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MIAMI — Tokitae has shared her tank with a few other animals since arriving at the Miami Seaquarium in September of 1970 - including two creatures who may end up traveling with her to the Salish Sea.
When Tokitae arrived at the Seaquarium she was put into a tank with Hugo, another orca who was captured from the Puget Sound a year and a half before she was. They lived in what was called a "whale bowl," an 80-by-35-foot tank.
"This is where her remarkable character begins to show," said Howard Garrett, with The Orca Network. "That she accepted her circumstances, 'That's the way it is, okay, I've got to live my best life in this circumstance in this tank.'"
Hugo died in 1980 from a brain aneurysm after repeatedly banging his head against the wall of their shared tank.
Below is a video of Tokitae and Hugo in their tank in the 70s:
Since then, Tokitae has either lived alone or with dolphins.
The Miami Seaquarium says right now, she's in a tank with a Pacific white-sided dolphin named Li'i. KING 5 has learned the plan is to move Li'i with Tokitae to her new sea pen.
Charles Vinick with the Whale Sanctuary Project says orcas are social animals, and having another animal with her will be beneficial for her health.
"Everything we know scientifically about orca are that they are very social," Vinick said. If you look at it scientifically their brains are more convoluted in the communication and emotion than the human brain, so we've seen evidence, certainly here with the Southern Residents, of their connection to one another, their connection to family. So having her with a companion, even if it's a dolphin companion she knows well, is certainly something that is ideal."
Vinick says they still need to make sure regulators agree with all the steps, but they are hopeful she won't be alone in the sea pen. He also says the trainers she depends on the most will be coming with her for the move. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/who-has-tokitae-tanked-with-miami-seaquarium/281-150ce6e2-02ee-4d6e-82f9-09d6aea8970b | 2023-05-25T03:35:36 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/who-has-tokitae-tanked-with-miami-seaquarium/281-150ce6e2-02ee-4d6e-82f9-09d6aea8970b |
ARENAC COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - The Arenac County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of retired K-9 Sonic.
The Dutch Shepherd mix was rescued from a shelter before he was trained in narcotics detection and tracking missing or fleeing people. Sonic served the sheriff's office with two partners from 2011 to 2017 before his retirement.
He died last Saturday, according to the sheriff's office.
Sonic first worked with Deputy Jason Cockrell for eight months before Cockrell retired from law enforcement. Sonic then joined Deputy Trevor Sprague for five years until the dog retired.
The sheriff's office remembers Sonic for developing a taste for Slim Jim meat sticks and stealing a Taco Bell meal from a new recruit.
"He destroyed toys like it was no one’s business and was always on alert for passing motorcycles," the sheriff's office posted on Facebook. "Sonic was a truly amazing dog and will be greatly missed." | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/arenac-county-sheriffs-office-mourning-the-loss-of-k-9-sonic/article_b81c2778-fa9c-11ed-8f68-ef46cff263b6.html | 2023-05-25T03:41:49 | 0 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/arenac-county-sheriffs-office-mourning-the-loss-of-k-9-sonic/article_b81c2778-fa9c-11ed-8f68-ef46cff263b6.html |
BAY CITY, Mich. (WJRT) - A little girl with a heart of gold raised money through rummage sales for those in need.
The Bay City fifth-grader helped support the college dreams of a local senior.
While most 10-year-olds would think about a pair of shoes they want or a special toy they want if they have extra money, Dalia Boyle wanted to give back to others.
"I think it started when I was about 6," Boyle said.
Two years ago, she raised money for a Mid-Michigan flood victim. Now, she just presented a John Glenn High School senior with a $1,000 college scholarship.
"It's important to me because not only does it make me feel good, but it helps people in need," Boyle said.
From helping flood victims at home to those affected by devastating hurricanes in Florida to charitable holiday efforts, Boyle and her grandmother, Mary McGuire-Kolak, give back with money raised from their rummage sales.
"It's going to help pay for my tuition, so I don't have to take out so many loans and that's so helpful," John Glenn High senior Carah McCrum said.
Boyle's class at Bangor West Middle School selected McCrum's essay. Boyle and her grandmother hope to get more kids involved in charitable efforts like theirs, which they've coined Young Heroes.
"And it just hit me, why don't I nurture this generosity she has and this love and kindness for other people," McGuire-Kolak said.
She noticed right away that Boyle had an altruistic heart and a true desire to help others.
"Dalia lights up when these people thank her for giving them money or thinking about them. She lights up like Christmas morning," McGuire-Kolak said.
Boyle's message to the world?
"It's not all about you. You want to give back in some way and I've already gotten so much there's nothing else I really need. I have family, I have love and I can give everything else away," she said.
Boyle, her mom and her grandma hope to start an official nonprofit organization at some point. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/bay-city-fifth-grader-gives-back-with-money-generated-through-rummage-sales/article_bfc87e44-fa5c-11ed-8cca-2ff0c5e4f718.html | 2023-05-25T03:41:55 | 0 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/bay-city-fifth-grader-gives-back-with-money-generated-through-rummage-sales/article_bfc87e44-fa5c-11ed-8cca-2ff0c5e4f718.html |
FLINT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - A Mid-Michigan chapter with the American Red Cross is raising money to help install smoke detectors across the area.
Community leaders took part in a Buffalo Wild Wings Blazin' Challenge. Grand Blanc firefighter Phil Howell was the winner.
They raised awareness about the importance of smoke detectors. Over the last three weeks, the Red Cross has installed more than 500 free detectors in the area.
"Most of the time people think of the Red Cross, they think of blood donations, which is true -- a huge part of our services," said Becky Gaskin, executive director of the East Central Bay American Red Cross chapter. "But we respond to home fires almost daily."
The Red Cross works with fire departments in Mid-Michigan to provide free smoke detectors in homes that lack this key safety component.
"We really want to get more free smoke detectors in all the homes," Gaskin said.
The Buffalo Wild Wings location in Flint Township sold coupons to help raise more than $2,000, which is the most out of 39 locations in Michigan. Coupons are still available through next week. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/buffalo-wild-wings-helps-raise-money-for-red-cross-smoke-detectors/article_a903dfae-faa3-11ed-af70-43edab6753a1.html | 2023-05-25T03:42:01 | 0 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/buffalo-wild-wings-helps-raise-money-for-red-cross-smoke-detectors/article_a903dfae-faa3-11ed-af70-43edab6753a1.html |
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - Pay raises are on the way for Flint's police and fire departments.
After weeks of delays, the Flint City Council finally approved contracts that raise their hourly pay.
Frustration was mounting as council members continued to move the item on its agenda over the past few weeks. With the green light given earlier this week, the city says entry level positions will get a 50% pay increase.
"The fires, arsons are up quite substantially here in the city of Flint and they're having to fight fire 24 hours a day," said Flint Fire Chief Theron Wiggins.
With a department that is busy almost around the clock, he was waiting for weeks to raise the pay for the men and women at the Flint Fire Department.
Back in April, the city announced it reached an agreement with all collective bargaining units that would raise the pay of police and fire personnel. However, the Flint City Council had to ratify the contract for the wage hikes to take effect.
That approval finally came Monday night.
"It's going to improve, because the first-year firefighters were only making $10 an hour. And as we know, you can make that and much more at McDonald's," Wiggins said. "And these men and women are risking their lives. Going in and out of fires scenes is 1,500 degrees."
Under the new agreement, the city says entry-level firefighters will go from the current starting pay of $10.10 per hour -- Michigan's minimum wage -- to $15 an hour.
Flint Police Chief Terence Green previously said starting pay for entry-level officers is $19.53 an hour now. That will rise by more than $1 per hour with the wage increases.
There are also increases for current staff members and signing bonuses.
"Since 2005, fire hasn't or police hasn't had an increase on the entry levels. We made that happen," said Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley.
He is optimistic that this increase will help to attract new recruits to the Vehicle City.
"You know, we talked about fire and police getting a 50% increase upon arrival. So this really speaks to how we need to move our city forward to be able to get good qualified candidates, just not warm bodies in these positions," Neeley said.
Right now there are 63 firefighters in the Flint Fire Department. Wiggins said there's room for at least 20 more.
With new trucks on the way and now salaries going up, he's hopeful that he'll be able to fill those open positions.
"Hopefully with the $15 an hour increase that we'll be able to bring the levels up," Wiggins said. "When you bring the levels up, then the overtime goes down."
Officials say the wage increases will take effect immediately for both departments. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/flint-city-council-approves-pay-raises-for-police-firefighters/article_02b6a228-faa1-11ed-a096-f7974a6e946c.html | 2023-05-25T03:42:07 | 0 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/flint-city-council-approves-pay-raises-for-police-firefighters/article_02b6a228-faa1-11ed-a096-f7974a6e946c.html |
MIDLAND, Texas — A Firehawk Aerospace testing facility touched down in Midland in November 2022.
"In November we broke ground, and we were able to move fast, within about 45 days we were out here testing and now we’ve just finished another successful campaign," said Justin Karl, chief engineer at Firehawk.
Firehawk is horizontally testing small and medium-sized rocket engines. At the facility, the team also works on testing and data, then analyzes everything back at headquarters.
"Here we come out of our headquarters, we integrate our rockets here, all the control for testing is done right here," said Karl. "All the data comes from here. Every once in a while we go back to headquarters and take a look at everything and see what we want to tweak, and that’s what sets up that multi-week cadence. We’ve been out here for a couple weeks. We’ll go home and check on things and run analyses, decide what we want to do next, and come back out."
One project on their list is some work with the military.
"We’ve got a Congressional allocation from the Defense Authorization Act budget, and we’re gonna do some flight testing for the Air Force," said Karl. "So the engines that you see here at this site are gonna be put on a diet, scaled down for flight, and then looks like by the end of this calendar year we’ll be doing some flying for the Air Force so they can access our capabilities."
According to Karl, since landing here, the Permian Basin has had a positive impact on them.
"I always like to express that being out in the Permian basin area, it’s not just a winner by a nose as far as development goes," said Karl. "Everything out here is far above and beyond our expectations for partnerships, so we’re very thankful Midland itself has been a major enabling factor in the crazy amount of success we had." | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/firehawk-aerospace-midland-testing-facility/513-76858d9f-2535-4db8-8cd3-94ff287a904d | 2023-05-25T03:43:14 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/firehawk-aerospace-midland-testing-facility/513-76858d9f-2535-4db8-8cd3-94ff287a904d |
MIDLAND, Texas — Midland ISD is currently investigating an assault after a fight broke out between two female students at Alamo Junior High.
A video of the altercation went viral on social media, but was quickly deleted.
The video shows a female student punching and hitting another female student on the ground while a cluster of students watch.
Eventually, the students were able to separate the two, but not before the student on the receiving end of the punches got heavily injured.
Aurora Puente is the grandmother of the student who was attacked and sent us a recording she took of the video.
We were told afterward that the student was sent to the hospital with various injuries, where doctors told her and her family that she was suffering from internal bleeding, among other injuries.
“They did more tests on her, and the doctors and specialists said she had a hematoma in her pancreas," Puente said. "She stayed there for a couple of days in the ICU.”
She was eventually transferred to a hospital in Lubbock, where she is currently on bed rest.
We reached out to Midland ISD for comment and they sent us a statement, saying the following:
“Midland ISD Police are currently investigating an assault that occurred between two female students at Alamo Junior High last week. One student was taken to the hospital due to her injuries. The suspected aggressor in the incident is being disciplined according to the student code of conduct. The investigation into the incident is ongoing. MISD wishes the student who was injured a full and speedy recovery.”
According to the MISD Code of Conduct, the investigation could lead to the aggressor facing discipline from the school, including potential suspension or transfer to an alternate campus.
For now, the family of the student who was attacked plan on homeschooling her.
“She’s very traumatized, she really is," Puente said. "She has so much fear of going back to school, so we’re not thinking about sending her back to school, we’re not thinking about anything right now.” | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/misd-investigation-assault-alamo-junior-high-school/513-40db8fd1-71af-4b8f-ba7d-9d4f2e0126d3 | 2023-05-25T03:43:20 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/misd-investigation-assault-alamo-junior-high-school/513-40db8fd1-71af-4b8f-ba7d-9d4f2e0126d3 |
MIDLAND, Texas — Clarissa Estrada and Matthew Sandoval both grew up with a bat and ball in hand, with the goal of competing at the next level. They found themselves doing just that on the Midland College softball and baseball teams.
This is not the first time their paths have crossed. Both of their origin stories are set in their mutual hometown of Uvalde, Texas.
"Uvalde is an awesome place," Sandoval said. "Not just the people, but the community in general. Everyone just pulling for each other."
"You know, Uvalde is a small town, but it's very close," Estrada continued. "If you don't know someone, you know somebody who knows that person."
Both part of this community, that was thrust into the spotlight because of a tragedy that struck one year ago. Estrada was a senior in high school on a school trip at the time, and Sandoval was home from college on summer break.
Each had a different perspective on the events of that day.
"My friends that were at the school [Uvalde High School]... they'd send me pictures of the doors being boarded and then hiding and all this stuff, or like texting me, 'I'm scared,' and all this stuff," Estrada explained. "You know, getting those messages while you're at home whenever you should've been at the school is kind of gut wrenching."
"When I found out about the tragedy, I was actually in Uvalde, and I was just home for the summer," Sandoval said. "I just get a notification that my mom is on lockdown. She's a teacher there, a P.E. teacher at Uvalde Dual Language Academy. At first we didn't think much of it, it was just a lockdown, and then we just heard more and more and it just kept increasing in severity."
The Robb Elementary School shooting had put the city of Uvalde on the map. The tragic event forever connected to the small town.
"The biggest tragedy about it is that Uvalde is just this beautiful town with Concan, the Frio River right there and people seeing Uvalde as this, not the close group of people that is kind, loving and friendly," Sandoval said.
"Nobody knew where Uvalde was, and now we're only remembered because of that," Estrada explained. "It's kind of hard because I think the people that live in Uvalde... we really do take pride in living there."
These two student athletes carry the desire for Uvalde to be known for more to Midland College, showing the community another side of their hometown with every swing.
Their sports have been a way to honor Uvalde and the 21 lives lost a year ago.
"I know that a lot of those kids... they played sports, and being able to come to the next level and play, it's all for them," Estrada said.
"I wear number 21 on the baseball field, and it just means a lot more now," Sandoval explained. "Just knowing these families and just knowing the events that took place. Just playing for something bigger than myself and the sport of baseball."
Estrada and Sandoval may wear the name "Midland" on their jerseys on gameday, but they now play for Uvalde, their hometown. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/texas/midland-college-athletes-ties-to-uvalde-reflect-on-robb-elementary-shooting/513-31e33fab-30b0-4c1d-9d95-ca347698d133 | 2023-05-25T03:43:26 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/texas/midland-college-athletes-ties-to-uvalde-reflect-on-robb-elementary-shooting/513-31e33fab-30b0-4c1d-9d95-ca347698d133 |
DALLAS, Texas — Before classes began Wednesday morning at Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas, staff members had a gun scare with a student that also happened on the one-year mark since the Uvalde mass school shooting.
According to a letter sent to parents, a student was found with a gun in the school's parking lot.
District officials said the student was arrested and would be disciplined according to the student code of conduct.
The district said a police presence remained at the campus throughout the day as a precaution.
The letter also read that the gun never made it inside the building.
A district spokesperson told WFAA that officials believe the student didn't intend to use the weapon or hurt anyone.
The spokesperson said the weapon wouldn't have been found without a vigilant staffer noticing something strange about the student in the parking lot.
That vigilance has been sharpened by tragedy, unfortunately. The spokesperson said that all staff is on their toes more than ever since the mass shooting and the Allen outlet mall mass shooting. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-isd-student-arrested-woodrow-wilson-high-school-parking-lot-handgun/287-9ccb52c9-b22d-4806-8fee-6f6613e16236 | 2023-05-25T03:47:35 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-isd-student-arrested-woodrow-wilson-high-school-parking-lot-handgun/287-9ccb52c9-b22d-4806-8fee-6f6613e16236 |
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — WFAA hosted a town hall back in 1999 following the mass shooting at Columbine High School. It was a Family First special meant to engage the parents and students at South Grand Prairie High School.
The main auditorium at the campus was filled with parents, students and faculty, according to the district's spokesperson Sam Buchmeyer.
"It was completely full and there was standing room, as well. There was a lot of anxiety, people were really on edge about being in spaces like this," said Buchmeyer.
The shooting in Littleton, Colorado is one of the first of many high-profile school shootings. The shooting prompted conversations in every campus in the country on issues of bullying, depression, drugs, safety and emotional and mental wellness.
"Prior to Columbine, we had never heard of active shooter. Active shooter is part of our vernacular now," said John Matthews, a crime and safety expert with the Community Safety Institute who was also featured on the WFAA special.
South Grand Prairie High School is 800 miles from Littleton, Colorado, but it was evident that what happened at Columbine shattered the collective conscious.
"This is crazy. This will never happen again. I never thought it would happen again," a then-18-year-old Erica Wise thought to herself about the mass shooting. Erica at the time was a senior and in the media tech class. She's now married, lives in Arlington and works in the real estate industry.
WFAA counted 118 school mass shootings alone since 1999. That number fluctuates depending on your definition of a mass shooting. During the 1999 town hall, parents, students and faculty were talking about student resource officers, backpacks and metal detectors.
We are still debating those topics today.
"I literally never would have thought 24 years later I'd be doing this same interview... never," said Matthews.
Matthews said law enforcement has gotten better in its response to active shooters, and the routine training has helped. But, Matthews told WFAA that schools have to constantly evolve because the shooter is evolving.
"I get calls constantly," said Matthews.
Matthews writes and consults on mass shootings now more than ever. The rest of the time is spent with family in his winery and vineyard. "It's a total juxtaposition to the rest of my life. It's my therapy," he said.
Changes have even been made at South Grand Prairie High School. There are now double doors with controlled access. All non-student traffic is directed straight into the school office.
"How can you retire when you think you can help and save lives?" Matthews said. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/evolution-of-mass-shootings-and-security-since-columbine/287-c8177400-39ca-40d7-a5c3-dacf7298fd40 | 2023-05-25T03:47:50 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/evolution-of-mass-shootings-and-security-since-columbine/287-c8177400-39ca-40d7-a5c3-dacf7298fd40 |
DALLAS — Each time it happens, Texas’s top leaders point the finger at one thing: mental illness.
And it’s happened a lot.
In 2017, 26 people were shot and killed in a church in Sutherland Springs.
In 2018, 10 students and teachers died in a mass shooting at Santa Fe High School.
In 2019, 23 people were gunned down inside an El Paso Walmart.
Weeks later, seven people died when a man went on a shooting spree that crossed through Midland and Odessa.
In 2022, 19 children and two teachers were murdered at Robb Elementary in Uvalde – the worst school shooting Texas has ever seen.
In 2023, eight people, including three children, were shot and killed at an outlet mall in Allen.
After the murders in Allen, Gov. Greg Abbott stuck to the same message he’s repeated after every mass shooting during his leadership.
“People want a quick solution,” Abbott told Fox News Sunday in the only interview he's given about the Allen massacre. “The long-term solution here is to address the mental health issue.”
STATISTICS
To say mental health is the root cause of every mass shooting is to oversimplify a complex issue, according to experts.
“There’s no relationship between mental illness as a group and mass shootings at all,” said Andy Keller, president and CEO of Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute.
“That’s a really important thing. Because there’s a huge societal bias that says people with mental illness are violent.”
Keller said if you compare the small group of people who battle severe mental illness - such as debilitating bipolar disorder, psychosis, or severe post traumatic stress disorder - and compare them to the public at large, you’ll find a slight increase in the chances they’ll commit a violent act.
“If we have 100 people in a room who are not seriously mentally ill, two of them will be violent,” Keller said. “And if we have 100 people with serious mental illness in a room, three will be violent.”
About one in five adults has a mental health condition and one in six children and youth will have a mental health condition, said Greg Hansch, executive director of the National Alliance of Mental Illness’s Texas chapter.
“Mental illness is everywhere. It’s part of the human condition and yet they don’t see the same rates of mass shootings in other continents as we see in the United States of America,” Hansch said.
“I don’t think we can say mental illness is at play in every single one of these mass shootings or school shootings that have happened,” he said. “But we can say that hate is a common thread and radicalism is at play.”
FUNDING
In 2022, Mental Health America ranked every state based on access to mental health care.
Texas came in last.
But things are turning around, both Hansch and Keller said.
An estimated $25 billion has been spent on mental health access under Abbott's watch, according to the Texas Tribune.
“There’s no state that I’m aware of that has made this level of investment,” Keller said. “What the state of Texas did was say we have a problem with children dying from suicide and homicide, so what are the evidence-based things we can do that we know will work.”
In 2019, after the mass shooting at Santa Fe High School the year before, the Texas legislature approved funding for the Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine Program, or TCHATT.
It provides school districts with a telemedicine program that can identify and assess students who may need mental health care, and then ensure they then access that care.
By 2020, about 40% of the students in the state had access to the program.
Uvalde did not have access when the shooter who opened fire at Robb Elementary was still enrolled in high school.
TCHATT is now accessible to 60% of students, Keller said, noting that the program has been fully funded and will be available to any school that wants it by the end of 2024.
About $4 million is now being spent on care for people experiencing first episodes of psychosis, like delusions or hallucinations, Hansch said.
The state is also adding psychiatric bed capacity and ramping up mobile crisis outreach teams for suicidal youth and is increasing multi-systemic therapy programs, which Keller calls extremely impactful.
But, Hansch and Keller agree the state isn’t doing enough to address a shortage of manpower.
“Our mental health system is in a state of crisis especially when it comes to workforce,” Hansch said.
Both of their agencies lobbied for large pay raises for community mental health workers this legislative session.
Only small raises were funded.
Part of the more than $155 million that Texas has received from the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, sponsored by Sen. John Cornyn and passed by Congress one month after Uvalde, is being funneled to universities that are training future mental health service providers.
Funding from Cornyn's act is also being used to expand school-based mental services and institute safety measures or support violence prevention programs on school campuses across North Texas.
IMPACT
Keller said the investment being made in mental health in Texas is impressive, but he acknowledged the impact won’t be felt for a while.
“We just started in 2019 to allocate funds toward this. We just started,” Keller said.
It has to continue.
“Probably by the end of this decade we will be where we need to be,” he said. “These types of huge changes take time.” | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas/blaming-mass-shootings-on-mental-health-oversimplifying-complex-problem-experts-say/287-381c04db-a6b6-49ce-b40f-3b7c661cc804 | 2023-05-25T03:47:52 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas/blaming-mass-shootings-on-mental-health-oversimplifying-complex-problem-experts-say/287-381c04db-a6b6-49ce-b40f-3b7c661cc804 |
Listen to the 911 recording and view the body camera footage here. Warning: Graphic footage.
A state grand jury voted to file a criminal charge against a police officer who shot and killed a man who had called 911 to report intruders outside his home in Mantua Township, New Jersey, back in 2021.
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Wednesday that the grand jury returned an indictment against Mantua Township Police Officer Salvatore Oldrati, charging him with manslaughter in connection to the death of Charles Sharp III, 49, of Mantua.
“Mr. Sharp was shot multiple times outside his own home by one of the very officers he had called upon for help. His life was cut short seconds after Officer Oldrati arrived at the scene, while Mr. Sharp was still on the phone with a police dispatcher,” Attorney General Platkin said. “When residents call 9-1-1 for service, they are concerned, they need assistance, they seek protection — and they trust the officers responding to their calls will respond accordingly and help them. Tragically, that did not happen here.”
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The incident occurred shortly after 1:30 a.m. on September 14, 2021, after Sharp called 911 to report that two men and a woman were trespassing on his property on Elm Avenue in Mantua, including a person armed with a gun.
“One guy was in my shed. In my shed door,” Sharp told the dispatcher in the five-minute call released by the Attorney General’s Office. “I came around to go outside to confront them. And there was a guy in my truck.”
Sharp told the dispatcher he tried to scare the intruders off by throwing a quarter stick of dynamite at them. He also claimed that he had a handgun that was passed down to him by his grandfather.
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“My grandfather willed me a .45. I don’t know what I’m allowed to do about that,” Sharp told the dispatcher. “So I threw a couple quarter sticks at them.”
Sharp remained on the phone with the dispatcher and stood in his front yard as Officer Oldrati and another Mantua Police Officer arrived at his home in response to the call, investigators said.
Body camera footage shows the officers arriving at Sharp’s home and spotting him outside. While Oldrati exited his police vehicle, the other officer yelled, "he's got a handgun on him, right there," investigators said. Officer Oldrati then pulled out his weapon and fired multiple shots at Sharp, shooting him at least once, according to officials. Investigators said a detailed replica of a .45-caliber semi-automatic handgun was then found near Sharp.
The officers rendered first aid before Sharp was rushed to Jefferson Washington Township Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 2:49 a.m. that morning, investigators said.
The Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) investigated the incident and presented their findings to the grand jury. The investigation included interviews of witnesses, collection of forensic evidence, a review of the video footage and analysis of the autopsy results. After hearing testimony and evidence, the grand jury concluded deliberations on Monday and determined a manslaughter charge against Officer Oldrati was warranted.
“Less than five seconds elapsed between when Officer Oldrati stepped out of his police vehicle and when he began firing at Mr. Sharp.” Thomas J. Eicher, Executive Director of OPIA, said. “Officer Oldrati gave no verbal commands or warnings before shooting Mr. Sharp. The grand jury determined that his conduct was not justified and warranted the return of an indictment for manslaughter.”
If convicted, Oldrati could face up to 10 years in prison.
Neighbor Grace Vulpio told NBC10 Sharp was a military veteran who was well-liked in the neighborhood.
"He was a nice guy," she said. "He just moved in, just got a new dog, so that's how we kind of talked because the dogs were together." | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/grand-jury-indicts-nj-officer-who-shot-and-killed-man-in-2021/3573177/ | 2023-05-25T03:48:01 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/grand-jury-indicts-nj-officer-who-shot-and-killed-man-in-2021/3573177/ |
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An investigation is underway after a teen was shot on a SEPTA bus in Philadelphia late Wednesday night.
The shooting occurred on a Rt. 23 bus on Germantown Avenue and East Bringhurst Street around 10:45 p.m. The teen was taken to the hospital and is currently in critical condition.
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A woman shot a man who smashed her car with a crowbar during a road rage incident in Philadelphia, police said.
The 22-year-old man was involved in a road rage incident with a 27-year-old woman at the intersection of 30th and Chestnut streets shortly before 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, according to investigators. During the incident, the 22-year-old man pulled out a crowbar and smashed the woman’s passenger side window, police said.
The woman, who is legally armed, pulled out a gun while inside her car and opened fire, shooting the man at least once in the groin, according to police.
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Investigators said the woman then drove to a family member’s house and called police. She was not injured during the incident and is cooperating with the investigation, police said.
The 22-year-old man also went back into his car and drove several blocks before falling out of his vehicle on 23rd and Market streets, according to police. Responding police officers took him to the hospital where he was placed in critical condition. Another woman who was a passenger in his car fled the scene on foot, investigators said.
No arrests have been made in connection to the incident. Police continue to investigate.
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Students in Rod McPherson’s second-grade class erupt in applause as one of their classmates achieves a goal at Willow Creek Elementary School in Nampa on Wednesday.
NAMPA — Learning gaps are normal for kids. Summers spent running through splash pads and slurping lemonade don’t exactly equal learning retention. Teachers are prepared for those gaps, but they weren’t necessarily ready for the chasms created by the pandemic.
A study conducted by Harvard and Stanford universities revealed that as a state, Idaho lost nearly five months of learning in math and reading post pandemic. According to the study, 131 students in Nampa School District had nine months of math learning loss and nearly 11 months in reading learning loss. The average public school student in the United States in grades three through eight lost the equivalent of a half year of learning in math and a quarter of a year in reading, according to the study. And those subjects aren’t the only things that suffered during the pandemic.
“These are non-traditional gaps,” Scott Knopp, Nampa School District director of curriculum and instruction, said. “You would be hard-pressed to find an educator that wouldn’t say that the lack of social interaction in the structured environment showed up right away.”
Curriculum is designed to include behavior, to a certain extent. After kids returned from the pandemic, learning gaps were expected, but teachers were spending much more time teaching students “how to play school,” Knopp said.
“We have certainly seen a spike in behaviors and it really is that skill of being a student,” Steve LaBau, executive director of secondary education at the Nampa School District, said. “The impact at the middle and high school level has also been significant, but it’s unprecedented at the elementary level.”
Those behaviors have to do with a lack of socialization in a structured environment, Knopp said. The older the student was when the pandemic hit, the quicker their ability has been to recall the routine of school, whereas younger kids don’t have as much school experience to lean on.
“We just never came back from spring break,” Rod McPherson, second-grade teacher at Willow Creek Elementary School, said. “You had all these plans for what you’re going to do to get these kids where they needed to be by the end of the year and instead you basically became a television program that they turned on at a certain hour of the day to get their lessons.”
Everything he had learned in college, refocusing and redirecting students, was suddenly not at his disposal.
“There’s no such thing as proximity when you’re on a computer screen,” McPherson said. “You’re trying to conduct lessons while their teenage brother or sister is having a conversation with somebody else that would not be appropriate for a classroom environment.”
The kids he had in his class in 2021, as a result of the pandemic, had lower test scores and wider learning gaps coming into second grade than they would have been without the pandemic. It makes sense that kids suffered socially too, McPherson said.
“You get good at what you practice, and if you don’t practice interacting with other kids appropriately, then you don’t get good at that,” McPherson said. “Kids have to learn how to interact with one another. I think, even on an adult level, we saw how quickly people’s soft skills started to deteriorate after being quarantined for a relatively short period of time.”
Teachers like McPherson are spending more time dealing with behavioral tendencies than they were before the pandemic. It usually shakes out to a couple more kids having issues than usual, McPherson said.
The good news is, parents can help, McPherson said.
“The importance of going to school seems to be kind of ebbing,” McPherson said. “If we can get them here, that’s when we can make miracles happen.”
It’s also important for kids to know that they can do hard things. Being behind doesn’t mean a student cannot learn or catch up, McPherson said. The power of positive thinking is something McPherson has worked hard to teach his students. Something as simple as adding “yet” to the end of a sentence has helped his students, McPherson said.
“We still have the expectation that they can tack on a year’s worth of learning, or more, regardless of where they start,” McPherson said.
Teachers, McPherson said, are already seeing what they’ve known all along: kids are resilient.
“I know it feels worrisome that these kids are a little bit behind,” McPherson said. “But it’s going to be OK.”
It’s possible for school districts and teachers to get students back on track, McPherson said.
“Some of these kids need a little more love,” McPherson said. “This is about relationships. Relationships were severed during COVID. We have to, as a community, reestablish these relationships.”
Correcting the learning gaps created by the pandemic, both on a curriculum and behavioral level, is something the district is working to solve quickly, Knopp said.
“It’s just kind of uncharted waters,” Knopp said. “By and large, kids are kids, but they’ve also come back to us with some different characteristics and things that we have never seen before.”
In response to the learning loss, both behavioral and subject wide, Nampa School District has become more intentional, providing targeted interventions in every school.
“Each of our secondary schools has a block of time where they can provide that targeted intervention time across the building,” LaBau said. “So if a student is struggling in a particular content area, even at the high school, there’s a day or two a week where they can receive some targeted support for that.”
Learning is all about having the right mentors around, LaBau said.
“We also know that it’s the adults working with kids that are going to have the biggest impact,” Knopp said. “Resources help us do our job, but the reality is, there is no one resource out there that gets the job done. If there was, everybody would have it.”
Emily White is a reporter for the Idaho Press. She covers Boise and Ada County with an emphasis on education. Follow her on Twitter @EmilyWhite177 and email her at ewhite@idahopress.com
Emily White is a reporter for the Idaho Press. She is a graduate from Utah State University and holds degrees in journalism and English. Previously, White worked as a reporter and content manager at the Utah Statesman. In her free time, she can be found baking or watching a good movie. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/nampa-schools-combat-learning-loss-post-pandemic/article_56514500-f4de-11ed-ad1a-9f2bd89523a3.html | 2023-05-25T03:48:28 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/nampa-schools-combat-learning-loss-post-pandemic/article_56514500-f4de-11ed-ad1a-9f2bd89523a3.html |
BOISE — The latest amenity coming to Molenaar Park in Boise is arriving right in time for the summer heat.
On Wednesday, the city unveiled Molenaar’s new splash pad with a grand opening and ribbon cutting event.
BOISE — The latest amenity coming to Molenaar Park in Boise is arriving right in time for the summer heat.
On Wednesday, the city unveiled Molenaar’s new splash pad with a grand opening and ribbon cutting event.
The splash pad is the latest addition to the community park that serves a large area of southwest Boise. Considerable investments have been made in the park in recent years, including restrooms, a playground and now the splash pad.
Also coming this summer to Molenaar will be a skate park, and a sand volleyball court is being installed in 2024. Those features will make it a fully built park, according to Boise Parks and Recreation Director Doug Holloway.
“The mayor, recognizing that we needed to add more amenities in this part of the city, pushed for budgeting, money to get in the restrooms, to get in the play feature which we opened up a year ago, and now today we’re here to dedicate the water feature which, arguably, is going to be one of the nicest we have in our system and they’re very popular,” Holloway said. “Every neighborhood wants one.”
With temperatures rising and hot summer days not far in the distance, the splash pad opens at the opportune time for residents in the southwest sector of the city.
“When I showed up, it actually really was fun to think about when my kids were little, the fun we would have in parks. Although we would bake in parks because it was so hot. We didn’t have water features back in the day,” Boise Mayor Lauren McLean said just prior to cutting the ribbon. “Having a splash pad like this, especially on these hot summer days, is just going to make it so much better, I think, for moms, dads, kids, grandparents.”
Molenaar is not the only park in Boise that comes equipped with a splash pad or fountain.
Others are the Ann Morrison Interactive Fountain, the Borah Park Spray Pad, the Comba Park Splash Pad and the Grove Plaza Fountain downtown.
Elsewhere in the Treasure Valley, Nampa residents can cool off at Lakeview Water Park, Lincoln Pool or Orah Brandt Park Splash Pad. The city announced on Wednesday that, with temperatures approaching 80 degrees this weekend, the Orah Brandt Park Splash Pad will open starting Friday.
And in Caldwell, people can find a reprieve to the heat at the splash pads located at Indian Creek Plaza.
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The American Iron and Steel Institute gave its highest technical award to Cleveland-Cliffs researchers for their work on alloys that can be applied to electrical steels.
The Washington D.C.-based trade association that represents and serves as a voice for the steel industry presented the 2023 Institute Medal to Garrett Angus, Jerry Schoen, Chris Jones and Grant Thomas.
American Iron and Steel Institute chairman Lourenco Goncalves, who's also the chairman, president and CEO of Cleveland-Cliffs, bestowed the honor upon them for their paper "Si-Cr-Al-Mn Alloys for High Specific Resistivity and Application to Grain Oriented and Non-Grain-Oriented Electrical Steels" during AISI’s 2023 General Meeting in Washington, D.C.
“I would like to congratulate this year’s Institute Medal winners and finalists on their remarkable accomplishments,” said Goncalves. “I am inspired by their innovative solutions that will strengthen the steel industry for the future and continue to provide excellent products for our customers.”
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The American Iron and Steel Institute established the Institute Medal and Finalist Medals in 1927 to recognize technical papers of notable merit in the steel industry. It judges the research papers based on technical excellence, effective communication, breadth of interest and potential for the future prosperity of steelmakers.
This year, it gave Finalists Medals to the researchers who put out the papers “Early Stages of Liquid-Metal Embrittlement in an Advanced High-Strength Steel" and “Turn Up and Turn Down Analysis at Roughing Mill Vertical Scalebreaker.”
Anirban Chakraborty of ArcelorMittal and Hassan Ghassemi-Armaki of General Motors R&D Manufacturing Systems Research Laboratory collaborated with Robert E. Maaß, Yuki Ikeda, Renliang Yuan and Jian Min Zuo of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign on “Early Stages of Liquid-Metal Embrittlement in an Advanced High-Strength Steel.”
Nicolas Legrand of ArcelorMittal and Rajat Bathla of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. jointly published the paper “Turn Up and Turn Down Analysis at Roughing Mill Vertical Scalebreaker.”
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LA GRANDE, Ore. — A man is recovering after he was injured by a bear while going out to search for it in the Mount Emily Recreation Area near La Grande Wednesday morning.
The man, Craig Lankford of La Grande, had shot a bear on Tuesday evening after he caught it harassing his chickens, according to a news release from the Union County Sheriff's Office. He went to search for the bear Wednesday morning.
Lankford encountered the bear near his property on Owsley Canyon Road, where he shot it once more. Soon afterward, the bear attacked Lankford, the sheriff's office said.
Deputies were notified about the attack just after 7:30 a.m. They immediately closed roads and the neighboring Mount Emily Recreation Area, due to the fact that the bear was injured and wounded bears can be dangerous.
Along with the Oregon State Police and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, deputies made a plan to search for the bear.
At 10:44 a.m., with the help from USDA Wildlife Services, officials spotted a bear that matched Lankford's description near the area of the attack and euthanized it.
Lankford sustained injuries to his arms and head, deputies said. He was taken to a nearby hospital for medical care and is expected to recover.
“We are grateful Mr. Lankford survived this encounter and wish him a smooth and speedy recovery,” said ODFW Watershed Manager Jeff Yanke.
A necropsy on the bear was later performed. Gunshot wounds found were consistent with Lankford's report, confirming that the bear taken was the same one involved in the attack.
There are an estimate 25,000 to 30,000 bears across Oregon. Officials with ODFW said there have only been three reported incidents where wounded bears attacked hunters who shot but but failed to kill them. None of them were fatal.
ODFW said bear attacks are rare but do tend to occur when bears are wounded, are fed by people and lose their natural wariness, or are surprised by people or their dogs. There have been no fatal bear attacks recorded in Oregon.
In recent weeks multiple black bear sightings were reported in and near Forest Park. ODFW said there have only been five reported black bear sightings in the city of Portland, Forest Park included, in the last three years. Four of those five happened this month.
Portland Parks & Recreation put up warning signs in Forest Park to remind people who encounter bears not to run, avoid eye contact, appear large and make a lot of noise. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/eastern-oregon/bear-euthanized-after-attacking-man-eastern-oregon/283-6f271d55-78db-48ff-9ed6-1b361d585e80 | 2023-05-25T04:09:21 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/eastern-oregon/bear-euthanized-after-attacking-man-eastern-oregon/283-6f271d55-78db-48ff-9ed6-1b361d585e80 |
UNION GROVE, Ala. — A body found in the woods in Alabama 26 years ago was finally identified on Wednesday as a 20-year-old California resident, officials said.
Investigators with the Marshall County Sheriff's Office and the State Bureau of Investigation announced in a post on Facebook that the body is that of Jefferey Douglas Kimzy, of Santa Barbara, California.
Kimzy's decomposing body was found in the woods along Little Cotaco Creek in the town of Union Grove on April 15, 1997. His head, hands and feet had been removed, so it was hard to give an accurate age or description, investigators said.
An autopsy found the manner of death was a homicide and that the removal of the body parts was done intentionally to make identification harder, the sheriff's office said.
Eventually the case went cold. In 2019, samples were sent to Parabon NanoLabs, a DNA technology company that used a process known as DNA phenotyping, which uses a subject’s DNA to predict what they may have looked like. The company released a composite image of the victim in 2021, and investigators hoped the sketch would be able to generate new leads, which it did.
Sheriff Phil Sims thanked all the investigators who have been involved in the case.
“I know they would like to see this case solved, but having a positive identification will help us get closer to solving this case,” Sims said. “Today, we want to announce we do have persons of interest involved in this case and are actively pursuing those leads. Also, we will be working with Parabon on DNA that we have recently become aware related to items found at the scene." | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/body-found-in-alabama-identified-as-20-year-old-california-man/103-b23fa09b-1db3-4dc4-8753-63e58da72dbe | 2023-05-25T04:14:35 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/body-found-in-alabama-identified-as-20-year-old-california-man/103-b23fa09b-1db3-4dc4-8753-63e58da72dbe |
SCARBOROUGH, Maine — It's not every day that a wire fraud victim gets all their money back.
In the case of the Macleod family, they did.
Courtney Macleod and her family found the perfect home in Scarbrough. The process was smooth up until closing when Macleod got an email with information for a wire transfer. She sent more than $100,000.
"To add legitimacy to their scam, they were impersonating our broker who's actually family and seemingly encouraging us to wire the money," she said. "That was maybe something that probably made us not do some of our due diligence in following up to make sure it was going to the appropriate person."
Macleod didn't realize they were the victim of a scam until she checked in with her title company days later.
"I was in disbelief," she said.
A small chance of getting all of the money back.
"That money represented our future," Macleod added.
The money was eventually returned. Macleod said she doesn't exactly know why but thinks it has something to do with a bank claim she made.
"For us, it really felt like a miracle to wake up and found out [the money] was back in our account," she said.
In 2021, the FBI reported more than 11,000 people lost $350,328,166 to real estate scams.
Click here to go to the FBI's list of resources and tips for avoiding these scams. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/housing/maine-homebuyers-see-more-than-100k-returned-after-losing-money-to-scam-housing/97-b91bce21-ea6d-446a-883f-26c576d0457b | 2023-05-25T04:14:41 | 0 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/housing/maine-homebuyers-see-more-than-100k-returned-after-losing-money-to-scam-housing/97-b91bce21-ea6d-446a-883f-26c576d0457b |
ARDEN-ARCADE, Calif. — Three people were taken to the hospital after multiple cars crashed in Arden-Arcade Wednesday evening, according to Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District.
A total of five cars crashed at the Fair Oaks Boulevard and Munroe Street intersection.
The cause of the accident is unclear at this time. The conditions of those taken to the hospital are unknown at this time.
No one was killed at the crash, according to fire crews. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/crash-arden-arcade-fair-oaks-boulevard-munroe-street/103-1d6e5dc7-df16-4c0c-a417-2abd670e7d29 | 2023-05-25T04:14:41 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/crash-arden-arcade-fair-oaks-boulevard-munroe-street/103-1d6e5dc7-df16-4c0c-a417-2abd670e7d29 |
OAKLAND, California — Three girls and six boys, ranging in age from 12 to 17, were arrested for nearly three dozen robberies that officials with the Oakland Police Department say have terrorized the community.
Robberies citywide have increased 7% this year compared with the same period last year and authorities say they are alarmed and dismayed to see more juveniles involved in crime.
Earlier this month, Oakland saw 100 robberies in one week, including 50 over a weekend. Some of the robberies have included carjackings, shootings and other assaults, said Interim Police Chief Darren Allison at a news conference Wednesday with the mayor.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said her administration would provide more services for juveniles, but she also wanted to send a message that crime will not be tolerated.
“What we have seen in recent weeks and months has been disheartening,” she said.
Police caught the nine minors Sunday when they spotted a vehicle wanted in connection with one of the robberies.
In Southern California, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials say a group of masked teens 18 and younger are responsible for stealing more than 150 cars and 20 other robberies, reported KNBC in Los Angeles. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/oakland-police-arrest-children-ages-12-to-17-for-robberies/103-115ea19d-31ba-4568-a036-f13ed981e6ff | 2023-05-25T04:14:47 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/oakland-police-arrest-children-ages-12-to-17-for-robberies/103-115ea19d-31ba-4568-a036-f13ed981e6ff |
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Deputies were seen at an apartment complex in Orange County on Wednesday night after reports about a possible shooting.
Footage shows investigators at the Rolling Hills apartments — located on Silver Chase Drive in the Pine Hills area — and crime scene tape was put up in front of at least one of the buildings.
Deputies responded to the scene after a call about a person being shot, though News 6 is awaiting confirmation from the sheriff’s office about what actually happened.
No additional information has been provided at this time.
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ANKENY, Iowa — The Ankeny Fire Department responded to a garage fire on the city's northeast side Wednesday evening.
Ankeny FD says the garage fire happened near the intersection of NE Innsbruck Drive and NE Trilein Drive around 7 p.m. The home's garage was almost completely destroyed by the flames.
People inside the house evacuated quickly, and no injuries were reported.
"Initial units were met with heavy fire and smoke conditions," said Capt. Adam Vander Leest with the Ankeny Fire Department. "They were able to extinguish the fire pretty quickly."
Ankeny was assisted by crews from Urbandale, Johnston and Polk City. Officials are still investigating the cause of the fire. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/ankeny-garage-fire-ne-trilein-drive/524-6e92f8ab-dd75-4367-bf40-121d80018f1c | 2023-05-25T04:23:24 | 1 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/ankeny-garage-fire-ne-trilein-drive/524-6e92f8ab-dd75-4367-bf40-121d80018f1c |
ATLANTA — Atlanta Police are providing an update on Thursday – 10 years after a 23-year-old man was shot to death near the East Atlanta Village neighborhood.
APD said it's holding a press conference at its headquarters at 11 a.m. in an effort to get the public's help in the shooting death investigation of Patrick Cotrona. You'll be able to watch the update on 11Alive's YouTube Channel and in the video player above.
On the night of May 25, 2013, APD said Cotrona and two friends were robbed at gunpoint while walking down May Avenue SE near Flat Shoals Avenue. During the robbery, Atlanta Police said the suspect shot and killed Cotrona – then took off in a dark-colored four-door car.
Years later, APD said its homicide detectives are still working diligently to solve the case.
Anyone with information on the case can submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or an online tip. The police department said any information leading to the arrest and indictment of a suspect may be eligible for a reward of up to $25,000.
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SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — A new Sandy Springs Police River Patrol Unit will begin patrolling the Chattahoochee River on Saturday, promoting water safety, trying to prevent drownings, issuing tickets, and working to prevent crime.
They say their aim is to save lives.
Heather and Matthew Prince, at Overlook Park at Morgan Falls Dam in Sandy Springs on Wednesday evening, were getting used to the idea that their panoramic view of the river from their park bench swing will soon include police patrols crossing back and forth.
“I think it’ll reduce drownings,” Heather said.
And Matthew said he’s okay with the aim of the patrols, yet he’s not sure the patrols will make people who use the river feel any safer.
“Police presence doesn’t always, necessarily, put people at ease,” he said. “But if there’s a genuine safety concern (by police), then yeah, if it helps save lives, great.”
The new Sandy Springs Police River Patrol Unit will be patrolling the Chattahoochee River every day, between Island Ford to the north, where the river flows underneath Georgia-400, and The Palisades to the south, where the river flows underneath I-75.
Officers will be looking for people in trouble, or people causing trouble – and promoting water safety, and safety, in general.
“I don’t have any problem with it at all, it’s all about safety, I’m cool with it,” said Michael Collins of Atlanta, who was at Overlook Park with Yasmin Crosby, also from Atlanta.
They said they want to think the new river cops will be protectors, not aggressors.
“Especially for people of color,” Crosby said. “If kids can see cops in a positive light, it’ll help everybody.”
Sandy Springs officers said they are planning to work with other cities along the Chattahoochee, as well as with the National Park Service, to increase police presence on the river every day, just as Georgia’s DNR patrols do on Lake Lanier.
Walking down a flight of stairs toward the river at Overlook Park, Cedric of Atlanta said he is skeptical.
“I don’t see a need for it, honestly. It’s a quiet area, it’s a nice park, it’s been this way for a long time, so, I don’t know, it seems kind of like maybe it’s not necessary,” he said.
Sandy Springs Police have just one boat, for now, for the river patrols, which will be staffed by two sergeants and nine officers.
They say that this is a start, which should prove its worth during the next three to four months, especially-- the busiest season on the Chattahoochee. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/sandy-springs-police-river-patrol-unit-chattahoochee-river/85-8cd9ca94-d9d2-418f-9a0e-3cce75f0fa09 | 2023-05-25T04:49:36 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/sandy-springs-police-river-patrol-unit-chattahoochee-river/85-8cd9ca94-d9d2-418f-9a0e-3cce75f0fa09 |
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A Garland mom says she wants answers following a viral video that shows her daughter being slammed to the ground by a school resource officer at North Garland High School.
Garland Police said the incident is under investigation and the short clip doesn't show everything that happened.
“I was sick to my stomach. I couldn’t handle it,” said Kirk.
LaQuisha Kirk said she became physically ill watching the video. In a 13-second cellphone clip, her daughter, 15-year-old Heaven Kirk, is seen being thrown to the ground by a Garland Police officer.
It happened Tuesday at North Garland High School. Heaven Kirk said there were fights in the hallway. She said when officers responded, she was telling one of the officers to get off her friend. That’s when she said the officer turned to her.
“He comes at me, and he took me to the ground with his hand on my hair and throat. And I’m tussling with him because I don’t know what’s going on,” Heaven Kirk said.
She said she was handcuffed and placed into the back of a police car.
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Garland Police confirmed additional officers were requested to assist campus resource officers when several fights broke out.
In a statement to NBC 5, Garland Police addressed the viral video.
“The Garland Police Department is aware of a recent video that was posted online involving a Garland Police SRO and a student at North Garland High School. The video captures the end of an incident that involved multiple large school fights and assaults, that were occurring simultaneously in the school hallway. GISD sent home 10 students involved in the fight and the school is investigating additional students who may have been involved. The Garland Police Department is opening an internal investigation to ensure officers acted appropriately.”
Police Spokesperson Lt. Richard Maldonado said additional school surveillance video and body camera footage show extended versions of the fights and officers’ response. He tells us several students were interfering with officers while breaking up the fights.
“Listen, this was a very charged, involved situation,” Maldonado said. “We had students fighting, teachers, and administrators trying to break people up, police officers trying to effect arrests, remove people. It was pretty chaotic.”
He said the student fights, as well as officers’ actions, are all under review, including the point where Heaven Kirk was taken to the ground.
“That’s part of the entire investigation. Again, we want to caution viewers, and just be objective to the totality of everything that was taking place,” he said.
However, LaQuisha Kirk said she’s seen enough and believes the officer’s force was excessive. In addition, Kirk says she was never notified by school officials that her daughter had been detained. The school district did not respond to our questions about whether they contacted parents – only that Garland Police were investigating.
Maldonado asked for patience from the public.
“If there was an issue with the officers on scene, we’re going to address that,” he said.
As for Heaven, Kirk says she doesn’t want her daughter to return to North Garland High School next fall.
Maldonado said the officer in the video is working in an administrative capacity right now. It is unclear whether the officer will return to campus.
As for the body-worn camera footage, we’re told that is being reviewed as part of the internal investigation and will not be released at this time. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/mom-wants-answers-from-garland-isd-following-viral-video-involving-school-resource-officer/3264917/ | 2023-05-25T04:50:49 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/mom-wants-answers-from-garland-isd-following-viral-video-involving-school-resource-officer/3264917/ |
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LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — The U.S hit its debt limit of 31.4 trillion dollars more than five months ago, and since then talks to raise the country's debt ceiling have been at a standstill
Congressional leaders are optimistic a decision will be made soon, but there are concerns that programs like Social Security and Medicare will need to be changed.
Changes that could heavily affect groups like senior veterans.
"You know they are in the back end of their life, this is an earned thing that they've paid into and now this could be a threat of them not getting paid," said David Ragan the President of Veterans Promise a veterans advocacy group located in Lackawanna County.
"I mean this could be the difference of people getting food on the table, being able to eat, or put clothes on their back."
Ragan says the area's senior veteran population is growing and many rely on these kinds of programs.
"We can't have things that are a long staple for you know people that have paid into social security you know military disability benefits those things should never be affected by budgetary items," said Ragan.
"We put into it all our lives why should we have it cut now," said Eugene Wasczcak.
Wasczcak served in the Vietnam War and currently relies on both Social Security and Medicare.
He says it's hard enough now to get the right kind of treatment.
"It helps me make my ends meet, I mean I get a disability, without the Social Security I'd be in a world of hurt again," said Wasczcak.
The deadline for a decision in Washington is June 1st. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/debt-ceiling-worry-senior-citizens-veterans/523-a83c3110-b29b-49ae-a08a-44b18dda1030 | 2023-05-25T04:53:25 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/debt-ceiling-worry-senior-citizens-veterans/523-a83c3110-b29b-49ae-a08a-44b18dda1030 |
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — WFAA hosted a town hall back in 1999 following the mass shooting at Columbine High School. It was a Family First special meant to engage the parents and students at South Grand Prairie High School.
The main auditorium at the campus was filled with parents, students and faculty, according to the district's spokesperson Sam Buchmeyer.
"It was completely full and there was standing room, as well. There was a lot of anxiety, people were really on edge about being in spaces like this," said Buchmeyer.
The shooting in Littleton, Colorado is one of the first of many high-profile school shootings. The shooting prompted conversations in every campus in the country on issues of bullying, depression, drugs, safety and emotional and mental wellness.
"Prior to Columbine, we had never heard of active shooter. Active shooter is part of our vernacular now," said John Matthews, a crime and safety expert with the Community Safety Institute who was also featured on the WFAA special.
South Grand Prairie High School is 800 miles from Littleton, Colorado, but it was evident that what happened at Columbine shattered the collective conscious.
"This is crazy. This will never happen again. I never thought it would happen again," a then-18-year-old Erica Wise thought to herself about the mass shooting. Erica at the time was a senior and in the media tech class. She's now married, lives in Arlington and works in the real estate industry.
WFAA counted 118 school mass shootings alone since 1999. That number fluctuates depending on your definition of a mass shooting. During the 1999 town hall, parents, students and faculty were talking about student resource officers, backpacks and metal detectors.
We are still debating those topics today.
"I literally never would have thought 24 years later I'd be doing this same interview... never," said Matthews.
Matthews said law enforcement has gotten better in its response to active shooters, and the routine training has helped. But, Matthews told WFAA that schools have to constantly evolve because the shooter is evolving.
"I get calls constantly," said Matthews.
Matthews writes and consults on mass shootings now more than ever. The rest of the time is spent with family in his winery and vineyard. "It's a total juxtaposition to the rest of my life. It's my therapy," he said.
Changes have even been made at South Grand Prairie High School. There are now double doors with controlled access. All non-student traffic is directed straight into the school office.
"How can you retire when you think you can help and save lives?" Matthews said. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/evolution-of-mass-shootings-and-security-since-columbine/287-c8177400-39ca-40d7-a5c3-dacf7298fd40 | 2023-05-25T04:57:41 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/evolution-of-mass-shootings-and-security-since-columbine/287-c8177400-39ca-40d7-a5c3-dacf7298fd40 |
DALLAS — Each time it happens, Texas’s top leaders point the finger at one thing: mental illness.
And it’s happened a lot.
In 2017, 26 people were shot and killed in a church in Sutherland Springs.
In 2018, 10 students and teachers died in a mass shooting at Santa Fe High School.
In 2019, 23 people were gunned down inside an El Paso Walmart.
Weeks later, seven people died when a man went on a shooting spree that crossed through Midland and Odessa.
In 2022, 19 children and two teachers were murdered at Robb Elementary in Uvalde – the worst school shooting Texas has ever seen.
In 2023, eight people, including three children, were shot and killed at an outlet mall in Allen.
After the murders in Allen, Gov. Greg Abbott stuck to the same message he’s repeated after every mass shooting during his leadership.
“People want a quick solution,” Abbott told Fox News Sunday in the only interview he's given about the Allen massacre. “The long-term solution here is to address the mental health issue.”
STATISTICS
To say mental health is the root cause of every mass shooting is to oversimplify a complex issue, according to experts.
“There’s no relationship between mental illness as a group and mass shootings at all,” said Andy Keller, president and CEO of Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute.
“That’s a really important thing. Because there’s a huge societal bias that says people with mental illness are violent.”
Keller said if you compare the small group of people who battle severe mental illness - such as debilitating bipolar disorder, psychosis, or severe post traumatic stress disorder - and compare them to the public at large, you’ll find a slight increase in the chances they’ll commit a violent act.
“If we have 100 people in a room who are not seriously mentally ill, two of them will be violent,” Keller said. “And if we have 100 people with serious mental illness in a room, three will be violent.”
About one in five adults has a mental health condition and one in six children and youth will have a mental health condition, said Greg Hansch, executive director of the National Alliance of Mental Illness’s Texas chapter.
“Mental illness is everywhere. It’s part of the human condition and yet they don’t see the same rates of mass shootings in other continents as we see in the United States of America,” Hansch said.
“I don’t think we can say mental illness is at play in every single one of these mass shootings or school shootings that have happened,” he said. “But we can say that hate is a common thread and radicalism is at play.”
FUNDING
In 2022, Mental Health America ranked every state based on access to mental health care.
Texas came in last.
But things are turning around, both Hansch and Keller said.
An estimated $25 billion has been spent on mental health access under Abbott's watch, according to the Texas Tribune.
“There’s no state that I’m aware of that has made this level of investment,” Keller said. “What the state of Texas did was say we have a problem with children dying from suicide and homicide, so what are the evidence-based things we can do that we know will work.”
In 2019, after the mass shooting at Santa Fe High School the year before, the Texas legislature approved funding for the Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine Program, or TCHATT.
It provides school districts with a telemedicine program that can identify and assess students who may need mental health care, and then ensure they then access that care.
By 2020, about 40% of the students in the state had access to the program.
Uvalde did not have access when the shooter who opened fire at Robb Elementary was still enrolled in high school.
TCHATT is now accessible to 60% of students, Keller said, noting that the program has been fully funded and will be available to any school that wants it by the end of 2024.
About $4 million is now being spent on care for people experiencing first episodes of psychosis, like delusions or hallucinations, Hansch said.
The state is also adding psychiatric bed capacity and ramping up mobile crisis outreach teams for suicidal youth and is increasing multi-systemic therapy programs, which Keller calls extremely impactful.
But, Hansch and Keller agree the state isn’t doing enough to address a shortage of manpower.
“Our mental health system is in a state of crisis especially when it comes to workforce,” Hansch said.
Both of their agencies lobbied for large pay raises for community mental health workers this legislative session.
Only small raises were funded.
Part of the more than $155 million that Texas has received from the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, sponsored by Sen. John Cornyn and passed by Congress one month after Uvalde, is being funneled to universities that are training future mental health service providers.
Funding from Cornyn's act is also being used to expand school-based mental services and institute safety measures or support violence prevention programs on school campuses across North Texas.
IMPACT
Keller said the investment being made in mental health in Texas is impressive, but he acknowledged the impact won’t be felt for a while.
“We just started in 2019 to allocate funds toward this. We just started,” Keller said.
It has to continue.
“Probably by the end of this decade we will be where we need to be,” he said. “These types of huge changes take time.” | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/texas/blaming-mass-shootings-on-mental-health-oversimplifying-complex-problem-experts-say/287-381c04db-a6b6-49ce-b40f-3b7c661cc804 | 2023-05-25T04:57:47 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/texas/blaming-mass-shootings-on-mental-health-oversimplifying-complex-problem-experts-say/287-381c04db-a6b6-49ce-b40f-3b7c661cc804 |
DALLAS — She's a global icon whose life changed right here in the City of Dallas.
On July 3, 1976, Tina and Ike Turner's rocky marriage came to a head. They were in Dallas on the eve of the American Bicentennial, gearing up to launch a tour. But on that night, the late global music superstar's well-documented and sadly abusive marriage with Ike Turner had her running across Interstate 30 for safety.
She would find refuge at the Ramada Inn, not far from where they were staying at what was then known as the Hilton-Statler Hotel.
These days, the building that once house that Ramada Inn operates as the Lorenzo Hotel.
It's rumored she left Ike as he fell asleep.
"This was the turning point in her life -- that she had had enough of that life and she wanted something different," said Al DeBerry, the managing director at the Lorenzo Hotel. "She got in here with 36 cents and a Mobil gas card, walked up to the front desk, and was battered and bruised."
Many say that separation from Ike was the pivotal moment that launched an already promising career.
Turner would go on to record a catalog of timeless and Grammy-winning songs.
These days, her portrait is prominently featured at the front of the Lorenzo's main lobby.
Upstairs on the 11th floor, though, the room at the Lorenzo where she stayed for three days, hiding from Ike, remains. Since branded as "Escape," the room pays homage to the woman they called "The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll." Inside, you'll find a wall lined with photos of Turner, pillow cases with her face on them and even quotes from the music legend written on the ceiling.
On Wednesday, it was announced that Turner has lost her life after a long battle with illness. She was 83 years old.
But at the Lorenzo Hotel, her legacy will continue to live on.
Said DeBerry: "We really are sorry and sad to see this day come." | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/tina-turner-dallas-hotel-refuge-from-abusive-ike/287-d78932c0-7117-47be-babd-1faac4584d19 | 2023-05-25T04:57:54 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/tina-turner-dallas-hotel-refuge-from-abusive-ike/287-d78932c0-7117-47be-babd-1faac4584d19 |
CROWN POINT — The Lake County coroner's office is looking for family of Mitchell Campbell, 67, who died April 13.
Campbell was known to the area on the 3800 block of Catalpa Street in East Chicago where he would frequently stay with friends, the coroner's office said.
St. John Police CIT Officer Dustin Wartman is trained in mental health intervention.
If anyone has any information, they can contact Chief Investigator Jeff Looney at 219-755-3265. A photo of Campbell is available upon request.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Domynic Yerger
Age : 37
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304493
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Shanna Taylor
Age : 34
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304512
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE- NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Damon Wade
Age : 52
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304496
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: N/A
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nicholas Sanchez
Age : 43
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304503
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
John Smith Jr.
Age : 43
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304495
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
George Stevens
Age : 32
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304519
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT DEFENDANT USES A VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Aaron Rawls
Age : 39
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304494
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: N/A
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ronald Robinson III
Age : 35
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304513
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Dakota Ruel
Age : 29
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304510
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Juan Salas
Age : 44
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304522
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Dyer Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Murray
Age : 35
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304499
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: DEALING - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Alex Marion III
Age : 20
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304498
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON (SOCIETY IS VICTIM)
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Crystal McLain
Age : 48
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304507
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; DEALING - COUNTERFEIT SUBSTANCE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Maria Hoyo
Age : 55
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304501
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Dyer Police Department
Offense Description: OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Paris Hewlett
Age : 20
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304515
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - AGAINST A PREGNANT PERSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joseph Coleman
Age : 36
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304502
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: LCCC
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON; THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750; OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Brandon Dubose
Age : 24
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304504
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: SEXUAL BATTERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Diana Enriquez
Age : 21
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304492
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Munster Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jessica Hermosillo
Age : 30
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304511
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Cedar Lake Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Erich Boone
Age : 46
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304509
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION VIOLATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dwayne Smith
Age : 59
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304533
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Javante Toran
Age : 30
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304551
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Williams Jr.
Age : 49
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304543
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - FORCIBLY RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Vandana Pagany
Age : 49
Residence: Hinsdale, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304539
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION - PERJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Matthew Parker
Age : 38
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304554
Arrest Date: May 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: St. John Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daniel Rosario
Age : 49
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304537
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - FROM BUILDING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Obaid Shafiq
Age : 45
Residence: Hinsdale, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304540
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Paul Newlin
Age : 54
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304528
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Pablito Madera II
Age : 37
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304546
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Crown Point Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Manson Jr.
Age : 32
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304541
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH PUBLIC SAFETY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Willie McGee
Age : 36
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304564
Arrest Date: May 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Donna Jackson
Age : 37
Residence: Aurora, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304538
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE- INVASION OF PRIVACY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jocelyn James
Age : 25
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304548
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: THEFT - VEHICLE - MOTOR VEHICLE - CONVERSION - UNAUTHORIZED CONTROL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kamika Harrell
Age : 29
Residence: Sauk Village, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304534
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - OBTAINING PROPERTY - BY CREDIT CARD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Angel Bousono Jr.
Age : 52
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304563
Arrest Date: May 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Kenyatta Branch
Age : 27
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304535
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST ENDANGERED ADULT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Derrick Daniel
Age : 54
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304545
Arrest Date: May 13, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: ORGANIZED THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rodney Allen Jr.
Age : 42
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304558
Arrest Date: May 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: New Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Cesar Torres
Age : 52
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304569
Arrest Date: May 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Toy
Age : 65
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304572
Arrest Date: May 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Roman Martinez
Age : 39
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304581
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Dyer Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lori Minyard
Age : 60
Residence: Munster, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304576
Arrest Date: May 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jeremy Lewis
Age : 32
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304579
Arrest Date: May 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David Keck
Age : 36
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304573
Arrest Date: May 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lowell Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Samantha Hellems
Age : 30
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304571
Arrest Date: May 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Darius Herron
Age : 30
Residence: Markham, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304567
Arrest Date: May 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Flores
Age : 36
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304574
Arrest Date: May 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: New Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nariana Williams
Age : 23
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304611
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Chad Shaw
Age : 29
Residence: Chesterton, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304591
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED
Highest Offense Class: Felony
John Vann
Age : 28
Residence: South Haven, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304589
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Ricardo Vela
Age : 22
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304583
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Whiting Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Justin Neely
Age : 28
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304594
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Trendarious Peterson Mosley
Age : 22
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304595
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Keandrea Robinson
Age : 34
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304596
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Bailey Llamas
Age : 28
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304609
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: ROBBERY; POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Anthony Hardesty-Berry
Age : 34
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304587
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Hope Horn
Age : 49
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304588
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
James Lenoir-Williams
Age : 30
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304600
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Cristina Galka
Age : 31
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304614
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Armando Cartagena-Dhuperoyis
Age : 62
Residence: Silverdale, WA
Booking Number(s): 2304602
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake Station Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Gregory Cormick Jr.
Age : 22
Residence: New Oreleans, LA
Booking Number(s): 2304584
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/PERMANENT INJURY OR DISFIGUREMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Genito Balderas
Age : 26
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304619
Arrest Date: May 16, 2023
Arresting Agency: Munster Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
William Betts
Age : 27
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304612
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Benjamin Byers
Age : 21
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304599
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON (SOCIETY IS VICTIM)
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Albanese
Age : 57
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304605
Arrest Date: May 15, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joshua Baker
Age : 41
Residence: Elkhart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304514
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Roderick Atkins
Age : 44
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304500
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Mark Abel
Age : 36
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304516
Arrest Date: May 12, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: Confinement
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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ROCHESTER, Minn– The Gables, a residential treatment facility dedicated to supporting women who are experiencing substance abuse along with mental health disorders is shining light on a shortage in resources.
Erin Bachman, Program Manager of The Gables, says that they’re seeing firsthand the severity of addiction in their clients.
“The problem is the lack of resources,” she says. “ Especially in Rochester for those battling addiction and mental health disorders.”
The gables is only able to house 30 women at a time and is the only facility of it's kind locally.
Bachman says, although the majority of it's residents happen to be above age 25 , women between ages 18 and 25 face a larger risk at substance abuse.
She says in order to fix the problem, more federal or state-level funding is needed to provide more services.
"whether it's substance use services or mental health services, it just actually speaks to that need that we need these services in order to assist clients with the recovery process." Bachman says.
With 1 in 4 people dealing with substance abuse, and over 100,000 people in Rochester, Bachman says without treatment, more women can face issues related to the law, child protective services, & stability.
The Gables will be celebrating it's 40th anniversary on June 28 with an open house celebration to raise awareness about the ongoing addiction epidemic. | https://www.kimt.com/news/local/helping-women-with-addiction/article_c618e9c8-fab1-11ed-a90c-87622ec4677a.html | 2023-05-25T04:59:52 | 1 | https://www.kimt.com/news/local/helping-women-with-addiction/article_c618e9c8-fab1-11ed-a90c-87622ec4677a.html |
Rochester, MN– The Ronald McDonald House Charities Midwest received one of their largest donations Wednesday. A gift of $250,000 from a donor family.
Just a few months ago in february, the house announced it's merger with Iowa and Wisconsin.
CEO of the House, Nick Mueller, says the merge would come with a larger financial need as their reach to families expands.
He says donor, Tom Haugen and his family have supported the house for years and the gift comes in honor of Tom's late wife Sue who worked for the Mayo Clinic.
“Countless donors, volunteer, community members and others have selflessly support the house and the families that turn to us.” Mueller says. “This gift on behalf of tom and the haugen family is so meaningful to the children and families that come to the house here."
Mueller says the donation will support day to day activities as well as gardening which was a hobby of Tom's late wife. | https://www.kimt.com/news/local/ronald-mcdonald-house-receives-250-000-donation/article_c992150c-fab1-11ed-888f-a32d076c24a7.html | 2023-05-25T04:59:57 | 1 | https://www.kimt.com/news/local/ronald-mcdonald-house-receives-250-000-donation/article_c992150c-fab1-11ed-888f-a32d076c24a7.html |
ADA COUNTY, Idaho — Ada County’s already busy dispatch center has been a lot busier the past month — all because of increased 911 misdials.
Last year in May, dispatchers answered about 400 911 hang-up welfare checks, director Zachary Walls said. Over the past month, they’ve answered more than 800.
He believes the increase is mostly because of recent smartphone updates.
“We've noticed some cell phones, iPhones and Androids, allowing phones to enter into emergency mode by just either holding down the button or pressing a series of buttons, which then automatically calls 911,” Walls said.
Despite this, he isn’t encouraging people to turn off their Emergency SOS. Walls said people should simply take a look at their phone settings and see what emergency notifications are turned on.
People should also be aware of where they place their phones, he said.
“If they put their phone in a cup holder, or maybe a jogging stroller, or sometimes even just in their pocket, that could press the buttons and then cause their phone to call 911 without their knowledge,” Walls said.
He said misdials take away from people actually needing help. Since dispatchers treat all calls with the same importance, they’re obligated to call everyone back – even if someone hangs up.
“It ties up the phone line as well as the dispatcher from other emergency calls that might be coming in,” Walls said.
If someone realizes they called 911 accidentally, he said they should stay on the line because the call still registers even if they hang up quickly. Once the call goes through, the responding dispatcher can then make sure everything is okay.
Walls said most hang-ups are legitimate accidents and not prank calls.
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NORTH PORT, Fla. — North Port police said they're getting more calls from other parents about experiences of child abuse they had from a local daycare center.
It comes after police announced the arrest of two workers, including the facility director, from Building Block's Children's Center over child abuse.
However, some parents said they reported trouble long before.
Bobbi Wilt of Cape Coral said her concerns started in 2014. Her daughter was 2 years old at the time.
"I had no doubt in my heart that there were other children out of all these years that probably had been injured or suffered," Wilt said.
Wilt said she picked her daughter up from the center but noticed bruising under and over her eye, along with a cut on her forehead. She said staff told her that her daughter fell and hit a table, but Wilt never believed it.
Wilt grew more suspicious upon hearing other parents share similar stories, she said.
"It's not fair to them," Wilt said.
While Wilt said she reported the case to the Florida Department of Children and Families, she said nothing came out of it.
Earlier this month, North Port police received a report from a concerned parent that their child had "visible marks and bruises" after coming home from the center. An investigation then led to the arrest of 51-year-old Evelyn Jennings and 60-year-old Cindy Desrosiers, the facility director.
North Port police said Jennings abused a 3-year-old child by intentionally inflicting physical injury on them while also grabbing him by his arms and legs – resulting in physical injury. She has reportedly been fired from multiple other daycare facilities.
Desrosiers never reported any incidents, and she reportedly even stopped another teacher from reporting them, according to police.
Danielle Butler of North Port said she also reported a case to DCF last year but the findings came back unfounded.
Butler said a 3-year-old boy she fostered came back from the center with a mark on his hand. She said he told her a teacher had hit him on his stomach for disobeying, but staff denied it when she brought it up.
Both Butler and Wilt said they never thought the center would ever face charges, despite the ongoing concerns from some parents.
"I would like to see sanctions against the daycare for not protecting the kids," Butler said. "They're there to help them and it doesn't seem like they were doing any of that."
Wilt said those involved with operations should be investigated be prosecuted moving forward.
Butler said while she recognized the city of North Port is lacking in daycare centers, it's not an excuse for children to endure such abuse. She expressed support for the daycare center shutting down.
Efforts to reach the center and DCF for further comment could not be reached as of Wednesday.
Both DCF and the Florida Department of Health are continuing to look into the center.
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There were tense moments and multiple arrests at a New York City rally for Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran charged in the deadly subway chokehold death.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman held the rally Wednesday in lower Manhattan — across the street from the courthouse but also only blocks from where Jordan Neely died — and was backed by a group of veterans as they made the case that the chokehold was justified.
"Daniel Penny is a Marine, a hero and a good Samaritan," said Blakeman to the crowd. "The prosecution of Daniel Penny is an outrage."
But even before Blakeman showed up, counter protesters and advocates for the homeless had already gathered at Collect Pond Park to make their voices heard. Tensions flared during the rally, and police officers jumped barricades at the park to make arrests.
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The NYPD said three people were taken into custody. Details regarding what charges they face was not immediately clear.
Those who have demanded justice for Neely said they were offended by the field trip by the delegation from Long Island.
"For somebody who has no authority, to come up from Long Island to bring divisiveness, is ridiculous," said Sunni Mun, who lives near the park and said the Blakeman-organized event only served to rile people up — just as the emotions triggered by the May 1 death of Neely on an F train had started to settle down.
But Blakeman did not address that when asked about the protesters, only saying "what you’re hearing here is love and patriotism. What you’re hearing there is hate speech."
Daniel Penny, who faces a second-degree manslaughter charge in Neely's death, broke his silence in an extended interview earlier this week where he rejected any claims the killing of the 30-year-old homeless Black man was motivated by race.
Speaking exclusively to The New York Post, Penny did not go into detail about what exactly happened on the train to prompt him to force Neely into a chokehold, but he did say if presented with the same situation he would do it again.
Jarring video shows Neely forced into a chokehold for around 15 minutes by Penny. Witnesses had reported Neely, a homeless man with a lengthy criminal record and a history of mental illness, was aggressive toward other riders. He had been shouting at passengers, witnesses said, yelling that he was hungry and didn't care if he died.
The popular Michael Jackson street performer was homeless and on a list of the 50 most at-risk people living on New York City streets.
In the interview published last weekend, Penny says if he had the opportunity to speak with Neely's family he would say, "I'm deeply saddened by the loss of life. It's tragic what happened to him. Hopefully, we can change the system that's so desperately failed us."
The morning of May 1, Penny said was riding the train on his way to a Manhattan gym after class; he now attends school virtually. He refused to elaborate on the details that preceded the chokehold, but 'indicated it wasn’t like 'anything I’d experienced before.'”
“This had nothing to do with race,” he told the outlet.
“I mean, it’s, it’s a little bit comical. Everybody who’s ever met me can tell you, I love all people, I love all cultures. You can tell by my past and all my travels and adventures around the world. I was actually planning a road trip through Africa before this happened.”
The 24-year-old man was arrested May 12 on a single charge of second-degree manslaughter and was released on $100,000 bond. He was ordered to surrender any passports and must ask the court's permission if he wants to leave the state. Penny is due back in court July 17.
Penny's lawyers say he acted in self-defense and acted to protect fellow subway riders from a supposed perceived threat. They say he could "not have foreseen" Neely would die in the chokehold, and have called his death "the unfortunate result" of good Samaritan intervention. They also say he'll be absolved of the charge.
The Post also spoke to Neely's uncle, whom said he believes Penny would act again if not held accountable by the law.
“He needs to be prosecuted or he will do it again,” Christopher Neely told The Post on Sunday. “It’s a smack in the face for Jordan’s family and the people of New York.”
“He thinks what he did was a good deed — that is monstrous,” Christopher said. “How can you say ‘everything I did was right’ when he killed an unarmed man that weighed 100 pounds, if that?”
Donte Mills, another lawyer for Neely’s family, has disputed Penny’s version of events, saying the veteran “acted with indifference. He didn’t care about Jordan, he cared about himself. And we can’t let that stand.”
“Mr. Neely did not attack anyone.” Mills said following Penny's arrest. “He did not touch anyone. He did not hit anyone. But he was choked to death.
“No one on that train asked Jordan: ‘What’s wrong, how can I help you?’” Mills continued, urging New Yorkers in a similar situation: “Don’t attack. Don’t choke. Don’t kill. Don’t take someone’s life. Don’t take someone’s loved one from them because they’re in a bad place.”
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ODESSA, Texas — Over the next couple of weeks we will see students in our community transition into graduates. This is an exciting time for so many, but celebrations can turn into trouble, or even tragedy.
On Wednesday, Odessa Mayor Javier Joven, along with OPD and other law enforcement agencies gathered to talk about the importance of staying safe and smart for graduation season.
"We want to make graduation 2023 the safest that we can in the streets and within the community of Odessa, Texas," said Joven.
Which is why city leaders and departments want to stress the importance of celebrating safely.
"Be responsible, be an adult, be a parent, and please, this is a great time to communicate rules within your family that underage drinking is not allowable, and also it is against the law," said Joven.
Underage drinking can also lead to arrests, charges and life-altering mistakes.
"The consequences can be severe depending on what happens during the course of the evening, from anywhere from a minor in possession ticket, minor consuming ticket, up to criminal charges for manslaughter, for a DWI," said Ector County ISD Police Chief Jeff Daniels.
Adults can even be charged for hosting parties with underage drinking.
"The fines for that social hosting ordinance are $250 to up to $2,000, so I mean, that is a significant fine for most people, and that's if you host that party," said Odessa Police Chief Mike Gerke.
So it's important to start a conversation with your kids about drinking, drugs and the consequences.
"I think its the honesty and not getting upset," said Program Director with the Permian Basin Regional Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Sara Hinshaw. "Ask them questions, be frank about it, and just open conversation, if you're open and honest with your children, hopefully they will come back and be open and honest with you." | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/law-enforcement-high-alert-underage-drinking-graduation-season/513-0c2ff440-5cc8-452a-a612-540917a75242 | 2023-05-25T05:23:17 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/law-enforcement-high-alert-underage-drinking-graduation-season/513-0c2ff440-5cc8-452a-a612-540917a75242 |
INDIANAPOLIS — Katie McGath and Laken Montgomery had just stopped inside the Speedway gas station at Brookville Road and I-465 on May 22 to get drinks for their kids when they heard gunfire outside.
"Everybody started screaming that there's a shooter," said Montgomery. "I didn't assume it was gunshots. It just sounded like someone was hitting metal. I just dropped the slushies that were in my hands and grabbed the kids around me."
"We all hear gunshots, yelling and shooting outside. We didn't know if it was inside or outside at the time. We all take cover," said McGath. "It was extremely terrifying. It's not something you expect to happen to your own family. You hear stories on the news, but this hits close to home."
The two moms and their kids got on the floor as a state police trooper and a suspect exchanged gunfire just outside the door, hitting the empty car they had just been in minutes before. Bullets shattered the window, hit the doors and a tire.
During the gunfire, McGath's 6-year-old daughter Harper wanted to pray.
"She's grabbing my arm and pulling on me as much as she can to get my attention in the midst of everything. 'Mom, if I get shot, I'm going to hell if I don't get saved right now. If I don't pray, I'm going to hell. I need to do it right now.' Urging me to pray with her right then and there. We got down on the floor of the supply room and she asked Jesus into her heart," said McGath.
"A little bit later when she got down praying, she looked at her brother and still terrified and telling him, 'Harrison, you've already been saved. If you do get shot, then you'll go see Jesus.' It was a nice little calm moment in the midst of everything going on."
The shooting outside stopped. The gunman was down.
"I can see there's a man lying on the ground," said Montgomery.
Their empty car was riddled with bullets. The moms and kids were unharmed and driven home by a trooper following a scary experience.
"I just don't want to stop giving God the glory for how he spared us and how it could have been so bad," said Montgomery.
"The Lord spared us from what we could have gone through," said McGath. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/this-hits-close-to-home-indianapolis-families-narrowly-escape-shooting-isp-officer-involved/531-f56a4a97-a93c-41c8-892c-79db818242ff | 2023-05-25T05:29:11 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/this-hits-close-to-home-indianapolis-families-narrowly-escape-shooting-isp-officer-involved/531-f56a4a97-a93c-41c8-892c-79db818242ff |
GREENSBORO, N.C. — If you thought your home insurance premiums could get cheaper over time, think again.
On average, bills are projected to climb about 7% this year. And with natural disasters on the rise, there likely won’t be much relief anytime soon. But there are some hidden ways you can take some control of your premium. Consumer Reports reveals the savings strategies to manage rising insurance costs.
With homeowners’ insurance premiums expected to rise faster than inflation, Consumer Reports says now is the time to shop around.
"You do get a loyalty benefit for sticking around with companies, but it’s not as great as the benefit from getting an overall lower price from shopping around," said Toby Stanger of Consumer Reports.
BUNDLE YOUR INSURANCE
Once you’ve found the right insurer, CR says bundling is the best way to get a big discount.
That means buying your homeowners and auto coverage from the same company, which can save up to 30 percent. Think about extra items to bundle, like coverage for a boat or motorcycle.
RAISE YOUR DEDUCTIBLE
Raise your deductible by at least $500. Moving to a $1,000 deductible from a $500 can shave your premium by 25%. while a low deductible could save money if you have a claim, odds are you won’t have one anytime soon.
REPORT HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Anytime you replace old plumbing, add security cameras, or install gas or water leak detectors, let your agent know. You may be able to trim off 2 to 6 percent with each additional item.
If you live in a fire-prone area, even cutting back dry brush around your home and outbuildings could generate a credit on your bill.
GREAT SERVICE IS PRICELESS
And finally, when choosing an insurer, land on one that provides great service — regardless of the premium cost. Two insurers have consistently landed in the top tier of Consumer Reports' ratings: Amica and USAA.
Consumer Reports says a major reason for the hike is extreme weather-related disasters. But even if you don’t live in a disaster-prone area, your rates could increase, so it’s even more important to use these cost-saving recommendations. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/home-insurance-how-to-save-money-without-sacrificing-coverage-bundle-consumer-reports-increase-deductible-home-repairs-rates-up-7-percent/83-f97d30dd-5c68-4d69-9c60-9e706e608664 | 2023-05-25T05:30:43 | 0 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/home-insurance-how-to-save-money-without-sacrificing-coverage-bundle-consumer-reports-increase-deductible-home-repairs-rates-up-7-percent/83-f97d30dd-5c68-4d69-9c60-9e706e608664 |
PHOENIX — Military rides, pool parties and fun dining are all part of the activities for Memorial Day weekend around the Valley:
Find the best things to do this Memorial Day weekend here:
Honoring those who served
Ceremony at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona
- May 29 at 8 a.m.
- The cemetery will have an in-person ceremony to honor those who gave their lives in service
- 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix
- More information
Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale Memorial Day Ride
- May 29, the event runs 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
- Join Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale as they pay respects to those who served in the U.S. Military with a ride ending at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona
- A light breakfast will be provided
- Registration at 9 a.m.
- National Anthem at 9:30 a.m.
- Kickstands up at 10 a.m.
- More information
USSAZ Memorial Gardens at Salt River Wreath laying ceremony
- May 29
- The wreath laying will be at 9 a.m.
- The relic room will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- The first 100 guests will receive poppy seeds.
- 9120 E. Talking Stick Way, Ste. E-10 in Scottsdale
- More information
Memorial Day Murph
- May 29, 7 a.m. -10:00 a.m.
- “Murph” honors the life of Lieutenant Michael Murphy who died serving in Afghanistan in 2005
- The Murph Challenge
- 2936 East Thomas Road in Phoenix
- More information
Fun for the family
Phoenix Memorial Day pool party
- May 27, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Drink and food specials
- Poolside DJ
- Cabanas and daybeds are available
- Tickets are $20 per person
- 1100 N Central Avenue in Phoenix
- More information
Bullhead City Memorial Day Bubble Pool Party
- May 29, 12:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
- Party at the city's pool in Ken Fovargue Park
- 2255 Trane Road in Bullhead City
- Bubble-making devices will be deployed at 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to immerse partygoers in a bubble paradise
- Free event
The Gazillion Bubble Show
- May 28
- Doors open at 12 p.m., event starts at 1 p.m.
- Cost is $20
- Ideal for bubble and science lovers of all ages, the 75-minute unscripted show featuring members of the Yang family
- Desert Diamond Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Avenue in Glendale
- More information
Dining
Kona Grill - Dinner for service members
- Memorial Day weekend
- 20% off for all veterans, active-duty military, reserves, and Gold Star Families
- All-day happy hour for industry workers – hospitality, retail and medical - available Memorial Day only
- $12 red, blue, and white margarita flight
STK Steakhouse - Dinner for service members
- Memorial Day weekend
- $19.95 red, white, and blue steak topping - lobster tail, blue corn tortilla & garlic cream
- 20% off for all veterans, active-duty military, reserves, and Gold Star Families - available all weekend
- All-day happy hour for industry workers – hospitality, retail and medical - available Memorial Day only
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PHOENIX — How would the City of Phoenix fare during a widespread blackout?
A new report from the publication Environmental Science and Technology provides details on what impacts the city could face if the city lost power for days due to an electrical grid failure during a heat wave.
Scientists from Arizona State University, the University of Michigan, and the Georgia Institute of Technology worked together on the study.
The report found there would be at least 12,000 deaths. Nearly 800,000 people would need to be treated for heat-related illnesses, which would cause a massive strain on hospitals.
“It’s highly unlikely. But it is possible we have small power outages that could last several hours throughout the Valley,” said Ron Coleman with the Maricopa County Office of Emergency Management.
The study said power outages lasting more than an hour, impacting more than 50,000 people, have increased by more than 150% from 2015-2016 and 2020-2021.
Many blackouts and widespread power outages happen during the summer when the energy demand is at its greatest.
“We have multiple generation facilities. It’s not just one power plant that provides power to the Valley. It’s a variety of places,” said Coleman.”
As monsoon season quickly approaches for the Valley, Coleman said city and county leaders will work closely with utility companies to prepare and practice for scenarios.
He said there are plans to help the most vulnerable deal with the heat during outages.
"That's one of the things I'm confident and happy about is our ability to coordinate with our non-profit partners and other government agencies to continue to provide services for folks,” said Coleman.
Up to Speed
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Angelic Health Palliative & Hospice Care, which serves Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland counties, is looking for volunteers to serve hospice patients in their communities.
Volunteer activities can include reading, playing music or doing a craft activity, or sitting with patients so family members can take a break to run errands. Certified Pet Visitors are also needed to visit patients who are pet-lovers.
Volunteers can choose dates and times that best fit their schedule. Those interested can call 609-515-6986, email mdaulerio@angelichospice.net or visit angelic.health. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/angelic-health-looking-for-volunteers-to-visit-hospice-patients/article_daaaf47e-f8bf-11ed-b22b-5b69c805566f.html | 2023-05-25T05:53:44 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/angelic-health-looking-for-volunteers-to-visit-hospice-patients/article_daaaf47e-f8bf-11ed-b22b-5b69c805566f.html |
ELK GROVE, Calif. — Charlotte Haynes is taking a "leap of faith" by opening her first store in Elk Grove. Crafting answers out her own experiences, Haynes is at the head of a specialty beauty supply store specializing in products for African American hair and more.
"There are a lot of Black people coming in and really excited about having something and someone that understands the struggle, the challenge of what you go through with your hair and having access," said Haynes, co-owner of Charlene's Beauty Supply.
The store has all the basics people would expect of a beauty supply store, but Haynes also hopes to host some community classes for people struggling with their own hair and to stock the shelves with medical-grade wigs.
"We wear things with edge control, there's bonnets, there's braiding hair. So there's a whole assortment that goes into caring for our natural hair," said Haynes.
Some chain store stores might not carry products such as braiding hair, pony tails or certain creams.
It's a reality Haynes faced traveling around the country before eventually making her home in Elk Grove. Some of the places she lived were "hair desert" communities.
"That's one of the things that kind of started to make me imagine opening up the beauty supply store," said Haynes.
For her, it was a leap of faith opening a storefront, but she says it's also something very much in her nature as an entrepreneur.
"I would be one of those kids getting the basket, plugging it into the little thing and getting that quarter and making $2 a day by just turning it in eight baskets," she said.
But the added nerves are worth the leap. She says its something special to provide this type of service as she raises four children who are also learning the ins and outs of maintaining their hair.
"Having this for our daughters... especially for girls that will eventually have their own kids and allowing them to be able to try different products and just the different hairstyles you can do, I think it's going to be great for their self-esteem," said Haynes.
As for the store's namesake, it again comes back to family. The store was named after Hayne's grandmother, even the logo was designed with her in mind. It's small black cat with a tail that curls into a "C."
"Back in the day, black cats were important and special and considered really kind of magical in the 1800s. So I just figure create that black sassy cat with the little 'C' logo and bring in my grandma's personality into the logo," said Haynes.
Charlene's Beauty Supply is located at 8694 Elk Grove Blvd, Suite 5. They're in the same center as La Bou and Dollar Tree. For more information, you can visit the store's Instagram page HERE.
WATCH ALSO: | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/elk-grove/beauty-supply-store-opens-elk-grove/103-027feb8a-6420-4a31-87dd-ab365329e9dd | 2023-05-25T06:00:38 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/elk-grove/beauty-supply-store-opens-elk-grove/103-027feb8a-6420-4a31-87dd-ab365329e9dd |
Donald George Phelan
May 21, 2023
Donald George Phelan of Coeur d' Alene, Idaho went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 21, 2023. He graduated high school in Mason City, Iowa in 1957, then received his Bachelor of Science at Mankado State University, in Minnesota. He served our US army as a Commanding Officer, 2nd Battalion until 1966. He was preceded in death by his father Jack Phelan, mother Katherin Phelan, and siblings Dick, Dixie, Betty, and Jack Jr. He is survived by sister Peggy Lucas, wife of 57 years Letha Phelan, and children Krista Tidwell, Thor Phelan, and Nazrin Riebhoff, along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a faithful servant of our Lord and Savior and was a member of Lake City Church. His presence will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and the local community.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 25, at 1:00 PM at Lake City Church 6000 N Ramsey Rd, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815.
Visit Donald's online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/donald-george-phelan/article_6e4be9be-f826-5f7b-aaa5-46de26923c07.html | 2023-05-25T06:01:37 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/donald-george-phelan/article_6e4be9be-f826-5f7b-aaa5-46de26923c07.html |
On May 24, 2023, at 12:06 p.m. Sgt. A. Slater was on routine patrol in Lakeside when he observed a suspicious vehicle turn onto Airport Road from U.S. Hwy 101. Sgt. Slater pulled out behind the car, and it immediately took off at a high rate of speed.
Sgt. Slater actively tried to stop the vehicle with his emergency lights and siren activated. However, the red Cadillac slid sideways onto Sarah Lane before the car became stuck in a ditch at the location.
The driver, Michael J. Esposito (47) of Oakridge, had several outstanding warrants from both the Parole Board & Probation warrants from Marion County. Mr. Esposito was arrested on the warrants and transported to the Coos County Jail, where he was booked and is currently in custody. The vehicle was removed from the location.
After an investigation, Mr. Esposito was cited for driving while suspended and careless driving. In addition, he will be referred to the D.A.’s Office for additional crimes from his actions before the traffic stop. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/man-arrested-after-attempting-to-flee-from-sheriff-s-deputy-in-a-vehicle/article_d9822f72-fab3-11ed-97fb-5b0215e31406.html | 2023-05-25T06:03:52 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/man-arrested-after-attempting-to-flee-from-sheriff-s-deputy-in-a-vehicle/article_d9822f72-fab3-11ed-97fb-5b0215e31406.html |
Ector County ISD will take extra precautions at Odessa High School on Thursday after district officials say the school received a school shooting threat.
The district said in a press release that they were notified earlier in the week of a shooting threat written on a bathroom wall. The threat said "there will be a shooting on the last day of school." District officials also notified OHS parents and staff members on Wednesday of the threat made toward the school.
Following an investigation into the origins of the message, the district stated since "the threat names a location and day well in advance, giving law enforcement time to investigate and prepare, our officers do not believe this is a credible threat. However, all threats are taken seriously and additional officers will be vigilant in patrolling OHS tomorrow."
"We are angry and disappointed to be dealing with this situation, this should be a time of celebration as the school year ends and summer vacation begins," ECISD said in the press release. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/ector-county-isd-take-precautions-odessa-hs-18117895.php | 2023-05-25T06:06:53 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/ector-county-isd-take-precautions-odessa-hs-18117895.php |
After nearly a week, Belinda Mendoza finally brought her daughter home from the hospital Sunday.
Mendoza’s eighth-grade daughter was hospitalized on May 15 and then transported to Lubbock’s Covenant Hospital where she spent parts of three days in the ICU -- the result of an assault at Alamo Junior High School.
Mendoza told the Reporter-Telegram on Wednesday that her daughter’s school year is effectively over, but the waiting continues. First, there is the wait that continues with the healing. Her daughter, who isn’t being named in this story, still feels the pain associated with a hematoma on her pancreas. The injury caused internal bleeding and then so much pain that her daughter could not walk by herself for five days.
Second, the wait continues to see if the person who is on video assaulting her daughter will be punished. The family claims they have not heard of an arrest, and that the other girl will be able to return to school next year when both will be in the ninth grade at Legacy Freshman High School. Mendoza said that Midland ISD Superintendent Stephanie Howard told Mendoza this week that her daughter will be able to transfer to another school if she chooses but there is nothing the district can do to prevent her attacker from being on the Legacy Freshman campus.
“I have to pull my daughter out of MISD to protect my daughter from her,” Mendoza said. “I don’t feel safe having (her daughter) attending any schools. That girl will be in MISD, and that isn’t fair.”
The following is the district’s comment on the situation.
“Midland ISD police are currently investigating an assault that occurred between two female students at Alamo Junior High last week. One student was taken to the hospital due to her injuries. The suspected aggressor in the incident is being disciplined according to the Student Code of Conduct. The investigation into the incident is ongoing. MISD wishes the student who was injured a full and speedy recovery.”
A student is beat down
Mendoza said her daughter was walking in an outside hallway when the attacker – a larger girl, one that her daughter claimed to not know well – “came up to her from behind and the assailant grabbed her and began hitting her.” There wasn’t much (her daughter) could do to defend herself once the attacker “got her on the ground and continued to beat her.”
“(Her daughter) could not be seen on the school camera, the other girl completely covered her,” Mendoza said. “The students in the hall all gathered around and started filming the assault. No one helped her.”
Staff arrived, broke up the assault and the students were sent to a vice principal’s office. Mendoza’s daughter claimed to not feeling good and that her stomach hurt. An initial examination by the school nurse didn’t indicate any injuries, the family said.
“The whole time I was never notified by the school,” Mendoza said. “(Her daughter) called me to pick her up from school.”
Mendoza said that when she arrived at Alamo Junior High the school principal said the fight was “mutual” and that both student were talking trash, leading up to the assault. Mendoza said once Midland ISD police looked at the recording -- around an hour later – they said it was an assault and that the other girl should be arrested. Mendoza said not long after MISD police and the principal were called out to another fight on campus.
Mendoza’s daughter then started to throw up and complain about her stomach. A police officer told the mother she needs to take her daughter to the hospital, Mendoza said.
Not at MMH long
By the time the family reached the Emergency Room, Mendoza’s daughter “couldn’t walk because of the pain. A doctor gave her medicine for the pain, but there was no improvement. Finally, a scan showed what is happening internally,” Mendoza said. The Alamo Junior High School student is transported to Lubbock via an ambulance. She arrives around between 2 and 3 a.m. on May 16.
Mendoza said the goal was that recovery happen without surgery. Still, Mendoza’s daughter is kept in the ICU until May 18. At that time, hospital officials move her onto another floor. She was still in pain. Finally on Sunday, she can walk by herself, allowing for a discharge to take place.
Mendoza said the Alamo principal has called regularly for updates.
During this week the family started a GoFundMe page to help with expenses, and Mendoza’s sister provided updates, including one on March 17, “Anything will help the family at this time, thank you again to everyone who has kept (Mendoza’s daughter) in your prayers.”
Prayers work
Mendoza’s 14-year-old daughter told the Reporter-Telegram she thought she was going to die in the hospital because of the pain. She also said she is “thankful for people praying for me, because if not for them, I am not sure I would have felt better.”
Mendoza’s daughter said she wants her attacker punished for what she did.
“I was in the hospital for a week,” she said. “What I went through is more than she will go through.”
Mendoza told the Reporter-Telegram the school district will not provide a copy of its video of the incident. She stated that the family is considering its legal options against the other student, her family and the district.
For now, though, everyone is home. There are summer weeks to determine what to do about where Mendoza’s daughter will go to school next year and time to think about the system they claim affords her attacker more rights than her daughter.
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GoFundMe page: https://bit.ly/3q6gcFI | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/midland-isd-student-finally-returns-home-18117858.php | 2023-05-25T06:06:59 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/midland-isd-student-finally-returns-home-18117858.php |
Brian Sales of the Sales Team Realtors didn’t expect a call from a check cashing business located inside a Kent Kwik location, but the call left him feeling violated, nevertheless.
An employee called to let him know that someone had attempted to cash a Sales Team business check. As it turned out the name of the payee was changed, and a different signature added. The manager thought the check looked suspicious, called Sales and alerted him of a bigger problem – someone was stealing mail from his business mailbox.
Sales said the theft wasn’t limited to the mailbox of the Sales Team Realtors but others along Tradewinds Boulevard, near the Scharbauer Sports Complex.
The call also led to changes in the Sales Team’s incoming and outgoing mail.
First, a “high security mailbox” has been ordered. Second, outgoing mail is hand-delivered to a Postal Service employee or placed in a USPS collection box. Third, incoming mail for the time being is brought directly into the business.
Others along Tradewinds have invested in securing their respective mailboxes and installing cameras to catch future mailbox thieves in the act.
Sales told the Reporter-Telegram the break-in led to conversations with the Midland police, who said there wasn’t much they can do, and with the United States Postal Inspection Service, the investigatory wing of the USPS.
As it turned out, Sales is not alone with issues of mail theft. Earlier this month, Reuters reported the USPS “is taking steps to crack down on rising mail theft, robberies of carriers, change-of-address fraud and counterfeit postage.”
The article stated that USPS reported more than 25,000 thefts from mail receptacles including blue collection boxes in the six months ending March 30 (compared with 38,500 for all of 2022).
Some of its protections, according to Reuters, include:
- The installation of 12,000 high-security blue collection boxes nationwide to make access more difficult for criminals,
- The evaluation of replacing additional existing blue collection boxes,
- Replacing 49,000 antiquated arrow locks with electronic locks to address an increase in letter carrier robberies nationwide.
The article also stated criminals are targeting letter carriers for their keys to steal mail from secure mail receptacles and commit financial fraud crimes.
The problem of mail theft has the attention of lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Last week, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (R-Texas) introduced the Upholding a Secure Postal System (USPS) Act, which would require the Comptroller General of the United States — who leads the Government Accountability Office (the investigative office for Congress) — to submit a report to Congress on nationwide mail theft trends and postal property to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability and to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs. This report, required each year for five years, would also include details on measures the Postal Service has taken to combat theft.
For the Sales Team Realtors, the theft could have ended differently. If not for the call from the Kent Kwik location, a thief would have walked away with Sales Team money and a vendor would have been unpaid. Also, the office would have remained unaware of a potential problem and remained a target for future break-ins, including at a time when other mail -- with even greater value -- could have been there for the taking.
Sales told the Reporter-Telegram of the issue to bring awareness to an issue that mail theft can impact anyone and that those involved are sophisticated in their practices.
He stated the check that someone attempted to cash had a name of someone else in the Sales Team office, which showed the homework done to get away with a crime. The criminals removed information, including the signature, without affecting preprinted portion of the check.
“There is a feeling of being violated,” Sales said. “Realtors are fiduciaries, so we have a high degree of financial fiduciary responsibility to our clients, and if my mailbox is not secure, then am I performing up to the level I should as a broker? So just that little feeling like their mail to me is not safe, that’s an issue.” | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/west-midland-mailbox-thefts-shine-light-big-issue-18117250.php | 2023-05-25T06:07:06 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/west-midland-mailbox-thefts-shine-light-big-issue-18117250.php |
The Kenosha woman accused of stealing over $345,000 from her local employer waived her preliminary hearing Wednesday morning and could face probation for her alleged crimes through a deal with prosecutors.
Diane C. Sigler, 55, was charged earlier this month with theft of moveable property valued over $100,000 and unauthorized use of an entity’s identifying information or documents, both felonies.
Sigler, a former employee of Expanded Technologies Corporation, allegedly stole more than $345,000 from the company by transferring funds to her own bank account over several years while she worked there.
The chief executive officer of the company that specializes in manufacturing floor protection products told investigators that her alleged actions left them on the verge of bankruptcy, according to the criminal complaint.
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Sigler, who made her initial appearance at Intake Court last week, remains in custody on a $40,000 cash bond.
On Wednesday, Sigler appeared with public defender attorney Seth Johnson before Court Commissioner Loren Keating in the Pretrial Building Courtroom.
Sigler, who appeared handcuffed and in an orange prison jumpsuit, waived her preliminary hearing and Keating found probable cause exists that a felony was committed by Sigler. The case was bound over to Kenosha County Circuit Court for further proceedings.
Sigler pleaded not guilty.
Before Sigler waived her preliminary hearing her attorney said there was a preliminary hearing waver offer made.
“The offer is that if Ms. Sigler pleads guilty to Count 2 the state would dismiss and read in Count 1. The state at the time of sentencing would recommend probation but also require a stipulation to restitution. The offer is subject to further negotiations,” Seth said.
Seth said the offer is contingent upon bond compliance and the defense not challenging the prosecution or arrest.
Count 1 is theft of moveable property valued over $100,000, a Class C felony. Count 2 is unauthorized use of an entity’s identifying information or documents, a Class H felony.
The judicial pretrial is set for June 29 before Judge Anthony Milisauskas.
Criminal complaint
On April 12, a Kenosha Police officer met with the chief executive officer of Expanded Technologies who reported that Sigler, his accounts manager, had stolen more than $345,000 from his business’s checking account over the past several years, according to the criminal complaint.
The man said that he had suspected for about a year that money was missing from his company’s account, according to the complaint, and so he conducted a review. The man said he discovered that there were accounts associated with the business that did not exist so asked his bank for a full report.
On March 27, while he was in the process of his audit, Sigler reportedly contacted him and admitted to taking the funds because she needed the money and had spent it all.
Sigler was fired on April 11 and the chief executive officer reportedly said he kept employing her after her March confession was because she was the one who knew all of the banking and account passwords.
Sigler also reportedly told another employee that she “took money” and had been stealing since October 2020.
Sigler, according to the complaint, told the employee “I don’t want to go to prison, I don’t want to go to prison.”
The employee later went through some accounting software and found Sigler created fake vendor accounts that had the same or similar names as legitimate vendors.
Sigler would then reportedly create invoices and vouchers for the fake vendor and generate checks to pay the fake vendor’s vouchers before voiding out the vouchers from the system after the money was transferred.
A detective subpoenaed the bank where all the suspect vouchers and transfers were linked to and found it was owned by Sigler.
The detective, according to the complaint, found at least 130 fraudulent transactions totaling $345,499.06.
Investigators installed a recording program on the chief executive officer’s phone and recorded a conversation between he and Sigler. Sigler reportedly admitted to stealing the funds alone and promised to pay back the funds once she got a new job.
Mugshots: Racine County criminal complaints, May 19, 2023
Today's mugshots: May 19
These are images of people charged with a crime in Racine County. Booking photos are provided by Racine County law enforcement officials. A defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty and convicted.
Beverly J. Johnson Jr.
Beverly J. Johnson Jr., 900 block of High Street, Racine, attempting to flee or elude an officer, felony bail jumping.
Leroy A. McAllister
Leroy (aka Boobee) A. McAllister, 1100 block of Marquette Street, Racine, possession of narcotic drugs, possession of cocaine.
Katie Lynn Nuszbaum
Katie Lynn Nuszbaum, 1200 block of Wisconsin Avenue, Racine, felony bail jumping, misdemeanor retail theft (intentionally take less than or equal to $500), possession of THC, obstructing an officer.
Kaleb D. Weaver
Kaleb D. Weaver, 1100 block of Marquette Street, Racine, manufacture/deliver THC (less than or equal to 200 grams, possession with intent to deliver/distribute a controlled substance on or near a park), maintaining a drug trafficking place, deliver fentanyl (between 10-50 grams, possession with intent to deliver/distribute a controlled substance on or near a park), possession of THC, felony bail jumping. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/crime-courts/woman-accused-of-stealing-over-345-000-waives-preliminary-hearing-could-face-probation/article_68b1cc40-fa5d-11ed-9053-1f100b12e524.html | 2023-05-25T06:16:54 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/crime-courts/woman-accused-of-stealing-over-345-000-waives-preliminary-hearing-could-face-probation/article_68b1cc40-fa5d-11ed-9053-1f100b12e524.html |
PUERTO VALLARTA, Jalisco — A Seattle man is fighting for his life in a hospital in Mexico and it all started with a swim.
“It's hard. Seeing your brother in the ICU hooked up, telling him you love him just in case," said Adam Griffis. "I would not wish that on anyone."
Griffis’s brother Evan is fighting for his life in a Puerto Vallarta hospital. The 30-year-old was swimming in the ocean Sunday when he was hit by a wave and broke his neck.
“It must be a fluke accident. a wave struck him from behind, and immediately thrust him to the seafloor, where he hit his head, fractured two vertebrae,” Griffis said.
Adam said his brother did not suffer brain damage and is able to understand what’s going on and being said to him.
“Evan is so strong and he's such a good swimmer," Griffis said. "You just don't think of it, you don't expect it. And when it happens, your whole world turns upside down pretty quickly."
Evan was rushed to the hospital and underwent a successful 11-hour spinal surgery and his family rushed to his side from Seattle.
“He remains in the ICU with an incredible amount of swelling in and around his spinal cord that still threatens his life, to this moment,” Griffis said.
Doctors told his family Evan has a 70% chance of survival, but in the long term is not expected to ever walk again. With physical therapy, Evan will likely be able to use his arms.
Griffis said his brother is still in good spirits.
“Evan has been a champion through it all, and getting to say I love you to my brother meant the world to me this morning and have him look me in the eyes meant absolutely the world,” Griffis said.
Griffis said his brother Evan is an avid traveler and went to Puerto Vallarta to celebrate Pride.
The Griffis family has already received tens of thousands of dollars in donations to help cover medical costs.
“Honestly it's incredible to see just all the communities in Evan's life come together to help him and I think it's somewhat of a celebration of him, and we're just fighting with him,” Griffis said.
Evan is expected to be in the ICU for a week. The next step is for him to start breathing on his own. His family is confident he will recover and be home soon. Griffis is confident his brother will still be able to officiate his wedding in August.
“We got quite a long journey ahead. but as a family, we're gonna get through it for the years to come,” Griffis said.
The family set up a fundraiser to help cover medical expenses. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle-man-fighting-for-his-life-after-breaking-neck-mexico/281-db76fce2-9ce1-4caa-949d-d0f3124b6b12 | 2023-05-25T06:59:05 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle-man-fighting-for-his-life-after-breaking-neck-mexico/281-db76fce2-9ce1-4caa-949d-d0f3124b6b12 |
A shoulder closure will be in place for a week on Interstate 94 in the Bismarck-Mandan area for a sign installation project.
The closure is scheduled beginning Friday both east and west of the westbound I-94 exit ramp 157, and within the Tyler Parkway Interchange in Bismarck, according to the state Department of Transportation.
A width restriction will be in place and the speed limit will be reduced. Motorists should expect minor delays, DOT said.
For more information about construction projects and road conditions throughout North Dakota, call 511 or go to travel.dot.nd.gov/. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/shoulder-closure-set-on-i-94/article_edcab2c0-f972-11ed-a12e-23ac4ed55b0e.html | 2023-05-25T07:03:34 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/shoulder-closure-set-on-i-94/article_edcab2c0-f972-11ed-a12e-23ac4ed55b0e.html |
Trial delayed for man accused of killing former Enterprise High student-athlete
Corrections & Clarifications: This story has been updated with the name of the attorney who is representing Steven Schlapia. The newspaper had a different name due to information the newspaper had received.
The start of a trial for a 59-year-old man charged with the 2022 murder of former Enterprise High School student-athlete Jimmy Schwerdt has been delayed.
Scheduled to start Tuesday, the trial for Steven Ronald Schlapia, 59, will now be scheduled for a date to be determined after his new attorney asked the judge for more time to prepare, Shasta County District Attorney spokeswoman Briona Haney said.
Michael Borges is Schlapia's new attorney.
Senior Deputy District Attorney Kelly Kafel is prosecuting the case.
A hearing is scheduled for June 16 at which time a new trial date is expected to be selected, Haney said.
Schlapia is charged with first-degree murder, torture, assault with a semi-automatic rifle and other related charges.
Schwerdt, 47, was found dead in the driveway of a home in the 3000 block of Fernie Way northeast of Redding on March 16, 2022.
In March of this year, Shasta County Superior Court Judge Adam Ryan determined that Schlapia is mentally competent to stand trial.
Ryan said that Schlapia was competent for trial after reviewing doctor evaluations during a court appearance.
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The Enterprise High School community mourned the loss of Schwerdt, whose family is deeply ingrained in the Hornets culture.
Schwerdt played multiple sports at Enterprise and graduated in 1993.
Schwerdt’s parents, Jim and Nancy, attended and graduated from Enterprise in the 1960s.
The basketball court at Manatowa Gymnasium is named after Jim and Nancy Schwerdt.
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/2023/05/24/trial-delayed-for-man-accused-of-killing-former-enterprise-high-student-athlete/70253859007/ | 2023-05-25T08:09:02 | 0 | https://www.redding.com/story/news/local/2023/05/24/trial-delayed-for-man-accused-of-killing-former-enterprise-high-student-athlete/70253859007/ |
Fire damages vacant house downtown; second house fire in Redding in less than 24 hours
A vacant house was badly damaged by a fire in downtown Redding late Tuesday night, authorities said.
It was the second house fire in Redding in less than 24 hours.
The cause of both fires is under investigation, the Redding Fire Department said.
Firefighters were dispatched around 11:15 p.m. Tuesday to the 2130 block of lower Pine Street. When crews arrived, they found a two-story house engulfed in smoke, the fire department said.
A second alarm was called for additional engines, and crews were able to contain the blaze in approximately 20 minutes, the fire department said.
Investigators said there was no one inside the house and there were no injuries.
The fire caused an estimated $250,000 in damage.
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Earlier Tuesday, a fire damaged the attic and roof of a house in the 3740 block of Ricardo Avenue, the fire department said. Ricardo Avenue is between Bechelli Lane and Interstate 5 west of the freeway.
That fire happened just before 2:30 a.m.
Investigators said no one was at the house at the time of the fire and there were no injuries.
The fire caused an estimated $160,000 in damage.
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/fires/2023/05/24/fire-damages-vacant-house-in-downtown-redding/70251853007/ | 2023-05-25T08:09:08 | 1 | https://www.redding.com/story/news/local/fires/2023/05/24/fire-damages-vacant-house-in-downtown-redding/70251853007/ |
A request from Councilor Susanna Noordhoff to be reinstated to the Coos Bay-North Bend Water Board Budget Committee was denied after the city attorney said a judge’s ruling on the issue did not apply to the committee.
Noordhoff said based on a ruling by Judge Martin Stone that the council improperly removed her from city committees and commissions, she should be put back on the water board committee.
“I went to court when I was tossed of committees, and Judge Stone ruled that I was to be reinstated to all committees,” Noordhoff said. “I want to be on that committee. I asked to be on the 2022 budget committee, and Timm Slater was appointed to it.”
Several weeks ago, Mayor Jessica Engelke appointed the city’s Finance Director Jeff Bridgens to serve on budget committee in 2023.
In 2021, the council voted to remove Noordhoff from all city committees and commissions during the “other business” portion of the agenda. Noordhoff filed a lawsuit saying the decision was not properly announced in advance and was made in a meeting she was absent from.
Judge Stone ruled in her favor, saying other business was not an appropriate place to make a decision such as that one.
“I’m asking two things,” Noordhoff said. “One, we keep councilors on the budget committee. I’m not sure who thought it was right to appoint a staff member, but I don’t agree with it. I’m asking that I might be appointed this position, this year.”
After she made her request, Engelke asked City Attorney Mark Wolf to address Noordhoff’s claim that she should be reinstated to the water board committee.
“As you are probably aware at this point, the water board recently adjusted their policy,” Wolf said. “They have designated two seats to the budget committee, one to be appointed by the mayor of North Bend and one to be appointed by the mayor of Coos Bay. Those are the parameters the water board is looking for. There’s no designation that it be a city councilor and there’s not prohibition of that.”
Wolf said after reviewing the ruling by Judge Stone, it was his legal opinion that did not apply to the water board budget committee. He said the ruling said Noordhoff should be reinstated to all “city committees and commissions,” but the water board committee is neither.
After hearing from Wolf, Engelke said she was not going to change her appointment.
“In a previous meeting, I had made the recommendation of the finance director, and I’m going to stick to that this year.”
Engelke said now that she was aware Noordhoff was interested, she would keep that in mind when making an appointment next year.
“What about the judge’s order, mayor,” Noordhoff asked.
Wolf again replied that the water board committee is not a city committee or commission.
“Mr. Wolf, I was removed from that committee,” Noordhoff replied. “When the judge says I should be reinstated, this was a committee assignment and this is one the judge ordered I be returned to, and I have not.”
“Mayor, you have my opinion,” Wolf said, and Engelke chose to keep the finance director on the committee. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/mayor-refuses-to-put-noordhoff-on-water-board-committee/article_3a520508-f932-11ed-8ff8-2bb7726fb90b.html | 2023-05-25T08:19:14 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/mayor-refuses-to-put-noordhoff-on-water-board-committee/article_3a520508-f932-11ed-8ff8-2bb7726fb90b.html |
There's a lot of buzz around New York City as the summer approaches, but that buzz you're hearing may not be what you think it is. It may be mosquitoes flying around you.
That's because NYC was rated as one of the worst cities in the U.S. when it comes to the flying pests. According to data from Orkin, the five boroughs had the third-most mosquito control services performed from April 2022 through March 2023.
That list, which includes residential and commercial treatments, sheds light on where mosquitoes may be bad again this year.
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So what city has to deal with mosquitoes the most, according to Orkin? To paraphrase a famous song, "I Love L.A." — and so do the blood-sucking bugs. Los Angeles was found to have the most mosquito service treatments.
That rating seems to make sense, as residents were warned in April about what officials said could be the worst mosquito season in years for Los Angeles County, due to the heavy rains the state has seen. Combine those rains with the typically warm weather, and it is a recipe for the insects to thrive.
Chicago was rated as No. 2, with Atlanta and Dallas-Fort Worth rounding out the top five. No other city in the tri-state area made the top 50.
Here's the list of the top 10 cities for mosquitoes, according to Orkin:
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- New York City
- Atlanta
- Dallas-Fort Worth
- Washington, D.C.
- Philadelphia
- Detroit
- Houston
- Charlotte
So how can you prevent mosquitoes from coming around? First, Orkin says to get rid of standing water in bird feeders, water bowls for pets, potted plants, wading pools and other children’s toys, as those small pools are where they like like to lay their eggs.
And while things like looser, long sleeved clothing — as well as bug repellant with DEET — can help avoid the bugs from becoming a bother, there is another option that is a bit more natural and may smell a bit better: coconut.
A recent study in the journal iScience looked at whether different scented soaps made people more or less attractive to mosquitoes. And while it's not as simple as "use this soap, not that one," there was some data regarding what scents attracted or repelled mosquitoes.
“It’s a simple question with a very complex answer,” said the lead study author, Clement Vinauger, an assistant professor of biochemistry at Virginia Tech University who studies the molecular genetics of how mosquitoes choose their prey. “What really matters is how the chemicals in the soap combine with the chemicals of the individual person.”
That could explain why a scent like coconut seemed to repel the insects, while other citrusy scents — which have been known to be effective against other insects — only seemed to attract more mosquitoes.
A 2022 study showed that people who are known to be "mosquito magnets" may have something in how they smell that attracts the pests. Researchers found that people who are most attractive to mosquitoes produce a lot of certain chemicals on their skin that are tied to smell.
Bad news for mosquito magnets: The bloodsuckers stay loyal to their favorites over time. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nyc-is-one-of-the-worst-u-s-cities-for-mosquitoes-see-the-list/4365081/ | 2023-05-25T08:27:43 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nyc-is-one-of-the-worst-u-s-cities-for-mosquitoes-see-the-list/4365081/ |
Security cameras captured an out-of-control scene at a New Jersey motel, as a fight between two men broke out and escalated to the point where one repeatedly tried to run the other one over with a car.
The stunning new surveillance video from outside the Lincoln Tunnel Motel shows the bloody brawl in North Bergen begin Wednesday morning, with fists flying between two men who eventually wrestled each other to the ground — and it only continued from there.
Police said the fight started when the suspect was helping a friend who had just been evicted. Some time later, the victim arrives, and police believe he and the suspect knew each other. Almost instantly, the two get into the massive fight.
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One of the men got into a car and drove straight toward the other man, who investigators said was hit in the legs. As the car lurched forward one of the times, it plowed into the door of one of the rooms, leaving the door badly damaged.
Police said the victim was struck about three or four times in all, and while he suffered injuries, none were considered to be life-threatening.
As police arrived at the scene, the suspect then backed up into an officer's vehicle before he could get away. But he was trapped in and soon after exited the car, his hands in the air, his face bloodied. The 42-year-old driver from West New York faces charges including aggravated assault.
His Mercedes-Benz, meanwhile, was left a complete mess.
The motel owner, Brian Arya, was working during the incident and is still in disbelief. It was during the same shift that a man became irate after trying to rent a room, then started throwing rocks at the motel's windows — and even smashing the back window of Arya's car.
"This is pretty scary but we’re trying to clean up this place," Arya said, adding that it won't deter him.
Arya has gained quite the following on TikTok, as his nearly one million followers tune in to his videos showing what it's like running a motel on a day-to-day basis. He also garnered lots of attention after offering free rooms to people who are in need.
The motel has a bad reputation with local police, who said they get called there about three times a day. They're working with management to help clean it up. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/wild-brawl-breaks-out-at-tiktok-famous-nj-motel-as-driver-tries-to-run-over-other-man/4364942/ | 2023-05-25T08:27:49 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/wild-brawl-breaks-out-at-tiktok-famous-nj-motel-as-driver-tries-to-run-over-other-man/4364942/ |
In this file photo from 2018, Tupelo Public Works employees Elmer Gilland, left, and Johnny Miles clean storm drains after weeks of heavy rains caused drainage issues throughout the city. Tupelo officials plan to soon begin using federal pandemic funds to fix drainage issues throughout the city.
TUPELO — With the clock ticking on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) spending and the state announcing all municipalities that asked for matching funds will receive them, Tupelo officials are moving forward with a host of infrastructure projects meant to revitalize the city’s water, sewer and stormwater and drainage systems.
Interim Development Services Director and City Engineer Dennis Bonds said the city officials will likely vote on the first of multiple projects funded through federal and state ARPA dollars as soon as the next council meeting, scheduled for June 6.
The All-America city received about $9 million from federal ARPA allocations — money doled out by the federal government to help foster economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic — plus an additional $9 million from the state. Tupelo Water & Light secured another $18 million through a state revolving loan fund allotment. In total, Tupelo’s leaders plan to spend around $33 million solely on drainage and water projects throughout the city.
Mayor Todd Jordan said city officials, at the state’s behest, prioritized projects that would have a long-term impact on the lives of Tupeloans when deciding how to spend federal ARPA dollars.
“What the state wanted was generational projects,” Mayor Todd Jordan said. “We are very grateful to get these funds and get the projects going.”
Jordan said these projects will offer solutions to some of the city’s longtime drainage issues. The mayor noted that the federal and state money frees up the city to continue its regular projects, upgrades, and expansions using local taxpayer dollars.
As part of this effort, the council voted unanimously to allow the city to go into a contract with a management company following a fruitful request for qualifications. Bonds said the reason the city elected to hire a contractor to help with the projects’ management is because it will be too much work for the development services department to organize the projects while also managing everyday projects.
“The challenge we have is the same business we have continues,“ he said. That is going to put a tremendous strain on us.”
The management contractor will not work on every project, Bonds noted. The projects listed total a little over $5.1 million in estimated cost. Bonds said some larger projects were simpler in scope and would be feasible to manage in-house.
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One angler has quite the whopper of a story after a fishing trip to Port Aransas, but it's not because of anything he reeled in.
Instead, it's what he caught on camera that's turning heads and has him speaking out Wednesday about a hidden danger in plain sight -- rattlesnakes.
The south jetty is a prime fishing spot for anglers like Keith Kurwicki. He goes out on the rocks as much as he can, but his latest trip on Sunday with his wife turned up more than they bargained for.
"I've heard other people they've seen them right along the sand, never thought I would see one at the jetty," he said.
Kurwicki said that he noticed something move as he dropped some bait in between the rocks. He said the rattlesnake was huge, but it never rattled or tried to strike -- it only stared at him.
The couple shared their story on social media to help alert others about the potential threat.
Cooper Davis enjoys diving along the jetty in Port Aransas. We found him and his brother there on Wednesday. They heard about the snake sighting, but were still walking over the rocks with ease.
"It is hot, hot enough for rattlesnakes and they're definitely going to be hiding in these rocks," he said.
Cooper warns beachgoers that are not familiar with Coastal Bend waters to be vigilant when walking on the beach. He said that often times there's nothing to be afraid of.
"As long as you leave them alone, they'll leave you alone," he said.
Beachgoer Chad Mathis who goes by 'Wolf' told 3NEWS that caution can go a long way when dealing with things that are hard to spot.
"Just came from diving out there, had to crawl hands and knees over the rocks I just watch where I put my hands and my feet," he said.
Mathis said that snakes can easily be found in the area because of the rodents, and other natural prey that they can feed on.
"Sure there are snakes here, they're here because there are rats here, its food," he said. "The rats are here because of the stuff that washes up. They're nothing to worry about, they won't chase you, just don't stick your hand in a hole without looking first."
South Texas Botanical Garden and Nature Center Director Dr. Michael Womack said it is simply that time of year. Snakes are looking for those cool spots, whether that's out at the beach -- or even in your back yard.
"That means we have to be careful when we get into the garden," he said.
Womack said look around and use a garden tool to poke the ground before you pull weeds. Look under objects and a good way to avoid snakes is to actually make your presence known to them.
"Make some noise snakes don't want to be around you, they don't want to hurt you its a defense mechanism," he said.
Womack said that not all snakes are venomous, and can actually help with pest control. You can learn more about those types of snakes at the nature center.
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DALLAS — Each time it happens, Texas’s top leaders point the finger at one thing: mental illness.
And it’s happened a lot.
In 2017, 26 people were shot and killed in a church in Sutherland Springs.
In 2018, 10 students and teachers died in a mass shooting at Santa Fe High School.
In 2019, 23 people were gunned down inside an El Paso Walmart.
Weeks later, seven people died when a man went on a shooting spree that crossed through Midland and Odessa.
In 2022, 19 children and two teachers were murdered at Robb Elementary in Uvalde – the worst school shooting Texas has ever seen.
In 2023, eight people, including three children, were shot and killed at an outlet mall in Allen.
After the murders in Allen, Gov. Greg Abbott stuck to the same message he’s repeated after every mass shooting during his leadership.
“People want a quick solution,” Abbott told Fox News Sunday in the only interview he's given about the Allen massacre. “The long-term solution here is to address the mental health issue.”
STATISTICS
To say mental health is the root cause of every mass shooting is to oversimplify a complex issue, according to experts.
“There’s no relationship between mental illness as a group and mass shootings at all,” said Andy Keller, president and CEO of Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute.
“That’s a really important thing. Because there’s a huge societal bias that says people with mental illness are violent.”
Keller said if you compare the small group of people who battle severe mental illness - such as debilitating bipolar disorder, psychosis, or severe post traumatic stress disorder - and compare them to the public at large, you’ll find a slight increase in the chances they’ll commit a violent act.
“If we have 100 people in a room who are not seriously mentally ill, two of them will be violent,” Keller said. “And if we have 100 people with serious mental illness in a room, three will be violent.”
About one in five adults has a mental health condition and one in six children and youth will have a mental health condition, said Greg Hansch, executive director of the National Alliance of Mental Illness’s Texas chapter.
“Mental illness is everywhere. It’s part of the human condition and yet they don’t see the same rates of mass shootings in other continents as we see in the United States of America,” Hansch said.
“I don’t think we can say mental illness is at play in every single one of these mass shootings or school shootings that have happened,” he said. “But we can say that hate is a common thread and radicalism is at play.”
FUNDING
In 2022, Mental Health America ranked every state based on access to mental health care.
Texas came in last.
But things are turning around, both Hansch and Keller said.
An estimated $25 billion has been spent on mental health access under Abbott's watch, according to the Texas Tribune.
“There’s no state that I’m aware of that has made this level of investment,” Keller said. “What the state of Texas did was say we have a problem with children dying from suicide and homicide, so what are the evidence-based things we can do that we know will work.”
In 2019, after the mass shooting at Santa Fe High School the year before, the Texas legislature approved funding for the Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine Program, or TCHATT.
It provides school districts with a telemedicine program that can identify and assess students who may need mental health care, and then ensure they then access that care.
By 2020, about 40% of the students in the state had access to the program.
Uvalde did not have access when the shooter who opened fire at Robb Elementary was still enrolled in high school.
TCHATT is now accessible to 60% of students, Keller said, noting that the program has been fully funded and will be available to any school that wants it by the end of 2024.
About $4 million is now being spent on care for people experiencing first episodes of psychosis, like delusions or hallucinations, Hansch said.
The state is also adding psychiatric bed capacity and ramping up mobile crisis outreach teams for suicidal youth and is increasing multi-systemic therapy programs, which Keller calls extremely impactful.
But, Hansch and Keller agree the state isn’t doing enough to address a shortage of manpower.
“Our mental health system is in a state of crisis especially when it comes to workforce,” Hansch said.
Both of their agencies lobbied for large pay raises for community mental health workers this legislative session.
Only small raises were funded.
Part of the more than $155 million that Texas has received from the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, sponsored by Sen. John Cornyn and passed by Congress one month after Uvalde, is being funneled to universities that are training future mental health service providers.
Funding from Cornyn's act is also being used to expand school-based mental services and institute safety measures or support violence prevention programs on school campuses across North Texas.
IMPACT
Keller said the investment being made in mental health in Texas is impressive, but he acknowledged the impact won’t be felt for a while.
“We just started in 2019 to allocate funds toward this. We just started,” Keller said.
It has to continue.
“Probably by the end of this decade we will be where we need to be,” he said. “These types of huge changes take time.” | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/texas/blaming-mass-shootings-on-mental-health-oversimplifying-complex-problem-experts-say/287-381c04db-a6b6-49ce-b40f-3b7c661cc804 | 2023-05-25T09:16:31 | 1 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/texas/blaming-mass-shootings-on-mental-health-oversimplifying-complex-problem-experts-say/287-381c04db-a6b6-49ce-b40f-3b7c661cc804 |
GREENSBORO — Practicing their kicks at the Starmount Forest Country Club pool on Wednesday, Sternberger Elementary’s second graders churned out thousands of tiny splashes.
The school was added to Greensboro Aquatic Center’s Learn to Swim program this week, thanks to donations made by the friends, family and co-workers of Mike Leonard, a volunteer who died in September at age 68.
Learn to Swim, which debuted in 2011 with four schools, has grown greatly in the number of schools it serves since then. The program provides two weeks of free swim lessons to Guilford County Schools second graders. Students visit various pools in the county for their instruction as part of the regular school day.
More than $75,000 was raised in Leonard’s honor — enough to cover costs for both Sternberger and Lindley Park elementary schools for almost 10 years. Family members are expecting to hold annual fundraising events to keep the money flowing in perpetuity.
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Teacher Tamara Clarida said that while some of the Sternberger students have family memberships at pools or spots on youth swim teams, some children aren’t as fortunate. For them, this was their first time in a pool.
“It’s so important for them to be safe around water that I think every child needs to be introduced to it,” she said.
Lindley Park was already participating, but with money from the fundraiser covering the cost, the program’s executive director said it should be possible to add another elementary school next year. Susan Braman is optimistic that the program will be able to to cover all of the district’s nearly 70 elementary schools within five years.
Amy Leonard, who is Mike’s widow, attended a brief gathering at the Starmount pool on Tuesday along with two of the couple’s three children. She said that her husband was an avid swimmer who did laps daily at the Greensboro Aquatic Center. One day, he came home and told her he was going to start volunteering with the Learn to Swim program. Amy said her husband was a private person, but she could see how much it meant to him when he got a big folder full of cards from the first group of students he helped.
“He was just so excited,” she recalled. “I think the funniest thing is, he didn’t really talk about it. He was just the type that you found out later that he had done something amazing.”
Less than a year later, however, he came home from swimming laps, had a heart attack and died.
Amy said that Mike’s friends created the Learn to Swim fundraiser in his honor and people rallied to the cause.
Braman said close to 1,000 people contributed.
“It truly blew my mind,” Braman said. “It was not only heartwarming, but almost astonishing, and it made me go, ‘This must have been one heck of an individual.’” | https://greensboro.com/news/local/learn-to-swim-greensboro-aquatic-center-mike-leonard-guilford-county-schools/article_1ed8ac0c-f9a8-11ed-b1b0-bf10588a2bd4.html | 2023-05-25T09:25:49 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/learn-to-swim-greensboro-aquatic-center-mike-leonard-guilford-county-schools/article_1ed8ac0c-f9a8-11ed-b1b0-bf10588a2bd4.html |
12-year-old local spelling champ heads to D.C. for national contest
OK, all you spelling champs: Do you recognize the word that’s spelled t-a-o-i-s-e-a-c-h?
And do you recall hearing, spelling and defining it?
Reid Shaw, an incoming seventh grader at Tri-North Middle School in Bloomington, remembers being tossed that word during a spelling competition.
“It means the prime minister of Ireland,” he reported.
In an interview before heading off with his family to the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30 to June 1, in Washington, D.C., Reid talked about big-time spelling.
He’s one of 231 young people from throughout the United States who are headed to the national event because each has won a local spelling competition.
Reid was the winning speller of the south-central Indiana competition on Feb. 25, held at the Media School of Indiana University.
Now he’s preparing for the big national event by spending time in “Words of the Champions: Your Key to the Bee,” the official study resource from the Scripps National Spelling Bee containing 4,000 words that champion spellers would do well to recognize.
Reid, age 12, has other interests besides spelling. According to his dad, Brian Shaw, Reid plays a mean electric guitar, is an avid runner, and “a sports fanatic.” | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/25/bloomington-spelling-champ-12-heads-to-d-c-for-national-contest/70242786007/ | 2023-05-25T09:32:19 | 1 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/25/bloomington-spelling-champ-12-heads-to-d-c-for-national-contest/70242786007/ |
Things to do: Tavern hopping with Hopscotch, Emo Night at Bluebird, Latin music festival
With the start of summer break, and temperatures soon possibly reaching the 90s, families will be eager to hear the city pools and splash pads are opening this weekend. If you're looking for a way to tune out from life's stressors by tuning in, enjoy the last few days of the Early Music Festival or rock out to some old favorites on Emo Night. Looking ahead, there's going to be laughter with the Comedy Attic's Limestone Festival beginning June 1.
The Early Music Festival: tavern hopping with Hopscotch Coffee, flamenco dancing
The Bloomington Early Music Festival is wrapping up this weekend after a week-long flurry of free activities, designed to entrench visitors and residents in early global cultures.
Throughout the past week, festival organizers have arranged a historical headwear workshop, sword combat lessons and a grand mixture of live performances centered around "early music," spanning from the medieval period through the early 19th century. This year, featured music spans Arabic regions, the Iberian Peninsula, and the Americas.
There's still a slate of activities left at the festival's tail-end for families to enjoy. Today, Thursday, at 2 p.m., you can join a book-making workshop at the Lilly Library, where attendees will decorate their own own paper, explore the library’s diverse collection of historical music books, and learn to chant from one of the Lilly’s antique antiphonals. At 2 p.m. Friday, people can learn the fancy footwork of the flamenco, a distinguished dance based on the various folkloric music traditions of southern Spain, at Lotus Firebay, 105 S. Rogers St.
At 8 p.m. Saturday, the festival's music performances close with Tembembe Ensamble Continuo, a group that experiments with Hispanic Baroque guitar and traditional Mexican and Latin American music, at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 111 S. Grant St.
The festival concludes on Sunday 2:30-4 p.m. in "Tavern Hopping through Time: Caffeinated Edition." Attendees can visit Hopscotch Coffee on the B-Line Trail to be guided through a look at the role of coffee and alcohol in historical Middle Eastern cultures. Free coffee is provided while beer will be available for purchase.
Peoples Park hosts free indie rock, bluegrass folk concerts
Peoples Park, the one-third acre park near Sample Gates, has began its annual free summer concert series. Tonight, Thursday, local indie rock and punk band Rearview Rhonda will perform a free concert from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
If you can't make it tonight, Limestone Nomad, a modern bluegrass folk music trio, will perform same place and time next week.
Japanese film, “Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes,” free screening on Friday
When a café owner discovers a way to create a time loop to see into the future, he and his friends get wrapped up in the chaotic romp of time travel. That's the premise for the 2020 Japanese film, “Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes,” screening for free at The Bishop Bar, 123 S. Walnut St., on Friday at 7 p.m. The film is lauded for its unique approach to filmmaking, using just one take for its 70-minute run time.
No ticket is needed for this event. Attendees must be at least 18 or older.
Emo Night at Bluebird: My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy on Friday
Embrace nostalgia at the Bluebird Café with the Emo Night Tour, a one-night-only dance party featuring hits from Taking Back Sunday, My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy and more.
Doors open at 7 p.m. with the show starting at 8 p.m. Attendees must be 21 or older. Buy tickets here.
Bloomington pools, splash pad open on Saturday
The wait is over — the city's two outdoor pools and splash pads are opening for the season.
The Bryan Park Pool, 1020 S. Woodlawn Ave., and the Mills Pool, 1100 W. 14th St., opens at 11 a.m. Saturday. The pools will be open daily from 11 a.m.-7 p.m., barring instances of dangerous weather, through July 30. Admission is $6 per person. Season passes, which provide unlimited admissions for a single individual to either pool this year, are $70 each and can be purchased at Bryan Park Pool. Economy 20-Punch Passes, which secures a total of 20 admissions for anyone to either pool, are $90 each at Bryan Park Pool or Mills Pool.
The Community Foundation Switchyard Plaza Spray Pad at Switchyard Park, 1601 S. Rogers St., opens Saturday at 10 a.m. Hours of operation are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily.
Comedy Attic's Limestone Comedy Festival kicks off Thursday
For a look ahead, mark your calendars for next Thursday, June 1, as the Limestone Comedy Festival kicks off its three-day run. The annual festival draws a celebrated pool of comedic talent each year since its founding in 2013. Comedians Kyle Kinane, Shane Torres, Mohanad Elshieky and Deanne Smith will open the festival on its first day. Check out www.limestonefest.com for a full schedule of performances. | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/25/things-to-do-in-bloomington-tavern-hopping-with-hopscotch-emo-night-at-bluebird-latin-music-festival/70243842007/ | 2023-05-25T09:32:25 | 1 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/25/things-to-do-in-bloomington-tavern-hopping-with-hopscotch-emo-night-at-bluebird-latin-music-festival/70243842007/ |
Man injured after lunging into traffic and getting hit by minivan and city bus
A man was injured Tuesday evening after being hit by two vehicles, including a Bloomington Transit bus, as he darted into traffic on Kinser Pike.
Witnesses told police the 24-year-old man hid out of sight in the tree line, then lunged into the road in front of vehicles as they drove by. It happened at 5:35 p.m.
A woman driving a Dodge minivan said the man jumped arms first directly in front of her vehicle near Skyline Drive, according to a Bloomington Police Department report. She swerved to avoid him, but ran over one of his arms. She pulled to the side of the road and said the man ran south from the scene, his arm bleeding.
The man dove into the path of another car, which was able to stop before hitting him. After that, he jumped in front of a northbound Bloomington Transit bus as it rounded a corner.
A southbound motorist told a police officer the man "ran straight out in front of the bus," BPD Capt. Ryan Pedigo said. The driver's dash-mounted camera recorded the incident.
The bus driver immediately stopped, the report said. The man's shoulder was pinned beneath the driver's side front tire.
Bloomington firefighters used a hydraulic jack to lift the bus and free the man, who was taken to IU Health Bloomington Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
A resident in the 2700 block of Kinser Pike told police they had seen the man crouching down near the road and that it looked as if he was trying to conceal himself before jumping in front of the cars and bus.
Contact H-T reporter Laura Lane at llane@heraldt.com or 812-331-4362. | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/25/witnesses-say-man-hit-by-minivan-and-bus-jumped-into-traffic/70254103007/ | 2023-05-25T09:32:31 | 0 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/25/witnesses-say-man-hit-by-minivan-and-bus-jumped-into-traffic/70254103007/ |
Route 30 traffic signal upgrades to improve flow, PennDOT hopes
Several years ago, the state Department of Transportation upgraded the traffic lights along the Route 30 corridor so they could monitor the traffic in real time and adjust them accordingly.
Now those same traffic signals along Route 30 − as well as other roads in the greater York area − will be getting an upgrade, according to PennDOT.
The $1.2 million project is set to start this week, according to a news release.
The work includes upgrading and coordinating the traffic signal controllers along a 4-mile stretch of Route 30 from Kenneth Road in West Manchester Township to North Hills Road in Springettsbury Township.
The improvements years ago didn't make the trek across town much faster, but the modern system did provide real-time response and allow PennDOT to have eyes on the intersections at all times.
With the latest upgrade, PennDOT says it will hopefully be able to reduce the commute time. The project will tie the current signal system to the department's command and control platform, which will allow employees to track performance metrics, said Dave Thompson, a spokesman for PennDOT.
Based on the metrics, the department will be able to make timing and phasing decisions based on real time traffic patterns, he said. It also will help to manage traffic flow when a crash occurs along the corridor.
PennDOT isn't adding lanes to the corridor, "so there is only so much we can do," Thompson said in an email.
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In addition to the Route 30 work, crews will be replacing 8-inch signal heads with 12-inch ones, adding backplates with reflector strips to the signal heads, and installing pedestrian countdown signals and pushbuttons that are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act at the following locations:
- Richland Avenue from Market Street in the City of York to Country Club Road in Spring Garden Township
- Country Club Road at Grantley Road in Spring Garden Township
- South George Street from Second Street/Parkway Boulevard in North York to Route 30 in Manchester Township
- North George Street from Route 30 to Lightner Road in Manchester Township
The signal head upgrades will provide better visibility, and the improvements at the other locations will help pedestrians as they move through the area, Thompson said.
Traffic impacts are anticipated to be minimal at the beginning as the work will be done off of the roadway during the day, the news release states. Drivers might see short-term lane closures when crews work on the signals at night.
Bruce and Merrilees of New Castle, Pa. is doing the work.
The project is expected to be completed in January 2024. | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/05/25/route-30-other-roads-in-york-area-to-get-traffic-signal-upgrades/70247320007/ | 2023-05-25T09:58:16 | 0 | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/05/25/route-30-other-roads-in-york-area-to-get-traffic-signal-upgrades/70247320007/ |
It's still a few months away, but we're starting to get some ideas of what New York Comic Con 2023 is shaping up to look like!
We have all the information you'll need for this year's convention, including when it's happening, who will be headlining, dates for when tickets go on sale, and more.
Who Is Headlining? What Stars Will Be Making Appearances?
On Tuesday, organizers announced who the headliners will be — and if you are a fan of charming, bearded actors, you're in luck.
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Chris Evans and Ewan McGregor — you may know them better as Captain America and Obi-Wan Kenobi, respectively — will be at the helm of the four-day affair held from Oct. 12-15 at the Javits Center in Manhattan.
Joining them will be "Doctor Who" stars Jodie Whittaker and David Tennant, for fans of the long-running British sci-fi series.
Also, there will be a treat for old-school horror buffs, as iconic "Rocky Horror Picture Show" actor Tim Curry and master of horror John Carpenter will make appearances as well.
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When Do Tickets Go On Sale?
The first tickets to go on sale will be the VIP Presale, which go up on May 31. Only those who bought VIP tickets in 2022 will be eligible to participate in the 24-hour exclusive presale.
Those looking to get VIP Presale tickets can check their inbox of the email they used to purchase tickets in 2022, where a link to buy the tickets will be sent. The sale begins at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
On June 2, those with a Popverse Superfan Membership will get their chance to get presale tickets as well. Those tickets go on sale starting that Friday at noon.
A fan verification presale goes live on Sunday, June 11, at 10 a.m. An email with a unique link will be sent for people who rolled over their fan verification profile, giving the chance to buy tickets 48 hours before the presale begins.
As for general on sale, that will be on June 21 at 12 p.m. People who have never attended a NYCC and are looking to buy tickets will need to create a fan verification profile, as will those who did not roll over their profile previously. Organizers said more information on when the fan verification application will open back up again will be coming soon.
How Much Do Tickets Cost?
- VIP: $552.75
- 4-Day: $232.75
- Single-Day (Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday): $72.25
- Sunday Kids: $27.75
- Digital Tickets: $27.75 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/ny-comic-con-2023-headliners-ticket-info-dates-and-everything-you-need-to-know/4365162/ | 2023-05-25T10:00:24 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/ny-comic-con-2023-headliners-ticket-info-dates-and-everything-you-need-to-know/4365162/ |
Walking the boards in Atlantic City and want a boozy beverage to accompany you on your escapades? Here are five places you can grab a drink.
Biergarten Atlantic City
Located at 2701 Boardwalk next to Tropicana Atlantic City, the Biergarten is a European-inspired outdoor bar.
The bar has about 30 draft beers on tap, many of which are authentic German beers.
They also have a variety of craft beers including Cape May IPA, Founder’s Breakfast Stout, Cigar City’s Jai Alai and Golden Road’s Mango Cart.
A cocktail menu is also available, along with a German-inspired food menu.
The Biergarten is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, visit biergartenac.com.
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Looking for something new and fun on the Wildwoods Boardwalk? Here are five new places to try.
Wet Willies
The popular frozen daquiri bar now has two locations on the island. One is located in The Quarter at Tropicana, and the other is at 1133 Boardwalk at Resorts Casino Hotel.
Wet Willies has more than 15 flavors of frosty daquiris with different liquors in them, including classics like margarita, piña colada, white Russian and Sex on the Beach. But they also have plenty of signature drinks like Call a Cab, a mix of 190 proof grain alcohol and premium rum, blended with cherry and strawberry flavors.
People can also create their own drinks, which come in 16- and 20-ounce refillable insulated Koozie cups, by mixing the flavors of their choice.
Wet Willies also offers domestic and imported bottled/canned beers, Jell-O shots, liquor shots in plastic life-sized fingers, merchandise and apparel.
Both Wet Willies locations are open from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
For more information, visit wetwillies.com.
Boardwalk Billy’s
Boardwalk Billy’s is a frozen daquiri bar that opened in 2021 at 2613 Boardwalk.
It has 10 different flavors of frozen drinks, including Island Breeze, piña colada, Frosé, Jack-n-Coke, Blue Dream and Billy’s Best. People can also combine flavors for a customizable drink.
The bar also has a selection of bottled and canned beers and hard seltzers.
Boardwalk Billy’s is open from 1 to 7 p.m. Fridays, noon to 8 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays.
For more information, visit Boardwalk Billy’s Facebook page.
Loteria
Opened in 2019, Loteria, located at 1523 Boardwalk, is a taqueria and bar that serves authentic Mexican classics.
It serves tacos, burritos, quesadillas and other Mexican foods, but the tequila, margaritas, draft and bottled beers, along with buckets you can get filled with a variety of mixed drinks, make it an ideal place for a Boardwalk drink.
Loteria is open seven days a week from noon to 10 a.m.
For more information, visit Loteria AC’s Facebook page or thecomplexjerseyshore.com.
Favorite neighborhood haunts in suburbia are usually ones where everybody knows your name no matter what time of year it is.
Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville
Atlantic City With over 40 different margaritas and cocktails on the menu, it’s easy to waste away again in Margaritaville.
Margaritaville, located at Resorts, has plenty of cocktails, frozen beverages, buckets, drafts and bottled beers for people to take with them on their way up or down the Boardwalk. It also has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and is open seven days a week from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
For more information, visit margaritavilleatlanticcity.com. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/5-places-to-get-a-drink-on-the-atlantic-city-boardwalk/article_69cabdfc-fa36-11ed-b7bd-1b33979d922b.html | 2023-05-25T10:06:05 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/5-places-to-get-a-drink-on-the-atlantic-city-boardwalk/article_69cabdfc-fa36-11ed-b7bd-1b33979d922b.html |
ATLANTIC CITY — Following in the footsteps of the 25th anniversary of the Vans Warped Tour in 2019, this weekend’s Adjacent Festival seeks to attract millennial and Generation Z alternative rock fans to America’s Favorite Playground.
Adjacent is expected to bring thousands to the city’s beach at the beginning of the summer tourism season. It was supposed to be the second big outdoor music festival of the year in the resort, but the first, Bamboozle, was canceled after city officials said its organizers failed to do everything needed to secure permitting.
The link between Warped and Adjacent is the pop-punk band Blink-182, who played during the former and will headline the latter.
Even though some of the music acts taking the stage are not well known, active rock radio station WMGM-FM 103.7, out of Linwood, and classic rock radio station WZXL-FM 100.7, out of the West Atlantic City section of Egg Harbor Township, have played some of the bigger names on the festival bill.
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Sean Patrick, the midday host at WMGM, gives airtime to between eight and 10 Blink-182 songs. The station still plays Jimmy Eat World’s biggest song, “The Middle,” and has played songs by progressive rock band Coheed and Cambria. The group performed acoustically in the radio station’s studio in 2019, Patrick said.
“I think it will be reminiscent of the Vans Warped Tour, which was sold out and a success,” Patrick said. “They will enjoy two days on the beach. ... You will be going from one stage to another nonstop all day.”
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WZXL has been giving away tickets to the festival and created a promo that mentions the bands Jimmy Eat World, Paramore and Blink-182.
Blink has been played on WZXL at various times dating to the 1990s, and Paramore is the band Steve Raymond, WZXL’s program director, said he is most looking forward to seeing at the festival.
A beach concert on Memorial Day weekend in Atlantic City will be huge, Raymond said.
“I have traveled to many places to see music festivals. I purchase tickets for a headliner I want to see (i.e. Aerosmith, Red Hot Chili Peppers, etc.) but make it a point to roam festival grounds to secondary stages to see new or less exposed bands, who rock, but don’t have mass media/mainstream coverage,” Raymond said.
WGLS-FM 89.7, Rowan Radio, doesn’t just have Paramore, Jimmy Eat World, Blink-182 and Coheed and Cambria in its library. It also has lesser-known artists such as Beach Bunny, Surf Curse, Wheatus, Japanese Breakfast, the Front Bottoms, Waterparks and L.S. Dunes, said Gavin Trutenzbach, the station’s rock director and host of the Gavin Rock Lab show.
Due to scheduling conflicts, Trutzenbach said he would likely not attend the festival, but otherwise, he would show up both days based on the lineup.
“I think the festival has a strong lineup of modern (as in from the past 20 years or so) alternative/indie/punk bands. Both headliners, Paramore and Blink-182, are massive names in alternative/punk rock, and for those alone, I would anticipate a strong turnout of this event,” said Trutzenbach, 21.
Besides Blink and Coheed, WLFR-FM 91.7, Stockton University’s radio station, plays Bleachers; Jeff Rosenstock; the Happy Fits; Slaughter Beach, Dog; Japanese Breakfast; the Front Bottoms; L.S. Dunes and OFF!, said Matthew Unversaw, the Strange Ways radio show host at WLFR.
The Adjacent Festival will serve as both a magnet to draw younger music fans to Atlantic City and as a cool alternative, at least a little bit, for tourists who were planning to visit the resort this weekend anyway, Unversaw said.
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BASEBALL
S.J. Group I quarterfinals
4 p.m.
(8) Glassboro at (1) Buena
S.J. Group II quarterfinals
4 p.m.
(9) Seneca at (1) Cedar Creek
(7) Lower Cape May at (2) Haddon Heights
S.J. Group III quarterfinals
3 p.m.
(5) Highland at (4) Hammonton
3:30 p.m.
(9) Mainland at (1) Shawnee
4 p.m.
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(7) Ocean City at (2) Delsea
S.J. Group IV quarterfinals
1 p.m.
(7) Southern at (2) Vineland
4 p.m.
(11) Eastern at (3) Egg Harbor Twp.
S.J. Non-Public B quarterfinals
4 p.m.
(5) Holy Spirit at (4) St. Rose
Regular season
4 p.m.
Wildwood at Pleasantville
SOFTBALL
S.J. Group III quarterfinals
3 p.m.
(50 Southern at (4) Cherokee
S.J. Non-Public A quarterfinals
4 p.m.
(9) Our Lady of Mercy Academy at (1) Donovan Catholic
S.J. Non-Public B quarterfinals
3 p.m.
(5) Doane Academy at (4) Holy Spirit
4 p.m.
(11) Wildwood Catholic at (3) Gloucester Catholic
BOYS LACROSSE
S.J. Group I first round
4 p.m.
(9) Johnson at (8) Lower Cape May
S.J. Group II first round
4 p.m.
(15) Cedar Creek at (3) Somerville
7 p.m.
(10) Barnegat at (7) Cranford
S.J. Group III first round
1:30 p.m.
(12) Cherry Hill West at (5) Mainland
S.J. Group IV first round
2:30 p.m.
(13) Freehold Twp. at (4) Southern
4 p.m.
(16) Egg Harbor Twp. at (1) Eastern
GIRLS LACROSSE
S.J. Group I first round
2 p.m.
(15) Lower Cape May at (2) Madison
4 p.m.
(13) Middle Twp. at (4) Shore Reg.
S.J. Group II first round
3 p.m.
(13) Point Pleasant Borough at (4) Barnegat
4 p.m.
(15) Cedar Creek at (2) Allentown
S.J. Group III first round
2 p.m.
(13) Steinert at (4) Ocean City
3 p.m.
(11) Lacey Twp. at (6) Mainland
S.J. Group IV first round
4 p.m.
(13) Monroe at (4) Southern
BOYS TENNIS
S.J. Group I first round
4 p.m.
(12) Wildwood at (5) Buena
S.J. Group II first round
4 p.m.
(9) Seneca at (8) Cedar Creek
S.J. Group III first round
1 p.m.
(12) Absegami at (5) Clearview
2 p.m.
(11) Cherry Hill West at (6) Lacey Twp.
3 p.m.
(9) Hammonton at (8) Toms River South
S.J. Group IV first round
Noon
(14) Bridgeton at (3) Kingsway
2 p.m.
(15) Egg Harbor Twp. at (2) Lenape
3 p.m.
(13) Atlantic City at (4) Southern
4 p.m.
(10) Millville at (7) Vineland
S.J. Non-Public first round
2:30 p.m.
(9) St. Augustine at (8) Donovan Catholic
BOYS VOLLEYBALL
S.J. Group II first round
3:45 p.m.
(13) Lacey Twp. at (4) Jackson Liberty
(11) St. Augustine at (6) Sterling
(15) Camden at (2) Pinelands
4:30 p.m.
(9) Barnegat at (8) Absegami
(13) Lacey Twp. at (4) Jackson Liberty
(12) Hopewell Valley at (5) Pleasantville
S.J. Group IV first round
4 p.m.
(12) Egg Harbor Twp. at (5) Cherry Hill East
5 p.m.
(16) Piscataway at (1) Southern
FLAG FOOTBALL
4:30 p.m.
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Three former Cape-Atlantic League standouts helped their college softball teams advance to the NCAA Division III Super Regionals.
Korie Hague (Vineland H.S.) went 2 for 3 in Rowan’s 1-0 win over Penn State-Berks to open D-III regional play. She hit a two-run double and singled in a 7-5 win over Pfeiffer. In a 6-3 loss to Pfeiffer, Kaitlyn Riggs (EHT) hit a pinch-hit single. In a 5-3 win over Pfeiffer, Hague singled.
With that win, Rowan (39-7) won its regional and advanced to the Super Regionals in a best-of-three series that will start Friday against Randolph-Macon (42-9).
Nicole Ortega (Vineland) struck out one in one inning in Salisbury’s 10-2 win over Framingham State in a D-III regional game. She struck out two in one inning in a 7-2 win over Williams.
Salisbury (42-3) won its regional and will host a best-of-three Super Regional series against Lebanon Valley (36-10) starting Friday.
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Hague has started all 46 games at catcher for the Profs. She’s batting .336 (46 for 137) with five doubles, 21 runs and 28 RBIs. Riggs has appeared in 16 games, singling three times, scoring twice and driving in a run.
Ortega has pitched in 26 games for the Seagulls, including eight starts. She’s 10-1 with a 1.09 ERA and 41 strikeouts in 58 innings. She has also gotten one save.
Emma Barbera (Vineland) got two hits in Cabrini’s 8-4 loss to Moravian in a D-III regional game.
Mahogany Wheeler (Millville) singled and doubled in Ramapo’s 5-2 loss to Swarthmore in a D-III regional game. She singled twice and scored in a 5-2 loss to Randolph-Macon.
In The College of New Jersey’s 2-1 victory over Manhattanville in a D-III regional game, Ally Schlee (Cedar Creek) pitched four scoreless innings and struck out three to get the win. Elizabeth Gosse (Southern) struck out three and allowed one run in three innings. In a 1-0 win over Manhattanville, Gosse allowed four hits and struck out five in a complete-game shutout. Kaci Neveling (EHT resident) singled twice.
In TCNJ’s 7-4 win over Virginia Wesleyan, Neveling went 3 for 4, including a double, scored one run and drove in one. Schlee allowed two runs, one earned, and struck out four in 5 2/3 innings of relief to get the win. In a 6-2 loss to Virginia Wesleyan, Gosse allowed two runs in 3 1/3 innings, and Neveling scored.
Women’s lacrosse
Maggie Cella (Holy Spirit) had a goal, an assist and three ground balls in Cabrini’s 19-15 loss to Roger Williams in the first round of the D-III Tournament. Carolina Gallagher (Middle Township) scored to go with an assist, three caused turnovers, three draw controls and two ground balls.
Anna Devlin (Ocean City) scored to go with five draw controls in TCNJ’s 14-9 loss to Colby College in the first round of the D-III Tournament. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/locals-help-rowan-salisbury-reach-softball-super-regionals-college-notebook/article_8a4c0632-f8d1-11ed-8669-038ba3fc5384.html | 2023-05-25T10:06:24 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/locals-help-rowan-salisbury-reach-softball-super-regionals-college-notebook/article_8a4c0632-f8d1-11ed-8669-038ba3fc5384.html |
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Firefighter and paramedic Kate Sainzi has worked out of the Mason City Fire Department for the last 12 years, but Wednesday was her first emergency medical services open house.
"It's our first annual open house for the EMS side of what we do," Sainzi said. "It's actually a national event that's been going on for 49 years, I believe."
According to EMS.gov in 1974, President Ford designated the third week in May as EMS Week to honor EMS clinicians and the important work they do. Each day has its own theme, including:
Sunday was “Health, Wellness and Resilience Day.” Monday was “Education Day.” Tuesday was “EMS Safety Day.” Wednesday was “EMS for Children Day.” Thursday is “Save-A-Life Day.” Friday is “EMS Recognition Day.”
Oakley, 2, and her sister, Haizley Millard, color on Wednesday at the Mason City Fire Department during the EMS open house.
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Sainzi said she was excited for the kids to come into the fire station bay and learn about what she does. The staff had multiple stations for children to interact with.
"A lot of this is centered around the kids," she said. "We've got coloring papers, mannequins that we can show the kids what we do and how we help kids in our community."
There also was a CPR station, stop-the-bleed station, a ventilator on display and member of MercyOne Air Med staff on hand.
"Mercy Air Med is affiliated with MercyOne (North Iowa) and we work with them quite frequently," Sainzi said. "They did a training for us recently, we go on calls where they respond as well and they transport people."
While most of the children were very young (4 and under), Sainzi said it's never too early to educate kids about what EMS does.
"We hope that they learn anything and everything that we have to show them," she said. "We feel that it's really important to get the community prepared, especially with the young kids. Even though they might not understand it, it can bring up questions they can talk to their parents or guardians about."
The fire department and EMS responded to more than 6,000 calls last year and has more than 40 members including support staff. It averaged between 16 and 18 calls every day. All members are dual qualified as emergency medical technicians and firefighters. They work 24-hour shifts and change from EMS responsibilities to firefighting responsibilities (or vice versa) at 8 p.m. each night. That variety appeals to Sainzi.
"I love my job. I love what we do. I love the fire side, I love the EMS side. It's a variety, and it's an amazing feeling to help people," she said.
Sainzi said the open house could inspire kids to become EMTs or firefighters themselves.
"We're always hiring," she joked.
North Iowa History: Police photos
Judge Boynton
Judge Boynton in judge's study. April 28, 1948
Check forger in court
Check forger in police court. November 5, 1946.
Kitts & Hardy
Kitts & Hardy, March 15, 1951.
Kitts trial
Kitts trial-posed Belcastro. March 16, 1951.
DeWayne Frampton
May 18, 1956. DeWayne Frampton, patrolman.
M.A. Pelham portrait IHP
Iowa Highway Patrolman M.A. Pelham.
Warren Tilton
October 29, 1956. Warren Tilton, new cop.
Fred Buchner, portrait IHP
New highway patrolman Fred Buchner.
Calvin Anderson portrait
New officer Calvin W. Anderson MCPD
Lt. Cletus Stangl, IHP
Lt. Cletus Stangl, IHP
H. Jack Lien MCPD portrait
H. Jack Lien, new MCPD patrolman
Ronald Thielen, MCPD
Ronald Thielen, MCPD new patrolman
Jim Fountas, MCPD
Jimmy Fountas, new MCPD patrolman
Sgt. Pete Hall, IHP
Sgt. Pete Hall, IHP
Sgt. Delmar Smith, MCPD
Sgt. Delmar Smith, MCPD
Kenneth Kruggel, MCPD
Kenneth Kruggel, MCPD patrolman
Harold Thomas, MCPD
Harold Thomas, MCPD new patrolman
Friederich Langen, IHP
Friederich Langen, IHP.
MCPD badge #45 for Carey
Police badge for Carey
Wendell Stream, IHP
Wendell W. Stream, IHP
Chief Stanley McClintock
Chief Stanley McClintock
Al Schloemer portrait
Al Schloemer Mason City Police
Dennis Wasicek portrait
Dennis Wasicek, MCPD new officer
Sgt. Wendell Stream
Sgt. Wendell Stream IHP
Denny Gerdom IHP
Denny Gerdom IHP
Carl Condon IHP
Carl Condon, IHP from Hampton
Sally Hamblin dispatcher
Sally Hamblin police dispatcher
Auto theft school
Auto theft school
Ron Carpenter, portrait
MCPD Patrolman Ron Carpenter
C.S. Tyler
IHP trooper C.S. Tyler
Roger Brown, IHP
IHP Trooper Roger Brown
Iowa-Minnesota troopers at border
Iowa-Minnesota Troopers meet at border
Iowa-Minnesota troopers at border
Iowa-Minnesota Troopers meet at border
Ed Christensen at Sheriff's Office
Ed Christiensen at Sheriff's Office
Ed Christensen at Sheriff's Office
Ed Christensen at Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Jerry Allen
Sheriff Jerry Allen
Police Station cornerstone
Police station cornerstone being laid
Captain Walt Reindl, MCPD
Mason City Police Captain Walt Reindl
Larry Davis, portrait MCPD
Larry Davis, new patrolman at MCPD
Michael Montgomery, portrait MCPD
Michael J. Montgomery new patrolman at MCPD
New police station
New police station-west side
New police station
New police station-east side
Sheriff Jerry Allen, portrait
Sheriff Jerry Allen portrait
Garvin Ward, portrait
Garvin Ward, Patrolman MCPD
Prince Philip, Wes Greenan
Prince Philip at air port with Lt. Wesley Greenan
Judge Butler portrait
Judge WP Butler
Auxiliary policemen WWII
April 8 1942. Auxiliary policemen sworn in for duration of war.
Chief Patton
From back of original: "Aug. 14 1936, #1731. Chief Erwin J. Patton, 1932-1934"
Chief Risacher
Leo F. Risacher. Patrolman 1923, Detective 1924-34, Captain 1934-55, Chief 1955-63.
Chief Wolf
May 13, 1936. Safety Patrol boys, Chief of Police [Wolf], Mr. Kargis.
Jewell, Duane 1971
May 5, 1971. Elwin Musser photograph. Duane Jewell.
John Wallace
John W. Wallace, 1937-43
Kleinow, Eugene
Elwin Musser photograph. Eugene Kleinow. March 6, 1978.
Leo Alstott
Joel Hanes collection. Mason City policeman Leo Alstott.
Patton, EJ 1934
Scanned from 1934 "Who's Who In Mason City."
Police and fire chief 1949
Challenge by Chief for polio ball game played between police and Highway Patrol vs firemen, August 1949.
Police and Fire depts.
September 29, 1919
Police dept PB 40
PB 40, no date. Old police dept.
police patrol car
Police patrol car; no additional info.
Policecars copy
no info on photograph
Policecars
No info on photograph
Roll call briefing at old station
Roll call briefing at old police station. L To R: Rudy Alman, RonEckhardt, Ron Carpenter(standing), Lt Myron (Lefty Lewis), and Ken Rodemeyer. Taken in Late 1971 or Early 1972.
Schiffman and squad car
Patrolman Ralph Schiffman next to squad car. Date unknown. Photo from Mason City Police Dept.
Scott, Greg and Dennis Rye
Steve Rye collection. 12/7/1991. Dennis and Greg Scott - father/son in uniforms. Dennis, Fire Dept. captain. Greg, Police Dept. #5911.
SL195 Remington shells.jpg
SL195, Remington shells 32s
2 boys at Sheriff's Office
Flash of two boys in jail at Sheriff's Office. Photo taken on September 17, 1934.
SL1017 Old police station when built.jpg
Old Police Station. Photo taken on May 29, 1935.
Dr. Houlahan fingerprinted
Dr. J. Houlahan getting fingerprinted at Police Station Photo taken on August 31, 1942.
Boy Scouts at station
Feb. 8, 1936. Police court ruse by Boy Scouts.
Blizzard and Highway Patrol
Feb. 9, 1936. Blizzard Scenes, Highway Patrol officers.
Police with new boats
Police Department with boats in case of floods. March 4, 1936.
Buchanan.jpg
James Buchanan portrait taken on March 19, 1936.
Sheriff's convention
July 7, 1936. Sheriff's convention.
Jack Burnette, Highway Patrolman
Jack Burnette, Highway Patrolman January 13, 1937
John Wallace
Johnnie Wallace, Deputy Sheriff. Photo taken on April 5th, 1937.
Ed Christianson portrait
Portrait of Ed Christianson, Deputy Sheriff. July 18, 1937.
Pierce with kids
Lollipops for good little girls and boys. Patrolman Dick Pierce. May 31, 1938.
John Wallace giving auto instructions
Johnny Wallace giving instructions on operation of auto on June 7, 1938.
Safety meeting
Dec. 12, 1938. Sergt. Reese at YM safety meeting. MC Cerro Gordo County safety council
G-Man BC Coulter
March 1, 1939. Mason Cityans question G-Man BC Coulter at work.
Jack Gordon murderer
Jack "Indian" Gordon with sheriff's deputies. Held on murder charges. May 13, 1939.
Abel's wrecked safe
July 11, 1939. Abel's wrecked safe after robbery.
Risacher and Wolfe in 1939
Captain Leo Risacher and Chief Harold Wolfe on July 28, 1939.
Sheriff Tim Phalen
Sheriff Tim Phalen, photo for cut. Taken on September 2, 1939.
Dreher murder suspect
Dreher Case. Ostenrieder one of killer in Mason City. Photo taken on September 29, 1939.
Colwell murder
Dec. 11, 1939. Blewitt-Carter murder pictures. Colwell, IA.
Rock Falls bank robbery
Bank Robbery at Rock Falls, Iowa. Photo taken on June 21, 1940.
Allie Allen Murder house
Murder house of Allie M. Allen at 1644 North Federal Avenue October 1, 1940.
Blanchards Jewelry robbery
Blanchards Jewelry Store window broken and robbed on March 11, 1941.
Highway patrolman checking brakes
Patrolman checking brakes on April 26, 1941.
Incendiary pencil demonstration
Incendiary pencil demonstration at peace officers meeting at YMCA. Photo taken on June 4, 1941.
Incendiary pencil
June 4, 1941. Incendiary pencil demonstration at peace officers' meeting at YMCA.
Policemen taking tests
Policeman and Fireman taking tests. Photo taken on June 13, 1941.
Soondergaard and Quintard arrested
July 22, 1941. Soondergaard and Quintard arrested after honeymoon. Pictures taken at police station.
Soondergaard and Quintard arrested
July 22, 1941. Soondergaard and Quintard arrested after honeymoon. Pictures taken at police station.
Soondergaard and Quintard arrested
July 22, 1941. Soondergaard and Quintard arrested after honeymoon. Pictures taken at police station.
Soondergaard and Quintard arrested
July 22, 1941. Soondergaard and Quintard arrested after honeymoon. Pictures taken at police station.
Robbery at Newberry's
October 18, 1941. Robbery at Newberry's
Klipto safe cracked
Nov. 4, 1941. Klipto safe cracked
Ventura bank attempted robbery
Dec. 29, 1941. Ventura State Bank attempted robbery. Lawrence Bliss, cashier.
Robbery at First Methodist Church
Robbery at First Methodist Church. Photo taken on December 31, 1941.
Police map
Mar. 7, 1942. Photo of police chart - map
Glen Wilson
Mar. 10, 1942. Glen Wilson, 4 S Monroe
Stork at police station
Stork at police station on August 24, 1942.
Thornton robbery footprint
Nov. 24, 1942. Sheriff's office, footprints at Thornton, robbery at drug store.
Blackout control center at police station
Blackout control center at police station on December 10, 1942.
For he's a good fellow
For he's a good fellow. Photo taken July 19, 1943.
Sheriff with two boys
They had themselves a good time — Swain boys — Photo taken September 24, 1943.
Murderer Kaster at Sheriff's Office
Murderer Stanley Kaster in Sheriff's Office on October 4, 1943.
Murderer Kaster at Sheriff's Office
Murderer Stanley Kaster in Sheriff's office on October 4, 1943.
Man caught with furs out of season
Furs — $11,500 worth — caught out of season by William DeBruym on October 28, 1943.
Frank Brothers arraigned for manslaughter
Frank Brothers arraigned for manslaughter.
Man with a gun
Mar. 4, 1944. Man with gun.
Vandalized schoolhouse
4/24/44. Kids break into school room.
Capture of escaped convicts
Capture of escaped convicts on December 11, 1944.
Brake inspection in front of P.D.
They passed the brake check on May 26, 1945.
Highway Patrolmen with illegal ration books
Iowa Highway Patrol with illegal ration books on May 28, 1945.
Peace officer conference training
Frisking of criminals at peace officers conference May 29, 1945.
Patrol by Junior Chamber of Commerce
Street Patrol by junior of commerce on June 16, 1945.
Attempted jailbreak
Scene of attempted jailbreak. Photo taken on August 9, 1945.
Highway patrol and Breenan
Brennan and captor. Photo taken on August 29, 1945.
Wolfe and Phalen horse race
One for the books. Chief Harold Wolfe and Sheriff Tim Phalen in horse race.
Wolfe and Phalen horse race
One for the books. Chief Harold Wolfe and Sheriff Tim Phalen horse race. August 30, 1945.
Grand Jury
Sept. 4, 1945. First federal grand jury meets here.
Police training on arrest
They captured the "fugitive" October 5, 1945.
Officials check plans in front of P.D.
Officials check plans on October 29, 1945.
Officers find ammunition in car
Officers found this in car. November 15, 1945.
Sheriff make big haul of liquor
Sheriff makes a big haul of liquor. December 28, 1945.
Officer Bruns next to car
Injured in crash Mrs Maude Combs. On January 29, 1946. Officer William Burns.
Highway patrol with booze
"How dry I am" February 27, 1946.
Mrs. Bauer leaves inquest
Apr. 23, 1946. Mrs. Bauer leaves inquest
F.B.I. training session
What's wrong here! April 23, 1946
Richard Pierce Portrait
Portrait of Patrolman Richard R. Pierce Taken on April 29, 1946.
Highway patrolmen at accident scene
Traffic accident on May 18, 1946. Wreck near county farm.
Clear Lake bike accident
July 19, 1946. Sheriff's office, bicycle accident on Clear Lake road
Electrocution scene
Electrocution scene (Marvin Olson electrocuted by live wire on August 8th 1946).
Highway patrol with loot
Loot found in car. October 25, 1946
Policemen's wives club
Policemen's wives club November 20, 1946
Wrecked coupe
Mar. 26, 1947. Wrecked coupe for sheriff's office.
Mott murder scene
Arlene Mott murder scene. November 13, 1947.
Police chart
Feb. 6, 1948. Police chart.
Near drowning
May 12, 1948. Mrs. Kramer, 941 S Adams. Near drowning.
Highway Patrolmen with Eldora escapees
Eldora Boys escape found in Manly. Photo taken on August 26, 1948.
Highway Patrolmen with Eldora escapees
Highway Patrolman with escaped Eldora boys found in Manly. Photo taken on August 26, 1948.
Policemans wives club
Marge Wolskey residence police auxillary meeting.
Holmes accident
Dec. 1, 1949. Robert L Holmes, 5 miles south of Mason City. Taken at 11:00 a.m.
Murder at Blue Ribbon Tavern
Murder at the Blue Ribbon Tavern on July 12, 1952.
Murder at Blue Ribbon Tavern
Murder at Blue Ribbon Tavern on July 12, 1952.
Reese IHP
July 26, 1952. Robert Reese, 647 S Carolina. Iowa Highway Patrol.
Police map
Feb. 2, 1953. Police Dept., of map by Mr. Reublitz.
Sidewalk
Feb. 19, 1953. Slippery sidewalk.
DeWilde auto robbery
Apr. 5, 1953. Window at DeWilde Auto Service showing where robbery was committed.
SL33730.jpg
Jan. 1, 1959. Police map of traffic spots.
Police with Easter Seal Society
May 1960. L to R: Leo Risacher, M.D. Kubicek, Wes Greenan, M.E. Corless.
Police convention
Oct. 12, 1965. Policeman's convention, Des Moines
Thomas Runyan
Mar. 4, 1937. Thomas Runyan, criminal, brought to Mason City.
Thompson, Gerald 1965
Elwin Musser photograph. Gerald Thompson. Jan. 11, 1965.
Verhelst murder case.jpg
November 14, 1947. Funeral for slain girl, Patterson. Verhelst charged with murder. Judge Dunn is in office.
Wallbaum
Dillinger film: Officer Conrad Wallbaum directing traffic after robbery.
Walskog1
Elwin Musser photo. Oct. 4, 1958.
Walskog2.jpg
Elwin Musser photo, Oct. 4, 1958.
Zenor police cars
June 27, 1964. Zenor's. Police cars.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A statewide missing child alert has been issued for an infant last seen in Jacksonville, Florida.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said Thursday that deputies are searching for Armoni Francis, who was reported missing around 11 p.m. Wednesday.
The baby was last seen with Kondwani Thomas, 43. The two are not related, according to JSO.
Thomas was last seen leaving the house with the infant while carrying a blue and black diaper bag.
JSO said it is concerned for the safety of the child. JSO said Armoni is 6 weeks old. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement said he is 4 weeks old.
Armoni was described as a 7-pound Black boy with black hair and brown eyes.
Thomas is a Black man, about 6 feet, 4 inches tall and 200 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.
Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Thomas or the baby is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500 or 911.
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DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A person has been struck and killed on Turner Hill Road, according to DeKalb County Police.
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LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — The U.S hit its debt limit of 31.4 trillion dollars more than five months ago, and since then talks to raise the country's debt ceiling have been at a standstill
Congressional leaders are optimistic a decision will be made soon, but there are concerns that programs like Social Security and Medicare will need to be changed.
Changes that could heavily affect groups like senior veterans.
"You know they are in the back end of their life, this is an earned thing that they've paid into and now this could be a threat of them not getting paid," said David Ragan the President of Veterans Promise a veterans advocacy group located in Lackawanna County.
"I mean this could be the difference of people getting food on the table, being able to eat, or put clothes on their back."
Ragan says the area's senior veteran population is growing and many rely on these kinds of programs.
"We can't have things that are a long staple for you know people that have paid into social security you know military disability benefits those things should never be affected by budgetary items," said Ragan.
"We put into it all our lives why should we have it cut now," said Eugene Wasczcak.
Wasczcak served in the Vietnam War and currently relies on both Social Security and Medicare.
He says it's hard enough now to get the right kind of treatment.
"It helps me make my ends meet, I mean I get a disability, without the Social Security I'd be in a world of hurt again," said Wasczcak.
The deadline for a decision in Washington is June 1st. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/debt-ceiling-worry-senior-citizens-veterans/523-a83c3110-b29b-49ae-a08a-44b18dda1030 | 2023-05-25T10:44:54 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/debt-ceiling-worry-senior-citizens-veterans/523-a83c3110-b29b-49ae-a08a-44b18dda1030 |
Titusville will soon have a new housing development off Grissom Parkway
Titusville will soon see a new 173-lot single-family subdivision, after an Orlando builder fills more than four acres of wetlands and offsets that by preserving almost 10 acres of wetlands and an almost equal amount of uplands.
What's happening?
KB Home Orlando plans to build Verona-Village B on 117 acres at the southeast corner of Interstate 95 and State Road 407, west of Grissom Parkway and Space Coast Regional Airport.
On May 12, the St. Johns River Water Management issued KB Home Orlando, LLC. an environmental resources permit to build and operate a stormwater system.
Will the project impact wetlands?
Yes. To offset 4.37 acres of "adverse wetland impacts," the applicant has plans to preserve 9.97 acres of wetlands and 9.32 acres of upland preservation, according to the district's technical review of the project. They'll also buy 0.34 mitigation bank credits from Farmton West Mitigation Bank and 4.18 mitigation bank credits from Colbert Cameron Mitigation Bank.
During a site review, a 1.96 acre wetland impact was discovered as a result of storing fill material on part of the main wetland, the district's analysis said. The applicant has proposed to restore this area by removing unauthorized fill, planting, and monitoring the restored area for five years.
Are their wildlife impacts?
The wetlands "do not provide significant habitat for threatened and endangered species," according to the technical report. The also was no evidence observed that the upland portions of the site are being used by bald eagles, and aquatic and wetland dependent listed species for nesting and denning, according to the district's permit analysis.
Where can I learn more?
Visit the St. Johns River Water Management District's website permitting website at www.sjrwmd.com/permitting/about
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Jim Waymer is environment reporter at FLORIDA TODAY. Contact Waymer at 321-242-3663 or jwaymer@floridatoday.com. Twitter: @JWayEnviro Facebook: www.facebook.com/jim.waymer | https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/local/environment/2023/05/25/an-orlando-builder-plans-a-173-lot-development-in-titusville/70246979007/ | 2023-05-25T10:47:05 | 1 | https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/local/environment/2023/05/25/an-orlando-builder-plans-a-173-lot-development-in-titusville/70246979007/ |
Home sales in 10 Greensboro residential markets included in U.S. Treasury-certified opportunity zones continue to produce mixed results, according to a first-quarter report released by Attom Data Solutions.
Opportunity zones, launched in May 2018, are economically distressed census tracts qualified to receive private investments through a new vehicle known as opportunity funds.
The goal is connecting those tracts with investors, offering tax credits and other tax incentives to get investors involved.
The 10 Greensboro opportunity zones account for more than 54,000 residents. They are among 47 in the Triad and Northwest North Carolina, including two in High Point and 11 in Forsyth County, and 252 statewide.
The eight Greensboro tracts reviewed by Attom for the first quarter are:
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- Tract 102, featuring White Oak center and warehouse. The average sales price was $175,000, compared with $164,500 in the fourth quarter and $153,000 a year ago.
- Tract 103, featuring 1701-1707 Fairview Drive. The average sales price was $150,000, compared with $101,750 in the fourth quarter and $120,000 a year ago.
- Tract 108, featuring 311 McGee St. The average sales price was $350,000, compared with $217,000 in the fourth quarter and $211,000 a year ago.
- Tract 110. The average sales price was $80,326, compared with no sales in the fourth quarter and $107,137 a year ago.
- Tract 110.01. The average home sale price was $113,000, compared with $152,500 in the fourth quarter and $90,421 a year ago.
- Tract 110.02. The average home sale price was $110,500, compared with $108,000 in the fourth quarter and $94,215 a year ago.
- Tract 113, featuring the Steel House. The average home sale price was $107,500, compared with $97,767 in the fourth quarter and $107,096 a year ago.
- Tract 128.03, featuring Gateway Research Park, 109-115 and 138 Flemington Road, and 123 Elsielee Road The average home sale price was $160,000, compared with $240,000 in the fourth quarter and $214,500 a year ago.
Not reviewed for the first quarter were: Tract 112 and Tract 114, featuring South Eugene/Bragg Street, portions of South Elm Street, including 944 and 1100 S. Elm St.
The program was created by Congress as part of the 2017 tax reform deal as a new tax-incentive designed to drive long-term capital to distressed communities.
The legislation creates a tax break for qualified investors who wish to re-invest unrealized capital gains, avoiding standard capital-gain tax obligations. The program authorized each state to designate up to 25% of its total low-income census tracts as qualified opportunity zones.
Low-income census tracks are areas where the poverty rate is 20% or greater and/or family income is less than 80% of the area’s median income.
There are four tracts in Alamance, three each in Randolph, Rockingham, Surry and Wilkes, two in Davidson and one each in Alleghany, Ashe, Davie, Stokes, Watauga and Yadkin.
The certified opportunity zones list for North Carolina has at least one low-income census tract in each of the state’s 100 counties. Tracts that touch the state’s major industrial-site development areas and hurricane-impact areas are included.
“Home-price trends inside opportunity zones keep following along with the broader national picture, as they have for the past couple of years,” said Rob Barber, chief executive for Attom.
“Through boom times and weaker times, values inside the zones have gone up or down at about the same pace as the national market. They’re even doing a little better these days, depending on how you look at.
“The latest numbers provide a sign that areas targeted for the program’s tax breaks are resilient during a time when the broader market is no longer heading ever higher.” | https://greensboro.com/business/local/report-opportunity-zone-housing-markets-show-mixed-results-in-greensboro/article_dc9ef1a8-fa7d-11ed-aaf3-c7df7c5f43f0.html | 2023-05-25T10:54:40 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/business/local/report-opportunity-zone-housing-markets-show-mixed-results-in-greensboro/article_dc9ef1a8-fa7d-11ed-aaf3-c7df7c5f43f0.html |
To hear one of his players tell it, John Wesley Wright Jr. was one of the best-dressed coaches in youth baseball, and it wasn’t even a game.
“You’re talking about a guy who came to the practice dressed up,’ said Thurman Guy, a member of the Bluford Blues youth baseball team in the late 1960s. “I mean dressed up to the point with baggy pants, pleats, shoes. He practiced in shoes.”
But Wright built a powerhouse of a team, and for his work, he was one of the 12 people inducted on Wednesday into the Guilford County Sports Hall of Fame. The ceremony was held at the Special Events Center at the Greensboro Coliseum.
Wright, who served in World War II, directed the Blues to a 48-game winning streak. In 1968, his was the first Black team to win the Greensboro city championship. Many of his former players attended the ceremony, including Kenneth Stimpson, who was a pitcher for the Blues.
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“Most times when I pitched, I struck out 10 to 12 players. I was the only one who made Greensboro all-city in my three years,” said Stimpson, whose catcher, Horace Tarpley, was sitting next to him at the ceremony.
“It was an honor to be on that team,” Tarpley said. In all, about a dozen of Wright’s players attended his posthumous induction.
Among the other inducted was Dr. Snow Brenner Daws, who as a soccer player at High Point Central, stepped up to fill a void when the football team had a need.
“I was a soccer player. All my family were soccer players,” said Daws, who noted that the High Point Central football coach was watching soccer practice and was looking for a placekicker.
“And he came over and said ‘We need a kicker. Anybody interested.’ Nobody said anything, and I said I’ll do it,” she said. “And I went over there and put the ball down and I kicked it (through) the uprights and he said ‘You’re hired.’”
She became the first female to compete in a state championship game after her game-winning field goal gave the Bison a victory in the regional finals. Also, Daws, who now is an orthopedic surgeon who practices in the Triad, was selected twice as an all-conference and all-region performer before playing college soccer at Duke.
Pam Doggett, who was a track and field standout at Dudley, became one of the top teen sprinters in the 1908s. She was an eight-time high school state champion who set six meet records and was named the NCHSAA Female Athlete of the Year in 1986. Her enduring memory from her competitive career was advice she received from Olympic champion the late Florence Griffith-Joyner.
“When I talked to her, one of the things that she told me was always remember to pray,” Doggett said. “What she did was before her races, she would get to herself.” Asked if she does that now as director of transportation for Guilford Child Development, she responded, “Absolutely.”
The remainder of the inductees and their profiles:
Kenny CarterThe basketball court at High Point Central is named in Kenny Carter’s honor following a 24-year coaching career in which his girls teams compiled an overall record of 573-125 and won five NCHSAA state titles (1993, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2002). His resume also includes 14 conference championships, 15 tournament championships and 10 undefeated seasons in conference play. He was selected as the North Carolina Associated Press Coach of the Year in 1997 and 2002. His teams posted four 30-win seasons, 20 seasons of 20 wins or more, and 41 of his high school players were awarded college scholarships. Carter is also the founder and director of Xpress Travel Ball, which has sent more than 100 players to the college ranks. A native of High Point, Carter played multiple prep sports and went on to star in baseball at High Point College. A four-year starting Panthers infielder, he twice earned All-Carolinas Conference honors and was named NAIA second-team All-America as a senior in 1982. He earned all-tournament honors at the 1979 NAIA National Championships, where he helped High Point to a second-place finish. Carter’s HPC teams posted an overall record of 110-61-1 while winning three Carolinas Conference titles. He played one year of minor league baseball with the St. Louis Cardinals organization before embarking on his successful career as an educator and coach.
Mike ElkinsMike Elkins starred in three sports at Greensboro’s Grimsley High School, earning all-conference in baseball and basketball in 1983 and in football, basketball and baseball as a senior the following year. He earned honorable mention All-State from the Greensboro News and Record that senior season and chose nearby Wake Forest to continue his collegiate academic and athletic careers. Elkins started three years at quarterback for the Demon Deacons and graduated as the program’s all-time leading passer with 7,304 yards and 43 touchdowns. His name remains among the top 10 of most Wake Forest career passing records. He was the team MVP as a senior and received the Arnold Palmer Award as top male athlete at Wake Forest. Elkins played in the 1989 East-West Shrine Bowl and Senior Bowl and was voted team captain of both squads. He was chosen in the second round of the 1989 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs and played four seasons with the Chiefs, Browns and Oilers. He was inducted into the Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame in 2022.
Adell HarrisBasketball has truly been a focal point of Adell Harris’ life. The High Point native made her mark as one of the state’s premier high school basketball players at Andrews in the late ‘90s, continued to star as a collegian at Wake Forest and then parlayed her love for the game into a successful career as a coach and administrator. Harris earned all-conference honors each of her four years at Andrews and was a two-time conference player of the year. An All-State player as senior, she was named the Guilford County Player of the Year in 1998 and earned MVP honors at the North Carolina East-West All-Star Game. Harris finished her high school career with 1,746 points. Harris served as head coach at Tusculum from 2009-12, where she compiled a 61-30 record over three seasons and led her team to the NCAA Division II tournament each year. Following a five-year stint as head coach at UNC Wilmington, Harris began a second career as a public speaker and then returned to the game in 2019 as the Vanderbilt University men’s basketball chief of staff. She was inducted into the High Point Andrews Hall of Fame in 2015.
Pat Hester
Pat Hester is recognized throughout Guilford County and statewide as a pioneer, role model and guiding force in the development of high school women’s athletics. She graduated from High Point Central in 1955, at a time when women’s sports were not a universal part of every curriculum, but she was able to participate in volleyball, basketball, softball and track and field. She played basketball for four years at High Point College before beginning a remarkable coaching career at her high school alma mater that spanned more than three decades. Between 1960 and 1982, Hester guided her basketball teams to a cumulative 250-79 record. Her volleyball teams stood 96-62 over 14 seasons, and her softball teams were 149-64 over 13 years (according to limited records that were kept at the time). When girls’ sports became organized during the 1970s, Hester’s basketball teams won multiple conference championships and three regional titles. Hester also made huge contributions behind the scenes when she guided High Point Central through its compliance with Title IX, providing input and writing many policies, procedures and regulations. She created a Women’s Sports Day in High Point that was replicated by many other schools and communities. Inducted into High Point Central’s inaugural sports hall of fame class of 2013, Hester now devotes much of her time to volunteering with Mobile Meals, Open Door Ministries and the Red Cross.
Dr. William E. Moran
In 1979, UNC Greensboro faced an uncertain future in athletics. Then Dr. William E. (Bill) Moran accepted an appointment as the chancellor and the uncertainty became a vision. Under his guidance, a strong Division III program was put into place as an athletics foundation, leading to national championships in men’s soccer and an excellent women’s basketball program. When Nelson Bobb was hired as athletics director, Moran convinced him that the school should pursue Division I status. Distinguished coaches were hired, including Mike Berticelli and Michael Parker in men’s soccer and Lynne Agee in women’s basketball. The Spartans completed the transition to Division I in 1991 and athletics have flourished ever since, including hosting the NCAA Division I women’s soccer championships in 1997 and 1998. Moran was born in White Plains, NY, of Irish immigrants. He earned degrees from Princeton, Harvard and Michigan, served on a destroyer in the Navy and had a long career in academics before serving UNCG from 1979-94.
Shannon Pope
At High Point Andrews, Shannon Pope was a member of eight state champion teams — two in wrestling, one in football, one in indoor track and four in outdoor track. Individually, he won the pole vault, both indoors and outdoors, in 1991 and 1992. In the 1992 outdoor State Meet, Pope set a then-state record vault of 15 feet, 3 inches and was a member of the Andrews teams that won the 4x100 meter and 4x400 meter relays. Pope attended UNC Chapel Hill, where he was a four-time ACC champion in the pole vault and named All-American three times. He was a captain of the UNC team that finished fourth in the NCAA Championship. Pope graduated from UNC in 1996 and coached track there for five years.
Billy Quick (Legends Class)
Billy Quick became involved in Special Olympics at the age of 8, beginning a long association with that group until his passing in 2016. He never met a challenge he couldn’t conquer, competing in marathons, cycling, softball and basketball as a Special Olympics athlete. He served on its Board of Directors on the state and national levels. He traveled the world as a Special Olympics ambassador and speaker, including Greece, China and the Netherlands. Among Quick’s many accomplishments, he competed in 10 marathons, with a best time of 3 hours, 10 minutes; cycled in the World Ride from Los Angeles to Washington; cycled in the Face of America Ride, a 3-day event from New York to Washington; received the US Special Olympics Male Athlete of the Year award; was in national advertising campaigns for “Got Milk”; appeared in Time Magazine in 2001 at the White House; and worked for the High Point Parks and Recreation Department for 23 years. At High Point Central High School, Quick lettered for four years in cross country, wrestling, indoor track and outdoor track.
David Sanford
When he was in high school in Chapel Hill, David Sanford was introduced to soccer by players at UNC, including future legend Anson Dorrance. Sanford took to the sport right away, leading Chapel Hill High School to the state championship in 1972 when he scored the only goal in the title game. He went on to play at Brevard, was an graduate assistant at Appalachian and UNCG, and became head coach at Wesleyan Christian Academy in High Point in 1983. In 18 years there, his teams won nine state titles, including six in a row from 1990-95. Sanford’s teams compiled an overall record of 288-67-34 and were ranked sixth in the nation in 1994 and ninth in 1998 by the National Soccer Coaches Association. Sanford coached club soccer teams in Greensboro and High Point for many years and coached the Charlotte Eagles pro and youth teams. His work has led to travels to 20 countries helping to train coaches to instruct and assist at-risk youth through soccer.
Susan Yow
At Gibsonville High School, Susan Yow was all-conference and all-state, averaging 22 points and 12 rebounds as a junior, 29 points as a senior and had her No. 14 jersey retired. At Elon, coached by her older sister Kay, she led her team to the state AIAW championship two years. Transferring to NC State to play for Kay, Susan led the team in scoring, rebounding, field goal percentage and free throw percentage, setting a still-standing school record of 27 rebounds in one game. Her accolades include being selected to the first two Eastman Kodak All-America teams, the ACC’s 50th anniversary women’s basketball team and the list of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s top 100 female athletes. Along the way she also found time to play volleyball at Elon and NC State. Yow coached internationally with three U.S. teams which won gold medals, professionally as an assistant in the WNBA and in college at seven schools as head coach. She was named to the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame in 2016. Susan joins her sisters, Kay and Debbie, as members of the GCSHOF. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/guilford-county-sports-hall-of-fame-class-of-2023/article_af422916-fa58-11ed-900a-e32ea0ce925b.html | 2023-05-25T10:54:46 | 1 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/guilford-county-sports-hall-of-fame-class-of-2023/article_af422916-fa58-11ed-900a-e32ea0ce925b.html |
A Twin Falls man faces burglary charges after multiple vehicles were broken into Monday morning, police say.
Carlos Jose Lopez, 21, was apprehended when a Twin Falls Police Department officer responded to a call of two males casing vehicles on the 1200 block of Park Meadows Drive, along with spray-painting a garage and car.
The officer found men matching their description on the 300 block of Crestview. The other individual fled.
Lopez was carrying items determined to have been stolen from other vehicles in the same location, on the 500 block of Parkway Circle, 1000 block of Twin Parks Drive, and the 600 block of North Pointe Drive, including a bottle of prescription pills, sandals, pocket knives and sunflower seeds. He was also in possession of a glass pipe.
Video from security cameras helped police identify Lopez as the suspect, according to the police report.
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In addition to three burglary charges and one attempted burglary charge, Lopez also faces charges relating to him being in possession of the prescription drug and two misdemeanor counts of theft by receiving, possessing or disposing of stolen property, and being a pedestrian under the influence of alcohol or drugs, according to the report.
He faces a June 2 preliminary hearing. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/man-charged-with-twin-falls-vehicle-burglaries/article_3d460a78-fa51-11ed-b344-8fcfa76bad38.html | 2023-05-25T10:57:39 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/man-charged-with-twin-falls-vehicle-burglaries/article_3d460a78-fa51-11ed-b344-8fcfa76bad38.html |
TWIN FALLS — Eighty Magic Valley High School students walked beneath the stage spotlights to receive their high school diplomas on Wednesday night in front of family and friends waiting with bouquets of flowers and balloons.
The mood was radiant inside the John Roper Auditorium on the campus of Twin Falls High School with ongoing conversations and loud cheers to celebrate a graduating class that included six students of age 20 and five others who earned their degrees at age 21.
Keynote speaker Stacy Johns from the Jae Foundation spoke to the alternative school’s Class of 2023 about the top 10 lessons she learned from a mentor in her life. Of the many notable tips, she spoke to the graduates about articulating their purpose, finding a mentor and being a mentor, focusing on re-energizing themselves, and remembering that they are cherished.
“If you ever don’t think that life is worth it, please hear my words,” Johns said. “You are loved, you are valued, you are needed and wanted here.”
Johns lost her brother to suicide and had battled depression in her life.
“Be bold enough to ask for help, choose to change,” Johns said.
Valedictorian Matthew Meitzenheimer and Salutatorian Angela Rodden delivered their speeches shortly after Johns’ heartfelt address.
“It has been a struggle to get here, but we did it. It’s going to be exactly the same with whatever we are going to do next. It doesn’t matter, it’s going to be hard,” Rodden said.
“But we can do hard things. We have already proven that.”
Near the end of the ceremony, student ambassadors Aaliyah Miller and Faith Moore presented a farewell gift to retiring Principal Roger Keller, who has served at the school since 2013.
The Class of 2023 had seven graduates who were awarded educational scholarships to further their academic journey. Six others were National Honor Society graduates, Eva Craner, director of public relations for Twin Falls School District, told the Times-News.
Amy Rothweiler, Magic Valley’s counselor, said the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the graduating class when they were freshmen in the spring of 2020.
“Most of these older graduates have had a lot of life happen to them because of COVID, which contributed to taking them a little longer to complete their credits,” Rothweiler said in an email.
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Upcoming Magic Valley graduations
Hansen High School, 7 p.m. Thursday, in the gym
Filer High School, 6 p.m. Thursday, at the football field
Kimberly High School, 7 p.m. Thursday, in the gym
Buhl High School, 7 p.m. Thursday, in the gym
Castleford High School, 8 p.m. Thursday, in the gym
Burley High School, 7 p.m. Thursday, in the gym by ticket only
Richfield High School, 7 p.m. Thursday, in the gym
Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind, 10:30 a.m., Thursday, at the school in Gooding
Jerome High School, 7 p.m. Friday, at the football field
Camas County High School, Saturday, 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. Friday, June 2, at the school
Wood River High School, 4 p.m. Friday, June 9, at the school in Hailey
Magic Valley High School valedictorian Matthew Meitzenheimer celebrates his award while attending his graduation ceremony Wednesday evening, May 24, 2023, at Roper Auditorium in Twin Falls.
Magic Valley High School graduate Kasey Hinton holds onto his tassel before changing for his graduation ceremony Wednesday evening, May 24, 2023, at Roper Auditorium in Twin Falls.
Magic Valley High School graduate Jacob Davalos, right, embraces family while receiving his diploma at the graduation ceremony Wednesday evening, May 24, 2023, at Roper Auditorium in Twin Falls. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/we-can-do-hard-things-magic-valley-high-school-celebrates-2023-graduating-class/article_c62d2cd6-fa56-11ed-8711-f3bd6df4c9fd.html | 2023-05-25T10:57:45 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/we-can-do-hard-things-magic-valley-high-school-celebrates-2023-graduating-class/article_c62d2cd6-fa56-11ed-8711-f3bd6df4c9fd.html |
Sam Hunt, 8 p.m. Friday, Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. The singer and songwriter has been in the business since 2008 and live performs his No. 1 country songs, "Leave the Night On," "Take Your Time," "House Party" and "Body Like a Back Road." Tickets $89-$159.
Celebrating Billy Joel — A Tribute to America's Piano Man, 8 p.m. Friday, The Music Box, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. Songs that will be performed include "Piano Man," "Uptown Girl" and "Just the Way You Are." Tickets $42-$52.
The New York Bee Gees Tribute Show, 9 p.m. Friday, Superstar Theater, Resorts Casino Hotel. Features songs such as "Gotta Get a Message to You," "Night Fever" and "More Than a Woman." Tickets $39-$59, but may be sold out.
Tom Papa, 8 p.m. Saturday, The Music Box, Borgata. Comedian, actor and radio host Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country, finding success in film, radio, TV and podcasts as well as on the stage. Tickets $39.45-$45.11.
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Dean Z — The Ultimate Elvis, 6 and 9 p.m. Saturday, Showroom, Golden Nugget Atlantic City. A musical journey spanning the 20-year career of the late Elvis Presley, from his rise to fame in the 1950s to his infamous Las Vegas performances of the 1970s. Tickets $35-$40.
Emo Night Brooklyn, an Adjacent official afterparty with special guests, 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sound Waves, Hard Rock. Emo Night Brooklyn will deliver a high-energy performance featuring all your favorite emo hits from the 2000s and beyond. Tickets $25-$35.
Magical Mystery Doors, 4 p.m. Sunday, Ovation Hall, Ocean Casino Resort. This tribute act blends and layers the music of The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and The Doors to create something new and unique. Tickets $29. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/atlantic-city-casino-showroom-headliners-for-the-weekend-of-may-26-2023/article_5ab6ca74-f980-11ed-9770-0b3a269d4049.html | 2023-05-25T10:58:19 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/atlantic-city-casino-showroom-headliners-for-the-weekend-of-may-26-2023/article_5ab6ca74-f980-11ed-9770-0b3a269d4049.html |
Fast-developing Scott’s Addition is about to have another new wrinkle: Pedal Pub, a bicycle-built-for-15 that carries pedaling riders, burning off a few calories along the way, on tours of the neighborhood with stops at breweries, distilleries and cideries.
The Richmond company will become part of a network of more than 50 Pedal Pub locations across North America and is the brainchild of longtime friends and business partners Adam Seale and Matt Benoist. They plan to start booking tours sometime after Memorial Day and begin operations on June 9.
For details visit, www.pedalpub.com/richmond-va
Seale, 43, is a Richmonder, having relocated here in 2016, while Benoist, 43, lives in the suburbs of Chicago. They met more than 20 years ago through mutual friends during college – Seale attended the University of Iowa, Benoist the University of Illinois – and long talked of going into business together. The inspiration for this opportunity occurred in Savannah, where Seale was visiting on a business trip for his day job working in finance for a U.S.-based manufacturing company.
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He saw a Pedal Pub bike rolling down the street, and a light-bulb flashed on. He scheduled a tour for his co-workers the next evening, enjoyed the experience and got in touch with Benoist soon after.
“He called me and said, ‘I think this is something that could bring a lot of joy to Richmond and Scott’s Addition,’” recalled Benoist, who described himself with a laugh as a “retired” serial entrepreneur who sold a family business the other year and was looking for other ventures. “The opportunity to have a business that brings people together with something like this really spoke to both of us.”
Seale researched Pedal Pub and the whole notion of so-called party bikes, and liked what he found. He was surprised to learn Richmond didn’t have one – although another outfit did run a party-bike operation for a few years before closing down – and went to work. They’ve designed tours and cultivated partnerships with businesses in Scott’s Addition.
The Pedal Pub is a 15-seat contraption – 14 for guests and one for the employed “pilot,” who is the lead pedaler and ringleader for the tours (job opportunities are available, Seale and Benoist said). There are six seats on each side of a U-shaped bar – though no drinks are served on board, guests may bring beverages purchased from the various stops if allowed by state regulations – with a bench in the back. Most of the seats are equipped with pedals so guests can help propel the Pedal Pub, though Seale said an “electric assist” helps get the vehicle going. Pedal Pub doesn’t travel faster than 5 or 6 miles per hour, he said.
At the beginning, Seale and Benoist plan to offer several different tours of breweries, distilleries and cideries, as well as a weekend excursion still in development featuring a workout and a brunch stop. Each will include several stops and will last from 90 minutes to two hours. Individual seats are $35 on weekdays and $45 on weekends. Private tours – rentals of the entire bike – are $449 on weekdays and $499 on weekends.
Tours into other parts of the city might be added in the future, Seale and Benoist said.
Safety is a big piece of the equation with such an operation, the men said. The bikes undergo regular maintenance, and the pilots go through training, certification and background checks – and do not drink alcohol while they’re leading tours. Customers must sign waivers.
“We want everybody to know that safety is our top priority,” said Benoist. “We plan to be good citizens and try to keep t he noise down. We don’t want to create a rowdy atmosphere.
“What we want is to have people have this exercise experience outdoors together, building memories and bringing additional traffic to a lot of the local businesses.”
Seale is hoping to make this a long-term business.
“We’re looking to become part of the community,” said Seale, who lived in Church Hill when he first arrived in Richmond and now lives in Midlothian with his wife and daughter. “We really want to stick around and be able to offer this type of activity not only to locals but to visitors alike.”
But is it fun? Yes, indeed, said Seale.
“You get on this thing and you’re with friends and you’re listening to music and you’re socializing,” he said. “If you don’t have a good time, then it’s on you.” | https://richmond.com/life-entertainment/local/food-drink/a-new-way-to-experience-scotts-addition-pedal-pub-gives-riders-a-chance-to-pedal/article_5a24c884-fa36-11ed-86f9-9f586a6a3b3f.html | 2023-05-25T11:09:00 | 1 | https://richmond.com/life-entertainment/local/food-drink/a-new-way-to-experience-scotts-addition-pedal-pub-gives-riders-a-chance-to-pedal/article_5a24c884-fa36-11ed-86f9-9f586a6a3b3f.html |
The glorious return of pool season is always something to celebrate — whether you like to sizzle in a lounge chair or dive into the deep end, a refreshing libation is an essential cooler item. Until recently, however, unless you liked name-brand beers, that “no glass at the pool” rule was a literal buzz kill … options for portable cocktails, wines or even more creative beers were limited.
That has all changed. As Americans spent more time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, pre-mixed and packaged beverages surged in popularity, particularly with millennials and Gen Z. According to Future Market Insights’ RTD [Ready to Drink] Canned Cocktail Market Outlook (2023 to 2033) released in April, the global canned alcoholic beverages market in 2023 could reach $17.35 billion and by 2033, global sales are likely to surpass $76.55 billion.
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Locally, distilleries, wineries and breweries are all getting in on the market with an ever-expanding selection of flavors and styles to choose from. We’ve rounded up eight top picks for your cooler — some are brand-new releases and others are tried-and-true favorites. Most of our selections have ties to Richmond with a few picks from across Virginia.
Rum-based party punch: Devils Backbone GWAR SMASH Arctic Cocktail
The latest drink in Devils Backbone’s popular Smash canned cocktail series is a collaboration with Richmond’s favorite heavy metal band, GWAR. The fruity rum-based concoction tastes like a trip to the islands with notes of peach and apple and is based on a cocktail that was originally served at GWARbar here in Jackson Ward. Band member BälSäc says, “On my travels across the globe, my heart often pines for my adopted sub-tropical island home of Antarctica. Fortunately, Devils Backbone has colluded with the Booze Masters at the GWARbar to create the GWAR Smash—an intensely refreshing and consummately crushable beverage that is as at home at a frigid Arctic beach party as it is at the bar of the most debaucherous old beachcomber.”
Price: $15.99 for 4 12-ounce cans
Where to find it: Major retailers and specialty bottle shops around town
Wine for yacht rocking’: Steely Can Wine
As if their retro tunes weren’t enough to get you in the mood to party, Richmond’s yacht rock band Three Sheets to the Wind also now has a Steely Can Wine collection. The pandemic-project-turned-full-fledged-business features four wines from California with whimsical branding that matches the band’s music. We like the Rose Darling for a crisp, refreshing poolside wine or the Deacon Red with a light chill for evening campfire sitting. The latest release, Sonny’s Sangria, is a sweet red with notes of cherry, strawberry, citrus and spice.
Price: $5-$6 per 375 ml can
Where to find it: Barrel Thief, Outpost Richmond, steelycan.com
A flavor for every friend: Belle Isle’s new Variety Pack
Belle Isle recently added three new flavors to its already extensive list of canned cocktails. Lemon Lavender Spritz contains real blueberry and lemon for bright, citrusy libation with a botanical finish. Yuzu Ginger Mule is the brand’s take on a Moscow Mule cocktail, combining their Yuzu Ginger moonshine with lime juice and a house-made ginger beer blend. Blood Orange & Soda is an extension of the Blood Orange Moonshine with lime and orange juice added. These new flavors can be purchased as part of a variety pack with two grapey Transfusion canned cocktails. Also, for those who like a little spice, the Belle Isle Honey Hab & Pineapple remains a standout.
Price: $19.99 for 8 12-ounce cans
Where to find it: belleislecraftspirits.com or Virginia ABC stores
Tart and fruity: Starr Hill Juice Box Sour Pack
Starr Hill’s latest collection of sour beers are very fruit forward with tart finishes, making them likely to appeal to cocktail drinkers just as much—if not more than—beer purists. Our favorite in the pack is Spicy Margarita jalapeño-lime gose. As its name implies, each sip starts with a strong lime flavor followed by a light jalapeño kick at the finish. Tiger’s Blood is watermelon- and strawberry-forward with hints of coconut—it’s fruity without being too sugary. These are packaged up with Orange Creamsicle orange vanilla imperial sour ale and Twisted Hops fruited sour ale in the 12-can Juice Box Sour Pack.
Price: $20.99 for a 12-pack of 12-ounce cans
Where to find it: Starr Hill tasting room in Scott’s Addition, Total Wine
Pretend you’re on vacation: Ardent Craft Ales Key Lime Gose
One sip of Ardent’s new Key Lime Gose immediately took us to the key lime candies sold in shops throughout Key West, Fla. This is no surprise—the beer is made with real key limes and organic shredded coconut for tropical flavor, then coriander and sea salt provide a tart punch at the finish. Crack open one of these, put some Jimmy Buffett on, and pretend you’re surrounded by blue island waters.
Price: $13 for four 16-ounce cans
Where to find it: Ardent Craft Ales (3200 W. Leigh St.)
Bubbly wine: Broadbent Spritzy White Wine
Richmond-based distributor Broadbent Selections has released its popular Portuguese Vinho Verde in cans. This lightly fizzy, extremely drinkable white features flavors of tart green apple, white peach and melon flavors with crisp and zesty finish. And an alcohol content of 9 percent comes in lower than your typical glass of wine, making it a nice option for sipping on a summer day. There’s also a Sprtizy Rose option.
Price: About $4 per 250 ml can, also available in 4-packs
Where to find it: Wine shops around town; we recently spied it at Yellow Umbrella Provisions (5603 Patterson Ave.)
Best orange crush: Coastal Cocktails Vodka Orange Crush
Maybe it’s the simple and refreshing flavor, but it seems like every canned cocktail brand has a variation on the classic orange crush. Our favorite is produced outside Richmond in Virginia Beach, but we thought it was worth a shout. From Tarnished Truth Distilling Company in The Cavalier Hotel at Virginia Beach, the Coastal Cocktails Vodka Orange Crush is made with the distillery’s own vodka and fresh orange juice for a simple, pure flavor with a little light fizz—it’s balanced without being too sweet.
Price: $11.99 for 4 355 ml cans
Where to find it: Area grocery stores and speciality markets
Tequila Cans: Waterbird Spirits
We also had to leave the city to find tequila, but felt it needed inclusion in this list, because what is summer without a cold margarita? Charlottesville-based Waterbird Spirits serves up several tequila-based canned cocktails, starting with Ranch Water cocktail in cans. The simple combination of tequila, sparkling water and lime juice gets the job done at only 100 calories per can. If you need a little more flavor, try the Tequila Margarita can that adds triple sec and a pinch of salt to the mix. Also worth an honorable mention is the Waterbird Spirits 24-ounce Vodka Citrus Squeeze made with the grand’s American potato vodka and an innovative resealable top if you want to sip it over several sessions.
Price: Tequila cocktails cost around $12 for a 4-pack of 12-ounce cans; the 24-ounce Vodka Citrus Squeeze costs around $4.50
Where to find it: Grocery stores, speciality stores, Total Wine | https://richmond.com/life-entertainment/local/food-drink/your-guide-to-richmonds-best-canned-drinks-for-summer/article_e4f22b60-f977-11ed-a7dc-2b79bdc7e8b6.html | 2023-05-25T11:09:04 | 1 | https://richmond.com/life-entertainment/local/food-drink/your-guide-to-richmonds-best-canned-drinks-for-summer/article_e4f22b60-f977-11ed-a7dc-2b79bdc7e8b6.html |
Activists work to fill gaps after substance abuse scholarship fund runs out
The Prescription Opioid Impact Fee scholarship program was supposed to be a way to quickly and easily provide people recovering from addiction the money they needed for essential resources.
The funds, provided under court order by providers involved in the over-prescription of opioids, have helped Delawareans in need pay for transportation, food, health care, child support and, perhaps most importantly, housing.
But on April 28, the Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health announced that the scholarship program they oversee will be coming to a halt.
And while DSAMH Director Joanna Champney said the division will be applying for more funding in the hopes of restarting the program at the beginning of the fiscal year in July, it would still leave the hundreds who rely on it without money to put a roof over their head for at least two months.
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The issue of scholarship funding was brought to the forefront of the Prescription Opioid Settlement Distribution Commission’s quarterly meeting three days after the announcement.
Dave Humes, a member of the commission and public policy coordinator for local nonprofit atTAcK Addiction, said he began receiving panicked calls from people who previously relied on the scholarship almost as soon as DSAMH closed applications.
“We need to correct this,” he said. “Housing alone is just an incredible piece of helping people stay healthy and stay alive.”
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Of the 3,394 scholarships awarded by the Opioid Impact Fee since the program began in March 2021, DSAMH said the majority of recipients used the funds — which totaled over $2.6 million — to pay for housing.
The flexibility of the scholarships — as well as the immediacy of them — is what made them a great “low barrier” resource for the community, Champney said. However, these same assets disqualify the program from federal grant funding, forcing DSAMH to wait to apply for a different grant next month.
Until then, Champney said people with substance use disorder would need to go back to relying on more traditional assistance, whether through non-opioid-specific state-sponsored benefits like Temporary Assistance for Needy Families or other DSAMH programs.
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But qualifying for that help — and getting through potentially complicated screenings and paperwork — takes time and effort. And those are two resources that not everyone has, especially in the early stages of recovery.
“When people are in need, that immediate need has to be met somehow,” said atTAcK Addiction board member Jill Fredel.
Fredel said atTAcK Addiction decided to use its own funds to create its own housing scholarships fund to fill in the gaps in assistance. People recovering from addiction can now receive about two months’ rent to cover their stays at recovery homes — a sort of “bridge” until larger state-funded scholarships are able to get more money and resume operations.
Humes said it’s possible that other organizations are providing their own versions of scholarships, too, and said that he wished DSAMH had given more of a heads-up about the funds running out so that a community response could be better coordinated.
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Champney said that advanced notice of the pause in the scholarship program "was unfortunately not possible due to the uncertain picture of when additional funding would be available."
She said DSAMH previously expected the funding would last through the end of this fiscal year, and the reality that "the awareness and success of the program created more demands than the available funds" only "became apparent" in April.
State sends help from Behavioral Health Consortium
A month after the scholarship program was put on pause, a state-sponsored solution will finally be on its way.
The state’s Behavioral Health Consortium, chaired by Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long, has pledged $100,000 to fund an adapted version of the Opioid Impact Fee scholarships for the month of June.
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Unlike the previous iteration, these funds can be used only on housing — more specifically, emergency hotel placement of up to seven nights or the security deposit and one month’s rent at an Oxford House or “privately obtained” housing, according to DSAMH.
Anyone over 18 who has been diagnosed with substance use disorder, overdosed in the last year or used intravenous drugs can apply starting May 30.
“We don't want anyone not to have a roof over their head and the services that they need to get complete recovery,” Hall-Long said. “Having complete wraparound services for a person in recovery is critical.”
How to find help
Delaware Hope Line: 833-9-HOPEDE for free 24/7 counseling, coaching and support, as well as links to mental health, addiction and crisis services. Resources can also be found on the Help is Here website.
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
SAMHSA National Helpline: 800-662-HELP (4357) for free 24/7 substance abuse disorder treatment referral services. Treatment service locators are also available online at findtreatment.samhsa.gov or via text message by sending your ZIP code to 435748.
Send story tips or ideas to Hannah Edelman at hedelman@delawareonline.com. For more reporting, follow them on Twitter at @h_edelman. | https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/25/addiction-scholarship-funds-run-out-delaware-division-of-substance-abuse-attack-addiction/70224549007/ | 2023-05-25T11:15:23 | 1 | https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/25/addiction-scholarship-funds-run-out-delaware-division-of-substance-abuse-attack-addiction/70224549007/ |
What are the hottest days ever-recorded in Delaware? National Weather Service data answers
Concerning trends don't necessarily lie in record temperatures.
Wilmington sees an average of seven more days a year over 90 degrees than it did 50 years ago. The state is tied with Arizona as the fourth-fastest warming state based on temperature trends since 1970.
Average temperatures are projected to increase 2.5 to 4.5 degrees by 2050, from 2012 averages. That could rise up to 8 degrees by 2100, according to Delaware's Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, in the worst emissions scenario. This stands to impact health, infrastructure, agriculture and more.
This summer, Delaware can expect higher temperatures than its used to, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration projections, while Wilmington in particular has a 55% likelihood of a heat wave lasting three days or longer this year, per First Street research.
But all of this could still make you curious: What have the hottest days recorded across Delaware looked like?
Who knows what's to come.
[Note: Do you struggle with heat? Delaware Online/The News Journal is placing special emphasis on heat impact this summer, as part of an ongoing Perilous Course project across USA TODAY Network Northeast. Reach out: kepowers@gannett.com.]
110 degrees — July 21, 1930
One station in Millsboro recorded a scorcher back in the 20th century, according to the National Weather Service.
The reading came in at 110 degrees Fahrenheit, on a summer day in late July. That temperature in one Sussex County town reflects the highest max temperature in available data in the First State.
Note these temperature records do not account for humidity.
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Every 1 degree Celsius temperatures climb, according to First Street research, the air holds about 7% more water vapor. This means humid days in general are increasing, alongside a higher likelihood of hazardous heat. Measuring heat index, or how hot a day "feels," combines both temperature and humidity.
Hazards arise as more humidity makes it harder for the body to cool off by sweating. It’s especially dangerous for your kids, pregnant people and older adults — while those with respiratory illnesses, diabetes and obesity maintain the highest risk.
Moving on.
107 degrees — Aug. 7, 1918
This maximum was recorded at Wilmington City Hall a dozen years earlier. That early August day in 1918 reached 107 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
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Today, some areas of Wilmington likely experience more heat than other corners of Delaware. Dense urban areas feel heat exacerbated, as concentrations of dark materials like asphalt, steel and brick trap heat between buildings and streets — also called the "urban heat island effect." The same surfaces will release heat slowly over the course of the night, making the cooler evening hours hotter than they should be.
Typically, Wilmington forecasts from the National Weather Service come with readings taken at New Castle Airport. That's some 5 miles from the city center.
105 degrees — July 10, 1936, and July 16, 1983
Here we have a tie. Actually, a three-way tie.
On a sweltering July day in 1936, both Milford and Bridgeville posted one of the highest temperatures in Delaware history, according to the National Weather Service. The Kent and Sussex locales reached 105 degrees.
Nearly 50 years later, that temperature would be reached yet again in Newark. Another mid-July day showed 105 degrees in the New Castle County city. In data provided to Delaware Online/The News Journal, meteorologists noted this temperature occurred one or more additional instances as well.
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104 degrees — July 11, 1936; June 9, 1984; and July 23, 2011
Delaware has clearly had some hot July weather.
Again stations in Delaware City, Georgetown and Middletown posted their highest temperatures with a shared record. That maximum came in at 104 degrees. For Delaware City's Reedy Point, that was in July 1936, while June 1984 came with max temperature in Middletown. The airport in Georgetown saw its max in July 2011.
In data provided to Delaware Online/The News Journal, meteorologists noted this temperature occurred one or more additional instances as well.
Have a story? Delaware Online/The News Journal is placing a special emphasis on heat impact this summer, as part of an ongoing Perilous Course project across USA TODAY Network Northeast. Contact this reporter at kepowers@gannett.com or (231) 622-2191, and follow her on Twitter @kpowers01. | https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/25/highest-temperatures-recorded-delaware-summer-weather-beach/70244537007/ | 2023-05-25T11:15:27 | 0 | https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/25/highest-temperatures-recorded-delaware-summer-weather-beach/70244537007/ |
Illinois CPA Society
NORMAL — Illinois State University Professor Madeline Trimble received the Outstanding Educator Award from the Illinois CPA Society.
ICPAS is one of the largest CPA societies in the nation. The award honors those who have made considerable contributions to the education of accounting students through their leadership, teaching excellence, and active involvement in the accounting profession.
Trimble is director of graduate account programs at ISU and is an associate professor.
Fulbright Scholar
BLOOMINGTON — Illinois Wesleyan University's Wendell and Loretta Hess Professor of Chemistry Ram Mohan was named a Fulbright Scholar for the third time.
This will allow him to teach and conduct research in Bangalore, India, during the spring and summer of 2024.
Fulbright Scholars are named by the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Program. The program is devoted to increasing mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.
Fulbright grants are highly competitive and Mohan was selected because of his leadership and contributions to society, according to a news release. He receive the same award in 2012 and 2020. Previous trips to India allowed him to explore the field of green chemistry and contribute to related education and research in the U.S.
His upcoming project is called "Better Living Through The Practice of Green Chemistry." His host institute is St. Joseph's University in Bangalore. He will travel across the country, making stops in the western states of Gujarat and Maharashtra to lecture on green chemistry at undergraduate colleges.
Mohan's trip is planned for January to June 2024, but he hopes the research partnership with his colleagues in India will start sooner.
Venkatesh's research group explores synthesis of molecules for treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases and he also works on developing easy ways for early diagnosis of HIV. Mohan's own research utilizes nontoxic bismuth compounds as catalysts to practice green chemistry. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/education/a-look-at-the-latest-central-illinois-academic-successes/article_29391998-f98a-11ed-8abc-177fe95ca7f6.html | 2023-05-25T11:19:08 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/education/a-look-at-the-latest-central-illinois-academic-successes/article_29391998-f98a-11ed-8abc-177fe95ca7f6.html |
CULLOM — Tri-Point High School graduation was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 21.
The valedictorian was Erica Harrell. The salutatorian was Kaden Weber.
Graduates are as follows:
A-F
Logan Adams, Francisco Barriga, Kyra Cathcart, Donovan Conner, Collin Coveyou, Emma Creek, Kamren Ericksen
G-K
Mihreteab Gilleland, Kiralee Graves, Betty Hall, Erica Harrell, Haley Hastings, Zoey Honeycutt, Chase Hummel, Gavin Jarman, Ashley Juarez
L-P
Nicholas Liescke, Micheal Lopez, Ryan Marsh, Riley Patterson, Katelyn Poe
Q-Z
Maximus Riegel, Jade Ruder and Kaden Weber.
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It's prom season in Central Illinois! Here's a look at prom courts for area high schools. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/education/tri-point-high-school-2023-graduates/article_a6d7f05c-f9b4-11ed-bd27-8f4331ed34e8.html | 2023-05-25T11:19:15 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/education/tri-point-high-school-2023-graduates/article_a6d7f05c-f9b4-11ed-bd27-8f4331ed34e8.html |
50 years ago: Injunction sought Bloomington worker strike
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100 years ago
May 25, 1923: A physician probably will be at the helm of the city's health force instead of an engineer. Mayor Shorthose said he believed a doctor could best fill the office. The sanitary engineers were brought here upon the request of aldermen who believed that an engineer might accomplish more by preventing diseases.
75 years ago
May 25, 1948: Employees of the Meadows division of the Thor corporation in Bloomington are voting a 25 cent per month payroll deduction which will be put in a fund for charities and fund campaigns. The employees will elect an executive committee which will supervise the disbursement of money.
50 years ago
May 25, 1973: A petition for a preliminary injunction to halt the 24-day-old strike by Bloomington's public service and parks department employees was filed in McLean County Circuit Court. A hearing on the petition, filed by Corp. Counsel David Stanczak, was set for today.
25 years ago
May 25, 1998: An explosion ripped through a church in Danville, injuring 33 congregation members. The blast, the cause of which remained under investigation, tore a hole in the side of the First Assembly of God Church during a service attended by roughly 300 people. The force of the explosion shattered windows up to 100 yards away.
101 years ago: See vintage Pantagraph ads from 1922 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/history/50-years-ago-injunction-sought-bloomington-worker-strike/article_4bd9f7f8-f7fd-11ed-9dd7-2f00311d595b.html | 2023-05-25T11:19:21 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/history/50-years-ago-injunction-sought-bloomington-worker-strike/article_4bd9f7f8-f7fd-11ed-9dd7-2f00311d595b.html |
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Boyne City makes a splash!
New splash pad unveiled on Tuesday
BOYNE CITY — Children in Boyne City can expect to have fun this summer at the new Boyne City Splash pad.
After almost a year of construction work, the pad officially opened with a ribbon-cutting event on Tuesday, May 23.
"We're just very excited about the project," said city manager Michael Cain. "I've talked to other communities that have splash pads, and they just seem to be a real positive and popular source of entertainment and in summertime, warm weather activities for the use in the communities. We're looking forward to having this open next year and let the public enjoy it."
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During the event, Mayor Hugh Conklin officially "opened" the pad by turning a key as the water spouts began to work and several children in attendance began to play.
City officials said much of the work on making the splash pad was done by volunteers.
"A lot of businesses and individuals have come together and donated their time, or given discounts on products, or donated products to help move this project forward," Cain told the News-Review. "It's really heartening to have the community come together when there's projects that benefit the entire community or when there's people in need — Boyne really rallies around those types of occurrences."
After selling the Boyne City Community Building, the profits went towards the new splash pad at Peninsula Beach Park in Boyne City.
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Volunteers creating the splash pad said they used other communities as examples while building Boyne City's splash pad, but also tried to create something unique.
The project costed more than $80,000, according to Cain.
— Contact reporter Annie Doyle at (231)675-0099 or adoyle@charlevoixcourier.com. Follow her on Twitter, @adoylenews. | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/25/boyne-city-holds-ribbon-cutting-event-for-new-splash-pad/70249446007/ | 2023-05-25T11:30:43 | 1 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/25/boyne-city-holds-ribbon-cutting-event-for-new-splash-pad/70249446007/ |
A juvenile is facing multiple charges in a shooting that left a woman in critical condition last weekend in Fort Wayne.
Police said members of its homicide unit found multiple weapons in the area of 200 Lexington Court and arrested the suspect about 3 p.m. Wednesday.
On Saturday, a woman was left in critical condition after being shot during a large get-together at a residence in the 1500 block of East Lewis Street about 1:30 a.m.
Officers said multiple shots were fired hitting only the woman who was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. Several people attending the gathering left before police arrived.
The juvenile suspect is at the Allen County Juvenile Detention Center facing charges of criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon and aggravated battery.
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ROANOKE, Va. – Happy Thursday! Check out the Morning Sprint for trending stories that’ll make you smile.
The digital-only newscast is filled with laughter, smiles and stories that’ll brighten your day. You can catch it Monday through Friday at 8 a.m.
Don’t be shy! Be sure to join the conversation as we chat about the news of the day.
Here are some of the stories we will discuss:
- Renovated “Brady Bunch” house hits the market for $5.5 million
- Bear sighting near Round Hill Elementary surprises neighbors
- Prepping for the summer season at Smith Mountain Lake
Here’s where you can watch us:
The Sprint can be watched on our website, YouTube account and wherever you stream WSLS 10 weekdays at 8 a.m.
You can also watch it on our 10 News app. Click here to download if you’re an IOS user and here to download if you have an Android.
Be sure to leave a comment. We’d love to hear from you!
Thanks for watching!
Want to know more about the Morning Sprint? Leave us a question using the form below: | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/25/coming-up-iconic-brady-bunch-house-up-for-sale-after-major-renovations-the-morning-sprint/ | 2023-05-25T11:37:39 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/25/coming-up-iconic-brady-bunch-house-up-for-sale-after-major-renovations-the-morning-sprint/ |
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