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Heads up! If you still need to register to vote or make any changes to your current registration, Tuesday, May 30, is the last day to do so for the June 20 primary election.
If you miss the deadline, don’t worry! You’ll still be able to register through same-day registration; however, you’ll be given a provisional ballot to vote with rather than a regular one.
Provisional ballots aren’t processed by a vote-counting machine and instead, must receive approval from the local electoral board before it is counted, according to the Virginia Department of Elections. Your general registrar will send you a written notice if your ballot is not counted.
To register or check your registration status, visit the Virginia Department of Elections website. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/30/may-30-is-the-deadline-for-voter-registration-for-the-june-20-primary-election/ | 2023-05-30T19:31:59 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/30/may-30-is-the-deadline-for-voter-registration-for-the-june-20-primary-election/ |
LAPORTE — LaPorte Community School Corp. has announced Alice Tallackson and Kirt Lawson as its 2023 Teachers of the Year.
Tallackson, who teaches kindergartners at Crichfield Elementary School, was selected as the Elementary Teacher of the Year. The 24-year education veteran "ensures that her kindergarten classroom is a safe and caring environment where her students are introduced to hands-on activities that enrich their learning experience," according to the district website.
At the North American Monarch Institute, she co-wrote a Project Based Learning grant, Marvelous Monarchs Unit, for all four kindergarten classes at Crichfield. The project's goal was to learn about the monarch butterfly population and ways that her students, as well as the community, could learn about and help the endangered population of butterflies. Their work is displayed at the annual Sunflower Fair in September.
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“Mrs. Tallackson is such a patient, caring, and gifted teacher," Principal Tearsa Schable said. "Her students, parents, and colleagues adore her because of her work ethic, ability to effectively communicate, and that she always puts kids' needs first."
Tallackson is also leader of the Crichfield Reading Committee, which began in 2016. This program unites the student body behind a common goal: motivate students to read in the hopes that they will develop a love of reading. Tallackson also takes part in such events as Crichfield Family STEAM Night, Christmas Cougar Care-a-Van, Trunk or Treat, Give Back Nights and Playground Nights.
She is a Social Emotional Learning Champion, partnering with counselors to help students master valuable life skills and achieve their goals. Tallackson said she has been inspired by former teachers and hopes to pass along the same passion for lifelong learning to her students.
Lawson, head of the Building Trades program at LaPorte High School, was selected as the Secondary Teacher of the Year. The 29-year educator and his students have built 23 houses, a pavilion at Ben Rees Park, two Habitat For Humanity homes, projects at LaPorte County Parks, a garage at Kesling Park for the girls softball field, the ticket-taker shelter for Schreiber Field, and assisted with the Shagbark picnic shelter.
Additional projects include roofing the Luhr Park Nature Center and dugouts at Clark Field, spreading mulch at Bluhm Park and Creek Ridge Park, renovating the building for Worthy Women Recovery Center, assisting retired teachers with small home projects, and rebuilding the exterior of the Santa House.
“I really do not think his fellow teachers or people in our community know what Kirt Lawson does for students outside the school day," Principal Scott Upp said. "His generosity of time and resources for our students is impressive."
Lawson started a nonprofit, NWI Fishing Fundamentals, to help encourage underprivileged children to spend time outdoors and learn the sport of fishing. They are given equipment and fishing events are held to provide them instruction. Lawson also started a fishing club at LaPorte High School, ensuring that any student that wants to participate has the equipment they need.
He acknowledges the differences in abilities and encourages students to leverage their strengths through teamwork and collaboration, according to the website. Lawson said he is grateful for the teachers who have inspired him along the way, so he has not taken a single day of his teaching career for granted. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/laporte/city-of-laporte/laporte-school-district-announces-2023-teachers-of-the-year/article_19603a56-fbd3-11ed-84ad-2750dad5fde5.html | 2023-05-30T19:33:50 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/laporte/city-of-laporte/laporte-school-district-announces-2023-teachers-of-the-year/article_19603a56-fbd3-11ed-84ad-2750dad5fde5.html |
ST CLAIR, Pa. — The month of May is dedicated to celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage and recognizing their contributions to American culture.
To celebrate, Fronie San Miguel Simpson opened her home in St. Clair to what she calls her Filipino family—a group of women who've bonded over some hardships since leaving their families behind in the Philippines and moving to the United States.
Making a meal together is one of the only times Rochelle Hinds from Shamokin and her fellow Filipinos from different parts of Schuylkill County can speak in their native language of Tagalog. They also use this time to enjoy food from home.
“Because we don't normally eat our food, what we usually eat in the Philippines, so we gather together, we make different kinds of food from back home,” Hinds said.
Each of these women left the Philippines and everything behind to immigrate to the United States for the same reason: Love.
But instead of a happily ever after, they were met with culture shock.
Jo Marie Bolich became a citizen last week and said her life here in Pottsville was nothing like she initially imagined it to be.
“In the Philippines, we define America with tall buildings, and whatsoever that everyone thinks it's the best place in the world like it's perfect there. But when I got here, I was like, 'Oh, OK, I see a lot of trees,'” said Bolich.
She tells Newswatch 16 that the hardest part was getting used to the cold weather and American cuisine.
Bernardita Leibenguth from Tamaqua immigrated to a new country and instantly became a first-time mother to four children when she moved to Tamaqua in 1990.
To become more comfortable in the States, she tried to find things that reminded her of the Philippines in Tamaqua.
“When you're in the province side like Pennsylvania, I think there's more like mountains, so it's not really that different,” said Leibenguth.
Finding a Filipino friend helped with that goal. Bernadita's friend Estrella Brish traded living on the beach for a place in Port Carbon, where she took care of her two children alone while her husband was serving overseas.
“In the beginning, of course, you miss your hometown; you feel so alone, but then when you meet these Filipinas, you feel like you finally blend in,” said Brish.
That's why finding these friends was so important.
“They always make me feel better. You know, when I'm with them, it feels like I'm home,” said Bolich.
All four Filipinas persevered and created new lives for themselves and for their families, never forgetting about their relatives on the other side of the globe.
Rochelle sends a portion of her paycheck every month to her mother, who's still in the Philippines.
“Because I know how hard it is to live in the Philippines. It's so hard in the Philippines, so I like to help them, even if I have my own family here,” Hinds added.
Many of their relatives dream of joining them in the United States to escape poverty.
While none of their journeys were easy, they are sharing their stories with the next generation of Filipino Americans, like Fronie San Miguel Simpson's daughter.
“I like to see their culture, their climate, and their views, and the way that they live,” said Sofi Simpson from St. Clair.
They agree that their biggest blessing is that they can finally call northeastern Pennsylvania their home.
“I miss my home," Brish added."But now I really feel like I'm an American."
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/schuylkill-county/filipinos-are-proud-to-call-schuylkill-county-home-philippines-asian-american-pacific-islander-heritage-aapi/523-703e2a59-32c1-434b-92ed-c8e0c199d4bb | 2023-05-30T19:34:17 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/schuylkill-county/filipinos-are-proud-to-call-schuylkill-county-home-philippines-asian-american-pacific-islander-heritage-aapi/523-703e2a59-32c1-434b-92ed-c8e0c199d4bb |
On the way to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton becoming a rising figure in the GOP, his wife, Angela, used to entertain crowds with a guitar and a song.
"I'm a pistol-packin' mama, and my husband sues Obama," she sang at campaign events and Republican clubs in Texas.
When it came time for the high school teacher and guidance counselor to launch her own political career, a $2 million loan from her husband propelled Angela Paxton to a narrow victory for a state Senate seat in the booming Dallas suburbs. Once elected, she filed bills to expand his office's powers and approved budgets for his state agency and salary.
Now, Sen. Paxton is a key figure in the next phase of Ken Paxton's historic impeachment: as a "juror" in a Senate trial that could put her husband back in office or banish him permanently.
It's a role that raises an ethical cloud over the Senate proceeding. State law compels all senators to attend, but is silent on whether she must participate.
"If it were a trial in the justice system, she would be completely required to (step aside)," said Kenneth Williams, professor of criminal procedure at the South Texas College of Law in Houston. "It's a clear conflict of interest."
The trial is to start no later than Aug. 28, and it promises to be quite personal for Angela Paxton.
The 20 articles of impeachment brought against Ken Paxton include sweeping charges of abuse of office and unethical behavior. They include a bribery charge related to an extramarital affair with an aide to a state senator. Another suggested Angela Paxton was involved in the installation of $20,000 countertops at their home, paid for by a political donor.
Angela Paxton hasn't said if she'll recuse herself from the trial. She declined to comment when approached by The Associated Press outside the Senate chamber on Monday.
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State Rep. Andrew Murr, who led the impeachment investigation in the state House, declined to say if he thinks Angela Paxton should step aside. The Senate gets to set the rules, he said.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick tightly controls the Senate and its 19-12 Republican majority. He suggested to a Dallas television station before last week's House impeachment vote that Angela Paxton will participate in the trial.
"I will be presiding over that case and the senators - all 31 senators - will have a vote," Patrick said. "We'll set the rules for that trial as we go forward and we'll see how that develops."
Asked Tuesday whether Sen. Paxton would participate in the trial, Patrick declined to comment, saying he could not take questions about the impeachment proceedings.
The state constitution requires a two-thirds vote of the chamber to convict. But there is little historical precedent in drafting impeachment trial rules and nothing with a similar spousal conflict, Williams said.
In nearly 200 years of Texas history, Ken Paxton is just the third official to be impeached and the first statewide official impeached since Gov. James "Pa" Ferguson in 1917.
There's no legal mechanism to force Angela Paxton out of the trial like there would be a criminal trial, Williams said.
"It's up to her ethical standards and compass, basically," Williams said.
The trial comes not only after Paxton was overwhelmingly reelected in November, but so was his wife, who cruised to a second term backed by wide support among conservative activists. They included Jonathan Saenz, president and attorney of Texas Values, who has worked closely with the senator on legislation, including a bill she carried this year that banned sexual content in public school libraries.
He said Sen. Paxton "has earned the right to decide what she thinks is best in this situation."
"Senator Paxton is certainly in the highest category of elected officials in how she treats people and her position. I have high confidence in her moral compass in coming down on the side of what she thinks is best," Saenz said.
The Paxtons come to each other's aid in politics and legal fights.
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Angela pushed Ken to chase his political ambitions in his first run for a House seat in 2002. In 2018, she touted Ken's political expertise and advice in her first campaign for the Senate. That included the $2 million loan from his reelection campaign in a bruising Republican primary.
One of Angela Paxton's first moves as a state lawmaker was filing a bill to give the attorney general's office new powers over licensing exemptions for investment advisers. Ken Paxton was indicted in 2015 for failing to register as an investment adviser while raising money for a technology startup where he was invested and being paid. He has yet to go to trial on the felony charge.
Angela Paxton insisted her bill had nothing to do with his criminal charges, but legal experts said it struck near the heart of his indictment. The bill ultimately failed.
In 2022, Angela was the get-away driver from their house when Ken jumped in the family truck to avoid a process server with a subpoena in a federal abortion lawsuit.
Angela Paxton isn't the only lawmaker with a potential conflict of interest at trial.
The House impeachment articles accuse Paxton of using state Sen. Bryan Hughes as a "straw requestor" for a legal opinion that protected a political donor from property foreclosure.
Hughes has not addressed whether he expects to be called as a witness or if he will recuse himself. He did not respond to requests for comment Monday.
Ken Paxton and his allies, from former President Donald Trump to Texas grassroots organizations, have called the House impeachment process a politically motivated sham, rushed through in the final week of the legislative session.
The suspended attorney general now hopes for a fighting chance in a Senate controlled by Patrick.
When Patrick first endorsed Angela Paxton in that tough 2018 primary, he called her a "dynamic conservative leader and a person of integrity deeply rooted in her Christian faith."
Patrick this year appointed her vice-chair of the Senate State Affairs committee and to seats on the powerful finance and education committees.
Mark Phariss, the Democrat who lost to Angela Paxton by 2 percentage points in 2018, noted her sharp political instincts. He predicted she won't step aside from a trial.
"My assumption is she will not recuse herself. Because she does not seem to distance herself from her husband, either when she ran for office in 2018 initially or at any time subsequently," Phariss said. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/juror-and-spouse-texas-state-sen-angela-paxton-could-vote-on-husbands-impeachment/3267726/ | 2023-05-30T19:38:59 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/juror-and-spouse-texas-state-sen-angela-paxton-could-vote-on-husbands-impeachment/3267726/ |
Arlington Police are investigating after a man was killed by a train early Tuesday morning.
Police said they were notified at about 7:30 a.m. that a train struck and killed a pedestrian walking on the tracks near the 300 block of W. Front Street.
Multiple railroad crossings in Downtown Arlington were closed for about two hours Tuesday morning while the incident was investigated and cleared.
Investigators said they don't know why the man was walking along the tracks and in their statement reminded the public that pedestrians, like motorists, should only cross the tracks at designated crossing areas where signals will alert them if it's unsafe to cross.
The man will be publicly identified by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office after his family has been notified of his death.
There were no reports of any additional injuries and the train did not derail in the collision. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/man-hit-killed-by-train-in-downtown-arlington-tuesday/3267697/ | 2023-05-30T19:39:05 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/man-hit-killed-by-train-in-downtown-arlington-tuesday/3267697/ |
For local maker Maria Jose Cortes, candle-making has grown from a side hobby to a full-time job all within a couple of years.
She picked up the craft during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to cope with the everyday stresses of being an essential worker.
In July 2020, she launched her candle business, Di Luna Candles, and began selling candles at local pop-up events and markets. (She also has her candles in shops around Arizona!)
A little over a year later, Di Luna Candles became her full-time job due to the high demand of her handcrafted products.
Now, the 28-year-old candlemaker is set to open a brick-and-mortar shop at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 4. The shop is located at 3061 N. Campbell Ave.
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“I feel really confident about my idea because it wasn't just something that I did overnight,” Cortes said. “I've been planning it for a long time and everything is planned out. Obviously, there's always things that happen and stuff like that. But I have my plan, my business plan, and it’s set in motion and it's happening now.”
All of the candles you'll find from Di Luna are non-toxic and made from natural ingredients and materials including 100% soy wax and cotton wicks, and all-natural fragrance oils.
Cortes says she has around 20 scents, ranging from desert lime to citrus peach, available in three different sizes, plus wax melts. Prices range from $6 to $30.
One of her favorite scents is the fig and flora, a warmer scent compared to some of the more popular citrus and clean scents that she offers.
Typically, from start to finish, the candles take around two days to complete since they are all hand-poured and decorated.
Aside from using all-natural ingredients, Cortes felt like she needed a signature element for her candles — something that set her apart from the rest. That's why you'll find items like dehydrated fruits, flowers or crystals atop her candles.
“I think the product that I'm gonna sell in the store is gonna match the aesthetic of the store,” she said of her brick-and-mortar.
The shop will feature a “maximalist and eclectic” design, a workshop in the back for her to make candles, and a space for candle-making and craft classes, networking events and even a book club, according to Cortes.
“I've done classes before and the most recent ones I did at The Monica downtown, I did two of them and I got about 90 people in two days. And I had a lot of people message me just saying that they loved the atmosphere and the energy and that they got to meet other people,” she said. “I think that's what's gonna make it (the shop) more special. And I hope it's a space where everybody feels welcome and invited.”
All in the family
Cortes moved to Tucson around 10 years ago after growing up in Nogales, Arizona in an entrepreneurial family.
Her mom has run JC Jewels, an online and pop-up jewelry boutique, for 17 years. Her sister recently joined the endeavor, too. Her dad, on the other hand, runs a catering company.
Cortes received a lot of support from her family when starting Di Luna Candles — everything from helping make the candles to running tables at markets when she's out of town.
Even the name Di Luna was partially inspired by her family and childhood memories.
“My parents would be like, ‘Look, Majo,’ (People call me Majo because my name is Maria Jose.) And they're like, ‘Look, your moon,’” she said. “And then I would look out and I would say, ‘Oh, mi luna.’ And so it's always been kind of like a thing with my parents and the moon. And I've always loved the moon so when I was looking for names, I looked up a few things that were already taken by other companies. And so I wanted it to be something completely different. So I would just look up names and see what was available. And then I looked up ‘di luna’ and it's ‘of the moon’ in Italian.”
Cortes is excited to have her family by her side as she begins her own business journey and builds a team to help run Di Luna Candles.
“We always say that we're a team and we help each other out a lot,” she said.
Along with the opening of her brick-and-mortar shop, Cortes plans on opening an online store so she can ship her candles worldwide.
“I had no idea that there were so many small businesses until I opened my business and I started doing markets,” she said. “Because last year from August to December, I was doing 2-5 markets a week every week. So I met so many people but I had no idea that there were so many small-business owners. And it's just so awesome to see everybody support each other.
“I think that we have a good community in Tucson where people like to attend these types of events and they like to support small businesses because there are so many. So I just think that's super cool.”
To find out more about Di Luna Candles, check out their Instagram page. | https://tucson.com/news/local/di-luna-candles-brick-and-mortar-shop-tucson/article_f6ad9eb4-ff0f-11ed-86f3-0bd2f1f0ea18.html | 2023-05-30T19:39:58 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/di-luna-candles-brick-and-mortar-shop-tucson/article_f6ad9eb4-ff0f-11ed-86f3-0bd2f1f0ea18.html |
Pizza and wings go together like movies and popcorn.
But pizza and rotisserie chicken?
That would be like going to the movies and ordering a salad!
Unless you happen to think like restaurateur Sam Fox.
Rotisserie chicken and pizza is the premise of his six-year-old concept Doughbird, which opens its first Tucson location at 2960 N. Campbell Ave. on Wednesday, May 31.
The restaurant offers a half or whole rotisserie bird that can be paired with one of 10 signature pizzas, from the classic pepperoni with fresh mozzarella or Margherita to the more inventive sweet potato and Brussels sprout dotted with fontina cheese and herb ricotta; the black truffle mushroom topped with parmesan cream and arugula; or the Copper Hat, topped with goat cheese, prosciutto, salted pistachio and sweet almost caramelly Medjool dates.
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Doughbird is next door to Fox’s other recent entry into his hometown foodiverse, Flower Child, which opened April 4. Tucson is one of only four locations for the fairly new Doughbird concept, which opened its first location in Phoenix in 2017.
Initially, Doughbird offered only rotisserie chicken to go along with hand-stretched or Detroit-style pizza. But during the pandemic, Fox tinkered with the menu, introducing chicken tenders largely at the urging of his children, he said during an April phone interview.
During lockdown, his kids were always begging him for pizza and chicken tenders, which inspired Fox to create Fly Bye, a restaurant with a simple menu of Detroit-style pizza, wings and tenders, and salad.
The first location in Phoenix opened in December 2020 as takeout and delivery only. Two other Phoenix locations opened since fall 2021 offer dine-in.
Doughbird’s menu “appeals to so many people,” Fox said. “We really have had a lot of fun with Doughbird.”
The menu goes well beyond pizza and chicken:
Pair chicken with classic chicken dinner sides, including mashed potatoes and gravy, mac-and-cheese or cauliflower polenta.
Entrees include grilled Chilean salmon, caramelized cauliflower and a chicken bolognese.
Sandwiches include a classic cheeseburger and prime rib dip.
Fox thought way outside of the box for the appetizers, from his twist of pairing pimento cheese with guacamole and offering Lebanese hummus to the crispy Brussels sprouts served with spicy honey and truffle cheese bread.
You can add chicken or grilled salmon to meal-worthy salads from the top-heavy Ingredient 14, that has roasted Brussels sprouts and cauliflower alongside candied pecan, quinoa and other ingredients, to a simple Caesar or an avocado salad topped with glazed bacon and gorgonzola cheese.
Doughbird offers lemon meringue pie and peanut butter brookie — think brownie meets peanut butter cookie — on its dessert menu and an extensive cocktail and beer menu that includes several Tucson brews on tap and by the bottle.
Doughbird joins several other Fox-created restaurants in Tucson, including North Italia and Blanco Cocina + Cantina at La Encantada, Zinburger and Culinary Dropout.
His flagship restaurant Wildflower on North Oracle Road celebrated its 25th anniversary this spring.
“I would say that Tucson has played a really important role in the growth of our business,” the Tucson native said.
Beginning Wednesday, Doughbird is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and until 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Details at eatdoughbird.com.
Contact reporter Cathalena E. Burch at cburch@tucson.com. On Twitter @Starburch | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/tucson-welcomes-pizza-and-rotisserie-chicken-restaurant/article_a3c99348-f8c9-11ed-a2cf-63fc3fb32556.html | 2023-05-30T19:39:59 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/tucson-welcomes-pizza-and-rotisserie-chicken-restaurant/article_a3c99348-f8c9-11ed-a2cf-63fc3fb32556.html |
GREENSBORO — Police have charged a 33-year-old woman with two counts each of second-degree murder and felony child abuse in the deaths of her 3-year-old son, Cash Whitaker, and his 2-year-old friend. Both boys were removed from a burning house March 16.
Noelle Cervantes was jailed on a $1 million bond after her arrest today, Greensboro police announced in a news release.
On March 16, at approximately 11:30 a.m., police and firefighters responded to a structure fire at 1823 Glenside Drive. The two young boys inside were removed by firefighters and declared dead by on-scene EMS personnel.
— This is a developing story. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/greensboro-police-charge-woman-33-in-deaths-of-2-children-after-march-house-fire/article_4c66d288-ff12-11ed-a4ca-f748fea57b10.html | 2023-05-30T19:42:05 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/greensboro-police-charge-woman-33-in-deaths-of-2-children-after-march-house-fire/article_4c66d288-ff12-11ed-a4ca-f748fea57b10.html |
PORTLAND, Maine —
Maine Things To Do | May 30 through June 5
Friday, June 2
Where: Town Office, Eddington
When: 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Friday, June 2 - Saturday, June 3
Where: Rockport
When: 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 3
Where: Greenville
When: 8:30 a.m.
Where: Waterville
When: Registration 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. & Car Show 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Waterville
When: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Scarborough
When: 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Where: Auburn
When: Registration 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. & Ride Starts 12 p.m.
Where: North Yarmouth
When: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Perry
When: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, June 4
Where: Brunswick
When: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/207/207-maine-events/maine-things-to-do-rockport-donut-festival-rhubarb-festival-casco-bay-seafood-festival-events/97-39d07e05-bf10-4042-b3fd-42225aa09a1f | 2023-05-30T19:42:26 | 1 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/207/207-maine-events/maine-things-to-do-rockport-donut-festival-rhubarb-festival-casco-bay-seafood-festival-events/97-39d07e05-bf10-4042-b3fd-42225aa09a1f |
SOUTH BERWICK, Maine — Students at the Marshwood Great Works School in South Berwick have been busy working on a project that combines art and music.
The fifth graders are designing their very own vinyl record albums and even creating music to go along with them.
The school's art teacher, Angela Cuddy, and the school's music teacher, Janice Marro, teamed up at the beginning of the school year to bring the district's first-ever Record Store Day to life.
Cuddy said she started the project by talking to students about the relationship between visual art and music and asked them how the two tied together.
"They gave me some really great answers," Cuddy said. "Like, creativity is eternal, you know? Art is a picture, and music is sound, but really they're so related."
Most of the students had never heard of or seen a record before the project.
"Fortunately, Bull Moose sent us a stack of vinyl so that I could hand them out and just show kids, like, this is what a vinyl looks like. This is what a cover looks like. If you look at it this way you notice it may open like a book."
The fifth graders were asked to design the front and back of the cover, come up with five song titles and mix their own music. Many found inspiration for their artwork from their own lives and the things they loved.
One student based his entire album around ketchup.
"I really like ketchup and condiments," Bodhi Marshall said. "When I close my eyes, and I start thinking about ketchup, I think of wonderful things and that’s just what came to mind first."
In a day and age where things are happening so fast, Cuddy said the project gives students a chance to slow down and really take in the things around them.
"I think it's been important to them to experience the slow process of creating something and really thinking about it, as opposed to an experience that's so fast or instant. You know, which I think is what they're used to
They were even given actual records through a donation by Third Man Pressing, famously owned by Jack White of the White Stripes. When the company heard about what the kids were doing, it was more than happy to donate some vinyl to them.
"On Record Store Day, we're transforming the music room into a record store," Marro said. "The kids are getting pretty pumped about what that will look like, and how that's going to be organized, and seeing each other's work, and it's coming together, which is exciting."
Students will present their album covers on June 1. To see and hear more about the project, watch the full story above. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/207/students-in-south-berwick-design-vinyl-album-covers-for-very-first-record-store-day-music/97-39b363b9-cd8b-48c9-93c0-dada59ceae02 | 2023-05-30T19:42:32 | 1 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/207/students-in-south-berwick-design-vinyl-album-covers-for-very-first-record-store-day-music/97-39b363b9-cd8b-48c9-93c0-dada59ceae02 |
BREWER, Maine — Two teenagers accused of setting off chemical devices in multiple places, including a Dollar Tree, were taken to Long Creek Youth Development Center after police said they also violated house arrest and release conditions.
In a release Tuesday, Brewer police would not name the juveniles but said the teens have been charged multiple times over the past several weeks for a variety of incidents, including allegedly throwing large rocks off an interstate overpass. Police said in that instance, a rock went through a windshield of a car traveling on Interstate 395. Other previous charges included assault, reckless conduct, and violation of release conditions, according to police.
On Sunday, Brewer police and fire officials responded to the Dollar Tree at Twin City Plaza for a report of a chemical explosion. Witnesses reported hearing what sounded like a gunshot and smelling a strong chemical smell, causing the evacuation of the store and a response from a hazardous materials team, the release said.
Police said they determined that the explosion was caused by a chemical device intentionally placed there. During the investigation, officers learned that similar devices had been set off at the Brewer High School softball field, the release stated. Officers located and secured evidence on the softball field, and police detained the two juveniles.
The investigation involving the incident at the Dollar Tree was turned over to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, police said.
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Hometeam Eats, named so for nicknames Both John and Nicole received from their parents, se4rves fusion style comfort food inside OB's Cervezaria in Chenoa
CHENOA — OB's Cervezaria, 917 E. Cemetery Ave. in Chenoa, is this week's pick for Eats of the Week.
The three-in-one business opened in December and is owned by Andrew Jolly, Dylan Cerda and Juan Cerda, all of Chenoa. OB's is the brewery, but the location also houses Hometeam Eats and Iron Cave Golf, an indoor golf simulator.
The restaurant is named after Owen B. (OB) Streeper, who was born in Normal but lived in Chenoa. He was a World War II Army Air Corps hero and founded the McLean County Rescue Squad, where he served as chief from 1968 to 2005. He worked for the Chenoa Fire Department for over 20 years and started Special Service Inc., a manufacturing facility where he created his own "Jaws of Life" tool.
"We have provided this space so that multiple businesses can thrive under one roof," Jolly said. "We have Hometeam Eats that cooks up some phenomenal food in the back, and we are in charge of the beer and the more common area."
The owners began their journey by purchasing a home brew kit on Facebook Marketplace a few years ago and starting to brew out of their kitchen. They eventually decided that brewing was what they wanted to do for a living.
The restaurant hosts a variety of events, including comedy nights, bags tournaments, trivia, volleyball tournaments, sand castle building contests, live music, arcade games and more. They have a beer garden, along with an event space that can be reserved.
In the past, the OB's building has been home to Hobart's, a diesel mechanical stop; Barlow's furniture store; and the local ambulance service.
"I think it has the family-friendly atmosphere that makes it really special," Dylan Cerda said. "I think the self-pour wall, especially for craft beer, makes us unique because you can sample as much as or little as you want. It's really fun. It's quite the experience."
He described the business as a "hidden gem," one that its owners designed with the idea of offering something that could be seen in a larger city.
Popular brews include the Homestead Peach, mango and strawberry ciders, the Wheat Ale and the guest taps. They also offer non-beer options, and will offer specials throughout the summer, including a 10% discount for customers who buy a club mug or a tiki mug.
Nicole and John Burke own Hometeam Eats, and the menu reflects their diverse cultural backgrounds, featuring a fusion of Mexican and Italian foods. They call it "blackitalexican."
Their business started off as a food truck, but now makes use of OB's kitchen to serve up various sandwiches, tacos, salads, burgers, soups and more. They offer daily specials as well.
"Bring your kids. People will bring in their kids and let them run around and play the arcade games while they can sit, drink and hang out," Jolly said. 'We've had kids out there playing in the sand, building sand castles and stuff when no one is playing volleyball."
The OB's owners and their families also own the Chenoa Fitness Center and other businesses in the Chenoa area.
They said they want to make OB's as great as it can possibly be. Their ultimate goal is to be able to distribute and sell their own beer in the future.
"We're bringing that culture back to Chenoa by showing off its history and offering something to do here in town," Dylan Cerda said. "We're taking advantage of an opportunity to have what we feel like everybody has missed on the busy roads here."
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BLOOMINGTON — Illinois Wesleyan University announced it will offer three new majors for the 2023-24 school year.
The new areas of study include public health, quantitative finance and professional sales.
Students will be able to pursue one of these new degrees starting this fall, in addition to more than the 80 other majors, minors and concentrations already available.
According to a statement from the university, the public health major will provide students knowledge and skills to contribute to local, state, national and global public health initiatives in various settings.
The quantitative finance major is combination of finance theory and application, mathematics and data science.
The professional sales major will provide students with the knowledge and skills for career success as it pertains to the marketing of goods and services and representing firms that produce resources.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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Heartland Head Start graduation ceremony at Illinois Wesleyan University's Hansen Student Center.
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JOHNSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – One person was injured after a crash involving a motorcycle in Johnson County Tuesday.
According to a preliminary crash report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), a 2014 Kawasaki motorcycle was heading north on State Route 167 around 8 a.m. At the same time, a 2022 Dodge Ram 3500 pickup truck hauling a trailer was pulling out of a driveway to turn into the southbound lane.
The report states the motorcycle struck the rear left side of the trailer in the northbound lane.
According to the THP, the motorcyclist was injured in the crash. The driver of the Dodge was not injured.
The report states charges are pending against the motorcyclist. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/thp-motorcyclist-injured-in-johnson-county-crash/ | 2023-05-30T19:53:29 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/thp-motorcyclist-injured-in-johnson-county-crash/ |
WEEKI WACHEE GARDENS, Fla. — A man died from an apparent cardiac event following a fight with a neighbor Sunday evening, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies say they responded around 6:41 p.m. to a home on Galloway Road after being told a man was lying unresponsive on a driveway. He and two other friends had just been hanging out.
At some point, however, the neighbor — who also was among the friend group — came up with his dog, the sheriff's office said. The neighbor's dog began interacting with the man's dog, and the neighbor "nudged" the man's dog several times in an attempt to get them to stop.
The man asked the neighbor to stop nudging his dog, but he reportedly did it again.
That's when the two got into a fight that lasted for several minutes before the neighbor was asked to go home, deputies said. The man then began to experience symptoms of a cardiac event before collapsing on the driveway.
He was taken to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The Hernando County Sheriff's Office did not release the identities of those involved.
An investigation into the man's death, in addition to his cause of death, is ongoing. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hernandocounty/florida-man-dies-after-fight-with-neighbor-about-dogs/67-477ab247-b2ba-4479-996b-2ed2b4df2a90 | 2023-05-30T20:00:04 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hernandocounty/florida-man-dies-after-fight-with-neighbor-about-dogs/67-477ab247-b2ba-4479-996b-2ed2b4df2a90 |
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- A federal court ruling cleared the way Tuesday for OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s settlement of thousands of legal claims over the toll of opioids.
- Under the plan approved by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York, members of the wealthy Sackler family would give up ownership of Stamford, Connecticut-based Purdue, which would become a new company known as Knoa, with its profits being used to fight the opioid crisis.
- They would also contribute $5.5 billion to $6 billion in cash over time. A chunk of that money — at least $750 million — is to go to individual victims of the opioid crisis and their survivors. Only one other major opioid lawsuit settlement includes payments for victims.
A federal court ruling cleared the way Tuesday for OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s settlement of thousands of legal claims over the toll of opioids.
Under the plan approved by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York, members of the wealthy Sackler family would give up ownership of Stamford, Connecticut-based Purdue, which would become a new company known as Knoa, with its profits being used to fight the opioid crisis. They would also contribute $5.5 billion to $6 billion in cash over time. A chunk of that money — at least $750 million — is to go to individual victims of the opioid crisis and their survivors. Only one other major opioid lawsuit settlement includes payments for victims.
Tuesday’s decision also protects members of the Sackler family from lawsuits over the toll of opioids, even though they did not file for bankruptcy.
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The court’s ruling reversed a 2021 ruling that found bankruptcy court judges did not have the authority to approve a settlement that would offer bankruptcy protections for those who have not filed for bankruptcy.
Those protections are at the heart of the proposed deal that would end claims against Purdue filed by thousands of state, local and Native American tribal governments and other entities.
“It’s a great day for victims, some of who desperately need the money and have been waiting for this day for a long time,” said Ed Neiger, a lawyer representing individual victims.
Sackler family members have been clear: If they don’t get the legal protections, they won’t do their part of the deal.
“The Sackler families believe the long-awaited implementation of this resolution is critical to providing substantial resources for people and communities in need,” family members who own Purdue said in a statement Tuesday. “We are pleased with the Court’s decision to allow the agreement to move forward and look forward to it taking effect as soon as possible.”
Purdue issued its own statement, calling the ruling “a victory for Purdue’s creditors, including the states, local governments, and victims who overwhelmingly support the Plan of Reorganization.” The company said it would focus on delivering “billions of dollars of value for victim compensation, opioid crisis abatement, and overdose rescue medicines.”
Several states had been withholding support for the plan, but after a new round of negotiations last year, all of them came on board. That left just one high-profile objector: the Office of the U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee, an arm of the Justice Department.
A lawyer from that office told the 2nd Circuit in April 2022 that it’s a “fundamental inconsistency” that people who do not seek bankruptcy protection and have to give up most of their assets could be exempted from some lawsuits.
The Justice Department has not immediately said whether it would appeal Tuesday’s ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court. A spokesperson declined comment Tuesday.
The the latest version of the settlement must still be approved by a bankruptcy court judge before it can be finalized.
While Sackler family members still technically own Purdue, they stopped receiving money from the company years ago.
All three federal appeals judges who heard the Purdue case last year agreed that the Sackler family can be protected from lawsuits. But one — Richard Wesley — said in a separate opinion that he did so reluctantly, noting that while courts allow such deals they’re not explicitly allowed under bankruptcy law.
Purdue is perhaps the highest-profile player in the opioid industry. But several other drugmakers, distribution companies and pharmacies also have been sued by state and local governments. While a handful of cases have gone to trial, many also are being settled.
The total value of proposed and finalized settlements in recent years is more than $50 billion. Companies that have reached deals include drugmakers Johnson & Johnson and Teva; distribution giants AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson; and pharmacy chains CVS, Walgreens and Walmart. Most of the money is required to be used to fight the opioid crisis, which has been linked to more than 500,000 deaths in the U.S. over the past two decades, including more than 70,000 a year recently.
In recent years, most of the deaths have been connected to fentanyl and other illicit synthetic opioids, not prescription painkillers. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/ruling-clears-way-for-purdue-pharma-to-settle-opioid-claims-protect-sacklers-from-lawsuits/4378889/ | 2023-05-30T20:08:13 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/ruling-clears-way-for-purdue-pharma-to-settle-opioid-claims-protect-sacklers-from-lawsuits/4378889/ |
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- New York marijuana regulators voted Tuesday to settle a federal lawsuit that has blocked them from granting dispensary licenses in the Finger Lakes region.
- The settlement reviewed at a meeting of the Cannabis Control Board would remove a legal impediment that has slowed the growth of New York’s fledgling marijuana market.
- The state was sued last year by a company owned by a Michigan resident, who said New York’s retail license selection process unconstitutionally favors New Yorkers over out-of-state residents.
New York marijuana regulators voted Tuesday to settle a federal lawsuit that has blocked them from granting dispensary licenses in the Finger Lakes region.
The settlement reviewed at a meeting of the Cannabis Control Board would remove a legal impediment that has slowed the growth of New York’s fledgling marijuana market. The state was sued last year by a company owned by a Michigan resident, who said New York’s retail license selection process unconstitutionally favors New Yorkers over out-of-state residents.
A federal judge in November issued a temporary injunction against the licenses being handed out in five areas around the state, including Brooklyn. But the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals in March narrowed the injunction to the Finger Lakes area of upstate New York.
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The injunction affected the rollout of dispensaries around New York. Critics also have blamed the state for what they call an overly cumbersome process designed to ensure the first round of licenses go to people who had pot convictions in their pasts or their relatives.
Office of Cannabis Management general counsel Linda Baldwin told the board Tuesday that the plaintiff, Variscite NY One, has agreed to settle. She said the agreement would allow licenses to be issued in the Finger Lakes and would provide a license for the plaintiff in the future.
The board approved a resolution to move ahead with a settlement, which Baldwin expected to be filed in court later this week.
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State regulators said they would provide no additional details of the settlement until it is finalized.
Calls seeking comment were made to Variscite’s attorneys. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/new-york-pot-regulators-vote-to-settle-lawsuit-stalling-upstate-dispensaries/4378816/ | 2023-05-30T20:08:19 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/new-york-pot-regulators-vote-to-settle-lawsuit-stalling-upstate-dispensaries/4378816/ |
A photograph of memorandum of agreement signing ceremony on May 24 with Boise VA Medical Center, Boise State University, and Idaho Veterans Research and Education Foundation leadership.
A photograph of memorandum of agreement signing ceremony on May 24 with Boise VA Medical Center, Boise State University, and Idaho Veterans Research and Education Foundation leadership.
The Boise VA Medical Center and Boise State University are formalizing research collaboration to benefit two key sectors of the community – students and veterans.
According to a news release from the medical center, the collaboration will advance clinical and biomedical research and improve efforts to attract new research funding from the National Institutes for Health, other government entities, and private industry. The partnership also improves opportunities for students to gain research experience, building a pipeline for health care research in the region.
Each institution is an industry leader in biomedical and clinical research, the news release stated. An official partnership will promote even greater opportunities for scientific advancements in key areas, the release said.
Ongoing research at the Boise VA Medical Center includes biomedical research in infectious diseases which include respiratory disease; vaccine development and pandemic response; diabetes and wound care; antibiotic stewardship; oncology; and mental health research in PTSD, depression, and suicide prevention.
"This collaboration between Boise State and the Boise VA Medical Center makes good sense," Dr. Margaret Doucette, Associate Chief of Staff for Research at the Boise VA, said in the news release. "Veterans will get the cutting-edge care they need, while students get a foot in the door at the VA and ultimately help fill our growing need for health care practitioners in our region.
“Joining forces with such a strong regional university furthers our goal of growing research in Idaho though combining resources,” said Margaret Aldape, Idaho Veterans Research and Education Foundation’s (IVREF) Executive Director. “This is a big win for Idaho’s veterans, and for researchers.”
Boise State University’s new doctoral program in Health Leadership, along with doctoral programs in Biomolecular Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Nursing Practice, and others provide a range of expertise and areas to support the partnership between the VA and BSU, the news release said. Areas of impact include big data approaches to genomics and pressure injury prevention, cardiovascular health, mental health, public health, and oncology.
"Boise State is committed to student experiences that prepare them for their own future and contribute to the health and well-being of our community,” Boise State President Dr. Marlene Tromp said in the news release. “This partnership will have a tremendous impact on our veterans, students, business, industry, and the state of Idaho. It will advance innovative medical research and prepare the next generation of scientific and health experts for 21st century challenges.”
A memorandum of agreement was signed on May 24 and sets the stage for ongoing collaboration between the Boise VA, Boise State and the Idaho Veterans Research and Education Foundation. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/boise-va-medical-center-boise-state-partner-up-on-medical-research/article_2861e046-ff15-11ed-8db7-1b8603a141ab.html | 2023-05-30T20:10:17 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/boise-va-medical-center-boise-state-partner-up-on-medical-research/article_2861e046-ff15-11ed-8db7-1b8603a141ab.html |
A new observatory in Bruneau Dunes State Park, featuring Idaho’s “largest, most-powerful telescope,” will be dedicated on June 1.
The observatory will feature a rotating dome that will protect the telescope and provide an unobstructed view of the sky at night.
A dedication will begin at 11 a.m., officially adding the new facility to the state park.
“We can now see farther and with more clarity than ever before,” Bryce Bealba, park manager, said in a release. “This gives us a more powerful tool for our visitors to explore the universe.”
The observatory cost $2.7 million, including the expenses for the new building, parking lot, telescope, landscaping and planetarium equipment. The project was funded by the Leading Idaho/American Rescue Plan Act, which was recommended by Gov. Brad Little and appropriated by Idaho Legislature in 2022.
The telescope, a CDK700 made by PlaneWave Instruments, was made by PlaneWave Instruments, featuring a 700 millimeter aperture that is expected to be an improvement from the trusty scope that has been used over the last 25 years. The scope also has capabilities for video astronomy, revealing composite images using several exposures to show previously hidden astronomical features.
The telescope also has off-site image projection, remote access and potential planetarium shows. Recorded images and animations can be projected onto the inside of the dome when clouds inhibit regular viewing. The first public show using the new scope will be on June 16.
The observatory is also air conditioned and fully accessible for those with disabilities via the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The observatory is located at 27608 Sand Dunes Road in Mountain Home. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/bruneau-dunes-state-park-to-debut-new-observatory-telescope/article_1ecd03f6-fbf7-11ed-adaf-d39629cd3c76.html | 2023-05-30T20:10:23 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/bruneau-dunes-state-park-to-debut-new-observatory-telescope/article_1ecd03f6-fbf7-11ed-adaf-d39629cd3c76.html |
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GARDEN CITY — You don’t have to be a farmer, or even come from a farming background, to raise farm animals.
And you don’t even have to have an interest in farming to participate in 4-H, one of the nation’s largest youth development programs.
Kristiana Pierce, an extension educator with the Ada County 4H program, said she is striving to get more children in the county’s increasingly urban landscape to participate in the program, which brings University of Idaho research and knowledge, including education on raising animals, to kids. And Pierce and her fellow educators are committed to identifying and breaking down barriers to participation.
The program was born out of the U.S.’s land grant college system, where every state has a land grant university that has an extension office in every county, making university research accessible to the public, Pierce said. The 4-H program — short for head, heart, hands, and health — is the youth development program of land grant colleges, Pierce said.
Historically, 4-H programs involved teaching clubs of kids about improving farming practices, the thought being that they would take that knowledge home, Pierce said.
But today’s 4-H experience is about so much more than agriculture, she said.
“We’re starting to have this shift in our priorities where you don’t have to have land to do a 4-H project,” Pierce said. “You don’t even have to have a house to do a 4-H project. We can do it in schools, we can do it in community centers. We can do things like robotics, STEM, outdoor education … this is just a program where if you were a kid and you want some kind of hands-on experience, we want to provide that for them.”
There are three main avenues for kids looking to get involved in 4-H. The classic avenue for participation is through clubs. Pierce’s office trains 85 volunteers who have up to 100 kids per club that work on projects, such as rearing animals or learning cake decorating, and meet once a month to socialize and check in on their progress. And they are always looking for more volunteers, she said.
Pierce and other 4-H staff also work to bring programs directly to classrooms and after-school programs, she said. Recently, a sixth-grade classroom wanted to learn sewing, so an extension staff member who is skilled in fashion came to their school with sewing machines and taught them how to design and sew clothes. The class later asked for the machines back so that they could sew their own clothes for their Shakespeare play.
“That’s kind of the cool part of the school partnership is that it turns into something else,” Pierce said.
Lastly, the office offers summer overnight and day camps at Cascade Lake 4-H Camp for school groups, as well as sessions open to kids from any school in third through eighth grade where kids can immerse themselves in nature and learn new skills like archery and fishing, she said. Parents and guardians can apply for partial scholarships.
Pierce believes the cost of activities and transportation for getting kids to activities are two of the main barriers kids typically face when participating in the 4-H program. The shift toward bringing activities to schools, including providing gear, and keeping costs low are two ways to help kids participate who otherwise could not, she said.
For example, the staff secured American Rescue Plan Act COVID-19 relief funding in 2021 through the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare that they used to offer the youth camps, and used a program grant from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to offer activities at schools outside of school hours and train volunteers to lead educational activities for youth.
Some of the staff’s fundraising has been put toward buying packs, sleeping pads, and other gear to take youth on backpacking trips, which can be expensive.
“The goal is that we keep finding grants like that so that we can continue to provide (these types of activities), because a program like this is really about expanding access,“ she said. “If kids have the resources to go backpacking and or do robotics, they are going to do it anyway. But there are a ton of kids who have the talent and who have the passion if they just had the opportunity.”
And there are still opportunities for kids to go the more traditional route — learning about animal care hands-on by raising one, even if they don’t come from a traditional farming background.
Pierce witnessed this recently first-hand when a family from suburban Boise drove their minivan to bring their pig in to be weighed.
“They are one of those families that broke the stereotype and said, ‘we can do this; we don’t have to fit a certain mold to do 4-H,’” Pierce said.
Early summer weighing is one of the first steps in the process of tracking the animal’s health and growth over the course of the summer before their presentation at a fair in late summer. Students will often sell animals at the fair and save the money they raise for a college fund, Pierce said.
The family with the pig said the pig enjoys running around the backyard with the family dog. And when they brought the pig in for weighing, Pierce was pleased they were welcomed by another parent with the program who has ample experience raising pigs, she said.
And that has been a hopeful theme — in striving to make 4-H programs more accessible, existing families have shown a welcoming and open spirit to help reach more kids, she said.
“This person who has raised pigs his whole life is helping this dad who has never been around a pig with such humility — that’s a part of the community connection that this program has potential for,” Pierce said. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/what-is-4-h-youth-program-with-agricultural-roots-growing-its-offerings-expanding-access-in/article_d37d9ebc-fb2c-11ed-910b-07584866f808.html | 2023-05-30T20:10:35 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/what-is-4-h-youth-program-with-agricultural-roots-growing-its-offerings-expanding-access-in/article_d37d9ebc-fb2c-11ed-910b-07584866f808.html |
LEAVENWORTH, Wash. — Editor's note: The above video on the Northwest Avalanche Center's final report on the Colchuck Peak avalanche originally aired March 27, 2023.
The body of a climber who was killed in an avalanche while climbing Colchuck Peak in February has been recovered.
Three people in a party of six climbers died Feb. 19 as they were attempting the Northeast Couloir route on Colchuck Peak. The lead climber triggered a slab avalanche that carried four people at least 1,000 feet.
A Chelan County Mountain Rescue volunteer found the body of Jeannie Lee, 60, of Bayside, New York at the base of Colchuck Peak on Monday. The volunteer was in the area on a personal trip when he found Lee’s body.
The volunteer hiked to the top of Colchuck Glacier and called dispatch to report it. The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office deployed their helicopter, and two more Chelan County Mountain Rescue volunteers went to help recover Lee’s body.
Lee’s body was taken to the Leavenworth Fish Hatchery and turned over to the Chelan County Coroner’s Office.
Rescuers have not found the body of the other missing climber, Yun Park, 66, of Palisades Park, New Jersey. The body of Seong Cho, 54, of West Hartford, Connecticut was recovered beneath a foot of snow in February.
Although snow has “melted significantly” in recent warm weather, conditions are still not safe to search the area thoroughly, according to the sheriff’s office.
The group was not traveling with avalanche beacons or outreach devices, as someone was forced to climb back down and notify rescuers of the incident. In its final report, the Northwest Avalanche Center said radios could have improved communication between the group, and satellite communication devices could have expedited the process of reaching rescue authorities. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/colchuck-peak-climber-avalanche-body-recovered/281-90622e26-3d79-4094-ad04-698699baee55 | 2023-05-30T20:13:03 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/colchuck-peak-climber-avalanche-body-recovered/281-90622e26-3d79-4094-ad04-698699baee55 |
WASHINGTON, USA — The Hurricane Ridge area inside Olympic National Park remains closed indefinitely after a fire destroyed the Day Lodge earlier this month.
In a tweet, the Hurricane Ridge NPS account shared an update Tuesday morning that the area has no timeline for reopening. The lodge, closed to visitors since March 27, caught fire on the morning of May 7, and eventually was declared a "total loss."
Access to Hurricane Ridge Road remains closed past the Heart of the Hills campground entrance.
Originally built in 1952 as a ski lodge, the Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge saw about 300,000 visitors each year before it closed for renovations.
The Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge was slated for $10.8 million in renovations which were set to be completed in May 2024. Part of the project included upgrades to fire detection and notification systems.
The repairs were to be funded by the Great American Outdoors Act, which passed in 2020.
Repairs were supposed to include an entire roof replacement and structural improvement, replacing doors, windows and floor coverings. The lodge was also supposed to be weatherproofed.
Accessibility repairs were to include improving restrooms, exterior and interior access routes and parking, along with reconstructing the access ramp and stairs on the lower terrace.
The 17-mile mountain road leading up to the building has also been closed since construction began.
Much of the park remains open to the public however, and the National Park Service advises anyone planning to visit to use their homepage for ideas and information.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Howie Ditkof announced Tuesday he is resigning as the Del Paso Boulevard Partnership Chairman.
The Del Paso Boulevard Partnership collaborates with the city of Sacramento for projects in the area.
"Since I do not believe that my efforts at helping improve this area has any chance of success I am resigning as Chairman and as Board Member of the Del Paso Partnership effective immediately," Ditkof wrote in a statement.
In his resignation, Ditkof made a number of claims about the Sacramento Police Department and city services. ABC10 is working to independently verify those claims.
"Since I became involved with the Del Paso Partnership, much of the discussion has been that the business climate with not improve until public safety improves," Ditkof wrote in a statement.
This is a developing story and it will be updated as more information becomes available.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A pedestrian died after being hit on eastbound Highway 50 Tuesday morning, according to California Highway Patrol.
The crash happened just east of Howe Avenue around 4:45 a.m. The highway was closed around 4:50 a.m. and reopened around 7:15 a.m.
CHP received reports of a person walking with traffic in the #1 lane of the highway around 4:35 a.m. About 5 minutes later, the driver of a Toyota called 911 and said he hit a pedestrian. CHP says the driver tried to avoid hitting the pedestrian but was not able to avoid them.
The pedestrian, only identified as a woman, died at the scene. CHP says it's unknown if other vehicles hit the woman.
Neither the driver nor the woman is suspected of being under the influence at the time of the crash. The identity of the woman who died will be released once the family is notified.
Watch more on ABC10: Roseville friends mourn 21-year-old Oakmont High School graduate killed in crash | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/eastbound-highway-50-closed-sacramento/103-2347f8d2-cb0a-4b1e-bb0c-5accaa0cc9ff | 2023-05-30T20:16:54 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/eastbound-highway-50-closed-sacramento/103-2347f8d2-cb0a-4b1e-bb0c-5accaa0cc9ff |
PORTLAND, Ore. — June is quickly creeping up initiating the start of Pride Month, and you should consider patronizing local LGBTQ+-owned small businesses today, tomorrow, yesterday and year-round.
The following are eight businesses in the Portland metro area we think you should know about, from a bikini barista to a haircut.
All these businesses are founded, owned and ran by queer people. So when you buy that essential oil from Roots & Crowns or perhaps a houseplant from Arium Botanicals, you are helping a member of the LGBTQ+ community make a profit.
Roots & Crowns
With its brick and mortar shop smack down in the heart of Portland's Slabtown, Roots & Crowns is a queer-owned apothecary shop offering all natural skincare, perfume, herbal remedies and self-care items for anyone and everyone. Whether you're looking for a new face serum or a new tea blend to add to your collection, Roots & Crowns has it. Most of their products are inspired by requests from real people. If you're in the market for essential oils and in the area, stop by and checkout all Roots & Crowns has to offer.
Location: 1812 Northwest 24th Avenue, Portland, OR
Fluid
Fluid is a fairly new small, queer-owned business in Portland. It aims to break down the often toxic and traditionally male-dominated automotive industry. Owner Tae, a trans and non-binary person, has been operating Fluid since last summer. They offer oil changes and other mechanical services. They plan to expand Fluid garage by hiring other queer people and also hosting workshops. Fluid is all about building community and a safe space for all.
Location: Fluid is ran online. Booking will re-open on June 20.
Mis Tacones
Mis Tacones in Northeast Portland is where queerness, Mexican culture and veganism come together providing community vibes for all. Starting off as simply a table, a tent and a dream at local farmers markets, owner Polo Bañuelos finally opened up a brick and mortar in early 2022 with a mission to bring people together in a safe and welcoming environment. Mis Tacones offers traditional Mexican dishes turned vegan.
Location: 1670 Northeast Killingsworth Street, Portland, OR
Arium Botanicals
Arium Botanicals is a queer, Latinx and vegan-owned houseplant shop in Northeast Portland. Owners Tyler Rogers and Anthony Sanchez offer a safe, loving place free of judgement. They welcome anyone and everyone to come, learn and geek out about houseplants. Arium focuses on taking unique plants and implementing them in homes and design. Arium has created a variety of plant installations at local businesses in the area, including Bar Cala in Alberta.
Location: 2046 Northeast Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Portland, OR
Ritual Arts
If you’re looking to get some new ink or perhaps a piercing, Ritual Arts in Portland’s Hollywood District is available and ready to offer you a comfortable, clean and safe space. It is a queer-owned studio and the first tattoo and piercing studio in Portland to become green certified, meaning they operate in a way that protects our environment. Ritual Arts offers custom tattooing from highly skilled tattoo artists, body piercings and a wide selection of vegan and socially responsible body jewelry and aftercare products.
Location: 2005 Northeast 42nd Avenue, Portland, OR
Speed-O Cappuccino
It’s bright, pink and in the middle of Lil’ America — Speed-o Cappuccino that is. The queer-owned food pod offers specialty vegan snack-like foods, tamales and coffee. Owner Dahlia Hanson was a stripper, where she found a community that inspired her, before launching Speed-o. The food pod is a queer bikini barista, staffed exclusively by queer sex workers of all genders.
Location: 1015 Southeast Stark Street, Portland, OR
Remy Wines
Remy Wines is one of the few queer-owned wineries in Oregon. It made history recently by hosting the world’s first Queer Wine Fest in 2022. Owner Remy Drabkin focuses on Lagrein, Dolcetto, Barbera and Sangiovese wines. Its tasting room is open daily in a 1900s farmhouse in the Dundee Hills. Remy Wines will once again host the Queer Wine Fest on June 25, 2023.
Location: 17495 Northeast Mc Dougall Road, Dayton, OR
Hair For Humans
If you're looking for a new hair look this summer, Hair for Humans might be able to help. At Hair for Humans, being yourself is highly encouraged, hence their motto, “Come as you are, leave who you want to be.” Located on MLK Boulevard, Hair for Humans is a hair salon that specializes in gender-affirming haircuts. Owner Jules Heron strives to provide a safe space where you can be your most authentic self. They say their favorite part of being a stylist is when clients say, “I love it.”
Location: 3909 Northeast Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Portland, OR
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TIGARD, Ore. — After opening its first Portland location last month, Shake Shack is getting ready to expand in Oregon once again. The East Coast burger chain will open a new restaurant in Bridgeport Village.
The shopping center, located off Interstate 5 in Tigard/Tualatin, made the announcement in a news release on Tuesday morning. A specific opening date hasn't been released yet but CenterCal Properties, which owns Bridgeport Village, said Shake Shack will open "later this year."
The property management company also announced that Tanaka will open a new location at the shopping center. The restaurant specializes in Japanese comfort food and has a spot in downtown Portland.
"Bridgeport Village is fostering a dynamic culinary scene, and we look forward to being part of its compelling development," said Taichi Ishizuki, the CEO of Tanaka International Inc.
The addition of the two restaurants is part of the final stages of a year-long, $35 million project to renovate the shopping center as it nears its 18th anniversary.
"With the addition of these restaurants, we're excited to continue to bring new dining options to Bridgeport Village that complement our existing line-up of best-in-class local, regional and national food and beverage offerings," said Erika Plummer with CenterCal Properties.
The Bridgeport Village location marks Shake Shack's third restaurant in Oregon.
On April 25, Shake Shack opened its first spot in Portland on West Burnside, across the street from Powell's Books. The burger chain's first location in the state opened in 2021 at Cedar Hills Crossing in Beaverton.
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EAST CHICAGO — A man who shot an 18-year-old Monday night told detectives he was not sure if he unthinkingly shot the victim or if the victim was charging toward him, according to recently filed charges.
Robert Allison was charged with voluntary manslaughter in the death of Christian Ogbomon, of Hammond, Police Chief Jose Rivera said Tuesday.
St. John Police CIT Officer Dustin Wartman is trained in mental health intervention.
Officers were called out at 12:17 a.m. to the 3700 block of Euclid Avenue for the report of a gunshot victim, East Chicago police Lt. Brian Paine said. Rivera said they found Ogbomon on the second-floor balcony of an apartment building.
An autopsy was performed Monday and the manner of death is homicide, according to a release from the Lake County Coroner's Office.
Documents allege Ogbomon was invited to the apartment by one of Allison's children. He entered the apartment by climbing up to the second floor balcony and entering through the balcony door. He had been to the home once before when Allison was not home.
After taking possession of the gun, the officer reportedly told the group, "it was a quick way to get shot since he had his hand near the gun, and it appeared he was trying to conceal or retrieve it."
Allison told police he had left the apartment and when he came back, he heard "screaming and hollering" and shouted to ask what was going on, according to charging documents. He went to open the door to the room where he heard the noise coming from. His daughter pushed the door back and told him not to enter. He said he thought his daughter was telling him not to come in because she was having sex with Ogbomon, so he said he forced his way into the room.
Allison said it was dark in the room and he couldn't tell if Ogbomon was coming toward him or if he had an instinctual reaction to grab his gun and shoot, court documents allege. He pulled his weapon and fired one shot. He said he then called 911 and told dispatchers he thought someone had broken into his house and had shot him.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Aaron Doeing Jr.
Age : 18
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304714
Arrest Date: May 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - OBTAINING PROPERTY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Adam Hollingsworth
Age : 36
Residence: Ford Heights, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304719
Arrest Date: May 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anastasia Clark
Age : 23
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304826
Arrest Date: May 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Anthony Peters
Age : 36
Residence: Chicago Heights, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304722
Arrest Date: May 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Cameron Mills
Age : 29
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304752
Arrest Date: May 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Candice Makiling
Age : 32
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304770
Arrest Date: May 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Candice Shaw
Age : 40
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304771
Arrest Date: May 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Winfield Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Charles Ward
Age : 31
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304815
Arrest Date: May 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Colton Wilkey
Age : 26
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304825
Arrest Date: May 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Damien Kent
Age : 35
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304794
Arrest Date: May 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Daniel Gianoli
Age : 46
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304788
Arrest Date: May 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lowell Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Daniel Velasquez
Age : 27
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304749
Arrest Date: May 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT OF A FIREARM
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David McGuire Jr.
Age : 42
Residence: Riverdale, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304746
Arrest Date: May 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - (NIBRS FRAUD OFFENSE)
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dessiree Reese
Age : 39
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304791
Arrest Date: May 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lowell Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Devante Ricks
Age : 30
Residence: South Holland, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304709
Arrest Date: May 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Devion Perry
Age : 25
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304801
Arrest Date: May 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Griffith Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Devonte House
Age : 28
Residence: Dolton, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304720
Arrest Date: May 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT DEF. USES A VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dimitri Person
Age : 30
Residence: Villa Park, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304748
Arrest Date: May 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A SERIOUS VIOLENT FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Eddie Turnage
Age : 59
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304803
Arrest Date: May 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: New Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Edgar Hernandez Rodriguez
Age : 36
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304808
Arrest Date: May 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Munster Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Emmanuel Rivera
Age : 41
Residence: Beloit, WI
Booking Number(s): 2304798
Arrest Date: May 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWi
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Eric Rangel Jr.
Age : 27
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304747
Arrest Date: May 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - MURDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Fernando Mancillas Munoz
Age : 34
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304797
Arrest Date: May 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: HPDB
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Freddie Forsythe
Age : 49
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304779
Arrest Date: May 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake Station Police Department
Offense Description: SEX CRIME - POSSESS CHILD PORNOGRAPHY (b) ENHANCEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Glen Johnson II
Age : 33
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304688
Arrest Date: May 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Henry Jones Jr.
Age : 58
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304760
Arrest Date: May 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jaime Najera
Age : 49
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304793
Arrest Date: May 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
James Webb
Age : 52
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304751
Arrest Date: May 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jelani Pruitt
Age : 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304789
Arrest Date: May 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jennifer Mischka
Age : 38
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304713
Arrest Date: May 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: Dyer Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jermaine Wade Sr.
Age : 51
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304696
Arrest Date: May 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jerome Cannon
Age : 37
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304697
Arrest Date: May 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jesus Barajas
Age : 30
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304727
Arrest Date: May 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Munster Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joshua Chism
Age : 28
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304783
Arrest Date: May 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Crown Point Police Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - FIREARM
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kenneth Jones
Age : 44
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304700
Arrest Date: May 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Kirk Wright
Age : 37
Residence: Rockford, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304818
Arrest Date: May 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Other
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Kurt McCammon Jr.
Age : 35
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304795
Arrest Date: May 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Cedar Lake Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kymari Cheeks
Age : 24
Residence: South Bend, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304733
Arrest Date: May 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Lisette Corral
Age : 41
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304690
Arrest Date: May 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Louie Campbell
Age : 44
Residence: Munster, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304816
Arrest Date: May 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Munster Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - USING A DEADLY WEAPON; BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL; DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Michael Hill
Age : 34
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304809
Arrest Date: May 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael-Anthony Kruse
Age : 30
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304732
Arrest Date: May 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Milan Tanasijevich
Age : 39
Residence: Schereville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304726
Arrest Date: May 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schereville Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Monique Bradford
Age : 53
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304698
Arrest Date: May 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Montel Smith
Age : 29
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304753
Arrest Date: May 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Muhammad Najeeullah
Age : 51
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304792
Arrest Date: May 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Dyer Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Nadarangua Jackson-Carson
Age : 19
Residence: Chicago Heights, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304687
Arrest Date: May 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Naja Wilder
Age : 22
Residence: Blue Island, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304744
Arrest Date: May 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/PERMANENT INJURY OR DISFIGUREMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Novae Gatewood
Age : 53
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304693
Arrest Date: May 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Paris Finney
Age : 35
Residence: Hebron, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304694
Arrest Date: May 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: LACC
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Quintin Transou Jr.
Age : 37
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304721
Arrest Date: May 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Raymond Colburn
Age : 53
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304790
Arrest Date: May 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Crown Point Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Rene Rodriguez
Age : 51
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304814
Arrest Date: May 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Robert Jones
Age : 54
Residence: Weeki Wachee, FL
Booking Number(s): 2304768
Arrest Date: May 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Cedar Lake Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Robert Kirk
Age : 61
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304811
Arrest Date: May 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Robert Ramos
Age : 67
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304740
Arrest Date: May 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Ronald Myers
Age : 57
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304804
Arrest Date: May 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Semaj Reynolds
Age : 26
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304780
Arrest Date: May 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Theron Harris Jr.
Age : 21
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304724
Arrest Date: May 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake Station Police Department
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT DEF. USES A VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Travis Walker
Age : 38
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304743
Arrest Date: May 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Trina Weaver
Age : 39
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304728
Arrest Date: May 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Victor Sanchez
Age : 22
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304766
Arrest Date: May 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: WEAPON - POSSESSION - DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE (EXPLOSIVES) - UNLAWFUL POSSESSION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Vincent Michalik
Age : 20
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304817
Arrest Date: May 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST A PERSON < 14 YEARS OLD - BY ADULT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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An Upper Darby school bus driver is accused of duct taping a child on her bus.
Juliet Pratt, 54, of Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania, was arrested and charged with unlawful restraint, false imprisonment, endangering the welfare of a child and assault.
On Wednesday, March 8, Upper Darby Police officers responded to Hillcrest Elementary School in Drexel Hill for a report of a 10-year-old boy assaulted by a bus driver who they later identified as Pratt. Surveillance video showed Pratt restraining the student with duct tape around his ankles and chest on her bus, investigators said. The student was seated on the bus in the district-supplied safety harness, according to police.
“Bus drivers are entrusted with enormous responsibility every time they get behind the wheel. In addition to being safe drivers, we also expect them to treat the children in their care with dignity and respect,” Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer said. “Using duct tape on a child who was already fully restrained in the vehicle’s harness was not only inexcusable, it was also dangerous. Had an accident occurred, this child would have been unable to free himself from the tape. There is simply no excuse for this conduct, which is why these charges have been filed.”
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Once they arrived at school, Pratt used a seat belt cutter to remove the duct tape from the child, investigators said. The footage never showed the student trying to get out of his seat or move around the bus, according to police.
“I want to thank Upper Darby Police Department Detective Kevin Knapp and Detective Sergeant Oliveri for their work on this case,” Stollsteimer said. “I also want to thank the hundreds of bus drivers who operate vehicles all over Delaware County every single day without incident. As the son of a SEPTA bus driver, I know firsthand that it is a difficult job that rarely gets the recognition that it deserves, and we do not want this case to detract from the great job that they do in support of the children of this County.” | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/bus-driver-accused-of-duct-taping-10-year-old-boy-on-bus/3575865/ | 2023-05-30T20:26:39 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/bus-driver-accused-of-duct-taping-10-year-old-boy-on-bus/3575865/ |
They're baaaack! Street rods will invade York this weekend with hot cars and cool events
The National Street Rod Association will present the 49th Street Rod Nationals East in York, June 2-4, at the York Expo Center.
This annual event is a gathering of classic and custom cars in the eastern U.S. The event will feature over 3,500 classic and custom cars from all over the country. There will be a variety of cars available, including street rods, muscle cars, hot rods and classic cars and trucks, all over 30 years old.
Attractions such as the East Pinstripers Brigade Bash and charity auction, Women’s World, Nitro Knockout, Pinup Girl contest and Best Men’s Beard will all take place at the event. iHeart Radio host, Nick Donovan’s Rockin’ Road Show will also be present each day of the event for music and announcements.
The street rods will parade down Market Street in York from the Expo Center at lunchtime Friday.
Admission is $19 for 13 years and older, $6 for children ages 6-12, and children 5 and under get in free. Family tickets are available for $40 and includes two adult tickets and three for children 12 years and younger.
For more information, visit nsra-usa.com.
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York City Police searching for missing teen sisters
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York Daily Record
York City Police are looking for two teenage sisters who are missing, according to a news release.
Andrea Rivas, 17, and Jazmin Esteban, 15, were last seen in the 400 block of Walnut Street.
Anyone with information about the missing child is asked to contact police:
- Submit a tip through the CRIMEWATCH App or at www.yorkcitypolice.com. Click on submit a tip and fill out the available boxes.
- Email Detective Commander Baez at abaez@yorkcity.org.
- Call the York City Police Tip Line at 717-849-2204.
- Call the York City Police Department at 717-846-1234 or 717-849-2219.
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Jerome Golfman can now call himself an empty nester.
Golfman originally found a Canada goose nested in a mulch hill by his usual parking spot near Dillard's at the Short Pump Town Center in April. He aptly deemed her "Mother Goose" after finding four eggs, and regularly brought food and water for the geese.
Almost exactly 28 days later, the average incubation period for geese eggs , Golfman said he found a pile of shells and feathers lying next to the empty nest.
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Golfman now said he believes Mother Goose, along with a male goose, migrated with her goslings to a retaining pond behind the mall where other families of geese live.
Though it is bittersweet, Golfman said he is happy the gaggle of geese have returned to their natural environment.
"As Short Pump has grown, it's encroached upon wildlife, but I'm excited Mother Goose pulled it off and had her babies," Golfman said.
The Times-Dispatch's 'Photo of the Day' 📷
Jan. 1, 2023
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) carries the ball as Washington Commanders cornerback Danny Johnson (36) tries to stop him during the first half of a NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and the Washington Commanders on Sunday, January 1, 2023 in Landover, MD.
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Jan. 2, 2023
Sharon MacKenzie of Mechanicsville walked with her friend Cindy Nunnally and her golden retriever, Sunny, during a GardenFest for Fidos at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden on Jan. 2.
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Jan. 3, 2023
People remember 8-year-old P’Aris Moore during a vigil in Hopewell on Jan. 3. The girl was shot and killed while playing in her neighborhood.
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Jan. 4, 2023
UR's Jason Nelson presses down court as George Washington's Brendan Adams, left, and Hunter Dean defend in the Robins Center Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.
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Jan. 5, 2023
Manchester's Olivia Wright reaches in on James River's Alisha Whirley at James River Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023.
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Jan. 6, 2023
Daron Pearson plays basketball at Smith Peters Park in the Carver neighborhood on Friday, January 6, 2023 in Richmond, Va.
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Jan. 7, 2023
UR's Tyler Burton takes a shot as Duquesne's Joe Reece defends Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023.
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Jan. 8, 2023
Park ranger Bert Dunkerly leads a walking tour of Revolutionary Richmond on the grounds of the Chimborazo Medical Museum in Richmond on Jan. 8. The tour was part of a multiday annual event interpreting Richmond’s Revolutionary history, including the capture of the city by British General Benedict Arnold on Jan. 5, 1781.
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Jan. 10, 2023
Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital COO Joey Trapani and Richmond City Councilwoman Cynthia Newbille react after cutting the ribbon to commemorate the opening of the East End Medical Office Building on Tuesday. Bon Secours Richmond Market President Mike Lutes (left) and Del. Delores McQuinn, D-Richmond, were also part of the festivities.
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Jan. 11, 2023
Pages are introduced at the Senate chamber during the first day of Virginia General Assembly at Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va., on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023.
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Jan. 12, 2023
Sen. Scott Surovell, D-Fairfax, worked at his desk at the Virginia State Capitol on Thursday. Above him is a portrait of former Lt. Gov. Don Beyer, now a congressman representing the 8th District in Northern Virginia.
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Jan. 13, 2023
Elizabeth Leggett is photographed with her pup Pallas, 10, in her neighborhood in Richmond's business district on January 13, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Jan. 14, 2023
Aubrey Nguyen, age 5, and Andrew Nguyen, age 8, eye the dragon as it comes by during the Tet celebration at Vien Giac Buddhist Temple Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. Jow Ga Kung Fu, of Virginia Beach, performed the Dragon Dance.
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Jan. 15, 2023
The St. James's West Gallery Choir sings during "Evensong, A Celebration of the Life and Work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." at St. James Episcopal Church Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023.
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Jan. 16, 2023
James "States" Manship of Thornburg came to the gun rights rally at the Bell Tower in Capitol Square on Lobby Day, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, dressed as President George Washington.
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Jan. 17, 2023
Del. Emily Brewer, R-Suffolk, confers with Del. Sam Rasoul, D-Roanoke, at the state Capitol on Jan. 17. Brewer sponsored the bill on state purchasing, House Bill 2385.
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Jan. 18, 2023
Aaliyah Rouse, 9, and Jennifer Rouse stand by as Aaron Rouse is sworn in in the Senate by Clerk of the Senate Susan Clarke Schaar during a general assembly session at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va., on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Jan. 19, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin talks to the media at George W. Carver Elementary School on Jan. 19.
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Jan. 20, 2023
VCU's fans cheer for the team against Richmond during the second half of the NCAA men's basketball game at University of Richmond, Richmond, Va., on Friday, January 20, 2023.
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Jan. 21, 2023
Jacqueline Dziuba, bottom left, and Steven Godwin, who live in Greenville, N.C., and other visitors check out the exhibits at the Poe Museum in Richmond in January as the museum celebrates Edgar Allan Poe’s 214th birthday and its own 100-year anniversary.
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Jan. 22, 2023
Paul McLean (left), founder of the Virginia Minority Cannabis Coalition, listens alongside Mark Cannady during the “Is Social Equity in Off the Table in 2023?” portion of the program on Sunday on the second full day of the Virginia Cannabis Conference presented by Virginia NORML at Delta Hotels Richmond Downtown. Lobby Day takes place Monday.
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Jan. 23, 2023
The flags at the Executive Mansion are at half-staff to honor those killed and injured in Monterey Park, California last weekend. Photo was taken on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023.
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Jan. 24, 2023
Sen. Steve Newman, R-Lynchburg, listens to debate during a Senate floor session in the state Capitol on a bill to make Daylight Savings Time year-round.
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Jan. 25, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin listens to George Daniel as he tries some Brunswick stew on Brunswick Stew Day at the Capitol Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. Next to Daniel are (L-R) Dylan Pair, stewmaster Kevin Pair and Austin Pair. The yearly event returned to the Capitol for the first time since the pandemic.
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Jan. 26, 2023
Meghan Vandette is photographed with her dogs, Pepper, a deaf mini Australian shepherd, and Finn on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Ruff Canine Club in Richmond, Virginia.
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Jan. 27, 2023
Three-year-old London Oshinkoya (from left) and 3-year-old twins Messiah and Malkia Finley go through the toys brought by Crystal Holbrook-Gazoni near the Gilpin Resource Center in Richmond on Friday.
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Jan. 28, 2023
Dance instructor Paul Dandridge (foreground) works with youngsters as he teaches a theater dance during the “Genworth Lights Up! Youth Series: On the Road” at the Center for the Arts at Henrico High School on Saturday. The series offers free workshops and performances throughout the year for youth of all ages.
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Jan. 29, 2023
Ronnie Jenkins II of Chesterfield County sits inside a Barefoot Spas hot tub with his 11-year-old son, Connor, and his wife, Amber, during the RVA Home Show at The Meadow Event Park in Caroline County.
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Jan. 30, 2023
Frank Saucier listens as elected officials give remarks during a vigil for Tyre Nichols on Monday at Abner Clay Park in Richmond. Nichols died from the injuries he sustained after being beaten by police officers in Memphis.
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Jan. 31, 2023
Mayor Levar Stoney gets ready to deliver his State of the City on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at the Richmond Main Street Station in Richmond, Virginia.
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Feb. 1, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin attends the Virginia March for Life in Richmond, VA on February 1, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
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Feb. 2, 2023
Petersburg High School's basketball standout Chris Fields Jr. on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the Petersburg High School in Petersburg, Virginia.
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Feb. 3, 2023
Shawnrell Blackwell, left, a Southside Community Development & Housing Corporation homeowner and board member, watches as Dianna Bowser, president and CEO of SCDHC, shares a moment with Suzanne Youngkin during a ceremony at Virginia Housing in Richmond on Friday after Gov. Glenn Youngkin and the first lady presented the first Spirit of Virginia Award of 2023 to the affordable housing nonprofit.
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Feb. 4, 2023
Members of the Break it Down RVA Line Dancing group perform during a Black History Month Celebration at Virginia State University on Feb. 4.
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Feb. 5, 2023
Wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) of the Washington Commanders, right, look on before the flag football event at the NFL Pro Bowl on Sunday in Las Vegas. With him are, from left, NFC wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) of the Detroit Lions, NFC wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) of the Dallas Cowboys and NFC wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) of the Minnesota Vikings.
John Locher, Associated PRess
Feb. 6, 2023
(From left) U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman, and Sethuraman Panchanathan, Ph.D., director of the National Science Foundation, arrive for a tour of VCU's Nanomaterials Core Characterization Facility with lab director and physics professor Massimo Bertino, Ph.D. (right) on Monday, Feb. 6. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Feb. 7, 2023
Sen. Dick Saslaw, D-Fairfax, is seen 4 1/2 hours into Tuesday's crossover session at the state Capitol.
Eva Russo, Times-Dispatch
Feb. 8, 2023
Chef Patrick Phelan works with his staff on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Lost Letter in Richmond, Virginia.
SHABAN ATHUMAN/TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb. 9, 2023
Onlookers stand near a shattered window on East Broad Street following a shooting on Thursday. One person was killed and another wounded.
Eva Russo, Times-Dispatch
Feb. 10, 2023
Colonial Williamsburg moves a 260-year-old building, originally called the Bray School, on a truck to a new location a mile away, where it will be put on public display, in Williamsburg, Va., on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. The Bray School is believed to be the oldest building in the US dedicated to the education of Black children.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb 11, 2023
Randolph-Macon celebrate after beating Roanoke College during a NCAA Division III Basketball game on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Randolph Macon Crenshaw Gym in Ashland, Virginia. With today's win, the Yellow Jackets hold the longest home winning steak in NCAA Division III history.
SHABAN ATHUMAN/TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb. 12, 2023
The Science Museum of Virginia hosted a competition for student engineers during a commemoration of Celebrate Engineering Ingenuity Day. A packed crowd watches Sunday as a team of “Bridge Breakers” from the American Society of Civil Engineers puts students’ inventions to the test.
Lyndon German
Feb. 13, 2023
A crew from Walter D. Witt Roofing installs a new roof for Melvin Washington, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, as part of the Owens Corning National Roof Deployment Project in Richmond, VA on February 13, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Feb. 14, 2023
Richmond City Council member Cynthia Newbille pulls the winning raffle ticket as Marc Edwards, from InnovAge Virginia PACE, holds the basket during the 9th annual "For the Love of Our Seniors" event at Main Street Station in Richmond, VA on February 14, 2023. The event is a resource fair for senior residents and caregivers in Church Hill. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Feb. 15, 2023
A crew from the Richmond-based company Cut Cut installs the new art installation "McLean" by Navine G. Dossos on the façade of the Institute for Contemporary Art in Richmond, VA on February 15, 2023. The installation is part of the exhibit "So it appears" opening February 24th. The vinyl pieces being used are adapted from a series of paintings. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Feb. 16, 2023
Giov. Glenn Youngkin meets with the community at Westwood Fountain in Richmond, VA on Thursday, February 16, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Feb. 17, 2023
Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Alison Linas, left, and Franklin greet Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Jennifer Guiliano and attorney Alex Clarke at the Henrico County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court building on Friday.
Eva Russo, Times-Dispatch
Feb. 18, 2023
Fans take pictures during the All-alumni Block Party before VCU’s game against Fordham on Saturday.
SHABAN ATHUMAN, TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb. 19, 2023
Virginia Tech's Georgia Amoore, left, waits for a pass from Elizabeth Kitley (33) during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Blacksburg.
Matt Gentry, The Roanoke Times
Feb. 20, 2023
Richmond resident David Scates filed an appeal with the VEC last summer four days after the state agency notified him that he had been overpaid unemployment benefits after catching COVID-19 and losing his job. Now, Scates is one of almost 17,000 Virginians at risk of having their appeals dismissed because the VEC contends they filed too late.
EVA RUSSO, TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb. 21, 2023
State Sen. Jennifer McClellan, D-Richmond, greets chief election officer and college friend Sheryl Johnson (right) at the Tabernacle Baptist Church polling station in Richmond, VA on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 as (from left) election workers Katie Johnson and Eric Johnson look on. McClellan is running to succeed Rep. Donald McEachin, D-4th. McClellan would be the first African American woman to represent Virginia in Congress and would give Virginia a record four women in its congressional delegation. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Feb. 22, 2023
Members of the media tour Fox Elementary School in Richmond, VA after Richmond Public Schools Chief Operating Officer Dana Fox provided an update on construction plans to rebuild the school on Wednesday, February 22. The building, which dates to 1911, was heavily damaged in a three-alarm fire on the night of Feb. 11, 2022. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Feb. 23, 2023
Marley Ferraro and her boyfriend, Zack Bannister, both VCU freshmen, spend time together between classes at Monroe Park as Thursday weather reaches around 80s in Richmond, Va., on Feb. 23, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb. 24, 2023
Sen. Aaron Rouse, left, D-Virginia Beach, talks with Sen. Jennifer McClellan, D-Richmond, before a general assembly session at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va., on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb. 25, 2023
Jenna Anderson of Cosby High shows her medal to her dad, Waylon Anderson, after winning the 112-pound weight class during the VHSL Girls State Open Championships at Unity Reed High in Manassas on Saturday.
SHABAN ATHUMAN, TIMES-DISPATCH
Feb. 26, 2023
Contestants in a duathlon race (run-bike-run competition) dash from the starting line in the first event of the West Creek Endurance Festival at the West Creek Business Park in Goochland County on Sunday.
Mark Bowes
Feb. 27, 2023
Eric and Linda Oakes speak to a small crowd before unveiling a plaque and bench dedicated to their son, Adam Oakes, in the VCU Student Commons building near the office of Fraternity and Sorority Life on February 27, 2023. The date marks the two-year anniversary of Oakes' death in a hazing incident, and VCU is calling this an annual hazing prevention day and day of remembrance for Oakes. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
Feb. 28, 2023
Jess Tanner (center) looks on as her daughters Aubrey (left), 10, and Charleigh, 8, deliver Girl Scout cookies to school counselor Michelle Nothnagel (right) and the other teachers and staff members at Manchester High School on February 28, 2023. With help from groups of retired teachers and others in the community, the girls, who are members of Girl Scout Troop 3654, raised over $1,000 to purchase the cookies for the staff. Jess Tanner, is an art teacher at Manchester and also a co-leader of their troop. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
March 1, 2023
Shirley Wiest, left, and Wilma Bowman, center, show a blanket for a veteran with the help of Julie Wiest, daughter of Shirley Wiest, at Sunrise of Richmond in Henrico, Va., on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Shirley Wiest and Wilma Bowman sewed over 3000 blankets for people at the VA Hospital, the Children’s Hospital and Moments of Hope Outreach among others.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 2, 2023
Carl Gupton, president of Greenswell Growers, is shown at the greenhouse of the company in Goochland, Va., on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Greenswell Growers, an automated indoor farming, can produce 28 times more greens per acre than traditional farming. They just sealed a deal with Ukrops and will start selling on Kroger shelves all across the mid-Atlantic.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 3, 2023
Highland Springs walks off the court after beating Stone Bridge during the Class 5 boys basketball quarterfinal on Friday, March 3, 2023 at J.R. Tucker High School in Henrico, Virginia.
SHABAN ATHUMAN/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 4, 2023
Nutzy plays with Shane Paris-Kennedy,9, during the Richmond Flying Squirrels Nutzy's Block Party on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at The Diamond in Richmond, Virginia.
SHABAN ATHUMAN/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 5, 2023
Patrons wait in line for Caribbean soul food from Mobile Yum Yum, one of the food trucks participating in Mobile Soul Sunday in Monroe Park. The event kicked off the Richmond Black Restaurant Experience, a weeklong celebration of Richmond’s Black-owned restaurants.
Sean McGoey
March 6, 2023
Henrico County officials celebrate the start of renovations at Cheswick Park in Henrico's Three Chopt District on March 6, 2023. The 24.5-acre park, Henrico's oldest official park, will receive $2.1 million in improvements, including a new open fitness area and upgrades to its trails, playground, restroom facilities, pedestrian bridges, parking lot, main entrance, stormwater management infrastructure and signage. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
March 7, 2023
Congresswoman-elect Jennifer McClellan heads into the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC for orientation on March 7, 2023 in preparation for her swearing in as the first Black Congresswoman from Virginia. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
March 8, 2023
Kate Chenery Tweedy shows the exhibition of Secretariat at Ashland Museum in Ashland, Va., on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Kate Chenery Tweedy is spearheading an effort to bring a monument of Secretariat to Ashland.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 9, 2023
John Marano of Top Trumps USA speaks to the media next to Mr. Monopoly at Maggie Walker Plaza in Richmond, Va., on March 9, 2023. Top Trumps USA, under license from HASBRO, will design a Richmond-specific board that highlights the region’s favorite historic landmarks.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 10, 2023
The U.S. Postal Service commemorate the history and romance of train travel with the unveiling of its Railroad Stations Forever stamps during a ceremony at the Main Street Station in Richmond, Va.
Lyndon German
March 11, 2023
Susie Williams of Richmond gets a makeover at the Shamrock the Block Festival in Richmond on Saturday. The festival was relocated to Leigh Street this year.
Daniel Sangjib Min, TIMES-DISPATCH
March 12, 2023
A procession of Fifes and Drums moves down Duke of Gloucester Street in Colonial Williamsburg on Sunday. It traveled from old Colonial Williamsburg Courthouse to the Raleigh Tavern, where Thomas Jefferson and other leaders formed a Committee of Correspondence in 1773.
Sean Jones photos, Times-Dispatch
March 13, 2023
Cuong Luu, foreground, a volunteer of Feed More, prepares boxes of meals with other volunteers and staff at the food bank in Richmond, Va., on Monday, March 13, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 14, 2023
Bill Barksdale, technical director of Virginia Video Network, works with Kelli Lemon, director of digital programming, at the video studio of Richmond Times-Dispatch in Richmond, Va., on March 14, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 15, 2023
Del. Eileen Filler-Corn, D-Fairfax, looks on a portrait after unveiling it as former Speaker of the House at the house chamber of the State Capitol in Richmond, Va., on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Filler-Corn made history as the first woman and first Jewish Speaker in Virginia.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 16, 2023
MIKE KROPF, THE DAILY PROGRESS Virginia's Isaac McKneely (11) becomes emotional after an NCAA Tournament first round game against Furman in Orlando, Fl., Thursday, March 16, 2023.
Mike Kropf
March 17, 2023
Brian Erbe, center, a pipe manager, and other members of Greater Richmond Pipes and Drums perform to celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Rosie Connolly's Pub Restaurant in Richmond, Va., on Friday, March 17, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 18, 2023
Virginia Tech's Mekhi Lewis takes down Oklahoma State's Dustin Plott during the consolation semifinals at the NCAA Division I wrestling championships, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Tulsa, Okla. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
Ian Maule
March 19, 2023
Virginia Tech's Kayana Traylor (23) is congratulated by teammates after scoring just before halftime of a second-round college basketball game in the women's NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)
Matt Gentry
March 20, 2023
Hannah and Ty Bilodeau of Lynchburg visit the recently completed Richmond Virginia Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with their children, Blythe, 5, Goldie, 4, and Graham, 2, in Glen Allen in Henrico, Va., on Monday, March 20, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 21, 2023
Doug Ramseur, center left, and Emilee Hasbrouck, center right, defense lawyers for Wavie Jones, one of three Central State Hospital employees , who was charged in death of Irvo Otieno, speak to the media at Dinwiddie Courthouse in Dinwiddie, Va., on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 22, 2023
WRANGLD's, from left, senior customer success manager Trevor Lee, chief business officer Andy Sitison and CEO Jonathan "JD" Dyke work at their office of the 1717 Innovation Center in Richmond, Va., on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 23, 2023
New Bon Secours Community Health Clinic is open in Manchester, Richmond, Va., on Thursday, March 23, 2023. The clinic will serve scheduled appointments and same day call-in appointments for the uninsured. The 8,000 square foot building is also home to the Bon Secours Care-A-Van, a mobile health clinic.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 24, 2023
Liz Kincaid, CEO of RVA Hospitality and owner of Max's On Broad, is photographed at the restaurant in Richmond, VA on March 24, 2023. Max's On Broad will be closing April 1 and will relaunch as a new concept in the summer. Kincaid also owns Tarrant's & Bar Solita. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
March 25, 2023
Henrico County families gather at Deep Run Park & Recreation Center on Saturday to celebrate all things agriculture during the county's second annual Farm Graze event. Children went booth to booth learning about the wonders of agriculture while participating in fun activities and scavenger hunts.
Lyndon German
March 26, 2023
Church Hill resident Alex Gerofsky finishes the Hill Topper 5K at the Church Hill Irish Festival with a time of 20 minutes, 26.8 seconds.
Thad Green
March 27, 2023
Wyatt Kingston, center, conducts a strength training session with Marshall Crenshaw, left, and Kevin Wright, right, at Hickory Hill Community Center in Richmond, Va., on Monday, March 27, 2023. Kingston, 71, has been working with the parks department for nearly 40 years on all kinds of initiatives, particularly those aimed at children in public housing communities.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
March 28, 2023
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, center, talks about the ongoing housing crisis in the city during a news conference on March 28.
Daniel Sangjib Min, TIMES-DISPATCH
March 29, 2023
From left, Caroline Ouko and Leon Ochieng, mother and older brother of Irvo Otieno, react near the casket during the celebration of life for Irvo Otieno at First Baptist Church of South Richmond in North Chesterfield on March 29.
Eva Russo
March 30, 2023
Senior students in Charlottesville-Albemarle Technical Education Center's culinary program presented Taj Mahsala: an Indian fusion menu.
SYDNEY SHULER, THE DAILY PROGRESS
March 31, 2023
Richmond Police address onlookers Friday, March 31, 2023 at the intersection of North Avenue and Moss Side Avenue, near Washington Park. Richmond police shot a man who was suspected of shooting a woman earlier in the day in the 1100 block of Evergreen Avenue on Richmond's Southside.
April 1, 2023
Sculptor Jocelyn Russell takes photos of the crowd after the unveiling of her statue of Secretariat at Ashland Town Hall Pavilion on Saturday.
Michael Martz photos, TImes-Dispatch
April 2, 2023
Drivers race in the Toyota Owners 400 at the Richmond Raceway in Richmond, VA on April 2, 2023.. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 3, 2023
Dinwiddie County Commonwealth's Attorney Ann Cabell Baskervill is photographed at the Dinwiddie County Courthouse on April 3, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 4, 2023
From left, Judy and Ron Singleton pose for a photo on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. MIKE KROPF/TIMES-DISPATCH
Mike Kropf
April 5, 2023
Beatrix Smith dips her matzah in salt water as she enjoys a Pasover Seder with her classmates (from left) Helen Corallo, Camp Maxwell, and Amara Ellen at the Weinstein JCC Preschool Program in Richmond, VA on April 5, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 6, 2023
Virginia Community College System Chancellor David Doré speaks with students at Piedmont Virginia Community College on Thursday.
SYDNEY SHULER, THE DAILY PROGRESS
April 7, 2023
A worker pushed water off a tarp on the field at The Diamond Friday, when the Flying Squirrels were scheduled to open their season against Reading.
MIKE KROPF/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 8, 2023
Ember O’Connell-Evans, 1, plays with hula hoops during the Dominion Energy Family Easter event at Maymont on Saturday.
Mike Kropf, TIMES-DISPATCH
April 9, 2023
Mike Kearney plays an early form of badminton with grandkids Savannah and Ashton on the lawn of Montpelier during “We, the Kids” Day.
ANDRA LANDI, FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REVIEW
April 10, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin, center left, tours Richmond Marine Terminal with W. Sheppard Miller III , Virginia Secretary of Transportation , center right, as Stephen A. Edwards, left, Virginia Port Authority CEO, and Christina Saunders, manager of Richmond Marine Terminal, give them the tour on Monday, April 10, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 11, 2023
Inaara Woodards, 5, of Henrico, visits Italian Garden at Maymont with her mother, Victoria Crawley Woodards, and three brothers, Kai, 13, Zion, 12, and Avion Woodards, 11, during their home-school field trip to the park in Richmond, VA., on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. "It’s gorgeous!" Victoria Crawley Woodards said of Tuesday weather. She said it was the perfect weather for the field trip and other activities.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 13, 2023
Clarence Thweatt, right, a lead trainer for Chesterfield Public Schools, works on marking points during a transportation road-e-o event, which is friendly competition of school bus drivers demonstrating their driving skills and knowledge of laws, at Chesterfield County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 14, 2023
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at Liberty University.
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April 15, 2023
Tyson Foods workers attend a job fair at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church on Mechanicsville Turnpike. The Glen Allen plant is closing, displacing about 700 employees.
Em Holter
April 16, 2023
A display of 32 white balloons were raised and a 32-second moment of silence was observed in honor of the victims of the April 16, 2007, tragedy at the start of the 2023 3.2-mile Run in Remembrance on the Virginia Tech campus.
MATT GENTRY, The Roanoke Times
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April 17, 2023
Albert Hill Middle School sixth-grader Drew Sirpis looks for birds during the educational boat trip on the James River on Monday.
Eva Russo, Times-Dispatch
April 18, 2023
Richmond Flying Squirrels Luis Matos steals the second base against Erie SeaWolves shortstop Gage Workman in the 3rd inning at The Diamond, Richmond, VA., on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 19, 2023
Children participate in Little Feet Meets at Matoaca High School in Chesterfield, VA on April 19, 2023. A total of 1,400 Special Olympic athletes from grades PK-5 throughout Chesterfield County Public Schools competed in Little Feet Meets between two dates, April 12 at James River High and April 19 at Matoaca High. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 20, 2023
Mike Blau, center, a line cook, and others work on preparing a soft opening of The Veil's new taproom, located in Scott’s Addition at 1509 Belleville St., on Thursday, April 20, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 21, 2023
(From left) VCU sophomore Caroline May, of Pittsburgh, PA, and senior Lee Finch, of Norfolk, VA carry a coffin with a blow-up Earth ball during a VCU Student Climate Protest in Richmond, VA on April 21, 2023. The small crowd walked from the James Branch Cabell Library, though Monroe Park, to the office of VCU President Michael Rao in a mock funeral procession. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 22, 2023
Anthony Clary gestures as he runs through confetti during the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k on Saturday.
Mike Kropf, TIMES-DISPATCH
April 23, 2023
A volunteer picks up an old wooden palate and brings it to a trash pile during Friends of Fonticello Park's community cleanup on Sunday.
Sean Jones, Times-Dispatch
April 24, 2023
Kay Ford spends time with her cat, Patches, at her home in Mechanicsville, VA., on Monday, April 24, 2023. Ford recently adopted Patches, a 40-pound cat, from Richmond Animal Care and Control. The story of Patches went viral after RACC publicized the cat.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 25, 2023
Emily Cover, a project manager with DPR Construction, is shown at Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU, left top, in Richmond, VA., on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. DPR is the team that built the hospital.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 26, 2023
Guests tour the Anthropology Lab at the new College of Humanities and Sciences STEM building on West Franklin Street in Richmond, VA on April 26, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 27, 2023
Police tape marks the scene outside George Wythe High School.
ANNA BRYSON/TIMES-DISPATCH
April 28, 2023
Sculptor Kate Raudenbush takes in her finished piece "Breaking Point" in the Flagler Garden Near the Monet Bridge at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden on April 28, 2023. The garden is set to debut "Incanto: An Oasis of Lyrical Sculpture" on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Incanto features five designed, allegorical sculptures, accompanied by poetry, throughout the garden. The exhibition is the work of Raudenbush and poet Sha Michele. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
April 29, 2023
Pharrell Williams performs during the Pharrell's Phriends set at Something in the Water in Virginia Beach on Saturday.
Kendall Warner
May 1, 2023
A man carries a piece of furniture through a neighborhood in Virginia Beach, Va. on Monday May 1, 2023. The City of Virginia Beach declared a state of emergency after a tornado moved through the area and damaged dozens of homes, downed trees and caused gas leaks. (AP Photo/Ben Finley)
Ben Finley
May 2, 2023
Sports Backers Stadium is shown next to The Diamond in this drone photo, in Richmond, VA., on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
Daniel Sangjib Min/TIMES-DISPATCH
May 3, 2023
CAL CARY, THE DAILY PROGRESS UVa cheerleader, Madison DeLoach, in front of other UVa cheerleaders tour the The Avelo Airlines Boeing 737 after landing at Charlottesville Albemarle Airport coming from Orlando on May 3, 2023. Avelo Airlines launched its first Charlottesville to Orlando flight line at the Charlottesville Albemarle Airport on May 3, 2023. The inaugural event consisted of a returning flight from Orlando to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, a firetruck water salute upon arrival and a tour of the airplane.
Cal Cary
May 4, 2023
(From left) Maryann Macomber, of Mechanicsville, VA, leads a small group prayer with Gloria Randolph, of Richmond, VA, Randolph's great-grandson Xavier Jones, also of Richmond, and John Macomber, of Mechanicsville, during a National Day of Prayer event at the Bell Tower in Capitol Square in Richmond, VA on May 4, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 5, 2023
Steffiun Stanley preps dishes at Birdie's in Richmond, VA on May 5, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 6, 2023
People at the ¿Qué Pasa? Festival sit on the grass and enjoy the weather on Brown’s Island on Saturday.
Mike Kropf/TIMES-DISPATCH
May 7, 2023
Arts in the Park saw thousands pass through Byrd Park over the weekend. The festival is sponsored by the Carilion Civic Association.
Charlotte Rene Woods, Times-Dispatch
May 8, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin shares a quiet moment with Holocaust survivor Halina Zimm on Monday afternoon before ceremonially signing a bill that adds a definition of antisemitism to Virginia law.
David Ress, Times-Dispatch
May 9, 2023
The Molcajete Sinaloa at Mariscos Mazatlan in Henrico, VA on May 9, 2023. Mariscos Mazatlan focuses on traditional Mexican cuisine from the city of Mazatlan and all along the Mexican coast. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 10, 2023
A goose, seen here on May 10, 2023, has built a nest in a median of the parking lot near Dilliards at Short Pump Town Center. The mall has put out orange cones to keep cars away and Jerome Golfman, assistant manager at Fink's Jewelers, said he regularly brings it water, cracked corn and other grains.
Eva Russo, TIMES-DISPATCH
May 11, 2023
Mary Finley-Brook, a professor of environmental studies at the University of Richmond and an expert on American gas infrastructure, says repairing the pipes no longer makes sense as gas prices continue to rise.
Mike Kropf, TIMES-DISPATCH
May 12, 2023
(From left) Sam Amoaka, a freshman at Virginia State University, helps his girlfriend, Tamia Charles, a freshman at Virginia Commonwealth University, move out of her dorm along with her dad, Thomas Charles, of Fredericksburg, VA, in downtown Richmond, VA on May 12, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 13, 2023
Virginia’s Thomas McConvey (left) defends the ball from Richmond’s Jake Kapp during an NCAA Tournament game at Klockner Stadium in Charlottesville on Saturday.
Mike Kropf/TIMES-DISPATCH
May 14, 2023
University of Richmond outfielder Christian Beal made a catch on the run during the Friday game of Spiders-VCU series at The Diamond.
MIKE KROPF, TIMES-DISPATCH
May 15, 2023
The flags at Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission building are flown at half-staff on Monday. Governor Youngkin announced that flags would fly half-staff in honor of Peace Officers' Remembrance Day.
Mike Kropf/TIMES-DISPATCH
May 16, 2023
Ukrop's crumb cake has been picked up by Kroger and is being sold nationwide. Here, fresh cinnamon crumb cakes are packaged at the Ukrop's bakery in Richmond, VA on May 16, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 17, 2023
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney officially proclaims May as Jewish American Heritage Month during a celebration held in collaboration with the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond and the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) at Richmond City Hall in Richmond, VA on May 17, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 18, 2023
Acting Police Chief Richard Edwards stands by as Penn and Victoria Burke places a flower in honor of Sergeant J. Harvey Burke in the wreath at the memorial stone at the Richmond Police Training Academy in Richmond, VA during the Richmond Police Department Police Officers' Memorial Service on May 18, 2023. The ceremony, which took place during National Police Week, paid homage to Richmond's fallen officers. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 19, 2023
Doumit Bouhaidarat fries falafel balls to order during the St. Anthony Lebanese Food Festival on Friday.
Mike Kropf, TIMES-DISPATCH
May 20, 2023
Dogs compete in the Subaru Ultimate Air Dogs — Splash Qualifier #4 event on the second day of Dominion Energy Riverrock on Saturday.
Eva Russo, Times-Dispatch
May 21, 2023
The Virginia men’s tennis team celebrates after winning the national championship on Sunday in Orlando.
Courtesy UVa athletics photos
May 22, 2023
Vietnam War veteran Stuart Blankenship is photographed at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, VA on Monday, May 22, 2023. Blankenship is one of 50 Vietnam War Veterans from throughout the Commonwealth featured in the exhibit “50 Years Beyond: The Vietnam Veteran Experience” which opened at the Virginia War Memorial on January 28, 2023. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
Eva Russo
May 23, 2023
Wilbert Hobson poses for a portrait at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Va, on May 23, 2023. Hobson was part of the 101st Airborne unit of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war. Hobson is very active in his chapter of the American Legion and helped found the Friends of Dupont, and organization. Graduating from an all-Black high school, Vietnam was Hobson’s first real experience with integration. MARGO WAGNER/TIMES-DISPATCH
Margo Wagner
May 24, 2023
Powhatan Owen, shown at the Virginia War Memorial, volunteered for a Burial Honor Guard company in Washington state to commemorate the service of fellow veterans and has further connected with veterans while attending powwows across the U.S.
Eva Russo, Times-Dispatch
May 25, 2023
Madi Mabry laughs with other members of Mango Salon at the 2023 Top Workplaces awards in Richmond on Thursday.
Margo Wagner, Times-Dispatch
May 26, 2023
A solar cell receives light at the Agecroft Hall and Gardens on May 26, 2023, in Richmond, Va. MARGO WAGNER/TIMES-DISPATCH
Margo Wagner
May 27, 2023
Julia Hunter, a shawl dancer, participates in the Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe’s powwow on Saturday.
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May 28, 2023
Festival organizers Pete LeBlanc, left, and Zavi Harman enjoy the second installation of Daydream Fest in front of the Main Line Brewery stage on Sunday.
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May 30, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaks during the Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony at the Virginia War Memorial on Monday.
Margo Wagner, Times-Dispatch | https://richmond.com/news/local/short-pump-town-center-goose/article_ddfdb8da-ff06-11ed-919b-9facb2b2117c.html | 2023-05-30T20:34:00 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/short-pump-town-center-goose/article_ddfdb8da-ff06-11ed-919b-9facb2b2117c.html |
MENNO, S.D. — A California man has been identified as the fatal victim from a two-vehicle crash at the corner of U.S. Highways 81 and 18 in Hutchinson County on May 23.
The South Dakota Department of Public Safety said Henry Fred Koens, 92, of Santa Maria, California, was killed in the crash, which occurred 8 miles east of Menno shortly before 1 p.m. on May 23.
He was the sole occupant of a 2022 Lincoln UT vehicle and traveling east on Highway 18 when Koens did not fully stop at the stop sign and entered the intersection, where he collided with a 2008 Chevrolet Express van, driven by Gene H. Steffen, 60, of Hartington, Nebraska.
Both vehicles entered the ditch. Koens was pronounced dead, while Steffen suffered minor injuries. Both drivers were wearing their seat belts.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol continues to investigate the crash. | https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/california-man-92-named-as-fatal-victim-in-menno-area-crash | 2023-05-30T20:34:43 | 0 | https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/california-man-92-named-as-fatal-victim-in-menno-area-crash |
GLEN BURNIE, Md. — Anne Arundel County police responded to the Quail Hollow Apartments in Glen Burnie late Sunday after a pair of girls, ages 14 and 15, allegedly forced their way inside an apartment and attacked another young female.
“I can’t see people going into somebody’s house,” said Mary Taylor who lives in the complex, “Not teenagers that young going into somebody else’s house to beat up somebody else’s children. It makes no sense to me.”
The victim’s mother, who does not wish to be identified, told us the young girls first pried open a window and punched her daughter in the face.
When the family attempted to leave, they spotted the suspects waiting in the parking lot so they stayed put, but then the young girls crawled through the window and attacked the victim again until the mother broke it up and they took off.
In addition to the home invasion and subsequent assault, the victim’s mother says one of the suspects was videotaping the fight with her cell phone as it unfolded.
“It seems like they’re using their phones to record these interactions to put on platforms whether it’s Snapchat, or Facebook, or Instagram, or some sort of social media outlet to kind of promote themselves and what they’re doing,” said Anne Arundel County Police Cpl. Chris Anderson.
The young victim suffered minor injuries and refused treatment, while police searching for her attackers discovered the two girls matching their descriptions in the area and made the arrests.
“Justice needs to be done with them. It makes no sense,” said Taylor.
“Does it make you wonder if you should feel safe in your own home?” we asked.
“It makes me feel like I need some help in here,” she replied. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/14-15-year-olds-charged-in-home-invasion-suspect-videotaped-assault | 2023-05-30T20:38:25 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/14-15-year-olds-charged-in-home-invasion-suspect-videotaped-assault |
BALTIMORE — A new group hopes to give Baltimore's coffee community a much-needed boost by bringing together independent coffee workers.
The Baltimore Coffee Collective will start by hosting latte art throwdowns, described as a "March Madness bracket, but for coffee." They'll be held every first Friday, with the first one starting at 6 p.m. June 2 at OneDo Coffee Roasters in Canton.
The organizers were inspired after Baltimore hosted the East Coast qualifiers for the U.S. Coffee Championships in January.
Jeremy Bennett, with Bennett's Coffee Co., said the Collective is about "lifting up the entire city and not just paying attention to one shop or another."
"Even though the city is full of incredible people doing incredible things, nobody is really talking to each other," he said. "We have so many incredible producers and cafes in the city, just like many other cities, but we just don't have this community."
Besides Bennett, the group includes Emma Leibman with Keffa Coffee, David "Shep" Bentley with The Bentley Brand, Candy Schibeli with Southeastern Roastery, and Art Grayson, who oversees a yet-unnamed tech startup.
Bennett said many members are still involved in the Washington, D.C., coffee community, which has "a really great community called DMV Coffee."
He said the Collective realized "we need to make Baltimore Coffee Collective distinctly Baltimore," not like New York City, Berlin, or any other coffee community.
Emma Leibman noted her employer, who runs the High Street-based Keffa Coffee, spent his career in Ethiopia before bringing African coffee to Baltimore, "because he loves the heart of this city."
"There's a really homegrown pride that exists in Baltimore, whether you're from here, whether you choose it," Leibman said. "It's visible in the greater food scene here as well... What makes Baltimore's food and beverage scene special has to do with the pride, the passion and the recognition that we're sitting on something really special."
The organizers are expecting about 100 people for the first throwdown, at 913 South Lakewood Avenue, with proceeds going to nearby Hampstead Hill Academy. The collective is also planning educational events for baristas, meet-ups, and other ways to unite the community. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/baltimore-coffee-collective-launches-latte-art-throwdowns | 2023-05-30T20:38:31 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/baltimore-coffee-collective-launches-latte-art-throwdowns |
CATONSVILLE, Md. — Details emerged in connection to the deadly triple shooting at a Motel 6 in Catonsville early Monday morning.
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It all began around 2:40am, officers were called to the motel for reports of multiple people being shot.
When they arrived they located three people suffering from gunshot wounds at the top of the stairwell.
One of the victims, identified as 30-year-old Javier Argueta, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The other two victims were treated for non-life threatening gunshot wounds.
While canvassing the scene police were able to locate the suspect, 18-year-old Jose Diaz-Contrenas, walking around the parking lot of the motel.
Once positively Identified, the suspect was arrested without incident and taken to police headquarters.
According to charging documents, the suspect admitted he was in a verbal dispute with all three of the victims and during the argument he displayed a handgun and began firing at them while they were attempting to get away.
Documents also say that the suspect stated that he "could not stop" and just continued to fire.
Diaz-Contrenas is facing one count of first degree murder and two counts of attempted first degree murder. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/charging-docs-gunman-found-wandering-parking-lot-after-deadly-triple-shooting-at-catonsville-motel-6 | 2023-05-30T20:38:37 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/charging-docs-gunman-found-wandering-parking-lot-after-deadly-triple-shooting-at-catonsville-motel-6 |
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Beneath the water in the bay, blue catfish are multiplying.
Currently, it’s the most common fish-eating fish in the Chesapeake.
“We now think that these blue catfish are so common they’re outnumbering our native species that you normally think of," said Allison Colden, the Maryland executive director of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
Since the blue catfish have arrived and the population exploded, the ecosystem of the bay has been changing.
“Not only do they prey on juveniles of our important commercial species like rock fish, but they’re also competing with rock fish for their prey as well," said Colden.
The solution to this problem is simple – commercial and local fisherman catching and harvesting blue catfish.
“We’re hoping that this could represent a win-win for watermen and others that make their livelihood on the water or enjoy fishing on the Chesapeake Bay," said Colden.
The issue, harvesting catfish is the most time consuming of any fish found in the bay.
“Federal regulations require USDA inspectors to be on site for the harvesting in blue catfish and this is not something that’s in place for any other species that’s harvested from the bay," said Colden.
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, and other groups are fighting to get this rule overturned. For now, harvesters have to deal with the extra regulations when processing one of the most common fish in the bay. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/invasive-blue-catfish-are-threatening-native-species-of-the-chesapeake-bay | 2023-05-30T20:38:43 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/invasive-blue-catfish-are-threatening-native-species-of-the-chesapeake-bay |
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Disability Rights Maryland is suing the State for allegedly housing foster children in hospitals despite no urgent medical reason for doing so.
According to the court filing most foster children stuck at the hospital have disabilities and were brought by parents who felt it was unsafe to care for them.
In many cases the parents first sought help from their local Department of Social Services, but were apparently told they could not take custody until a bed became available elsewhere in a group home, or highly restrictive residential program or treatment center for youth.
As result kids end up in what's called "overstay status" of hospitalization due to a lack of "medical necessity."
Venable, the law firm who filed the suit, says this causes "imminent risk of experiencing, medically unnecessary hospitalization."
They estimate 100 foster children are affected by the policy each year.
A similar lawsuit was filed in 1987, yet sttorneys say reforms agreed to then have proven to be inadequate.
“Maryland children are suffering,” said Luciene Parsley, litigation director at DRM. "Community support services in Maryland have once again deteriorated to the point where children with disabilities are forced to wait in hospitals and emergency departments for weeks and months on end, even after their medical professionals have certified that they do not require hospitalization.” | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/maryland-sued-for-allegedly-housing-foster-children-in-hospitals | 2023-05-30T20:38:49 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/maryland-sued-for-allegedly-housing-foster-children-in-hospitals |
'They'd have a show for sure': Five reasons to see the Brockton Rox play this summer
BROCKTON – Summer league baseball season in Brockton doesn't start until K.O., the lovable kangaroo mascot of the Brockton Rox, moonwalks atop the home dugout at Campanelli Stadium.
It didn't sustain into the later innings as the visiting Nashua Silver Knights spoiled the team's home-opener Thursday night with a 6-4 win, but K.O. always makes it a fun night at the ballpark.
Norm Laviolette tries to do much of the same in his second season as owner of the Rox.
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Between changes in the roster, coaching staff and thrills at the City of Champions' baseball diamond, here are five angles to the team this year as it embarks on a new season, its 10th playing in the Futures League.
Manny Ramirez Jr. is back
After a season in which the Rox roster featured the sons of five former Major Leaguers, one of the big names has returned this summer.
Manny Ramirez Jr., a sophomore outfielder from Weston, Florida and Tallahassee Community College, has already hit a pair of home runs in the Rox' first two games this season. This three-run shot in third inning of Thursday's home-opener cleared the center field fence.
“From last year to this year, (Ramirez Jr.'s growth) is like night and day," first-year manager Joe Logan said. "He’s the ultimate professional. Obviously he has the genes from his father, but he has (the) tools and the ability to do it. He’s staying back and being patient this year, taking what people give him, going out and executing. Maturity, he’s a year older. He’s always had that work ethic, it’s just engraved in him.”
Last summer, three of Ramirez Jr.'s 18 hits were home runs as he hit for a .171 average with 13 RBIs in 105 plate appearances. He played in 32 games total as the Rox went 24-39 and missed the playoffs.
Ramirez Jr. is 3-for-6 with 4 RBI through the team's first two games this season (1-1).
“I try to stick to the approach my dad gives me: stay simple, relax at the plate, not try to do too much and hit the ball the other way," Ramirez Jr. said. “I feel great. I just try to go up there relaxed to do my thing.”
Marika Lyszczyk, the first female player in league history
Ramirez Jr. wasn't the only one to shine despite the loss in the home-opener.
Marika Lyszczyk, the first female player in Future's League history, pitched the ninth inning and recorded a strikeout in her first appearance of the season.
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“It’s 2023. Everything is changing with evolution," Logan said. "She’s a hard worker. She’s one of the first ones here, one of the last ones to leave. It’s been a pleasure to watch her perform her craft. I look forward to a great season for her, to go out and do what she did tonight.”
Lyszczyk is a native of Delta, British Colombia, and a right-handed sophomore at Sonoma State University in California, where she became the first Canadian female to play in an NCAA baseball game. She is also the first female to catch in an NCAA baseball game, and an MLB content creator on social media. In high school, Lyszczyk was a five-year varsity baseball player.
“I actually reached out to the Brockton Rox," for the opportunity, Lyszczyk said. "It ended up working out pretty well for me. I’m excited to come out here this summer and help the team win. ... It’s honestly been amazing (so far). I love summer ball so much. It’s fun to play with a bunch of guys from a whole bunch of backgrounds. It’s always exciting to get out there with the guys. For any fan to come out, they’d have a show for sure.”
“It’s rewarding to see these kids have success," Logan said, standing between Ramirez Jr. and Lyszczyk. "It’s rewarding to see this young man right here experience the fruits of his hard work. He put in a lot of hard work and you can tell. And this young lady right here, in school, she didn’t pitch that many innings, but she stayed focused, she stayed in shape. Now, she’s here, she’s going to pitch and give us a chance.”
New owner is in on the fun
The team's new owner Norm Laviolette, a Duxbury native, owns two comedy clubs in Boston – Improv Asylum and Laugh Boston – and, while wearing a patriotic cowboy hat and goofy red sport coat, he is all-in on bringing the same atmosphere to Campanelli Stadium this summer.
He'll be most prominently seen hurling T-shirts and such from the team's dugout during games, or his traditional lap around the field on his motorcycle in the middle of the sixth inning.
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“The thing that has me most excited for this season, it’s always the same thing: the opportunity to have fun and entertain the families of the South Shore," Laviolette said. "The baseball is fun – you get to see a lot of really good baseball – but (the atmosphere) is way more fun for me."
“I come at this with my comedy club aspect," Laviolette said. "For me, that’s what it is. I’m able to bring that fun spirit to it. We should laugh, we should have fun. Everyone loves to laugh. Especially nowadays, we need to laugh. We need to find a place to do it together. ... That’s what people remember. You don’t really remember the score of this game, but what you do remember is if your kids had an amazing time.”
Upgrades coming to Campanelli Stadium
When Laviolette first became owner last summer, he said renovating Campanelli Stadium was high on his list of priorities.
"Last season, we couldn't open the first base concession stand," Laviolette said. "None of the equipment worked. It was all broken down. We had 2,000 people in here towards the end of the season and we couldn't serve them. You had to wait an hour-and-a-half for a hot dog. That's crazy."
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This season, the stadium is furnished with a new P.O.S. (Point of Sale) operating system that Laviolette and first-year general manager Nick Desrosiers say Campanelli Stadium is the only non-Major League venue to have.
The stadium also has upgraded lights and sound system, plus a new digital scoreboard coming within the next two weeks. All the skybox suites have been renovated."
Savannah Bananas coming to the city
After the Rox' 63-game regular season concludes, the viral Savannah Bananas will come to the City of Champions on Aug. 16.
The Bananas play an alternate style (Banana Ball) in which it incorporates a new rulebook to traditional baseball, and the Rox will play the exhibition game as the "The Party Animals" – an opponent like to the Washington Generals, with the Bananas taking role of the Harlem Globetrotters in a similar concept.
Last October the Bananas announced Brockton as one of their destinations on the team's 'Banana Ball World Tour.'
"It's going to be great and fun for the city," Logan said. "It gives another element to the game." | https://www.enterprisenews.com/story/sports/local/2023/05/30/five-reasons-to-see-the-brockton-rox-this-summer/70260960007/ | 2023-05-30T20:40:36 | 1 | https://www.enterprisenews.com/story/sports/local/2023/05/30/five-reasons-to-see-the-brockton-rox-this-summer/70260960007/ |
SOMERS POINT — An Upper Township man was hospitalized Monday afternoon after being struck by a car in front of a hardware store on New Road, police said Tuesday.
Deniss Culkovs, 45, of Linwood, was traveling south in a car on New Road when he struck Robert Wren, 55, while he was riding his bike, police said in a news release.
Wren was attempting to enter the parking lot of True Value at 515 New Road when he was hit by Culkvos' car, suffering a head injury, police said.
Wren was taken to Shore Medical Center. Police did not release an update on his condition Tuesday.
Culkvos was uninjured by the accident, police said.
The crash is still being investigated. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/somers-point-crash-injures-cyclist-on-memorial-day/article_27c0d096-ff1c-11ed-90c5-97578aea31b4.html | 2023-05-30T20:41:23 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/somers-point-crash-injures-cyclist-on-memorial-day/article_27c0d096-ff1c-11ed-90c5-97578aea31b4.html |
Stockton University baseball player Kevin Novobilsky put together a memorable freshman season that has earned him two regional postseason honors.
He made the American Baseball Coaches Association/Rawlings All-Region 4 second team and the D3baseball.com All-Region 4 third team, the university said Tuesday.
One of 14 freshman on the Ospreys' team this spring, the Ocean Township High School alumnus helped Stockton win 22 games, one short of the team record. Stockton made the New Jersey Athletic Conference Tournament for the first time in 10 years. The infielder previously was named the NJAC Rookie of the Year and made the All-NJAC first team. Four times during the season he won the NJAC Rookie of the Week award.
Novobilsky led the Ospreys in batting average (.380), on-base percentage (.443) and slugging percentage (.614). His 44 runs scored set a Stockton record. His 65 hits were the second most in team history, his 44 RBIs the third most. His eight home runs were tied for the third most in team history. Novobilsky tied for the team lead in doubles (12). He finished eighth in the conference in home runs and 10th in RBIs.
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He got at least one hit in 34 of the 42 games and at least two in 19 games, which led the team. Novobilsky also led Stockton with 14 multi-RBI games and compiled two eight-game hitting streaks along the way.
He was the only Stockton player who started all 42 games: the first 25 at third base and the last 17 at shortstop. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/stockton-freshman-baseball-player-kevin-novobilsky-earns-2-all-region-honors/article_79f211d8-ff1a-11ed-9242-7b0983bd0e16.html | 2023-05-30T20:41:29 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/stockton-freshman-baseball-player-kevin-novobilsky-earns-2-all-region-honors/article_79f211d8-ff1a-11ed-9242-7b0983bd0e16.html |
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Five Iowa residents remain unaccounted for, including two people whose remains may be in a pile of rubble at the site of a partially collapsed apartment building, officials in the city of Davenport said Tuesday.
Mayor Mike Matson confirmed the numbers at a news conference following criticism that the city was moving too quickly toward demolishing the building, which partially collapsed Sunday afternoon. The 116-year-old brick and steel structure, built as a hotel, had more recently been used as apartments, and tenants had been allowed to remain even as bricks began falling from the building.
After the partial collapse, the city had announced plans to begin demolishing the building as early as Tuesday morning, but they delayed after a woman was found Monday evening.
Officials now say immediate demolition was never intended, but they did want to quickly stage the site for the tear-down. The woman's rescue prompted officials to see if they could safely enter and ensure others weren't inside, but that is extremely difficult when the building could collapse at any time, they said.
“This could be a place of rest for some of the unaccounted,” Matson said. The city is trying to determine how to bring down what remains of the building while maintaining the dignity of people who may have been killed, he said.
Fire Marshal James Morris said explosives will not be used on the building, which is near other structures.
A relative of one of the missing pleaded at the news conference for people to understand that authorities want to control the tear-down without dumping more material onto the rubble. “I plead with our community to let the city do their job," the woman said.
The woman said her relative wouldn't want any more lives put at risk.
The building is “unstable and continues to worsen,” Morris said. A structural engineer says searches should be avoided near the debris because more could collapse, and officials are considering that assessment before searching inside again.
Morris said removing the debris that is propping up the rest of the building could cause further collapse.
“We’re very sympathetic to the possibility that there’s two people” still left inside, Morris said as he fought back tears.
On Tuesday, protesters held signs saying “Find Them First” and “Who is in the Rubble?" Some used a megaphone to shout out names of residents. The building had 53 tenants in about 80 units, the police chief said.
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City officials said rescue crews escorted 12 people from the building shortly after a middle section collapsed at about 5 p.m. Sunday, and rescued several others, including one person who was taken to safety overnight Sunday.
“There was a lot of screams, a lot of cries, a lot of people saying ‘Help!’ when the building came down,” Tadd Mashovec, a building resident, told KCCI-TV. “But that did not last, and two or three minutes, and then the whole area was silent.”
By Monday morning, Fire Chief Michael Carlsten said “no known individuals are trapped."
The city then issued a statement saying that the owner was served Monday with a demolition order and the process would begin Tuesday morning.
The discovery of another survivor Monday evening, rescued by ladder truck from a fourth-floor window, prompted the city to reevaluate, they said. The woman was pulled to safety only after popping out a window screen and waving to people gathered below.
“We had no indications from any of the responders that we had, any of the canines, any of the tools at the time” that there was anyone else left alive in the building, Morris said.
Patricia Brooks said her sister, Lisa, attempted to leave the building but rushed back to where she thought she could shelter most safely — in her bathtub. Brooks spoke with her sister when she was being evaluated at the hospital following rescue from a window on the side of the building that was still standing.
“It was just exhausting and a nightmare,” Chicago resident Patricia Brooks said of the roughly 24 hours before Lisa’s rescue.
The family begged with police and city officials to find Lisa in the apartment starting Sunday, said daughter Porshia Brooks.
“They allegedly did a sweep and said they didn’t find anybody,” said Porshia Brooks of Moline, Illinois. “They’re trying to tear the building down without doing a proper sweep.”
It's unclear what caused the collapse, which left a gaping hole in the center of what was once the Davenport Hotel, a building listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. Built in 1907, the brick over steel and concrete structure had been renovated into a mixed-use residential and commercial building.
Work was being done on the exterior at the time of the collapse, said Rich Oswald, the city’s director of development and neighborhood services. Reports of falling bricks were part of that work, and the building’s owner had a permit for the project, Oswald said.
The fire marshal said Tuesday that the owner had also hired a structural engineer who determined that the building was safe enough to remain occupied during the repairs.
Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation activating the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Case Management Program for the residents left homeless. After demolition was ordered, residents were prevented from going back inside for belongings due to the instability.
Authorities confirmed that residents had complained of unmet maintenance problems. The Quad-City Times reported nearly 20 permits were filed in 2022, mainly for plumbing or electrical issues, according to the county assessor’s office.
The collapse didn't surprise former resident Schlaan Murray, who told The Associated Press that his one-year stay there was “a nightmare.”
Murray, 46, moved into his apartment in February 2022 and almost immediately had issues with heat, air conditioning and bathroom plumbing. Calls to the management company rarely got a response, and even if workers did stop by, “they didn’t fix stuff, they just patched it up,” he said.
He questions how the building, where he said he didn't even want to bring his children, passed inspections. He moved out a month before his lease was up in March, and still hasn’t received his security deposit, he said. Many residents were like him, he said, struggling to come up with the first and last month’s rent, plus security deposit, despite deplorable conditions.
“It was horrible,” Murray said.
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Associated Press contributors include Freida Frisaro in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Trisha Ahmed in Minneapolis, Kathy McCormack in Concord, New Hampshire, and Beatrice Dupuy in New York City. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/downtown-davenport-building-collapse-apartment-complex-mike-matson-press-conference/524-116cd65b-0aa5-4345-b599-72e2d3ee5a20 | 2023-05-30T20:44:08 | 1 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/downtown-davenport-building-collapse-apartment-complex-mike-matson-press-conference/524-116cd65b-0aa5-4345-b599-72e2d3ee5a20 |
BIG SPRING, Texas — The City of Big Spring will begin its Neighborhood Seal Coating project on June 14.
The city released a press release discussing some of the rules to follow, while they continue to work in all the areas shown on the map above.
The Seal coating process will take about two days to complete. Then around two weeks later, the excess rock will be swept away from the streets. All vehicles must be moved from the areas by 7:00 a.m. during the workdays. Any vehicle on the roads will be towed.
There will also be no yard watering to make sure water is not getting onto the streets. All sprinklers will need to be turned off until the seal coating is finished. Before the project takes place, the streets will be swept for debris.
If there are inclement weather conditions, there is a chance the project will be delayed until ideal weather conditions occur. If necessary, a new date will be announced through mybigspring.com.
People can call the City of Big Spring Code Compliance Office at 432-264-2504 if they have any questions. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/city-of-big-spring-neighborhood-seal-coating-project-to-begin-on-june-14/513-584438b4-e836-4390-803d-8bae105b4bf0 | 2023-05-30T20:45:51 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/city-of-big-spring-neighborhood-seal-coating-project-to-begin-on-june-14/513-584438b4-e836-4390-803d-8bae105b4bf0 |
MIDLAND, Texas — The Ellen Noel Art Museum will be closed from May 30-June 2 for building maintenance reasons.
The museum will reopen on June 3 at 12:00 p.m. For more information, people can go to the Ellen Noel Art Museum Facebook page.
MIDLAND, Texas — The Ellen Noel Art Museum will be closed from May 30-June 2 for building maintenance reasons.
The museum will reopen on June 3 at 12:00 p.m. For more information, people can go to the Ellen Noel Art Museum Facebook page. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/ellen-noel-art-museum-to-be-closed-from-may-30-june-2/513-69e076b9-8957-4ea7-b620-7ee793179bab | 2023-05-30T20:45:57 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/ellen-noel-art-museum-to-be-closed-from-may-30-june-2/513-69e076b9-8957-4ea7-b620-7ee793179bab |
MIDLAND, Texas — Centennial Park will be hosting a 'Music in the Park' event on June 2.
The event is completely free and sponsored by Priority Power. The Croakin' Toads will be performing covers from some of your favorite artists like Bruno Mars, The Eagles, Backstreet Boys and many more.
The event will run from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Make sure to bring your lawn chairs and blankets. There will also be food trucks. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/music-in-the-park-to-take-place-at-centennial-park-on-june-2/513-5bfb4175-aa2e-4d95-a6ef-aada4fda4dad | 2023-05-30T20:46:03 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/music-in-the-park-to-take-place-at-centennial-park-on-june-2/513-5bfb4175-aa2e-4d95-a6ef-aada4fda4dad |
BUTTS COUNTY, Ga. — Four people were arrested in Butts County in connection to a child sex abuse case, some of which went so far as to help one woman avoid arrest, according to a release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
State and local investigators began looking into the group’s activities after receiving an online tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Law enforcement was able to get several warrants in Butts County. On May 23, several electronic devices were seized, which contained child pornography, the release said.
The devices implicated a 29-year-old woman in the case, who was believed to be producing and distributing child pornography. Warrants were obtained for her arrest, but she wasn’t taken into custody immediately.
The 29-year-old, along with two others, left the state to “avoid arrest and conceal evidence of [the] crime,” the release said.
The group was later arrested May 26 in Horry County, South Carolina. The 29-year-old and another woman, Breonna Jones, were arrested on child sex abuse charges.
The 29-year-old was charged with four counts of sexual exploitation of children. Three charges were given for distribution of child pornography and one other was handed down for production of child pornography.
Jones, 30, was charged with child molestation and hindering apprehension of a criminal. Because Jones is charged with child molestation, 11Alive is naming her, per our station's policy on mugshots and naming suspects.
The third suspect, a 31-year-old man, was charged with hindering apprehension of a criminal and obstruction.
In addition to arresting the three suspects in South Carolina, investigators announced a fourth arrest in the case. A 52-year-old woman was charged with party to the crime of child exploitation of children (production of child pornography) as well as false statements and writings.
Currently, the 29-year-old and Jones are being held in South Carolina, waiting to be extradited back to Georgia.
If you have any information about this cases, or other cases of child exploitation, is asked to contact the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Child Exploitation Unit at 404-270-8870.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 800-597-8477, or online at here. Residents can also download the See Something, Send Something mobile app to report cases, the release added.
The GBI, Butts County Sheriff's Office, FBI and United States Marshal Service assisted in the case. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/4-arrested-connection-butts-county-child-sex-abuse-case-3-arrested-south-carolina/85-90d8edbc-9fdc-400c-8db2-b1cd6761429f | 2023-05-30T20:48:36 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/4-arrested-connection-butts-county-child-sex-abuse-case-3-arrested-south-carolina/85-90d8edbc-9fdc-400c-8db2-b1cd6761429f |
MCCSC considers second referendum after state reduces school tax revenues
Banners and yard signs imploring voters to "Vote Yes On #2, Our Students Need You!" were all around Monroe County in 2010, when voters did vote "yes" on a tax increase for Monroe County Community School Corp. schools.
Thirteen years later, those signs could be resurrected as the school district anchored in Bloomington seeks another tax increase, in addition to one passed six months ago, to meet needs of students.
The new tax would provide access to preschool for all 3- to 5-year-olds. It would be offered on a sliding scale based on income, and free for low-income families. Funds also would provide free instruction materials and cover the cost of specialized exams and career education.
Monroe County Community School Corp. Superintendent Jeff Hauswald called the referendum "family centered and community focused," saying it will support children's educational needs by paying for things that help students succeed.
"We know it’s the right thing to do, so can we do it locally?" Hauswald asked during a May 24 community meeting where he explained the new school tax proposal. "We’re going to ask our taxpayers that.”
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He lamented that the state doesn't fully financially support public education, leaving shortages for local districts to figure out and supplement.
In November, Monroe County voters approved a school referendum rate of .185, or 18.5 cents per $100 assessed value, but that's not what the school district will receive. Hauswald said a new law put a cap on how fast a school tax rate can grow, meaning the MCCSC rate will be reduced by up to 3% next year.
He said part of the .085 proposed rate, which is 8.5 cents per $100 of assessed property value, will make up for that decrease.
MCCSC expects to get the first money from the November referendum next month.
Resident David Sabbagh suggested the board delay the new referendum one year so taxpayers can "catch their breath" in the wake of the last year's school referendum and big property tax hikes this year.
Hauswald said waiting isn't an option. "There is urgency," he said, "especially after the state did not fund early childhood education (this past legislative session) and then lowered our 2022 rate."
The proposed new tax would last eight years, as will the one passed in 2022. The MCCSC's two previous referendums, passed in 2010 and in 2016, were each six years.
Hauswald envisions preschool classrooms in each of the MCCSC's elementary schools. He said the space and need are there, but what's missing is money to develop programs and pay staff.
"Indiana is one of six or seven states that do not fund early childhood education, which is the most significant thing that results in student performance and success," he said.
Hauswald said MCCSC's tax rates are low compared to similar districts, and among the lowest 10% of school districts in the state.
He said it's become clear that school tax referendums level the playing field. "We realized if we were going to do more, we had to ask for more."
The school board is expected at its June 27 meeting to vote on whether to put the referendum on the November ballot. Since just city offices are in the election, adding the referendum will extend voting to county precincts in all but Richland and Bean Blossom townships, which fund the Richland-Bean Blossom school district.
"I hate that we have to do it," Hauswald said of the proposed tax increase. "I hate that we have to ask. But we take care of our students. We have a collective vision."
Contact Herald-Times reporter Laura Lane at llane@heraldt.com or 812-318-5967. | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/30/mccsc-referendum-has-same-goal-as-first-one-in-2010-helping-students/70262302007/ | 2023-05-30T20:48:37 | 0 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/30/mccsc-referendum-has-same-goal-as-first-one-in-2010-helping-students/70262302007/ |
COVINGTON, Ga. — The family of a Covington police officer who was shot in the head last week can finally rest after he returned home over Memorial Day weekend.
Officer Rashad Rivers was shot while he was responding to a domestic call at the OYO Hotel last Tuesday.
He was confronted by a man with a gun, who was later identified as 23-year-old Treyvorius Stodghill.
The two eventually began firing at each other, with Rashad being shot in the head.
His brother, Shaquille, remembered finding out about the shooting when Rashad texted him from the hospital.
Shaquille felt grateful to see his brother again during his visit.
"I got to hug him. I got to hold him," he said.
Shaquille explained that it had been quite some time since they saw each other before Rashad was shot. Shaquille is a truck driver and is always on the road, making it hard for him to get time off.
"I just hate that when I do get to see him that it's always something tragic," he stated.
Shaquille was in awe at the amount of police officers that showed up to support his brother. The police department even came to escort him home
"It was just amazing, like just the recognition that they came and out of support...that alone was enough for me," Shaquille said.
He calls Rashad, who was a former corrections officer and loves serving his community, a true leader and a father of three.
Shaquille added that, although his brother is still in pain, he is still unable to smile, the support and love he has felt made him emotional.
"He was still trying to smile, even though he couldn't because of his jaw being wired. But, I can see it in his face in a couple of those pictures," Shaquille said. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/covington-police-officer-rashad-rivers/85-874bd8cd-aa7b-4e6a-9ceb-03f7006442fa | 2023-05-30T20:48:42 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/covington-police-officer-rashad-rivers/85-874bd8cd-aa7b-4e6a-9ceb-03f7006442fa |
COWETA COUNTY, Ga. — An 8-year-old boy has been hospitalized and is on a ventilator after being stuck underwater for eight minutes Sunday, according to the Coweta County Sheriff's Office.
Coweta County deputies and Coweta County Fire Rescue responded to an address in Senoia after receiving a "drowning call" involving an 8-year-old boy.
The child was underwater for approximately eight minutes – before he was found and pulled from the water by his father, the sheriff's office said. The boy was given CPR until first responders arrived.
He was taken to a local hospital, where the 8-year-old was able to be revived. The child was then transported to an Atlanta area hospital, where he remains on a ventilator as of Tuesday morning, according to the sheriff's office.
This is a developing story. Check back often for new information.
Also download the 11Alive News app and sign up to receive alerts for the latest on this story and other breaking news in Atlanta and north Georgia. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/coweta-county-8-year-old-boy-hospitalized-ventilator-drowning/85-47140bff-618e-45ba-a702-f888438d4ba8 | 2023-05-30T20:48:48 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/coweta-county-8-year-old-boy-hospitalized-ventilator-drowning/85-47140bff-618e-45ba-a702-f888438d4ba8 |
ATLANTA — The announcement that Rosalynn Carter has been diagnosed with dementia drew a flood of tributes on Tuesday to the former first lady, herself celebrated for a lifetime of mental health advocacy.
"One of America's great champions of mental health," the New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof called Carter.
During Jimmy Carter's run for president in 1976, Carter embarked on a decades-long crusade to fight mental health stigmas and improve mental health services in the U.S. and across the globe.
In a 1977 New York Times interview, shortly after President Carter took office, the new first lady spoke about mental health as a priority and about destigmatizing mental health issues in terms ahead of their time.
Carter said she wanted “every person who needs mental health care to be able to receive it close to his home, and to remove the stigma from mental health care so people will be free to talk about it and seek help.”
“It's been taboo for so long to admit you had a mental health problem,” she said.
In 2021, she was honored by the World Health Organization for her half century of leadership in the mental health space.
That example was highlighted in statements made Tuesday as figures from across the world reacted to the dementia announcement, which the Associated Press reported the Carter family was sharing "to prompt conversations that could help people and their families get the support they need."
The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization Twitter account wrote: "Thank you to the Carter family for courageously sharing details of their health journeys publicly. In doing so, the Carters are helping to light the way for others to think about their own advance care planning needs."
Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock wrote he was "so grateful for (Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter's) continuing example of service and sacrifice."
The PBS Newshour host and groundbreaking journalist Judy Woodruff noted Carter's "lifetime of advocacy for those w/mental illness & need for greater transparency in discussing it."
And 11Alive's Christie Diez, a 2020-2021 Rosalynn Carter Mental Health Journalism Fellow, wrote a tribute to the former first lady: | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/rosalynn-carter-dementia-announcement-reactions/85-03a526ae-d74f-4398-a371-102e32eb682a | 2023-05-30T20:48:55 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/rosalynn-carter-dementia-announcement-reactions/85-03a526ae-d74f-4398-a371-102e32eb682a |
ATLANTA — A Union City man is heading to prison for the rest of his life after being convicted of selling a child for sex across metro Atlanta over the course of several months in 2021.
On Tuesday, the Attorney General’s Office announced Mark Thomas, 38, was sentenced to two life sentences after being convicted of minor sex trafficking in Fulton and Cherokee counties.
11Alive has been following this human trafficking case since we uncovered it after the arrest of Dionte Johnson, a convicted sex offender, who the Attorney General’s office said helped provide the motel rooms where the 15-year-old survivor was sold for sex.
This case started unfolding on Dec. 18, 2021, when a Cherokee County deputy pulled over Thomas for a traffic violation. At the time, a 16-year-old girl was in Thomas’ passenger seat.
This stop led to Thomas being arrested and the Georgia Bureau of Investigations and Homeland Security Investigations launching a multi-county investigation.
It was discovered during an interview with the teenager, she had been sold for sex by Thomas for approximately three months beginning in September of 2021 when she was 15 years old.
Thomas who is now convicted of the crime, drove the teenager to Woodstock, where she was sold to Jose Medina Dominguez and Cesar Juarez Oaxaca.
Dominguez pleaded guilty to one count of trafficking of persons for sexual servitude and one count of statutory rape in Cherokee County Superior Court. He was sentenced to 25 years, with 10 years to be served in prison.
Oaxaca pleaded guilty to one count of trafficking of persons for sexual servitude in Cherokee County Superior Court. He was sentenced to 25 years, with 12 years to be served in prison.
Thomas also sold the teenager for sex along Fulton Industrial Boulevard and surrounding hotels in Fulton County. One of those hotels being the Economy Motel. The Attorney General’s office said Dionte Johnson, who at the time was a clerk at the motel, helped Thomas by supplying him rooms and received a portion of the financial proceeds from the sale of the teenager.
11Alive confirmed Dionte Johnson is already a registered sex offender after being convicted of aggravated sexual battery in 2013. He was arrested in February after being indicted on charges connected to this human trafficking ring.
A judge has since given him a $100,000 bond but as of Tuesday afternoon, he remains locked up, awaiting trial on two counts of trafficking a person for sexual servitude.
The Attorney General’s office said Johnson and Thomas sold the child for sex to Cedric Johnson. He has since pleaded guilty to one count of trafficking of persons for sexual servitude in Fulton County Superior Court. He was sentenced 25 years, with 13 years to be served in prison.
Another buyer was identified through the investigation as Ruben Tolentino. He pleaded guilty to one count of trafficking of persons for sexual servitude in Fulton County Superior Court. He was sentenced to 25 years, with seven years to be served in prison.
The survivor at the center of this human trafficking ring wrote a poem to Thomas, who she was found with back in December 2021, following his conviction and being given a life sentence.
She allowed the Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit to share it with 11Alive to bring light to survivors.
To be honest
I don’t know how to describe
The way your eyes appear
in the middle of my nights.
It’s like I’m there again
in the car
at the store.
It’s the reason for my fits
On the floor.
I shut down and shut up.
Isn’t that what you wanted?
To know I feel fear,
Untrusting, unwanted.
I hate that I miss you
A little, only slightly
But I will always remember
your name – spitefully.
It burns my mind to think about the good
-only a handful of times
But it burns even worse
To think you were mine.
The survivor has appeared virtually to provide impact statements during each defendants hearing to express what these men put her through over the course of those months in 2021.
As Dionte Johnson's trial is still pending, the Attorney General’s Office hopes Thomas’ life sentence sends a strong message to everyone across Georgia.
“These life sentences should send a message to all those who prey on our children – you will be vigorously pursued and aggressively prosecuted,” Attorney General Chris Carr said.
“We will not rest in our efforts to protect our most vulnerable Georgians, and anyone who seeks to abuse and exploit them will be met with the full force of the law. We are proud of this latest outcome, and we will keep fighting until every person who engaged in the trafficking of this young woman is put behind bars," he added.
These cases were investigated by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s (GBI) Human Exploitation and Trafficking (HEAT) Unit, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Atlanta Field Office and the Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit.
“These convictions are the result of the diligence of the GBI’s Human Exploitation and Trafficking Unit, working alongside state and federal partners,” GBI Director Mike Register said. “Human trafficking victims deserve justice, and our agency will continue to work closely with the Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit to investigate these deplorable crimes.”
“These sentences say loud and clear that predators like Thomas will be found and held accountable,” Acting Special Agent in Charge Travis Pickard said, who oversees HSI operations in Georgia and Alabama. “Everyone in the community can breathe easier knowing he will no longer be able to victimize anyone, thanks to the great work by the agents, officers and law enforcement partners involved in the case.”
About the Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit
In 2019, with the support of Governor Brian Kemp, Georgia First Lady Marty Kemp and leaders in the Georgia General Assembly, Attorney General Chris Carr created the first-of-its-kind statewide Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit.
The Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit rescued and assisted 116 victims last year alone.
The Unit has 46 defendants who are currently under indictment for sex or labor trafficking, with some facing charges in multiple jurisdictions around the state.
The Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit is housed in the Prosecution Division, which also includes Carr’s Gang Prosecution Unit and his Public Integrity and White Collar Crime Unit. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/union-city-man-sentenced-life-sold-child-sex-metro-atlanta-fulton-cherokee/85-b965cb54-f48e-4f40-ba3e-421eb0605c1f | 2023-05-30T20:49:01 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/union-city-man-sentenced-life-sold-child-sex-metro-atlanta-fulton-cherokee/85-b965cb54-f48e-4f40-ba3e-421eb0605c1f |
NEW YORK (WTVA) — Monroe County native and “American Idol” finalist Colin Stough performed on Tuesday’s episode of “Live with Kelly and Mark.”
He sang “I Still Talk to Jesus.”
Open this link to watch his performance. Scroll down on the webpage to find the video.
Stough, a native of Gattman in Monroe County, made it to the final three of "American Idol" but Iam Tongi won the competition. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/colin-stough-performed-on-live-with-kelly-and-mark/article_2cada0b0-ff13-11ed-861c-07937e7794ba.html | 2023-05-30T20:49:29 | 1 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/colin-stough-performed-on-live-with-kelly-and-mark/article_2cada0b0-ff13-11ed-861c-07937e7794ba.html |
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) — The Columbus Police Department held a 1 p.m. news conference on the weekend mass shooting at a sports bar.
Open this link to watch the full news conference. This article is being updated. Check back soon.
The shooting happened late Friday night at the Inferno sports bar on Highway 45. The bar is adjacent to the Bill Russell Ford dealership.
One person died and four others were wounded.
Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant identified the man who died as Devin Thompson, 33, of Columbus.
Shooting suspect Undra Lamorris Williams, 30, surrendered to law enforcement Saturday evening.
"This was not a random act of violence," Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry said. "There was an ongoing disagreement with those involved, and they happened to see each other at the business." | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/columbus-police-held-news-conference-on-deadly-sports-bar-shooting/article_4001ae52-ff10-11ed-85c6-677ae9bf3ff2.html | 2023-05-30T20:49:35 | 0 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/columbus-police-held-news-conference-on-deadly-sports-bar-shooting/article_4001ae52-ff10-11ed-85c6-677ae9bf3ff2.html |
MANTACHIE, Miss. (WTVA) — An individual crashed into a house Tuesday morning in Mantachie.
Mantachie Police Chief Mark Roberts said the accident happened at approximately 10:00 near the intersection of Highways 371 and 363.
He said the driver had some type of medical emergency while driving and tried to stop but hit the gas pedal instead.
He said paramedics performed CPR on the driver who later died. The victim’s name is not being released at this time. The medical issue is believed to have caused the death, not the crash.
Roberts reported no injuries inside the house. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/driver-dead-after-medical-emergency-caused-car-to-crash-into-home-in-mantachie/article_c2a48a10-ff19-11ed-86af-5763ce68476b.html | 2023-05-30T20:49:41 | 1 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/driver-dead-after-medical-emergency-caused-car-to-crash-into-home-in-mantachie/article_c2a48a10-ff19-11ed-86af-5763ce68476b.html |
PHOENIX — A pedestrian was killed Tuesday morning after they were hit by several vehicles on Interstate 17 near McDowell Road, officials said.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety said the fatal incident occurred near milepost 200 at about 4 a.m.
The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. DPS said it was not clear why the person was on the freeway.
The collision briefly shut down the freeway's southbound lanes but they have since reopened. DPS has not disclosed the pedestrian's identity.
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ADOT offers driving tips on its website to help keep people safe on the road.
"There’s always room for improvement when it comes to road safety," the department said on its website.
ADOT's suggestions include:
- Don’t speed or drive aggressively
- Never drive while under the influence of substances
- Avoid distractions while driving
- Wear your seatbelt and make sure all passengers are doing the same
- When an emergency vehicle is on the side of the road, move over
- Stay extra aware in work zones
- Be prepared for weather conditions that make driving dangerous
"Real-time highway conditions are available on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov, by calling 511, downloading the AZ 511 app and through ADOT’s Twitter feed, @ArizonaDOT," the department said. | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/pedestrian-dies-after-hit-several-cars-i-17-mcdowell-dps/75-b43cdc1b-d167-47dc-b395-685cd8e457e1 | 2023-05-30T20:54:33 | 0 | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/pedestrian-dies-after-hit-several-cars-i-17-mcdowell-dps/75-b43cdc1b-d167-47dc-b395-685cd8e457e1 |
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Dakari Reinhardt, 21, pleaded guilty to possession of drugs and a firearm, and carrying a concealed weapon — his second such offense — Tuesday in Richmond Circuit Court.
On July 25, 2022, Richmond police say that officers observed Reinhardt speeding and pursued him onto Interstate 95 and into Manchester, where he crashed his car.
Reinhardt fled on foot into a nearby housing complex, where he ended up exchanging gunfire with Officer Timothy Burgess. Burgess was struck in the hip and sustained injuries, while Reinhardt was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
He was arraigned in August and charged with aggravated malicious wounding, possession of a Schedule I/II drug with intent to distribute, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, displaying a firearm while selling a Schedule I/II drug and hit and run causing damage of more than $1,000.
But all of those charges were dismissed in December, just two weeks before Reinhardt — who, court records show was previously convicted of carrying a concealed weapon, petit larceny, forging a bank note and eluding police — was arrested again and charged with the crimes to which he pleaded guilty on Tuesday.
Court records show that Reinhardt is facing charges in relation to the July 25, 2022 incident again, with five charges filed in January: possession with intent to distribute a Schedule I/II drug, possession of a firearm with a Schedule I/II drug, aggravated malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and failure to stop in the event of a motor vehicle accident.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch reached out to Commonwealth's Attorney Colette McEachin for clarification on any new developments that had led to new charges against Reinhardt, but she did not respond by press time.
Reinhardt is scheduled for a jury trial in the new charges filed in January. That trial is set to start October 16.
Photos: Biden marks Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-courts/richmond-circuit-court-dakari-reinhardt-guilty-plea/article_c26420e0-ff16-11ed-9de7-37da28f32281.html | 2023-05-30T20:55:43 | 0 | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-courts/richmond-circuit-court-dakari-reinhardt-guilty-plea/article_c26420e0-ff16-11ed-9de7-37da28f32281.html |
As operations on the Miller Fire near Sedona appear to be winding down, forest officials are bringing in additional firefighters to help manage a blaze closer to Flagstaff with the goal of supporting forest health.
Coconino National Forest spokesperson Randi Shaffer said two teams of hotshots, the Mormon Lake Hotshots and the Flagstaff Hotshots, are now lending a hand on the Volunteer Fire, about 16 miles west of Flagstaff.
A type 3 incident management team is expected to take over management of the Volunteer Fire on Thursday, which is burning within the area of the two-year old Rafael Fire burn scar. That means there is “not really potential for explosive growth” on that fire, Shaffer told the Arizona Daily Sun.
Forest managers are now utilizing both the Volunteer Fire and the Wilbur Fire west of Clints Well to support forest health, burning down and dead trees. Both fires have not grown substantially since last week.
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That type 3 team had been managing the Miller Fire up until Tuesday.
The Miller Fire is now 31% contained, but Shaffer said fire activity is minimal within the fire. And given the minimal activity, as well as the difficult terrain within the area it is burning which prevents firefighters from approaching the blaze, Shaffer said forest officials decided to stand down several groups that had been working on the Miller Fire.
As of now, just one hand crew and a helicopter are working the Miller Fire, which is measured at 30 acres in size.
Fire crews spent the last several days checking previously installed fire line along the south side of the fire in addition to aerially checking fire behavior. Crews are now installing cameras around the fire so fire officials can keep an eye on things without having to dedicate crews to the fairly inactive blaze.
Hot spots within the Miller Fire are expected to persist in the area throughout the coming weeks due to high temperatures and weather conditions.
Since terrain within Secret Canyon and Maroon Mountain, where the Miller Fire is burning, prevents firefights from accessing the fire safely, Shaffer said crews have been scouting the area, identifying access routes, staging areas and helicopter landing sites. Such information could prove invaluable in the case of another more impactful fire within the Secret Mountain Wilderness area.
Crews have also been checking on native wildlife and archaeological and heritage sites, at times cutting trees in those areas in order to protect them from future fires.
Last week, a significant area around the Miller Fire was closed to visitors to allow firefighting operations to continue unimpeded. But that closure area has since been reduced. Still, officials ask forest visitors to check for area closures prior to any excursion and abide by all posted signage.
The fire was first reported on May 20, but due to weather conditions, aerial resources were not able to confirm the fire until Monday, May 22.
There are no structures threatened by the fire.
While the Temporary Flight Restriction located in the Miller Fire area will likely be lifted soon, the use of drones is still prohibited in Forest Service wilderness areas, including the Secret Mountain Wilderness Area. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/weather/as-miller-fire-appears-subdued-attention-turns-to-volunteer-fire-nearer-flagstaff/article_4f6a673a-ff10-11ed-9d6c-47e47e950503.html | 2023-05-30T20:57:19 | 0 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/weather/as-miller-fire-appears-subdued-attention-turns-to-volunteer-fire-nearer-flagstaff/article_4f6a673a-ff10-11ed-9d6c-47e47e950503.html |
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BOISE, Idaho — Boise Police are asking for help to locate a man who hasn't been seen since May 18.
The police department received a missing persons report for the man, identified as Mark, from a concerned family member.
"Officers want to locate Mark to ensure he's OK," the Boise Police Department said in a post on Twitter, adding that he was last seen in the area of Ann Morrison Park at about 7 a.m. on Thursday, May 18.
Mark is described as about 5-foot-6, 160 pounds, with red hair and hazel eyes. Police said he is known to frequent the downtown Boise area. He may still be in the Boise area, but the police department said it's also possible that he has traveled out of the state.
The Boise Police Department said Mark does not have a permanent home address, but the family member who reported him missing had frequent contact with him prior to May 18.
If you've been in contact with Mark or have any information, police ask you to call dispatch at 208-377-6790 or contact Crime Stoppers of Southwest Idaho at 208-343-COPS (208-343-2677) or online.
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Crown Point Car Cruise to kick off 2023 season Thursday, June 1.
In the shadow of the Old Lake County Courthouse, custom, antique and some newer cars line West Street by Bulldog Park for the Thursday car cruise in Crown Point.
John J. Watkins, The Times
Cousins Tom Mitchell, of Schaumburg, and Steve Markowitz, of Crown Point, check out the cars during Thursday evening's Car Cruise at Bulldog Park in Crown Point.
CROWN POINT — The weekly Crown Point Car Cruise returns to Bulldog Park for the 2023 season Thursday. Held from 4-8 p.m., the car cruise will happen every Thursday from June 1 through Sept. 28. Live entertainment and food vendors will be present.
“We are excited to have the car cruise back at Bulldog Park,” Crown Point Entertainment Superintendent Diana Bosse said. “This event marks the beginning of summer for Crown Point, and we can’t wait to welcome the community back to Bulldog Park to see classic cars and enjoy music from local bands.”
The park is located at 183 S. West St.
A portion of the City of Crown Point’s Summer Concert Series will take place during the car cruise, with Scott Wielgos and The Relics set to kick off the 2023 series Thursday. Frank Ruvoli and The Highway Band will play July 13; Angelo Ciccio and Jessi & The Fizz will take the stage Aug. 31; Thrown Together and The Crawpuppies will close out the car cruise on Sept. 28.
The car cruise also will feature seasonal vendors Damos Dogs and Crown Creamery. The Korner Taqueria will be at the car cruise June 8, June 22, July 20 and July 27. The Cheesy Food Truck will be at the car cruise June 1, July 6, July 13 and Aug. 31.
Participants should arrive at Bulldog Park no earlier than 4 p.m.; cars will not be let in earlier than that time. Visitor parking will not be permitted in the Chase Bank parking lot before 5 p.m. After 5 p.m., only visitors are permitted to park in the lot. No classic car parking is permitted in the Chase Bank parking lot.
The car cruise will move to Wittenberg Village, 1200 E. Luther Drive, July 6, July 20 and Aug. 3. For more information, contact Entertainment Superintendent Diana Bosse at dbosse@crownpoint.in.gov.
In the shadow of the Old Lake County Courthouse, custom, antique and some newer cars line West Street by Bulldog Park for the Thursday car cruise in Crown Point.
Cousins Tom Mitchell, of Schaumburg, and Steve Markowitz, of Crown Point, check out the cars during Thursday evening's Car Cruise at Bulldog Park in Crown Point. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/crown-point/car-cruise-returns-june-1/article_197498f2-fef8-11ed-9d9a-0fa169e72ace.html | 2023-05-30T21:05:20 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/crown-point/car-cruise-returns-june-1/article_197498f2-fef8-11ed-9d9a-0fa169e72ace.html |
McAdenville to reveal, celebrate new greenway
A new section of greenway has opened in McAdenville, and the town is planning a celebration for June 3.
The Pharr Yarns Family Trail is located downtown near 102 Main St. At just under a mile, it is an extension of the McAdenville greenway, a two-mile loop. There is another two miles of greenway just north of the Boathouse on Willow Drive, creating around five miles of trail in McAdenville, said Christy Gliddon, executive vice president of human resources for Pharr.
The trails are part of the 23-mile Matthews Belk South Fork River Corridor, which will eventually extend from Spencer Mountain to the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, linking Ranlo, Lowell, McAdenville, Cramerton and Belmont.
"For probably a couple of years now, Pharr has partnered with the Catawba Lands Conservancy and the Carolina Thread Trail, so we're super excited about the vision of the entirety of the Carolina Thread Trail, especially as we work to complete the segments of Spencer Mountain to the botanical garden," Gliddon said. "It's going to be so wonderful to be able to hike it, bike it, walk it, jog it."
The greenway extension is part of a broader vision for McAdenville as not just "Christmas Town," but a place where people can visit or live in throughout the year.
"Everybody thinks of McAdenville in terms of Christmas town, so we really want people to know that McAdenville is a wonderful place to visit the other 11 months of the year as well," she said. "With the trails opening, the McAdenville greenway trail and the Pharr Yarns Family Trail, we want people to shop, enjoy the outdoors and all that the river has to offer and all that the town has to offer every month of the year."
On June 3, the town will hold a grand opening for the new trail. There will be a ribbon cutting at 4 p.m. at 102 Main St. and children's games at 4:30, as well as live music, and eventually fireworks.
"We hope people will come, bring a blanket, a lawn chair, and enjoy the whole day in McAdenville," Gliddon said. | https://www.gastongazette.com/story/news/local/2023/05/29/mcadenville-to-reveal-celebrate-new-greenway/70253086007/ | 2023-05-30T21:15:44 | 1 | https://www.gastongazette.com/story/news/local/2023/05/29/mcadenville-to-reveal-celebrate-new-greenway/70253086007/ |
In a victory for her reputation, former Broward County Commissioner Barbara Sharief got a key concession from Political Action Committee Winning Florida resulting from her defamation lawsuit.
Winning Florida agreed to publicly retract from all ads any references to Sharief “defrauding” any entity or having been found guilty of a crime. Winning Florida produced and disseminated attack ads against her when she ran for Florida Senate District 35 against Lauren Book in 2022. The misleading advertisements referenced in the settlement presented false claims that Sharief defrauded Medicaid.
In 2013, the Agency for Health Care Administration accused Sharief’s home health care company of twice overbilling Medicaid for patient services. She was not accused of intentionally filing false claims in either case, but settled financially with the state agency nonetheless, even agreeing to pay a fine.
Although the lawsuit settlement agreement comes after the election, Sharief hopes it will serve as a catalyst for change to stop political consultants from resorting to spreading falsehoods about candidates.
“Our intent in filing the lawsuit was to stand up against false attacks and ensure voters are not subjected to disinformation that could dissuade them from participating in future elections,” said Sharief in a written statement. “I call upon all those in leadership positions in the Democratic Party to stand with me in publicly rejecting the politics of personal destruction and hatred that often fuel political campaigns.”
While this settlement ends her battle against Winning Florida, Sharief’s lawsuit against Book, now minority leader of the Florida Senate, remains pending.
Besides taking offense to the attacks on her character, Sharief also said the ads misled her position on gun safety.
“I lost my father to gun violence at the age of 14 and have been a staunch advocate for commonsense gun safety laws,” Sharief insisted. | https://www.miamitimesonline.com/news/local/barbara-sharief-wins-concessions-in-defamation-suit/article_55ee8be8-ff03-11ed-9ef6-8b7dc605932e.html | 2023-05-30T21:16:10 | 0 | https://www.miamitimesonline.com/news/local/barbara-sharief-wins-concessions-in-defamation-suit/article_55ee8be8-ff03-11ed-9ef6-8b7dc605932e.html |
South Floridians now have to worry about guns on the beach. Hundreds of people went running for cover as bullets flew on Memorial Day evening just before 7 p.m. on the Hollywood Beach boardwalk, injuring nine, including at least three children.
Witnesses said people were seen wrapping their injured and bloody limbs in tourniquets before emergency personnel arrived.
Authorities said victims were taken to both Memorial Regional Hospital and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. All of them are in stable condition according to Yanet Obarrio Sanchez, a spokesperson for Memorial Healthcare System. Police spokesperson Deanna Bettineschi said the four children hit were between the ages of 1 and 17, with the adults between ages 25 and 65.
Police say it all began when a fight broke out steps away from the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream shop and a Subway, and at least one of the individuals involved started shooting. A witness said several young men were arguing. The altercation and shooting took place about a block from the popular Hollywood Beach Bandshell and the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort.
“I was laying down and I heard a ‘pow, pow, pow, pow’ – like six or seven shots – everybody started running,” one witness told WPLG Local 10 News Miami.
Hollywood Police Chief Chris O’Brien said thousands of people were in the area and dozens of police officers, many of whom were already patrolling the beach, responded immediately.
Surveillance video released early Tuesday morning shows one man wearing a yellow hoody who pulled out a gun and start firing before he ran from the scene, and a second wearing a gray sweatshirt and black pants and who appeared to be holding a weapon, police said.
Two people were arrested, three are at large, and five handguns were recovered from the scene, according to the South Florida SunSentinel. Police officers detained two people after the shooting, who they determined were not the shooters. Both were arrested on firearms charges. Of the five handguns recovered, two were stolen, Bettineschi said, one from Texas, the other from Miami-Dade.
Detectives are still trying to identify three other people they believe were involved in the shooting.
“It’s unfortunate we have law-abiding citizens who come to our beaches and that gets interrupted by a group of criminals,” O’Brien said.
“People come to enjoy a holiday weekend on the beach with their families and to have people in complete reckless disregard of the safety of the public and to have an altercation with guns in a public setting with thousands of people around them is beyond reckless,” said Hollywood Mayor Josh Levy. “The Hollywood Police Department will leave no stone unturned. We do not appreciate when people come into our city with guns and have an altercation in the midst of a public setting here.”
Alvie Carlton Scott III told The Associated Press he was on the beach when he suddenly heard numerous gunshots. He said he hid behind a tree and then fled the area after a police officer told people to run.
Jamie Ward, who was also on the promenade, said several young men were fighting in front of the stores when one pulled a gun and started shooting.
Families who were separated during the scramble for safety were reunited on Johnson Street and the North Ocean bus loop, where police set up a safe gathering place.
Yellow tape was seen cordoning off the crime scene and police said there would be a heavy presence of officers on the beach while the investigation continues. | https://www.miamitimesonline.com/news/local/gunfire-creates-memorial-day-terror-on-hollywood-beach/article_22b1377c-ff11-11ed-90e2-83471f9ae02a.html | 2023-05-30T21:16:16 | 0 | https://www.miamitimesonline.com/news/local/gunfire-creates-memorial-day-terror-on-hollywood-beach/article_22b1377c-ff11-11ed-90e2-83471f9ae02a.html |
Jimmy Butler scored 28 points and Caleb Martin had 26 points and 10 rebounds in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals on Monday night to help the Miami Heat beat the Celtics 103-84 and turn back Boston’s attempt at an unprecedented comeback.
The Heat recovered after blowing a 3-0 lead in the series and advanced to the NBA Finals for the second time in four seasons. They will face the Western Conference champion Nuggets, with Game 1 in Denver on Thursday night.
Bam Adebayo scored 12 points with 10 rebounds for Miami, which is the first No. 8 seed to play for a championship since the 1999 New York Knicks. Top-seeded Denver has been waiting since sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers on May 22.
Butler was named the Eastern Conference finals Most Valuable Player, an award named after Celtics Hall of Famer Larry Bird.
Game 6 hero Derrick White scored 18 for Boston, which was hoping to become the first NBA team ever to advance after falling behind 0-3 in a best-of-seven series. Jaylen Brown scored 19 with eight rebounds but went 1 for 9 from 3-point range.
Jayson Tatum, who scored a Game 7 record 51 points against Philadelphia in the conference semis, had 14 points with 11 rebounds after turning his ankle on the first play of the game and limping through 42 minutes.
The Celtics led by five points early before conceding a 14-4 run to end the first quarter and then giving up 16 of the first 22 points in the second. Boston cut the deficit to seven points late in the third, but Miami took a 76-66 lead at the break and scored the first seven points of the fourth quarter to pull away.
The Heat took the first three games – two of them in Boston – and needed just one more win to reach to the NBA Finals. None of the 150 teams that have opened a 3-0 lead in an NBA playoff series has ever failed to advance.
But the Celtics hyped themselves up by watching a documentary on the Boston Red Sox comeback from a 3-0 deficit against the New York Yankees on their way to the 2004 World Series. When the Celtics took the floor for Game 4 in Miami, ex-Yankees Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter were sitting courtside.
Boston won Games 4 and 5 by double digits and had a cushy lead in Game 6 before Miami rallied back to take a one-point lead with 3 seconds left. The Heat appeared to clinch it when Marcus Smart’s desperation 3-pointer rimmed out, but White scored on a putback in the final 10th of a second to force a decisive seventh game.
Back at home, the Celtics greeted their fans with a pregame video intercutting highlights from the Red Sox comeback with their own. 2004 Red Sox catalyst Kevin Millar recorded a message to hype up the crowd.
But the heavily favored Celtics couldn’t repeat the feat. | https://www.miamitimesonline.com/news/local/miami-heat-goes-to-the-nba-finals-after-embarrassing-the-celtics-in-game-7-on/article_8e496bce-fe96-11ed-96d2-6bb51a410e86.html | 2023-05-30T21:16:22 | 1 | https://www.miamitimesonline.com/news/local/miami-heat-goes-to-the-nba-finals-after-embarrassing-the-celtics-in-game-7-on/article_8e496bce-fe96-11ed-96d2-6bb51a410e86.html |
UPDATE: The streets are now back open.
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – A water main break has closed West Marion Avenue and Sullivan Street in Punta Gorda.
Water is flooding the area as workers try to make repairs to get these roads back open.
Trust NBC2 to keep you updated with the latest information and to let you know when these roads reopen. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/charlotte-county/2023/05/29/punta-gorda-streets-shut-down-due-to-water-main-break/ | 2023-05-30T21:18:11 | 0 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/charlotte-county/2023/05/29/punta-gorda-streets-shut-down-due-to-water-main-break/ |
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES, Fla. – A Vietnam Veteran lost his home to a fire on Sunday evening, the day before Memorial Day.
“I want to let you know life is tough and it’s getting tougher,” says Donald Cline, the homeowner.
Cline lived in this home for 30 years.
“It tore me up too bad I can’t really deal…with it right now,” says Cline.
He left everything behind, including his cell phone, wallet, and dentures in the devastating fire.
Cline says the fire started around 10:00 PM Sunday. He was sitting down to eat his dinner when he felt the heat radiating to his back. He checked his stove and microwave to make sure he didn’t leave anything on. He then continued through the house and saw flames rocketing out of the laundry room.
He tried to close the door to keep the flames temporarily at bay. They continued to grow and he ran out of the back of the house yelling for his sons.
He screamed in hopes someone would hear and come to help. He lost his voice in the process.
He got on his motorcycle and sped to the closest neighbor across the street. Together they called 911.
Cline says the fire department arrived less than five minutes after the call, but the damage was already too severe.
Despite his losses, he is refusing aid from the Red Cross. He says he would rather give than take. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/collier-county/2023/05/29/vietnam-veteran-loses-golden-gate-estates-home-to-fire-hours-before-memorial-day/ | 2023-05-30T21:18:18 | 0 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/collier-county/2023/05/29/vietnam-veteran-loses-golden-gate-estates-home-to-fire-hours-before-memorial-day/ |
Volusia Beach Safety rescues 301 people from rip currents during Memorial Day weekend
While most of the area's stormy weather dissipated by Saturday, dangerous surf conditions remained throughout the holiday weekend, resulting in 301 ocean rescues between Friday and Monday, according to Beach Safety Captain Alex Miller.
"With the bigger surf we've had this past month, that has increased the strength and the frequency of rip currents," Miller said.
On Monday, two men were rescued after being caught in a rip current in Daytona Beach, with one of them on life support Tuesday morning, according to the Daytona Beach Fire Department.
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During the prior weekend, Beach Safety staff rescued more than 100 people from rip currents.
Last week's weather contributed to higher tides than usual, which closed down beach driving Saturday.
Miller said that this year's holiday seemed "busier" than last year, and while that may have contributed to the high number of rescues, it wasn't the only reason.
"With the loss of elevation of the beach sands from the hurricanes (Ian and Nicole), we have different areas that wouldn't normally have larger rip currents," Miller explained. "But due to some of the rain runoff in some of these different areas, the (sand at the) bottom is a little bit less stable than it was last year."
Therefore, Miller said he expects this summer to be a "big rescue year."
Because of high tides (higher than usual especially this past weekend), the water "punches holes in the sandbar" and as it travels over the holes, rip currents develop.
The hazardous rip current conditions will continue throughout this week, Miller said.
"A lot of people see the flat water and assume it's safe to go in," Miller said. "But historically, after big surf, we still have dangerous rip currents even when the water flattens out."
Sheriff's office begins law enforcement on the beach
The weekend also marked the sheriff's office taking over law enforcement at the beach. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 1595 into law last week giving sheriffs' offices in Florida authority to police unincorporated county areas, which include the beaches in Volusia County.
On Tuesday afternoon, the sheriff's office was in the process of finalizing the number of tickets issued during the holiday weekend, a spokesperson said.
The office said deputies were "stopping reckless drivers and already recovered a handgun, extended magazine and ski mask on a traffic stop," by Saturday afternoon, according to a social media post.
Miller said that with the sheriff's office assuming law enforcement duties at the beaches, "we were able to dedicate more of our resources on the water."
"We had our rescue vessel, we had jet skis patrolling every day," Miller said.
Deputy Beach Safety Chief Tammy Malphurs said last week that beachgoers are encouraged to swim in front of lifeguard towers, 41 of which were in operation this weekend, according to Miller, as well as 88 Beach Safety staff working on Saturday, 76 on Sunday, and 87 on Monday.
"We did do everything we could to encourage our staff to come in for this busy weekend," Miller said. | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2023/05/30/high-tides-rip-currents-at-volusia-beaches-lead-to-301-rescues-over-memorial-day-weekend/70269998007/ | 2023-05-30T21:22:17 | 0 | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2023/05/30/high-tides-rip-currents-at-volusia-beaches-lead-to-301-rescues-over-memorial-day-weekend/70269998007/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A Clanton County man is paying tribute to UAB doctors who saved his life through art, which will be exhibited on campus starting next Friday.
The “Strings of Gratitude” art exhibition will be on display from June 9 to Aug. 12 at the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts.
Following a gas explosion at his family’s restaurant in 2020, Delrico Gibson wasn’t sure he would ever be able to make art again.
The kitchen explosion left Gibson with burns across his upper body and face. The severity of his burns resulted in his bones being restructured, fusing his fingers together.
However, after months of treatment with UAB medical professionals, Gibson was able to regain the grip and dexterity in his fingers needed to create his artistic designs. His first solo exhibition is a collection of artworks that pay homage to the health professionals that saved his life.
Gibson credits and thanks plastic surgeon René Pierre Myers, M.D., who operated on Gibson’s hands, and James Hwang, M.D., who used skin from Gibson’s thighs as a graft for his arms, hands and fingers.
Each work that will be on exhibit represents a different person who played a role in his recovery. An opening reception will be hosted at AEIVA from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on June 9. For more information, visit UAB arts website. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/burn-victim-pays-homage-to-his-uab-doctors-through-art-exhibition/ | 2023-05-30T21:24:33 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/burn-victim-pays-homage-to-his-uab-doctors-through-art-exhibition/ |
A Pima County child died of the flu this month, the first confirmed pediatric flu death here since last year, health officials said.
The child became ill and died in mid-May, according to a news release from the Pima County Health Department, which confirmed Friday that an investigation determined the death was caused by an influenza infection.
The child's family declined to comment, but an online obituary indicated she was a 6-year-old Tucson first grader.
Pima County's last pediatric flu death was reported in 2022, according to a health department news release, which said this year's death occurred outside of the regular flu season and was within an age group that is generally low risk.
This should serve as a reminder that the flu can spread year-round and should always be taken seriously, said Pima County Health Director Dr. Theresa Cullen.
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“If you have not gotten vaccinated against the flu, you should as soon as you can,” Cullen said in the news release. “Getting a flu shot is one of the best tools we have to help protect ourselves against severe illness. Not only will the vaccine help better protect you, but it also protects those community members who are most vulnerable and at high-risk.”
Since October 2022, 3,627 flu cases have been reported to the Pima County Health Department. Of those, 28% were reported in people ages 19 to 49, the most commonly infected age group, the news release said.
As of May 20, 36,117 lab-confirmed flu cases were reported in the state since Oct. 2, 2022, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services.
For the week of May 14 through 20,538 cases were reported across the state, a 2% increase from the previous week, ADHS data shows.
For the past five flu seasons, the average number of cases reported for the week of May 14 was 344, according to the ADHS website. This represents a 56% increase compared to a typical flu season.
Getting a flu vaccine every year is the best way to reduce risk and potentially serious complications, health officials said. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone ages 6 months and older get a flu vaccine and practice preventative actions, such as covering coughs and sneezes, staying away from sick people, and washing hands frequently.
People at high risk for complications from the flu should see a health-care provider promptly if symptoms develop, even if they have been vaccinated this season, the news release said. Symptoms include fever or chills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches and fatigue. Some people may also experience vomiting and diarrhea, which is more common in children than adults.
Along with the very young and the very old, people who may be at higher risk of serious flu complications include those with chronic medical conditions including asthma, diabetes, heart disease, neurological conditions, pregnancy, and weakened immune system.
Contact Star reporter Caitlin Schmidt at 573-4191 or cschmidt@tucson.com. | https://tucson.com/news/local/pima-county-child-is-first-to-die-of-flu-this-year/article_54e29896-ff0f-11ed-bce1-1bb13dc5d3e9.html | 2023-05-30T21:24:35 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/pima-county-child-is-first-to-die-of-flu-this-year/article_54e29896-ff0f-11ed-bce1-1bb13dc5d3e9.html |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Marcell Dareus, former University of Alabama defensive tackle and NFL player, is set to host a football and cheer camp this Saturday.
The camp is scheduled to be held on June 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Huffman High School, located at 950 Springville Road.
Registration will take place on-site at Huffman and will begin at 8 a.m.
Dareus honed his football talents while at Huffman High School before becoming a national champion at UA, later making his way to the pros with the Buffalo Bills and the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was named Alabama’s defensive MVP for his performance at the 2010 BCS National Championship Game. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/former-alabama-defensive-tackle-to-host-football-and-cheer-camp-in-birmingham/ | 2023-05-30T21:24:39 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/former-alabama-defensive-tackle-to-host-football-and-cheer-camp-in-birmingham/ |
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Arizona is opening a donation center in midtown Tucson.
The nonprofit leased 784 square feet at 3131 N. Country Club Road, just south of Fort Lowell Road.
Molly Gilbert and Ryan McGregor, with Picor, represented the landlord.
Big Brothers Big Sisters accepts clothing, accessories, housewares and toys.
The nonprofit then sells the items to local Savers thrift stores and the proceeds are used to recruit volunteers. It has several other donation centers around town. For more information and updates on its opening, visit tucsonbigspickup.org.
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- TT Partners LLC & Jeff Diller Real Estate Inc. bought the 52-unit Tucson Terrace, 3493 E. Lind Road, from Lind Commons LLC for $3.8 million. Allan Mendelsberg and Joey Martinez, with Picor, represented both parties.
- Gould Family Properties VIII LLC bought the 40-unit Craycroft Commons, 1511 N. Craycroft Road, from Craycroft Commons LLC & Casa Bahari LLC for $3.8 million. Allan Mendelsberg and Joey Martinez, with Picor, represented both parties.
- Appliance Parts Co. leased 18,000 square feet at 1861 W. Grant Road from Walker Tucson Property LLC. Robert Glaser, with Picor, represented the landlord. Justin Sieczkowski, Mallory Wayne and Paul Sieczkowski, with Colliers International AZ, represented the tenant.
- WeedCo LLC lease 3,271 square feet at Ruthrauff Commerce Center, 2480 W. Ruthrauff Road, from Pegasus Tucson Owner LLC. Paul Hooker and Andrew Keim, with Picor, represented the landlord.
- The Caliber Group leased 2,800 square feet at River Park Office Complex, 1585 E. River Road, from LLDN Development Corp. Molly Gilbert, with Picor, represented the tenant and Doug Marsh, with Oxford Realty Advisors, represented the landlord.
- HMWS Manufacturing leased 2,400 square feet at Broadbent Business Center, 2030 N. Forbes Blvd., from Boron Properties. Alex Demeroutis, Jesse Blum and Paul Hooker, with Picor, represented the landlord. Dave Volk, with Volk Co., represented the tenant.
- Starbucks Corp. leased 2,400 square feet at 1975 E. Irvington Road from Kino Gateway Center LLC. Greg Furrier, with Picor, represented both parties.
- Gema’s Grill LLC leased 1,200 square feet at Plaza Azteca, 3553 S. 12th Ave., from NAI Investments LLC. Cintya Denisse Angulo Garcia, with Picor, represented the landlord.
- Carlos Chavez Photography LLC leased 958 square feet at Broadmoor Center, 181 S. Tucson Blvd., from 181 S Tucson LLC. Molly Gilbert, with Picor, represented the landlord.
Information for Tucson Real Estate is compiled from records at the Pima County Recorder's Office and from brokers. Send information to Gabriela Rico, grico@tucson.com | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/big-brothers-big-sisters-opening-donation-center-in-central-tucson/article_48349fba-fe54-11ed-a389-3bdeb75a709f.html | 2023-05-30T21:24:42 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/big-brothers-big-sisters-opening-donation-center-in-central-tucson/article_48349fba-fe54-11ed-a389-3bdeb75a709f.html |
LANCASTER, Pa. — Police in Lancaster County are trying to identify a woman accused of using a cloned credit card to defraud a local veterinary clinic.
According to East Lampeter Township Police, the woman used the card to make a fraudulent purchase valued at more than $135 at the Lincoln Highway Veterinary Clinic at about 1:45 p.m. on May 16.
The woman had a black and brown colored Chihuahua dog with her, police said.
Anyone with information on the alleged incident or the woman's identity is asked to contact East Lampeter Township Police at (717) 291-4676 or submit a tip online. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/east-lampeter-township-police-fraud-suspect-lincoln-highway-veterinary-clinic/521-96611264-9426-4e9b-a27a-d9162812a825 | 2023-05-30T21:26:24 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/east-lampeter-township-police-fraud-suspect-lincoln-highway-veterinary-clinic/521-96611264-9426-4e9b-a27a-d9162812a825 |
Do I need to be worried about Wisconsin's air quality alert? It depends.
An air quality alert has been issued for much of Wisconsin again, a reoccurrence this month as smoke from wildfires in Canada continue to make its way here and pollutants increase in the air.
Here's why that matters and what you should know when deciding how to spend your Tuesday outdoors.
Is where I live under an air quality alert on Tuesday?
Fifty-four counties in Wisconsin are under an alert between 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday.
Adams, Brown, Calumet, Clark, Columbia, Crawford, Dane, Dodge, Door, Florence, Fond du Lac, Forest, Grant, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Jackson, Jefferson, Juneau, Kenosha, Kewaunee, La Crosse, Lafayette, Langlade, Lincoln, Manitowoc, Marathon, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Milwaukee, Monroe, Oconto, Oneida, Outagamie, Ozaukee, Portage, Price, Racine, Richland, Rock, Sauk, Shawano, Sheboygan, Taylor, Vernon, Vilas, Walworth, Washington, Waukesha, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago and Wood counties.
Do I need to stay inside during an air quality alert?
It depends on the Air Quality Index where you live and whether you fall into a certain group.
When determining air quality in the state, the Department of Natural Resources uses U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's AQI to note when pollutants reach unhealthy levels. The higher the AQI level the greater the risk it poses for your health.
What is a normal air quality index and when does it start getting higher?
When the AQI is between the 0-50 range, that means the air quality is satisfactory and air pollutions pose little or no risk, according to AirNow, a partnership of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Park Service, NASA, Centers for Disease Control, and tribal, state, and local air quality agencies.
A 51-100 AQI is labeled in the "moderate" category. Air quality is acceptable, but there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution. A large portion of the counties in Tuesday's air quality alert fall in this category.
The level of concern rises for those in "unhealthy for sensitive groups" when the AQI is between 101 to 150. This means members of sensitive groups may experience health effects, while the general public is less likely to be affected.
Do I fall in the sensitive groups for air quality and what should I do differently?
People with lung disease like asthma, who are older, children and teenagers and people who are active while outdoors would fall in the sensitive groups.
If you're in this demographic, you should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion. You should also take more breaks and do less intense activities. You should also watch for symptoms like coughing or shortness of breath and schedule outdoor activities in the morning.
People with asthma should follow their asthma plans and keep quick relief medicine handy when the AQI is 101 or above, the AirNow.gov site indicates.
What are the Wisconsin counties in this unhealthy for sensitive groups category?
Walworth 102 (AQI), Columbia (109 AQI), Rock (116), Dane (126), Jefferson (112) and Waukesha (133).
What should I do when the air quality index continues to get higher?
When the AQI is in the 151 to 200 range that is now "unhealthy" for everyone. Sensitive groups should avoid prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion, and everyone else should reduce those activities.
The AQI is in the "very unhealthy" category when it's in the 201 to 300 range. Everyone needs to be concerned when the AQI gets to this level. Sensitive groups should avoid all physical activity outdoors and should move activities indoors. Everyone else should avoid prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion and also schedule outdoor activities in the morning.
When the index value is between 301 and 500 that is "hazardous" for everyone and all populations should avoid physical activity outside.
Can I still run during an air quality alert?
It depends on the AQI level and whether you fall in the sensitive groups category. Being aware of the AQI can help you make that decision.
How can I check the air quality index level where I live?
You can monitor the AQI by plugging in your Zip code, city or state on the airnow.gov website. It provides the current air quality as well as a historical look.
More:What is an air quality alert and who issues it in Wisconsin? | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2023/05/30/what-should-i-do-during-air-quality-alert-need-to-stay-inside-aqi/70269695007/ | 2023-05-30T21:26:30 | 1 | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2023/05/30/what-should-i-do-during-air-quality-alert-need-to-stay-inside-aqi/70269695007/ |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Police are responding to an active situation in Harrisburg.
According to Matt Maisel the director of communications within the City of Harrisburg, there is a police presence gathered at Hall Manor in Harrisburg.
Maisel confirmed that police believe there is a man inside the residence with a child and that they are using flash-bangs to lure him out.
The incident began around 1:30 p.m.
According to FOX43's crew at the scene, there are multiple police vehicles and there is a large police presence at the scene.
This is a developing story. FOX43 will provide updates as they become available. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/police-incident-reported-harrisburg/521-ae3354f9-0936-4eba-8e75-08f7f8273f33 | 2023-05-30T21:26:30 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/police-incident-reported-harrisburg/521-ae3354f9-0936-4eba-8e75-08f7f8273f33 |
Wisconsin just celebrated 175 years as a state. Here are some key historical facts you should know.
Wisconsin, we're no spring chicken anymore.
While it is nowhere near the oldest state in the United States — that would be Delaware — America's Dairyland is getting up there in age.
Wisconsin celebrated 175 years on Monday. Here are some key historical facts about the state.
When did Wisconsin become an official state?
May 29, 1848.
What number state is Wisconsin?
Wisconsin was the 30th state to become part of the U.S., less than two years after Iowa joined the Union and about two years before California.
What was Wisconsin called before it became a state? What was Wisconsin before 1848?
Wisconsin was part of the Northwest Territory from 1788 to 1800, according to state records. Present-day Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and part of Minnesota were also part of this territory. Wisconsin was then included in the territories of Indiana (1800-1809), Illinois (1809-1818) and Michigan (1818-1836).
Wisconsin became its own territory in 1836 as populations grew in the counties of Crawford, Brown and present-day Mackinac. The Wisconsin Territory consisted of present-day Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and parts of North Dakota and South Dakota but territories continued to split off when land west of the Mississippi River became part of the Iowa Territory.
President Andrew Jackson appointed Henry Dodge as governor of the Wisconsin territory. His responsibilities included conducting a census, holding elections (only white males could vote) and convening a territorial legislature.
James Doty and Nathaniel P. Tallmadge were also appointed governor in the 1840s before Wisconsin became an official state.
More:How Wisconsin lost land to Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota before it became a state
Who first settled in Wisconsin?
Jean Nicolet was the first known European to reach Wisconsin in 1634, according to state records. Prior to that, American Indians lived here for thousands of years until the French arrived. The French explorers came here for fur trade. In 1673, Louis Jolliet and Father Jacques Marquette explored the Mississippi River.
In 1795, Jacques Vieau created trading posts at Kewaunee, Manitowoc and Sheboygan. The first steamboat arrived in 1835 in Milwaukee.
Who owned Wisconsin before the U.S.?
The British.
In 1763, Wisconsin became part of British colonial territory after the Treaty of Paris was signed. Twenty years later, a second Treaty of Paris was signed, and Wisconsin became a United States territory. This treaty ended the War of the American Revolution, recognizing U.S. independence of the British.
What is Wisconsin's population?
Today, Wisconsin's population is 5.89 million, according to the 2020 U.S. Census, a 3.6% increase from the 2010 Census. However, that's less than the nationwide population growth of 7.4% and during this same period Minnesota's population grew by 7.6%.
Wisconsin ranks 20th for its population total of the 50 states. The state is just shy of Maryland's total and one spot ahead of Colorado.
When Wisconsin was chartered as a territory in 1836, it had a population of 11,683, increased to 30,749 by 1840 and the 155,277 in 1846, according to the Wisconsin Historical Society. The state's population had ballooned to 305,000 by 1850.
What are the most populous counties in Wisconsin right now?
- Milwaukee County: 939,489
- Dane County: 561,504
- Waukesha County: 406,978
- Brown County: 268,740
- Racine County: 197,727
Population numbers are according to the 2020 U.S. Census.
What are the most populous cities in Wisconsin?
- Milwaukee: 577,222
- Madison: 269,840
- Green Bay: 107,395
- Kenosha: 99, 986
- Racine: 77,816
Population numbers are according to the 2020 U.S. Census.
Who was Wisconsin's first governor after it became a state?
Gov. Nelson Dewey was the first governor. He served from 1848-52. There have been 45 governors in the history of Wisconsin.
What is the oldest state and what is the newest state in the U.S.?
Delaware is known as "The First State" after it became the first state to ratify the Constitution of the U.S. It became a state Dec. 7, 1787.
Hawaii is still a youngster at just 63 years old. It became a state Aug. 21, 1959.
More:How are Wisconsin's state symbols, like the state bird, chosen? Schoolchildren often play a part. | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2023/05/30/when-did-wisconsin-become-state-settled-population-governor-what-was-it-called-before-1848/70268279007/ | 2023-05-30T21:26:36 | 0 | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2023/05/30/when-did-wisconsin-become-state-settled-population-governor-what-was-it-called-before-1848/70268279007/ |
YORK, Pa. — York City officials announced an ambitious new goal on May 30 to become the first city in the U.S. to have zero plastic waste.
The announcement was accompanied by the opening of three more plastic waste collection sites in the city, bringing the total to five.
The sites are part of an initiative called “The Bag That Builds,” a partnership between the city and Center for Regenerative Design and Collaboration (CRDC), a company that recycles plastic into a concrete additive.
CRDC opened its plant in York in October 2022.
“It’s literally a dream come true and an effort come true,” Mayor Michael Helfrich said of the partnership.
CRDC accepts only plastic, but any kind of plastic.
“We’re getting car bumpers. We’re getting coolers, plastic lawn chairs, kiddie pools, you name it,” said CRDC co-founder and COO Ross Gibby.
Gibby says the toughest part of getting to 100% plastic waste-free is getting people to put only trash in the trash can, and only plastic in the green bag.
“I think it’s going to be incredibly challenging, but I think the issue with plastic is not that plastic is bad. It’s that there isn’t enough plastic waste management,” he said.
York area residents can pick up free recycled green plastic bags at the CRDC factory office on 390 Eberts Ln. Officials encourage residents to use only the green bags for plastic waste.
“I have been such a huge advocate of supporting CRDC and now all of my plastic waste goes into a green bag and gets to CRDC to get built into a great project,” said Leigh Ann Wilson of Manchester Township, who serves on the Rotary Club of York’s Preserve Planet Earth committee.
Officials say the next stage of their plan will be public education efforts on how to properly sort waste.
WellSpan Health has also committed to using CRDC’s recycled plastic product in the concrete used to build a planned expansion at WellSpan York Hospital. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-first-city-zero-plastic-waste/521-27fd8dcd-be8c-4bc0-b31c-f5dcb73606b2 | 2023-05-30T21:26:36 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-first-city-zero-plastic-waste/521-27fd8dcd-be8c-4bc0-b31c-f5dcb73606b2 |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Before you take the kids to one of Wichita’s 12 splash pads, you may want to check here first. Vandals and mechanical issues have closed half of them.
The City of Wichita says these six splash pads are closed for repairs.
- Harrison Splash Pad needs unspecified repairs.
- Lincoln Splash Pad has mechanical issues.
- Old Town Splash Pad has mechanical issues.
- Linwood Splash Pad was damaged by vandalism.
- Riverside Splash Pad was vandalized.
- Planeview Splash Pad has a mechanical issue.
The City said the vandalism damage at Linwood requires replacing copper in restrooms and the splash pad pump house.
It also said parts have been ordered for repairs at the Lincoln and Old Town splash pads.
The Wichita Parks and Recreation Department says its aquatics team works diligently to keep splash pads running.
If it has to close a facility due to weather, mechanical issues, or vandalism, it will post the information on its aquatics website.
If a pool or splash pad is closed due to chemical imbalances, that information will be posted at the facility.
Click here to see the list of City of Wichita splash pads.
Click here for the six City swimming pools. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/vandalism-other-issues-close-six-wichita-splash-pads/ | 2023-05-30T21:31:22 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/vandalism-other-issues-close-six-wichita-splash-pads/ |
ELDORA — A man wanted in connection with the Friday death of a woman in Eldora has been captured in Arizona and charged with first-degree murder.
Nathan Cole Bahr, 28, of Iowa Falls, was arrested Monday by the Gilbert Police Department in Maricopa County, Arizona, following a weekend manhunt after authorities allege he shot and killed Desiree Dawn Folsom, 25, of Iowa Falls.
Police Chief Nick Hassebrock said Bahr was believed to have previously been involved in a romantic relationship with Folsom. Court records show she had been granted a no contact order Thursday related to domestic abuse. The body was found at 5:45 a.m. Friday inside the residence at 1401 17th Ave. in Eldora.
Bahr had been labeled as armed and dangerous in the department’s public notice seeking help locating him. Hassebrock said a license plate reader and other intelligence contributed to the arrest. No other subjects are believed to have been involved in the alleged murder and the public is not believed to be in any danger.
Bahr had been driving a 2020 gray Toyota Camry with an Iowa blackout license plate that initially read as EMRGLL and later was changed to KHA681, said Hassebrock. He had no additional information on the arrest itself but did not believe it was made after a traffic stop.
Authorities ask anyone with additional information to contact the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office at (641) 939-8189 or another local law enforcement agency as the homicide investigation continues.
I've covered city government for The Courier since August 2021. I'm a Chatham, NJ native who graduated from Gettysburg College in 2018 and previously worked for publications in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/iowa-falls-man-captured-in-arizona-charged-in-eldora-murder-case/article_eb93c890-ff06-11ed-bb58-5f03b79fc6bb.html | 2023-05-30T21:31:27 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/iowa-falls-man-captured-in-arizona-charged-in-eldora-murder-case/article_eb93c890-ff06-11ed-bb58-5f03b79fc6bb.html |
RAYMOND — On Thursday, water mains will be flushed across the entire city of Raymond beginning on Lafayette Street and progressing east through the entire water distribution system.
Water may be a brownish color during and after the flushing but the water is bacterially safe. Waterloo Water Works urges customers within the area and several blocks of it to not plan clothes washing on Thursday.
What is walnut cat litter? Does the eco-friendly alternative really work?
What is walnut cat litter?
Walnut cat litter is made from crushed walnut shells, a recycled byproduct of the food industry. The shells are processed and finely ground into granules that resemble traditional clay-based cat litter. There are a few unique benefits to this eco-friendly option, but there are also a couple of cons to consider.
What are the pros of walnut cat litter?
One of the biggest benefits of walnut cat litter is that it’s an environmentally friendly choice. The walnut shells are biodegradable and natural, and as a food industry byproduct, they would otherwise go to waste.
Odor control is a top priority for cat parents and walnut litter does a solid job at controlling litter box smells. While walnut-based litter smells slightly more earthy out of the bag than clay-based litter, the compounds in walnut shells naturally absorb and neutralize urine and fecal odors to keep your home fresh.
If your cat suffers from allergies or asthma, walnut shell litter could provide relief. Unlike clay-based litter, walnut litter is virtually dust-free. It’s also gentler on your cat’s paws, mimicking the natural feeling of sand or soil.
Many cat owners are hesitant to move away from their favorite clay-based clumping litter, but walnut shell litter has the same clumping capabilities. This makes scooping and clean up just as quick and easy.
What are the cons of walnut cat litter?
While walnut shell litter is a great option for many cats, there is a risk of allergic reactions in humans or cats with nut allergies. If you’re not sure if your cat has a nut allergy, try testing a small amount of litter and monitoring your cat for irritation.
You might also notice more tracking with walnut shell litter. While you can keep this to a minimum with a litter-trapping mat, you might need to sweep up a little more frequently around your cat’s litter box.
Walnut shell litter can also be more difficult to find in some pet stores, though availability is rising with its popularity. Fortunately, you can conveniently order walnut-shell cat litter online.
What is the best walnut cat litter?
One of the most popular walnut cat litters is Naturally Fresh Cat Litter. This walnut-based quick-clumping kitty litter is available on Amazon for $20 per 26-pound bag.
Cat parents raved about the neutral, slightly nutty smell and lack of dust. Many reviewers also mentioned that a little bit of this litter goes a long way, saying that it was “more economical in the long run and less waste entering the trash/landfills.” If you’re looking for a low-odor natural option that’s great for the environment and your cat, it could be worth making the switch to walnut litter. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/water-mains-to-be-flushed-in-raymond/article_0ba004b4-fcc8-11ed-b910-07f8cf40e537.html | 2023-05-30T21:31:33 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/water-mains-to-be-flushed-in-raymond/article_0ba004b4-fcc8-11ed-b910-07f8cf40e537.html |
A local nonprofit that feeds hundreds of hungry area residents each week is in deep need of additional food and supplies.
Arnetta Griffin, founder of God’s Kitchen, said the group is running low on proteins, dry goods, beverages, canned goods, bottled water, toiletries and paper products.
Griffin has been offering hot meals, clothing and encouragement to those in need in Uptown and Library Park for more than six years — even throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2017, she established God’s Kitchen of Kenosha as a nonprofit organization after First Step Services closed. She also provides groceries to families unable to make ends meet.
Griffin said her faith in God inspired her to help ensure no one ever goes hungry in Kenosha. The increased costs of food coincided with cuts in government food benefits to sharply increase the need of God’s Kitchen, Griffin explained.
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“The need is greater now. Even the families that have jobs and pay all of their bills are having to figure out how to feed their families,” Griffin said. “I’m in need of everything — meat, dry goods, seasonings, pans, foil, plates, water, drinks, canned goods, cereal, juice, bacon, eggs and even potatoes.”
Griffin and her team of volunteers cook and distribute meals multiple times a day at various locations in the city. On holidays, the nonprofit organization sets up special meals and celebrations in city churches or public buildings that draw hundreds. It is has also raised funds for people in need.
Still, Griffin said she believes God will provide.
“I pray and I know God will make a way,” Griffin said. “He definitely will.”
Griffin, who suffers from fibromyalgia and arthritis, said God’s Kitchen is bigger than just one person.
“It’s the community,” Griffin said. “That’s what makes us all God’s Kitchen. I really love my community.”
To volunteer with God’s Kitchen or arrange to drop off donated items, Griffin invites people to give her a call at 262-997-7136.
Donations can also be made online at godskitchenofkenosha.com. The website has information on how to make donations online or by mail.
Kenosha neighbors: Obituaries for May 29
Read through the obituaries published today in Kenosha News. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/crime-courts/gods-kitchen-in-need-of-food-supplies-as-demand-rises/article_d79b3ce0-ff17-11ed-9062-87472f38eee4.html | 2023-05-30T21:35:14 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/crime-courts/gods-kitchen-in-need-of-food-supplies-as-demand-rises/article_d79b3ce0-ff17-11ed-9062-87472f38eee4.html |
ARKANSAS, USA — A pastor at Crossroads Cowboy Church in Bismarck was involved in a tragic accident with his family this week.
Pastor Chad Fryar and his son are currently in critical condition after a train struck their vehicle. His two daughters, who were also in the car, reportedly passed away due to the accident.
According to reports, the family was traveling east on Richwoods Road and crossed over Union Pacific Railroad tracks.
As the vehicle moved across the railway, a train heading north hit the passenger side.
The vehicle became lodged in front of the train and was pushed for approximately 2,400 feet before both came to a stop.
Following the accident, Pastor Fryar's church put out the following statement online:
We are devasted by yesterday’s tragic events and the loss of Marlee Jo and Dana Kate. Chad and Bo Henry are stable in local hospitals. Please continue to pray for their healing. Please pray for Rachel as she navigates this loss and ministers to her son and husband.
Chad and Rachel were an integral part of CrossRoads Cowboy Church-El Paso. They have been with us from the beginning and we consider them family. They have a solid faith and understanding of God, which was evident when they stepped out in faith to launch the Bismark location. We know this solid foundation will help them navigate this difficult time.
Please join us in praying for Chad, Rachel, Bo Henry, grandparents (Ron, Kathy, Reggie, and Sandy), their extended family and friends, and the Bismark congregation.
They will need our prayers and support even more in the coming days and months.
Pastor Ron Riddle of Crossroads Cowboy Church in El Paso knows Fryar and his family personally.
"Just became a part of my personal family, and we just love the Fryars so very much," Riddle said. "They came the very first Sunday and never left."
Riddle spoke to Chad Fryar's wife, Rachel, after the crash. He said Rachel was the one who told him the Fryar's truck was hit.
Riddle described the family as close-knit and "the kind of friends and church family you want to have." He said it's hard to understand why things like this happen, but as a pastor, he believes in God's plan.
"Life has no guarantees," Riddle said. "God gives us life one second at a time without ever promising us that another second is coming." | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/arkansas-pastor-son-critical-condition-daughters-died/91-367c4f05-b957-42aa-b6c4-9f017584469b | 2023-05-30T21:35:49 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/arkansas-pastor-son-critical-condition-daughters-died/91-367c4f05-b957-42aa-b6c4-9f017584469b |
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A 2-year-old boy died after his father shot him during an argument with his parents at their family home, according to St. Petersburg police.
Aaron Creary, 22, is charged with aggravated manslaughter of a child and violation of probation, the department said in a Monday morning update.
Police say the father lived with his son, Armani Creary, at his parents' house off 15th Avenue South. Officers arrived at the home just after 8 p.m. Sunday after receiving a report of the child shot, the police department said.
"I got my little girl at home asking me, 'Where's 'Mani,'" Armani's mother, Makayla Steele, said. Armani is a twin, he leaves behind his sister, Aubrianna.
At some point, Aaron Creary reportedly got into an argument with his parents and pulled out a gun. When he fired the weapon, it struck his son, police said.
After the toddler was shot, Aaron Creary tried to drive him to the hospital but lost control of the car on 34th Street South at 15th Avenue South and crashed in the parking lot of a closed business, authorities said.
Surveillance video shared to 10 Tampa Bay shows a black car speeding into an auto center parking lot and crashing into a silver car. The driver of the black car is seen in the video exiting the vehicle and carrying a small child.
Later in the video, crowds of people formed and it appeared they were trying to help. Then a fire truck, two police cars and ambulance trucks arrive to attempt to save the small child's life.
"If I had to pick an emotion right now — I'm angry," Steele said in an emotional interview less than 24 hours after her son died.
Steele believes the shooting was an accident, and is fully supporting the father of her children.
"That man loved them," Steele said. "He would never ever put them in harm's way."
Police say they were able to take the boy to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
His family described Armani as energetic, lighting up every room he entered. His mom highlighted his love for good food, giggling as she talked about how he enjoyed snacking on some chicken.
Aaron Creary had a hearing Monday morning where his bond was set at $750,000, court documents show.
Family members tell us a viewing will be held this Saturday and a funeral will be held the following weekend.
10 Tampa Bay's Leo Santos contributed to this report.
Malique Rankin is a general assignment reporter with 10 Tampa Bay. You can email her story ideas at mrankin@10tampabay.com and follow her Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/child-hurt-st-pete-shooting/67-2d4e6145-a741-4467-bcd5-136ea287175b | 2023-05-30T21:35:55 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/child-hurt-st-pete-shooting/67-2d4e6145-a741-4467-bcd5-136ea287175b |
DENVER, Colorado — For most migrants coming to Denver from Venezuela, the journey can take anywhere from two to seven months, or longer. Along the way, many may lose their phones, or a phone may get stolen along the way.
Not knowing what's happening can be difficult for friends and family who are waiting for their loved ones in the United States.
Efrain Herrera is expecting his friend, Sofia, to arrive from Venezuela. She decided to make the journey this spring. She has been able to stay in touch a little over the journey, but Herrera hasn't heard from her since April 21.
"Everyday, I get concerned. I’m thinking about her and I pray," said Herrera. "I think of the worst, but then I try not to think of the worst and just have faith on her to arrive here safely."
His messages through WhatsApp have been undelivered, meaning her phone is either turned off or not working.
"I'm just hoping and waiting. That’s all I can do," said Herrera. "No response. There hasn’t been no response. She must not have any access to communicate."
When Herrera last heard from his friend, she was in Panama. Without any further communication, he says it's hard to know where she is or if she is safe.
"The click is ticking, so I’m just hoping for the best and not the worst," said Herrera, who worries that she may be in a detention facility or otherwise deported.
This isn't the first time she has lost contact. She lost contact a couple months ago, so Herrera is remaining optimistic that they will be reunited in Denver.
"The sooner, the better. So, yeah, that’s what I’m praying for. So I pray everyday for her to get here now. So she don’t ever have to go through that ever again," said Herrera.
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NEW IBERIA, La. — A manager of the New Iberia Arby's was found dead in a freezer on Thursday night, according to our partners at NOLA.com.
New Iberia Police found the manager dead under "suspicious" conditions at the Arby's on East Admiral Doyle Drive on Thursday evening.
Her body was found inside the walk-in freezer at the restaurant.
Police consider the death "suspicious" but officers on the scene said the initial investigation does not currently point to foul play.
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SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio's Dangerous Assesment Response Team is looking into illegal activity at a south-side motel.
City officials tell us the motel called the Ever Kleen on Roosevelt has been the source of gang activity involving guns and drugs.
An SAPD SWAT team, as well as DART, were at the motel investigating Tuesday afternoon.
They had a search warrant to search the rooms to try and locate any illegal items. They have received multiple calls to this location from concerned neighbors recently.
Officials call it a "nuisance property." Police said they did find evidence of the illegal activity but did not say more.
Police also said that a few people were taken into custody but did not say what the charges were for those individuals.
This is a developing story.
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HUNTSVILLE, Texas — An unexpected visitor joined swimmers at Huntsville State Park over the weekend.
Alvaro Ruiz shared the video on his TikTok on Sunday showing several people at the park huddled up on a platform out in the middle of the water, but they weren't on the platform just because they wanted to be there.
They were actually trapped because of an alligator in the water.
Ruiz said the swimmers were actually stuck on the platform until park rangers used a boat to bring them to shore.
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SAN ANTONIO — A man was killed after a wrong-way driver suspected of DWI in a truck crashed into his small car early Monday morning, BCSO says.
It happened on Highway 90 East just before Highway 211 in far west Bexar County at around 1:15 a.m.
Not only that, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office says there were also two children inside the truck.
Officials say the truck was on the wrong side of the road when it struck a small car. The driver of the truck was seriously injured and taken to the hospital. The two children in the back seat only suffered minor injuries.
The driver of the small car was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. His family notified us that his name was Darion Jude Hendrick-Escobedo and he was just 22 years old.
He had been with his family Sunday for a Memorial Day barbecue, then left for a day of fishing. His mother told us they offered him a beer but he declined saying "he didn't want to drink and drive."
His mother gave us the photo he texted her showing the fish he had caught.
"It just doesn't feel real," said Margaux Escalera, his mother.
Darion graduated from Brennan High School and worked at Nissan.
Deputies say the driver of the truck, Christopher Davila, 39, is being evaluated for DWI by BCSO. He is facing multiple charges, according to BCSO. The crash is still under investigation.
"With one bad decision, he destroyed our entire family," said Escalera.
For now, his mother and father Stephen Escobedo find comfort in their son's memory. They shared many photos of him including one from his baptism and another with his guitar in his hand.
"He loved to play music, really loved to play it," said Escobedo.
Strong in their faith, his parents are also relying on one another in the sudden loss of their son. They are united in reminding others of the serious consequences of tragedies like this one.
"We have to do something to make individuals understand it's not OK to drink and drive," said Escobedo.
Below is Davila's booking photo from a previous arrest. According to court documents, he was out on bond from a charge of evading arrest last July.
Texas Department of Public Safety wants to remind you to get a safe ride home this Memorial Day.
They’ve increased patrols all weekend, including the rest of Monday in an effort to crack down on drunk drivers.
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NORFOLK, Va. — A 35-year-old man is missing after he apparently fell overboard while en route back to Norfolk on board the Carnival Magic. The cruise ship departed from Norfolk on May 25 and returned to port Tuesday morning.
According to a statement from Carnival Cruise Lines, the man "was reported missing by his companion late Monday afternoon and an initial review of closed circuit security footage confirms that he leaned over the railing of his stateroom balcony and dropped into the water at approximately 4:10 am early Monday morning."
The spokesperson said the U.S. Coast Guard had released the ship from participating in search and rescue efforts and told the Carnival Magic's captain that they should complete the ship's return trip to Norfolk "where it will arrive as planned Tuesday."
The spokesperson said: "The Carnival Care Team is providing support to the guest’s companion and traveling party who are on board."
The Carnival Magic arrived back as planned in Norfolk Tuesday morning.
The Southeast Coast Guard said that the man went overboard about 186 miles east of Jacksonville, Florida. The Coast Guard is still searching for him using air and water assets.
His partner tells 13News Now his name is Ronnie Peale Jr. and described him as the life of the party.
“I think it was about 3 o’clock-ish, they started paging the gentleman,” said Dawn Schrieber, a passenger on Carnival Magic.
“We didn’t know how serious it was until his wife got on the Facebook page that said he has been missing since 3:30 yesterday morning,” said Shannon Wallace, another cruise passenger.
Wallace said someone started a Facebook group before the cruise to meet others. During their last night on the ship, they used that group to try and find Peale.
“They were posting on that Facebook page like 'Hey Ronnie, if you’re OK go to the front desk,'” Wallace said.
“I’m really hoping that they find him or he’s able to hold on or something because that’s my biggest fear,” Schrieber said. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/man-missing-from-carnival-magic-cruise-ship-embarked-from-norfolk/291-64b12dac-fe76-45d9-be5f-db8f2f566ff1 | 2023-05-30T21:36:32 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/man-missing-from-carnival-magic-cruise-ship-embarked-from-norfolk/291-64b12dac-fe76-45d9-be5f-db8f2f566ff1 |
SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio family is angry after their loved one was shot and killed by officers, over the weekend. The deadly encounter happened on Saturday night at Sonora and Nogalitos. SAPD shot and killed a man after investigators say he pointed a gun at them.
Denise Alba is the sister of the man shot and killed by officers. She said her brother should still be alive.
"I am never going to see him again," she said. "He is the only brother I had. "Now he is not going to be here because they took him from me and my family." Alba said her brother is 42-year-old Arturo Fuentes Jr.
San Antonio Police said, that night, Fuentes was shooting his gun walking up and down the street. On Saturday, Police Chief William McManus said, "When officers approached him, he reportedly turned and raised the gun toward officers."
However, Alba said that's not true. She was there that night and lives across the street.
"No, I was there," she said. "I was there. He did not do that."
Fuentes was shot in the yard of his parent's home. He was hit four times. The bullets missed his father who the family said was trying to calm his son down.
"I saw my dad trying to grab the gun and I don't know how my brother swung like this and that is when they started shooting," Alba said. "I thought my dad was shot. He was inches away."
One of the bullets went through a pillow inside the family home. Minutes before, the family said Alba and Fuentes' mom had been sitting in that spot.
"It is not like he is someone that would sell drugs off the streets," his sister said. "He had a family. He was a somebody."
Alba said before police shot him, her brother had gotten into an argument with someone down the street, but she doesn't know about what. The family believes officers could have deescalated the situation better.
"I can't make excuses for him," she said. But, still there are other ways to calm somebody down. But they shot him to die. I think you should do better. And at least apologize to my mom and my dad for taking their son away."
Two officers fired their weapons, and one of the officers is a probationary officer. The other has been with the department for four years.
And per department policy, SAPD will release body camera video within 30 days. However, there are certain conditions and it has to be approved by the police chief. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/man-shot-and-killed-by-police-pointing-gun-at-officers/273-a0b2f224-1964-469e-a3a8-36d33dfcdb01 | 2023-05-30T21:36:38 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/man-shot-and-killed-by-police-pointing-gun-at-officers/273-a0b2f224-1964-469e-a3a8-36d33dfcdb01 |
NORTH RIDGEVILLE, Ohio — The North Ridgeville Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own: K-9 Leo passed away earlier this week.
"It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of K-9 Leo. Leo had served North Ridgeville Police Department for about 7.5 years. He was certified in both narcotics and patrol work. Leo was an amazing K-9 and will be missed," the department said in a Facebook post.
Further details, including how Leo passed, were not immediately released. Stick with 3News for more updates as they become available.
Leo's End of Watch: 5-25-2023
We thank Leo for his service with the North Ridgeville Police Department.
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AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called an immediate special session Monday just hours after the House and Senate adjourned from the 88th legislative session.
It will be the first special session of several, Abbott said.
Abbott said the first special session will focus on cutting property taxes and border control by increasing penalties for human smugglers and those operating stash houses.
"We must cut property taxes. During the regular session, we added $17.6 billion to cut property taxes. However, the legislature could not agree on how to allocate funds to accomplish this goal. Texans want and need a path towards eliminating property taxes. The best way to do that is to direct property tax reduction dollars to cut school property tax rates," Abbott said in a release.
Special session #1 was scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. Monday and a message was sent to lawmakers that they were to return to the Capitol on Tuesday at noon. Senators were told to meet at 12:30 p.m. House members were returning at noon.
Dates and times have not been announced for the other special sessions. Abbott said he wants to ensure that each priority receives the time and attention it deserves to pass into law, which is why only a few agenda items will be added each session.
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SAN ANTONIO — A woman in a wheelchair who chased her dog into the street rolled into traffic and was hit by a passing car, police say.
It happened around 1:30 p.m. on the 400 block of West Houston in downtown San Antonio.
The 69-year-old woman suffered a broken leg and injuries to her head when her wheelchair flipped over on it's side due to the impact.
She was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police say the driver did stop and render aid, so they are not facing any criminal charges.
This is a developing story.
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SAN ANTONIO — A woman was cut on the hand by a home invader suspect who police say chose her home randomly.
Police received a call for an intruder with a knife inside a home on the 500 block of Corliss located on the east side of town around 1 p.m.
The woman who lives there had a minor cut on her hand. The suspect got away.
Police say the victim did not know the suspect, it was a random attack.
Police did not locate the suspect but they are still actively looking for him.
This is a developing story.
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Gainesville places 1st in national water conservation competition
Gainesville has made a splash in the National Mayor’s Challenge, securing first place in the population category for water conservation.
The win comes after Gainesville residents pledged to reduce their energy and water waste and consumption. Gainesville took the prize for having the highest percentage of its population take the pledge, edging out Miramar, Florida, Surprise, Arizona, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and Greeley, Colorado, according to a press release from Gainesville Regional Utilities.
“This recognition shows how committed Gainesville neighbors are to protecting our water resources and ensuring a sustainable community for the future of Gainesville,” Mayor Harvey Ward said in the release.
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The annual competition is held every April in hopes of raising awareness and promoting participation in water conservation efforts. It’s held by The Wyland Foundation, a nonprofit striving for “clean water and healthy oceans,” according to its website. Through the competition, residents across the country pledged to conserve 1.8 billion gallons of water and reduce landfill waste by 49 million pounds, among other commitments.
Individual participants will be awarded prizes, with winners to be announced between May 1 and August 31. Potential prizes include $3,000 toward home utility payments − that means money for that pesky GRU bill, Bluetooth watering timers, sustainable sunglasses and more.
"GRU enjoys participating in this fun challenge to promote water conservation,” said GRU Water/Wastewater Officer Debbie Daugherty in the release. “We are proud of our customers for their continued commitment to conserve this precious resource. The Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation is a great reminder of the many ways we can limit usage and lessen our environmental footprint.” | https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/local/2023/05/30/gainesville-places-first-in-national-water-conservation-competition/70269011007/ | 2023-05-30T21:40:32 | 0 | https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/local/2023/05/30/gainesville-places-first-in-national-water-conservation-competition/70269011007/ |
CLINTWOOD, Va. (WJHL) — High-speed internet access will soon be expanded in Dickenson County, as the locality’s Industrial Development Authority received an up to $169,152 grant from the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority (VCEDA).
A release from VECDA states the funding will be used to “finance the provision of low earth orbit space-based broadband to unserved and/or underserved children in Dickenson County.”
The expanded access to broadband internet will serve an additional 48 households that include 74 school-aged children, according to the release.
“The grant will be used to take care of the expenses of hardware, wiring and two-year subscriptions for each household served according to the Dickenson County Industrial Development Authority application,” said VCEDA Executive Director/General Counsel Jonathan Belcher.
“In the end, the grant serves to enhance educational opportunities for students, expand health treatment options and to enhance workforce education and remote worker opportunities,” he said.
The release states that Dickenson County’s Industrial Development Authority reported to VECDA that there were a total of 290 households with 97 school-aged children that either did not have internet access, or that did not have internet access capable of supporting streaming for online learning.
“Over the course of the past several months, Dickenson County has been able to provide a total of 156 households access to high-speed Internet through the partnership with VCEDA and the Space-Based Broadband Grant program,” said Dana Cronkhite, Dickenson County economic development director.
“We are thankful for this continued collaboration and commitment to our community, as access to high-speed Internet is one of the components for our future success and economic development.” | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/broadband-internet-to-be-expanded-in-dickenson-county/ | 2023-05-30T21:41:40 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/broadband-internet-to-be-expanded-in-dickenson-county/ |
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – Investigators are still looking into the circumstances surrounding a body found in Kingsport last week.
According to Kingsport Police Department (KPD) public information officer Tom Patton, on May 25, officers discovered the remains of a 43-year-old man in a creek between Wilcox Drive and Brook Street.
The man’s remains were sent to the William L. Jenkins Forensic Center for a forensic autopsy. Patton said that while the man has been positively identified, his name is not being released as of Tuesday.
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BALTIMORE — The weather is warming up and people are ready to get outside and hit the pool. But pools in the city are facing an issue when it comes to staffing.
Pools in Baltimore City are gearing up to open for summer but capacity may be limited with a shortage of lifeguards.
Baltimore City Recreation and Parks Chief of Aquatics Nikki Cobbs, says they have 95 lifeguards ready to work. But with the need of 130 for all the pools in the city, they sometimes have to call on other staff to fill in.
"We have other staff that have the lifeguard certificate. Our pool operators, we have to utilize them as lifeguards and also our pool managers,” said Cobbs.
23 indoor and outdoor pools span the city of Baltimore that serve 27,000 swimmers annually.
She says the goal is to keep the pools open, even on short staff.
"We try our best not to close pools, that's why we went to the lifeguard swimmer ratio so even if we only have one lifeguard at a pool, we could at least let 35 people in," said Cobbs.
Cobbs said a couple factors play into the lifeguard shortage, but it mainly goes back to COVID, "since COVID, people don't want to work and it's hard to get people to actually want to come and lifeguard and it's a hard job.”
To alleviate some of the shortage, Recreation and Parks Aquatics will train anyone 15 years or older to become a lifeguard for free, as long as they sign a contract to work for the city for one summer.
And Cobb said there's potential for a bonus, "at the end of the swim season if you have no more than three unexcused absences and no disciplinary situations we give a $500 bonus to all of our lifeguards.”
Lifeguards play an important role and Cobbs reminded everyone that safety comes first, "you should never swim without a lifeguard because if you don't know how to swim that could end very deadly. So I ask no one swim after hours when the pools are closed.”
The city pools are currently open only on the weekends and are scheduled to open seven days beginning June 15.
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PORTLAND, Maine — One year after being transported more than 3,000 miles across the country, three wild mustangs rescued from a farm in Maine are "thriving" at their new home in Bend, Oregon.
The owner of SkyDog Ranch, Clare Staples, said "The Maine Three" have joined the band of wild horses and have had no problem making themselves at home.
"They are all doing so well and it's just a joy really to see them out on a ton of space and land that very much mirrors the kind of terrain they lived on in the wild," Staples said. "We wanted to give them back their happy ending to what was a very sad story."
That story begins back in the summer of 2021 when the trio of wild mustangs, along with 17 other horses, were rescued and brought to the Maine Society for the Protection of Animals in Windham. The herd, called "The Neglected 20," had experienced months of abuse and mistreatment on a farm in Springvale.
Most of the herd was adopted. A few were in such bad shape they had to be euthanized. The last of the bunch, three wild mustangs named Silver, Annie, and Phoebe—who now goes by Sienna—would need to be relocated.
"The rescue did an amazing job with trying as hard as they could with trying to gentle them and trying to transition them into a domestic situation," Staples said.
In the summer of 2022, after much preparation, the horses were loaded into a trailer and made the long journey West to their new home at SkyDog Ranch. There, they are free to roam on 9,000 acres of land for the rest of their days.
"They actually kind of connected with three other wild horses when they first turned out and they made it a little gang of six," Staples said. "Watching these animals in particular, you know, go from being so broken and so traumatized and seeing the light come back in their eyes and watch them go back to being the horses that they were born to be and being able to release them onto a lot of land, it heals my soul."
To learn more about "The Maine Three" and their new home, watch the 207 story above. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/207/neglected-maine-mustangs-thriving-one-year-after-being-transported-out-west-animals-life/97-90d5c59e-0415-42ff-9a09-5f22b37af15f | 2023-05-30T21:44:27 | 1 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/207/neglected-maine-mustangs-thriving-one-year-after-being-transported-out-west-animals-life/97-90d5c59e-0415-42ff-9a09-5f22b37af15f |
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — South Portland is introducing a unique library experience that deviates from traditional norms.
While a library card is still required, visitors won't find any books within its walls.
Instead, the South Portland Electric Tool Library offers an array of battery-powered tools for free, enabling residents to access expensive equipment without the burden of ownership.
Susan Parmelee, South Portland's sustainability program manager, explained the motivation behind the innovative initiative.
"It can be very expensive and out of people's price range, so we want to give them the opportunity to use this equipment for free so they don't have to invest in it themselves," she said.
The library allows residents to borrow items such as electric lawnmowers, which would typically be costly to purchase outright, and take them home to maintain their own yards.
The South Portland Electric Tool Library could quickly become a valuable resource for those who lack the financial means to buy tools or lack storage space such as Redbank Village in South Portland.
"It's a rental community, but everyone has to upkeep their lawns without being given equipment. We wanted to provide a free option for lawn equipment so people can use it," Parmelee said.
This service not only supports individuals in need but also contributes to the city's objective of achieving 80 percent renewable resources by 2030 and ultimately 100 percent by 2050, as mandated by the state.
Residents interested in trying out battery-powered equipment can rent them for up to one week.
Susan emphasized the improvement in battery technology for those who might share concerns.
"It's improved a lot, it holds a charge much longer than it used to. We want to show people that's the case and give them a chance to try it out themselves," she said.
This allows individuals to experience the benefits firsthand before considering a potential purchase. For those who have the means to purchase their own electric lawn and garden tools, the City of South Portland has another enticing offer.
Julie Rosenbach, the city's sustainability director, shared details about the rebate program.
"We're offering rebates of $300 for electric lawn mowers, $100 for leaf blowers, and $50 for weed wackers for low to moderate-income households in South Portland," Rosenbach said. "This will assist people in overcoming the initial costs associated with buying this new equipment, which ultimately requires less maintenance and incurs lower costs than gas-powered alternatives over its lifespan."
To access the electric tools available for rental, individuals must possess an active South Portland library card. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/south-portland/borrow-more-than-books-south-portland-offers-electric-tool-library-maine-lending-community-sustainability-climate/97-7a1dbbad-8bf0-4455-aa98-561d559dbfdf | 2023-05-30T21:44:33 | 1 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/south-portland/borrow-more-than-books-south-portland-offers-electric-tool-library-maine-lending-community-sustainability-climate/97-7a1dbbad-8bf0-4455-aa98-561d559dbfdf |
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