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FRANKLIN, Texas — One person was killed when a boiler exploded at a southeastern Texas power plant Wednesday morning, according to a spokesperson for Dallas-based Luminant.
“A contractor was fatally injured” in the blast about 8 a.m. at the Oak Grove Power Plant, according to a statement from spokesperson Meranda Cohn for Luminant, which owns the plant.
“All other employees and contractors have been accounted for and there are no other known injuries at this time,” Cohn said.
Robertson County Emergency Management Director Bill Huggins says there was no fire and no danger to the public in the nearby town of Franklin, about 110 miles (177 kilometers) northwest of Houston.
The cause of the explosion remained under investigation, according to Cohn's statement, and the plant remained in operation and generating electricity.
Luminant will continue to work closely with the contractor’s employer and state and federal regulators to investigate the cause of this event. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/1-person-killed-boiler-explosion-texas-power-plant/287-5e28dcae-5b9e-4cb1-9cad-8726deefbf1c | 2023-05-31T19:37:35 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/1-person-killed-boiler-explosion-texas-power-plant/287-5e28dcae-5b9e-4cb1-9cad-8726deefbf1c |
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — The Williamson County Clerk's Office wants to help people protect their homes and businesses from property fraud.
To help the clerk's office is offering a free property fraud alert program that would notify those who are subscribed if someone has submitted a document with their name on it to the county recording office.
“I’m extremely proud to be able to provide this free alert program for our residents, “ said County Clerk Nancy Rister. “The program makes it easy for our residents to protect their investments.”
The fastest-growing crimes in the country are property and mortgage fraud according to the FBI.
Anyone who would like to sign up for the free alert service can click here. After signing up, you can choose how you would like to be notified. You will then be able to see the document or documents that were filed online or you can call the county clerk's office at 512-943-1515.
The county clerk's office also wants to warn people that if someone has a common name they may receive an alert that is in regards to another person with the same name. You are asked to call the county clerk's office to verify the status of the alert. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/williamson-county/williamson-county-fraud-alert-program/269-654c3e57-f5e0-4f26-b338-c0514b2d1a17 | 2023-05-31T19:37:36 | 1 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/williamson-county/williamson-county-fraud-alert-program/269-654c3e57-f5e0-4f26-b338-c0514b2d1a17 |
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Pa. — Big, juicy strawberries line the fields at Rohrbach's Farm near Catawissa. This was the first day for pick-your-own berries, and Lucy Turner of Danville got quite a few.
"I actually almost passed by because I thought they weren't open because there are usually cars lined up."
Turner says it was her mom's tradition to come here.
"When we were younger, she used to pick wild strawberries the size of your pinky nail, buckets of them, so this is like heaven to her because they're like this," Turner laughed.
The freeze earlier this month damaged a lot of strawberry patches throughout our area. Some farms are not opening their patches to the public this season.
Rohrbach's Farm is opening with limited hours.
"We're all in the same boat. We're definitely seeing some limitations, but we want to do our best to get as much to the public as we can," said owner Denise Bosworth.
Bosworth says Rohrbach's Farm had minimal damage during this month's freeze. She also says this will be a short strawberry season because of cooler weather in general.
"The strawberries are growing, but they're not turning red. Now, all of a sudden, we're switching to this hot, sunny weather, so everything is going to ripen fast and together at the same time, more so than over the course of time, which is traditionally what happens with strawberries."
Rohrbach's Farm has a hotline to update people on its pick-your-own strawberries at 570-543-2211. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/columbia-county/despite-challenging-weather-columbia-county-farm-opens-for-strawberry-season-rohrbachs-farm/523-8922957a-e93a-4114-98bf-fdd5e3e08ba8 | 2023-05-31T19:37:59 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/columbia-county/despite-challenging-weather-columbia-county-farm-opens-for-strawberry-season-rohrbachs-farm/523-8922957a-e93a-4114-98bf-fdd5e3e08ba8 |
SCRANTON, Pa. — Everywhere you look, there are kittens at St. Cats and Dogs of Nay Aug in Scranton. The rescue has 90 kittens so far, along with 50 adult cats.
Katrina Organ volunteers with the rescue and says this has been one of the worst kitten seasons they have seen.
"People finding kittens on their porches, in their garages, and we do have a waitlist going because right now we are just absolutely busting at the seams with kittens," Organ said.
With so many mouths to feed, volunteers come to the rescue twice a day to keep up. The kittens will also be vaccinated and spayed or neutered before they can find homes.
The cost of caring for all these cats adds up.
"$200 to $300 a kitten just in direct supplies when you add up the wet food, dry food, if they have an eye infection."
To help offset some of the costs, the rescue is hosting its third annual "kitten shower" this weekend.
"When people are having babies, they celebrate, and in that celebration, they ask for help because babies are a lot of work, and kittens are really no different."
Some of the supplies needed include food, treats, litter, and cleaning supplies.
"You can see they like to climb and play, so toys, small cat trees are all great."
Volunteers at the rescue say kitten season has only begun and encourage people to do their part to keep the population down.
"Although they're cute, there's way too many of them. It's really important to have a strong trap, neuter, release program if you're feeding cats that live outside," Organ said.
You can purchase and bring supplies to the kitten shower at St. Cats and Dogs of Nay Aug on Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and you can apply to adopt a cat or kitten.
See more pets and animal stories on WNEP’s YouTube playlist. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/busting-at-the-seams-cat-rescue-asking-for-help-st-cats-and-dogs-nay-aug-scranton/523-0d86b470-27a3-4141-b0c0-7af160704086 | 2023-05-31T19:38:01 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/busting-at-the-seams-cat-rescue-asking-for-help-st-cats-and-dogs-nay-aug-scranton/523-0d86b470-27a3-4141-b0c0-7af160704086 |
LYCOMING COUNTY, Pa. — Police are looking for a missing man in Lycoming County.
Keith Chambers, 75, was last seen in the area of Bloomingrove Road in Loyalsock Township, Lycoming County, on May 30, around noon.
Police believe Chambers individual may be at special risk of harm or injury or may be confused.
He was last seen wearing a blue polo shirt, Christmas pajama pants, and tan shoes. He is 5'6" tall, 150 lbs., with gray hair and blue eyes.
Anyone with information on Chambers is asked to contact police immediately by calling 911 or the Pennsylvania State Police, Montoursville Station at (570) 368-5700.
See news happening? Text our Newstip Hotline. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lycoming-county/man-reported-missing-in-lycoming-county-loyalsock-township/523-4ab8d467-6d57-4f8d-a94c-0324a67b27ca | 2023-05-31T19:38:02 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lycoming-county/man-reported-missing-in-lycoming-county-loyalsock-township/523-4ab8d467-6d57-4f8d-a94c-0324a67b27ca |
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The Indiana Court of Appeals has affirmed the murder conviction of a Chicago man who shot and killed a 14-year-old girl whose body was found with her hands bound in a Gary alley.
Deonlashawn C. Simmons, 37, was sentenced to 105 years in prison, including firearm and habitual offender enhancements, for killing Takaylah Tribitt in September 2019, according to court records.
Simmons argued in his appeal that the trial court erred by admitting certain firearm and video evidence, and that the evidence overall was insufficient to support a murder conviction.
The appeals court was unpersuaded.
St. John Police CIT Officer Dustin Wartman is trained in mental health intervention.
In a 3-0 decision, it found the evidence presented at Simmons' trial either comported with Indiana trial rules or any error was harmless.
As to the prosecutor's overall evidentiary burden, the appellate judges said that while the case against Simmons was circumstantial, it also was substantial.
They noted, for example, multiple electronic records putting the perpetrator and victim in the same place at the same time over several days prior to the killing, Simmons' likely DNA on the spark plug cord used to bind Tribitt's hands, and a gun frame and magazine that could have been used in the crime found hidden in the trunk of Simmons' vehicle.
"The web of facts here was sufficient to convince the jury beyond a reasonable doubt that Simmons killed (Tribitt)," the court said.
Gallery: Indiana historical markers in the Region
First Physician
First Physician
Location: 2985 W. 73rd Place, Merrillville
Erected by Woman's Auxiliary, Lake County Medical Society
Henry D. Palmer, M.D. (1809-1877) located at this site in 1836. First physician in Lake County, he was also counselor to the pioneers for 40 years and member of the underground railroad aiding escaped slaves.
Great Sauk (Sac) Trail
Great Sauk (Sac) Trail
Location: Van Buren Street at West 73rd Avenue (Old U.S. 30/Lincoln Highway) on traffic median east of Calumet Cemetery and west of Broadway, Merrillville
Erected by Indiana Sesquicentennial Commission, 1966
Part of a transcontinental trail used by prehistoric peoples of North America, it passed through modern Detroit, Rock Island and Davenport in the Midwest. The trail was important into the 19th century.
St. John's Lutheran Church Tolleston
St. John's Lutheran Church Tolleston
Location: 2235 W. 10th Avenue at Taft Avenue, southeast corner, Gary
St. John's Church, the oldest surviving institution in Gary and north of the Little Calumet River, began with the work of the Rev. Henry Wunder in the early 1860's. He regularly came from Chicago by horse and buggy. Baptism records date from 1863; the first church was built on this site in 1868 or 1869; 1870 is celebrated as date of organization. The church served German immigrants to Tolleston (named for George Tolle who came in 1856). Tolleston was annexed to Gary in 1910.
Dutch in the Calumet Region
Dutch in the Calumet Region
Location: 8941 Kleinman Road, Highland
Erected 1992 Indiana Historical Bureau and Lamprecht Florist & Greenhouse, established 1923
Dutch immigrants after 1850 began moving to this area because of its similarities to their homeland. They helped to locate ditches to drain water from the extensive marshes, leaving rich land to expand successful horticultural activities.
St. John Township School, District #2
St. John Township School, District #2
Location: 1515 Joliet Street (Old U.S. 30/Lincoln Highway), east of St. John Road at the St. John Township Community Center, Schererville
Erected 1995 Indiana Historical Bureau and Committee to Save Township School #2
Built, 1853, approximately one half mile south; closed, 1907; moved to this site and restored for educational and community uses, 1993-1994. One of twelve St. John Township schools; structure typical of early one-room school buildings in Indiana.
The Lincoln Highway/The Ideal Section
The Lincoln Highway/The Ideal Section
Location: Southeast corner U.S. 30 (Joliet Street) and Janice Drive, Schererville
Erected 1996 Indiana Historical Bureau, Northwest Indiana Lincoln Highway Association, Dyer and Schererville Historical Societies, Sand Ridge Bank, Welsh, Inc.
United States' first transcontinental highway, constructed 1913-1928, from New York City to San Francisco. Dedicated to the memory of Abraham Lincoln. Conceived by Carl G. Fisher to encourage building "good roads." Sponsored by Lincoln Highway Association and supported by automotive industries.
The Lincoln Highway/The Ideal Section
"Ideal Section" - 1.5 miles - of Lincoln Highway, completed 1923, designed and built as a model for road construction. Funded by county, state, and U.S. Rubber Co. Features included 100 foot right-of-way, 40 foot paved width, 10 inch steel-reinforced concrete, underground drainage, lighted, landscaped, bridge, and pedestrian pathways.
Froebel School - side 1
Froebel School - side 1
Location: 15th Avenue and Madison Street, Gary
Installed 2014 Indiana Historical Bureau, Froebel Alumni Park Committee, and Northern Indiana Public Service Company
Froebel opened here, 1912, as many European immigrants and southern blacks moved to Gary for jobs in steel mills. An experiment in progressive education, it served students of diverse backgrounds and the local community. Despite early status as integrated school, black students were excluded from many extracurricular activities and facilities into 1940s. Closed 1977.
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Froebel School
Froebel School
Location: 15th Avenue and Madison Street, Gary
Installed 2014 Indiana Historical Bureau, Froebel Alumni Park Committee, and Northern Indiana Public Service Company
After WWII, Froebel made national headlines when hundreds of white students walked out protesting "integration experiment" there. "Hate strikes" lasted several weeks in 1945 and reflected growing racial tension in North. In 1946, Gary school board adopted desegregation policy, but discrimination continued. Indiana state law desegregating public schools passed 1949.
Stewart Settlement House
Stewart Settlement House
Location: 1501 E. Massachusetts St., Gary
Installed 2014 Indiana Historical Bureau, Indiana Landmarks, and Christ United Methodist Church
Stewart House was organized during depression of 1921 to provide social services for Gary’s black community. A vital neighborhood center for unemployed WWI veterans and southern blacks who migrated for jobs in steel mills, it helped thousands adjust to urban life. Services included lodging and meals, as well as legal, medical, and employment advice. Moved here, 1925.
Stewart Settlement House
Stewart Settlement House
Location: 1501 E. Massachusetts St., Gary
Installed 2014 Indiana Historical Bureau, Indiana Landmarks, and Christ United Methodist Church
U.S. Steel, with an interest in regulating its workers, helped fund the settlement house, designed by architect W.W. Cooke. The Methodist Episcopal Church and Gary’s blacks also donated funds. Rev. Frank Delaney guided its development as superintendent, 1920-1939, and made it a source of pride for blacks. During Great Depression, it aided hundreds daily. Closed 1970s.
Origin of Dr. MLK Day Law
Origin of Dr. MLK Day Law
Location: 1927 Madison St., Gary
Installed 2019 Indiana Historical Bureau, KHEF, Inc., Atty. Junifer Hall, Atty. Jacqueline Hall, and Law Office of Deacon-Atty. John Henry Hall
Rep. Katie Hall (1938-2012)
Democratic leader Katie Hall was born in rural Mississippi and moved to Indiana in 1960. She taught in Gary before serving in the Indiana General Assembly, 1974-82. Hall became the first African American U.S. Representative from Indiana, serving 1982-85. During her tenure, she authored and sponsored the bill that made Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day a federal holiday.
Origin of Dr. MLK Day Law
Origin of Dr. MLK Day Law
Location: 1927 Madison St., Gary
Installed 2019 Indiana Historical Bureau, KHEF, Inc., Atty. Junifer Hall, Atty. Jacqueline Hall, and Law Office of Deacon-Atty. John Henry Hall
Origin of Dr. MLK Day Law
The struggle to make Dr. King’s birthday a federal holiday began soon after the civil rights leader’s death in 1968. Growing interest, publicity, and advocacy helped Representative Hall secure passage of a bill in 1983. President Ronald Reagan signed the bill into law that November, designating every third Monday in January as the holiday. Celebration began in 1986.
Bailly Homestead
Bailly Homestead
Location: Bailly Cemetery, U.S. 12
Marker no longer standing.
Home of Joseph Bailly, a French Canadian, who established a fur trading post here on the Detroit-Chicago road in 1822. It became a center of trade, culture and religion. The family cemetery is on the land near by.
Iron Brigade
Iron Brigade
Location: Eastbound U.S. 20 at southeast corner of Ind. 49 overpass, Chesterton
Erected 1995 Indiana Historical Bureau, Porter Co. Tour. Com., Indpls. Civil War Rnd. Tbl., Porter Cmp. 116, Dept. of Ind., Sons of Un. Vets. of Civil War
Composed of infantry regiments from Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan, the Iron Brigade fought with Army of the Potomac during the Civil War (1861-1865). Received name for valor at battle of South Mountain, Maryland (1862). Sustained combat fatalities among the highest in the Union armies.
Willow Creek Confrontation
Willow Creek Confrontation
Location: Southeast corner of Woodland Park, 2100 Willow Creek Road, Portage
Erected 1995 Indiana Historical Bureau
As railroad lines expanded through U.S., conflict occurred between competing lines. Michigan Central Railroad, with track in Porter County since 1851, briefly defied state militia and court orders (1874) to allow Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to cross its track. Crossing was built at Willow Creek Station.
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Ogden Dunes Ski Jump
Location: Kratz Field, 82 Hillcrest Road at Boat Club Road, Ogden Dunes
Erected 1997 Indiana Historical Bureau and Historical Society of Ogden Dunes.
Steel and wood ski jump with adjustable height and length was built here for Ogden Dunes Ski Club, incorporated in 1927 to promote winter sports. Five annual events with international competitors were held 1928-1932, with 7, 000 to 20, 000 spectators. Reputed to be the largest artificial ski jump at the time. Dismantled after 1932 event.
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Edwin Way Teale
Location: 285 E. U.S. Highway 20, Chesterton
Installed: 2009 Indiana Historical Bureau and Musette Lewry Trust
Born 1899 in Illinois, Teale became an influential naturalist, author, and photographer[ who won 1966 Pulitzer Prize for his book Wandering Through Winter. Teale wrote that boyhood summers and holidays spent near here at his grandparents’ farm inspired his interest in nature. Teale moved to New York City; employed by Popular Science Monthly 1928-1941.
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Edwin Way Teale
Location: 285 E. U.S. Highway 20, Chesterton
Installed: 2009 Indiana Historical Bureau and Musette Lewry Trust
Teale published his first critically acclaimed book, Grassroot Jungles, in 1937. In 1943, he published Dune Boy, recollections of time spent exploring the dunes and woodlands in this area. During his life, he wrote, edited, and contributed to over 30 books, which educated Americans about nature’s importance and beauty. He died in Connecticut in 1980.
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Legacy of Steel/Burns Harbor Steel Plant
Location: Burns Harbor Town Hall, 1240 N. Boo Rd., Burns Harbor
Installed 2018 Indiana Historical Bureau, ArcelorMittal, and the Town of Burns Harbor
In the early 1900s, steel plants were developed on southern Lake Michigan to improve access to growing Midwest markets. After purchasing 3,300 acres in Porter County, Bethlehem Steel built and began its Burns Harbor operations in 1964. The plant’s development spurred local conservation efforts leading to the creation of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore in 1966.
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Legacy of Steel/Burns Harbor Steel Plant
Location: Burns Harbor Town Hall, 1240 N. Boo Rd., Burns Harbor
Installed 2018 Indiana Historical Bureau, ArcelorMittal, and the Town of Burns Harbor
The Burns Harbor plant was key to building the Port of Indiana and incorporation of the Town of Burns Harbor in 1967. Designed as a fully integrated plant, it relies on the port for transporting raw materials. Since 1969, Burns Harbor remains the newest integrated U.S. steel facility. Global steelmaker ArcelorMittal gained ownership of the Burns Harbor plant in 2007.
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Civil War Camps
Location: Ind. 2 W and Colfax Avenue, La Porte
Erected by the Indiana Civil War Centennial Commission, 1963
Two Civil War training camps: Colfax and Jackson, were located near La Porte. The 9th and 29th Indiana Volunteer Infantry regiments were organized and trained here.
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Old Lighthouse
Location: Old Lighthouse Museum in Washington Park, Michigan City
Marker no longer standing. Replaced by local marker.
Built on the water’s edge, 1858, by the United States Government. One of the first lights on the Great Lakes. Harriet E. Colfax was the tender from 1853-1903. Remodelled 1904, electrified 1933, discontinued 1960.
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Chicago-New York Electric Air Line Railroad
Location: CR 250 and Ind. 39, south LaPorte
Erected 1995 Indiana Historical Bureau.
Proposed in 1905 as a 742 mile, straight-line, high speed route, without crossings; estimated ten hours travel time at a cost of ten dollars. Just under twenty miles, between LaPorte and Chesterton, were constructed, 1906-1911.
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Camp Anderson
Location: 2404 E. Michigan Boulevard at Carroll Street, Michigan City
Erected 1996 Indiana Historical Bureau and McDonald's Restaurant
One of three Civil War training camps in La Porte County. Site is one fourth mile west. Named for Colonel Edward Anderson. Used 1863-1864 to train Indiana Union volunteers of the 127th, 128th, and 129th regiments.
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Indiana Territory Boundary Line
Location: 213 Pine Lake Avenue, LaPorte
Erected 1999 Indiana Historical Bureau, the Hinton Family, and L Porte County Historical Society, Inc.
Northwest Territory formed 1787; Indiana Territory formed 1800. Admission of Ohio 1803 and formation of Michigan Territory 1805 established Indiana Territory's northern boundary at southern tip of Lake Michigan. When Indiana became state in 1816, Congress moved boundary ten miles north giving Indiana part of Lake Michigan.
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Indiana Territory Boundary Line
Location: 213 Pine Lake Avenue, LaPorte
Erected 1999 Indiana Historical Bureau, the Hinton Family, and L Porte County Historical Society, Inc.
Northern boundary of Indiana Territory established at southern tip of Lake Michigan when Michigan Territory formed in 1805.
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LaPorte County Courthouse
Location: 813 Lincolnway and Michigan Avenue, southeast corner of LaPorte County Courthouse lawn
Installed: 2001 Indiana Historical Bureau, LaPorte County Board of Commissioners, and LaPorte County Historical Society
County formed by Indiana General Assembly and LaPorte selected county seat 1832. Three courthouses built on this site: first 1833, second 1847-1848. Present courthouse constructed 1892-1894 of Lake Superior Red Sandstone; designed by Brentwood S. Tolan of Fort Wayne in Richardsonian Romanesque Style. Incorporates cornerstone from 1848 courthouse.
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LaPorte County Courthouse
Location: 813 Lincolnway & Michigan Avenue, SE corner of La Porte County Courthouse lawn, LaPorte
Installed: 2001 Indiana Historical Bureau, La Porte County Board of Commissioners, and La Porte County Historical Society, Inc.
Features include open-arched central tower, stained glass window transoms, wood paneling, and gilded friezes. Goddess of Justice stained glass graces courtroom. Tower has 272-piece glass skylight; gargoyles decorate exterior. Included in Downtown La Porte Historic District, listed in National Register of Historic Places 1983.
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LaPorte's Carnegie Library
Location: LaPorte County Public Library, SW corner of 904 Indiana Avenue/US 35 & Maple Avenue
Installed: 2002 Indiana Historical Bureau and Friends of the LaPorte County Public Library
La Porte's first public library was established 1896. La Porte City School Board was awarded $27, 500 Carnegie grant 1916; by 1919 local support had been secured to meet grant requirements. Architect Wilson B. Parker designed the Neo-Classical style structure. Library opened in 1920 with 30, 000 volumes.
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LaPorte's Carnegie Library
Location: LaPorte County Public Library, SW corner of 904 Indiana Avenue/US 35 & Maple Avenue
Installed: 2002 Indiana Historical Bureau and Friends of the LaPorte County Public Library
Renovation and expansion designed by architect William Koster; building dedicated 1991. Original 1920 section retained. Library has played a major role in community's development. One of 1, 679 libraries built in U.S. with funds from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Indiana built more Carnegie libraries than any other state.
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The Rumely Companies
Location: NW corner of Madison Street & Lincolnway, La Porte
Installed: 2003 Indiana Historical Bureau and Rumely Historic Recognition Committee
Meinrad Rumely (1823-1904), a German immigrant, founded a blacksmith shop here 1853, which grew into a dominant company through reorganizations and acquisitions. Rumely companies in La Porte benefited from available rail transportation plus German and later Polish immigrant laborers. Products included a wide variety of agricultural machines.
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The Rumely Companies
Location: NW corner of Madison Street & Lincolnway, La Porte
Installed: 2003 Indiana Historical Bureau and Rumely Historic Recognition Committee
Rumely's prizewinning thresher later became one of the earliest powered by steam. Thousands of OilPull tractors sold worldwide 1910-1930. Rumely companies were at the forefront of mechanization of American and world agriculture and had significant impact on La Porte. Allis-Chalmers acquired the firm 1931 and closed La Porte plant 1983.
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The Lincoln Funeral Train
Location: 100 E. Michigan Blvd. (U.S. 12), Michigan City
Installed 2010 Indiana Historical Bureau and Indiana Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
Assassinated President Abraham Lincoln's funeral was April 19, 1865 at the White House. The funeral train left for Springfield, Illinois April 21 directed by military; stops en route allowed the public to pay homage. From Indianapolis, train passed mourners lighted by bonfires and torches along the way; arrived in Michigan City by 8:35 a.m., May 1.
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The Lincoln Funeral Train
Location: 100 E. Michigan Blvd. (U.S. 12), Michigan City
Installed 2010 Indiana Historical Bureau and Indiana Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
Residents decorated depot north of here with memorial arches adorned with roses, evergreens, flags, and images of Lincoln. Train stopped to switch engines and to allow dignitaries from Illinois and Indiana to board. Sixteen women entered funeral car to place flowers on casket. Train left for Chicago on Michigan Central Railroad; track was lined with mourners.
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LaPorte University/Indiana Medical College
Location: Lincoln Elementary School, SE corner of Clay St. and Harrison St., LaPorte
Installed 2018 Indiana Historical Bureau and the Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte
LaPorte University was established in the early 1840s to include law, literary, and medical departments. The medical department, later Indiana Medical College, began classes by 1842. Its distinguished faculty attracted students from across the U.S. Notable attendees included Dr. William W. Mayo, whose practice evolved into Mayo Clinic, and Dr. William H. Wishard.
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LaPorte University/Indiana Medical College
Location: Lincoln Elementary School, southeast corner of Clay Street and Harrison Street, LaPorte
Installed 2018 Indiana Historical Bureau and the Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte
Before the university’s founding, Indiana offered few opportunities for professional medical training. The medical college trained skilled doctors in the Midwest, preparing them for the region’s medical needs in surgery, anatomy, theory, and obstetrics. Classes ceased circa 1850; it consolidated with Indiana Central Medical College (1849-1852) in Indianapolis, 1851.
Source: Indiana Historical Bureau, www.in.gov/history/
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Gary Roosevelt High School
730 W. 25th Ave., Gary
Installed 2020 Indiana Historical Bureau, Lady Panthers & Supporters '63, Roosevelt Adult Booster Club, National Gary Theodore Roosevelt Alumni Assoc., Inc., and Indiana Landmarks
As Gary grew in the early 1900s, African American students were segregated within white schools or overcrowded into small, separate schools. To compensate, officials transferred some Black students to Emerson High School in 1927. After over 600 white students walked out in protest, the school board reinforced segregation by building a new school for the Black community.
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Gary Roosevelt High School
730 W. 25th Ave., Gary
Installed 2020 Indiana Historical Bureau, Lady Panthers & Supporters '63, Roosevelt Adult Booster Club, National Gary Theodore Roosevelt Alumni Assoc., Inc., and Indiana Landmarks
Theodore Roosevelt High School was dedicated in 1931 as an all-Black K-12 school. While many community members opposed segregation, they took pride in Roosevelt, and strove to make it equal to Gary’s white schools. It employed highly educated Black teachers, pushed students to excel in academics and sports despite discrimination, and produced many distinguished alumni.
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COVINGTON, Ga. — After serving for decades with the Covington Police Department, Chief Stacey Cotton is retiring.
The department posted Cotton's last call on Wednesday along with a memorial video of the chief's legacy.
Cotton joined the force on January 15, 1987, and was promoted to sergeant in 1990, rising in the ranks to become police chief in 1997.
The chief also served as president of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police and was named Outstanding Chief of the Year in 2012-2013. His 26 years leading the department has helped lead the department to success, officers said.
To honor Cotton, officers hosted a caravan, lighting the way with blue lights and saluting to the chief that gave his all to the police department.
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ATLANTA — The Mega Millions jackpot is growing after no one hit the $187 million jackpot on Tuesday. In Georgia, Five people won $10,000.
The winning numbers for Tuesday, May 30, were 13-16-40-64-68 and Mega Ball 21. The Megaplier was 2x.
The jackpot will now increase to an estimated $203 million for the next drawing.
How many people won the Mega Millions in Georgia?
- $10,000 prize: 5 winners
- $500 prize: 249 winners
- $200 prize: 623 winners
What are my chances of winning the Mega Millions?
The game's odds are 1 in 302.6 million.
Lucky winners can choose an annuity with annual payments over 29 years. Winners almost always take the cash option.
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Is York County headed for a drought? This month will go down as the driest May on record.
It's been a dry month with brown spots popping up in yards and gardens in need of watering because of the lack of rain.
This month is likely to go down as the driest May on record in much of southcentral Pennsylvania, according to meteorologists.
In Harrisburg, only 0.19 inches of rain has fallen this month. The record is 0.29 inches set in 1902, National Weather Service meteorologist Craig Evanego said. Normal rainfall for the month is close to 4 inches.
"This is not the time of year you want to be drying out," Evanego said.
For now, the Department of Environmental Protection has not listed the area in a drought watch, but meteorologists are keeping an eye on the dry conditions. A few rain showers could pass through on Saturday, but they're not anything big or widespread, Evanego said.
The area might see a wetter weather pattern in the middle of next week, but it remains uncertain, he said.
Is a drought imminent for southcentral Pennsylvania?
Kyle Elliott, director of the Weather Information Center at Millersville University, said there was a short-term, moderate drought in April, but widespread rain delivered between 2 inches and 5 inches during the final days of the month.
"However, drought conditions are on the brink of returning and in the continued absence of rain, will do so within the next 1-2 weeks," he wrote in an email.
Elliott also expects drier-than-normal conditions for this summer across southcentral Pennsylvania.
"The transition from La Nina into El Nino should continue through the summer months, but it will likely take longer for the atmosphere to respond to these changes," he wrote. "In ENSO-neutral summers, there tends to be a general lack of rainfall in the Lower Susquehanna Valley.
"We're already experiencing abnormally dry conditions heading into the summer, so continued drier-than-normal weather will only exacerbate the situation and cause drought to develop and worsen," he said.
More:York Airport records far colder temperatures than the rest of the area. Here's why.
Dry conditions leave farmers worried
Farmers are concerned about the dry conditions, said Heidi Reed, extension coordinator with the Penn State Cooperative Extension in York County.
Corn and soybean crops are the main concern right now, and in some locations, farmers already are planning for some losses because it has been so dry, she said.
Rainfall totals for this year are below normal, too, and much of the deficit can be attributed to this month, Evanego said. So far, 11.6 inches of rain has fallen in Harrisburg, and normal rainfall for this period is 16.5 inches.
Homeowners will need to tend to any new tree or shrub plantings as well as fruit, vegetable and flower gardens to keep them from dying, Reed said. She recommends watering in the evening to help reduce evaporation.
They're baaaack!:Street rods will invade York this weekend with hot cars and cool events
Records in York County
At the York Airport, 0.39 inches of rain has fallen so far this month, Evanego said.
It will mark the driest on record at the airport, but the records only date to the late 1990s, Elliott said.
Southwestern parts of York County have received more precipitation in May − about one half to one inch of rain, Elliott said. So it's not the driest on record in that area. | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/05/31/drought-is-looming-for-central-pennsylvania-with-dry-conditions/70268113007/ | 2023-05-31T19:51:36 | 0 | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/05/31/drought-is-looming-for-central-pennsylvania-with-dry-conditions/70268113007/ |
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Plane crashes into vehicle on Pa. Turnpike at I-83. Two reported injured.
Mike Argento
York Daily Record
Emergency personnel have responded to a report that an airplane crashed into a vehicle shortly after 2:30 p.m. on the Pennsylvania Turnpike at the interchange with Interstate 83, according to York County 911.
Two people were injured, according to preliminary reports, and have been taken by helicopter to the hospital.
This is a developing story. Check back for more information. | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/05/31/plane-crashes-into-car-on-pa-turnpike-two-reported-injured-interstate-83/70274493007/ | 2023-05-31T19:51:42 | 0 | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/05/31/plane-crashes-into-car-on-pa-turnpike-two-reported-injured-interstate-83/70274493007/ |
Uncovering a Revolutionary POW camp in York County: 'It will ... be a tourist destination'
On a recent sunny morning, volunteers used shovels and hand tools as they dug into the earth in hopes of uncovering more of the footprint of a Revolutionary War POW camp in Springettsbury Township.
Lead archaeologist John Crawmer and volunteers found evidence of the site of Camp Security last year when they discovered post holes of the stockade under the topsoil in a field off of Locust Grove Road. It drew national attention as the site is believed to be the last undeveloped Revolutionary War prison camp in the country.
This spring, the archaeologists and volunteers are working to uncover more of the footprint of the camp. They have no idea what the shape of the stockade was, Crawmer said. Some in the 18th century were round, while others were square.
More:'We finally found it': Evidence of Revolutionary War POW camp site in York County unearthed
"Right now, it's doing a weird serpentine pattern ...," he said. "We can't make much of it right now because you sort of just need to see the bigger picture to know what that's about or why that's happening."
It's not clear at this point how long it will take to uncover the footprint of the camp.
Soft, slightly darker soil in the stockade
Camp Security, which held British prisoners of war during the Revolutionary War, operated between the summer of 1781 and the spring of 1783.
When wooden posts sit in the ground for years, the wood rots a little bit and changes the color of the soil in the earth. Archaeologists typically look for good post molds, but those don't exist at the Camp Security site. The stockade was removed after a short period of time.
"It is enough for us to see a different soil color, but that soil color is extremely subtle," Crawmer said.
That's why the volunteers worked under canopies on that recent morning because the bright sunlight would have bleached out the color.
Crawmer said the soil, which is slightly darker in color, is soft. It also contains charcoal, which indicates that the wooden posts had started to degrade.
Crawmer explained that they can see evidence − a disturbance in the earth − where the wooden posts had been yanked back to remove them.
While volunteers worked in the area of the stockade trench, assistant archaeologist Jane Skinner used a drone to capture images of the site. She turns the photos into 3D models to gather more information.
They can use the models in several different ways, such as to get elevations and accurate coordinate points. It allows archaeologists and volunteers to spend more time digging in the field, she said.
Skinner, who is a researcher at Penn State University, has an ancestor who served as a guard at Camp Security for four to six months. She's not from Pennsylvania, so she was surprised to learn that about her family history.
In addition to her family connection and having friends working at the site, she's interested in outreach and involving local communities in archaelogical digs. With this project, it allows people to connect themselves to the Revolutionary history of York.
"I'm glad we have a stockade," she said. "I'll be excited to see what artifacts we get."
The hunt for Camp Security:Where exactly is it, and will archaeologists find it?
Future of the Camp Security site
Carol Tanzola, president of the Friends of Camp Security, felt vindicated when the dig uncovered the stockade last year. She fought for years to save the site from development.
Finding the camp will put Springettsbury Township on the map, and "... it will eventually be a tourist destination," she said.
She expects that some people who had ancestors at the camp will want to come see it.
The land is owned by Springettsbury Township, which is in the early stages of developing a master plan for the site, manager Mark Hodgkinson said.
The development of the plan is expected to take 18 to 24 months to complete, he said.
The municipality received grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the York County Planning Commission for it.
Rick Geidel, a volunteer and retired archaeologist from York Township, said it was a hard-fought battle to make sure that Camp Security didn't become like other Revolutionary War POW camps and be destroyed by development.
"It's a privilege to be out here trying to document this thing and whatever I can do to help out," he said.
Learn more about the archaeological dig
Want to see the archaeological dig for yourself?
The site will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to noon on both Monday, June 5 and Saturday, June 10.
The Friends of Camp Security also could use financial help with the archaeological work. Donations can be made on Camp Security website or mailed to Friends of Camp Security, P.O. Box 20008 York, PA 17402.
For more information, visit campsecurity.org. | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/05/31/revolutionary-war-pow-camp-in-york-county-revealing-its-footprint/70251073007/ | 2023-05-31T19:51:48 | 0 | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/05/31/revolutionary-war-pow-camp-in-york-county-revealing-its-footprint/70251073007/ |
ROANOKE, Va. – Calling all train enthusiasts! The Queen of Steam is returning to the Star City.
The Virginia Museum of Transportation announced the return of the Norfolk and Western J-Class 611 train to Roanoke at the beginning of June.
A specific date for its return has not yet been provided.
According to officials, a “Blow the Whistle” event will likely occur while the engine is still “hot.”
The return will be the first time the locomotive has been in Roanoke in more than four years.
The Virginia Museum of Transportation says discussions are ongoing to bring 611 steam excursions back to Virginia. No dates have been formally set, but officials say they expect them to take place this year.
The steam locomotive will be departing from Ronks, Pennsylvania, and was recently on display at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.
Officials said the timing and route of the train’s movement to Roanoke will not be confirmed for operational and security reasons, and while it is on the move, the museum is asking that spectators refrain from trespassing on the railroad or private property, while keeping a safe distance from the tracks.
The beloved locomotive was designed, constructed, and maintained in Roanoke, and was first introduced in 1941.
For more information, visit the museum’s website and Facebook page. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/31/queen-of-steam-to-make-trek-back-to-the-star-city/ | 2023-05-31T19:53:49 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/31/queen-of-steam-to-make-trek-back-to-the-star-city/ |
BALTIMORE — It began as a pandemic event, to bring people outside and promote small businesses, but the Charles Street Promenade is now in its fourth year and shows no signs of stopping.
"It's just grown since then, to be honest, so now we're working to have even more programming and more liveliness and life," noted Susan Brown, spokesperson for the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore.
The Partnership is once again making Charles Street pedestrian-only, from Saratoga Street to North Avenue, for the one-day event this Saturday, June 3.
The pedestrian Promenade is a distinctive way of showcasing a street that crosses many different neighborhoods, Brown said.
"I think this is very unique and we love it there on Charles Street. It is our historic corridor."
Special events happening during the Promenade include a beer garden at Brewer's Art, a chalk art contest, a Makers Market in Station North, a "cafe block," musical performances, walking tours, and even pop-up Shakespeare performances from the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company.
Phil Han, owner of the popular Dooby's cafe and Sugarvale cocktail bar on Charles Street, called the Promenade "an amazing event" and "a cool way" to activate his block of North Charles. He said he's taken his kids so they could walk and take their scooters and bikes on the street.
Han said he's partnering with Blk Ass Flea Mkt to run an outdoor bar alongside their vendors. "The more participation we can get throughout Baltimore to come out here and really enjoy, take advantage of this day, is so awesome."
He believes the event has definitely been a boost to the area. Han said it was experimental at first, but has become almost like a festival.
"From a sales perspective, you definitely see a big bump... It gives people an excuse, if you will, to visit the central and the Mount Vernon district."
Brown notes it will take place the same day as Baltimore by Baltimore, a "music and makers" festival that kicks off Saturday at the Inner Harbor.
"We want people to come, take the experience of the Inner Harbor, and make their way up and see the different ways of our downtown," she said. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/charles-street-promenade-to-return-for-its-fourth-year | 2023-05-31T19:57:58 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/charles-street-promenade-to-return-for-its-fourth-year |
COLUMBIAVILLE, Mich. (WJRT) - An 8-year-old child was pronounced dead after drowning in a pond near Columbiaville on Tuesday evening.
The Lapeer County Sheriff's Office says the child's body was discovered submerged in a pond at a residence on Pyles Road around 5:10 p.m. The child was not breathing when they were pulled from the water.
Lapeer County EMS and Marathon Township first responders attempted life-saving measures on the way to McLaren Lapeer Region hospital. But the child was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The sheriff's office says the drowning appears to be a tragic accident. It was not clear Wednesday how the child got in the water or how long they were there. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/8-year-old-drowns-in-lapeer-county-pond/article_cd2a1f60-ffc6-11ed-9eb9-679363960273.html | 2023-05-31T19:58:09 | 0 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/8-year-old-drowns-in-lapeer-county-pond/article_cd2a1f60-ffc6-11ed-9eb9-679363960273.html |
A Long Island dance professional who has taught for nearly two decades and performed with the likes of Ariana Grande now faces a federal charge in connection with the sex crimes case that got him arrested earlier this month, according to court papers.
Jordan Viscomi, a former instructor at David Sanders Dance Dynamics on Sunrise Highway in Oakdale, was charged with sexual exploitation of a minor following an investigation by the FBI’s Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force. That charge comes after his arrest on multiple counts of using a child in a sexual performance, promoting a sexual performance by a child, disseminating indecent material to minors and endangering their welfare.
Viscomi pleaded not guilty to those charges at his earlier arraignment.
Court papers indicate the federal charge involves the same 15- and 16-year-old students Viscomi befriended and allegedly engaged in explicit sexual communication with by phone and text in April. The two girls are close friends, and at least one of them had known the 30-year-old from Centereach prior to enrolling at the school, according to Newsday.
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According to a probable cause affidavit, the girls and Viscomi engaged in regular contact via text and socialized at the studio and dance-related gatherings. In early April, court papers allege the first of three FaceTime video calls involved sexually explicit conduct by Viscomi, who also allegedly invited them to play a game of "show and tell."
A cascade of texts portended that initial FaceTime interaction, with Viscomi allegedly asking both girls "at what point does this relationship become like real?" and imagining the trio as a "secret" group of lovers. That text was followed by an "emoji of an adult male with two child-like females, along with #jail," according to court documents.
The text messages continued after that first FaceTime. Viscomi allegedly used that same emoji combo, and indicated he was "falling in love" and "in a relationship" with both girls. He also allegedly ordered them to delete the chats.
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In another conversation, the girls were called Viscomi "Daddy." He allegedly told them he loved them and the three used that adult/child-like girl emoji combination again. The affidavit alleges it wasn't until the third FaceTime call that the girls engaged in sexually explicit conduct with one another at Viscomi's direction.
The FBI officer investigating the case claimed those and other details satisfied probable cause to charge Viscomi with persuading, inducing and enticing minors, specifically, the two girls, to engage in sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of transmitting visual depiction of themselves engaged in such conduct, which conduct was actually livestreamed via at least three FaceTime calls" - hence the federal charge.
Defense attorney Steve Politi has previously asserted his client's innocence, and did so again regarding the new charge.
"Jordan and I await the evidence that the government believes is important to proving their case against him," Politi told Newsday. "When all the facts are heard, we believe the picture that has been painted by both the state and federal prosecutors will look far different than is currently being suggested."
Politi also said his client spent nearly two decades as a dance instructor "without incident."
Police believe there may be more victims. Anyone with information is asked to call 631-854-8552. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/long-island-dance-teacher-jordan-viscomi-faces-federal-charge-of-child-sexual-exploitation/4382076/ | 2023-05-31T19:58:40 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/long-island-dance-teacher-jordan-viscomi-faces-federal-charge-of-child-sexual-exploitation/4382076/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Fire and Rescue crews are on the scene of a house fire that left a woman in critical condition Wednesday.
According to the BFRS, crews arrived to the 1800 block of St. Charles Court on reports of a person trapped in the vicinity. Crews removed one woman from the structure and transported her to Princeton Hospital, her condition is unknown. Crews put the fire out and controlled the incident within 25 minutes of arrival.
No other civilians or firefighters were injured. The cause of the fire is under investigation. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/woman-in-critical-condition-after-birmingham-house-fire/ | 2023-05-31T20:03:06 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/woman-in-critical-condition-after-birmingham-house-fire/ |
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District Court
St. Louis County
Feb. 13
- Edward D. Austin, 49, Duluth, possess pornographic work featuring a minor, one year local confinement and 18 months in prison, prison time stayed on five years probation with conditions; second count possess pornographic work featuring a minor, one year local confinement and 27 months in prison, prison time stayed on five years probation with conditions, concurrent; third count possess pornographic work featuring a minor, one year local confinement and 48 months in prison, prison time stayed on five years probation with conditions, concurrent.
- Walter V. Guthrie III, 18, Duluth, domestic assault, 90 days local confinement, time stayed on one year probation with conditions.
Feb. 15
- Elijah D. Carlson-Higgins, 19, Two Harbors, violation of no contact order, adjudication stayed for six months with conditions, 2 days local confinement.
- Benjamin A. Christianson, 38, Two Harbors, disorderly conduct, adjudication stayed on one year probation with conditions.
- Jerrad L. Hiukka, 19, Two Harbors, disorderly conduct, fined $200 and 60 days local confinement, 58 days stayed on one year probation with conditions.
- Austin M. Johansen, 22, Silver Bay, theft, imposition stayed on three years probation with conditions, $300 fine and 3 days local confinement.
- Alicia M. Larson, 32, Duluth, disorderly conduct, fined $100 and 60 days local confinement, 58 days stayed on one year probation with conditions.
- Jessica L. Milbrett, 27, Alexandria, Minnesota, disorderly conduct, continued for dismissal on one year probation, 16 hours Community Work Service.
- Eric A. Strom, 50, Duluth, driving after cancellation - inimical to public safety, adjudication stayed with conditions.
Janelle Johnson has been sentenced to 343 months in prison for the second-degree murder of Jesse Farris, who was fatally shot outside his Bemidji home in December 2020.
William Edward Schindler, 26, entered the plea for shooting one of three officers executing search warrant at a residence in Granite Falls on April 10.
The man was found outside his home Monday evening, May 29, 2023. The fire marshal is investigating the incident.
After years of work, the public will soon get a detailed look at the department's practices.
Officers noticed the spray paint Wednesday evening while preparing for a community event.
Algene Vossen, 81, who was arrested in Sioux Falls, had previously been found incompetent to stand trial for the 1974 killing of Mae Herman in her Willmar home.
Jarquez Javon Bedford, 28, faces life in prison in the stabbing death of Andrea Rae Cottew, 52, on Feb. 5. Bedford remains in custody on $4 million unconditional bail.
An undercover phone call helped investigators build the case against Brian Keith Eliason.
Feb. 16
- Thomas W. Baker, 47, Duluth, theft, fined $50 and one year local confinement, time stayed on one year probation with conditions; felony receiving stolen property, fined $50 and 19 months in prison, prison time stayed on three years probation with conditions, concurrent.
- Austin D. Bierwerth, 26, Hibbing, domestic assault, adjudication stayed on two years probation with conditions, $50 fine and 3 days local confinement.
- Dylan W. Cheek, 42, Knife River, failure to stop for a school bus, fined $300 and 30 days local confinement, time and $150 stayed on one year probation.
- Nate C. Daniels, 39, Cloquet, domestic assault, fined $50 and 90 days local confinement, 86 days stayed on one year probation with conditions.
- Alfonso Davis, 40, Duluth, possession of 50 grams or more of cocaine or methamphetamine, 75 months in prison; felon in possession of ammunition or a firearm, 60 months in prison, concurrent.
- Hunter T. Ersbo, 25, Virginia, stalking, fined $50, 45 days local confinement and 23 months in prison, prison time stayed on three years probation with conditions.
- Rodney D. Etheridge, 36, Duluth, domestic assault, fined $50 and one year local confinement, 362 days stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Richard A. Greenwood, 53, Hibbing, violation of predatory offender registration, fined $50, 4 days local confinement and 30 months in prison, prison time stayed on three years probation with conditions; two counts driving after cancellation - inimical to public safety, one year local confinement, time stayed on one year probation with conditions per each count; possession of a controlled substance, one year local confinement, time stayed on one year probation.
- Lindsy A. Groskreutz, 39, Superior, theft, fined $50 and 90 days local confinement, time stayed on one year probation, pay $3,400 in restitution.
- Nathan J. Gundy, 37, Buhl, threats of violence, fined $50, 46 days local confinement and 21 months in prison, prison time stayed on three years probation with conditions.
- Heather K. Gutsch, 22, Duluth, driving 56 mph in a 30 mph zone, fined $100.
- Katie M. Hedberg, 31, Superior, driving while impaired, fined $50 and 180 days local confinement, time stayed on one year probation with conditions.
- Hannah S. Houle, 26, Duluth, test refusal, fined $1,000 and 180 days local confinement, time and $700 stayed on one year probation with conditions.
- Devin W. Jourdain, 36, Duluth, violation of order for protection within 10 years of a previous conviction, fined $50 and 36 months in prison, prison time stayed on three years probation with conditions.
- Steven N. Kastet, 68, Hibbing, intentionally point a gun at another, adjudication stayed on one year probation with conditions, $50 fine and 2 days local confinement.
- Shawn M. Kraskey, 45, Cook, possession of a controlled substance, 19 days local confinement and one year and one day in prison, prison time stayed on three years probation with conditions.
- Kyle J. Leskey, 24, Duluth, possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, fined $50 and 24 months in prison; identity theft, fined $50 and 21 months in prison, concurrent.
- Joseph H. Love, 33, Duluth, domestic assault, 90 days local confinement; possession of a controlled substance, one year local confinement, 290 days stayed on two years probation, concurrent; threats of violence, imposition stayed on two years probation, $50 and 64 days local confinement, concurrent.
- Johnathan L. Lynch, 41, Aurora, escape from custody, one year local confinement, time stayed on one year probation, pay $985 in restitution.
- Susan T. Perunovich, 63, Side Lake, hands-free law violation, continued for dismissal for six months.
- Cory A. Porter, 38, Duluth, violation of no contact order, fined $50 and 16 days local confinement.
- Dillon A. Reyna, 31, Hermantown, criminal sex conduct, adjudication stayed on three years probation with conditions, $50 fine, 10 years in prison, prison time stayed on three years probation with conditions, pay $1,950 in restitution.
- Zachary A. Schmelzer, 28, Hibbing, mail theft, imposition stayed on three years probation with conditions, $50 fine and 10 days local confinement.
- Nicholas J. Serson, 44, Hibbing, felon in possession of a firearm, fined $50 and 60 months in prison; sale of a controlled substance, 45 months in prison, concurrent.
- Kris R. Severin, 43, Floodwood, violation of a restraining order, 18 months in prison, time stayed on one day probation; violation of no contact order, 21 moths in prison, time stayed on one day; second count violation of no contact order, fined $50 and 28 months in prison; escape from custody, 274 days local confinement.
- Nicholas K. Sleen, 38, Tower, theft, fined $50 and 21 months in prison, prison time stayed on three years probation with conditions.
- Daniel P. St. Arnold, 57, Duluth, domestic assault, 15 months in prison, prison time stayed on three years probation with conditions; violation of no contact order within 10 years of a previous conviction, 18 months in prison, prison time stayed on three years probation with conditions.
- Scott J. Stellmach, 43, Two Harbors, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Stephanie L. Straw, 41, Cook, neglect of a child, adjudication stayed on two years probation with conditions, $50 fine, 40 hours Community Work Service.
- Jeffery A. Vaudrin, 56, Gilbert, driving after cancellation, fined $200.
Feb. 17
- Allan W. Anderson, 66, Cloquet, careless driving, adjudication stayed for one year.
- Robert M. Baker, 45, Duluth, criminal sexual conduct with a minor, fined $50, one year local confinement and 36 months in prison, prison time stayed on seven years probation with conditions.
- Benjamin M. Brant, 46, Duluth, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, six days local confinement and 36 months in prison, prison time stayed on five years probation with conditions.
- Jason M. Budisalovich, 47, Duluth, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, fined $1,000 and 60 days local confinement, time stayed on one year probation with conditions.
- Cody J. Clark, 25, Duluth, disorderly conduct, fined $50 and 45 days local confinement, time stayed on one year probation.
- Coltten D. Davey, 27, Duluth, driving after revocation (offense dated: 4/15/17), fined $200; driving after suspension (offense dated: 9/11/20), fined $200.
- Nick Debartolo, 58, Duluth, fugitive, extradition waived.
- Jaime R. DeJesus, 51, Duluth, violation of order for protection, adjudication stayed for one year with conditions.
- Ethan J. Drift, 19, Duluth, aid and abet sale of marijuana, adjudication stayed on two years probation with conditions, 2 days local confinement.
- Laura K. Hamblin, 40, Duluth, hit and run - failure to report collision with unattended motor vehicle, adjudication stayed for one year.
- Carol L. Hauschild, 59, Farmington, Minnesota, designated waters - possession/use non-preserved minnows on designated trout waters, fined $100.
- Austin L. Knute, 28, Mountain Iron, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, six days local confinement and 36 months in prison, prison time stayed on five years probation with conditions.
- Simone A. Lapraire-Barney, 20, Duluth, possession of drug paraphernalia, fined $50.
- Victoria J. Marolt, 39, Superior, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- David J. Massoglia, 25, Superior, shoplifting, continued for dismissal, pay $1 in restitution; carry/possess a pistol without a permit - second or subsequent violation, imposition stayed on three years probation with conditions, $50 fine and 13 days local confinement; sale of 10 grams or more of a narcotic other than heroin within a 90-day period, imposition stayed on three years probation with conditions, 13 days local confinement.
- Debra E. Mattinen, 44, Floodwood, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol level, six days local confinement and 42 months in prison, prison time stayed on five years probation with conditions, 120 hours Community Work Service.
- Nicole C. McArthur, 30, Superior, test refusal, fined $2,000 and one year local confinement, time and $1,000 stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Andrew D. Moshler, 34, Sartell, Minnesota, driving after cancellation - inimical to public safety, adjudication stayed for one year.
- Austin M. Nichols, 26, Duluth, aggravated robbery, imposition stayed on four years probation with conditions, fined $50 and 18 days local confinement; simple robbery, imposition stayed on four years probation with conditions, fined $50 and 18 days local confinement, concurrent.
- Jordan T. Pederson, 31, Duluth, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, fined $1,000 and 60 days local confinement, time stayed on one year probation with conditions.
- Oliver E. Putkonen III, 33, Chisholm, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- LaRissa S. Raisch, 21, Cloquet, domestic assault, fined $50 and 92 days local confinement, 90 days stayed on one year probation with conditions.
- Addison K. Stickney, 33, Duluth, fugitive, extradition waived.
- Hunter T. Tevik, 20, Alborn, driver fails to stop for accident to property, adjudication stayed for one year.
- Lauv Vang, 28, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, driving while impaired, fined $1,000 and 90 days local confinement, time and $950 stayed on one year probation with conditions.
- Dennis J. Woelber, 19, Hayward, careless driving, fined $1,000 and 90 days local confinement, time and $250 stayed on one year probation with conditions.
Feb. 18
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- Evan D. Bunker, 36, Grand Rapids, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Ryan D. Huberty, 18, New Market, Minnesota, possession of drug paraphernalia, fined $50.
- Lars H. Johnson, 35, Cromwell, vehicle violate forest products permit - exceed gross weight violation, fined $600.
- Jonathon F. Krueth, 28, Duluth, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Brent T. Newman, 31, Chisholm, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Toni L. Rannetsberger, 36, Two Harbors, hands-free law violation - second or subsequent offense, fined $275.
- Nicole M. Scoggin, 39, Two Harbors, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Ryan M. Walker, 28, Superior, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Louis H. Weichseldorfer, 50, Duluth, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
Feb. 19
- Bruce R. Martinson, 64, Schroeder, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Benjamin S. Rose, 28, Saginaw, driving after revocation, fined $200.
Feb. 20
- Jayden J. Aili, 20, Cloquet, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Sarah R. Radosevich, 34, Duluth, careless driving, fined $100.
- Matthew R. Schmidt, 21, Elko, Minnesota, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
Feb. 21
- Doreen G. Bailey, 60, Duluth, shoplifting, continued for dismissal for one year.
- Casey R. Behrens, 36, Virginia, driving after cancellation, 151 days local confinement.
- Joseph D. Eagle, 43, Onamia, Minnesota, give peace officer false information, fined $50 and one year local confinement, time stayed on two years probation.
- Shane R. Greniger, 32, Grand Rapids, vehicle violate forest products permit - exceed gross weight violation, fined $700.
- Sara A. Hall, 37, Duluth, two counts driving after revocation (offenses dated: 6/25/14, 4/9/15), fined $200 per each count.
- Christopher J. Hammer, 35, Chisholm, possession of a controlled substance, 27 days local confinement and 21 months in prison, prison time stayed on three years probation with conditions.
- Nikki C. Hoaglund, 29, Excelsior, Minnesota, offering a forged check, one year local confinement.
- Jonathan L. Lewis, 45, Duluth, disorderly conduct, adjudication stayed for one year.
- Bobby McCoy, 40, Duluth, assault, fined $50 and 26 months in prison.
- Michael J. McNaughton IV, 27, Duluth, driving after suspension, adjudication stayed.
- Brandon M. Moore, 34, Superior, driving while impaired, adjudication stayed for one year with conditions, $1,000 fine, $950 stayed.
- Casey M. Oveson, 24, Proctor, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, fined $1,000 and 60 days local confinement, time stayed on one year probation with conditions.
- Travis L. Persson, 47, Duluth, driving after revocation, 60 days local confinement.
- Dylan T. Peterson, 31, Grand Rapids, assault, fined $50 and 120 months in prison; assault, 120 months in prison, concurrent.
- Skylar T. Phillips, 21, Calhan, Colorado, two counts damage to property, imposition stayed on one year probation.
- Terry L. Scovel, 63, Grand Rapids, vehicle violate forest product permit - exceed gross weight violation, fined $500.
- Timothy S. Shelby, 30, Saginaw, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, adjudication stayed for one year, $1,000 fine and 60 days local confinement, time and $950 stayed.
- Colleen M. Smith, 32, Duluth, driving 80 mph in a 55 mph zone, fined $70.
- Vanessa R. Stillday, 38, Cloquet, theft, one year local confinement.
- Paul V. Troxel, 25, Duluth, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, fined $2,000 and one year local confinement, time stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Tim P. Wandtke, 54, Scandinavia, Wisconsin, driving while impaired, fined $1,000 and 60 days local confinement, time stayed on one year probation with conditions.
- Gavin M. Williams, 19, Nashwauk, driving 97 mph in a 60 mph zone, fined $150.
- John P. Williams, 45, Duluth, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, fined $1,000 and 60 days local confinement, time stayed on one year probation with conditions.
Feb. 22
- Ronald A. Babcock, 42, Duluth, domestic assault, fined $50 and one year local confinement, 363 days stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Ashlie L. Behlke, 25, Duluth, three counts driving after suspension, fined $200 per each count.
- Ashely M. Benolken, 25, Farmington, Minnesota, driving after suspension, fined $200.
- Bryce R. Dauphinais, 23, Eveleth, driving after revocation, fined $200.
- Dylan M. Deroche, 21, Hermantown, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, fined $2,000 and 180 days local confinement, time and $1,000 stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Denise L. Hanlon, 46, Aurora, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Angelica L. Hardy, 35, Duluth, driving after revocation, fined $200.
- Dimitri A. Houston, 20, Superior, violation of no contact order, fined $500 and 60 days local confinement, time and $250 stayed on one year probation with conditions; DANCO violation, 60 days local confinement, time stayed on one year probation, concurrent.
- Melanie C. Jacobson, 51, Ely, driving after revocation, fined $200.
- Gunnar W. Jondal, 33, Duluth, driving while impaired, fined $300 and one year local confinement, 275 days stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Mark S. Kotlarz, 46, Virginia, hunting/fishing violation - take wild animals while license privileges are revoked, fined $400.
- Regina L. Kugel, 25, Virginia, driving while impaired, fined $300 and one year local confinement, 335 days stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Jacob R. Richart, 30, Saint Francis, Minnesota, driving after suspension, fined $200.
- Paige E. Ruzich, 23, Hibbing, forestry violation - fail to obtain consent to remove/cut decorative trees/boughs, fined $100 and 30 days local confinement, time stayed on one year probation.
- Dakota J. Sandberg, 22, Virginia, driving after revocation, fined $200.
- Brent R. Sodren, 46, Isanti, Minnesota, fish and game violation - take fish without a license, fined $100.
- Kevin D. Taylor, 64, Gilbert, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, fined $900 and one year local confinement, time stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Jon W. Tikkanen, 51, Gilbert, move over law violation, fined $50.
- Jeffrey A. Tyssedal, 40, Virginia, domestic assault, adjudication stayed on one year probation with conditions, $50 fine and 4 days local confinement.
- Amber L. Wait, 39, Cloquet, sale of 10 grams or more of heroin, fined $50, 28 days local confinement and 102 months in prison, prison time stayed on five years probation with conditions.
- Naheisha M. Walker, 24, Superior, driving after suspension, fined $200.
Feb. 23
- Kevin M. Bassett, 32, Windham, Maine, trespass on a pipeline, fined $50, 364 days local confinement and 20 hours Community Work Service, 360 days stayed on one year probation.
- Phillip M. Cody, 35, Proctor, violate an order for protection, adjudication stayed for one year.
- Anders K. Edwardson, 30, Eveleth, driving while impaired, fined $1,000 and 90 days local confinement, time stayed on one year probation with conditions.
- Bryan C. Fagerstrom, 40, Chisholm, allow illegal operation of a snowmobile by a juvenile, fined $100.
- Benjamin J. Hakes, 29, Eyota, Minnesota, driving while impaired, fined $2,000 and one year local confinement, 355 days and $1,000 stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Scott E. Hanson, 50, Superior, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Nathan I. Heazlett, 50, Duluth, tamper with a motor vehicle without permission, 8 days local confinement; shoplifting, 8 days local confinement.
- Rachelle L. Hinrichs, 53, New River, Arizona, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, fined $2,000 and one year local confinement, time and $1,500 stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Timothy J. Hirchert, 32, Hibbing, driving while impaired, fined $200 and one year local confinement, 335 days stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Daniel J. Hopke, 23, Chisholm, disorderly conduct, fined $50 and 90 days local confinement, 87 days stayed on one year probation; operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, fined $900, 32 days local confinement and 48 months in prison, prison time stayed on five years probation with conditions.
- David T. Jeanette, 32, Culver, possession of small amount marijuana, fined $50.
- Lacy A. Johnson, 40, Deer River, driving after suspension (offense dated: 3/29/13), fined $200.
- Heidi S. Kusel, 49, Duluth, driving while impaired, fined $2,000 and one year local confinement, 343 days and $1,900 stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Johnathan E. Larson, 38, Hinckley, Minnesota, domestic assault, fined $50 and 26 months in prison.
- Samantha J. Olson, 25, Duluth, driving while impaired, fined $2,000 and one year local confinement, time and $1,900 stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Joseph D. Pyrlik, 63, Duluth, disorderly conduct, continued for dismissal for one year.
- John J. Raisch, 57, Cass Lake, Minnesota, vehicle violate forest products permit - exceed gross weight violation, fined $500.
- Gina N. Ramsey, 28, Superior, disorderly conduct, fined $50 and 30 days local confinement, time and fine stayed on one year probation.
- Jacob A. Simone, 36, Duluth, domestic assault, adjudication stayed for one year.
- Curtis L. Thompson, 42, Duluth, possession of a controlled substance, one year local confinement, 300 day stays on one year probation with conditions; receiving stolen property, fined $50 and 90 days local confinement; shoplifting, 90 days local confinement and pay $22 in restitution, concurrent.
- Ingrid F. Thompson, 32, Wilton, Minnesota, driving after suspension, fined $200.
- Anthony J. Tremblay, 25, Superior, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, fined $2,000 and one year local confinement, 360 days and $1,900 stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Justin W. Tucker, 30, Minneapolis, driver fails to stop for accident to property, 90 days local confinement and pay $1,000 in restitution.
- Amanda J. Viney, 35, Virginia, driving after revocation, fined $200.
- Cody A. Wright, 35, Duluth, shoplifting, six days local confinement.
Feb. 24
- Zachary J. Bergman, 24, Duluth, operating a motor vehicle with a prohibited blood-alcohol content, fined $2,000 and 180 days local confinement, time and $1,000 stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Dennis A. Brantner, 62, Embarrass, driving after revocation, fined $200.
- Donald R. Burcar, 80, Hermantown, disorderly conduct, continued for dismissal for one year.
- Robert E. Hakala, 74, Duluth, driving while impaired, fined $1,000 and 60 days local confinement, time stayed on one year probation with conditions.
- Robert C. Holtz, 26, Duluth, theft, fined $50 and one year local confinement, 279 days stayed on two years probation with conditions.
- Cale H. Huie, 25, Hermantown, driving while impaired, fined $2,000 and 180 days local confinement, 177 days and $1,000 stayed on one year probation with conditions; carrying while under the influence, fined $1,000 and 90 days local confinement, time and fine stayed on one year probation.
- Lexis J. Husmann, 20, Kelly lake, hands-free law violation, fined $50; possession of drug paraphernalia, fined $50.
- Alyssa L. Keezer, 30, Duluth, driving after revocation, fined $50 and 45 days local confinement, time stayed on one year probation.
- Keith G. Kussatz, 46, Chisholm, driving after revocation, fined $200.
- Nichole A. Laskowski, 40, Columbia, South Carolina, driving while impaired, fined $1,000 and 60 days local confinement, time and $900 stayed on one year probation with conditions.
- Sean E. Launderville, 21, Cloquet, driving after suspension, fined $200.
- Deontate L. Leatherberry, 34, Duluth, fugitive, extradition waived.
- Dawn M. Marks, 60, Babbitt, threats of violence, adjudication stayed for three years, $300 fine.
- Deandre D. Norwood, 32, Duluth, damage to property, fined $400 and 60 days local confinement, time and $350 stayed on one year probation with conditions.
- Cole J. Oja, 20, Superior, driving while impaired, fined $1,000 and 60 days local confinement, time stayed on one year probation with conditions.
- Kevin R. Pekkala, 40, Two Harbors, hands-free law violation, fined $50.
- Charles J. Roalstad, 29, Eveleth, driving after suspension (offense dated: 7/30/16), fined $200.
- William E. Wells, 28, Superior, driving after revocation (offense dated: 2/22/17), fined $200.
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FRANKLIN, Texas — One person was killed when a boiler exploded at a southeastern Texas power plant Wednesday morning, according to a spokesperson for Dallas-based Luminant.
“A contractor was fatally injured” in the blast about 8 a.m. at the Oak Grove Power Plant, according to a statement from spokesperson Meranda Cohn for Luminant, which owns the plant.
“All other employees and contractors have been accounted for and there are no other known injuries at this time,” Cohn said.
Robertson County Emergency Management Director Bill Huggins says there was no fire and no danger to the public in the nearby town of Franklin, about 110 miles (177 kilometers) northwest of Houston.
The cause of the explosion remained under investigation, according to Cohn's statement, and the plant remained in operation and generating electricity.
Luminant will continue to work closely with the contractor’s employer and state and federal regulators to investigate the cause of this event. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas/1-person-killed-boiler-explosion-texas-power-plant/287-5e28dcae-5b9e-4cb1-9cad-8726deefbf1c | 2023-05-31T20:19:55 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas/1-person-killed-boiler-explosion-texas-power-plant/287-5e28dcae-5b9e-4cb1-9cad-8726deefbf1c |
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TOWANDA — A house fire in the early hours of Sunday morning caused a total loss of the house, though there were no injuries.
Towanda Fire Chief Brett Lueschen confirmed that emergency services were called at approximately 3 a.m. Sunday for a porch fire at 109 W. Washington St.
Lueschen said he arrived shortly after to find a two-story house on fire, with the homeowner already outside.
He said Normal, Lexington and Hudson responded with a total of five engines, one ladder, one ambulance, and the fire chief vehicles from Towanda and Normal.
While the entire structure was destroyed and a neighboring building suffered minor heat damage, Lueschen said there were no injuries to anyone involved, and crews cleared the scene at approximately 6:20 a.m.
An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway by the Illinois State Fire Marshal.
Coverage of firefighters and student reaction to the fire at Olympia HS Thursday, April 13
Olympia High School fire, April 2023
Solar panels caught fire Thursday on the roof of Olympia High School. The fire was contained to a 60-by-100-foot area on the roof, and there is no structural damage to the building.
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Danvers Community Fire Protection District fire engines respond to a fire Thursday at Olympia High School
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Danvers Community Fire Protection District fire engines respond to a fire Thursday at Olympia High School
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Several fire departments responded to a fire Thursday at Olympia High School. Authorities say the fire most likely started and was contained to solar panels attached to the roof.
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Bloomington Fire Department responded to a fire Thursday at Olympia High School
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Firefighters responded to a blaze on the roof Thursday at Olympia High School.
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Bloomington Fire Department responded to a fire Thursday at Olympia High School. Authorities say the fire most likely started and was contained to solar panels on the roof.
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Crews from several fire departments responded to a fire Thursday at Olympia High School
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Fire fighters from Bloomington Fire Department responded to a fire Thursday at Olympia High School
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McLean County Sheriff's Deputies helped maintain order after Olympia High School was evacuated Thursday due to a fire.
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Solar panels on the roof of Olympia High School caught fire Thursday, causing damage to the area on the roof
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Bloomington Fire Department responded to a fire Thursday at Olympia High School
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Bloomington firefighters responded to a fire Thursday at Olympia High School
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Firefighters from several departments responded to a fire Thursday at Olympia High School
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Olympia High School students were evacuated to the football field Thursday after a fire broke out on the rooftop solar panels. They were bussed to Minier Christian Church where their parents awaited
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Fire broke out Thursday from the rooftop solar panels on Olympia High School requiring firefighters from several departments to respond.
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A Charles City man pleaded guilty to two felony and one misdemeanor drug charges last week.
Ramelle Williams
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According to court records, 51-year-old Ramelle Lewis Williams pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine with intent to deliver, possession of marijuana with intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a prescription drug.
The plea agreement recommends a 10-year and a five-year suspended prison sentence and three-to-five years of probation. A 30-day jail sentence for the prescription drug charge is also recommended.
The affidavit states that the search warrant was executed at Williams' residence around 7:15 p.m. April 21. Multiple controlled substances, paraphernalia, and items associated with drug distribution were allegedly seized, including approximately a half ounce of crack cocaine.
Approximately four ounces of marijuana, multiple prescription pill bottles belonging to other people and a 9 mm handgun with ammunition and speed loaders were also seized during the search.
A plea hearing is scheduled June 12. The court is under no obligation to follow the sentencing recommendations in the plea agreement.
Photos: North Iowa history book, 1800s-1930s
North Iowa history: Fire prevention
This photo, provided by the Mason City Public Library Archives, features the Mason City Fire Department shooting massive amounts of water Oct. 12, 1939, at the Foresters building for fire prevention week.
Mason City Public Library Archives
North Iowa history: Grant valentines
In this photo provided by the Mason City Public Library Archives, children are keeping busy by making Valentine’s Day crafts at Grant School in 1938.
Mason City Public Library Archives
North Iowa history: Henkel Construction
This photo provided by the Mason City Public Library Archives features workers next to the Henkel Construction truck, circa 1925.
Mason City Public Library Archives
North Iowa history: House explosion
This photo, provided by the Mason City Public Library Archives, shows the aftermath of an explosion March 21, 1935, at the Meurs household. It was caused by escaping gas, and as a result, the homeowner asked for $20,000 in damages.
Mason City Public Library Archives
North Iowa history: Huxtable Drug
In this photo provided by the Mason City Public Library Archives, cars are parked on a strip that housed a café, a drug store and a theatre in 1937. The movies that are playing are “Confession” and “Kid Galahad.”
Mason City Public Library Archives
North Iowa history: Federal Packing Co.
In this photo provided by Mrs. David Murphy (Phyllis Frances), Tony Zamanek’s car is pulling an advertisement for Federal Packing Co. outside of Chicago Meat Market and Grocery, circa 1930. From left are James Belberoff, Phyllis Zemanek and Mary Zemanek, who’s holding Rose Mary. The Mason City and Clear Lake pictorial book has over 250 photos from the 1800s through the 1930s. Order yours now at MasonCity.PictorialBook.com .
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North Iowa history: Boy Scouts
In this photo provided by the Mason City Public Library Archives, the Mason City Boy Scouts are learning valuable lessons in first aid on Dec. 12, 1935. The Mason City and Clear Lake pictorial book has over 250 photos from the 1800s through the 1930s. Order yours now at MasonCity.PictorialBook.com .
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North Iowa history: Pierce with kids
This photo, provided by the Mason City Public Library Archives, shows patrolman Dick Pierce giving lollipops to an excited group of children on May 31, 1938.
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North Iowa history: Woodward Auto
In this photo provided by the Mason City Public Library Archives, people are standing outside of Woodward Auto Company, which was on 124 S. Delaware in 1926. The Mason City and Clear Lake pictorial book has over 250 photos from the 1800s through the 1930s. Order yours now at MasonCity.PictorialBook.com .
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Children at telephone office
In this photo provided by the Mason City Public Library Archives, Jackson School children are taking a field trip to a local telephone office in 1939. Eva Scott was the teacher.
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North Iowa history: Divers at Clear Lake
This photo, provided by the Mason City Public Library Archives, shows a great dive from athletes Helen Crlenkovich and Marjorie Gestring in Clear Lake, 1939. Gestring won a gold medal in the 1936 Olympics for the 3-meter springboard.
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Mason City Community Schools will provide summer meals at three locations to children and teens of all ages, regardless of income.
Grants and reimbursement from the USDA and Iowa Department of Education have allowed the district to expand to provide summer meals to the public, regardless if the child (aged one-18) is enrolled in the district. The district estimates last year they served around 150-200 lunches daily. The meals must be consumed on site.
Lunch will be served at the following times and locations: Harding Elementary at 1239 N Rhode Island Ave, Mason City, from 11-11:30 a.m., John Adams Middle School at 29 S Illinois Ave, Mason City, from 11-11:30 a.m., and the YMCA at 1840 S Monroe Ave, Mason City, lunch served from 11-11:30 a.m. and snack from 3 to 3:15 p.m.
Alexander Schmidt is an Education/General Assignment Reporter for the Globe Gazette. You can reach him at alexander.schmidt@globegazette.com or at 641-421-0527. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/education/summer-meals-provided-at-mason-city-schools/article_1cf6e27c-ffd5-11ed-9c93-0bcd35b6ade1.html | 2023-05-31T20:28:31 | 1 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/education/summer-meals-provided-at-mason-city-schools/article_1cf6e27c-ffd5-11ed-9c93-0bcd35b6ade1.html |
Storm front could bring 2-3 inches of rain to Sarasota and Manatee counties
Rain could be welcome with area in drought conditions
Sarasota and Manatee counties can expect between two and three inches of rain over the next couple of days from an advancing storm front, according to the National Weather Service.
“We’re going to have periods of rain over the next two days, generally around two to three inches of rainfall is expected through the period,” said Jennifer Hubbard, a forecaster with the National Weather Service in Ruskin. “Hopefully beneficial rainfall.”
Related:National Hurricane Center tracking system in Gulf of Mexico expected to move across Florida
“We’re keeping an eye on it to see if there is any tropical development with it, but currently there’s only a 20% chance of that.”
While inland counties could see as much as four inches of rain, Hubbard said that would not be the case in Sarasota-Manatee.
Despite recent rainfall, the area is still considered under Extreme (D3) Drought conditions, which carries with it a risk of major crop and pasture loss and extreme fire danger.
The detailed forecast available on the NWS web site, calls for scattered showers and thunderstorms Friday and Saturday through Saturday night and isolated showers and thunderstorms Sunday.
It lists and 80% chance of rain Thursday, Thursday night and Friday, easing back to a 50% chance of rain Friday night and between a 20% and 40% chance of rain Saturday and Saturday night.
Temperatures are expected to range from a high in the mid 80s to lows near 71 degrees.
The high rain chances stem from an area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms associated with a surface trough of low pressure interacting with an upper-level trough over the central Gulf of Mexico. The system is expected to move across Florida and into the Atlantic by early next week.
Forecasters said environmental conditions were only marginally favorable for additional development over the next several days.
The Atlantic hurricane season officially begins June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. A sales tax holiday to help Florida residents purchase hurricane supplies runs through June 9. A second 14-day disaster preparedness tax holiday will run Aug. 26 through Sept. 8.
The first named storm of the 2023 season will be Arlene, although it will actually be the second storm of the season. A system in January was classified in May as a subtropical storm. Since the classification came during a post analysis, it did not get a name and will be documented as "Unnamed." | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2023/05/31/nws-keeps-eye-on-gulf-storm-front-20-chance-of-tropical-development/70272926007/ | 2023-05-31T20:30:03 | 1 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2023/05/31/nws-keeps-eye-on-gulf-storm-front-20-chance-of-tropical-development/70272926007/ |
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital eyes expansion into North Port
New 30-acre site is across the street from North Port's new public safety facility in Wellen Park
NORTH PORT – HCA Florida Healthcare recently closed on an $11.1 million purchase of almost 30 acres of property on the south side of Tamiami Trail in Wellen Park, a move that would expand the reach of HCA Florida Englewood Hospital into North Port.
The parcel is on the southeast corner of Tamiami Trail and Preto Boulevard, across the street from the new North Port public safety complex that opened last April.
It was purchased from Main Street Ranchlands LLLC on April 28, according to the warranty deed.
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital confirmed in a response to an email that it would build a free-standing emergency department on the property.
Related:New internal medicine residency program starts at HCA Sarasota Doctors Hospital
“We look forward to bringing a free-standing emergency center to the rapidly growing Wellen Park area and are excited with it being part of a well-planned community designed around improving healthcare access,” Steve Young, Chief Executive Officer of HCA Florida Englewood Hospital, said in a prepared statement. “From emergency care to hospital care, we will continue to build to match the healthcare needs of the community as it grows.”
Wellen Park, west of the Myakka River in North Port, routinely ranks among the fastest-selling master planned communities in the country.
HCA Healthcare owns two hospitals in Sarasota County, including HCA Sarasota Doctors Hospital. It also owns HCA Florida Blake Hospital in Manatee County and HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital in Charlotte County.
Health care access in south Sarasota County was bolstered by the November 2021 opening of the Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice campus, then drastically cut last August, when Community Health Systems Inc started to close Shore Point Health Venice hospital.
The closure of the 312-bed facility meant an increase in patient flow at SMH Venice and longer travel times for residents in areas such as South Venice, Venice Gardens, Venice East and Plantation Golf & Country Club who had to travel to either the 110-bed SMH campus on Laurel Road or the 100-bed HCA Florida Englewood Hospital for care.
Expanded south Sarasota County care
HCA Florida opened a medical office in the West Villages Shopping Center last April and the emergency department at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital, 700 Medical Blvd. Englewood was expanded from 8 to 18 beds in December as part of a $10 million expansion project.
The HCA release said specific details will be released as plans are finalized but North Port District 5 City Commissioner Phil Stokes would not be surprised if the “hospital care” mentioned by Young quickly followed the free-standing emergency center.
Stokes said he had conversations with officials at the West Villages Improvement District that suggest HCA’s long–term plans would include a hospital developed on the same schedule – if not ahead of – Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s plans to build a hospital on 32 acres it owns off of the Sumter Boulevard Exit off of Interstate 75.
Sarasota Memorial is in the due diligence phase of building a facility on that 32-acre site.
Hurricane Ian – which has been characterized as a 500-year flood event – revealed the need to elevate access roads to the parcel, to ensure future flooding did not cut off access to such a facility.
Prior to Hurricane Ian, SMH had eyed a 2025 groundbreaking for its North Port hospital.
SMH also owns a 27.8-acre site at the southwest corner of U.S. 41 and West Villages Parkway in Wellen Park and has contemplated building an out-patient facility there, as well as revamping its free-standing emergency room at Bobcat Village off of Toledo Blade Boulevard.
All those plans will likely be impacted by HCA’s next moves in Wellen Park.
Increasing need
Stokes pointed to the continued development in Wellen Park as well as an anticipated 9,000 homes in Winchester Ranch – the portion of the former Thomas Ranch in unincorporated Sarasota County – as justification for two hospitals.
Earlier:Winchester Ranch plan for 9,000 homes advances in Sarasota County
“We seem to need it, the demographics support it,” Stokes said.
For the better part of two decades North Port city officials have been hoping to attract at least one hospital to the city but that was frequently stymied by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration certificate of need program that required justification for new hospital beds.
SMH technically transferred beds from its Sarasota campus to the Venice campus when it received approval for that hospital.
Florida did away with the requirement in 2019. | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/venice/2023/05/31/hca-florida-englewood-hospital-to-expand-into-north-port-with-er/70269550007/ | 2023-05-31T20:30:09 | 0 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/venice/2023/05/31/hca-florida-englewood-hospital-to-expand-into-north-port-with-er/70269550007/ |
UPDATE: A judge decided this afternoon to maintain a $1 million bond for Noelle Cervantes, 33, who was jailed Tuesday after her arrest on two counts each of second-degree murder and felony child abuse. This story will be updated as more details become available.
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GREENSBORO — Police have announced a second arrest in connection with the deaths of two young boys pulled from a house fire in March.
Michael Christopher Dennis, 36, was charged today with two counts of felony child abuse after an investigation into the deaths of his 2-year-old son and his son's 3-year-old friend, Cash Whitaker, police said today.
During an investigation, police said they determined that Dennis was "neglectful and abusive." Dennis is being held on a $1 million bond, according to online jail records.
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Noelle Cervantes, 33, 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 now scheduled to appear in court this afternoon.
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.
— This is a developing story. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/update-greensboro-police-announce-second-arrest-after-2-young-boys-died-in-march-house-fire/article_e343a934-ffca-11ed-88a9-eff3053a29d9.html | 2023-05-31T20:32:27 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/update-greensboro-police-announce-second-arrest-after-2-young-boys-died-in-march-house-fire/article_e343a934-ffca-11ed-88a9-eff3053a29d9.html |
Here's why 2023 summer travelers may pick Greenville over the Grand Canyon and Florida Keys
Greenville was recently named in two, 2023 top summer travel lists.
While The Travel's roundup focused on culture capitals and places with more to see besides beaches and mountains, WalletHub's report lasered in on destinations that offer the most bang for your buck, taking into account the cost of the cheapest flights, number of attractions and the average price of a two-person meal.
The Travel listed Greenville as No. 7 out of 10 US travel destinations for its "gorgeous, landscaped gardens, historic stonework and walking trails." Greenville is the only city from the Carolinas on The Travel's list and is wedged between the Grand Canyon and Florida Keys.
The website continued about Greenville:
"Incredibly positioned up against the Blue Ridge Mountains foothills, Greenville is brimming with fun things to do in summer, including beautiful parks, impressive art museums, and a fantastic food scene. Falls Park on the Reedy is one of the best places to visit in Greenville, especially for nature lovers. The park features gorgeous landscaped gardens, beautiful walking trails, and historic stonework that tourists can explore. Spend some time at Liberty Bridge for some of the most breathtaking views of the city. There is never a shortage of things to do in Greenville; no wonder Conde Nast Traveler named it one of the best US cities."
What's happening this summer:Greenville area street concerts, festivals
WalletHub ranked the Greenville area at No. 13 out of 100 of the largest metro areas in the country across 41 key indicators. Charleston (33), Charlotte (47) and Columbia (48) were also among the Top 100 in the WalletHub rankings.
Inflation might be putting a strain on personal finances, but WalletHub cites that 85% of Americans plan to travel this summer with 44% taking more than one trip.
Nina Tran covers trending topics for the Greenville News. Reach her via email at ntran@gannett.com. | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/greenville/2023/05/31/greenville-lands-on-two-us-travel-destination-lists-what-to-know-greenville-news-summer-vacation/70273919007/ | 2023-05-31T20:34:28 | 1 | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/greenville/2023/05/31/greenville-lands-on-two-us-travel-destination-lists-what-to-know-greenville-news-summer-vacation/70273919007/ |
FRANKLIN, Texas — One person was killed when a boiler exploded at a southeastern Texas power plant Wednesday morning, according to a spokesperson for Dallas-based Luminant.
“A contractor was fatally injured” in the blast about 8 a.m. at the Oak Grove Power Plant, according to a statement from spokesperson Meranda Cohn for Luminant, which owns the plant.
“All other employees and contractors have been accounted for and there are no other known injuries at this time,” Cohn said.
Robertson County Emergency Management Director Bill Huggins says there was no fire and no danger to the public in the nearby town of Franklin, about 110 miles (177 kilometers) northwest of Houston.
The cause of the explosion remained under investigation, according to Cohn's statement, and the plant remained in operation and generating electricity.
Luminant will continue to work closely with the contractor’s employer and state and federal regulators to investigate the cause of this event. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/texas/1-person-killed-boiler-explosion-texas-power-plant/287-5e28dcae-5b9e-4cb1-9cad-8726deefbf1c | 2023-05-31T20:36:03 | 1 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/texas/1-person-killed-boiler-explosion-texas-power-plant/287-5e28dcae-5b9e-4cb1-9cad-8726deefbf1c |
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Think you do a lot of laundry? You’re not alone: Believe it or not, the average family does about 300 loads of laundry per year. That’s about five loads every week! One way to cut back: Don’t wash your clothes as often. But how long can we really go before we need to wash everyday items? Search the web and that’s up for debate. Consumer Reports says don’t throw in the towel just yet — its laundry experts are here to help!
Do you have to wash your comforters every single week?
It’s not necessary, says Consumer Reports —- unless your pet sleeps on the bed, every three weeks will do the job. But don’t go too much longer. Things we can’t see can accumulate, like dust mites, bacteria, and dead skin cells that can trigger allergies and skin irritation.
How often should you wash your sheets & towels?
Sheets are another matter — wash them every five to seven days — sooner if you or someone is sick.
Fear of a dank, moldy towel? Don’t throw it on the floor. Hang it up. If you allow it to dry in between, you won’t have to wash it as often. We generally suggest three to five days.
The rule for undergarments & laundry.
Undergarments, T-shirts, socks, and especially gym clothes should be washed after each use. And don’t bunch them up in a bag and leave them there. It’ll become a science experiment.
Can you wear something to work or out and not wash it?
Let's talk khakis and dress shirts. Unless stained or sweaty, or you don’t wear undergarments, save yourself the trouble and wash them after three wears. And what about jeans? Even longer!
To get the most out of your detergent, use those tested by Consumer Reports. Tide Plus Ultra Stain Release, Tide Oxi, and Persil Pro Clean Stain Fighter earn top spots. But don’t overdo it — more is not necessarily better.
And don’t forget — how you sort your laundry is key. Consumer Reports recommends washing heavily soiled items separately from lightly soiled ones. Treat stains before you throw them in the wash and of course separate whites from colors. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/wash-laundry-sheets-comforter-consumer-reports-jeans-underwear-towels-gym-clothes-detergent-concentrated-dirty-laundry/83-6663f6ab-e433-4f93-9be3-741886170fba | 2023-05-31T20:36:09 | 1 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/wash-laundry-sheets-comforter-consumer-reports-jeans-underwear-towels-gym-clothes-detergent-concentrated-dirty-laundry/83-6663f6ab-e433-4f93-9be3-741886170fba |
REDMOND, Wash. — A Kirkland woman is trying to break a world record by going the longest distance on a chin-controlled wheelchair within 24 hours.
Tania Finlayson started the ride Tuesday afternoon at 4 p.m., riding from Redmond to Bothell on the Sammamish River Trail. She continued overnight with laps in a lit parking lot at Marymoor Park. Wednesday morning she returned to the Sammamish River Trail. She has until 4 p.m. Wednesday to surpass the previous record of 284 miles.
Born with cerebral palsy, Finlayson is trying to raise awareness and funds for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Friends and family of Finlayson say this isn’t the first time she has tackled such a mission.
“She’s sort of an extreme sports fanatic,” said Steve, an official witness and friend of Finlayson.
Several years ago, Finlayson rode from Everett to Portland to raise money for Guide Dogs of America. She raised over $143,000, according to her husband, Ken. The trip took five days and covered 300 miles.
"It's amazing. She’s nonverbal, wheelchair-bound and trying to break a world record,” said Machelle Landreth, a friend of Finlayson. “She's just amazing.”
Finlayson’s wheelchair tows a generator behind it, keeping her chair’s batteries fully charged. The generator also powers two phones, which track her distance, along with a GPS.
Finlayson’s husband said he was not surprised when she said she wanted to try for the record.
“It comes from her heart,” said Ken Finlayson. “Anybody who is disabled has challenges. And sometimes people look for excuses and she looks for opportunities."
Finlayson’s efforts conclude at T-Mobile Park which coincides with ALS’s awareness night during the Mariners versus Yankees Game on Wednesday. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/kirkland-women-seeking-break-record-als/281-8046aac8-d3af-4965-b362-8fb7310ffaca | 2023-05-31T20:38:59 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/kirkland-women-seeking-break-record-als/281-8046aac8-d3af-4965-b362-8fb7310ffaca |
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Vandals graffitied hate speech on a park sign in Thurston County on Sunday.
The graffiti was reported Sunday to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. The graffiti depicted a swastika and the n-word on a trailhead sign at Woodard Bay Natural Resources Conservation Area just north of Olympia.
The department shared an image of the sign on Tuesday via its Twitter account, including the caption “Hate has no place on public lands. None.”
A member of the public noticed the graffiti on Sunday and called the department’s police to report it. An officer arrived at the trailhead and spray painted over the hate speech, according to the department.
“We are disappointed and disgusted that someone would make such a hateful statement in a public space that is conserved for everyone to share,” the department tweeted Tuesday. “We're incredibly grateful to the staff member who sprang into action on her day off - and to the DNR officer who initially responded.”
The department’s natural area manager responded to the incident after the officer covered the graffiti, and used heavy-duty cleaning products to remove the paint and graffiti from the sign.
“We obviously try to be proactive when our staff is on duty to prevent or quickly react to vandalism incidents, but we have 13 law enforcement officers to patrol 3 million acres of uplands and 2.6 million acres of tidelands, so we just cannot be everywhere at once,” said Kenny Ocker, a communication manager for the department.
The department asks anyone who sees vandalism or hate speech and symbols to report it to forestwatch@dnr.wa.gov or by calling 855-883-8368. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/olympia/hateful-speech-symbols-graffiti-park-trailhead/281-afaddae4-2102-40e4-b57d-edd47d463705 | 2023-05-31T20:39:00 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/olympia/hateful-speech-symbols-graffiti-park-trailhead/281-afaddae4-2102-40e4-b57d-edd47d463705 |
PORTLAND, Maine — Portland in recent years has witnessed a significant increase in young immigrants arriving alone, without their parents.
What may come as a surprise is that about half of them are minors who face challenges of finding a place to live and access to education.
This journey for these children is filled with fear and uncertainty as they embark on a treacherous journey, often carrying nothing but hope and a strong work ethic.
One of these brave individuals is Chanelle Irakoze, who arrived in Portland in 2011 as a minor. Chanelle's parents made the painful decision to send her to the United States, desperately hoping to save her life.
“The journey was scary," she said. "I was lost, meaning, 'What do I do? Who do I talk to?'”
Chanelle speaks of the overwhelming fear and confusion she experienced.
"I was like so when are we going? They [her family] were like, 'We who? It's only you, because of what was happening in the country,'" she said. "I would say all of the chaos, kidnapping, and raping, they picked me, yeah, they picked me instead of my brothers."
Lost and uncertain, she wondered where to turn for help. Enrolling herself at Deering High School in Maine was just the first step. However, she still needed a place to call home and found solace when she met Lucky Hollander.
"I got an email from the guidance counselor at Deering High School, across the street [from her home], who talked about the young woman who needed a place to stay who was here alone," she said. "I called her to see what that was all about, then we agreed to let her stay until the end of the school year."
Lucky decided to open her home to Chanelle, along with her three daughters, and husband, providing her with the stability and support she desperately needed.
Chanelle's story inspired Lucky to delve deeper into the issue of unaccompanied youth immigrants.
“No child has the skills or emotional stability to have their families disappear," Lucky said.
Drawing upon her background in child and family services, Lucky reached out to everyone she knew, seeking host families to offer a safe haven for these vulnerable young individuals.
"The stories are a little bit different, but they are all the same in the fundamentals," Lucky said.
Reflecting on her efforts, Lucky emphasized that all the kids who arrive in Portland have experienced the loss of a parent, separation, or uncertainty about their parents' whereabouts.
“Sometimes they came here with a plan, but the plan didn't work out,” she said.
Since 2016, she has managed to find homes for an astounding 70 kids, all with diverse yet fundamentally similar experiences.
Among these remarkable stories is that of Michaela, a student at Bowdoin College, who also arrived from Burundi.
Because of privacy concerns, Michaela requested her identity be concealed.
Reflecting on her experience, she describes the profound sadness of the journey here.
"When you get to the airport, it starts to set in how incredibly sad it actually is," she said. "I’m still working through a lot of that, a lot of PTSD."
Michaela acknowledged the critical role her host family played in her survival and well-being but also credits her own hard work for achieving success.
However, not all young immigrants immediately find host families.
Many of them initially seek refuge at the Preble Street Teen Center.
In the past 18 months, 70 young people have found themselves there, with half of them being under the age of 18.
This shelter, operating 24/7, offers three daily meals and crucial resources to meet the needs of these young immigrants.
Leah McDonald, the senior director of Preble Street, emphasizes that many of these individuals arrive traumatized.
“Many times Preble Street Teen Center is the first place that a lot of these young people land. They don't have English language skills, and they don't know where they are or what they are going to do", McDonald said. "They are fleeing their home country because of traumatic things that have impacted, so it's not to be underestimated the impact of that trauma when they arrive in this country."
Since these young immigrants must leave the Preble Street Teen Center at the age of 18, host families like the Beliveaus have stepped in to provide support while they are still minors.
"You know, it’s a great experience," Blanche Beliveau said. "It's a lot of work.”
The Beliveaus took in a 16-year-old boy and raised him as their own.
“People say to me all the time, 'You saved this kid.' I didn't save him, he saved himself," Blanche said.
Chanelle arrived here when she was 12. Now, she has a master’s degree in health care and a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience and public health. She credits her survival and success to her host family, the Hollanders.
“I really can't imagine what I would have become then, but it was really a blessing that dropped in front of me," Chanelle said.
Advocates say they need your help. There are things you can do to help, it doesn't matter how small, because they can make an impact.
To consider going through the process of housing a teen or offering financial help, you can contact the Preble Street Teen Center. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/maine-immigration/portland-surge-asylum-seekers-immigration-youth/97-01125d16-c8df-4a9c-ba9b-3a1c1dc4a4c9 | 2023-05-31T20:41:52 | 1 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/maine-immigration/portland-surge-asylum-seekers-immigration-youth/97-01125d16-c8df-4a9c-ba9b-3a1c1dc4a4c9 |
MOUNT WOLF, Pa. — This is central Pennsylvania’s driest May on record, according to data from the National Weather Service.
The Harrisburg area received just 0.19 inches of rain so far this May, more than 3.5 inches less than average for the month and five inches less than average so far this year.
Much of central Pennsylvania is currently at an “abnormally dry” level, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. At that stage, crop growth is stunted, planting is delayed, lawns brown early and gardens begin to wilt.
“Crops are looking stressed out there and we are at this point concerned about farmers losing yields in their crops,” said Heidi Reed, an agronomy educator with Penn State Extension.
To prevent that, staff at Forge Hill Orchards in Mount Wolf have already begun irrigating their cherry trees, which usually isn’t necessary until the later summer months.
“Last year we had a fantastic cherry crop. Maybe the best we’ve ever had in our 90-year history. This year it’s bigger but because of the drought, we’ve had to irrigate,” said co-owner Alan Brenner. “We have no choice.”
Brenner said if the current dry spell continues into drought, the orchard will eventually have to pull water from its ponds to irrigate other crops, like apple trees.
For crops where irrigation is not feasible, Reed advised using less fertilizer and herbicide weed control during a drought.
“And just pray for rain,” she added.
There is hope on the horizon. Rain is expected in FOX43's upcoming 10-day forecast.
The drought also isn't necessarily bad for some crops. For example, strawberries may be smaller, but they're sweeter! This was evident at Forge Hill Orchards on Wednesday as pickers packed the strawberry fields. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/driest-may-central-pa-crop-yields/521-7260be04-a510-4a45-a7fa-614e7b4033d7 | 2023-05-31T20:44:52 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/driest-may-central-pa-crop-yields/521-7260be04-a510-4a45-a7fa-614e7b4033d7 |
LITITZ, Pa. — A portion of Route 772 just west of Lititz Borough in Lancaster County will be closed next week so that workers can replace a box culvert and relocate a water line, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said.
The work site is located on Route 772 at Pfautz Avenue, between Longenecker Road and Sensenich Drive, PennDOT said.
On Monday, June 5 (weather permitting), the bridge carrying Route 772 over the culvert will be closed, and traffic will be detoured along Fruitville Pike, Lititz Road, Woodcrest Avenue, Second Avenue, and Route 501, according to PennDOT.
Pfautz Avenue will also be closed at the intersection with Route 772, PennDOT said. Traffic will be detoured along Longenecker Road, Pinewood Avenue, and Sensenich Drive.
The project consists of a box culvert replacement, minor approach work and guide rail updates.
The detours are expected to be lifted before the start of the school year, PennDOT said, and all work is expected to be completed by September 5.
Doli Construction, Corp., of Chalfont, PA, is the contractor on this $679,258 project. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/route-772-closure-lititz-lancaster-county-penndot/521-7e966aa9-0539-4094-a1a8-bf559109419a | 2023-05-31T20:44:58 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/route-772-closure-lititz-lancaster-county-penndot/521-7e966aa9-0539-4094-a1a8-bf559109419a |
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Emergency crews have been dispatched to the site of a reported plane crash near the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Interstate 83, according to emergency dispatch and traffic accounts.
The crash happened at about 2:30 p.m. near Turnpike Exit 242 in Fairview Township, York County.
According to Carl Defebo with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, there are two confirmed injuries from the crash. One victim is being transported via helicopter and the other is being treated at the scene.
In Defebo's statement to FOX43, the plane reportedly struck a maintenance bucket truck. The driver was not injured.
The plane, according to FlightAware.com's flight tracker, is a Cessna Skywagon 180, owned by a man in Hummelstown.
The Twitter account PA Turnpike Alerts said the roadway is closed at the Harrisburg West Interchange.
The FAA is reportedly at the scene.
This is a developing story. FOX43 will have more information as it becomes available. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/plane-crash-pa-turnpike-closure-fairview-township-york-county/521-c494b535-0fc7-4cbc-b6c4-5e0f0f5b0dae | 2023-05-31T20:45:04 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/plane-crash-pa-turnpike-closure-fairview-township-york-county/521-c494b535-0fc7-4cbc-b6c4-5e0f0f5b0dae |
BANGOR -- Members of the Bangor Fire Department took to Harlow street to conduct training on Wednesday morning. These series of trainings are conducted monthly in an effort to stay ahead of any situation that might arise.
"Today we were doing some low angle rescue down here off of Harlow street simulating a victim down over the bank. Crews come in, they assess the scene, they package the patient, they set up rigging to bring the patient back up, and we do that a few times," said Asst. Chief Chandler Corriveau of Bangor Fire.
Asst. Chief Corriveau says it is uncommon for them to face situations such as low angle water rescues but it is important for their crews to be prepared to handle any situation at any given time.
"This is what I would consider a low frequency-high risk event so local frequency being we only maybe do it once or twice a year, high risk meaning because we don't do it a lot there's a lot of potential for things to go wrong so we try to practice those monthly."
Corriveau says this kind of training is open to the public so if you see them on the streets feel free to check out what they're doing, as long as you remain out of the way. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/bangor-fire-department-conducts-field-training/article_6a181cd4-ffe3-11ed-a9fa-5791eb619e12.html | 2023-05-31T20:49:46 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/bangor-fire-department-conducts-field-training/article_6a181cd4-ffe3-11ed-a9fa-5791eb619e12.html |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — For most of the year, California's quest to rid itself of fossil fuels seems on track: Electric cars populate highways while energy from wind, solar and water provides much of the power for homes and businesses.
Then it gets hot, and everyone in the nation's most populous state turns on their air conditioners at the same time. That's when California has come close to running out of power in recent years, especially in the early evenings when electricity from solar is not as abundant.
Now, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to buy massive amounts of renewable energy to help keep the lights on. The idea is to use the state's purchasing power to convince private companies to build largescale power plants that run off of heat from underground sites and strong winds blowing off the coast — the kinds of power that utility companies have not been buying because it's too expensive and would take too long to build.
“We laid out the markers on solar and wind, but we recognize that’s not going to get us where we need to go,” Newsom said during a news conference last week. “The issue of reliability has to be addressed.”
There’s a lot at stake, not just for the future of clean energy, but for Newsom himself. The Democratic governor, now in his second term and widely seen as a future presidential candidate, insists California will be carbon neutral by 2045. But this goal is often mocked in the summer when, to avoid rolling blackouts, state officials turn on massive diesel-powered generators to make up the state’s energy shortfall.
Demand for electricity in California has increased as the state takes step to move away from fossil fuels, including banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. California will need to add about 40 gigawatts of new power over the next 10 years, according to the California Independent Systems Operator, which manages the state's power grid. One gigawatt is enough to power about 750,000 homes.
If the state buys lots of power from offshore wind and geothermal sources, it could mean they don’t need those emergency diesel-powered generators anymore. Wind is typically strongest in the evenings, and geothermal energy is available all the time.
This would be a big change for California, where up to now utility companies have been responsible for buying their own power. Customers would have to pay for the new power the state buys through a new, still undetermined, charge on their electric bills.
Californians already pay some of the nation’s highest energy bills. But one consumer advocacy group said Newsom’s proposal could be better for customers in the long-run. State regulators would not decide what the charge will be until the power projects are up and running — potentially several years away.
“There's nothing free here, it's just a question of what's the most efficient way to develop resources,” said Matthew Freedman, staff attorney with The Utility Reform Network, a group that advocates for affordable and reliable energy. “It’s our hope that this arrangement will result in lower total costs across the state.”
Newsom's proposal has the support of some of the state's largest investor-owned utilities, including Pacific Gas & Electric. PG&E spokesperson Lynsey Paulo called Newsom's proposal “likely the most efficient way to achieve a clean energy future,” saying that the state should make sure the power it buys is distributed fairly among utilities in the state.
Publicly-owned utilities, like the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, fear the state's entrance into the energy market will create new competition, potentially increasing prices for everyone in a market already struggling with a lack of supply.
Patrick Welch, legislative director for the California Municipal Utilities Association, said if California starts buying power the state would be competing with utilities “and that could further drive up prices.”
“In the past two or three years, the market for new resources has gotten incredibly tight,” he said. “That tightness is really impacting the price of energy and particularly during the summer months.”
Democratic lawmakers have changed Newsom's proposal to ease some of those concerns. While Newsom wanted the state to buy any type of power, lawmakers say it should be restricted to offshore wind and geothermal — two power sources that the utility companies currently aren't buying. The proposal is pending in the legislature.
“When you leave stuff vague, then it creates uncertainty. And at this point in time, uncertainty is not good in the investment world," said Assemblymember Steve Bennett, a Democrat and chair of the budget subcommittee that is vetting Newsom’s proposal.
Advocates say California is in a prime position to try something like this. Last year, five companies spent more than $750 million to lease areas off the California coast for offshore wind projects. These projects could collectively generate close to 5 gigawatts of energy, according to Alex Jackson, director of American Clean Power Association, which represents these companies. That's enough to power more than 3.5 million homes.
If approved, the next step is getting the permits and building the turbines and the infrastructure necessary to transport the power to the grid. It would be easier for these companies to sell all of their power to the state instead of selling pieces of it to multiple utilities.
“We do think there is real advantages of having a single buyer,” Jackson said.
Another area ripe for new energy development is the Salton Sea, a large saltwater lake in Southern California that has been slowly drying up. Beneath the surface of the lakebed, heat from the Earth warms underground water. Geothermal power plants use steam from this water to spin turbines that generate electricity. The water also contains lots of lithium, which is used to make batteries that power cell phones and electric cars.
There are only a few companies capable of building these large, complex power plants that take many years to build.
“This isn’t the ‘Field of Dreams.’ You need to know that there is a customer for that power,” said Assemblymember Jim Wood, a Democrat who supports the proposal. “Otherwise, you’re not going to be able to appeal to investors to be able to pull down the resources to invest the billions of dollars it’s going to take.” | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/newsom-floats-plan-for-state-to-buy-energy/103-53772dcb-80bd-474b-8cec-f7fb48b1320d | 2023-05-31T20:50:26 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/newsom-floats-plan-for-state-to-buy-energy/103-53772dcb-80bd-474b-8cec-f7fb48b1320d |
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GAYLORD — The Memorial Day Parade in Gaylord began Monday morning as a 20’x30’ American flag was carried down Main Street.
Over 100 attended a Memorial Day ceremony in front of the Otsego County War Memorial on the corner of Main Street and South Court Avenue after the parade. The program included guest speaker U.S. Navy Retired Senior Chief Ryan Sanderson and wreath presentations by numerous organizations.
The Ralph Holewinski VFW Post 1518 helped to placed 1,750 American flags on the graves of veterans in 12 local cemeteries to acknowledge their sacrifices. VFW officials encourage residents to visit a cemetery and say a prayer of thanks at the grave of a veteran to pay them respect and honor. | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2023/05/31/sunshine-greeted-memorial-day-participants-in-gaylord/70269259007/ | 2023-05-31T20:50:30 | 1 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2023/05/31/sunshine-greeted-memorial-day-participants-in-gaylord/70269259007/ |
POLLOCK PINES, Calif — Five kids were airlifted to hospitals after being hit by a van while crossing a road in Pollock Pines Wednesday.
The crash happened at Pony Express Trail near Willow Street around 10:40 a.m.
California Highway Patrol says five elementary-age students were walking in the crosswalk when a driver of an appliance van hit them. They all have major injuries.
CHP says drugs and alcohol are not believed to be a factor in the crash, and the driver of the van stayed at the scene.
Parents who are picking up students should park at the nearby Safeway and speak with the deputy at the scene.
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WAVERLY — Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Bremer County is offering nine day camps for youth in Bremer County. The camps for children from kindergarten through fourth grade during 2022-23 are offered to 4-H members and non-members.
Camps include “Down in the Dirt” in Sumner and Waverly, “Survivor” in Tripoli and Waverly, “Express Yourself” in Tripoli, “Forces of Nature” in Waverly, and “Explore 4-H” in Waverly. Cost is $15 for Bremer County 4-H members and $20 for non-members.
“On Their Own and Okay” is a camp offered to third- through fifth-graders during 2022-23. Cost is $15 for Bremer County 4-H members and $20 for non-members.
“Junior Day Camp” is a camp offered to children from fourth to sixth grade during 2022-23. The camp costs $80.
Children must be pre-registered for all the events online at v2.4honline.com . For dates, times, questions or more information, contact the Bremer County Extension Office at (319) 882-4275 or email xbremer@iastate.edu . Go online to extension.iastate.edu/bremer for more information.
Most common food ingredients and contaminants that led to recalls in 2022
Most common food ingredients and contaminants that led to recalls in 2022
Food product recalls serve an important purpose for American consumers. When manufacturers find that their products are out of compliance with Food and Drug Administration or Department of Agriculture regulations and remove them from the market, consumers are alerted to allergens or other harmful contaminants in common products that can lead to illness, injury, or death. The most common pathogen responsible for food poisoning is salmonella —infecting 1.35 million individuals every year, hospitalizing 26,500, and causing more than 400 deaths—but there are many other toxins that can be present and harmful in the food we eat as well.
Product recalls are issued for various reasons. The discovery of foodborne pathogens, mislabeling of allergens, or foreign-materials contamination are the most common culprits. The FDA maintains a real-time list of active food recalls and recalls for other items, such as medical drugs and devices. Examining what items were recalled and what trends may occur in the food safety system can reveal important information about what food contaminants pose the most pertinent health risks.
Stacker compiled a list of the most common food ingredients and contaminants that led to recalls in 2022, using data from the FDA . Ingredients and contaminants are only counted if they were involved in a food recall and are ranked by the number of recalls they were involved in during 2022.
Read on to get a clearer picture of how contaminants find their way into our food and what the risk and impact could be for your health.
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#10. Cronobacter sakazakii
- Number of recalls due to ingredient or contaminant: 7
Cronobacter sakazakii is a bacteria that thrives in low-moisture foods such as infant formula, starch, or dried teas. It primarily causes illnesses in infants under 2 months old and immunocompromised children. In 2022, several infant powder formulas were found to contain the bacteria , and the recall contributed to the infant formula shortage of 2022.
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#9. Eggs
- Number of recalls due to ingredient or contaminant: 8
Eggs are one of the most common foods to cause allergic reactions in children, but the reaction usually subsides before adolescence . Eggs can also contain salmonella and other bacteria if not properly handled, stored, or refrigerated. Products recalled for containing undeclared eggs included gelato, processed potatoes, and sushi products.
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#8. Lead
- Number of recalls due to ingredient or contaminant: 9
Lead is a toxin that we interact with in a variety of ways—it can be found in cosmetics, water, seasonings and spices, and even medicine. Prolonged exposure to larger amounts of lead can result in severe health problems, particularly for children.
Lead poisoning is known to produce a wide range of injuries in the body , including attacks on the brain and central nervous system, delayed brain development, abdominal pain, gastrointestinal pain, and more. In 2022, many different brands and varieties of dried plums were found to be contaminated with lead . Dried fruits and vegetables are often foods found to be contaminated with lead or other chemical contamination introduced during the production processes.
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#7. Foreign object or fragments
- Number of recalls due to ingredient or contaminant: 9
Foreign contaminants refer to objects not reasonably expected or naturally present within a food type. Usually, foreign substances are introduced during processing and production, and the most common include plastic, metal, or glass. These materials can cause cuts, choking, or dental injury. Increased use of automation and speed in production is a driving force behind foreign object contamination, although methods for detecting these materials have also improved. Cookies and other baked goods were recalled for foreign material contamination in 2022.
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#6. Soy
- Number of recalls due to ingredient or contaminant: 15
Soy is found in many processed foods, such as infant formula, sauces, and baked goods. Soy allergies can range from mild to severe, although most people outgrow the allergy during childhood. Salad dressing, cookies, and children's vitamins were some of the products that contained undeclared soy last year.
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#5. Milk
- Number of recalls due to ingredient or contaminant: 23
It is estimated that 68% of the world's population cannot properly digest lactose , the sugar naturally present in milk, after infancy. Symptoms of lactose sensitivity include diarrhea, gas, and bloating, and different people can absorb different amounts before experiencing digestive discomfort. Milk allergies are more severe and can cause hives, wheezing, or anaphylaxis. Products recalled for containing undeclared milk included bread, frozen burritos, and granola.
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#4. Wheat or gluten
- Number of recalls due to ingredient or contaminant: 25
Wheat allergies are an autoimmune response and cause many of the same reactions as other common allergens, such as hives, rash, or congestion. Wheat allergies affect between .5% and 1% of the world's population , anywhere from 40 million to 80 million people.
Gluten is a protein that lives in wheat and other foods, and gluten intolerance is a gastrointestinal condition that causes digestive discomfort. It impacts about 6% of the world's population. Celiac disease is the most severe iteration of gluten intolerance and without proper diagnosis and care over time can lead to inflammation and organ damage.
Experts estimate that the condition affects about 1% of the world's population, and it is likely that many people experience celiac disease or wheat intolerance without knowing it. Gluten and wheat are found in many foods you might expect, such as pasta and beer, and many foods you might not expect, such as salad kits and candy.
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#3. Peanuts or tree nuts
- Number of recalls due to ingredient or contaminant: 34
Tree nut allergies affect .5% to 1% of the U.S. population , making these allergies one of the most common in the nation. Foods in the U.S. can be recalled for having undeclared amounts of peanuts or tree nuts or from cross-contamination with these ingredients. In 2022, protein bars, pasta sauce, and chocolate fudge bites were some recalled items for containing undeclared amounts of peanuts or tree nuts.
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#2. Listeria
- Number of recalls due to ingredient or contaminant: 35
Listeria is a bacteria that causes listeriosis, a rare but serious infection with a mortality rate of 20%-30%. The foods most commonly containing listeria are raw vegetables, meat, unpasteurized milk, soft cheese, and deli meat. Multistate outbreaks of listeria in 2022 included sources such as deli meat, brie and Camembert cheese, ice cream, and enoki mushrooms.
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#1. Salmonella
- Number of recalls due to ingredient or contaminant: 40
Salmonella is a bacteria that lives in many of the processed and unprocessed foods we eat and generally goes undetected because infected food does not look, taste, or smell any different. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1 million salmonella infections per year , although most of these cases go unreported. In 2022, salmonella outbreaks were traced back to various origins, including cantaloupe, salmon, and peanut butter.
Data reporting by Emilia Ruzicka. Story editing by Brian Budzynski. Copy editing by Paris Close. Photo selection by Lacy Kerrick.
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WATERLOO — Effective immediately, the 400 block of Loma Street in Waterloo is closed to allow sewer maintenance staff to perform sanitary sewer repairs.
The approximate location of the closure is at 464/465 Loma St. The street will be accessible to local traffic only, no thru traffic will be allowed. The closure is expected to be in place for about one week.
Those with questions can call the City of Waterloo Waste Management Services Department at (319) 291-4553. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/part-of-loma-street-in-waterloo-temporarily-closed/article_eaf6b484-ff14-11ed-9be2-af023fa7fe7d.html | 2023-05-31T20:52:04 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/part-of-loma-street-in-waterloo-temporarily-closed/article_eaf6b484-ff14-11ed-9be2-af023fa7fe7d.html |
ATLANTIC CITY — Five local high school students who are about to embark on a city-sponsored trip to South Africa said Wednesday they look forward to how it will transform them.
“I think I’ll come back as a changed person,” Makiyah Coppin, a sophomore at the Atlantic County Institute of Technology in Mays Landing, said about the two-week adventure that starts Friday.
It was a theme echoed by the other students, who stressed how grateful they were for such a lifechanging opportunity.
In their winning essays, the students said they focused on their families and their relationship to the city.
“I also ... mentioned how as an Asian man I lost my culture in the past,” said Atlantic City High School junior Tim Tran. “I want to reignite it by learning a whole other culture from a different continent.”
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He said he included in his essay his love of nature and the sciences, and what he can learn about both from the trip.
“I wrote more about how in America people are too comfortable ... in other countries people don’t have what we have, in rights and privileges,” Atlantic City High School junior William Harris said.
Evan Johnson, also an ACHS junior, said he wrote about his personal traits and how he loves teaching kids to swim.
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Also chosen for the trip was Melanie Victoria Hernandez-DiDomenico, a junior at ACIT, who was unable to attend Wednesday’s news conference due to a conflict with school testing.
“These are future leaders of our great city,” Mayor Marty Small Sr. said. “Look at the diversity. We have two females, three males, one Hispanic, African Americans and a Vietnamese.”
The trip is organized by A Leadership Journey, a nonprofit founded by Atlantic City native Akeem Lloyd.
City Council is providing $35,000 in American Rescue Plan funds for the two-week trip for the five students and two city youth services staff members.
The students were chosen from about 70 high school age applicants who wrote essays and engaged in an interview process, said city Director of Youth Services Christina Noble.
“We were looking for authenticity and a compelling story,” Noble said of how the winners were chosen by a panel of youth services workers. “We did a blind reading. We didn’t know names, nationalities or grades.”
They also didn’t look at grade point averages but wanted to provide the opportunity to everyone.
“We did make sure they were in good enough standing the trip would not be detrimental (to their education), Noble said, since they will be taking two weeks away from school.
ATLANTIC CITY — With the past several years bringing health inequities to the forefront, the…
Noble and Youth Services Program Specialist Elizabeth Trigg will accompany the students on a trip that will focus on sharing information on social justice issues with other students in the African nation.
“They were required to do research prior to the trip,” Noble said, so they can discuss issues such as ageism, sexism and racism while there.
Small said he is exploring making city-funded trips an annual event.
The Youth Services Office just celebrated its one-year anniversary, Noble said.
“To be able to have an opportunity like this is such an amazing thing,” she said. “A trip like this could be a catalyst for students to pivot their lives.”
Coppin said her essay focused on her family.
“I mentioned my grandmom and grandfather always wanted to travel to South Africa,” Coppin said, close to tears. “When we were talking about it she cried.”
Lloyd has said he started A Leadership Journey seven years ago to help young people participate in mental and emotional health activities and wellness education, with a focus on learning more about social justice.
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“We want them to understand that young people have always been part of social movements,” Lloyd said, “and how their voice can make a difference in their community and the world at large.”
Lloyd was “one of my kids at the Boys & Girls Club” in the early 2000s and is now a motivational speaker based out of South Carolina, Small has said.
The trip runs from June 2 to 18. For more information, visit aleadershipjourney.org. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/atlantic-city-students-say-south-africa-trip-will-change-their-lives/article_285e31ca-ffcf-11ed-9740-574005a43c5b.html | 2023-05-31T20:54:38 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/atlantic-city-students-say-south-africa-trip-will-change-their-lives/article_285e31ca-ffcf-11ed-9740-574005a43c5b.html |
MAURICE RIVER TOWNSHIP — State Police on Wednesday released a sketch of a man who tried abducting a child Saturday from a Cumberland County Wawa.
The 7-year-old boy encountered the man inside the restroom of the Wawa at 3904 Route 47 in the Dorchester section of the township about 12:20 p.m., State Police said in a news release.
The man was described as an “older white male” with combed-back gray hair, blue jeans and a maroon or burgundy T-shirt.
Also released Wednesday was footage showing the man’s alleged vehicle, believed to be a white Toyota 4-Runner, speeding away from the store.
Video released of the vehicle shows it passing a Conoco gas station.
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State Police said the man grabbed the boy’s arm when the child declined his offer of candy. The boy broke free from the man’s grasp, running to his mother, who was in the women’s restroom.
The man fled the store before he could be located by the boy’s family, State Police said.
Witnesses or anyone who believes they recognize the man or the vehicle can call State Police at 856-785-0036. Tipsters can remain anonymous. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/state-police-release-sketch-of-man-wanted-in-attempted-cumberland-county-abduction/article_e128b3aa-ffe4-11ed-89bf-4b06bea3fc9e.html | 2023-05-31T20:54:44 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/state-police-release-sketch-of-man-wanted-in-attempted-cumberland-county-abduction/article_e128b3aa-ffe4-11ed-89bf-4b06bea3fc9e.html |
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — Revitalization of a local fishing and crabbing spot is moving forward after Cape May County commissioners approved a pair of resolutions earlier this month.
Since last year, the Grassy Sound Fishing Pier has been closed for recreational use because of structural concerns.
County officials said Wednesday, commissioners passed two resolutions surrounding efforts to revamp the pier at its May 23 meeting.
The first resolution approved a contract with Collier's Engineering & Design Inc., of Red Bank, Monmouth County, for its construction engineering services for the bulkhead and fishing pier, according to the meeting's agenda.
The second authorized the use of a capital improvement fund for preliminary expenses tied to the pier's restoration, the agenda says.
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Monetary amounts for both ordinances were not listed in the agenda online.
Officials expect a six-to nine-month-long permitting process. The project is anticipated to be completed by the end of next spring.
"This project is another example of how the Board of County Commissioners are working together with our municipalities to improve the quality of life for our residents and visitors," County Commissioner and Sea Isle City Mayor Leonard Desiderio said in a statement. "The Board and I are excited to make improvements that will allow for fishing memories to continue at the site for future years to come."
Both locals and visitors have considered the Old North Wildwood Boulevard pier a memorable place to crab and fish for generations, county officials said.
It was once part of the Grassy Sound Bridge, at the center of the Grassy Sound Channel, separating North Wildwood from Middle Township.
To refurbish the pier, crews will construct a new pier, removing the current one and replacing the existing bulkhead at the site. The new pier will include updated lighting, aesthetics and parking.
Middle Township, which has managed the county-owned pier through a lease agreement since 2007, will maintain the new pier once it's finished.
“This is a great project and partnership, and we are excited to be working with the County on a project that supports recreational fishing and our environment here in the Township of Middle,” said Mayor Tim Donohue said in a statement. “The Grassy Sound Fishing Pier is a real asset to Middle Township and the County as a whole, and it will be a great day when it reopens to the community.” | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/cape-may-county-commissioners-approve-work-for-fishing-pier-restoration/article_0aa18f48-ffec-11ed-bf8a-93036b68fe8d.html | 2023-05-31T20:54:50 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/cape-may-county-commissioners-approve-work-for-fishing-pier-restoration/article_0aa18f48-ffec-11ed-bf8a-93036b68fe8d.html |
HAMMONTON — Drivers should expect to see increased state, police and emergency vehicles on shore routes morning while hurricane evacuation exercises are carried out, the South Jersey Transportation Authority said on Wednesday.
The annual exercise will begin at performed until 6 a.m. on Thursday, officials said in a news release.
Several highways with shore points would be affected, including the Atlantic City Expressway, between Atlantic City and Washington Township, Gloucester County, and the Garden State Parkway, between Lower Township and Egg Harbor Township.
Other roadways affected include Route 72, between Barnegat and Ship Bottom, as well as Routes 47 and 347, between Dennis and Maurice River townships.
No roads are expected to be closed, officials said. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/increased-emergency-personnel-expected-on-new-jersey-highways-beginning-thursday-morning/article_239b9c02-ffef-11ed-8355-8fcc126816e8.html | 2023-05-31T20:54:57 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/increased-emergency-personnel-expected-on-new-jersey-highways-beginning-thursday-morning/article_239b9c02-ffef-11ed-8355-8fcc126816e8.html |
TEMPE, Ariz. — The family of Sean Bickings has filed a wrongful death lawsuit one year after the 34-year-old drowned in Tempe Town Lake.
The circumstances surrounding Bickings' death sparked many questions and criticisms and now his family hopes litigation will force the city to make some changes to avoid another fatal incident.
"The City of Tempe and Tempe law enforcement promised new safety measurements following Sean’s tragic death and a year later we have yet to see these actions implemented," said Benjamin Taylor, the family's attorney. "We hope this lawsuit will encourage the City of Tempe to take the necessary steps to ensure no one else carelessly loses their life by drowning in Tempe Town Lake.”
Bickings jumped into the lake on May 28, 2022, during an encounter with local law enforcement. He could be heard pleading for help as he was drowning but the responding officers chose not to immediately assist the distressed citizen.
"I’m not jumping in after you," one of the Tempe officers told Bickings, according to a transcript of the body-worn camera footage.
When Bickings' partner attempted to help him, officers restrained and handcuffed her.
It took about six hours for public safety officials to recover Bickings' body, according to the lawsuit.
Bickings' surviving family is accusing Tempe officials of negligently not training employees to better respond to water rescues at the lake.
In the lawsuit filed last week, the plaintiff highlights the many other drownings that have occurred at the lake over the last decade.
Furthermore, the lawsuit underscores how Tempe police were capable of helping to rescue a dog out of the lake 11 days before Bickings' death.
"Those Officers were willing to confront that risk for a dog on May 17, 2022; but, on May 28, 2022, the involved Defendant Tempe Police Officers did not even walk to the bank of the Tempe Town Lake while a human being drowned to death in front of them," the lawsuit states.
After Bickings' death, the City of Tempe promised to make changes. Now, every Tempe officer is trained and outfitted with "throw bags" to help with water rescue.
The city plans to install flotation rings at Tempe Town Lake and Kiwanis Park Lake in early June. The rings will be placed at access points of the two lakes. For example, at Tempe Town Lake, they will be located at the marina, docks, pedestrian bridge, etc.
Tempe does not comment on active litigation. | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/family-suing-city-cops-drown-tempe-town-lake-sean-bickings/75-b15ad6b6-55eb-4dfc-9fbc-958a6d5af93d | 2023-05-31T20:59:06 | 0 | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/family-suing-city-cops-drown-tempe-town-lake-sean-bickings/75-b15ad6b6-55eb-4dfc-9fbc-958a6d5af93d |
PHOENIX — A man was shot to death Wednesday at an apartment complex near 35th and Dunlap avenues.
The fatal shooting was reported at about 11:30 a.m. and the suspect fled before officers arrived, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
The unidentified victim was taken to a local hospital and later succumbed to his injuries. No suspects have been detained and police are continuing to investigate the incident.
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The program shares unsolved felony case information in multiple ways, including TV, radio and social media.
Anyone who has information on a crime or recognizes a suspect described by the program is asked to call 480-948-6377, go to the program's website online or download the Silent Witness app to provide a tip. The identity of anyone who submits a tip is kept anonymous.
Calls to Silent Witness are answered 24/7 by a live person and submitted tips are accepted at all times. Submitted tips are then sent to the detective(s) in charge of the specific case.
Individuals who submit tips that lead to an arrest or indictment in the case can get a reward of up to $1,000. | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/man-shot-death-phoenix-apartment-complex-police/75-fac56a22-7f59-46ab-972b-a1eb73154f0d | 2023-05-31T20:59:12 | 1 | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/man-shot-death-phoenix-apartment-complex-police/75-fac56a22-7f59-46ab-972b-a1eb73154f0d |
PHOENIX — Ramps to State Route 51 from Loop 101 in north Phoenix are closed as crews battle a brush fire.
Highway cameras from the Arizona Department of Transportation show small flames and moderate smoke.
The Phoenix Fire Department said the fire is about 3 acres and is moving west toward the 101. Firefighters are using brush trucks and tankers, along with support from fire apparatus to extinguish the blaze.
It's unclear what ignited the fire.
This is a breaking news story, it will be updated as new information is released.
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Wildfire Go-Kit:
Residents in wildfire-prone areas are urged to have an emergency supplies kit to bring with them of they are evacuated from their homes, especially as Arizona residents are beginning to see early widespread fire activity throughout the state.
An emergency supply kit should be put together long before a wildfire or another disaster occurs. Make sure to keep it easily accessible so you can take it with you when you have to evacuate.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that residents near a disaster store emergency supplies in a plastic tub, small suitcase, trash can, backpack, or other containers.
Residents should make sure they have the necessities, such as three gallons of water per person and a three-day supply of ready-to-eat food, the NFPA said. A first-aid kit, prescription medications, contact lenses, and non-prescription drugs should also be taken into account.
Copies of any important family documents, including insurance policies, identification, bank account records, and emergency contact numbers should also be taken and put into a waterproof, portable container in your kit, the NFPA said.
The association lists other items that would help in a disaster, including:
Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person
Battery-powered or hand-cranked radio and a NOAA weather radio to receive up-to-date information
Dust mask or cotton T-shirt to filter the air
Matches in a waterproof container
Complete change of clothing including long pants, long sleeve shirts, and sturdy shoes stored in a waterproof container
Signal flare
The entire NFPA checklist of supplies can be found here. | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/wildfire/loop-101-ramps-to-sr51-closed-crews-battle-brush-fire/75-bb9fbbc5-0cca-4c69-94c0-62bc15e0c222 | 2023-05-31T20:59:18 | 0 | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/wildfire/loop-101-ramps-to-sr51-closed-crews-battle-brush-fire/75-bb9fbbc5-0cca-4c69-94c0-62bc15e0c222 |
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Firefighters are battling a junkyard fire in Philadelphia.
The fire started at a junkyard on Simon Street and Torresdale Avenue Wednesday afternoon.
Officials with the Philadelphia Health Department are warning nearby residents to close their windows and avoid the area.
The Health Department also sent inspectors to the fire to collect air samples and assess the air quality for any potential threat. They have not yet identified any hazardous substances but are still collecting samples as a precautionary measure.
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At least two people were injured after a small plane crashed into a utility truck on the highway in York County, Pennsylvania.
The crash occurred Wednesday afternoon on a Pennsylvania Turnpike exit ramp near Interstate 83 in Fairview Township, Pennsylvania, according to NBC10 affiliate WGAL.
At least two people were injured in the crash. Officials have not yet revealed their conditions.
The ramp from the Pennsylvania Turnpike westbound to I-83 is currently closed.
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OMAHA, Neb. — John Beasley, the veteran character actor who played a kindly school bus driver on the TV drama “Everwood” and appeared in dozens of films dating back to the 1980s, has died. He was 79.
Beasley played an assistant coach in the 1993 football film “Rudy” and a retired preacher in 1997’s “The Apostle,” co-starring and directed by Robert Duvall.
On TV, Beasley was the father of Cedric the Entertainer in the TV Land comedy “The Soul Man” and later starred for four seasons alongside Treat Williams in The WB’s “Everwood.”
Most recently, Beasley had small parts in the Showtime drama “Your Honor,” with Bryan Cranston, and “The Mandalorian,” a Star Wars offshoot on Disney+.
For more than a dozen years, he ran the John Beasley Theater and Workshop in Omaha, where he was born in 1943.
“To be a working artist is the highest calling, and I appreciate wherever it takes me,” Beasley told the publication American Theatre last year.
He is survived by Judy, his wife of 58 years; two sons, Michael and Tyrone; and six grandchildren, including Malik Beasley, who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers.
The NBA veteran paid tribute to his grandfather on Instagram.
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A 76-year-old man was killed in a crash Saturday night in midtown, Tucson police say.
The man was a passenger in a red Hyundai Elantra that police say failed to yield to oncoming traffic while making a left turn just before 10 p.m. from eastbound East Grant Road onto North Rosemont Avenue, Tucson police said in a news release Tuesday.
The Elantra was struck by a westbound Chevrolet Traverse.
The driver of the Traverse,a 27-year-old woman, was not injured.
Police said neither occupant of the Elantra was wearing a seat belt and that the driver had a suspended license, the release said.
The identities of the individuals involved have not been released, pending notification of their next of kin. The crash is still being investigated.
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KILLEEN, Texas — The Killeen Police Department announced that 41-year-old Amanda Elizabeth Love died following a roll-over car accident on Tuesday, May 30.
According to police, officers responded to the 200 block of West Stan Schlueter Loop to the report of single-car crash at about 10:14 a.m.
Police say officers located Love lying on the shoulder of the road at the scene. She was immediately airlifted to Baylor Scott & White where she later died, according to police.
According to police, Love was traveling westbound at high speed in a Lexus NX 350 when she lost control, went off the road and began rolling the car.
Police say Love was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, causing her to be ejected from the car.
There is currently no other information available at this time.
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PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — On Monday, the Punta Gorda police department was alerted about a kitten that had become trapped inside the engine compartment of a vehicle.
With Officer Gray’s assistance, the Punta Gorda fire department was able to safely extract the kitten without causing any harm.
The kitten has been coined the name Yota after the Toyota she was rescued from.
According to the Punta Gorda police, Baby Yota has been given a clean bill of health and has now been placed in her forever home. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/charlotte-county/2023/05/31/punta-gorda-police-department-rescued-cat-from-car-engine/ | 2023-05-31T21:05:24 | 1 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/charlotte-county/2023/05/31/punta-gorda-police-department-rescued-cat-from-car-engine/ |
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BLOOMINGTON — A 41-year-old Bloomington man was sentenced Wednesday to 30 months of probation after pleading guilty to pushing a McLean County jail corrections officer.
Tyson S. Moore received his sentence before Judge Amy McFarland, who accepted his guilty plea on one count of aggravated battery against a peace officer (Class 2 felony).
During his custody hearing on July 29, prosecutors said Moore was in the booking bathroom of the jail, where he was told to change his clothing but refused to comply with officers.
Moore then told officers he is "a black belt" and "can beat all" their behinds, and then pushed an officer.
McFarland ordered Moore to serve 30 months of probation and pay the necessary fines and fees.
He also was sentenced to serve 180 days in county jail, but had credit for 218 days already served.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant State's Attorney Don Rood and private attorney John Bussan, who was contracted by the McLean County Public Defender's Office, represented Moore.
Retail thefts are on the rise. Some do it discreetly and others are downright brazen, like a couple walking out of Target with shopping carts full of stolen merchandise. And it's hurting retailers bottom line.
Updated mug shots from The Pantagraph
Bryant Lewis
Bryant Lewis, 28, of Bloomington, is charged with home invasion causing injury, a Class X felony. His next appearance is Dec. 30.
Connor Wood
Derek Roesch
Derek Roesch of Saybrook was charged Thursday, Nov. 10 in McLean County Law and Justice Center with several counts, including:
-Two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, Class 2 felonies
-One count of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon while on parole, Class 2 felony
-Two counts of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a felon, class 2 felonies
-One count of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a felon while on parole, class 2 felony
-Unlawful possession of cannabis with intent to deliver (greater than 2000 grams but less than 5000 grams), a class 1 felony
-Unlawful possession of cannabis (greater than 2000 grams but less than 5000 grams), a class 2 felony
-Unlawful possession of a controlled substance, psylocibin less than 15 grams, a class 4 felony
-Unlawful possession of methamphetamine, less than five grams, a class 3 felony.
-Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, a class A misdemeanor
Justin M. Mata
Justin M. Mata, 28, no address given, is charged with possession of less than five grams of meth with intent to deliver, a Class 2 felony, and possession of less than five grams of meth, a Class 3 felony. He was released on a $50,000 personal recognizance bond and his next appearance is Dec. 30.
Connor Wood
Marcus D. Wesley
Marcus D. Wesley, 36, is charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon in a vehicle (Class 4 felony), unlawful possession of cannabis (Class 3 felony) and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Phillip Tinch
Phillip Tinch of Normal was charged Thursday, Nov. 10 at the McLean County Law and Justice Center with several felonies including:
- Five counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, more than one but less than 15 grams of a substance containing cocaine, a Class 1 felony.
-One count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, less than one gram of a substance containing cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
Trisha L. Hanke
Trisha L. Hanke, 36, is charged with theft of over $10,000 (Class 2 felony). Court documents indicate she knowingly took $14,000 belonging to a Love's Travel Stop, in LeRoy, where she was employed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
William B. Givens
William B. Givens, 49, no address given, is charged with unlawful possession of five to 15 grams of meth with intent to deliver, a Class 1 felony, possession of less than five grams of meth with intent to deliver, a Class 2 felony, possession of five to 15 grams of meth, a Class 2 felony, and possession of less than five grams of meth, a Class 3 felony. His next appearance is Dec. 30.
Connor Wood
David L. Oliver
David L. Oliver, 51, of Bloomington, is charged with predatory criminal sexual assault.
Kenneth E. Funk
Kenneth E. Funk, 27, is charged with residential burglary (Class 1 felony) involving an apartment in Lexington on Dec. 31, 2022.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jordan R. King
Charges have been filed against Jordan R. King, 34, for violation of the Illinois Violent Offender Against Youth Act.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Holly M. Isaacson
Isaacson
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kenneth L. Minton
Kenneth L. Minton, 51, is charged with aggravated home repair fraud (Class 2 felony) and theft (Class 3 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tony L. Jackson
Tony L. Jackson, 50, is charged for violation of the Illinois Violent Offender Against Youth Act (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Britley L. Hilger
Britley L. Hilger, 32, is charged with aggravated battery (Class 2 felony) after she supposedly punched a McLean County Detention Facility officer in the chest.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jasmine L. Smith
Jasmine L. Smith, 31, is charged with aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol (Class 2 felony) and five counts of endangering the life or health of a child (Class A misdemeanors).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jackie S. Claypool
Jackie S. Claypool, 46, appeared for a Friday bond court hearing for two new cases which charged her for one count of burglary (Class 2 felony), four counts of forgery (Class 3) and one count of deceptive practices (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Noah R. Demuth
Noah R. Demuth, 22, of Evanston, is charged with aggravated battery of a peace officer, a Class 2 felony, aggravated battery in a public way, a Class 3 felony, mob action, a Class 4 felony, and obstructing a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor. His next court date is Feb. 17.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brandon L. Parsano
Brandon L. Parsano, 39, is charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, a Class 2 felony. His next appearance is Feb. 17 for an arraignment.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Alexander N. Williams
Alexander N. Williams, 24, was charged Feb. 2 with the following:
3 counts of unlawful delivery of cannabis between 30 and 500 grams - Class 3 felonies. 2 counts of armed violence - Class X felonies. 1 count of unlawful possession of cannabis between 2,000 and 5,000 grams with the intent to sell - a Class 1 felony. 1 count of unlawful possession of cannabis between 500 and 2,000 grams with the intent to sell - a Class 2 felony. 3 counts of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon - Class 3 felonies. 1 count of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a felon - a Class 3 felony 3 counts of violating the Illinois FOID act - Class 3 felonies.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Carlos Sanchez-Solozarzano
Carlos H. Sanchez-Solozarzano, 22, was charged with 1 count of criminal sexual assault, a Class 1 felony.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaylin S. Bones
Jaylin S. Bones was charged with four counts of first-degree murder stemming from a homicide in Bloomington last year. A McLean County grand jury also returned a bill of indictment charging him with attempted first degree murder and aggravated battery with a firearm (Class X felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jordan R. King
Jordan R. King, 34, was charged with violating the Illinois Violent Offender Against Youth Act (Class 2 felony) a second time in under a month.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dominique M. Banks
Dominique M. Banks, 32, pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery involving strangulation (Class 2 felony). The incident happened in October 2022 and involved one victim.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Austin T. Daugherty
Austin T. Daugherty, 29, was charged with burglary (Class 2 felony) after he entered an Avis Car Rental, 3201 Cira Drive, in Bloomington, without permission and with the intent to commit theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Sandra M. Lewis
Sandra M. Lewis, 77, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance containing MDMB-4E-PINACA, a synthetic cannabinoid, with the intent to deliver (Class X felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Samantha E. Morris
Samantha E. Morris, 40, is charged with aggravated battery of a peace officer (Class 2 felony) after supposedly spitting on a Colfax police officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nolan C. Love
Nolan C. Love, 46, appeared in court Friday for a bond review hearing after being charged with aggravated domestic battery involving strangulation (Class 2 felony) on Feb. 26.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nikkita L. Sandefur
Nikkita L. Sandefur, 36, is charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felony) containing cocaine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Katlin M.B. Wilson
Katlin M.B. Wilson, 32, is charged with aggravated identity theft (Class 2 felony) after being accused of fraudulently obtaining money exceeding $300 but not exceeding $10,000 from a 60 year old man.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Eli C. Garozzo
Eli C. Garozzo, 20, is charged with two counts of home invasion, a Class X felony, two counts of attempted armed robbery, a Class 1 felony, and two counts of residential burglary, a Class 1 felony. His bond was set at $200,000 as a 10% bond, meaning he must pay $20,000 plus fees to be released. His next appearance is an arraignment on April 13.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tysean T. Townsend
Tysean T. Townsend, 35, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle (Class 2 felony), three counts of child abduction, aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer and obstructing justice (Class 4 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Curtis J. Byrd
Curtis J. Byrd, 31, is charged with two counts of burglary (Class 2 felony), two counts of fraud and two counts of financial institution fraud (Class 3 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Noral K. Nelson
Noral K. Nelson, 31, was charged with reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony) after he was arrested in connection to a shooting along the 1500 block of S. Main Street.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Charles J. Tankson
Charles J. Tankson, 23, was charged with burglary (Class 2 felony), theft and two counts of unlawful use of a debit card (Class 3 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Davis, Micah S
Davis was charged with 3 counts of arson, Class 2 felonies, and 3 counts of criminal damage to property, Class 4 felonies.
His next court date is May 5 at 9 a.m.
PROVIDED BY THE MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Livingston, Joshua D.
Livingston was charged with 2 counts of possessing stolen vehicles, Class 2 felonies, possession of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 3 felony, and criminal damage to government property, a Class 4 felony.
His next court date is May 5 at 9 a.m.
PROVIDED BY THE MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kevin L. Ewen
Kevin L. Ewen, 42, appeared in a Thursday bond court hearing and was charged with aggravated battery (Class 2 felony), obstructing a peace officer (Class 4 felony) and two counts of resisting a peace officer (Class A misdemeanor).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Emmanuel K. Mpay
Emmanuel K. Mpay, 23, appeared in a Thursday bond court hearing following a grand jury indictment for two counts of criminal sexual assault (Class 1 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ahmad S. Manns
Ahmad S. Manns, 19, appeared in a Friday bond court hearing and was charged with cannabis trafficking (Class X felony), unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of cannabis (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dylan R Mann
Dylan R Mann, 31, appeared Friday in bond court following four grand jury indictments for two separate cases relating to aggravated assault and battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tony L. Jackson
Tony L. Jackson, 50, was charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle (Class 2 felony), domestic battery, violation of an order of protection and driving while license revoked or suspended (Class 4 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
William R. Linden
William R. Linden, 79, was released Tuesday on felony burglary charges for trying to pass a forged check at Busey Bank.
Zadek U. Moen
Zadek U. Moen, 20, is facing six felony drug charges after being arrested by the Illinois State Police on Thursday.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Zachary T. Willis
Zachary T. Willis, 27, is charged with aggravated domestic battery by strangulation (Class 2 felony) and domestic battery subsequent offense (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Cecily M. Sexton
Cecily M. Sexton, 39, was charged with two counts of burglary, a Class 2 felony; one count of forgery, a Class 3 felony; financial institution fraud, a Class 3 felony, and possession of a controlled substance, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tonisha A. Jackson
Tonisha A. Jackson, 27, was charged with aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
James A. McConnaughay
James A. McConnaughay, 53, appeared in a Friday bond court hearing before Judge Amy McFarland. McConnaughay is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of methamphetamine (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jessica M. Longberry
Jessica M. Longberry, 38, appeared in a Friday bond court hearing before Judge Amy McFarland. Longberry is charged with burglary (Class 2 felony) and forgery (Class 3 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Barry D. Guyton
Barry D. Guyton, 26, was charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon (Class 2 felonies) two counts of unlawful possession of 15-100 of cocaine with the intent to deliver with one being a Class X felony and the other being a Class 1 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Keon E. Spiller
Keon E. Spiller, 22, appeared in a Friday bond court hearing before Judge Amy McFarland and was charged with attempted escape after his jury trial reached a verdict.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
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BLOOMINGTON — A 22-year-old Normal man pleaded guilty Wednesday for cocaine possession with the intent to deliver.
Ezra A. Ellison received his sentence before Judge Jason Chambers, who accepted his guilty plea on unlawful possession of a controlled substance containing cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony).
Ellison
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
According to charging documents, Illinois State Police Task Force Six arranged three purchases from Ellison at a Normal residence, with two transactions carried out Oct. 3 and one on Oct. 13.
A search warrant was obtained for Ellison's residence on Oct. 14, and officers found about 2.5 grams of a substance containing cocaine, according to charging documents.
Ellison was later arrested that same day and admitted to police that people would reach out to him to purchase cocaine and provide small amounts of cocaine to friends when they were in need, according to charging documents.
He was sentenced to 30 months of probation and was ordered to pay all necessary fines and fees.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant State's Attorney Jeffrey Horve. Defense attorney Brendan Bukalski represented Ellison.
To investigate the most commonly cited reasons for not seeking treatment for substance use disorder, Zinnia Health reviewed data from the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, collected by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Updated mug shots from The Pantagraph
Bryant Lewis
Bryant Lewis, 28, of Bloomington, is charged with home invasion causing injury, a Class X felony. His next appearance is Dec. 30.
Connor Wood
Derek Roesch
Derek Roesch of Saybrook was charged Thursday, Nov. 10 in McLean County Law and Justice Center with several counts, including:
-Two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, Class 2 felonies
-One count of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon while on parole, Class 2 felony
-Two counts of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a felon, class 2 felonies
-One count of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a felon while on parole, class 2 felony
-Unlawful possession of cannabis with intent to deliver (greater than 2000 grams but less than 5000 grams), a class 1 felony
-Unlawful possession of cannabis (greater than 2000 grams but less than 5000 grams), a class 2 felony
-Unlawful possession of a controlled substance, psylocibin less than 15 grams, a class 4 felony
-Unlawful possession of methamphetamine, less than five grams, a class 3 felony.
-Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, a class A misdemeanor
Justin M. Mata
Justin M. Mata, 28, no address given, is charged with possession of less than five grams of meth with intent to deliver, a Class 2 felony, and possession of less than five grams of meth, a Class 3 felony. He was released on a $50,000 personal recognizance bond and his next appearance is Dec. 30.
Connor Wood
Marcus D. Wesley
Marcus D. Wesley, 36, is charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon in a vehicle (Class 4 felony), unlawful possession of cannabis (Class 3 felony) and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Phillip Tinch
Phillip Tinch of Normal was charged Thursday, Nov. 10 at the McLean County Law and Justice Center with several felonies including:
- Five counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, more than one but less than 15 grams of a substance containing cocaine, a Class 1 felony.
-One count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, less than one gram of a substance containing cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
Trisha L. Hanke
Trisha L. Hanke, 36, is charged with theft of over $10,000 (Class 2 felony). Court documents indicate she knowingly took $14,000 belonging to a Love's Travel Stop, in LeRoy, where she was employed.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
William B. Givens
William B. Givens, 49, no address given, is charged with unlawful possession of five to 15 grams of meth with intent to deliver, a Class 1 felony, possession of less than five grams of meth with intent to deliver, a Class 2 felony, possession of five to 15 grams of meth, a Class 2 felony, and possession of less than five grams of meth, a Class 3 felony. His next appearance is Dec. 30.
Connor Wood
David L. Oliver
David L. Oliver, 51, of Bloomington, is charged with predatory criminal sexual assault.
Kenneth E. Funk
Kenneth E. Funk, 27, is charged with residential burglary (Class 1 felony) involving an apartment in Lexington on Dec. 31, 2022.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jordan R. King
Charges have been filed against Jordan R. King, 34, for violation of the Illinois Violent Offender Against Youth Act.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Holly M. Isaacson
Isaacson
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kenneth L. Minton
Kenneth L. Minton, 51, is charged with aggravated home repair fraud (Class 2 felony) and theft (Class 3 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tony L. Jackson
Tony L. Jackson, 50, is charged for violation of the Illinois Violent Offender Against Youth Act (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Britley L. Hilger
Britley L. Hilger, 32, is charged with aggravated battery (Class 2 felony) after she supposedly punched a McLean County Detention Facility officer in the chest.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jasmine L. Smith
Jasmine L. Smith, 31, is charged with aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol (Class 2 felony) and five counts of endangering the life or health of a child (Class A misdemeanors).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jackie S. Claypool
Jackie S. Claypool, 46, appeared for a Friday bond court hearing for two new cases which charged her for one count of burglary (Class 2 felony), four counts of forgery (Class 3) and one count of deceptive practices (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Noah R. Demuth
Noah R. Demuth, 22, of Evanston, is charged with aggravated battery of a peace officer, a Class 2 felony, aggravated battery in a public way, a Class 3 felony, mob action, a Class 4 felony, and obstructing a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor. His next court date is Feb. 17.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Brandon L. Parsano
Brandon L. Parsano, 39, is charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, a Class 2 felony. His next appearance is Feb. 17 for an arraignment.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Alexander N. Williams
Alexander N. Williams, 24, was charged Feb. 2 with the following:
3 counts of unlawful delivery of cannabis between 30 and 500 grams - Class 3 felonies. 2 counts of armed violence - Class X felonies. 1 count of unlawful possession of cannabis between 2,000 and 5,000 grams with the intent to sell - a Class 1 felony. 1 count of unlawful possession of cannabis between 500 and 2,000 grams with the intent to sell - a Class 2 felony. 3 counts of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon - Class 3 felonies. 1 count of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a felon - a Class 3 felony 3 counts of violating the Illinois FOID act - Class 3 felonies.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Carlos Sanchez-Solozarzano
Carlos H. Sanchez-Solozarzano, 22, was charged with 1 count of criminal sexual assault, a Class 1 felony.
PROVIDED BY MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jaylin S. Bones
Jaylin S. Bones was charged with four counts of first-degree murder stemming from a homicide in Bloomington last year. A McLean County grand jury also returned a bill of indictment charging him with attempted first degree murder and aggravated battery with a firearm (Class X felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jordan R. King
Jordan R. King, 34, was charged with violating the Illinois Violent Offender Against Youth Act (Class 2 felony) a second time in under a month.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dominique M. Banks
Dominique M. Banks, 32, pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery involving strangulation (Class 2 felony). The incident happened in October 2022 and involved one victim.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Austin T. Daugherty
Austin T. Daugherty, 29, was charged with burglary (Class 2 felony) after he entered an Avis Car Rental, 3201 Cira Drive, in Bloomington, without permission and with the intent to commit theft.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Sandra M. Lewis
Sandra M. Lewis, 77, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance containing MDMB-4E-PINACA, a synthetic cannabinoid, with the intent to deliver (Class X felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Samantha E. Morris
Samantha E. Morris, 40, is charged with aggravated battery of a peace officer (Class 2 felony) after supposedly spitting on a Colfax police officer.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nolan C. Love
Nolan C. Love, 46, appeared in court Friday for a bond review hearing after being charged with aggravated domestic battery involving strangulation (Class 2 felony) on Feb. 26.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Nikkita L. Sandefur
Nikkita L. Sandefur, 36, is charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felony) containing cocaine.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Katlin M.B. Wilson
Katlin M.B. Wilson, 32, is charged with aggravated identity theft (Class 2 felony) after being accused of fraudulently obtaining money exceeding $300 but not exceeding $10,000 from a 60 year old man.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Eli C. Garozzo
Eli C. Garozzo, 20, is charged with two counts of home invasion, a Class X felony, two counts of attempted armed robbery, a Class 1 felony, and two counts of residential burglary, a Class 1 felony. His bond was set at $200,000 as a 10% bond, meaning he must pay $20,000 plus fees to be released. His next appearance is an arraignment on April 13.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tysean T. Townsend
Tysean T. Townsend, 35, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle (Class 2 felony), three counts of child abduction, aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer and obstructing justice (Class 4 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Curtis J. Byrd
Curtis J. Byrd, 31, is charged with two counts of burglary (Class 2 felony), two counts of fraud and two counts of financial institution fraud (Class 3 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Noral K. Nelson
Noral K. Nelson, 31, was charged with reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony) after he was arrested in connection to a shooting along the 1500 block of S. Main Street.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Charles J. Tankson
Charles J. Tankson, 23, was charged with burglary (Class 2 felony), theft and two counts of unlawful use of a debit card (Class 3 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Davis, Micah S
Davis was charged with 3 counts of arson, Class 2 felonies, and 3 counts of criminal damage to property, Class 4 felonies.
His next court date is May 5 at 9 a.m.
PROVIDED BY THE MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Livingston, Joshua D.
Livingston was charged with 2 counts of possessing stolen vehicles, Class 2 felonies, possession of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 3 felony, and criminal damage to government property, a Class 4 felony.
His next court date is May 5 at 9 a.m.
PROVIDED BY THE MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Kevin L. Ewen
Kevin L. Ewen, 42, appeared in a Thursday bond court hearing and was charged with aggravated battery (Class 2 felony), obstructing a peace officer (Class 4 felony) and two counts of resisting a peace officer (Class A misdemeanor).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Emmanuel K. Mpay
Emmanuel K. Mpay, 23, appeared in a Thursday bond court hearing following a grand jury indictment for two counts of criminal sexual assault (Class 1 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Ahmad S. Manns
Ahmad S. Manns, 19, appeared in a Friday bond court hearing and was charged with cannabis trafficking (Class X felony), unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of cannabis (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Dylan R Mann
Dylan R Mann, 31, appeared Friday in bond court following four grand jury indictments for two separate cases relating to aggravated assault and battery.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tony L. Jackson
Tony L. Jackson, 50, was charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle (Class 2 felony), domestic battery, violation of an order of protection and driving while license revoked or suspended (Class 4 felonies).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
William R. Linden
William R. Linden, 79, was released Tuesday on felony burglary charges for trying to pass a forged check at Busey Bank.
Zadek U. Moen
Zadek U. Moen, 20, is facing six felony drug charges after being arrested by the Illinois State Police on Thursday.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Zachary T. Willis
Zachary T. Willis, 27, is charged with aggravated domestic battery by strangulation (Class 2 felony) and domestic battery subsequent offense (Class 4 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Cecily M. Sexton
Cecily M. Sexton, 39, was charged with two counts of burglary, a Class 2 felony; one count of forgery, a Class 3 felony; financial institution fraud, a Class 3 felony, and possession of a controlled substance, a Class 4 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Tonisha A. Jackson
Tonisha A. Jackson, 27, was charged with aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, a Class 3 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
James A. McConnaughay
James A. McConnaughay, 53, appeared in a Friday bond court hearing before Judge Amy McFarland. McConnaughay is charged with unlawful possession of 5-15 grams of methamphetamine (Class 2 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Jessica M. Longberry
Jessica M. Longberry, 38, appeared in a Friday bond court hearing before Judge Amy McFarland. Longberry is charged with burglary (Class 2 felony) and forgery (Class 3 felony).
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Barry D. Guyton
Barry D. Guyton, 26, was charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon (Class 2 felonies) two counts of unlawful possession of 15-100 of cocaine with the intent to deliver with one being a Class X felony and the other being a Class 1 felony.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Keon E. Spiller
Keon E. Spiller, 22, appeared in a Friday bond court hearing before Judge Amy McFarland and was charged with attempted escape after his jury trial reached a verdict.
MCLEAN COUNTY JAIL
Contact Mateusz Janik at (309) 820-3234. Follow Mateusz on Twitter:@mjanik99
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Wednesday appointed former Texas Secretary of State John Scott to temporarily serve as the state's attorney general after the House of Representatives voted Saturday to impeach Ken Paxton, a Republican, over allegations of misconduct and crimes.
The historic impeachment triggered Paxton's automatic suspension from office pending the outcome of a trial in the state Senate later this summer that could result in his permanent removal.
Scott, an attorney, has previously worked in the attorney general's office and recently served as Texas Secretary of State. Abbott appointed him as the state's chief elections officer in October 2021 and he served until December 2022, when he left the post before the state Senate would vote to confirm his appointment.
“John Scott has the background and experience needed to step in as a short-term interim Attorney General during the time the Attorney General has been suspended from duty,” said Abbott in a statement. “He served under me in the Texas Attorney General’s Office and knows how the Office of the Attorney General operates. Scott was the Deputy Attorney General for Civil Litigation and has handled cases at all levels of the justice system. His decades of experience and expertise in litigation will help guide him while serving as the state’s top law enforcement officer. I appoint John Scott for this role based on the Texas Constitution to serve for a temporary period during the Texas Senate’s resolution of the impeachment proceedings.”
Scott briefly joined former President Donald Trump's legal team last year as it challenged the 2020 election results, although he withdrew after three days. His appointment as Texas' elections chief troubled voting rights groups as it came amid pressure from Trump and Republican activists to perform an audit of elections even though Trump won the state by 300,000 votes.
Texas Democrats were critical of the governor's appointment, saying Scott was an "election denier" with "anti-democratic values."
Scott also served as deputy attorney general when Abbott was attorney general. As a state litigator, he defended Texas' strict voter ID law, which was allowed to take effect after years of court challenges by Democrats and minority rights groups.
According to the governor's office, Scott "served as Texas Deputy Attorney General for Civil Litigation for then-Attorney General Greg Abbott, where he aided then-Attorney General Abbott’s efforts to hold the Obama Administration accountable and sue President Obama more than any other state Attorney General. Scott oversaw all civil litigation, including over 22,000 lawsuits involving Texas. Subsequently, Scott was appointed the first Chief Operating Officer of the Health and Human Services Commission. He oversaw the successful overhaul of the agency, its 56,000 employees, and its over $50 billion biannual budget. After returning to private practice, Governor Abbott appointed Scott as the Chair of the Board for the Department of Information Resources (DIR). At DIR, Scott developed the strategic plan for technology and security at Texas executive branch agencies and boards."
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ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — Around 150 cyclists are expected to make their way to Carter County this weekend for the 18th annual Carter County Omnium.
The three-race event, previously known as the Johnson City Omnium, will take place Saturday and Sunday in both Carter and Unicoi counties.
Saturday will feature the Roan Groan, a challenging trek up Roan Mountain, and the Temple Hill Time Trial, a 3.2-mile course near Erwin.
The omnium will conclude on Sunday with the Ballad Health Criterium, a series of circuit races in downtown Elizabethton.
While the event will draw cyclists from across the country, there will be local representation as well. Milligan University’s cycling team has 11 entries.
Two-time winner Stephen Bassett of Knoxville has also registered for this year’s event. Bassett rides for Human Powered Health Cycling, a UCI World Pro team.
Last year’s omnium featured 147 racers from 17 states and Australia. Race Director Reneau Dubberley said registration for this year is trending to be about the same.
Spectators can find more information, including a schedule of events, on the Carter County Omnium’s website. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/carter-county-omnium-returns-this-weekend/ | 2023-05-31T21:20:37 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/carter-county-omnium-returns-this-weekend/ |
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) announced the winners of the second annual Virginia Elk Hunt Lottery on Tuesday, one of whom resides in News Channel 11’s coverage area.
The DWR revealed in a video announcement the five winners who will each have a chance to harvest a bull elk in Southwest Virginia in October.
While names were not disclosed during the announcement, the DWR Elk Project Leader Jackie Rosenberger did reveal the customer IDs from the lottery as well as their hometowns. One of the five winners hails from Raven, Virginia in Russell and Tazewell counties.
Three other Virginia residents won from Dublin, Warrenton and McGaheysville. A hunter from Edgefield, South Carolina was also identified as a lottery winner.
The DWR awarded its sixth and final bull elk tag to a conservation organization, which will select a hunter through its own raffle. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation was the organization chosen to receive that final tag.
During the inaugural elk hunt in 2022, all six hunters were successful in harvesting a bull elk within the Elk Management Zone (EMZ). The EMZ is comprised of Buchanan, Dickenson and Wise counties.
The funds generated by the elk hunt lottery will fund DWR’s general fund for wildlife management and conservation. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/southwest-virginia-hunter-wins-chance-to-hunt-bull-elk/ | 2023-05-31T21:20:43 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/southwest-virginia-hunter-wins-chance-to-hunt-bull-elk/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland City Council voted Wednesday morning to accept a settlement agreement in a lawsuit brought by 10 plaintiffs who argued that the city's failure to keep public sidewalks clear of homeless encampments violates the rights of people with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The plaintiffs sued the city in federal court in September, and the parties announced in November that they were in mediation to pursue and out-of-court settlement. News of the tentative settlement emerged last week.
The settlement decision was one of several big votes the council was scheduled to take on Wednesday, along with a vote on renewing the city's contract with Multnomah County's Joint Office of Homeless Services and a vote on a proposal from Mayor Ted Wheeler to ban daytime camping in the city.
Settlement details
The terms of the tentative settlement, as outlined by city staff, include several terms and policies that the city will agree to either put in place or maintain if they're already in place:
- The city will maintain a campsite reporting system online and through 311, with an option to note if a camp is blocking a sidewalk.
- The system will include an option for a person with disabilities to separately request accommodation regarding a sidewalk campsite.
- The city will assess sidewalk obstructions within 5 business days after each report.
- The city will prioritize requests for accommodation from people with disabilities, and will ensure that at least 40% of its camp removals per year are addressing sidewalk obstructions.
- The city will remove at least 500 campsites obstructing sidewalks each fiscal year.
- The city will post "no camping" signs in places where there have been repeated obstructions on sidewalks.
- The city will not distribute tents except in limited circumstances such as at severe weather shelters or to replace property damaged during a camp removal.
- The city will commit at least $8 million to fund the Impact Reduction Program for fiscal year 2023-24, and at least $3 million per year for the following four fiscal years.
- The agreement lasts 5 years, during which the federal court will be able to enforce the settlement, and the city will make quarterly progress reports.
- The city will pay each plaintiff $5,000 in damages.
Wheeler's daytime camping ban proposal is not one of the terms of the settlement, the plaintiffs' attorneys said last week, but they said it would complement the city's obligations.
In response to a question from Commissioner Mingus Mapps, city staff said the Multnomah County Joint Office of Homeless Services is not obligated to follow the terms of agreement because the lawsuit was only brought against the city.
The tent distribution ban also doesn't apply to the joint office, according to city staff; the city contributes funding to the office, but the office is not considered to be a city contractor.
Public support for settlement
There were 36 people signed up to testify about the settlement at Wednesday's council meeting, many of whom identified themselves as people with disabilities, and the vast majority of whom expressed support for the settlement agreement.
"What happens when you make the streets safe for us, you make them safe for everyone," said Keith Martin. "If they're clear for people with disabilities then they're clear for homeowners, they're clear for students, they're clear for shoppers downtown. It's a major step."
There were objections, however, with some commenters arguing that clearing individual camps won't keep sidewalks accessible overall because campers with no other options will simply move to other stretches of sidewalk.
"There are better ways to make the sidewalks safe for people with disabilities without violating the rights of homeless people," said Serenity Ebert. "Many of the people living on the streets of Portland are also disabled. They were displaced and forced onto the streets by lack of access to affordable housing and adequate care. You cannot simply clear tents without giving people safe, viable and accessible housing."
Council accepts settlement
The council voted unanimously in favor of the settlement. Commissioner Dan Ryan called it a step in the right direction, and Commissioner Carmen Rubio said the city needs to balance the needs of residents with disabilities and residents experiencing homelessness.
"The lawsuit should not have been necessary for the city to do what is right, but I'm glad you filed it," Commissioner Rene Gonzalez said. "We have been too slow in addressing unsanctioned camping and crime on our streets."
Wheeler said he had received questions asking why the city didn't take action on sidewalk camping earlier, and he said it was in part because the city was following federal guidance to pause sweeps during the COVID-19 pandemic, and because the city had fewer shelter beds available. But he added that he agreed with the plaintiffs in the lawsuit.
"Martin v. Boise did not go away during COVID," he said, "so that was still a concern first and foremost in our minds, that we upheld constitutional rights as well as followed CDC guidance during a global pandemic. That being said, it's very common for me to get sued in my role as the mayor of this city, and I don't always welcome being sued. This is a notable exception."
He also mentioned the proposed ban on daytime camping scheduled for a council vote later on Wednesday, and said his plan to open six large-scale sanctioned camping areas would address the question of where homeless residents are supposed to go when told to move from sidewalk camps. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/homeless/portland-city-council-accepts-settlement-ada-lawsuit-sidewalk-camping/283-e763f1dc-4bfe-4ebf-9ce6-b2756d0d67b0 | 2023-05-31T21:20:45 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/homeless/portland-city-council-accepts-settlement-ada-lawsuit-sidewalk-camping/283-e763f1dc-4bfe-4ebf-9ce6-b2756d0d67b0 |
ATLANTA — Carroll County deputies arrested four young people in connection to a shooting that injured two people Monday night, one of which was a 16-year-old.
All four were charged with aggravated assault after being identified as suspects in the shooting that took place at the Fairfield Plantation development, specifically at the intersection of North Gate Court and North Gate Drive.
Deputies were called to the scene just before midnight, where they found a 16-year-old and 20-year-old shot. The teen was taken to a hospital in Atlanta while the 20-year-old refused treatment, police said.
"According to preliminary reports a group of young adults/teens were hanging out when shots rang out from two possible individuals," a statement from the sheriff's office said.
Currently, four juveniles are in custody. Police said more arrests may be possible as investigators work to “uncover (the) exact motive,” according to a Facebook post from the sheriff’s office.
The development is in Villa Rica, according to the sheriff's office, along Treasure Lake. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/4-juveniles-arrested-shooting-injured-2-carroll-county-deputies/85-7efe483c-584c-4a1f-8296-9c4286d7c776 | 2023-05-31T21:20:52 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/4-juveniles-arrested-shooting-injured-2-carroll-county-deputies/85-7efe483c-584c-4a1f-8296-9c4286d7c776 |
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Civil rights attorney Harry Daniels held a press conference on Wednesday morning to address multiple incidents of violence at the Camden County Detention Center. On the heels of Jarett Hobbs', who was beaten by detention officers at the same facility, the conference was held to shed light on several similar altercations.
Zyaire Ratliff, 23, told his story at the press conference. He was reportedly beaten by Camden County deputy Jacoby Anderson.
Brian Flancher also shared his experience at the detention facility. Flancher said he was beaten by guards over washing his hair, before he was restrained and left bleeding. He said he did not receive any medical attention for his injuries. He was on blood thinners at the time of the attack.
Photos of Adam Drummond were also shown during the press conference. He also reportedly had an altercation while in the Camden County Detention facility.
When asked if he had a message for the Camden Sheriff's Office, Daniels said "uphold your oath." | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/former-inmates-detail-brutality-in-camden-county-jail/77-0b217597-48f4-4d8c-bd8b-d1cb7af857d2 | 2023-05-31T21:20:58 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/former-inmates-detail-brutality-in-camden-county-jail/77-0b217597-48f4-4d8c-bd8b-d1cb7af857d2 |
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CROWN POINT — An 18-year-old Cedar Lake resident has been charged with reckless homicide and other crimes in relation to the Sunday shooting of his 16-year-old friend at a home west of Crown Point.
Denver Johnson was charged Wednesday with reckless homicide and involuntary manslaughter, both Level 5 felonies; pointing a firearm, a Level 6 felony, and criminal recklessness, a Class B misdemeanor, for allegedly shooting 16-year-old Jason Paholik while a group of friends were gathered around a firepit late Sunday.
According to charging documents, Lake County Sheriff's Police officers said upon arriving at the home on the 12000 block of Burr Street they heard Johnson say, "He's in the back. I shot him." Paholik was then transported to Franciscan Health Crown Point where he was later declared dead by the attending physician.
Police wrote in the affidavit that Johnson passed out at the scene of the shooting. Johnson was taken to Franciscan Health for medical clearance after officers arrived.
Charging documents allege that the group of teenage boys were drinking alcohol and listening to music around a campfire while parents were asleep.
Around 11:30 p.m., Johnson decided to jokingly point a Glock 17 9mm firearm at the Paholik, according to the probable cause affidavit. Johnson reportedly pulled the trigger, believing the firearm was empty, and shot Paholik in the chest.
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Witnesses of the shooting described to police officers that the two were best friends and no arguing had occurred that night. According the the probable cause affidavit, witnesses said Johnson was playing with the gun "as if it were a toy," and they had never seen him with the gun before.
During the investigation, an officer discovered video and audio files of the incident from a neighboring property's camera. In the video, officers observed Johnson raise the firearm and shoot Paholik. Another person could be heard saying "stop, stop, stop, stop," while Johnson was toying with the gun, according to the probable cause affidavit.
After Johnson was released from Franciscan Health, he was transported to Lake County Jail on probable cause charges related to the homicide, according to the officers' reports. Johnson posted a $5,000 bond Wednesday.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Aaron Doeing Jr.
Age : 18
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304714
Arrest Date: May 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - OBTAINING PROPERTY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Adam Hollingsworth
Age : 36
Residence: Ford Heights, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304719
Arrest Date: May 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anastasia Clark
Age : 23
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304826
Arrest Date: May 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Anthony Peters
Age : 36
Residence: Chicago Heights, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304722
Arrest Date: May 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Cameron Mills
Age : 29
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304752
Arrest Date: May 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Candice Makiling
Age : 32
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304770
Arrest Date: May 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Candice Shaw
Age : 40
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304771
Arrest Date: May 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Winfield Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Charles Ward
Age : 31
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304815
Arrest Date: May 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Colton Wilkey
Age : 26
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304825
Arrest Date: May 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Damien Kent
Age : 35
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304794
Arrest Date: May 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Daniel Gianoli
Age : 46
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304788
Arrest Date: May 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lowell Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Daniel Velasquez
Age : 27
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304749
Arrest Date: May 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT OF A FIREARM
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David McGuire Jr.
Age : 42
Residence: Riverdale, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304746
Arrest Date: May 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - (NIBRS FRAUD OFFENSE)
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dessiree Reese
Age : 39
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304791
Arrest Date: May 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lowell Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Devante Ricks
Age : 30
Residence: South Holland, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304709
Arrest Date: May 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Devion Perry
Age : 25
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304801
Arrest Date: May 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Griffith Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Devonte House
Age : 28
Residence: Dolton, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304720
Arrest Date: May 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT DEF. USES A VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dimitri Person
Age : 30
Residence: Villa Park, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304748
Arrest Date: May 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A SERIOUS VIOLENT FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Eddie Turnage
Age : 59
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304803
Arrest Date: May 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: New Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Edgar Hernandez Rodriguez
Age : 36
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304808
Arrest Date: May 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Munster Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Emmanuel Rivera
Age : 41
Residence: Beloit, WI
Booking Number(s): 2304798
Arrest Date: May 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWi
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Eric Rangel Jr.
Age : 27
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304747
Arrest Date: May 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - MURDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Fernando Mancillas Munoz
Age : 34
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304797
Arrest Date: May 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: HPDB
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Freddie Forsythe
Age : 49
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304779
Arrest Date: May 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake Station Police Department
Offense Description: SEX CRIME - POSSESS CHILD PORNOGRAPHY (b) ENHANCEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Glen Johnson II
Age : 33
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304688
Arrest Date: May 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Henry Jones Jr.
Age : 58
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304760
Arrest Date: May 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jaime Najera
Age : 49
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304793
Arrest Date: May 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
James Webb
Age : 52
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304751
Arrest Date: May 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jelani Pruitt
Age : 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304789
Arrest Date: May 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jennifer Mischka
Age : 38
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304713
Arrest Date: May 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: Dyer Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jermaine Wade Sr.
Age : 51
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304696
Arrest Date: May 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jerome Cannon
Age : 37
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304697
Arrest Date: May 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jesus Barajas
Age : 30
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304727
Arrest Date: May 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Munster Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joshua Chism
Age : 28
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304783
Arrest Date: May 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Crown Point Police Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - FIREARM
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kenneth Jones
Age : 44
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304700
Arrest Date: May 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Kirk Wright
Age : 37
Residence: Rockford, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304818
Arrest Date: May 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Other
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Kurt McCammon Jr.
Age : 35
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304795
Arrest Date: May 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Cedar Lake Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kymari Cheeks
Age : 24
Residence: South Bend, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304733
Arrest Date: May 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Lisette Corral
Age : 41
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304690
Arrest Date: May 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Louie Campbell
Age : 44
Residence: Munster, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304816
Arrest Date: May 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Munster Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - USING A DEADLY WEAPON; BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL; DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Michael Hill
Age : 34
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304809
Arrest Date: May 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael-Anthony Kruse
Age : 30
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304732
Arrest Date: May 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Milan Tanasijevich
Age : 39
Residence: Schereville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304726
Arrest Date: May 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schereville Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Monique Bradford
Age : 53
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304698
Arrest Date: May 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Montel Smith
Age : 29
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304753
Arrest Date: May 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Muhammad Najeeullah
Age : 51
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304792
Arrest Date: May 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Dyer Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Nadarangua Jackson-Carson
Age : 19
Residence: Chicago Heights, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304687
Arrest Date: May 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Naja Wilder
Age : 22
Residence: Blue Island, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304744
Arrest Date: May 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/PERMANENT INJURY OR DISFIGUREMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Novae Gatewood
Age : 53
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304693
Arrest Date: May 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Paris Finney
Age : 35
Residence: Hebron, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304694
Arrest Date: May 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: LACC
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Quintin Transou Jr.
Age : 37
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304721
Arrest Date: May 18, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Raymond Colburn
Age : 53
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304790
Arrest Date: May 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Crown Point Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Rene Rodriguez
Age : 51
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304814
Arrest Date: May 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Robert Jones
Age : 54
Residence: Weeki Wachee, FL
Booking Number(s): 2304768
Arrest Date: May 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Cedar Lake Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Robert Kirk
Age : 61
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304811
Arrest Date: May 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Robert Ramos
Age : 67
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304740
Arrest Date: May 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Ronald Myers
Age : 57
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304804
Arrest Date: May 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Semaj Reynolds
Age : 26
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304780
Arrest Date: May 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Theron Harris Jr.
Age : 21
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304724
Arrest Date: May 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake Station Police Department
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT DEF. USES A VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Travis Walker
Age : 38
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304743
Arrest Date: May 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Trina Weaver
Age : 39
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304728
Arrest Date: May 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Victor Sanchez
Age : 22
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304766
Arrest Date: May 19, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: WEAPON - POSSESSION - DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE (EXPLOSIVES) - UNLAWFUL POSSESSION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Vincent Michalik
Age : 20
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304817
Arrest Date: May 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST A PERSON < 14 YEARS OLD - BY ADULT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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Police: Person of interest in recent crime spree likely hiding in Cincinnati
Detroit — A 28-year-old man who is being sought by police in connection to a recent crime spree that includes two homicides may be hiding in the Cincinnati area, a Detroit Police official said Wednesday.
Assistant Police Chief Charles Fitzgerald named Dontonio Jones as a person of interest in several recent cases, including the May 25 fatal shooting of a man he said was killed for his expensive necklace and Cartier glasses in the parking lot of a restaurant on Detroit's west side.
"We believe he is also connected to another robbery/fatal shooting, another nonfatal shooting, and a carjacking as well," Fitzgerald said during a press briefing outside Detroit Public Safety Headquarters Wednesday.
The group of three suspects began their spree May 20 by stealing a burgundy Jeep from a Sterling Heights collision shop, Fitzgerald said. "They got three guns out of this location as well," he said.
The men are suspected in fatal shootings in the 14600 block of West Chicago and at the L. George's Coney Island on Joy Road near Evergreen, along with a nonfatal shooting the 13600 block of Grand River Avenue and a carjacking in the 11400 block of Ohio Street.
All the crimes were on the city's west side.
"They've gotten more and more violent as they've moved along," Fitzgerald said.
Fitzgerald said video of the crimes showed that the stolen Jeep was accompanied by a white Chrysler 200. When investigators ran the Chrysler's plates, it came back to Jones' relative in Cincinnati, Fitzgerald said.
On Saturday, police were following a car matching that description when the driver sped away. Police chased them until they dumped the car on Trinity Street, Police Chief James White told reporters Saturday.
Investigators believed that Jones had holed up inside a house on Trinity after a family reported hearing a noise in their basement. But after clearing the house and initiating the department's barricaded gunman protocol, it was determined nobody was in the house, Fitzgerald said.
Fitzgerald said Jones was identified through facial recognition technology after he was videotaped inside a business that's affiliated with Project Green Light, a program in which gas stations, stores and other locations install high-definition video systems that are piped in to the Real Time Crime Center.
Jones was at the Green Light location about 45 minutes before the May 25 shooting at the L. George Coney Island on Joy Road on Detroit's west side, "matching the full description (of the shooter)," Fitzgerald said. The assistant chief declined to identify which Green Light business had been the source of the identifying video, citing the ongoing investigation.
Jones is believed to be hiding in the Cincinnati area, Fitzgerald said. "He's considered armed and dangerous," he said of Jones. "Do not approach him."
Fitzgerald said the victim in the L. George shooting "was going nothing more than getting food at the end of the night. ... He had a nice expensive piece of jewelry hanging around his neck and he was wearing Cartier glasses. It really looks like (the suspects) were out there casing folks. They saw someone, it's a crime of opportunity and they struck."
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers of Michigan at (800) SPEAK-UP (773-2587), or the Detroit Police Homicide Section at (313) 596-2260. Tips may also be submitted to the city's Rewards TV website.
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Clinton Twp. mom charged with involuntary manslaughter after son found dead in park
A 24-year-old mother has been charged in connection with her son's death after the 5-year-old boy was found dead in a park near his home when his mother left him home alone sleeping, according to prosecutors.
Derricka Fleming, 24, allegedly put her son, Lamar Tyrone Mitchell, to bed in their Clinton Township apartment Jan. 23 and went upstairs to visit a neighbor, Macomb County prosecutors said in a news release. The boy got out of bed, left the apartment and was later found in a nearby park. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Lamar froze to death at the park, said Macomb County Prosecutor's Office spokesperson Dawn Fraylick.
Fleming is charged with involuntary manslaughter, which carries a penalty of up to 15 years in prison. She was arraigned Wednesday morning in 41B District Court in Clinton Township.
"As the prosecutor in this case, we are deeply saddened by the tragic and preventable loss of a young life," Macomb County Prosecutor Pete Lucido said. "The charges against Derricka Fleming reflect the gravity of the situation and the responsibility she bears in the death of her son. It is alleged that she placed her child to bed and left him unattended, resulting in his tragic disappearance and subsequent discovery in a nearby park. The evidence suggests a severe breach of parental duty and neglect that led to this devastating outcome." | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/macomb-county/2023/05/31/clinton-twp-mom-charged-with-manslaughter-after-son-found-dead-in-park/70274330007/ | 2023-05-31T21:23:24 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/macomb-county/2023/05/31/clinton-twp-mom-charged-with-manslaughter-after-son-found-dead-in-park/70274330007/ |
New summer rates for DTE, Consumers start this week as temps soar
New summer electricity rates go into effect this week for DTE and Consumers Energy customers across the state, just as temperatures are expected to hit 90 degrees for the first time this year.
The increased summer rates set in on June 1 and last until the end of September, making it more expensive to use electricity during the late afternoon and early evening hours.
This week’s seasonal change is part of a new pricing mechanism, required by Michigan’s utility regulators, known as "time of use” rates.
Under the program, customers of the two utility companies are charged higher prices for the energy they use during peak hours, with an added increase in the summer months, meaning that anyone wanting to crank up their air conditioning during the peak periods will see costs spike.
For DTE customers, electricity will cost $0.2098 cents per kilowatt hour during peak hours, which have been set at 3-7 p.m. Monday through Friday. The rest of the year, from October 1 through May, the peak hour pricing is set at $0.1675. Outside of those weekend peak hours, customers will be charged a lower rate of $0.1545 per kilowatt hour.
Consumers customers will also see the summer rates go into effect on weekdays starting on June 1 between the hours of 2-7 p.m. During those peak hours, users can expect to pay $0.158 per kilowatt hour. The rest of the day and on weekends, the off-peak rates are set at $0.103 per kilowatt hour.
The off-peak rates stay the same year-round for both companies.
“With this rate, when you use electricity can be just as important as how much you use,” Consumers explained on its website, where it breaks down the pricing mechanism for its customers.
“We’re encouraging customers to save money by reducing electricity use during this on-peak time, or shifting use to mornings, nights and weekends.”
The new rate structure for DTE and Consumers customers stem from rulings by the Michigan Public Service Commission mandating that the companies transition to the time-of-day pricing mechanism. The goal is to align rates with the actual cost of producing electricity at different times, according to the Michigan Public Service Commission.
The start of the summer peak period for DTE and Consumers customers will set in just as summer weather has finally arrived in Michigan. So far this week, temperatures have been in the high 80s and could hit 90 degrees tomorrow, according to the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service in Detroit.
According to the weather service, the area will see afternoon winds, which could help people who want to reduce their air conditioning use during peak hours. By Sunday, temperatures are expected to dip back into the 70s and 80s.
Both utilities have provided tips for customers navigating the peak pricing model and higher summer rates.
According to Consumers, raising your thermostat 5 degrees for 8 hours during the day can help people cut costs on your bill. Turning down the air conditioning during the peak period will maximize those savings, the utility says. Cleaning the filters on an air conditioning unit can allow it to run more efficiently, which in turn can help keep energy bills down.
Users hoping to avoid a jump in their electricity bill are also advised to consider changing when they use major appliances like their dishwasher or laundry machines. Delaying your chores until later in the night, when electricity rates drop, can help keep bills down.
DTE recommends similar lifestyle changes for its customers. The company also offers some tools to help its users. Customers can get more personalized recommendations on the company’s website.
Consumers Energy customers can also find more information and tips on the utility’s website. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/05/31/new-summer-electricity-rates-for-dte-consumers-start-as-temps-soar/70273137007/ | 2023-05-31T21:23:30 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/05/31/new-summer-electricity-rates-for-dte-consumers-start-as-temps-soar/70273137007/ |
Highland Park, Great Lakes Water Authority miss deadline for plan to pay city's $24M tab
The City of Highland Park and the Great Lakes Water Authority failed to meet a court-ordered May 31 deadline to come up with a payment plan for the estimated $24 million the city owes to the suburban water authority.
The two sides were ordered into mediation by Wayne County Circuit Judge Edward Joseph in April. It's the result of Highland Park, a small enclave surrounded by Detroit, recently losing a years-long court battle with GLWA over the city's outstanding water and sewer bill.
The two sides didn't meet the May 31 deadline but are still engaged in talks in hopes of having a payment plan ready for a June 6 court hearing, said GLWA's general counsel, Randal Brown.
"GLWA continues to participate in confidential mediation discussions with Highland Park as directed by the Court and will do so through the date of next week’s scheduled court hearing," Brown said in a Wednesday email statement.
Attorneys and several officials for Highland Park didn't respond to requests for comment. The estimated $24 million tab — the exact amount with interest is still being determined — is two and a half times larger than the $9.6 million Highland Park collects annually in property tax revenues. City officials contend they don't see a way to pay off the debt in a community with a per capita income of $19,401 and a 41% poverty rate in 2021, according to the Census Bureau.
The bill has sparked a political crisis in Highland Park. The city is seeking a declaration of a financial emergency and an expedited bankruptcy from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who is still exploring options.
GLWA officials contend the city has paid less than 1% of its water and sewer charges since 2012, and that Highland Park's unpaid bill has meant additional fees for the more than 80 other communities in southeast Michigan that GLWA serves.
The $24 million may not be the total amount the city will owe to GLWA, because the two sides remain involved in several other lawsuits. Highland Park's water debt could exceed $58 million, GLWA officials contend.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – State Farm announced Friday it will no longer accept new applications for homeowner insurance, including business and personal lines property and casualty insurance, in California due to rising construction costs and the growing risk of catastrophes like wildfires in the state. However, at the moment, it doesn’t look like there is a similar move in the works in Oregon.
The company shared the news in a press release posted online and said the change went into effect on May 27. The policy does not affect auto insurance.
“We pledge to work constructively with the CDI [California Department of Insurance] and policymakers to help build market capacity in California. However, it’s necessary to take these actions now to improve the company’s financial strength,” State Farm wrote in the statement.
KOIN 6 News contacted State Farm to ask if the company planned to take similar action in Oregon. Public affairs employee Sevag Sarkissian, who covers all three West Coast states, did not respond to the question. Instead, he directed KOIN to the statement posted online about the change in California.
Jason Horton, a public information officer for the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation, which regulates insurance in the state, said so far, State Farm has not notified the division of any changes to their Oregon underwriting practices or acceptance of new business.
Nevertheless, he said there is no law in Oregon forbidding an insurance company from doing what State Farm is doing in California.
Another reason State Farm said it’s halting homeowners insurance applications in California is the “challenging reinsurance market.”
According to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, reinsurance is a tool insurance companies use to manage risks and the amount of capital they must have to support those risks.
In October 2022, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara began enforcing a first-in-the-nation wildfire safety regulation to help drive down the cost of insurance in the state. The law requires insurance companies to provide discounts to customers who follow the Safer from Wildfire framework to help protect their homes from catching fire during a wildfire.
Every action a person takes under the Safer from Wildfires program qualifies them for an insurance discount. Some of the steps include installing a Class-A fire rated roof, creating a five-foot ember resistant zone, enclosing eaves on a home, clearing vegetation and debris from under decks, and creating defensible space.
Lara also created a state law in 2018 that places a one-year moratorium on insurance companies and prevents them from canceling or not renewing home insurance properties in areas within or adjacent to a wildfire perimeter after the governor declares a state of emergency.
Oregon has not yet placed these requirements on insurance companies, but on May 8, Gov. Tina Kotek signed a bill that ensures insurance companies cannot use Oregon’s statewide wildfire risk map as a basis for canceling or refusing to renew policies, or for increasing premiums.
The bill also requires insurance companies to allow their insured clients at least two years to repair, rebuild or replace the property that was damaged or lost as a result of a wildfire that occurred during a declaration of a state of emergency.
In its statement, State Farm said it takes its responsibility to manage risk seriously.
“We will continue to evaluate our approach based on changing market conditions,” the company stated.
According to the Insurance Information Institute, State Farm is the number one homeowners insurance provider in California. | https://www.koin.com/local/could-an-insurance-company-stop-accepting-homeowner-applications-in-oregon/ | 2023-05-31T21:24:13 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/could-an-insurance-company-stop-accepting-homeowner-applications-in-oregon/ |
ROANOKE, Va. – Parts of one of Roanoke City’s oldest neighborhoods could soon get a face lift.
Applications are now open for the Residential Facade Improvement Program in the 600-1200 block of Jamison Avenue SE in the Belmont/Fallon target area.
According to officials, the program offers up to $8,000 in matching funds for property owners to make exterior improvements to their homes and rental units.
The purpose of the program is to improve the visual aspect of certain locations in the Belmont/Fallon target area (BFTA).
The hope is to encourage investment in and improvement of real property, decrease vacancy, improve the vibrancy of the area, and help to revitalize this section of Roanoke.
Officials say buildings selected must be in need of facade renovations and structurally sound upon completion.
Facade grants will be available for qualifying residential projects from the City of Roanoke, on a reimbursement basis for one-half of eligible renovation costs, with a minimum reimbursement of $2,000 and a maximum reimbursement of $8,000.
The program is funded by Community Development Block Grants, allocated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Any non-commercial structures in the area may be eligible, not based on income of the owner or tenant.
To apply, contact Renovation Alliance at (540) 400-0959 or facade@renovateall.org. There is no deadline to apply, but funds are limited. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/31/city-of-roanoke-announces-residential-facade-improvement-program/ | 2023-05-31T21:25:25 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/31/city-of-roanoke-announces-residential-facade-improvement-program/ |
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Torrential rainfall prompted a flood advisory Wednesday for parts of the Tampa Bay area and is making a mess of the evening commute.
As of 5 p.m., about 2 to 4 inches of rain has fallen in parts of the St. Petersburg area, according to the National Weather Service. It's possible another 1 to 3 inches of rain could fall.
This amount of rain in a short period of time prompted the advisories for parts of Manatee, Pinellas and Sarasota counties — minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas is possible over the next couple of hours
Interstate 275 in Pinellas County is slow going, with traffic cameras showing heavy buildups, especially around 5th Avenue North to 54th Avenue North.
This dreary weather is forecast for the next several days as a low-pressure system in the Gulf of Mexico continues to push in ample moisture across the region. Although the National Hurricane Center is monitoring it for tropical development, its odds are low and instead, the disturbance will help to bust our drought.
Afternoon showers and storms are forecast through the next several days, with the threat of minor flooding to continue. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/flood-advisory-tampa-bay-florida-traffic/67-bb305661-b6c4-40d0-b86d-5e09a60c024e | 2023-05-31T21:25:26 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/flood-advisory-tampa-bay-florida-traffic/67-bb305661-b6c4-40d0-b86d-5e09a60c024e |
LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Fire Marshal’s Office has completed its investigation into a fire that took place at a home in Lynchburg Wednesday afternoon, according to the Lynchburg Fire Department.
Officials said around 1:30 p.m., firefighters were called to 1504 Pierce Street, and found fire showing at the front of the building.
We’re told crews quickly knocked the fire down and were able to make entry into the home, which contained upstairs and downstairs apartments.
Authorities say no one was in either apartment at the time of the fire, and crews distinguished the fire in about 20 minutes. Damages were limited to the front of the building, but both apartments are considered uninhabitable due to smoke and water damage.
Officials say residents are receiving assistance from the American Red Cross with temporary housing.
According to the Fire Marshal’s Office, the cause of the fire appears to be improperly discarded smoking materials. LFD said the fire is not related to the multiple fires that took place Wednesday in Lynchburg, and the previous three were ruled accidental in nature. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/31/residents-displaced-after-structure-fire-in-lynchburg/ | 2023-05-31T21:25:31 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/31/residents-displaced-after-structure-fire-in-lynchburg/ |
Avondale man accused of killing wife says he 'blacked out' during shooting, police say
Jose Chagnon, 53, was arrested by Avondale police on Tuesday on suspicion of killing his wife and barricading himself in his home.
On May 30, at around 2:14 p.m., officers responded to the area of 119th Lane and Bellemont Drive for reports of shots fired and a woman screaming.
According to court documents, a witness identified by police said he had heard multiple gunshots and proceeded to look out of his second-story bedroom window. When he did, he saw Chagnon chasing a woman, later identified as Chagnon's 29-year-old wife.
A second witness, also in their second-story bedroom, said they had heard three to four gunshots and saw the woman running toward his house with Chagnon chasing her. The two then entered the witness' front walkway, going out of his view, before he heard a single gunshot and saw Chagnon run back toward his house, according to court documents.
As Chagnon did, the witness went downstairs to check on the woman who was slumped over by his front door, unresponsive, court documents state.
An Avondale patrol officer arrived at the scene and saw Chagnon standing in the doorway of his house. The officer asked Chagnon to exit his doorway, but Chagnon refused, telling the officer he'd rather kill himself, according to court documents.
Chagnon then re-entered his house and other responding officers went to provide aid to the woman. Court documents state that fire personnel took her from the witness's front door, triaged her and transported her to the hospital where she was later pronounced dead.
Police were negotiating with Chagnon as he was inside his home when he admitted to killing his wife, police say. Chagnon also told officers he had contacted family and friends, who told him to turn himself in.
Chagnon eventually surrendered after about forty minutes, according to court documents, and was taken into custody.
Chagnon was later interviewed and told investigators that he and his wife had gotten into an argument a few hours prior to the death at the community pool.
The argument spilled over until the two returned to Chagnon's home, where he became upset and punched his wife in the face, court documents state.
While upstairs, Chagnon grabbed his gun from his nightstand drawer and shot one time to "scare" her, court documents state. At this time, Chagnon's ex-girlfriend was on a FaceTime call with him in which she told officers that she could see Chagnon's room as well as his wife begging to see her son, according to court documents. It is unclear where the son was at the time of the shooting.
According to court documents, Chagnon's ex said it appeared as though he was not letting his wife leave the room. The FaceTime then ended after a gunshot was heard, and she called 911 to report the incident.
Chagnon corroborated the story, saying his ex would not lie to police about what she saw, records say.
He agreed that he had most likely pointed the handgun at his wife while in the bedroom, court documents state. Chagnon said during the interview he had "blacked out" during part of the incident because he was so upset. The lack of memory led to his statements and he said he was unable to recall how the two ended up outside, how many times he had shot her and didn't remember entering his neighbors' property, documents state. According to court documents, Chagnon knew he had shot his wife at least once because she had turned to him and said she had been shot.
Chagnon told investigators that he was the only one outside arguing with his wife and "if the victim was shot and had died, he must have done it," court documents state.
Chagnon did remember going back to his house and seeing police arrive, as well as snorting meth and contemplating suicide, according to court documents.
With memory returning, Chagnon told investigators that he had left his handgun on the kitchen counter and that he knew he was not allowed to have one due to a previous felony conviction.
A search warrant served at Chagnon's home produced the handgun and one spent casing in the master bedroom, seven in his driveway and one in the front walkway of his neighbor's residence where his wife was found dead, court documents state.
Chagnon was ultimately booked into jail on several charges including one count of first-degree murder, one count of kidnapping, one count of endangerment and two counts of aggravated assault. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/southwest-valley-breaking/2023/05/31/avondale-man-arrested-shooting-wife-barricading-home/70274215007/ | 2023-05-31T21:29:37 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/southwest-valley-breaking/2023/05/31/avondale-man-arrested-shooting-wife-barricading-home/70274215007/ |
ABERDEEN, Md. — The crash scene in Newark, Delaware shows the magnitude of the head-on collision caused by an alleged drunk driver, which nearly ended the life of Acting Corporal James Haddix of the Aberdeen Police Department.
“Got out on the scene. Saw the crash site, and it was horrific. The cars were completely destroyed. Front end damage was extensive,” said Aberdeen Police Capt. C. William Reiber, “It took 45 minutes of extricate Acting Corporal James Haddix from the vehicle. It was hard to imagine that somebody could survive something that looked like that.”
Haddix was on his way to work where a promotion that same day would have had him supervising his first shift.
He had already won over the community with his visits to schools, his life-saving efforts to rescue a bird on the side of the highway and taking in an injured cat, paying its bills out of his own pocket and adopting it.
The Army veteran and father of five was already directing his own care by the time he arrived at the hospital.
“Officer Haddix was amazing,” said Reiber, “I mean for being in the condition that he was in, suffering from severe injuries, broken bones throughout the body, he wanted to go back to work right at that moment.”
Ironically, we’re told one of the reasons Haddix became a police officer is because his father was killed by a drunk driver when he was just seven years old.
Donations are now being accepted to help with his medical bills at a site called GiveSendGo to help the family of the man who has given so much of himself to others. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/aberdeen-police-officer-recovering-from-head-on-crash | 2023-05-31T21:29:57 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/aberdeen-police-officer-recovering-from-head-on-crash |
BALTIMORE — A woman is in ICU with broken bones and fractures after a hit in run on Memorial day in the Northeast District of Baltimore.
Her daughter is asking for the public's help to find the good Samaritan who called 9-1-1 and comforted her until emergency officials arrived.
It was a little before 11 at night on Memorial Day, when a family BBQ had just ended. 63-year-old Venus Gaines was at the corner of Harford Road and Batavia walking to Royal Farms when tragedy hit.
"When she crossed this street, she was struck by a car and they kept going,” said Gaines’ daughter, Lakeisha Mixon.
Mixon says her mom was left unconscious on the street.
"That's how severely she was hit and someone they saw her laying in the street, they didn't even realize it was a person they thought it was a pile of clothes. And they stopped, they realized it was my mom, they called 911,” said Mixon.
Mixon said it was about 45 minutes before her mom was transported to the emergency room. But the good Samaritan who stopped, stayed with her the whole time.
Mixon is now searching for the person that came to the rescue.
"We are so grateful that they took the time to stay with her that long so we would love to find out who it was so we could personally thank them, because we really appreciate them," said Mixon.
As for Gaines, she remains in serious condition in the ICU with broken bones and fractures.
"From the top of her head literally to her feet, her spine, her arm, her ankle, her ribs, her liver, she is in really bad condition,” said Mixon.
Mixon said the next quest is to find the person that hit her mom, "This is important to us, we lost our dad two years ago and we also almost lost our mom two days ago, so we're not going to stop until we find out who did this.”
Gaines' family is offering a reward of $1,000 to anyone with information on the crash.
Call the Northeast District Police Department or email Mixon at lamix1@morgan.edu. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/family-searching-for-good-samaritan-that-helped-injured-woman-after-hit-and-run | 2023-05-31T21:30:03 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/family-searching-for-good-samaritan-that-helped-injured-woman-after-hit-and-run |
A deadly crash is under investigation in Prince George's County.
Troopers were called to the area of Largo Road in Upper Marlboro for reports of a two-vehicle crash just before 6:00 a.m.
According to Maryland State Police, the driver of a Nissan Altima, identified as 30-year-old Angelica Cepero, was traveling south on Largo road when the vehicle drifted over the double yellow lines and crashed head on into a Chevrolet Impala.
Police say Cepero was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger of the vehicle, a 1-year-old child, was taken to children's hospital to get treatment for their injuries.
The occupants of the Impala, a 52-year-old and a 21-year-old, were both taken to medical centers to get treated for their injuries.
Roads were closed down for five hours.
The incident remains under investigation. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/two-vehicle-crash-in-pg-county-leaves-1-dead-3-injured-including-1-year-old | 2023-05-31T21:30:09 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/two-vehicle-crash-in-pg-county-leaves-1-dead-3-injured-including-1-year-old |
Bismarck's 26th Street between Divide Avenue and Hoover Avenue will be closed to through traffic starting at 7 a.m. Friday for sewer work.
Access will be limited to local residents from the north. No access to the area will be permitted from Divide Avenue. There will be no detour route.
The closure will be in place for about 10 days, according to the city. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck-road-closure-announced/article_85b783a6-fff4-11ed-ac61-935b3f39f87a.html | 2023-05-31T21:31:25 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck-road-closure-announced/article_85b783a6-fff4-11ed-ac61-935b3f39f87a.html |
Owners of the Fort Lincoln Trolley are seeking to continue the legacy of rail in Mandan by passing on their business.
The summer attraction that's popular with kids and families has been owned and run by Jim and Jan Beck since 1989. It transports up to 5,000 passengers per year between Mandan and Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park south of the city.
"The time has come to transition the trolley to a new operator and continue the legacy," Jim Beck said. "We've been operating for 35 years -- it's been a great business. We have watched families make riding the trolley an annual tradition, and some of their kids are now bringing their families."
Beck hopes that the sale of the business will preserve the tracks, bridges and trolley cars, all of which are over 100 years old.
The trolley offers a 9-mile round-trip ride between Mandan and the state park. The route crosses two bridges that are over 120 years old. The three passenger rail cars run on 4.5 miles of the former Northern Pacific south branch rail line that connected Mandan with Mott. The rails were turned over to the state parks system in the late 1980s, and the trolley operates as a park concessionaire. One of the trolleys is an original Bismarck streetcar.
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The trolley makes two stops in the state park, one near the campground and On-A-Slant Village and the park museum, and the last stop across the road from the Custer House.
“It’s a big addition to the park -- we like them and they like us,” Beck said.
The coronavirus pandemic shut down trolley operations in 2020. The business in 2021 suspended operations due to the pandemic and labor shortages. Rides resumed last summer.
Parties interested in taking over the trolley can call 701-663-9018 or email flincolntrolley@gmail.com. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/mandan/fort-lincoln-trolley-up-for-sale-mandan-attraction-has-been-family-owned-since-1989/article_b0ea26c4-ffee-11ed-979a-87096ca0870c.html | 2023-05-31T21:31:32 | 1 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/mandan/fort-lincoln-trolley-up-for-sale-mandan-attraction-has-been-family-owned-since-1989/article_b0ea26c4-ffee-11ed-979a-87096ca0870c.html |
SHERMAN, Miss. (WTVA) — Get ready for some wet and wild fun in the town of Sherman.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Wednesday afternoon for its new splash pad, which is next to Sherman Public Library.
This a first for the town.
The splash pad is open each day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/sherman-cuts-ribbon-on-splash-pad/article_e57c42da-fff5-11ed-886a-1b29f404e54f.html | 2023-05-31T21:35:34 | 1 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/sherman-cuts-ribbon-on-splash-pad/article_e57c42da-fff5-11ed-886a-1b29f404e54f.html |
BLOOMSBURG, Pa. — Libraries come in all shapes and sizes, and the Bloomsburg Public Library's new outdoor space is bringing readers into nature. Recently, the library opened a reading garden in memory of one of its longtime members, Tara Carr Erney.
"She was a passionate reader. She was a mom, a farmer. She loved to knit, but above all, she was famous for her reading," Bloomsburg Public Library Director Lydia Kegler said.
Tara died in October 2021 of a brain tumor at age 36. Her family and friends donated money to the Bloomsburg Public Library in Tara's memory, as she was a longtime patron.
Kegler said the library wanted to do something meaningful with that money.
"This is what we decided to do, which is for the library, for the community, and it's Tara's gift," Kegler said.
The reading garden is nearly 900 square feet. It's open to the public, which people are excited about.
"It's just beautiful to see plants and gardens and everyone coming together. It's great," Alii Albrecht said.
"A library is a place that everybody goes, and it's in the middle of town, so I think it's a really cool thing that they're doing here," Lea Albrecht said.
Kegler thinks Tara would have liked it too.
"She loved life, and I think this kind of a dynamic space gives you that," Kegler said.
The Bloomsburg Public Library plans to host all kinds of events in the reading garden, starting with a children's program this Friday.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/columbia-county/bloomsburg-public-library-opens-reading-garden-tara-carr-erney-patron/523-a2095adc-5f3d-4b50-a84a-94f7bdb90636 | 2023-05-31T21:40:09 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/columbia-county/bloomsburg-public-library-opens-reading-garden-tara-carr-erney-patron/523-a2095adc-5f3d-4b50-a84a-94f7bdb90636 |
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. — Sunny skies and warm weather were in the forecast, but the East Stroudsburg Area School District made it rain. More than 500 students from across the school district took part in a "Rain Rally."
Acme Hose Co. No. 1 provided water for the students.
The event raises money and awareness for Special Olympics Pennsylvania and its Unified Champion Schools program.
"We have worked really hard to be able to have our student body be inclusive and to be able to have our identified students be able to be a part of everything that's going on in our school—in the classroom, outside of the classroom," said Aimee Ellison, a teacher with the school district and a unified track and field coach.
This is the second year East Stroudsburg was chosen to take part in the spin-off version of the Polar Plunge.
Only two schools district in the state are asked to participate.
Laiana Biela has twins in the school district and brought her kids out to take part.
"This is one of our favorite events. All the kids get together—the regular ed and the kids with some needs and they participate together and are included, and everyone helps everyone out, and it's a great experience," said Biela.
The Rain Rally has grown every year with more water and more activities to thank the kids for raising thousands of dollars.
"We are so excited that it's hot and sunny. And we have food trucks, we have more things that we're going to be able to do on the field. We have some activities to keep everybody busy, and it's just such a great event that we have here. The kids, everyone just wants to work together," said Michele Saffer, a life skills teacher with the district and assistant unified track and field coach.
The school district raised more than $10,000 for Special Olympics.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/monroe-county/rain-rally-raises-money-for-special-olympics-east-stroudsburg-area-fundraiser-awareness/523-598392ab-c5df-4441-862f-f5d89c5d1460 | 2023-05-31T21:40:15 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/monroe-county/rain-rally-raises-money-for-special-olympics-east-stroudsburg-area-fundraiser-awareness/523-598392ab-c5df-4441-862f-f5d89c5d1460 |
BARNESVILLE, Pa. — A death investigation is underway in Schuylkill County after a man was found dead in a pond.
According to police, 72-year-old Arthur Heckman was fishing along Back Road in Ryan Township over the weekend.
That's when investigators believe he entered the water on his ATV.
Heckman's body was recovered by a dive team.
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Originally published May 30 on KTVB.COM.
Coming soon to your mailbox in Ada County: the annual property tax assessments. Ada County Assessor Rebecca Arnold told KTVB they are on the way.
Originally published May 30 on KTVB.COM.
Coming soon to your mailbox in Ada County: the annual property tax assessments. Ada County Assessor Rebecca Arnold told KTVB they are on the way.
“Some were placed in the mail last Friday and some will go in the mail (Tuesday)," Arnold said. "So they should be in mailboxes by the end of the week."
One thing you may notice in the overall data on the assessor's website is that it looks like residential assessments seem to be down for the first time in over a decade.
“Single-family residential went down, multi-family residential is up. Duplexes, for example, went up. Commercial values went up, but that's simply reflective of what occurred in the market,” Arnold said.
There are a lot of factors in assessments, but Arnold said there is a major contributor across the board.
“It's simply a reflection of the market. The market has slowed and slowed as of Jan. 1," Arnold said. "It may have increased in some areas since Jan. 1, but that would not be reflected in these assessed value notices or assessed value as of Jan. 1."
Specifically, depending on where you live in the county, every family is in a situation unique to them when they get their assessment.
“Some went down 6-9%, some went down 18%. There are a few pockets where the values actually went up,” Arnold said.
If your property assessment is lower than in years past, there is a chance your property taxes will go down. Still, there are a lot of factors that go into it.
“It’s not that simple. It depends on what the taxing entities do. Boise City, for example, has already announced that they intend to raise property taxes this year, so total property taxes will go up in the city of Boise," Arnold said. "How they're paid will be perhaps a little different. There'll be a shift. Commercial will be paying a higher percentage this year than it has in in the past, and residential will be paying slightly less, but the total tax bill is not going down."
As taxing districts set their budgets in the coming weeks, the property tax bill picture will be clearer.
"They all have to be done by the end of August, first week of September. So it's important to pay attention to what each taxing entity is doing. Boise City, Ada County, ACHD, the school districts, look at their proposed budgets, attend their budget hearings, provide comment," Arnold said. "It's important that they hear from citizens and hear citizens’ concerns. I know some people say, 'well, I don't know what taxing districts I live in,' but it seems like on the assessment, all of that is answered. It's right there on the bottom of the assessment."
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Sen. Mike Crapo leads a roundtable discussion in the Lincoln Auditorium of the Idaho state Capitol on Oct. 12, 2021. Crapo and fellow Idaho Sen. Jim Risch co-sponsored the Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy (ADVANCE) Act of 2023, which passed a Senate committee on a 16-3 vote on Wednesday.
A U.S. Senate committee on Wednesday passed a bipartisan bill co-sponsored by Idaho’s senators that is meant to boost development of new nuclear technology.
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee voted 16-3 in favor of the Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy (ADVANCE) Act of 2023, according to a press release. Idaho Sens. Mike Crapo and Jim Risch introduced the bill in March with sponsor Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia.
Crapo and Risch are among 16 co-sponsors, which include Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina; Cory Booker, D-New Jersey; John Barrasso, R-Wyoming; and Mark Kelly, D-Arizona.
“Idaho is home to the world-leading Idaho National Laboratory, a facility responsible for promoting international nuclear competitiveness through research, innovation and workforce development,” Crapo said in the release. “The ADVANCE Act shows bipartisan support for continuing our investment in nuclear energy—strengthening national security, diversifying our energy portfolio and growing the economy.”
S. 1111 would reduce regulatory costs for licenses on advanced nuclear reactor technologies, create an incentive for successful deployment of next-generation nuclear reactors and require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to develop a pathway for timely licensing of nuclear facilities at brownfield sites — which are contaminated sites.
The bill also authorizes funding to assist in cleaning up legacy abandoned mining sites on Tribal lands.
It would allow the NRC to lead international forums to develop regulations for advanced nuclear reactors and establish a joint Commerce Department and Energy Department initiative to facilitate outreach to nations seeking to develop advanced nuclear programs.
“With the ADVANCE Act’s passage out of committee, we are one step closer to spurring the development and deployment of advanced nuclear technologies,” Risch said in the release. “Idaho’s own INL has long been a leader in nuclear research, and with this bill, we can further unlock nuclear’s vast clean energy potential.”
The 83-page act also makes a number of changes to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission that are meant to improve its efficiency and strengthen the country’s nuclear fuel cycle and supply chain infrastructure.
The legislation implements key recommendations that came out of a 2020 Department of Energy report that found a decline of the county’s industrial nuclear supply capabilities. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/senate-committee-advances-nuclear-tech-bill-introduced-by-idaho-sens-crapo-risch/article_2fe9d9b8-ffdd-11ed-bfdc-e3e85f32a360.html | 2023-05-31T21:41:35 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/senate-committee-advances-nuclear-tech-bill-introduced-by-idaho-sens-crapo-risch/article_2fe9d9b8-ffdd-11ed-bfdc-e3e85f32a360.html |
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- A 73-year-old man faces up to 55 years in prison after being convicted of attempted murder and drug charges in the 2021 shooting of a deli owner in Queens and the subsequent discovery of a large amount of heroin in his home, according to the local district attorney's office.
- James Fraley, of St. Albans, was convicted late last week of attempted murder in the second degree, assault in the first degree, robbery in the first degree, criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first degree, and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said. His sentencing is set for June 16
- According to the charges and trial testimony, n Aug. 12, 2021, at around 2 p.m., Fraley entered the Rojas Deli on Hillside Avenue, ordered a sandwich before shooting the owner, Rufino Rojas-Flores, in the chest. He subsequently then turned the gun on the owner’s daughter, who was working behind the counter, demanding the money in the register, according to the charges.
A 73-year-old man faces up to 55 years in prison after being convicted of attempted murder and drug charges in the 2021 shooting of a deli owner in Queens and the subsequent discovery of a large amount of heroin in his home, according to the local district attorney's office.
James Fraley, of St. Albans, was convicted late last week of attempted murder in the second degree, assault in the first degree, robbery in the first degree, criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first degree, and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said. His sentencing is set for June 16. He is on lifetime parole for a 1989 murder conviction.
The conviction is related to a series of incidents that took place in August 2021.
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According to the charges and trial testimony, n Aug. 12, 2021, at around 2 p.m., Fraley entered the Rojas Deli on Hillside Avenue, ordered a sandwich before shooting the owner, Rufino Rojas-Flores, in the chest. He subsequently then turned the gun on the owner’s daughter, who was working behind the counter, demanding the money in the register, according to the charges.
The daughter gave him between $100 and $200 cash and Fraley fled with a deli worker chasing him. Surveillance video showed the worker running after an older man and it also captured Fraley in the subway stop.
Days later, on Aug. 17, an officer recognized Fraley from the wanted poster and pulled him over for a traffic violation.
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When detectives went to Fraley’s home, they found a .357 caliber revolver, a .380 caliber semi-automatic pistol loaded with six rounds of ammunition, and a safe containing more than 12 ounces of heroin, the district attorney's office said citing the charges and trial testimony. Drug paraphernalia, including hundreds of glassine envelopes, were also discovered in the home.
Rojas-Flores was treated at the hospital for injuries to his liver from the gunshot wound.
“He killed once before and was armed and willing to do so again," Katz said. "The jury has spoken and we will be asking the court for an appropriately lengthy sentence.” | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/73-year-old-queens-man-convicted-of-attempted-murder-in-2021-deli-shooting-robbery-da/4382540/ | 2023-05-31T21:47:10 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/73-year-old-queens-man-convicted-of-attempted-murder-in-2021-deli-shooting-robbery-da/4382540/ |
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Don't miss the Boise Greek Food Festival this weekend, June 2-3, 2023!
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BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will be repaving the northbound lanes of Eagle Road, between Hobble Creek Drive and Colchester Drive over the next two weeks.
Lanes will be reduced to one lane in each direction on Eagle Road during the project.
Crews will be actively working on the project in the evenings beginning at 10 p.m. in order to minimize traffic disruption. ITD recommends that drivers take an alternative route to avoid delays.
"Nighttime closures will allow all lanes to remain open during the daytime commute. We appreciate the community's patience as we work to get this important repaving project complete," said Jeff Ryan, ITD Resident Engineer.
On Wednesday, May 31 and Thursday, June 1, ITD will be repaving Eagle Road between McMillan Road and Chinden Boulevard - closing the Chinden/Eagle intersection allowing crews to repave the east side of the intersection.
Access to side streets on the east side of Eagle Road will be blocked at night where crews are working. Routes for residents will be determined as needed.
Weather permitting, projected project timeline is as follows:
- Weekdays: 10 p.m. - 6 a.m.
- Saturday mornings: 10 p.m. - 7 a.m.
- Sunday mornings: 10 p.m. - 8 a.m.
Over the past month, ITD crews have paved the northbound lanes between Pine Avenue and McMillan Road.
Further paving projects will ensue on the intersections at Fairview Avenue, Ustick Road and McMillan Road later this summer. All construction is expected to be completed in fall 2023.
For the latest closure locations, text 'EagleRoad' to 1-866-483-8422 or visit ITD's project website here, where residents can also sign up for email updates.
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Jackson Rockabillys to begin season, first home game on Friday
As spring comes to an end and the summer months commence, so does a new season for the Jackson Rockabillys baseball team.
The team hosted a "Greet the Goats" event at their open practice on Tuesday evening, giving players an opportunity to come off the field and introduce themselves to fans in the stands, getting them pumped up for the upcoming season.
Former Major League Baseball player Matt Franco and first-year Rockabillys Manager Matt Franco shared his enthusiasm for the upcoming season.
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"We have a great team. We're going to be really competitive this year, and we're going to play some good baseball," Franco said. "I hope the product speaks for itself, and we can win some ball games and get the fans excited."
A part of the Prairie Land Division of the Prospect League's Western Conference, the Rockabillys team is comprised of collegiate players from across the southern, midwestern, and eastern U.S. — as far north as Rhode Island and as far south as Florida.
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The team's first practice was Monday, followed by the second one on Tuesday, just before their first game on Wednesday evening when they will face off against the Thrillville Thrillbillies in Marion, Illinois. Though the time for practice was limited before the first game of the season, Franco isn't worried.
"It's kind of rushed, but we should be just fine," he said.
With a 35-player roster, Franco noted that he anticipates challenges with allowing everyone ample playing time.
"That's going to be one challenging thing is getting everyone their playing time because there's only nine spots out there," he said. "As long as everybody's okay with sharing a little bit of time, we'll be alright."
The Rockabillys first home game will be on Friday, June 2 at 7 p.m. and the full game schedule can be found at www.rockabillysbaseball.com. | https://www.jacksonsun.com/story/news/local/2023/05/31/as-they-gear-up-for-their-first-game-the-rockabillys-get-to-know-fans/70273375007/ | 2023-05-31T21:54:00 | 0 | https://www.jacksonsun.com/story/news/local/2023/05/31/as-they-gear-up-for-their-first-game-the-rockabillys-get-to-know-fans/70273375007/ |
Five staff members at the state's Reception and Treatment Center were treated at a Lincoln hospital after they were stabbed by three inmates Wednesday morning, according to authorities.
The staff members suffered injuries "consistent with stabbings utilizing manufactured weapons" and were also kicked and punched, the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services said in a news release.
Another two staffers were also taken to a local hospital for medical care after they were injured while responding to the assaults, according to the news release. Those two staff members were not physically assaulted.
None of the seven staff members suffered life-threatening injuries.
“The injured team members were primarily concerned with the well-being of their co-workers, which is indicative of the commitment they have to each other,” the prison's warden, Taggart Boyd, said in the news release, noting that staff responded quickly "and contained the situation within minutes.”
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The inmates who allegedly carried out the assaults were under the influence of alcohol — which was likely homemade with food items in their cells — and attacked the staff members in response to staff "directing" the inmates, according to the news release.
The release does not specify what staff at the prison at 3218 W. Van Dorn St. was directing the inmates to do in the lead-up to the alleged assaults.
Prison officials also did not say when the attack occurred, but dispatch records indicate Lincoln Fire and Rescue crews — including three medic units and a fire engine — responded to the south Lincoln prison shortly after 11 a.m. Wednesday.
The alleged attack transpired in one of the two high-security, maximum-custody housing units at the Reception and Treatment Center, which opened last May, combining two state prisons into one massive complex.
Investigators recovered three weapons in the housing unit, according to the news release. The Nebraska State Patrol will investigate the incident and refer findings to the Lancaster County Attorney's Office for criminal prosecution.
In the news release, newly appointed Correctional Services Director Rob Jeffreys said such violence toward staff "will not be tolerated" in the state's prison system.
“Those who choose to perpetrate these acts will be dealt with accordingly, which includes internal discipline, risk mitigation and the judicial system," he said. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-courts/five-staff-members-stabbed-by-inmates-at-nebraska-prison-authorities-say/article_410dfaba-fff3-11ed-950a-33526186e5da.html | 2023-05-31T21:57:17 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-courts/five-staff-members-stabbed-by-inmates-at-nebraska-prison-authorities-say/article_410dfaba-fff3-11ed-950a-33526186e5da.html |
A combination of increasing expenses and marginal revenue growth means the University of Nebraska will be forced to close a $49.4 million budget shortfall in the 2023-24 fiscal year.
Without cutting costs or finding additional revenue sources, NU's structural budget deficit will balloon to $79.8 million in 2024-25, university leaders told the Board of Regents at a special meeting Wednesday.
The informational meeting took place three weeks before regents will consider approving NU's two-year budget and setting tuition rates for the 2023-24 school year.
President Ted Carter said that while NU was reaching what he described as a "pivotal moment" in its 154-year history, the Cornhusker state's only public university system was not alone in the obstacles it faces.
"Large flagship institutions, even in the Big Ten, are not immune from these challenges," Carter said.
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Colleges and universities across the country are facing similar struggles, Carter said, particularly as the number of traditional college-aged students is on the decline, the cost of doing business is on the rise, and questions circle about whether a four-year college degree is worth it.
But Carter said NU would have to navigate a potentially painful path forward in order to balance its books, using a combination of spending cuts and minimal tuition increases to do so.
Administrators will propose raising tuition rates for NU students by 3.5% in the coming school year at the regents' June 22 meeting as they begin planning how to close the remaining budget deficit.
The proposed increase amounts to an additional $9 per credit hour for undergraduate students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, or about $270 for 30 credit hours.
Full-time students at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and the University of Nebraska at Kearney would pay $240 and $210 more, respectively, in tuition for the school year under the plan to be considered by the board.
While the additional tuition revenue would alleviate some of the financial strain NU is facing, it would not eliminate it entirely, administrators told the board.
If the tuition increases are approved as presented, NU would still be forced to cut $27.2 million from its budget in 2023-24 and $57.6 million in 2024-25.
Carter and Chris Kabourek, the NU system's chief financial officer, outlined how NU arrived at the latest round of budget shortfalls during a roughly 45-minute presentation on Wednesday.
Dwindling student enrollments, driven in part by a statewide and national decline in the number of high school students, has resulted in losses in tuition revenue.
Meanwhile, "muted" growth in state appropriations has not kept up with inflation in recent years. After requesting a 3% increase from the Legislature — a proposal met with a 2% increase from Gov. Jim Pillen and members of the Appropriations Committee — NU will see its state appropriation increase by 2.5% for the coming biennium.
On the other side of the balance sheet, the costs associated with doing business at a major university system — the lion's share of which comes from paying employees' salary and benefits — also continue to rise.
Next year, faculty and staff will receive a 3% merit increase in salary, something administrators said was important to recruit and retain top teachers and researchers.
Health insurance costs for NU employees are expected to rise 10%, driven by an increasing number of high-dollar claims being made to the university's insurance carriers.
NU is also putting more money into updating technology across its campuses, both for educational purposes as well as to beef up cybersecurity, and has embarked on an aggressive plan to address deferred maintenance projects in its 900-plus buildings across the state.
In addition, the university is increasing funding for Career Scholarships for students pursuing careers in high-need areas, and to staff the Rural Health Education Complex in Kearney beginning in 2025.
Those expenses are all helping to "keep the railroad running," Kabourek told regents, but did not give NU flexibility to plan for the future.
"There are no increases for strategic investment opportunities in the budget," he added. "Not to invest in new programs, not to invest in student services, not to invest in mental health; this is what it takes to keep the status quo."
Both Carter and Kabourek said they weren't comfortable dipping into the university system's cash reserve to bridge the gap until enrollment begins to rise again or state lawmakers give a substantial boost in state tax dollars to NU.
While Kabourek said NU's cash position was considered strong, he noted the university only had about $100 million available in unrestricted funds in the case of a "catastrophic event" — roughly 34 days' worth of operating costs.
"It's a little bit of a safety net, and can help us make some pragmatic decisions on cuts, but it will not solve our long-term challenges," Kabourek said.
Carter said NU didn't see its financial predicament as a "resource problem" but rather would look at how it could control costs and spending as a way to reduce the budget.
He said he's recently implemented a 5% cut and frozen hiring at Varner Hall — admittedly small steps in the grander budget picture — and said NU will begin charting a path forward in the coming weeks.
"What is clear, over the 50-plus years of being a system, is we've kind of become comfortable being comfortable," Carter said. "We have to think a little bit differently about how we approach everything from enrollment to what student success looks like." | https://journalstar.com/news/local/education/nu-facing-a-nearly-50m-budget-shortfall-next-year-minimal-tuition-increase-proposed/article_ba67e22a-ffd2-11ed-9d46-bfefd877647d.html | 2023-05-31T21:57:29 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/education/nu-facing-a-nearly-50m-budget-shortfall-next-year-minimal-tuition-increase-proposed/article_ba67e22a-ffd2-11ed-9d46-bfefd877647d.html |
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Faculty leaders at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln say they are concerned by a proposal to move responsibility for Husker Athletics out of the chancellor's office and into the university system president's office.
Kelli Kopocis, president of UNL's Faculty Senate, said campus leaders were "blindsided" by the proposal to put NU President Ted Carter in charge of providing policy direction and oversight to the athletic office.
"The system is only as strong as the flagship," Kopocis, an assistant professor of practice in UNL's College of Engineering, told the NU Board of Regents on Wednesday.
"Moving the oversight of Husker Athletics away from the flagship will have grave consequences to the academic side of the institution," she added.
The proposal came from Lincoln Regent Tim Clare and Regent Rob Schafer of Beatrice, who said it made sense for the leader of NU's system, "with a direct line to the Board of Regents" to have oversight of the program.
Regents did not discuss the proposed amendment to their bylaws at a special meeting on Wednesday. The item appeared as "for information only" on the agenda.
The board will take it up for consideration at the June 22 meeting.
Kopocis said faculty on the 13-member Intercollegiate Athletics Committee raised concerns about how the change could affect UNL, and more specifically, Husker student athletes.
"How will Varner Hall and the Board of Regents work with UNL faculty, residence life and other campus-level offices and services that our student athletes interact with every day?" Kopocis asked. "Who will ultimately be responsible for their education, health and safety?"
Kopocis said others have questioned if the revenue generated by Husker Athletics would remain with UNL's campus, where some goes to fund scholarship programs for non-athletes, or if it would be absorbed by the system.
She also said UNL's next leader — Chancellor Ronnie Green will retire at the end of June; Carter named former Southern Miss President Rodney Bennett as the priority candidate to succeed him last week — would not represent the campus on the Big Ten Council of Presidents and Chancellors.
"The Big Ten Academic Alliance has helped UNL negotiate better library collections and access, technology collaboration, large-scale purchasing power and leadership development for faculty and staff," Kopocis said.
All of those connections help maintain UNL's designation as a Research 1 university, she added.
Regents did not address Kopocis' comments on Wednesday.
After the meeting, Carter said he had "a fair amount of experience" dealing with the NCAA when he served as superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy, including serving on the NCAA's Board of Governors.
He said that if regents go through with the change, it would not dilute the new chancellor's role or involvement with Husker Athletics.
Carter also said he told regents to "take Ted Carter out of it" when making their decision.
"If it's the right thing to do, it's the right thing to do," Carter said.
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INDIANAPOLIS — Mayor Joe Hogsett joined partners and the Indy Peace Fellowship, a partnership between the Indy Public Safety Foundation and the City’s Office of Public Health and Safety, to announce the launch of the #IChoosePeace campaign in honor of National Gun Violence Awareness Month this June.
The mayor's office said the campaign aims to promote peace, spread awareness, and empower individuals and organizations to act against gun violence in our community.
The campaign will kick off on June 1.
The #IChoosePeace campaign encourages individuals, businesses, schools, and community leaders to commit to peace and safety by taking a pledge to reduce gun violence in Indianapolis.
Residents will see orange throughout Indy and have the opportunity to raise their hand for peace through community events and pop-up activations all month long.
The also campaign provides a platform for people to share their personal experiences and offer resources to support those impacted by gun violence.
“We are bringing together every sector of our community through the #IChoosePeace campaign, working collaboratively to drive awareness and establish a culture of collective action around gun violence in our city,” said Dane Nutty, president and CEO of the Indy Public Safety Foundation.
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BROOKVILLE, Ind. — A Brookville woman was struck and killed while trying to remove a tree from a Ripley County roadway in eastern Indiana on Tuesday night.
Around 10:00 p.m., two vehicles reportedly drove up on a tree blocking St. Mary’s Road near County Road 1500 North in northern Ripley County.
Police believe two occupants of one vehicle, Timothy Back, 64, and Ann Back, 53, and the driver of the second vehicle were standing outside of their vehicles, trying to remove the tree.
A third vehicle, a 2022 Kia passenger car reportedly driven by 28-year-old Ryan Giltner, was traveling northbound on St. Mary’s Road when his vehicle struck the tree in the roadway.
Timothy and Ann Back were both struck in the collision, according to police.
Timothy Back and Giltner sustained minor injuries in the collision. Ann Back sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Ripley County Coroner’s Office.
Alcohol and drugs were not suspected to be factors, although toxicology tests are pending. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/woman-killed-trying-to-remove-tree-from-road-ripley-county-brookville/531-8609a356-d2f2-4599-91b4-98aca67d7ca7 | 2023-05-31T22:01:44 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/woman-killed-trying-to-remove-tree-from-road-ripley-county-brookville/531-8609a356-d2f2-4599-91b4-98aca67d7ca7 |
BLOOMINGTON — Local municipal leaders say they are grateful to receive a bump in state income tax revenue this upcoming fiscal year, but remain conservative about budget planning in the future.
As part of the $50 billion spending plan approved by the Illinois General Assembly for the 2024 fiscal year, an additional $112.5 million is being transferred into the Local Government Distributive Fund, which is the share of state income tax revenue allocated to cities and counties.
Although dozens of municipal leaders lobbied to restore LGDF's share of income taxes received from individuals, trusts and estates to its original 10%, the legislature only managed to increase the share from 6.16% to 6.47%.
Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe, who was one of the municipal leaders who lobbied for additional LGDF funding before the House Cities and Villages Committee earlier this month, said he is grateful for the additional revenue and hopes economic conditions in the future will lead to the LGDF's full restoration.
"When the funds are received by the city, we will carefully consider how to make the most effective use of it as there is no shortage of needs for our growing city," Mwilambwe said. "Both the city council and staff place a high value on delivering the services residents need in the most cost effective way possible and these additional dollars will help us do that."
The LGDF was established as part of a compromise to the passage of a state income tax in 1969. At the time, the legislature agreed to a revenue-sharing agreement to ensure local governments received a cut of income tax revenue.
Before 2011, 10% of income tax collections were dedicated to the LGDF for municipalities and counties.
But when a temporary income tax increase was signed into law by Gov. Pat Quinn in 2011, that share dropped to 6%. Upon the passage of a permanent income tax increase in 2017, the LGDF share dropped to 5.45% of individual tax collections and 6.16% of corporate tax collections.
Heading into fiscal 2024, LGDF contributions were at 6.16% for individual income taxes and 6.85% for corporate income taxes.
Normal Finance Director Andrew Huhn said the town collected $8.5 million in LGDF funding for the 2023 fiscal year.
If the rate had been set at 6.47% for that budget cycle, Normal would have received an additional $435,000.
"We have seen significant increases over the last few years in income tax but generally keep the outlook conservative," Huhn said. "Therefore, we would not necessarily increase the outlook much due to this change but certainly feel better that the state moved the needle in a positive direction."
However, not all Illinois municipal leaders were optimistic about the increase.
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara called for the return of the 10% share and claimed the state has "stolen" tax revenue below that amount.
GOP legislators voiced concerns that the state was not doing enough to restore the LGDF to its original funding level. If the state were to restore the 10% funding level this budget cycle, lawmakers said it would cost an additional $1.2 billion.
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The COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented hardship for large segments of the U.S. economy. However, one unexpected bright spot was the expansion of state stabilization funds—also known as rainy day funds—driven largely by increases in tax revenue.
At the beginning of the pandemic, the economy halted, and a short-lived but steep recession ensued. Stay-at-home orders and social distancing changed the way Americans lived, and as a result, their spending habits dramatically shifted. These changes caused many small businesses to be temporarily or permanently closed, and state balance sheets declined.
But this pandemic-induced recession was fleeting. The economic downturn quickly reversed in large part due to bipartisan legislation that swiftly provided fiscal support directly to individual taxpayers, businesses, and state governments. The combination of broad fiscal stimulus and higher-than-expected tax revenue pushed state rainy day funds to a record high. During 2021, states grew their budget surpluses by more than 60%.
While states received direct financial support from the federal government, tax revenue was the primary contributor to state budget surpluses. State and local governments rely heavily on taxes to finance their operations. According to the Census Bureau, in 2020, total state and local government tax revenue amounted to nearly $1.9 billion—twice as much as intergovernmental revenue, which is the next largest revenue source. State and local taxes comprise several different types of taxes, but the largest sources come from sales and gross receipts, property, and individual income.
All but seven states tax some form of individual income, and all but nine states tax wage income. In total, individual income tax accounted for 9.9% of total state and local revenue and 22.8% of total state and local tax revenue in 2020, the most recent full year available. Today, individual income tax makes up a much larger proportion of total tax revenue than it did several decades ago in 1977, when it accounted for less than 17% of total tax revenue. While both individual income tax as a share of total revenue and as a share of total tax revenue dipped from 2019 to 2020, individual income taxes continue to be a significant revenue source for most states.
Looking ahead, many of the temporary factors that helped push state rainy day funds to record highs are projected to subside. Another issue for certain locations is that increases in remote work opportunities have encouraged residents to leave high-tax states, especially those states with high income taxes. According to the Tax Foundation, states with double-digit income taxes (such as California, New Jersey, and New York) were among the states that lost the most residents in 2021. Meanwhile, states that forgo individual income taxes altogether (such as Florida, Texas, and Nevada) reported some of the largest population increases.
To find the states that collect the most individual income tax, researchers at HowtoHome.com analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The researchers ranked states according to each state’s individual income tax revenue as a share of total revenue. Researchers also calculated individual income tax revenue as a share of total tax revenue, total individual income tax revenue, total tax revenue, and total revenue.
Here are the states that collect the most individual income tax.
States That Collect the Most Individual Income Tax
One unexpected bright spot of the COVID-19 pandemic was the expansion of state stabilization funds—also known as rainy day funds—driven largely by increases in tax revenue. State and local governments rely heavily on taxes to finance their operations, with the largest sources coming from sales and gross receipts, property, and individual income. While both individual income tax as a share of total revenue and as a share of total tax revenue dipped from 2019 to 2020, individual income taxes continue to be a significant revenue source for most states. Researchers ranked states according to each state’s individual income tax revenue as a share of total revenue.
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The COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented hardship for large segments of the U.S. economy. However, one unexpected bright spot was the expansion of state stabilization funds—also known as rainy day funds—driven largely by increases in tax revenue.
At the beginning of the pandemic, the economy halted, and a short-lived but steep recession ensued. Stay-at-home orders and social distancing changed the way Americans lived, and as a result, their spending habits dramatically shifted. These changes caused many small businesses to be temporarily or permanently closed, and state balance sheets declined.
But this pandemic-induced recession was fleeting. The economic downturn quickly reversed in large part due to bipartisan legislation that swiftly provided fiscal support directly to individual taxpayers, businesses, and state governments. The combination of broad fiscal stimulus and higher-than-expected tax revenue pushed state rainy day funds to a record high. During 2021, states grew their budget surpluses by more than 60%.
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While states received direct financial support from the federal government, tax revenue was the primary contributor to state budget surpluses. State and local governments rely heavily on taxes to finance their operations. According to the Census Bureau, in 2020, total state and local government tax revenue amounted to nearly $1.9 billion—twice as much as intergovernmental revenue, which is the next largest revenue source. State and local taxes comprise several different types of taxes, but the largest sources come from sales and gross receipts, property, and individual income.
All but seven states tax some form of individual income, and all but nine states tax wage income. In total, individual income tax accounted for 9.9% of total state and local revenue and 22.8% of total state and local tax revenue in 2020, the most recent full year available. Today, individual income tax makes up a much larger proportion of total tax revenue than it did several decades ago in 1977, when it accounted for less than 17% of total tax revenue. While both individual income tax as a share of total revenue and as a share of total tax revenue dipped from 2019 to 2020, individual income taxes continue to be a significant revenue source for most states.
Looking ahead, many of the temporary factors that helped push state rainy day funds to record highs are projected to subside. Another issue for certain locations is that increases in remote work opportunities have encouraged residents to leave high-tax states, especially those states with high income taxes. According to the Tax Foundation, states with double-digit income taxes (such as California, New Jersey, and New York) were among the states that lost the most residents in 2021. Meanwhile, states that forgo individual income taxes altogether (such as Florida, Texas, and Nevada) reported some of the largest population increases.
To find the states that collect the most individual income tax, researchers at HowtoHome.com analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The researchers ranked states according to each state’s individual income tax revenue as a share of total revenue. Researchers also calculated individual income tax revenue as a share of total tax revenue, total individual income tax revenue, total tax revenue, and total revenue.
Here are the states that collect the most individual income tax.
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Individual income tax revenue as a share of total revenue: 11.1%
Individual income tax revenue as a share of total tax revenue: 21.7%
Total individual income tax revenue: $2,359,093,000
Total tax revenue: $10,860,932,000
Total revenue: $21,256,402,000
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Individual income tax revenue as a share of total revenue: 11.3%
Individual income tax revenue as a share of total tax revenue: 28.4%
Total individual income tax revenue: $12,505,906,000
Total tax revenue: $44,011,586,000
Total revenue: $110,400,823,000
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Photo Credit: Sean Pavone / Shutterstock
Individual income tax revenue as a share of total revenue: 11.3%
Individual income tax revenue as a share of total tax revenue: 26.8%
Total individual income tax revenue: $11,704,328,000
Total tax revenue: $43,708,584,000
Total revenue: $103,264,080,000
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Individual income tax revenue as a share of total revenue: 11.8%
Individual income tax revenue as a share of total tax revenue: 30.0%
Total individual income tax revenue: $1,744,674,000
Total tax revenue: $5,810,994,000
Total revenue: $14,835,230,000
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Photo Credit: Sean Pavone / Shutterstock
Individual income tax revenue as a share of total revenue: 12.8%
Individual income tax revenue as a share of total tax revenue: 30.0%
Total individual income tax revenue: $9,590,894,000
Total tax revenue: $31,940,021,000
Total revenue: $75,170,061,000
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Photo Credit: Sean Pavone / Shutterstock
Individual income tax revenue as a share of total revenue: 12.9%
Individual income tax revenue as a share of total tax revenue: 33.0%
Total individual income tax revenue: $6,434,162,000
Total tax revenue: $19,495,610,000
Total revenue: $50,023,462,000
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Photo Credit: Mihai Andritoiu / Shutterstock
Individual income tax revenue as a share of total revenue: 12.9%
Individual income tax revenue as a share of total tax revenue: 21.9%
Total individual income tax revenue: $15,412,766,000
Total tax revenue: $70,318,773,000
Total revenue: $119,261,406,000
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Photo Credit: Sean Pavone / Shutterstock
Individual income tax revenue as a share of total revenue: 12.9%
Individual income tax revenue as a share of total tax revenue: 30.5%
Total individual income tax revenue: $84,412,243,000
Total tax revenue: $276,549,753,000
Total revenue: $651,904,381,000
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Individual income tax revenue as a share of total revenue: 13.8%
Individual income tax revenue as a share of total tax revenue: 29.4%
Total individual income tax revenue: $10,923,158,000
Total tax revenue: $37,137,398,000
Total revenue: $79,427,041,000
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Individual income tax revenue as a share of total revenue: 14.2%
Individual income tax revenue as a share of total tax revenue: 39.1%
Total individual income tax revenue: $8,635,691,000
Total tax revenue: $22,065,012,000
Total revenue: $60,946,595,000
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Photo Credit: Jon Bilous / Shutterstock
Individual income tax revenue as a share of total revenue: 14.9%
Individual income tax revenue as a share of total tax revenue: 31.0%
Total individual income tax revenue: $14,996,649,000
Total tax revenue: $48,311,690,000
Total revenue: $100,686,538,000
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Photo Credit: Sean Pavone / Shutterstock
Individual income tax revenue as a share of total revenue: 15.8%
Individual income tax revenue as a share of total tax revenue: 26.9%
Total individual income tax revenue: $8,177,456,000
Total tax revenue: $30,416,426,000
Total revenue: $51,910,360,000
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Individual income tax revenue as a share of total revenue: 16.5%
Individual income tax revenue as a share of total tax revenue: 34.1%
Total individual income tax revenue: $17,414,713,000
Total tax revenue: $51,013,885,000
Total revenue: $105,809,443,000
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Photo Credit: Sean Pavone / Shutterstock
Individual income tax revenue as a share of total revenue: 18.1%
Individual income tax revenue as a share of total tax revenue: 33.9%
Total individual income tax revenue: $67,963,993,000
Total tax revenue: $200,443,056,000
Total revenue: $376,214,893,000
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Photo Credit: Sean Pavone / Shutterstock
Individual income tax revenue as a share of total revenue: 21.7%
Individual income tax revenue as a share of total tax revenue: 40.5%
Total individual income tax revenue: $17,030,628,000
Total tax revenue: $42,033,738,000
Total revenue: $78,310,759,000
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From staff reports
A Glen Allen resident will compete on Jeopardy! on Friday.
Jong Limb, a retired software developer, will be a contestant on an episode of the show that will air locally on WRIC-TV at 7:30 p.m.
From the archives: Cloverleaf Mall, 1972-2011
Cloverleaf Mall: Before the opening
Cloverleaf Mall: Opening day, 1972
Cloverleaf Mall: Busy first week
Cloverleaf Mall: Upscale Sears
Cloverleaf Mall: Twin cinema
Cloverleaf Mall: Piccadilly Cafeteria
Cloverleaf Mall in 1975
Cloverleaf Mall Community Room
Cloverleaf Mall: Christmas Tubas, 1985
Cloverleaf Mall: 1987 renovation
Cloverleaf Mall: Christmas Eve, 1990
Cloverleaf Mall: 1995 fire
Cloverleaf Mall: Frederick's of Hollywood
Cloverleaf Mall: Christmas, 1997
Cloverleaf Mall: 1998 renovation
Cloverleaf Mall: New police station, 1999
Cloverleaf Mall: Regal cinemas close, 2001
Cloverleaf Mall: Sears closes, 2003
Cloverleaf Mall: Empty food court, 2005
County buys Cloverleaf Mall, 2007
Cloverleaf Mall sold to county, 2007
Cloverleaf Mall: One last shop
Cloverleaf Mall: Closing in 2008
Cloverleaf Mall: Fenced off in 2010
Cloverleaf Mall: The walls come down, 2011
Goodbye Cloverleaf, 2011
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FORT SMITH, Ark. — For 90 years Fort Smith has been home to Arkansas’ exciting rodeos. This year, Old Fort Days Rodeo is welcoming a new event involving bull riding for kids.
Tuesday, May 23, was the rodeo's first day of hosting youth bull riding on family night.
“The good thing about having the youth bull riding is it’s better for kids to start any sport, any activity, at a younger age where they learn technique, they learn safety, they work their bodies out to strengthen the areas of the bodies they need for the competition,” Rodeo Chairman Jerry Efurd said.
The event is divided into six different age categories:
- Walk Trot - ages 3-5
- Pee-wee - ages 6-8
- Jr mini - ages 9-11
- Senior mini - ages 12-14
- Jr. bulls - ages 15-16
- Novice ages 17-18
A local rodeo association called the Professional Youth Roughtstock Association (PYRA) started this year with 40-50 kids in the organization.
Jimmy Silva, the owner of PYRA, says his son Jesse has his own series.
“We start putting them on bulls at 3 years old and the kids that are here tonight are actually the kids. My son rides also he’s 15 and he puts on his own series,” said Silva.
The series includes one rodeo a month for four months.
“The score is kept and it climbs you know throughout the four months and then we do the belt buckles at the end of the series,” said Silva.
This isn’t their son’s first rodeo. He competed in another rodeo last year and will compete again this Saturday for a cash prize.
“I got on Friday and Saturday but I bucked off both nights but the second night I won a buckle,” Jesse recalled.
Tuesday night was family night at the rodeo which was the start of the Walk Trot age divisions for ages 3 to 5 years old and the bulls in the rodeo are from the Jesse James Association.
“And it’s a good deal for kids, we’re trying to teach them responsibility and respect. That’s something that’s short nowadays,” Silva explained.
For some parents, the sport is a safety concern but the Silvas say most things in life involve risks.
“Everything in life is dangerous, you can’t get into a car and drive down the road without facing a little bit of danger. Yes, accidents do happen but that’s everything in life you can’t be afraid to live,” said Silva.
The Old Fort Days Rodeo will continue until Saturday, June 3 with the last event starting at 7:30 p.m. To purchase tickets to the event, or to learn more, click here.
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