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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Just days ahead of the official start to hurricane season, insurance experts are urging Floridians to financially prepare, while issues with ongoing property insurance crisis continue to plague homeowners.
Scott Brownhill, like so many Floridians, works hard to pay his bills. He owns a car window tinting business in Pinellas County and has owned his home outright for six years. He’s seen firsthand how the cost of homeowners’ insurance is growing unaffordable.
“Last year they went from $300 to $600 a month,” Brownhill told 10 Tampa Bay.
His premium doubled, a change so drastic, his bank thought something was wrong. “My wife’s bank contacted her to see if it was fraudulent,” he added.
Scott says the company was going to drop him if he didn’t make several expensive changes to his home, including putting on a new roof, despite him getting repairs just a couple of years ago when he says he didn’t file any claims.
He’s paid off his mortgage and doesn’t plan on renewing his policy when it's up in August, instead opting to save the money he would be paying in a bank account for emergencies.
“We have decent credit, we own the land and worst-case scenario that we lost the house, we can build a new one,” he added.
He’s not alone when it comes to making tough decisions.
“It’s a very difficult situation, we understand it. Unfortunately, we’re not seeing any relief in the near future for Florida homeowners,” Mark Friedlander with the Insurance Information Institute said. “While there's been a lot of reforms put in place in recent months, passed by the state legislature, all very positive actions taken by the legislature, it takes time for those reforms to show positive trends in the marketplace."
In the meantime, the state-backed Citizens is approaching a record number of policyholders, which Friedlander says indicates people are having trouble simply finding coverage.
And costs will likely only go up from here. June 1 marks a reinsurance renewal period for many insurers, experts are anticipating spiking costs for companies that will then be handed down to consumers.
Friedlander says on average, premiums could increase by 40% next year.
“It's not an immediate change. But potentially, the cost of reinsurance could have an impact on how much Florida consumers pay for their home insurance policies,” he explained.
This is ahead of another hurricane season…and as we witnessed with the damage brought by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole, it’s something Friedlander says everyone should financially prepare for.
“This is the ideal time to get an insurance checkup,” he said. “You have to look at your situation. Can you afford to replace your home? Could you go without insurance? Do you have enough money out of pocket to replace your home if it is destroyed by a hurricane? Most people are not in that position.
"That's why we think it's so important to be financially prepared for hurricane season and have the right types and right levels of coverage. And if it's an affordability issue, you might want to consider increasing your deductibles because, you have a standard deductible on your policy, as well as a windstorm deductible for named tropical systems."
Friedlander added, "You could adjust those, but just remember, the higher deductible, the more you'll need to pay out of pocket. Yes, if the higher deductible does lead to lower premiums, that's the good news. The bad news is you will be responsible to pay more out of pocket for the loss. So you kind of have to weigh the pros and cons of that,”
The Department of Financial Services has resources available for people looking to find home insurance coverage or get help with questions regarding their existing coverage. The hotline can be reached at 1-877-MY-FL-CFO (693-5236). | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/homeowners-insurance-florida/67-78085342-1e7a-4a89-a24b-aed055cb4de6 | 2023-05-30T21:44:39 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/homeowners-insurance-florida/67-78085342-1e7a-4a89-a24b-aed055cb4de6 |
Farmington Hills man charged with murder of half-sister in shootout at family business
A Farmington Hills man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting of his half-sister after an argument and physical altercation, according to prosecutors.
Zachary Holston III, 50, was leaving the family business in Sterling Heights and walking to his vehicle Friday when he was approached by his half-sister Rita Evans, along with Evans' husband and her daughter, Macomb County Prosecutors said in a press release.
Holston and Evans got into an argument. Then, as Holston was getting into his vehicle, it escalated to a physical dispute over some paperwork located in the vehicle, according to the press release. Holston and Evans both drew firearms and exchanged gunfire.
Evans was pronounced dead at the hospital, according to prosecutors. Holston was not injured.
Holston was charged with second-degree murder and felony firearm. He was arraigned in 41A District Court in Shelby Township and his bond was set at $500,000 cash. He is due back in court for a probable cause conference June 8.
"This is not the way for family to settle family business. Gun violence will never be tolerated in Macomb County. All disputes must be settled civilly between parties in or out of the courtroom, not on the streets," Macomb County Prosecutor Pete Lucido said in a statement. "The loss of a life is always a profound tragedy, and it is especially disheartening when it occurs within the bonds of family. We extend our deepest condolences to the families affected by this devastating event, as they navigate through an unimaginable grief and loss that no words can adequately express."
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BREWER -- Brewer police have detained two juvenile suspects for allegedly causing chemical explosions at the Twin City Plaza Dollar Tree and Brewer High School softball field Sunday night.
Brewer Public Safety Director Jason Moffitt says the police and fire department and an Orono hazardous materials team responded to reports of what sounded like a gunshot and a strong chemical smell at the dollar tree at around 7:30 P.M. Sunday night.
While investigators were at the Dollar Tree they discovered that a similar device had been set off at the Brewer High School softball field, with an approximate eight minute walking distance between the two scenes.
Evidence was recovered from the softball field and two juvenile suspects were later detained.
According to Moffitt, their ages range from twelve to fifteen and this is not the first time they've been charged with a crime.
In the past several weeks the two suspects have been charged with assault, reckless conduct, violation of house arrest, and an incident where they threw large rocks off an I-395 overpass, one of which went through a car's windshield.
Moffitt says the situation has reached a pivotal point.
"We tend to have more of a rehabilitative type approach but when you have this type of activity going on that's that dangerous and they're not obeying the law basically. They're refusing to abide by their conditions we don't have a whole lot of choice because the public is in danger at that point."
As of Tuesday, the investigation has been turned over to the Fire Marshall's Office, both suspects were transported to the Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland.
No one was critically injured in both the dollar tree and softball field incidents. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/juveniles-detained-after-chemical-explosion/article_2cd2426a-ff29-11ed-8989-ef363cce7279.html | 2023-05-30T21:49:13 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/juveniles-detained-after-chemical-explosion/article_2cd2426a-ff29-11ed-8989-ef363cce7279.html |
BANGOR - A community is rallying together after one of their own was struck by a tragedy that could affect her for the rest of her life.
The Nest café in Bangor will be holding a fundraiser Wednesday May 31st where 50% of profits from all in-store, online, Door-Dash and Uber Eats orders will go directly to Zahra Towey and her family.
According to Towey's mother, on the evening of Wednesday May 24th, after dropping her boyfriend off at a bus station in Portsmouth New Hampshire, Towey was driving home and somewhere near the New Hampshire-Maine border a medium-sized appliance fell off the back of a truck, flew through her windshield and stuck her in the head causing multiple skull fractures.
Delaney Hepler is the manager of the Nest, Bangor location, and the organizer of the upcoming fundraiser, she says, "After that she was rushed to the ICU and she was in emergency surgery for about four hours they said".
As of Tuesday afternoon, Towey has been discharged from the hospital and is on the long road to recovery but is already exhibiting complex thinking skills.
Hepler states Towey has always been an active member of the Bangor community with involvement across multiple community service programs.
"She's very community oriented and she always comes in and asks how everyone is when she first walks in. It's just great to have her here," says Hepler.
If coffee and tea aren't your things but you would still like to donate, donation buckets can be found in multiple downtown businesses like the Briar Patch, White Lobster Vintage, Umami Noodle Bar, Orono Brewing Company, Bagel Central and Red Rabbit, just to name a few.
A link to Towey's gofundme can be found here. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/nest-caf-to-hold-fundraiser-for-zahra-towey/article_45afc590-ff2a-11ed-8d05-0f3ebacd4ab5.html | 2023-05-30T21:49:19 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/nest-caf-to-hold-fundraiser-for-zahra-towey/article_45afc590-ff2a-11ed-8d05-0f3ebacd4ab5.html |
Premier Sports Campus set to host 17,000 during Premier SuperCopa national soccer tournament
LAKEWOOD RANCH — Premier SuperCopa – an elite, invitation-only soccer tournament for the most talented youth soccer players in North America – is coming to the Premier Sports Campus next month.
Organizers call tournament “the Little League World Series for soccer” and project more than 17,000 athletes, coaches, family members and fans will attend the four-day tournament on June 15-18.
The Premier SuperCopa is the highest level of competition in the U.S. for U9 through U12 youth teams. The 2023 tournament will host 216 teams – more than 3,200 boys and girls – from around the country.
“This is another example of why Premier Sports Campus is a special asset in our destination,” said Elliott Falcione, executive director of the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. “This iconic national soccer event will bring a multigenerational clientele to our community, resulting in an economic stimulus for our hospitality industry.”
SuperCopa+, a national tournament of the best U13-U16 teams in the country, took place at IMG Academy in May 2022. The tournament was so successful, event planners turned to PSC to host the Premier SuperCopa this year.
“U90C Sports is excited to return to the Bradenton area this year with one of our flagship events,” said Jeff Stanley, president of U90C Sports. “The Bradenton area is proving to be a popular destination for our Premier SuperCopa teams and families. With the miles of beaches and off-the-field activities available, this year’s participants for the 11th annual SuperCopa are really looking forward to the time they are going to spend in Florida.”
Submitted by Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2023/05/30/premier-sports-campus-set-to-host-premier-supercopa-soccer-tournament/70247077007/ | 2023-05-30T21:50:47 | 0 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2023/05/30/premier-sports-campus-set-to-host-premier-supercopa-soccer-tournament/70247077007/ |
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Entergy Arkansas is warning customers of possible search engine scams going on in the state.
The company explained that many customers turn to search engines when they look for quick answers to their questions regarding utility services. They also said that scammers are aware that people do this and they plot different ways to take advantage of customers' trust in online resources.
One scam has been duping customers with a phone number and website that look legitimate but are actually a trap. Customers use incorrect numbers found online to pay for their bills and the person on the other end of the phone is making fraudulent charges.
In some instances, scammers have used the victim's information to create an account with Entergy which has resulted in multiple charges to the person's account.
Therefore Entergy Arkansas is urging customers to only depend on information from legitimate Entergy websites to stop, start or move service, pay their bill, or access any other account management programs.
Customers can also call 1-800-ENTERGY (1-800-368-3749) to speak with an Entergy customer service person to create an account or to ask questions about their current account.
They are offering several tips to help protect yourself from scammers:
- Don't use unauthorized payment methods. You should only use authorized payment options that are provided on www.myEntergy.com to make a bill payment transaction.
- Never give out your banking information by email or by phone. Entergy does not demand banking information by email or phone or force you to provide this information to a representative as your only option.
- Don’t pay any Entergy bill with a gift card, cash reload card, wiring money, or cryptocurrency. They said that Entergy does not demand or accept gift cards like iTunes or Amazon, cash reload cards like MoneyPak, Vanilla, Reloadit, or cryptocurrency like Bitcoin.
Anyone who believes they have been the victim of a scam is encouraged to notify the local police, the state attorney general’s office, or the Better Business Bureau. For more information, please click here. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/entergy-search-engine-scams/91-3f815da5-74a5-4222-b453-6ff8348d9d87 | 2023-05-30T21:52:40 | 1 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/entergy-search-engine-scams/91-3f815da5-74a5-4222-b453-6ff8348d9d87 |
NEW ALBANY, Ohio — It’s the moment students and families across the country are embracing: graduation season.
Madison Walker is a recent graduate from Marburn Academy in New Albany. It wasn’t an easy journey to high school graduation, but she says her biggest challenge has yet to come.
With each college application came 21 different essays.
“I wrote about my adoption story. It was a letter to my infant self because I was born addicted to narcotics because my [biological] mother was a drug addict,” she said.
Madison started life already behind. She was born with addictive substances in her body. She went through two months of withdrawal just as an infant.
Her biological mother faced addiction issues and had to give her up. That was when Tanya Walker adopted Madison and took her under her wing.
Tanya said her time raising Madison was a journey. She, who is a single mother, knew how important education is and Madison’s love for it didn’t come with challenges.
“We found out [in sixth grade] that she had executive function disorder,” she said.
It’s a behavioral symptom that disrupts a person’s ability to manage their own thoughts, emotions and actions. According to the Cleveland Clinic, it’s most common with certain mental health conditions such as addictions.
Madison said she was never the type of person who wanted to use her diagnosis as a crutch. And Tanya echoed that inspiration.
“Once we knew what it was, I told her it was a diagnosis, not a definition. What that means is this definition doesn’t define who you are,” she said.
It was a motivation for Madison to use her diagnosis as fuel to get her to where she is today.
“I push myself harder. I don’t want things to go easy for me. Even with teachers, I said ‘Push me, grade me harder than you would.' I want to exceed what I feel like I can. I want to do the best of my abilities,” she said.
“If you tell her she cannot do something, she’s not only going to do it, she’s going to try and do it better,” Tanya said.
For the last year, Madison’s been visiting dozens of colleges looking for the right fit. That’s when she found Emerson College in Boston.
“The first time we visited, I remember when my daughter came out of the school and I asked, ‘What do you think?’ She looked at me and said ‘I can breathe’,” Tanya said.
Twenty-one college applications and 21 essays later, Madison got the call from Emerson College and she was offered a full-ride scholarship.
“It was immediately a yes because I love that school,” she said.
“She found her people. She found her school. She’s going to love it and I’m going to love it because of that,” Tanya said.
The offers didn’t stop there. Madison has a list of 16 college acceptance letters and she said Tanya was the strength that helped her get there.
“She made all of those sacrifices and has not asked for anything in return besides me being successful, and that’s exactly what I’ve done,” Madison said.
The soon-to-be college freshman said she wants to be a speech pathologist to help others with one thing.
“I knew that’s something I wanted to do. I want to help people and give them a voice,” she said. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/new-albany-graduate-overcomes-addiction-learning-disorders-earns-full-ride-scholarship-to-college/530-e63c851f-da8d-4683-a6ad-09cd09c98759 | 2023-05-30T21:52:46 | 1 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/new-albany-graduate-overcomes-addiction-learning-disorders-earns-full-ride-scholarship-to-college/530-e63c851f-da8d-4683-a6ad-09cd09c98759 |
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, Calif. — The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office has released more information about a high-speed chase that left a deputy and three suspects injured Monday.
According to a news release, it started around 7:30 a.m. Monday when a man called deputies to report he was carjacked at gunpoint around 11 p.m. Sunday near Main Street and Oro Avenue in Stockton.
Around 10:15 a.m., the stolen vehicle was seen outside Tracy and police found the car near Bryon and Grant Line Road.
They tried to stop the driver, but they kept going and a chase began that made its way onto eastbound I-205 and eastbound Highway 120.
The driver took the Airport Road offramp and crashed into a field. The deputy also crashed into the field.
Investigators say the three suspects ran to a nearby neighborhood and the deputy followed them. Two of the three were ‘quickly detained’ and a third was found hiding in a backyard.
The three suspects and deputy were taken to the hospital for their injuries. The deputy has since been released and the three suspects were booked on charges related to the stolen vehicle and chase.
They were identified as Treivon Woods, 27; Jason King, 25; and Tony Jones, 21. All three are from Stockton.
WATCH MORE ON ABC10: Unlikely Northern California will ever see this type of snow again, research shows | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/3-suspects-identified-after-san-joaquin-county-high-speed-chase/103-46942dcf-daa9-4c48-b46c-933504bfaf58 | 2023-05-30T21:54:44 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/3-suspects-identified-after-san-joaquin-county-high-speed-chase/103-46942dcf-daa9-4c48-b46c-933504bfaf58 |
PLACER COUNTY, Calif. — The identities of the three men killed in a crash near Roseville over the weekend were released Tuesday.
The Placer County Sheriff's Office identified the 21-year-olds as Zachary Brown, Lucas "LJ" Braner and Lane Castro. All three were from Roseville.
The California Highway Patrol says the driver of a 2008 BMW was speeding westbound along Vineyard Road, just west of Cook Riolo Road and outside Roseville city limits, around 1:50 a.m. Sunday. That’s when the car hit a power pole and flipped several times.
All three 21-year-old men were pronounced dead on the scene. A toxicology report will show whether any substances were involved in the crash. CHP is not saying which of the three men was driving at the time.
The scene of the crash is now a memorial to the three men.
Friends identified Lane Castro as one of the people who died in the crash. Castro graduated from Oakmont High School in 2020.
One of Castro's friends, Zach Claiborne, says Castro was "like a light."
“To me, Lane was a producer, he was a friend. I got to know Lane through making music and doing shows with Lane. I remember we did our first show ever in the back of a barbershop,” said Claiborne. “Just getting to know him and getting to hear more about his story and more about his passion for music, I feel like just grew us as friends.”
Watch more on ABC10: Friends remember Lane Castro, 1 of 3 who died in Placer County crash | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/zachary-brown-lucas-braner-lane-castro-roseville-placer-crash/103-04c4c5d8-9710-41fc-b6ca-1748c6c1e9d1 | 2023-05-30T21:54:50 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/zachary-brown-lucas-braner-lane-castro-roseville-placer-crash/103-04c4c5d8-9710-41fc-b6ca-1748c6c1e9d1 |
DALLAS — The Dowdy Ferry Road area of southern Dallas near Interstate 20 continues to be a notorious location where people dispose of animals: alive and dead.
And there is another case that investigators need help solving.
Last week, two people in small, blue four-door hatchback drove up to 2400 Dowdy Ferry Road and unloaded a wire-frame dog kennel with a young pitbull inside.
The couple then gets back into the car and drives away. Surveillance cameras from the Dowdy Ferry Animal Commission captured the disposal and then recorded the dog roaming the area, including the middle of the road, during the night.
The next day the cameras recorded three people, including a utility worker, stopping to pick up the dog and its kennel. Two men put the dog and kennel in a blue pickup truck and drive away.
Investigators are searching for leads to find all of the people involved, including those who appear to have rescued the dog, to make sure the animal is OK.
Unfortunately DFAC is also tracking additional cases of dead animal disposal in the same area.
If you can help with information on any of these investigations, contact DFAC at 214.543.4419 or Dallas Animal Services at 469.331.6640.
Back in March, a man was arrested after he allegedly abandoned a dog near the side of Dowdy Ferry Road. Video of the incident went viral after the young German Shepherd mix could be seen chasing after the man's vehicle.
About a month later, the dog, named "Max," was getting set for the adoption process. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/another-dog-abandoned-dowdy-ferry-road-area-southern-dallas/287-f230d577-6f37-423b-bb89-6e4f6e356cfb | 2023-05-30T21:55:21 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/another-dog-abandoned-dowdy-ferry-road-area-southern-dallas/287-f230d577-6f37-423b-bb89-6e4f6e356cfb |
ROYSE CITY, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that Nov. 7 will be the date of a special election to fill the seat of disgraced former state Rep. Bryan Slaton, R-Royse City.
The House voted to expel Slaton less than a month ago after an internal investigation found he had sex with a 19-year-old aide after getting her drunk.
The candidate filing deadline for the special election is Sept. 6, with early voting to start Oct. 23.
Nov. 7 is already the date of local elections across Texas, including the Houston mayoral contest.
The seat in House District 2 is solidly Republican and covers three rural counties in Northeast Texas.
At least five Republicans have already announced they are running — Jill Dutton, president of the Republican Women of Van Zandt; Heath Hyde, a Sulphur Springs lawyer; Brent Money, a Greenville lawyer; Doug Roszhart, vice chair of the Hunt County GOP; and Buck VanTrease, a veterinarian from Wills Point.
The House unanimously voted to expel Slaton on May 9. He was the first member of the Texas Legislature to be removed from office since 1927. Slaton submitted his resignation a day earlier, but the House moved forward with expulsion anyway.
The Texas Tribune is a member-supported, nonpartisan newsroom informing and engaging Texans on state politics and policy. Learn more at texastribune.org. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas/special-election-replace-expelled-bryan-slaton-texas-house-set-nov-7-2023/287-f99fc145-3dcc-44c1-b255-136369c465e4 | 2023-05-30T21:55:22 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas/special-election-replace-expelled-bryan-slaton-texas-house-set-nov-7-2023/287-f99fc145-3dcc-44c1-b255-136369c465e4 |
RICHMOND, Va. — The state of Virginia is set to make a big change in a hiring practice by eliminating the requirement or preference that applicants for many executive branch jobs have a higher-education degree.
The change will apply to almost 90% of state classified positions Youngkin’s office said in a news release. It will take effect July 1.
Secretary of Labor Bryan Slater said in a statement that agencies would instead be giving “equal consideration to applicants with an equivalent combination and level of training, knowledge, skills, certifications, and experience.”
On average, Virginia state agencies advertise over 20,000 job opportunities each year, according to the news release.
Youngkin, a Republican, has made workforce development a priority of his administration. During this year’s legislative session, he prioritized bills that aim to streamline now-scattered workforce development programs and to make it easier for certain licensed or experienced workers such as barbers and cosmetologists to move to Virginia and get straight to work. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/2023/05/30/glenn-youngkin-virginia-jobs-degree-requirement/6f83fce6-ff35-11ed-9eb0-6c94dcb16fcf_story.html | 2023-05-30T22:07:38 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/2023/05/30/glenn-youngkin-virginia-jobs-degree-requirement/6f83fce6-ff35-11ed-9eb0-6c94dcb16fcf_story.html |
Man killed in Memorial Day officer-involved shooting in Shreveport identified
The Caddo Parish Coroner's Office has released the name of the man killed Memorial Day following a welfare check by Shreveport police.
Just after 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 29, the Shreveport Police Department responded to a welfare concern in the 7200 block of Old River Road. Upon arrival, two officers located Robert Diamond, 60, and an altercation ensued that resulted in shots fired.
According to the coroner's office, Diamond produced a handgun when officers approached him.
Diamond was transported to Ochsner LSU Health, where he was pronounced dead at 2:35 p.m. According to Louisiana State Police, no officers were injured during this incident.
The coroner's office said that Diamond's death marks the 30th homicide in Shreveport and Caddo Parish for 2023. The shooting is still under investigation by the Louisiana State Police.
More:Louisiana State Police investigate Memorial Day officer involved shooting in Shreveport
Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@gannett.com. | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2023/05/30/man-named-in-memorial-day-officer-involved-shooting-in-shreveport/70269285007/ | 2023-05-30T22:12:04 | 0 | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2023/05/30/man-named-in-memorial-day-officer-involved-shooting-in-shreveport/70269285007/ |
LEHMAN, Pa. — You'd think a 15 year old would want to spend his first week out of school for summer break sleeping in, but that's not the case for Nicholas Werner.
"Woke up at sunrise this morning, got out here as soon as I can hit a golf ball, teed off, been playing all day."
He didn't just wake up bright and early to work on his game at the Huntsville Golf Club in Luzerne County. He's playing 100 holes of golf to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association in honor of his grandfather, who has the disease.
"I put online $20 a hole. And my goal was originally $2,000. And I've well exceeded that. And I'm so grateful to everyone who has donated and contributed to that. And yeah, I put it online. I shared it, and it just got a lot of attention."
Werner raised more than $6,000 for the effort, and now he has to get out there and complete his end of the bargain.
"I'd probably say 45 (holes), which is what I'm at now," Werner said when asked about the most golf he's ever played. "I felt perfectly fine. My hands are getting along. They feel fine. I'm ready to go."
Werner hopes to keep his pace up and his score down.
"I've shot pretty well my first two rounds, and I'm doing alright the third round, so hopefully, I can keep it up."
Werner Is used to playing golf as part of a team, but there's something about the solitude on the course for this task that he believes is fitting.
"Thinking that I can do it for others and just to help others like my grandfather, and I'm sure it can be lonely as someone with Alzheimer's and feeling there's no one else like you, but there's millions and millions of people out there who also have the disease and also struggle."
Check out WNEP's YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/100-holes-for-alzheimers-teen-huntsville-golf-club-alzheimers-fundraiser-nicholas-werner-huntsville-golf-club/523-18338d15-0047-4768-abbf-752137bdca80 | 2023-05-30T22:15:40 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/100-holes-for-alzheimers-teen-huntsville-golf-club-alzheimers-fundraiser-nicholas-werner-huntsville-golf-club/523-18338d15-0047-4768-abbf-752137bdca80 |
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — State police say a juvenile was shot over the weekend in Luzerne County.
Officials say they were called to a home along Franklin Street in Plymouth on Saturday night.
There, witnesses told police they were in another room when they heard a loud pop. Then, they found the victim on the ground, bleeding.
Two people ran out of the house after.
Police believe the shooting is gang-related in Luzerne County.
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MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — The entire strawberry field at Heckman Orchards near Effort should be filled with little white flowers. Instead, only some of the plants have them. The farm planted 30,000 strawberry plants, and because of the low temperatures overnight recently, owner Mark Heckman says he'll be lucky if even half survive.
"Due to the cool spring, what we do have is running behind, but a lot of it we lost due to the frost and the freeze. We will not be able to pick your own because we're not even going to have enough to supply our store here. That's how bad they got hit," Heckman said.
With the lack of rain, sprinklers stay on to help the plants grow and produce fruit.
Heckman says one below-freezing morning about a week and a half ago is what hurt the strawberry crop.
"I was up every hour checking the temperature, and by 3 o'clock, we were already down below 30 degrees, so we had the irrigation running on the strawberries, but we got all the way down to 26 degrees here on the farm. And even with the irrigation running, it just froze."
The dry weather is also a problem for other crops.
"Normally, we'd have sweet corn by like the second week of July. If we don't get any rain, we're not going to have any until August sometime. It's just delaying everything. Our potatoes are just barely trying to pop through the ground. It's just dry as dust. We haven't even planted our pumpkins because there's no moisture for the seeds to germinate."
The farm does have irrigation, but it's limited. They now have to pick and choose what's most important to water.
Heckman says these problems aren't local to his farm; many other farms throughout the state are having similar issues.
"I sure hope that people come and support us and get whatever we do have available to sell anyways. It might not be a bountiful year, but we'll still have some produce here for everybody."
The owner says this year, expect to see fewer apples and peaches and no cherries, pears, or plums. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/monroe-county/fruit-orchards-struggling-during-dry-frosty-spring-heckman-orchards-strawberries-apples-peaches-corn/523-66a8b637-2777-4cbe-9f81-21882e665bfd | 2023-05-30T22:15:53 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/monroe-county/fruit-orchards-struggling-during-dry-frosty-spring-heckman-orchards-strawberries-apples-peaches-corn/523-66a8b637-2777-4cbe-9f81-21882e665bfd |
SUNBURY, Pa. — The city of Sunbury is hosting the Sunbury Summer Kickoff for the first time at Merle Phillips Riverfront Park.
"Try to promote the city, promote the river," said Sunbury Mayor Josh Brosious. "As soon as we said, 'We want to do this,' a lot of local businesses, not only in the city but in the surrounding areas, said, 'Hey, how can I help? How can I get involved?'"
The Sunbury Summer Kickoff will feature food and craft vendors on Saturday starting at noon. The event will also have a children's area and WWE wrestlers along the Susquehanna River.
"We have a couple of known WWE wrestlers who are coming in, putting on a great show for the citizens here. Who knows? Someone may get thrown in the river, depending on how someone acts!"
Live music starts at 4 p.m. and goes into the night.
"We have a couple of well-known artists coming in. We have a local artist, Runaway Stroller, then we have Claudia Hoyser, and finishing off the night would be Jason Michael Caroll."
Also on Saturday in Sunbury, around a dozen downtown businesses will participate in a sandwich stroll, where people can sample food and judge their favorites.
The community pool opens that day too.
"We figured, hey, why not tie something else into it? Go to the pool for a little bit, come here for food. There's a lot going on in Sunbury that day, and it's going to be really fun and exciting."
The Sunbury Summer Kickoff is free and starts at noon on Saturday.
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A Central Middle School seventh-grader's hopes of taking home the National Spelling Bee trophy were dashed Tuesday afternoon after she stumbled in the first round.
Joy-Den Wilson , 13 of Charlotte County, competed against 230 competitors Tuesday afternoon after beating out 23 spellers in the regional bee hosted by the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
After taking on some of the best in the region, Joy-Den set out to compete against a collection of the brightest students from across the county in the National Spelling Bee's battle of words in Washington D.C.
Joy-Den Wilson, a seventh-grader at Central Middle School in Charlotte County, is the winner of the 49th annual Richmond Times-Dispatch Spelling Bee on Thursday.
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Despite Joy-Den's valiant efforts and impressive spelling prowess, she was unable to advance further after misspelling "pistou," a French word for a pea stew. Joy-Den mistakenly spelled the word "pestou."
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Joy-Den offered a nod as the judge's bell rang, signaling the end of her reign.
The competition will go on as the remaining few continue on to the quarter finals before a champion is crowned at the end of the week.
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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
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Jan. 4, 2023
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Jan. 5, 2023
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Jan. 6, 2023
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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
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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.
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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
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Feb. 7, 2023
Sen. Dick Saslaw, D-Fairfax, is seen 4 1/2 hours into Tuesday's crossover session at the state Capitol.
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Feb. 8, 2023
Chef Patrick Phelan works with his staff on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Lost Letter in Richmond, Virginia.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Feb. 18, 2023
Fans take pictures during the All-alumni Block Party before VCU’s game against Fordham on Saturday.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
Mike Kropf, TIMES-DISPATCH
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.
Gabriela De Camargo Goncalves
May 30, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaks during the Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony at the Virginia War Memorial on Monday.
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BALTIMORE COUNTY — The Maryland State Police are currently investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday morning.
Troopers were called for the crash after 9am on the inner loop of I-695 at Cove Road in Dundalk.
When they arrived they located the victim, identified as 59-year-old Stephen Becker, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
He was the driver and only person in the vehicle at the time of the crash.
Investigators say Becker's 2008 Honda pickup truck traveled off the road and struck a tree.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/59-year-old-man-dies-in-collision-with-tree-tuesday-morning | 2023-05-30T22:18:35 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/59-year-old-man-dies-in-collision-with-tree-tuesday-morning |
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Annual testing of the James River floodwalls in the city is set to begin Saturday, which means streets and bridges in the area will be closed during testing times.
The Richmond Department of Public Utilities warns drivers to expect traffic impacts during testing, which will take place daily between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. from Saturday, June 3 through Friday, June 9.
DPU also says that signs and barricades will be posted in the area to alert drivers.
The schedule of road closures:
Saturday, June 3: The entrance to the Mayo Bridge will be closed at Hull Street. Southbound traffic to the island will be allowed, but not through traffic.
Sunday, June 4: The entrance to the Mayo Bridge will be closed at Dock Street. Northbound traffic to the island will be allowed, but not through traffic.
Monday, June 5: East Byrd Street will be closed between South 12th and Virginia streets.
Tuesday, June 6: Brander Street will be closed at the entrance to the Richmond Wastewater Treatment Plant and Ancarrow's Boat Ramp.
Wednesday, June 7: The intersection of South 12th and East Byrd streets will be closed; Dock Street will be closed between South 18th and South 21st streets.
Thursday, June 8: Goodes Street will be restricted to one lane of traffic at the CSX railroad crossing.
Friday, June 9: East Cary Street will be closed between South 20th and South 22nd streets. | https://richmond.com/news/local/richmond-floodwall-testing-2023-street-road-closures/article_cb346c3e-fefd-11ed-9539-038c97f2959c.html | 2023-05-30T22:18:35 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/richmond-floodwall-testing-2023-street-road-closures/article_cb346c3e-fefd-11ed-9539-038c97f2959c.html |
HARFORD COUNTY, Md. — Once the Harford County budget is passed each year, it becomes law and each agency is assigned to the approved funding.
In accordance with the Harford County Charter and Code, if funds need to be transferred from separate departments, it requires Harford County Council approval to amend the original budget that was previously passed into law.
These measures are in place to provide a balance of power between the Executive Branch and the Legislative Branch.
On April 18, Bill 23-12 was introduced to appropriate funds from the General Fund to cover estimated expenses incurred during Fiscal Year 2023 attributable to the Department of Emergency Services.
Nearly a month later, on May 16, the Public Hearing was conducted to allow the Harford County Treasurer to explain why the fund transfer was needed and what the funds would be used to purchase.
Soon after the hearing, it was discovered on May 2, Treasury processed the transfer of $7,000,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Emergency Services.
The original budgeted amount for EMS was $11,931,598, however $12,085,718 was spent.
Of the $7,000,000 transferred, only $5,571,181 remained.
This transfer is a violation of the County Charter because the County Council has still not voted to approve thus requested appropriation of funds.
Treasurer Robert Sandless admitted that they had moved the funds to adjust the balances on the reports for the Maryland Association of Counties.
As a result of the misappropriated funds, on May 23, the Treasurer moved the $7,000,000 back to the General fund.
Sandless wrote a memorandum to the County Council containing the following admissions:
“In early May of 2023, the Deputy Director of Treasury added the requested supplemental budget appropriation in the amount of $7 million to the Department of Emergency Services Budget in the County’s financial system to complete some year-end reports. This action was not an attempt to alter the legal appropriation of DES nor was it an attempt to supersede the authority of the County Council.” “This early entry, which was reversed, is the sole responsibility of Treasury. While it was not done with malice or any ill intention, the entry should not have been entered until the supplemental appropriation was approved by the County Council.” “I apologize for this premature budget entry into the financial system.”
WMAR-2 News reached out to Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly and here's the response:
It is disappointing that Councilman Penman chose to cast suspicion on a simple, but extremely important, request for additional funding for our Department of Emergency Services. My administration has been working very hard to correct a serious problem concerning the availability of ambulances and crews to respond to our citizens’ emergency needs. This serious problem resulted from the unexpected discontinuation of these services earlier this year by the Harford County Volunteer Fire & EMS Foundation. If this funding request is not approved by the County Council, our citizens should know that we will not have the budget authority to pay our emergency medical service providers, 911 staff, paramedics and other emergency services personnel, and most of these providers will be laid off. Regarding the transfer request challenged by Mr. Penman, no money was moved. Mr. Penman is reacting to a ledger entry made in anticipation of closing our books for year end. That ledger entry does not award funding. Those funds can only be reallocated and dedicated to DES funding with Council approval. If he had reached out to me or read the opinion of the County Council’s own auditor, he would have avoided disparaging the dedicated professionals in my administration who uphold the highest standards of integrity. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/harford-county-executives-office-misappropriated-7-million-breaking-charter | 2023-05-30T22:18:37 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/harford-county-executives-office-misappropriated-7-million-breaking-charter |
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Previewing the coming weekend's weather, in spite of a few imperfections, it is shaping up to be better for outdoor activities than last weekend, especially if for those who are getting started on Friday.
Some drier air that has been hanging a few hundred miles to the north of Virginia will slide south, bringing sunshine and temperatures well into the 80s on Friday.
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Saturday brings a small scattering of showers, and possible thunderstorms. For now, it does not look like an especially large coverage of precipitation — and there are signs that any rain will wait until evening — so it is probably too early to change any outdoor plans.
But for those hosting an outdoor event this weekend, be sure to follow the evolution of the Saturday forecast. Either way, we will not have a repeat of last weekend’s chill, as the afternoon will likely reach into the lower 80s.
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Depending on how quickly clouds linger through the following morning after the potential Saturday evening showers, Sunday brings a mix of sun and clouds with afternoon temperatures comfortably in the middle 70s.
Looking ahead at the next couple of weeks, there are no signs of big heat returning to Virginia. There might be a day or two in the next two weeks that edges near 90, but there is no reason to think we will have back-to-back days above 90 degrees until at least the second half of June.
Until then, the core of the heat will hold much farther west. With respect to normal, the heat will move from the Midwest, through the northern Plains and into the Pacific Northwest.
Climate check The relatively cool weather will continue to close out this month, and it will make the last week of the month among the 20 coolest on record. Every day since May 21, with the exception of last Monday, has been cooler than average.
With one day remaining, the last week of this month has averaged 63.5 degrees, the coolest final week of May since 2000. But the record is safe, as there were two times in the 1990s when that average temperature was only 59.4 degrees — 1992 and 1996. Each period in both of those years was dominated by clouds and rain over several days, with four consecutive days with highs below 65 degrees toward the end of May 1996.
This May was not substantially colder than normal. Rather, there was an absence of early season heat that we have more recently come to expect. Typically, Richmond will have about eight days in May that are at least 85 degrees. But this year, it only happened twice — the last time occurring May 12.
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The lack of especially cold nights has also kept the monthly temperature from being dramatically below average. No night this month dropped below 40 degrees. That is not common in May. Typically, it happened once or twice each May before 1990 but, in the years since, it has become rare, only happening a total of four times in the last 20 years.
As expected, the recent cool spell has dislodged 2023 from its post as the warmest year on record so far, falling a few tenths of a degree behind 2012.
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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
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Jan. 6, 2023
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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.
Eva Russo, Times-Dispatch
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.
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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
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Feb. 7, 2023
Sen. Dick Saslaw, D-Fairfax, is seen 4 1/2 hours into Tuesday's crossover session at the state Capitol.
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Feb. 8, 2023
Chef Patrick Phelan works with his staff on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Lost Letter in Richmond, Virginia.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Feb. 18, 2023
Fans take pictures during the All-alumni Block Party before VCU’s game against Fordham on Saturday.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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March 28, 2023
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, center, talks about the ongoing housing crisis in the city during a news conference on March 28.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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April 22, 2023
Anthony Clary gestures as he runs through confetti during the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k on Saturday.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
Mike Kropf, TIMES-DISPATCH
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.
Gabriela De Camargo Goncalves
May 30, 2023
Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaks during the Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony at the Virginia War Memorial on Monday.
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OXON HILL, Md. — Members of the U.S. Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, or CARFTF, announced that the teenager wanted in connection to an attempted school bus murder has been taken into custody.
The teen was apprehended without incident in the 6300 block of Baltimore Avenue in the Riverdale Park area on Tuesday.
RELATED: $12,500 reward for "Baby K": Teenager wanted for attempted PG school bus murder
On May 1 a public school bus was dropping students off at Iverson Street and Sutler Drive in Oxon Hill.
That's when police say three masked teenagers got on the bus and attacked a student.
One teen, a 15-year-old nicknamed "Baby K," reportedly pulled a gun and attempted to shoot the victim multiple times at point blank range.
Investigators believe the gun malfunctioned, so the group assaulted the victim before fleeing the scene.
The student escaped with only minor injuries. The bus driver and an aide who witnessed the assault were not hurt.
Three others were connected to the incident have all been arrested and charged as adults.
READ MORE: Teenage girl allegedly helped plan murder attempt aboard PG County school bus
According to investigators, the incident stemmed from a dispute.
The teen is being charged as an adult with attempted first degree murder, attempted second degree murder, assault, firearms offenses and additional charges. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/teen-wanted-for-attempted-pg-school-bus-murder-taken-into-custody | 2023-05-30T22:18:38 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/teen-wanted-for-attempted-pg-school-bus-murder-taken-into-custody |
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ODUNDE, the nation's largest African American cultural street festival, is back on the streets of Philadelphia in 2023.
Mayor Jim Kenney along with other Philadelphia leaders and organizers of the ODUNDE festival announced the return of celebrations for the long-running cultural festival Tuesday, May 30.
"I couldn't be more excited for this year's festival. I look forward to many more years of ODUNDE. We're going to celebrate each other's different cultures but we're all the same because we all come from Philadelphia," Kenney said.
Spanning more than 15-city blocks along South Street and Greys Ferry Avenue, the festival will return June 11 with over 100 arts and crafts and food vendors, and live performances. Chrisette Michele will headline the South Street Stage for the 2023 festival. Past ODUNDE performers include KRS-One and Floetry.
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The fun begins before the large festival. ODUNDE will be hosting a week of activities starting June 5, 2023. Activities leading up to the big festival include a business roundtable, yoga and a t-shirt giveaway.
Nearly 500,000 people have attended the street festival in year's past, bringing in millions of dollars to the city, according to organizers.
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A Virginia man was arrested Tuesday on murder and gun charges in the February killing of a local councilwoman who was found fatally shot in her SUV outside her home, New Jersey prosecutors said.
Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Cicconne said 28-year-old Rashid Ali Bynum, of Portsmouth, Virginia, was arrested on first-degree murder and two second-degree handgun charges in the death of Sayreville Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour.
Ciccone said the investigation is still underway and didn't directly address a motive in Dwumfour's death. She said Bynum was linked to a church that Dwumfour belonged to.
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Bynum is awaiting extradition to New Jersey, Ciccone said. It's unclear if he has an attorney who can speak on his behalf.
Dwumfour, a Republican, was elected to her first three-year term in 2021, when she ousted a Democratic incumbent. Colleagues recalled her as a soft-spoken devout Christian who could maintain her composure in contentious situations.
Her death on Feb. 1 made headlines since there was no immediate word of a shooter and sent the community reeling. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/virginia-man-charged-in-deadly-shooting-of-nj-councilwoman/3575923/ | 2023-05-30T22:20:39 | 0 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/virginia-man-charged-in-deadly-shooting-of-nj-councilwoman/3575923/ |
CENTRAL, Texas — As schools dismiss students for the Summer, it's important to know where kids can still receive free meals.
Thankfully, there is a large number of locations and school districts across Central Texas that are offering free summer meal programs to kids.
Below is a list of locations split up by region and school district.
Waco
Waco ISD - Begins Tuesday, May 30 and ends on August 9.
To view a list of over 30 locations that kids can visit to eat for free, click here.
Midway ISD - Begins Tuesday, May 30 and ends on June 29.
Breakfast will be served at Hewitt Elementary and Midway High School from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
For more info, visit here.
Temple
Temple ISD - Begins Thursday, June 1 or Monday, June 5.
To view a list of seven locations that kids can visit to eat for free, visit here. Serving times and end dates vary depending on location.
Belton
Belton ISD - Begins Tuesday, May 30 and ends on July 28.
Visit the list of five Belton ISD locations that kids can visit to eat for free here. Serving times and end dates vary depending on location.
Killeen
Killeen ISD - Begins Monday, June 5.
Breakfast will be served at the following Elementary Enrichment campuses from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and lunch will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Cavazos
- Cedar Valley
- Reeces Creek
- Clifton Park
- Haynes
- Iduma
- Pershing Park
Breakfast will be served at the following Elementary Intervention campuses from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and lunch will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Nolanville
- Maude Moore Wood
- Harker Heights
- Alice Douse
- Saegert
- Brookhaven
- Fowler
- Oveta Culp Hobby
- Maxdale
- Clear Creek
Breakfast will be served at the following Middle School campuses from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Manor
- Live Oak
- Eastern Hills
- Roy J. Smith
- Charles E. Patterson
Breakfast will be served at the following High School campuses from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
- C.E. Ellison
- Killeen
- Gateway
To view a map of summer meal sites provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Services, visit here.
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ARKANSAS, USA — (Eds note: The attached video is from May 26).
Pastor Chad Fryar of Crossroads Cowboy Church in Bismarck is out of the hospital after a train struck his vehicle and left him and his young son in critical condition last week.
His two daughters, who were also in the car, reportedly passed away due to the accident.
Reports said that 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 then became lodged in front of the train and was pushed for approximately 2,400 feet before both came to a stop.
After the accident happened, 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."
They announced that Pastor Chad is out of the hospital and with his wife, Rachel, and son, Bo Henry. They added that they're recovering and getting better every day. | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/arkansas-pastor-son-train-released-hospital/91-ed6d0c0c-b2dc-4a7d-b6b0-ae82414c9458 | 2023-05-30T22:22:58 | 0 | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/arkansas-pastor-son-train-released-hospital/91-ed6d0c0c-b2dc-4a7d-b6b0-ae82414c9458 |
PHOENIX — The Arizona Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that more marijuana-related convictions are potentially eligible for expungement under the state's new laws.
After voters legalized marijuana in 2020, Arizona's law enforcement agencies initiated the process of expunging prior convictions that involved possessing marijuana.
The following crimes were listed as being eligible for Arizona's expungement process:
- Possessing, consuming or transporting 2.5 ounces or less of marijuana, of which not more than 12.5 grams was in the form of marijuana concentrate.
- Possessing, transporting, cultivating or processing not more than six marijuana plants at the individual’s primary residence for personal use.
- Possessing, using or transporting paraphernalia relating to the cultivation, manufacture, processing or consumption of marijuana.
The state petitioned to expunge a citizen's 2014 conviction for solicitation to commit possession of marijuana for sale. But the court rejected the petition, finding that the state's new law did not allow for sale-related offenses to be expunged.
The issue came down to the difference between possessing marijuana for personal use and possessing marijuana for sale.
The appellate court vacated the lower court's ruling, concluding that Arizona's laws allow for sale-related marijuana offenses to also be expunged when they otherwise satisfy the statute’s eligibility requirements.
The judges ordered for the expungement petition to be granted.
Reclaim Your Future, a state-funded expungement effort that provides free legal help for Arizonans, said Tuesday's ruling offers greater clarity on which offenses qualify for expungement.
“Today’s decision is a great embodiment of the will of the Arizona voters who elected to undo the harms caused by the over-policing of marijuana laws,” said Martin Hutchins, program manager of Reclaim Your Future.
The organization said the court's ruling could positively affect the lives of thousands of Arizonans who still have a marijuana-related conviction on their record.
*Editor's Note: The above video is from an earlier broadcast.*
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PHOENIX — Summer is here and temperatures are rising.
For the next few months, we'll be darting between air conditioning units and any visible shady areas as Phoenix is bombarded by the sun's rays.
Sure, drinking plenty of water and avoiding outdoor activities are tried and true ways to beat the heat, but sometimes you just want to cool off with a tasty frozen treat.
From delicious ice cream to fantastic shakes, the Valley of the Sun is home to some amazing deserts.
If you want to try some out for yourself, here's a list of some of the popular ice cream spots in the Phoenix metro area.
Phoenix
Novel Ice Cream
Address: 1028 Grand Avenue #6, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Melt Ice Cream Shop
Address: 333 E Roosevelt Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Sweet Republic
Address: 6054 N 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85016
LIX Uptown Ice Cream
Address: 3343 N 7th Avenue UNIT 3, Phoenix, AZ 85013
Tempe
Slickables Ice Cream Sandwich
Address: Brickyard Engineering, 699 S Mill Avenue #117, Tempe, AZ 85281
Pepperwood Water & Ice Cream
Address: 805 W Baseline Road #2, Tempe, AZ 85283
Joe's Italian Ice
Address: 2019 S McClintock Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282
The Paleta Bar Tempe
Address: 521 S College Avenue Unit 107, Tempe, AZ 85281
Gilbert
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
Address: 1672 E Guadalupe Road #101, Gilbert, AZ 85234
212 Ice Cream Studio
Address: 3305 E Williams Field Road, Gilbert, AZ 85295
Cream of the Crop
Address: 3000 E Ray Road Building 6, Suite 103, Gilbert, AZ 85296
Soda Rush
Address: 1522 S Gilbert Road #107, Gilbert, AZ 85296
Glendale
Papa Ed's Ice Cream
Address: 7146 N 58th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301
Coyote Oatie Cookies
Address: 7005 N 58th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301
Bruster's Real Ice Cream
Address: 17115 N 51st Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85308
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Digging yourself out of poverty can be tricky. So can asking for help. After completing the program in April, Pathway to Hope graduate Camari Williams shared the ways the program helped her family progress to a more financially stable life.
Founded in 2011, Pathway to Hope is offered by the Salvation Army to help families break the cycle of poverty. Offered throughout Northwest Indiana, the program aims to provide a network of support, sense of community and spiritual guidance, as well as job training, health services, childcare and education, legal services and more. Social Services Case Manager Mary Bosch shared the story and struggles of Camari Williams.
Williams, 25 and married with two children and one on the way, approached Bosch in October of 2022 asking for help. “I am tired of being broke, I need assistance in getting my family to a better place. We do not want to live like this anymore,” Williams told Bosch.
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Pathway to Hope helped Williams organize a six-month journey by defining four primary goals: managing her budget, finding a solution for her asthmatic son, becoming financially sufficient and making vehicle repairs. Each of the goals were broken down into smaller, more manageable steps.
The first goal, managing the family budget, included cutting out unnecessary expenses, such as eating out often, the use of Adobe programs and cable television. That resulted in $800 saved every month and a decreased phone bill from $140 to $80.
The second goal was finding a solution for Williams' asthmatic son. After several trips to the hospital for asthma attacks, Williams tried to solve the issue by asking her landlord if the carpet in their apartment could be changed. When the landlord refused, Pathway to Hope helped connect Williams with resources to find affordable housing with hardwood floors. Fortunately, the family was able to relocate to a new living situation in January of 2023. Her son hasn't needed to go to the hospital since December of 2022.
The third goal included becoming financially sufficient. As a result of her budgeting changes, Williams was able to start paying down her credit card debt. With her tax refund check this year, she is now debt free.
The fourth goal involved making repairs to the family vehicle. Although budget changes allowed more financial wiggle-room, repairs outweighed the worth of the vehicle. Williams' family was able to purchase a new vehicle with a loan suited to their new budget.
The next step is working with a realtor to improve Williams' credit score. The family hopes to look for a new home in the coming year. The Salvation Army was also able to provide Williams with diapers for her baby and a monthly food box. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/porter/pathway-to-hope-graduate-camari-williams-outlines-path-to-success/article_a9e59262-ff00-11ed-a861-ffa49079cd30.html | 2023-05-30T22:36:44 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/porter/pathway-to-hope-graduate-camari-williams-outlines-path-to-success/article_a9e59262-ff00-11ed-a861-ffa49079cd30.html |
Longtime Lubbock Joyland Amusement Park owner David Dean dies
Co-owner of the beloved Joyland Amusement Park in Lubbock — David Dean — died on Monday, May 29.
Dean's death was announced via a Facebook post from Joyland's page, which stated he "went to build the GREATEST AMUSEMENT PARK and DRAG STRIP ever in HEAVEN."
Dean, according to his most recent Facebook post on April 23, stated that his battle against cancer took a turn for the worse recently.
"Unfortunately the treatments failed to work and my cancer continues (to) grow," the post reads. "Last week's appointment at Baylor did not paint a good picture. I have started a homeopathic treatment and we’re praying and hoping for the best."
Dean and his wife, Katherine Dean, owned the amusement park since 1973, according to the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal's archives, along with parks in Amarillo, Albuquerque and Wichita Falls.
Joyland was a staple in the Lubbock community and even hosted Katherine Dean's centennial birthday at the park in July 2019. Katherine passed away a month later.
"We would like to thank all of our team through the years who have helped keep Joyland a safe and enjoyable place to visit," the post by the Dean family said. "Never forget the importance of having fun ... for the greatest legacies we can leave are happy memories."
A spark of hope came in October 2022, when the Dean Family announced the amusement park auction would be canceled after an offer was made for the park which the family accepted.
However, the potential buyer backed out, and the park began liquidation in January of 2023.
"It is with a broken heart that we must announce that Joyland Amusement Park will not be reopening after all," the Joyland post stated at the time. "We would like to sincerely thank the people of Lubbock and the surrounding area for their support and all the great memories we have shared over the past 50 years." | https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/30/david-dean-joyland-amusement-park-owner-dies-in-lubbock/70270195007/ | 2023-05-30T22:39:53 | 0 | https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/30/david-dean-joyland-amusement-park-owner-dies-in-lubbock/70270195007/ |
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A bus driver for the Garland Independent School District is being hailed a hero for helping one of her students.
Reva, who prefers to only share her first name, has worked for the school district’s Transportation Department for 16 years.
“It was a normal morning,” Reva said. “I'm usually a couple minutes late getting there because of the traffic, but that morning I was on time.”
Reva was approaching one of her morning middle school bus stops on May 18 when she noticed an unfamiliar car approaching one of her students.
“My gut feeling was telling me something was not right,” Reva said. "This guy was hanging out all the way out his car window trying to get her attention. And whatever he was saying to her, frightened her.”
Reva pulled up as close as she could to the female student and opened the doors.
“He gave me a real mean look, and he pulled off. She got on the bus and said, ‘Miss, he's saying some weird stuff to me,’” Reva said. I said, "‘It's OK. You're safe now. You're OK. I've got you.'”
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According to the school district, the student was followed by the man to allegedly lure her to his vehicle.
"I just thought, this is not right," Reva said. "We need to get this guy. And so that's when I automatically called dispatch. Dispatch got ahold of the police.”
Reva spotted the driver moments later.
"As I turned left to go down the street, I really realized that he was going to come out on the street where I was again. So I pulled my bus down there and kind of blocked the intersection where he was to possibly make him go around in front of me so I could get his rear license plate."
The license plate helped Garland Police identify the suspect, Jonathan Haung Trinh.
Trinh was wanted in Richardson for indecent assault after allegedly groping a woman in a coffee shop a day before. As of Tuesday afternoon, Trinh remains in jail with a bond set at $25,000.
Although Trinh has not been charged with a crime related to the Garland middle schooler, Reva and the school district said they are relieved he is behind bars.
“I'm happy that they got him. Because who knows if he could have done something to somebody else again. And we stopped him,” Reva said.
On Tuesday, Reva was honored by the Transportation Department’s Safety and Training Manager Tim Logan.
“We transport over 14,000 students a day. But we're especially proud of Ms. Reva and the actions and precautions that she took to help this student avoid a possibly very dangerous situation,” Logan said.
The Transportation Department plans to use this incident as an example during training to be the eyes and ears on the road to help keeps students safe.
“I do believe this situation will be used for training purposes," Logan said. "It's an excellent example of protocol being followed exactly as we train for here in the Transportation Department... There's multiple cameras on each bus and it's again, wonderful to see training in action and protocol being followed. And I'm just glad that the student was safe and the precautions were followed." | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/man-tries-to-lure-teen-garland-isd-bus-driver-steps-into-action/3267748/ | 2023-05-30T22:44:12 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/man-tries-to-lure-teen-garland-isd-bus-driver-steps-into-action/3267748/ |
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Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed University of North Dakota student Sadie Hanson to a second one-year term as the student representative on the state Board of Higher Education.
Hanson is pursuing a master’s degree in public administration while also working as a social media and marketing intern for UND’s Nistler College of Business & Public Administration. She graduated from UND in May with bachelor’s degrees in marketing and public affairs.
“Sadie has proven to be a capable leader and an effective voice for students in the rapidly changing world of higher education,” Burgum said in a statement.
Hanson’s second term on the board begins July 1. The Grand Forks Red River High School graduate was among three students nominated by the North Dakota Student Association as required by the state constitution.
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A section of Mandan's Sixth Avenue Southeast just south of Main Street will be closed for two 12-hour periods this weekend.
BNSF Railway will be replacing a fuel line on the south side of the railroad overpass over Sixth Avenue Southeast, weather permitting. Any changes in the plan will be posted at cityofmandan.com/news.
The closures will happen overnight, from 8 p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Saturday, and from 8 p.m. Saturday to 8 a.m. Sunday, according to the city. Sixth Avenue Southeast from Main Street to just north of Frontier Trail will be closed. This includes both the roadway and the pedestrian trail. Access to businesses and residential areas will remain open.
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EDITOR'S NOTE: The profiles of the Ward 4 City Council candidates seeking a three-year term on the council were placed in alphabetical order.
MITCHELL — The race for Ward 4 on the Mitchell City Council has been a tale of two different candidates, which features incumbent Susan Tjarks and Don Everson. Both will be on the ballot on June 6 for a three-year term.
Don Everson
When Don Everson learned longtime Mitchell City Councilwoman Susan Tjarks’ seat was up for election, he didn’t think twice about challenging her on June 6.
The former Mitchell Department of Public Safety detective pointed to Tjarks’ decision-making as the reason he entered the race for Ward 4 — the northwest quadrant of the city. After serving 27 years in law enforcement, Everson said it provided him the ability to make tough decisions — a tool he believes is necessary to sit on the eight-person city council.
“On Feb. 21, the motion she made to approve the higher bid for the Third and Main streetscape project would have cost taxpayers $120,000 more to get it done a year earlier than the low bid,” Everson said as the most recent decision from Tjarks that he opposed. “Every day when I went to work as an officer and detective, there were tough decisions to make. It has enabled me to look at problems from all angles. I think that problem-solving history will help me make any decisions on the city council.”
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Since moving to Mitchell in 1993 to take a role with the Mitchell Police Department, Everson has resided in the city with his wife and two children.
With the multimillion-dollar projects looming and a myriad of city departments that need funding to operate, Everson said investing heavily into the Main Street streetscape project isn’t a good use of taxpayer dollars, citing maintenance costs of upkeeping the bump outs and losing parking spots in downtown Mitchell.
While infrastructure projects have made up the largest portion of the city’s budget over the past two years — which entailed a $16 million storage tank project and allocating roughly $40 million in improvements to the wastewater treatment plants — Everson said replacing the aging water mains at a more swift pace would be a key priority of his, if elected.
Another department Everson believes needs additional funding than what is currently being allocated is the Mitchell Police Department. Everson said adequate training is more important than ever.
“It costs roughly $2,500 to send one officer to quality training, and we need the budget to reflect that. In today’s day and age with the way law enforcement is under a microscope, we need to provide them with every tool to succeed,” Everson said. “One mistake an officer makes can cause lawsuits and political ramifications. It’s that important to our community that they do things right.”
The proposed $25 million Lake Mitchell dredging project city leaders are aiming to advance is something Everson has thought a lot about since entering the council race. After all, he resides in the ward that encompasses Lake Mitchell residents.
Although Everson indicated he isn’t against dredging the lake’s sediment sometime down the road, he’s opposed to the project timeline that’s been laid out. Rather than focusing on dredging the lake, Everson said there is much more work that needs to be fulfilled in the Firesteel watershed — which unloads some of the phosphorus and nutrients into the lake — before the city takes on a $25 million dredging project.
As for when the timing is right for Everson to support dredging, he said it would be when the city’s wetland along Firesteel Creek is finished and effectively reducing the phosphorus funneling into the lake.
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“I’m not against dredging, but I’m against dredging now. With all the information that came from Barr Engineering and Friends of Firesteel, everything points to we have to address the watershed before we dredge the sediment in the lake,” Everson said. “After this money is spent, there won’t be any money to do major projects at all in the city budget. Timing is everything.”
Susan Tjarks
A love of Mitchell and aspirations of making the community a better place to live and work is what motivated Susan Tjarks to run for a seat on the council over a decade ago.
Now, those same principles are inspiring the incumbent to seek a fourth term on the council for Ward 4. Tjarks is proud of the momentum the city has behind Lake Mitchell restoration efforts and revitalizing an aging Main Street, and she’s determined to advance progress for both areas, if elected.
“Two things that really speak to me the most are the lake and Main Street, and both have a lot of momentum. I hope that I’m able to be re-elected so that I can see these things come to fruition. I’d love to be there when we finally have a lake that is clean and no longer on the impaired list," she said. “We’re making headway, but there are still big things we need to do."
The Idaho transplant has called Mitchell home for three decades. Prior to beginning her time on the council in 2013, Tjarks sat on the Mitchell Board of Education for two terms and was a teacher in the school district. She currently runs a custom blinds and window business.
The Forward 2040 Community Visioning survey that revealed Mitchell residents identified addressing Lake Mitchell’s long history of algae issues and revitalizing downtown as the top two goals they deemed as most important for city leaders has guided Tjarks’ focus on both areas. And she’s been advocating for both in the form of supporting the proposed $25 million dredging project, the city’s wetland slated to be built in the Firesteel watershed and the downtown streetscape project.
As downtown Mitchell has seen a handful of dilapidated aging buildings come down in recent years, Tjarks said, “We can’t give up on Main Street” — an area she dubs as the “living room of Mitchell” where tourists and visitors take notice of when making stops at the Corn Palace. Hosting more events on Main Street and advancing the streetscape project that will bring green space and foliage at intersections are two examples Tjarks said could attract shoppers and redevelopment opportunities in vacant lots.
Tjarks has honed in on outlining goals to spur more growth, improve quality of life and look for avenues to bring more tax revenue into the city.
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“We currently have $219 million in projects going on to improve our infrastructure. None of this stuff is fluff projects either. It’s the stuff we take for granted, and we have made big strides in updating our infrastructure,” she said.
To improve quality of life, Tjarks said improving the algae-plagued Lake Mitchell and providing more recreation opportunities, such as a pickleball court complex, are several key steps for the city.
On the Lake Mitchell front, Tjarks pointed to the latest water quality report that showed the lake itself has five times the amount of phosphorus as of late May than what is entering into the body of water via Firesteel Creek as a prime example as to why mechanically dredging the phosphorus-rich sediment and working in the watershed are the “best paths forward to getting a clean lake.” She emphasized that both dredging and watershed work are critical for city leaders moving forward.
“This dredging project needs to be done in tandem with work in the watershed. We can’t wait until the watershed is totally clean because that day will never come. It will always be a project we will have to work on, and we’re doing that with the wetland we worked to get rolling in the watershed,” Tjarks said of dredging and working in the Firesteel watershed. “The pickleball court project is also affordable. The pickleball association has raised over $100,000, and it’s a very popular sport here. It’s time to get the courts built.”
The stagnant population Mitchell has experienced for decades is another challenge Tjarks hopes to help address. She said the lack of housing options is one of the biggest culprits in hampering Mitchell’s growth.
In her time on the council, Tjarks said she’s heard from several large local employers like Innovative Systems and Vantage Point explain the struggles of filling vacant jobs due to lack of housing. By bringing more housing options to the city, she believes it will position Mitchell to grow and welcome more tax revenue. | https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/mitchell-city-council-election-susan-tjarks-looks-to-continue-leadership-while-don-everson-eyes-first-term | 2023-05-30T22:49:48 | 1 | https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/local/mitchell-city-council-election-susan-tjarks-looks-to-continue-leadership-while-don-everson-eyes-first-term |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Washington, Multnomah and Clackamas counties are upping the incentives for the Regional Long-Term Rent Assistance program, hoping the new addition of funding to cover excessive damage expenses and a rental bonus will encourage more landlords to participate.
The tri-county program began in 2021 through the Supportive Housing Services Act. It provides ongoing rent payment assistance and other services to people struggling with housing instability.
Property owners in Washington, Multnomah and Clackamas counties are encouraged to become partners in the program and make their units available for people to rent through RLRA.
The counties say all types of housing within the metro urban growth boundary can participate.
The new incentives guarantee participating landlords are receive rent – since tenants pay what they can based on their income and the county provides the rest of the monthly payment. The rent assistance will increase if the tenant’s income reduces.
Landlords also receive a $500 bonus for each unit leased to a participating household, vacancy payments, and direct referrals of applicants who have already been approved for rent assistance.
The counties are also offering a new Risk Mitigation Program, which offers financial protection to landlords and will cover the cost of damage expenses or operational losses that occur in an RLRA-assisted unit. The landlord can request reimbursement.
One example the counties gave was of an elderly tenant who had recently transitioned from independent living to assisted living.
At the home she’d been living in, there was damage that had occurred when she started having trouble navigating around the unit with her mobility device. There was also damage from when EMTs had entered her home to provide her medical treatment.
“Thankfully, the [RLRA Risk Mitigation Program] was able to help cover the damages as well as the rent she was unable to pay during the transition. This provided the participant the support she needed to transition to her next home, and it helped our agency maintain a positive relationship with the property, where we hope to help other seniors find housing,” Corrie Etheredge of Northwest Family Services wrote in a press release.
The three counties hope that by offering a financial safety net to property owners of RLRA-assisted units, more landlords will be interested in joining the coordinated effort.
County officials say one of the biggest obstacles renters face in the current housing crisis is finding landlords who will rent to them.
Emily Roots, a communications coordinator for Washington County, said in many ways, renting through the RLRA program is a safer option for landlords, since rent is guaranteed even more than it is with a traditional tenant. | https://www.koin.com/local/with-new-incentives-counties-hope-more-landlords-will-help-in-housing-crisis/ | 2023-05-30T22:55:18 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/with-new-incentives-counties-hope-more-landlords-will-help-in-housing-crisis/ |
CALDWELL, Idaho — For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) month we are spotlighting members in our community who are of Asian or Pacific Islander descent and sharing their stories.
"We owe it to others to show that it doesn't matter who you are, or how you were raised, or what your ethnicity is, or your race...but that you put your mind to it, and you do the right things in the right ways. Here you are. And so here I am," Idaho lawmaker, Representative Julie Yamamoto (R) said.
Some of Yamamoto's most precious memories were with her grandmother. She recalls spending time at Japanese Obon festivals and learning about the meaning behind the annual celebration.
"She taught me a dance and she taught me the words to the song, and then explained to me that the lyrics are about digging coal; but it's also (about) this coal miners love for this person," Yamamoto explains. "That even though I'm sitting here digging this coal, and it's so hard and dark, and horrible work...my love for you is so immense."
Yamamoto said that although her grandmother would pass down stories like the coal miner song lyrics, her grandmother insisted on not teaching her descendants how to speak Japanese.
Yamamoto recalled her grandmother saying, "We're Americans. And this is where we're going to be, and you need to be the best citizen you can be and bring no dishonor to the family."
"That was always the old Japanese way, you know, that you're going to be humble and honor (the family)," said Yamamoto.
Perhaps a sign of the times. Additionally, during those "times" - the representative said that her parents were forbidden to marry because Yamamoto's father is Japanese.
"It was still illegal in Idaho for there to be mixed marriages. And so, they went up north, and they ended up living a year in Couer d' Alene," said Yamamoto.
Yamamoto grew up in Canyon County. She said that it wasn't until she was in the fourth grade that she experienced some people not appreciating someone of Japanese descent. She recalled a classmate had said, "Yamamoto...what kind of name is that? I'm not calling her that."
The individual involved in the encounter ended up becoming Yamamoto's best friend. But at the time, foreign names were rare in Idaho, and therefore prompted a negative reaction.
Yamamoto recalled a significantly negative instance, however, when she was in junior high school. "On Pearl Harbor Day, December 7, some kids brought raw eggs and they were throwing them at another friend...a family friend. We both went to school, we were both the same age, and (the kids) were saying stuff like, 'how does it feel, Jap?'"
Yamamoto said evidence of racism still exists, even now. But when she goes home at the end of the day, there are reminders of the beauty of the culture displayed in her home.
"We all have at least one really beautiful Japanese doll that my Leyland made...so, I'm fortunate enough." Leyland is Yamamoto's husband, who is also Japanese.
Yamamoto said that while there are many things from her culture that she cherishes, she does, however, regret not having learned Japanese from her grandmother.
"I really regret that I didn't learn Japanese because as she got older, she lost almost all of her English and then there we were unable to speak with her because we didn't, we hadn't learned to speak Japanese," Yamamoto said.
Despite cultural or lingual differences, whether Japanese or English, Yamamoto believes the most important thing is representing who you are as a person.
"We each get a certain space of time here on Earth and we get to decide how we're going to live it," Yamamoto said. "And so, how do you live your life in such a way, even though I don't have children that pass on that legacy?"
"I hope that there are more lives that I have taught and have touched in a positive way."
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A Facebook post of what appears to be the carcass of a deer hanging off a tree near Ashland has left many people puzzled about the cause of the grisly scene.
The post, first published on Monday afternoon on the Nebraska Mountain Lions group by one of its members, included four images of the carcass — or what’s left of it — wrapped around a tree with spine and skull exposed.
“Stumbled across these near Ashland today,” the publisher of the post said, referring to the images. “I’m trying not to jump to any conclusions, but I can’t think of much else besides a Mountain Lion which would leave carcasses like this. Any thoughts?”
Almost instantly, several people in the group, which currently has more than 6,000 members, began to speculate on who — or what — killed the animal, with mountain lions at the center of the debate.
“Lions don’t drag prey into trees,” one member wrote in the comments.
“Who lied to you when they told you that?” came the reply.
Soon enough, however, the debate veered off and went into speculations of a flood or a bobcat as possible causes behind the deer’s death. One even suggested it was a hoax.
Sam Wilson, furbearer and carnivore program manager at the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, ruled out the possibility of a mountain lion.
“I am not sure how the desiccated deer carcass ended up in the tree,” Wilson said, “but I don't really see any reason to suspect mountain lion given they eat deer on the ground.”
Though it isn’t common, mountain lions do sometimes climb trees and capture prey, according to the Mountain Lion Foundation .
Mountain lions don’t reproduce in the Ashland area, according to Wilson, and the possibility of one killing a deer in such an eastern part of the state is low.
“You know, when you’re thinking about what causes the death of deer in eastern Nebraska, mountain lions would rate really really really low,” Wilson said.
Traditionally, mountain lions do traverse through areas where they don’t typically populate or reproduce. Yet in Nebraska, there are three regions commonly established as mountain lion habitat: Pine Ridge, Niobrara River Valley and Wildcat Hills.
“A mountain lion could walk from the Black Hills and the Rocky Mountains and the Pine Ridge or the Niobrara Valley down in this area — and it has happened in the past,” Wilson said. “It’s just that they’re not typically here.”
And so remains the mystery around the deer's entangled carcass: Was it a mountain lion? A bobcat? A flood? Or was it all a hoax?
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The Endangered Species Act is a landmark conservation law that has brought wildlife threatened by habitat destruction, climate change, and other issues back from the brink of extinction—the iconic Bald Eagle is one of the most well-known examples.
In 2019, the Trump Administration rolled back several major protections outlined in the Endangered Species Act. These changes included banning blanket protections for newly threatened species and allowing cost to be a consideration when evaluating what it would take to save at-risk species. While in office, Trump took more than 100 legislative actions favoring business over the environment. In July 2022, U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar, presiding in Northern California, threw out the Trump-era changes , restoring critical protection for threatened species.
More than 1,300 species in the U.S. are listed as either endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Some of these animals are found nowhere else in the world. Stacker compiled a list of 25 endangered animals that are only found in the United States using the 2022 International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered Species list .
All animals on this list are classified as either Endangered or Critically Endangered by the IUCN, and classified as either Endangered or Threatened by the federal government. While the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service identifies critical habitats and provides legal protections for endangered species, the IUCN helps raise global awareness through data collection, analysis, fieldwork, advocacy, and fundraising.
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Salt marsh harvest mouse
- Scientific name: Reithrodontomys raviventris
- Red List status: Endangered
- Geographic range: California
The salt marsh harvest mouse was found around the Bay Area until relatively recently, but its habitat has become extremely fragmented. Because of human development, populations of the mouse are isolated from one another and cannot breed properly.
USFWS // Flickr
Utah prairie dog
- Scientific name: Cynomys parvidens
- Red List status: Endangered
- Geographic range: Utah
The Utah prairie dog was declared endangered in 1973. However, over the last 30 years, the population has been stable to increasing, and the species is now federally recognized as threatened rather than endangered. Threats like urban expansion, climate change, and resource exploration remain, but the prairie dog has recovered strongly.
Bernd Thaller // Flickr
Red wolf
- Scientific name: Canis rufus
- Red List status: Critically endangered
- Geographic range: North Carolina
Red wolves were once found along much of the Southeast , but habitat destruction, hunting, and urban encroachment have dwindled their range to the point that they are only found in North Carolina. They're one of the most endangered canids on Earth. Red wolves are also highly endangered because of interactions with coyotes, which can hurt the species' long-term viability.
LaggedOnUser // Wikimedia Commons
Kauai cave wolf spider
- Scientific name: Adelocosa anops
- Red List status: Endangered
- Geographic range: Hawaii
The Kauai cave wolf spider is a highly unusual spider that can only be found in caves in the Koloa district of Kauai, Hawaii. Wolf spiders usually utilize their vision rather than webs to catch their prey, but the Kauai cave wolf spider is unique because it is eyeless, relying only on swift motion to hunt. Because they have such specific habitat needs, the cave wolf is highly vulnerable to habitat destruction from construction, human visitation, and other sources.
Gordon Smith // Wikimedia Commons
Laysan duck
- Scientific name: Anas laysanensis
- Red List status: Critically endangered
- Geographic range: Hawaii
Ducks don't immediately come to mind when we consider an endangered species, but this particular one is. The Laysan duck, once found all over the Hawaiian islands, now has a population only found on Laysan Island and on a wildlife refuge at Midway Atoll.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Yosemite toad
- Scientific name: Anaxyrus canorus
- Red List status: Endangered
- Geographic range: California
The Yosemite toad, endemic to the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Northern California, is covered in warts; the females also have splotches all over their bodies. This species of toad walks rather than hops. They are particularly vulnerable to habitat destruction and are estimated to survive in only 50% of the species' historically known habitats .
USFWS // Flickr
Gunnison sage-grouse
- Scientific name: Centrocercus minimus
- Red List status: Endangered
- Geographic range: Colorado, Utah
The Gunnison sage-grouse is an unusual species of bird found only in the Southwest. They face threats from a variety of sources, but their habitat has been largely ravaged by oil and gas drilling. Environmental groups are fighting hard to protect the animal's remaining habitat from further drilling.
Larry Lamsa // Flickr
Fanshell
- Scientific name: Cyprogenia stegaria
- Red List status: Critically endangered
- Geographic range: Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia
The Fanshell , a river mussel, has been severely impacted by human activity like dredging, mining, and water pollution. Water conservation activities and erosion prevention are both key to keeping the mussel from disappearing.
Dick Biggins // Wikimedia Commons
Giant kangaroo rat
- Scientific name: Dipodomys ingens
- Red List status: Endangered
- Geographic range: California
Giant kangaroo rats are the largest species in their family. They got their name because they stand up on their hind feet and hop to move, like a kangaroo. They create complex burrow systems that sometimes have more than five separate entrances. In addition to habitat fragmentation, this species is under threat from rodenticide use in agricultural operations.
Harrison George // Wikimedia Commons
Delta green ground beetle
- Scientific name: Elaphrus viridis
- Red List status: Critically endangered
- Geographic range: California
This beetle has a range of only about 7,000 acres in Solano County, California. There are natural gas reserves in the beetle's habitat, so natural gas exploration could further threaten it. Because it is unusually colorful, it could also be a target for illegal collectors.
USFWS // Flickr
Jollyville Plateau salamander
- Scientific name: Eurycea tonkawae
- Red List status: Endangered
- Geographic range: Texas
This unique salamander spends its entire life underwater. It was only discovered in 2000, but already its population has declined dramatically due to the sensitive nature of these amphibians. The Jollyville Plateau salamander is highly threatened by development, which groups like The Center for Biological Diversity fight in areas known to be inhabited by this species.
Piershendrie // Wikimedia Commons
California condor
- Scientific name: Gymnogyps californianus
- Red List status: Critically endangered
- Geographic range: California, Arizona, Utah
Condors are the largest flying birds in North America. Their wingspan is nearly 10 feet from tip to tip. After they nearly went extinct, the remaining 10 wild condors were captured in 1987; reintroduction began in 1992. The condor population has grown to exceed 500 birds today.
Pacific Southwest Region // Wikimedia Commons
American burying beetle
- Scientific name: Nicrophorus americanus
- Red List status: Critically endangered
- Geographic range: Arkansas, Kansas, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas
Burying beetles survive off of the carcasses of dead animals, which they bury in the ground. Biologists aren't sure what has led to their rapid decline, bt it is possible that it has been caused by declines in other species that they rely on to eat.
USFWS // Flickr
Squirrel Chimney Cave shrimp
- Scientific name: Palaemonetes cummingi
- Red List status: Critically endangered
- Geographic range: Florida
This tiny, translucent shrimp has only been found in a single sinkhole in Florida. Because they are so rare, very little is known about them at this point.
Unknown // Wikimedia Commons
Crested honeycreeper (Akohekohe)
- Scientific name: Palmeria dolei
- Red List status: Critically endangered
- Geographic range: Hawaii
The crested honeycreeper, known in traditional Hawaiian as 'Ākohekohe , was once found on both Maui and Molokai but is now only found on Maui. It is known for its acrobatic movements and how it runs across treetops.
Hiart // Wikimedia Commons
Red Hills salamander
- Scientific name: Phaeognathus hubrichti
- Red List status: Endangered
- Geographic range: Alabama
The Red Hills salamander is unusually large, growing to near 1 foot long. Unfortunately, its range is very limited. In fact, it is the only terrestrial vertebrate entirely confined to the state of Alabama, where it is the official state amphibian.
Blakenship Emmett // Wikimedia Commons
Louisiana pine snake
- Scientific name: Pituophis ruthveni
- Red List status: Endangered
- Geographic range: Louisiana, Texas
The Louisiana pine snake, one of the rarest snakes in North America, is known for its large eggs. This non-venomus constrictor rarely appears in the wild anymore, but when it does, it lives out its days in the warren of tunnels created by pocket gophers, which it eats.
USFWS // Flickr
Woundfin
- Scientific name: Plagopterus argentissimus
- Red List status: Critically endangered
- Geographic range: Arizona, Utah, Nevada
Woundfins are tiny minnows that once occupied much of the Colorado River Basin. But because of habitat destruction, invasive species, and other issues, its populations have dwindled significantly. Increased water temperatures are one of the biggest threats to the fish.
Brian Gratwicke // Flickr
Alabama red-bellied turtle
- Scientific name: Pseudemys alabamensis
- Red List status: Endangered
- Geographic range: Alabama
Named for its bright underbelly, which can be red or yellow, this turtle makes its home in freshwater rivers, ponds, and bayous. Unfortunately, when the turtles come onto land to lay eggs, they are a target for drivers who don't see them. The Alabama Department of Transportation has built fences to keep them off highways and has signs on roads during hatching season to keep them safer.
Josh Roswell // Wikimedia Commons
Bruneau Hot springsnail
- Scientific name: Pyrgulopsis bruneauensis
- Red List status: Critically endangered
- Geographic range: Idaho
This unusual snail is found only in hot springs in Idaho. It is vulnerable because of this, mainly because of groundwater withdrawal from agriculture. It has also fallen prey to some introduced species of fish.
Claus Ableiter // Wikimedia Commons
Mountain yellow-legged frog
- Scientific name: Rana muscosa
- Red List status: Endangered
- Geographic range: California
These frogs are usually found within just a few feet of a water source . They mainly appear at high elevations, ranging from 4,500 to 12,000 feet. Unfortunately, fish farming has been a major threat to the frogs, as fish stock compete with them for food.
Isaac Chellman/NPS // Wikimedia Commons
Flattened musk turtle
- Scientific name: Sternotherus depressus
- Red List status: Critically endangered
- Geographic range: Alabama
It can take this tiny turtle up to 60 years to reach its full length—which is only 12 centimeters. Habitat fragmentation has had a major impact on the turtle, although the state of Alabama now protects it, and recovery efforts are underway to restore its habitat.
Unknown // Wikimedia Commons
Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizard
- Scientific name: Uma inornata
- Red List status: Endangered
- Geographic range: California
This lizard has adapted to life in the harsh desert. It spends most of its daylight hours "swimming" in the sand : burrowing underneath during the worst of the heat. Its biggest threat is human development in its habitat.
Desert LCC // Flickr
Northern Idaho ground squirrel
- Scientific name: Urocitellus brunneus
- Red List status: Critically endangered
- Geographic range: Idaho
This rare squirrel relies on large amounts of grass and seeds to fatten up for its long winter hibernation. Fire suppression efforts have greatly reduced its food supply, leading to population decline. While the species recovery pattern is largely unknown, there are an estimated 2,200 animals across 54 populations in Idaho.
US Forest Service // Flickr
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CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting Jurassic World, this year, you’ll be able to do just that without leaving the safety of the Mountain State!
According to the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center, “Jurassic World Live Tour” will be roaring into the Capitol City this October. The show will include six performances between Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 and Sunday, Oct. 15.
Coliseum officials say the show brings the setting of Jurassic World to life with multiple life-size, film accurate animatronic dinosaurs, including a 40-foot long Tyrannosaurus Rex. Officials say this will also include the character Bumpy from the “Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous” animated series on Netflix.
“Jurassic World’s unmistakable score combined with projection and practical scenery transforms the arena into the dense jungles of Isla Nublar, where real Gyrospheres roll through the valley and scientists work to unravel a corrupt plan and save anew dinosaur from a terrible fate,” Coliseum officials said.
Tickets for the shows go on sale Tuesday, June 6 to the general public. Those interested in attending the show can also sign up on the Jurassic World Live Tour website to get an advance presale code for early tickets. Tickets will be available through Ticketmaster or the Coliseum’s box office.
According to Coliseum officials, all tickets come with a “pre-show experience” one hour before showtime where the audience can see their favorite dinosaurs and vehicles up close and have photo opportunities with the Triceratops, Stegosaurus, Baby Bumpy, the Jurassic World Jeep and the Gyrosphere. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/jurassic-world-live-tour-roars-into-charleston-in-october/ | 2023-05-30T23:03:29 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/jurassic-world-live-tour-roars-into-charleston-in-october/ |
Repository speller out at Scripps Bee after missed word
Bryce Beckley, a 14-year-old eighth grader from Dover Middle School, was eliminated from the Scripps National Spelling Bee after he misspelled his word in Tuesday’s first round.
Beckley misspelled the word NAUGAHYDE, a type of fabric with a polyvinyl coating. Beckley replaced the first A with an O when he made his attempt on stage at Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in Oxon Hill, Maryland.
More:Dover student wins Canton Repository spelling bee, advances to national contest
Beckley, speller No. 154 in the bee, won The Canton Repository’s Regional Final Spelling Bee on March 4 to earn a spot at the national competition. In the local event, he defeated spellers from Stark, Tuscarawas, Carroll and Holmes counties.
If Beckley would have spelled his word correctly, he would have remained on stage for Round 2, in which a vocabulary word is posed to the spellers. They must correctly select the definition from three choices to move on to the next round.
Spellers who correctly answer in both rounds move on to Round 3, which takes place Tuesday afternoon and into the evening.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee is being broadcast on ION and ION Plus. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2023/05/30/repository-speller-exits-national-bee-after-missed-word/70269794007/ | 2023-05-30T23:08:16 | 1 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2023/05/30/repository-speller-exits-national-bee-after-missed-word/70269794007/ |
Akron bar and grille Perfect Pour to open at Hall of Fame Village in Canton
New Akron bar and grille set to expand into Hall of Fame Village.
- Perfect Pour will open a spot in the Fan Engagement Zone.
- The three partners opened Perfect Pour at 376 S. Main Street in April 2022.
CANTON − Restaurant and bar Perfect Pour Akron will be opening a second location at the Hall of Fame Village, according to a statement Tuesday by Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment.
The statement did not announce an opening date for the "veteran-owned Akron establishment specializing in cocktails, bourbon and burgers" at the Village's "Fan Engagement Zone retail venue" in Canton.
Related:Perfect Pour owners happy to be in downtown Akron with new bourbon, burger business
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"Perfect Pour will introduce an enticing bourbon bar with small plates, specialty burgers, accompanied by a dedicated cigar room," the statement said. Perfect Pour is set to open at 2101 Hall of Fame Way, Suite 3B, by the Heggy's Nut Shop that's also scheduled to open there.
The Hall of Fame Village released this statement by Perfect Pour's found Terrence Shavers Sr. and his partners Robert Putnam and Kameron Alexander:
"We are honored to bring our expertise in bourbon and craft beverages to Hall of Fame Village's Fan Engagement Zone," their statement said. "Our goal is to create a warm and inviting space where visitors can indulge in exceptional cocktails, savor the richness of bourbon, and enjoy a fine cigar together."
Carol Smith, Hall of Fame Village's senior vice president of Special Projects, said in the statement, ""The addition of Perfect Pour adds another twist to the type of spaces we’re creating to dine, unwind, and celebrate at The Village. Their commitment to excellence and passion for creating memorable experiences aligns perfectly with our vision of providing our guests with a unique and vibrant atmosphere with the Fan Engagement Zone."
The three partners, who graduated from Buchtel High School in Summit County, opened Perfect Pour at 376 S. Main Street in April 2022. Putnam and Shavers own other restaurants in Northeast Ohio. The establishment has 32 seats.
Craft brewery Brew Kettle, Topgolf Swing Suite and Don Shula's American Kitchen opened during the last few months at the Fan Engagement Zone. Announced tenants besides Heggy's Nuts also include Pizza Oven and Smoosh Cookies.
Reach Robert at robert.wang@cantonrep.com. Twitter: @rwangREP. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/hall-of-fame-village/2023/05/30/akron-based-bourbon-and-burgers-bar-to-open-at-hall-of-fame-village/70270935007/ | 2023-05-30T23:08:22 | 0 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/hall-of-fame-village/2023/05/30/akron-based-bourbon-and-burgers-bar-to-open-at-hall-of-fame-village/70270935007/ |
A new training opportunity with Southwestern Oregon Community College will give community members the chance to get qualified for well-paying jobs in the construction industry.
Beginning fall term 2023, Southwestern will be offering cutting-edge heavy equipment simulation training for both high school juniors and seniors, and adults seeking an advantage when applying for a job that may include operating equipment such as forklifts, loaders, bulldozers, graders, cranes and more.
Darryl Dragon, the community college’s apprenticeship coordinator, said the jobs are out there.
“I think it will be great for our community because there are multiple contractors out there that can’t find qualified, experienced operators,” said Dragon.
“This will elevate you up,” he said.
This will be a state registered pre-apprenticeship program to train heavy equipment operators. Classes will be held at both the Coos and Curry campuses.
Representatives from the community college invited community members to test out the simulators on Thursday, May 18 at the Coos Campus.
Freddy Lund, owner of Tenstar Simulation, was at the event to answer questions about the training simulators. He said the simulators are an efficient, safe and environmentally-friendly way to train people how to use a variety of equipment.
“It is so much more efficient to be in a simulator than out in the field – in many ways – not only the cost of the machine but also from a safety perspective. It is completely safe. And it’s good for the environment – there is no fuel consumption,” Lund said.
One simulator can offer training for many different machines and vehicles. The simulators can also be set up to work together and train apprentices on teamwork.
“Also, we have a good scoring system so we can follow the progress of the student. It is a structured curriculum, so you can build up your skill level,” Lund said.
The community college’s apprenticeship coordinator Dragon said he already has agreements with local construction companies that will help to connect those who complete the program with well-paying jobs.
Usually, to get this type of training, someone has to already know someone in the industry, Dragon said.
“And on-the-job training could take years to gain the knowledge and expertise that this program can provide,” Dragon said.
Also a mistake won’t cost you thousands of dollars.
“You want to make a mistake here, on a simulator because that won’t cost you anything,” he said.
People from the community who are interested in participating in the program can email or call Dragon and leave a message.
“I am going to generate an interest list and I’m going to go to all of the high schools, so everyone will understand exactly how to get in the program,” Dragon said. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/new-simulators-will-provide-training-for-construction-jobs/article_2198bb16-fbed-11ed-8dbb-3fce1de45c87.html | 2023-05-30T23:08:29 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/new-simulators-will-provide-training-for-construction-jobs/article_2198bb16-fbed-11ed-8dbb-3fce1de45c87.html |
BREAKING NEWS
Sheriff's Office asking for tips after woman found dead in Yuma County
Kye Graves
Arizona Republic
The Yuma County Sheriff's Office was asking for the public's help in solving a homicide investigation after a woman was found dead on Monday.
According to a Facebook post, at 11:42 a.m., the Sheriff's Office responded to the area of Avenue 1E and County 18th Street for reports of a dead body.
The victim, identified as 35-year-old Georgina Montoya of Somerton, was pronounced dead at the scene, with an initial investigation ruling her death a homicide, according to the Sheriff's Office.
YCSO urged anyone with information on the incident to contact them at 928-783-4427 or 78-CRIME to stay anonymous. Tips can also be submitted via the Sheriff's Office website at www.yumacountysheriff.org.
No other information had been released. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-breaking/2023/05/30/ycso-homicide-investigation/70270389007/ | 2023-05-30T23:08:34 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-breaking/2023/05/30/ycso-homicide-investigation/70270389007/ |
The police blotter is a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information printed is preliminary and subject to change.
Prints every Tuesday in The World!
Monday 05/15:
North Bend
• 12:47 am, 26 year old male cited on warrant, 1000 block of S 5th Street.
• 7:02 am, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 2600 block of Broadway Avenue.
• 10:12 am, 46 year old male transported to Coos County jail on warrant, 1800 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 12:30 pm, theft, 1700 block of Hamilton Avenue.
• 1:15 pm, weapons offense, 1100 block of Airport Way.
• 1:42 pm, at risk subject, 2300 block of Pacific Street.
• 1:51 pm, minor in possession liquor, 2300 block of Pacific Street.
• 4:11 pm, dispute, Pony Creek and Vermont.
• 6:04 pm, 31 year old male cited on warrant, Clark Street and Broadway.
• 6:45 pm, misuse of 911, 2000 block of Everett Avenue.
• 7:07 pm, located runaway, 2100 block of McPherson Avenue.
• 7:16 pm, hit and run accident, 1900 block of Union Avenue.
• 9:30 pm, 40 year old male cited on DUII, 1500 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 10:24 pm, 49 year old male cited on warrant, 2200 block of Pony Creek Road.
• 11:26 pm, 57 year old male transported to Coos County jail on warrant, Pony Creek Road near North Bend High School.
Coos Bay
• 12:47 am, criminal mischief, 1000 block of S 5th Street.
• 3:35 am, graffiti calls, 100 block of S Wall Street.
• 10:49 am, criminal mischief, 100 block of S Empire Boulevard.
• 10:49 am, hit and run accident, 100 block of S 7th Street.
• 11:06 am, disorderly conduct, Newmark Avenue.
• 11:57 am, threats, 700 block of S 7th Street.
• 1:22 pm, dispute, 1100 block of S 5th Street.
• 2:03 pm, disorderly conduct, 1000 block of S 1st Street.
• 2:41 pm, assault, 1000 block of S Broadway Street.
• 2:39 pm, 41 year old male lodged at Coos County jail on warrant, 200 block of N Baxter Street.
• 2:55 pm, theft, 200 block of N 4th Street.
• 3:33 pm, 42 year old female cited for theft II, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 4:02 pm, dispute, 4th and Bennett.
• 5:19 pm, juvenile problem, 1600 block of Maxwell Road.
• 6:28 pm, located wanted subject, 1200 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 6:39 pm, at risk subject, 1000 block of S 1st Street.
• 7:32 pm, family dispute, 1800 block of Thomas Avenue.
• 8:07 pm, intoxicated subject, 500 block of Puerto Vista Drive.
• 9:30 pm, loud noise, 700 block of S 4th Street.
• 9:54 pm, threats, S 4th Street and Bennett Avenue.
• 10:50 pm, dispute, 11th and Southwest.
Coquille
• 12:07 am, 25 year old male lodged at Coos County jail on theft II, 700 block of W Central Boulevard.
• 1:53 pm, 27 year old male cited on criminal trespass II and violation of release agreement, N Central Boulevard and Les Schwab.
• 5:23 pm, family dispute, 500 block of N Cedar Street.
• 7:05 pm, criminal mischief, 100 block of N Birch Street.
Reedsport
• 1:26 pm, trespassing, 7-Eleven.
• 2:20 pm, hit and run, Best Western.
• 2:31 pm, animal problem, RVFD Station 2 Turner Station.
Tuesday 05/16:
North Bend
• 5:14 am, loud noise, 1600 block of Monroe Avenue.
• 7:03 am, 29 year old female served on warrant, 200 block of N Baxter Street.
• 9:36 am, recovered stolen property, 1300 block of Sherman Avenue.
• 10:22 am, escape, Pony Creek and First Presbyterian Church.
• 12:00 pm, located missing person, Waite and Ash Street.
• 2:34 pm, 46 year old female transported to Coos County jail on warrants, Newmark and Oak.
• 4:03 pm, dog complaint, 1400 block of Airport Lane.
• 4:05 pm, 59 year old male cited on warrants, Virginia and Marion.
• 4:55 pm, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 1500 block of Sherman Avenue.
• 5:08 pm, harassment, 1400 block of Airport Lane.
• 6:35 pm, 43 year old female transported to Coos County jail on warrant, Newmark and Broadway.
• 6:36 pm, disorderly conduct, Virginia and Harrison.
• 8:16 pm, fraud, 1100 block of Lewis Street.
• 9:06 pm, theft, 1900 block of Virginia Avenue.
Coos Bay
• 8:57 am, disorderly conduct, Newmark Avenue.
• 9:21 am, 31 year old female lodged at Coos County jail on warrant, Commercial Avenue and N 11th Street.
• 9:57 am, unlawful entry into motor vehicle, 100 block of Ocean Boulevard.
• 1:00 pm, disorderly conduct, Newmark and Ocean.
• 1:14 pm, located missing person, Waite and Ash Street.
• 2:05 pm, threats, 1400 block of Kingwood Avenue.
• 2:17 pm, burglary, 1500 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 2:53 pm, recovered stolen property, 700 block of Cypress Avenue.
• 3:07 pm, Recovered stolen UHaul box truck, 1100 block of W Mallon.
• 3:08 pm, 35 year old male booked at Coos County jail on theft II, 2000 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 3:55 pm, disorderly conduct, Newmark and Ocean.
• 4:05 pm, 59 year old male cited on warrants, 800 block of California Avenue.
• 4:34 pm, 45 year old male lodged at Deschutes County jail on warrants, 63300 block of W Highway 20.
• 7:05 pm, dispute, 800 block of S Empire Boulevard.
• 7:12 pm, 32 year old male cited for driving while suspended, Central Avenue and Ocean Boulevard.
• 7:25 pm, assault, 1000 block of Maryland Avenue.
• 7:44 pm, 48 year old male cited for driving while suspended, 7-Eleven parking lot.
• 7:53 pm, 32 year old female cited on warrant, S Empire and Noble.
• 7:56 pm, kids threatened in park, N 10th Street and Commercial Avenue.
• 10:32 pm, disorderly conduct, N Marple and Harris.
• 10:47 pm, 59 year old male transported to Coos County jail on warrants, Bunkerhill 7-Eleven.
Coquille
• 2:45 pm, fight, 800 block of E 11th Street.
Reedsport
• 3:21 pm, suspicious activity, 400 block of Camellia Court.
Wednesday 05/17:
North Bend
• 9:17 am, disorderly conduct, 1600 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 1:46 pm, recovered stolen vehicle, 200 block of SW Adams Avenue.
• 3:42 pm, 28 year old transported to Coos Bay Police Department on domestic menacing, domestic harassment, extortion and interfering with making a 911 report, 2400 block of Sherman Avenue.
• 4:11 pm, disorderly conduct, Brussells and Crowell.
• 4:32 pm, disorderly conduct, 1600 block of Virginia Avenue.
• 5:01 pm, vicious dog, McPherson and Montana.
• 5:08 pm, intoxicated subject, Sheridan Avenue and Ohio.
• 8:19 pm, criminal mischief, 2500 block of Newmark Street.
• 11:17 pm, dispute, 2200 block of Everett Avenue.
Coos Bay
• 3:45 am, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, 1700 block of N 14th Street.
• 9:41 am, theft, 800 block of S Front Street.
• 9:56 am, disorderly conduct, 100 block of E Ingersoll Avenue.
• 11:45 am, disorderly conduct, 1900 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 2:18 pm, criminal mischief, 800 block of S 11st Street.
• 2:34 pm, disorderly conduct, 1000 block of N Bayshore.
• 2:49 pm, minor in possession marijuana, 900 block of W Ingersoll Avenue.
• 3:35 pm, hit and run accident, 700 block of S 7th Street.
• 3:45 pm, 46 year old male served on warrant and charged with fail to register as sex offender-felony, 1600 block of Newmark Avenue.
• 4:25 pm, 54 year old female served on warrant, 200 block of N Baxter Street.
• 4:54 pm, theft from vehicle, 1100 block of S 5th Street.
• 5:13 pm, fraud, 500 block of 8th Avenue.
• 7:44 pm, 29 year old male transported to Coos County jail on warrants, Newmark and Cammann.
• 8:43 pm, dispute, Thompson Road.
Coquille
• 9:31 am, family dispute, 100 block of N Dean Street.
• 11:13 am, 29 year old male arrested on Reedsport warrant, 200 block of W 4th Street.
• 2:20 pm, dispute, 400 block of N Central Boulevard.
• 4:16 pm, phone harassment, 1200 block of W 14th Street.
• 3:42 pm, 28 year old arrested on domestic menacing, domestic harassment, extortion and interfering with making a 911 report.
Reedsport
• 7:36 am, theft, McKay’s.
• 1:07 pm, theft, McKay’s.
• 2:59 pm, fire, Reedsport Community Charter School.
• 5:58 pm, juvenile problem, Big Fish Café & Dinner House. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/police-blotter/article_8be8ce98-ff0d-11ed-945e-5f59398d8795.html | 2023-05-30T23:08:35 | 0 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/police-blotter/article_8be8ce98-ff0d-11ed-945e-5f59398d8795.html |
Man arrested after Goodyear street racing crash that left 2 dead
A man is facing manslaughter and DUI charges following a Goodyear street racing crash on Sunday that left two dead.
On Sunday evening, emergency crews were called to 155th Avenue and Indian School Road after a three-vehicle crash was reported with a caller describing a vehicle fire and somebody on the ground that appeared to be dead.
Two men died in the collision and were identified as 43-year-old Brian Rose and 58-year-old Douglas Shippy.
Andrew Michael Lugo, 50, was taken into custody following the crash and faced charges including manslaughter, endangerment, aggravated DUI with a passenger under 15, extreme DUI and racing/exhibition of speed.
Lugo was driving a GMC Sierra westbound on Indian School Road from Falcon Drive with his fiancée and her 8-year-old daughter in the vehicle. He said he was waiting at a red light at Falcon Drive when a Jeep Wrangler approached in the lane next to his. They began "you know, playing around," Lugo told police according to court records.
He did not elaborate further on what "playing around" meant, according to court records, but he stated he was going the posted speed limit which was 45 mph while the Jeep was going much faster than him. Investigators say they determined both vehicles were driving at a minimum speed of 80-90 mph.
A witness stated that he was driving near the Jeep and the Sierra and said when the light changed, both vehicles accelerated at high speeds and began racing each other. He said the Sierra changed into the lane in front of him and shortly after a large "fireball" was in the roadway in front of the witness.
A third vehicle, a Chevrolet Cruze, was hit at the 144th Avenue intersection. Police said the damage to the Cruze was the result of the Jeep striking the vehicle at high speeds which immediately killed the driver of the Cruze on impact.
After the Cruze was struck, Lugo's Sierra struck the Jeep at a speed high enough to pin the driver down and roll the vehicle which killed the driver, police said.
Lugo refused to take any sobriety test assessments at the scene and denied that he had consumed any alcohol before driving, police said.
Tests on his blood drawn by the hospital approximately three and a half hours following the crash indicated his blood alcohol level to be at 0.15%, which is almost two times the legal limit, according to arrest records. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/southwest-valley-traffic/2023/05/30/andrew-lugo-charged-fatal-goodyear-street-racing-crash/70269977007/ | 2023-05-30T23:08:40 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/southwest-valley-traffic/2023/05/30/andrew-lugo-charged-fatal-goodyear-street-racing-crash/70269977007/ |
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) — Authorities in Columbus are pleading for witnesses to come forward about a sports bar shooting that killed one person and injured four others.
The shooting happened late Friday night at the Inferno sports bar on Highway 45. The bar is adjacent to the Bill Russell Ford dealership.
Devin Thompson, 33, of Columbus, was killed. Shooting suspect Undra Lamorris Williams, 30, surrendered to law enforcement Saturday evening.
Williams was the only shooter, Columbus Police Chief Joseph Daughtry said. A judge denied him bond on Monday.
The police chief and District Attorney Scott Colom spoke during a news conference Tuesday evening during which Colom asked for witnesses to come forward.
“We know that there were witnesses at that night club,” Colom said. “It was crowded. If you have information, if you were there, cooperate with us. We can protect you. Our office is going to do everything in our power to make sure Mr. Williams, with the help of the Columbus Police Department, is prosecuted in a way where he can never do anything like this to anyone ever again.”
Anyone with information can call the Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers at 1-800-530-7151 or use the P3 mobile app to submit a tip. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/columbus-police-plead-for-witnesses-to-come-forward-about-deadly-sports-bar-shooting/article_4001ae52-ff10-11ed-85c6-677ae9bf3ff2.html | 2023-05-30T23:17:37 | 1 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/columbus-police-plead-for-witnesses-to-come-forward-about-deadly-sports-bar-shooting/article_4001ae52-ff10-11ed-85c6-677ae9bf3ff2.html |
BOONEVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) — A woman has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for killing her mother in Prentiss County.
Robin Storey will serve the sentence day-for-day, she learned on Tuesday afternoon.
She was scheduled to go on trial this week but agreed to a last-minute plea deal, according to Prentiss County Sheriff Randy Tolar.
Law enforcement found 56-year-old Paula Storey decapitated at a home in Wheeler in November 2020. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/woman-receives-40-years-for-mothers-murder-in-prentiss-county/article_ea422a88-ff36-11ed-97d3-ebd79ee6be24.html | 2023-05-30T23:17:44 | 0 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/woman-receives-40-years-for-mothers-murder-in-prentiss-county/article_ea422a88-ff36-11ed-97d3-ebd79ee6be24.html |
AUSTIN, Texas — On Tuesday, the City of Austin provided a two-year update on Vision Zero, its initiative to help eliminate traffic-related injuries and deaths across Austin.
The report talks about safety initiatives led by the Austin Transportation and Public Works Department (TPW) in 2021 and 2022.
Below are a few takeaways from the report:
- Traffic deaths resulted in over 8,000 years of life lost, which would have been the additional years a person would have lived if they didn't die prematurely.
- Pedestrian deaths rose in 2021 and 2022 compared to the previous five-year average of 30 per year.
- Austin's Black population accounted for 15% of people seriously injured or killed in crashes.
- "Crashes were responsible for more than $6.8 billion in economic losses related to medical and administrative expenses, motor vehicle damage, employers' uninsured costs, wage and productivity losses and lost quality of life."
Through Vision Zero, there has been a focus on redesigning streets to help make roadways safer. Below is a look at some of the work that was completed in 2021 and 2022.
- Seven major intersection safety projects and another 25 intersections underwent construction, design or scoping
- More than 40 locations had low-cost, high-impact systemic projects installed
- More than 30 locations with recent traffic fatalities have undergone rapid response safety interventions
- Nearly 50 arterial streets and hundreds of residential streets had speed limits lowered
- Over $27 million in federal funds to help increase the scale and scope of work
Over the next two years, TPW plans to focus on expanding its safety engineering projects to decrease the risk of severe crashes. Since the start of 2023, 26 intersections are going through various stages of scoping or design. It will also be looking at systemic countermeasures such as left-turning calming treatments, retroreflective backplates and signal timing changes. Lastly, there are six corridors and more than a dozen intersections that will be part of street lighting projects.
You can read the full report regarding Vision Zero here. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/austin-vision-zero-report/269-4ada8282-d392-4b90-a640-e9546971cebd | 2023-05-30T23:20:45 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/austin-vision-zero-report/269-4ada8282-d392-4b90-a640-e9546971cebd |
ROYSE CITY, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that Nov. 7 will be the date of a special election to fill the seat of disgraced former state Rep. Bryan Slaton, R-Royse City.
The House voted to expel Slaton less than a month ago after an internal investigation found he had sex with a 19-year-old aide after getting her drunk.
The candidate filing deadline for the special election is Sept. 6, with early voting to start Oct. 23.
Nov. 7 is already the date of local elections across Texas, including the Houston mayoral contest.
The seat in House District 2 is solidly Republican and covers three rural counties in Northeast Texas.
At least five Republicans have already announced they are running — Jill Dutton, president of the Republican Women of Van Zandt; Heath Hyde, a Sulphur Springs lawyer; Brent Money, a Greenville lawyer; Doug Roszhart, vice chair of the Hunt County GOP; and Buck VanTrease, a veterinarian from Wills Point.
The House unanimously voted to expel Slaton on May 9. He was the first member of the Texas Legislature to be removed from office since 1927. Slaton submitted his resignation a day earlier, but the House moved forward with expulsion anyway.
The Texas Tribune is a member-supported, nonpartisan newsroom informing and engaging Texans on state politics and policy. Learn more at texastribune.org. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/special-election-replace-expelled-bryan-slaton-texas-house-set-nov-7-2023/287-f99fc145-3dcc-44c1-b255-136369c465e4 | 2023-05-30T23:20:52 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/special-election-replace-expelled-bryan-slaton-texas-house-set-nov-7-2023/287-f99fc145-3dcc-44c1-b255-136369c465e4 |
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FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - It was a deadly Memorial Day travel weekend across Mid-Michigan with several crashes, including one that left two people dead along I-75 in Genesee County.
That particular crash involved a wrong-way driver. AAA of Michigan's Gary Bubar says the safest thing you can do if you see someone driving the wrong way is get off the road.
"The safest place for you to be is as far off the road as you can because that driver is going to try and stay on the road," Bubar said. "And once they realize they're going in the wrong direction they are most probably going to head to the right lane which is the most natural spot for us to be in."
This comes after several wrong way crashes across the state over the course of the last few weeks. Saturday, 2 people were killed and 1 injured after a wrong way crash in Flint Township. Since April 22, 6 people have been killed in accidents in the Metro-Detroit Area.
Gary says these accidents are happening in large part due to people driving under the influence.
"The AAA foundation for traffic safety found that 60 percent of the drivers involved in wrong way crashes had been drinking or using drugs," Bubar said.
There is an effort to combat this issue. In Grand Rapids, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has installed sensors that flash lights to warn drivers heading the wrong way and alert police.
"That technology is not everywhere yet, but that can go a long way towards helping us out," Bubar said.
MDOT says there are no current plans to add those systems in Mid-Michigan, but will consider changes if they find a pattern of wrong way drivers. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/memorial-day-travel-leads-to-several-wrong-way-collisions/article_4f7d44a8-ff2f-11ed-bd45-5378cf1f1687.html | 2023-05-30T23:23:04 | 0 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/memorial-day-travel-leads-to-several-wrong-way-collisions/article_4f7d44a8-ff2f-11ed-bd45-5378cf1f1687.html |
BRIDGEPORT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - The Bridgeport Township Fire Department was stretched thin with simultaneous calls for a deadly crash and a house fire at the same time Monday.
Firefighters were responding to the deadly crash on Dixie Highway when the house fire broke out on Olive Street in another part of town. One firefighter sustained minor injuries in the fire when a floor partially collapsed.
Four people were in the home when the fire broke out and they were able to escape without injuries.
The injured firefighter was doing OK Tuesday, but he is also putting the word out that a number of smaller fire departments could use more help.
Spaulding Township Fire Lt. Nick Conklin, who is a volunteer, was fighting the Olive Street fire when the second floor collapsed and he fell about 8 feet.
"Like a ton of bricks, went right down. There was no stopping it," Conklin said.
It's the first time in his 10-year firefighting career that something like this happened.
"To think that there were other people up there with me that could have just as easily gone down with it, that was the scariest part," Conklin said.
He sprained an ankle and a knee and will be off work -- both his main job and his firefighting job -- for a few days.
"I love helping people, I do it because of people out there that need our help," Conklin said.
A Michigan State Police fire investigator has been called in to help determine a cause for the fire.
Bridgeport Fire Chief Dave Smigiel said his short-staffed on-call department had even fewer firefighters than normal available for the holiday.
"Now when there is only 15, we can't tell on-call firefighters you can't go on vacation. Memorial Day weekend, several of them had things going on," he said.
Smigiel said the need for on-call firefighters is still great.
"We could put on a dozen more people tomorrow," he said. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/on-call-shortage-in-bridgeport-evident-as-crews-handle-car-crash-house-fire-at-same/article_03e28c6a-ff2f-11ed-ac26-ef3915a1ec13.html | 2023-05-30T23:23:10 | 1 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/on-call-shortage-in-bridgeport-evident-as-crews-handle-car-crash-house-fire-at-same/article_03e28c6a-ff2f-11ed-ac26-ef3915a1ec13.html |
DEDHAM -- Some Dedham students spent this past month putting their best foot forward.
The Dedham School is once again nearing the end of its annual walking club event.
Students spent each recess in May walking and running a quarter-mile track for the chance to win toys and other prizes.
Students carry cutouts of feet to track how far they've walked -- and get a new reward every five miles.
While the prizes may be what excites the kids, teachers say the club is all in the name of health.
"Anything I can do to get kids active and outside is really important to me, and this is just one more way to get kids active and outside," said Tim Pearson, physical education and health teacher at the Dedham School. "They also get the social and emotional -- just hanging out with each other and getting to socialize as they spend time getting their exercise."
Last year, the group walked more than 800 miles combined.
Tomorrow is the club's last day of the year, but kids say they still hope to beat their record by walking a total of 1,000 miles together. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/dedham-school-recess-walking-club-encourages-students-to-exercise/article_18772670-ff31-11ed-8000-07a195dfc77b.html | 2023-05-30T23:27:13 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/dedham-school-recess-walking-club-encourages-students-to-exercise/article_18772670-ff31-11ed-8000-07a195dfc77b.html |
ELLSWORTH -- Two years after the devastating death of a beloved Hancock County deputy sheriff, a non-profit organization is stepping up in an effort to honor those who lost their lives in the line of duty.
According to the Hancock County Sheriff's Department on September 23, 2021 deputy Luke Gross answered the call of duty by responding to reports of a possible OUI involving a car off the road.
"The vehicle had already fled and he was cleaning debris off the road when he was struck by a passing vehicle,” said Sheriff Scott Kane from the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputy gross left behind a wife and two children.
Now, a group from Texas has made it their mission to memorialize some of these officers. "Saving a Hero's Place" has built over 200 wooden chairs for law enforcement and firefighters killed in the line of duty.
"They're just glad that someone's taken the time to remember them [their loved ones] because a lot of times when we do this, like this one. It's several years later,” said Tommy Capell, the executive director for “Saving a Hero’s Place.”
Capell and his wife started building wooden display chairs after a fellow officer was killed during the Boston marathon bombing back in 2013.
What Capell calls a "one time thing" has grown into an initiative where there are model chairs in at least 26 states as a way to honor fallen officers.
Sheriff Kane reflects on meeting gross back when he was only a junior in high school.
"I knew Luke for many [many] years.. He was dependable and he loved kids. He loved working with kids. He was a camp leader at a post guard for many years,” said Kane. “At Christmas for kids shopping he was always involved with that. Quite honestly he was a big kid himself."
Capell explains the symbolism each chair represents.
"Some people know that they're name is not going to be forgotten when they're gone.. These officers are going to be gone eventually. We want to make sure the name stays when they're gone,” said Capell.
The big reveal for deputy Luke Gross' honor chair will take place Thursday morning at the Hancock County Sheriff's Office. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/deputy-honored-with-the-help-of-a-non-profit/article_68a3d204-ff33-11ed-a313-3720f8c2e396.html | 2023-05-30T23:27:19 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/deputy-honored-with-the-help-of-a-non-profit/article_68a3d204-ff33-11ed-a313-3720f8c2e396.html |
STATEWIDE -- The Maine Association of Realtors says the status of Maine's housing market remains steady.
The association's president, Carmen Mcphail says the housing market is busy due to high demand and low inventory.
She explained there is currently a 2.9 month supply of listings available compared to a balanced market where there would be at least a 6 month supply.
Mcphail attributes the lack of listing to the fact that sellers are not quite ready to leave their low interest rates, as those rates could possibly double with the purchase of a new property.
"Be patient. Find a really good realtor who you have hired to represent you and listen to them. When something comes on the market and they're telling you what your offer should be or how soon you need to come look at it, listen to them,” said McPhail.
Mcphail says updated coding policies have allowed more property owners to build accessory dwellings. She emphasizes that more homes still need to be built statewide. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/expert-talks-homes-sales-buyer-tips-and-housing-availability/article_449cfeb6-ff34-11ed-a309-57db91d93683.html | 2023-05-30T23:27:25 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/expert-talks-homes-sales-buyer-tips-and-housing-availability/article_449cfeb6-ff34-11ed-a309-57db91d93683.html |
STATEWIDE -- Heading into the summer, medical professionals are offering tips for dealing with one of Maine's pesky critters.
The Browntail moth is notorious in Maine for the rash that it can cause for those that cross its path.
In dry, warm weather, Browntail moth caterpillar hairs can float on the breeze and find their way to an unsuspecting Mainer.
Experts say that if you experience a reaction, it's best to clean off quickly.
"When the wind blows, or they come into contact with that caterpillar, the little fibers on the caterpillar can be airborne, be in the air, and come into contact with your skin," said Sarah Somers, Family Nurse Practitioner at Northern Light. "It's recommended that if you are outside and you develop a rash or feeling irritation to jump in the shower and wash off as quickly as possible."
Experts also recommend cleaning affected clothes separately from your normal laundry, and using medicated lotions, such as hydrocortisone cream, on itchy or painful rashes.
If the rash persists or you are concerned, visit your healthcare provider. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/medical-professional-offers-tips-during-browntail-moth-season/article_0a66398c-ff30-11ed-884a-3f465f1f6c62.html | 2023-05-30T23:27:32 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/medical-professional-offers-tips-during-browntail-moth-season/article_0a66398c-ff30-11ed-884a-3f465f1f6c62.html |
BANGOR -- Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center has found a new president.
After what representatives are calling a "rigorous search" over the past few months, Gregory T. LaFrancois has been chosen as the medical center's next leader.
Since former president Rand O'Leary stepped down in March, Northern Light CEO Tim Dentry has been acting as EMMC's interim president.
Northern Light representatives say that LaFrancois' understanding of the needs of rural Maine communities is part of what makes him a good fit for the role.
LaFrancois will join the EMMC team on July 1 of this year. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/northern-light-health-names-new-emmc-president/article_ee26b61c-ff2e-11ed-a88c-738e958aefbb.html | 2023-05-30T23:27:38 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/northern-light-health-names-new-emmc-president/article_ee26b61c-ff2e-11ed-a88c-738e958aefbb.html |
BANGOR -- Sean Faircloth of the Together Place Peer Run Recovery Center has his eyes set on cleaning up Coe Park.
"We haven't done Coe Park and it's really sort of that stretch of that neighborhood we're working on, working side-by-side with people in the community, and doing things we can lift this section of the city," said Faircloth.
Faircloth says this area of the city constitutes some of the highest overdose rates in the state of Maine.
Together Place has partnered with Food AND Medicine and Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness to improve the condition of the park.
"It should be the next big civic step for our community with all of us working together," said Faircloth.
Food AND Medicine community organizer Jackson Peck has been an integral leader in this project, knocking on thousands of doors in the area to recruit volunteers.
He says community support for the project has been overwhelmingly positive.
"There is such a high level of involvement from community members that it's such a special project. It's a very grassroots effort," said Peck.
Abby Dalessio has volunteered to help clean up Coe Park. She says it's essential to keep these public places safe and accessible to everyone.
"Having the ability to be part of it is exactly what we need, knowing this is a safe space. We all deserve to have a good time and having our children there is important," said Dalessio. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/organizations-talk-cleaning-up-coe-park/article_867df7aa-ff2e-11ed-a7e1-7f8a4ff7b5cc.html | 2023-05-30T23:27:44 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/organizations-talk-cleaning-up-coe-park/article_867df7aa-ff2e-11ed-a7e1-7f8a4ff7b5cc.html |
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — A World War II soldier from Elizabethton whose remains were unaccounted for until last year will be laid to rest next week at Arlington National Cemetery.
The remains of Army Pfc. Mark P. Wilson will be interred on Wednesday, June 7, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. He was assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 112th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division.
Wilson was reported as missing in action on Nov. 8, 1944, while his battalion worked to hold the town of Kommerscheidt, Germany in the Huertgen Forest. He was 20 years old.
Wilson’s body was unable to be recovered, and Germany never reported him as a prisoner of war. He was declared killed in action following the war.
Between 1946 and 1950, the American Graves Registration Command conducted several investigations in the Huertgen area to recover or identify the remains of missing American soldiers, but Wilson’s remains were not found.
A historian with the DPAA later determined that one set of unidentified remains recovered from Kommerscheidt in April 1947 and buried at the Ardennes American Cemetery in Belgium may have belonged to Wilson. The remains were disinterred in July 2021 and sent to the DPAA’s laboratory at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska for identification.
The DPAA was able to identify Wilson’s remains by using circumstantial evidence and anthropological, mitochondrial DNA, Y chromosome DNA, and autosomal DNA analysis.
Wilson was declared accounted for on Sept. 12, 2022.
Graveside services for Wilson will be performed by Everly-Wheatley Funerals and Cremation of Alexandria, Virginia.
Wilson’s name is recorded on the Tablets of the Missing at the Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery in Plombieres, Belgium. A rosette will be placed next to his name to show that he has been accounted for.
News Channel 11 spoke with Wilson’s nephew, Tom Whitehead, in regard to the impact his identification meant to his family. Whitehead said his grandparents and other family members always struggled with not knowing what happened to Wilson, but those living are proud to see him buried in Arlington. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/elizabethton-world-war-ii-soldiers-remains-to-be-buried-at-arlington-national-cemetery/ | 2023-05-30T23:30:00 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/elizabethton-world-war-ii-soldiers-remains-to-be-buried-at-arlington-national-cemetery/ |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger and Congressman Morgan Griffith have signaled they plan to vote against a proposed national debt ceiling legislation.
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced over the weekend that they had come to an “agreement in principle” that would raise the United States’s debt ceiling.
On Tuesday, News Channel 11 reached out to Harshbarger and Griffith, both of whom provided statements voicing their intent to vote “no” on the legislation.
“I’ve read the debt ceiling legislation and at first blush, I will likely vote ‘no,’ but am currently taking a longer look at it.”
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-Va.)
“I am voting NO on passing down trillions more in debt to our children and grandchildren while giving Democrats a blank check to pay for their radical agenda, including the weaponization of federal agencies. It’s time to get our fiscal house in order and rein in wasteful spending.”
Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (R-Tenn.)
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has voiced concern that the nation could default on obligations by early June if the debt ceiling is not raised. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/harshbarger-griffith-intend-to-vote-no-on-debt-ceiling-legislation/ | 2023-05-30T23:30:06 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/harshbarger-griffith-intend-to-vote-no-on-debt-ceiling-legislation/ |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – A Johnson City bridal store is among those in Tennessee that will be impacted by a WARN Notice filed with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD), though at this point only layoffs at the company’s headquarters in Pennsylvania are certain.
According to a letter from the TDLWD to state, county and city officials, David’s Bridal LLC notified the agency of a “permanent closure to take place on or around June 12, 2023 through August 11, 2023.” Washington County Mayor Joe Grandy and Johnson City Mayor Todd Fowler were recipients of the letter.
Among the seven locations impacted by the closure is the store located on Peoples Street in Johnson City, the letter states.
“The total number of affected workers in Tennessee is 206,” the letter states. “At this time, David’s Bridal expects the only employees that will be affected to be at their headquarters in Pennsylvania.”
News Channel 11 reached out to the TDLWD for clarification on what the WARN Notice means for Tennessee workers. Chris Cannon, Chief Communications Officer for the TDLWD, provided the following statement:
“I can tell you, at this time, David’s Bridal is not expected to lay off any of its 206 employees in Tennessee.”
Chris Cannon, Tennessee Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development Chief Communications Officer
David’s Bridal filed for bankruptcy in April after already announcing it planned to cut thousands of positions. The company reported in a news release April 17 it would “continue exploring a sale of all or some of its assets” consistent with the bankruptcy code. Media reports at that time said the company might have to close all its stores if it couldn’t find a buyer by late summer.
The department stated in the letter that David’s Bridal notified the TDLWD Dislocated Worker Unit on April 14.
According to the TDLWD, the First Tennessee Development District was one of the organizations notified to get in touch with and offer services to affected employees. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/johnson-city-davids-bridal-listed-in-warn-notice/ | 2023-05-30T23:30:12 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/johnson-city-davids-bridal-listed-in-warn-notice/ |
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Tennessee Department of Education has opened its form to appeal third-grade retentions from the end-of-semester TCAP exam.
The department said eligibility for an appeal is based on if a student scored in the 40th percentile on the state Universal Reading Screener test or if a “catastrophic event” occurred leading up to the TCAP exam.
Parents must file the appeal within two weeks of notification of the test score.
Parents are able to file an appeal to prevent their child who would be held back from advancing to the fourth grade under the state’s new third-grade retention law.
The law’s first year has been frustrating for some parents as they weigh their options on how to get their child to the fourth grade. Appeals are only open to parents of students who scored a “2/Approaching” score on the TCAP.
If the appeal is denied, those “approaching” students will need to complete summer school or have a tutor in the next school year to advance to fourth grade.
Amy Collette filed an appeal Tuesday morning for her daughter at Kingsport’s Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
Collette said she has been frustrated with the law the entire school year, especially after her daughter, who scored straight As on her report card, now faces retention.
“It has been a weight on many of us the whole year,” Collette said. “Now we’re just sitting and waiting for the state to decide all these things, so we filed our appeal today, but we don’t know how long that will take or when they will approve it.”
Collette said her daughter has test anxiety and utilized a tutor to better prepare for the TCAP. She said holding her back after excelling at everything but the TCAP ELA exam is unfair.
“She gets nervous when she takes tests. It’s also the first time a third grader has taken the TCAP,” Collette said. “There are kids who don’t need to be retained who are getting caught in this retention law, mine included.”
This group of third graders is the first to experience the new law. They were in Kindergarten when the pandemic hit. Collette said that has made the early years of learning much more difficult, and they shouldn’t be held back for something out of their control.
“They were in Kindergarten when COVID happened and schools ended abruptly,” Collette said. “Their first-grade year was filled with COVID, quarantines and teachers being out.”
Collette said it was an easy process filing the appeal. All it requires is basic information and her daughter’s state student ID.
“It took me 90 seconds to fill out the form,” Collette said.
Kingsport City Schools (KCS) offered TCAP re-takes Tuesday.
Of the children facing retention, district officials said about 110 are eligible for an appeal.
District Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Dr. Rhonda Stringham said they expect to know the result of the appeals soon.
“The state department has told us that we will hear back in two weeks,” Stringham said. “We’re hoping that they will contact families sooner.”
Many school districts are making an effort to contact families impacted by retention, including KCS. Stringham said the district has been in contact with families for months through emails, direct calls and information sessions.
Over the next two weeks, the district will hold four sessions to help parents through the appeal process.
The Tennessee Department of Education said the catastrophic event appeal can apply to a death in the family, loss of home, significant medical diagnosis or abuse, among others.
Parents can also appeal on their child’s universal reading screener score, a test given three times each year.
KCS Director of Performance Excellence Michael Hubbard said the score factored into the appeal comes from the most recent test.
“The universal screener is a required assessment that we give,” Hubbard said. “We do one in the fall, one mid-year and then one in the spring. One of the pathways with the state is the spring administration.”
Weighing her options, Collette said her daughter had a good experience with a tutor last year despite the outcome of the TCAP exam. She said her daughter was above the 40th percentile on the universal screen, but she will choose the tutor option should her appeal not be granted.
“It was beneficial for her, but it didn’t necessarily improve a test score because a test score is not indicative of what kind of student my daughter is,” Collette said.
The TCAP appeal form does not require parents to know the exact score from their child’s universal reading screener, but parents will need to obtain their child’s state student ID from the school district.
You can find the TCAP appeal form HERE. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/parents-can-now-file-tcap-appeal-for-third-graders-facing-retention/ | 2023-05-30T23:30:18 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/parents-can-now-file-tcap-appeal-for-third-graders-facing-retention/ |
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Petworks Kingsport Animal Shelter is facing budget uncertainty, with a month until Tennessee’s towns and counties are required to adopt a final budget for the 2023-24 year.
Earlier this month, the Sullivan County Commission’s budget subcommittee voted against including $75,000 requested by the shelter in its draft spending plan.
The shelter’s Executive Director told News Channel 11 that the shelter’s request, which matches its current funding from the county, represents 10% of the organization’s total budget.
“That’s a huge 10%,” Watts said. “$75,000 goes a long way when you’re paying vet bills and vaccinations and things like that.”
The budget committee is still working to finalize their spending plan for the year and the full commission is required to vote before the committee’s decisions become final.
Watts said she has plans to present before the full commission sometime next month, and she’s hopeful the commission might reconsider the budget committee’s decision.
“Obviously I have no idea what their budget constraints are and what’s going on and Sullivan County, but I hope that we can all work together to take care of all these animals,” said Watts.
Commissioners on the budget committee are divided on the funding request as well.
Commissioner Joyce Neal Crosswhite initially voted against county funding for Petworks, in part because she hadn’t received a full accounting of how the organization had spent the money they received as part of the 2022-23 budget.
“I’m waiting on them to clarify how the $75,000 was spent,” said Crosswhite.
Commissioner Gary Stidham told News Channel 11 he plans to call for a vote on Petwork’s request before the full commission if the budget committee declines to include the money in its spending plan.
“It is the least we could do to help them out,” said Stidham.
Funding closer to home?
Even if the commission votes against providing Petworks with the money, shelter leaders may not have to look far to fill the gap in their budget.
Kingsport City Manager Chris McCartt said the city often gives the shelter additional funding later in the fiscal year.
“It has been very normal for us in that relationship with Petworks,” said McCartt.
Kingsport typically provides about half of the shelter’s total $764,000 budget, but the Board of Mayor and Aldermen’s budget vote next month won’t be its last opportunity to fund Petworks.
“As fundraising efforts or other funding options play out over the course of the fiscal year, we’ll revisit that budget typically probably in the February timeframe,” McCartt told News Channel 11. “Historically we’ve ended up adding dollars.”
While elected officials deliberate and finalize their budgets, Watts said Petworks is dealing with a high volume of animals, much like other area shelters.
“We stay at capacity,” said Watts. “It’s as soon as we get them out the door, more come in the door.” | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/with-petworks-county-funding-uncertain-kingsport-offers-help/ | 2023-05-30T23:30:24 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/with-petworks-county-funding-uncertain-kingsport-offers-help/ |
YUBA COUNTY, Calif. — Forward progress on a wildfire burning in Yuba County has been stopped, Cal Fire said.
Evacuation warnings were put into place due to the so-called Sicard Fire burning around Sicard Flat Road and Frontier Trail in Yuba County.
The fire is about 13 acres in size in the area of Sicard Flat and the Highway 20 corridor near Browns Valley. Cal Fire officials said the fire was threatening buildings in the area.
Roadblocks were put into place to keep people from entering the area. Officials said some areas within the Sicards Flat Road area were being evacuated directly by sheriff's deputies directly on a house-by-house basis.
The Yuba County Office of Emergency Services said zone 065-b is in the immediate fire area and under an evacuation order. The rest of zone 065 and 065 is under an evacuation warning.
The fire is 30% contained, according to Cal Fire.
Evacuation Map
For a visual on the evacuation warnings, view the map below.
Fire Map
View the map from the National Interagency Fire Center for fire activity.
WILDFIRE PREPS
If you live in a wildfire-prone zone, Cal Fire suggests creating a defensible space around your home. A defensible space is an area around a building in which vegetation and other debris is completely cleared. At least 100 feet is recommended.
The Department of Homeland Security suggests assembling an emergency kit that has important documents, N95 respirator masks, supplies to grab with you if you’re forced to leave at a moment’s notice. The agency also suggests signing up for local warning system notifications and know your community’s evacuation plans to best prepare yourself and your family in cases of wildfires.
WATCH ALSO: | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/wildfire/evacuation-warning-place-for-wildfire-yuba-county/103-f460ebb9-7654-44b7-8bac-a88ec3cde14c | 2023-05-30T23:32:26 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/wildfire/evacuation-warning-place-for-wildfire-yuba-county/103-f460ebb9-7654-44b7-8bac-a88ec3cde14c |
CEDAR FALLS — Beginning Wednesday, traffic signal related work will start at the West 27th Street and Hudson Road intersection.
Lane closures on Hudson Road and West 27th Street will be required. Sidewalk and trail connections will be impacted at the intersection. At least one east-west pedestrian Hudson Road crossing will be maintained for those accessing the University of Northern Iowa’s South Art lot and the 27th Street lot.
During this time, crews will work to make storm sewer connections, new trail and sidewalk connections to the intersection, installation of a new traffic signal, and lane widening at the intersection. The lane closures will be in effect for approximately three months, depending on the weather. All work at this intersection will be complete prior to the start of the fall semester.
5 summer-ready recipes to try this week
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, and that means it's grilling season. To celebrate, here are a few recipes to make all summer long.
Here’s a quick and easy dinner for the weekend, or anytime. It’s based on an antipasto platter that usually contains cured meats, olives, cheese, assorted pickles and vegetables.
How did you eat pork chops growing up? If you're of a certain age, I'll bet it was with a side of applesauce or maybe homemade mashed potatoes. Both pair perfectly with pork, so I'm not throwing shade on mom or grandma. But since it's spring, when fresh greens such as arugula and baby spinach are widely available, why not substitute a simple salad dressed in a zesty, lemony vinaigrette?
With Memorial Day coming up, I often like to entertain and have an outdoor barbecue to officially welcome the summer season. This year, I want to serve Mexican-style barbecued salmon burgers— always a crowd-pleaser.
A seafood boil never fails to please. With ingredients like shrimp, crab legs, and lobster, seafood-lovers will be RSVPing real fast to your boil.
A burger buffet proves flexible when guest count fluctuates. Condiments and side dishes can be prepared in advance. Ditto for snacks and desserts. The only cooking to do with guests at the ready is to reheat some bacon-heavy caramelized onions and cook the burgers. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/construction-at-hudson-road-west-27th-street-starts-wednesday/article_fcc1dde0-ff2a-11ed-94e0-47b46bd56e28.html | 2023-05-30T23:33:00 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/construction-at-hudson-road-west-27th-street-starts-wednesday/article_fcc1dde0-ff2a-11ed-94e0-47b46bd56e28.html |
The results of the 2023 annual snapshot count of Ada County's homeless residents show a 6% increase from 2020, the last time a full, in-person count was completed.
This year’s Point-in-Time Count found a total of 687 people experiencing homelessness in the county, according to a news release from Our Path Home. The count, which is an annual one-night survey of individuals experiencing homelessness conducted nationwide, took place on the night of Jan. 25 and was the first full count completed since 2020.
“The COVID-19 pandemic and the rising cost of housing have had a significant impact on our community. The PIT Count is one of a few data points showing that more of our residents are experiencing homelessness than in the previous year,” Casey Mattoon, Our Path Home manager, said in the release. “This data must be a call to action for our state and local governments, philanthropic partners, and community members to make it a top priority to increase support for evidence-based, holistic housing solutions.”
Our Path Home, a public-private partnership that aims to address homelessness in Ada County, conducted the local count. The data is likely an undercount, the release states, because the total number of community members who have been accessing shelter, support services and seeking housing assistance in 2023 is larger than what the count shows.
The count found that the number of residents accessing emergency shelters rose from 540 in 2022 to 572, and the number of those who were unsheltered rose from 80 to 115. Around 7.4% of those experiencing homelessness were between the ages of 18 and 24 and 7.2% were under 18, the count found.
Around 12% of households counted were families with children; there were 43 unaccompanied youth counted.
The percentage of those counted as chronically homeless, which the Department of Housing and Urban Development defines as being continuously homeless for a year or more, has increased since 2020, the data dashboard shows. The count found 28% experienced chronic homelessness, with 130 in emergency shelters and 64 unsheltered.
Overall, the county has seen an 8% reduction in homelessness since 2012.
This year’s count was conducted by a group of staff and trained volunteers, the release said. Surveyors collected demographic information of those community members experiencing homelessness, including race, ethnicity, age, veteran status and number of years experiencing homelessness.
Our Path Home analyzes the results of the count with additional data points from its Homeless Management Information System to assess progress in Ada County’s local homeless response system. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/annual-point-in-time-count-sees-slight-increase-in-homelessness-in-ada-county/article_90a1e982-ff3b-11ed-8c99-438f0fe5c493.html | 2023-05-30T23:38:31 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/annual-point-in-time-count-sees-slight-increase-in-homelessness-in-ada-county/article_90a1e982-ff3b-11ed-8c99-438f0fe5c493.html |
The Idaho State Historical Society is recognizing residents from across the state for their exceptional efforts in preserving and promoting Idaho’s heritage.
Twelve awardees from all over the state will be honored June 5 as recipients of the annual Esto Perpetua award; this year’s winners have done work that includes protecting historical buildings, preserving Black history, and uncovering prehistoric artifacts.
The Idaho Press spoke to recipients from Boise, North Idaho and East Idaho about their accomplishments.
JOHN BERTRAM — BOISE
Planner John Bertram saw downtown Boise nearly become an indoor shopping center.
Luckily, the tides turned on that project and it didn’t happen, he said. However, during the 1970s, many historical buildings at the heart of the city were torn down in the name of “urban renewal,” he said.
“That was a period when urban renewal was kind of all about urban removal,” Bertram said.
Bertram came to Boise in 1969 after graduating from the University of Washington, where he gained an interest in historic preservation through working with professors to protect the famed Pike Place Market.
In Boise, he worked with groups to fight for the preservation of the Idaho Building and some other structures north of Idaho Street. One of the buildings he fought to preserve was the Egyptian Theatre, he said. He helped spread the word that there were plans to potentially tear it down, which sparked a response from the community.
Member residents hadn’t necessarily been inside other buildings slated for demolition, but most had been to the iconic theater, he said, “and they loved it.”
Bertram also helped develop, and name, the Eighth Street Marketplace in a project that began in 1974.
In 1977, he created his own planning consulting firm Planmakers. Over the course of 40 years, he was involved in the preservation of many of the city’s most iconic landmarks and neighborhoods — including Old Boise, the Old Penitentiary, Hyde Park, the Log Cabin Literacy Center and the Boise Depot.
After Joan Carley purchased two historic buildings in 1974, which would become Old Boise, Bertram worked closely with her on the renovations of the Pioneer Tent and Awning buildings.
When Bertram joined the team tasked with renovating the Boise Depot in the 1990s, it had fallen into disrepair, he said.
The Spanish-style structure was built in 1925 for use as a Union Pacific railroad depot. The civil engineering and construction company Morrison Knudsen had a “real vision” for the building, Bertram said, and had the funds to do it properly.
Bertram worked closely with an outside firm to oversee its restoration.
“That’s probably one of my best projects,” Bertram said.
Bertram no longer works as a planner but has stayed involved as a member of Preservation Idaho.
He said he was surprised he got nominated for the Esto Perpetua award; he didn’t know about it until he got a call from former state attorney general and Lt. Gov. Dave Leroy, who nominated him.
“I didn’t ask for it, but I’m glad I had friends that thought of me and recommended me,” he said.
SYDNEY FREEMAN JR. — MOSCOW
Sydney Freeman Jr. and his wife moved to Moscow in 2015 from Tuskegee, where he taught at the Historically Black University Tuskegee University.
Freeman Jr. is a professor of adult, organizational learning and leadership at the University of Idaho. In 2021, he founded the school’s Black History Research Lab. He said the project came out of local conversations related to the unrest in 2020 following the murders of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd.
“There was a lot of discussion and dialogue around ways we could better support the Black community,” Freeman Jr. said.
He wrote 10 policy recommendations for predominately white institutions to show that they supported their Black students and staff; one of those recommendations included studying the histories around the contributions and involvement of Black people at those universities.
Freeman Jr. got a small grant to start the lab which focuses its research and education efforts around UI’s Black history. He now serves as the lab’s director.
“The initial assumption that there wasn’t really a Black history,” Freeman Jr. said.
The lab, led by Freeman Jr. with students contributing, has produced a book on Black figures in the university’s history called “The Seminal History Prospective Future of Blacks at the University of Idaho” and created an online exhibit that has more than 600 artifacts.
Some of these figures have had little recognition before this project. For example, Ray McDonald was an All-American fullback for the Vandals from 1963 to 1966; he also was a star on the school’s track team. After graduation, McDonald was drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft by Washington. McDonald, who is widely considered to have been gay although he didn’t publicly come out according to the Black History Research Lab, died in 1993 from an illness related to AIDS.
The lab worked to put his jersey in the rafters of the Kibbie Dome.
With the publication and sharing of these materials, Freeman Jr. said more and more information is being brought forward and there’s more to be found. The lab’s website includes a portal where the public can submit more information for publication.
The lab now is working toward creating an open-access course based on the book.
“There’s so much more rich history that is there that has not been uncovered,” he said.
Freeman Jr. said he was “humbled and honored” when he learned about the award, and said that although his name is on it, it’s really a testament to the work his students have done.
MARY THOMPSON — BLACKFOOT
Blackfoot resident Mary Thompson has been involved in preserving and uncovering some of the state’s oldest history.
Thompson is an affiliated curator at the Idaho Museum of Natural History and the museum’s former collections manage.
She arrived in Pocatello in 1990 to get her master’s degree at Idaho State University and stayed for her PhD. Thompson’s area of focus is vertebrate paleontology, researching mammals that came from the Ice Age.
As a child in Cincinnati, Ohio, Thompson gained an early interest in paleontology.
“Growing up in Ohio, just about every rock that you pick up had fossils in it,” Thompson said.
Her first career was as an X-ray technician, so she also developed an early interest in bones, she said.
Since arriving in Idaho, she’s had no shortage of old bones to research. She wrote her master’s thesis on the fossil muskrats found at Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument. Her doctorate thesis was on the fossil camels found in the same area.
Thompson was part of the excavation at Tolo Lake that uncovered multiple mammoth bones and giant bison.
In 2021, she was one of several authors on paper published in an international publication for her work extracting dire wolf DNA from specimens found in American Falls, Idaho.
Over her career, she’s been very involved with sharing Idaho’s rich fossil history with the broader community. She used to travel to fourth-grade classrooms across the state and do paleontology projects while teaching students about the animals that used to roam the region millions of years ago.
She’s traveled all across Idaho doing workshops and training with Sierra Clubs, state and federal agencies and tribes about fossil identification.
Thompson shifted her focus to mostly research with the museum.
Currently, she and other researchers are planning to look at ancient horse hoof prints preserved in a lava tube at Malad Gorge.
She’s also currently working with scientists from Australia and New Zealand to see if DNA can be extracted from giant bison fossils located at the museum.
Idaho’s fossil history is incredibly preserved, she said, which makes the Idaho State Museum of Natural History a bastion for researchers from around the world.
And there’s likely much more to be found here.
“We’ve barely touched what’s in this state,” she said.
Thompson said she was “shocked” and” speechless” when she was notified she was being recognized by the state historical society.
“It sort of is the capstone for my career, that I did something right,” she said. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/idaho-residents-honored-for-preservation-work-of-states-history/article_b5961ede-fc1b-11ed-89ab-3ff17e7411da.html | 2023-05-30T23:38:37 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/idaho-residents-honored-for-preservation-work-of-states-history/article_b5961ede-fc1b-11ed-89ab-3ff17e7411da.html |
Originally published May 30 on IdahoCapitalSun.com.
If there’s one thing that can get bipartisan support in the U.S. Congress, it’s potatoes.
On May 11, Idaho’s entire congressional delegation — Sens. Jim Risch and Mike Crapo and Congressmen Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher — sent a letter along with 31 other U.S. House and Senate members to the U.S. Department of Agriculture urging them to push Japanese officials to buy fresh potatoes.
Japan is a top export market for frozen U.S. potatoes, but a ban prevents U.S. potato growers from selling fresh potatoes to Japan despite decades of negotiations.
In 2022, potato exports from the U.S. reached a record $2.1 billion in sales. That number would include an additional $150 million if Japan were to open its market to fresh U.S. potatoes, according to the National Potato Council.
The U.S. already exports fresh potatoes to the Indo-Pacific including South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia and Thailand.
According to the Idaho Potato Commission, about one in five potatoes grown in Idaho is exported, and top destinations for fresh Idaho potatoes include Canada, Mexico, Malaysia and Singapore.
In the letter to the USDA, lawmakers said Japan has no valid justification for the Japanese market to remain closed to fresh potatoes.
WHY ARE FRESH U.S. POTATOES BANNED IN JAPAN?
Sam Eaton, the vice president of legal affairs at the Idaho Potato Commission, told the Idaho Capital Sun that the fresh potato trade ban is a “politically sensitive issue.”
Eaton said the Japanese government is protecting its local farmers and ensuring that fresh potatoes coming from the U.S. are free of any pests or diseases.
“Japan has agreed for a number of years to conduct a ‘pest risk assessment’ to determine what their concerns are, but we believe that this has largely been used as a delay tactic to protect their primary concern,” he said in an email.
Japan is not the first country that has had a ban on fresh potatoes.
After a 25-year trade dispute, Mexico lifted its ban on fresh U.S. potatoes in 2022. The Mexican market previously did not accept fresh potatoes because of regulatory and legal obstructions from within the country, Eaton said.
“Idaho potatoes were the first to enter Mexico under the new agreement,” he said. “Much like the projections for Japan, the increased access in Mexico could have a market potential of $250 million in just a few years."
Eaton said access to the Japanese market would result in a strong demand for Idaho potatoes and benefit the state’s farmers.
USDA WORKING WITH JAPAN TO COMPLETE RISK ASSESSMENT
Trade director for the USDA’s Animal and Plant Inspection Service Lisa Kohl told the Idaho Capital Sun in an email that the country’s fresh potatoes have never been allowed into Japan.
Japan opened its markets for U.S. potatoes in 2006, but those potatoes can only be used for chips. In 2018, the USDA made a formal request for Japan to open its market to fresh potatoes, she said.
What can be done to lift the fresh potato ban? Kohl said the USDA is working to provide the scientific and technical information Japan needs to evaluate the country’s market access request.
“If American producers want to export to a specific country that does not allow U.S. potatoes, USDA would make an official market access request to that country and provide any scientific information needed for that country’s regulatory process,” she said.
Kohl said Japan is also working on a risk assessment to determine if there are any pathogens or insects that could be unintentionally introduced into Japan from U.S. potatoes. After the assessment is complete, the USDA will work with Japan to develop measures to ensure fresh potatoes exported are free from pests. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/japan-won-t-accept-fresh-idaho-potatoes-so-u-s-lawmakers-are-pushing-for-change/article_81edcfe6-ff18-11ed-b73d-23e5cb2565d8.html | 2023-05-30T23:38:43 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/japan-won-t-accept-fresh-idaho-potatoes-so-u-s-lawmakers-are-pushing-for-change/article_81edcfe6-ff18-11ed-b73d-23e5cb2565d8.html |
Two area teens are among 23 people killed in 22 deadly crashes on Ohio roadways over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
This is the highest number of traffic fatalities since 2020 when 20 people died during the four-day reporting period from Friday through Monday, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Shawn Mitchell, 17, of Lebanon, died early Monday when he crashed a car into a tree on Hart Road in Turtlecreek Twp.
He was an incoming senior in the sports medicine program at the Warren County Career Center and a former Lebanon High School student, Lebanon Schools Superintendent Isaac Seevers wrote in an email to families.
Another 17-year-old, Marissa Portemont of Greenville, died Saturday evening after she reportedly did not yield at a stop sign on Hollansburg Sampson Road and was struck by a pickup truck at the Jaysville St. Johns Road intersection, according to the Darke County Sheriff’s Office.
During the four-day reporting period, troopers made 19,980 traffic enforcement contacts. This included 399 impaired driving arrests, 233 drug arrests and 2,797 seat belt citations. Troopers also made 10,463 non-enforcement contacts, including providing assistance to 2,107 motorists, according to a statement from the patrol.
Motorists are encouraged, when it is safe to do so, to call #677 to report drug activity and dangerous or impaired driving on the roadways.
For a statewide holiday enforcement breakdown, click here. | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/local/23-die-in-crashes-over-memorial-day-holiday-weekend-in-ohio-deadliest-since-2020/K4Z4IHYAMZB2DIUGD4SNXIDRWM/ | 2023-05-30T23:39:19 | 1 | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/local/23-die-in-crashes-over-memorial-day-holiday-weekend-in-ohio-deadliest-since-2020/K4Z4IHYAMZB2DIUGD4SNXIDRWM/ |
BUCKHEAD, Ga. — A woman is dead in what police say was a "targeted attack" on an Uber in the middle of Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood.
The shooting unfolded around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday at a stop light by Lindbergh and Adina Drive.
“It sounded like a war was going on outside, I was shocked,” said Buckhead resident, Nick Taylor, who lives near the intersection. He said he was startled out of his sleep by the sound of gunshots.
“Usually when I hear gunshots you hear it about two seconds, it really quick but this lasted for at least a good 20 seconds,” he explained.
Another neighbor echoed Taylor's remarks, adding that the shocking sounds were unusual.
“It sounded like about 40 shots. It was two guns, may have been three,” said Maurice Cystrunk.
Atlanta Police Department officers arrived at the scene to find a person shot in a black Escalade being used as an Uber. The passenger who was in the back of the vehicle was struck multiple times after a car drove up next to it and began firing into the vehicle.
“This appears to be a targeted incident and as you can see from the number of shell casings, there were multiple shooters but again we don’t have a whole lot to give out right now,” APD's Charles Hampton said.
Officials could not confirm the victim’s identity but on social media family and friends have identified the woman as popular Guyanese socialite and media influencer Tisha Brodie.
“Turns out she only lives on the next block so she was less than a block away from home," Buckhead resident Johari Humbles said. "I think they just caught her at the red light. It looks like she was ambushed. There was also a Uber driver and the Uber driver was unscathed."
And as police work to piece together the motive behind the shooting neighbors feel uneasy.
“It’s scary, it’s becoming very scary to live here,” said Humbles.
Police are asking anyone with information to come forward. People can call CrimeStoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or submit an online tip. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/buckhead-residents-describe-shooting-that-killed-woman-in-uber/85-4c93bc76-be0c-4a5e-8b6d-88ac2a918b63 | 2023-05-30T23:43:12 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/buckhead-residents-describe-shooting-that-killed-woman-in-uber/85-4c93bc76-be0c-4a5e-8b6d-88ac2a918b63 |
DUNWOODY, Ga. — The Dunwoody Police Department announced Tuesday that it had launched its new transparency page to build community trust.
The Police Transparency and Data Sharing Initiative webpage was created to “enhance transparency, provide public access to critical information and promote responsible policing practices and accountability,” according to a release from the department.
Officials said the page was created to meet residents’ needs for more transparency among police and their practices. The new page will allow residents to view annual reports of:
- Police Use of Force
- Complaints
- Overdose deaths
- Arrests
- Citation
- Pursuits
In addition to being able to view this information, residents will also have the opportunity to look at departmental annual reports, the department's demographics compared to the community and the department's turnover rate, the release said.
Residents will also be able to access key department policies as well as their mission, vision and values, the release added.
“We are thrilled to launch the Police Transparency and Data Sharing Initiative Web Page, which represents a major step towards continuing to build trust with out community and promoting transparency in law enforcement,” Dunwoody Police Chief Billy Grogan said.
“This platform will empower citizens, promote dialogue and enable our community to actively engage in the pursuit of justice. We hope this initiative will serve as a model for other jurisdictions and inspire positive changes nationwide.”
While officials are excited about the new webpage, they also said it is a “work in progress,” and residents could expect additional features to be added later on. To visit the webpage, click the link here. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/dunwoody-police-launch-transparency-webpage-build-trust-community/85-4f5b81cb-4708-49cf-a06f-d30303862929 | 2023-05-30T23:43:18 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/dunwoody-police-launch-transparency-webpage-build-trust-community/85-4f5b81cb-4708-49cf-a06f-d30303862929 |
HENRY COUNTY, Ga. — For the first time in its 200-year existence, the Henry County Sheriff's Office has a pilot.
Sgt. Cameron Conner is breaking barriers as he takes to the skies. He'll be operating the sheriff's office's first helicopter, which was unveiled in January, as he becomes the office's first pilot.
The 29-year-old received his FAA Commercial Helicopter Pilot License on May 2. He's chalked in 1,000 total flight hours and is ready to soar into this new stage of his law enforcement career.
Conner has served in the sheriff's office for eight years and in that time he's acquired SWAT, motor and scuba certifications. He's also a licensed skydiver and the office's drone commander.
"This is an amazing milestone for the Henry County Sheriff's Office," Sheriff Reginald B. Scandrett said in a news release. "Sgt. Conner is an extraordinary young man with an extremely bright future. It's because of his commitment to his career and the Henry County Sheriff's Office that we now have an aviation unit."
The sheriff's office plans to celebrate Conner's trailblazing achievement Thursday. An aviation unit ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/henry-county-sheriffs-office-first-pilot/85-5515022a-ba02-4701-ab39-e5bed41fd826 | 2023-05-30T23:43:24 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/henry-county-sheriffs-office-first-pilot/85-5515022a-ba02-4701-ab39-e5bed41fd826 |
ATLANTA — It's a good cause that brought women across Georgia together. More than 30 women created face masks during the pandemic, and just last week, they met for the first time.
These ladies, including Magda Gomez, converted their living rooms into sewing shops.
“I had people cutting material, bringing material, dropping off material at my concierge. We had materials galore," Gomez said.
They used those materials to turn into masks to protect others from COVID-19. It was an assembly line from afar for those women who lived across Georgia and had different professions.
“Out of this situation - a bad situation - we made some new friends and that’s fantastic," Gomez added.
Just last week, they met for the first time, after cutting and sewing more than 1,000 masks at a time when they were hard to find.
Some are realtors, others are retired, but all had the same mission.
“We talked about our adventures, the obstacles we went through with our machines. My machine is a $200 machine but we had people in our group with $2,000 machines that were very professional," she said.
Gomez began this movement with a NexDoor post. During the height of the pandemic, she looking for other people who, like her, wanted to help.
“We knew the scientists had to do their thing to be able to help us in the future," Gomez said, "but what can we do as humanity instead of being home doing absolutely nothing?”
She found others, like Christy De Leon, who were willing to do what they could.
“I don’t know how to sew but I did cut a lot of material," De Leon said. "I went to every single Lowe’s and Home Depot in the Marietta area trying to get some wire."
Each one of them put their different talents together for the same purpose.
“Blanca helped me with some of the supplies for instance pipe cleaners, and Sue helped me with fabric," another one of the women listed.
While this was their first time meeting face-to-face, Gomez says it sure did not feel that way.
“It was wonderful," Gomez said. "We have our WhatsApp group and it was great to meet them. To hug each other.”
Materials turned into masks and strangers turned friends. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/mask-ladies-meet-after-pandemic-georgia/85-3c88f381-6dc6-4e0f-8eba-e71e0c3414ca | 2023-05-30T23:43:30 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/mask-ladies-meet-after-pandemic-georgia/85-3c88f381-6dc6-4e0f-8eba-e71e0c3414ca |
ATLANTA — Following the news that former first lady Rosalynn Carter has been diagnosed with dementia, the Carter Center opened up a virtual card for people to share messages of peace and comfort.
Here's how to send a message to former First Lady Rosalynn Carter and the Carter family
The card is set up through Kudoboard on The Carter Center's website. People can add a message and include a photo, video or GIF.
More on the former first lady's diagnosis
The news came on Tuesday, and The Carter Center did not share specific information about Rosalynn's diagnosis. A family statement from the center only said that Rosalynn had been diagnosed with dementia and "continues to live happily at home with her husband," former President Jimmy Carter.
This announcement comes three months after Jimmy Carter entered home hospice care in Plains, Georgia.
Pointing to Rosalynn's long-standing focus on mental health advocacy, family members said they hoped to share her diagnosis would encourage conversations on dementia at kitchen tables and doctors' offices alike, countering stigma that could keep people from seeking help.
"As the founder of the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers, Mrs. Carter often noted that there are only four kinds of people in this world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers. The universality of caregiving is clear in our family, and we are experiencing the joy and the challenges of this journey," the statement said.
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Dementia is a general term for the impaired ability to remember, think and make decisions, primarily affecting older adults. Causes of dementia vary — the CDC says as many as 80% of cases are caused by Alzheimer's disease, while other forms include vascular dementia and frontotemporal dementia. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/rosalynn-carter-dementia-sign-card-support-peace-website/85-5ffc3b19-dd16-4ca5-9682-060b30755c63 | 2023-05-30T23:43:36 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/rosalynn-carter-dementia-sign-card-support-peace-website/85-5ffc3b19-dd16-4ca5-9682-060b30755c63 |
FAIR OAKS, Ga. — A metro Atlanta non-profit received a $1 million grant to help expand its services in Fair Oaks in Cobb County.
That money, provided by the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, will help the organization Ser Familia provide families access to physicians, food security, and child care, among others.
Those are services that CEO Belisa Urbina said are not easy to find, especially for Latino families in Fair Oaks.
"With the amount of people - and so many of them being uninsured - it's going to take both of us and more to really make a dent," she said, referring to the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta and her organization.
Ser Familia will now be able to expand its services for the community of 9,000. Urbina said over 50% of residents there (4,595) are Latino and have trouble finding resources.
"Many of those families coming from specific countries, usually the men are documented, maybe with TPS, but in most cases, the women and children are not. So we have a larger number of kids in the community that are uninsured or undocumented temporarily or permanently," Urbina added.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the median income in fair oaks is $53,106, significantly lower than Cobb County's average of $86,013. The website adds that about half of the population has health insurance.
"Unemployment in that community is very low, it's just that the families earn so little that it's difficult for them to get ahead," she said.
This money would also help start an after-school program at Fair Oaks Elementary; Urbina said currently, there are no after-school programs. Students who want to partake in one have to go to another school.
"Usually the kids are taken to another school but the problem is the parents don't have transportation to go to that other school to pick up the kids after work," she said. "The resources are not there for them to go to that other school."
"We are hoping that in 20 years there's going to be a transformational effort that's going to improve the outcomes of the families, that we're going to have children raised in families that are emotionally stable, financially secure," she said.
Though this funding is a big help, Urbina said they are still looking for more funding to carry out this program for years to come.
To donate, click here. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/ser-familia-non-profit-1-million-support-resource-community/85-36036b89-7db8-4060-86ec-5cdb6e070331 | 2023-05-30T23:43:42 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/ser-familia-non-profit-1-million-support-resource-community/85-36036b89-7db8-4060-86ec-5cdb6e070331 |
DECATUR, Ga. — Firefighters are working to put out flames at a Decatur apartment complex Tuesday evening.
11Alive SkyTracker flew over the scene of the Villas at Decatur Apartments along Eastwyck Circle, where at least six fire trucks were spotted responding to the scene.
Heavy smoke was seen billowing out of one of the apartment buildings. The roof of the building also appeared to be completely charred.
Fire officials have not yet said if anyone is hurt or what sparked the flames.
This is a developing story. Check back often for new information.
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A Mays Landing native was extradited from Germany to the United States last week on charges that he stalked and threatened two female former classmates online and applied for fraudulent loans via federal coronavirus relief, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Tuesday.
Kyle Stevens, 29, moved to Germany in October 2020. Thereafter, he began sending threatening messages to two ex-classmates from the University of Delaware, the U.S. Attorney's Office said in a news release. Over several months, Stevens used multiple electronic platforms to send the victims messages, expressing his intent to kill them.
According to another July 2022 indictment, while Stevens lived in Germany, he applied for 10 fraudulent loans or grants under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. Stevens filed those applications on behalf of five fictitious businesses and obtained about $1.4 million in fraudulent disbursements, the U.S. Attorney's Office said. Law enforcement has seized over $1.1 million of those funds through associated forfeiture proceedings.
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Stevens is charged with cyberstalking, threats made in interstate or foreign commerce, wire fraud and money laundering.
If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison for the threats and stalking charges and 20 years in prison for the wire fraud and money laundering charges.
The case is being investigated by the FBI with assistance from the University of Delaware Police Department and the Newark Police Department. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/mays-landing-native-extradited-to-us-on-charges-he-stalked-ex-classmates-applied-for-fraudulent/article_a0433372-ff37-11ed-a5f7-9bc7242b8d5f.html | 2023-05-30T23:44:07 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/mays-landing-native-extradited-to-us-on-charges-he-stalked-ex-classmates-applied-for-fraudulent/article_a0433372-ff37-11ed-a5f7-9bc7242b8d5f.html |
MILLVILLE — The Holly City Development Corp. has been awarded $985,000 to support revitalization in center city, the nonprofit agency said Tuesday.
The grant from the state Department of Community Affairs’ Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit program includes $200,000 from OceanFirst Bank and $190,000 from BDGS Inc., the real estate development arm of construction firm Stanker & Galetto in Vineland. Another $595,000 was awarded to HCDC through NRTC’s Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund.
NRTC offers businesses a 100% tax credit against various state taxes. Credits are provided to businesses that invest in the revitalization of low- and moderate-income neighborhoods in eligible cities.
“Directing tax dollars through the NRTC is a very practical way to support long-term investment in the City of Millville,” Ethan Byler, president of BDGS and executive vice president of Stanker & Galetto, said in a statement. “The outstanding efforts of Holly City Development Corp. are building a meaningful foundation for continued private investment in the community.”
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To become eligible for the most recent round of NRTC funding, HCDC submitted a 10-year comprehensive neighborhood plan. The process was guided by a steering committee of 21 members. HCDC will use the funding for design and pre-development of key properties, small business assistance, neighborhood improvements and activities, and job training through internships with local business partners, HCDC said in a news release.
HCDC Executive Director Heather Santoro said previous NRTC funding has gone toward the expansion of the Millville Public Library, the Rowan College of South Jersey Arts and Innovation Center, the CompleteCare facility and the Creative Enterprise Center.
HCDC has also used NRTC funding to rehabilitate homes, establish a community garden at Fourth and Vine streets and administer Playstreets, a yearly, six-week summer program for children, the agency said.
This latest grant brings the total HCDC has invested in center city’s revitalization through NRTC to over $4.45 million since 2014, the agency said. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/millville-agency-receives-985-000-to-fund-revitalization-projects/article_77b944fe-ff2e-11ed-9e25-ebbec6dc170c.html | 2023-05-30T23:44:13 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/millville-agency-receives-985-000-to-fund-revitalization-projects/article_77b944fe-ff2e-11ed-9e25-ebbec6dc170c.html |
OCEAN CITY — After a Memorial Day weekend marred by vandalism, assaults, a confiscated firearm and several incidents of teens who drank themselves into unconsciousness, Mayor Jay Gillian has signed orders aimed at limiting gatherings of teens on the beach and Boardwalk.
All city beaches will be closed at 8 p.m. Carrying backpacks will not be permitted after 8 p.m. on the beach and Boardwalk. Boardwalk bathrooms will be closed at 10 p.m. The curfew for juveniles will move from 1 a.m. to 11 p.m.
“We want parents, grandparents and families to know that we’re all in this together, and we will be holding people accountable,” Gillian said Tuesday. “I also want to send a message to our governor and legislators that the laws they forced on all municipalities are a threat to public safety, and they deprive families of the opportunity to enjoy the Jersey Shore.”
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Gillian said the changes will “send a message to teens and their parents that the beach, Boardwalk and other public areas will no longer be open to mass gatherings that include alcohol consumption and other infractions of the law.”
The gatherings have been a headache for police and Boardwalk merchants for the past two years. At times, hundreds of juveniles have gathered on the beach path just off the Boardwalk, while several communities reported similar problems after pandemic restrictions on gatherings lifted.
Police Chief Jay Prettyman had used a strategy of containment: allowing teens to gather on the beach, out of the way of the families and shoppers on the Boardwalk, and under the watchful eyes of a large contingent of full-time and summer officers, including some using ATVs to patrol the edges of the crowd.
Earlier this year, the city enacted new measures aimed at controlling the situation, including listing many of the infractions that have caused issues as disturbing-the-peace offenses. That allows the police to contact parents and to bring offenders to the station, beyond the warnings that have been issued.
Last weekend seemed to indicate an escalation. Police responded to 999 incidents, an increase compared to Memorial Day weekend last year.
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“In addition to underage drinking, police responded to incidents involving vandalism, assaults, shoplifting, confiscation of a firearm, and a variety of other infractions,” reads a statement released Tuesday by city spokesperson Doug Bergen. “Ocean City firefighter/EMTs were just as busy responding to several incidents involving teens who drank to the point of unconsciousness, assault victims, mental health issues and other incidents.”
On the Boardwalk on Monday, several business owners and employees said there appeared to be more teenagers than last year, and worried about what that could mean for the rest of the summer. Others said most of the young people appeared to be between 14 and 18 years old.
Jamie Ford, a Boardwalk merchant for close to 30 years, said every business has been disrupted.
“There are no families after 7:30. They’re gone,” he said, adding his employees don’t want to be on the Boardwalk at night, and for that matter, neither does he.
Several suggested that as other shore communities got tough on teen gatherings, the teens came to Ocean City.
On social media, several people reported vandalism and disruption from juveniles, along with reports of teens drinking and smoking marijuana.
“In years past, I wouldn’t blink an eye as I was once a teen myself, but there comes a point when enough is enough,” wrote one commenter. “The police officers are doing everything they can to control the environment that once was America’s Greatest Family Resort but are clearly being overrun by enabled, entitled teenagers who are sadly backed by the lack of laws to prosecute/hold accountable these teens.”
City Councilman Jody Levchuk, who has Boardwalk businesses, blamed state juvenile justice reform. He said he understands the motivation, to avoid criminal records for juvenile behavior that may cause lifelong problems, but said the reforms went too far.
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“When the state says, ‘Hey, kids, you can do what you want and the police can’t do anything about it,’ what did you think they were going to do?” he said.
Police have new limits on interactions with those under 18, including limits on searching juveniles for alcohol or marijuana. In most instances, juveniles receive a warning.
Ford said it is time to change the laws, especially those limiting the ability of police to issue citations for underage drinking.
“It’s a failed social experiment,” he said. “It’s bad for business, it’s bad for the community and quite frankly it’s bad for the kids.”
The city also pointed a finger at Trenton.
“The new policies come in response to a Memorial Day weekend in Ocean City that saw the continuation of a trend that began when statewide legislation largely stripped police officers of the ability to question juveniles, search juveniles, and confiscate alcohol,” reads the city statement. “The legislation also eliminates meaningful consequences for juveniles who break these laws.”
The new beach curfew will apply to people of all ages, as will the evening backpack ban. The new rules will be part of a citywide plan that will include police staffing, more announcements on the Boardwalk and a public awareness campaign.
“I understand that these new directives will affect many people who are not teens, but it’s important that we stop this type of behavior now,” Gillian said. “In the end, protecting our reputation as ‘America’s Greatest Family Resort’ will benefit everybody in Ocean City.”
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He said the city will let teens and their parents know that the beach, Boardwalk and other public areas will no longer be open to mass gatherings that include alcohol consumption and other infractions of the law.
“I want to support the men and women of our police department,” Gillian said. “They have been doing everything they can — within the law — to address this situation, and I want to give them the tools to get the job done.”
Levchuk said the teens were only a problem for a few hours out of an excellent weekend, but said Ocean City has lost patience with the gatherings and with the rowdy behavior.
“The point I want to get across is Ocean City is overwhelmingly a safe town. It’s a wholesome town. It’s a town for families. It is not a party-animal-for-teenagers-style town,” he said. “It you went to the 10th or 11th Street beaches this weekend, or to other areas, or to the Wawa, that’s what you would think this town has become.” | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/ocean-city-promises-new-crackdown-on-rowdy-teens-after-intense-weekend/article_adaf8ea6-ff33-11ed-8a1b-739281eafb23.html | 2023-05-30T23:44:19 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/ocean-city-promises-new-crackdown-on-rowdy-teens-after-intense-weekend/article_adaf8ea6-ff33-11ed-8a1b-739281eafb23.html |
BUENA VISTA TOWNSHIP — The Buena Regional High School baseball team dominated the first three innings Tuesday and earned its first trip to a sectional final since 2015.
The top-seeded Chiefs won 11-7 over ninth-seeded Paulsboro in the South Jersey Group I semifinals at Carolla Field.
Buena (25-3), No. 7 in The Press Elite 11, lost in the sectional semifinals in 2018 and 2022. They last won the S.J. Group II title in 2015.
The Chiefs will host second-seeded Audubon (20-7) in the championship game Friday. Buena beat the Green Wave 5-0 in the first round of the Joe Hartmann Diamond Classic on May 6.
“It’s a great feeling,” Buena coach Tom Carney said. “It’s great for the kids. I'm happy for them. They worked hard, and it paid off for them. I appreciate the effort they have given, and they have formulated their own result here.”
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Buena led 10-2 after three innings and 11-4 after six.
In the top of the first, Paulsboro scored two on an error. In the bottom of the first, the Chiefs’ Zach Strouse hit a three-run homer to give Buena a one-run lead. The blast, his first of the season, scored Tre Carano and Cole Shover, who each had singled.
“We bumbled the ball, but the great thing about baseball and life, and like I tell the kids, you get a chance to redeem yourself,” Carney said. “And Zach comes up and hits his first home run of the year in the biggest spot to put us back on top. From there, we kind of got into our groove a little bit and pulled away, which was nice.”
In the second, the Chiefs extended their lead to 8-2. Austin Wokock, the winning pitcher, singled. Alan Adkins was his courtesy runner, and he later scored on an error. Carano and Ryley Betts both singled and scored. Shover reached on a fielder's choice, which drove in a run. Aidan Carano hit a two-run single, and Strouse was hit by a pitch and came around to score.
Shover finished 2 for 2, drove in two runs and scored three. He reached twice on a fielder’s choice and scored both times. Tre Carano went 2 for two and scored three runs. Wokock struck out three and allowed three hits in four innings. Both runs allowed were unearned.
“It feels great,” said Shover, who hit an RBI single in the third. “I was just trying to have my teammate’s back and get us the lead early. Let us play with the lead and, thankfully, that lead helped us win. (Paulsboro) got some runs at the end, but I trust all my teammates. It just felt great.
“The early lead was huge. Zach came up with a big hit in the first inning with a home run and got us the lead. We just used that momentum to get more and more and get us a bigger lead.”
Paulsboro scored three in the bottom of the seventh. The Red Raiders loaded the bases with no outs. With bases still loaded, Betts helped turn a terrific double play after a hit that bounced in front of the plate. He tagged home to get the force out and then threw to first base to complete the double play.
“That was monstrous,” Carney said.
Joey Kurtz, who singled and scored in the third, Wokock and Strouse each pitched Tuesday.
“We used all our pitchers in the best efficiency we could so that everybody is available for Friday,” Carney said. "We put ourselves in a great position here. We have played well so far, and we want to keep that going, but we can’t be content. We have to show up with our best ability and best effort.”
In the sixth, Aidan Carano singled in Shover, who reached on a fielder’s choice.
“One of our goals was to make it here and make it to states,” Shover said. “We have one more to get South Jersey and two more for states. This momentum was huge. We are going to be looking to win (Friday). I’m really excited. I’m excited.” | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/buena-reaches-sectional-finals-for-first-time-since-2015/article_e45d9c1c-ff3e-11ed-9ac2-97f2db75dc21.html | 2023-05-30T23:44:32 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/buena-reaches-sectional-finals-for-first-time-since-2015/article_e45d9c1c-ff3e-11ed-9ac2-97f2db75dc21.html |
LOS ANGELES — B.J. Callaghan will coach the men's national team during this summer's CONCACAF Nations League and Gold Cup tournaments, replacing Anthony Hudson, who has served as the team's interim manager since January.
Callaghan has served with the USMNT since 2019, joining the program as the strategy analyst before being elevated to an assistant coach. He is the longest-serving member of the technical staff.
The U.S. has been without a full-time manager since Gregg Berhalter's contract expired following last year's World Cup in Qatar, where the team reached the round of 16. Berhalter remains a candidate for the permanent job which Matt Crocker, the team's sporting director, said he hopes to fill by the end of the summer.
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"I understand the responsibility of the job and am honored to have the opportunity to build upon the progress this group has made the last four years," Callaghan said in a statement. "Together we have built a strong culture and a great understanding of how we want to play and we expect to continue to build on that progress.
"Our goal is clear: defend both of our CONCACAF titles."
The U.S. won both tournaments under Berhalter, who has the best winning percentage of any permanent manager in USMNT history.
Before joining the national team, Callaghan, 41, worked with the Philadelphia Union seven years, first with the Union Academy, then five years as a first team assistant coach to Jim Curtin. He played four seasons at Ursinus College and served as an assistant at Villanova.
Hudson, who took over for Berhalter as U.S. Soccer investigated, and cleared, Berhalter of any wrongdoing related to a 1991 domestic abuse incident, was 2-1-2 in his brief stint as manager. That stay included a Nations League win over El Salvador and a 1-1 draw with Mexico.
Hudson is leaving the national team for a new coaching opportunity, but exactly where that will be has not be disclosed. Hudson, 42, had previously managed national teams is Bahrain and New Zealand.
B.J. Callaghan took on a new role in 2019.
Callaghan was a first-team Press All-Star as a Holy Spirit senior in 1998 and continued his playing career at Ursinus College. He started playing soccer when he was about 7 at the Jewish Community Center in Margate.
Press staff contributed to this report. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/u-s-soccer-names-holy-spirit-alum-b-j-callaghan-new-interim-coach-of-mens/article_e1ec0012-ff3f-11ed-866b-8fdf200b0853.html | 2023-05-30T23:44:38 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/u-s-soccer-names-holy-spirit-alum-b-j-callaghan-new-interim-coach-of-mens/article_e1ec0012-ff3f-11ed-866b-8fdf200b0853.html |
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Gas prices shot up during the start of the summer travel season, rising as high as an average of $3.90 a gallon in Porter County as drivers hit the road for Memorial Day weekend.
The average price of gas in Indiana was $3.58 a gallon Tuesday, up from $3.50 a gallon a week ago and down from $4.59 a year old ago, according to AAA. The average price in neighboring Illinois was $3.93 a gallon Tuesday, up from $3.92 a gallon a week ago and down from $4.99 a gallon a year ago.
National gas prices were $3.57 a gallon Tuesday, up from $3.55 a gallon a week ago and down from $4.61 a gallon a year ago, according to AAA.
As of Tuesday, gas cost an average of $3.84 a gallon in Lake County, $3.90 per gallon in Porter County and $3.78 per gallon in LaPorte County, according to GasBuddy.com . The average price of gas averaged about $3.58 a gallon in Newton, Jasper, Starke and Pulaski counties.
As drivers hit the road for Memorial Day weekend, gas rose 15 cents a gallon week-over-week in Lake County, 20 cents a gallon week-over-week in Porter and Newton counties and 7 cents a gallon week-over-week in LaPorte County.
Gas prices in the greater Chicago metropolitan area averaged $4.22 per gallon, including an average of $4.46 within city limits, according to AAA.
Retail gasoline demand fell 1.3% last week, according to GasBuddy.com .
Gasoline inventories increased by 2.1 million barrels and 8% as compared to the five-year average, according to the Energy Information Administration. Oil production rose by 100,000 barrels per day to 12.3 million barrels.
West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell 75 cents to $71.92 per barrel Monday, according to GasBuddy.com . Brent crude oil fell by $1.09 to $75.98 per barrel.
Gasoline production rose to 10.3 million barrels a day though refinery utilization at refineries like those in Whiting and Joliet fell 0.3 percentage points to 91.7%.
“Gasoline prices have drifted higher in the last week due to some relatively minor refinery kinks and low gasoline supply, but it may not be a trend that lasts too much longer,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “As we unofficially start the summer driving season, the national average is likely to spend much of the summer in the range of $3.35-$3.85 per gallon, though it could go higher if unexpected refinery outages flare up, or we see a major hurricane or economic development. While gasoline prices have inched up slightly, we’re still faring much better than we did last year, when the national average started to soar after Memorial Day on its way up to the $5 per gallon mark. In addition, gas prices may temporarily rally if a debt ceiling deal passes through Congress in the weeks ahead, based on the optimism that such a deal could avert a major recession, keeping oil demand stronger this summer.”
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Pierogi stand, Brown Skin Coffee and Alpha Family Resale opening; Ixxa and Dan's Pierogies updating
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A new pierogi concession stand at U.S. Steel Yard in downtown Gary has turned every Gary South Shore RailCats home game into Pierogi Fest, especially on dollar pierogi Wednesday.
The concession stand along the first base line by right field sells three potato pierogi with buttered onions and sour cream for $5 and five for $8. The large-sized pierogi are just $1 each on Wednesdays.
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It's one of many concession options at the park, including hot dogs, Polish sausages, tacos, walking tacos and Ben's Soft Pretzels. 18th Street Brewery, which has locations in Hammond and Gary's Miller neighborhood, took over the former Devil's Trumpet spot this season after that Hobart-based craft brewery closed. It offers 18th Street's acclaimed craft beers like Candi Crushable as well as a limited food menu that includes pulled pork sandwiches.
The Dollar Pierogi Night on Wednesday is just one of many weekly promotions this season, including $5 signature cocktails for Sunday Fun-Day, all-you-can-eat hot dogs, popcorn and peanuts for $15 for AYCE Mondays, $3 tacos and $5 margaritas for Taco Tuesdays and $3 domestic beers for Thirsty Thursdays.
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Closed
Righteous Ribs closed its sit-down restaurant at The Steel Yard in downtown Gary and is now operating as a mobile barbecue business that caters to backyard barbecues and special events.
Originally from East Chicago, Righteous Ribs serves ribs, rib tips, brisket, turkey, wings and other barbecue staples. It took over the former R & R Sports Bar & Grill space in the minor league baseball stadium in 2020. It was originally home to a Bennigan's when the Steel Yard first opened as a major downtown redevelopment project in 2002, but that national sit-down restaurant chain has long since gone out of business.
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Renovated
Also in pierogi news, Dan's Pierogies in downtown Highland completely renovated its dining room to have a "new, upbeat" look. The artist Ochoart did a personalized mural with the anthropomorphic pierogi that serve as the Dan's Pierogies mascot. The wall-sized mural depicts the history of the Polish restaurant that dates back to 1998.
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New mural
Dan's Pierogies sells pierogies and other Polish cuisine for dine-in at 2945 Jewett Ave and also offers frozen pierogies to take home. It also does pop-ups and is especially well-known for its annual booth at Pierogi Fest in Whiting, where it draws some of the longest lines every July.
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Opening
Brown Skin Coffee will soon provide Gary with a jolt of caffeine.
The new coffee shop is located at 1921 W. 25th Ave. by the Fresh Market supermarket just off the Grant Street exit of the Borman Expressway. It will serve single-origin coffee, loose-leaf tea and wines from around the world.
A soft opening is planned for Monday, to be followed with a grand opening that will include food and drink tasting, a jazz band and a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
"We are excited to bring the authentic experience of Brown Skin Coffee to Gary," said Shana Tate, a Gary native and CEO of Brown Skin Coffee. "We believe that our single-original coffee, loose-leaf teas and wine will entice the appetite of greatness for the citizens of Gary, Indiana. Our goal is to provide our customers with an unforgettable experience."
She founded Brown Skin Coffee as a mobile coffee bar based out of the back of a Mini car three years ago.
The business grew and she opened a brick-and-mortar location in Brownsburg in central Indiana.
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The coffee shop aims to provide an authentic experience in a "cozy and elegant atmosphere" that gives people a place to unwind or socialize. The coffee house will hang the work of local artists on the walls, where it will be available for sale. It will have regular events throughout the week, including Wine Down Wednesday and open mic nights.
Brown Skin Coffee has a full espresso bar with drinks like a flat white, affogato and macchiato. Signature drinks include a Rolo Latte, Red Velvet Latte, Lavender Matcha Latte and Brown Sugar Babe Coffee. It prepares coffee in a number of ways, including with V60, Chemex and a French Press.
Non-coffee options include MUD/WTR and kombucha.
The cafe serves breakfast items like avocado toast, breakfast burritos, omelets, grits, biscuits and gravy and chicken and waffles. It also has a variety of baked goods like butter croissants, brioche bread, loaf cake and Madeleines.
Lunch options include quesadillas, air-fried Boujie Wings, a BLT wrap, a fajita wrap, a ham & swiss wrap, salads and soups like tomato basil and New England Clam Chowder.
For more information, call 219-281-2155, visit brownskincoffee.com or find the business on Facebook.
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Coming soon
Alpha Family Resale is coming to Winfield this summer.
The thrift and consignment store plans to open soon at 10763 Randolph St.
"My wife and I want to help people in this area," owner Tim Koedyker said. "The first program will be for mothers and newborn babies who can't afford things. We looked at a resale shop to be the generator for the funds."
It's now accepting donations at its location at the Doubletree Plaza in Winfield, in the same shopping center as the Baja Restaurant and the Strack & Van Til that was previously a WiseWay.
"We just got some demolition done and are doing painting and fixtures," he said. "We're hoping to be open by the end of June or the first part of July."
The resale store will specialize in gently used clothes and household items.
"It's used clothing for people who want something new but are OK with it being old. People don't realize how much it saves the planet to keep these items from going to a landfill," he said. "We can find people that could use these clothes. The cost of everything is also going up whether gas prices or food. Everything is getting more expensive so this can help the community."
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Alpha Family Resale also will sell household items like decor and kitchenware. It will not carry larger items like appliances or furniture. People can donate household items or clothes in bags in a donation bin out in the back of the store.
"We're going to help people afford things they normally couldn't," he said. "People can come in here and browse and see things that weren't in here yesterday."
The store is a 501(c)3-registered nonprofit that plans to pour proceeds into community causes.
"We're talking to the township trustee to find people that do need the assistance, for baby goods or something like that," he said. "Once our bills are paid, our rent and electrical and whatever, we plan to support nonprofit programs."
For more information, call 219-776-2779, email info@alphafamilyresale.org , visit alphafamilyresale.org or find the business on Facebook.
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Expanded
Ixxa Coffee Roasters & Plant Shop expanded in Hammond's Robertsdale neighborhood and is now offering seating for the first time.
The coffee shop and plant store at 1720 Calumet Ave. just opened its outdoor patio and urban garden Saturday, and also recently added an apothecary section. It previously focused on a to-go coffee business as plants take up all the floor space inside the cafe.
It was founded last year by Jose Marin, who does the coffee roasting, and his wife, Stephanie Mora, who runs the plant store. The married couple from Los Angeles added al fresco seating and a garden on the left side of the building.
"It's an urban oasis," Marin said. "There's an urban garden where people can take home a couple of tomatoes for dinner that night. We're about providing value to the customers and community as much as possible. We're in on the urban garden trend. People who want to grab some tomatoes or cucumbers are more than welcome to do so."
They also will grow peppers and herbs in 12 beds.
"They're available to taste for free," he said. "If you want to try something out, you can pick it off the vine. We want to encourage people to eat organic and grow their own food. They can see what it tastes like right off the vine or bring some to add to a salad for dinner that night. We'll have hanging herb gardens where people can take clippings."
The patio also has about 16 seats at several tables. They plan to have live music, hosting different artists out on the patio throughout the summer. Upcoming events will be posted on its Instagram page.
"Hopefully, we'll have some blues or jazz," he said. "We'll also host discussions of gardening, sustainability, native plants and the benefits of native plants."
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Ixxa also recently expanded to add apothecary products.
"We have pictures and powders for moods, sleep, anxiety, pain, general illness, immunity boosting," Mora said.
It stocks Anima Mundi goods from Brooklyn.
"They are Costa Rican and indigenous healers," she said. "We've worked with this brand for awhile. They have pictures and medicine like sleep aides, to mitigate pain, for when you're feeling sick, for anxiety or a bit of depression. They have products that help with the mind as well as cognitive health, such as with mushrooms like Reishi, Cordyceps or Lion's Mane. They have health benefits so you don't have to rely on just pharmaceutical medicine. They work with nature for healing like with products for gut health and detox."
They are working to incorporate apothecary products into drinks at the coffee bar and looking to add other brands in the future.
"If you're sick and tired of putting chemicals in the body and really don't know or understand what's in them you can harness the power of nature, of herbs and plants," she said. "You can grow your own medicine from home. We're exploring herbalist tinctures and the healing power of nature."
Ixxa also is looking to add indoor seating, expanding its wholesale business to serve more restaurants and coffee shops and looking to offer subscription coffee packages in which people can sign up to get locally roasted coffee beans every month.
"We're very excited to be adding the patio space," Marin said. "We'll be creating the same vibe and energy sitting with the plants in a kind of urban oasis."
It recently expanded its hours to 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.
For more information, call 219-232-8138 or visit ixxacoffee.com .
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NWI Business Ins and Outs: Unbeatable Eatables, DRIPBaR Crown Point, Taco Depot and Flashback Antiques open; Da Burger House closes
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Want to adopt? There are plenty of dogs looking for their furever home.
Every week, volunteer photographer, Tasha Sport, photographs some of the animals available for adoption. The adoption fee of $75 includes a microchip, rabies/booster vaccinations (parvo/distemper for dogs & FVRCP for cats) & the spay or neuter of the adopted animal.
In honor of Memorial Day, veterans looking to adopt a new best friend, your adoption fee will be waived this week.
Every week, volunteer photographer, Tasha Sport, photographs some of the animals available for adoption.
On a monthly basis, the shelter takes care of approximately 350-400 pets.
Here's more information on how you can adopt:
To adopt one of these pets, please call the shelter to set an appointment at 432-685-7420.
Hours of operation: Wednesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\
The shelter is located at 1200 N. Fairgrounds Road | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/Want-to-adopt-Check-out-these-adoptable-animals-18125665.php | 2023-05-30T23:53:13 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/Want-to-adopt-Check-out-these-adoptable-animals-18125665.php |
The number of homes sold in a month dropped dramatically in April (compared to April 2022) in Midland County and across much of West Texas, according to the Texas A&M Real Estate Center.
The center showed year-over-over sales fell between 16.5% and 25.2% in Midland, Ector, Tom Green (San Angelo), Taylor (Abilene) and Randall (Amarillo and Canyon) counties.
Midland led the way with a decline of 25.2%, falling from 289 homes in April 2022 to 216 this April. In neighboring Ector County, the number of homes dropped 16.5% to 161. Other West Texas counties filled in the gap with drops of 21.8% in Taylor County, 23.0% in Tom Green County and 24.1% in Randall County. Lubbock County was the outlier of the group. The number of homes sold there dropped by 6.4%.
The Texas A&M Real Estate Center reported a similar trend across the state with the number of homes sold in April dropping by double-digit percentages in Bexar (13.34%), Dallas (15.6%) and Travis (28.5%) counties. Statistics for Houston and Montgomery (Conroe) in April weren’t available on Tuesday.
“I think folks are sitting tight right now,” said Realtor Victoria Printz of Victoria Printz & Co. “With interest rates 2% higher than this time last year, they are definitely having an impact. Buyers are looking at hundreds of dollars more for the same house. Hopefully once this debt ceiling situation is settled, so will interest rates.
“Additionally, we have roughly the same inventory numbers as 2017, but without an oil boom to account for those low inventory numbers, so there is not a lot to choose from for home buyers.”
While the number of homes sold is down, the dollar amount people in Midland County are receiving is near record levels. Texas A&M reported an average price of $388,803, which was the second highest monthly average since the center started reporting monthly statistics (trailing only $389,949 in August 2022). The average in April 2022 was $367,700.
April also was the 56th-straight month that the average price for a home sold in Midland County topped $300,000 — a streak that goes back to September 2018.
The $330,000 median price dropped from a record $345,000 in March, but it was still higher than the $325,000 reported in April 2022. The A&M Center also reportedApril was the 23rd straight month that the median price for a home sold in Midland County reached $300,000 in a month.
Midland’s median price for a home sold was $73,000 more than the next closest county in West Texas ($257,000 in Randall County). Other median prices for a home sold in April included $244,000 in Lubbock, $240,000 in Ector, $226,982 in Taylor and $215,500 in Tom Green.
Other notes from the A&M Real Estate Center report included:
- 421 homes available at the end of April in Midland County (down nearly 20% from April 2022)
- 1.8 months of inventory available (down from 2.0 months in April 2022)
- Months of inventory across West Texas ranged from 1.8 in Midland to 2.6 in Taylor County. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/a-m-real-estate-center-homes-sold-midland-county-18125820.php | 2023-05-30T23:53:19 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/a-m-real-estate-center-homes-sold-midland-county-18125820.php |
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The City of Odessa announced Tuesday that Larry Bell and his family have offered to donate up to 100 acres of land within the Parks Bell Ranch master plan development for a new City of Odessa sports complex.
“That represents a value of more than $5 million,” the City of Odessa reported. “Although the final details are yet to be worked out, the Bell family has identified a specific tract of land for the project.”
The proposed 80,000- to 100,000-square-foot sports complex will be a public/private partnership, according to a City of Odessa news release. The overall estimated cost of the project is around $55 million, based on a recent feasibility study done by Synergy Sport Global for the City of Odessa.
Current plans for the indoor facility include up to 20 volleyball courts, 10 basketball courts and an indoor 200-meter, banked competition track, according to the news release. The outdoor components will include eight to 12 multi-purpose fields for soccer, football and lacrosse and up to eight baseball/softball fields.
“The next steps in this process are to work with the consultant to create a more defined budget and site plan for the facility, and to secure corporate sponsorships and naming rights agreements,” the city reported. “The goal is to begin the pre-development process by fall 2023 in anticipation of a Fall 2024/Spring 2025 opening. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/city-odessa-provides-detail-55m-sports-complex-18126561.php | 2023-05-30T23:53:25 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/city-odessa-provides-detail-55m-sports-complex-18126561.php |
A Midland parent is suing Greenwood Baptist Children’s Learning Center, claiming caregivers at the day care caused her 3-year-old son physical, emotional and psychological harm, according to a complaint filed by the Button Law Firm.
The mother claimed caregivers at the day care left her son in a kitchen pantry with the lights off, sprayed him with toxic disinfectant and forced him to sit next to a trash can for an excessive amount of time. The lawsuit also claims that the day care violated state laws by waiting several days to report the incidents to the mother and the state of Texas.
An investigation into the November 2022 incident conducted by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission revealed that the boy’s mistreatment was common practice among caregivers with many of the children at the day care, the lawsuit states.
According to the suit, the state agency’s investigation substantiated the mother’s claims and cited Greenwood Baptist Children’s Learning Center for breaking childcare licensing laws, ranging from lack of competency to inappropriate discipline methods and accessibility of toxic chemicals to children.
The complaint says that the church’s board, director and staff were aware of the frequent mistreatment of children at the daycare. The suit says leaders at the church intentionally ignored numerous reports that put an “unimaginable number of children at direct risk of serious harm or injury,” the lawsuit alleges.
One of the daycare’s caregivers saw her own child restrained to a chair with a seat belt as a form of punishment, which led to her speaking out about the facility’s abusive actions.
The suit cites board members acknowledged the numerous incidents at the day care were “just adding up” after seeing several incidents in a short timeframe.
“We are disturbed by the abusive and negligent treatment that our client’s young son endured at Greenwood Baptist Children’s Learning Center, Button Law Firm attorney Russell Button stated in a press release. “We are committed to holding the day care accountable and, hopefully, in the process of this lawsuit, protect other children in the Midland community from suffering similar traumatic experiences.”
The Reporter-Telegram made attempts to reach the daycare for comment, but received no response. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/lawsuit-targets-greenwood-baptist-children-s-18126657.php | 2023-05-30T23:53:31 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/lawsuit-targets-greenwood-baptist-children-s-18126657.php |
A missing Ector County ISD teacher has been safely located, according to the Odessa Police Department.
OPD shared on its Facebook on Tuesday that 35-year-old Brittany Sawyer was located but did not provide any details about where she was found.
Sawyer, a teacher at at Nimitz Junior High, was first reported missing on April 30.
No additional information was available. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/odessa-police-missing-ecisd-teacher-brittany-18126443.php | 2023-05-30T23:53:38 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/odessa-police-missing-ecisd-teacher-brittany-18126443.php |
Young Women’s Leadership Academy student Shwetha Jayakumar is on to Round 3 at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
The Reporter-Telegram Spelling Bee champion spelled “pschent” during the first round of the national bee. The Merriam-Webster online dictionary defines pschent as “the headdress of the later Egyptian pharaohs formed of the two crowns worn by the respective pharaohs of Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt before the union of the country under one rule.”
Jayakumar then defined "waiver," which is the "act of purposely giving up a known claim or right."
Jayakumar will return to the microphone later Tuesday for Round 3. Should she spell that word correctly, she will make Wednesday’s quarterfinals.
The winner of the regional spelling bee in Odessa -- Ajay Gundlapalli -- also advanced to Round 3. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/ywla-student-makes-round-2-scripps-national-18126345.php | 2023-05-30T23:53:44 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/ywla-student-makes-round-2-scripps-national-18126345.php |
BALTIMORE — In North Baltimore police are investigating after a shooting led to a driver hitting a pedestrian.
The incident occurred near East Lorraine and Greenmount Avenue around 2:30am on Monday.
People like Ms. Francine who lives on the block where it happened said crime like break-ins and shootings, used to happen a lot more frequently until police started consistently making their presence known in the area.
Home surveillance video showed police responding to a vehicle crash they said was caused by the driver being struck by a bullet before hitting a pedestrian.
Francine lives near East Lorraine Avenue and Greenmount where it happened and she said it was her friend who was struck by the driver who had been shot .
She also said thanks to law enforcement for investing in the community by installing things like extra lights and cameras to fight crime, those tactics have been helpful.
“Every neighborhood is becoming a problem this day and time but if we could somewhat come together, I believe there could be an improvement. The person that was hit by the car I knew that person. He’s been throughout the area for years,” Francine said.
Home security footage provided by a different neighbor shows first responders rolling a stretcher to help the people who were injured.
Police said once there they found the man who had been hit by the car with a head injury, along with the man who was shot while driving, both men were then sent to the hospital.
“Everybody else was outside, not me. They did not say his condition, all I know is that, I think it’s a little on the critical side. I’m just praying that things will get better,” Francine said.
Many neighbors said this incident does leave them somewhat concerned but before police started investing in the community and having a larger presence things were a lot worse.
“Where ever it’s dark, and a lot of crime goes on they have those lights. I guess they call them crime prevention lights or whatever, they turn them on, and it’s very bright. I’ve been around here 40 something years and every little bit of communication which is the most important thing every little bit helps,” Francine said.
Its unclear what caused the shooting that led to this crash. However, Francine said in addition to the lights, city watch cameras, and police presence, she hopes law enforcement will continue to utilize these crime fighting methods to detour people from committing violent crimes in this neighborhood.
“Every little thing that they can do for improvement will help,” Francine said. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/shooting-causes-crash-leaving-driver-pedestrian-injured-in-north-baltimore | 2023-05-30T23:54:14 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/shooting-causes-crash-leaving-driver-pedestrian-injured-in-north-baltimore |
TUCSON, Ariz. — An alleged cockfighting ring has been busted in Tucson, according to authorities.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department said on Saturday, May 27, deputies responded to a property near Cactus Apple Lame and Old Vail Road for reports of cockfighting.
When deputies arrived, they found a large group gathered and evidence of what appeared to be cockfighting.
PCSD said multiple arrests were made on charges of cockfighting, possession of a fighting rooster, narcotic possession, driving under the influence, outstanding warrants, and intentional animal cruelty.
Authorities said 150 animals were recovered, including roosters, hens, chicks, dogs, and a tortoise.
The investigation into this incident is ongoing, according to PCSD.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call 911 or 88CRIME.
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AVONDALE, Ariz. — A woman has died after shots were fired Tuesday afternoon near El Mirage and Buckeye roads in Avondale.
Police said the suspect barricaded himself after killing the victim before he eventually surrendered.
The shooting appears to be "domestic in nature," and there's no longer a threat to the community, Avondale police said.
The deceased woman's identity has not been disclosed.
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PULASKI, Va. – Pulaski is still reeling after a fire destroyed the Evelyn Alexander Waterpark pool house last Friday. But now, they’re working on moving toward the future.
”It still feels like a bad dream,” said Shay Dunnigan, director of Pulaski County Parks & Rec.
Dunnigan left the pool house Friday less than an hour before the fire started.
When he came back, very little was left standing.
”The outpour of love and messages and encouraging words we’ve received in the last 72 hours have been very heartfelt and much needed,” Dunnigan said.
The fire is still under investigation, and they are waiting on insurance claims, but Dunnigan says they want to move forward.
Parks & Rec summer camps start in the coming weeks, and Dunnigan wants people to know they are still happening, regardless of the fire.
”We’re being creative with what we can do with our summer camps in terms of swimming, partnering with people around the New River Valley to make that a positive experience for them in the summer,” he said.
The pool provided summer employment for many people in the area, like lifeguard Alan Fernandez.
”I was supposed to start Monday which is crazy to me. I just looked down at my phone at my girlfriend’s graduation and I just see, oh it’s on fire,” Fernandez said.
The Parks & Rec Department plans to keep pool employees on staff in other areas of the department.
Dunnigan says he knows what a loss this is to the community.
“This place is home to a lot of people,” he said.
But he says one day they will be back and better than ever.
”We’re going to do everything in our power to make this standing behind us bigger, better and stronger as we move forward,” he said.
Parks and Recreation tells 10 News they’re meeting soon to discuss more specific solutions and will know more in the coming days. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/30/pulaski-community-looks-to-rebuild-after-poolhouse-fire/ | 2023-05-31T00:05:52 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/30/pulaski-community-looks-to-rebuild-after-poolhouse-fire/ |
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