Children's Creativity Museum
San Francisco's Children's Creativity Museum was created for kids ages 2 to 12. Located inside Yerba Buena Gardens, the museum features two floors of interactive, multi-media exhibits designed to boost creative confidence. Kids get access to art labs, animation studios, music studios and a virtual community garden. There’s also a historic carousel on site — check the website for hours of operation.
Find it: Children’s Creativity Museum, 221 4th St., San Francisco, CA 94103; 415-820-3320
Get wild at the San Francisco Zoo and Gardens
You don’t have to take your kids on safari to see lions, zebras, giraffes, gorillas and rhinos. They are among the more than 2,000 animals you'll find at the San Francisco Zoo and Gardens. You'll see species here you're not likely to find in other city zoos: The SF zoo is one of the few in the country to have koalas; 21% of the animals featured here are endangered. Not to be outdone by the animals, the gardens feature native and exotic plants, and one of only 20 Swamp Gum Eucalyptus trees known to exist in all of California. The zoo offers free days to San Francisco residents throughout the year so be sure to check the calendar before visiting.
Find it: San Francisco Zoo and Gardens, Sloat Boulevard and Upper Great Highway, San Francisco, CA 94132; 415-753-7080
Take a trip to Lombard Street
Famously (and erroneously) dubbed "the crookedest street in the world," the nearly three-mile-long Lombard Street is famous for a block-long section featuring eight switchback curves. The curves were introduced about 100 years ago when residents worried that the natural grade was unsafe. Today, approximately two million visitors come to this tiny, windy stretch of Lombard Street every year. If you want to drive down this piece of iconic roadway be aware that it can be extremely busy and cars may wait up to 45 minutes for their turn to make the descent on busy days. There are also stairways hugging both sides of the curves if you and the kids would rather skip the line and take the hill on foot.
Find it: Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
This story was edited by Hearst Newspapers Managing Editor Kristina Moy; you can contact her at kristina.moy@hearst.com. | https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/things-do-san-francisco-kids-18112232.php | 2023-05-23T12:12:34 | 1 | https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/things-do-san-francisco-kids-18112232.php |
Summertime in Wisconsin is fair season, and 2023 will be another busy one.
This year's fairs include:
2023 Racine County Fair
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2023 Wisconsin State Fair
When: Aug. 3-13. The fair is open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday and 10 a.m. to midnight Thursday-Saturday.
Where: State Fair Park, 7722 West Greenfield Ave. in West Allis
Admission: $18 for adults (12 and older), $13 for senior citizens (60 and older), military/veterans with ID and youths (ages 6-11). Children 5 and younger are admitted free. General parking is $15; $8 for motorcycles. Preferred parking is also available.
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More information: wistatefair.com
Special deals: For $35, you can get ticket sheets valid for rides and games in SpinCity, the fair’s amusement ride and game area (through the fair’s website). That’s 30 percent off the regular price.
Sweet savings: You can buy $22 Cream Puff 6-Pack Certificates (a $3 savings) to be redeemed during the fair. Purchase certificates at wistatefair.com (service fee applies).
Headliners: Grandstand performers are: Country music icons Alabama, opening the Fair on Aug. 3; TBA on Aug. 4; ventriloquist Jeff Dunham, returning to the Fair on Aug. 5, Tommy James and the Shondells, with Little Anthony on Aug. 6; Christian duo For King + Country on Aug. 7; Kidz Bop Live on Aug. 8; hard rockers Halestorm on Aug. 9; classic rockers REO Speedwagon on Aug. 10; TBA on Aug. 11; electronic violinist and dancer Lindsey Stirling on Aug. 12; and country music star Trace Adkins, closing the fair on Aug. 13.
Known for: Do we need to say it? Cream puffs! (followed closely by The Giant Slide, the racing pigs and Food on a Stick).
Note: Anyone under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian (age 21-and-over) to be admitted to the Wisconsin State Fair after 6 p.m.
2023 Kenosha County Fair
When: Aug. 16-20. The fair is open 8 a.m. to midnight Wednesday-Saturday and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.
Where: Kenosha County Fairgrounds in Wilmot
Admission: $10 for adults (12 and older); $7 for senior citizens (65 and older) and military/veterans with ID; $5 for youths (ages 7-11). Children 6 and younger are admitted free. General parking is free; a parking pass is $15. Note: A season pass is $35 for adults and $12 for youths.
More information: kenoshacofair.com
Details: The Kenosha County Fair celebrates its 102nd year. The theme is "Barnyard Mardi Gras." The fair features animal exhibits, vendors, antique farm machinery and plenty of entertainment. Popular events each year include the Children's Parade, Hay Bale Throwing Contests and the Pie Auction.
Contests: Pedal Tractor Pull, Fairest of the Fair and a Home Brew Contest for amateur beer and wine makers.
Entertainment: Free entertainment each day includes pig and duck races, the Discovery Barnyard petting zoo, Nick’s Kid Show and the Barnyard Adventure Show.
Rides: The carnival is always a big hit, with wristband specials. All tickets and wristbands can be purchased in the carnival area during the fair.
Grandstand schedule: Includes racing, truck and tractor pulls, an antique tractor parade and the always popular demolition derby.
2023 Walworth County Fair
When: Aug. 31-Sept. 5. The fair is open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.
Where: Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St. in Elkhorn
Admission: $10 for adults (13 and older) in advance ($12 at the gate), $8 for senior citizens (62 and older) on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in advance ($10 at the gate); $5 for youths (ages 5-12) in advance ($7 at the gate). Children 4 and younger are admitted free. General parking is free.
More information: walworthcountyfair.com
Details: The usual fair staples will all be there: Animal exhibits, live music, carnival rides and all that "healthy" fair food. The fair also features a Discovery Barn, designed to "promote agriculture literacy to fair guests in a unique and exciting way." Included in the barn is the Walworth County Beekeepers Club display, with an observation hive and loads of bee materials.
Entertainment and contests: More information will be released as the fair dates get closer, but veteran fairgoers know to expect plenty of live music and a Demolition Derby. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/2023-summer-its-fair-season/article_f449852e-d710-11ed-9eb4-3fdf443758f7.html | 2023-05-23T12:17:03 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/2023-summer-its-fair-season/article_f449852e-d710-11ed-9eb4-3fdf443758f7.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.kcentv.com/article/news/local/man-shot-six-times-lucky-to-be-alive-plano-road-rage-shooting/287-bae7b72f-7790-4e50-90be-1b1eb2c83f6a | 2023-05-23T12:24:23 | 0 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/man-shot-six-times-lucky-to-be-alive-plano-road-rage-shooting/287-bae7b72f-7790-4e50-90be-1b1eb2c83f6a |
PROSPER, Texas — Police in Prosper are searching for an 18-year-old who they believe could be in danger.
Police said Aylin Figueroa was last seen at her home in the 400 block of North Coleman Street on Thursday, May 18.
She was reported missing on Monday, May 22, according to police.
She's described as being 5-feet tall and weighing 130 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair.
Further details, such as the last clothing she was seen wearing, were not immediately available.
Anyone who may have information is urged to call Prosper police at 972-347-2226 or 9-1-1. | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/missing-18-year-old-prosper-texas-believed-in-danger-police-say/287-d6436ee2-f1cf-403b-a4f5-9fae9f099f3e | 2023-05-23T12:24:29 | 1 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/missing-18-year-old-prosper-texas-believed-in-danger-police-say/287-d6436ee2-f1cf-403b-a4f5-9fae9f099f3e |
ROANOKE, Va. – Happy Tuesday! Check out the Morning Sprint as we go over trending stories that’ll make you smile.
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256 Canyon Ridge seniors crossed the stage at the College of Southern Idaho gymnasium on Monday night to collect their diploma signifying the completion of their graduation requirements.
TWIN FALLS — “When the world gets cold, light fires,” Senior Class President Shelby Geiger told the Canyon Ridge graduating class of 2023. “I hope that you all light a fire of your own and shape your life and your dreams into reality.”
Geiger was one of several people to address the crowd at a jubilant commencement ceremony for Canyon Ridge High School seniors on Monday night at the College of Southern Idaho gymnasium.
By the end of the night, 256 seniors had crossed the stage to collect their diploma signifying the completion of their graduation requirements.
The ceremony was raucous from the start, with family, friends, and supporters hooting and cheering during the processional, occasionally drowning out “Pomp and Circumstance” as the school band played on.
In the commencement address, Jae Foundation founder Jason Vickery gave a top-10 list of things he wished he’d known when he graduated.
Some of the things included finding people with different perspectives and listen to them, and love people for who they are with no judgement.
“The reality is we’re all going through something, it’s a lot easier to go through it together with no judgement,” Vickery told the graduates.
Vickery started the Jae Foundation to raise awareness and support for mental health and suicide, in honor of a friend of his who ended his life. In his speech, the No. 1 top-10 things Vickery wished he knew when he graduated was a message of hope.
“If you ever don’t think life is worth it, please hear these words: You are loved, you are valued, you are needed and wanted here,” Vickery said. “No matter how hard life gets, you have friends, family and community that is there for you.”
Canyon Ridge seniors had numerous accolades, as enumerated by Principal Kasey Teske. Of the graduates this year, over 100 students received scholarships. A record 36 students will be graduating with an associate of arts degree through the dual credit program. Some 120 Canyon Ridge students participated in the National Honor Society.
To get to this point, students had to overcome all kinds of challenges.
Ryleigh Rogers collected her diploma Monday night. Looking back, she recalled the challenges early in her high school career that were so overwhelming, she considered dropping out.
“I’ve been through some pretty messed up stuff in my life,” Rogers told the Times-News in an interview. “I went through a really rough patch. I was really struggling to the point where I even considered dropping out of high school.”
She lost close family members, experienced bullying and survived sexual assault. But for Rogers, a shift came after she lost her best friend to suicide.
“That’s when everything snapped in my head,” she said. “I’m like, ‘I can’t give up now. I’ve seen people give up and I just don’t want to give up.’”
Rogers said she wished that more people going through those kinds of struggles knew that they are not alone, and that they can keep going and that they’re strong individuals.
“When I felt the pain of losing my best friend I realized that a lot of other people’s actions really inspire your own,” Rogers told the Times-News.
When she realized how much people can affect each other, Rogers said she cultivated an attitude of positivity, and found that by broadcasting goodwill toward others — by “pumping up the vibe” — she improved her own experience.
“All I want to do is see other people succeed and see myself succeed,” Rogers said.
Now that she’s crossed the stage and completed her 13-year commitment to schooling, Rogers said the future is wide open, and she’s determined to face whatever comes to her.
“I feel like whatever life has coming for me, that’s the path I’ll take,” Rogers said. “A lot of people have different paths, people go to college, people work for their entire lives, people travel,” Rogers said. “But it’s the path you decide to take in life. And I’m just kinda going with the flow right now.”
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Upcoming Magic Valley graduation ceremonies
Twin Falls High School, 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, at College of Southern Idaho gym
Oakley High School, 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, in the gym
Gooding High School, 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, in the gym
Declo High School 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, in the gym
Magic Valley High School, 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, at Roper Auditorium in Twin Falls
Hagerman High School, 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, in the Prince Memorial Gymnasium
Wendell High School, 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, in the gym
Hansen High School, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 25, in the gym
Filer High School, 6 p.m. Thursday, May 25, at the football field
Kimberly High School, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 25, in the gym
Buhl High School, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 25, in the gym
Castleford High School, 8 p.m. Thursday, May 25, in the gym
Burley High School, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 25, in the gym by ticket only
Richfield High School, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 25, in the gym
Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind, 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 25, at the school in Gooding
Jerome High School, 7 p.m. Friday, May 26, at the football field
Camas County High School, May 27, at the school in Fairfield
Mt. Harrison High School, 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, at Minico High School auditorium
Shoshone High School, 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, in the gym
Minico High School, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 1, at the school soccer fields in Rupert
Carey High School, 7 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at the school
Wood River High School, 4 p.m. Friday, June 9, at the school in Hailey
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The plan to bring a 7,500-seat amphitheater to Richmond's downtown riverfront is moving forward after an agreement between developers and the City of Richmond.
Richmond Amphitheater, LLC announced Monday evening that it had reached an agreement with the city for a performance grant that would be voted on in Monday night's City Council meeting. If approved, construction would begin this summer with the 2025 outdoor concert season as an opening-date target.
The amphitheater, which was initially proposed in July 2022, would host 25 to 35 major acts a year, and as part of the partnership with the city, the developers intend to allow the city and local nonprofits to use the venue for civic events like graduation ceremonies and public forums.
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“The proposed amphitheater project promises to be a shining example of all that Richmond represents, bringing together music, culture, and recreation for an unforgettable experience," Council President Michael Jones said in a statement. "As Council President, I wholeheartedly endorse this project as an invaluable asset to the community of Richmond, and I am excited for what the future holds.”
“An amphitheater for Richmond will attract tourism from across Virginia, enhance investments and revenue for our city, and provide patrons with endless entertainment opportunities," Mayor Levar Stoney added.
The site of the amphitheater, a four-acre plot near the Tredegar Iron Works complex, is land owned by NewMarket Corporation, which is leasing the location to developers for the sole purpose of building an outdoor performance space.
Richmond architects 3North have designed the venue, and the development group is funding the project, with an estimated budget of $30 million. The 20-year city grant, which is based on the incremental tax revenue expected to be generated by the venue, will offset a portion of the project costs.
Music industry executive Coran Capshaw, who rose to prominence managing Dave Matthews and now oversees the career of some 400 artists through his company Red Light Management, has said that bringing a dedicated outdoor performance space to Richmond has been a long-term goal.
“Richmond is known for its vibrant arts and music scene, but for too many years, big-name artists have bypassed the city because it didn’t have a suitable venue,” said Capshaw, who partnered with the City of Charlottesville to develop the Ting Pavilion in 2005. “This spectacular location offers the ideal place to showcase and build upon the growing energy surrounding Richmond’s riverfront.”
This morning's top headlines: Tuesday, May 23
Russian troops and security forces are fighting for a second day against an alleged cross-border raid that Moscow blamed on Ukrainian military saboteurs but which Kyiv portrayed as an uprising against the Kremlin by Russian partisans. The governor of the Belgorod region on the Ukraine border said Tuesday that forces continued to sweep the area around the town of Graivoron where the alleged attack on Monday took place. The governor said that one civilian was killed and 12 others were wounded in the attack. It was impossible to verify who was behind the attack. Disinformation has been one of the weapons of the nearly 15-month war.
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy say they and their lead negotiators have had a productive meeting at the White House on the impasse over the government's debt ceiling. Yet there was no agreement Monday as Washington races to strike a budget compromise and raise the nation’s borrowing limit in time to avert a potentially devastating federal default as soon as next week. Despite the lack of movement toward a possible agreement, both men appeared upbeat as they face a deadline, as soon as June 1, when the government could run out of cash to pay its bills.
Portuguese police aided by German and British officers have resumed their search for Madeleine McCann, the British child who disappeared in the country’s southern Algarve region 16 years ago. Some 30 officers could be seen in the area by the Arade dam, about 50 kilometers (30 miles) from Praia da Luz, where the 3-year-old was last seen alive in 2007. On Monday, Portuguese police set up a blue base tent and cordoned off the area to the media and public. Eyewitnesses said police began work shortly before 8 a.m. Tuesday in an area some kilometers (miles) away from the base tent. Madeleine’s disappearance stirred worldwide interest for several years, with reported sightings stretching as far away as Australia.
The judge in Donald Trump’s criminal case is holding a hybrid hearing to make sure that the former president is aware of new rules barring him from using evidence to attack witnesses. Trump won’t have to show up to court for Tuesday's hearing at a Manhattan courthouse. Instead, the Republican will be connected by video conference, with his face beamed onto courtroom TV monitors. His lawyers and prosecutors must still appear in person. The judge agreed to the extra step of personally instructing Trump on the restrictions after listing them May 8 in what’s known as a protective order. Trump pleaded not guilty and says the prosecution is politically motivated.
An advice columnist who won a $5 million sexual abuse and defamation award against former President Donald Trump has filed an amendment to a second lawsuit against him, asking for another $10 million for remarks he made after the verdict. The amended lawsuit was filed in Manhattan federal court Monday by lawyers for E. Jean Carroll. Carroll defamation claims against Trump have proceeded in two separate lawsuits, one decided in a trial that just concluded, and another that previously dealt only with derogatory remarks that Trump made in 2019 while he was still president. That lawsuit, which has been tied up in still-unresolved legal appeals, is the one to which Carroll has added her new claims.
A judge has rejected Kari Lake’s remaining legal claim challenging her loss in the race for Arizona governor. Judge Peter A. Thompson said in his written ruling Monday night that Lake failed to prove that Maricopa County did not verify signatures on mail ballots as required by law. Lake presented her case in a three-day hearing last week. Witnesses who were called to testify included two lower level screeners of ballot signatures and someone in handwriting forensics. County officials had defended the signature verification efforts and said they had nothing to hide. Lake did not immediately comment on the ruling.
A London judge has ruled against Prince Harry in his efforts to pay for police protection when he visits Britain. The ruling Tuesday rejected the Duke of Sussex's assertion that the British government exceeded its authority when it denied his request to hire police. The British government stopped providing security after Harry and his wife, Meghan, quit their royal duties and moved to California in 2020. Harry said he doesn't feel safe visiting with his young children and has cited aggressive paparazzi. He is separately challenging the decision to deny him government-paid security.
The Denver Nuggets are going to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history. Nikola Jokic had 30 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists as the Nuggets swept the Western Conference finals with a 113-111 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4. Jamal Murray scored 25 points for the top-seeded Nuggets, who overcame LeBron James’ 31-point first half and a 15-point halftime deficit to earn their first conference title in 47 seasons in the NBA. James finished with 40 points after the highest-scoring postseason half of his matchless career.
Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 32 shots for his first career playoff shutout, Sam Reinhart scored a power-play goal midway through the second period and the Florida Panthers moved one win away from a most improbable trip to the Stanley Cup Final by blanking the Carolina Hurricanes 1-0. Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Bennett had the assists on Reinhart's goal for Florida, which now leads the Eastern Conference final 3-0. The Panthers haven’t played for the Stanley Cup since 1996, but can clinch a trip to the title round with a win in Game 4 on Wednesday. | https://richmond.com/news/local/business/development/richmond-amphitheater-performance-grant-downtown-riverfront/article_c6678d9a-f95c-11ed-820c-1ba29ca2e69b.html | 2023-05-23T12:33:51 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/business/development/richmond-amphitheater-performance-grant-downtown-riverfront/article_c6678d9a-f95c-11ed-820c-1ba29ca2e69b.html |
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, Florida and Georgia,
including the following areas, in southeast Alabama, Coffee, Dale,
Geneva, Henry and Houston. In Florida, Calhoun, Central Walton,
Coastal Bay, Coastal Dixie, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Gulf,
Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Taylor, Coastal Wakulla, Gadsden,
Holmes, Inland Bay, Inland Dixie, Inland Franklin, Inland Gulf,
Inland Jefferson, Inland Taylor, Inland Wakulla, Jackson,
Lafayette, Leon, Liberty, Madison, North Walton, South Walton and
Washington. In Georgia, Baker, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Calhoun,
Clay, Colquitt, Cook, Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Grady, Irwin,
Lanier, Lee, Lowndes, Miller, Mitchell, Quitman, Randolph,
Seminole, Terrell, Thomas, Tift, Turner and Worth.
* WHEN...Through late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water
crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Several rounds of heavy rainfall are possible over the next
two days. Widespread rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are
expected with isolated totals of 4 to 7 inches possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
The state Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner's office said Tuesday that a fire that occurred last week on Rainwater Road in Tifton has been ruled an act of arson.
ATLANTA – Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John King announced Tuesday that a fire that occurred last week on Rainwater Road in Tifton has been ruled an act of arson.
At approximately 4 a.m. on May 18, Tift County Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at a housing development under construction. The two-family, multi-story structure was approximately 50% complete at the time of the fire and was not yet wired for electricity. | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/tift-county-fire-ruled-arson/article_7439c718-f961-11ed-8432-036f98a23c48.html | 2023-05-23T12:35:09 | 0 | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/tift-county-fire-ruled-arson/article_7439c718-f961-11ed-8432-036f98a23c48.html |
When is the best time to plant sunflowers in Wisconsin? What to know about growing, how long they last.
You won't start seeing those beautiful sunflowers in bloom for a couple more months in Wisconsin, but if you're growing your own you might want to get started on planting now.
Here's what you should know about sunflowers in Wisconsin.
When is the best time to plant sunflower seeds in Wisconsin?
Late spring in Wisconsin (mid to late May in the southern part of the state and early June in northern Wisconsin) is the optimal time since the best growth for sunflowers is when temperatures are between 70 to 78 degrees, according to the University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension. But they can still grow in cooler or warmer climates.
But as a best practice, for annual sunflowers, waiting until the last frost has passed is the best time to plant. We should be safe now.
The sunflower is not considered highly drought tolerant.
How long do sunflowers last in Wisconsin?
Sunflowers can be both annuals and perennials.
Annuals bloom during the summer and early fall, according to Garden Design.com, a website dedicated to flowering and gardening, while perennial sunflowers bloom for eight to 12 weeks with some beginning as early as July and lasting until October.
You can tell if a sunflower is an annual if its botanical name is labeled as "H. annuus."
How far should you plant sunflower seeds from each other?
At least 2 to 3 feet for giant sunflowers.
How should I care for my sunflower?
You'll want to water around the root at the beginning and then less frequently as the plant grows. Fertilization isn't needed, wisconsinpollinators.com notes.
Do deer eat sunflowers?
If deer populate your backyard you might want to think again about planting sunflowers or keep an extra eye on them.
Deer are big fans of the sunflower leaves and will gladly gobble them up, according to the conserve-energy future website.
How do bees and birds affect sunflowers?
Since bees carry pollen from plant to plant, bees are an asset to sunflowers. Birds, however, can be huge problems for sunflowers, UW Extension's site explains.
What sunflowers are native to Wisconsin?
The ox eye sunflower, showy sunflower, woodland sunflower and western sunflower.
Where can I see sunflowers in Wisconsin?
If you're not planting your own sunflowers, Wisconsin has some great sunflower farms to visit.
Thompson Strawberry Farm, 14000 75th St., in Bristol has become a popular destination and is now known for a lot more than strawberries.
The sunflower farm is open from late July through October.
Lannon Sunflower Farm in Menomonee Falls, Schuster's Farm in Deerfield and Jerry Smith Farm in Kenosha are also three of the more popular places to check out sunflowers in southern Wisconsin.
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MARION COUNTY, Fla. – The Marion County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday will announce arrests made during an undercover operation targeting child sex predators.
Sheriff’s officials will discuss the case at 11 a.m.
The sheriff’s office said there were multiple arrests but did not specify the exact number.
According to a news release, the accused child sex predators traveled to meet minors for sex.
News 6 will stream the news conference live at the top of this story.
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HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Imagine walking into your bathroom and finding a hissing iguana inside your toilet.
Well, that’s what happened to a man in South Florida.
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John Riddle, of Hollywood, Florida, made the discovery on Friday when he noticed the bathroom door off his pool deck was open.
When he went to close the door, he saw the large iguana in the toilet.
“That’s when it turned around and opened its mouth, and that’s all I needed to see to, like, back off for a minute and figure out what was going on,” Riddle said.
Riddle said the iguana climbed out of the toilet about an hour later and ran into his pool before eventually running into the backyard.
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Suspect, 22, in Southfield assault with hatchet arrested
A 22-year-old man wanted Monday for assaulting someone with a hatchet in Southfield has been arrested, Michigan State Police said.
A state police sergeant on patrol at about 10:45 p.m. Monday in the area of Grand River Avenue and West Grand Boulevard in Detroit received an alert to be on the lookout for a suspect wanted in connection with an assault with intent to murder that happened earlier in Southfield, officials said.
Police said the sergeant spotted a vehicle matching the description and license plate number of the one used by the suspect about 40 minutes later on Grand River near Grand Boulevard.
He conducted a traffic stop with the help of other troopers and they arrested the driver without incident, authorities said. They also searched the vehicle and found a bloody hatchet in it.
State police turned the suspect over to Southfield Police Department for further investigation.
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TUSCOLA COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - A teenager from Tuscola County officially has the largest hands of any kid his age.
Kids Worlds Records certified Iasonas Vaiopoulos as the longest hand span for any boy age 13 to 16. The tip of his pinky to the tip of his thumb measures an impressive 10.25 inches.
The eighth-grader at Akron-Fairgrove Junior/Senior High School received a certificate officially naming him as the record holder.
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Construction (and traffic delays) starts on 146th and Allisonville interchange roundabout
It could be a painful six weeks for daily commuters on Allisonville Road and 146th Street in Hamilton County.
The first phase of the $44 million intersection reconstruction has begun, with lane closures both ways causing traffic back-ups.
One of two through lanes in each direction is now closed on 146th Street and one of two left turn lanes in both directions on Allisonville are closed.
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County Highway Director Brad Davis said the restrictions, around the clock, will last through June, including the 35 mph speed limit. After that both through lanes on 146th will open but left turns won’t be allowed in either direction until the end of the year.
“That should help east-west flow a lot,” Davis said. Nearby alternative routes in those directions are few because access is limited to bridges that cross the White River at 116th Street and State Road 32, he said.
Allisonville Road’s restriction to one left turn lane will remain after June.
Davis said the changes have caused back-ups but workers are monitoring and “tweaking” the length of traffic signals to keep vehicles moving.
“We are keeping an eye to see what works best at different times of the day,” he said.
Construction crews are removing center concrete medians and preparing to put down temporary pavement, as well as utility relocation work in the right-of-way.
The county is building a roundabout and overpass intersection and widening the White River bridge.
The project is expected to be finished in the summer of 2025.
Drivers should expect more headaches before then. Next year, Allisonville Road will be completely shut down from March through May, Davis said.
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OCEAN CITY — Sharlyce Peterson and her three adult daughters had their eyes on the corner shop at Sixth and Asbury Avenue, but the landlord was skeptical.
Although their Southern-inspired clothing shop, Petes Mercantile, had taken off online, Peterson said, the landlord worried they had no "brick and mortar" experience.
But the Peterson women managed to win him over, and so fast-forward to this rainy Saturday before Memorial Day weekend, and Sharlyce, 58, is working her usual weekend shift at what is becoming a popular clothing boutique along Ocean City's eclectic downtown business district.
"For us it was happenstance," she said. "We're grateful. Who gets to play with their adult children, to bicker with them? It's been a strange blessing."
Petes Mercantile, with its cozy selection of flowing dresses and comfy, stylish tops, and a price point topping out at $100, is one of the new businesses in Ocean City this year testing their fate blocks from the Boardwalk in the fickle but booming Jersey Shore economic climate.
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They include some familiar Philly names such as Green Eggs Cafe, relocating to the old Chatterbox at Ninth and Central, and Groovy Smoovies, the smoothie shop opening next weekend at 611 E. Eighth St. by former Eagles offensive lineman Shawn Andrews and business partner Antonne Jones.
Some, such as the cheekily branded Ocean City merchandise store Dry Island, at 10th and Asbury, have newly expanded into bigger footprints.
Husband-and-wife team Juan and Yolanda Sanchez, of La Autentica, moved from their longtime grocery on Eighth Street in the middle of last summer to expand into a full-service restaurant at 1018 Asbury Ave. They're gearing up for a busy summer of Birria tacos.
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For Lisa Nugent, who opened Lisa's Sweet Treats at 1046 Asbury this year, it's a roll of the dice she's been wanting to take for decades.
For Heather Neville of soon-to-open Agape, a gourmet food shop at 856 Asbury, it's an extension of a zany but driven entrepreneurial spirit she brought to her first Ocean City shop, Goodies Gone Wild, a hot sauce and exotic meat shop (heat, meats and sweets) that sounds maybe just a little ridiculous for the Ocean City Boardwalk, but did not lack for business. (Never mind the time she tried to sell people Zebra meat.)
Another blockbuster summer at the shore?
Although weather predictions are a bit iffy, due to El Niño, economic analysts are once again bullish on the Jersey Shore this summer, after several banner seasons.
At Petes Mercantile, both predictions were in play as business was steady Saturday morning (rain is rarely bad for downtown businesses), and Peterson said last month was their best month so far. A nurse who runs Cape May Urgent Care, she is optimistic about the family's first summer on Asbury Avenue.
"Ocean City has been very good to us," she said. Her daughter Sarah lives in Egg Harbor Township; Chelsea, 32, and Maddie, 25, focus on website and inventory and will be flying in from Florida to help out this summer. "We're all part-owners," she said.
Rhyme or reason?
Neville's Agape gourmet store isn't quite open, but that didn't stop people from popping into the store to look around as Neville unpacked and schemed out exactly what will go where.
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She said she expects the store's identity to evolve as time goes on, but she's modeling it after the small corner groceries from her New York childhood, where people knew you and would cover you if you were a few dollars short.
She's hoping to be the charcuterie board supplier for Ocean City's (allegedly) wineless masses.
"I'm very anti-big business," said Neville, 46. "Everything will be locally sourced. I don't sell online."
She says she's not stressed by the coming deluge of people. She first came to Ocean City because her main business was selling Christmas trees in New York City, and she needed something for her offseason. People gave her a bit of side-eye when she described Goodies Gone Wild, hot sauce and exotic meats, but she proved the skeptics wrong.
She wants people to skip the Acme and stock up at Agape, the Greek word for a transcendent love. "We'll keep your tummy happy," she said, with pasta salads, pickles, spreads, meats and snacks. She's going with the flow.
"What this will be the day it opened compared to five years from now, who knows?" Neville said. "The challenge is figuring out the rhyme or reason of the store."
'Taking risks and making me happy'
At Lisa's Sweet Treats, Nugent says a two-year serious illness gave her the motivation to open the bakery she'd always dreamed of. She previously worked at Ward's Pastry, which closed last summer after 98 years to the despair of its loyal following, and at Stockton University.
Oops, we did it again.
Resting her arms on the bakery case Saturday, Nugent said she is just happy to be there to give her dreams a real-life testing. If it works, great. If not, that's OK, too.
(A steady stream of pre-Memorial Day customers buying key lime pie-lettes, cupcakes, doughnuts and Danishes would seem to point to a good outcome.)
"I wanted to do what I wanted to do as far as taking risks and making me happy," she said. "This stuff makes me happy."
Birria Tacos and Dry Island
At La Autentica, Yolanda Sanchez was stocking shelves before a lunch rush would send her to the kitchen. Husband Juan was at the front counter.
They opened the restaurant midsummer, cooking up batches of "grandma's secret sauce," and say their birria tacos have been getting raves, and not just for Ocean City, which, it should be noted, is becoming its own little mecca for Mexican food.
"We're feeling good about it," he said. "A lot of people are giving us good reviews."
The biggest concern for merchants, Sanchez said, is that the buildings they are in will be sold in the shore's hot real estate market.
At nearby Dry Island, owner Eric Plyler is in spacious new digs at 10th and Asbury for his cleverly branded merchandise in the family resort that still prohibits alcohol.
The approach encompasses both irony and appreciation for Ocean City's unique identity, he said. (One shirt says: "We don't make the rules, we just work around them.") Manager Maddie Walker said foot traffic was brisk.
Plyler said he was able to buy a building on Asbury Avenue for less money than renting a Boardwalk shop for three years (at $70,000 a summer). The business at the smaller location up the street gave him the confidence to expand.
Turnover along Asbury Avenue as longtime shop owners retire gives a new generation their opportunity, he said.
"Some people are choosing to retire, and that opens up opportunity for people to be part of a new wave," he said. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/in-ocean-city-a-crop-of-new-businesses-is-getting-ready-for-the-big-dance/article_696add9e-f8b3-11ed-bde1-9b4296f1abbc.html | 2023-05-23T13:12:39 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/in-ocean-city-a-crop-of-new-businesses-is-getting-ready-for-the-big-dance/article_696add9e-f8b3-11ed-bde1-9b4296f1abbc.html |
ATLANTA — Private autopsy results for Lashawn Thompson, the man who was allegedly eaten alive by bed bugs and other insects inside his cell at the Fulton County Jail were released Monday morning by attorneys and his family.
Thompson died last September while in custody living in complete filth behind bars. He was found covered in sores and bites from bed bugs and lice.
To make matters even worse, Thompson was found in the jail's psychiatric wing due to diagnosed mental health issues. He was held there for three months when an officer found him unresponsive. By that point, his family didn't even recognize him anymore.
Nationally renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump, attorney Michael Harper and Thompson's family held a news conference to announce the autopsy findings in the gruesome death of Thompson.
During the press conference, family attorney Michael Harper shared the private autopsy results which revealed that Thompson died from "severe neglect," which included the combination of dehydration, rapid weight loss, and malnutrition that was exacerbated by not receiving medication for his diagnosed schizophrenia. All of those factors led to Thompson dying from cardiac arrhythmia, which is the cause of an irregular heart beat, either too fast or too slow, Harper said.
The autopsy also revealed that Thompson would not have died at the time he did had he received proper care while inside the Fulton County Jail.
In addition to the cause of death, the autopsy also revealed Thompson had suffered from severe body insect infestation -- with bed bugs and lice covering Thompson's body from head to toe, attorney Crump said.
It also stated that lice live for 24 to 28 days, and that it "clearly spanned" longer than 28 days the insects were roaming Thompson's body, needing blood in order to survive.
"What a torture chamber he was living," Crump said, adding, "Mr. Thompson was neglected to death."
Crump said that the Fulton County commissioners, along with Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat, are responsible for Thompson's death.
"Each one of you has blood on your hands until one of you does right by Lashawn Thompson's family," Crump said.
Crump released the following statement ahead of the presser:
“These autopsy findings confirm that Lashawn Thompson was killed by the extreme neglect of the Fulton County Jail and its staff. He was dehydrated, malnourished, and his body was infested inside and out with insects – it is truly one of the most horrific cases we have seen. This man endured a torturous death. It is unfathomable that no one working in this facility lifted a finger to help Lashawn as he slowly died for three months on their watch. Their inaction, cruelty, and inhumanity killed him. We will do everything in our power to hold those responsible for Lashawn’s death accountable. Lashawn, his family, and everyone who has suffered in the so-called care of Fulton County Jail deserve at least that much.”
The pictures of Thompson's dead body covered in sores and bites are graphic and the pictures of his cell show the filthy conditions.
The Fulton County Medical Examiner lists his cause of death as "undetermined" but did note a severe bedbug infestation. His family previously claimed an infection from the bites led to cardiac arrhythmia and to his death.
The family hired an attorney to conduct their own investigation in order to determine whether the bed bugs caused the infection, which led to Thompson's death.
Thompson's brother remembers him as an outgoing person who everyone enjoyed being around.
“He was a everyday person that likes to laugh, play, watch TV -- he liked music,” McCrae said.
11Alive previously reached out to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office about the family considering a lawsuit and they responded with condolences for Thompson's family. They also shared that after his death, "immediate action was taken including but not limited to $500,000 to address the infestation of bed bugs, lice and other vermin, and updating security rounds to include addressing of sanitary conditions."
Harper said they plan on filing a lawsuit against the Fulton County Sheriff and detention officers once they get proof from their own investigation that the bug bites led to his death. They expect that will happen within the next month. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/autopsy-to-be-released-man-allegedly-died-being-eaten-alive-bed-bugs-fulton-county-jail/85-a908a9d8-3f0b-4cbb-8929-26d01a22b810 | 2023-05-23T13:14:41 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/autopsy-to-be-released-man-allegedly-died-being-eaten-alive-bed-bugs-fulton-county-jail/85-a908a9d8-3f0b-4cbb-8929-26d01a22b810 |
SAN ANTONIO — A fire has destroyed a vacant home on the west side and officials say this is not the first time they've been to this location.
Firefighters were called out to the 700 block of S San Augustine Avenue near S General McMullen around 4 a.m. Tuesday.
The battalion chief said that there is evidence indicating that some people were squatting inside the home.
It was a very intense fire that officials say destroyed this dwelling.
No one was inside the home when firefighters arrived and no injuries were reported.
The road is closed off while officials work to finish off battling the blaze.
No word on the amount of damages caused by the fire, but the home is a total loss.
This is a developing story.
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SAN ANTONIO — Police say a man was shot by his brother after a fight on the east side late Monday night.
This happened just after 11 p.m. on the 300 block Kenmar Drive near E. Houston Street.
A group of people were gathered in the backyard of the home when the two brothers got into a fight.
Police say the man in his teens pulled a gun and shot his older brother.
The victim was hit in the hip and taken to BAMC in stable condition.
His brother took off and police are still looking for him.
This is a developing story.
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Since going on the air in 1950, KENS 5 has strived to be the best, most trusted news and entertainment source for generations of San Antonians.
KENS 5 has brought numerous firsts to South Texas television, including being the first local station with a helicopter, the first with its own Doppler radar and the first to air a local morning news program.
Over the years, KENS 5 has worked to transform local news. Our cameras have been the lens bringing history into local viewers' homes. We're proud of our legacy as we serve San Antonians today.
Today, KENS 5 continues to set the standard in local broadcasting and is recognized by its peers for excellence and innovation. The KENS 5 News team focuses on stories that really matter to our community.
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SAN ANTONIO — A woman was forced out of her home by flames and several of her cats had to be rescued after a fire broke out in her kitchen, officials say.
Firefighters responded to reports of a fire at the 100 block of Samoth Drive near Goliad Road on the southeast side of town around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday.
When first responders arrived at the home, they were met with smoke coming from the front door. They found the fire in the kitchen and worked to begin extinguishing it while also searching for anyone inside the home.
Fire officials learned that the only person who lived there walked across the street to a neighbor's house while the fire department worked on the fire.
The battalion chief on the scene says several cats were rescued, and others were still unaccounted for.
The woman who lives in the home will be displaced for the evening and stay at the neighbor's house.
No one was reported injured, humans or pets. No word on the amount of damages caused by the fire.
The fire is under investigation.
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KENS 5 has brought numerous firsts to South Texas television, including being the first local station with a helicopter, the first with its own Doppler radar and the first to air a local morning news program.
Over the years, KENS 5 has worked to transform local news. Our cameras have been the lens bringing history into local viewers' homes. We're proud of our legacy as we serve San Antonians today.
Today, KENS 5 continues to set the standard in local broadcasting and is recognized by its peers for excellence and innovation. The KENS 5 News team focuses on stories that really matter to our community.
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Christopher Tressler’s computer screen was dominated by a map of Coconino County, displaying updated rainfall totals in real-time Friday.
When the Public Works Director spoke to the Arizona Daily Sun, his attention was partially on that map. A smattering of rain storms that bore a striking resemblance to the ones locals are used to seeing during the summer monsoon rolled into the region last week.
Keeping an eye out for possible floods is one of Tressler’s jobs. At this point in 2023, he is more than just a little bit used to keeping an eye on the weather.
This year, Coconino County Public Works has contended with the impact of extreme weather and wildfires, and that has its costs.
On the May 9 Coconino County Board of Supervisors meeting agenda, Public Works asked for a budget adjustment of $28,000 for repair services to heavy equipment after a “record-breaking snow season…and a shortage of full-time employees within the heavy shop.”
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“It was a year ago, more than a year ago, we were predicting what our costs were going to be for vehicle maintenance — and that’s both heavy equipment mechanics and light vehicles, what we call the white iron and the yellow iron,” Tressler explained.
White iron refers to lighter vehicles, like pick-up trucks. Heavy equipment is called “yellow iron,” so named after the shade of paint favored by manufacturers like Caterpillar.
“We use CAT equipment and John Deere equipment. It’s some of the best equipment out there and it’s made to work in really heavy environments, and extreme environments,” Tressler said. “We keep our fleet relatively up to date, so a lot of things potentially are still under warranty.”
The trouble is, when Public Works set their budget for the 2023 fiscal year, they had no way of predicting the season’s staggering snowfall total and the consequences of a busy snow removal season for the fleet.
This month the Board of Supervisors voted on both the $28,000 budget adjustment, and a budget adjustment of “$90,000 for parts and $32,000 for outside services for the mechanical services shop due to increased vendor costs, increase in fleet accidents and an unpredictable supply chain.”
Plows slide off roads every season. Markers that alert drivers to the placement of county cattle guards get buried in powder, and drivers hit the metal grates. More snow creates more opportunities for equipment to get banged up.
To repair that equipment, Public Works is bringing in outside vendors, because their understaffed “in-house.”
“The road maintenance and mechanic shop definitely have vacancies greater than 30% combined,” Tressler said.
County Public Works is actively recruiting new employees; they’ve recently filled a number of positions in the administrative and engineering departments. While the mechanic positions remain open, it makes sense to outsource to outside vendors.
Tressler said the issue is not that vendor costs increased astronomically on a service level, rather the county is using vendor services more.
“It doesn’t seem to me that the vendors are charging more. It’s just the volume of maintenance that we have right now. It was a tough winter, with bumps and bruises and things like that,” he said.
After the snow came the snowmelt. In March, runoff flooded Slayton Ranch Road, causing the roadway to collapse under the wheels of a school bus that fortunately had no students on board.
Repairing that roadway -- and responding to other maintenance concerns in the flood control district -- is one of Public Works’ priorities for the spring and summer.
“There are a number of projects that tie into some of the post-wildfire flooding that we’ve had. The flood control district is doing a significant amount of work in the Timberline area. Some of the roads there are county-maintained roads,” Tressler said. “Our infrastructure needs to be upgraded to handle as much of the flooding as we can. It’s definitely not going to handle all of the flood impacts that we see, but we’re going to work to upsize some of that work.”
Slayton Ranch Road is being repaired and, according to Tressler, new box culverts are set to be installed at the entrance to Wupatki Trails and at the end of Brandis Way.
Tressler said Public Works spends between $2.5 million and $3 million annually on pavement preservation.
“Pavement preservation relates to reducing the damage that ultraviolet rays exhibit onto our paved roads. We have chip seals where we put new oil and then chips over the top of it,” he explained.
Those kinds of projects help improve the “level of service” or quality of the roadways in the county. They’re important, but can occasionally take a backseat to projects that directly impact public safety or neighborhood access.
“It’s a difficult thing, to work in our road maintenance department and in Public Works. Oftentimes, when Mother Nature’s at its worst, we ask our people to go out and be at their best,” Tressler said. “We want to do everything all at once, but we shifted when the Slayton Ranch Road issue happened; we pushed that to the top of the list. So we try to prioritize things that are life/safety first. Something like an access issue, like Slayton Ranch Road is an access issue, those things definitely are priorities.”
In addition to projects related to flooding, Public Works has a full schedule of capital improvement projects — projects they’ll have to squeeze into a relatively short window of time. Everything goes back to the weather, even the most routine repairs.
A number of projects, Tressler said, were delayed because of the long winter.
“With the snow on the ground longer, we weren’t able to the conduct cultural resource assessments that we wanted to. Some of the utility relocation work was delayed for that. Some of the surveying was delayed because of the snow. We’re still hitting our construction season pretty close to where we want it, but maybe delayed a couple weeks,” he said.
Now that the snow is gone, and flooding has (at least temporarily) receded, Tressler said Public Works crews are taking full advantage of every ounce of sun -- working full-time to fill in potholes and work on capital improvements.
While extreme and unusual weather patterns can be hard to work around and plan for, Tressler’s team is still looking toward the future.
“A significant and important study that we’re undertaking is to work with ADOT in the Bellemont area, and update the traffic plan in that area,” he said. “That’s still a significant priority for us. Many of our communities only have one access in and out. That’s a growing community, so we’re continuing to put more engineering resources into that. It doesn’t have a construction project connected to it yet, but engineering resources [are allocated] to try and update the plan with ADOT there so we can pursue grant monies. We would like to have another TI [traffic interchange] there.” | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/coconino-county-public-works-seeks-budget-adjustments-after-extreme-weather-and-staffing-shortages/article_8f4bbce8-f8d3-11ed-9c6c-3f080c261ffe.html | 2023-05-23T13:16:30 | 0 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/coconino-county-public-works-seeks-budget-adjustments-after-extreme-weather-and-staffing-shortages/article_8f4bbce8-f8d3-11ed-9c6c-3f080c261ffe.html |
Derek Roesch of Saybrook was charged Thursday, Nov. 10 in McLean County Law and Justice Center with several counts, including:
-Two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, Class 2 felonies
-One count of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon while on parole, Class 2 felony
-Two counts of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a felon, class 2 felonies
-One count of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a felon while on parole, class 2 felony
-Unlawful possession of cannabis with intent to deliver (greater than 2000 grams but less than 5000 grams), a class 1 felony
-Unlawful possession of cannabis (greater than 2000 grams but less than 5000 grams), a class 2 felony
-Unlawful possession of a controlled substance, psylocibin less than 15 grams, a class 4 felony
-Unlawful possession of methamphetamine, less than five grams, a class 3 felony.
-Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, a class A misdemeanor | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/bloomington-man-charged-with-aggravated-battery/article_23b8bd7c-f8e8-11ed-a98c-df97b86eae36.html | 2023-05-23T13:18:27 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/bloomington-man-charged-with-aggravated-battery/article_23b8bd7c-f8e8-11ed-a98c-df97b86eae36.html |
BLOOMINGTON — A Decatur man faces felony DUI charges in McLean County.
Tuan Quang Dao, 50, is charged with aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, as a fifth offense, and one count of driving while license is revoked or suspended, with four additional traffic citations.
A grand jury returned a bill of indictment on April 19 for the offenses that are alleged to have occurred in March in Bloomington. A warrant was issued upon the indictment and he was taken into custody Friday.
Assistant State’s Attorney Aaron Fredrick said Dao was initially charged with a misdemeanor before authorities realized this would be his fifth DUI offense.
Dao was jailed in lieu of posting $5,035. An arraignment was scheduled for June 9.
Young drivers are already higher-risk than other age groups due to their inexperience, their likelihood of being distracted while driving, and the higher prevalence of dangerous behaviors like speeding or not wearing a seatbelt.
Most popular girl names in the 60s in Illinois
What's in a name?
Every new parent faces the difficult decision of choosing the perfect name for a newborn. First names rarely get changed after being assigned and carry with them a wide range of meanings and associations. This creates a lot of pressure on expectant parents to pick the perfect moniker for their little ones.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, many parents end up choosing the same names over and over. Research suggests that we pick specific names implying desired characteristics about our children, selecting names for boys and girls intended to shape them. Male monikers are commonly inspired by political, cultural, and personal influences that suggest good, masculine, and well-rounded people.
The 1960s are commonly associated with tie-dye-clad hippies, psychedelic experimentation, and rock 'n' roll icons like the Beatles and Jimi Hendrix. But underneath the flower power, free love exterior, the ‘60s were a period of radical social and political change—not only in the United States but around the world. The decade was one characterized by a host of juxtapositions; anger and fear over injustice and uneasy political conditions lived alongside notions of musical awakening and pacifist harmony.
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for boys in the ‘60s in Illinois using data from the Social Security Administration . Names are ranked by number of babies born. The names in this list represent the distinct intersection of Baby Boomer and Gen X and a reflection of some of the most well-known celebrities, musicians, and trends of the time. Keep reading to see if your name was among the most popular in the ‘60s in your home state.
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#50. Rhonda
Rhonda is a name of Welsh origin meaning "good lance".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,670
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#813 most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #44
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 93,607
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#49. Rebecca
Rebecca is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "servant of God".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,721
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 589 (#219 most common name, -87.5% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #41
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 99,468
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#48. Cindy
Cindy is a name of Greek origin meaning "woman from Mount Kynthos".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,742
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 85 (#1109 (tie) most common name, -98.2% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #46
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 91,589
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#47. Melissa
Melissa is a name of Greek origin meaning "honey bee".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,767
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 655 (#192 most common name, -86.3% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #33
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 119,212
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#46. Jacqueline
Jacqueline is a name of French origin meaning "may God protect".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,812
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 600 (#213 most common name, -87.5% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #51
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 84,366
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#45. Jill
Jill is a name of English origin meaning "child of the gods".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,853
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 600 (#213 most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #61
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 69,144
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#44. Maria
Maria is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "sea of bitterness".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,870
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,102 (#112 most common name, -77.4% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #49
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 88,642
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#43. Robin
Robin is a name of German origin meaning "fame-bright".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,979
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 65 (#1301 most common name, -98.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #34
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 118,322
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#42. Catherine
Catherine is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 4,988
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 618 (#208 most common name, -87.6% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #56
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 76,791
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#41. Margaret
Margaret is a name of Greek origin meaning "pearl".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,466
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,170 (#104 most common name, -78.6% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #53
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 81,869
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#40. Tracy
Tracy is a name of Irish origin meaning "fighter".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,545
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 5 (#3152 (tie) most common name, -99.9% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #39
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 103,778
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#39. Janet
Janet is a name of Scottish origin meaning "God is gracious".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,686
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 73 (#1219 (tie) most common name, -98.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #47
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 89,307
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#38. Theresa
Theresa is a name of Greek origin meaning "late summer".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,774
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 92 (#1047 (tie) most common name, -98.4% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #42
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 97,120
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#37. Kathy
Kathy is a name of Greek origin meaning "pure".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 5,819
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 26 (#1910 most common name, -99.6% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #40
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 101,119
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#36. Teresa
Teresa is a name of Greek origin meaning "huntress".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 6,201
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 195 (#577 most common name, -96.9% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #25
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 151,770
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#35. Carol
Carol is a name of German origin meaning "free man".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 6,597
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 55 (#1416 most common name, -99.2% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #38
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 112,341
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#34. Amy
Amy is a name of French origin meaning "beloved".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 6,751
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 605 (#210 most common name, -91.0% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #35
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 116,789
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#33. Kelly
Kelly is a name of Irish origin meaning "bright-headed".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 6,983
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 305 (#389 most common name, -95.6% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #30
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 128,078
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#32. Tina
Tina is a name of English origin meaning "river".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 7,013
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 13 (#2320 most common name, -99.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #31
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 126,385
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#31. Brenda
Brenda is a name of Norse origin meaning "sword".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 7,397
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 166 (#683 (tie) most common name, -97.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #19
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 164,483
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#30. Cheryl
Cheryl is a name of Greek origin meaning "cherry fruit".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 7,750
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 166 (#683 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #28
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 135,650
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#29. Diane
Diane is a name of Latin origin meaning "divine".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 7,856
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 31 (#1789 most common name, -99.6% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #36
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 114,441
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#28. Denise
Denise is a name of Greek origin meaning "to be devoted to Bacchus".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 8,053
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 185 (#604 (tie) most common name, -97.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #29
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 128,834
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#27. Tammy
Tammy is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "palm tree".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 8,342
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 185 (#604 (tie) most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #13
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 182,218
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#26. Sharon
Sharon is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "a fertile plain".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 8,528
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 74 (#1210 most common name, -99.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #23
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 154,883
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#25. Angela
Angela is a name of Latin origin meaning "messenger of God".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 8,579
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 592 (#217 most common name, -93.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #22
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 159,248
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#24. Kathleen
Kathleen is a name of Irish origin meaning "pure".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 8,708
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 167 (#676 (tie) most common name, -98.1% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #32
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 120,967
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#23. Barbara
Barbara is a name of Greek origin meaning "foreign".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 8,928
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 104 (#978 (tie) most common name, -98.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #21
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 159,750
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#22. Nancy
Nancy is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "grace".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 8,972
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 134 (#805 most common name, -98.5% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #26
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 142,707
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#21. Dawn
Dawn is a name of English origin meaning "daybreak".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 9,061
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 22 (#2011 most common name, -99.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #37
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 114,291
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#20. Debra
Debra is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "bee".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 9,333
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 22 (#2011 most common name, data not available compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #24
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 153,776
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#19. Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "god is my oath".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 9,441
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 3,509 (#13 most common name, -62.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #17
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 168,897
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#18. Christine
Christine is a name of English origin meaning "follower of Christ".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 9,449
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 113 (#905 (tie) most common name, -98.8% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #27
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 139,333
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#17. Jennifer
Jennifer is a name of English origin meaning "white shadow, white wave".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 9,573
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 578 (#221 (tie) most common name, -94.0% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #20
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 164,429
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#16. Pamela
Pamela is a name of Greek origin meaning "all sweetness".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 9,963
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 57 (#1392 most common name, -99.4% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #14
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 181,948
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#15. Lori
Lori is a name of English origin meaning "bay laurel".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 9,964
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 12 (#2377 (tie) most common name, -99.9% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #15
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 176,561
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#14. Sandra
Sandra is a name of Greek origin meaning "defender of man".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 10,062
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 152 (#730 (tie) most common name, -98.5% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #11
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 183,812
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#13. Deborah
Deborah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "bee".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 10,140
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 73 (#1219 (tie) most common name, -99.3% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #12
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 183,434
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#12. Donna
Donna is a name of Italian origin meaning "lady of the home".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 10,563
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 44 (#1561 most common name, -99.6% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #8
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 213,457
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#11. Cynthia
Cynthia is a name of Greek origin meaning "moon goddess".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 11,134
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 262 (#455 (tie) most common name, -97.6% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #10
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 196,606
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#10. Michelle
Michelle is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 12,461
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 819 (#153 most common name, -93.4% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #9
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 208,285
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#9. Julie
Julie is a name of Latin origin meaning "youthful".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 12,535
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 217 (#536 most common name, -98.3% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #18
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 166,151
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#8. Patricia
Patricia is a name of Latin origin meaning "noble".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 13,279
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 175 (#637 (tie) most common name, -98.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #6
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 231,137
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#7. Linda
Linda is a name of Italian origin meaning "beautiful".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 13,310
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 136 (#797 most common name, -99.0% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #7
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 225,412
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#6. Laura
Laura is a name of Latin origin meaning "bay laurel plant".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 14,160
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 327 (#370 most common name, -97.7% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #16
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 174,184
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#5. Kimberly
Kimberly is a name of English origin meaning "from the wood of the royal forest".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 15,870
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 1,034 (#121 most common name, -93.5% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #5
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 259,092
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#4. Karen
Karen is a name of Danish origin meaning "pure".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 16,373
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 261 (#458 most common name, -98.4% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #4
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 286,044
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#3. Susan
Susan is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "lily".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 18,066
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 114 (#899 most common name, -99.4% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #3
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 287,661
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#2. Mary
Mary is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "drop of the sea".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 22,458
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 856 (#146 most common name, -96.2% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #2
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 355,223
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#1. Lisa
Lisa is a name of English origin meaning "God's promise".
Illinois
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 25,554
- Number of babies from 2010 to 2019: 94 (#1036 most common name, -99.6% compared to the 60s)
National
- Rank: #1
- Number of babies from 1960 to 1969: 496,980
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Looking for a way to honor our veterans on Memorial Day? Here is a list of events happening in the area.
Bloomington
VFW Post 454 placing flags in cemeteries, Thursday, May 25: 8 a.m. at East Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery; 8:30 a.m. at Park Hill Cemetery; 8 a.m. at St. Mary's, then to St. Joseph's and East Twin Grove.
Avenue of Flags; 8 a.m. May 26 through 8 a.m. June 18, Evergreen Memorial Center, Bloomington.
Hero's Memorial Tournament; all day Saturday, May 27, P.J. Irvin, 1601 McKay Drive, Bloomington; $50 per two-person team; raising money for the local Marine Corps League.
Memorial Day Parade; 9 a.m. Monday, May 29, step offs at Front and Center streets in downtown Bloomington and will finish at Miller Park on Wood Street.
Memorial Day Ceremony; 10 a.m. Monday, May 29, Miller Park Band Stand, 1020 S. Morris Ave., Bloomington.
Communal Military Rites Ceremony; 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Monday, May 29, Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, 302 E. Miller St., Bloomington.
Memorial Day Murph; 9-10:30 a.m. Monday, May 29, Five Alarm Fitness, 412 Olympia Drive, Bloomington.
DEKA Honor; 7:30 a.m. Monday, May 29, Dust2Glory Fitness, 716 E. Empire St., Bloomington.
Normal
Memorial Day Mass; 10 a.m. Monday, May 29, Holly Cross Cemetery, corner of College and Cottage avenues, Normal; to honor past and current military.
Danvers
Services honoring John H. Kraus; 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 29, Danvers Cemetery.
Lexington
Memorial Day Program; 10 a.m. Monday, May 29, American Legion Post #291, Lexington Community Center.
Pontiac
Memorial Day Service; 9 a.m. Monday, May 29, Southside Cemetery, 400 S. Locust St., Pontiac.
139th Rooks Creek Memorial Day Service; Sunday, May 28, service at 2:30 p.m. and military salute at 3 p.m., Rooks Creek Cemetery, Route 116 west of Pontiac.
Eureka
Memorial Day Parade; 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 29, stepping off from Eureka High School and ending at Olio Cemetery.
Memorial Day Service; 11 a.m. Monday, May 29, Olio Cemetery, with Dan Harrod as master of ceremonies and U.S. Air Force Veteran Rev. Tom Zobrist as guest speaker. Rain location: Eureka High School Auditorium.
Atlanta
Sausage and Pancake Breakfast; 8-10:30 a.m., Atlanta Fire Department.
Memorial Day Program; 10 a.m. Monday, May 29, outside Atlanta Public Library, with guest speaker Joe Schaler. Rain location: Atlanta Fire Department.
Lunch and dance performance, 11 a.m. Monday, May 29, Route 66 Park. Dance performance by Audra's Dance Studio and ribeye and pork chop sandwiches served by Rob Polen. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/memorial-day-events-planned-in-bloomington-normal-surrounding-areas/article_7ff41362-f4e6-11ed-9f02-5babe90b9ea4.html | 2023-05-23T13:18:39 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/memorial-day-events-planned-in-bloomington-normal-surrounding-areas/article_7ff41362-f4e6-11ed-9f02-5babe90b9ea4.html |
SARASOTA, Fla. — A woman was hit and killed Monday afternoon alongside Interstate 75 after getting out of her car once it broke down, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The crash happened around 4:30 p.m. on the southbound lanes just north of University Parkway.
Troopers say the 25-year-old woman from Bradenton stopped on the outside lane, got out and stood near the driver's side door with the door open.
It was around this time that another car was heading toward her, the FHP crash report reads. Its driver, a 20-year-old Sarasota woman, tried to change lanes but ended up hitting the woman on the highway.
The 25-year-old died at the scene of the crash, said troopers, adding that a 9-year-old girl traveling with her remained in the car.
The second car then collided with an SUV, and another southbound car ended up hitting the back of the parked car.
No other injuries were reported in the crash. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/manateecounty/deadly-interstate-75-pedestrian-crash/67-b578f91f-5111-4f15-af03-f5c43ec8bd26 | 2023-05-23T13:18:44 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/manateecounty/deadly-interstate-75-pedestrian-crash/67-b578f91f-5111-4f15-af03-f5c43ec8bd26 |
WATERLOO — After three years and an influx of patients, a mental health provider has expanded its services and physical size.
Elevate Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic recently moved into a new downtown space at the former Gallagher, Langlas & Gallagher law office at 405 E. Fifth St. The agency was previously located on the second floor of 604 Lafayette St., above the Screaming Eagle American Bar and Grill. A ribbon cutting ceremony for the facility was held on May 10.
Elevate was able to purchase the building with a $650,000 grant from the Otto Schoitz Foundation last year.
Project Director Bob Lincoln said the location of the new building is crucial to its future success.
“We were really committed to being accessible to people who have transportation barriers,” he said. “We want to be accessible to folks involved with the justice system, hopefully before they’re involved with the justice system, but that’s why we’re located on the county square here.”
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The new office is blocks away from City Hall, the Black Hawk County Courthouse, the county correctional facility and People’s Community Health Clinic.
Lincoln said the new building has improved staff morale, as well, along with separating the services they provide and allowing more space for bigger group settings.
Elevate came to fruition in 2020 after a $4 million grant from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The grant allows the facility to take in uninsured or under-insured clients.
The agency provides behavioral health treatment services like trauma-informed care therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychiatric evaluation and medication management. It also provides substance abuse services.
Along with mental health providers, the clinic has a psychiatric nurse practitioner to prescribe medications, a registered nurse and a certified medical assistant.
Outside of the downtown building, Elevate staffs mobile crisis workers who are on call 24/7. There are three teams that cover 12 counties. The teams work in groups of four counties because Elevate’s requirement is to be at the needed location within an hour.
“We can respond to wherever you are, whenever you need us,” Lincoln said. “And then the clinic’s here to support that outreach and provide that hub so people can be brought into the clinic.”
He said that if someone doesn’t have an existing treatment provider, the clinic can offer those services for the short term until clients get connected with services. Connection or reconnection is important, he said, because the sooner people get help, the “better their prospects are for recovery and happiness.”
Out of the 1,000 to 2,000 unique patients Elevate serves per year, Lincoln said he’s seeing an increase of youth. He believes this is due to effects of COVID-19 that resulted in children being out of school, development being stunted and experiencing the trauma of deaths from the virus.
He also said suicide rates of younger people is concerning and that many of them are associated with COVID-19 and social media. He said there are 500 to 550 suicides per year in Iowa that are reported. Data wasn’t available on how many happen in the Cedar Valley.
“Ultimately, we want to stop suicide because we know that that’s a temporary impairment and people can and do get better with treatment, with time,” Lincoln said. “But the rates of people that are having suicidal ideation in youth, and more bad days than good days in a month – that’s what we want to focus on.”
The bigger building isn’t the end of new things coming for Elevate.
Lincoln said the Black Hawk County Gaming Association awarded $350,000 to the organization for future housing. Next to the clinic, there will be 14 apartments as well as intensive resident support apartments on the first floor. A building is already there and needs to be renovated, which will likely happen this summer.
Elevate was also awarded funds to provide mobile crisis services for the Southeast Iowa Link region that includes Des Moines, Henry, Jefferson, Keokuk, Lee, Louisa, Van Buren and Washington counties in southeast Iowa.
Lincoln said he hopes by later this fall the Waterloo clinic will provide 24/7 services. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/mental-health-provider-moves-to-bigger-building-expects-to-provide-more-services/article_965394ac-f8c9-11ed-8284-c70a98b6dbf2.html | 2023-05-23T13:22:19 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/mental-health-provider-moves-to-bigger-building-expects-to-provide-more-services/article_965394ac-f8c9-11ed-8284-c70a98b6dbf2.html |
WATERLOO — One of the most frequently traveled roads in Waterloo will be under construction this summer.
Part of East San Marnan Drive, from Hammond Avenue to just past the Hawkeye Road intersection, will see a full reconstruction. City of Waterloo Engineer Matt Schindel said officials are hoping for work to start at the end of May. He estimates the road will be fully open again by Dec. 1.
Schindel said that portion of the road will be torn up, fully reconfigured and rebuilt. The original pavement was laid in 1986.
“The road condition there is getting bad,” Schindel said. “Roads are analyzed and that was the one that was red-flagged as a need.”
Eventually more of East San Marnan will be redone, he noted.
Along with new pavement, the current two-foot median will be widened to around six-feet and lanes will be extended. Once the project is done, there will still be two lanes on each side.
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The project will be completed in three phases: the intersection at Hawkeye Road and East San Marnan Drive, the eastbound lanes of East San Marnan Drive and then the westbound lanes of East San Marnan Drive.
During the construction at the intersection, cars coming north off of U.S. Highway 20 will be able to turn right, toward Walmart and Menards. People wanting to drive towards Lowes and Sam’s Club should get off at the Ansborough Avenue exit.
During the second phase, only the eastbound lanes of East San Marnan Drive will be open. There will not be any head-to-head traffic to allow the contractor to work. The third stage will just include the westbound lanes but there will be head-to-head traffic.
The City Council approved a bid to Peterson Contractors, Inc., of Reinbeck, at a cost of $2.5 million. The engineer’s estimate was $3.2 million.
Earlier in the spring, the council rejected a bid to reconstruct both East San Marnan Drive and Broadway Street. The reason for this was because the bid was too high, Schindel said.
With the rejection of the bid, he and the other engineers decided to just focus the project on East San Marnan Drive because it is a smaller section of road than what they would’ve worked on at Broadway Street. He said if they started work on Broadway, it would be difficult to finish the work by the end of the construction season.
The projects were originally bid together because two years ago the city had enough money to do both but with inflation the bid came in over budget, Schindel said. Even though the roads do not intersect at all, he said the engineers like to bid projects together so that the city is only managing one contractor.
As for the future reconstruction of Broadway Street, Schindel expects bids to go out in fall for the portion from the U.S. Highway 218 off-ramp to Donald Street. Construction would then start in the spring of 2024.
Even though Broadway won’t be reworked this year, Schindel offered assurances that existing potholes will be filled and the road will be maintained.
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The 13-year-old boy declared brain-dead after being shot in the head at a Staten Island playground Friday afternoon has died, the NYPD said Tuesday as it declared his case a homicide investigation.
Sources say a 17-year-old is now in custody. Details on the charges weren't immediately clear.
The victim, identified as Jamoure Harrell, who lived in the borough, died Sunday of his injuries, officials say.
Harrell was gunned down in the middle of the afternoon Friday, just before 4 p.m., at the Dr. Maggie Howard Playground, near the Stapleton Houses on Warren and Gordon streets, authorities have said.
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It happened about a block from his school, I.S. 49, as he hung out with a group of friends after classes got out.
According to the NYPD, another teenager some distance away fired two shots into the group, with one of the bullets hitting Harrell in the face.
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Community activist Malcolm Penn, who knew the boy, said he had been set to graduate from eighth grade next month and was looking forward to it. He described Harrell as a "very energetic kid, just out having fun on a beautiful day like a 13-year-old does."
The intended target of the shooting wasn't clear.
Anyone with information on the case is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/teen-shot-in-face-at-staten-island-playground-dies-nypd-says/4358289/ | 2023-05-23T13:24:39 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/teen-shot-in-face-at-staten-island-playground-dies-nypd-says/4358289/ |
GREENSBORO — High Point’s Planning & Zoning Commission is set to hold a hearing Tuesday on Guilford County Schools’ application for the city to annex and rezone land in Colfax for a new K-8 school, a plan that has prompted concerns from some people in the area.
Those concerns include potential traffic issues with the site on a rural two-lane highway.
The meeting takes place at 6 p.m. in High Point City Council chambers. The zoning commission will not have the final say, but will make a recommendation to High Point City Council, which is scheduled to take up the matter on June 20.
The district hasn’t bought the land at 721 S. Bunker Hill Road and 8869 and 8871 Boylston Road yet — that’s contingent on getting the City of High Point to annex the three properties, which are in unincorporated Guilford County, and to rezone them for school use.
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School leaders have said the site was the best of the options that they considered, based on factors like cost, size of site, and not being too close to the airport. They also said that planned road improvements, such as adding turn lanes and an all-ways stop, will ameliorate the traffic and safety issues that could be caused.
The Katherine G. Johnson School for Science and Mathematics could serve up to 900 students: 600 in elementary and 300 in middle school grades, according to the draft recommendations of the traffic impact analysis for the site.
During the peak arrival hour in the morning, the school could have about 439 vehicles entering the campus, with 323 heading back out, according to the draft analysis. For the peak hour for dismissal, that looks more like 198 vehicles entering and 212 exiting.
According to Herb Shannon, a senior planner with the City of High Point, the properties fall within the city’s planning area: basically unincorporated areas that it expects to annex into the city at some point in the future, as the area develops and grows. Shannon said the city has agreements with other area municipalities like Kernersville and Greensboro, covering which city can annex where.
In order to connect to High Point’s water and sewer systems, he said, property owners in the area must agree to be annexed. For now, he said, annexation is voluntary for property owners. Eventually, all that area will be in the city, he said, but that’s decades out.
“I’ll agree they need a school somewhere out in this area, but it’s too close to the county line,” said Tom Hardin, one of the attendees at a community meeting the district held at Colfax Elementary. “To me the roads are just too narrow, and too much traffic already.”
Hardin said he would prefer to see the school built somewhere on Market Street, which he said is better equipped to handle the traffic. And he expressed skepticism about whether proposed road improvements that would fall outside of the school campus would be built in a timely manner. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/education/high-point-colfax-k-8-school-katherine-johnson-stem-traffic-zoning-annexation-boylston-bunker-hill-guilford-county-schools/article_a914dd10-f8bc-11ed-bab7-cb4fc2870ca0.html | 2023-05-23T13:24:39 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/education/high-point-colfax-k-8-school-katherine-johnson-stem-traffic-zoning-annexation-boylston-bunker-hill-guilford-county-schools/article_a914dd10-f8bc-11ed-bab7-cb4fc2870ca0.html |
Happy Tuesday. Having breakfast today with Coach Roy Williams.
Well, the truth is, it’s not just me and ol’ Roy.
A few hundred others who support the Crosby Scholars Community Partnership sat down to a breakfast buffet in a ballroom at the Bermuda Run Country Club, an oasis of sorts for former Winston-Salem and Forsyth County officials, at least one sitting judge and a candidate for governor who know the property-tax rates on both sides of the mighty Yadkin.
Plus, there’s golf, pickleball and a lazy river. No, not the Yadkin; the floaty kind next to a pool capable of occupying the kiddies for hours on end.
But comparative tax bills and leisure activities are not the point. Not today.
No, that honor goes to the Crosby Scholars, a terrific program that aims to help students in public middle and high schools to prepare for college and post-high school life.
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Founded in 1992 at the Career Center and Glenn High, the program expanded over the years to serve all public-school students in Forsyth County. And in 2012, a partnership with Goodwill Industries allowed for an expansion into Rowan and Iredell counties.
The numbers support the mission: Crosby Scholars serves more than 11,000 students each year, provides more than $980,000 in scholarships annually and has helped more than 35,000 kids prepare for college — and life — since its inception.
All of which brings us to Coach Williams.
Retired since 2021 following a stellar career at Kansas and Carolina, Williams could easily be teeing up a golf ball, sitting on a beach, fishing or generally doing as he darn well pleases.
Instead, this morning he’s eating eggs and bacon out of serving plates in a curtained ballroom.
No doubt he’ll have a few wise words for the crowd, and unless I badly miss my guess, Williams might draw from his experience growing up less-than economically well off in and around Biltmore.
A famously emotional man unafraid to show it, Williams has been known to shed a tear talking about the sacrifices his mother made for him when he was a kid.
(A cynical friend, a Wake Forest graduate, to this day calls an anecdote Williams tells about his mom making sure he had money for a Coca Cola the same as his friends “that dadgum nickel story.”)
“My mother was my hero,” Williams said after coming home to coach UNC. “She was a very intelligent lady who only went through the 10th grade. She always said, ‘You just try to do the right thing, and sometimes the right thing is not necessarily what you want to do, but you do the right thing.’”
Through the years, according to UNC campus publications, Williams and his wife Wanda gave more than $5.8 million to Carolina including $600,000 to cover the scholarships of spring sport athletes whose seasons were cut short due to COVID if they wanted an extra year to compete.
Roy Williams literally could have been anywhere in the world today. And yet he showed up at 7:30 this morning to support an organization that aims to help kids get ahead.
One suspects the coach’s mother, who passed away in 1992, would be proud.
Council eyes short-term rentals
GREENSBORO — The facts, at least those gathered through the public comment period, continue to roll in and be tallied.
Enough so that the City Council is scheduled this evening to discuss in a public hearing new regulations and restrictions on short-term rentals within the city limits.
(Think AirBnB and VRBO.)
Among other things, proposed new rules would limit short-term rentals to 30 days or less and require owner/operators to obtain zoning permits.
Cleaning fees, obnoxious though they may be, are not driving this.
Short-term rentals have been blamed for helping fuel a shortage in available housing stock.
The working theory is that AirBnB and the like convert long-term rental units where locals might have lived into short-term spots for tourists and visitors.
And in case it’s been a while since you rented an apartment, a shortage in affordable housing options is real.
Recent surveys have estimated that the average renter pays 30 percent of their take-home pay for housing. That doesn’t leave much left to save for down payments. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/two-things-retired-coach-stays-busy-helping-others-eyeballing-short-term-rentals/article_3952f46c-f96b-11ed-9ebc-ab57d4fd205c.html | 2023-05-23T13:24:45 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/two-things-retired-coach-stays-busy-helping-others-eyeballing-short-term-rentals/article_3952f46c-f96b-11ed-9ebc-ab57d4fd205c.html |
NAPLES, Fla. — A fire broke out on the roof of The Boathouse on Naples Bay late Monday night.
Naples Fire Rescue and Greater Naples Fire responded to the restaurant at 990 Broad Avenue S around 11:48 p.m.
Upon arrival, smoke and flames were seen coming from the roof, but crews successfully extinguished the fire.
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
No injuries have been reported. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/collier-county/2023/05/23/fire-sparks-at-the-boathouse-on-naples-bay/ | 2023-05-23T13:31:53 | 0 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/collier-county/2023/05/23/fire-sparks-at-the-boathouse-on-naples-bay/ |
MARCO ISLAND, Fla. — A home on Marco Island was raided by the SWAT team early Tuesday morning.
An active investigation is underway at a home located at 1232 Skylark Avenue.
Collier County Sheriff’s Office provided assistance to the Marco Police Department.
It is unknown if any arrest has been made.
Count on NBC2 as we bring you the latest information. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/collier-county/2023/05/23/swat-team-raids-home-on-marco-island/ | 2023-05-23T13:32:00 | 1 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/collier-county/2023/05/23/swat-team-raids-home-on-marco-island/ |
FORT MYERS, Fla. — An investigation is underway after a fire broke out inside an empty garage at Centennial Park in Fort Myers.
The Fort Myers Fire Department and the Fort Myers Police Department responded to the blaze on 2000 W First Drive around 3:43 a.m.
At this time, there is no information yet on what actually caused it, but The State Fire Marshal is investigating.
This is a developing story.
Count on NBC2 to bring you the latest details as they are released. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/lee-county/2023/05/23/fire-breaks-out-inside-empty-parking-garage-at-centennial-park/ | 2023-05-23T13:32:01 | 0 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/lee-county/2023/05/23/fire-breaks-out-inside-empty-parking-garage-at-centennial-park/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A Wichita State University (WSU) program is helping NASA with the investigation of the possibility of extraterrestrial life.
As scientists investigate the possibility of intelligent life on other planets, an important first step is to determine if a planet or interstellar body has the basic building blocks of life. If it does, then you need to look for signs of that life, one of which can be microorganisms.
The problem is, how do you determine that a microorganism found during a mission to Mars or some other location in space is extraterrestrial and not an Earth-based hitchhiker? Although NASA uses clean rooms in the construction of satellites, rovers, and other equipment destined to leave Earth, there is no way to 100% prevent microbes from getting on every piece of or hardware or equipment.
That is where WSU’s Dr. Mark Schneegurt and his team come in. Dr. Schneegurt is a professor of biological sciences at WSU’s Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
“NASA is planning missions to other worlds, and we go to other worlds now,” says Schneegurt. “It’s very important if we’re going to make a claim of finding life on another world, we’re certain it came from another world. One of the easiest ways to mess up your experiment is to bring life from Earth.”
With the assistance of a $377,000 grant from NASA, Dr. Schneegurt and his team will examine the toughness of microbes isolated from spacecraft assembly facilities. NASA’s Planetary Protection Center of Excellence at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California has been working with the goal of preventing cross-contamination.
The research will investigate the types of microbes that are in these clean rooms and if they can survive on Mars. At the same time, the team will be investigating what type of life could live on Mars.
“Habitat for NASA, and for everyone else, means liquid water,” says Dr. Schneegurt. “If you don’t have liquid water, it’s hard for us to imagine life. NASA follows the water and there’s water on Mars, a lot of water.”
Although Mars is much colder than Earth, there are wet environments that contain salt brine and evaporite minerals. High amounts of salt can lower the freezing point of water, allowing for microbial life to exist.
One of Schneegurt’s researchers is Senior Biology Major Jillian Ross-Mason. She is investigating what happens to bacteria under high pressure. The goal is to determine if microorganisms like bacteria could live in environments like liquid water trapped under icy moons and other bodies in our solar system and others.
“I feel very fortunate to be in a lab that is doing work with NASA and how we move forward in exploration,” says Ross-Mason. “Being in the lab has changed the way I think about science, the way I approach different questions. I’m getting better at techniques and that will be super-helpful for my career field.” | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/wsu-helping-nasa-with-investigation-of-life-on-other-planets/ | 2023-05-23T13:36:28 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/wsu-helping-nasa-with-investigation-of-life-on-other-planets/ |
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RIO VERDE, Ariz. — For the hundreds of people living in the Rio Verde Foothills, extreme measures have been taken to survive.
“We have been living on rainwater for 142 days,” said resident Leigh Harris on Monday.
It's been going on for close to six months now since the City of Scottsdale cut off the community's water supply, forcing people like Harris to rely on rain and others' tap water to take showers, wash dishes, and go to the bathroom.
“We’re tired of this,” Harris said.
Donna Rice, another Rio Verde Foothills resident, is having to do the same.
“We're going to keep filling up jugs at friends' houses, using that water to flush the toilets,” Rice said. “It’s just really really not a good way to live.”
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed legislation on Monday that would have temporarily restored water service to the community by forcing Scottsdale to once again provide them with water. In a letter, Hobbs said she vetoed the bill because it would not provide an immediate solution and would only further delay the issue at hand.
Tammy Poole, another Rio Verde Foothills resident, was livid when she learned what happened.
“I just cannot fathom why a governor, our governor, would veto something so simple,” Poole said.
However, both Rice and Harris believe it was the right decision.
“Forcing Scottsdale to take care of us who our county residents, that would set a very bad precedent and you know what it would just end up back in court which would kick the can down even longer and we are still without water,” Harris said.
Both are now resting their faith on another bill that does have the support of Hobbs.
If approved by the Senate, HB 2561 would set up a new "standpipe district" within state government to serve Rio Verde Foothills. There is also an emergency clause that would allow that oversite to begin right away.
The legislature reconvenes on June 12. This bill is the last hope the community has of getting the water they desperately need.
“Is it pretty? No, but it is the answer for now and we need water now,” Harris said.
Water Wars
Water levels are dwindling across the Southwest as the megadrought continues. Here's how Arizona and local communities are being affected. | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/water-wars/rio-verde-foothills-veto-reaction/75-173f490b-1180-4af1-8dfa-6b95fb184572 | 2023-05-23T13:43:09 | 0 | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/water-wars/rio-verde-foothills-veto-reaction/75-173f490b-1180-4af1-8dfa-6b95fb184572 |
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — For expecting mothers in rural Tennessee, it’s a coin flip if the hospital closest to them is equipped and staffed to deliver their baby, according to a report from the Center for Healthcare Quality & Payment Reform.
The report found 24 of the 52 rural hospitals in Tennessee offer labor and delivery services.
“Over the past decade, nearly 200 rural hospitals across the country stopped delivering babies,” wrote the report’s authors.
In Greeneville, Tennessee, OB/GYN Dr. Howard Herrell works long days and nights to make sure his hospital doesn’t become No. 25.
“It’s a hard thing to sustain, and the patients in this community need us,” Dr. Herrell said.
Herrell said in the past few years alone he has seen the reduction for himself.
“When I moved to this county, there were two hospitals that delivered babies. Now, there’s one,” he said. “Now, there’s one another county two counties away has no unit that delivered babies, but there was one there a few years ago, and even in cities like Knoxville, you’re seeing hospitals reduce down or close OB units.”
Herrell explained he has patients who drive an hour or longer for appointments or even to deliver their baby.
“Women have to bypass a hospital sitting in front of them when they’re in labor, perhaps to go on an hour, hour and a half or two-hour long car ride to get there,” he said.
However, what concerns him most are the patients he doesn’t get to see often.
He said he had one patient who he would’ve liked to see every week, but only saw once every 14 weeks.
“[T]hese patients would have to drive in some cases an hour, or even an hour and a half, to have any sort of care whatsoever. They don’t have, in many cases, the gas money to do that, the means to do that, even a reliable car,” he said.
Dr. Herrell also said for hospitals that are looking to stay afloat, obstetricians are often one of the first to go, considering they are often one of the most sued medical professionals and can be costly.
This can be especially true when hospitals are treating many uninsured patients.
The cost-cutting is one of the symptoms of a larger state and national trend, according to Judy Roitman, Executive Director of the Tennessee Healthcare Campaign.
“You see a downward spiral of effects from rural hospital closures,” Roitman said.
According to the Tennessee Hospital Association, Tennessee has the second-highest rate of hospital closures in the country and 13 rural hospitals have shut down in the state since 2010.
Roitman and Herrell said they see no sign the trend will reverse.
Both said fewer rural hospitals will continue to hurt small communities where the hospital is a main employer and economic driver.
In addition, they explained people in urban centers will be impacted and potentially have higher wait times for services because their hospitals will get busier with patients from around the state.
According to the Center for Healthcare Quality & Payment Reform report, 14 rural hospitals in Tennessee are currently at risk of closing. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/its-getting-harder-for-expecting-mothers-to-deliver-at-hospitals-in-rural-tennessee-report-says/ | 2023-05-23T13:44:17 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/its-getting-harder-for-expecting-mothers-to-deliver-at-hospitals-in-rural-tennessee-report-says/ |
May 23 is World Turtle Day, celebrating the animal, not the chocolate candy. So show some love to our fine-shelled friends today.
Bicycle racing is back tonight at the Washington Park Velodrome. The historic venue in Washington Park, 1901 Washington Road, hosts bicycle racing every Tuesday through the summer (except July 4). Registration for Tuesday night racing opens at 6 p.m., with racing scheduled to start at 7 p.m. Tonight is “CAT 5 Novice Night.” All races are free for spectators to watch from the grass ringing the track. Tuesday night racing is held under the discretion of USA Cycling, and a valid USA Cycling license is required to compete. For more information, visit the Velodrome’s website at kenoshavelodromeracing.com.
This is your last week to see these exhibits at the Anderson Arts Center, 6603 Third Ave.: Works from the Racine Art Guild, plus solo show winners from the Winter Juried Show 2022 and works from the Area Artists Group and Kemper Lakefront Studios. The shows run through May 28. The Anderson Arts Center is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission is free. For more information, go to kempercenter.com.
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Head to the Simmons Library, 711 59th Place, for “UnbeLEAFable Art!” From 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. today, children are invited to “create your own botanical prints through the magic of crayon rubbings.” The crafting activity includes using “a variety of plants and leaves to create unique, kid friendly art.” Note: This free event is designed for children ages 3 to 5. For more library programs, log on at mykpl.info.
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is hosting the 28th Parkside National Print Exhibition, on display through July 28 in the Emile H. Mathis Gallery. The gallery is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. Admission is free. For more details, go to www.uwp.edu/therita/artgalleries.cfm. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-area-events-for-tuesday-may-23/article_d03129e8-f8ae-11ed-b5c4-3703668c5343.html | 2023-05-23T13:52:45 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-area-events-for-tuesday-may-23/article_d03129e8-f8ae-11ed-b5c4-3703668c5343.html |
What's that you're hearing?
It's the soundtrack of summer: Free, outdoor concerts in the Kenosha area.
Your favorites are back — the Kenosha Pops Concert Band, Peanut Butter & Jam and Twilight Jazz — along with new opportunities to enjoy live music while swatting at mosquitoes.
Bonus: Admission to all these shows is FREE, so get out there:
Twilight Jazz
Twilight Jazz returns to the Anderson Arts Center grounds, 6603 Third Ave., for its 20th anniversary season of free outdoor performances on Kenosha's lakefront.
The 2023 season starts June 13 and continues every other Tuesday through Aug. 22.
This year's lineup:
- June 13: John Crawford Band
- June 27: Street Jaxson Band
- July 11: Kal Bergendahl Project
- July 25: Ivy Ford Band
- Aug. 8: Dave Braun Trio
- Aug. 22: Deeppockets
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For two decades, the Twilight Jazz Summer Concert Series has established itself as one of Kenosha’s signature events, drawing crowds throughout southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. Funds raised during the concert series support and sustain the Anderson Arts Center and the Kemper Center and help to promote the arts and art education in the community.
Grounds open at 6 p.m. for the concerts, which are 7 to 9 p.m. Concert-goers should bring lawn chairs and/or blankets. No seating is provided.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase. No carry-ins of alcohol are allowed. Families are welcome to bring their own picnic baskets. andersonartscenter.com or 262-925-8040.
Kenosha Pops Concert Band
The Kenosha Pops Concert Band is celebrating its 101st season of summer concerts, performing at 7 p.m. Wednesday nights from June 14 through Aug. 2.
The concerts take place at the Sesquicentennial Band Shell in Pennoyer Park, 35th Street and Seventh Avenue.
Before the season starts, Craig Gall, the band’s musical director, and Kathryn Ripley, the assistant conductor, sit down together and plan some themes for the programs.
"We are looking forward to a great 101st season of the Kenosha Pops," said Ripley, the band director at Tremper High School. "My personal favorites are the Kinderkonzert for kids, 'Pops on Safari,' which includes songs about animals, and a program celebrating the 100th anniversary of Warner Bros. Studio. That concert will have music from 'Harry Potter' and Warner Bros. cartoons and other movies."
Ripley joined the Pops as assistant conductor last summer, replacing Frank Germinaro, who retired form the band's podium (for the second time) in August of 2021. Gall is starting his 21st season as the musical director, after serving as Germinaro's assistant conductor for several seasons.
The summer season will also feature "our tribute to Frank Germinaro on July 26 in Siebert Chapel at Carthage College," Ripley said.
The concert honors Germinaro, who died in January, and "will be especially meaningful," Ripley said.
The band's July 4 and 5 concerts feature patriotic music, and the final concert each summer features "highlights and favorites from the season," Gall said.
The band will also welcome special guests during the summer season and will perform during Kenosha's Civic Veterans Parade on July 2.
Gall is "eager to see the audiences who gather each week for the concerts."
Directing and playing with the Pops, he added, "has been a major part and the highlight of my summers for the past 30 years. I'm so glad we’ll all be back for another season of great music by the lake.”
Audience members should bring lawn chairs or blankets. Park benches are also provided at the bandshell. Admission is free.
Tuesdays at the Shell
Also at the band shell in Pennoyer Park this summer is "Tuesdays at the Shell," a free concert series running from early July through August.
Shows are 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. The series is organized by Musicians Assisting Advancing Music. For updates on this summer's lineup, check the group’s Facebook Page.
Bristol Woodstock
This concert series, which debuted in 2021, takes place Wednesday nights, from June 14 through Aug. 13, in Bristol Woods County Park, 9800 160th Ave.
The music goes from 6 to 8 p.m. Admission is free.
To find out which band is playing each week, “like” Kenosha County Parks on Facebook for weekly listings.
Lakeside Lounge
This music series, which also debuted in 2021, is back at the Kemper Center, 6501 Third Ave.,
Visitors are welcome to "enjoy food, drinks and music outside on the lakefront behind Kemper Center."
This year's performances are: June 21: The Chevelles, July 19: Jill Plaisted and Aug. 16: Stu the Piano Guy.
From 5 to 9 p.m., food and drinks will be available for purchase "while you sit by the picturesque shore of Lake Michigan." Admission is free.
Peanut Butter and Jam
The 20th season of the Peanut Butter and Jam Concert Series features performances on Thursdays, July 6 through Aug. 24. Shows are twice a day — 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. in Veterans Memorial Park, 54th Street and Sixth Avenue.
Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Refreshments are available for purchase, or pack your own picnic. For the weekly performers, check Happenings Magazine's website.
Lincoln Park Live!
The Lincoln Park Live Concert Series returns to Lincoln Park with a lineup of Wednesday night performances at the Warren J. Taylor flower garden in the park, located at 22nd Avenue and Martin Luther King Drive.
As of presstime, this year’s schedule wasn't available yet. Check for updates at lincolnpark.live or the organization's Facebook page.
Lincoln Park Live concerts begin at 6 p.m. The venue opens at 5 p.m. Food and beverages are available for purchase.
Market music
Every Saturday, shoppers flock to Kenosha’s Downtown for the Kenosha HarborMarket and the Kenosha Public Market, which both are open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.
HarborMarket is located on Second Avenue between 54th and 56th Streets, along 56th Street and at the adjacent Place de Douai. The Public Market can be found at 625 52nd St., in the parking areas between the Kenosha Municipal Building and the Kenosha Transit transfer hub on 54th Street.
Both outdoor markets feature a wide variety of vendors and live entertainment each week. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/summer-2023-free-outdoor-music-in-kenosha/article_354084c6-e7ae-11ed-a904-af0d4742a935.html | 2023-05-23T13:52:51 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/summer-2023-free-outdoor-music-in-kenosha/article_354084c6-e7ae-11ed-a904-af0d4742a935.html |
Name: Alyssa Klementzos
School: Central High School
Parents: John and Jamie Klementzos of Salem
Most memorable high school moment: The bus rides and pasta parties with my soccer team. Playing Just Dance and bonding with my teammates to make lifelong friends.
Most influential teacher: Amy Froemming in 2nd; Mrs. Froemming made school fun and I loved going to school to learn. She was always there for me and was like my school mom and pushed me to work harder and do better since she expected more out of me. This has helped me to be the student I am today, and she inspired me to join the military as well. One day she brought in her military uniform for all of us to see and try on and hearing her stories inspired me to join!
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School activities/clubs: DECA, freshman mentors, Future Business Leaders of America, Key Club, National Honor Society, peer helpers/tutors, Mu Alpha Theta
School athletics: Basketball, soccer
School offices held: Association of Business Student Officer; Key Club Officer;
Honors, letters or awards: High Honor Roll each year, Certificate of Excellence, National Honor Society, Academic Letter for high GPA, Academic Medal Award
Out-of-school activities/hobbies: Army National Guard, volunteering, working out
College choice: Ripon (Wis.) University
Intended major/field of study: Law
Role model: Carli Lloyd
Three words that best describe my role model: Hardworking, inspiring, and persevere
What I hope to accomplish in my lifetime: I want to continue my career with the National Guard and move up in the ranks. While I do that, I plan to finish law school and become a child attorney. No child should ever have to live in a bad home-life situation. I plan to use my law degree to help those children make a change, get a new start, and live the rest of their lives with happiness in the safety of a supportive home. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/todays-teen-2023-alyssa-klementzos-of-central-high-school/article_8dca702a-f811-11ed-b3bb-d382afbe2f0e.html | 2023-05-23T13:52:57 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/todays-teen-2023-alyssa-klementzos-of-central-high-school/article_8dca702a-f811-11ed-b3bb-d382afbe2f0e.html |
Wyoming law enforcement agencies will be taking a “no-excuses approach” to seat belt enforcement over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, as the state’s seat belt usage dropped to only 80% in 2021, officials announced.
This year, 49 people have died on Wyoming’s roads — and at least 38% of them were not wearing seat belts, the fatality crash summary website shows. There may have been more, as seat belt usage is sometimes not listed or categorized as unknown.
Law enforcement will be “writing citations day and night to those who do not buckle up” from May 22 to June 4 during the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s click it or ticket enforcement effort, the Wyoming Highway Patrol said in a statement Monday.
In Wyoming, 43 unbuckled people were killed in crashes in 2021, the statement said.
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“Seat belts are not only a legal requirement for motorists in Wyoming, but they are also a life-saving necessity,” Col. Tim Cameron said in the statement.
Across the United States, the number of unbuckled passengers killed in crashes rose to 11,813 in 2021.
“Regardless of your age, or driving experience, wearing a seat belt can significantly reduce the risk of severe injury or death in the event of a collision,” Cameron said. | https://trib.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/officials-take-no-excuses-approach-to-seat-belt-use-following-rise-in-deaths/article_f9c4910a-f8bd-11ed-9b2f-9b5bbf1042d2.html | 2023-05-23T13:58:10 | 1 | https://trib.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/officials-take-no-excuses-approach-to-seat-belt-use-following-rise-in-deaths/article_f9c4910a-f8bd-11ed-9b2f-9b5bbf1042d2.html |
Coffee, cats and a companion: DeLand Cat Cafe hopes to find forever homes for fosters
DELAND — If a cup of coffee and a cat in your lap sound like an ideal day, there's a cafe for that.
DeLand Cat Cafe opened earlier this month at 844 E. New York Ave. in part of what used to be Gram's Kitchen.
Trilogy Kitchen, a breakfast and lunch spot owned by Trilogy Coffee Roasting Co., is slated to open in the remainder of the former Gram's location next month.
What to know if you plan to go:
A feline-friendly space
The cafe will sell coffee from Trilogy, and the felines are fosters from New Hope Animal Shelter, Halifax Humane Society, and Aristocats Inc.
"The whole idea is to get these cats adopted," owner Deborah Cedar said in a phone interview. "We want to shine a light on how cats can be a fabulous pet, too."
Ten cats have found homes since the cafe opened, according to a DeLand Cat Cafe social media post made Friday.
The cat-cafe concept began 25 years ago in Taiwan and really took off in Japan in the early 2000s. In the years since cat cafes have opened up across Europe and North America.
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Plan your visit to DeLand Cat Cafe
The cafe advertises business hours, but reservations are preferred as space is limited.
Cafe hours:
- Tuesday through Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Closed Monday
Making a reservation:
Visit DeLandCatCafe.com/reservations to save space and time.
The cost is $10 per hour for an adult and $7 per hour for children.
Bringing children to the cafe:
- Children must be at least 6 years old.
- All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- The legal guardian must sign a waiver before entering.
- Cats should not be chased, grabbed, pinned down, or thrown.
- Climbing on the cat walls isn't allowed.
- Staff reserves the right to ask visitors to leave and return another time if a child or children in their care are being disruptive or upsetting the cats.
Caroline Hebert contributed to this report. | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/deland-cat-cafe-coffee-foster-felines-forever-homes/70233247007/ | 2023-05-23T14:00:28 | 0 | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/deland-cat-cafe-coffee-foster-felines-forever-homes/70233247007/ |
Update: Two beached manatees at Ponce Inlet shore got back in the water and swam away
Two manatees that were on the beach in Ponce Inlet are back in the water, according to Volusia County officials who were monitoring them to make sure they got back into the water safely, county spokesman David Hunt said.
The manatees were reported at roughly 7 a.m. north of Beach Street in Ponce Inlet. Mating herds along the coastline are extremely common in the spring, Hunt said.
It's manatee mating season, and often female manatees will depart from the herd to get a break, he said. In this case, a female manatee went onto the shore and a male followed.
"It's a normal behavior," Hunt said.
Hunt said Volusia County's Marine Mammal Stranding team was at the scene to make sure the manatees got back into the water safely.
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"In this case, a presumed male followed a presumed female. At this point, both manatees have swum away," he said.
People should not approach or touch stranded animals and should report sightings to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's wildlife alert hotline at 888-404-3922, according to Hunt. | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2023/05/23/crews-work-to-rescue-stranded-manatees-from-ponce-inlet/70246804007/ | 2023-05-23T14:00:28 | 0 | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2023/05/23/crews-work-to-rescue-stranded-manatees-from-ponce-inlet/70246804007/ |
FORT WORTH, Texas — A woman was shot by a Fort Worth police after they say she was armed with a knife and the officer "perceived a deadly threat," the department said.
Fort Worth police said officers were dispatched at approximately 11:31 p.m. Monday to the 5900 block of Greenspoint Drive for a suicide attempt call.
Police said the call details stated the caller was “bleeding out” and that she was “trying to kill herself.” Fort Worth police said the first officer made contact with the caller at her door, and during their interaction, she picked up a knife. The department said the officer "perceived a deadly threat" during their interaction and shot the woman.
The woman, whose name was not released, was transported to an area hospital in stable condition, police said.
Fort Worth police said no officers or other people were injured during the incident. The woman was arrested on a charge of aggravated assault against a public servant.
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DALLAS — They're back.
The city of Dallas is now officially re-launching its shared dockless vehicle program, which will bring back scooters and bikes.
The program makes its return after it was stopped two years ago to address safety concerns that had been brought up in public hearings by businesses and Dallas police.
According to a city memo, a soft launch of the shared scooter and bike program will occur on May 24. And a week later, the program will see an official launch on May 31.
The city said Department of Transportation field crews are working to install parking corrals in areas of downtown and Deep Ellum, as well as "No Ride Zone" signs at the Katy Trail, Klyde Warren Park and the AT&T Discovery District plaza.
There will also be "Slow-Ride Zone" signs, for areas where speeds at limited to 10 mph, in Deep Ellum, West End and the Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge.
The city added that shared scooters and bikes can only be used between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. and that scooters are prohibited from sidewalks.
The e-scooter company Bird said it would be relaunching its scooters on the city's launch date starting on May 24.
"We are excited to make an impact on climate and traffic in one of the country’s fastest growing cities," Bird CEO Shane Torchiana said. "Dallas joins a global community of more than 350 cities who have chosen Bird to offer a safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly way to explore their area, and we wish Dallas residents and visitors alike happy riding."
Other operators that will be launching include Lime and Superpedestrian, according to the city. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/scooters-shared-vehicle-program-returning-dallas/287-47241846-91e6-4486-b63a-76918c8b7e77 | 2023-05-23T14:00:37 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/scooters-shared-vehicle-program-returning-dallas/287-47241846-91e6-4486-b63a-76918c8b7e77 |
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After a hiatus of a few years, thousands of people turned out last summer to the lakefront in Michigan City to show their pride or express their support as allies.
Michigan City Pridefest will return this summer to the shoreline as part of Pride Month in June.
The Michigan City Pride Committee will host the gathering from 1 to 8 p.m. June 17 at the Guy Foreman Bicentennial Amphitheater, 115 Lake Shore Drive in Washington Park.
"This year's festival promises to be just as lively and entertaining," organizers say, "with a wide range of activities and performances that are sure to delight everyone in attendance."
"We are thrilled to be able to host this event once again," said Cory Soller, a member of the Pride Committee. "Our goal is to create an inclusive and welcoming space where people from all backgrounds can come together to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community."
It's an annual celebration of Northwest Indiana's LGBTQ+ community that takes place at the stage where the Michigan City Municipal Band performs its concerts. About 4,500 people attended last year.
Michigan City Pridefest started in 2018 and went on hiatus during 2020 and 2021.
"It was great to be back" last year, he said. "As someone who works in health care, I can tell you that, after the pandemic, people wanted something to do and to be back together. There were lots of smiling faces."
Organizers expect at least 5,000 people this year.
"We've gained attendance at least 1,000 every year," Soller said. "We've been getting the word out. We promote it on social media. I just did a podcast. It's the biggest Pride event in Northwest Indiana. There are a few Pride picnics, but it's the biggest event of its kind."
It draws people from across the Calumet Region and surrounding states.
"We have folks from all across Northwest Indiana, as well as Indiana, Illinois and Michigan," he said. "People have even flown in to come to Michigan City Pridefest."
At least 30 vendors will be selling Pride merchandise and referring people to community resources. At least six food trucks will sell cuisine like barbecue, hot dogs, Jamaican fare and snow cones.
A variety of musicians like Blastcap and Dylan Leavitt will take the stage to perform throughout the day.
"It's going to be a big affair," he said.
Everyone is welcome.
"Our event is family-friendly, so it's a little bit different than some," he said. "We have drag shows, but they're family-friendly and everything is G-rated. People can come out and celebrate diversity and inclusion."
The mayor, city council president and other politicians are slated to make appearances. Michigan City Pridefest has many sponsors, including NIPSCO, U.S. Steel, Horizon Bank, Konrady Plastics, Fiddlehead Restaurant and Unsalted No Sharks.
"It's everyone, from large corporations to small businesses," Soller said. "It's amazing. You never know how people will react, and we've had overwhelming support in favor from the community. It's truly been nice to see."
The event is free, but you may have to pay to park at Washington Park if you don't have a pass.
"A lot of people come and stop by while they're at Washington Park. They might also get a bite to eat and go to the beach," he said. "It's going to be a nice day on the lakefront."
Region native Joseph S. Pete is a Lisagor Award-winning business reporter who covers steel, industry, unions, the ports, retail, banking and more. The Indiana University grad has been with The Times of Northwest Indiana since 2013. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/michigan-city-pridefest-northwest-indianas-biggest-returns-this-summer/article_3d6f27ae-f8e5-11ed-a776-d76169f7a90b.html | 2023-05-23T14:02:14 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/michigan-city-pridefest-northwest-indianas-biggest-returns-this-summer/article_3d6f27ae-f8e5-11ed-a776-d76169f7a90b.html |
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, Florida and Georgia,
including the following areas, in southeast Alabama, Coffee, Dale,
Geneva, Henry and Houston. In Florida, Calhoun, Central Walton,
Coastal Bay, Coastal Dixie, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Gulf,
Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Taylor, Coastal Wakulla, Gadsden,
Holmes, Inland Bay, Inland Dixie, Inland Franklin, Inland Gulf,
Inland Jefferson, Inland Taylor, Inland Wakulla, Jackson,
Lafayette, Leon, Liberty, Madison, North Walton, South Walton and
Washington. In Georgia, Baker, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Calhoun,
Clay, Colquitt, Cook, Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Grady, Irwin,
Lanier, Lee, Lowndes, Miller, Mitchell, Quitman, Randolph,
Seminole, Terrell, Thomas, Tift, Turner and Worth.
* WHEN...Through late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water
crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Several rounds of heavy rainfall are possible over the next
two days. Widespread rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are
expected with isolated totals of 4 to 7 inches possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
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AAA Travel: Record number of Georgians to travel during Memorial Day holiday
ATLANTA — AAA Travel expects there will be a significant number of Georgians planning to travel this Memorial Day holiday weekend. According to AAA’s 2023 Memorial Day Travel Forecast, 1.3 million Georgians will journey 50 miles or more. That’s 86,000 more than last year and 13,000 more than before the pandemic, in 2019.
Georgia air travel numbers are set to reach a new record high. An estimated 1.2 million Georgians will drive, which is 70,000 more than last year. Meanwhile, 114,000 are forecast to fly, which is 12,000 more passengers than last year’s holiday. | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/aaa-travel-record-number-of-georgians-to-travel-during-memorial-day-holiday/article_ea6bbf36-f5e2-11ed-bc2d-a376ef64ad2f.html | 2023-05-23T14:06:47 | 0 | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/aaa-travel-record-number-of-georgians-to-travel-during-memorial-day-holiday/article_ea6bbf36-f5e2-11ed-bc2d-a376ef64ad2f.html |
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, Florida and Georgia,
including the following areas, in southeast Alabama, Coffee, Dale,
Geneva, Henry and Houston. In Florida, Calhoun, Central Walton,
Coastal Bay, Coastal Dixie, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Gulf,
Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Taylor, Coastal Wakulla, Gadsden,
Holmes, Inland Bay, Inland Dixie, Inland Franklin, Inland Gulf,
Inland Jefferson, Inland Taylor, Inland Wakulla, Jackson,
Lafayette, Leon, Liberty, Madison, North Walton, South Walton and
Washington. In Georgia, Baker, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Calhoun,
Clay, Colquitt, Cook, Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Grady, Irwin,
Lanier, Lee, Lowndes, Miller, Mitchell, Quitman, Randolph,
Seminole, Terrell, Thomas, Tift, Turner and Worth.
* WHEN...Through late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water
crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Several rounds of heavy rainfall are possible over the next
two days. Widespread rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are
expected with isolated totals of 4 to 7 inches possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
&&
Troy University announced recently the students who were named to the Chancellor’s and Provost’s lists for Term 3 of the 2022-2023 academic year.
TROY, Ala. — Troy University announced recently the students who were named to the Chancellor’s and Provost’s lists for Term 3 of the 2022-2023 academic year.
Full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and who earn a grade-point average of 4.0 qualify for the Chancellor’s List. The Provost’s List honors full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and who have a grade-point average of at least 3.65. | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/troy-university-announces-chancellors-provost-lists/article_f78c81fa-f5dd-11ed-bedc-ef00a5322999.html | 2023-05-23T14:06:54 | 1 | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/troy-university-announces-chancellors-provost-lists/article_f78c81fa-f5dd-11ed-bedc-ef00a5322999.html |
Henrico Police's animal protection unit has confirmed the fourth rabies case in the county in 2023.
On May 1, police responded to the 3100 block of Cool Stream Drive after a report that a raccoon had entered the resident's yard and had a physical altercation with a dog.
Police submitted the raccoon to a state lab, where it tested positive for rabies.
There were no additional animal or human exposures reported, and the dog is being quarantined on the owner's property.
Henrico Police reminds pet owners to keep rabies vaccinations current in order to ensure the safety of both pets and the larger community.
Any abnormal wildlife behavior or possible rabies exposures should be reported to the Henrico Police Non-Emergency Communications Center at (804) 501-5000.
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Welcome to 130 West Landing in Burwell's Landing of Kingsmill in Williamsburg, Virginia. This elegant custom home is tucked away on the 15th hole on Plantation Course on .73 Acres. The features are endless with endless zero grout line marble floors throughout, 34' great room ceilings, walk around balcony, spacious kitchen layout with 3 islands, multiple dishwashers, AGA and Wolf Ovens, Butler's Pantry, formal spaces, eat-in kitchen, and a sunroom with imported marble fireplace. The primary suite is on the first floor with marble floors, sitting room, full bathroom, additional bedroom on the first floor, mudroom and designated office with walnut cabinetry. The upstairs is expansive with a fully renovated wet bar, exercise room, open recreation area or loft, and 2 additional bedrooms with full baths. Au Pair or Inlaw suite on the second floor with 4th bedroom. There are 8 total bathrooms with each bedroom having an en suite. The stately exterior has professional landscaping design, zoned sprinkler, 3 car garage, 4 updated HVAC units, sealed crawlspace, and a whole house generator. A true masterpiece with design and style!
5 Bedroom Home in Moseley - $959,900
RARE Spec Home in Banyan Cove of Magnolia Green! Featuring 5 BR, 4.5 BA, 4263 sq ft, open floor plan, gourmet kitchen w. cabinets to the ceiling & custom wood hood, screened rear porch, and 2nd floor loft/game room. Stunning exterior boasts hardiplank siding, full front porch w. craftsman columns. Tons of UPGRADES! Be welcomed into a bright & airy foyer flanked by office/study w. hidden bookcase storage area. Notice incredible details throughout, including 5 1/4" wide hickory wood floors & craftsman trim & wainscoting. Expansive family room centers around cozy, gas FP. and custom built bookcases. Gourmet kitchen is a dream w/granite island & adjacent butler's pantry w. ice maker and glass wall cabinets. Morning room opens to lovely screened porch featuring composite decking w. stamped concrete patio. Retreat upstairs to premier primary suite offering WIC, access to laundry & en suite BA w/tile floors, granite dual vanity, free standng tub & walk-in shower w. tile to the ceiling. Spacious loft is the perfect kids lounge or flex room. BRs 3 & 4 share adjacent hall BA & BR 2 boasts private BA! Fully finished 3rd floor w. huge full bath & tile shower + WIC.
5 Bedroom Home in Ashland - $987,579
5 Bedroom Home in Moseley - $994,262
5 Bedroom Home in Chesterfield - $769,990
Move in ready! The Concord Plan. This new two-story home showcases an appealing modern design, with a three-car garage for added convenience. The first floor features an open-plan layout among the Great Room with fireplace, multi-functional kitchen with WHITE cabinets & casual breakfast room, plus a formal living room/dining room & a secluded study. The second floor hosts a loft that adds shared living space to the home & four bedrooms including a lavish owner’s suite. All this plus a partially finished basement. Haynes Bridge is a collection of single-family homes in Harpers Mill, a master-planned community in Chesterfield, VA. Residents have access to a variety of onsite amenities including a clubhouse, swimming pool, waterslide, parks, walking trails & over 240 acres of reserved open space. Plenty of popular restaurants & stores nearby, including the Chesterfield Towne Center & Short Pump Town Center. Up to $15,000 towards Closing Costs with the use of preferred lender. Photos of similar style home. Model home located at 16118 Deltic Lane.
4 Bedroom Home in Ashland - $907,911
The Elliott features 3 car garage, 4 bedrooms and 3 and a half baths. Many upgrades added and included!!!! Total square footage 4266!
5 Bedroom Home in Chester - $570,000
Are you looking for a full finished walk-out basement? This is it! This home is only 9 months old and is gorgeous. Built by HHHunt and is the Hillcrest model with the Heritage style elevation. The property sits on a large, well landscaped lot with a fenced in backyard that overlooks the woods. The choices the seller made are just perfect from the beautiful Quartz countertops, to wood laminate flooring, gas fireplace, fully finished basement with bedroom and full bath, upgraded owner’s en suite bath and so much more. Sellers are sad to go. No need to build when you can move in now and enjoy the wonderful amenities that Meadowville Landing offers.
4 Bedroom Home in Ashland - $889,850
Welcome to Independence Farms, featuring the beautiful Madison plan elevation B. This plan features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, first floor office space, 3 car garage, and mudroom. Optional finished third floor space is available! The large first floor owners suite is tucked away for privacy with a luxury owner bathroom! Upstairs has a spacious loft with vaulted ceiling. Independence Farms is an Emerald package community including 9ft ceilings, fireplace, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, 42" cabinets with crown molding, hardwood floors throughout in living areas. You'll love the large 10 acre tracs of land just minutes from the town of Ashland. Other lots available and! NOTE: This home is to be built.
4 Bedroom Home in Powhatan - $1,200,000
Custom-built home by Dogwood Homebuilders.
5 Bedroom Home in Mineral - $1,998,000
Resort style living in this Luxury Waterfront Retreat, situated along the tranquil shores of Lake Anna's private side, which offers spectacular views and calming privacy. High-speed fiber internet is available here! No detail was omitted from this beautiful residence that has 250ft of shoreline, huge views & the most breathtaking sunsets you'll see on the lake. Open floor plan perfect for entertaining your family & friends. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms & a loft for the kids to hang out or for additional sleeping. Relax in over 5,500+ SQFT with amenities galore, including a floor to ceiling stone fireplace, home theatre, wet bar with an oversized island, upgraded countertops, double wall oven, massive kitchen center island, Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring, Hardiplank siding, extensive hardscaping & so much more. Stroll down to the water's edge, past the fire pit & step onto your large boat dock with two slips, electric lifts, storage room, tiki bar, sun deck, covered area to relax under & swimming area. Your very own private sandy beach awaits you! This retreat is a great investment & already has over $91K in vacation rentals booked for 2023. Comes furnished so you can enjoy it right away!
4 Bedroom Home in Ashland - $1,099,000
Build this house on your lot or ours! The Elliott plan, RCI Builder's newest First Floor Owner's Suite home, is spacious for the family who likes to entertain. This plan offers 4 bedrooms with an option for a 5th and 3.5 baths. The First Floor Owner's Suite features vaulted ceilings, luxury owner's bath with freestanding tub and oversized ceramic tile shower. The his and hers walk in closets feature built-ins by Closet Factory. The family room and foyer boast 12' coffered ceilings with built in bookcases flanking the gas fireplace. The open kitchen with Island features Kitchen Aid gas cooktop, wall oven/microwave, dishwasher and French door refrigerator. Don't forget t check out the spacious Butler's Pantry and tucked away office for convenience. Upstairs features spacious bedrooms, a loft and a Bonus Rec Room. The Elliott comes complete with front, rear and side covered porches which offer size options. Customize your plan to fit your needs. This model home is available for sale with a 14-18mo. leaseback at $5225/mo. Please see Sales Rep for details.
4 Bedroom Home in Chesterfield - $829,900
Stately, custom built home situated on 1.5 acres in sought after Woodland Pond. Open floor plan with a great transitional flow for entertaining. This home was built with care and attention to detail. Special features include 9' over 10' ceilings, extensive crown molding and raised paneled wainscotting on the first floor, stainless Viking/Wolf appliances and custom maple cabinetry. Granite countertops, instant hot water dispenser, 2 pantries, front/rear staircases with upgraded rails/balusters, 2 J&J bathrooms, ceiling fans, walk-in closets;,1500 sq ft of storage space in attics and basement/crawl, 3rd floor attic is plumbed, oversized 3 car garage, front/back irrigation, central vac, Rinnai water heater, Williamsburg ground gutters, Christmas light package, security system. Gas fireplace has granite surround and is flanked by built-in bookcases. Primary bedroom on first floor with sitting area has a large en suite with separate shower and tub water closet and his & hers closets. The conditioned basement/crawl is partially finished making for a great man cave/she shed or workshop. 2 zoned HVAC (2020 & 2021) with gas backup. Grand manor roof replaced 2018. Pending but still showi
7 Bedroom Home in Chesterfield - $969,000
Welcome home to the Hampton home plan. The space your family needs to grow, without compromise. Designed with an extensive grand 2-story foyer, this home plan warmly greets your guests. Complete with a tray ceiling, the formal dining and flex rooms lead you to a spacious great room that meets an outdoor deck that overlooks Lake Margaret. The kitchen features plenty of countertop space, a kitchen island, oversized pantry, quartz countertops, stainless steel wall oven, gas cooktop, with stainless steel range hood. Owner's bedroom showcases a tray ceiling design with dual abundance of closet space, this owner’s suite is something to talk about! The grand bath includes a free-standing tub and spa-like shower. This design offers a finished recreation room, wet bar, and the basement bedroom and full bath are complete for your convenience. Stop by to see this breathtaking Lake View today!
6 Bedroom Home in Henrico - $1,549,950
Designed and built by Norton Bowman, Jr. and Son in 1992. You will enter an elegant center hall with a graceful stairway, superb millwork, Schonbek crystal chandelier and marble floor which opens to handsome formal rooms and casual spaces. There is a splendid living room with fireplace, formal dining room with wainscoting, a gathering room with stone fireplace, cherry wood bar with granite counter, a music room with palladium windows and a chef's kitchen with granite counters and fireplace surround. Upstairs a grand primary suite with bedroom, multiple closets, fireplace, office and bathroom with shower, jetted tub, marble floors and multiple windows and fireplace. Finishing out the second level there are three quest bedrooms with private bathrooms. A third floor offers an au pair suite with kitchenette, bedroom and private bathroom and an office/bedroom, full bath with steam shower and exercise room with sauna. The basement offers a wine tasting bar and vault for wine storage, a hobby room and a three car garage. The rear yard is a summer dream area, heated JoPa, cascading spa, brick terracing, outdoor bar and pool house with shower. It's easy to see the opportunity it presents.
5 Bedroom Home in Chesterfield - $809,990
Ready now! This spacious 4,279 sqft Hampshire home plan with fully finished basement achieves harmony by combining open living spaces with comfortable features. The main level showcases a formal dining room, guest bedroom and full bathroom with an open concept living area. The bright and airy kitchen has a spectacular center island, coupled with gourmet amenities like stainless steel double ovens, quartz counters, and gas cooktop. Upstairs find another open gathering space providing flexible options to suit one’s needs. The primary bedroom includes a large sitting room, oversized walk-in closet, bath with separate vanities and private water closet. A large laundry, full bathroom and 2 additional bedrooms round out the second floor. Downstairs the basement has a huge, finished recreation room, bedroom with walk in closet, full bath and wet bar perfect for entertainment.
5 Bedroom Home in Chesterfield - $769,890
UNDER CONSTRUCTION! Ready late April 2023! The Vanderbilt features 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths with a fully finished basement, built in wet bar, rec room, bedroom and full bathroom. The 1st floor primary bedroom showcases tray ceiling, and offers a spa inspired bathroom with his and her vanity, frameless shower, separate garden tub, and oversized walk-in closet. The primary bedroom leads out to a back covered porch with a breezeway to the kitchen. The chef's kitchen features quartz countertops, cooktop, stainless steel built-in microwave oven, soft close shaker cabinets, optimal pantry storage, and dedicated casual dining area. The 2-story foyer opens to a flex space that is usable as a home office or formal dining. Washer/dryer located in mud room off the 2-car side load garage. The soaring 2-story living room features a total of 8 windows facing the backyard bringing in plenty of natural light. The oak staircase walks up to the loft with engineered wood floors throughout all the hallways. The remaining 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths (one en-suite), complete the second floor.
4 Bedroom Home in Ashland - $1,079,189
Build this house on your lot or ours! The Elliott plan, RCI Builder's newest First Floor Owner's Suite home, is spacious for the family who likes to entertain. This plan offers 4 bedrooms with an option for a 5th and 3.5 baths. The First Floor Owner's Suite features vaulted ceilings, luxury owner's bath with freestanding tub and oversized ceramic tile shower. Two large walk in closets feature for plenty of space. The family room and foyer boast 12' coffered ceilings and double french doors to extended rear covered porch. The open kitchen with Island features stainless appliances, gas cooktop, wall oven/microwave, dishwasher and French door refrigerator. Don't forget to check out the spacious Butler's Pantry and tucked away office for convenience. Upstairs features spacious bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a large loft space. Unfinished third floor and unfinished room over 3 car garage provide all the storage you could need. The Elliott comes complete with front, rear and side covered porches which offer size options.
4 Bedroom Home in Williamsburg - $925,000
Classic elegance & ready to close is this turn-key all-brick Georgian in award winning Ford’s Colony in ever popular Western Gailes! Highlighted features are 3-CAR garage, 4 bedroom, 4.5 baths, a 1st floor Primary with dual closet, walk-in shower, soaking tub, and adjacent library. Rich Brazilian Cherry flooring, new paint and carpeting. Love the private rear staircase to a 2nd ensuite with living room. The light and airy great room features a Cathedral ceiling, gas fireplace, and built-ins that open to a very spacious kitchen and breakfast area. Culinary kitchen features a dual fuel range, butlers pantry, new quartz countertops, prep sink, and center island. Easy days ahead with the Country Club lifestyle with security! The grand foyer is flanked by a living room with gas fireplace, study, and an elegant dining room. Easy access to airport, beaches, shopping, entertainment, and great dining.
6 Bedroom Home in Glen Allen - $2,600,000
The LAST LOT available in the exclusive community of Henley is under construction! Over 7000 square feet of modern luxury coming soon for the discerning lifestyle. The first floor will accommodate large gatherings in the gourmet kitchen with Wolf appliances, a prep-pantry, and the bright & light dining space. The main living area is just steps away from the veranda which overlooks the private acre lot that is perfect for a pool. Plenty of room for extended guests stays with a first floor ensuite bedroom and laundry. Restore and find your balance in any of the many flex spaces perfect for reflection or meditation or catch up on the day’s work in the home office. As you move to the 2nd floor the open floor plan continues with a loft and study space. The primary bedroom with a spa bath and multiple closets is tucked away from the other 3 bedrooms on this level. The basement is where the fun will happen. Room after room of possibilities. Potential theater space, exercise room, storage, large great room with bar and the ability to walk-out right out onto your patio. This showcase estate style home features all the high end finishes you would expect from one of RVA’s top custom builders.
5 Bedroom Home in Midlothian - $1,350,000
WOW, this is the trifecta + 1 that you have been waiting for and it's going to be STUNNING! 1<} Ray Williams Custom Home 2<} The Incredible Community of Hallsley 3<} ALMOST 1/2 Acre Lot 4>} Award Winning Schools: Old Hundred/Midlothian/Midlothian..........it does not get any better than this! Home is under construction & due to be completed June 2023, so reach out now to select your finishes, YOU WILL RECEIVE 50 hours of Personalized Design Time! There are so many things to be loved about this plan: Private Study-1st Floor Guest Suite-Screen Porch-Morning Room-Double Stacked Cabinets to the Ceiling-Black Windows- 3 Bay Garage(1 can be used for all of your toys, golf cart, home gym)-exposed beams in the Family Room-Primary with double closets (PTL no sharing)-3 additional bedrooms with private bathrooms-finished 3rd floor! Lots of green space to add an outdoor kitchen, stone patio or pool....endless possibilities to make this area the perfect fit for your outdoor time! (The cover picture is not the actual home but very similar in style)
6 Bedroom Home in Manakin Sabot - $2,995,000
Adjoining Deep Run Hunt Club, “Fox Den Farm” is a 92-acre private estate situated off Millers Lane. Surrounded by mature trees & plantings, there are equestrian facilities, chicken coop, dog run, 2 ponds, and every opportunity for peaceful country living. The handsome colonial-styled home consists of the original home plus an addition of a new "main house" built in 1986 w/great care taken to seamlessly blend the 2 structures. Warm heart pine flooring and rich moldings & trim are abundant in the formal rooms as well as in the everyday living areas. Features include 5 bedrooms, 5 full and 2 half baths, library/office, enclosed bar room, first floor primary bedroom suite, 2 family/game rooms, screened porch, brick patios and garden house. A lovely brick terrace & an upper-level open porch overlook the 4+ acre pond. Wildlife sightings are abundant on this magical estate with access to miles and miles of nearby bridle trails.
5 Bedroom Home in Ashland - $1,060,788
The “MADISON” with 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths 3 CAR GARAGE. Split floor plan with a wide-open Family Room+Kitchen+Dining Area with Huge Master Suite, Office, Dining Room, Flex Room, Mudroom and 10' ceilings on 1st floor! 3 additional bedrooms on 2nd floor with 2 more full baths and loft. 5th bedroom and half bathroom on 3rd floor! Fabulous Outdoor living space options available including a spacious covered porch. INCLUDES elevation "D", and EMERALD PACKAGE including fireplace, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, 42" cabinets with crown molding, hardwood floors throughout in living areas. Plans from 1500sf to 4000sf available. This neighborhood has lots from .4 acres to 13 acres with walking paths connecting to the town of Ashland. Choose from over 20 lots at this price point! With Public Water, Sewer, Natural Gas, and HIGH SPEED INTERNET! RCI BUILDERS is a semi-custom builder that will allow modifications to their floor plans as well as all clients get to utilize a DESIGN CENTER to select all of their finishes and colors!
4 Bedroom Home in Charles City - $1,275,000
Rare waterfront custom home on Morris Creek just outside of Williamsburg in Charles City on 4.4 acres with easy access to the James River. The house is all brick and built by the current owners with a detached garage with finished space above. Nice floor plan with a primary bedroom on the first floor, hardwood floors, stone countertops, white kitchen cabinets, island, stainless steel, and an eat-in kitchen. Enjoy the family room and living rooms with fireplaces. Sunroom off the back and a nice raised patio with water views all day. Ample bedroom and storage space on the second floor with an addition office/den/5th bedroom. The professionally landscaped yard and garden are private and all leading up the private dock with covered boat lift. Multiple outbuildings, trellis, custom shed with hipped roof, and a 100 head extensive irrigation system. No required HOA and just a few minutes from Colonial Williamsburg and 50 minutes to downtown Richmond.
3 Bedroom Home in Richmond - $1,250,000
TO BE BUILT IN RIVER ROAD CORRIDOR! The Lochbriar is a first-floor owner's suite plan with a formal dining room and living room. Walk through the foyer into the large open kitchen and family room. The gourmet kitchen island makes entertaining a breeze. This home is filled with tons of natural light and hardwood floors. Enjoy your morning cup of coffee in the breakfast area overlooking the large patio. Tucked away, you'll find an expansive owner's suite with enormous dual walk-in closets and a luxury ceramic tile bathroom. This home has plenty of options to personalize and suit your lifestyle. Choose an optional sunroom for extended living space. The second floor features 2 full bedrooms and baths. You'll also find a lot of walk-in storage. Choose to finish the walk-in storage for a game room! Boone Quality and Boone Green Features included. We welcome you to customize this plan to personalize your home! Photos from Boone Homes Gallery; photo of similar home, not home for sale; upgrades shown.
5 Bedroom Home in Moseley - $1,200,000
COMPLETELY CUSTOM, ONE-LEVEL LIVING, ALL BRICK, Georgian gem is a William E. Poole plan & part of the Southern Living Historical House Collection on 10.204 acres in Chesterfield. Redesigned interior has an open floor plan with perfect flow for entertaining family & friends. Throughout are 9-12 feet ceilings, Pella windows and doors, 4 inch hickory floors, 9 inch baseboards, 6-12 inch crown, built-in cabinets, Adam's casing, door transoms, and venetian marble. CUSTOM DESIGNED LOADED KITCHEN is a dream! Kitchen opens to the dining area and large family room with open fireplace shared with sunroom that overlooks the patio. The sprawling MULIT-LEVEL BLUESTONE PATIO, WATER FEATURE & GARDEN is a breath-taking extension of the home as an outdoor living space offering a tranquil sanctuary containing fountains, stone fireplace, man-made stream with Koi Pond, beautiful plantings, & built-in propane grill. Master Suite is spacious with fireplace & oval tray ceiling. Master bath has heated tub & steam shower. Walk-in closet & laundry room are accessed from the master bath. A 30 KW generator automatically powers the whole house. You will fall in love with this stately and elegant country oasis!
5 Bedroom Home in Hanover - $774,900
The Elliott plan, RCI Builder's newest Floor plan in Rock Creek. Private large 5-10 acre lots. First Floor Owner's Suite home, is spacious for the family who likes to entertain. This plan offers 4 bedrooms with an option for a 5th and 3.5 baths. The First Floor Owner's Suite features vaulted ceilings, luxury owner's bath with freestanding tub and oversized ceramic tile shower. The his and hers walk in closets feature built-ins by Closet Factory. The family room and foyer boast 12' coffered ceilings with built in bookcases flanking the gas fireplace. The open kitchen with Island features Kitchen Aid gas cooktop, wall oven/microwave, dishwasher and French door refrigerator. Don't forget t check out the spacious Butler's Pantry and tucked away office for convenience. Upstairs features spacious bedrooms, a loft and a Bonus Rec Room. The Elliott comes complete with front, rear and side covered porches which offer size options. You can Build any of RCI's Floorplans in Rock Creek.
4 Bedroom Home in Moseley - $699,900
***ASSUMABLE LOAN @ 2.375%!***UPGRADED, BASEMENT BEAUTY nestled on close to 1/3 acre in the heart of Magnolia Green! Boasting over 4700 sq ft, 4 bdrms (possible 5th), 4.5 baths, NEW CARPET/FIXTURES, FRESH PAINT & seasonal views of the 13th fairway, Grand Cypress Hill is a small,quaint street & the best kept secret in MG. Greet your guests in your grandiose foyer flaunting rich HW's, custom molding & a dramatic L shaped HW staircase. The kitchen will impress any chef w/ a double oven, expansive island, granite counters, NEW fridge, SS Appliances, 5 burner gas stove & is parallel to a sunny morning rm. (Bring your farm table!) The family rm showcases HW's, an exquisite stone FP & NEW CF. The dining rm plays host to your celebrations & the living rm will wow you w custom panel millwork. Spacious mud rm offers NEW flooring & built-ins w sink. 47x26 basement is ideal for movie/game rm & is flanked by an office (5th bdrm), full bath & W/I storage. Huge Primary bdrm flaunts a custom W/I closet, tray ceiling, NEW lighting & luxury bath. 3 additional bdrms (all w full baths & NEW LVT) & a laundry rm w NEW LVT round out the 2nd flr. Deck overlooks trees & is ready for the grillmaster!
5 Bedroom Home in Chesterfield - $770,110
Under construction - Move-In late April 2023! The Vanderbilt features 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths with a fully finished basement, built in wet bar, rec room, bedroom and full bathroom. The 1st floor primary bedroom showcases a tray ceiling, and offers a spa inspired bathroom with his and her vanity, frameless shower, separate garden tub, and oversized walk-in closet. The primary bedroom leads out to a back covered porch with a breezeway to the kitchen. The chef's kitchen features quartz countertops, cooktop, stainless steel built-in microwave oven, soft close shaker cabinets, pantry storage, and dedicated casual dining area. The 2-story foyer opens to a flex space that is usable as a home office or formal dining. Washer/dryer located in mud room off the 2-car side load garage. The soaring 2-story breathtaking living room features a total of 8 windows facing the wooded backyard with tons of natural light. The oak staircase walks up to the loft with engineered wood floors throughout all the hallways. The remaining 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths (one en-suite), complete the second floor. Stop by and see this home today!
5 Bedroom Home in Midlothian - $1,075,000
SELLER IS OFFERING 2K IN CLOSING COST ASSISTANCE. Located in Rosemont with Salisbury. This renovated home is situated over an acre lot in a quiet cul-de-sac. The grand 2 story foyer greets you with a beautiful view of the main staircase, columns, and marble floors. Anchored on either side of the foyer is a formal living room with a gas FP and a formal dining room designed with detailed molding. The home office offers floor-to-ceiling built-in shelving and is tastefully designed with hardwood flooring and carpet inlay. The family room is perfect for entertaining with ample space, a gas fireplace, and gorgeous molding detailing the fireplace mantle. The kitchen is the heart of the home with an incredible amount of space for cooking and entertaining. Enjoy a large island, warming drawer, beverage fridge, side counter with cabinets stretching from one side of the room to the other, and a wine fridge. The butler's pantry is situated between the kitchen and the dining room and is equipped with a wine fridge. The primary bedroom offers a sitting room and renovated bathroom with 2 extra walk-in closets. The 3rd floor is a spacious living area with a full bathroom and built-in cabinets.
5 Bedroom Home in Doswell - $2,200,000
Introducing Castle Glen Winery! This gorgeous and unique property sits on a private, 10 acre lot, and features STUNNING 360 degree views. Nestled beside a Civil War National Battlefield, the grounds boast not only a nearly 7700 SF custom built home (The Inn), but also 4400 grape vines and a 2600 SF Tasting Room, operating Thursdays through Sundays. Find yourself inside at the Bubble Bar, or sitting outside with the custom built fire pits, and enjoy the outdoor views with a glass of wine. This space can also be used for events like weddings, private dinners, tastings and more! The Inn is currently featured on Air BnB and VRBO, garnering lots of attention from guests for events like family reunions, bachelorette parties and other large gatherings. Outside the home, you will find a complete OASIS. Gorgeous and meticulous landscaping surrounds the saltwater pool (complete with outdoor bar area with sound bar and TV) and large patio, which features a stone fireplace, seating area and hot tub. Together, the Inn and Tasting room present the perfect business opportunity, ready for its new owner!
4 Bedroom Home in Ashland - $819,949
Come check out the ASHLEY FARMS neighborhood featuring LARGE 10 ACRE, ESTATE STYLE lots in Hanover County! With the MADISON FLOOR PLAN from RCI BUILDERS, you get a 1st Floor Primary /Single level living floorplan, 3 BRs total on the 1st level as well as bonus second level 4BR+3rd Bathroom. Main level features a Gigantic, wide-open Family Room+Kitchen+Dining Area, Tons of Cabinet storage as well as an Oversized Kitchen Island. Fabulous Outdoor living space includes your choice of deck or a Concrete slab Patio. PRICE INCLUDES elevation "A", and the UPGRADED EMERALD package featuring 9ft ceilings, gas fireplace, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, 42"soft close cabinets, and a hardwood and ceramic package to get you started. LARGE 24'x26' 2 car garge included. CURRENT BUILD TIME - 10-11 months. RCI is a SEMI-CUSTOM builder-You can choose the options you want, make plan changes to suit your needs, and utilize the builders DESIGN CENTER to choose your finishes! Plans from 2200sf to 4500sf available. *NOTE: NO CONSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN. HOME IS TO BE BUILT. PICTURES SHOWN ARE SAMPLES FROM A PREVIOUS BUILD AND MAY NOT REPRESENT FINISHED CONSTRUCTION DETAILS.
4 Bedroom Home in Mechanicsville - $790,900
THIS IS A TO-BE-BUILT HOME** LOT PREMIUM IS NOT INCLUDED IN BASE PRICE Rock Creek, Mechanicsville's hidden gem. This new subdivision of 5 to 10 acres lots of peaceful, country living in the outskirts of Mechanicsville with the convenience of the nearby Atlee corridor. Rock Creek is the first community in this area to offer high-speed internet! RCI Builders offer 10 floor plans from which to choose from. This Madison is a open, two-level living at its finest with generous hardwood package options, 9’ ceilings options, an upgraded trim package available, a gourmet kitchen layout, Hardie siding options, a first-floor primary bedroom and so much more. Build this home or choose from another RCI plan with single-level living, two-level living, and first-floor Owner's Suites options all ranging from 1,800 to 3,600+ square feet. As a semi-custom builder, RCI Builders can personalize our homes to match your family's needs and lifestyle. Visit our Berry model for more information. Located off Westwood Road. 7301 Bailie Drive, Monday 12-5 Thursday-Friday 12-5 Saturday-Sunday 11-5.THE PICTURES SHOWN ARE SAMPLES FROM A PREVIOUS BUILD AND MAY NOT REPRESENT FINISHED CONSTRUCTION DETAILS.
6 Bedroom Home in Richmond - $3,950,000
New construction on Wilton Road in Richmond, Virginia. Custom built by Biringer Builders with over 8000 sqft of living space on 3 levels. The design is unlike any other with wide wide plank reclaimed Oak Hardwood floors, custom kitchen with island, stainless, walk-in hidden pantry, 12 foot ceilings, exposed beams and brick, and a walk through butlers pantry and wet bar. There are a total 6 bedrooms with each having a private custom full bathroom, walk-in closets, thoughtful tile and cabinet selections. Each level is full of character including the lower level walkout basement with a bonus full entertaining kitchen, wine tasting room, den, kids space with hidden play house, and access to fold away doors to let in the outside patio. Expansive screened porch with fireplace, remote screens and panels, and built in ceiling heaters. This home is one of kind and owners retained the wall to create a backyard, guest house, potential pool house with full bathroom, and workout/office above. All this tucked away South of Cary Street.
4 Bedroom Home in Chester - $1,599,900
Multi-generational estate on 2.2 acres! 6000+ sq ft home inc. two 1st Floor Bedroom suites, finished basement, 4+ car garage & INCREDIBLE outdoor spaces. Meticulously maintained! Grand front porch, bright Entry Hall w/travertine. Formal DR w/ Brazilian cherry flooring & beautiful millwork. 1st Flr Office w/ custom built-ins, French doors & ceramic. 2-Story Family Rm w/ soaring ceilings & custom built-ins. Sunroom overlooks expansive back yard w/ new GulfStream pool, travertine deck, pavilion with wooded lot w/ mature landscaping, pergola w/ garden, patio & firepit, grill & eating area in view. The Kitchen has Sub-Z fridge, Wolf gas range, massive granite island, impressive limestone range hood, ample & classic custom cabinetry. 1st Flr Primary BR has sitting rm w/ access to private deck, en suite spa bath w/ slipper tub, dual vanities & ceramic shower & amazing closet w/ custom wood shelving. Add'l 1st Floor BR is 2nd Primary BR w/ handicapped accessible en suite bath PLUS 2nd laundry area! Upstairs-3rd Primary BR w/ en suite bath & huge walk-in closet & add'l BR plus 2nd Office. Upper & lower garages. HUGE walk-out Basement Rec Rm has elegant stone fireplace & so much storage!
4 Bedroom Home in Sutherland - $1,275,000
This STUNNING WATERFRONT DREAM HOME on 29 acres in Dinwiddie has the ability to help pay for itself! Bringing the outdoors, community and family together, this custom built home on Lake Chesdin boasts impeccable landscape, wildlife and recreation. Upon arrival you’ll see 10 acres of fenced pastures filled with horses boarded in your 5 stall barn. Generating additional income, your land produces 480 square hay bales worth over $5K! Spotted through the trees is your oversized 3 bay RV garage, detached 4 car garage, gazebo, riding ring, boat house, private beach and large swimming dock. The perfect place for a stunning wedding backdrop as well as a private reception location! Bringing the outdoors inside, this home boasts beautiful waterfront views, natural light, cedar closets, 5 fireplaces, and 2 primary suites. On any given day, take your boat out onto the lake, but not before using the fire-pit in the gazebo overlooking your private beach. Entertain outside using your covered cooking area and enjoy your large rear deck. Come and see the home that provides everything you want plus has the potential to generate income to help pay for itself. *Virtually staged.
6 Bedroom Home in St Stephens Church - $1,200,000
Once in a great while a property comes along that offers not only comfortable living but a fabulously functional Equestrian Facility, Historic Main House, and Guest House, which has its own unique and wonderful story to tell. Sited amid a vast pastoral landscape, Traveller’s Rest Farm has stood the test of time, welcoming travelers, family and friends throughout the ages. The original portion of the Guest House (circa 1760) was a stopping point for George Washington between Mt. Vernon and Williamsburg and still welcomes guests today as a successful Airbnb. The Manor House features two stories over a high English Basement. It was constructed around 1860, of stucco on brick, featuring a side hall plan. Original pine floors, moldings, staircases and mantels remain intact. The 12’+ ceilings, in the Main House and large windows set the stage with beautiful ambient light and breathtaking views in every direction. Fully stocked farm pond with its own beautifully sited barn is the perfect vantage point for enjoying early morning sunrises. A wonderful oasis and historic treasure with so much to offer. Easy drive to Richmond, Williamsburg, and Fredericksburg.
6 Bedroom Home in Powhatan - $1,200,000
LOVIN' LIFE ON LOCKIN! Rarely comes the opportunity to purchase a one of a kind property with so many amenities and possibilities. Main house has built-ins, bay window seating with storage and custom cushions, vaulted ceilings, new roof and gutter guards on house and detached garage. 2 car detached garage with heated workshop, pool with paver surround. Pool House is 1520 Sq Feet with lots of potential (rent, VRBO, in-law suite) has Trex decking with front porch overlooking Koi pond with water feature, full kitchen, family room, 2 bedrooms, 1 finished full bath and 1 plumbed in full bath, utility room and heated 3 car attached garage with bathroom. The property is loaded with hardwoods, a stream, gun range, covered deer blind, footbridge, arbor, gravel fire pit, horseshoe pits wood fired boiler that heats pool house and attached garage, irrigation system (disconnected). Total Sq Footage of both homes (3555+1520) is 5075. Please see supplement to this listing for more details and information. 3rd level has HVAC. NOT INCLUDED: Large millstone in back yard gravel fire pit, flag pole in front yard, and bar in garage.
4 Bedroom Home in Goochland - $914,950
BUILD YOUR CUSTOM HOME ON 3+ ACRES IN THE HEART OF MANAKIN-SABOT! The Elliott Plan is RCI Builder's newest 1st-floor owner's suite home with a spacious footprint and outdoor space for the family who likes to entertain! This plan offers an option for a 5th bedroom, comes standard with 3.5 baths, and is customizable to meet your needs. The 1st-floor Owner's Suite features vaulted ceilings, luxury owner's bath with a freestanding tub, an oversized ceramic tile shower, and his and hers walk in closets with optional built-ins. The family room and foyer can boast 12' coffered ceilings with built in bookcases flanking the gas fireplace and the open kitchen comes with an island and a spacious butler's pantry. Also, tucked away on the 1st-floor is a convenient office. Upstairs are the spacious bedrooms, plus a loft area, and a bonus/rec room. Complete with front, rear, and side covered porches and room for a 3 car garage! As a semi-custom builder, RCI offers additional plans and will allow modifications. Buyers will work with a dedicated Design Center Professional to select their interior options, finishes, and color palettes. *Photos shown are of model home and final product may differ.
4 Bedroom Home in Ashland - $991,684
Welcome to RCI Builder's Madison floor plan! The stunning Madison plan offers a first floor Owner's Bedroom and en suite bathroom with tiled shower and tub and was featured in Homearama 2020. The spacious Family room, Dining room and Kitchen make this space perfect for the family that likes to entertain. Don't miss the large Butler's Pantry! Walk out onto the oversized covered rear porch and gain exterior entertaining space. Three econdary bedrooms and two full bathrooms are upstairs with an open loft - great for a rec room or home office space! The oversized 3 car garage gives you plenty of room for parking and storage. With 9' ceilings, wrap around front porch, and a 12' slider door leading from the Family Rm to the Covered Porch, this home has upgrades everywhere you look! This plan is truly worth seeing! Photos show example of Madison home already built.
5 Bedroom Home in North Chesterfield - $699,900
QUITE THE SHOWPLACE . . . in and out! Exterior STONE front and rear! VERY CLASSY HOME, and it shows like brand NEW! Everything there is 100% QUALITY from top to bottom! Lovely Hardwood Floors and wood millwork! MAIN LEVEL offers 9' ceilings and includes LR, DR, Kitchen, Ensuite Primary BR with gorgeous full bath & double walk-in closets; it opens to another BR or Den/Study. 2ND FLOOR: 2 large BR's + Full Bath. LOWER LEVEL: Gorgeous finished, walk-out basement with HUGE Family Room with gas fireplace, eat-in area, & wet bar. Also there's a bright Office/Study, 16' BR, 8' Walk-in Closet, Full Bath, storage! Park-like setting wherein you decide how you will enjoy the peaceful, quiet outdoors: 16' Deck on 1st Floor; 15.5' Screen Porch and 21' newer Stone Patio on lower level ! There's even a covered front porch for sipping your coffee in the morning! HOA TAKES CARE OF GROUNDS MAINTENANCE! MANY SHOPS & RESTAURANTS IN BON AIR, STONY POINT FASHION MALL, RIVER ROAD SHOPPING... WITHIN 10 MINUTES! Enjoy this most inviting home, buy now, and move in and start making friends in this friendly community so close to everything you want to do! (Don't miss the VIRTUAL TOUR!)
5 Bedroom Home in Ashland - $975,000
Stunning executive lakefront home in an ultra-private setting in Ashland. Arrive to your exclusive neighborhood, go thru the gate and wind to the back of the community where you take your private road across the lake. Enjoy your golf-grade grass and built-in firepit overlooking the 12-acre lake. The all-brick exterior features a wrap around porch where you can enjoy the serene setting. When you go inside, your open floor plan has many features including arched, molded doorways, incredible views from the window filled morning room and a chef’s kitchen with gas cooktop, double wall ovens, fingerprint free stainless appliances, pantry and an oversized island. Off the kitchen is another window-filled room perfect for a study or office. Move up to the second floor where you have four bedrooms, three with ensuite baths, including the owner’s oasis with large walk-in closet, double vanities, tiled shower, and jetted tub. Need more space? Then wander up to the finished third floor that features a full bath, window seating with an ideal lakeview and walk-out storage. Take advantage of this amazing location and reap the rewards of all the current owner has put into this amazing home.
5 Bedroom Home in Hanover - $899,950
RENOVATED & PRICED BELOW APPRAISED VALUE-You must see this exquisite George Wythe House Reproduction Home (minus chimneys) in the prestigious Hanover High School District.This all brick 4200 sqft home is custom-built with meticulous attention to the finest Details.The quality exceeds any builder's highest standard and is situated on 7 beautiful acres;2 acres are cleared. Off Rt 301 turn onto the private road leading to the home,you will be awestruck by the statement it makes.Inside the home, you will be equally impressed with the workmanship and quality.The 1st floor boasts an open floor plan with formal living and dining rooms,a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops,gourmet backspash,KitchenAID stainless appliances,morning room and a very LG family room with fireplace,lg first-floor bedroom with a full bath that can be a sitting room,study or office.The 2nd floor offers a washer & dryer utility room complete with built-in cabinets,3 generous sized bedrooms,2 with Jack-n-Jill baths & master suite you will not want to leave.There is an attached oversized 3-car garage,stone patio and privacy for entertaining and fellowship.The home has HIGH-SPEED INTERNET.Don't miss this one!
4 Bedroom Home in Ashland - $1,054,784
The Elliott plan, RCI Builder's newest First Floor Owner's Suite home, is spacious for the family who likes to entertain. This plan offers 4 bedrooms with an option for a 5th and 3.5 baths. The First Floor Owner's Suite features vaulted ceilings, luxury owner's bath with freestanding tub and oversized ceramic tile shower. Two large walk in closets feature built-ins by Closet Factory. The family room and foyer boast 12' coffered ceilings with gas fireplace. The open kitchen with Island features gas cooktop, wall oven/microwave, dishwasher and French door refrigerator. Don't forget to check out the spacious Butler's Pantry and tucked away office for convenience. Upstairs features three spacious bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a loft, and a Bonus Rec Room on the third floor. The Elliott comes complete with front, rear and side covered porches and a side entry two car garage. Pictures are of the completed model home and are being used for visual purposes only.
5 Bedroom Home in New Kent - $1,299,000
Custom build your dream in Viniterra! The Vintage house plan by 10 Squared Build + Design features a first floor master and guest suite. Upstairs includes three extra bedrooms along with a large game/rec room. The open family room and kitchen open up to the outside with a great porch. Contact us today to customize this design within the master planned gated community of Viniterra; featuring the award winning New Kent Winery and Rees Jones signature golf course. We also have other lots to choose from that this home can be built on. Home is to be built.
4 Bedroom Home in Richmond - $494,990
EXCLUDES LOT PRICE This home is available to be Built On Your Land!. We offer unlimited free no-obligation quotes. Customize our homes as many times as you want. Save the layouts you like, and try out all of our floor plans until you find the perfect home. | https://richmond.com/news/local/henrico-police-rabies-case-cool-stream-drive/article_10545224-f969-11ed-8a88-5fdf852b5b69.html | 2023-05-23T14:07:01 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/henrico-police-rabies-case-cool-stream-drive/article_10545224-f969-11ed-8a88-5fdf852b5b69.html |
A 50-year-old South Milford man suffered a severe head injury in a motorcycle crash this morning in DeKalb County.
Officers said the motorist was traveling south in the 1600 block of County Road 27 when the bike left the west side of the roadway just before 7 a.m.
The man tried to steer back onto the road, but was thrown from the motorcycle, police said. He was found in a ditch and taken to a hospital with a head wound.
The crash remains under investigation. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/motorcyclist-hurt-in-dekalb-crash/article_4b1948c2-f970-11ed-ab4a-17d5b09b3635.html | 2023-05-23T14:26:48 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/motorcyclist-hurt-in-dekalb-crash/article_4b1948c2-f970-11ed-ab4a-17d5b09b3635.html |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Today marks the fifth annual 1-4-3 Day in Pennsylvania, and Governor Josh Shapiro issued a call to residents to share in acts of kindness to celebrate and honor the memory of native son Fred Rogers, who regularly used "1-4-3" as a way of saying "I-Love-You" on his beloved television series, "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood."
His reference was to the number of letters in each word, and May 23 is the 143rd day of the year.
“This year on 1-4-3 Day, take some time to spread a little extra joy throughout the Commonwealth, to yourself and to others,” said Carrie Fischer Lepore, Deputy Secretary, Office of Marketing, Tourism, and Film for the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. “It's incredible to see how Pennsylvanians have embraced 1-4-3 Day since its inception—whether volunteering, donating to those in need, or simply taking an extra moment to make a friend, family member, or neighbor smile. We can’t wait to see the new and creative ways Pennsylvanians express their kindness this year.”
As in past years, a “Kindness Generator” will be available at pa.gov/143-day, providing inspiration for the day as well as a “Kindness Tracker” to tally all the good deeds and kind gestures Pennsylvanians do throughout the day. Residents are encouraged to use #143DayInPA on social media to share their acts and help spread the movement.
For more opportunities to walk in the footsteps of Fred Rogers, the Pennsylvania Tourism Office invites travelers to experience the Fred Rogers Trail at visitPA.com/fredrogers, which includes stops in his hometown of Latrobe as well as in Pittsburgh, where he filmed his iconic television show. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/acts-of-kindness-5th-annual-1-4-3-day-in-pennsylvania-fred-rogers/521-5bbe30eb-7e3d-48e7-8c04-b44033e28253 | 2023-05-23T14:29:03 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/acts-of-kindness-5th-annual-1-4-3-day-in-pennsylvania-fred-rogers/521-5bbe30eb-7e3d-48e7-8c04-b44033e28253 |
CARLISLE, Pa. — The summer season is almost here.
So, what better time for Urban Churn Craft Creamery to open up a new location in Carlisle.
This will be the creamery's third location in central Pennsylvania, and they opened their door with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday. Attendees received an Urban Churn gift card and also a free scoop.
The ceremony was hosted and provided by the Harrisburg Regional Chamber and CREDC.
"It's been a wild ride," said Adam Brackbill, owner and founder of Urban Churn Craft Creamery. "From starting off churning behind a cinema in Midtown Harrisburg, surviving through COVID-19 to opening our second and third locations, I've learned a lot and am so thankful. Urban Churn would not exist if it wasn't for our community and supporters."
Urban Churn Craft Creamery is a locally owned company that uses natural and local ingredients to churn custom and unique ice cream flavors. Its shops are open year-round, offering seasonal flavors, various international-style hot chocolates and desserts.
The company is known for its unique ice cream flavors such as sauerkraut, honey roasted crickets, mayo and more. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/urban-churn-new-location-carlisle-cumberland-county/521-00616a4e-0283-4352-ba2a-59be42e48182 | 2023-05-23T14:29:09 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/urban-churn-new-location-carlisle-cumberland-county/521-00616a4e-0283-4352-ba2a-59be42e48182 |
YORK, Pa. — Police in York County are attempting to identify the suspect accused of setting a fire at the site of the former Memorial Hospital in Spring Garden Township.
The fire was set at about 5:45 p.m. Monday at the former hospital site, located on the 300 block of S. Belmont St., according to Spring Garden Township Police.
The pictured woman was seen by witnesses bent over near one of several small fires that had been set at the scene, police said. She was last seen riding away on a bicycle, heading north on South Belmont Street.
Anyone with information on the woman's identity is asked to contact Spring Garden Township Police at (717) 843-0851, email Detective Dony Harbaugh at dharbaugh@sgtpd.org or submit a tip online. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/arson-investigation-york-memorial-hospital-spring-garden-twp/521-d455e1fa-133e-46be-bf63-1f949167f9c2 | 2023-05-23T14:29:15 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/arson-investigation-york-memorial-hospital-spring-garden-twp/521-d455e1fa-133e-46be-bf63-1f949167f9c2 |
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. — They are off on the journey of a lifetime—the East Stroudsburg University softball team is on its way to the NCAA DII Softball World Series in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
A journey that started months ago continued at 4:15 a.m. Tuesday on the East Stroudsburg University campus. The Warriors are on their way to Tennessee for the World Series.
Jaimie Wolbach is the coach who helped lead the team to 43 wins and a regional title.
"It wasn't easy to get there. It's been a work in progress. We've been working hard all fall, all spring. Now is our time," Wolbach said.
This is the ESU softball team's first trip to the World Series. A catcher and utility player, Katherine Donaghue knows it was good pitching, timely hitting, and strong defense that earned the Warriors a spot in the World Series, but opponents should know the Warriors have something more.
"I just think our energy, we always bring a lot of energy, and we're always picking each other up. We're celebrating the little things, so our energy is our biggest threat," Donaghue said.
Donaghue said she realized this team was something special as the regular season drew to a close.
The coach added that the Warriors really hit their stride about halfway through the season.
"We really had a rise about halfway through the season; we got better and better. The team got closer, and they are each other's best friends," Wolbach said.
The World Series in Tennessee is double elimination; lose two games, and you go home.
The challenge for the Warriors is to make the most successful year in team history a championship season.
The first NCAA Division 2 World Series game is set for Thursday evening.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/monroe-county/east-stroudsburg-university-softball-headed-to-world-series-d2-ncaa-warriors/523-8ba92018-7138-4b96-9b9b-634ccdfdd142 | 2023-05-23T14:30:27 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/monroe-county/east-stroudsburg-university-softball-headed-to-world-series-d2-ncaa-warriors/523-8ba92018-7138-4b96-9b9b-634ccdfdd142 |
Ask Royale: What is the Cross Roads Baptist Church construction project?
Question: I drive by Cross Roads Baptist Church on Anderson Ridge Road almost every day. Can you tell me what the large construction project is on the Church's property? The excavation portion of this project is massive.
Answer: The construction at Cross Roads Baptist Church is the first phase of building a space that will house the Weekday Preschool program.
In Phase One of the development, the property will be leveled that will house the program and create a new parking area.
The Weekday program is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. until noon. The program has over 100 children in preschool and kindergarten. With so much growth over the last few years, the church has run out of space. Staff have moved out of offices and turned them into additional space for the program.
"We're using every possible spot," said Lead Pastor Jack Eason.
Eason said with funding assistance and good weather, the second phase, the actual building, should be complete around Fall 2025 or Spring 2026.
"Right now, we're hoping to be able to pay off what we're doing now and finish the site work hopefully by early 2024," Eason said.
The church is accepting donations for the project through its website. | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/greenville-ask-royale-construction-cross-roads-baptist-church/70228559007/ | 2023-05-23T14:33:40 | 0 | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/greenville-ask-royale-construction-cross-roads-baptist-church/70228559007/ |
A Schuyler man has sued Monolith, a Lincoln-based clean energy company, and its safety contractor, saying he was trapped in a reactor and "cooked alive" while performing maintenance at the company's Hallam facility in December.
In the lawsuit filed Friday, Alvaro Torres Salvador's attorney, Matt Richardson, said: "This lawsuit addresses the human cost of developing emergent 'green' technologies by Monolith. As a burgeoning clean energy giant, Monolith made the decision to place profit over people and expediency over safety."
Attorneys for Monolith Materials Inc., Monolith Nebraska LLC and Sitex Safety & Rescue LLC haven't yet responded to the suit in court.
In an email Monday, a company spokesperson said: "We do not comment on pending litigation, but the health and safety of the workers and communities in which we operate are our top priority."
On its website, Monolith describes itself as a leader in "advanced, more sustainable, U.S. manufacturing" that has innovated and scaled methane pyrolysis, a process that uses renewable electricity instead of combustion to produce low-emission carbon black, a powdery substance that's used in tires, inks, plastics and other products.
In the lawsuit, Richardson said Torres Salvador had been working as a contractor through Babkel Mechanical of Blair at Monolith's plant near Hallam early Dec. 11 when the incident that is the subject of the lawsuit happened.
He was part of a team removing large chunks of carbon at the bottom of a reactor interior as it cooled, prior to being reactivated.
"For 20 to 25 minutes, Mr. Torres Salvador dangled on a cable approximately 100 feet inside Monolith’s main reactor. Mr. Torres Salvador was suspended in mid-air, like a human being on a spit roast, in pitch black darkness, sweltering in a 200-degree Fahrenheit heat, trapped in a confined space, fading in and out of consciousness, and reckoning with what he believed to be his final moments before dying," the Lincoln attorney wrote.
At the same time, Monolith employees yelled to him that there was nothing they could do, "causing him to sob and plead for his life," Richardson said.
The lawsuit alleges a series of negligent decisions by Monolith that day left Torres Salvador severely injured and substantially transformed his life. Among them:
* Ordering Torres Salvador to enter a 200-degree reactor in order to return it to operational status as soon as possible, "thereby increasing production and profitability."
* Failing to ensure the employee who operated the pneumatic air hose for the chair that lowered his client into the reactor had proper training and experience. Richardson said the employee fed too much slack into the reactor, causing the hose to become tangled with the wires supporting the chair, trapping Torres Salvador near the base of the reactor.
* Sending Torres Salvador into the reactor without Sitex, the safety and rescue team contracted to be present whenever a worker enters the reactor, being there.
* And failing to ensure rescue equipment was operational and effective. A crane attached to his safety harness left him suspended in mid-air.
On its website, Monolith lists "Safety Matters Most" as its top core value.
In the lawsuit, Richardson alleged Monolith routinely places contractors like his client in dangerous conditions.
He said that on Dec. 11 the company decided profits mattered most and "cut safety corners at the expense of the health and well-being of Mr. Torres Salvador."
The 34-year-old suffered second- and third-degree burns and damage to a kidney, has permanent scarring and has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder triggered by things like darkness and heat.
His medical expenses in the past six months have topped $200,000.
Last year, Monolith announced it had received more than $300 million from a host of big-name investors, likely the largest single investment in Nebraska history.
The company said the investment would go toward "further technological development that will offer next-generation product capabilities and other corporate-level expansion."
Monolith, which is in the process of expanding its carbon black plant near Hallam, gained $300 million in backing last summer from a host of big-name investors. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/schuyler-man-sues-monolith-after-being-cooked-alive-in-reactor-near-hallam/article_4999b73c-f684-11ed-8c6a-2fbf678dbd0c.html | 2023-05-23T14:36:21 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/schuyler-man-sues-monolith-after-being-cooked-alive-in-reactor-near-hallam/article_4999b73c-f684-11ed-8c6a-2fbf678dbd0c.html |
Protesters stand in front of police at the EZ GO gas station at 25th and O streets in late May 2020.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo
Lincoln Police Chief Teresa Ewins pins a badge on Julian Fernandez during a graduation ceremony for 13 LPD recruits last year. The graduating class will help the department as it deals with staffing issues.
In October 2020, three of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Police Department's 26 sworn officers were officers of color, including one Hispanic patrolman and two Black officers.
The Nebraska State Patrol fared even worse, with six Black troopers and seven Hispanic troopers on a force of 434 sworn law enforcement agents.
On a force of 82 sworn deputies, the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office employed three deputies of color.
And 1.7% of Lincoln Police Department officers were Black, while another 4.2% were Hispanic — a partial reflection of the community, but not a complete one.
“If I were to give ourselves a grade, we’re definitely not getting an A,” Lincoln Police's Jason Stille said then. “We need to do better. We have definite room to grow.”
Nearly three years after Floyd's murder and the racial reckoning that followed, the four major law enforcement agencies that police parts of Lincoln largely tout more racially diverse ranks than they did in 2020, but those forces have shrunk while agencies struggle to recruit Black law enforcement officers at the same pace as other races, according to recent staffing data.
“When you talk about diversity in law enforcement, we’re never gonna arrive," said Col. John Bolduc, head of the Nebraska State Patrol. "We’re never gonna sit back and say, ‘OK, we’ve done that.’ It’s constantly gonna be a work.
“(But) right now, recruiting anybody is a challenge. So we’re really working hard to get quality men and women into law enforcement and into our agency specifically. There’s a lot of headwinds that we’re facing.”
The four agencies — including the State Patrol, UNLPD, the sheriff's office and Lincoln Police Department — have launched various new recruiting strategies over the past three years, and three of the four agencies employ more officers of color now than they did in 2020.
But three of the four agencies also employ fewer sworn officers in general than they did three years ago — a reflection of the tough recruiting market that local law enforcement leaders pinned to various degrees on Nebraska's economy, a rash of retirements and the profession's self-inflicted hits to its reputation, which some leaders, including Bolduc, suggested had been overrepresented in the media.
The increased focus on diversity coupled with a shrinking crop of qualified candidates have forced Nebraska law enforcement agencies to strike their own balance between recruiting officers of color and recruiting officers at all.
“We just have to keep our eye on the ball. And not sacrifice — it’s not an either-or situation. It’s kind of an either-and," Bolduc said. "It’s like, we have to recruit numbers, but we have to be intentional about diversity.
"We can do both at the same time. I’m convinced of that. And I think our results are proving that."
That balance, though, looks different for each agency.
Sheriff Terry Wagner, who has been the top law enforcement official in Lancaster County since 1994, described his priority list differently.
“Our priority is just to get bodies in the door," he said. "It would be nice to have minority applicants — and we have had some — and then once we get them in the door, they’ve got to test, they’ve got to pass the test, they’ve got to qualify — they’ve got to be a qualified applicant, so there are a lot of factors involved.”
A diversifying field
In the years since 2020, three local police agencies — with Wagner's sheriff's office being the exception — have increased the number of minority officers in their ranks in gains that have largely been made through hiring Hispanic and Asian recruits, according to agency staffing data.
The State Patrol — which in 2020 employed 17 troopers of color on a force of 434 troopers — now employs 23 troopers of color despite a slimmer staff of 415 total, according to data provided by the patrol. Fourteen percent of the agency's recruits since 2020 have been from racial minority groups.
“So we’re improving," Bolduc said. "But we still have work to do.”
The results have been tangible. The State Patrol has added four Hispanic troopers to its ranks since 2020, when the agency employed seven Hispanic troopers — a 57% increase in less than three full years.
For Bolduc, the addition of four troopers is both a point of pride and shame. But he hopes the upward momentum is self-fulfilling.
“We hired our first Hispanic female I think four years ago," he said. "I mean, we’ve been around for 85 years, and the fact that we only just hired our first Hispanic female is disappointing, but we’ve hired several since then.
"So who better to recruit Hispanic females than a Hispanic female trooper? Who better to recruit Black troopers than a Black trooper?”
Diversity underrepresentation in policing
Data gathered from October 2022 to May 2023 from nearly 120 law enforcement agencies in 14 states shows frequent disparity in the racial and ethnic makeup of the agencies compared to the communities they are hired to protect and serve.
In Lincoln — where about 78% of residents are white, 4% are Black, 4.6% are Asian and 8% are Hispanic or Latinx — progress has charted a similar path.
The Lincoln Police Department has added seven officers of color to its ranks over the past three years, a feat that has come despite recruitment and retention challenges that have left the agency increasingly reliant on overtime and 30 officers short of its authorized strength.
The department has made most of its gains in diversity through the hiring of four Asian officers and the addition of five mixed-race officers, according to department data. It's unclear if all five of the mixed-race officers have been hired since 2020 or if some were previously counted as one race.
In 2020, minority officers accounted for 7.8% of the department's sworn workforce. Now, officers of color represent 10.4% of LPD's ranks.
“But you should never rest on that," Police Chief Teresa Ewins said. "Because it’s not about whether … the media’s gonna ask me questions. It’s about how diverse of a department we should be. And the sky is the limit.
"We need to represent the communities that live here, and I think that’s exactly what we’re trying to do. So as much as I’d like to say, ‘This is great. We’re being successful in recruitment.’ I also want to — there is no limit.”
Across the hall at Lincoln's Hall of Justice — the downtown building LPD shares with the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office — signs of progress are harder to find.
The sheriff's office, which touts a force of 82 sworn deputies, employs the same number of minority deputies now as it did in 2020: three.
"It’s a constant battle; it really is," Wagner said. "It’s something that we are constantly aware of; it’s something that we try to make inroads of and, once we get them in the door here to apply, they’ve got to show up to tests, they’ve got to pass the tests, they have to pass the background — everybody does."
The sheriff's office has contracted with a marketing firm over the past two years in an effort to boost recruiting, but that effort is not specifically focused on recruiting deputies of color, Wagner said.
But he said he hopes that applicants of color know there's a place for them at his agency, which is more than 96% white.
"I would like to think any minority applicant would know that they’ve got as good a chance at becoming a Lancaster County deputy sheriff as anybody else, and they do," he added. "As long as they’re a qualified applicant and they pass and meet standards, they’ve got as good a shot as anybody."
“And when they get sworn in, they’re a Lancaster County deputy sheriff. It doesn’t matter whether they’re white, purple, blue or Black. It’s — we’re glad to have them.”
UNLPD employs two more officers of color than it did in 2020, a modest increase, but one that represents nearly 8% of the department's sworn staff of 26.
Five of the agency's sworn officers are members of racial minority groups, a cohort that includes Police Chief Hassan Ramzah, who is Black, and who said that matching the racial makeup of the university is an organizational goal for his department, but not one that will be easy to meet.
"And so I always say that’s a work in progress. Because there’s — right now, across the country, there are a number of departments that are struggling with finding applicants and qualified police officers to join agencies.
“In Nebraska, it’s no different.”
'It’s like whack-a-mole'
UNL's police department is the only Lincoln-based law enforcement agency that hasn't unintentionally downsized over the past three years as recruiting challenges and a rash of retirements have combined to create a "perfectly bad" recipe for growth in law enforcement, said Bolduc, who has led the State Patrol since 2017.
The State Patrol has 19 fewer troopers now than it did in 2020.
The county sheriff's office has two fewer deputies than it did then and is four deputies short of its hiring capacity.
The Lincoln Police Department has 20 fewer officers than it did in 2020 and is 30 short of its authorized strength.
And UNLPD is stuck at 26 sworn offices — exactly where it was in October 2020, but five short of full capacity.
The shortfall of qualified candidates has left police leaders trying to balance the importance of employing a diverse workforce and employing a full workforce.
“When it comes down to filling spots, they would rather fill the spot," said Connie Morris, a criminal justice professor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice who spent 25 years as a police officer in Grand Rapids, Michigan, before retiring in 2015.
But neither filling police forces to capacity nor meeting desired diversity goals have seemed possible for any local agency.
The result has been a juggling act of sorts of local law enforcement leaders, reallocating investigators from specialized units to keep up with call-for-service demand and, in the case of Lancaster County, utilizing court security staff to fill shifts.
"It’s like whack-a-mole," Wagner said. "It really is.”
And though most local agencies have found success in adding Hispanic, Asian and mixed-raced officers, they have struggled to hire Black officers in particular.
The State Patrol has added one Black trooper in the past three years. The Lincoln Police Department is down to three Black officers from six in 2020.
UNLPD has remained steady, with two Black officers among its ranks. And the sheriff's office employs one fewer Black deputy than the two it had on its payroll in 2020.
"One in a white department is kind of a lonely place," said Morris, the criminal justice professor.
Law enforcement's inability to recruit Black officers in particular is an effect that, for some leaders, lacks an articulated cause.
Bolduc acknowledged that the profession "has been our own worst enemy in some cases" but pinned much of the blame on the intense focus on such cases in the media, as well as the "negative rhetoric" surrounding policing hurled from pundits and politicians.
For Ramzah, the cause is mostly rooted in the demographics of Nebraska, where only 5.3% of residents are Black.
“There’s just too few candidates to choose from," he said. "Understanding the ‘whys’ is really, really hard."
Wagner, meanwhile, placed much of the blame on the Black community itself:
"Well, you know I’ve told minority community leaders that they need to be more supportive of members of their community that enter a traditionally white profession," he said. "What I’ve seen in the past are minority members of our agency are ostracized by their communities. So it makes it real difficult for them.”
But for Ewins, who has led Lincoln's police department since September 2021 after 25 years in the San Francisco Police Department, the rationale is so obvious it hardly needs to be spoken, she said.
"I mean, do I really need to say it? I mean, it is — and I’ve actually said it before — it is difficult to (recruit) because the Black community does not trust law enforcement. And we need to build that trust," she said, before referring to the February police killing of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee — the latest high-profile incident in a growing list of such killings.
"And so it’s really, unfortunately, that simple, is that once again we have to mend that relationship because of what people see on TV and what the reality is in some places.
"It’s just not Lincoln.”
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Watch Now: LJS reporter detained; some protesters arrested after Lincoln curfew | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-courts/a-constant-battle-lincoln-police-agencies-show-signs-of-progress-in-diversifying-ranks/article_c1e31bfa-c981-11ed-88f1-ab8820c9e4ac.html | 2023-05-23T14:36:22 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-courts/a-constant-battle-lincoln-police-agencies-show-signs-of-progress-in-diversifying-ranks/article_c1e31bfa-c981-11ed-88f1-ab8820c9e4ac.html |
The 23-year-old Norris High School teacher and assistant trap team coach who was arrested Friday for the alleged sexual abuse of a student was reported to law enforcement by "concerned parents" of other trap team members, according to the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office.
Lillie Bowman, a Norris alumnus and English teacher at the high school about 15 miles south of Lincoln, was charged Monday with first-degree sexual abuse by a school employee — a class 2 felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison.
The charge comes a week after trap team parents reported the coach's relationship with a student athlete to the sheriff's office May 14, according to court records and Chief Deputy Sheriff Ben Houchin.
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Days after fielding the report, deputies on Friday interviewed the student athlete, who told authorities he had been in a dating relationship with Bowman since March, Deputy Joanna Dimas said in the probable cause statement for the 23-year-old's arrest.
Deputies arrested Bowman on school grounds the same day.
Investigators believe she had sexually abused the student on roughly 10 separate occasions over the last two months, Dimas said in the probable cause statement.
Bowman, who was taken to the Lancaster County jail upon her arrest Friday, was in her first year teaching at Norris following her graduation from Doane University in May 2022.
She competed as a trap shooter in both high school and college and had been an assistant coach for Norris' trap team prior to her arrest, according to the district's website.
In an emailed statement, Norris School District Superintendent Brian Maschmann said deputies informed the district Friday morning a teacher had been arrested.
Maschmann said Bowman, who he did not name in the statement, "was immediately removed from" her classroom and "will not return." He said the district will work to assist the sheriff's office in its investigation.
"At this time, the district wishes to reaffirm to its students, parents and community members that student safety remains, without question, our highest priority," Maschmann said.
Houchin said Friday marked the sheriff's office's first notification to Norris officials that they were investigating Bowman's relationship with the student.
At her initial court appearance Monday afternoon, which Bowman attended via Zoom from a Lancaster County jail cell, prosecutors told Judge Thomas Zimmerman that the 23-year-old made attempts to "cover up" her relationship with the student.
The state asked Zimmerman to set Bowman's percentage bond at $100,000, but her Omaha-based attorney, Michael J. Wilson, argued for a lower amount, noting that Bowman has no criminal history, had been working toward a master's degree and volunteered at her church growing up.
Wilson called the prosecutor's bond request "a little high" given Bowman "poses no threat" to the community.
Zimmerman ultimately agreed, setting her percentage bond at $50,000 and ordering her to have no contact with the student — or anyone under the age of 19.
Bowman must pay $5,000 to be released from jail. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-courts/concerned-parents-reported-norris-high-school-teacher-accused-of-sex-abuse-deputy-says/article_fa6729dc-f8c8-11ed-b19e-979da249f754.html | 2023-05-23T14:36:22 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-courts/concerned-parents-reported-norris-high-school-teacher-accused-of-sex-abuse-deputy-says/article_fa6729dc-f8c8-11ed-b19e-979da249f754.html |
A 67-year-old Lincoln woman was defrauded out of more than $50,000 by scammers who claimed to be employees of the woman's bank, according to police.
The woman told police she was alerted in March to supposed fraudulent charges on her bank account and was contacted by a man that she believed worked at her bank, Lincoln Police Capt. Todd Kocian said.
Over the course of the next two months, the woman made $52,000 in withdrawals from her bank account and 401(k) savings to purchase bitcoin at the man's request, Kocian said.
The scammer told the woman she would receive checks in the mail for the amount she had poured into the cryptocurrency.
But the checks never came, Kocian said.
The woman reported the scam to police Friday morning. An investigation is ongoing.
A Kansas City, Missouri, native, Andrew Wegley joined the Journal Star as breaking news reporter after graduating from Northwest Missouri State University in May 2021. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-courts/lincoln-woman-scammed-out-of-52-000-police-say/article_2289648c-f8b2-11ed-a45c-fb24f5b6a9b3.html | 2023-05-23T14:36:28 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-courts/lincoln-woman-scammed-out-of-52-000-police-say/article_2289648c-f8b2-11ed-a45c-fb24f5b6a9b3.html |
Two Lincoln men are in jail and facing felony robbery charges after they allegedly assaulted a 21-year-old man in central Lincoln before taking the man's watch and chain Saturday evening, according to police.
Police found 60-year-old Alonzo Green and 28-year-old Troy Williams walking away from the alleged robbery scene at 12th and F streets after witnesses reported the assault at around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Lincoln Police Capt. Todd Kocian said.
The 21-year-old man told police that Green and Williams had assaulted him and taken his watch and gold chain, worth a combined $125, Kocian said.
Police found the alleged robbers to be in possession of the items, Kocian said. And Green, a convicted felon barred from carrying deadly weapons, had a 6-inch knife on him, police alleged.
Officers arrested the 60-year-old on suspicion of robbery, possession of a deadly weapon while committing a felony, possession of a deadly weapon by a prohibited person and carrying a concealed weapon.
A Kansas City, Missouri, native, Andrew Wegley joined the Journal Star as breaking news reporter after graduating from Northwest Missouri State University in May 2021. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-courts/two-lincoln-men-robbed-21-year-old-of-watch-chain-police-allege/article_85acbe72-f8af-11ed-b0d3-a3e11feddac1.html | 2023-05-23T14:36:35 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-courts/two-lincoln-men-robbed-21-year-old-of-watch-chain-police-allege/article_85acbe72-f8af-11ed-b0d3-a3e11feddac1.html |
Average daily flows
Snake River at Jackson 252 cfs
Snake River at Palisades 8,890 cfs
Snake River at Heise 12,021 cfs
Snake River at Blackfoot 7,358 cfs
Snake River at American Falls 8,976 cfs
Snake River at Milner 0 cfs
Little Wood River near Carey 956 cfs
Jackson Lake is 46% full.
Palisades Reservoir is 69% full.
American Falls Reservoir is 85% full.
Upper Snake River system is at 73% of capacity.
As of May 22 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/average-daily-streamflows/article_287a7296-f8e4-11ed-89db-074296e0678f.html | 2023-05-23T14:42:23 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/average-daily-streamflows/article_287a7296-f8e4-11ed-89db-074296e0678f.html |
Q: Why did Franklin Building Supply have Evel Knievel’s tombstone?
A: Evel Knievel attempted to jump the Snake River Canyon in Twin Falls in September 1974 for $6 million. According to Franklin Building Supply’s website, he purchased building materials for the ramp from Volco Inc., and gives Volco his tombstone as collateral for credit charges made.
Franklin acquired Volco Inc. in 1999. “Initial inventory discovers Evel Knievel’s tombstone in storage,” reports the website.
It said, “Evel Knievel dies. Relatives come looking for the tombstone given to Volco. Franklin returns it to them.” He died Nov. 30, 2007. Knievel was 69.
Doctors had diagnosed Knievel with a lung disease called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. There is no cure. He was given three to five years to live. During that time, Knievel contacted his friend Alma Barry in Twin Falls and asked for a gravestone he left in her care to be shipped to him in Butte, Montana, according to the Billings Gazette on July 21, 2005.
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It reported, “The white marble marker was created to generate publicity about his Snake River Canyon jump more than 30 years ago. Alma Barry and her family got to know Knievel in the seven years he took to build the ramp and plan the jump. The Barrys owned Volco Builders’ Supply and helped him build the ramp and press box. The family became such close friends with Knievel that he asked them to store the giant stone marker.”
Knievel said he “worked for seven years on that jump, going to Twin Falls for a month each year and working with engineers,” said the Billings Gazette.
It continued, “The Barry family sold its business to Franklin Building Supply a few decades ago and asked that the new managers watch over the marker.”
“It sat in a stockroom for more than 30 years,” reported the Billings Gazette.
It continued, “He said he wasn’t doing too well and wanted to be buried in Butte and asked if we could send him the gravestone,” Barry said. “It is a very beautiful piece. It had the date he was born and the date of the jump and his image on it and a space for in case he didn’t make it over the canyon.”
Knievel sent a truck to pick up the stone, reported the Billings Gazette.
It continued, Knievel was “buried next to the grandparents who raised him. Knievel was influenced to become a motorcycle daredevil when they took him to Joey Chitwood’s Auto Daredevil show when Knievel was 8. But his grandparents were very much against his career choice.”
His headstone reads “Robert ‘Evel’ Knievel ‘Explorer’ Motorcyclist & Daredevil. A mile long leap of the Snake River Canyon from this point on Sept. 5, 1974 employing a unique ‘sky cycle.’ A man can fall many times in life but he’s never a failure if he tries to get up.”
A similar-looking stone stands near the Snake River jump site.
Have a question? Just ask and we’ll find an answer for you. Email your question to Kimberly Williams-Brackett at timesnewscuriousmind@gmail.com with “Curious Mind” in the subject line. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/why-did-franklin-building-supply-have-evel-knievels-tombstone/article_5cf3cbb6-f8e5-11ed-be84-d3808dc3aa8f.html | 2023-05-23T14:42:29 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/why-did-franklin-building-supply-have-evel-knievels-tombstone/article_5cf3cbb6-f8e5-11ed-be84-d3808dc3aa8f.html |
LYNNWOOD, Wash. — One man is dead and a woman is injured after they were shot by a man who claims the two were trying to steal his truck in Lynnwood early Tuesday morning.
The shooting took place near the Best Western Alderwood, and the man called 911 after shooting the two alleged car thieves.
Police are interviewing the shooter and witnesses to determine whether the shooting was lawful or not, and he will be taken back to the station for further questioning in the case.
The vehicle believed to have been driven to the scene by the victims is a stolen vehicle, Lynnwood police confirmed.
The shooter was not injured in the altercation. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/man-shoots-2-people-lynnwood-1-dead/281-95f9303f-e408-4fcf-8cba-b7c3548b1375 | 2023-05-23T14:45:09 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/man-shoots-2-people-lynnwood-1-dead/281-95f9303f-e408-4fcf-8cba-b7c3548b1375 |
FREDERICK, Md. — Iconic Maryland based brewery, Flying Dog, has been acquired by the family-owned FX Matt Brewing Company out of Utica, New York.
Both companies announced the deal Tuesday.
Without elaborating, Flying Dog CEO Jim Caruso said the brewery's Frederick location presented "too many limitations."
As result FX Matt has been brewing many of Flying Dog's beers over the last decade.
Now that an agreement's been finalized, Flying Dog will shift all production to FX Matt over the summer time.
Flying Dog is expected to cease all operations sometime in August.
In the future FX Matt said they intend to open a Flying Dog taproom in Frederick that will include an "innovation brewery."
Caruso said FX Matt is offering employment to as many Flying Dog workers as possible.
Flying Dog's current Chief Marketing Officer, Ben Savage, will stay on as President of the Flying Dog division of FX Matt Brewing.
"Frederick is a great place to live and do business, unfortunately even though we have invested millions of dollars in the brewery, it has too many limitations and puts Flying Dog at too great a competitive disadvantage," said Caruso. "I could not imagine a better steward for the Flying Dog brand going forward than FX Matt Brewing Company." | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/frederick-based-flying-dog-brewery-acquired-by-fx-matt-brewing-in-new-york | 2023-05-23T14:45:14 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/frederick-based-flying-dog-brewery-acquired-by-fx-matt-brewing-in-new-york |
SHORELINE, Wash — To accommodate a growing population in Washington, officials estimate the state will need more than one million new housing units by 2044. That’s why the governor signed a bill for more “middle housing" affordable for people from all walks of life.
Now cities like Shoreline are grappling with how to provide for that so-called “missing middle."
The Shoreline City Council continued discussions at their regular board meeting Monday about whether to use several thousand in state grant funding to make way for something called cottage housing.
Shoreline city officials said most households in the city - 61% - have only one or two people living in them. By allowing for cottage housing complexes, Mayor Keith Scully and the city council are trying to figure out how to maximize their use of land.
"It’s more affordable because it’s smaller," Scully said. "Where you might have one larger single-family house, you could maybe have three small houses."
Cottage housing is when you portion a single-family lot into a multi-family lot and build small homes with a focus on vertical space. Houses are small, generally 700-1,200 square feet, but a cottage is not to be mistaken for a tiny home, said Scully.
"It has a bathroom," Scully said. "It has a kitchen. It has a bedroom. It has a living room."
Why cottage housing now? Scully said permitting them would result in affordable options for first-time homeowners or retirees.
"Folks who wanna live in a two-or three-bedroom, 900 square foot house that’s a lot smaller than most of us are used to, and I can tell ya, I've got four kids, it wouldn’t work for me," Scully said. "But in 20 years, when I've retired and my kids are all out on their own, that might sound pretty appealing to me."
In the past, critics - often neighboring homeowners - called it a sneaky way of injecting multifamily density into areas with single-family zoning. But after the passage of House Bill 1110 this year in Washington, cities like Shoreline are required to create more density for middle housing.
But the practicality of cottage housing came into question by one Shoreline council member recently.
"There’s very little land that’s just open, anymore,” said Doris Fujioka McConnell, Shoreline councilmember.
One shoreline local shared his opposition to cottage housing with KING 5, and said he worries it’d be a waste of taxpayer dollars because "the numbers do not work for a builder to make a profit."
Scott Becker, a longtime developer in the area with Noble Built, agrees that cottage housing can be risky for developers, but he believes it's worth it.
"They’re expensive to build, but they really meet a need," Becker said.
Becker built a cottage housing development in Shoreline back when it was allowed about 19 years ago.
He said he was able to sell all of his cottages within weeks.
"I think that they can make a profit," Becker said. "I had people screaming at me when we opened our project, which sold out in, like, two weeks.”
Meantime, Scully said he would consider it "progress" if his other housing efforts are assisted by even five or six new cottage housing lots over the next five years.
"It’s not the magic bullet for housing solutions," Scully said.
Currently, city officials said there are 56 cottage homes across seven developments in Shoreline. He said this would just be "part of the puzzle" of addressing the affordable housing crisis.
Scully said he expects his council will vote on city code changes in about three weeks.
According to city officials, Shoreline has an overall housing shortage that is part of a regional lack of supply, which has created upward pressure on prices, particularly in for-sale units. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/small-homes-shoreline-cottage-housing/281-1977ade6-3849-4a22-b6c5-64e0088f28ef | 2023-05-23T14:45:15 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/small-homes-shoreline-cottage-housing/281-1977ade6-3849-4a22-b6c5-64e0088f28ef |
CLINTON, Maine — A body recovered Monday from the Sebasticook River has been identified as a man who had been reported missing.
Paul Trask, 51, was reported missing Sunday evening, according to a release from Clinton police. He was last seen near the Old Mill Park along the river.
Clinton police, the Maine Warden Service, and the Kennebec County Sheriff's Office conducted a search and located Trask's body around 7:30 a.m. approximately 100 yards south of the Pleasant Street Bridge, the release stated.
Trask's body was taken to the state medical examiner's office, and his family was notified, officials said.
"No suspicious activity or circumstances are suspected," police said in the release. "This is an ongoing investigation, and no further details will be released at this time." | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/clinton-mans-paul-trask-body-recovered-from-sebasticook-river-maine/97-758266dc-bbc0-4728-a045-fd049ff69064 | 2023-05-23T14:50:08 | 1 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/clinton-mans-paul-trask-body-recovered-from-sebasticook-river-maine/97-758266dc-bbc0-4728-a045-fd049ff69064 |
WATERVILLE, Maine — As crews battled a deadly fire at Waterville's Elm Towers Monday morning, the lack of a backflow prevention device in the building resulted in firefighter foam getting into the Kennebec Water District's water distribution supply, according to the utility company's general manager, Roger Crouse.
Thousands of Mainers are under a "Do Not Drink" order after Kennebec Water District customers reported foam coming out of their faucets.
"There should have been a backflow prevention device installed [at Elm Towers]," Crouse told NEWS CENTER Maine. "There was not one. When that pressure came from the firetruck to inject the foam and water into the [building's] system, some of that water and foam overcame the water system pressure and went out into the distribution system."
Under the Kennebec Water District's terms and conditions, Elm Towers is required to have the backflow prevention device on the firefighter service side, said Crouse.
It's unclear what the health impacts are if the foam is ingested, but Crouse recommended calling poison control or contacting a doctor if customers started to feel unwell after they drank their water.
"If you've not experienced foam, you probably haven't been impacted, but out of an abundance of caution, we've issued this 'Do Not Drink' order," Crouse explained.
Another "Do Not Drink: order was issued Monday night for all 1,050 Maine Water customers in Oakland, which gets its water supply from the Kennebec Water District, according to Maine Water communications director Dan Meaney.
"We were able to isolate our water system from Kennebec Water District earlier in the day,' Meaney explained. "At nine o'clock tonight, there is a water storage tank that we will need to fill, in order to maintain pressure in the water system, and that is when there's the possibility if there were to be water affected by this issue that it would be introduced into the Oakland systems."
The "Do Not Drink" order is expected to last until at least Wednesday afternoon when water test results are expected to come back. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/kennebec-do-not-drink-order-waterville-oakland-maine-water-district-supply/97-199ece9a-20bb-4ca5-8a99-37d624a07ea1 | 2023-05-23T14:50:09 | 1 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/kennebec-do-not-drink-order-waterville-oakland-maine-water-district-supply/97-199ece9a-20bb-4ca5-8a99-37d624a07ea1 |
News Tribune, May 23, 1983
- Two dozen West Duluth homes scheduled to be razed to make way for a shopping center have been ransacked by looters. The houses were purchased by the city as part of an $11.3 million revitalization project that includes a 73,600-square-foot shopping center.
- Gov. Rudy Perpich was lobbying members of a legislative conference committee yesterday to allow Duluth to qualify automatically as an enterprise zone. An enterprise zone is a special district within an economically depressed area that receives reduced taxes for businesses.
News Tribune, May 23, 1923
- Capt. Alexander McDougall died early this morning in his residence at 2201 E. First St. in Duluth. Capt. McDougall, a sailor, shipbuilder, inventor, transportation magnate, bank director, and financier, was designer of the whaleback ships and president of McDougall-Duluth.
- A Superior advisory council yesterday told the City Council of its support for a salary increase of $10 a month for all Superior city employees and officers. Mayor Fred A. Baxter declared himself to be not in support of the recommendation. | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/bygones-in-1983-looters-ransacked-houses-in-duluth | 2023-05-23T14:53:03 | 1 | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/bygones-in-1983-looters-ransacked-houses-in-duluth |
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Here is episode 12 of the Northlandia podcast.
A stone cross on the North Shore marks the seemingly miraculous success of a perilous journey for Frederic Baraga, a Slovenian missionary who traversed the Upper Midwest in the 19th century.
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DULUTH — Are you interested in governing the most populous school district in the Northland? Do you also have $2?
The deadline for potential public servants to file the paperwork necessary to run for Duluth School Board is 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 30.
To appear on the Nov. 7 ballot, candidates must fill out an affidavit of candidacy and submit it to the school district’s business office along with a $2 filing fee. (Anyone who wants to forgo the fee can instead file a petition with at least a few hundred signatures .)
The business office is at the district’s temporary headquarters, 4316 Rice Lake Road, Suite 108. Candidates can pick up affidavits there or print them from the district’s or Minnesota Secretary of State’s websites.
Up for grabs this year are three seats: one representing District 2, which covers large tracts of eastern Duluth; another representing District 3, which covers the city’s center; and an at large seat that encompasses the entire district.
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As of Monday,
four people have filed
:
- Sarah Mikesell, who is so far running unopposed for the District 2 seat.
- Alanna Oswald, an incumbent who is seeking another term in the at large seat.
- Stephanie Williams, who is challenging Oswald for the at large seat.
- Matthew Moses, who is pursuing the District 3 seat.
- Valerie Joeckel, who announced her candidacy for the District 3 seat earlier this month, has not yet filed to run, but said she planned to Tuesday.
Joeckel, Mikesell, Oswald and Williams sought the endorsement of Duluth-area Democrats earlier this month; Mikesell and Williams earned it.
The endorsement means they’ll have some of the infrastructure and manpower of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party behind them: a database from which to cull lists of local voters who might swing their way, fliers and other materials to distribute across town, plus an array of volunteers who can make phone calls, go door-to-door and otherwise stump for them.
Joeckel, despite being the only person to seek an endorsement in the District 3 race, did not get a nod from the party at the convention. DFL rules call for a candidate to receive at least 60% of convention votes cast by delegates in their district, and Joeckel didn’t hit that mark, according to Jeff Phillipich, chair of the Duluth DFL.
Joeckel said she believes delegates needed more time to get to know her.
“I think it’s me stepping into new political shoes,” Joeckel, a family coach at a local nonprofit that serves homeless people, told the News Tribune.
“I’m really well-known in the housing community because that’s where I’ve been doing a lot of my work, and so I’m just going to need to do the work to build myself into this new political experience.”
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Moses is a data architect at IBM, an adjunct professor at the College of St. Scholastica who teaches a class each fall, and a freelance photographer. He also helps oversee the Homegrown Music Festival and is a member of Piedmont Elementary’s Parent Teacher Association.
Moses said he mulled a run throughout last week before deciding on Sunday. He filed his paperwork with the school district on Monday. His two children attend Duluth Public Schools. In a news release, he said he wants to ensure there are opportunities for all students districtwide.
“I’ve seen the struggle with both the low-economic kids and those … who are in need of challenges,” Moses told the News Tribune on Monday. “I thought, well, maybe I’ll see if I have anything to offer to help. I know the district’s got technology challenges, and I have a technology background.”
Duluth-area GOP members did not endorse any school board candidates, nor did any ask for the party’s endorsement, according to Thomas Vaughn, chair of the Senate District 8 Republicans.
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Man gets third-degree burns after single-vehicle crash Tuesday on I-96 in Detroit
A 20-year-old Lincoln Park man is in critical condition after his car caught fire following a crash early Monday on Interstate 96 in Detroit, Michigan State Police said.
Troopers were called at about 6:30 a.m. to an area on the local lanes of westbound I-96 near Evergreen Road for a report of a single-vehicle crash and fire, officials said.
According to a preliminary investigation, the driver was speeding, lost control of his vehicle which struck the center median, and then hit a light pole. Officials said the driver was not wearing his seatbelt and the car caught fire after the crash.
Police said the driver suffered third-degree burns on more than 80% of his body. Medics were called and the motorist was taken to a hospital.
Officials closed the freeway for nearly two hours while they investigated, but it has since reopened.
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Bismarck's Front Avenue between Ninth Street and 12th Street and 12th Street to 16th Street is restricted to local traffic only with limited access, due to the installation of a watermain.
The south approaches of the intersections to Front Avenue are closed to traffic; local traffic should access the area from 12th Street, according to the city. Turning movements will be restricted at intersections. Traffic movements on Ninth Street and 12th Street should not be impacted.
The work is expected to take about two weeks. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/traffic-on-portion-of-front-avenue-restricted/article_bb296624-f970-11ed-8944-3b2123ec0fbe.html | 2023-05-23T15:05:27 | 1 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/traffic-on-portion-of-front-avenue-restricted/article_bb296624-f970-11ed-8944-3b2123ec0fbe.html |
The street's of Philadelphia's Gayborhood are looking a little bit brighter this week as the city's Streets Department has re-installed and upgraded the materials for the iconic rainbow crosswalks at 13th and Locust streets.
As part of a Center City resurfacing plan, the Streets Department has installed new, multicolored thermoplastic crosswalks to celebrate LGBTQ pride.
According to the Street Department, this area has been repaved, as well.
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Stark County municipal pools open Saturday
Pool season about to start
- Three outdoor pools set to open Memorial Day weekend. North Canton's Dogwood Pool reopening delayed.
- Swimming lessons return to Alliance's Robertson Community Center pool.
It may be hard to believe with temperatures dipping into the 30s during a couple of recent nights.
But the traditional swimming pool season begins Saturday.
Three of Stark County's four municipal pools are set to open Memorial Day weekend. The fourth, North Canton's Dogwood Pool, is not expected to open until at least June 3 due to delays in getting its pool liner repaired.
Here's information on the days and hours this summer each of the four municipal pools in Stark County are scheduled to be open, membership rates and day pass rates:
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Robertson Community Center pool in Alliance
Alliance Parks Director Kim Cox said swimming lessons will return this summer to her city's Robertson Community Center pool for the first time since they were canceled due to the pandemic. Cox said Robertson Pool will have morning and evening swim class sessions taught by one of the lifeguards. Each course — at a cost of $35 for pool members and $50 for non-members — will have six swim lessons.
The pool, with a capacity of 250 users at a time, is trying to find an instructor for a possible water exercise class.
And a roughly $18,000 grant from the Greater Alliance Foundation has covered the cost of buying new pool furniture to replace the chairs and tables the pool has had since the city acquired it in 2005.
“Everything's ready to go," said Cox, adding that the parks department has been able to hire eight part-time lifeguards for the summer. "Everything’s coming together nicely. We have a full staff hired and we open May 27 at noon."
Cox said about 75 families or individuals have pool season passes this summer.
The Robertson Community Center pool, 1005 E. State St., will be open from noon to 7 p.m. daily from May 27 through Sept. 4. The rates are: family of four pass, $150; family pass add-ons of three additional children, $15; individual pass, $85; daily pass for the public, $7; children 2 and younger are free. Buy a membership before May 26 and receive $10 off your pass. If you were a member last year, you receive an additional $10 off your family membership if purchased by May 26.
For more information, contact the park office at 330-823-6159 before the pool opens for the season, or 330-821-3088 after the pool opens for the season, or visit https://tinyurl.com/7yutktpt.
Sandy Valley Community Park pool
The Sandy Valley Community Park pool is located at 10018 Cleveland Ave. SE in Pike Township; 330-866-2727.
Pool hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily from May 27 through Sept. 4.
Admission is $7.50 for adults (18 and older), $5 for students (4 and older), $6 for senior citizens (65 and older), $2 for babies (3 and younger), and $2 for people with a military ID.
Membership prices are $275 for a six-person family; $225 for a four-person family; $125 for a couple living at the same address; $80 per person younger than 65; $50 per person for 65 and older; $70 for student. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/SandyValleyParks.
Minerva Swimming Pool
The Minerva Swimming Pool is at 508 E. Lincoln Way; 330-868-3110. The pool is open from May 27 through Sept. 4.
Pool hours are noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday (including holidays), noon to 8 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Private rentals on Sunday are 6 to 8 p.m. From May 30 through June 2, the hours will be 4 to 8 p.m. Hours will vary in mid to late August depending on the availability of staff once school begins. If there is a private rental on Wednesdays, the pool will close at 6 p.m.
Prices are:
- General admission: adults and children ages 3 to 18, $5; seniors (60 and older)/veterans, $3; senior swim or compromised adult swim sessions only (11 a.m. to noon weekdays), $1. Ages 2 and younger are free.
- Season passes: Taxpayer/resident − individual $75; family of four, $150, with each additional child $15.
- Nonresident/non-taxpayer − individual, $100; family of four, $200, with each additional child $25.
- Season passes are available only at Village Hall, 209 N. Market St. E, not at the pool.
For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/w82dfa3h.
North Canton Dogwood Pool
The North Canton Dogwood Pool is at 365 Seventh St. NE.
Due to a leaking pool liner, the pool will not open Saturday as scheduled. The pool will be open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. from the day it opens through Aug. 20, and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from Aug. 21 through Sept. 3. On Sept. 4, Labor Day, the pool will be open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for members and guests only.
The following were supposed to be the rates for memberships. But North Canton administrator Patrick DeOrio said the city will likely provide a credit or reduce the fee to account for the delay in the opening of the pool.
- Pre-season membership rates if purchased from April 4 through May 27 were to be: North Canton resident − single, $88; family, $212; buddy pass, $141, senior (65 and older), $53. Nonresident − single, $147; family, $353; buddy pass, $141; senior $88.
- YMCA of Central Stark County members receive an additional 25% discount on season passes (not valid on day passes).
- In-season membership rates if purchased beginning May 28 were to be North Canton resident − single, $103; family, $247; senior (65 and older), $62. Nonresident − single, $176; family, $423; senior, $106
- Day passes for nonmembers are $14 per person, Monday through Thursday before 5 p.m.; after 5 p.m., $10.
- One child age 5 or younger is free with paying adult. Additional children pay regular day pass fee.
No day passes will be issued on weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) or holidays (Memorial Day, July 4, and Labor Day). If large crowds are expected, day pass admittance will be restricted.
The YMCA of Central Stark County, which manages Dogwood Pool for the city, will also encourage pool users after the pool opens to bring their own chairs. DeOrio said each year, the city has spent a few thousand dollars to replace about 30% of its folding chairs at the pool that cost $100 each because users are jumping up and down on the chairs, "treating them like they were trampolines" and eventually breaking them.
For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/4aezrf84 or the North Canton Dogwood Pool Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NCDogwoodPool/.
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Canton approves earlier juvenile curfew in outdoor drinking districts
- The ordinance takes effect 30 days after council approval.
- The city has two DORAs ― one encompassing nearly 69 acres downtown and the other encompassing about 100 acres at the Hall of Fame Village.
- There are exceptions to the curfew, such as school or church events.
CANTON − The city will have an earlier juvenile curfew, starting at 9 p.m., within designated outdoor refreshment areas next month.
City Council on Monday approved an ordinance amending curfew laws on the first reading rather than waiting until the third reading. Law Director Jason Reese requested the early vote in a memo to council because of the "council's summer schedule and the use of DORAs."
City Council's next two meetings are June 5 and June 26, and the ordinance takes effect 30 days after council approval.
Canton police Capt. Les Marino told the council that the intent isn't to prosecute juveniles who are out to enjoy events.
"This ordinance gives us some leverage for that group of juveniles that is there for nefarious purposes," he said.
Marino later elaborated, saying that juveniles gathered downtown have stood on tables and provoked others in a manner heading toward violence. He said the number of young people has grown with warmer weather and about 20 to 30 minors at the recent First Friday were difficult for eight police officers to manage.
However, Marino said, unless actions rise to the level of disorderly conduct, police have no authority to make them leave.
Assistant Law Director Vivianne Whalen Duffrin said that the DORA curfew time was chosen because "that seems to be when there's an uptick of more adults walking around, utilizing the DORA" and issues with minors have occurred.
"The Police Department's basic goal is to engage these juveniles, potentially take them home to have a discussion with them and the parents," she said.
That's happened 24 times under the city's existing curfew, which was updated last year. Whalen Duffrin said no one has been charged for violating the curfew.
What was the curfew in Canton?
City Council changed the citywide curfew last year to 11 p.m. every night instead of only Sunday through Thursday. Friday and Saturday night curfews previously started at 12:30 a.m.
The curfew end times will remain 6 a.m. citywide and within the DORAs, where the curfew will start at 9 p.m. for anyone under 18.
The city has two DORAs ― one encompassing nearly 69 acres downtown and the other encompassing about 100 acres at the Hall of Fame Village. Within those areas, it's legal to purchase alcoholic drinks in a specific, 16-ounce plastic cup and walk around with the open container.
The following are exceptions for both juvenile curfews:
- If they are accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- If they are out because of an "emergency errand" or activity permitted by a parent or guardian.
- If their presence is related to employment.
An additional exception to the citywide curfew that does not apply to DORAs gives juveniles attending or participating in functions scheduled by a school, church or organization an hour after the event ends to return home. The event must be registered in advance with the Canton Police Department, according to the curfew ordinance.
Minors who violate the curfew can be charged with unruliness in Stark County Juvenile Court, and parents can be charged with a minor misdemeanor.
Council members explain their votes
Nine council members voted in favor of the change and two abstained ― Councilmen Frank Morris, D-9, and Kevin Hall, D-6. Councilman Peter Ferguson was absent. The topic was debated during committee meetings before the regular council meeting and again before the vote.
Hall said the vote felt rushed and questioned why police couldn't address disruptive behavior with existing laws.
"Those same tools are there with or without this," he said.
Morris said he agreed that juveniles shouldn't be in an area with public intoxication but didn't fully support or oppose the earlier curfew.
Earlier in the evening, Councilman Bill Smuckler told Morris that he shouldn't assume everyone is "sloppy drunk," to which Morris retorted, "Don't assume that every group of kids on the corner are thugs."
Smuckler, D-at large, and Councilman Greg Hawk, D-1, said they supported the curfew as a way for police to address issues that concern area business owners. Hawk, who previously operated Arcade Coneys, said officers have fairly enforced laws.
"I think this is a good piece of legislation," Hawk said.
Louis Giavasis, D-at large, said juveniles need another way to occupy their time but something must be done in the meantime.
"Here we have an opportunity to address this one issue," he said.
Other action by council
- City Council agreed to move $13,820 from the general fund to the civil service fund for recruitment. The Civil Service Office and police and fire departments plan to produce print, audio and video advertisements to help attract employees, which has been a challenge in recent years, according to a memo from Civil Service Director Rachel Forchione.
- The council authorized $200,000 from the Issue 13 neighborhood fund to continue funding the Community Building Partnership of Stark County, which operates various neighborhood revitalization programs. The programs involve 10% rebates on exterior improvements and low- to moderate-income homeowner assistance with exterior code violations. This year, the organization asked for a 10% administrative fee.
Reach Kelly at 330-580-8323 or kelly.byer@cantonrep.com.
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North Canton puts off relaxing overnight parking ban
- Council jettisoned the overnight parking permit from its parking revamp bill. At least for now.
- City will formally drop requirement that current water customers annex into the city.
NORTH CANTON − Council has chosen to postpone changes to the city's ordinance that prohibits on-street overnight parking for more than 30 minutes between 2 and 6 a.m.
Patrick DeOrio on Monday asked council to delay action while he and city staff looked at the configurations of streets around the city.
They would then seek to write new specific legislative language that would allow more residents, members of their immediate family and their guests to park overnight on neighborhood streets — but not in a way that would impede traffic.
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Council voted to remove sections of a parking bill that would have allowed residents for a $50 fee to apply to the police department for temporary overnight parking permits linked to a property and vehicle. The permits would have been valid for no more than three months. A resident could not apply for more than two permits a year for a vehicle linked to a specific residential property. Applicants could not get more than two permits a year for a particular vehicle. The vehicle had to be parked in front of the property listed on the permit.
Council members stated the bill was intended for situations where adult children home from school for an extended period could park on the street at their parent's house. Or allow a homeowner whose driveway or garage were unavailable due to construction to park on the street. Or allow a home care aide visiting an ailing resident to park overnight on the street.
However, the legislation did not specify criteria by which the police department was to decide whether to grant or decline overnight parking permit applications. It appeared it would have been entirely at the discretion of the police.
Council member Daryl Revoldt, at-large, pulled his support for the overnight parking permit language earlier this month. He realized that it did not allow a resident with a permit to park their car elsewhere on the street in their neighborhood if parking was not permitted in front of the resident's house at any time. For example, if there is a hydrant located nearby or because cars could only park on the other side of the street.
DeOrio realized the language didn't cover many common parking situations and wanted more time to cover better language.
"Not all streets are created equally," he said.
Council did approve on the third and final reading the rest of the bill that eliminated parking violations as a minor misdemeanor. Instead, the bill set civil parking violation fines at $25 per occurrence except parking in a handicapped parking space without a permit would incur a fine of $250 to $500.
The bill also allows someone appealing a parking ticket to submit that appeal to a North Canton police shift sergeant. The person cited could appeal the sergeant's decision to the courts.
Council member John Orr, Ward 4, was the only one to vote against amending the bill and approval of the bill. He said he felt the entire process was rushed. While he didn't oppose setting the initial parking fine at $25 and establishing the appeals process, Orr said he wanted all of the changes to the parking code considered at once in one package. Council member David Metheney, Ward 2, was absent.
Earlier, Chuck Osborne, a former council member, submitted pictures to council showing what he said were neighbors who had parked their vehicles on his street and not on their driveway. It's not clear if they parked overnight in violation of current law. He wants to keep the ban on overnight street parking.
City resident Kim Bond told council during public speaks he had adult children who were expected to take a break from school and move back into his home temporarily. Bond said he did not have enough driveway and garage space for their vehicles and for his personal vehicle, his spouse's vehicle and his work truck. He asked council to relax the overnight street parking ban so his family members could park overnight on his street at least during the summer.
Council members like Stephanie Werren, Ward 3, indicated they were open to considering that.
"I think it's a good idea," she said, adding that she wanted to know how many people got tickets for parking on the street overnight. "A lot of the kids are coming home from college and living with their parents."
DeOrio asked Police Chief Frank Kemp to determine how many tickets from April 2022, a randomly selected month, were for overnight street parking violations. Kemp said his department issued 1,112 parking tickets last year and 108 tickets last month. But until he went through the tickets, he couldn't say how many were citations for illegal overnight parking.
New water rules
Council also approved on the third and final reading changes to the city's water tap-in regulations intended to retain and attract new water customers outside the city limits. Under the bill, the city would:
- Implement a flat $2,000 frontage fee for new customers.
- Over time, base the fee charged for the water meter on the actual cost of the water meter the city pays rather than a rate set by council.
- Establish standard fees for all customers with the same size water taps.
- The city will incur all the costs of establishing a water line connection from the tap to the curb stop valve for taps smaller than two inches in diameter.
- Charge the same connection costs for new customers outside and inside the city.
- Eliminate the language signed by water customers that customers outside the city agree to be annexed into the city on the city's demand.
Council also passed on the third and final reading a bill increasing the city's water rates in 2025 and 2026 by 5%, an increase from the scheduled 3%. DeOrio said the city needed the additional money to properly maintain its water system.
DeOrio said water customers outside North Canton are already paying twice the rate for water compared to customers inside the city.
And he said that state courts have ruled that judges cannot order water customers to sign annexation petitions to comply with annexation clauses in agreements. But cities can cut off the water to customers who refuse to sign annexation petitions, a move council member Jamie McCleaster called "essentially holding a business hostage."
DeOrio argued that having the language alienates current customers. Many of the city's water customers live west of North Canton. Canton's annexation of the Akron Metro railroad line largely blocks North Canton annexing any territory to its west.
Osborne criticized council eliminating the annexation requirement for new water customers.
"That's the only way you're going to grow this city," he said, arguing that the city's strategy should be expanding its borders, not trying to gain water customers.
DeOrio said the time for the city to significantly pursue annexation was decades ago. That was before state laws allowed townships to keep property tax revenue from areas annexed into cities for 12 years. But DeOrio said city leaders prior to this century had no interest in pursuing annexations of the Belden Village area in Jackson Township.
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WATERLOO — Authorities have released the identities of two drivers who died in a Monday morning head-on crash on U.S. Highway 63/Logan Avenue.
According to Waterloo police, William Smith, 58, and Aimee Bowers, 31, died at the scene. Both were Denver residents who were driving separate vehicles.
Bowers’ two children – a 5-year-old boy and a 9-year-old girl – were passengers in her vehicle and were taken to UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital for minor injuries.
According to the accident report, witnesses told police Bowers was driving a GMC Envoy north on Highway 63 when the vehicle swerved toward the southbound lanes, briefly recovered and then returned to the south lanes and collided head-on with Smith’s southbound Ford F150 pickup.
Smith had tried to break but wasn’t able to avoid the crash, witnesses told police. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/names-details-released-in-fatal-crash-monday-north-of-waterloo/article_a9e0870a-f96e-11ed-ad6d-7ff65e778775.html | 2023-05-23T15:24:05 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/names-details-released-in-fatal-crash-monday-north-of-waterloo/article_a9e0870a-f96e-11ed-ad6d-7ff65e778775.html |
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Refreshing or relaxing? Either way, the Gulf of Mexico water temperature at Clearwater Beach hit 90 degrees for the first time this year Monday afternoon.
Data shows the mercury crossed the 90-degree threshold just before 5:30 p.m. and climbed just a tad higher through sunset — the temperature is much higher than what's considered average, the upper 70s to low 80s.
As of this writing, the water temperature is around 87 degrees.
Gulf coast water temperatures usually push into bathwater territory — say 85-90 degrees — in July through September. Last year, the 90-degree mark at Clearwater Beach was hit in mid-June, so this is an even earlier start to the year to take a dip without a chill.
The 10 Tampa Bay weather team says water temperatures can be affected by several different variables, including solar radiation and the temperature difference between the water and its surrounding. The Gulf and ocean also have a higher heat capacity than land, meaning they can retain heat for a longer period of time. That's why you can still splash in the water and feel warm even at night.
But there's a major downside to high Gulf water temperatures: It's just one of the criteria for the development of tropical systems.
For hurricanes to form and sustain themselves, scientists generally agree that sea surface temperatures must be at least 80 degrees. Of course, we're already there.
Luckily, no new tropical development is expected anywhere across the Gulf and Atlantic basin during the next week, according to the National Hurricane Center. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/clearwater-beach-water-temperature-gulf-of-mexico-90-degrees/67-02b06e5e-e8ec-4d8d-93de-4c14ada58477 | 2023-05-23T15:25:00 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/clearwater-beach-water-temperature-gulf-of-mexico-90-degrees/67-02b06e5e-e8ec-4d8d-93de-4c14ada58477 |
Expect delays as crews stripe and mark Bechelli Lane; work to take two weeks
With the asphalt grinding and repaving of Bechelli Lane complete, crews this week will start striping and marking one of Redding's busiest thoroughfares.
The work will be done on weekday nights, from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m., and it is expected to through June 2, the city of Redding Public Works Department said.
Crews will stripe and mark Loma Vista Drive Monday through Wednesday, and Bechelli Lane and Leila Avenue Tuesday through June 2.
There will be lane closures, flaggers and pilot vehicles during the work. Motorists should expect delays up to 20 minutes at the following intersections:
- Loma Vista Drive/Churn Creek Road
- Bechelli Lane/Hartnell Avenue
- Bechelli Lane/Cypress Avenue
The $9.5 million project is being done by Tullis Inc., and it’s part of the $9.5 million Bechelli Lane Improvements Active Transportation Project that is bringing continuous sidewalks, bicycle lane enhancements, better pedestrian crossings and other improvements from Cypress Avenue to the new Costco at South Bonnyview Road and Bechelli Lane.
More:Free-roaming driftwood is clogging boat launches on Lake Shasta. Who's cleaning it up?
Darin Strege, a city of Redding associate engineer, said after this portion of the work is done, streetlights will go up and other “punch-list” items will be completed.
“The biggest part of the work will be done after this week and next,” he said.
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Free-roaming driftwood is clogging boat launches on Lake Shasta. Who's cleaning it up?
Mark Louton loaded up his boat on a trailer Friday and headed up to Lake Shasta to do some exploring out on the water. But when he got down to the Centimudi boat launch he came across a sight that forced him to change his plans.
The boat launch was socked in with driftwood and other debris, and Louton said he didn't want to push through all the material just to get his boat out on the water.
"I've come down here a few times and I don't think there was debris last time I came down to the boat ramp. There was (debris) further around by the dam ― whole lot. I'm kind of not surprised. I didn't even think of it. I'm not sure where the other ramps are," Louton said.
While visitors enjoy a full, blue Lake Shasta this year, there has been at least one temporary drawback. The amount of driftwood in the water has caused some frustration for boaters and the U.S. Forest Service, the agency that manages the land around the lake.
Joe Stubbendick, recreation officer for the Shasta Lake Ranger District, said it has been frustrating trying to keep boat ramps cleared out this spring.
"We can do some things and we're doing those things. And it's honestly quite a challenge and a bit of a losing proposition," keeping up with the problem, he said.
All that driftwood floating around the lake and congregating in coves had previously been stuck along the lake's 365 miles of shoreline the past couple years as the lake level dropped to near record-low levels during the most recent drought.
But the heavy rain and snow that fell over the North State this year drastically changed conditions for the lake.
As water from tributaries rushed into the reservoir and the lake level went up, the logs, sticks and branches along the broad shoreline were also lifted up by the rising waters and set free to bob along the surface to wherever the wind blew them.
And depending on the wind, the wood can come and go to different gathering spots around the reservoir, Stubbendick said. Some of that debris has been blown into other boat launches on the lake. But Centimudi seems to get hit the hardest, he said.
The forest service and Shasta Recreation Company, which manage the boat ramps and campgrounds, sends out tractors to scoop debris out of the water, Stubbendick said. They also use floating booms to corral the driftwood and tow it off.
But the wind keeps blowing and the wood keeps floating, Stubbendick said.
"And so you scoop and scoop and scoop until it's clear and then you're good. And then the wind shifts and then it all comes back in," he said.
With seven boat launches on the lake, skiers, anglers and explorers like Louton have several other options to choose from, Stubbendick said.
Forrest Baker towed his boat up from Red Bluff to Centimudi on Friday to give it a trial run before heading up to Alaska for some fishing. But he estimated the coagulation of driftwood extended 80 yards out into the water. That much debris posed too much of a risk of damaging his craft, he said.
A quick check of two public boat launches easily accessible from Interstate 5 revealed the Packer's Bay and Antler's boat ramps were clear of driftwood.
A phone recording at Shasta Recreation company on Friday said the Centimudi, Jones Valley, Packer's Bay, Hirz Bay, Bailey Cove and Antler's public boat launches were available on the lake.
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Oregon plane that crashed Saturday was bound for Watsonville: Redding Fire Department
The single-engine plane that crashed Saturday morning in a field south of Redding Regional Airport was on its way to Watsonville when it experienced engine trouble, Redding Fire Capt. John Houston said.
The 1960 Cessna 210 plane departed from Salem, Oregon, and was cruising about 7,000 feet over Redding when the plane had engine trouble, Houston said Monday.
“All of the sudden the engine quit on him. He tried some troubleshooting” before the pilot was forced to attempt an emergency landing, Houston said.
Emergency crews were dispatched to a field south of Kent’s Meats & Groceries just before 9 a.m., Houston said.
The pilot, whose name has not been released, suffered minor injuries and was checked by paramedics at the scene, Houston said. The pilot was the only person on the plane.
“He (pilot) said he doesn’t fly it very much, maybe 50, 60 hours a year, and that he was flying down to Watsonville to visit family,” Houston said.
The Federal Aviation Administration data base says the Cessna is owned by Victoria Doyle in Salem, Oregon.
The plane was badly damaged and was moved from the field to the airport where it is being held for the investigation into the crash, Houston said.
The National Transportation Safety Board and FAA have taken over the investigation.
A preliminary crash report from the FAA said the plane experienced engine trouble before it crashed.
FAA spokesperson Mina Kaji said the NTSB will be in charge of the investigation.
David Benda covers business, development and anything else that comes up for the USA TODAY Network in Redding. He also writes the weekly "Buzz on the Street" column. He’s part of a team of dedicated reporters that investigate wrongdoing, cover breaking news and tell other stories about your community. Reach him on Twitter @DavidBenda_RS or by phone at 1-530-338-8323. To support and sustain this work, please subscribe today. | https://www.redding.com/story/news/local/2023/05/22/redding-fire-plane-was-bound-for-watsonville-when-it-crashed/70245111007/ | 2023-05-23T15:27:49 | 1 | https://www.redding.com/story/news/local/2023/05/22/redding-fire-plane-was-bound-for-watsonville-when-it-crashed/70245111007/ |
Shasta County again ordered to give up sheriff's office report officials claim is secret
A Shasta County Superior Court judge on Monday ordered county officials, for the second time, to relinquish documents they have kept secret from the public for nearly two years.
The ruling comes after the Record Searchlight sued Shasta County last year to obtain documents relating the management of the sheriff's office in 2021, while Eric Magrini was sheriff.
The newspaper had asked for a copy of an investigative report the sheriff’s command staff had requested following complaints against Magrini.
The paper also sought communications among top county officials, including the Board of Supervisors, the county executive officer and Magrini, pertaining to the investigation, Magrini’s resignation in June 2021 and his decision to take the newly-created job of assistant CEO.
In his ruling, Judge Stephen Baker also ordered the county to comply with the Record Searchlight’s request for written communications among top county officials that led to the appointment of Michael Johnson as sheriff in July 2021.
On Monday, Baker gave the county five days to hand over the records the newspaper requested under the California Public Records Act.
County Counsel James Ross tried to explain why the county would need more time to comply with the ruling, claiming there could be as many as 20,000 documents the county would need to review.
“How is it possible that you haven’t already done that?” Baker asked Ross.
The Record Searchlight’s attorney, Walt McNeill, wondered how the county could claim all the documents were exempt from release to the public if it had not previously reviewed them to determine they were private.
"They have been sleep-walking this case, pretending they would not have to produce the documents," McNeill said outside court.
In response to the newspaper’s records request last year, former County Counsel Rubin Cruse said his office had done a preliminary review of the records on hand and said they were exempt from release due to privacy concerns and attorney-client privilege, McNeill told Baker.
“My point here is this is not brand new to the county,” McNeill told the judge. “I don’t accept the proposal that we’re starting out brand new.”
Read more:'Pure aggression': Shasta County fires back at Record Searchlight in documents case
The newspaper submitted four separate Public Records Act requests in 2021 and 2022. After the county turned down all of them, the paper sued the county in July 2022.
The county and the Record Searchlight went to trial in January 2023 on whether the documents are exempt from release to the public. And on April 10, Baker ruled that the county must relinquish the records, giving the county 15 days to comply.
Instead of turning over the documents, the county asked for a delay in the judge’s ruling and requested either the judge reverse his ruling or hold a new trial. Baker denied everything the county asked for.
Baker also denied the county’s request to have the Record Searchlight pay for costs to locate the materials the newspaper sought.
Read more:Judge again tells Shasta County to hand over public records to the Record Searchlight
Even after the judge ordered the county to relinquish the materials, the county remained defiant, sending out a press release last week explaining why it continued to fight to keep the information under wraps.
“The county recognizes the importance of transparency. However, by law, there are limits to the right of access to public records, and there are equally important concerns that must be considered when deciding what records to make available,” the press release said.
After Monday’s court hearing Ross declined to comment on the judge’s ruling.
After Baker receives the documents, he will make redactions to protect the privacy of some information. The county will also have the opportunity to propose deleting information, but will be required to identify the general nature of the material it wants removed and why it is blacked out.
The Record Searchlight will have five days to object to the county's proposed redactions. Under the judge's order, after redactions are complete, the county must turn over the records to the Record Searchlight.
McNeill said the county has 20 days to appeal Baker’s decision, but officials may need to file an appeal sooner than that. The county would need to ask an appeals court to stay the judge’s decision before the records are released to the newspaper.
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