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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Spellers from across the United States are already competing in this year's Scripps Spelling Bee with two students checking in from the Tampa Bay area.
Dev Shah, 14, from Largo, Florida, is competing for the third time. Previously, the 8th grader from Morgan Fitzgerald Middle School competed in 2019 and tied for 51st place and again in 2021 in which he tied for 76th place.
In Shah's "Meet the Sellers" bio, he said his hobbies include reading, playing tennis, playing the cello and solving math problems. The 8th grade student from Morgan Fitzgerald Middle School's favorite athlete is Roger Federer and he, too, has been sucked into the Wordle craze that swept the nation last year.
Bruhat Soma, 11, from Tampa, Florida, is also competing this year. The sixth grader from Turner Bartels K-8 School enjoys playing basketball, football and Ping-Pong.
The two are competing against 229 other spellers from across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rock, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Department of Defense Schools in Europe. In total, nine students from across Florida will compete.
Preliminaries begin Tuesday, May 30, with semifinals following on Wednesday, May 31. Quarterfinals also take place Wednesday and finals will follow the next day, June 1. The Scripps Spelling Bee will be available on ION.
Spellers will receive a number of awards and prizes from both the Bee and prize sponsors. Awards include a $50,000 cash prize for the champion, followed by $25,000 for second place and $15,000 for third. Cash prizes continue for spellers that make it to the semifinals. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/2-tampa-bay-students-scripps-spelling-bee-2023/67-d12d44cd-b843-40a7-a38d-e5389fb6ddf2 | 2023-05-31T02:45:20 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/2-tampa-bay-students-scripps-spelling-bee-2023/67-d12d44cd-b843-40a7-a38d-e5389fb6ddf2 |
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-final-for-first-time-since-2015/article_e45d9c1c-ff3e-11ed-9ac2-97f2db75dc21.html | 2023-05-31T02:46:55 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/buena-reaches-sectional-final-for-first-time-since-2015/article_e45d9c1c-ff3e-11ed-9ac2-97f2db75dc21.html |
The Cape May Tech baseball team beat Sussex Tech 19-5 in five innings for the New Jersey Technical Schools Athletic Conference Groups 1/2 championship on Tuesday.
The game ended in the 10-run rule.
Winning pitcher Nick Boehm went five innings, gave up eight hits, struck out eight and walked three. Boehm also was 2 for 3 with a double, two runs and two RBIs.
Tanner Oliva was 2 for 2 with two triples, four runs and three RBIs for Cape May Tech (13-9), and Shelton Marsden went 2 for 4 with three RBIs. James Murray was 2 for 3 with a double, three runs and two RBIs. Ronald Neenhold added two hits, two runs and three RBIs. Adam Dille and Hunter Urbaczewski both doubled.
Sussex Tech (10-12) trailed 5-4 in the third inning, but the Hawks scored seven runs in the bottom the third and seven more in the fourth. Andrew Baker and Shane Chamberlain were both 2 for 3 with a double for Sussex.
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(10 St, Joseph Metuchen 2, (8) Absegami 0: Top-seeded St. Joseph (18-8) won with set scores of 25-10 and 25-17.
Scott Schmitt led the host Falcons with six kills, four digs and two aces. Nicholas Drake added three digs and 15 assists, and Robert Ilcyn contributed six kills.
Julia Rivera had five kills and three service points for Absegami (12-7), and Chikaodi Wokocha added four kills and four digs. Xavier Vazquez led with 12 assists, and Nasir Hernandez-Haines contributed three kills, three digs, three service points and one ace. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/cape-may-tech-baseball-wins-njtac-state-title-tuesdays-baseball-roundup/article_3055fade-ff48-11ed-8dba-df306c0c24b1.html | 2023-05-31T02:47:01 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/cape-may-tech-baseball-wins-njtac-state-title-tuesdays-baseball-roundup/article_3055fade-ff48-11ed-8dba-df306c0c24b1.html |
Southern Regional High School's Delaney Falk scored five goals, including four in the last 13 minutes, as the host Rams edged Williamstown 12-11 Tuesday in a South Jersey Group IV girls lacrosse quarterfinal.
Falk scored the 12th goal for fourth-seeded Southern (15-4), which is ranked No. 6 in The Press Elite 11. Deirdre Jones scored three and had one assist, and Avery Smith tallied two Goals. Meri Cassidy and Izzy Muti scored once apiece.
Olivia McMaster and Julia Verratti scored four apiece for fifth-seeded Williamstown (12-7), and Brylee Barry added two. Williamstown scored to make it 12-11 with a minute left.
Southern will play at top-seeded Cherokee in the semifinals Friday. The Rams defeated Cherokee 12-8 on April 8.
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(4) Ocean City 13, (5) Clearview Reg. 4: Delainey Sutley, Madison Wenner and Gracie Pierce each scored three for the Red Raiders (16-4), who are No. 4 in the Elite 11.
Sutley added eight draw controls. Grace McAfee added two assists and a goal. Ryan Cooke scored twice, and Katie Pierce once. Aliza Otton made four saves.
Isabelle Derolf, Ryan Remaly, Margaret Wisniewski and Avery Roberts each scored once for Clearview (12-8). Ocean City will play at top-seeded Moorestown in the semifinals Friday. The Quakers are the top-ranked team in the Elite 11.
(3) Cherry Hill West 13, (6) Mainland Reg. 5: Carolyn Kirk and Sophia Levine each scored three and had two assists for host and third-seeded Cherry Hill West (17-2), the fifth-ranked team in the Elite 11.
Mia Ambrosino tallied three and Lilly Legato added two, and Ailanni Ubarry made nine saves. Ava Sheeran and Jane Meade each scored twice for sixth-seeded Mainland (11-9), and Lani Ford scored one. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/delaney-falk-scores-5-as-no-6-rams-girls-lacrosse-defeats-williamstown-tuesdays-roundup/article_262c8752-ff30-11ed-b74b-5f9e9aa5555a.html | 2023-05-31T02:47:07 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/delaney-falk-scores-5-as-no-6-rams-girls-lacrosse-defeats-williamstown-tuesdays-roundup/article_262c8752-ff30-11ed-b74b-5f9e9aa5555a.html |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The long winter season has kept many bee colonies inactive and in a state of almost hibernation as bees store enough pollen to eat during the winter months, but what happens when winter continues to extend into spring like it did this year?
Sacramento beekeeper Blake Dacy says the surviving bees are moving out to quickly grab pollen and water when they can. Since most of the rain has stopped, they’re looking to find the ideal location to build their hive back up.
“Now there's all this available food and the swarm calls are coming in an avalanche," said Dacy.
He says they've already answered about 500 calls to remove bee hives in the Sacramento area. Locations range from police and fire departments to schools, homeless camps and homes. He says the calls continue to come, but unfortunately they can’t get to everybody.
As the bees received some confusing signals between rain and sunshine this spring, flower growth has been sporadic.
"So you have more and more flowers kind of coming on like at the buffet line per se," said Dacy.
Less rain and now warmer temperatures are bringing out the bees in swarms. They're also more likely to become aggressive in the process of looking for more room to grow. Dacy says he's showed up to calls where the bees are furious.
Earlier in May, two people were badly hurt after a brutal bee attack in Los Angeles. It's estimated hundreds of thousands of bees belonged to a hive at a the home.
According to beekeepers, bees commonly make their hives on homes in places like chimneys, under-hangs, attics and backyard playhouses or sheds.
It's also common to find them in trees where they are close to pollen, fruit, sap or maple and a water source.
If you encounter bees, beekeepers recommend not swatting them. They may feel threatened and retaliate by stinging you, pets or children within the vicinity of their hive.
Make sure you keep a safe distance and call someone to help relocate the bees. It is common for bees to only stay a few days before finding a more suitable home. If they stay longer than 72 hours, observe and record their behavior, and keep in touch with a beekeeper. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/peak-bee-season-leading-to-more-swarm-calls/103-5caa2086-f3bb-45ea-8779-9697eb4383d3 | 2023-05-31T02:48:38 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/peak-bee-season-leading-to-more-swarm-calls/103-5caa2086-f3bb-45ea-8779-9697eb4383d3 |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Former students and retirees from Creekview Ranch School in Roseville got the chance to parade down memory lane.
Creekview hosted a graduate and retiree parade on Tuesday and invited former students, who are now 2023 high school graduates, along with staff retirees to parade around campus one last time.
ABC10 joined a group of students for one last trip around their former campus as they pointed out where they used to get together to study and play.
"Today, we are celebrating all of our wonderful kids getting ready to graduate from high school," said Lacie Farber, a teacher at Creekview Ranch School. "They come back every year to do a grad walk where we can celebrate all of their success and all of the colleges that they have chosen to go to."
Since Creekview is a TK-8 school, students of all ages cheered on the graduates and retirees with handmade signs of love and encouragement.
"How many people come back to their middle schools to celebrate their high school graduation?" said Linda Smith, special education teacher at Creekview Ranch School. "It just goes to show how much of a family we are and how much these kids belong here while they're here."
Proud parents also stayed and cheered on their graduating seniors, becoming a bit emotional watching elementary school kids look up and become inspired by their own kids.
"The thing I love about this is that Creekview engages the other students," said Michele Bohren, mother of a 2023 graduate. "This school holds a lot of heartfelt moments. It's a community from kindergarten through eighth grade and to come back and see this, it's hard not to get teary-eyed! The juxtaposition of the younger kids running by the older kids is when it hit me."
Now, the graduates will be going off to college and although they will be leaving, home is where the heart is.
"I just want to wish them the best of luck and they're gonna do awesome things," said Farber. "I'm so excited to see all of the awesome places they're going and they all have made me so proud and everyone here is so proud of you all. So congratulations and best of luck in the future!"
WATCH MORE ON ABC10: Creekview Ranch School graduates, alumni take one final campus tour | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/roseville/roseville-highschool-parade-elementary-school/103-49700651-d83d-4b9a-a5c2-e21c3ed2c075 | 2023-05-31T02:48:44 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/roseville/roseville-highschool-parade-elementary-school/103-49700651-d83d-4b9a-a5c2-e21c3ed2c075 |
STOCKTON, Calif. — There's a new home for the nonprofit Dignity's Alcove in Stockton.
In February, Army veteran Richard Bird showed just how bad things were at the Downtown Stockton building housing homeless veterans. He said their wall heaters weren't even working during the winter.
However, change is ahead with a five-bedroom, three bath home on Plymouth Road in North Stockton. It will soon be accepting up to 12 homeless veterans.
"Oh, I'm so excited. We finally get our veterans in here," said the nonprofit's executive director Dianna Weiss.
They hope to start accepting veterans in mid-June.
"We get them off the street. We get them back into our community. It was unfortunate they had to leave in the first place, but it means the world to me and the community and all the staff members that have poured their heart into this place," said Weiss.
Supported and funded by the Veterans Administration, the non-profit provides transitional housing, case management, help with doctor's appointments, connection to mental health resources and their benefits.
Even though the old building on S. California Street downtown has been closed for several months, Dignity's Alcove continued to store items there.
Office equipment, new bedding and even time cards, were stolen by people who broke in.
"We are starting from absolutely -- we have nothing. We are starting from ground zero here," said Weiss.
The non-profit is welcoming donations to provide dignity once again to those who served our country. People can donate by contacting Dignity's Alcove on Facebook or Instagram.
They will arrange for a drop-off or pick-up if anyone has bedding and other needed items to donate.
WATCH ALSO: | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/stockton/stockton-veterans-housing/103-8432c5d5-1d55-4202-8595-f74445177d2b | 2023-05-31T02:48:50 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/stockton/stockton-veterans-housing/103-8432c5d5-1d55-4202-8595-f74445177d2b |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The FBI has a new “Surf Online Safely” program for students in third grade up until eighth.
The program is designed to help students with malware, cyberbullying and digital safety. Agents say they have seen a 10-fold increase in cybercrime among children over the last year from online trafficking to sextortion.
The FBI says cybercriminals are luring children into dangerous places online, sending things like malware, texting for payments and taking advantage of children’s social media engagement over the summer. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/fbi-launches-program-to-help-kids-with-digital-safety/ | 2023-05-31T02:51:16 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/fbi-launches-program-to-help-kids-with-digital-safety/ |
American Senior Communities has named a new CEO.
The senior care provider, which has locations in Lowell, Valparaiso and Winemac, appointed Chief Financial Officer Steve Van Camp to serve as its new CEO. He will succeed Donna Kelsey, who will step down as CEO on June 1 but stay on as an adviser.
Kelsey led the Indianapolis-based company, which runs Lowell Healthcare, Valparaiso Care & Rehabilitation Center and Hickory Creek at Winamac, for seven years.
Kelsey is credited with achieving a higher CMS Quality score than the state and national average and a high level of customer satisfaction. Her honors include being named an Indiana Business Journal’s 2020 Women of Influence, being inducted into the 2023 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor and getting American Senior Communities named Indy’s Top Workplace in 2020.
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“Donna has poured everything she has into making our organization successful, during a very challenging time in health care,” Van Camp said. “She has championed some of the most effective initiatives our company has ever implemented, and we offer her our most profound gratitude for all she has done and will continue to do as Senior Advisor.”
Van Camp has more than 30 years of experience in operations and finance, including as CFO of Consulate Health Care based in Atlanta and an accountant at Ernst & Young. A graduate of Manchester University and the University of Notre Dame, he has served as CFO of ASC for five years.
“I am confident in Steve’s ability to keep delivering quality care as the top priority for the company. He leads with passion and has a collaborative management style that will undoubtedly bring long-term value to the organization,” said Kelsey.
Certified Public Accountant Mark Dice, a Ball State University graduate with more than 25 years of experience as a CFO or controller in the pharmacy and long-term car professions, will serve as CFO.
American Senior Communities operates assisted living homes, hospices, skilled nursing care, memory care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and garden homes across the state.
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WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Commonwealth Health announced Tuesday it will be phasing out childbirth services as part of its operation due to a lack of need.
A spokesperson for the healthcare system says over the past seven years, the hospital has experienced a 50 percent decrease in deliveries, and even fewer are projected for this year.
The hospital will end services effective July 31.
In a statement, Wilkes-Barre General Hospital CEO Simon Ratliff says, "This has been a very difficult decision. However, fewer births are occurring at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and within the local market, and this coincides with the increasing average age of our local population."
Gynecological services and surgeries will continue to be provided at the hospital.
All nurses and personnel who staff the obstetrics unit and clinics will be able to apply to other open positions at Commonwealth Health.
Hospital leaders say they will work with staff at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital to support the move of patients with non-emergent deliveries.
See news happening? Text our Newstip Hotline. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/wilkes-barre-general-hospital-to-end-inpatient-childbirth-services-luzerne-county-delivery-labor-mothers-expecting-gynecology/523-0db53468-9ad2-48cf-a3fa-fbaa3e740d90 | 2023-05-31T02:59:07 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/wilkes-barre-general-hospital-to-end-inpatient-childbirth-services-luzerne-county-delivery-labor-mothers-expecting-gynecology/523-0db53468-9ad2-48cf-a3fa-fbaa3e740d90 |
EFFORT, Pa. — For nearly a decade, veterans have received help and food from the Valor Clinic Foundation in Polk Township near Effort, and soon enough, founder Mark Baylis says they will have a new property to be able to reach even more veterans
"We're excited about it. We're going to get more vets through our program. We're going to better the main four relationship collapse, long-term physical health problems, addiction, and unemployment problems, so we're going to expand and do all forum," Baylis said.
The Minsi Trails Boy Scouts Council executive board voted to sell the 755-acre Trexler Scout Reservation to the Trexler Veterans Initiative for $7.8 million.
Baylis says the Trexler Veterans initiative isn't actually an organization, just an LLC used for the purchase.
The property will be leased to the Valor Clinic Foundation.
"Our holiday meals will be here, and our veteran's unstoppable program will be here, and our partnership for vocational training to help deal with that success cause of long-term unemployment and financial problems will be here, and our outdoor activities will be here," Baylis said.
Part of the agreement, once Valor takes over, is that the scouts will still be able to camp here when the vets aren't using it.
"I don't think it's a good idea to have a lot of kids running around while we're trying to work vets through the emotional scars so. It wouldn't be, hey, they can walk on whenever they want, but we will be able to schedule it and coordinate it," Baylis said.
The goal is also to preserve easements and prohibits future development on the property.
"The conservation people wanna tear down a lot of the buildings," Baylis said. "We want to preserve the camp and use it as is. Which includes preserving the land as it is. So I think it's a good balance for everybody in the community."
Baylis says the buyer is closing on the property on Friday.
After summer camp this year, the camp has until the end of September to move out.
Then Valor will take over.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/monroe-county/valor-clinic-foundation-discusses-the-future-of-camp-trexler-mark-baylis-minsi-trails-boy-scout-council/523-27db393f-34ae-4315-9920-da24878b9ee6 | 2023-05-31T02:59:13 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/monroe-county/valor-clinic-foundation-discusses-the-future-of-camp-trexler-mark-baylis-minsi-trails-boy-scout-council/523-27db393f-34ae-4315-9920-da24878b9ee6 |
WAYNE COUNTY, Pa. — Beer distributors across the Keystone State may soon be able to mix up the selection on their shelves by offering ready-to-drink cocktails.
It's something Tri-County Beverage owner Paul Hopkins in Honesdale sees the demand for every day.
"They walk in, "Do you have the High Noons?" Well, that's liquor, not malt beverage, I sell malt," explained Tri-County Beverage owner Paul Hopkins.
Senate Bill 688 would allow beer distributors, convenience stores, and grocery stores to sell the pre-mixed cocktails. An option stores like Beer Heaven in Hamlin are ready to offer.
"I'd be ecstatic. We have so many people, especially on holiday weekends, that come from out of state asking about the High Noons and these ready-made drinks in a can if we sell them," said Nick Patel, owner of Beer Heaven Hamlin.
Current state law keeps these ready-to-drink cocktails on the shelves at state liquor stores, but beer distributors say customers are looking to get their hands on something harder without an extra trip to the store.
"People leave my store looking for the liquor cocktails, and I can't sell them. I want them, I want more traffic," said Hopkins.
"It crushes your heart because you're losing those sales, it could be business that I could be getting, but it is going to the liquor store," said Patel.
In the bill, legislators say ready-to-drink beverages saw 43% growth in global consumption in 2020.
Patel and Hopkins believe that trend is not slowing down any time soon.
"One stop shop, that's what our whole motto and what our business is. We have everything from the cigarettes, beer to the vape products, just making everything convenient," said Patel.
"It would help me, my future would be guaranteed because I would be a one-stop shop," said Hopkins.
The bill still needs to be considered by the state Senate.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/wayne-county/beer-distributors-discuss-mixed-drink-sales-wayne-county-tri-county-beverage-paul-hopkins-nick-patel-bear-heaven-hamlin/523-1f3d5e1d-483a-4e3d-ac8e-1bff9b3d7094 | 2023-05-31T02:59:19 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/wayne-county/beer-distributors-discuss-mixed-drink-sales-wayne-county-tri-county-beverage-paul-hopkins-nick-patel-bear-heaven-hamlin/523-1f3d5e1d-483a-4e3d-ac8e-1bff9b3d7094 |
GREENSBORO — Police have charged a 33-year-old woman in the deaths of her 3-year-old son and his 2-year-old friend in a March house fire. Noelle Cervantes was jailed Tuesday on a $1 million bond after her arrest on two counts each of second-degree murder and felony child abuse, Greensboro police announced in a news release. She is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday. According to police, Cervantes was “neglectful” in her care of the boys and possibly could’ve prevented their deaths. There is no evidence that the boys were hurt by Cervantes prior to the blaze or that she was responsible for causing the fire, police department spokeswoman Josie Cambareri said Tuesday. On March 16 at 11:30 a.m., police and firefighters responded to the fire at 1823 Glenside Drive. Upon arrival, they encountered heavy smoke and flames inside. A woman outside — now identified as Cervantes — was able to direct firefighters to where the two children should be in the home. The two young boys were removed and declared dead by EMS personnel. Two dogs also died inside the home. Cervantes, who was pregnant, was critically injured that day and hospitalized. Her baby, who was delivered prematurely, survived. Authorities have not released any details about the baby’s gender, condition or who is currently caring for the child. On Tuesday, Greensboro Deputy Fire Chief Dwayne Church said “the official cause of the fire is undetermined.” Delton Whitaker, who declined to comment on Cervantes’ arrest, previously told the News & Record that his son, Cash, died with his best friend, whose name has not been released by authorities. “Cash was loved by many and will be dearly missed and thought about every day,” Whitaker said in late March from his home. “He would have been four on May 12 and always had a smile on his face no matter what and loved to dance to any music.” Church said nine people lived in the house, which had an estimated $70,000 in damages to the structure and approximately $18,000 to its contents.
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GREENSBORO — Police have charged a 33-year-old woman in the deaths of her 3-year-old son and his 2-year-old friend in a March house fire. Noelle Cervantes was jailed Tuesday on a $1 million bond after her arrest on two counts each of second-degree murder and felony child abuse, Greensboro police announced in a news release. She is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday. According to police, Cervantes was “neglectful” in her care of the boys and possibly could’ve prevented their deaths. There is no evidence that the boys were hurt by Cervantes prior to the blaze or that she was responsible for causing the fire, police department spokeswoman Josie Cambareri said Tuesday. On March 16 at 11:30 a.m., police and firefighters responded to the fire at 1823 Glenside Drive. Upon arrival, they encountered heavy smoke and flames inside. A woman outside — now identified as Cervantes — was able to direct firefighters to where the two children should be in the home. The two young boys were removed and declared dead by EMS personnel. Two dogs also died inside the home. Cervantes, who was pregnant, was critically injured that day and hospitalized. Her baby, who was delivered prematurely, survived. Authorities have not released any details about the baby’s gender, condition or who is currently caring for the child. On Tuesday, Greensboro Deputy Fire Chief Dwayne Church said “the official cause of the fire is undetermined.” Delton Whitaker, who declined to comment on Cervantes’ arrest, previously told the News & Record that his son, Cash, died with his best friend, whose name has not been released by authorities. “Cash was loved by many and will be dearly missed and thought about every day,” Whitaker said in late March from his home. “He would have been four on May 12 and always had a smile on his face no matter what and loved to dance to any music.” Church said nine people lived in the house, which had an estimated $70,000 in damages to the structure and approximately $18,000 to its contents.
GREENSBORO — Police have charged a 33-year-old woman in the deaths of her 3-year-old son and his 2-year-old friend in a March house fire.
Noelle Cervantes was jailed Tuesday on a $1 million bond after her arrest on two counts each of second-degree murder and felony child abuse, Greensboro police announced in a news release. She is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.
According to police, Cervantes was “neglectful” in her care of the boys and possibly could’ve prevented their deaths. There is no evidence that the boys were hurt by Cervantes prior to the blaze or that she was responsible for causing the fire, police department spokeswoman Josie Cambareri said Tuesday.
On March 16 at 11:30 a.m., police and firefighters responded to the fire at 1823 Glenside Drive.
Upon arrival, they encountered heavy smoke and flames inside. A woman outside — now identified as Cervantes — was able to direct firefighters to where the two children should be in the home. The two young boys were removed and declared dead by EMS personnel. Two dogs also died inside the home.
Cervantes, who was pregnant, was critically injured that day and hospitalized. Her baby, who was delivered prematurely, survived. Authorities have not released any details about the baby’s gender, condition or who is currently caring for the child.
On Tuesday, Greensboro Deputy Fire Chief Dwayne Church said “the official cause of the fire is undetermined.”
Delton Whitaker, who declined to comment on Cervantes’ arrest, previously told the News & Record that his son, Cash, died with his best friend, whose name has not been released by authorities.
“Cash was loved by many and will be dearly missed and thought about every day,” Whitaker said in late March from his home. “He would have been four on May 12 and always had a smile on his face no matter what and loved to dance to any music.”
Church said nine people lived in the house, which had an estimated $70,000 in damages to the structure and approximately $18,000 to its contents. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/greensboro-police-say-mother-was-neglectful-in-deaths-of-her-toddler-other-boy/article_4c66d288-ff12-11ed-a4ca-f748fea57b10.html | 2023-05-31T03:03:07 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/greensboro-police-say-mother-was-neglectful-in-deaths-of-her-toddler-other-boy/article_4c66d288-ff12-11ed-a4ca-f748fea57b10.html |
COLUMBIA, Md. — Howard County police are investigating a domestic murder-suicide that left two brothers dead Tuesday afternoon in Columbia.
Around 1 p.m., officers were called to the 5200 block of Five Fingers Way for reports of two people shot.
Police believe that 25-year-old Michael Bassler shot and killed his brother, Stephen Bassler, 15, before he shot and killed himself.
The brothers both lived at the house.
Howard County police do not know the motive at this time. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/hcpd-two-brothers-dead-after-domestic-murder-suicide | 2023-05-31T03:05:38 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/hcpd-two-brothers-dead-after-domestic-murder-suicide |
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — Swatara Township Police are attempting to locate a missing teenager.
Madison Fazzolari, 15, reportedly left school with a friend who dropped her off along the 6100 block of Evelyn Street.
Anyone who knows where Fazzolari is or may be located has been asked to contact Swatara Police at 717-564-2550 or by leaving an anonymous tip through CRIMEWATCH. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county-police-searching-missing-15-year-old/521-de4b81f4-d03d-48ac-a1fb-f659a7b2f75c | 2023-05-31T03:05:44 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county-police-searching-missing-15-year-old/521-de4b81f4-d03d-48ac-a1fb-f659a7b2f75c |
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Memorial Day Weekend marks the beginning of the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer for teen drivers.
To bring awareness, students are taking the wheel in an annual traffic safety contest.
Adrianna Anujin was selected as the winner for 2023's No Excuses Youth Traffic Safety Billboard Design Contest taking home a $1,000 prize.
The contest invited graphic design students from high schools across the Commonwealth to design a billboard that sends a clear message about the dangers of reckless driving.
While Anujin does not have a license yet, she hopes her message will encourage her peers to practice safe driving in the summer.
"Even though I may not be on the road yet, I feel like it's very important to have something that could help my peers. Even if they look at it for only a second, it's still going to be in the backs of their minds and helping them in some sort of way," Anujin told FOX43.
Contest organizers say the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer refers to the increase in teen driving accidents between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekend. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/graphic-design-students-pa-participate-contest-highlighting-dangers-reckless-driving/521-9e539881-0ffa-4f31-984e-dfb7e6797b02 | 2023-05-31T03:05:51 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/graphic-design-students-pa-participate-contest-highlighting-dangers-reckless-driving/521-9e539881-0ffa-4f31-984e-dfb7e6797b02 |
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. — According to Fritzi Schreffler, a spokesperson for PennDOT, a crash that occurred at mile marker 92 on Interstate 81 in Lebanon County is causing extended lane closures.
The crash was first reported by 511PA at 5:45 p.m., and Schreffler confirmed both lanes at Exit 100 in Schuylkill County will remain closed until at least 11 p.m. or longer.
Schreffler stated the crash involved a tractor-trailer, which overturned and spilled diesel fuel, and potentially an SUV.
As of 9 p.m., the bridge strike crew was called to the scene. There is no word on injuries at this time. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lebanon-county/i-81-south-lanes-closed-in-lebanon-county-fox43/521-e5925247-979e-4d25-941e-945ad27a278d | 2023-05-31T03:05:57 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lebanon-county/i-81-south-lanes-closed-in-lebanon-county-fox43/521-e5925247-979e-4d25-941e-945ad27a278d |
Living Stones sculpture unveiled, city honors accomplishments of Black Jacksonians
Slabs of stones and circles of steel compose the new "Living Stones sculpture" as Shirlene Mercer Park continues to pay homage to influential African-Americans in Jackson and Madison County through art.
The "Trail of Truth" dedication hosted at the park on Wednesday afternoon comes as a collaboration between the city of Jackson, Union University, and Benson Sculpture LLC to establish a sculpture trail honoring the work, effort, and sacrifices of Jacksonians.
Aaron Lee Benson, who designed the Living Stones sculpture that rests to the left of the beginning of the park's walking trail explained his inspiration and meaning behind the art and in particular, the seating place at the edge of the sculpture.
"It's an east-west axis and north-south axis, Christ will return to the east and the five stones are situated toward the east," Benson said. "And you've got a choice — you can sit facing the stones and facing Christ's return, or you can sit with your back to him. That's the only two options you've got."
He noted that the circle "is the greatest concept in art" and that the steel circles in his sculpture represent God, light, and love.
The stones, which come from what Benson describes as a "mom and pop quarry" in Crab Orchard, Tennessee, symbolize the following individuals that the sculpture honors:
- Gene Huntspon — Jackson's first African-American bus driver for Jackson Transit Authority
- Dr. Kimmie Powell Davis — One of the four Woolworth's lunch counter sit-in participants in downtown Jackson
- Mary Cunningham — The first African-American woman hired by the state to serve in Jackson as the Medicare and Medicaid secretary of quality assurance for the Tennessee Health Department
- David Woolfork — The first African-American sheriff of Madison Co.
- Gil Scott Heron, Madeline Walker, Brenda Monroe, Gillard Glover — The first African-Americans to integrate the Jackson school system
"All these stones represent human beings who worked hard to make this place a better place," Benson said.
This is the park's second sculpture following Benson's previous monument of the Seven Pillars in 2020, also honoring the achievements of Jackson's African-American trailblazers. The Living Stones installation has been a project in the works since the tenure of former mayor Jerry Gist, according to Benson.
Benson, a 27-year-long resident of Jackson, moved to East Tennessee with his wife merely one week before the unveiling of the Living Stones sculpture. He promised to be back at least once a year for the next four years to create more sculptures, each of which will honor five more influential African-American Jacksonians.
He added that Union University President Dub Oliver will partially fund the art installations at Shirlene Mercer Park to continue the commemoration of those who paved the way to allow Jackson to be what it is today.
"We are God's people, doing his work, and we continually and will always declare this park, the Trail of Truth, these sculptures, as proof that this is who we want to be," Benson said. | https://www.jacksonsun.com/story/news/local/2023/05/30/city-recognizes-achievements-of-black-trailblazers-in-a-new-sculpture/70263077007/ | 2023-05-31T03:11:15 | 0 | https://www.jacksonsun.com/story/news/local/2023/05/30/city-recognizes-achievements-of-black-trailblazers-in-a-new-sculpture/70263077007/ |
VASSALBORO, Maine — Law enforcement agencies all over the state are experiencing worker shortages, including the Maine Warden Service.
Earlier this month, 13 game wardens graduated from the Advanced Warden Academy in Vassalboro. Officials say that's not enough to cover the demands of the busy summer season ahead. Still, they are hoping to draw in recruits.
The Maine Warden Service is a unique law enforcement agency in the state that covers the enforcement of fishing game laws, recreational vehicle laws, and even search and rescue.
"I think that [the] Warden Service is unique in our law enforcement community in Maine. We do things that basically we are the only agency that does," Lieutenant Aaron Cross with the Maine Warden Service said.
Matthew Tenan is among the recent graduates from the academy, and now serves as a game warden in the Lubec area.
It may have taken him a while to do so, but Tenan finally found the path to his dream job in his mid-thirties.
"I'm from Down East Maine, Cherryfield born and raised. Wanted to be a game warden my whole life, but life just led me in different directions," Tenan said.
Tenan worked as a foreman for seven years, but when he started to raise a family, he decided to follow his dream.
"The boys wanted me to be home more, so I actually took a job down home being a lobster fisherman, spent four years on the back of a lobster boat, and decided it was time to chase my dream and become a game warden," Tenan explained.
There are several steps to becoming a warden. After a physical fitness test, recruits go through the 18-week basic law enforcement training, then a 12-week academy at the Advanced Warden School.
"I feel like the Warden Service sets us up so that being overwhelmed is taken care of during training so that once we head to our districts, we hit the road running," Tenan said.
Lieutenant Cross said the game warden’s job can stressful at times, but it’s rewarding. The 12-week academy specific to the Warden Service prepares recruits physically, mentally, and emotionally for the job.
"Whether it's enforcing those laws that protect our natural resources, or finding a loved one that goes missing in the state of Maine that's a very important role that we play—and can be very rewarding."
Tenan offers this advice to anyone who's on the fence about becoming a game warden.
"[Don't] look back at the end of your life and wish I'd have gone for this. 'Cause that's what made me nervous as I was going to be 70 someday, and said I always wanted to be a Game Warden but I never tried," Tenan said.
"I think there's people all over the state. We talk to people in the outdoors all the time: to say you have the best job in the world," Tenan added. "I always wanted to be a game warden. Well, if that's how you feel, you've always wanted to be a game warden, there's no better time than right now to apply."
For requirements to become a game warden, visit Maine’s Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's website here. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/game-warden-graduates-not-enough-to-ease-maines-shortage-maine-work-outdoors-public-safety/97-c5958bb9-6d8f-4360-a394-a70bf07e036a | 2023-05-31T03:11:16 | 0 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/game-warden-graduates-not-enough-to-ease-maines-shortage-maine-work-outdoors-public-safety/97-c5958bb9-6d8f-4360-a394-a70bf07e036a |
Veterans honored at Memorial Day ceremony at Ebenezer Cemetery
Honoring those who fought for our freedom, Ebenezer Cemetery held its fourth annual Memorial Day remembrance on Monday.
The intimate gathering of approximately three dozen people began with a prayer before the singing of the Star Spangled Banner and reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Event leader and veteran, William T. Sanders — who goes by his middle name Terry — noted that Ebenezer Cemetery is over 150 years old with 86 veterans buried on the property. Those include one from the Civil War, one from the Spanish-American War, 10 from World War I, 48 from World II, 7 from the Korean War, and 19 from the Vietnam War.
Sanders is a retired major and was on active duty as an Air Defense Artillery Officer in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He served in the National Guard for 25 years and was at one point the Commander of Jackson's National Guard unit from 1980 to 1983.
"Remembering those who served and gave the ultimate sacrifice and didn't come home from war, so we have to make sure the younger people know the significance of Memorial Day," Sanders said.
Last Friday afternoon, a small American flag was placed on each of the grave sites for the 86 veterans and will remain for the following days.
As the event concluded, Malesus Baptist Church Reverend Mark Cagle led attendees in a closing prayer and Sanders finalized the remembrance by playing "Taps," traditionally played at military funerals or ceremonies, on the same trumpet he's had since high school.
"It's an old trumpet, just like me," Sanders said.
Guest speaker Madison County Mayor AJ Massey recited parts of former president Ronald Reagan's 1982 Memorial Day speech. Massey encouraged those in attendance to think back to that period of time and "what President Reagan was dealing with on the national stage during that time, negotiating with people that didn't see freedom the way we see freedom."
"I do not have the freedom to do what I love, which is serve the citizens of Madison County, without the sacrifices of the men and women of this community," Massey said. | https://www.jacksonsun.com/story/news/local/2023/05/30/fourth-annual-memorial-day-celebration-held-at-ebenezer-cemetary/70266754007/ | 2023-05-31T03:11:21 | 1 | https://www.jacksonsun.com/story/news/local/2023/05/30/fourth-annual-memorial-day-celebration-held-at-ebenezer-cemetary/70266754007/ |
The Dallas County Health Department is helping families who don't have air conditioning prepare for summer.
The department is giving away window units to residents in Dallas County through the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP).
WAP provides assistance to income-eligible households by weatherizing their homes, conserving energy and reducing high utility costs in the process.
In order to be considered, residents must complete an application and submit the necessary documentation to determine eligibility. Eligible applications will be considered for assessments and each dwelling will be assessed and audited before any work begins.
Applications can be picked up at the Dallas County Department of Health
and Human Services:
2377 North Stemmons Freeway
Suite 336
Dallas, TX 75207-2710
For more information, the Weatherization Assistance Program can be reached at 214-819-1909. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-county-weatherization-assistance-program-helps-families-with-air-conditioning/3267943/ | 2023-05-31T03:14:30 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-county-weatherization-assistance-program-helps-families-with-air-conditioning/3267943/ |
It’s been nearly two months since her son’s murder and still, Nykia Freeman struggles to find the words after losing 25-year-old Jailon Freeman.
“Where do I begin? He has a smile that you wouldn’t believe,” said Freeman.
Shortly after 2 p.m. on April 4, Freeman got word her son was shot outside of an apartment complex in the 5000 block of Ivy Wood Lane, and by the time she arrived, Jailon was gone.
“I just started screaming. You’ve just got to understand. My baby, he wouldn’t hurt anybody. So for somebody to do something like that and leave him, I couldn’t understand it,” she said.
What makes his death even more puzzling is that the man accused of her son’s murder, is his cousin, 23-year-old Jacoby Roberts.
According to Fort Worth police, detectives found that Jailon and Roberts were involved in an argument when Roberts shot Jailon and fled the scene.
Fort Worth recently issued a warrant for his arrest. In Oklahoma, Tulsa police alerted the community that he has ties and could be there.
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After talking with other witnesses, Freeman said she has trouble believing her son was even arguing with Roberts.
Since burying Jailon, she said it’s sometimes hard to remember that he’s gone, with memories of his years as a Burleson Centennial football player, and later as a tattoo artist in Denton, looming larger than his loss.
Now, she waits and urges those who know where Roberts is to turn him in.
“I don’t wish this on anyone, no one. So I’m not asking them to put themselves in my shoes. I’m just asking them to please do the right thing,” said Freeman.
Anyone with information about Roberts' whereabouts is asked to call Crimestoppers or Fort Worth Police. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/mother-of-fort-worth-murder-victim-speaks-out-as-police-issue-warrant-for-arrest-of-accused-killer/3267975/ | 2023-05-31T03:14:36 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/mother-of-fort-worth-murder-victim-speaks-out-as-police-issue-warrant-for-arrest-of-accused-killer/3267975/ |
Fort Worth city officials have narrowed their search for the next director of police oversight down to two finalists.
On Wednesday night, a public forum will be held to introduce the public to the candidates for the city’s new director of the Office of Police Oversight Monitor (OPOM): Michelle Phillips and Bonycle Sokunbi.
Phillips is the first independent inspector general for the city of Oakland, California, and has been serving in the role since January 2022. Sokunbi currently serves as deputy independent police monitor for the Office of the Independent Police Monitor in New Orleans.
The position was left vacant after Kim Neal, the city’s inaugural director of OPOM, stepped down in November. Fort Worth assistant city manager Valerie Washington has been serving as interim director since Neal’s departure.
A nationwide search for candidates was conducted through a recruiting firm, with more than 70 applicants.
“I think it is so important to get the community comfortable with police. I think of myself, I work with police and I still get nervous sometimes. I think it’s just knowing that most people don’t interact with police on a day-to-day basis,” Washington said.
Washington added the purpose of the office is to break any barriers between the police and the public while also holding the police accountable. The office can make recommendations to the Fort Worth Police Department, along with reviewing policies and procedures for inefficiencies or inequities.
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“I think they’re [candidates] going to have to be open. They’re going to have to be very much based on relationships. They’ll need to have good relationships, with the city manager, elected officials, with community members especially,” Washington said.
The OPOM stems from a recommendation made by Fort Worth’s Race and Culture Task Force, which Bob Ray Sanders co-chaired.
“The community does not trust the internal affairs division of police department. That’s the main reason we recommended a police monitor and a citizen’s review board. They don’t trust what happens internally,” Sanders said. “To have that second look is very important. They don't trust the people who are in charge of the police department. They just don’t. That’s sad, but it’s the truth.”
Sanders said he hopes the next director will continue the work already done by Neal.
“The person has to be strong enough to be very independent. Not to be cowered by somebody in the police department, including the chief,” he said. “Just to be there as an independent voice to say, ‘Here’s what we think didn’t happen or did happen. Here’s what we think should not happen again. Here’s where we agree or disagree.’”
Both finalists are strong candidates, Washington said. The public forum Wednesday night will be held at the Como Community Center at 4660 Horne Street in Fort Worth between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. It will provide a chance for residents to engage in the process and ask questions.
“From why do they want to be in Fort Worth, are they going to stay in Fort Worth? They really can ask the gamut,” Washington said. “Whoever it is really has to fit in with the community and really be comfortable fielding those questions.”
The candidates will be interviewed by city leadership on Thursday. Washington said a decision will likely be made in the coming weeks. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/search-for-new-director-of-fort-worth-police-oversight-monitor-narrowed-down-to-two-finalists/3267978/ | 2023-05-31T03:14:42 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/search-for-new-director-of-fort-worth-police-oversight-monitor-narrowed-down-to-two-finalists/3267978/ |
Air quality action day Wednesday for west Michigan, Metro Detroit
Southeast Michigan will see its second straight day of poor air quality Wednesday as ozone levels are expected to reach levels that can cause health problems, particularly for sensitive groups.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy said Wednesday would be an air quality action day for Metro Detroit and much of west Michigan because of elevated ozone levels.
Tuesday also was an air quality action day. An EGLE forecaster warned that elevated ozone levels will persist through the week because of high temperatures and southerly winds.
Ozone levels and forecasts are available at http://deqmiair.org/.
Ground-level ozone pollution is formed when nitrous oxides and volatile organic compounds combine on hot, sunny days. Nitrous oxides and volatile organic compounds are emitted by cars, power plants, industrial boilers, refineries, chemical plants and other sources.
Ozone can cause breathing issues including coughing, inflamed airways and difficulty breathing. It can aggravate issues such as asthma and emphysema, increase the frequency of asthma attacks and make lungs more susceptible to infection, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Ozone is especially harmful to people who have asthma and other lung diseases, as well as children, older adults and people who work outdoors or are active outdoors.
People should avoid outdoor activities, particularly strenuous outdoor activities, when ozone levels are high.
"With some hot, dry days ahead of us, please take care to minimize the air quality challenges that most severely impact our most vulnerable populations," said Amy O'Leary, executive director of the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
To limit air pollution that leads to ozone formation, SEMCOG recommends residents:
- Delay lawnmowing until evening or another day
- Drive less, telecommute, bike or walk
- Avoid refueling vehicles during daylight hours because fumes released at gas pumps contribute to ozone formation
- Reduce electricity use
The Wednesday ozone advisory applies to Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, St. Clair, Washtenaw, Genesee, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Allegan, Benzie, Berrien, Cass, Grand Traverse, Kalamazoo, Kent, Leelanau, Manistee, Muskegon, Oceana, Ottawa, Mason, St. Joseph and Van Buren counties.
The EPA determined southeast Michigan's air quality met federal Clean Air Act standards for ozone pollution on May 16 after years of federal oversight. The state will continue monitoring for ozone and conducting source inspections at polluting facilities, EGLE spokesperson Hugh McDiarmid Jr. said at the time.
"EGLE has committed to ensuring the ozone concentrations will continue to improve or additional measures will be implemented," McDiarmid told The Detroit News.
ckthompson@detroitnews.com | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/05/30/air-quality-action-day-wednesday-for-west-michigan-metro-detroit/70271291007/ | 2023-05-31T03:16:52 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/05/30/air-quality-action-day-wednesday-for-west-michigan-metro-detroit/70271291007/ |
Police: Suspect tied to 4 Phoenix, Mesa killings fueled by dislike of drug use, homelessness
A man arrested in connection with the series of shootings in Mesa and Phoenix that killed four men and hurt a woman on Friday and early Saturday said he shot some of the victims because they used drugs or were homeless, according to court records.
Iren Shawndre Byers, 20, was facing four counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder.
According to court documents, Byers also said he did not call for medical help for any of the people he shot overnight because they "didn't deserve it" and he said he had no remorse for killing or hurting them.
Just after 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Byers was with Nicholas Arnstad, 41, on the canal bank near 24th and Oak streets in Phoenix. According to court documents, footage from a security camera in the area shows Byers making a movement toward Arnstad "consistent with pointing a gun." The sound of a gunshot is heard in the video and Byers is then seen fleeing on foot, court records say.
Phoenix police officers found Arnstad with a gunshot wound to his head and a 9 mm casing at the scene. Firefighters pronounced Arnstad dead at the scene, documents say.
During his later interview with police, Byers identified Arnstad and himself in the surveillance video obtained by police and admitted to shooting Arnstad. Byers said he killed him because he was smoking fentanyl, which Byers disliked because his brother abused fentanyl, too, according to court records. Byers also told police Arnstad was not armed and that he wasn't a threat to him.
Later that day, at about 10:30 p.m., Mesa officers responded to Beverly Park near Alma School Road and Main Street for a welfare check on a man who was found unconscious. When police arrived, they found out the man, later identified as 41-year-old Julian Cox, had a gunshot wound to his head.
A doorbell camera at a nearby apartment complex caught the incident on video, police said. According to court records, the footage shows a man wearing clothing that matches Byers' description from the canal's video footage.
Byers also admitted to shooting Cox and said he killed him because he was talking about "blues," court records state.
While still at the park, police received reports of another shooting near Country Club Drive and Second Avenue at about midnight. Officers found another man, identified as Stephen Young, 41, with a gunshot wound to his head. A witness told police a man matching Byers' description was walking with another man until the witness lost sight of them. Shortly after, she said she heard a loud noise and saw the same man running away from where Young was located.
Byers also admitted he shot Young after Young told him he wanted to smoke "blues," police said. Byers had previously told Young that he wanted to smoke weed, according to court records.
About 15 minutes later, police found a woman with at least one gunshot wound near Stewart and Main streets. Two 9 mm casings were found at the scene, according to Mesa police. The woman, identified as 36-year-old Angela Fonseca, was taken to the hospital and was expected to survive as of Tuesday evening.
Byers told police during an interview that he was talking with Fonseca while walking on Main Street until "she made him mad," so he shot her and then fired one more round when he noticed she wasn't dead yet, court documents say.
At about 2 a.m. on Saturday, officers searching the area found another man, identified as John Swain, 40, with multiple gunshot wounds. Officers found three fired 9 mm casings at the scene, out of which at least one they say was later linked to Byers' gun.
Mesa police arrested Byers near his grandmother’s apartment complex about a half mile from the last shooting.
Byers told police he killed Swain because Swain told him he was homeless "and not from around here," documents say. Swain rolled downhill after Byers shot him the first time and Byers followed him and fired two more rounds, police said.
Byers was scheduled to appear in court on June 2. He was not eligible for bail release because of the severity of the charges and because he represented a danger to the community, court documents stated. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/mesa/2023/05/30/motive-for-mesa-shooting-spree/70271217007/ | 2023-05-31T03:21:40 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/mesa/2023/05/30/motive-for-mesa-shooting-spree/70271217007/ |
Suspect sought in Glendale home robbery caught on video
The Silent Witness program is seeking information on a case where the suspect, authorities say, stole money from a woman at her Glendale home while also firing his gun.
About 9:22 a.m. May 1, an unknown man entered a home's yard and pointed a handgun at the homeowner, grabbing her hair and forcing her upstairs into her bedroom to seize money, according to a Silent Witness flyer. The suspect shot a round in the closet as he rummaged through the victim's belongings, according to Silent Witness.
The suspect is described by Silent Witness as a younger Hispanic man, standing 5 feet, 6 inches, weighing 140 pounds. He was wearing a black Diamondback hat, a black T-shirt, black pants, black Gator mask and white tennis shoes, the Silent Witness flyer detailed. The suspect then left on foot.
The assailant is wanted on armed robbery and kidnapping charges, according to Silent Witness.
There is a $1,000 cash reward for information sent to Silent Witness that leads to the suspect's arrest. Tipsters are asked to call 480-WITNESS (948-6377), 480-TESTIGO (837-8446) for Spanish speakers, or 1-800-343-TIPS (8477). Anonymous tips may be made through silentwitness.org. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/glendale/2023/05/30/suspect-sought-in-glendale-home-robbery-caught-on-video/70263887007/ | 2023-05-31T03:21:46 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/glendale/2023/05/30/suspect-sought-in-glendale-home-robbery-caught-on-video/70263887007/ |
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, Wash. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is teaming up with the city of Mountlake Terrace to restore a former golf course property into a sustainable aquatic ecosystem.
The Lake Ballinger Restoration Project is a 16-acre property that has been mostly unmaintained since 2012. The city of Mountlake Terrace owns the property and has allowed the grounds to slowly return to a more natural state over the last ten years.
The space is open to the public and intersects with the Lake Ballinger-McAleer & Hall Creek Watershed. A new effort to turn the property into a critical habitat for fish and wildlife broke ground this week.
Work is underway to remove invasive plant species and clear waterways to create a more healthy riparian zone for a variety of species. Over the property's lifetime, the water channels have degraded and invasive plants have become overgrown, meaning the work is needed.
A 5,000-acre watershed drains into a 100-acre lake, so a large volume of water is flowing through the former lumber mull and golf course.
Laura Reed, City of Mountlake Terrace stormwater manager says citizens have some skin in the game with this restoration project.
“This project, which was partially funded through a grant from Washington state taxpayers, will create more places for birds, fish, turtles, salamanders, and aquatic mammals to live,” Reed said.
The Seattle Army Corps of Engineers Seattle District Commander Colonel Alexander Bullock joined several city and state officials for a groundbreaking ceremony.
“Half or more of our mission is really environmental stewardship and environmental restoration,” Bullock said.
The project aims to create habitat in an already urbanized area and provides protection for species of concern such as amphibians, and also provides significant habitat for migrating birds.
The riparian ecosystem restoration plan includes a created wetted creek and installing diverse plantings. The project includes enhancing a pond, replacing a vehicle crossing and adding a pedestrian boardwalk, to ensure access and limit plant damage. The project is a cost share, with the city paying 35% of the engineering and construction cost, and the Corps paying 65%.
Lake Ballinger Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Project is expected to be completed in the Spring of 2024. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/mountlake-terrace-golf-course-restored-aquatic-ecosystem/281-f0951ad2-e569-4c90-af0f-2b4a32543234 | 2023-05-31T03:23:41 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/mountlake-terrace-golf-course-restored-aquatic-ecosystem/281-f0951ad2-e569-4c90-af0f-2b4a32543234 |
FEDERAL WAY, Wash. — On Tuesday, Stars Bar & Grill reopened after being closed for more than a week.
Teena Nelson, the owner, says it wasn't an easy decision considering the reason for the closure: Katie Duhnke and Jessyca Hohn were shot and killed outside the bar in the early morning hours of May 21. They worked for Nelson.
"It's really hard, the sadness of it all. Everyone's heart is just broken," Nelson said.
Nelson says there's been an outpouring of support from the community.
"There were mountains and mountains of flowers outside. It was so beautiful and a lot of live plants that we can plant and have for years to come that are really special," Nelson said. "It just showed all the love the community has and they have really reached out to let us know they're here for us."
Two nearby bars even closed for the day so everyone who worked there could attend the vigil.
A vigil was held on May 21, just hours after the community learned of the murders. Another vigil was held Tuesday night at Stars Bar & Grill. At both, people spoke passionately about the two women. Everyone wants them to be remembered for how they lived, not how they died.
"Katie and Jessyca were roommates. They were the life of the party. Katie is known in every bar in Federal Way just as the bright shiny light when she walks in," Nelson said.
Federal Way Police have not released any more information other than they believe the shooter is a Hispanic man in his late 20s or early 30s. The lack of information has led to speculation and rumors. FWP has only confirmed there was some sort of disagreement outside after the bar closed but they have not confirmed what that disagreement was about or what led up to it. Nelson is confident in the police, hoping her security cameras play a role in closing this case.
"We just need to step back and let the police do their work," she said. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/stars-bar-grill-2-employees-murdered-after-shift/281-26310ac7-48ab-4185-9e16-0619d902def8 | 2023-05-31T03:23:47 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/stars-bar-grill-2-employees-murdered-after-shift/281-26310ac7-48ab-4185-9e16-0619d902def8 |
CASSVILLE, Missouri — The body of a Missouri emergency room doctor who has been missing for more than a week has been found in northwest Arkansas, his brother told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
Dr. John Forsyth was last heard from in text messages around 7 a.m. May 21. His brother, Richard Forsyth, said authorities called the family Tuesday night to say his brother was found deceased. He provided no other details.
Messages left with the Missouri State Highway Patrol were not immediately returned.
John Forsyth, 49, was last heard from in text messages around 7 a.m. May 21. Police said he was reported missing when he failed to show up for work later that day at Mercy Hospital in Cassville, a town of 3,100 residents deep in the Missouri Ozarks.
His black Infiniti was found parked in a remote area near an aquatic park in Cassville. The car was unlocked with his wallet, two phones and a laptop inside.
“It doesn’t seem like a person who left with a plan,” Richard Forsyth told the AP earlier Tuesday. “Right now, we really don’t have any breaks in the case. I’m confused, and I’m worried. And I don’t like this one bit.”
Several law enforcement agencies, including the Missouri State Highway Patrol, searched about a 9-mile radius around the park using people, dogs and drones. Forsyth’s family set up a Facebook page seeking information.
“My brother has now been missing for week. I’m grieving, I’m afraid, and it feels like the world has tipped into sheer chaos,” his sister, Tiffany Andelin, wrote Monday.
Richard Forsyth said the last person his brother texted with was a woman to whom his brother had recently gotten engaged. The last time Richard saw him was a few days before he went missing.
“We had dinner Wednesday before he disappeared, and we sat and talked for three hours,” Richard Forsyth said. “I told him this is the happiest I’d seen him in a long time. His divorce was final May 11, and I think that gave him energy for future.”
Phone and email messages left Tuesday with Cassville police were not immediately returned. Police have said there were no signs of foul play.
Richard Forsyth said his brother had been at the Cassville hospital for about 15 years. He described John Forsyth as a doting father, family physician and part-time math nerd.
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NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The North Little Rock Police Department and detectives are on the scene where a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in the area of JFK Boulevard and Osage Drive.
Authorities said this is not a hit-and-run, but all lanes of traffic in the area are closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic while they conduct an investigation.
The victim's name has not been released.
People are urged to find an alternative route until the area is clear. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/fatal-accident-in-north-little-rock/91-eedc0d3a-789d-421c-8f47-b5111f111633 | 2023-05-31T04:04:54 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/fatal-accident-in-north-little-rock/91-eedc0d3a-789d-421c-8f47-b5111f111633 |
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AUSTIN, Texas — The new year 1982 was just a few days old when police discovered the body of a young girl in a dumpster. She has been sexually assaulted and murdered, ambushed while riding her bicycle on an elementary school playground. She was third-grader Kendra Page.
Her death set Austin on edge. Parents stopped letting their kids walk to school, and large crowds gathered at neighborhood meetings to find ways to keep kids safe.
Then, just a few days after police found Kendra’s body, 21-year-old Raul Meza went to Austin police headquarters to turn himself in. He confessed to Kendra’s murder. To avoid a trial and possible death sentence, Meza’s attorneys and the Travis County District Attorney’s Office struck a deal – Meza would serve a 30-year prison sentence.
But nearly 12 years later, in 1993, Meza was released from prison early, earning credit for good behavior, though it would be a supervised release.
While on parole, he was transferred to a halfway house near El Paso, where protests prompted officials to move him. Similar protests led to transfers from nearly a dozen other cities. It was clear that no one wanted Meza for a neighbor.
Because of their concerns, Meza took the unusual step of calling a news conference to say that he had changed while in prison.
“There’s nothing I can do to change my past,” Meza told reporters. “I can only tell you that in my heart, I know that I will not willfully bring harm to anyone again.”
But Meza was sent to prison again in 1994 for violating a midnight curfew. He was released in 2002. It’s during the 20 years since that prison release that has law officers looking closely at other, more recent crimes that Meza committed, crimes that have him back in custody once again. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/raul-meza-backstory/269-14abec5f-e1d8-4ce6-a916-ecebb7d5f611 | 2023-05-31T04:16:26 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/raul-meza-backstory/269-14abec5f-e1d8-4ce6-a916-ecebb7d5f611 |
Events
Wednesday, May 31
34TH ANNUAL CAPE MAY MUSIC FESTIVAL: BACH’S LUNCH AT THE WASHINGTON INN: 12:30 to 2 p.m.; Cape May Music Festival presents classical music and lunch; Washington Inn & Wine Bar, 801 Washington St., Cape May; $50. 609-884-5404 or capemaymac.org.
BORED? GAMES!: 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 31; for ages 10 to adult; games are family-friendly classic board games meant for at least two players; Ventnor City Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 6500 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor; registration required. 609-823-4614 or atlanticlibrary.org.
MURDER MYSTERY DINNER — ‘THE PLOT THICKENS’: 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 31, June 7; enjoy a three-course dinner and watch as the mystery and drama unfold; The Chalfonte Hotel, 301 Howard St., Cape May; $75. 609-884-5404 or capemaymac.org.
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NEW NATIONAL AEROSPACE RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY PARK: noon to 2 p.m.; presentation and tour of the new National Aerospace Research & Technology (NARTP) Park, adjacent to the AC International Airport and FAA; 600 Aviation Research Blvd., Egg Harbor Township; $45. 609-214-4260 or eventbrite.com.
ONE-ON-ONE COMPUTER BASICS: 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through May 31; for adults; Brigantine Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 201 15th St. S., Brigantine. 609-266-0110 or atlanticlibrary.org.
‘TASTY MEALS FOR ONE OR TWO’: 2 to 3 p.m.; live cooking demonstration by restauranteur Devon Smith; simple, budget-minded recipes to make at home; Ocean County Library, 10 E. Lacey Road, Lacey Township. 732-349-6200 or theoceancountylibrary.org/events.
WEDNESDAY FAMILY GAME NIGHT: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 30; for all ages; board games provided; Pleasantville Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 33 Martin Luther King Junior Ave., Pleasantville; registration required. 609-641-1778 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Thursday, June 1
'CELEBRATE!' AN EVENING WITH THE ARC OF ATLANTIC COUNTY: 6 to 9:30 p.m.; The Arc of Atlantic County’s signature fundraising event held to raise resources for programs and services for individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families in our community; food, beverages, live music and dancing, 50/50 raffle and more; The Deck Bayfront Bar & Restaurant, 600 Huron Ave., Atlantic City; $75. 609-485-0800 or thearcatlantic.org.
CYBER THURSDAYS: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 31; Pleasantville Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 33 Martin Luther King Junior Ave., Pleasantville. 609-641-1778 or atlanticlibrary.org.
HOLY TRINITY GREEK FESTIVAL: 5 to 10 p.m. June 1, 2, noon to 11 p.m. June 3, noon to 10 p.m. June 4; authentic Greek food, dance performances, live music; Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 7004 Ridge Ave., Egg Harbor Township. 609-653-8092.
MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA PAGEANT 2023: 1 to 4 p.m.; precursor to the Ms Senior America Pageant; competition for women who have reached the "Age of Elegance," 60 years of age or older; Harrah's Resort Atlantic City, 777 Harrah's Blvd., Atlantic City; $25. 908-216-8534.
SENIOR CRAFT AND ACTIVITIES: 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays through June 29; Pleasantville Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 33 Martin Luther King Junior Ave., Pleasantville. 609-641-1778 or atlanticlibrary.org.
For kids
Wednesday, May 31
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: 6 to 7 p.m. May 31, June 28, July 25, Aug. 29, movies to be determined; for ages 4 and older; refreshments provided; Hammonton Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 451 S. Egg Harbor Road, Hammonton; registration required. 609-561-2264 or atlanticlibrary.org.
PLAYDATE AT THE LIBRARY: 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 9; for ages 6-36 months; enjoy stories, rhymes and songs designed to develop early literacy skills; Mays Landing Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 40 Farragut Ave., Hamilton; registration required. 609-625-2776 or atlanticlibrary.org.
STORIES AND SONGS: 10 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays through May 31; join Miss Linda for stories, songs, and rhymes; for ages 3 and younger; Public Library, 235 32nd St., Avalon. 609-967-7155 or avalonfreelibrary.org.
Thursday, June 1
123 READ & SING: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays through Aug. 10; for ages 1 1/2 to 5 and their caregivers; Galloway Township Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township. 609-652-2352 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Groups
Wednesday, May 31
RATHER BE READING BOOK CLUB: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. last Wednesdays through Aug. 30; call for each month’s book title; Somers Point Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 801 Shore Road, Somers Point. 609-927-7113 or atlanticlibrary.org.
Thursday, June 1
1ST THURSDAY BOOK CLUB WITH KATHY TWEED: 7 to 8 p.m. first Thursdays through Dec. 7; meeting virtually on Zoom; discuss pre-selected readings with like minded individuals. 609-463-6350 or Events.CMCLibrary.org.
AL-ANON MEETING: 11 a.m. to noon Thursdays through December; by Al-Anon Family Groups; Cape May County Library/Lower Cape Branch, 2600 Bayshore Road, Lower Township. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
CROCHET GROUP: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 31; learn and practice your craft in a fun and welcoming environment; Egg Harbor City Branch/Atlantic County Library System, 134 Philadelphia Ave., Egg Harbor City. 609-804-1063 or atlanticlibrary.org.
TWP. OF HAMILTON GREEN TEAM MEETING: 7 to 8:30 p.m. first Thursdays; join the Township of Hamilton Green Team; Municipal Building, 6101 13th St., Mays Landing. lmccardell@townshipofhamilton.com.
Health, fitness
Wednesday, May 31
BARRE STAR: 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays through May; combination of ballet, flexibility, yoga/balance and strength training; Wildwood Crest Branch, 6300 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
EXPLORING SPIRITUALITY ONLINE WELLNESS GROUP: noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays; hosted by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; wellness group exploring themes of faith, hope, sense of purpose, and fulfilment. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
MEDICARE 101 PRESENTED BY DANA MATKOVIC: 6 to 7 p.m. May 31, June 1, 7; seminar to educate individuals on the various types of Medicare Supplemental plans and prescription drug plans available; Cape May County Library/Wildwood Crest Branch, 6300 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest; free. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
MEDITATION MEET-UP WITH TED COSTA: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through December; Woodbine Community Center, 812 Longfellow St., Woodbine. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
MIND AND BODY VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: 11 a.m. to noon Wednesdays; workshop is provided to individuals who live with a disability; participants discuss topics such as adapting, goal setting, refocusing and more; offered by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County. 609-652-3800, ext. 308 or MHAAC.info.
STRETCH & BURN — WITH KELLIE WOOD: 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays; hosted by Cape May County Library; virtual event; no registration required. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
TAI CHI & QIGONG: 10 and 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays; with Cheryl Crews and Denise Jones; Lower Cape Branch, 2600 Bayshore Road, Lower Township. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
ZUMBA — WITH JANET SPADA: 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Wildwood Crest Library, and Thursdays at Lower Township Library; no meetings July 12, 26, Nov. 22, 23. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
ZUMBA — WITH KELLIE: 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays; Sea Isle City Branch, 4800 Central Ave., Sea Isle City. 609-463-6350 or Events.CMCLibrary.org.
Thursday, June 1
‘CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS’ ONLINE WELLNESS GROUP: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. first and third Thursdays; online group to share artwork, discuss the creative process, and work on projects among peers; presented by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
GENTLE YOGA WITH ELIZABETH KILCOURSE: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays; bring a yoga mat; Upper Township Branch, 2050 Tuckahoe Road, Woodbine. 609-463-6350 or events.cmclibrary.org.
‘RISING MINDS’ ONLINE MEETING: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; offered by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County; peer-led meeting for individuals age 18 to 30; participants discuss mental health, share experiences, develop tools for self-care and connect to others. 609-652-3800 or MHAAC.info.
Music
Wednesday, May 31
CELTIC THRONE – THE ROYAL JOURNEY OF IRISH DANCE: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Celtic Throne celebrates the dramatic and mysterious origins of Irish dance; Levoy Theatre, 126-130 N. High St., Millville; $40. 856-327-6400 or levoy.net.
Thursday, June 1
34TH ANNUAL CAPE MAY MUSIC FESTIVAL: NEW YORK CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: 7 to 9 p.m.; the New York Chamber Ensemble, led by Artistic Director Eliot Bailen, will perform a series of Baroque pieces; Church of The Advent, 612 Franklin St., Cape May; $20 to $30. 609-884-5404 or capemaymac.org. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/community-calendar/article_1df38004-fef9-11ed-8b64-2b1b440215aa.html | 2023-05-31T04:18:09 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/community-calendar/article_1df38004-fef9-11ed-8b64-2b1b440215aa.html |
MILLVILLE — The Millville High School Indoor Guard team won the regional title at the Tournament Indoor Association Atlantic Coast Championships on May 7 in Wildwood.
The team competed against 50 other color guard teams in the three-day championship series, which included school programs throughout New Jersey and neighboring states. They received a score of 97.34 to become TIA Scholastic Region Champions.
Color guard teams perform choreographed dances to music using various equipment. The Millville team consisted of 12 students, including two eighth graders from Maurice River Township.
“These kids are incredible,” Director John Rilley said during a celebratory performance at Millville High School on May 8. "They worked so hard and so diligently this past season.”
The members of the championship team are Jose Bravo, Katelyn Ciaurelli, Chloe Cosgrove, Ashley Costa, Rylee Dare, Teahnni Goodwin, Camryn Guy, Madison Hannah, Destiney Johnson, Dafne Moran, Jesus Perez and Amelia Sooy. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/millville-high-school-color-guard-team-wins-atlantic-coast-championship/article_dac20eb6-fefa-11ed-b235-aff7a80dd88f.html | 2023-05-31T04:18:15 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/millville-high-school-color-guard-team-wins-atlantic-coast-championship/article_dac20eb6-fefa-11ed-b235-aff7a80dd88f.html |
OCEAN CITY — Linda Crane, of Cape May Court House, won first place in the Art on Asbury Gallery's May Art Show & Exhibition.
The "Under the Sea"-themed show features works depicting different interpretations of the sea. Crane won with her “Endless Waves” pastel.
Additional winners include Marion Lotka, of Upper Township, in second place with "Azure" in acrylic, and Jill Snyder, of Margate, in third place with “Catch the Wave” in mosaic. Honorable mentions included Donna Mindish, of Northfield, with a “Mystery Under the Sea” pastel and Janis Quiggle, of Cape May, with a “Go Fish” embroidery.
The gallery is located at 711 Asbury Ave. and is managed by the Ocean City Fine Arts League. All pieces are for sale. For more information, call 609-814-0308 or visit oceancityfineartsleague.org. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/ocean-city-fine-arts-league-announces-winners-of-under-the-sea-art-show/article_066751e4-ff04-11ed-8dfd-37f61da7b8a3.html | 2023-05-31T04:18:21 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/ocean-city-fine-arts-league-announces-winners-of-under-the-sea-art-show/article_066751e4-ff04-11ed-8dfd-37f61da7b8a3.html |
Mike Trout, 31, a 2009 Millville High School graduate, is a center fielder with the Los Angeles Angels and was the 2014, 2016 and 2019 American League MVP.
Monday: Went 2 for 4 with a walk, drove in one run and scored one in a 6-4 win over the host White Sox. He struck out twice. Trout batted second and played center field.
Tuesday: Went 0 for 4, striking out twice, in a 7-3 loss at Chicago. He batted second and played center field.
Wednesday: Lance Lynn (4-5, 5.83) is scheduled to start the 2:10 p.m. series finale for Chicago. Trout is hitting .214 (6 for 28) with two home runs and three RBIs against him. Lynn has walked him three times and struck him out eight times.
Stats: Trout is hitting .277 (56 for 202) with 12 home runs, 29 RBIs and 34 runs scored in 52 games. He has walked 24 times and struck out 64 times. His on-base percentage is .366, his OPS .876. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/daily-mike-trout-report-angels-lose-to-white-sox/article_d0a78b46-ff0d-11ed-a15d-9f810ae8a4da.html | 2023-05-31T04:18:27 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/daily-mike-trout-report-angels-lose-to-white-sox/article_d0a78b46-ff0d-11ed-a15d-9f810ae8a4da.html |
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Homeless with nowhere to turn, a family of five is struggling to make ends meet after a fire destroyed their home in Clearwater.
It happened early Saturday morning on Carlton Street. Clearwater Fire Rescue responded around 4:30 a.m. to put out the blaze.
"It's just a lot and it's a hard pill to swallow. I don't know. I just keep praying. That's all I can do," Twanda Shaw said.
There's never a way to prepare for the unexpected. Now, Shaw knows the feeling all too well. The home she grew up in is now gone after the fire ripped through. The 38-year-old was asleep inside with two of her kids, her aunt and brother.
"My neighbors apparently seen the fire first and they came down and on the door to get us all out," Shaw said.
After neighbors banged on the door to wake them up, the family only had five minutes to make it out of the front door.
"Thank God we was all able to make it out, but it was just like sitting there, watch it go up in flames and can't do nothing about it. It's crazy," Shaw said.
Clearwater Fire Rescue says the fire was likely electrical and started from an overloaded outlet. Pictures below show the damage from the inside. The family is without insurance to replace everything that was lost.
"This is our childhood home and when it did come to a situation when nobody had somewhere, nowhere to go, you knew you could always come to grandma's house. Now, it's just, you can't come here. There's nothing. We don't have nothing. It's devastating. Everything. Memories, pictures, everything is gone. We have nothing," Shaw said.
Since the fire, Shaw and her children have been living in a hotel room. She splits them up while she works overtime to try to keep the four kids afloat.
"I've never been in this type of situation before. Always had a roof over my kid's head and provide for them, but it's like, now I feel like I'm at the bottom of the bottom. I don't know what to do," Shaw said.
She prays God will help them get through because she has no other choice than to get through for her kids.
"I have my days, I have my moments where break down. I just try to keep it together, tell my kids we're going to be OK. We're going to get through this. God ain't put us this far for nothing," Shaw said.
Oak Grove Middle School, where the kids go to school, has helped the family since the fire happened. They started a GoFundMe to get the funds to replace everything they need. If you'd like to help them, you can here. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/family-clearwater-home-fire/67-789c868e-39a5-4846-95c7-6dc99839f41b | 2023-05-31T04:20:58 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/family-clearwater-home-fire/67-789c868e-39a5-4846-95c7-6dc99839f41b |
REDDING, Calif. — The search for a missing Tennessee woman came to an end in Northern California Tuesday.
Redding Police Department said Nikki Alcaraz was contacted and found to be safe by the Eureka Police Department.
The announcement comes after police said they were made aware that she was in Redding. Police said she and her boyfriend Steven Tyler Stratton were traveling together and used ATM kiosk near a Walmart on 1515 Dana Drive Saturday.
According to KABC, Alcaraz and her boyfriend were on a cross-country road trip to Orange County to visit family. However, Alcaraz, disappeared in Moriarty, New Mexico about three weeks ago.
WATCH ALSO: | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/missing-tennessee-mom-found-safe-northern-california/103-58b9cc95-678c-4adf-a2a2-11f6884d7056 | 2023-05-31T04:21:12 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/missing-tennessee-mom-found-safe-northern-california/103-58b9cc95-678c-4adf-a2a2-11f6884d7056 |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Leaders of faith organizations and social justice groups across Sacramento gathered outside City Hall to call out antisemitic comments made by a person attending recent city council meetings.
Standing underneath a banner reading "Not in our town!", one-by-one each local leader took to the podium.
"We need to stand up and say loudly and clearly together in one voice, 'Not in our town, not in Sacramento, not in America, not anywhere ever again'," said the Jewish Federation's Sacramento Region President Barry Broad.
Tuesday's gathering of leaders was sparked by a speaker's antisemitic remarks made during public comment at recent Sacramento City Council meetings.
Video of the May 23 meeting showed a line of police officers in front of the dais as protesters blocked the speaker from reaching the podium.
Self-proclaimed members of the far-right organization Proud Boys also clashed with protesters.
Councilmember Lisa Kaplan told ABC10 the recent meeting was not the first time the speaker made antisemitic remarks at city council meetings.
At the start of Tuesday's meeting, Mayor Darrell Steinberg encouraged people in the audience to hold up "Love Not Hate" signs held up earlier by faith leaders.
Rabbi Evan Rubin of Sacramento's Kenesset Israel Torah Center said he's glad to see leaders from such diverse organizations, including from the LGBTQ community and the Black community, coming out to support the fight against antisemitism.
"We are taught to believe 'love thy neighbor as thyself' and also to believe 'That which is abhorrent to you, you should not do to someone else.' We need to live by those ideals," Rubin said Tuesday. "We need to educate all of our people in those ideals, so that indeed, love can prevail."
Senior rabbi at the Congregation B'nai Islrael, Rabbi Mona Alfi said the goal of the Proud Boys and the goal of white supremacy is to pit people against one another—but thankfully the community sticks together.
"It does not matter which group is being singled out on any given day, we must all stand together. And I am confident that here in Sacramento, we will continue to come together again and again and again and as many times as needed to stand united against all forms of hatred and bigotry," she said.
Sacramento's Tuesday city council meeting proceeded without disruption. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/sacramento-faith-leaders-denounce-anti-semitic-city-council-comments/103-60875d4b-081b-4c97-90ca-fc2545ec422a | 2023-05-31T04:21:18 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/sacramento-faith-leaders-denounce-anti-semitic-city-council-comments/103-60875d4b-081b-4c97-90ca-fc2545ec422a |
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Find Visalia and Tulare high school graduation dates and times here
Lauren Jennings
Visalia Times-Delta
Hundreds of students throughout Tulare County are preparing to celebrate as graduation is finally here — which also means higher temperatures are on the horizon as summer quickly approaches.
Most Tulare County graduation ceremonies are scheduled to start after 7 p.m., with temperatures ranging between the mid-70s and low-80s.
The hottest graduation day is expected on June 2 with temperatures expected to reach around 83 degrees, according to AccuWeather forecasts. Last year's temperatures soared into the high-90s and on some days into triple digits.
Here are the graduation dates, times and locations for Visalia and Tulare schools:
Visalia
- El Diamante High School: 7:30 p.m. on May 30 at Mineral King Bowl
- Sequoia High School: 4 p.m. on May 31 at LJ Williams Theater
- Redwood High School: 7:30 p.m. on May 31 at Mineral King Bowl
- Visalia Technical Early College: 4 p.m. on June 1 at LJ Williams Theater
- Mt. Whitney High School: 7:30 p.m. on June 1 at Mineral King Bowl
- Golden West High School: 7:30 p.m. on June 2 at Mineral King Bowl
- Visalia Charter Independent Study: 7:30 p.m. on June 5 at Mineral King Bowl
Tulare
- Tulare Western High School: 8 p.m. on June 7 at Bob Mathias Stadium
- Tulare Union High School: 8 p.m. on June 8 at Bob Mathias Stadium
- Mission Oak High School: 8 p.m. on June 9 at Bob Mathias Stadium | https://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/story/news/local/2023/05/30/find-visalia-tulare-high-school-graduation-dates-and-times-here/70257401007/ | 2023-05-31T04:33:09 | 1 | https://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/story/news/local/2023/05/30/find-visalia-tulare-high-school-graduation-dates-and-times-here/70257401007/ |
Visalia Unified reimagines special education, approves new superintendent salary
Looking for more information about what happened during this week’s school board meeting?
Here’s a recap of what you may have missed:
Visalia Unified School District board members first listened to an update regarding the district’s special education services.
Historically, according to data provided by the district, around 10% of California students benefit from special education supports each year. However, the state's percentage increased by nearly 3% over the last few years.
Visalia Unified's percentage is expected to increase by more than 3.5% by the end of the year.
“The pandemic magnified some students’ needs for specialized services, including special education,” Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Andy Di Meo said. “… [W]e want to make sure all of our students continue to show educational growth in school, so we are working to align our systems to be in the best position possible for the future.”
In response, the district completed an analysis of its special education support systems with the help of RTH Strategic Planning and Consulting and reorganized the department’s overall organizational structure.
Visalia Unified is in the process of conducting consultant-facilitated onsite planning, leadership development, and team-building activities.
Eventually, the district will establish priorities for its special education sites throughout the district and will develop a system to track the level of success for all students.
School board members then listened to a breakdown of the district’s response regarding student behavior and student and teacher safety.
Mark Thompson, assistant superintendent of learning and leadership said, Visalia Unified staff began focusing on disengaged ninth and tenth-grade students in the middle of April to connect with them and ask them what they needed to feel more supported.
Since then, out of the 54 participating high school students, 35 saw improved grades; more than 50% saw an improvement in attendance.
“With any new systems, there are some challenges, and we try to do better,” Mt. Whitney High School teacher Victoria Johnson said. “Many of the students need some extra TLC (tender loving care) — each one of them comes with a story.”
The process is ongoing and will continue in the fall of 2023.
“I lose sleep over these kids,” Board President Walta Gamoian said, “and I feel very hopeful. I feel things will be different for our kids who are having trouble coping in the classroom.”
Consent Calendar
Visalia Unified school board members then voted to accept the agenda’s consent calendar, meaning no discussion on the calendar’s contents occurred.
By accepting the calendar, school board members approved a three-year, standard student data privacy agreement between the district and Cityspan Technologies, Inc.
The agreement provides Visalia Unified with the security parameters necessary to protect student data as it migrates from PowerSchool to Cityspan — ProYouth’s student information system.
Board members also approved a renewal agreement with 6crickets for $109,500 for an expanded learning management platform to help support the district’s expanded learning opportunities programs.
School board members approved the renewal of a memorandum of understanding with the Tulare County Office of Education for migrant student services.
The migrant educational program is federally funded and designed to support comprehensive educational programs for migrant students and help reduce potential educational disruptions from repeated moves.
Board members also approved an agreement between Willis Towers Watson and Visalia Unified School for insurance archaeology and insurance recovery consulting services.
“The objective of this agreement is to secure insurer participation in the defense costs and indemnity costs incurred in connection with litigation arising from historical events in Visalia Unified School District,” the agenda packet reads. The agreement cost is capped at $30,000.
School board members approved renewing the district’s myHeggerty digital license for around $24,000.
The phonemic awareness program is designed to help kindergarten, first, and second-grade students develop strong foundational skills for reading and writing.
The curriculum includes short, interactive daily lessons that focus on developing a student's ability to hear and manipulate the sounds in words. Heggerty also provides lessons in Spanish and is currently used by Visalia Unified’s dual immersion program.
Board members also approved renewing an agreement between Visalia Adult School and ABLE, which provides a job developer to help assist disabled adult students with development and placement services.
School board members renewed an agreement between Visalia Adult School and the Outreach and Technical Assistance Network.
This agreement allows the adult school access to 50 CANVAS web-based learning management system licenses. The licenses are used for medical and English as a second language program.
Board members also approved a lease agreement for additional space adjacent to district-leased space on Sunnyview Avenue. The additional space will be used to store extra materials.
School board members approved Mt. Whitney High School gymnasium modifications, including replacing the bleachers, painting the gym walls and ceiling, replacing the gym floor under the bleachers to match the new flooring, and adding Tectum Acoustical Ceiling Panels for sound reduction.
The total project cost is estimated at around $623,000 and will be funded by Fund 400.
The renovations will take place over the summer.
School board members also approved the installation of artificial turf at Highland Elementary School.
“The current grass does not grow in the summer due to minimal sun and becomes a mud basin in the winter,” the agenda packet reads. “The installation of artificial turf will provide the site with year-round field use.”
The total project cost is estimated at around $977,000 and will be funded by Expanded Learning Opportunities Program and Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief III funds.
The installation will take place over the summer.
School board members also approved revisions to Visalia Unified board policies. The changes are due to the California School Boards Association updating their sample board policies and advising districts to review and modify their policies as needed.
General Agenda
School board members approved the proposed salaries for Visalia Unified’s superintendent, assistant superintendents, district managers, classified chiefs, and some administrators.
Per the agreement, the aforementioned positions will receive a cost of living adjustment of 8.22% for the 2023-24 school year. Each contract lasts four years, the maximum allowed, ending on June 30, 2027.
Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Andy Di Meo, currently on Step 2 of the Assistant Superintendent’s Salary Schedule, will receive $248,155.
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Development Ben Dhillon, currently on Step 2 of the Assistant Superintendent’s Salary Schedule, will receive $248,155.
Assistant Superintendent of Learning and Leadership Mark Thompson, currently on Step 3 of the Assistant Superintendent’s Salary Schedule, will receive $254,970.
Superintendent Kirk Shrum, on Step 2 of the Superintendent’s Salary Schedule, will receive $336,757.
The combined cost for the salary increases is around $4,890,400 for all four years.
The Visalia Unified school board meets again at 7 p.m. on June 13 in the boardroom at the District Office at 5000 W. Cypress Ave. | https://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/story/news/local/visalia/2023/05/30/vusd-reimagines-special-education-approves-new-superintendent-salary/70245261007/ | 2023-05-31T04:33:15 | 1 | https://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/story/news/local/visalia/2023/05/30/vusd-reimagines-special-education-approves-new-superintendent-salary/70245261007/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service crews are responding to the scene of a small airplane crash landing Tuesday night.
According to BFRS battalion chief Tobias Jones, the plane “crash-landed” just west of the airport on a CSX railroad line within the vicinity of the 3300 block of Vanderbilt Road.
In an update provided by battalion chief Kenneth Hatcher, the plane suddenly shut off while approaching the runway. The pilot, who was training a student, was able to detour and land on the rail line.
The pilot and passenger on board were not injured in the landing and there was no fire involved during the landing.
Stay with CBS 42 as this story develops. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/no-injuries-after-plane-crashes-in-birmingham-railroad-yard/ | 2023-05-31T04:33:48 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/no-injuries-after-plane-crashes-in-birmingham-railroad-yard/ |
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — Next week marks one year since two Alabama veterans were captured by Russian forces in Ukraine.
Alex Drueke went to Ukraine last April to help Ukrainian forces against Russia. He and Andy Huyhn from Hartselle were captured during an operation.
The story of their capture made national headlines as their families kept their stories alive fighting to get them back home. Ultimately, Saudi Arabia helped coordinate their release in a prisoner swap last September.
The last time Drueke’s family heard from him before he got captured was when he sent his mom a message last June saying he was going dark for the next day or two. From that moment on he survived torture as a prisoner of war over 100 days – fighting to get back home.
“In the back of my head I’m processing this experience,” Drueke said. “This is an existential crisis, this is a fight for their existence, and they’re motivated to win.”
Drueke now advocates for Ukraine to get the help it needs to put an end to the war against Russia.
“If we give them what they need to win this war they’re going to win it and they’re going to win it really quick,” Drueke said. “We just have to stop dragging our feet on getting it to them.”
After several weeks in Russian captivity, Drueke eventually contacted the state department and then later his mom but was forced to do so in propaganda videos.
“It was a delicate situation of trying to exchange information without the Russians knowing we were exchanging information,” Drueke said. “A lot of times I got beaten for some of the things that I said, but sometimes you take your beatings.”
The Drueke family and Andy Huyhn’s family kept their stories alive for three months. Drueke said he knew they were doing many interviews daily but did not understand the magnitude of it until he came home and took over being interviewed by media outlets.
“My mom, my aunt and Joy’s mom, Darla – they moved mountains to be able to keep our names alive,” Drueke said. “I’m incredibly impressed by how strong those women are.”
Drueke said he believes ultimately it was how much Alabamians contacted their representatives to get them home. He said those same efforts nationwide could help put an end to the war.
“I’m part Ukrainian now, that’s my country, also,” Drueke said. “I want that country to be free.”
Drueke has made two trips to Washington, D.C., networking to explain the resources he says are needed in Ukraine. He said the Ukrainians need F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircrafts and ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile System) long-range missiles not just to defend against the invasion, but to give them an upper hand to win.
He is actively involved with local Ukraine groups and is hopeful to eventually make 90-day rotations once or twice a year to Ukraine to continue training opportunities.
Drueke also said he will be Huyhn’s best man at his wedding in August. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/one-year-following-russian-captivity-alabama-veteran-continues-to-fight-for-ukraines-freedom/ | 2023-05-31T04:33:54 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/one-year-following-russian-captivity-alabama-veteran-continues-to-fight-for-ukraines-freedom/ |
Old National Bank, Indiana's largest bank, is moving its downtown Louisville branch after a mass shooting there in April.
The Evansville-based bank, which gained a major retail footprint in Northwest Indiana after buying out First Midwest Bank, suffered a tragedy in April when a disgruntled employee with an AR-15 assault rifle stormed into its branch in Louisville's Central Business District, killed five and injured eight, including two police officers.
Old National Bank is now moving both its downtown Louisville business operations and retail banking center from the site of the mass shooting at Preston Pointe to a new spot at 400 W. Market St. It expects to complete the move by June 26.
"We mourn the losses and continue to support and care for the victims of the tragic event on April 10,” said Old National Bank CEO Jim Ryan. “Out of respect for the Old National team members lost and impacted, we have made the determination to move to a new downtown location.”
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Old National is taking over a former bank branch previously occupied by Stock Yards Bank & Trust.
“On behalf of our full Louisville team, I want to share how excited and grateful we are for this opportunity to continue to serve, and be active participants in, the vibrant downtown Louisville community,” said Dennis Heishman, Old National’s Louisville market president. “I also want to convey our immense gratitude for the love and care we continue to receive from our friends in the community. Your kindness and support mean the world to us.”
The new location is in a 34-story skyscraper in downtown Louisville that overlooks the Ohio River and southern Indiana. About 12,000 square feet of space is being renovated on the 25th floor of the building for banking offices.
“We are deeply grateful to Stock Yards Bank & Trust CEO Ja Hillebrand and his team for generously offering and working to consolidate their downtown retail space allowing us to quickly transition to the historic 400 West Market building,” said Ryan. “We also want to thank the numerous organizations and individuals that have reached out to us with messages of love, care and support over the past several weeks. We are deeply moved and sincerely appreciate the outpouring of kindness and compassion.”
The bank donated more than $1 billion after the mass shooting, giving money to the Love for Louisville Old National Survivors Fund, the Louisville Metro Police Foundation, the University of Louisville Hospital Trauma Center and the American Red Cross.
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NWI Business Ins and Outs: Unbeatable Eatables, DRIPBaR Crown Point, Taco Depot and Flashback Antiques open; Da Burger House closes | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/old-national-bank-moves-downtown-louisville-branch-after-mass-shooting/article_bc7bee16-ff15-11ed-ae0c-b7930d097e42.html | 2023-05-31T04:34:03 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/old-national-bank-moves-downtown-louisville-branch-after-mass-shooting/article_bc7bee16-ff15-11ed-ae0c-b7930d097e42.html |
FORT WORTH, Texas — Police in Fort Worth are searching for a missing 84-year-old man and have issued a Silver Alert.
Police said Spencer Ray Cleveland was last seen around 4 p.m. Tuesday in the 1900 block of Green Willow Drive, near the intersection of Crowley Road and West Everman Parkway.
He's described as being 5-foot-11 and weighing 194 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray shirt and gray pants.
Police said Cleveland was last seen driving a tan Toyota Tundra with the Texas license plate GMN-2762.
His family believes he could be lost and in danger, police said.
Anyone with information is urged to call police at 817-392-4222. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/fort-worth-police-searching-missing-84-year-old-man-silver-alert/287-d9b822db-9ae3-4d37-9514-5e77aa5359ad | 2023-05-31T04:35:53 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/fort-worth-police-searching-missing-84-year-old-man-silver-alert/287-d9b822db-9ae3-4d37-9514-5e77aa5359ad |
ROCKWALL, Texas — Cheerleaders cheer to boost spirit.
Seventeen-year-old cheerleader Brooke Walker is remarkable because nothing breaks hers.
In March, the Rockwall Heath High School cheerleader felt pain in her ankle. Her parents took her to see several doctors.
“Being an athlete, you get pulled muscles, twisted ankles all the time,” Brooke told WFAA.
“So I just thought it would go away.”
One night though, Brooke’s pain got so bad her parents rushed her to urgent care. The team there said Brooke needed to go to the emergency room.
That’s where doctors told the high school junior she had an arterial blood clot.
“We asked [the doctors], ‘We don’t have to worry about losing toes or anything, right?’ And they were like, ‘Oh no!’ Fast forward it got a little bit worse," she said.
Surgeons tried to save Brooke’s foot three times.
"[Then] the doctor that was on call there said, 'I don’t think it’s savable…'" Brooke’s father, Anthony Walker, told WFAA.
Surgeons removed her leg from a few inches below the knee in a fourth surgery.
“My mom was on one side, my dad was on the other,” Brooke said about waking up after the operation.
“They were holding my hand, and I was like, 'okay I'm ready to see it.' And it was really tough at first. Seeing what my leg would look like for the rest of my life,” Brooke cried.
Brooke stayed in the hospital for a month. Her parents never left her alone.
“Things would hit her and she would really break down,” Brooke’s mom, Kerri Walker, said. “And sometimes all you could do was hold her and let her…let the emotion out.”
During that time, Brooke said her spirit strengthened. She prayed with her doctors and nurses, wrote Bible verses on her bandages and listened to worship songs on her way in and out of surgeries.
“I just prayed that God’s plan would be fulfilled in my life because that’s the only way I could justify it for good,” she said. “Is that I don’t know what’s happening and He does, and He has a plan for me.”
Part of that plan, Brooke believes, is to share what’s happened to her publicly. She wants to show people bad things don’t have to ruin a good life.
“I told my mom in the hospital, if just one person gets saved from my story, then that was really worth the foot. You know?” Brooke said.
Brooke's father told WFAA his daughter’s positivity and strength in spirit has amazed him.
“You just hope if something like this happened to you that you’d respond the same way,” Anthony Walker said. “I hope I would. But I don’t know if I would. To watch her do it is inspiring.”
Brooke believes part of God’s plan is also for her to get back on the mat.
“I was worried when this happened that I wouldn’t have the skills to cheer in college,” she said.
“But that’s not going to stop me from trying out.”
Brooke’s already learned to do a few cheer moves from her wheelchair, but needs a prosthetic to really practice.
She’s fundraising for one now, and her teammates can’t wait to have her back.
“I am so excited!” Her teammate, Anna Cepak, gushed to WFAA. “So excited. So excited.”
“If anyone can do it it’s Brooke,” another teammate, Grace Stilley, said.
“You can either go through something like this and be a disabled person for the rest of your life,” Brooke told WFAA.
“Or you can go through something like this and be just a normal person with a prosthetic. And that's the choice I made.” | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/north-texas-cheer-star-lost-her-leg-continued-her-passion/287-f034194f-3ae2-4cc2-ac50-3cb74a08bb65 | 2023-05-31T04:35:59 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/north-texas-cheer-star-lost-her-leg-continued-her-passion/287-f034194f-3ae2-4cc2-ac50-3cb74a08bb65 |
LYNCHBURG, Va. – A person has been taken to a hospital as crews continue to battle a structure fire in Lynchburg, according to fire officials.
Authorities said the fire is in the 400 block of Stafford Street and that it took firefighters 20 minutes to get the fire under control.
Officials said the person that was taken to the hospital is being treated for smoke inhalation. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/31/one-hospitalized-as-crews-continue-to-battle-lynchburg-fire/ | 2023-05-31T04:36:12 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/31/one-hospitalized-as-crews-continue-to-battle-lynchburg-fire/ |
BEL AIR, Md. — Mike and Sherrie Woosley were in search of a way to help people in Ukraine battling the ongoing war.
They were able to find a very special way to help one family that was in need of a fresh start.
"It is a lot of crisis going on in the world but this one kind of resonated, and so when we tried to understand what we can do to help, we realized that the U.S. has a humanitarian visa program that would allow us to host immigrant," said Mike.
Through an organization called Welcome Connect, they were able to get in touch with Svitlana, her 15-year-old daughter Kamila, and their neighbor Iryna, who were in need of a new home.
Ukrainians are trying to escape the war zone, but they can’t get to America on their own.
“Even the last 24 hours have been a struggle. Like they said, they waited in Poland for seven hours to get across the boarder, so I think they are exhausted and tired and happy to be here," said Mike.
When they got to Maryland, they were greeted with a home filled with furniture, food, and toiletries—everything they lost when they left their home.
Sherrie says she is proud and thankful for the amount of help and support the community has given to ensure this family would be welcomed into the states.
“We had some people do bigger things but also a lot of people who were like you know I just want to do this small part, so all of those small parts came together into something we never could have imagined," said Sherrie.
The help doesn’t end there.
Now, the two women need help getting jobs and transportation.
Kamila will be starting school at John Carroll as a freshman with Mike and Sherrie’s twin daughters.
WMAR asked Sherrie what her hopes are for them as they continue their new journey in the United States.
“So I don’t know what that means for them, in terms of if they are going to return to the Ukraine if things stabilize there, or if perhaps their paths have changed forever and they are going to be on the path to U.S. citizenship. I’m not sure where this adventure is going to take them, but I respect her desire to take care of her family," she said.
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DULUTH, Ga. — In a move rarely seen across the country, a Georgia gun shop owner is closing after the spike in mass shootings and gun violence involving children.
Jon Waldman opened Georgia Ballistics in March 2021. Gun shops saw record sales during the pandemic in 2020 and continued to see a steady increase into 2021. In Georgia, an estimated 495,897 guns were sold in 2021.
Waldman said prior to opening the gun shop he built customized cars but wanted to make a career change that was lockdown proof. It's how his idea of Georgia Ballistics was born, where he could not only sell in a brick-and-mortar store but also online.
However, as gun sales increased across the country following the pandemic so have mass shootings.
"The fact that it keeps being kids, after kids after kids, that’s the thing for me," Waldman explained.
As of this week, there have been 24 school shootings that resulted in injuries or deaths, according to an Education Week analysis.
Locally, four teenagers have been killed in separate shootings since Saturday across metro Atlanta.
"I understand I’m not the one selling the guns that are doing this but there’s a possibility that I could," Waldman added.
Waldman said he believes the key issue is the lack of training. He admitted, too many children are getting their hands on guns but described it as, "I think we have a kid problem with guns, rather than a gun problem with kids."
He said there's not one clear answer to solve the problem we're seeing across the country.
"There’s not a way to cast a huge net, there’s not a magical solution and it’s fixed, there’s not, it’s one of those where the community has to come together, both sides," Waldman said.
He believes by closing his gun shop, he's doing his part.
"I don’t want something that I’ve personally touched, that I’ve helped a client with be used on children," Waldman explained. "What stops this (holding a gun) from being used against my kid, and that’s the problem I have, you never know the person getting it just because they pass a background check."
As a father himself, Waldman said he just can't sell with a clean conscious some of the firearms being ordered by clients through his store.
He showed 11Alive several different firearms and ammunition, which we questioned if they really needed to be sold on the streets.
"Constitutionally, yes. But I don't want to be on the other end of it which is why I just couldn't sell it," Waldman said.
He's referring to a gun a client ordered along with 4,000 rounds of armor piercing 30-06 bullets. Waldman said he ended up backing out of the sale and refunding his client.
"Just because you pass (a background check) that doesn’t mean you should have it," he said.
Waldman said when he looks at his own child, he has to have a clear conscious about what he's doing in life.
"This is just my conscious, and it’s more important to me than anything else," he said. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/georgia-gun-shop-owner-closing-rise-gun-violence-children/85-1b875a29-3df3-45c9-9f62-33b13e1c5d56 | 2023-05-31T04:44:38 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/georgia-gun-shop-owner-closing-rise-gun-violence-children/85-1b875a29-3df3-45c9-9f62-33b13e1c5d56 |
MARIETTA, Ga. — Medical marijuana has been available in Georgia for a little more than a month, and now the almost 30,000 people in the state with a medical cannabis card will be able to get the drug in a new form.
Trulieve is the only dispensary in Georgia to sell medical cannabis as a nasal spray. It's already helping patients with a variety of conditions.
Trulieve's Marietta dispensary may look typical from the outside, but inside the showroom, Georgians with a medical cannabis card now have a new way to receive their medicine.
“Our nasal spray is medical-grade THC. It’s going to be a fast-acting delivery system," said Cody Moungahoune, inventory manager with Trulieve Marietta.
The nasal spray is primarily designed to help people having seizures, but it can help those with other conditions as well, such as Parkinson's disease and cancer.
“If they have MS [multiple sclerosis], and they shake a lot or have chronic pain, that kind of thing, but it’s onset by an episode," Moungahoune said.
The drug takes effect faster than low THC oil, but the effects don't last as long.
“It takes about 15 minutes and lasts about an hour... hour and a half," Moungahoune said. "The oils are going to take 30-45 minutes and those last anywhere between three to four hours, and if you ate something fatty that day, it might last five to six.”
Dale Jackson's 15-year-old son uses medical marijuana for his autism, and the father testified in front of state lawmakers before the drug was legal.
“It has been a really a life-changing event because now he actually sleeps," he said.
Jackson is thrilled the nasal spray is now available in Georgia for patients who use medical marijuana, but he would like to see more companies sell the product in the future.
“The sooner that we have more companies open and available, the sooner that different formulas are going to become available," Jackson said. "It's great to have new technology like the nasal spray and a variety of other things to ingest into our system.”
“If it’s not hurting them, and it’s not hurting anybody around them, I think we should have more of it," Moungahoune said.
The nasal spray costs $120. It sprays 300 times-- at five milligrams of medicine in each pump.
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Two police agencies are investigating the death of a Leo-Cedarville man who was in the Allen County Jail before his death.
The Allen County coroner’s office completed an autopsy of Courtney Eugene Luckadoo, 35, according to a Tuesday news release. However, the cause of his March 20 death and the manner are pending.
Cpl. Adam Griffith of the Allen County Sheriff’s Department said in an email that the agency’s detectives and the Indiana State Police are conducting dual investigations. The coroner’s office investigation is also ongoing.
Another police department brought Luckadoo to the jail, and Griffith didn’t specify which agency.
“He was inside of our jail for approximately 45 minutes and showed signs of having a medical emergency,” Griffith said.
Luckadoo was pronounced deceased at the hospital, Griffith said.
Deputy Coroner Christopher Meihls said the hospital notified the coroner about the death, and Luckadoo’s next of kin was informed. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/allen-county-sheriffs-department-state-police-investigating-death-of-leo-cedarville-man/article_724fd3b6-ff29-11ed-8129-eb1990fa6e61.html | 2023-05-31T04:44:45 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/allen-county-sheriffs-department-state-police-investigating-death-of-leo-cedarville-man/article_724fd3b6-ff29-11ed-8129-eb1990fa6e61.html |
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A Fort Wayne cardiologist has been ordered to pay $2.67 million to a former patient after a jury found him responsible for significant damage to her right calf.
The damage became so severe that, at one point, an orthopedic surgeon advised Zandra Chapman to have her right leg amputated above the knee.
Chapman and her husband, Lee Chapman, filed a lawsuit in Allen Superior Court in October 2014, about two years after she was hospitalized and underwent multiple medical procedures following an outpatient heart catheterization procedure performed by Dr. Shashi Ahuja.
In the legal filing, the Chapmans also accused Cardinal Health Inc. and AccessClosure Inc. of designing, manufacturing and marketing a surgical device, the Mynx Vascular Closure Device, which malfunctioned during the procedure.
In the lawsuit, the Chapmans asked the court to order Ahuja to pay for resulting medical bills, future medical care and lost wages. A jury returned the verdict in favor of the Chapmans last week and said Ahuja should pay damages of $2.67 million.
No mention was made of Dublin, Ohio-based Cardinal Health, a publicly traded company that acquired AccessClosure in 2014. Chapman’s attorney declined Tuesday to reveal the outcome of that portion of the lawsuit.
Chapman, who had a history of chest pain, first saw Ahuja in his office Sept. 17, 2012. A month later, on Oct. 15, Ahuja performed an outpatient heart catheterization on Chapman, who was 51 at the time.
Chapman left St. Joseph Hospital afterward but experienced significant pain in her right calf over the next three days, according to the lawsuit. Chapman called Ahuja’s office twice asking for guidance on dealing with the pain. A nurse returned the calls and advised the cardiologist said Chapman could massage the area and apply heat.
The Chapmans’ filing accused Ahuja of failing to advise her of the risks and benefits of using the Mynx Vascular Closure Device and failing to properly use the device, a failure that blocked blood flow to her lower right leg. Additionally, the lawsuit accuses Ahuja of failing to discover the damage resulting from the improper use and canceling an arteriogram, or imaging test, which another physician ordered later.
The lawsuit also accuses the cardiologist of neglecting his patient by not advising Chapman to come to his office immediately or seek emergency care from another provider when she called twice complaining of severe pain in the days immediately following the procedure.
Chapman decided on her own to return to St. Joe’s emergency department late on Oct. 18. She was readmitted to in-patient care in the early morning hours of Oct. 19. She remained hospitalized for almost three months.
During that time, Chapman was treated by various doctors who performed numerous tests, scans and procedures on her as her condition deteriorated. Those included blood transfusions, a vein graft and numerous attempts to remove dead muscle tissue from her right leg.
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Michael Arata eventually advised Chapman to seriously consider amputation of her right leg above the knee. After consulting with her family, Chapman declined.
Chapman remained in St. Joe until Dec. 12, when she was transferred to a hospital specializing in wound care. She was released from Select Specialty Hospital on Jan. 14, 2013.
It was unclear Tuesday whether Dr. Ahuja continues to treat patients. A phone number listed online for his practice was disconnected. The Fort Wayne Medical Society has him listed as being retired.
Chapman’s attorney, Indianapolis-based Lance Cline, declined Tuesday to provide an update on his client’s health status. His decision was based on Chapman’s request for privacy. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/fort-wayne-cardiologist-ordered-to-pay-2-67-million-to-former-patient/article_20df4c56-fd07-11ed-bf02-a3645cbe3f9b.html | 2023-05-31T04:44:57 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/fort-wayne-cardiologist-ordered-to-pay-2-67-million-to-former-patient/article_20df4c56-fd07-11ed-bf02-a3645cbe3f9b.html |
GREENSBORO — Police have charged a 33-year-old woman in the deaths of her 3-year-old son and his 2-year-old friend in a March house fire.
Noelle Cervantes was jailed Tuesday on a $1 million bond after her arrest on two counts each of second-degree murder and felony child abuse, Greensboro police announced in a news release. She is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.
According to police, Cervantes was “neglectful” in her care of the boys and possibly could’ve prevented their deaths. There is no evidence that the boys were hurt by Cervantes prior to the blaze or that she was responsible for causing the fire, police department spokeswoman Josie Cambareri said Tuesday.
On March 16 at 11:30 a.m., police and firefighters responded to the fire at 1823 Glenside Drive.
Upon arrival, they encountered heavy smoke and flames inside. A woman outside — now identified as Cervantes — was able to direct firefighters to where the two children should be in the home. The two young boys were removed and declared dead by EMS personnel. Two dogs also died inside the home.
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Cervantes, who was pregnant, was critically injured that day and hospitalized. Her baby, who was delivered prematurely, survived. Authorities have not released any details about the baby’s gender, condition or who is currently caring for the child.
On Tuesday, Greensboro Deputy Fire Chief Dwayne Church said “the official cause of the fire is undetermined.”
Delton Whitaker, who declined to comment on Cervantes’ arrest, previously told the News & Record that his son, Cash, died with his best friend, whose name has not been released by authorities.
“Cash was loved by many and will be dearly missed and thought about every day,” Whitaker said in late March from his home. “He would have been four on May 12 and always had a smile on his face no matter what and loved to dance to any music.”
Church said nine people lived in the house, which had an estimated $70,000 in damages to the structure and approximately $18,000 to its contents. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/noelle-cervantes-greensboro-police-boys-death/article_4c66d288-ff12-11ed-a4ca-f748fea57b10.html | 2023-05-31T04:45:33 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/noelle-cervantes-greensboro-police-boys-death/article_4c66d288-ff12-11ed-a4ca-f748fea57b10.html |
A third man has been charged in the 2002 shooting death of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay, prosecutors said Tuesday, marking the latest movement in a case that languished for years.
Federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York filed a superseding indictment on Tuesday, charging Jay Bryant, 49, in the death of Jason “Jay” Mizell, known professionally as Jam Master Jay.
Two other men, Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan Jr., had previously been indicted in August 2020 for the death of Jay. The hip-hop trailblazer was shot in the head in his studio on Oct. 30, 2002.
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Bryant's attorney, César de Castro, said in an email that they had just learned of the charges.
“Securing an indictment in a secret grand jury, applying an extremely low burden of proof, is one thing. Proving it at trial is another matter,” he said.
Bryant, from Queens, was in custody already on unrelated federal drug charges.
At the time the other two men were indicted, authorities said Jay's death involved a drug deal gone bad. In a letter filed with the court on Tuesday, prosecutors said Bryant and the two other men entered the building that evening, and then fled after the shooting. They said Bryant was seen going into the building, and his DNA was recovered at the scene.
Jay was in Run-DMC with Joseph “Run” Simmons and Darryl “DMC” McDaniel in the early 1980s. The group helped bring hip-hop music into the mainstream. Run DMC's hits include “King of Rock,” "It’s Tricky” and a remake of Aerosmith’s “Walk This Way.”
For years, Jay's death lingered as a cold case, with witnesses reluctant to speak up despite reward money being offered. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/3rd-man-charged-in-2002-shooting-death-of-run-dmc-star-jam-master-jay/4379703/ | 2023-05-31T04:46:28 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/3rd-man-charged-in-2002-shooting-death-of-run-dmc-star-jam-master-jay/4379703/ |
A massive fire at a tire shop in the Bronx sent thick clouds of dark smoke billowing into the night sky late Tuesday, video showed.
The blaze broke out just before 11 p.m. at the business along the Cross Bronx Expressway South in the Soundview neighborhood, according to the FDNY. The towering flames grew so intense, the fire department had to call in backup in an effort to contain the fire.
Thick smoke blanketed the area — as if there wasn't already enough smoke making breathing difficult for some in the city. Video from the Citizen App showed the fire raging.
It's not clear what sparked the fire. There were no immediate reports of any injuries, and it would likely take hours to douse the flames.
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BOTHELL, Wash. — Two Snohomish County deputies were exposed to fentanyl smoke while responding to a call Monday.
The deputies were investigating a nuisance complaint that resulted in a man getting arrested for a DUI at around 10:30 a.m. in unincorporated Bothell.
The driver had just smoked fentanyl in his truck and the deputies were exposed to the smoke while they were talking to him. Both deputies noticed they were experiencing the effects of fentanyl exposure, according to the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office (SCSO).
Medics on scene advised the deputies to get checked by a doctor. Both deputies were taken to local hospitals and were released later that day.
The incident is the latest in a rash of fentanyl exposures in Snohomish County this month.
A one-year-old girl died in early May after her mother smoked fentanyl in a hotel room they were staying in. Detectives believe fentanyl exposure led to the child's death, though toxicology reports are still pending.
Eleven-month-old twins living in an Everett hotel tested positive for fentanyl exposure last week.
Deputies were called to the hotel after one of the babies was discovered to be unresponsive. Parents told medical personnel the baby may have been exposed to cleaning chemicals used in the hotel room, but a spokesperson with SCSO said the baby was unresponsive to treatment for chemical exposure.
The child regained consciousness after he was administered Narcan. He and his twin sister later tested positive for fentanyl exposure at a local hospital.
Seven Snohomish County Jail inmates were taken to local hospitals for fentanyl overdoses on May 17. All were administered Narcan and went on to recover.
An SCSO K9, Sully, made a full recovery on May 12 after he was administered three doses of Narcan for fentanyl exposure. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/snohomish-county-deputies-fentanyl-exposure-dui-arrest/281-042de85d-69d3-410b-9959-66d52fd1e52c | 2023-05-31T05:03:29 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/snohomish-county-deputies-fentanyl-exposure-dui-arrest/281-042de85d-69d3-410b-9959-66d52fd1e52c |
LANSFORD, Pa. — Charges have been filed against 43-year-old David Eisenhower, the Lehighton man who allegedly started a standoff with police while he was in a coal mine in Carbon County.
Investigators say when staff at the No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum in Lansford noticed him inside the mine, he threatened to shoot them.
After about 12 hours, officials brought him out.
It's still unclear why he went down into the mine.
He faces charges related to burglary and terroristic threats in Carbon County.
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SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, Pa. — The camp allows teens ages 12 through 15 to get up close and personal with a life in law enforcement.
It's designed to help children understand what it's like working in these fields while pushing them out of their comfort zone.
"My son went to camp, and he never went into the military or law enforcement, but it is definitely very trying, but a great experience for these kids to be able to come and to camp and see us as law enforcement in a different light," said Trooper David Boehm, PSP Public Information Officer.
Applications are still open for Camp Cadet in Troop L, which takes place in mid-August.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/schuylkill-county/camp-cadet-extending-registration-in-schuylkill-county-troop-l-pennsylvania-state-police-david-boehm/523-2e9b168f-de95-4bee-83e8-dd39f1908c65 | 2023-05-31T05:05:39 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/schuylkill-county/camp-cadet-extending-registration-in-schuylkill-county-troop-l-pennsylvania-state-police-david-boehm/523-2e9b168f-de95-4bee-83e8-dd39f1908c65 |
ODESSA, Texas — The City of Odessa has taken a significant step forward in its pursuit of building a sports complex, thanks to a 100-acre donation by Larry Bell and his family.
Odessa Mayor Javier Joven and the Quality-of-Life Committee spoke on the project Tuesday and shared some of the details.
There is certainly plenty of excitement around the project and the impact it will have on Odessa, both in sports and future growth. The city has worked on this type of development for the last two years, with great progress made over the last several months to get to this point.
“So this is one step closer to becoming a very serious reality, this is not about dreaming," said Joven.
An area of land near the Parks Bell Ranch area, north of Faudree Road, will soon be home to the multi-use sports complex for Odessans to enjoy.
The indoor complex will feature 20 volleyball courts, 10 basketball courts and a competition track. The outside area will include eight to 12 multi-purpose fields for soccer, football and lacrosse, along with eight fields for baseball and softball.
That much space will also give the area the ability to bring in outside revenue.
“Instead of just bringing in the small local tournaments [that do not] really bring that many heads in beds, we wanted to expand this out to the size where we could be able to bring those tournaments that are going to be coming in from Dallas, from El Paso, from Oklahoma, and that way we can increase that revenue and we can have these big tournaments," said Mark Matta, Odessa City Council member representing District 1. "It's just going to be a win-win for everybody.”
Donations to fund the $55 million project are in the works, as well as sponsorships to contribute for the long-term finances.
“We want this to be sponsored," said Matta. "We’re going to go out looking for naming rights, we’re going to go out there to help with the maintenance fees, to help with just the cost of running the daily functions of this sports complex. So, we’re thinking outside the box so we can be able to bring this and not have to have the citizens of Odessa foot the bill.”
For the Bell’s, this is another major contribution by a family that has given a lot to the City of Odessa.
“This donation of 100 acres is minute in comparison to what they’ve done, and for all this time that they’ve been here in the City of Odessa, and the development they’ve done, and the projects that — not only they have brought — but they’re going to bring," said Joven. "So, we’re just thankful that we have stakeholders in this community that are community-oriented and that have the means, and the capabilities, and the willingness to do this. Let me tell you, right now, we wouldn’t even be at this point if it weren’t for that donation.”
Five of the 100 acres will be set aside for the "Amy Bell Park" to honor their daughter who passed away.
There are still more steps in the process to go through, but right now groundbreaking is targeted for late August, with an opening anticipated for late next year or early 2025. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/new-odessa-sports-complex-land-donation/513-01dadbd9-44e4-44d0-8280-e08cfa98decc | 2023-05-31T05:06:05 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/new-odessa-sports-complex-land-donation/513-01dadbd9-44e4-44d0-8280-e08cfa98decc |
A missing dog who was found in Philadelphia reunited with the sister of his now-deceased owner in Memphis, Tennessee, after three years.
On May 8, a dog named Bentley came into the ACCT Philly shelter after he was found wandering around Philadelphia. ACCT Philly workers scanned him and discovered he had a microchip. When they called the number provided, they were answered by Dee Dee, the sister of Bentley’s owner who lives in Memphis, Tennessee.
Dee Dee told ACCT Philly her sister had passed away two years ago and that Bentley had been missing for more than three years. Dee Dee had spent the years trying to find him but never did. Dee Dee expressed her desire to reclaim Bentley who was all she had left of her sister.
Over the span of 20 days, ACCT Philly worked to find transportation to help bring Bentley back to Memphis. Last week, they contacted the volunteer pilots Whiskers, Tails & Scales Transport who transported Bentley to Tennessee on Sunday. He was then reunited with Dee Dee on Monday.
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Video obtained by NBC10 shows Dee Dee in tears as she hugs Bentley. She told NBC10 she kept her sister’s phone activated so she could pick it up if and when Bentley was found.
“Every time I look at Bentley I see him and my sister and how they used to go and walk together and how he would comfort her and everything,” she said. “So it’s wonderful. It is really wonderful to have him back home.”
ACCT Philly reminded pet owners to make sure your pet’s microchip is up to date with your information. You can update your microchip for free by following this link. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/clear-the-shelters/missing-dog-found-in-philly-reunites-with-sister-of-deceased-owner-in-memphis/3576126/ | 2023-05-31T05:14:23 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/clear-the-shelters/missing-dog-found-in-philly-reunites-with-sister-of-deceased-owner-in-memphis/3576126/ |
INDIANAPOLIS — Police are looking for the people who fired dozens of gunshots at a city park on Indianapolis' near north side Tuesday.
Police confirmed to 13News that a group on the basketball court at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park exchanged gunfire with people driving by.
It's the third time in two weeks that gun violence has been investigated at an Indianapolis park.
People who live nearby say they're concerned about their safety. They're angry and scared. So scared, many said they didn't want to speak with 13News on camera.
Homes were caught in the crossfire after a car driving past the park opened fire on people on the basketball court. At least one person on the court returned fire.
There were several yellow evidence markers on the basketball court, each representing a shell casing found by investigators. Police said 45 shell casings have been recovered so far.
Witnesses said the car involved took off after the shooting. One witness told police they thought someone in the car threw something out a window. Officers spent several hours searching the area for what they believe could have been a weapon used in the incident.
The park, in the city's Kennedy-King neighborhood, is a favorite of families in the area who walk, bring their kids to play and have picnics in the pavilions. On Tuesday, neighbors told us they don't feel that's a safe choice right now.
Asked if people should avoid the park for fear of midday gunfire, an IMPD spokesperson said the shooting was a targeted incident.
"The one thing that they can do to help, I'm sure a lot of them have cameras or a lot of people saw things, so if they did see something or they have camera footage that may help us with a description of the individuals involved, to obviously give us a call," said IMPD Capt. Don Weilhammer.
Some people who live in the area told 13News that they are planning to stay elsewhere after Tuesday's incident. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/dozens-of-gunshots-fired-in-indianapolis-park-broadway-street-investigation/531-09dc9794-8aa2-4f0d-bed9-a22f79c6cf78 | 2023-05-31T05:14:49 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/dozens-of-gunshots-fired-in-indianapolis-park-broadway-street-investigation/531-09dc9794-8aa2-4f0d-bed9-a22f79c6cf78 |
TRAFALGAR, Ind. — There was a surprise Tuesday for a Trafalgar police officer who was paralyzed in a crash last summer while trying to stop a drunk driver.
The organization "Running 4 Heroes" just awarded Dustin Moody a $10,000 grant.
According to the group's website, Running 4 Heroes donates grant awards to first responders who have been hurt in the line of duty.
"You don't really understand completely what it means like this until you're the one in it," Moody said. "All the trials and tribulations that you go through, but this will go a long way in helping out my family and other needs that have arose from the rest of this situation, so I want to say thank you."
Moody's family also had to renovate their home to make it wheelchair accessible. His wife left her teaching job teaching to care for Moody and their children.
Earlier this year, generous Hoosiers gifted Moody a wheelchair-accessible van. The generosity is humbling for this family of faith.
"I'm very grateful for everything that everyone has done and continues to do for not only myself but for my family," Moody said in March. "I'm thankful for the community and it's been amazing to see the things that have truly come through all this through prayer."
"And if this van affords us that ability to go out and be a blessing to others and give back, it's just indescribable," his wife, Emily, added.
Moody's goal is to walk again and protect the public again.
"I'm not giving up. I'm going to continue to fight, going to continue to go to therapy and give it everything in the world that I have," he said. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/injured-trafalgar-officer-surprised-with-grant-from-running-for-heroes-organization-dustin-moody-community/531-baca04e6-f631-4280-bda0-cbebfd6f2a20 | 2023-05-31T05:14:55 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/injured-trafalgar-officer-surprised-with-grant-from-running-for-heroes-organization-dustin-moody-community/531-baca04e6-f631-4280-bda0-cbebfd6f2a20 |
Charles Baltes
January 10, 1928-May 26, 2023
HAMPTON-Charles Baltes, 95, of Hampton, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023 at Franklin Country View in Hampton. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Hampton with burial in the Ingham Township Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Sietsema-Atkinson Funeral Home in Hampton. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be given to St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Franklin County Fair Association and MercyOne North Iowa Hospice.
Funeral arrangements are under the guidance of the Sietsema-Atkinson Funeral Home in Hampton.
Charles (Chuck) Eugene Baltes was born January 10th, 1928, the son of Leonard and Mary Baltes near Duncombe, Iowa. He graduated from Hansell High School.
Following graduation, Chuck served in the Armed Forces, stationed in U.S. Army 407th Combat Engineer Battalion. He was very proud to serve his country.
Chuck came home to farm and truck with his father and brothers after the army. He met a beautiful young woman, Shelby Miller, at the local Hampton café. A year later Chuck and Shelby were married at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church rectory on December 1st, 1956. They had three sons and eventually moved to the home farm east of Hansell. Chuck raised Holstein cattle, hogs, corn, beans and hay. Many fond memories were made at the farm. In the fall of 1995, Chuck and Shelby built a house in Hampton and their youngest son, Jon, moved to the farm. Chuck continued to farm with his brother, John and son, Jon. He loved driving the semi and hauling grain until the age of 86.
Chuck served on the Franklin County REC board and Farmer's Mutual board for many years, was a member of the Hansell Community Center board, Dumont Legion, on several bowling leagues, was a Pride Seed dealer for several years, was a baseball coach for the Hansell Red Legs, and a member of 4-H and FFA.
Chuck was a man of many things. He never met a stranger, whether near or far from home. Chuck was always up for Shelby's vacations and adventures, enjoying the beautiful mountains, hiking, and biking.
His family always came first and he enjoyed children of all ages, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He taught all his grandchildren and some of the great grandchildren his signature style of sticking his finger in the piece of cake he wanted and licking his bowl of ice cream clean. He had many stories to share of his shenanigans' with his brothers and stories of his many friends. We will greatly miss these stories and his finger in the many cakes!
The thing we will remember the most are his hands of a gentle giant that could bend steel and a touch that could heal your pain.
Chuck will be greatly missed by the love of his life, Shelby, along with his sons, Mark (Cyndi) Baltes of Aurora, Illinois, Steve (Kim) Baltes of Indianola, Iowa, Jon (Nadine) Baltes of Hampton, Iowa, and his sister, Leta Cahill of Humboldt, Iowa. His eight grandchildren, Haley (Dan) Goulson, Jenna Baltes (Bob Singorelli), Erin Baltes, Kylie (Cody) Bales, Bethany (Jason) Volk, Tyler (Abby) Baltes, Hannah (Dan) Freie, Katelyn Baltes (Tate Holmes). His 14 great grandchildren, Lyric, Lily, Carter, Cora, Cooper, Hadley, Brinlee, Hudson, Lennyn, Finley, Blakely, Greyley, Hayden, OakLynn and another one on the way.
Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Richard and John and sister Coletta Ammann. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/charles-baltes/article_808fcbbc-129f-5ac7-9fc8-a13ae163b97e.html | 2023-05-31T05:28:05 | 1 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/charles-baltes/article_808fcbbc-129f-5ac7-9fc8-a13ae163b97e.html |
Darrell Alitz, 60, of Mason City, died May 28, 2023, at Stacyville Community Nursing Home in Stacyville. Arrangements: Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel.
Desiree Dawn Folsom, 25, of Iowa Falls, died Friday, May 26, 2023, in Eldora. Arrangements: Woodley Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Iowa Falls.
Mary M. Martin, 88, of Mason City died Saturday, May 27, 2023. Arrangements: Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel.
Steve Smuck, 72, of Buckeye, died Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Hansen Family Hospital. Arrangements: Woodley Funeral Home of Iowa Falls. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/death-notices/globe-death-notices/article_0bcaa231-15d9-5033-8bcf-23a109f98948.html | 2023-05-31T05:28:11 | 1 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/death-notices/globe-death-notices/article_0bcaa231-15d9-5033-8bcf-23a109f98948.html |
Donald Richard Fink
August 19, 1940-May 28, 2023
Donald Richard Fink passed away peacefully with his wife and children by his side on May 28, 2023 at Franklin Country View in Hampton.
He will be laid to rest in Trinity Lutheran Church cemetery in Hampton.
Don was born on August 19, 1940 to John and Cecelia (Lubkeman) Fink in Hampton, Iowa. He graduated from Hampton High School in 1958 and spent his entire life farming the land that he loved. He married Beth Heifner of Clear Lake, on June 26, 1965 and together they raised three children on their Heritage Farm.
He was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Clair and Florence Heifner, brothers-in-law Dan Kirkham, Larry Windelow, and Alan Abel.
Left to carry on his memory is his beloved wife of 57 years, Beth, children Kristy (Matt) Abbas of Alexander, Jolie (Lee) Crawford of Sigourney and Jason (Becky) Fink of Hampton, Grandchildren Drew (Emily) Abbas, Tyler and Levi Crawford, and Abigail and Elijah Fink, great-granddaughter Kayleigh Abbas, sisters Dolores Kirkham, Joan Windelow, brother Dean (Judith) Fink, sisters-in-Law Ina Lee Abel and Judy Heifner along with many other special nieces and nephews. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/donald-richard-fink/article_47fcbebd-33be-5eca-8f2b-7539418c59c9.html | 2023-05-31T05:28:17 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/donald-richard-fink/article_47fcbebd-33be-5eca-8f2b-7539418c59c9.html |
Jesse L. Watters
May 26, 2023
MASON CITY-Jesse L. Watters, 41, of Swaledale, died on May 26, 2023, at the MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the Open Bible Church, 509 S 17th St, Clear Lake, with Pastor Will Hunsaker officiating. The funeral service will be livestreamed on the Major Erickson Funeral Home Facebook page. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, June 2, 2023, at the Open Bible Church. Following the visitation, the family invites those with memories of Jesse to stay for a time of sharing. Interment will be held in the Pleasant Valley Township Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family of Jesse Watters. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/jesse-l-watters/article_8509c54f-89e7-52d2-934c-e566edf96987.html | 2023-05-31T05:28:23 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/jesse-l-watters/article_8509c54f-89e7-52d2-934c-e566edf96987.html |
Mark Oltman
November 25, 1950-May 28, 2023
MANLY-Mark Oltman, 72 of Manly, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 28, 2023 at the family cabin in Clear Lake, surrounded by family.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00am Friday, June 2, 2023 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 428 W Walnut St, Manly, with Rev. Linda Johnson Prestholt officiating.
Visitation will be held from 4:00pm to 7:00pm Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Bride Colonial Chapel, 110 East Spring Street, Manly. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.
The family suggests memorials be directed to Bethlehem Lutheran Church or the Manly American Legion.
Mark T. Oltman was born November 25, 1950 in Mason City, the son of Clark Russell and Nina Helen (Macku) Oltman. Growing up in the apartment above the old store, and then on the family acreage, Mark attended North Central Schools, graduating in 1969. It was here he met the love of his life, Connie J. DeWitt, and the two were married September 12, 1970 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. They were blessed with two children, Dawn and Mark and made their home in Manly. Mark was the third generation to run the family grocery store in Manly. He took great pride in the service to the community, especially their local grocery delivery service. Following it's closure in 2001, Mark worked in the area at other locally owned grocery stores until his retirement.
As a young adult, Mark enjoyed playing softball. For many years he enjoyed working in the pit crew with friends and was a skilled mechanic. His garage was a popular gathering spot for friends and family, and was where his talent showed in woodworking and tinkering. Mark treasured time at the lake cabin, especially out on the boat. He had a passion for food and was always excited to try new smoking, grilling techniques, and making maple syrup. Above all, he adored his family and embraced his role as a loving grandpa and great-grandpa. His patient, thoughtful nature helped guide his family through the years. Mark's memory lives on through the love he shared and the unique skills and quirks he passed on to those he loved.
Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Connie; children, Dawn (Travis Mericle) Sundvold of Garner and Mark (Tessa Milby) Oltman of Stillwater, MN; grandchildren, Schyler (Charlie) Weiner of Forest City, Tanner Sundvold of Mason City, Emerson, Ella and Evan Milby of Stillwater, MN; a great-grandson, Theo Weiner; siblings, Clark “Corky” R. Oltman and Nancy (Dan) McCourt; Connie's six siblings; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Preceding him in death are his parents, Clark and Nina; a brother in infancy, John; Connie's parents, Kenneth and Rose (Latham) DeWitt; and nephew, Steve Henaman.
Bride Colonial Chapel. 641-454-2242. ColonialChapels.com. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/mark-oltman/article_73cd72f9-d5d6-5734-87e8-ab57f8cc0f22.html | 2023-05-31T05:28:29 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/mark-oltman/article_73cd72f9-d5d6-5734-87e8-ab57f8cc0f22.html |
Shirley Irwin
May 25, 2023
HAMPTON-Shirley Irwin, 81, of Hampton, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. on Friday, June 2, 2023 at the Hampton United Methodist Church with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at the Sietsema-Atkinson Funeral Home in Hampton. For full obituary, please visit www.SietsemaAtkinson.com | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/shirley-irwin/article_a08ecc0b-84d5-578f-8e89-08da0fcde8d4.html | 2023-05-31T05:28:36 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/obituaries/shirley-irwin/article_a08ecc0b-84d5-578f-8e89-08da0fcde8d4.html |
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PINE ISLAND, Minn.-- Capsule of sorts below the floorboard of his home while he was remodeling.
Michael Schmidt says he found the papers which were being used as insulation.
The articles date all the way back to the 1950s .
Schmidt says reading the paper reminds him of times when his father would speak about the past. he intends to use the papers as a learning tool when it comes to what works and what doesn't.
“There's good and bad to everything so what's good about this paper is i might learn something or i could be closed minded and just shred it up and say 'you don't need nothing'" Schmidt says.
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Guide to the Detroit Grand Prix: Everything you need to know
As the Detroit Grand Prix revs its engine back into downtown for the time in three decades, motorists should be prepared this week for everything from road closures and detours to potential parking challenges.
No need to sweat: The Detroit News Guide to the Grand Prix has everything you need to know, from where to park to how to get tickets, as thousands of spectators are expected to flood Hart Plaza on Jefferson Street to Rivard and Atwater streets.
The three-day Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix begins at 8:30 a.m. Friday and runs through 4 p.m. Sunday with the IndyCar series leading the way along with three support series ― the IMSA sports cars, the up-and-coming drivers from Indy NXT, and the muscle cars of the Trans Am series, all of which will compete on the 1.7-mile, nine-turn street course.
This year's track is shorter track than what was on Belle Isle and will be more inclusive as the event is free for spectators on Friday. Fans actually have free access to more than half the circuit throughout the weekend and the creation of a pop-up shopping area, featuring 29 businesses in Cadillac Square.
As the race shifts from Belle Isle to downtown streets, it will be a test for city officials and others about how ready they are to manage other major upcoming events, including the NFL Draft, which will be held downtown in Campus Martius in April.
The city hosted Formula One during the 1980s and then IndyCar, which last raced in the city in 1991 before moving to Belle Isle.
More:The story behind how Detroit's grand prix raced back downtown
Here's everything you need to know this year:
Getting tickets
The Chevrolet display will be located at Spirit Plaza, while Hart Plaza will have music, entertainment and interactive displays, all free of charge. Winner's Circle celebration activities will be open to the public in GM Plaza adjacent to the Riverwalk.
Grandstands 1 and 9, near the finish line next to Franklin Street, will be offered as free general admission seats on a first-come basis; paddock access is not included.
The rooftop, presented by the Piston Group, will provide a bird's-eye view for $30 Friday, $70 Saturday and $80 Sunday. Purchase here. Reserved seating in the grandstand is sold out. There are pit-lane suite passes for $1,500.
Shopping the Small Business Straightway
There are more than 260 businesses located within walking distance of the new circuit.
Located immediately to the east of Campus Martius Park in downtown Detroit, the Small Business Straightaway in Cadillac Square will host 29 businesses and sell products and services from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Pink Poodle Dress Lounge, ZAB Cultural Collective and Corktown Business Association will all activate in the Small Business Straightaway during Grand Prix weekend. The area will also host the Downtown Street Eats food truck rally.
Participating businesses include I-75 South, ArtLoft Midtown, Chellediorstyles, Detroit Forever 313, and Detroit Hives among others.
Big Boi, A-Track take the stage
On Friday evening, A-Trak, a DJ and producer, will take the stage from 6-7:15 p.m. in Hart Plaza followed by Grammy Award-winning rapper Big Boi of the Atlanta duo OutKast, headlining the stage from 7:30-8:30 pm.
On Saturday, turntablist and producer Z-Trip will perform on stage beginning at 5:30 pm. Then Steve Aoki, a two-time Grammy-nominated DJ, producer and global electronic music superstar, will ignite the Riverfront from 7-8:30 p.m.
Street closures
Starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, M-10 will be closed southbound at Larned Street.
And beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday, the following streets will be closed:
- Jefferson Avenue between Griswold Street and Rivard Street
- Bates Street between Jefferson Avenue and Atwater Street
- Franklin Street between St. Antoine and Rivard Street
- Atwater Street will be closed at Rivard Street and will only be open to local traffic via Riopelle Street until Tuesday, June 6.
- Atwater between Rivard Street and Bates Street will be closed until 5 a.m. June 8.
- Randolph Street between Larned Street and Jefferson Avenue will be closed until 5 a.m. June 5.
- Beaubien Street between Larned Street and Jefferson Avenue will be closed until 5 a.m. June 5.
Starting Thursday, Interstate 375 southbound traffic must exit at Lafayette unless traveling to Canada. Only vehicles with Detroit Grand Prix-issued parking or travelers to Canada will be permitted to exit I-375 southbound onto Jefferson Avenue through June 5.
Bus Reroutes
Through June 8, several bus routes will be rerouted to accommodate the Detroit Grand Prix race.
- Grand River (3) - Board bus on Congress between Brush and St. Antoine.
- Jefferson (9) - Board bus on Larned between Rivard and St. Aubin.
- Dexter (16) - Board bus on Larned in front of Financial District People Mover Station.
Passengers also can expect reroutes on Van Dyke/Lafayette (5), Gratiot (6), Russell (40), Chene (52) and Cadillac/Harper (67). There will be no reroutes on outbound routes.
Parking
Parking spaces are limited and sold in advance only. Cost is $75 per day. Franklin Garage, located at 1401 Franklin Street, parking pass can be purchased here.
In addition to a number of private garages and parking lots in downtown Detroit, the city will operate its parking structure at Eastern Market for $5 on the following days:
- June 1: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- June 2: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- June 3: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- June 4: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Ford Underground Garage will close at 8 p.m. Wednesday and will reopen on June 5. All vehicles must be removed from the garage by 8 p.m. and customers will not be allowed to retrieve vehicles until June 5.
To learn more about parking and to reserve parking spaces in garages and some off-street parking lots, use the ParkDetroit app. Motorists without a smartphone can reserve and prepay for parking using the ParkDetroit.us website.
Detroit People Mover
The Detroit People Mover hours during the Grand Prix are June 2, 3 and 4 from 5 a.m. –midnight. The fare is 75 cents.
Avoiding traffic tie-ups
The Detroit Department of Public Works Traffic Management Division is encouraging individuals to think ahead to avoid traffic headaches by using public transportation and parking.
The city is working with Wayne State University and QLine on a pilot park-and-ride program. Motorists can park at Wayne State’s Lot 12, 6050 Woodward Avenue, for $5 and take the QLINE free from the Amsterdam station.
Wayne State also offers parking with a short walking distance to Q-Line, DDOT and SMART routes at these lots:
- Parking Structure 1, 450 W. Palmer Ave, Detroit, MI, 48202 - $8.50 via credit card only
- Parking Structure 8, 91 West Forest Ave, Detroit, MI, 48201- up to $12 via credit card only
Rideshare drop off locations are:
- North Location: Checker’s Bar at 124 Cadillac Square, Detroit, MI 48226
- East Location: between Jefferson and Woodbridge. Detroit, MI 48226
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POLLOCK PINES, Calif. — The harsh storms California saw this winter are still having an impact in communities across the area, and in Pollock Pines, it is now impacting the spring real estate market.
In April of 2022, 50 homes were up for sale in the foothills town, this April just 20, according to Z Group Real Estate.
For realtor Danielle Perreira’s clients who do want to move, the extra cleanup time and cost is delaying them from listing their homes.
“People who are looking to move down the hill to an area that doesn't get as much snow, that isn't as impacted during the winter months and also just closer to some things like hospitals, health care and shops,” said Perreira.
She says the winter cleanup is adding on average an additional $1,500 to the cost of selling. But some like Marlene Ruth of Ruth’s Dolls can’t afford the cleanup from the winter storm.
“How are these people going to live here if you can’t buy a house and get any kind of insurance like I haven’t got now,” said Ruth.
Insurance is a deterrent to people wanting to buy a home in the foothills.
Last week, State Farm announced they will no longer be issuing homeowners policies in California.
“We do like to pull a quote before we actually even list a property so we have a general idea what insurance is going to cost for a new buyer because it will change with a new occupant and then we also like to pull them before we write an offer for our clients who are looking to purchase property,” said Perreira.
But for residents like Marlene Ruth, it’s just another hit to the small town home they love.
“California, people are moving, and I might be right along with them. I’ve never been out of the state of California. I don't know what it would be like, but I can’t afford to live here,” said Ruth.
It’s not just the delays in getting homes on the market but also a slower start to sale. Z Group Real Estate had sold 19 homes last April as opposed to only five this April.
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BOISE, Idaho — Some rural Idaho towns do not have enough EMTs ready to serve their communities.
It is a persisting problem — one Horseshoe Bend and East Boise County Ambulance District are trying to fix. Right now, East Boise County has about 50 volunteers, operations director Melissa Potts said.
While that number seems large, she said their core team is made up of about 10 of those people.
"There's definitely increased call times," Potts said. "We have four stations. Usually, only one or two of them are staffed at a time. If we had all four stations, then obviously our response time to a call in Lowman would be minutes instead of an hour."
Recruiting volunteers can be difficult. East Boise County volunteers do not get paid and often balance serving their community with a full-time job. Despite those hardships, some volunteers, like Trinia Richardson, are still extremely committed.
Richardson serves both East Boise County and Garden Valley Fire and EMS.
"My father was involved with this and my mom," Richardson said. "So, from a very young age, I was around it and just knew it was something that I wanted to be a part of when I was older."
Retaining reliable volunteers like Richardson can also be a challenge, Potts said. East Boise County puts on an EMT class every year. While there is a good turnout, commitment dwindles after a year or two.
Potts said they also try to recruit from local fire departments, but since many of those departments are facing similar issues, it is not often successful.
These are not issues unique to East Boise County; Horseshoe Bend is trying to increase its EMT numbers as well. Ryan Stirm is currently a driver and working on getting licensed again.
"It's really hard because it's not a job, so it doesn't pay a wage," Stirm said. "We have to volunteer our time, and we are not always able to respond all the time, every time."
Stirm said they have four EMTS right now, five once he is fully qualified. The team responds to about 140 to 150 runs every year. Since they are short-staffed, it sometimes takes longer to respond.
The city did partner with another agency in the Treasure Valley to fill in when needed, but at the end of the day, he said more people simply need to volunteer.
"We're just trying really hard to come up with a system or a way to get individuals to go ahead and come out and volunteer their time and get EMT certified or even just drive," Stirm said.
Like Horseshoe Bend, Potts said they hope to provide stipends to their volunteers sometime soon. But because EMS is not considered an essential service in Idaho, there is limited state funding available.
Potts said raising taxes is really the only option, which would go through the voting process. East Boise County services are already mostly paid for by tax dollars and billing.
Locals and vacationers should be aware of the staffing shortages, Richardson said.
"Letting them know when they do come up here that our services, it can be an hour and a half, two hours, you know, plus, depending on the location of an incident," Richardson said. "When people are aware, and they spread the word, you may just find those people that have the urge to get involved as well."
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PAYSON, Ariz. — The driver of a semi-truck, Orlando Palmer is thankful to be alive after his rig caught fire, sparking a brush fire on State Route 87 Tuesday afternoon.
Officials said the fire started near mile marker 215 at around 1 p.m.
It took crews several hours to get the flames under control.
Palmer told 12News, he was heading down the highway from Payson when the fire started.
"I was driving, then fire spread from the tractor up to the truck. I was just trying to save the truck when I saw all the flames and the smoke," he explained.
The 18-wheeler he's been driving for a week for his new company went up in flames.
"A little scary, I tried to disconnect my trailer and my truck, but I didn't want to get burned all the way," he added.
The 10-acre fire is now being called the "Red Mountain" fire.
DPS Sergeant Kameron Lee told 12News that this was likely an engine fire, potentially caused by braking.
"Usually when we have semi-trucks like this, that catch on fire, it starts in the brakes. We can't be 100% sure but because of the way the fire was, it was engulfed, the trailer and the truck burnt to the ground," Sgt. Lee said.
DPS also told 12News, that to help put out the fire, ADOT had to bring in an additional 9,000 gallons of water not just from the Valley but from Payson as well.
Multiple agencies worked together to control the flames that spread to the hillside and median along the Beeline Highway. Traffic was back up for several hours.
"We have to give props to the forest service, they came out quick, they got the assets they needed, including air assets to get the brush fire out pretty quick," said Sgt. Lee.
While the smoke could be seen for miles, authorities say, only about 10 acres burned and more importantly no one was hurt.
"Just be safe and plan your trip right and try to get to your destination safely," Palmer said.
DPS wanted to remind all drivers to keep their phones put away while passing eye-catching scenes like the one on the Beeline Highway.
Lee said distractions while driving put crews and workers in even greater danger, which in turn causes longer delays for those who had to deal with traffic.
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CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Thousands of dollars worth of stolen tools were returned to a Cape Coral arborist.
Dan Hudock was devastated after someone stole his tools when they fell off his truck’s tailgate on Santa Barbara Boulevard last Thursday.
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Three days later, Hudock received an anonymous phone call stating someone had posted tree-trimming tools for sale on Facebook Marketplace. The anonymous caller asked Hudock if the tools belonged to him. Hudock called Cape Coral Police after identifying his tools.
“I knew it was my gear from the start,” said Hudock.
Hudock met with Cape Coral Police Tuesday morning to identify and prove the tools were indeed his. That was no problem for Hudock as he was able to identify each item.
Hudock said there are still a few things missing but that he’s not too worried about it.
“It’s what I do for a living, honestly I’m just happy to have it all back,” he said. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2023/05/31/stolen-tools-returned-to-cape-coral-businessman/ | 2023-05-31T06:21:46 | 1 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2023/05/31/stolen-tools-returned-to-cape-coral-businessman/ |
Kenosha police were investigating a report of a woman who was shot in the leg late Tuesday.
The incident was reported at about 10 p.m. and police were investigating a possible scene in the 5000 block of 40th Avenue, according to Capt. Matthew Strelow of the Kenosha Police Department.
Strelow said Kenosha Fire Department rescue personnel took the injured woman to a local hospital for treatment. Her condition was not immediately known, however, her injury was not life-threatening, he said. Police have no suspects.
According to initial police traffic radio reports, the woman had been walking in the area north of 52nd Street and when she returned home discovered later that she had been shot in the leg. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/kenosha-police-investigating-report-of-woman-shot-in-leg-injuries-not-life-threatening/article_c689dc1e-ff66-11ed-a8e8-937e20d0f8fb.html | 2023-05-31T06:25:31 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/kenosha-police-investigating-report-of-woman-shot-in-leg-injuries-not-life-threatening/article_c689dc1e-ff66-11ed-a8e8-937e20d0f8fb.html |
PLEASANT PRAIRIE — A man and a woman suffered injuries, with at least one life-threatening, following a collision with a vehicle in the 11100 block of Sheridan Road late Tuesday.
Village police officers, along with fire and rescue, responded to the scene of the two-vehicle crash shortly after 10 p.m., assisting with the two injured individuals, said Sgt. Sean Flahive of the Pleasant Prairie Police Department. According to the preliminary investigation, advanced life support was deployed for the man, who was apparently driving the motorcycle.
Both the man and the woman, his passenger, were airlifted in two separate medical helicopters at from a landing zone established at Prairie Lane Elementary and they were later taken to area hospitals, he said. Neither victims' conditions were immediately available and the extent of the woman's injuries was also not known as of early Wednesday. Flahive said authorities on scene were working to identify the man and the woman.
The driver of the vehicle was not injured and was cooperating with the investigation.
Because of the seriousness of the injuries, village authorities called on the Kenosha County Major Crash Assistance Team to aid in the investigation. The team includes officers from Pleasant Prairie, Twin Lakes and Kenosha Police departments and the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department.
Sheridan Road in the village has been closed between 104th and 116th Streets since the crash and motorists should avoid using that stretch as the investigation is underway, Flahive said. He said the closure will likely continue for the next several hours.
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UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. — Mental Health Awareness Month is coming to an end, but one local lifeline is continuing to grow: the 988 crisis lifeline number that launched last summer (a shorter version of the 10-digit suicide prevention hotline) has seen a 49% increase in calls, according to one local call center leader.
One of those callers is Danny Jablonski, 58, of University Place.
"All I saw was darkness," said Jablonski.
Jablonski spent several days alone with his thoughts this spring, recalling how his estranged family never agreed with his lifestyle, and reliving the pain of trauma he'd endured. So when he learned his mother died, he was suddenly overcome with feelings of, "shame, guilt, all of the-- everything started to flow forth," he said.
Jablonski said a several-day mental health crisis ensued.
"I had separated from my job, I had quit school," he said.
While Googling suicide, he saw the link for a phone number he recognized: 988.
"I had heard about it on television," he said.
So he reached out using their chat function.
"I was talking to them like literally almost every morning," he said. "They kept diverting me... they literally, like, were my best friends. Because I was so lonely at the time.”
Devastatingly, a plan to end his life eventually materialized.
"He just kept saying, 'Please don't do it, please don't do it, please don't do it. And I hit 'end chat,' and drove down here," he said.
He drove several miles and parked his Kia over the train tracks, he recalled, and he waited.
"I saw the southbound train coming," said Jablonski.
But then, he said, "I thought about what the guy from 988 said. Danny, don't do it. Please don't do it, your husband needs you, your dog needs you, we need you."
He continued, "I just turned the key on, backed the car up... I guess it's not gonna be today."
Now, he said he is doing much better. He said he has a new job and, more importantly, a new outlook on life.
“So much has changed in just one month," said Jablonski.
Now he wants others, especially older people, to know the 988 crisis hotline is always available to you if you feel lonely or just want to talk.
"I have a totally new direction in my life," said Jablonksi.
Michelle McDaniel, Chief Executive Officer at Crisis Connections, where many 988 calls are routed, said her local call center has seen demand grow dramatically in the last ten months.
"When we converted over to 988 last July, we immediately saw an increase in calls by about 49%," said McDaniel.
As a result, they’re looking to hire and retain more trained crisis counselors. She encourages interested people with a background in behavioral health to apply to work for them on the careers page of their website or volunteer through their volunteer application page.
"We’re looking for more workforce," she said. "To be honest, it’s a high burnout field.”
That workforce, however, does some very important work-- as in the case of Jablonski.
"988 saved my life. It plain saved my life," said Jablonski.
Remember if you or a loved one need someone to talk to, you can call 988 any time, day or night. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/988-saved-local-mans-life-university-place/281-2edaba8e-f408-47de-bd29-666bad62397e | 2023-05-31T06:43:30 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/988-saved-local-mans-life-university-place/281-2edaba8e-f408-47de-bd29-666bad62397e |
SNOQUALMIE, Wash — The union representing staff at Echo Glen Children’s Center are calling on management to address staffing and safety concerns after seven teens escaped Sunday.
A statement from the Washington Federation of State Employees details how the teens waited in a bathroom for four hours for a member of the graveyard shift who they had previously targeted to arrive. The teens attacked the staff member, locked her in a cell and stole her car keys.
The union said the staff member suffered a concussion following the attack which was detailed in a King County courtroom Tuesday.
"She was taken by force, brutally beaten, and placed inside a cell where she is not expected to be," a prosecutor told the judge.
After locking the staff member in a cell, they stole her car and left the facility.
The union said concerns from staff, that could have stopped the breakout had they been addressed, were ignored.
“The sad part about this is, it takes these extreme events to get attention but the danger was there last week before these kids escaped,” said Mike Yestramski, President of the Washington Federation of State Employees.
According to Yestramski, the union has been asking management to address safety concerns that have led to multiple escapes and assaults.
This latest escape is the third at the facility in the last year and a half.
Last month, a petition began circulating demanding transparency regarding recruitment and retention amid dangerous staffing levels which the union said is making it unsafe for workers and residents.
“The biggest issue really comes down to having appropriate staffing levels and appropriately trained staff,” Yestramski said.
The union also cites a lack of funding and cuts to its enrichment programs such as barista and cosmetology training; programs set there to help teens with their rehabilitation.
“The folks who work at these facilities work there because they care about these kids and because they believe that they can make a difference," said Yestramski. "They're doing the best they can within a very, very broken system with very little support and resources to achieve the goals."
According to a statement from the Department of Children, Youth and Families which oversees the facility, an outside facility management team is conducting a review of the incident.
DCYF said it received $8 million in state funding in April to support necessary security upgrades including a perimeter fence. The agency said security upgrades across the facility are being implemented. DCYF noted much of the pre-design work for the fence is complete and funding for the project will be available July 1st.
The union said it raised concerns about the fence two years ago. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/echo-glen-childrens-center-dangerous-conditions/281-9719ccda-97a5-4a9e-b329-ee73ef630411 | 2023-05-31T06:43:36 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/echo-glen-childrens-center-dangerous-conditions/281-9719ccda-97a5-4a9e-b329-ee73ef630411 |
BURIEN, Wash. — The Burien City Council held a special council meeting as they work to address a growing homelessness crisis – specifically one lot near city hall on the corner of Southwest 152nd and Sixth Avenue Southwest.
The area has turned into a homeless camp that no one quite knows how to deal with.
The City of Burien thought it was moving towards something when it finalized a lease in 2023 to have a nonprofit turn the property into a dog park. Earlier this month the Burien City Council and city manager received a five-page letter from the King County Executive’s general council. In that letter, the county said it can’t participate in any cleanup until “alternative housing arrangements are made,” adding that “the county will not put its law enforcement personnel in an untenable legal position.”
There is a notice posted on several traffic cones on the property asking people to vacate the area by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday.
The city of Burien, in response, says that the “general council’s letter misrepresents fact,” and went on to call a special council meeting on the very topic.
On Tuesday tensions came to a head in a specially-called council meeting on the same topic.
“My kids will not take my grandkids to the library, they won't walk up and down the city streets. I have had it,” said longtime Burien resident Mike Probach.
“Every one of you guys has destroyed my city. Every one of you has, six weeks ago I had it after I saw people using the parking strip as a toilet, drug dealings – and someone self-gratifying at the corner by the library,” he continued.
Jen Greenstien a Burien resident also addressed the council during the capacity meeting.
“I am a social worker, I work with families looking for housing when there is nowhere for them to go. Leasing the property is a disingenuous move. Any sweeps that come of it are inhumane, a violation of human and civil rights as spelled out by federal law,” Greenstein said.
By the end of the meeting, no decision was made and the camp on the corner stays another night. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/king-county-accuses-burien-mishandling-homeless-camp-removal/281-0ead94af-b90e-468a-854b-b249df4420fa | 2023-05-31T06:43:42 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/king-county-accuses-burien-mishandling-homeless-camp-removal/281-0ead94af-b90e-468a-854b-b249df4420fa |
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Young Women’s Leadership Academy student Shwetha Jayakumar will appear in Wednesday’s quarterfinals at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C.
The soon-to-be ninth-grader spelled two words and defined another to claim her spot among the best 121 spellers in the field.
It wasn’t without a few nerves as Jayakumar was making her debut on the Scripps stage. In 2021, the Scripps National Spelling Bee was a virtual content with contestants appearing from their respective homes.
The event started with 231 spellers. Scripps’ website showed 59 spellers were eliminated in Round 1, while another 33 couldn’t define Round 2 words. Nineteen spellers were eliminated in the third and final round Tuesday.
“It will feel more like a competition,” Jayakumar said of the quarterfinals.
Jayakumar said there was relief getting her first words on stage behind her. She went in not wanting to pay attention to all that takes place during a nationally-broadcasted bee, but having success allowed her to relax and even joke around with other spellers during commercial breaks.
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,” during Round 2.
In Round 3, Jayakumar correctly spelled “abfraction,” which is defined as “a mechanism that is postulated to explain loss of tooth enamel and dentin in the part of a tooth between the crown and root in the absence of tooth decay.”
The winner of the regional spelling bee in Odessa -- Ajay Gundlapalli -- also managed his way through the first three rounds to qualify for Wednesday’s quarterfinals.
Jayakumar is making her second appearance in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. She also advanced to the quarterfinals in 2021.
The quarterfinals are set for 7 a.m. to noon (CDT) Wednesday and will be broadcast on Ion Plus. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/midland-student-reaches-scripps-national-spelling-18126802.php | 2023-05-31T07:21:57 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/midland-student-reaches-scripps-national-spelling-18126802.php |
TWIN FALLS — Alice Faye McBride Carson, 82, of Twin Falls, passed away May 28, 2023 at a care center in Kimberly. Graveside Services will be Mon. June 5, 2023 at 1 p.m. at Twin Falls Cemetery, 2350 4th Ave E in Twin Falls. To leave online condolences and a full obituary go to: www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com Arrangements are under the care of Parke’s Magic Valley Funeral Home in Twin Falls.
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KIMBERLY — Julia Jeannette James, 83 of Kimberly, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Alpine Manor of Kimberly. Funeral arrangements are under the care of White-Reynolds Funeral Chapel.
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TWIN FALLS — Robert Brown Cannon, 80, of Twin Falls passed away at his home on May 26, 2023. Private family services are being held. Arrangements are under the care of Parke’s Magic Valley Funeral Home in Twin Falls.
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Nov. 11, 1961 - May 22, 2023
OAKLEY — Hollie Ann Washburn, a loving wife, sister, mother, and grandmother, of Oakley, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at the age of 61.
Hollie was born in Burley on November 11, 1961, to Oel and Wilma Parish. She joined her sister Brenda (Lamar Bailey), Dwight (Renie) Parish, Warren (Patrice) Parish, Bart Parish, Randy (Lisa) Parish, and Cory (Lori) Parish. She was later joined by Sonja Parish and Kyle Parish.
She loved her family and was so proud of her three children - Clint (Stacy) Washburn, Brittany (Michael Jones), Cole (Madison) Washburn and 11 grandchildren - Porter, Avery, Madison, and Quincy Washburn; Atticus, Isla, and Odin Jones; McKinley, Easton, Brooks, and Beckett Washburn. She never met a stranger and rarely had a conversation that didn't include talking about her kids or grandkids.
Hollie attended school in Burley, Idaho, and Ephrata, Washington, before marrying Robert William Washburn on January 17, 1979. They were later sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple on January 21, 1989. They settled down in Oakley, Idaho where they raised their family and Hollie grew to love and serve her community.
Hollie served in various callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints throughout her life. She loved to serve anyone who would allow her to help. Her kind, caring heart allowed her to make friends wherever she went. Hollie willingly cared for many family members who found themselves in need.
She was a big supporter of her community and loved to watch her children participate in various events and sports. She was very good with her hands and loved to create floral arrangements, various projects around her historic Oakley home and lived for family reunions to see all her relatives and retell childhood stories.
She had always kept busy with going outdoors with Bob, camping, hunting, fishing, and driving trucks during harvest for many years, having a daycare in her home. She would often be found with a baby in her arms, a smile on her face and a story ready to tell.
She was preceded in death by her parents Oel and Wilma Parish, and in-laws, Harry Gale and Elma Washburn.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at the Oakley Stake Center in Oakley, burial will follow in the Oakley Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Oakley Stake Center and from 10:00 until 10:45 a.m., Wednesday morning at the Church prior to the funeral.
Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home, 188 South Hwy 24 in Rupert. A live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available and maintained at the following link: https://youtu.be/PCpjf4B_nVk.
Hollie's family would like to thank all her friends for their support and love for many years. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/hollie-ann-washburn/article_eed441d1-86c5-5d16-83a8-61adbb83924c.html | 2023-05-31T07:27:37 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/hollie-ann-washburn/article_eed441d1-86c5-5d16-83a8-61adbb83924c.html |
March 3, 1925 - May 19, 2023
RUPERT — Keith P. Berlin, a 98-year-old resident of Rupert, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023, at Pomerelle Place in Burley, with his daughter by his side.
Keith was born in the evening on March 3, 1925, the first of twins at the family homestead in Rupert, Idaho, to Lavinia Paskett Black Berlin and Joseph Edwin Berlin. He joined a large family.
His mother's first husband died during the flu epidemic in 1919, along with a son. The family at this time consisted of six living children. His mother married Joseph Edward Berlin in 1920. The family consisted of three brothers and three sisters. In the years that followed four more children came to this union.
Keith's mother passed away in 1930, when he and Kathryn were five years old leaving six children still at home. His sister, Leone Black, assumed the responsibilities and care of these children. While Leone was teaching at Pioneer School she met and married Boone Pyle, the contractor in charge of building the school. Boone and Leone had agreed that the family was to stay together and committed their lives to making that happen.
Keith grew up on the homestead and excelled at sports. Basketball was his strong sport. As work took his family to Hermiston, Oregon, Keith, Kathryn and Burt also went to build the ammunition depot for the Military. Their brother, Ted, had passed away from a short illness.
It came time for school to resume and Keith returned to Rupert, Idaho, to play basketball, study for graduation and live with the basketball coach. He excelled at basketball and math.
After graduation from high school he worked with the construction company until World War II broke out, at which time he joined the U.S. Marine Corps, in September of 1943. After being stationed in California, he later transferred to the Pacific Theatre in Hawaii. After the war ended, he returned to Rupert, in March of 1946.
He attended Idaho State University concentrating on drafting and math and decided to join his brother-in-law and sister in their Pyle Construction business.
Through the years they built many structures, concentrating on government and commercial projects. Some of the things they built were Voris Theater in Jerome, Alfresco Theater in Heyburn, Idaho; next came Roberts High School in Roberts and Terreton High School in Terreton, munition dumps in Hermiston, Oregon and Edgemont, South Dakota, landing strips at Mountain Home Air Force Base, swimming pools in Burley and Rupert (still in use today), and rural electric buildings in Malta and Rupert.
When Boone passed away, Keith started Keith P. Berlin Construction Company and became one of the first licensed construction contractors in Idaho. He continued his company working on mostly state construction projects and building cheese plants in Carey, Idaho, Terreton, Idaho, and Jerome, Idaho, eventually slowing down to many buildings and numerous homes in the area.
He met his future wife while in high school in Rupert, Pauline Gisler, and they were married in August of 1948. To this union came his only son, Steven; and daughter, Cynthia.
In 1970, Mom and Dad purchased mom's parents' home and farm, now in the family for over 100 years.
Dad retired from construction in 1976, and pursued his dream of farming (his hobby farm.) We spent a lot of time hunting, fishing, camping and living life. Dad touched a lot of people's lives, especially young people. He treated them with respect and patience and helped them gain the confidence to succeed at whatever they wanted to do. He loved coaching Steve's basketball teams.
We had a wonderful life with Dad and he taught us all the meaning of discipline, determination and what the definition of stubborn was. He taught us one can do whatever one wants if you try hard enough. His motivation for living was fueled by his passion for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his work ethic, farming (which he did until 15 years ago), current events of the world, reading and walking. He was a kind, gentle man. He trained his many animals with gentle respect – hand and arm commands – no raised voice.
Keith was preceded in death by his father, who lived for 93 years; and mother; his wife, Pauline, of 64 years, in 2012; and his only son, Steven, in 2013; as well as five brothers and four sisters, including his twin sister, Kathryn Erickson, who passed in 2020.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia Berlin and Robert W. Lantz; his awesome granddaughter, Neelie Berlin (Justin Willis); his name-sake fantastic grandson, Ryan Berlin; his daughter-in-law, Susan Berlin; and a brother, J. Burton Berlin (100 years of age) of Twin Falls, Idaho.
He is also survived by his awesome "GREATS", his five great-grandchildren. They were the light of his late life: Sophie Berlin, Chloe Berlin, Gage Berlin, Conner Willis and Kolbie Willis; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and he loved them dearly. The Erickson children; the Daniel Edward Black family children; and the Gisler nieces and nephews. They were always his family and he treasured them.
In his years since his wife and son passed he has had some very special people in his life. He treasured Monica Jones, Jason and Brittney Brunk, Chris Roth, Margarita, Colleen and Stacy.
The family thanks Doctor Jeffrey Swenson for his ten years of care and friendship; and residents and staff at Pomerelle Place who helped make his last seven-month adventure enjoyable. He will always be remembered as the “Top Tater” there.
A heartfelt thank you to my husband, Bob Lantz, for his relationship with my father, his patience with me.
The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, located at 802 F St., in Rupert, with the Rev. Father Camilo Garcia as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Rupert Cemetery. Military rites will be provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Group.
Family and friends will be received from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley.
In lieu of flowers please send your donations to St. Nicholas Catholic School, PO Box 26, Rupert, Idaho 83350. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/keith-p-berlin/article_f31badb1-dcdd-5451-80f4-1e0bcf885d07.html | 2023-05-31T07:27:44 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/keith-p-berlin/article_f31badb1-dcdd-5451-80f4-1e0bcf885d07.html |
June 23, 1928 - May 21, 2023
BURLEY — Lilyce (Walker) Cox, a 94 year old resident, of Burley and Pocatello, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, at 1:09 a.m. with her granddaughter, who was also her caregiver, by her side.
Lilyce was born June 23, 1928, in Lewisville, Idaho, the seventh child of William Perrin and Ella May Allen Walker. She had four brothers and two sisters.
She grew up in Lewisville, attended high school in Idaho Falls, and graduated with the Class of 1946.
She attended Idaho State University College of Cosmetology and had her own beauty shop in her home in Pocatello for a few years. She later used her beauty shop experience, after moving to Burley, volunteering in the Parke View Rehabilitation and Care Center's beauty shop doing residents' hair.
Lilyce was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as Music Director, Gospel Doctrine teacher, and Relief Society President. She loved music, both playing the piano and singing in choirs. She spent several years as a member of the Burley Music Club including a time as President. She enjoyed attending plays presented by local theatrical groups. Lilyce's greatest joy was her 31 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and she lived for opportunities to enjoy their company.
She worked as a Secretary and Bookkeeper for a medical equipment company and for the Pocatello JC Penney's Department Store in the Fabric Department until they moved the store from their downtown location into a mall location.
She enjoyed sewing but found sewing could not keep up with the fabric purchases she made with the company discount, so she did not transfer to the mall store. Lilyce also enjoyed knitting and crocheting but her most loved pastime was family history.
Lilyce married Odell Leon Dye on June 10, 1947, welcoming three boys into their family who were all born in March. This may have had something to do with Odell being on active duty in the United States Navy.
They were later divorced on October 5, 1953, leaving Lilyce to raise the two boys while pregnant with the third as a single mother until marrying William Francis Sharp on November 13, 1958.
In August 1961, Lilyce and her three boys were sealed for time and all eternity to Francis Sharp in the Idaho Falls, Idaho Temple. He passed away on October 30, 1977.
Lilyce married Lloyd Eldon Cox, of Burley, on September 15, 1978, who she met at a regional dance. Lilyce moved to Burley where she resided until Lloyd's death on April 18, 2015. Shortly thereafter, she moved to Pocatello to live with her granddaughter who is a CNA and took care of her until her death - one month and two days before her 95th Birthday.
Lilyce is survived by her three sons, David (Lyn) Dye of Ammon, Frank LaMar (Lorana) Dye of Burley, and Kevin (Paula) Dye of Pocatello; her grandchildren; and great-grandchildren; and her brother, Clinton Walker of Bakersfield, California.
The funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Star 1st Ward, located at 100 S. 200 W., of Burley, where family and friends will be received from 10:00 until 10:45 a.m. She will be buried at the Brigham City Cemetery in Brigham City, Utah, next to her eternal companion, William Francis Sharp.
A webcast of the funeral service will be available and maintained at rasmussenwilson.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home of Burley. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/lilyce-walker-cox/article_0c8610a1-b712-5db6-bef2-1ce7bee82597.html | 2023-05-31T07:27:50 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/lilyce-walker-cox/article_0c8610a1-b712-5db6-bef2-1ce7bee82597.html |
April 22, 1921—May 28, 2023
TWIN FALLS — Norma Meier, of Twin Falls, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 28, 2023 after an incredible 102 years of life.
Norma was born on April 22, 1921 in Olivette, MO to Alice and August Prante. She attended Immanuel Lutheran School in Olivette and high school in University City, MO, working first on the family truck farm, then later for Wagner Electric.
In 1953, while on a cross-country road trip to Portland, she stopped in Buhl to visit her friends family, and there she met the love of her life, Allen Meier.
On April 16, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri, Norma married Allen, and after a few years getting settled in southern Idaho, their son Gary was born.
Norma, Allen and Gary enjoyed spending time with family and friends, travelling throughout the United States enjoying state and national parks—and Norma’s picnic lunches! Norma loved to cook and bake for family, friends and church events. She was also known for making beautiful quilts and braided rugs.
Norma was passionate about her Lutheran faith and was a long-time member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Twin Falls. She loved to read and study the Bible and was involved for many years with the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League.
Norma worked for Ropers in Twin Falls, then later for Sears before retiring to look after things on the family farm west of Twin. After making the difficult decision to sell the farm, Norma and Allen moved first to a home in town, and then to Syringa Place assisted living facility.
Over the last 102 years, Norma touched many lives with her love, kindness, thoughtfulness, humor and wit. To say that she will be greatly missed is an understatement.
Norma was preceded in death by Allen, her husband of 60 years, and her sister Ruth Mueller, of St. Louis. She is survived by son Dr. Gary Allen (Linda) Meier of Boonton, New Jersey, and one grandson, Ryan Allen Meier, of South Portland, Maine. Norma is also survived by two step granddaughters Alyssa and Nicole Crawford of Apex, North Carolina and Newton, New Jersey Local relatives include nephew Jerry (Carla) Linder and niece Judy (Randy) Cliett, plus numerous nieces, nephews and friends around the country.
A visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Twin Falls with services to follow at the church at 11:00 a.m. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Donations may be made in Norma’s honor to the Immanuel Lutheran Church or a charity of choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Rosenau Funeral Home. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/norma-meier/article_1608bad4-ee70-5182-8c3f-a395b7a8ff22.html | 2023-05-31T07:27:56 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/norma-meier/article_1608bad4-ee70-5182-8c3f-a395b7a8ff22.html |
May 1, 1935—May 25, 2023
TWIN FALLS — Shirley Peterson Ottersberg, our loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away May 25, 2023, at her home in Twin Falls, Idaho after a courageous battle with cancer.
Shirley was born to Spencer Henry Peterson and Zola Crystal, on May 1, 1935, in Garfield, Idaho. She was raised on the family farm in Terreton, Idaho until her family moved to Wendell, Idaho when she was 15. She graduated from Wendell High School in 1953 and attended Ricks College. She met her sweetheart Wayne in the summer of 1955 in Twin Falls, and they were married on September 28, 1955.
Shirley and Wayne made their home in Twin Falls, and together they had six children. Shirley was a wonderful and fun mother and grandmother. She taught by her example of service and hard work. She was a master gardener and loved her flowers. You would never leave her home empty-handed as she always shared the bounties of her beautiful garden. She was an incredible cook and always had a prepared meal or treat for her visitors. She created many handmade quilts and was a gifted seamstress. Her love of sewing and handiwork blessed the lives of those she generously shared it with. She worked at various jobs throughout her life including Frederickson’s Fine Candies, as a Mountain Bell telephone operator, at Roper’s Clothing Store in alterations, and in the testing center at CSI, among others. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, serving in many callings throughout her life.
Shirley is survived by her children, Deborah (Ryan) Moore, Brenda (Dallas) Clinger, Pamela (Rich) Bevan, Douglas (Andrea) Ottersberg, David (Laurie) Ottersberg, and Lori (Dave) King, 26 grandchildren, and 45 great-grandchildren. Her siblings, Dorothy Belnap, Monte (Paula) Peterson, Evelyn Woodland, Lloyd Peterson, Crystal McHan, Elaine Henderson, Beverly Monson, and Denise Stanzak. Sister-in-law Vall Gene (Leonard) Mills and extended family.
Shirley was preceded in death by her beloved husband Wayne, her parents Spencer and Zola Peterson, her in-laws John and Louise Ottersberg, son-in-law Stephen Brown, and grandsons Cody Ottersberg and Matthew Clinger.
A viewing will be held Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Rosenau Funeral Home, 2826 Addison Ave E. Twin Falls, Idaho from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm and on Monday, June 5, 2023, at Twin Falls South Stake Center, 541 Orchard Dr. Twin Falls, Idaho from 10:00 am. to 10:45 a.m. Funeral services follow at 11:00 a.m. with interment at Sunset Memorial Park. Streaming and a recording of the service will be available at https:////my.gather.app//remember//shirley-ottersberg. Arrangements are under the direction of Rosenau Funeral Home. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/shirley-peterson-ottersberg/article_d3e965ca-6549-5a89-bbdc-eedc4380dcce.html | 2023-05-31T07:28:02 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/shirley-peterson-ottersberg/article_d3e965ca-6549-5a89-bbdc-eedc4380dcce.html |
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