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ORLANDO, Fla. – Too Much Sauce, a restaurant on Mills Avenue in Orlando that specialized in serving gluten-free comfort foods with homemade sauces, announced its immediate and permanent closure on Sunday.
On Facebook, in a statement written by owner Evan Dimov to update followers, the decision to close was attributed to fast changes, a flexible yet ultimately non-agreeable lease and COVID-19 impacting crucial team members.
“As you all know, this past week has been one of the most brutal weeks due to some team members testing positive for COVID, including my wife,” Dimov said. “...Everything changed so fast yet seemed to point in a single direction that was hard to ignore. There were an array of reasons that led us to make a tough decision, including the imminent renewal of our lease. Although the landlord has been flexible with us, we could not agree with our option to renew our lease. Thus, I am afraid to announce we have decided to close the business, effective immediately and permanently.”
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Dimov went on to thank customers for almost five years of patronage, and to lay praise and gratitude on employees, past and present.
“When our employees found out the news at our final team meeting, they were nothing but understanding and grateful. Although devastated by the unfortunate news, they still showed their true colors and incredible work ethic by finishing the week strong. Due to these great qualities of theirs, we were able to line up many of them with jobs after Too Much Sauce,” Dimov said.
News 6 had previously reported on the restaurant in April 2020, when Dimov said he was caught off guard upon receiving $10,000 in Payment Protection Program funds early-on in the pandemic.
“I opened my computer and I said something is wrong, and I put on my glasses, and I’m like are these my glasses? I saw an extra zero there, and I said whoa this is fantastic,” Dimov said.
Dimov wrote in the post Sunday that his team tried as hard as they could to save the small family business, and he asked that fans of the restaurant show understanding.
“From our family to yours, keep calm and stay saucy,” Dimov said. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/26/orlando-restaurant-too-much-sauce-announces-permanent-closure-covid-19-made-for-final-brutal-week-owner-says/ | 2022-06-26T20:17:46 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/26/orlando-restaurant-too-much-sauce-announces-permanent-closure-covid-19-made-for-final-brutal-week-owner-says/ |
MOUNTAIN HOME, Idaho — A training event at the Mountain Home Air Force Base led to the death of a Training Corps cadet, and sent two others to the hospital, on June, 24, at 12:30 p.m.
Three people were reportedly injured in the training exercise, including 19-year-old Air Force ROTC cadet McKenzie Wilson, the Air Force said.
Wilson died from her injuries sustained during the accident. She was attending Oregon State University and was from Eagle River, Alaska.
“Today we lost a member of our Air Force family. We express our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of all the individuals,” Col. Ernesto DiVittorio, 366th Fighter Wing commander, said. “Our thoughts and prayers are with them.”
During the training event at Saylor Creek Range, there was an accident involving a HUMVEE. Humvees are armored four-wheel-drive vehicles used by the U.S. military to navigate difficult terrain; it stands for High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles.
Other ROTC cadets responded and initiated life-saving measures on Wilson until first responders could arrive, but unfortunately could not revive her and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Two other cadets were also injured during the exercise and were taken to St. Alphonsus Hospital in Boise, ID. They have since been released.
Nineteen Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets participated in Operation Air Force, a professional development training opportunity that exposes cadets to a range of different mission sets, according to a news release from the Mountain Home Air Force base.
The other participating cadets and cadre were offered "resiliency services" and given the option to return home or remain at the site to receive additional support services. Resiliency services are intended to help military members cope with trauma or stress.
The accident is currently under investigation by the Idaho State Police and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. More information will be released as it becomes available.
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BOISE, Idaho — Anyone who has bought a house lately or is looking to buy one knows just how expensive and competitive the Treasure Valley housing market is. On the other hand, it has been a great market for sellers.
The median sales price just keeps climbing month-over-month, year-over-year. In fact, the median sales price for a home in Ada County just hit another record high in May at more than $600,000.
Numbers from Boise Regional Realtors show a steep upward trend in the median sales price for homes in Ada County over the last four and a half years. In January of 2018 it was $279,000. By May of that year it went up to $305,000.
Here are the median sales prices in Ada County for the months of May since then:
- 2019 $340,000
- 2020 $360,000
- 2021 $518,550
- 2022 $602,250 (Record high for Ada County)
You can see that the jump from May 2021 to May 2022 is the biggest in recent years at nearly $85,000, an increase of 16.1%. Also, this May's price is up $7,000 just from this April.
As KTVB has reported, the causes of the increases in home prices include, population growth, demand being greater than the supply of available homes, many buyers paying over-asking price for their homes, supply chain issues and increased costs of construction. But can the prices just keep going up, up and up?
There appear to be some signs that the market conditions are changing. For the month of May, Boise Regional Realtors reported home prices did go up again, as noted earlier, but closed home sales went down for the third month of consecutive year-over-year declines. Closed home sales decreased 5.8% to 894 compared to May of 2021. The percentage of pending home sales also dropped by 12.7%.
The length of time houses are staying on the market is also growing, from an average of eight days before closing in May of 2021 to 11 days last month.
For a snapshot of the region, here are the latest numbers on the housing market in Elmore and Gem Counties. Boise Regional Realtors reports the rolling 12-month median sales price for homes in Elmore County was $316,500 in May. That's up 21.5% from May of 2021. In Gem County, the median sales price hit $445,586 in May of this year. That's up 33.5% compared May of last year. Keep in mind the number of transactions in these counties is much smaller than in Ada County.
Boise Regional Realtors 2022 President Becky Enrico-Crum is watching factors that will likely impact home sales and home prices going forward, including rising mortgage interest rates.
Here is an excerpt from the interview:
Becky Enrico-Crum: "We actually anticipate seeing interest rates maybe continue to crawl up a little bit moving forward. So that is going to affect buyers that were qualified at a certain price point. It is now going to lower that price point a little bit. So they're really going to have to be working on their credit scores and saving a little bit more for down payment. Because it really does come down to their payment. They always want to make sure, can I afford this payment and what kind of house can I buy with that house payment."
Doug Petcash: "So do you anticipate to keep seeing this trend that we've been seeing in your monthly reports that the median sales price might continue to go up while home sales continue to dip a little bit?"
Becky Enrico-Crum: "I'm not sure that we're going to continue to see the price go up. I think what we're finally going to see is that price to stabilize. I keep saying where's the ceiling? I think we've hit the ceiling, and you know, it's a really big ceiling."
On this edition of Viewpoint, Enrico-Crum discusses the trends in homes sales and prices up to this point and the market forces that will likely affect them in the months ahead. Viewpoint airs Sunday mornings at 9 on Idaho's NewsChannel 7 right after Meet the Press.
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DALLAS — A woman died after being shot by a security guard at a Dallas strip club, police said. The club said the woman had hit the guard with her car prior to the shooting.
Dallas Police said the shooting happened just after 5 a.m. Saturday at the XTC Cabaret Dallas club located on North Stemmons Freeway.
Police said a 26-year-old female security officer shot the victim, identified as Shalanda Anderson, 32. Anderson was taken to a local hospital where she died from her injuries.
According to police, a second security officer, a 30-year-old male, is also believed to have shot into the victim's vehicle.
In a statement released Sunday afternoon, the club said a woman, identified by police as Anderson, had driven her vehicle into a group of security guards. One security guard, identified by police only as a 26-year-old woman, was pinned between the car and another vehicle. The club said the guard then shot the driver "before the driver could seriously injure or kill others."
"We would like to express our deepest condolences to the families involved. Club management has reached out to the family of the individual who died and offered to pay for her funeral," said the club in a statement.
The security guard has "multiple broken bones" and is expected to undergo surgery, XTC said.
The Dallas County District Attorney's Public Integrity Unit will conduct an independent investigation, police said.
No other details about the incident were released.
City push to limit business hours for cabarets, sexually-oriented businesses
The shooting comes nearly a month after a court temporarily postponed a city ordinance that limited sexually-oriented business hours.
Dallas City Council unanimously passed an ordinance earlier this year that required such businesses to be closed from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. Data from Dallas Police alleged violent crime offenses increased between those hours, compared to a timeframe from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
A complaint was filed against the ordinance from several cabarets and an adult bookstore, stating the ordinance violated their First Amendment right to freedom of expression.
In May, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas granted a preliminary injunction in the sexually-oriented businesses' favor, stating that the data presented by the city was flawed and that the speech targeted by the ordinance was protected. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/police-woman-dies-after-being-shot-by-security-guard-at-dallas-club/287-e807231d-42b8-47c1-8261-b812cc519b45 | 2022-06-26T20:18:51 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/police-woman-dies-after-being-shot-by-security-guard-at-dallas-club/287-e807231d-42b8-47c1-8261-b812cc519b45 |
ATLANTIC CITY — Tourists and residents might have been curious about why clusters of classily dressed people, all in white, were wandering throughout the city Saturday afternoon.
That's because Atlantic City (and the state of New Jersey) hosted its first Dîner en Blanc, a popular Parisian-themed party at which thousands of people gather at a location unknown to them until the day of the event for a giant, public picnic.
Le Dîner en Blanc, organized by Le Dîner en Blanc en Philadelphia hosts Natanya Dibona and Kayli Moran, had more than 2,600 people dressed in variations of white on the Boardwalk between States and Rhode Island avenues. Similar events have been held in 140 or so cities in 40 countries around the world since the first one in Paris in 1988.
Bart Blatstein, owner of Tower Investments Inc., was responsible for pursuing Le Dîner en Blanc organizers Dibona and Moran to push for Atlantic City, which led to the international organization's approval. Blatstein, who is also the elected president of The Friends of Rittenhouse Square, said that after last year's beautiful, well-run Le Dîner en Blanc event at Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia, he reached out to organizers about bringing the event to Atlantic City.
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"Atlantic City is in open arms for new ideas, and that's the beauty of the city. It's malleable. It was a magnificent and beautiful event that showed Atlantic City in a different light," said Blatstein, who likes facilitating diversity and change in the city while also showcasing that the city is open to new ideas and nongaming, noncasino events. "A good chunk of people who attended have never even been on the Boardwalk down in the Inlet."
Blatstein said Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. was on board with Le Dîner en Blanc and ensured all city departments were engaged, like having police oversee the event and public works maintaining a clean Boardwalk, so the event had no hurdles. Among those in attendance were Atlantic City Fire Chief Scott Evans, 3rd Ward Councilman Kaleem Shabazz and others.
The cost to register online ahead of time was $45, plus a $10 fee. Those ordering food paid more. Guests started making their way with an escort from Le Dîner en Blanc's organization from different meeting spots throughout the city at about 6 p.m. Saturday, with wagons filled with chairs, tables, food and wine in tow. By 6:30 p.m., guests were starting to set their tables up, side by side, for what might have been the longest picnic the Boardwalk's ever seen.
Some people brough their own meals, while others waited in line to get their pre-ordered dinners, with a large variety of options including antipasto, New Jersey seafood and barbecued oyster mushrooms, as the Le Dîner en Blanc organization likes to highlight the amenities and attractions each city has to offer.
Women dressed in fancy white satins cocktail dresses, beach-styled crotchets, fluffy tulle skirts, fishnet veils and Kentucky Derby-style hats, while men wore white slacks, short-sleeved button downs, dapper top hats with suits, and other all-white attire.
At times, the event had hundreds of people waving around their white cloth napkins in the air, as fans do at football games with the "terrible towels," and cheered as they enjoyed each other's camaraderie.
The event included the West Philadelphia Foot Tappers, 11 performers from the Super American Circus, the Ernest Stuart Band, DJ Mar and other roaming performances for guests' entertainment.
"I love Le Dîner en Blanc," said Felicia Middleton, of Cherry Hill, who came to Atlantic City with friends Tamara, Pam and Zibborah for Le Dîner en Blanc. "This is my first Dîner en Blanc since the pandemic."
Middleton, who considers herself the "Foodie Builder" and designs restaurant and food facilities, said she's been to other Dîner en Blanc's, like the ones in Philadelphia, although it was some of her friends' first time at one of the events.
Middleton said she has never experience a Dîner en Blanc like the one on the Boardwalk but said she enjoyed viewing people's antics, the crazy outfits people wear and the outside entertainment.
"This one has more interaction from all kinds of people, and there are seagulls," said Middleton with a laugh as she set up her three-tiered charcuterie board with cheeses, meats and crackers.
Sherri Terrell, of Atlantic City, had a table of at least 10 of her closest friends and family as she celebrated her 67th birthday at Le Dîner en Blanc. Her table overflowed with tall vases filled with beautiful white flower variations, several buckets and bottles of champagne, and an at least a 3-foot ice sculpture with the number 67 carved out of it.
"This brings a different spirit and vibe to the city," said Terrell, who enjoyed the unique event as a diverse way to bring in her birthday. "It's beautiful to see folks allowing themselves to express who they are in this kind of way."
Some people at the event noted the Boardwalk hadn't looked this good since people used to dress up and go strolling many years ago, while others noted they had fun with the diverse crowd of more than 2,500 people from all over the country.
"The feedback for the event was fabulous, and I can't wait for next year, hopefully. I'm very hopeful," said Blatstein. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/first-le-d-ner-en-blanc-brings-thousands-to-atlantic-city-boardwalk/article_f4824fae-f4e8-11ec-8919-1b2c35f7de88.html | 2022-06-26T20:21:12 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/first-le-d-ner-en-blanc-brings-thousands-to-atlantic-city-boardwalk/article_f4824fae-f4e8-11ec-8919-1b2c35f7de88.html |
Residents of the Air Park neighborhood are invited to attend an open house on the Bowling Lake master plan Tuesday from 5-6 p.m.
The event will allow residents to share comments and concerns about Bowling Lake's upcoming changes with Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department staff.
Proposed changes include construction of a dog run and relocation of the radio-controlled vehicle track.
“The addition of a dog run to Bowling Lake Park will provide a much-needed recreational resource for neighbors and their pets," Parks and Rec Director Maggie Stuckey-Ross said.
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Abortions are still legal in Nebraska. But the latest ruling is expected to prompt a special session for the Legislature to consider banning abortions in the state.
Police were dispatched at 9:40 p.m. Wednesday to the 2000 block of Surfside Drive, where they found Tammy Ward's 2009 Toyota Corolla was involved in a single-vehicle crash, the department said.
A Lincoln Southeast soccer coach noticed the same teams were winning each season, so he decided to look at the data. What he found turned into a larger project to tackle inequities in youth sports access.
The red and black Spider-Man inspired sculpture that sparked controversy in 2019 when it was mistaken for devil horns lost its final battle after a tree fell on top of it during a storm last weekend.
Assistant City Attorney Rick Tast was acquitted of a misdemeanor trespass charge after prosecutors failed to prove he acted with criminal intent when he entered a northeast Lincoln home last May.
The pursuit began near 56th and O, where a trooper saw two motorcycles without license plates and attempted a traffic stop, according to the State Patrol. Both motorcycles fled eastbound at a high rate of speed.
The revocation follows a complaint alleging that beginning in the early to mid-1990s, Nolan Beyer “engaged in a personal and noneducational relationship with a student.”
The Lancaster County Attorney's had sought review of a county court judge's decision to suppress the document in Benjamin Rieker's case, a rarely seen move. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/bowling-lake-master-plan-open-house-tuesday/article_0064b302-e92e-5ea0-8c94-bfdce1e32a85.html | 2022-06-26T20:25:08 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/bowling-lake-master-plan-open-house-tuesday/article_0064b302-e92e-5ea0-8c94-bfdce1e32a85.html |
A man found himself knocked down to the tracks of a New York City subway station after trying to intervene in a fight Saturday, police said.
The 64-year-old moved to step in at the 125th Street Station in East Harlem, approaching the group on the northbound 6 train platform, the NYPD said Sunday.
Instead, the man found himself shoved down to the tracks where he suffered a leg laceration before making it to safety.
A 38-year-old suspect has been taken into custody on charges of reckless endangerment, harassment and assault.
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New York City’s annual pride parade kicked off Sunday with glittering confetti, fluttering rainbow flags and newfound fears about losing freedoms won through decades of activism.
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People participate in the New York City Pride Parade on June 26, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/ Getty Images)
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People participate in the New York City Pride Parade on June 26, 2022 in New York City. The annual NYC Pride Parade returned fully in person this year after being scaled back in 2021 and cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/ Getty Images)
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People participate in the New York City Pride Parade on June 26, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/ Getty Images)
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Gotham Cheer performs a routine at the New York City Pride Parade on June 26, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/ Getty Images)
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Ben Eisenstadt from New York and Paul Staisiunas from New York kiss for photographers in front of the Stonewall Inn the New York City Pride Parade on June 26, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/ Getty Images)
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People wave pride flags past Stonewall Inn at the New York City Pride Parade on June 26, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/ Getty Images)
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New York City Eric Adams participates in the New York City Pride Parade on June 26, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/ Getty Images)
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul participates in the New York City Pride Parade on June 26, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/ Getty Images)
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Planned Parenthood leads the New York City Pride Parade on June 26, 2022 in New York City. Planned Parenthood was the first contingent of the parade this year following the Supreme Court overturning the 50-year-old landmark Roe v. Wade case ending the protection of federal abortions. Photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/ Getty Images)
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Bryanna Rosario, 21, from New Jersey and Tara Mckearnin, 19, kiss at the New York City Pride Parade on June 26, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/ Getty Images) | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/photos-dazzling-nyc-pride-march-returns/3750151/ | 2022-06-26T20:31:19 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/photos-dazzling-nyc-pride-march-returns/3750151/ |
2 men suspected of forcing entry into home near McDowell Road shot, killed
Two men in their 20s were shot and killed after being suspected of forcing their way into a home near McDowell Road and 24th Street on Saturday.
The men, later identified as Jairo Perez, 20, and Jose Gutierrez, 24, were found on the ground in front of the home with gunshot wounds around 7:45 a.m., according to Phoenix police. Witnesses told officers the shooter was inside the home next to the men.
Perez and Gutierrez were taken to hospitals where they died.
Three people who were inside the home were detained peacefully and said they were defending themselves as the two men broke into their place, according to police. Their stories were consistent, police said.
After officials consulted with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, the home occupants were released and their charges will be submitted for review.
Reach breaking news reporter Angela Cordoba Perez at Angela.CordobaPerez@Gannett.com or on Twitter @AngelaCordobaP.
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About 400,000 solar-powered patio umbrellas have been recalled for unsafe fire and burn hazards after reports of the lithium-ion batteries in the umbrella’s solar panel overheating.
The product, sold by Sunvilla Corporation exclusively at Costco warehouses and website under the name “10’ Solar LED Market Umbrellas,” had LED lights located on the arms of the umbrella and a black solar panel battery puck at the umbrella’s top.
The solar panel pucks have a mark that reads “YEEZE 1” or “YEEZE.” The umbrellas were sold in a variety of colors between the dates December 2020 and May 2022.
If someone is in possession of one of these umbrellas, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a statement that they should immediately stop using the umbrella, remove the solar panel puck from the top and then place the puck in a spot away from the sun and combustible material. Also, the statement said the puck should not be charged with an AC adapter.
The company has received six reports of the lithium-ion batteries overheating, with three of the reported incidents occurring while the puck was charging in the AC adapter indoors, and two reports of the pucks overheating and catching fire while attached to the umbrella.
There has been one reported injury due to smoke inhalation as a result of the pucks overheating.
Purchasers of one of these recalled umbrellas can return them to Costco warehouses nationwide for a full refund. If it is not possible to bring the recalled umbrella to a store, then consumers should contact SunVilla to learn how to obtain a refund.
Recall Alert
Consumers can contact SunVilla by phone at 866-600-3133 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time Monday through Friday, and by email at LEDrecall@sunvilla.com.
More information can also be found at https://sunvilla.com/pages/recall or https://sunvilla.com/ under the red banner “Important Recall Notice.” | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/recall-alert/company-recalls-400000-led-umbrellas-due-to-fire-burn-hazards/3000738/ | 2022-06-26T20:34:22 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/recall-alert/company-recalls-400000-led-umbrellas-due-to-fire-burn-hazards/3000738/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Protests across the country are happening following Friday’s landmark 5-4 Supreme Court ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade. Wichita organizers hosted protests and rallies on Saturday as well.
“A gun has more rights than my body and it makes me infuriated,” said Lorysa Prichard, who participated in a protest.
Men, women and people young and old hit the streets of downtown Wichita to make sure their voices were heard.
Protest organizers argue there are still a lot of questions to be answered about abortions. Pro-choice advocates cite health issues like pre-eclampsia, which is a common issue for expecting mothers.
“It doesn’t necessarily save the baby,” Jenny Whiteman, a protest organizer, said. “Both of them could still die from it. Why can we not decide I want to end this and try again for a healthy pregnancy to have a healthy baby to give both of us a chance?”
Victoria Manuel warns a vote in Kansas could be more about protecting all rights when it comes to a woman’s right to choose.
“It will take away from Plan B, birth control, any type of emergency contraceptives,” Manuel, a protest organizer, said.
But the message of Saturday’s protest is clear—to get out and vote on August 2.
A new Wichita organization hopes to rally people to the polls. Kansas Birth Justice Action launched its new program on Saturday, and it’s an initiative created by Black and brown women. Some community leaders believe these groups of women will be the most impacted by the Supreme Court’s recent decision.
The group argues the decision takes away maternal and infant health policies as well as a woman’s right to choose. The advocacy group said it will focus on peer-to-peer networking to build a group of engaged and informed voters in the August election. Organizers will also provide Spanish materials for Spanish-speaking voters to make decisions.
When you look at the systems that affect these disparities, there has to be a voice,” Kansas Birth Justice Action President Melody McCray Miller said. “There has to be a voice that articulates—a voice that is strong and loud enough and has a base that is ready to–what I would call—move on a dime and mobilize in order to ensure that our rights are not only taken seriously but that we voice the fact that we are going to fight for what is right.”
Whiteman said even if the August vote is a challenge to women’s constitutional right to an abortion in Kansas this will still be a victory for pro-choice advocates.
“It shows our children, our grandchildren that they can fight,” Whiteman said. “They can stand up for themselves. They can stand up for their sisters, their aunts–they can stand up for their bodies. We can fight. Regardless if we win, we’re still going to fight. It still means something and it’s still important.
KSN News reached out to several pro-life organizations for comment but have not heard back yet. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/wichitans-protest-supreme-courts-roe-v-wade-ruling/ | 2022-06-26T20:42:06 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/wichitans-protest-supreme-courts-roe-v-wade-ruling/ |
PIKEVILLE, KY (WOWK) — Law enforcement is on the lookout for an escaped inmate in Pikeville.
According to the Pikeville Police Department, Eric Bentley was with a work crew being taken back to the jail when he escaped on Monday, June 20.
They say a vehicle was waiting for Bentley to help him.
Bentley’s escape is believed to have been planned in advance with the help of a romantic partner, according to police.
They say if anyone sees Bentley, they should contact the police. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/pikeville-inmate-on-the-run-after-escaping/ | 2022-06-26T20:42:13 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/pikeville-inmate-on-the-run-after-escaping/ |
100 YEARS — 1922
Bandit robs a Coquille café and gets away
Holds up Jack Guyton, Marshal Parrott and Manager Foster of restaurant
Ate meal before he pulled gun on house
Coolly collected $19 from till and about $3 each from newspaperman and cop
Said he hated to do it
Good description given of young stranger who pulled off daring holdup at 11:30 last night
COQUILLE — Very poor judgment was exercised on the part of a hold-up man last night when he selected a newspaper man and night policeman as victims. The stranger held up the Foster Bros. Restaurant in Coquille about 11:30 p.m. Sunday evening. He got $19 from the restaurant till but was satisfied with a $2.50 contribution from the newspaper man and two or three dollars in silver handed out by the policeman. He did not attempt to search anyone and took only what was produced and made his escape.
The robber was probably 23 to 24 years old, nearly six feet tall and apparently of strong build. He had black hair, a florid complexion and made a good appearance. He was cleanly dressed, wearing a gray suit, dark colored jacket and black soft hat.
Ate before robbing
The whole proceeding was rather unusual as the fellow did not make any attempt to conceal himself. William Foster and his wife were on duty in the restaurant at the time. The stranger came in and ordered a sandwich and coffee and seated himself between the two customers and remained quite a while. Night Policeman Parrott and Jack Guyton of the Coos Bay Times had tarried over their coffee discussing with Mr. Foster the excessive price of bacon and the high cost of living.
Cleans the till
The stranger finally got off the stool and walked toward the cash register, apparently to pay. Instead he pulled a .38 automatic and leveling it at Mr. Foster told him to hand over the money in the register. This was not noticed by the other two customers who were still talking. The fellow walked back and told Guyton to hand over what he had and leveled the revolver. The action was so unexpected that a line of argument was attempted but the robber did not seem inclined to discuss the details of the matter and with a jab of the revolver suggested there be no time wasted. Mr. Guyton explained that a very poor victim had been selected but the robber said he wanted what was available.
Need more fire equipment here
Chief Davis asks council to provide for department
Fire Chief J.W. Davis last evening asked the Marshfield city council to consider ordering additional equipment for the fire department. He said that he was bringing it up now because the recent fire had demonstrated it was needed.
Among the needs he suggested were:
Fitting up quarters in the city hall so that at least six men could sleep there and be available for immediate response to fire calls.
Hood and ladder equipment and additional hose.
Horse wagon, gas masks or smoke helmets and a tower.
Mr. Davis said that he did not consider it advisable to go to the $4000 expense to mount the old fire engine on motor-driven apparatus. However, Mr. Davis thought that the council could provide in the new budget for some of the other needs or even consider issuing some of the bonds which the voters approved at a special election.
Curry County dances famous
Chief amusement of people of that locality
Events generally last most of the night and are enjoyed by the patrons
GOLD BEACH — When it comes to dancing Curry county has the world beat. Dancing must have originated in Curry county. Baseball may be the great American game but in Curry dancing surely takes its place. The firement’s hall at Marshfield is not in it compared to Curry county dances. The attendance in number may be greater in the cities but regardless of the numerical qualifications patrons of dances in this section surely enjoy themselves.
Going good at twelve
In the cities there are ordinances which require that dances close at 12 o’clock. No such nonsense in Curry county. By midnight down here the dances are just getting well under way and 3 a.m. is not regarded as late. Four o’clock as breaking up time is not unusual and in the rural districts daylight usually deadens the coal oil illumination before the music stops.
Everybody has a good time. The young people never seem to tire of dancing and the music keeps up as long as anyone wants to stay and the boys go home and change clothes to do their milking or go about their work without a wink of sleep.
Old-time fiddlers
Some of the towns have very good orchestras but in the country districts the old-time fiddlers come into play and some of these old fellows can surely fiddle. They may not have the modern jazz but for the old-time dance music they are right there.
Coquille masons lay corner stone
Exercises held at county seat today
Many from Marshfield, Bandon and Myrtle Point are in attendance at ceremony
A large number of Masons went to Coquille from Coos Bay today to attend the exercises attending the laying of the corner stone of the new building which is being erected by Chadwick Lodge No. 68, A.F & A.M. of Coquille. Besides the members of the Blue Lodge the Knights Templar of Marshfield attended in uniform. Many others from Bandon and Myrtle Point were in attendance.
Radio schoolto be started
A school to teach radio and telegraphy will be started by L.L. Thomas, who is fitting a large room for the purpose over his store. A broadcasting radio set has been ordered. The school will be in charge of Mason Mears, formerly of Marshfield, who has wide experience.
Mr. Mears began as operator on the steamer Redondo in 1911. He was on the flagship of the Pacific mail line between San Francisco and Panama. He was on a vessel running to the South Sea Islands and also on the Geo. W. Elder and a number of other vessels on the coast and going to the orient, and on a vessel running to France during the submarine warfare.
50 YEARS — 1972
Broadbent lass chosen 1972 Coos Fair Queen
MYRTLE POINT — Rosemary Edwards, a poised and pretty 18-year-old of Broadbent was crowned 1972 Coos County Fair Queen Saturday night as part of the 16th annual Coos County Mounted Sheriff’s Posse Shodeo and Queen’s Coronation Ball.
Two 16-year-old Bay Area girls were selected earlier by judges for the 1972 Fair Queen Court and given titles of 1972 Coos County Fair Princesses.
Pledging “to make the Coos County Fair as well-known as it ought to be,” Queen Rosemary accepted her Queen’s Scepter from 1971 Fair Queen Robin Laird.
Sandy Easley, Coos Bay, and Cheryl Seiwald, North Bend, were named to reign with Queen Rosemary over this year’s 57th annual Coos County Fair.
Bridge artist pens nationwide comic strip
Mary Worth takes shape, and life is breathed into her form in a secluded valley near Bridge, where drawing is done for the daily and weekly comic strip by that name.
Mary Worth is the central character of the strip, a matron who enters the troubled waters of other persons’ lives and helps resolve many perplexing programs.
Ken Ernst, who is building a new home on Big Creek Road, is the artist who brings her to life at the direction of the writer, Allen Saunders, who lives nearly across the continent.
CB-NB Athletics drop season opener
LEWISTON, Ida. — If the season opener between Lewiston and Coos Bay-North Bend is any indication of what is in store for Northwest League fans this season, be prepared for the unexpected. Most anything may happen. This is exactly what took place Thursday night in Lewiston as the Broncos dealt visiting CB-NB an 11-5 set back in the league opener for both clubs.
One Northwest League record was tied as CB-NB’s John Brownlee uncorked six wild pitches in 2 ½ innings to tie a record set by William Vandever of Medford in 1968 while pitching against Eugene.
Two other bits of action — back-to-back homeruns by Lewiston in the first inning and a triple play by CB-NB in the eighth — kept the 949 fans on the edge of their chairs during the wils and wooley contest.
20 YEARS — 2002
Looney finishes sixth in national decathlon
Marshfield’s Ben Looney was unable to move up in the standings on Wednesday, finishing sixth in the junior nationals decathlon in Berkeley, Calif.
Looney’s two-day total for the event was 6,326 points, a personal best by more than 200 points, but well below his goal of 6,700 points.
Looney, 17, as among the youngest competitors, who could be up to 19 years old and included several college students.
“I’m real proud of him,” said Hunter Fales, Looney’s coach with the Pre Track Club.
“Several coaches there commented about the way he focused and the way he handled the competition for his first competition at this type of level. Certainly, this is a national-level competition and he handled it very, very well.”
Looney finished third in the 1,500 with a time of 4:38.83, was fifth in both the high hurdles (16.57) and pole vault (12-9 ½) and took sixth in the javelin (146-9).
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After two missed years due to the pandemic, San Francisco Pride returned this weekend with their first in-person parade since 2019.
The jubilant event began on at the Embarcadero, with the SF Dykes on Bikes leading the way down Market Street. Reminiscent of the previous weekend's Golden State Warriors championship parade, Market Street was flooded with San Franciscans ready to celebrate the city's LGBTQ+ community. The crowds spilled out into the area surrounding Civic Center, where vendors and food stalls served the thousands of attendees.
This year's grand marshals included musician Melanie DeMore, non-profit director Vinny Eng, public health educator Amber Gray, trans activist Andrea Horne, OaklandTransMarch co-founder Socorro "Cori" Moreland and pioneering hip-hop DJ Mellanique Robicheaux (also known as Black). Martha Wash of the Weather Girls served as headliner, and "Jeopardy!" champion Amy Schneider also appeared on the main stage.
The leadup to this year's Pride has been marked by controversy and concern. In late May, Mayor London Breed announced she would withdraw from the parade due to a rule forbidding police from attending in uniform. Pride eventually walked back the rule, allowing fewer than 10 individuals to attend in uniform. The parade also came shortly after an alleged hate crime against local drag performer Panda Dulce at a Bay Area library.
On Sunday, Pride attendees draped in every type of rainbow-colored garb imaginable joyously cheered on the parade floats, but many homemade signs expressed distress and defiance of the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade. The elements of activism amidst the celebration were a reminder of Pride's roots as a powerful protest movement.
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SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar is weighing in on the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe vs Wade on Thursday.
The historic 6-3 decision puts an end to 50 years of the constitutional right to abortion.
He released a statement on his Facebook page that says:
"I’m the Sheriff of Bexar County, but also a Dad of two beautiful and intelligent young women. As their Dad I will defend my daughters’ ability to do what they feel is right with their own bodies and to love whomever they choose. As their Dad, I have no control over their adult bodies. As their Sheriff, it is absolutely none of my business. I will not persecute Texas women or anyone else pursuing those same rights."
"Shame on the Supreme Court and the bureaucrats in Washington D.C. and Austin who are attempting to impose their own supposed morals on others. They will not use my badge or the color of my office to do so. My job is chasing predators, rapists, and human traffickers, not someone exercising a right."
"If it’s religion those career politicians would like to enforce, then they should remember that there are many other commandments in scripture that they themselves have very publicly chosen to ignore."
"If it’s truly about protecting children, how about starting with the ones in our schools?"
On the other hand, Governor Abbott applauded the court's decision.
"The U.S. Supreme Court correctly overturned Roe v. Wade and reinstated the right of states to protect innocent, unborn children," Governor Abbott said. "Texas is a pro-life state, and we have taken significant action to protect the sanctity of life. Texas has also prioritized supporting women's healthcare and expectant mothers in need to give them the necessary resources so that they can choose life for their child."
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SAN ANTONIO — Two people were killed in a car crash on the far south side, the Bexar County Sheriff's Office said.
The crash happened around 2 a.m. in the 2800 block of South Loop 1604 near Jett Road on Sunday. When BCSO and Bexar County Fire Department arrived at the accident scene, one car was on fire.
Authorities said that vehicle had rolled over, landed in a ditch and then went up flames.
One person was pulled from the wreckage and crews began CPR. That victim was pronounced deceased. Firefighters were able to put out the car fire and found another victim inside the vehicle.
Three victims from the second vehicle were taken to Brooke Army Medical Center for their injuries.
BCSO had to shut down Loop 1604 both directions while crews investigated the accident and cleared the scene.
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INDIANAPOLIS — One person was critically injured in a shooting on the east side of Indianapolis on Sunday afternoon, police said.
According to IMPD, the shooting happened at the intersection of East 34th Street and Forest Manor Avenue east of North Sherman Drive at around 2:15 p.m.
Officers arrived in the area and found a person who had been shot. That person, who police haven't identified, was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
Police have not shared further details about the shooting or any suspects.
This is the fifth person to be injured in a shooting over the weekend. The first happened Saturday night, when a man was killed at a gas station on the near northeast side of Indianapolis.
Just a few hours later, at around 2 a.m., a person walked into Eskenazi Hospital with a gunshot wound. Police reported that person was "awake and breathing."
Two more people were shot Sunday morning on the city's southeast side. One person was killed in that shooting and the other was seriously injured, according to police.
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LYNNVILLE, Ind. — A southwestern Indiana man sought as a fugitive has been found dead inside a barn after exchanging gunfire with members of a law enforcement taskforce, Indiana state troopers said Friday.
Authorities had been seeking the Chandler man for several days when officers located him Thursday near Lynnville, located about 20 miles (32 kilometers) northeast of Evansville, police said.
He fled into the barn after shots were fired. A police SWAT team later found his body inside. His name was not immediately released.
No officers were wounded. State police are investigating the shooting.
The man had been on the run since Tuesday evening after shots were fired at Warrick County deputies during a car chase. He eventually stopped the vehicle and ran through a wooded area, according to state police.
Officers began searching the area where he was spotted Thursday near Lynnville.
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SALEM, Oregon — The death of a child is likely the hardest thing a parent may ever have to face — but imagine losing more than one, and all to cancer. That's the reality for a family from Salem, and right now they are determined to save their 7-year-old from the disease. They say they could desperately use help from the community.
Thomas John Borja is doing all he can to live the life of a 7-year-old, despite spending a lot of time away from his home in Salem. Thomas is fighting a rare form of brain cancer.
“Unfortunately, this year they found that he has a mass in his brain, the right side-lower. And from there they did surgery and we're doing treatments now for Thomas,” explained his mother, Ramona Borja.
Ramona is with her son full time as he goes through specialized proton radiation treatments and chemotherapy at Seattle Children's Hospital.
And through the challenging treatments, Thomas continues to shine as the bright light loved ones know him to be. KGW found that out while visiting with Zelda Calvo, whom Thomas calls "Auntie Beautiful," and family godmother Carrie Kudna.
On a Zoom call connecting Keizer, Oregon with Seattle, Thomas told them about his treatments.
“I made it through all the hard ones because I can't get too much of that medicine,” said Thomas.
Doctors have not yet given a prognosis for the boy. But they believe his cancer is the result of something called constitutional mismatch repair deficiency (CMMRD) syndrome. It's a long name for a rare genetic disorder that greatly increases the risk of developing one or more types of cancer in children.
CMMRD is an affliction that Ramona now knows all too well. Her first daughter, Fatiana Hope, died of brain cancer in 2008 at the age of seven.
“I was crying — I begged her doctors to help her, I asked God for help because I said I’ll do anything if you just give me back my daughter,” recounted Ramona.
Ramona began rebuilding her life from that tragic loss, only to have it happen all over again.
“And then my son 'A.J.,' Abraham John, he was eight at the time and had the same symptoms,” she said.
Her second child, Abraham John, also developed brain cancer. At that point doctors had not made the genetic connection, so Ramona had no way of knowing the hereditary nature of the disorder.
A.J. bravely fought his cancer off several times, as they moved from their native Guam to the United States for treatment and surgeries. But after settling in the Pacific Northwest and entering remission for six months, A.J. was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. He died in 2019, a month after his 14th birthday.
Testing after A.J.’s death identified the underlying condition and showed that the then-3-year-old Thomas had the same genetic disorder, CMMRD. So doctors performed regular MRI and colon screenings on the boy. At age 7, they discovered the brain tumor.
“It's the hardest thing to watch somebody you care about go through that and the only thing you can do is be there to support her,” said Kudna.
Of course, that support is extremely important, now focused on Thomas and his family. But they can't do it alone. Ramona is not able to maintain her job, and her fiancé is managing two other kids at home, also with no income.
“It would mean everything, even a little bit would mean everything,” said Calvo, who set up a GoFundMe to help with the cost of everyday living and added costs of travel and other expenses as Thomas gets specialized treatment in Seattle.
“The question — what do you do, how do you do it? You pray, and you have faith. And then you rely on your family and the community, right?” said Kudna.
Support from others would allow the family to stay focused on the most important thing: a beautiful boy who has earned his title, "Island Warrior."
“I'm praying for a second chance with Thomas, and I just pray that this treatment that he's doing is going to work, because I can't afford losing another child,” said Ramona Borja.
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TURLOCK, Calif. — An Amazon delivery driver has been arrested by officers with the Turlock Police Department after allegedly attempting to sexually assault a woman by breaking into her home.
Friday around 11:30 a.m., Turlock Police officers say they were called to the 2300 block of Lander Avenue in Turlock after 911 calls reported an Amazon delivery driver had walked, uninvited, into an open front door of a home.
The driver, identified as Ryan Lee Crisp, 22, allegedly made a statement to a woman about her attractive appearance while inside the home. The woman and her husband were able to push Crisp out of the home and shut the front door, police say.
The woman then locked herself in a bathroom to call 911 while her husband searched for Crisp, according to police.
The husband's co-worker, who was reportedly waiting outside of the home, saw Crisp jumping a fence into the backyard of the same home and running towards the house.
The husband and coworker found that Crisp had gotten inside of the house again by breaking a bedroom window, officers say. The two eventually found Crisp inside the house and detained him until Turlock Police officers arrived on scene.
Police say Crisp, who works for Soon Express which partners with Amazon, did not have any deliveries to make at that address.
Crisp was booked into Stanislaus County Jail on suspicion of attempted rape, burglary and vandalism.
While authorities say they believe the case was an isolated incident, they ask anyone with information to call the Turlock Police Department at 209-664-7323 or tpdtipline@turlock.ca.us.
Police say Crisp was wearing an Amazon uniform and had arrived to the home in an Amazon delivery vehicle.
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BLOOMINGTON — People from near and far demonstrated at noon Sunday for reproductive healthcare rights at a Twin Cities reproductive healthcare center.
At least 100 showed up at Bloomington’s Planned Parenthood location off of Clearwater Avenue at Veterans Parkway to protest the U.S. Supreme Court's Friday reversal of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 landmark ruling that made abortion a constitutional right.
Carson Belle, an Illinois State University student studying early childhood education, was among the demonstrators. She agreed that reproductive healthcare policies are personally important to her in her field.
To Belle, Roe v. Wade means freedom for women, she said, and “our ability to do what we want with our own bodies. “It’s taking back our power, I think.”
Belle, of Bloomington, said it’s heartbreaking that people had have to fight for these rights for several generations.
“My heart just sank,” Belle said of learning the news Friday. “This is what like my grandma and great grandma were fighting for, and now I'm out here having to do the work again, that they fought so hard for.
She was awed by Sunday’s turnout.
Bell said: “I think it just shows how much we're all paying attention to the news and what's going on now.
“And we're not staying silent about it. We're speaking up.”
The rally was organized by Sabrina Cavanaugh, of Normal, who said she was devastated and in tears on Friday. But on Saturday, she said, she took time to prepare for Sunday’s demonstration and advertise it, so “we could get our voices out.”
Cavanaugh said she’s always been very passionate about choice and had previously worked at Planned Parenthood. She is additionally passionate for ”women having an equal say in everything,” she said.
She said she was also concerned about the possibility that the high court would reconsider other landmark rulings, such as Loving v. Virginia, which found laws banning interracial marriage to be unconstitutional. Cavanaugh has a mixed-race child.
“Just everything is scary. We're just going so backwards,” she said.
Another attending protester was Grace Miller, of Napavine, Washington, who carried a sign that said “forced birth is violence.” She said many people would be forced to carry pregnancies now that Roe v. Wade is gone.
“It’s just messed up that we don’t have the freedom to have our own future now,” said Miller.
Moss Brown traveled two hours away from the small village of Oblong in Crawford County to attend the Sunday rally.
To Brown, Roe v. Wade means having the safety and privilege to accessing necessary care, and having the choice over what happens to your body. They also said that it will affect the LGBTQ community, which they are part of as a non-binary person.
Brown said they want to make people understand not just abortions are being stopped. “They’re also they're also stopping people from doing other things, and that might cause them to kill themselves.”
Also present was Cardella Joyce, a junior at Bloomington High School. She said she has attended an abortion rights protest every day since Friday.
To Joyce, Roe v. Wade means reproductive rights for women and all people with uteruses. She added Friday’s ruling is a gateway to other U.S. Supreme Court decisions, like Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, which barred racial segregation in schools.
“It's not just reproductive rights; it's going to affect Black and brown people as well,” said Joyce.
Jarintzy Lua came up from Chatham to attend the rally. She said she served in the U.S. Navy, and losing her rights after serving is frustrating.
“It makes me upset. I’m passionate enough that I’m here, and I’m going to speak my mind any way that I can,” she said.
She carried a sign that called for mandatory child support at the first heartbeat.
“Everyone needs to have safe access to healthcare,” Lua continued. “That’s only right.”
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One person is dead after a car crash involving an off-duty Somerset police officer on the city’s far South Side, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Around 4:17 a.m. on Sunday Bexar County Sheriff’s Office were called to where Benton City Road meets I-35 South. They found two vehicles with one driver in each of them. One of the drivers was trapped and unresponsive.
The driver was extracted, but despite life-saving measures performed, the driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the second vehicle was found to be an off-duty Somerset Police Department officer who had just ended his shift. He sustained a broken leg and a laceration to his head. He was taken to University Hospital where he was being treatment for his injuries.
Investigators are still working on the specific circumstances that lead to the crash.
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A home under construction on the city’s Southeast Side caught fire early Sunday morning causing $40,000 in damages but no injuries, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
When firefighters arrived at a home on the 300 block of Maryland Street around 1 a.m., they found fire coming out of the left side of the structure.
They quickly began to attack the fire and managed to contain it to one room. Still, the home sustained major water and smoke damage, which SAFD estimates will cost $40,000.
The cause of the fire is not determined yet but SAFD says that electrical problems due to the construction could be the cause.
The owners of the home were out of town. They are expected to return home Monday.
The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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About 30 people, almost all in their early 20s, stood outside the Bexar County Courthouse downtown on Sunday afternoon protesting the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Dripping in sweat, they held colorful posters above their heads and screamed to cars and people passing through the Main Plaza: “Control over women is what they want! Furious women is what they got!”
The group, which was organized by Daleen Garcia, 18, first gathered at 10 a.m. outside the courthouse and then marched to the San Antonio Police headquarters and back. Garcia said that by 1 p.m. the size of the group had diminished because of the brutal heat.
“My body, my choice. If other people get choices about tattoos or surgeries and stuff like that, I feel like abortion should be one of those choices,” said Camila Hernandez, 20, who was born and raised in San Antonio. “They always say America’s the greatest country, yet guns have more rights than me!”
Hernandez wanted to show up to protest because otherwise she worried no one would hear her.
“I just hope we get heard,” Hernandez said. “I feel like me as a U.S. citizen they say oh go vote, oh you have power, but after this decision, I feel like I have no power.”
Naya Mitchell, 25, moved to San Antonio from Colorado right as the pandemic started. The news of the decision has made her reconsider living in Texas in the future.
“I’ve had several friends who have had abortions and I’ve considered it before myself and it is just a right we need to have,” Mitchell said.
When she first heard the news about the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on Friday morning, she was working at Texas Roadhouse.
“I walked out to go to the bathroom; I heard tables cheering (about the decision),” Mitchell said. “That was very emotional for me. I ended up leaving work early that day. I called my grandma who lives in Colorado. I was like I think I’m moving back.”
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Three people are wounded and one is dead after a shooting in the parking lot of a night club on the city’s North Side early Sunday morning, according to the San Antonio Police Department.
Around 2:15 a.m. the police were called to the Manhattan Night Club on the 3800 block of Blanco Road.
Police said there was a disturbance inside the night club that escalated out into the parking lot. Multiple shell casings were found throughout the parking lot. Witnesses said that there were multiple parties shooting at each other. Police believe some of the victims were involved in the altercation prior to the shooting, but some were just bystanders in the parking lot when shots were fired.
There was a security officer on scene who did shoot at the suspects that were shooting, but police believe the officer didn’t hit anyone.
Two 19-year-old men and a 23-year-old man were taken to University Hospital with life threatening injuries. Their current condition was unknown at press time.
Another victim, whose gender and age is unknown at this time, was taken to the hospital and later died
from his injuries. There is no description of the suspect at this time. The investigation is ongoing.
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One of the most common questions we get asked at FC Tucson is, ‘What does the FC stand for?’
The simple answer is Football Club. The longer answer is more complex and speaks directly to the mission of what FC Tucson truly stands for. FOOTBALL is the internationally used word to describe our game and speaks to our desire to stretch beyond our own city borders and be part of a broader global ecosystem. And CLUB is the nod to the foundation of the sport’s teams across the world, where they started as groups of individuals who gathered not only to play a game but build a community.
Why is this important?
Because it speaks directly to FC Tucson’s goals and ambitions.
We are committed to being a driver of economic growth in our region, and a platform the community seeks to use for innumerable positive outcomes.
Nelson Mandela was quoted as saying, “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand.”
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In four years, the FIFA Men’s World Cup will return to the United States as part of the world’s largest party. It will stretch over 16 cities in the United States, Mexico and Canada, and with it comes the unbridled passions of soccer fans from around the world cheering side by side for their nation’s colors.
The World Cup was last held in the United States in 1994, and it still has the record for highest total attendance, at 3.57 million. Since then, the World Cup has been held in notable soccer meccas such as France, Germany and Brazil, as well as in Asia and Africa, and none eclipsed what our country put on nearly 30 years ago.
The 1994 World Cup didn’t just draw a crowd. It launched a top-tier professional soccer league that has grown to 30 clubs across the United States and Canada, helped nurture a multi-level ecosystem of professional soccer that now numbers nearly 100 clubs, and spurred exponential growth in youth soccer that is responsible for producing the stars of this year’s team.
Just how big is the World Cup? The 2006 World Cup had an estimated 3.57 billion viewers with 1.12 billion people watching the final match. By comparison, this year’s Super Bowl attracted a record 112.3 million viewers worldwide.
When everyone’s eyes are on the United States and soccer, this will be our opportunity to grow local soccer exponentially, generate increased participation and capitalize on the wave of interest.
FC Tucson is uniquely positioned as Tucson’s only independent and true professional sports team. Our games are affordable and very family friendly; we continually strive to bring a championship to our city; and our organization is interwoven with myriad industries, entities, non-profits, and institutions dedicated to creating better opportunities for our young people.
We are committed to building a grassroots movement from the ground up. That starts with establishing relationships with youth soccer organizations, big and small. It’s free skills camps, and clinics, and pushing big visions and ideas for kids so they can think bigger and push themselves towards greatness. It’s a pro academy, which provides a free pathway for young soccer players to train and play in a professional setting while still maintaining their club affiliation.
FC Tucson is working with youth clubs in the region and partners in Hermosillo, Nogales and Sonora to identify and nurture the next stars of our sport, with the goal that they will be wearing their nation’s colors on the international stage much like U.S. national team defender and former FC Tucson star Aaron Long is.
We kicked off the year hosting watch parties downtown in February and March, as the U.S. and Mexico qualified for the 2022 World Cup. And we will continue to build with more events in this city in November and December as this year’s World Cup gets underway.
That’s the groundwork to an even bigger and brighter future.
The World Cup in the U.S. in four years will be a culmination of work and a jumping off point for the next great growth opportunity. To be ready will require contributions from every level of soccer. It will bear fruits on the soccer fields, but the talks start in boardrooms, chamber meetings and family kitchens across Southern Arizona.
We are ready to lead those conversations. Will you join us?
Fuerza Tucson.
Amanda Powers is president of FC Tucson. | https://tucson.com/opinion/local/local-opinion-it-starts-in-tucson-fc-tucson-builds-foundation-to-unite-southern-az/article_5d3a931c-f26e-11ec-9d55-53adf9959f7d.html | 2022-06-26T21:21:57 | 0 | https://tucson.com/opinion/local/local-opinion-it-starts-in-tucson-fc-tucson-builds-foundation-to-unite-southern-az/article_5d3a931c-f26e-11ec-9d55-53adf9959f7d.html |
VALDOSTA — A Tifton resident was sentenced to 12 1/2 years in prison resulting from his role in actively trafficking large quantities of heroin into south-central Georgia from sources in metro Atlanta.
Joshua Gannon Deanda, 24, was sentenced to serve 150 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release by U.S. District Judge Hugh Lawson after previously pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute heroin. There is no parole in the federal system.
“Repeat felons caught distributing deadly opioids will be held accountable for their criminal actions, which gravely harm people and the overall well-being of our communities,” U.S. Attorney Peter D. Leary said in a news release. “Federal, state and local agencies successfully stopped the flow of narcotics into south-central Georgia from this active illegal drug pipeline. Their continued good work is making a difference.”
“This poly-drug trafficker brazenly continued his drug trafficking activities despite having a prior felony conviction,” Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Atlanta Field Division Robert J. Murphy said. “Hopefully this arrest will send a clear message to him and others who may choose to follow this same perilous path: DEA and its law enforcement partners will relentlessly pursue and ultimately prosecute drug traffickers.”
According to court documents, DEA agents worked with a Cooperating Source in October 2020 that named Deanda as a courier and distributor of a large shipment of drugs from Atlanta to Tifton containing one or two kilograms of heroin and approximately two kilograms of methamphetamine. Under investigation, Deanda was monitored on Nov. 5, 2020, traveling from his home in Tifton to Atlanta, where he stopped for a short period of time. On his return trip to Tifton, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to pull Deanda over for a traffic violation at a weigh station on Interstate 75. Deanda briefly stopped his vehicle, but he did not exit the vehicle when commanded. Instead, he drove away.
During the pursuit, Deanda reached speeds in excess of 100 mph. Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a maneuver to stop Deanda’s vehicle, which collided with several objects and stopped. Deanda and a passenger fled the scene but were later apprehended.
Agents and investigators found two semiautomatic guns inside Deanda’s wrecked vehicle, both stolen at different times out of Tift County. A search of the nearby area where Deanda fled resulted in agents finding a bag containing 267.4 grams of pure methamphetamine, a digital scale, packaging materials, a black tray and an extended capacity magazine. The top bullet in the extended magazine matched the ammunition that was seized from the Glock pistol inside of Deanda’s vehicle.
Agents also found various cellphone photos and text messages corroborating the found contraband and illegal drug trafficking activities.
Agents subsequently executed a search warrant at Deanda’s residence, finding a block of 350.97 grams of heroin. Additional quantities of heroin and methamphetamine were found, along with a handgun, a sawed-off shotgun and an SKS-type semi-automatic rifle with an obliterated serial number.
Deanda has a prior felony conviction and had an active warrant for his arrest at the time of the incident.
The case was investigated by the DEA and the Mid-South Narcotics Task Force, with assistance from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Alex Kalim prosecuted the case. | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/tifton-man-sentenced-to-prison-for-trafficking-heroin/article_452abaf0-f58d-11ec-ad26-27946837d388.html | 2022-06-26T21:38:40 | 0 | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/tifton-man-sentenced-to-prison-for-trafficking-heroin/article_452abaf0-f58d-11ec-ad26-27946837d388.html |
The GBI Southwestern Regional Drug Enforcement Office and Wilcox County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jimmy Lee Clack Jr., 46, for trafficking methamphetamine and possession of heroin.
PITTS — The GBI Southwestern Regional Drug Enforcement Office and Wilcox County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jimmy Lee Clack Jr., 46, for trafficking methamphetamine and possession of heroin.
The GBI SWRDEO, Wilcox County Sheriff’s Office, Ben Hill County Sheriff’s Office and Crisp County Sheriff’s Office received information that Clack was distributing methamphetamine from his home in Pitts. During a two-month investigation, information was developed to obtain a search warrant for 171 Cleveland Ave. in Pitts. A search of Clack’s home resulted in the recovery of approximately 23 ounces of methamphetamine, two grams of heroin and two firearms. Clack was booked into the Wilcox County Jail.
The GBI Southwestern Regional Drug Enforcement Office is in Albany and services 42 counties in southwest Georgia. The office is a collaborative effort between the GBI, the Albany Police Department, the Dougherty County Sheriff’s Office, the Dougherty County Police Department, the Dougherty County District Attorney’s Office, the Colquitt County Sheriff’s Office, and the Americus Police Department and is partially funded with Byrne/JAG grant funds.
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WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Behind this cornerstone at First Presbyterian Church in Wilkes-barre, sat a time capsule.
Inside of it, 50 years' worth of history, all of it now on display for those in the community to see.
Several members of the church were around back when this was all packed away.
"There are pictures of my grandparents, parents, of course, a lot of members that have passed. We're in some of the pictures 50 years ago," said David Correll, Sestercentennial Committee.
"It was nice to see old pictures and reminisce about the different things that went on in the congregation," said Jeanne Kravitz, Sestercentennial Committee.
The church unveiled more than 40 items inside the time capsule cornerstone from 1972. Some of the items date back even further than that.
Everything from newspapers of the time to church programs and photos.
"We have an original bible from 1887 that was put in the cornerstone and a lot that was put in the year of the flood, 50 years ago, and a lot of other old memorabilia," said Correll.
The cornerstone not only celebrates the 250 years the church has been here, but congregation members say the contents found behind it help paint a picture of what life was like 50 years ago for the community.
"This congregation is all over the valley. you look at a street sign and there is another name of a member of the Congregation," said Rick Schroeder, congregation member.
Even after all these years later the cornerstone's mission stays the same.
"Keep coming back. Build on what was here and what was given to us by the previous settlers, previous members of the community," said Schroeder.
The contents will be on display for about six months before they go back into the cornerstone in the fall with additional items.
The church plans to open it again and take another look in 2072.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/unveiling-history-in-wilkes-barre-first-presbyterian-church-luzerne-county-david-correll-jeanne-kravitz-rick-schroeder/523-4f6bd714-a67c-4c16-88a9-026a1d11e258 | 2022-06-26T21:53:58 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/unveiling-history-in-wilkes-barre-first-presbyterian-church-luzerne-county-david-correll-jeanne-kravitz-rick-schroeder/523-4f6bd714-a67c-4c16-88a9-026a1d11e258 |
PITTSTON, Pa. — Workers at a library in Luzerne County invited people to a tea party Sunday afternoon.
The Friends of The Pittston Memorial Library hosted a Victorian and Edwardian fashion tea.
Speaker and TV personality Victoriana Lady Lisa presented fashion and accessories from that era.
A tea party followed the presentation.
"We want to open up everything to the community for the children. We want to give them an opportunity to partake of the wonderful activities and events that we have here. So it's very important that we raise the money because we are an outreach to the community and we love that we are here for the community," said Victoriana Lady Lisa.
All proceeds from the fashion tea will benefit children's programs at the library in Pittston.
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DYER — A local eatery and a classic car club teamed Saturday to showcase local police departments and their vehicles.
Pop’s Italian Beef and Sausage and A’s R Us Model A Club presented the initial Police Appreciation Night and Car Show that showcased the “best and fanciest” police units.
Rob Cryns, who with his father Vincent owns the Dyer Bob’s, said this project has been in the works for several years but was delayed due to COVID.
“We love our police force,” Cryns said. “I have a lot of friends in uniform, and this is the least we can do for them.”
Visitors to Pop’s parking lot voted on the best in K-9 police cars, police trucks/SUVs, DARE vehicle, antique police vehicle and uniformed officer.
The program also featured a police K-9 unit demonstration, performance by Lake County Pipes and Drums, and a police car light-up.
Established in 1980 in Palos Heights, Pop’s today has multiple locations in Indiana and Illinois.
A’s R Us describes itself as a family-friendly Model A classic car club based in Crete. In existence for 27 years, the club sponsors events throughout the year. Membership ranges from young adults to senior citizens, with nearly 40 member families.
Tim Bots, a member of the car club, said his group invited 25 police departments from Indiana and Illinois, but he feared Saturday’s questionable weather may have kept some police home.
Bots explained that the idea for the Indiana car show and police tie-in came from a similar event seven years ago in Illinois.
“With all the bad publicity police are getting,” Bots said, “we wanted the public to meet with police in a non-enforcement setting.”
Among the charities the club also supports are a veterans home in Manteno, Illinois, Ronald McDonald House and Camp Quality, a facility for children with cancer.
The club as also adopted the Dixie Highway, a roadway that extends from Chicago to Miami that opened in 1918. Twenty years ago, club members erected metal signs along the highway stretch from Blue Island to Danville.
Now the club is replacing many of those weather-worn signs. The group also posted storyboard signs explaining the significance to the area from the Dixie Highway.
Among the more colorful vehicles at the show was a 1998 Ford Crown Victoria K-9 unit vehicle of the Lansing Police Department. Officer Dana Tatgenhorst explained that the vehicle was refurbished with donations, and those donors’ names are on stickers adorning the twice-retired vehicle.
Still having the original engine, the Lansing vehicle is used today primarily for show at cruise tours, block parties, parades and trunk-or-treat events.
Although the vehicle resembles something from NASCAR, it has never raced, Tatgenhorst said, “but it has been used as a pace car.”
Another vehicle of note was a 1929 Ford Model A tudor sedan belonging to Tim Dionne of St. John, a car club member. Although not officially a police vehicle, the classic car has seen police action on film, including “Road to Perdition” with Tom Hanks and “Public Enemies” with Johnny Depp.
Dionne has had the car for 49 years, having bought it from the South Side of Chicago. It took Dionne seven years to finish repairs on the 92-year-old vehicle.
“This is my baby, and I’ve had a lot of fun with it,” he said. “It’s got its dings and dents, but I drive it.”
Dionne, who also owns a 1940 Packard, is a retired salesman.
Recalling the car’s movie career, Dionne said Depp and Hanks were both good to work with.
“Tom Hanks was a super guy,” he said, “who would take time to talk to people beyond the barriers.”
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Tim Dionne, of St. John, displays his 1929 Ford Model A sedan Saturday at the Police Appreciation Night and Car Show Saturday outside Pop’s Italian Beef and Sausage in Dyer.
Officer Dana Tatgenhorst of the Lansing Police Department responds to questions about the retired police K-9 vehicle Saturday at the Police Appreciation Night and Car Show in Dyer. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/event-honors-police-and-their-vehicles/article_50495d33-8fa0-5ae3-9b2d-f4be04c0febe.html | 2022-06-26T22:00:25 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/event-honors-police-and-their-vehicles/article_50495d33-8fa0-5ae3-9b2d-f4be04c0febe.html |
HAMMOND — The Towle Theater in downtown Hammond will stage the musical "Reefer Madness," inspired by the cult film widely mocked for its hysteria over marijuana.
The theater at 5205 Hohman Ave. will stage the musical comedy written by Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney July 8-10, 15-17 and 22-24.
"The summer musical at the Towle is the hilarious musical, Reefer Madness," Director of Administration Kevin Bellamy said in a press release. "Inspired by the original 1936 film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a hysterical downward spiral filled with evil jazz music, sex and violence."
Managing Director Jeff Casey will direct the play, which is sponsored by Calumet College of St. Joseph. Ron Attreau will provide musical direction, and Colin Funk will handle the choreography.
The cast includes Ryan Alan Jones, of Chicago; Sarah Jean Mergener, of Chicago; Jim LaPietra, of Berwyn; Mandi Corrao, of Chicago; Nikki Dizon, of Lockport; Geon Ruffin, of Willowbrook; David Blakeman, of Chicago; Amanda Donohoe, of Chicago; Autumn Christensen, of Chicago; Lili Galluzzo, of Chicago; Adonis Clayborne, of Alsip; and Declan Durr of Westmont.
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The performances will take place at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $21.
There is no late seating.
The Towle Theatre is no longer requiring proof of vaccination or masks due to the decline in COVID-19 cases but encourages guests who feel more comfortable wearing masks to continue doing so.
For more information, visit towletheater.org or call 219-937-8780.
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Parlor Doughuts, Domino's, Gyros Bar and Grill and Captain's Seafood opening
Open
Parlor Doughnuts is now baking something sweet in Valparaiso, after celebrating its grand opening Saturday.
But Parlor Doughnuts Valparaiso is not your conventional doughnut shop. The Evansville-based chain specializes in craft doughnuts, specialty coffee and artisan baked goods.
Lifelong Valpo residents Marissa and Wes Barnes opened the franchise at 255 Morthland Drive in Valparaiso. It's a prominent space on U.S. 30 that was previously home to Jordy N Jax BBQ, Petey's Gyros and Dicky's Dogs.
The franchise is Parlor Doughnuts' third in Indiana and first in the northern part of the state.
It serves layered doughnuts that combine yeast and cake doughnuts. It also has vegan, gluten-free and keto-friendly doughnuts, as well as Doggie Doughnuts for good puppies. The menu also includes acai bowls, avocado toast and breakfast tacos.
“We are thrilled to bring Parlor’s products, brand and mission to Northwest Indiana — a region that celebrates with delicious comfort food and coffee, and appreciates top-notch customer service,” Marissa Barnes said. “One of our key values is to create a place that facilitates conversation and community where friends and families of all ages can gather in a vintage American space that feels like the 'Parlor,' a conversation center of 1900s Victorian homes but with a modern twist. My husband, Wes, and I are lifelong residents of Valparaiso and are excited to bring a business to our community that values giving back, including a passion for active military, veterans and first responders.”
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Craft doughtnuts and coffee
Parlor Doughnuts was founded in Evansville in 2019 by Darrick Hayen, his son Noah and restaurateur Josh Tudela. Hayden toured the country with his son's band, sampling local doughnuts everywhere he went while Noah developed a passion for craft coffee.
They combined their interests to open Parlor Doughnuts, which has been growing fast across the country. It now has more than 24 locations open or in development from coast to coast.
The Valparaiso doughnut shop plans to employ around 20 people and is still hiring for a variety of jobs, including baristas and bakers.
For more information, visit www.parlordoughnuts.com or email parlordoughnutsvalpo@gmail.com .
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Coming soon
Domino's, America's largest pizza chain, is headed to Munster.
The Ann Arbor, Michigan-based pizzeria, which already has an extensive footprint around the Calumet Region, signed a lease to open in the strip mall on Main Street that's anchored by Anytime Fitness.
“This will be an excellent location for Dominos and is a win-win for both the tenant and landlord. The center is now 100% occupied with strong, well-known tenants," said Brett McDermott of Crown Point-based commercial real estate firm Latitude Commercial, which represented the landlord.
Domino's has recently opened many new locations in Northwest Indiana, including in Highland and Griffith.
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Open
Gyros Bar and Grill opened in Valparaiso.
It's a family-friendly restaurant with a 21-plus lounge at 391 W. U.S. 6.
The 5,300-square-foot restaurant serves fare like gyros, burgers, hot dogs, chili dogs and ribs in a sit-down casual dining environment. It took over a former Pepe's that had been vacant for at least 20 years.
Gyros Bar and Grill seats about 150 diners. The menu includes chicken, fish, steak sandwiches and many Chicagoland favorites like Polish sausages and Italian beef sandwiches.
It's located along a busy stretch of U.S. 6 that 22,000 cars pass by weekly. Given its locations, it's expected to draw from Valparaiso, Chesterton, South Haven and Portage.
For more information, call 219-254-2351.
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Captain's Seafood is coming soon to Michigan City.
The seafood market at 5360 Franklin St. will offer shrimp, fish, crab legs and lobster tails.
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New owners
New owners took over the NutriHub Nutrition shop on U.S. 30 in Merrillville.
Jasmine Wade and Sheva Robinson bought the health food store at 536 E 81st Ave. in Merrillville. It specializes in meal replacement protein shakes packed with vitamins.
NutriHub sells a number of products like protein shakes, protein bars, herbal teas, energy teas, thermogenic teas and aloe. The 1,900-square-foot business employs five and has seating, including comfortable couches, for people who want to enjoy their shakes there.
"It's different things for health in general," Wade said. "We're registered nurses and the major health issues we've seen is one of the reasons we want to help everybody health-wise. We've seen unhealthy eating. We've introduced these products to our family. I don't want my family to be part of a statistic."
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Focus on nutrition
The pair aims to educate the public about health, such as by posting about nutritious eating on social media.
"We're out here to help our community," Robinson said. "These products help people lose weight. They help with obesity. They're low in sugar, so diabetics are able to take them. They can be used to built muscle for those struggling with gaining weight or maintaining weight. It's got minerals, vitamins and protein. It helps with digestion, skin and hair."
NutriHub aims to offer healthy fare that also tastes good. Shake flavors include many varieties of chocolate, fruit and candy such as Almond Joy, Peppermint Patty and Rootbeer Barrel.
"If you have a sweet tooth, we have cake and cookie flavors to satisfy that craving," Wade said. "We have a shake of the month that's lemon pound cake this month. It's healthy but sweet and it targets that craving."
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'Trying to make a difference'
People can try samples of the products on a trial basis. NutriHub also offers body scans to help clients meet their weight loss and wellness goals.
Wade and Robinson have been passing products at neighboring businesses like Athletico and Planet Fitness as outreach. They hope to eventually expand and open more franchises, including potentially in other states.
"We'd like to be able to get word out mouth going out," Wade said. "We're driven African-American women trying to make a difference in our community."
NutriHub is open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 219-472-8488 or find the business on Facebook.
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Brass Valley Vapor Company opened a few months ago on U.S. 30 in Valparaiso.
The vape shop is located at 1354 W Morthland Drive in Valpo Valparaiso. It offers a wide selection of vaping supplies, including "disposables, mods, salts, e-liquids, batteries and chargers, pods, coils, and delta products."
Brass Valley Vapor Company is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and 12-6 p.m. Saturday.
For more information, call 219-242-8335.
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CLEARWATER, Fla. — The U.S. Coast Guard recently rescued seven people on a boat off Clearwater after a lightning strike.
On Saturday, a 39-foot vessel was struck by lightning 100 feet offshore of Clearwater, a news release explains. The Coast Guard District Seven command center received an alert from the boat and was able to contact the owner's wife to figure out where they were.
According to the boat owner's wife, her husband and the other six people were part of a fishing tournament.
After finding the boat, helicopter aircrew had to hoist the five women and two men off the boat.
All seven of the boaters were taken to the air station unharmed where family was waiting for them, according to the Coast Guard.
"Lightning storms are routinely encountered in the Florida maritime environment and can pose a significant hazard to boaters," Lt. David McKinley, Coast Guard pilot, said in a statement. "Fortunately, the boaters in this case were well prepared with all necessary safety equipment including an EPIRB, flares, and a marine VHF radio to ensure a quick and efficient rescue."
The Coast Guard says the boat owner is working with the commercial salvage to try to recover his boat.
Watch the rescue below. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/coast-guard-recuses-boaters-lightning-strike-clearwater/67-e80cd87c-ae27-4174-b2da-d09af31c5a78 | 2022-06-26T22:17:55 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/coast-guard-recuses-boaters-lightning-strike-clearwater/67-e80cd87c-ae27-4174-b2da-d09af31c5a78 |
SALISBURY, Md. — A bar in downtown Salisbury is sharing its list of banned customers with other saloons in an effort to combat increasing violence at the city’s watering holes.
Salisbury City Councilwoman April Jackson said she supports the ban list after being shocked by the brawl earlier this month at Mojo’s Urban Eatery. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/salisbury-bars-confront-late-night-brawls-share-ban-list/2022/06/26/eb4422e2-f59b-11ec-81db-ac07a394a86b_story.html | 2022-06-26T22:20:17 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/salisbury-bars-confront-late-night-brawls-share-ban-list/2022/06/26/eb4422e2-f59b-11ec-81db-ac07a394a86b_story.html |
Red Cross helping 3 families displaced by a house fire near Forest Home Cemetery
A house fire on Milwaukee's south side Sunday morning spread to two nearby homes and displaced more than a dozen people, authorities reported.
Firefighters arrived at a house near Forest Home Cemetery around 7:30 a.m. and found the fire had spread to two other homes, Deputy Fire Chief Matthew Williamson said. Of the three homes involved, two suffered "significant" damage while the third faces "minimal" damage.
While Williamson did not know how many were displaced by the fire, he said no civilians were injured. One firefighter twisted an ankle and was sent to Froedtert Hospital. A dog was taken to Milwaukee's animal control center.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, Williamson said.
Red Cross of Wisconsin is offering temporary housing at a local hotel, meals and more to 14 people displaced by the fire, said Justin Kern, a Red Cross spokesperson
The displaced, all of whom live on the 2000 block of West Grant Street, include a five-person family with three children, a five-person family with two children and a four-person family, he said.
"Alongside our community partners, we’ll collaborate with these families through the next steps in their recovery," Kern said.
People interested in helping their neighbors in need can join the Red Cross' volunteer Disaster Action Teams at redcross.org/DAT.
Contact Kelly Meyerhofer at kmeyerhofer@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter at @KellyMeyerhofer. | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2022/06/26/red-cross-helps-families-displaced-milwaukee-house-fire/7741613001/ | 2022-06-26T22:21:26 | 0 | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2022/06/26/red-cross-helps-families-displaced-milwaukee-house-fire/7741613001/ |
WHITEHALL, Mich. — Becoming an Eagle Scout is a great honor, the top rank with Boy Scouts of America.
For Ben Hayes, becoming an Eagle Scout at just 13 years old last year just wasn't a big enough accomplishment. Last week, he completed his goal to earn every single merit badge the Scouts have to offer.
That's 139 badges; a feat only half of 1% of Scouts accomplish.
"I feel amazed how much I accomplished over the past few years," said Hayes.
His favorite badge is the Railroad badge — earning it sparked a love for locomotives, and because of it, he plans to be an engineer one day.
His mother, Rebecca Shannon, said Boy Scouts changed Ben's life.
"He was just kind of shut down to begin," said Shannon, "No one thought he’d do anything. He’s on the spectrum. Successful level wasn’t there. But merit badges are independence. You do it on your own speed."
Ben also completed a project to put AEDs in outdoor areas, so families could take children to play places they couldn't before, he said.
"I used to get bullied a lot," said Hayes, "But when I got to Scouts, everybody was so kind to me."
One of the most challenging badges to earn forced him to face his fear: swimming. He conquered that and learned to swim, earning him the badge.
Not only does he have all the badges, but a book full of patches as well.
He said he had "all the people who encouraged me to keep going. My scout leader, my friends, even my mom."
The final badge he earned last week was for golf.
"A lot of people say the ones who try to get them all are just trying to get them," said Shannon, "But he’s learned a lot."
Ben is not done with Scouts now he has earned all the badges. Now, he plans to help his troopmates make the same accomplishment.
"It's a Scout way to help things," said Hayes, "A Scout is helpful, curious, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, clean and brave."
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FORT SMITH, Ark. — The Fort Smith Police Department (FSPD) says they are one of the multiple police departments in different cities receiving calls about a homeless male stabbing people at random.
There are also social media posts going around warning people about this type of incident. Fort Smith Police confirms they are unaware of this incident nor is investigating one.
FSPD says if an incident like this were to occur, the public would be notified.
These notifications go out through the GovDelivery platform and on their social media pages.
They ask anyone who has information on a crime to call 479-709-5000 or 911 for emergencies.
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SALEM, Oregon — The death of a child is likely the hardest thing a parent may ever have to face — but imagine losing more than one, and all to cancer. That's the reality for a family from Salem, and right now they are determined to save their 7-year-old from the disease. They say they could desperately use help from the community.
Thomas John Borja is doing all he can to live the life of a 7-year-old, despite spending a lot of time away from his home in Salem. Thomas is fighting a rare form of brain cancer.
“Unfortunately, this year they found that he has a mass in his brain, the right side-lower. And from there they did surgery and we're doing treatments now for Thomas,” explained his mother, Ramona Borja.
Ramona is with her son full time as he goes through specialized proton radiation treatments and chemotherapy at Seattle Children's Hospital.
And through the challenging treatments, Thomas continues to shine as the bright light loved ones know him to be. KGW found that out while visiting with Zelda Calvo, whom Thomas calls "Auntie Beautiful," and family godmother Carrie Kudna.
On a Zoom call connecting Keizer, Oregon with Seattle, Thomas told them about his treatments.
“I made it through all the hard ones because I can't get too much of that medicine,” said Thomas.
Doctors have not yet given a prognosis for the boy. But they believe his cancer is the result of something called constitutional mismatch repair deficiency (CMMRD) syndrome. It's a long name for a rare genetic disorder that greatly increases the risk of developing one or more types of cancer in children.
CMMRD is an affliction that Ramona now knows all too well. Her first daughter, Fatiana Hope, died of brain cancer in 2008 at the age of seven.
“I was crying — I begged her doctors to help her, I asked God for help because I said I’ll do anything if you just give me back my daughter,” recounted Ramona.
Ramona began rebuilding her life from that tragic loss, only to have it happen all over again.
“And then my son 'A.J.,' Abraham John, he was eight at the time and had the same symptoms,” she said.
Her second child, Abraham John, also developed brain cancer. At that point doctors had not made the genetic connection, so Ramona had no way of knowing the hereditary nature of the disorder.
A.J. bravely fought his cancer off several times, as they moved from their native Guam to the United States for treatment and surgeries. But after settling in the Pacific Northwest and entering remission for six months, A.J. was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. He died in 2019, a month after his 14th birthday.
Testing after A.J.’s death identified the underlying condition and showed that the then-3-year-old Thomas had the same genetic disorder, CMMRD. So doctors performed regular MRI and colon screenings on the boy. At age 7, they discovered the brain tumor.
“It's the hardest thing to watch somebody you care about go through that and the only thing you can do is be there to support her,” said Kudna.
Of course, that support is extremely important, now focused on Thomas and his family. But they can't do it alone. Ramona is not able to maintain her job, and her fiancé is managing two other kids at home, also with no income.
“It would mean everything, even a little bit would mean everything,” said Calvo, who set up a GoFundMe to help with the cost of everyday living and added costs of travel and other expenses as Thomas gets specialized treatment in Seattle.
“The question — what do you do, how do you do it? You pray, and you have faith. And then you rely on your family and the community, right?” said Kudna.
Support from others would allow the family to stay focused on the most important thing: a beautiful boy who has earned his title, "Island Warrior."
“I'm praying for a second chance with Thomas, and I just pray that this treatment that he's doing is going to work, because I can't afford losing another child,” said Ramona Borja.
In mid-July, Thomas is scheduled to return to Salem and receive further treatment back at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/salem-family-child-rare-genetic-disorder-cancer/283-7f69bc1f-0409-49e3-8105-16870a594ac4 | 2022-06-26T22:30:20 | 1 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/salem-family-child-rare-genetic-disorder-cancer/283-7f69bc1f-0409-49e3-8105-16870a594ac4 |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Fourth of July, America’s Independence Day, is right around the corner.
Many Wichitans will choose to celebrate the holiday by shooting off fireworks. If you plan on doing so within the city limits, there are a few things you should know:
Dates and times
Fireworks will be sold this year from Monday, June 27 through Tuesday, July 5.
Fireworks can be fired on those same dates from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Allowed fireworks
The only fireworks allowed to be shot off in the Wichita city limits are ones that have been tested and approved by the Wichita Fire Department.
To see a list of approved wholesale fireworks for 2022, click here. For an extension of the list of approved fireworks at WAZUP Fireworks for 2022, click here.
Fireworks in Wichita must not have sparks higher than six feet or be labeled as “shooting flaming balls.”
Violations
Any violations can result in the following:
- A $250.00 ticket, plus court costs
- Adults being cited for juveniles violating the ordinance
- Property owners/occupants being held responsible for violations of the ordinance on their property
According to the City of Wichita, there will be increased enforcement focused on writing citations for violations and confiscating illegal fireworks.
More information
For fast facts on fireworks, in both English and Spanish, click here.
The non-emergency phone number, 316-290-1011, will be available from Friday, July 1 through Tuesday, July 5 every night from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. The number functions as an alternative to 911 and is meant to receive calls for non-emergency nuisances that do not pose a threat to life or property. Examples include complaints pertaining to parties, excess noise and fireworks, etc.
For more information, you can call the Community Risk Reduction Division at 316-268-4441 or email them at WichitaFire@wichita.gov. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/things-to-know-about-fireworks-in-wichita/ | 2022-06-26T22:39:34 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/things-to-know-about-fireworks-in-wichita/ |
BLOOMINGTON — People from near and far demonstrated at noon Sunday for reproductive healthcare rights at a Twin Cities reproductive healthcare center.
At least 100 showed up at Bloomington’s Planned Parenthood location off of Clearwater Avenue at Veterans Parkway to protest the U.S. Supreme Court's Friday reversal of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 landmark ruling that made abortion a constitutional right.
Carson Belle, an Illinois State University student studying early childhood education, was among the demonstrators. She agreed that reproductive healthcare policies are personally important to her in her field.
To Belle, Roe v. Wade means freedom for women, she said, and “our ability to do what we want with our own bodies. “It’s taking back our power, I think.”
Belle, of Bloomington, said it’s heartbreaking that people had have to fight for these rights for several generations.
“My heart just sank,” Belle said of learning the news Friday. “This is what like my grandma and great grandma were fighting for, and now I'm out here having to do the work again, that they fought so hard for.
She was awed by Sunday’s turnout.
Bell said: “I think it just shows how much we're all paying attention to the news and what's going on now.
“And we're not staying silent about it. We're speaking up.”
The rally was organized by Sabrina Cavanaugh, of Normal, who said she was devastated and in tears on Friday. But on Saturday, she said, she took time to prepare for Sunday’s demonstration and advertise it, so “we could get our voices out.”
Cavanaugh said she’s always been very passionate about choice and had previously worked at Planned Parenthood. She is additionally passionate for ”women having an equal say in everything,” she said.
She said she was also concerned about the possibility that the high court would reconsider other landmark rulings, such as Loving v. Virginia, which found laws banning interracial marriage to be unconstitutional. Cavanaugh has a mixed-race child.
“Just everything is scary. We're just going so backwards,” she said.
Another attending protester was Grace Miller, of Napavine, Washington, who carried a sign that said “forced birth is violence.” She said many people would be forced to carry pregnancies now that Roe v. Wade is gone.
“It’s just messed up that we don’t have the freedom to have our own future now,” said Miller.
Moss Brown traveled two hours away from the small village of Oblong in Crawford County to attend the Sunday rally.
To Brown, Roe v. Wade means having the safety and privilege to accessing necessary care, and having the choice over what happens to your body. They also said that it will affect the LGBTQ community, which they are part of as a non-binary person.
Brown said they want to make people understand not just abortions are being stopped. “They’re also they're also stopping people from doing other things, and that might cause them to kill themselves.”
Also present was Cardella Joyce, a junior at Bloomington High School. She said she has attended an abortion rights protest every day since Friday.
To Joyce, Roe v. Wade means reproductive rights for women and all people with uteruses. She added Friday’s ruling is a gateway to other U.S. Supreme Court decisions, like Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, which barred racial segregation in schools.
“It's not just reproductive rights; it's going to affect Black and brown people as well,” said Joyce.
Jarintzy Lua came up from Chatham to attend the rally. She said she served in the U.S. Navy, and losing her rights after serving is frustrating.
“It makes me upset. I’m passionate enough that I’m here, and I’m going to speak my mind any way that I can,” she said.
She carried a sign that called for mandatory child support at the first heartbeat.
“Everyone needs to have safe access to healthcare,” Lua continued. “That’s only right.”
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After a two-year hiatus at Silver Park, Alliance's Independence Day Fireworks Celebration returns there July 4
ALLIANCE – Silver Park will be the place to be for fireworks July 4.
The city's annual Independence Day Fireworks Celebration will return after a two-year hiatus.
Last year, the fireworks were launched from nearby Alliance Country Club.
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"It's been a long couple years with COVID. We're excited to get people back in the park," said Kim Cox, director of the city's Parks and Recreation Department.
The display is funded through the Independence Day Fireworks Council at the Greater Alliance Foundation, a committee created by Alliance Mayor Alan Andreani.
Led by Melissa Gardner, the committee raised funds for the event through individual and corporate donations. More than 30 donors contributed to the display.
Here's what is planned
This year's event starts at 5 p.m. with a variety of food trucks and vendors. The John Hampu Band will perform from 6 to 9 p.m. on stage.
Fireworks will be launched at dusk.
The vendors include:
- A Town Burgers and Brews (burgers and sides)
- Cheeyzlicious (grilled cheese sandwiches)
- Kona Ice (sno cones)
- Homeworth Lions (funnel cakes, lemonade and nachos)
- Washington Ruritans (root beer floats, pulled pork and coneys)
- Sea Food-N-Eat (fried fish, mac and cheese and fried okra)
- Alliance Friends of the Parks (water, pop, etc.)
- Alliance Aviators Womens Basketball (Glow items)
- Face painting and Henna tattoos (Body Art by Susan Burns)
At least 10% of vendors' proceeds will be donated back to the Alliance Friends of the Parks.
Niki McIlvain, executive director of the Alliance Area Habitat for Humanity and communication specialist for the city's parks, said people should come with cash and cards if they plan to buy concessions.
Here's how to plan for the event
Organizers expect the single-day event to draw thousands from around the Alliance area.
McIlvain said there is some parking available at Silver Park but the majority of people should plan to park their vehicles at the middle school and walk over to the park.
Limited bleacher seating is available in the park.
Cox said those attending should bring blankets or chairs to set up in the park. In the past, attendees have arrived early to snag their seating areas hours before the event.
"I think the community is really excited to be back together for the holiday," McIlvain said.
The rain date is July 5 without music or vendors.
Other area fireworks
Here's a look at other organized fireworks displays near the Alliance area:
- Sebring - Fireworks will begin at 10 p.m. July 4 at Southside Park, located between West Texas Avenue and West Georgia Avenue. New Wave Nation will perform at 7 p.m.
- Columbiana - Fireworks begin at 10 p.m. July 4 at Firestone Park; full day of activities and contests starts at 9 a.m. Chris Higbee will perform at 8 p.m.
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MCCALL — Valley County is like the greater backyard of the Treasure Valley — when it’s time for outside adventure, no matter the season, residents of the Treasure Valley often flock north to recreate in Valley County’s mountains, forests, lakes and rivers.
A new project could bring change to the environment and economy of Valley County. Nestled in the mountains due east of McCall, about 40 miles as the crow flies, a mining company is planning a venture adjacent to the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness.
Local stakeholders have kept apprised of developments in the proposed Stibnite Gold Project, which would create an open pit antimony and gold mine at the site of an old antimony mine east of Yellow Pine. The project would affect over 3,000 acres, 75% of which is on public lands, said Julie Thrower, attorney for the environmental organization Save the South Fork Salmon.
The company Perpetua Resources proposed the project. The subsidiary of a Canadian company once called Midas Gold, Perpetua Resources changed names in 2021 and relocated its headquarters to Boise, according to a public relations firm.
Though antimony and gold were harvested from the site between 1900 and the 1990s, the east fork of the south fork of the Salmon River, where the mine is situated is home to species such as chinook, steelhead, westslope cutthroat trout, and bull trout, which is a unique combination even in Idaho, Thrower said. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has invested heavily in restoring the area around the mine, as has the Nez Perce Tribe, whose historic lands encompass the site, she said.
Though Perpetua Resources describes plans to restore the site, too, Valley County stakeholders are questioning the impact of a mine on the watershed and the local economy.
“It’s just the sensitivity of all of these natural resources … the high value for recreation, the high value of the whole ecosystem in this watershed … they just don’t think the mine should go there,” Thrower said.
A supplemental environmental impact statement, which will be open to public comment, is due out from the Forest Service in August, Thrower said.
But Perpetua Resources Vice President of External Affairs Mckinsey Lyon says the project is a huge opportunity to restore an area that has been degraded for generations, while helping the U.S. capture a share of a mineral used in batteries that store renewable energy.
“We built this project on the vision that responsible mining production can restore the site, and that is how we designed our plan,” Lyon said. “And we believe that the changes submitted to the Forest Service that will be out for public review (in August) will put that vision into reality.”
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Antimony is a metal used in alloys to make lead batteries, and is also used to make products such as glass and ceramics, according to LiveScience.com. More recently, the metal has been used to make liquid metal batteries, which can be used for storing energy from solar and wind projects, Lyon said. Perpetua Resources states on its website that the metal “plays an important role in the transition to clean energy.” Russia, China, and Tajikistan collectively have over 90% of the world’s antimony reserves, the site says.
The Stibnite Gold Project is the U.S.’s chance to take control of its clean energy future, Perpetua Resources’s website says. The mine would be the only domestic production site of antimony, Lyon said in an email.
But environmental groups question the viability of the site’s antimony for such projects, and are concerned that mining and its associated infrastructure will severely degrade the ecosystem of the South Fork Salmon River and its surroundings.
That said, the area is not pristine wilderness due to the impact of the original mine, Thrower said. The footprint of the original site is about 3,000 acres, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In 2001, that agency proposed listing the site as a Superfund Site, a designation used to flag contaminated areas and fund their cleanup. But the state of Idaho disagreed with the proposal, and the site was not listed, according to the agency’s website.
Water quality of the East Fork of the South Fork of the Salmon River is still an issue as high levels of arsenic from mine tailings and sediment pollute the waterway, Thrower said. However, some restoration efforts have occurred at the site, Thrower said. Recreation opportunities — fishing, hiking, rafting, kayaking, camping — abound, drawing visitors from Idaho and beyond, she said.
One of the most visible remnants of the mine is the so-called “glory hole,” or Yellow Pine Pit, an old mining pit that has filled with water and become a lake. The East Fork of the South Fork of the Salmon River flows into the pit, though fish in the pit do not have access to the river above it, she said. The lake provides a useful reservoir of cool water for steelhead and westslope cutthroat trout habitat downstream, Thrower said. Bull trout breed in the lake, said Randy Fox, a conservation associate with the Idaho Conservation League.
Upstream of the lake, the Nez Perce Tribe has stocked chinook salmon, Thrower said. The salmon cannot migrate between the site and the ocean, but it is important habitat for the species, which has seen significant population declines due to habitat loss from the damming of rivers.
Proposals for the Stibnite Gold Project include plans to construct a tailing “facility” to store excess materials that contain neither antimony or gold ore, Thrower said. The facility would consist of piling such material, into Meadow Creek Valley, Fox said, a site a few miles downstream of the Yellow Pine Pit. Meadow Creek would be directed around the site in “diversion ditches,” Thrower said.
The proposed project is expected to result in a 20% loss of fish habitat, Fox said.
“That is not an acceptable trade-off for us, or the Nez Perce,” he said.
Lyon, of Perpetua Resources, disputes that figure.
“Those numbers just aren’t factual,” she said. The company has proposed back-filling the Yellow Pine Pit and rebuilding the channel of the East Fork South Fork so that fish would have access both above and below the pit site for the first time since mining began, she said. That figure comes from the old environmental impact statement, released in 2020, and only looks at the impacts of mining instead of doing a net analysis on the benefits of restoration, including making areas upstream accessible again, Lyon said.
Environmental advocates remain wary. Even if Perpetua Resources carries out its promise to restore the area when mining is over, the project will still impact the local environment in the meantime, Thrower said. And there is no guarantee that the company will complete the restoration, leaving taxpayers to foot the bill, Thower said. This could include if the company decides it is no longer financially feasible for them to clean up the site, she said.
“They can just walk away and there’s not really anything that the state or the federal government can do,” Thrower said.
Lyon disagreed, saying that mining law has changed in recent decades to mandate that the company set aside money for the restoration it is proposing before operations begin, taking into account items such as the cost of plants that will need to be installed as part of the work, worker salaries, the cost of operating heavy equipment, and contingency funds she said.
“The funding will be there for restoration regardless of what happens to the company,” she said.
Besides the expansion of the mine, the proposed project would include construction of a 13-mile stretch of road to connect the Burnt Log Road with the Meadow Creek Lookout Road, Fox said. Not only does the area in question span designated roadless areas, it is within a quarter mile of the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, he said.
The area is above 7,000 feet, and would threaten habitat for wolverines, which were recently ruled eligible for protection under the Endangered Species Act, as well as whitebark pine, Thrower said. Whitebark pine is a slow-growing alpine tree that helps regulate snowmelt, provides food for many species, and is a proposed threatened species under the Endangered Species Act, according to the Idaho Governor’s Office of Species Conservation.
After the antimony leaves the site, it needs to go to a facility for further processing. In general, it is difficult for companies to get permits to process antimony in the U.S. because of Clean Air Act regulations, Thrower said. Though there is one facility in Montana that processes it, Thrower does not think that it is permitted to process the low-quality antimony that is expected to be extracted from the Stibnite site. The ore would likely have to go overseas first, she said.
Lyon called the idea that antimony coming from the site would not be of a good quality “not accurate.” Processing could occur at Montana, or potentially other small facilities in the U.S. or one in Mexico, though there are others in Belgium and Oman, she said. She is optimistic there would be even more opportunities available for processing by the time the company was at that stage.
Perpetua Resources’ website says it has partnered with the company Ambri to create liquid metal batteries that use antimony. The batteries are in use at a Nevada data center, Lyon confirmed, with expanded production of the technology planned starting next year, including at a wind and solar facility in South Africa, she said.
“This is a very real technology that is in the process of being commercialized at a large scale,” she said. “And it’s a technology that’s incredibly important. There is no way we can create a clean energy economy without storage batteries.”
In addition to mining antimony, Perpetua Resources is researching the possibility of mining gold, Thrower said. Antimony mining is not that lucrative, and though the project would likely not produce much gold, it would help Perpetua Resources’ bottom line, she said.
“They need to get the gold to make this profitable … (the company could) potentially mine (just) the antimony underground, which would reduce impacts significantly, but that’s not financially feasible, according to them,” Thrower said.
Lyon said that gold mining at the site will enable the construction of infrastructure, as well as the restoration work promised.
“It is the gold that allows for the site restoration and what makes antimony economically feasible to produce,” she said. “Without the gold, we couldn’t restore the site, nor could we produce antimony.” One reason for this is that because countries such as China and Russia control such a large portion of the world’s antimony production, they also control the prices, she said.
HOW WOULD THE ECONOMY BE AFFECTED?
In addition to environmental concerns, local business leaders are questioning what the impact of a mine could do to the local economy. The Idaho Headwaters Economic Study Group, a grassroots coalition of over 50 McCall businesses, formed to ask for answers, said Jeff Abrams, volunteer media consultant for the group.
The group contends that the initial analysis of the project was flawed because it characterized the agriculture and extractive industries as predominant components of the local economy, when recreation and tourism are the bigger employers.
Members of the group are planning to present a resolution to the Valley County Board of Commissioners calling for the county to do its own economic evaluation, Abrams said. Top of mind are concerns about wage inflation, housing, and transportation, he said.
He emphasized that the group is not “anti-mining.”
“Our predicate is not (the mine) will have adverse impacts; we just want to know what the impacts are so that the true cost and benefits are understood and then the business community can decide whether to support this project or not,” Abrams said.
Debbie Fereday, co-owner of May Hardware in McCall, which is one of the businesses in the group, echoed Abrams’ ideas.
“We just feel like this is a reasonable ask to have this study done so that everybody will have more information moving forward when these decisions are made regarding that supplemental environmental impact statement,” she said.
Fereday said every employer is already extremely short-staffed, and is concerned about high mining wages drawing workers away. She is constantly helping staff who have lost their housing and are struggling to stay in the area, she said.
Lyon said the company has been invested in the community and that multiple agencies have been involved in the economic evaluation of the project already. As for the housing and other concerns, the mine is expected to operate on a two weeks on, two weeks off schedule, she said. The company predicts that one-third of workers would already live in Valley, Washington, and Adams counties for work, one-third would commute from elsewhere, such as the Treasure Valley, and one-third would move to the area. Some employees would be able to live in onsite housing, she said.
Lyon also emphasized the importance of diversifying the economy, saying that having year-round jobs that can help support families can enable residents to not have to work multiple jobs to afford living in the area.
“We see ourselves as part of a stronger economic fabric of Valley County,” she said.
ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS: PUBLIC ACTION DESIRED
The comment period for the supplemental environmental impact statement, expected from the Forest Service in August, is expected to be about 45 days, Thrower said. That is the minimum time required to be given for comment, she said. The last impact statement was over 5,000 pages of highly technical language, and members of Save the South Fork Salmon members, which is a volunteer-led organization, were struggling to review it in the 75-day time frame allotted then, she said.
Thrower said one thing people can do is get on the mailing list of environmental organizations, such as Save the South Fork Salmon, Idaho Rivers United, and Idaho Conservation League. These groups will provide updates on how to get involved, such as asking for a longer comment period from the Forest Service.
When the supplemental impact statement is published, comments from the public will be needed as well as people with technical expertise such as hydrologists and fish biologists, she said.
“Even if you’re not an expert, there’s a lot of local knowledge … people that come up from the Treasure Valley and recreate here, in terms of trail use, access, where they like to recreate and the impacts they are worried about,” she said. This could include companies based in the Treasure Valley or in McCall that bring groups to the South Fork of the Salmon River for trips, she said.
Given that it is an election year, Thrower also encouraged Idahoans to ask people running for office about their position on the project.
“Talk to those people and tell them that that’s one of the things on your mind when you’re voting, because I believe there are a lot of people in our state legislature who haven’t really looked into this proposal and have just flat out accepted it as, ‘this is a mining proposal. This is what we do,’” she said.
Environmental groups are interested in getting the South Fork of the Salmon River designated as a Wild and Scenic River, Fox said. Parts of the South Fork are already designated as such, Thrower said. The Forest Service has already studied the idea and has said it would be suitable for such a designation, she said.
It would take local decision makers, state congressional working with federal congressional representatives to make that happen, Fox said. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/a-new-mining-project-could-begin-in-valley-county-stakeholders-have-mixed-opinions/article_1ce337b6-b126-5fba-b2dc-fca79a781dc6.html | 2022-06-26T22:51:57 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/a-new-mining-project-could-begin-in-valley-county-stakeholders-have-mixed-opinions/article_1ce337b6-b126-5fba-b2dc-fca79a781dc6.html |
Originally published June 24 on IdahoCapitalSun.com.It was a very 2022 get-together: women who connected on social media, meeting in person for the first time over wine and hors d’oeuvres at a business that teaches computer coding — to talk about what comes next when you leave a career in health care.
Although it is well established that Americans rarely stay in one career for their entire lives, the “Great Resignation” made that fact undeniable.
“The pandemic made many of us realize what we took for granted — from in-person education to toilet paper,” said Tess Keim, a physician assistant moving out of her career.
Major shake-ups under way in Idaho health care employment
The rate of health care workers quitting their jobs in the pandemic has broken records, according to seasonally adjusted data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics — peaking in November at a rate 40% higher than at any point since the data began in 2000. Some quit to join staffing companies whose recruiters offered premium pay for work in crisis zones. But some of them left health care altogether.
For some health care workers, the pandemic brought exhaustion and trauma.
Pandemic-driven burnout wasn’t the only reason Keim chose a new career, she said. It wasn’t the only reason her new friends began to leave health care, either.
Keim, Niki Manning and Stephania Moore connected on a Facebook group for Boise women in business, bonding over their shared history as health care workers and their desire to try something new.
All three women said they’ve felt a mix of pressures over the years, as the business and delivery of health care in the U.S. has changed.
They are not advocating for health care workers to abandon ship, at a time when the industry needs more staff. They also don’t believe that sharing their personal stories will encourage health care workers to leave.
“If people are going to leave health care, they’re already in that mindset,” Keim said.
They chose to share their personal stories so that others might feel less alone, have “an easier transition and make them feel a little bit more normal doing it,” she said.
From the trauma ward to a desk job and hat-making
Manning is a longtime respiratory therapist who now works remotely for a health care contractor but is building a business as a hat maker.
Manning just returned from a weeklong apprenticeship in Colorado with a renowned maker of cowboy and Western hats.
Her apprenticeship class included a nurse practitioner, an anesthesiologist and a functional medicine doctor, she said.
Manning has “always” been a respiratory therapist — for 22 years, she said.
When her family moved to Idaho in 2013, she worked in a trauma ICU.
“My kids were driving age, and it was pretty traumatic and stressful and stuff like that. It just caused me a lot of anxiety,” she said. “I got to a point where I was like, OK, I think I need a change for my mental health.”
She left hospital work three years ago, taking a job as a case manager for Medicaid patients. That work gives her more time at her 12-acre property east of Boise, where she has horses and, now, the start of a hat-making business — Indian Creek Hat Co.
From treating severe disease to serving food in Boise
Keim is a physician assistant who works in a small local medical practice but will soon open a Honey Baked Ham store near the Boise Towne Square mall.
Keim worked for a large medical group in the Portland area when the coronavirus took hold in the U.S. in March 2020. She and “several hundred” others were furloughed in the first wave of COVID-19.
“I was given two days’ notice,” Keim said in an email. “It was a scary time for my family as we, like many, relied on two household incomes. This was when I decided to take steps toward taking charge of my own destiny.”
But she was already starting to feel burnout years ago, after taking a job as a specialist in liver disease.
“My workload increased a lot, and my pay did not, and I would work on Sundays from home just to be caught up and prepared for Monday, and I wasn’t getting paid for that,” Keim said. “That was frustrating to me, and my family time just was really suffering.”
Keim didn’t rush to the exit door. She left in stages. She now works part-time at a small local practice, where she does injection procedures such as Botox and fillers.
“I don’t regret my time taking care of patients as it was truly a privilege and something I’ll always appreciate,” she said.
Helping professions like nursing, medicine and respiratory therapy are in high demand and held in high esteem. They require years of education and training. Workers also become accustomed to shaping their daily lives around unpredictable schedules, working on holidays, night shifts and on-call shifts.
Keim and others said their families and partners at first struggled to grasp a future where they didn’t work in health care; it was such a big part of their lives.
From health care quality to tech education
Moore is a registered nurse who now owns and operates an iCode school in southeast Boise. She can’t seem to part with her RN license, she says, underscoring how much the job can become part of a health care worker’s identity.
She started as a medical-surgical nurse, then moved into bariatric nursing and ran a large program at a hospital outside of Washington, D.C. She developed a specialty in health care quality and eventually started a graduate program for organizational performance and workplace learning. There, she was exposed to other careers and industries.
She realized she felt pigeonholed in her specialty.
Moore moved to Boise with her family in 2017 and started on an advanced degree to become a nurse practitioner. That lasted only a few months.
“I cried every day,” she said. “I was already done with health care.”
Her husband wanted to be a small business owner for a while, she said. He encouraged her to think about it — and, in 2018 and 2019, she started to give it serious consideration. She started on the franchise and was just about to launch in early 2020. The pandemic put the brakes on that venture, delaying the iCode Boise debut until 2021.
“If something were to happen in society that, as a nurse, I (would) go back, maybe COVID was it. And I didn’t,” she said. “So, I don’t know what could happen that would draw me back.” | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/the-great-resignation-comes-to-health-care-jobs-in-idaho/article_313b7386-6998-5524-aab4-44811d265756.html | 2022-06-26T22:52:03 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/the-great-resignation-comes-to-health-care-jobs-in-idaho/article_313b7386-6998-5524-aab4-44811d265756.html |
A motorcyclist was killed Saturday in a collision with a vehicle on the city's east side, Tucson police said.
Police and Tucson Fire Department paramedics were called just after 2 p.m. to the crash site at South Harrison Road and East Millmar Road.
The motorcyclist, 66-year-old Patrick A. Nord, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said in a news release.
Police said Nord was riding a blue 2000 Harley Davidson FLSTC, headed south on Harrison, when he attempted to make a left turn onto Millmar and was struck by a maroon 2012 Honda Pilot that was northbound on Harrison.
Nord was not wearing a helmet and his failure to yield while making a left turn was the major contributing factor in the collision, police said.
The driver of the Honda immediately stopped and cooperated with the investigation, the news release said.
The investigation continues but police said no charges or citations are expected. | https://tucson.com/news/local/motorcyclist-dies-in-collision-on-tucsons-east-side/article_08a843fe-f59c-11ec-a6c1-ff7db74316fc.html | 2022-06-26T22:59:36 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/motorcyclist-dies-in-collision-on-tucsons-east-side/article_08a843fe-f59c-11ec-a6c1-ff7db74316fc.html |
PHOENIX — Gov. Doug Ducey is expected to sign legislation as early as this week to spend $1 billion looking for long-term sources of new water for Arizona.
State lawmakers finally lined up the votes for the plan Friday, the last day of their 2022 session. Both the House and Senate agreed to empower a revamped Water Infrastructure Finance Agency to come up with, and fund, ways to deal with the fact Arizona is getting less Colorado River water as its population continues to increase. Given the drought of historic proportions, the situation is expected to get worse.
The plan requires that 75% of the funding be spent to acquire water from outside of the state, which could include building a plant to desalinate water from the Sea of Cortez in Sonora. State officials have also mentioned exploring the possibility of a pipeline from the Mississippi River.
But several legislators from both parties said the plan, originally proposed by the Republican governor, failed to recognize that Arizona is facing immediate problems and cannot depend only on grand projects that could take a decade and carry enormous price tags.
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They agreed to go along Friday, however, when an extra $200 million in funding was added at the last minute. That money is reserved for more immediate relief including reducing water consumption, increasing efficiency and promoting various water-saving projects, including rainwater harvesting, turf removal, and "gray water'' systems for outdoor watering.
Sen. Lisa Otondo, D-Yuma, one of the architects of the deal, said thinking more short-term is "essential at this point in Arizona.''
Ducey said in a prepared statement: "With the passage of this legislation, we are rising to one of the most consequential challenges of our time.
"We are securing Arizona's water future. We're protecting our water supply, strengthening our conservation strategies and ensuring that our future remains bright," he said.
'Out of time and out of chances'
What's behind all this is the realization that a drought contingency plan adopted by Arizona in 2019 is not going to save the state.
The idea was for Arizona and other states to reduce their use of Colorado River water in a bid to stabilize the level of Lake Mead. But the lake has continued to drop amid hotter and dryer weather.
The state has followed up with what could be considered stop-gap measures, such as acquiring water from the tribes, which have a higher claim on water from the Colorado and Gila rivers.
But officials say there just isn't going to be enough to go around, especially if farming, which consumes 70% of the water used in Arizona, is going to continue.
So Ducey unveiled the plan to have the state invest the $1 billion over three years to find new sources of water.
He proposed establishing a new state agency to acquire those rights, build the infrastructure and own the water.
The idea of a new agency proved to be a nonstarter, however, for lawmakers reticent to create another bureaucracy. Instead, they settled on revamping the existing Water Infrastructure Finance Agency.
After Democrats complained that the agency's leadership would all be chosen by Republicans, they were given some input.
But that left the fact the lion's share of the money was still earmarked for big projects with long timelines. Rep. Andres Cano, D-Tucson, said that won't do.
"Arizona is facing a water crisis,'' Cano said. "Temperatures are rising, wildfires are raging, and water supplies are drying up. We need to learn to live with less. We are out of time and out of chances."
So legislative negotiators found the extra $200 million that could go to something more immediate, with an emphasis on conservation and the kind of research and projects that can make what little Arizona has go farther.
"And here's the best part,'' Cano said. "These dollars can be used as soon as this bill becomes law, not in 20 years, not in 30 years, now.''
Rep. Gail Griffin, R-Hereford, said another immediate need is recharging the state's often-depleting aquifers.
"Ninety-five percent of the rain we get evaporates before it can get into the ground,'' she said.
Still, lawmakers acknowledged, they have to be thinking not just about short-term water needs but about finding a sustainable — and permanent — source from outside of the state.
Within the state, "If I have a water right and you have a water right, and we sell it to a third party, it kind of moves around, we trade paper," said Rep. Neal Carter, R-San Tan Valley. "It doesn't create new water,'' so new sources are needed.
Carter said while there should be conservation efforts, he's not sure how much more can be saved.
"Arizona does pretty well with conserving water,'' he said. "We're using less water now than in prior decades.''
"Augmentation is needed,'' agreed Rep. Sarah Liguori, D-Phoenix. But she added: "Desalination is years and years out. In two years we could be facing the ultimate need of immediate water.''
In the end, the water legislation passed with just one negative vote each in the House and the Senate. Senate President Karen Fann, R-Prescott, called that "amazing.''
"Water is a difficult subject to work with,'' Fann said.
Rep. Mitzi Epstein, D-Tempe, voted "no," as did Sen. Michelle Ugenti-Rita, R-Scottsdale.
"I applaud the work that's been done,'' Epstein said.
But she said the state should not be spending $1 billion in a search for new water until it deals with the existing legal issues here, including the laws on who is entitled to pump water from the ground.
In about 80% of Arizona, there is no state regulation of groundwater pumping.
"I disagree with the idea that the person with the most money can go to an aquifer, dig the deepest well, and take all the water away from everybody else who owns property around it,'' Epstein said. | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/arizona-to-spend-1-billion-seeking-new-water-sources/article_e281c720-f4b2-11ec-8ebe-674aea772dba.html | 2022-06-26T22:59:43 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/arizona-to-spend-1-billion-seeking-new-water-sources/article_e281c720-f4b2-11ec-8ebe-674aea772dba.html |
Police: Man, woman stabbed by neighbor during argument near Hatcher Road, 7th Avenue
A man and a woman were hospitalized after their neighbor stabbed them during an argument on Saturday near Hatcher Road and Seventh Avenue, police say.
According to Phoenix police, officers responded to the area around 11:30 a.m. and found a man in his late 40s and a woman in her mid-40s with multiple stab wounds. They were taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The victims remained in the hospital in serious condition as of Sunday, police said.
Witnesses told officers the suspect went back into his apartment after assaulting the victims. The suspect, identified by police on Sunday as Bryan Davis, 61, didn't respond when police tried to communicate with him.
Detectives from the assault unit got a search warrant to enter Davis' apartment and as officers approached the place, he gave up and was detained, according to police.
Police learned the victims confronted Davis after they heard him banging on their wall and got into an argument with him, police said.
Davis was booked into Maricopa County Jail and faces two counts of aggravated assault, police said.
Reach breaking news reporter Angela Cordoba Perez at Angela.CordobaPerez@Gannett.com or on Twitter @AngelaCordobaP.
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Mesa police: Man shot by officers after he fired gun during traffic stop
Two Mesa police officers shot a man after police say he discharged a gun while talking to them Friday evening near University and McClintock drives in Mesa, police said.
According to the Mesa Police Department, both officers were unharmed, and the man was hospitalized with what police say are not life-threatening injuries.
Police said the incident happened around 9:30 p.m. while police were working on a violent crime suppression project.
Richard Encinas, a spokesperson with Mesa police, said as part of the project they determine where high volumes of crime are taking place and deploy officers to those areas to try to prevent crimes and show their presence.
Encinas said the officers saw a man was almost hit by a car as he was jaywalking across the street in a poorly lit area. Police conducted a civil traffic stop on the man while they were driving by.
Police said the man tried to ignore the officers' instructions and did not want to stop.
Encinas said a preliminary investigation shows the man discharged a gun as officers were speaking with him, and "the officers witnessed this," which led to both of them firing their weapons, injuring the man several times.
More Mesa officers arrived after the shooting and took the man into custody. Mesa firefighters and medical staff treated him at the scene and then took him to a hospital, police said.
Police said they found a firearm next to the man on the ground following the shooting.
An investigation is ongoing. No further details were provided.
Reach breaking news reporter Laura Daniella Sepulveda at lsepulveda@lavozarizona.com or on Twitter @lauradNews.
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Daniel Hendrixson brought home some serious hardware from his trip to Florida this month.
The 26-year-old swimmer competed in the Special Olympics USA Games, which were held from June 5-12 in Orlando. Hendrixson swam personal-bests in both the 50-meter backstroke and the 50 freestyle. He finished the 50 backstroke in 36.96 seconds to earn the gold medal.
Hendrixson won a bronze medal in the 50 free, finishing in 31.66. He also helped earn a silver medal in the 4x25 relay in 1:08.40. The relay team consisted of Joshua Zhang, Nicole Coscarelli, Katie McGee and Hendrixson.
The USA Games featured 60 teams from every state, as well as some Caribbean teams. Team New Jersey featured 137 athletes representing 14 sports. Overall, 5,500-plus athletes competed.
"In the pool, I swam very hard," said Hendrixson, who has Asperger syndrome, a developmental disorder on the autism spectrum. "Like a torpedo. I felt like I had to get out of the pool as soon as I can to use the bathroom, for example. So, I was very proud of myself earning each medal."
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Last September, Hendrixson was selected as one of the 12 swimmers to represent Team New Jersey. The Egg Harbor Township resident swam and worked out at facilities across the state, including twice weekly at the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center, to prepare.
Hendrixson also belongs to the Ocean City StingRays, a Special Olympics swim team that practices at the Ocean City facility. Hendrixson has been a team member for 18 years.
"It was really, really awesome," said Tom Hendrixson, Daniel's father. "And the Special Olympics does it right. They really do a fantastic job. It was really an impressive experience. … He had been training really hard. He just rose to the occasion.
"It was outstanding."
Hendrixson has competed in the state Special Olympics event in Ewing Township, Mercer County, almost every year since he was about 8. He also swam at the USA Games in 2014, helping to win a gold medal in the 4x25 relay.
Hendrixson started swimming because his older sister Sarah, who has Down syndrome, swam. He went to her meets and fell in love with the sport. His leadership and experience were very important for the rest of the swimmers, Team New Jersey coach Jay Semenecz said.
"He did an amazing job," said Semenecz, who also coached Hendrixson in 2014. "Just an outstanding athlete. Back in 2014, he was an outstanding athlete, and got even better this year. He put in a ton of work. He was an excellent athlete on the team to have. He showed his sportsmanship everywhere he went."
At the 2022 USA Games preliminaries, Hendrixson swam personal-bests in the 50 free and 50 backstroke. His 4x25 relay team also placed second. As a result, Hendrixson swam in the most competitive heats for the finals.
Winning the gold in a talented field in the backstroke was even more special because that is his favorite and fastest event. Team USA assistant coach Jennifer Schock said Hendrixson has an amazing work ethic and never complains.
"We worked our team pretty hard to make sure they were up to the competition, and he just dove in the pool and wouldn't stop until we told him to stop," Schock said. "He was great."
Hendrixson aimed to earn a gold medal and chased that goal the entire time. After he won the 50 backstroke, Hendrixson looked up at the scoreboard and gave a fist pump, Schock said.
"This is a young man who doesn't express a lot of excitement, but when he does, it is special," Schock said. "As coaches, we are still on an emotional high for our athletes, including Dan."
Added Semenecz: "He was just ecstatic. Very big smiles. He was awesome."
Schock teaches at Sparta High School in Essex County and started a Unified Special Olympics program there, but she had never coached swimming at this level.
"It was just tremendous," added Schock, who met Hendrixson eight months ago when forming Team New Jersey. "He was a great star right from the beginning. He was a leader. He always did what we asked him to do. He always went above and beyond to do his best in the pool and at practice."
Hendrixson, who said he enjoys the competitive nature of swimming, is a 2014 Egg Harbor Township High School and a 2017 Atlantic Cape Community College graduate. He earned an associate's degree in general studies at Atlantic Cape.
Hendrixson was awarded his gold, silver and bronze medals at the ESPN Zone at Disney World on June 10-11. It was an added bonus to earn his second-career gold medal.
"I'm ready for it. I really am," Hendrixson said about making the USA Games for the second time in his career and swimming against the competitive athletes in the finals. "It is a big challenge. I am just proud of going to that place, especially with my family." | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/eht-resident-daniel-hendrixson-wins-gold-silver-bronze-medals-at-special-olympics-usa-games/article_c9f90b32-f17e-11ec-bdd8-db4037d75af0.html | 2022-06-26T23:13:36 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/eht-resident-daniel-hendrixson-wins-gold-silver-bronze-medals-at-special-olympics-usa-games/article_c9f90b32-f17e-11ec-bdd8-db4037d75af0.html |
DALLAS — An 11-year-old has died after a shooting in Dallas that's believed to be "accidental," police said.
Dallas police said they responded to a call about a child shot around 3 p.m. in the 3500 block of Munger Avenue, near the intersection of North Hall Street and U.S. 75.
According to police, the victim died at the scene.
Police said they identified a teenager involved in the shooting and are currently looking for that suspect.
"At this time, the shooting appears to be accidental," police said in a news release.
Further details were not immediately released.
Anyone who may have information is asked to call police at 214-671-3633. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/11-year-old-shot-killed-dallas-police-believe-accidental/287-80bcfe8e-94c3-497b-b3cd-653e45a8f77e | 2022-06-26T23:17:03 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/11-year-old-shot-killed-dallas-police-believe-accidental/287-80bcfe8e-94c3-497b-b3cd-653e45a8f77e |
SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar is weighing in on the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe vs Wade on Thursday.
The historic 6-3 decision puts an end to 50 years of the constitutional right to abortion.
He released a statement on his Facebook page that says:
"I’m the Sheriff of Bexar County, but also a Dad of two beautiful and intelligent young women. As their Dad I will defend my daughters’ ability to do what they feel is right with their own bodies and to love whomever they choose. As their Dad, I have no control over their adult bodies. As their Sheriff, it is absolutely none of my business. I will not persecute Texas women or anyone else pursuing those same rights."
"Shame on the Supreme Court and the bureaucrats in Washington D.C. and Austin who are attempting to impose their own supposed morals on others. They will not use my badge or the color of my office to do so. My job is chasing predators, rapists, and human traffickers, not someone exercising a right."
"If it’s religion those career politicians would like to enforce, then they should remember that there are many other commandments in scripture that they themselves have very publicly chosen to ignore."
"If it’s truly about protecting children, how about starting with the ones in our schools?"
On the other hand, Governor Abbott applauded the court's decision.
"The U.S. Supreme Court correctly overturned Roe v. Wade and reinstated the right of states to protect innocent, unborn children," Governor Abbott said. "Texas is a pro-life state, and we have taken significant action to protect the sanctity of life. Texas has also prioritized supporting women's healthcare and expectant mothers in need to give them the necessary resources so that they can choose life for their child."
"Texas will always fight for the innocent unborn, and I will continue working with the Texas legislature and all Texans to save every child from the ravages of abortion and help our expectant mothers in need," Gov. Abbott said. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/bexar-county-sheriff-says-he-will-not-persecute-texas-women-for-pursuing-rights-roe-wade-decision-texas-abortion/273-701e0e21-44fb-42d2-ac0e-40d0ed86b58c | 2022-06-26T23:17:09 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/bexar-county-sheriff-says-he-will-not-persecute-texas-women-for-pursuing-rights-roe-wade-decision-texas-abortion/273-701e0e21-44fb-42d2-ac0e-40d0ed86b58c |
SMITH COUNTY, Texas — The Smith County Sheriff's Office is investigating after multiple people were shot during a trail ride event early Sunday morning.
Around 12:35 a.m., the SCSO received a call related to multiple gunshot victims in the 18000 block of FM 2767 in eastern Smith County.
Upon further investigation, officials determined this was at the location of an event organized by Unified Elite Riderz from Marshall. The event was described as being a trail ride, ATV ride and horse show.
The SCSO says five five gunshot victims were taken to separate hospitals in Longview, Kilgore and Tyler with one airlifted to a Tyler hospital in critical condition as a result of being shot in the face.
Multiple SCSO deputies responded to the scene, as well as units from the Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office, the Smith County Pct. 4 Constable's Office and the Texas Department of Public Safety.
When authorities arrived on scene, the location was determined to be a large pasture with numerous individuals scattered around the area.
"Investigators spoke to witnesses at the scene and have identified several persons of interest they wish to interview," the SCSO said in a statement. "According to witnesses at the scene, an altercation took place near the concert stage which resulted in one or more trail ride groups shooting into the crowd. Witnesses also advised that private security was on site and was collecting firearms from attendees prior to their entry into the concert."
Witnesses told authorities after the initial shooting some of the groups ran to security and took their firearms back. Subsequently, a second shooting took place in that area.
"After the arrival of law enforcement, a third shooting occurred at the rear of the property," the SCSO said. "At this time it is believed that all injuries took place during the original shooting incident as no new victims were located at the scene by law enforcement subsequent to the third shooting."
Only one victim remained in the hospital early Sunday morning. They are critical, but stable.
"A search warrant was obtained for the property for the purpose of processing the crime scene and collecting evidence," the SCSO said. "Investigators are continuing to interview witnesses and are seeking the assistance of the media in getting that information out to the public."
If you witnessed any of the shootings or have information pertinent to this investigation, please call the SCSO Emergency Operations Center at 903-566-6600. Investigators are also interested in talking to the promoter of the event, Unified Elite Riderz, as well as the personnel and owner of Diamond Elite Security out of Louisiana. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/people-shot-during-trail-ride-event-in-smith-county/501-70d88842-95c2-42af-9fbe-e0d9a5f08f47 | 2022-06-26T23:17:16 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/people-shot-during-trail-ride-event-in-smith-county/501-70d88842-95c2-42af-9fbe-e0d9a5f08f47 |
HAMMONTON — Blueberry season is in full bloom in South Jersey.
The Greater Hammonton Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with AMI and AtlantiCare, hosted its 36th annual Red, White & Blueberry festival Sunday. People and families from across the Delaware Valley thronged into the area just outside Hammonton High School for an assemblage of patriotism, music and a wide array of blueberry confections made from local produce.
Chamber of Commerce Executive Director John Runfolo said about 10,000 people came through the festival over the course of the day. He estimated that vendors at the festival went through 900 crates, each of which contained 12 pints with 200 blueberries per pint — good for more than 2 million total blueberries sold.
“There is everything blueberry here,” Runfolo said. “There is so much going on at this time, we have something for everyone.”
The lot was lined with rows upon rows of blueberry baked goods, including blueberry crisps, blueberry jelly, blueberry muffins, blueberry pie and even blueberry cannoli — something Runfolo said reflected Hammonton’s Italian American heritage. Other food was available, including summer staples such as hamburgers, hot dogs, funnel cakes and topped french fries. Water ice also was sold, and, of course, it was available in blueberry flavor. Children at the festival could play in a bounce castle and and ride the merry-go-round. The band Stealing Savanah energized the festival with live music.
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Sue Totino, who runs her bakery S&S Kitchens, was selling different sorts of blueberry food, including cakes, pies, jam, muffins and a line of gluten-free items. She said her business has been open for about 20 years and that she has been a regular at the festival, having come for the last 15 years.
“We’re glad to promote the blueberry festival, the growers and everything that’s involved with it and hopefully make a couple bucks,” Totino said.
Montana Macrie was selling blueberry sauce, something comparable to cranberry sauce, from her company Blu Tana. She said she comes from a family of blueberry farmers and decided to strike off on her own and start a business. It was her first time at the festival, and she said she was happy to be running her business in the “blueberry capital of the world.”
Helping local businesses
While helping blueberry vendors in particular, the event is designed to help all types of local business. Cheryl Young was at her first blueberry festival and first show ever, selling custom-made embroideries, including, of course, some that were blueberry themed. She said she had previously attended the event as a patron and said she figured her stand would make an impression.
“I’ve always wanted to do it (be a vendor at the blueberry festival) for the past six, seven years because I love to sell and make things, and this year I decided to buckle down and actually do it,” Young said.
Several businesses at the event were pairing their food with a good cause.
Jackie Kincaid was selling blueberry crisp to raise funds for the Hammonton chapter of Soroptimist, an international group that provides education and job-training resources to women and young adults. She said the festival was a great opportunity to support the town and the surrounding area while fundraising for their cause.
The Hammonton Lions Club was out raising money by selling a mix of baked goods homemade by members, including blueberry streusel cookies and blueberry cinnamon rolls, as well as items from Liscio’s Bakery, including blueberry hand pies. The Lions Club helps raise money to for a variety of causes, including the environment, treatment for pediatric cancer and care for juvenile diabetes.
“Anytime we have a chance to get our names out there and make a positive impact, we’re going to be there,” Sam Seitles, a Lions Club member from Hammonton.
The central charitable cause of the day was to honor military veterans. There was a tent near the stage for the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 66 Hammonton, and for Last Salute, an organization that helps provide funeral services for late veterans. At about noon, Last Salute held a ceremony that concluded with a cannon fire in honor of local military veterans.
Disabled American Veterans Commander Larry Adair said he was there to help make sure that veterans are “put in a better place today than they were yesterday.”
“We show up here every year and we set our tent up and we’re just trying to get our name out there to people who need help,” Adair said
Hammonton Town Councilperson Jonathan Oliva delivered an address at the festival to accompany the ceremony. He thanked the blueberry farmers, pickers, packers and shippers, as well as local businesses, for their support of the town and its famous produce.
“We cannot say thank you enough for making this event special and for making the Hammonton blueberry something that is coveted all over the United States,” Olivia said.
Oliva was accompanied by Town Councilperson Steven Furgione; Atlantic County Commissioner James Bertino; county Clerk Joseph Giralo; county Surrogate James Curcio; and state Assemblyman Michael Torrissi Jr., R-Atlantic, Burlington, Camden.
Runfolo said he appreciated the support from the town, county and state. He said he considered the Red, White & Blueberry festival an “overwhelming success.”
“It’s Americana at its best,” Runfolo said.
Attendees seemed to be in agreement.
“We should have a lot more of these,” said Lewis Dimattesa, of Clementon, Camden County, who was there with his children and his partner, Stacy Evans. “It brings a lot of people together.”
Contact Chris Doyle | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/blueberry-festival-in-hammonton-mix-of-food-fun-and-patriotism/article_c190f6d0-f593-11ec-8c37-7b8935a0478a.html | 2022-06-26T23:22:38 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/blueberry-festival-in-hammonton-mix-of-food-fun-and-patriotism/article_c190f6d0-f593-11ec-8c37-7b8935a0478a.html |
FORT SMITH, Ark. — The Fort Smith International Film Festival, now in its second year, received 364 submissions from more than 50 countries and the Cherokee and Choctaw Nations. The festival received submissions from 32 countries the first year.
“It’s exciting to see that our film festival is growing and becoming even more international,” Festival Executive Director Brandon Goldsmith said in a statement. “We have gotten submissions from close to ten additional countries and over 10 more hours in film than we received the first year. Not only are the quality of our entries increasing, but more people around the world are discovering Fort Smith Arkansas!”
Goldsmith said festival screeners are watching 135 hours of film in the process to select category winners. Submissions to this year’s festival include “Valera,” submitted March 5 from a director in Ukraine, and “One,” submitted Feb. 4 from the Russian Federation.
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FORT SMITH, Ark. — The Fort Smith Police Department (FSPD) says they are one of the multiple police departments in different cities receiving calls about a homeless male stabbing people at random.
There are also social media posts going around warning people about this type of incident. Fort Smith Police confirms they are unaware of this incident nor is investigating one.
FSPD says if an incident like this were to occur, the public would be notified.
These notifications go out through the GovDelivery platform and on their social media pages.
They ask anyone who has information on a crime to call 479-709-5000 or 911 for emergencies.
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SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Hundreds of people lined up along Emma Avenue in Springdale to watch the Annual Rodeo of Ozarks parade Saturday, June 25. A little heat didn't stop the cowboys and cowgirls.
“We have a lot of different people in the parade,” said, Kelsey Smith
They lined up in Springdale, along with rodeo queens, politicians, and local riding clubs, for the parade.
Kelsey Smith says there was “A lot of interesting variety, in the parade.”
A crowd lined the route to take it all in. The parade is usually at 10 in the morning, but this year was different.
“One reason was because a lot of the people in the parade wanted to be in the grand entry,” said Smith.
Given the weather, not exactly ideal, according to rodeo board member Steven smith.
“I think after this 100-degree day today and it affected the cowboys, the horses, and even the people to come and watch,” said Smith.
Overall, Smith considers this year's rodeo a success. Friday night was its biggest night in years.
“It’s always a good night, the crowds good, and it’ll be a fun night.” Said Smith
As the cowboys ride away, and the sun sets on this year's rodeo, work begins to prepare for next year.
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The bugs are back!
You might’ve noticed more pesky flies, hornets and fire ants this summer.
A Grand Prairie-based pest control expert says blame it on the extreme heat.
Brent Russell has spent the last 20-plus years battling bugs as the owner of Tarrant County Pest Control.
“You’ve got a combination of this hot, dry weather that’s bringing a lot of bugs out, and then a lot of people who are home who would normally be gone at work or home all day and they’re seeing a lot of bugs, so this year and last year have been the two busiest years I’ve had,” said Russell.
Russell recommends using a two-step method to kill fire ants.
“It starts by using an ant bait. An ant bait is quite a different thing than using ant killer or contact killer. This is designed for you to put it in a handheld spreader," said Russell.
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The bait is a granular product and is made up of a cornmeal that has an active ingredient added to it.
“The ants go out to the yard and pick this up and take it back to the colony and feed the colony and eventually this will get back to the queen and kill the queen. That’s what it takes to wipe out the fire mound is to get to the queen,” said Russell.
A faster option is to use fire ant killer, which can kill ants in minutes.
Russell cautions against fighting ants with fire and gas.
Jennifer Crandall and her son Brayden know the dangers of this better than most.
Brayden, who was nine at the time, was helping his dad in the yard in April 2020.
“My husband was using gas and fire to kill the ants, so I guess under the ground the ant hills were connected somehow. So when he put gas on one and went to the other one, it just exploded,” said Jennifer Crandall.
The family’s Chocolate Lab, Cooper, rushed to Brayden and was badly burned too.
“I was screaming for help. I was rolling on the ground. I stopped and rolled,” said Brayden Crandall.
Two years later, the family is still sharing their message to battle bugs safely using recommended bug killers and repellants.
“Practice safety when you’re around fire. Make sure you’re using the proper things around you,” said Jennifer Crandall.
Brayden had second and third-degree burns on over half of his body and was put into a medically-induced coma.
He had to relearn how to walk but his mom says he’s looking forward to a bug-free, safe summer full of soccer and swimming. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/bug-off-extreme-heat-keeping-pest-control-experts-busy-battling-bugs/3000506/ | 2022-06-26T23:37:02 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/bug-off-extreme-heat-keeping-pest-control-experts-busy-battling-bugs/3000506/ |
Dallas police are investigating the shooting death of an 11-year-old child Sunday afternoon.
Police were called to the 3500 block of Munger Avenue just before 3 p.m. of a child shot.
Dallas Fire and Rescue responded and the child was pronounced dead at the scene.
During the preliminary investigation, detectives identified a juvenile suspect and are currently looking for the teen.
They say at this time, the shooting appears to be accidental.
The investigation is ongoing. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-police-investigating-fatal-shooting-of-11-year-old/3000777/ | 2022-06-26T23:37:08 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-police-investigating-fatal-shooting-of-11-year-old/3000777/ |
GREENUP, KY (WOWK) — Friday evening around 6:45 p.m. along the Little Sandy River near the Greenup boat ramp neighbors Brandon and Taylor Stevens say they saw a man mowing the yard across the river from their home.
Suddenly, the tractor and mower went over the bank and flipped into the water. When they noticed they couldn’t see the driver they immediately rushed to his aid, swimming across the river.
Once they reached the partially submerged tractor, the man’s head, fortunately, was above the water, but one of his legs was trapped.
They helped make sure the man was okay, keeping his head above water level until emergency crews got to the scene.
The Greenup County Sheriff’s Office, Patriot EMS, and the Little Sandy Fire Department responded.
Greenup County EMA Director Garth Wireman says another neighbor also assisted in lifting the tractor off the individual.
No one was injured and Wireman says without the help from these neighbors, this could have been much worse. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/neighbors-rescue-man-after-tractor-flips-into-river/ | 2022-06-26T23:40:40 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/neighbors-rescue-man-after-tractor-flips-into-river/ |
Emma Langley wins USA Cycling Road Race national championship with a bit of deception
After 10 laps around the 6.8-mile course through downtown and South Knoxville, up steep hills and around unforgiving bends of grey pavement with greenery on either side, the color to emerge first was pink.
The USA Cycling Women’s Road Race national championship stayed with the pink jerseys of EF Education-Tibco-SVB. Emma Langley of Richmond, Virginia, won her first national title in the Road Race on Sunday with a time of 2 hours, 57 minutes, 12 seconds. She crossed the finish line on Gay Street with her hands over her mouth in disbelief.
“Honestly it still hasn't settled in, I’m just in shock,” she said. “I had no doubt that our team could keep the jersey, but to be the one that gets to wear it now is just beyond words.”
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Langley’s teammate and defending champion Lauren Stephens of Dallas finished third at 2:58:42, rolling up to the huddle around Langley the most animated of anyone.
“It's just been really special to have (Stephens) mentoring me through all the races and helping me become the rider that I'm turning into,” Langley said. “So it's just it's really special, and now we got to share the podium today.”
In the men’s championship, Kyle Murphy of Palo Alto, California, (Human Powered Health) won in 4:27:48. Tyler Stites of Tucson, Arizona, (Project Echelon Racing) was second at 4:27:51 and Magnus Sheffield of Pittsford, New York, (INEOS Grenadiers) was third at 4:27:51.
Sandwiched between Langley and Stephens was Cinch Rise's Lauren De Crescenzo of Broomfield, Colorado, who crossed the finish line at 2:57:16 unsatisfied with the final lap. She and Langely were over a minute ahead of the chasing pack, staying by each other’s side to set up a dramatic sprint after the final corner.
Langley had something else in mind, though. She burst forward with just a few corners left, pulling ahead to secure the win. It appeared to be a classic bait-and-switch maneuver that caught De Crescenzo off guard.
“My goal was to get over the climb with (De Crescenzo), see if she would continue to work, and then give it a punch at the finish,” Langley told Cyclingnews. “That third-to-last corner was really the time to go.”
De Crescenzo could not hide her frustration, looking conflicted on the podium as she received her silver medal and flower bouquet while Langely was handed the stars-and-stripes jersey.
“I didn’t come here to get second, I came here to win and I put myself in a position to do that,” De Crescenzo said. “I’m just not used to some of the lame-ass moves some riders make.”
Considering her eighth-place finish in 2021, De Crescenzo of was proud of her performance on Sunday, though she acknowledged how close she was to gold.
“I am thrilled to be a silver medalist, it’s so much better than last year … (but) I’d rather be the hammer than the nail,” she told Cyclingnews.
Alberto Camargo is a sports intern with the Knoxville-News Sentinel. Contact him at acamargo@gannett.com or follow him on Twitter @albaretoe. | https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/local/2022/06/26/emma-langley-wins-usa-cycling-road-race-national-championships-knoxville-2022/7704323001/ | 2022-06-26T23:45:07 | 1 | https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/local/2022/06/26/emma-langley-wins-usa-cycling-road-race-national-championships-knoxville-2022/7704323001/ |
CROWN POINT — Crown Point is looking to tackle flooding issues with a project that will unite stormwater retention and veteran recognition — and pickleball.
First unveiled in 2017, the Sauerman Woods project involves the creation of a stormwater retention lake, complete with fish and paddle boats, pickleball courts and a skate park.
During his first Tuesday Talks monthly forum, Mayor Pete Land said the first phase of the project would involve the excavation of the lake, constructing the necessary stormwater lines and the removal of the existing pool. Land said work on the first phase could start as soon as the end of August or the start of September.
"For anybody who lives over in that area or certainly drives on (U.S.) 231, right in there, you know when there is any kind of moderate to heavy rain, there's flooding," Land said. "This project will help alleviate all those issues."
The second phase of the project will include building the pickleball courts at the former pool location, relocating the existing sand volleyball courts and constructing a skate park near the Sparta Dome.
Additional parking will also be created during the second phase. The added spots will provide overflow parking for the Crown Point Sportsplex.
The third phase, creating a four-leg roundabout at U.S. 231 and 113th Ave., will likely start in 2024, Land said.
One leg of the roundabout will serve as the main entrance to the park; the existing entrance on east South Street will be gated off.
The city has also partnered with Friends of the Military to create a walking path around the lake area with tribute walls detailing the conflicts of WWI and WWII as part of the 10.5-mile Veterans Memorial Trail.
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Mayor Pete Land's Tuesday Talks
Newly appointed Crown Point Police Chief Ryan Patrick, left, and Fire Chief Mark Baumgardner Jr. join Mayor Pete Land, right, at his first Tuesday Talks session at Lincoln Office in Crown Point.
Crown Point Police Chief Ryan Patrick, left, and Fire Chief Mark Baumgardner Jr. join Mayor Pete Land, right, at his Tuesday Talks session at Lincoln Office in Crown Point.
Newly appointed Crown Point Police Chief Ryan Patrick, left, and Fire Chief Mark Baumgardner Jr. join Mayor Pete Land, right, at his Tuesday Talks session at Lincoln Office in Crown Point.
Newly appointed Crown Point Police Chief Ryan Patrick, left, and Fire Chief Mark Baumgardner Jr. join Mayor Pete Land, right, at his first Tuesday Talks session at Lincoln Office in Crown Point.
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Mayor Pete Land's Tuesday Talks
Crown Point Police Chief Ryan Patrick, left, and Fire Chief Mark Baumgardner Jr. join Mayor Pete Land, right, at his Tuesday Talks session at Lincoln Office in Crown Point.
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Mayor Pete Land's Tuesday Talks
Newly appointed Crown Point Police Chief Ryan Patrick, left, and Fire Chief Mark Baumgardner Jr. join Mayor Pete Land, right, at his Tuesday Talks session at Lincoln Office in Crown Point.
John J. Watkins, The Times
Mayor Pete Land's Tuesday Talks
Crown Point Mayor Pete Land gives his first Tuesday Talks session.
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Mayor Pete Land's Tuesday Talks
Crown Point Mayor Pete Land gives his first Tuesday Talks session at Lincoln Office in Crown Point.
John J. Watkins, The Times
Mayor Pete Land's Tuesday Talks
Crown Point Mayor Pete Land gives his first Tuesday Talks session at Lincoln Office in Crown Point.
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Mayor Pete Land's Tuesday Talks
Crown Point Mayor Pete Land gives his first Tuesday Talks session at Lincoln Office in Crown Point.
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Mayor Pete Land's Tuesday Talks
Crown Point police Sgt.Jeff Eldridge and "Bandit" give a drug sniffing demonstration at Mayor Pete Land's Tuesday Talks.
John J. Watkins The Times
Mayor Pete Land's Tuesday Talks
Crown Point police Sgt.Jeff Eldridge and "Bandit" give a drug sniffing demonstration at Mayor Pete Land's Tuesday Talks.
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Mayor Pete Land's Tuesday Talks
Crown Point Mayor Pete Land gives his first Tuesday Talks session at Lincoln Office in Crown Point.
As Crown Point's population continues to grow, Fire Chief Mark Baumgardner Jr. and Assistant Fire Chief Ryan Cusak are tasked with navigating an industry that has changed drastically. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/crown-point/long-awaited-stormwater-retention-project-at-sauerman-woods-could-start-this-summer/article_2d8c7d9a-5b0a-501c-98f5-bed77b0276b2.html | 2022-06-26T23:49:10 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/crown-point/long-awaited-stormwater-retention-project-at-sauerman-woods-could-start-this-summer/article_2d8c7d9a-5b0a-501c-98f5-bed77b0276b2.html |
The Salvation Army is merging its operations in Northwest Indiana, linking services in Lake and Porter counties.
The Salvation Army Northwest Indiana Area Command will continue to serve residents of both counties through existing facilities in East Chicago, Gary, Munster and Valparaiso while pooling talent and resources. Headquarters for The Salvation Army’s Northwest Indiana Area Command will be based in its Munster facility.
“The formation of the Northwest Indiana Area Command for The Salvation Army is exciting. It is part of a larger strategic reorganization of The Salvation Army Central Territory called Project Advance and is designed to help us efficiently and effectively utilize the resources entrusted to us in these communities,” said Major Marc S. Johnson, divisional commander for The Salvation Army Indiana Division.
“With Project Advance, the Indiana Division will be comprised of the entire state of Indiana. This will provide better advocacy for all the residents of Indiana who seek assistance and support from our myriad services throughout the state,” Johnson said.
After two and a half years of serving as Lake County Coordinator, Capt. Brian Clark will be retiring. A new position has been created for the officer responsible for The Salvation Army’s Northwest Indiana Area Command overseeing both Lake and Porter counties.
Capt. Bersabe Vera-Hernandez will be that officer serving as divisional secretary for Northwest Indiana Area Command.
“The programs and services delivered in Lake and Porter counties will be stronger and help more people because of these changes,” Clark said. "The money given by donors will still remain in their communities ‘Doing the Most Good’ for neighbors in need."
Vera-Hernandez also sees a promising future for Northwest Indiana.
“I am looking forward to the many opportunities that God will provide in the days, months and years ahead — opportunities to serve him and others.”
Other personnel changes in Northwest Indiana include Capt. Crystal G. Sherack joining Capt. Gloria Pelayo to lead the East Chicago Corps Community Center and Auxiliary Capt. Jim Prichard joining the Porter County Corps Community Center as its new leader.
The merger and realignment, announced Friday, also mean both Lake and Porter counties will be changing divisions.
Come July 1, The Salvation Army of Porter County will be leaving the Western Michigan Northern Indiana Division, and Lake County the Chicago Metropolitan Division. Both will merge to become The Salvation Army Northwest Indiana Area Command and join the Indiana Division.
The Salvation Army Northwest Indiana Area Command will continue serving individuals and families in Lake and Porter counties from its four community centers in Munster, East Chicago, Gary and Valparaiso.
While the community centers each offer some different programs, all of them provide emergency food assistance, help with paying rent and utility bills, activities for children and youth and much more.
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Tony Hawk showcases new skatepark in Detroit; more Michigan parks in pipeline
Detroit — Skateboarding icon Tony Hawk celebrated the grand opening of Chandler Park Skatepark on Detroit's eastside Sunday.
The 15,000-square-foot park sits in view of the Wayne County Family Aquatic Center on Chandler Park Drive and will serve a "melting pot for skaters and bikers of all ages," Hawk said.
The Skatepark Project, formerly known as the Tony Hawk Foundation, developed the park with financial support from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation. The foundations also supported the development of three parks in the Littlefield and Happy Homes neighborhoods in west Detroit and a skatepark in Port Huron.
The foundation provided the partnership's "Built to Play" program with technical support, combined with $2.1 million in matching funds for the parks.
Skateparks benefit youth's mental and physical well-being, Hawk said, adding action sports like BMX biking and skateboarding were found to fill a void in communities in southeast Michigan that are underserved by traditional sports.
"It helps kids, especially those who don't feel like they belong in team sports or are disenfranchised by mainstream activities, to have a sense of belonging and feel supported by their city," Hawk told The Detroit News. "To have a place that I wasn't at risk of getting hit by traffic or being told not to skate. So, when I had a chance to affect any kind of change, I wanted it to be through implementing skateparks."
Chandler Skatepark is free and open to the public. It plans to launch lessons on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Keviyan Richardson, who lives behind the skatepark, said the project was two years in the making.
"I'm so happy with it and how community input went into it," said Richardson, 25. "... Connect with residents, their history and Chandler Park's architecture. This space is for youth to flourish and know that one day, they could have a professional career in something they love."
Trevor Staples, manager of the Skatepark Project, said it was essential to invest community parks because only 13% of youth in Detroit will get the amount of exercise recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to a study, the State of Play, funded by the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation.
Staples said the Chandler Park Conservancy was one of the first groups approached when the grant initiative launched in 2018.
"If you ask kids what they want, they will say skateparks to be freely themselves and free of parents," said Staples. "Together, we're going to build 20 skateparks in southeast Michigan and New York that will serve as a model for hundreds of others."
Chandler Park is one of only four 200-acre regional parks in the city. The conservancy is working to develop a multi-facility "urban conservation campus," the only one of its kind in the state, said Alex Allen, Chandler Park Conservancy director Alex Allen. Funding for the park was also provided by Find Your Grind Foundation and the Michigan Economic Development Corp.. Classes will be funded by Rocket Community Fund and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
The park has changed over the years, adding an aquatic center and tennis courts, and on Sunday, unveiling the skatepark, Mayor Mike Duggan said.
"Next year, we are going to build an indoor dome that will allow year-round recreation in the center (of the campus)," Duggan said. "I don't know who the celebrity is we'll get there, but I know for sure, it's not going to be as big of a star as Tony Hawk," Duggan said.
Concrete skateparks can make a difference environmentally as well. Following historic flooding last summer, the design of Chandler Park Skatepark incorporates storm water management to reduce runoff and has drought-resistant plant species in the landscaping.
The design is based on the natural environment found in the park, and the skatepark features terrain designs for traditional and street style skateboarding. It was designed and constructed by Hardcore Surfaces of California.
"When I first started skating, skateparks were mainly empty pools that were private facilities. I remember, I was trying to learn a trick in a pool, half way up the wall, I attempted a backside virial ... it was something I was creating on my own, something I never saw anyone do before," Hawk told the crowd. "I kept trying and trying and I finally made it, and that sense of accomplishment and the confidence it gave me was like nothing else I had experienced. That was the main catalyst for me making a career off of it, but it all started because I had that facility near me."
Sofia Claudino, 13, dragged her mother, Paula Chester, from Shelby Township to meet Hawk and have a first look at the park, which featured a mix of ages skateboarding and biking. Sofia got Hawk to autograph her Pop! action figure and her helmet.
"We typically go to Modern Skate Park in Madison Heights but that's an indoor-only facility and the only one we know in the state," her mother said. "We're from Shelby Township and she usually just practices in the garage, so a place like this is very special for weekend trips."
srahal@detroitnews.com
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — On June 26, 2021, an historic heatwave enveloped Portland, the metro region and most of Oregon with high temperatures never before seen in the Pacific Northwest.
Exactly one year later, Multnomah County officials released their final report documenting the health impacts from that heat dome.
Multnomah County Heat Report – final version released June 26, 2022
In the final report Multnomah County said that two-thirds of those who died in the heat wave were men, 79% were seniors 60-and-older, and that living alone played a major factor.
Of the 72 people who died in Multnomah County, 48 lived alone.
Air conditioning — or the lack of it — was also a key factor: 49 who died had either just a fan or no cooling unit of any kind.
At least one person died in almost every ZIP code of the county, but most of the deaths were concentrated in East Portland and in the downtown core. Those deaths coincided with the “heat islands” in the county, where more heat is trapped by roads and buildings.
Most of the heat-related deaths happened on the hottest day ever recorded in Portland and the next 2 days, the period of June 28 through June 30. The temperature on June 28, 2021 reached 1116 degrees.
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100 years ago
1922: The staff of Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff is highly elated as a result of recent observations of Mars that bear out the theories of the late Dr. Percival Lowell, founder, as to the snowfall and vegetation on that planet. Mars being nearer than before in 18 years, it is an especially favorable time for making observations and photographs, which is being done during every hour of every night when weather conditions permit. It is now proven that seasons on Mars have the same significance as on our earth, and occur in the same manner, but are about twice the length of our own. Winter has been occurring in the southern hemisphere of the planet and the extensive dark areas there are now faint and have been so for some time. The dead season of vegetation is in conformity with the view held by Dr. Lowell regarding the seasonal changes on the planet. The large winter cap of white about the South Pole of Mars, which for some months has appeared to consist of only mist or cloud covering the South polar regions of the planet down to about latitude 40 degrees, is now dissipating and disclosing a mantle of snow or frost beneath. The spring season for the southern hemisphere is now approaching, the season there at present corresponding to our March 30th, and these changes are characteristic of late winter over the South of Mars. Meanwhile in the northern hemisphere arm is arriving and the polar cap there has already become conspicuous, having increased rapidly during the last few Martian nights.
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1947: Put on your powwow garb, your colored shirt, your pretty necktie, your cowboy boots, and all the rest of it, urges Thomas Knowles Jr., president of the Pow-Wow board as the last week preceding the famous all Indian celebration opens. The Pow-Wow starts a week from Friday. Better hurry and get on your regalia unless you want to be completely out of style for the next couple of weeks, he says. Local people who have made reservations for tickets to the Pow-Wow performances are urged to go to the Chamber of Commerce on East Aspen and pick up their tickets as soon as possible, so that any possible mix-ups or misunderstandings may be cleared up before the show opens. The evening ceremonial shows, revived this year after having been dormant during the war years, will be the biggest, mostly elaborate in the history of the Pow-Wow. Each evening's performance will be completely different from the other evenings, and so persons going to all three evening shows will see a completely new show each night. Reports from the Indian country indicate that the biggest crowd of Indians ever will be on hand when the big show starts at noon on July 4th with the parade through the downtown streets of Flagstaff.
50 years ago
1972: A feasibility study for the Tremaine-Soldiers Annex lakes water project was authorized today. Flagstaff Councilmen, meeting at 7 a.m., authorized the study in a 7-0 vote. It will cost $9,500. John Carollo Engineers, the city's longtime water consultants, will complete the report 90 days after initiation. Calling for the study, Flagstaff city manager Leland McPherson neither endorsed nor opposed the project which, could provide Flagstaff with as high as 5125-acre feet of water annually. But he did say he felt it was time the City Council took some kind of action on the project. The study, as outlined by Carollo, would include all available field maps of the area where the two lakes are located; a field study of the lake site and the route of the proposed pipeline to get the water into the city, studies of runoff, evaporation, and seepage; And an estimate of short- and long-term benefits.
25 years ago
1997: Flagstaff gas prices remain consistent around town, but how much motorists pay passing through Winslow depends largely on which station they pick. In Flagstaff, prices at four of the five service stations surveyed last week we're at $1.29 a gallon for unleaded gas. The 5th station was at $1.30. Medium grade gasoline ranged between $1.42 and $1.45 and high grade was between $1.45 and $1.49 at gas station surveyed in Winslow. Regular unleaded prices ranged from a low of $1.02 to a high of $1.49. The Arizona Auto Trade Organization said the price of crude oil is now less than $19 a barrel. * She said that should translate into lower gas prices for Flagstaff but that does not mean that prices will level out to a consistent figure around town. Several factors play a role in determining gas prices, and rural areas like Flagstaff must also figure in extra fees like delivery charges. One determining factor of gas prices is whether the gas is branded or unbranded. Service stations that carry branded gas have contracts with specific suppliers or jobbers. Examples of jobbers are shell and Mobil, although stations have the same name may not necessarily cell the branded gas. Another factor maybe that some gas stations get their gas from New Mexico. It may be cheaper, and it may not have the $0.05 per gallon delivery cost.
* The current 2022 price of a barrel of crude oil is $115
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4 p.m. update: Areas to the north of Flagstaff received the most rain today, according to the Flagstaff Alert Data Display.
Peak View Street, Schultz Creek off Highway 180, Frances Short Pond, West Avenue and Switzer Washes all received over an inch of rain in the span of about two hours, with Observatory Mesa recording 1.89 inches over the same timeframe.
The Rio de Flag at both Sinclair Wash and Butler saw slightly less rain (between 0.5 and 0.8 inches), as did the Spruce Ave. Wash. Areas further south, especially below I-40, saw even less, with most recording precipitation between 0.10 and 0.25 inches.
Further to the north, Government Tank, Waterline Road 3 and Shultz Basin 9 received between 0.5 and 0.75 inches, with areas around Mt. Elden and the Dry Lake Hills (including the Museum Fire scar) seeing less, between 0.25 and 0.45 inches.
2:50 p.m. update: The NWS forecast predicts a 73% chance of precipitation until 5 p.m. today, followed by a 60% chance through 8 p.m. Looking ahead, Monday through Wednesday this week have a much lower chance of precipitation (a maximum probability between 25% and 35%), with chances increasing to a maximum of 52% Thursday.
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The forecast continues to have a chance of rain through at least next weekend.
Information about flooding from Coconino County, including tips about health safety and what to do afterward, is available at coconino.az.gov/2926/SchultzPipeline-Flood-Area
Original post: Heavy rain brought flooding to Flagstaff on Sunday afternoon.
Flooding has been reported along Milton and Route 66 and the underpass is closed. Areas near Wupatki Trails and NAU have also reported flooding.
Areas under a flash flood warning from the National Weather Service today include areas around Flagstaff and north to Fort Valley. Sunset Crater, Wupatki Trails, Timberline, Fernwood and Pine Mountain Estates are under a warning as well, which had been affected by the recent fires.
“Life-threatening flooding of creeks, roads and normally dry washes is occuring,” according to the warning. “Rockslides and mudslides will likely occur in steep terrain.”
APS has reported power outages affecting a total of about 1,313 customers in Flagstaff due to the storms. Areas affected include Cedar Ave. to Rose St. and Aris Street to Fourth Street as well as Taylor Springs to Coyote Pass Road and Elk Tank Road to Snowbowl Road, Cedar Aveune to Second Avenue, West Street to Steves Boulevard.
“We’ve received multiple reports of outages in this area caused by storm-related conditions. As the storm passes and it becomes safe, field personnel will be dispatched to assess the extent of the damage and restore power,” according to the outage map.
As of 2:10 p.m., power was expected to be restored between 4:45 and 6:30 p.m, depending on the area. Some areas in west Flagstaff that had experienced an outage already had power restored.
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Swahili music filled the air Friday at Twin Falls City Park, where attendees were treated to a variety of ethnic foods and activities during the Magic Valley Refugee Day Celebration.
Attendees were treated Friday, June 24, 2022, to a variety of ethnic foods during the Magic Valley Refugee Day Celebration at Twin Falls City Park.
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A young boy tries his hand at hula-hooping Friday, June 24, 2022, during the Magic Valley Refugee Day Celebration at Twin Falls City Park.
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PHOTOS: Magic Valley Refugee Day Celebration, 2022
Magic Valley Refugee Day Celebration
Samer Al Zohiry dances with his children to music during the Magic Valley Refugee Day Celebration on Friday, June 24, 2022, at Twin Falls City Park.
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Magic Valley Refugee Day Celebration
Swahili music filled the air Friday during the Magic Valley Refugee Day Celebration on Friday, June 24, 2022, at Twin Falls City Park.
DREW NASH, TIMES-NEWS
Magic Valley Refugee Day Celebration
Attendees were treated Friday, June 24, 2022, to a variety of ethnic foods during the Magic Valley Refugee Day Celebration at Twin Falls City Park.
DREW NASH, TIMES-NEWS
Magic Valley Refugee Day Celebration
A young boy tries his hand at hula-hooping Friday, June 24, 2022, during the Magic Valley Refugee Day Celebration at Twin Falls City Park.
DREW NASH, TIMES-NEWS
Magic Valley Refugee Day Celebration
The public listens to music and tries different foods during the Magic Valley Refugee Day Celebration on Friday, June 24, 2022, at Twin Falls City Park.
DREW NASH, TIMES-NEWS
Magic Valley Refugee Day Celebration
The public listens to music and tries different foods during the Magic Valley Refugee Day Celebration on Friday, June 24, 2022, at Twin Falls City Park.
DREW NASH, TIMES-NEWS
Magic Valley Refugee Day Celebration
The public listens to music and tries different foods during the Magic Valley Refugee Day Celebration on Friday, June 24, 2022, at Twin Falls City Park.
DREW NASH, TIMES-NEWS
Magic Valley Refugee Day Celebration
The public listens to music and tries different foods during the Magic Valley Refugee Day Celebration on Friday, June 24, 2022, at Twin Falls City Park.
DREW NASH, TIMES-NEWS
Magic Valley Refugee Day Celebration
The public listens to music and tries different foods during the Magic Valley Refugee Day Celebration on Friday, June 24, 2022, at Twin Falls City Park.
DREW NASH, TIMES-NEWS
Magic Valley Refugee Day Celebration
The public listens to music and tries different foods during the Magic Valley Refugee Day Celebration on Friday, June 24, 2022, at Twin Falls City Park.
DREW NASH, TIMES-NEWS
Magic Valley Refugee Day Celebration
The public listens to music and tries different foods during the Magic Valley Refugee Day Celebration on Friday, June 24, 2022, at Twin Falls City Park.
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Magic Valley Refugee Day Celebration
The public listens to music and tries different foods during the Magic Valley Refugee Day Celebration on Friday, June 24, 2022, at Twin Falls City Park.
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LOGANSPORT, Ind. — A Logansport police officer and another driver were injured in a head-on crash during a pursuit Sunday afternoon. This is the third officer to be injured in a crash this weekend.
(NOTE: The video in the player above is a March 2022 report on Indiana police pursuit policies.)
The pursuit started in the 1800 block of Meadlawn Avenue at around 1 p.m. Officers were called to the area on a report of "suspicious activity," according to Lt. Brad Miller of the Logansport Police Department.
A man who was outside a home in the area saw police officers and ran into the home. Then a red car driven by 48-year-old John Marks, of Walton, pulled into a neighboring house's driveway.
When Marks saw police, he quickly backed out, running over a large rock at the end of the driveway and then speeding away on Meadlawn Avenue.
Officers chased Marks as he headed south on Meadlawn. During the chase, Marks lost control of his car, spinning it so it was facing northbound on Meadlawn.
Marks kept driving north and then crossed the center line of the road and hit a Logansport patrol car head-on, police said.
The officer who was in the car at the time of the crash was taken to the hospital with minor injuries and later released.
Marks was taken to Logansport Memorial Hospital and then flown in a helicopter to another hospital for additional treatment. At the time of publishing, Miller said the police department didn't have information on exactly what condition Marks was in.
Miller said the crash is still under investigation and that further arrests are possible.
This is the third time this weekend that a local law enforcement officer has been injured in a crash. And, in all three crashes, the other drivers were also harmed.
Friday: Deputy, driver injured in Johnson County
The first crash happened late Friday night, when Johnson County Sheriff Duane Burgess said a driver failed to give a deputy the right of way and hit the deputy's marked car.
The deputy was driving a marked patrol car toward the Greenwood area, where the deputy intended to serve a civil order, at around 10 p.m.
The deputy was at the intersection of Worthsville and Collins roads when another driver turned into the path of the deputy and the two vehicles collided.
The deputy and the driver were both injured in the crash. However, Burgess didn't have information on the extent of their injuries.
Saturday: Trafalgar officer hurt, driver killed in crash during pursuit
Less than six hours later a pickup truck driver was killed and a Trafalgar Police officer was critically injured in a crash during a pursuit in Johnson County.
The officer, identified by the Trafalgar Police Department as Officer Dustin Moody, was sitting at the intersection of State Road 135 and County Road 300 South shortly before 3:30 a.m. when a pickup truck failed to stop at the intersection.
Moody followed the truck, turning on his emergency lights in an attempt to stop the truck.
The pursuit ended at a "T" intersection where the truck and Moody's SUV were unable to stop and both vehicles crashed into an embankment.
The truck driver was pronounced dead at the scene by medics.
Moody had to be cut out of his vehicle and was flown to Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis with back, hip, leg and internal injuries.
He was listed in serious but stable condition, the sheriff said Saturday. The Trafalgar Police Department shared an update Sunday that said Moody is now in critical condition and requires surgery.
The Johnson County Coroner’s Office is conducting an investigation to determine the cause of death of the pickup driver.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Ballad CEO Alan Levine sent an email to Ballad employees regarding the recent Supreme Court decision and upcoming bonuses.
Levine says Ballad health, “has very conservative and strict policies with respect to abortion – and our policies are very closely tied to the laws of Virginia and Tennessee.”
The email says that while the Supreme Court case does not change Ballad’s current policies, Tennessee has a “trigger law” which provides restrictions and boundaries in the event Roe v. Wade is overturned.
In light of the recent Supreme Court decision to reverse Roe v. Wade, Ballad says it will have a clinical team reviewing the new statutory provisions that were triggered by the Attorney General of Tennessee on Friday.
“In the meantime, our current policies remain in effect in Virginia and Tennessee, and will remain so until they are specifically updated and approved by our Board of Directors if it is necessary to make any changes,” Levine states.
The email continues by saying that Ballad does not offer on-demand abortion services and that, “Our policies reflect the clinical judgment of physicians and, as a health care system committed to our patients’ safety, are driven by the life and safety of the mother.”
“So many terrible things play out on our television screens where it seems what divides us overwhelms that which we all have in common – which I believe to be that we are human, imperfect, come from so many different places and experiences, and that each of us has such enormous value,” Levine says. “I am grateful for each of you – whether we agree on issues or not – because I believe we all strive to be the best we can be. So, I’d prefer to be grateful for what we all have in common.”
The next part of the email to employees covers the two-part bonus that is set to be given to all members. The first portion of the bonus was to be paid out in March and the last in July.
It is confirmed in the email that the second part of the bonus will be paid out on July 15.
The email says Human Resoursces will provide the full details but ‘generally’ full-time workers that were paid an average of 60 hours per pay period through the most recent pay period will receive $500, and part-time employees that work below 60 hours in a pay period with be paid $250. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/ballad-ceo-sends-email-to-employees-regarding-roe-v-wade-bonuses/ | 2022-06-27T00:07:30 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/ballad-ceo-sends-email-to-employees-regarding-roe-v-wade-bonuses/ |
San Francisco's Pride Month came to a joyful culmination on Sunday, with the first in-person parade since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020.
The sidewalks along Market Street were packed with spectators, cheering on floats and dancing in costume. Once inside the celebration area around Civic Center, the party was a little more spacious, with long lines for BBQ teriyaki chicken skewers and fried festival fare.
On the main stage, located directly in front of City Hall, Honey Mahogany and Sister Roma warmed up the crowd and introduced the community grand marshals. In the hours before a headlining set by Martha Wash of the Weather Girls, one of the biggest draws at the stage was undoubtedly Bay Area resident Amy Schneider, whose historic streak as a "Jeopardy!" champion captivated the country.
While wearing a summer dress and Converse sneakers that scored compliments from Sister Roma, Schneider delivered a passionate speech about the long arc of the LGBTQ community's struggle against prejudice. She pushed back against criticism that Pride had grown too corporate and lost its roots as a protest movement.
"They feel that we risk losing the spirit of resistance and revolution that characterized those first marches," Schneider said. "That we've become complacent and corporate, and used this inoffensive, safe, non-political word 'pride' to get along with a society that had at least given us a place, even as that discrimination and suffering and hate that inspired those first marches has by no means disappeared.
"Pride is not safe, it is not inoffensive, it is a political statement. It is a statement to a society that still hates us, that we will not be silenced," Schneider said to cheers from the crowd.
She went on to condemn recent anti-trans legislation, which she spoke out against recently at the White House on Trans Visibility Day. She noted that in her travels since appearing on the show, she's seen minds change.
"I can't tell you how many people have told me about people in their lives whose views on trans people were changed — permanently changed — from nothing else than seeing one trans person on their TV, proud of their identity," Schneider said.
She ended the five-minute speech noting the gap between prejudiced leaders who are motivated by "irrational hatred that can't be reasoned with" and the people who just follow those leaders blindly.
"They don't want the discomfort of acknowledging that what they were taught about queerness is wrong," she said. "That it is not shameful, and what their parents and their faith leaders and their communities have told them is just wrong. Because if they were wrong about that, what else might they have been wrong about?" | https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/amy-schneider-pride-speech-17266956.php | 2022-06-27T00:07:49 | 0 | https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/amy-schneider-pride-speech-17266956.php |
Man dies after being found shot in parking lot near McDowell Road and 83rd Avenue
A man died after being found shot in an apartment complex parking lot Sunday morning near McDowell Road and 83rd Avenue.
Officers found the man, later identified as Tahgi Colbert, 22, with a gunshot wound on the ground around 1:30 a.m., according to Phoenix police. He was pronounced dead on scene.
Witnesses told police they heard multiple gunshots, although it is unclear what led to the shooting.
There are no suspects in custody, according to police.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Phoenix Police Department at 602-262-6151. Those who wish to report anonymously can call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish speakers.
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Five people were shot and injured early Sunday during an outdoor event in East Texas that featured a trail ride, according to authorities.
The Smith County Sheriff's Office said it received a call at 12:35 a.m. Sunday about multiple gunshot victims in a large pasture area in the eastern part of the county.
People were taking part in an annual trail ride sponsored by Unified Elite Riderzz from Marshall, Texas.
Authorities say witnesses told investigators that following a fight near a concert stage, one or more trail ride groups started shooting into the crowd.
After the initial shooting, some of the people at the event ran to the security area that had been collecting firearms from attendees and got their guns back, the sheriff's office said. A second and third shooting then took place.
Investigators believe all the injuries happened during the first shooting.
Four of those shot have been treated and released from area hospitals. One person remained hospitalized Sunday in critical but stable condition, the sheriff's office said.
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Investigators continued to interview witnesses on Sunday.
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About 30 people, almost all in their early 20s, stood outside the Bexar County Courthouse downtown on Sunday afternoon protesting the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Dripping in sweat, they held colorful posters above their heads and screamed to cars and people passing through the Main Plaza: “Control over women is what they want! Furious women is what they got!”
The group, which was organized by Daleen Garcia, 18, first gathered at 10 a.m. outside the courthouse and then marched to the San Antonio Police headquarters and back. Garcia said that by 1 p.m. the size of the group had diminished because of the brutal heat.
“My body, my choice. If other people get choices about tattoos or surgeries and stuff like that, I feel like abortion should be one of those choices,” said Camila Hernandez, 20, who was born and raised in San Antonio. “They always say America’s the greatest country, yet guns have more rights than me!”
Hernandez wanted to show up to protest because otherwise she worried no one would hear her.
“I just hope we get heard,” Hernandez said. “I feel like me as a U.S. citizen they say oh go vote, oh you have power, but after this decision, I feel like I have no power.”
Naya Mitchell, 25, moved to San Antonio from Colorado right as the pandemic started. The news of the decision has made her reconsider living in Texas in the future.
“I’ve had several friends who have had abortions and I’ve considered it before myself and it is just a right we need to have,” Mitchell said.
When she first heard the news about the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on Friday morning, she was working at Texas Roadhouse.
“I walked out to go to the bathroom; I heard tables cheering (about the decision),” Mitchell said. “That was very emotional for me. I ended up leaving work early that day. I called my grandma who lives in Colorado. I was like I think I’m moving back.”
claire.bryan@express-news.net | https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/san-antonio-abortion-protests-17266886.php | 2022-06-27T00:20:49 | 1 | https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/san-antonio-abortion-protests-17266886.php |
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BRENTWOOD, Calif. — Three people were killed Sunday afternoon when an Amtrak commuter train smashed into a car in Northern California, authorities said.
The crash occurred at around 1 p.m. in the 3000 block of Orwood Road in Brentwood, about an hour's drive southeast of San Francisco, the California Highway Patrol reported.
Three people died at the scene. One adult and a child were taken to hospitals suffering from major injuries, but there was no immediate word on their conditions, according to East Contra Costa Fire Department.
The victims were inside the four-door sedan when it was struck. The car came to rest about 60 feet away from the tracks.
Watch: Aerial video of the scene from ABC7
Fire Department officials told ABC7 that they are called out to that location at least once or twice a year because it is a train crossing without a traffic guard.
There were 80 people aboard the Amtrak train but nobody was hurt, officials said.
The crash was under investigation.
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MODESTO, Calif. — A Modesto farm is dedicating their annual corn maze design to Laci Peterson.
December of 2022 will mark 20 years since the Modesto woman and her unborn child were killed by Scott Peterson, Laci's husband. According to Dutch Hollow Farms, the dedication comes with permission and support from the family.
The corn maze will be in her likeness and is expected to have an opening ceremony Sept. 30 to honor her and the family.
John Bos, owner of Dutch Hollow Farms, told ABC10 that the focus of the corn maze is all about Laci Peterson.
"We’re not going to talk about the tragedy. It’s more about honoring her and her legacy, because let’s face it was a very impactful thing and it hit our community hard," Bos said.
Dutch Hollow Farms is known for dedicating the corn maze to something new every year. It's previously been dedicated to firefighters, athletes like Kevin Durant and Steph Curry, and Corporal Ronil Singh, a Newman officer killed in the line of duty back in 2018.
Scott Peterson was tried and convicted back in 2004, however he made headlines in recent years after his death sentence was overturned. He was ultimately resentenced to life in prison and is engaged in a separate effort to overturn his guilty verdict, which experts have described as a longshot.
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A look from above of the corn maze at Dutch Hollow Farms in Modesto, CA honoring Cpl. Ronil Singh, the Newman Police Department officer killed in the line of duty the day after Christmas last year. Singh left behind a wife, a 1-year-old son and his police K9 Sam. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/modesto/dutch-hollow-farms-corn-maze-laci-peterson/103-7b3a3ef1-70cd-44fe-8f31-bb5f6cac63a2 | 2022-06-27T00:43:02 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/modesto/dutch-hollow-farms-corn-maze-laci-peterson/103-7b3a3ef1-70cd-44fe-8f31-bb5f6cac63a2 |
Here’s an update of the COVID-19 numbers in the state:
New positive cases: 2,389
New deaths: 2
Total positive cases: 2,119,698
Total number of deaths: 30,916
Total vaccine doses administered: 14,052,166*
Rate of transmission: Unavailable
CASES BY COUNTY
Atlantic: 59,670 cases, 950 deaths, 378,823 doses administered*
Cape May: 11,777 cases, 261 deaths, 133,886 doses administered*
Cumberland: 35,018 cases, 571 deaths, 185,855 doses administered*
Ocean: 146,654 cases, 2,851 deaths, 701,504 doses administered*
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*No updates available on vaccination totals. Figures are from Saturday. Other totals are as of 7 p.m. Sunday
Source: N.J. Department of Health | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/new-jersey-reports-nearly-2-400-new-covid-19-cases-2-new-deaths/article_f6a1821c-f4fe-11ec-8c1e-0fb4e619ca05.html | 2022-06-27T00:58:13 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/new-jersey-reports-nearly-2-400-new-covid-19-cases-2-new-deaths/article_f6a1821c-f4fe-11ec-8c1e-0fb4e619ca05.html |
SALEM, Oregon — The death of a child is likely the hardest thing a parent may ever have to face — but imagine losing more than one, and all to cancer. That's the reality for a family from Salem, and right now they are determined to save their 7-year-old from the disease. They say they could desperately use help from the community.
Thomas John Borja is doing all he can to live the life of a 7-year-old, despite spending a lot of time away from his home in Salem. Thomas is fighting a rare form of brain cancer.
“Unfortunately, this year they found that he has a mass in his brain, the right side-lower. And from there they did surgery and we're doing treatments now for Thomas,” explained his mother, Ramona Borja.
Ramona is with her son full time as he goes through specialized proton radiation treatments and chemotherapy at Seattle Children's Hospital.
And through the challenging treatments, Thomas continues to shine as the bright light loved ones know him to be. KGW found that out while visiting with Zelda Calvo, whom Thomas calls "Auntie Beautiful," and family godmother Carrie Kudna.
On a Zoom call connecting Keizer, Oregon with Seattle, Thomas told them about his treatments.
“I made it through all the hard ones because I can't get too much of that medicine,” said Thomas.
Doctors have not yet given a prognosis for the boy. But they believe his cancer is the result of something called constitutional mismatch repair deficiency (CMMRD) syndrome. It's a long name for a rare genetic disorder that greatly increases the risk of developing one or more types of cancer in children.
CMMRD is an affliction that Ramona now knows all too well. Her first daughter, Fatiana Hope, died of brain cancer in 2008 at the age of seven.
“I was crying — I begged her doctors to help her, I asked God for help because I said I’ll do anything if you just give me back my daughter,” recounted Ramona.
Ramona began rebuilding her life from that tragic loss, only to have it happen all over again.
“And then my son 'A.J.,' Abraham John, he was eight at the time and had the same symptoms,” she said.
Her second child, Abraham John, also developed brain cancer. At that point doctors had not made the genetic connection, so Ramona had no way of knowing the hereditary nature of the disorder.
A.J. bravely fought his cancer off several times, as they moved from their native Guam to the United States for treatment and surgeries. But after settling in the Pacific Northwest and entering remission for six months, A.J. was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. He died in 2019, a month after his 14th birthday.
Testing after A.J.’s death identified the underlying condition and showed that the then-3-year-old Thomas had the same genetic disorder, CMMRD. So doctors performed regular MRI and colon screenings on the boy. At age 7, they discovered the brain tumor.
“It's the hardest thing to watch somebody you care about go through that and the only thing you can do is be there to support her,” said Kudna.
Of course, that support is extremely important, now focused on Thomas and his family. But they can't do it alone. Ramona is not able to maintain her job, and her fiancé is managing two other kids at home, also with no income.
“It would mean everything, even a little bit would mean everything,” said Calvo, who set up a GoFundMe to help with the cost of everyday living and added costs of travel and other expenses as Thomas gets specialized treatment in Seattle.
“The question — what do you do, how do you do it? You pray, and you have faith. And then you rely on your family and the community, right?” said Kudna.
Support from others would allow the family to stay focused on the most important thing: a beautiful boy who has earned his title, "Island Warrior."
“I'm praying for a second chance with Thomas, and I just pray that this treatment that he's doing is going to work, because I can't afford losing another child,” said Ramona Borja.
In mid-July, Thomas is scheduled to return to Salem and receive further treatment back at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/salem-family-child-rare-genetic-disorder-cancer/283-7f69bc1f-0409-49e3-8105-16870a594ac4 | 2022-06-27T01:00:23 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/salem-family-child-rare-genetic-disorder-cancer/283-7f69bc1f-0409-49e3-8105-16870a594ac4 |
The National Transportation Safety Board said Sunday it is investigating a Central Texas plane crash that killed two people.
Authorities say the small plane crashed near the airport in Kerrville at around 7 p.m. on Saturday. Kerrville is located about 65 miles (105 km) northwest of San Antonio.
Justice of the Peace Precinct 2. J.R. Hoyne told KENS 5 that two people aboard the plane were killed.
Their names were not immediately released by authorities. But Hoyne said the two people killed were a man and a woman. Their bodies were taken to Travis County for an autopsy.
The plane crash caused a small brush fire that burned a few acres near a high school. The Kerrville Fire Department was able to extinguish the blaze.
Officials were still trying to determine a cause for the plane crash. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/ntsb-investigating-central-texas-plane-crash-that-killed-2/3000829/ | 2022-06-27T01:08:15 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/ntsb-investigating-central-texas-plane-crash-that-killed-2/3000829/ |
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. — At 10:38 a.m. Sunday, a man on a motorcycle died after crashing into a fence in Brooksville, the Florida Highway Patrol said in a news release.
The 60-year-old man was driving westbound on Powell Road, west of Falcon Ridge Trail, and reportedly drove off the road before the motorcycle overturned and crashed into the fence.
Troopers say the reason the motorcyclist drove off the road remains unknown.
The 60-year-old man died at the scene of the crash, FHP says. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hernandocounty/man-motorcycle-dies-hernando-county-crash-troopers/67-744f8947-8a93-4072-be74-c695f9a3f363 | 2022-06-27T01:25:04 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hernandocounty/man-motorcycle-dies-hernando-county-crash-troopers/67-744f8947-8a93-4072-be74-c695f9a3f363 |
POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A man on a bike died after a car crashed into him at 7:09 a.m. Sunday in Polk County, the Florida Highway Patrol said in a news release.
The 31-year-old bicyclist was heading southbound on SR-559 when a man, 26, driving a Sedan in the same direction crashed into him, troopers say.
The 31-year-old was reportedly dead when authorities arrived at the crash. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/polkcounty/man-bicycle-dies-polk-county-car-crash-troopers/67-6e504b5f-77ec-4250-af25-25ec4af701fe | 2022-06-27T01:25:10 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/polkcounty/man-bicycle-dies-polk-county-car-crash-troopers/67-6e504b5f-77ec-4250-af25-25ec4af701fe |
Protesters pull down fence at Arizona Capitol; 4 arrested, several others detained by state police
Four people were arrested late Saturday after protesters attending an abortion-rights rally pulled down a temporary fence around the perimeter of the Arizona Capitol.
Several others were handcuffed and detained by state troopers, including people who said they were attending the event as legal observers.
It was the second night in which thousands of people gathered near the Arizona Capitol complex as a result after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. On Friday evening, tear gas was deployed as protesters pounded on the glass doors and windows of the state Senate building as the state Legislature was in session.
Four people were arrested Saturday on suspicion of rioting and disorderly conduct, according to Bart Graves, Department of Public Safety spokesperson.
Russell Facente’s bright lime green “National Lawyers Guild Legal Observer” did not deter troopers from cuffing him, forcing him to the ground, turning off his camera and sliding his cellphone six feet away.
No arrests were made Friday evening, when an estimated 7,000 to 8,000 people gathered at the Capitol. Hundreds were there Saturday.
Chants of 'My body, my choice'
Without a clear organization tactic, protesters marched around the perimeter of the Capitol complex, which was fenced off early Saturday after Friday night's protest.
"Having an abortion affects nobody besides the person having the abortion," said Suzy Olson, who was at the protest.
"My cat got neutered and they asked me 'if your cat happens to get pregnant, would you like to terminate the pregnancy?" Olson said. "My cat has more reproductive rights than me."
Demonstrators also sat on 17th Avenue in front of the Capitol.
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People chanted "Keep your rosaries off my ovaries," "My body, my choice," "Abort the court," and "Pro-life is a lie, you don't care if people die."
"I believe that it's a woman's right to choose what she does with her body, not only women, but non-binary people deserve protection from their own body," said Charlie Rohkohl, who believes abortion is a basic human right.
"I myself have health issues, so me trying to get pregnant is a risk to my own health and I could be put in danger of dying from that. Without proper safety put in place, other people like me can also be put at risk," Rohkohl said.
Allen Smith, who was also at the protest with Rohkohl, said, "I came out to support basic human rights. Bodily autonomy is something that should be an amendment to the constitution, not just state but U.S. Constitution. The right to decide, the right to choose. There is nothing more sacred than free will."
Legal observers among those cuffed
Facente, 37, attended the protests at the Capitol as a legal observer with the Central Arizona chapter of the National Lawyers Guild, a nonprofit that provides legal assistance. After withstanding the clouds of tear gas deployed Friday night, he returned Saturday.
“The purpose of legal observers is to essentially monitor police activity because cops lie,” Facente said. “Cops will create false narratives, overcharge people, arrest indiscriminately.”
He, along with others who were detained, were transported to a DPS staging area behind the Capitol complex.
"We were put against a fence and told ‘You’re all under arrest for trespassing and disorderly conduct," Facente said. “It went beyond a pat-down. They took belongings out of our pockets, took our backpacks and put them into evidence and kept us cuffed."
Facente says he and the three other legal observers were processed and photographed.
“Despite being handcuffed for approximately two hours and being processed all the same, I asked specifically, because I have to report to the Bar (American Bar Association) any arrests, ‘You’re taking all my information and processing me this way. Is this considered an arrest?’”
Facente says DPS troopers told him it was considered "contact" with a member of the public and it would not be classified as an arrest.
He, and the other legal observers, were released from custody between 1-1:30 a.m. Sunday, he said.
Facente spoke with a few other protestors who had been released to see if they were charged.
“I asked them what they got charged with, do you have a ticket or anything,” Facente said. “They had no charges, no court date, nothing. ... After doing legal observing for a couple years now, this is pretty par for the course. It’s standard operating procedure.”
Graves, the DPS spokesman, declined further comment Sunday afternoon but said the agency would release a narrative of events later in the day.
Observer: No warning until 2nd round of tear gas
Up to an estimated 8,000 people gathered at the Capitol Friday evening to protest.
A DPS statement issued Saturday said "splinter groups" pounded on the glass doors and windows of the state Senate building and defaced several state memorials.
“As groups realized the state legislature was in session, they attempted to breach the doors of the Arizona Senate and force their way into the building,” the statement said. “The violence of their efforts literally shook the building and terrified citizens and lawmakers who occupied the building.”
According to DPS officials, after multiple warnings, and notifications of trespass and unlawful assembly, state troopers deployed gas about 8:30 p.m. from the second floor of the historic Capitol building. Multiple protesters told The Republic at the scene there was no warning beforehand.
Facente said the warning did not come until the second canister of tear gas was launched.
Shortly after, law enforcement officers in SWAT gear lined up from the state Capitol and advanced toward the remaining protesters who had gathered at Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza.
One officer on a megaphone declared an unlawful assembly and ordered them to leave. Some remained, shouting expletives at law enforcement officers, but fled when officers fired additional tear-gas canisters.
Several state memorials were defaced by protesters Friday evening as well. After the protesters had largely dispersed, one person broke a window at the state Department of Agriculture building on Adams Street, while others booed the person for doing so.
"These last two nights are indicative of a long history of what law enforcement’s purpose is and in the ways that law enforcement operates," Facente said. "This is not a unique occurrence. It’s not unique to DPS or Phoenix police."
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Showers, lightning and thunderstorms likely until late Sunday night in Phoenix
The National Weather Service in Phoenix says monsoon conditions including lightning, gusty winds, blowing dust and isolated flash flooding are expected to last until 11 p.m. on Sunday.
"Shower and thunderstorm chances will continue across the region much of the week with the best coverage of storms and greatest impacts likely today, then possibly again Wednesday," said the National Weather Service in Phoenix in a forecast discussion Sunday evening.
Temperatures in the valley are expected to remain "near normal" with afternoon temperature highs exceeding 100 degrees in lower elevations.
According to the National Weather Service in Phoenix, scattered afternoon and evening storms will be possible again on Monday.
Reach breaking news reporter Haleigh Kochanski at hkochanski@arizonarepublic.com or on Twitter @HaleighKochans.
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SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kan. (KSNW) – Four people have been injured in a car crash southeast of Wichita Sunday night.
According to Sedgwick County Dispatch, they received a call before 6 p.m. for the report of a crash at the intersection of E 55th St S & Oliver.
Three people suffered severe injuries and one person suffered minor injuries, according to Sedgwick County Dispatch.
The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash.
KSN has a crew at the scene. We will provide more information as it becomes available. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/4-injured-in-crash-southeast-of-wichita/ | 2022-06-27T01:33:34 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/4-injured-in-crash-southeast-of-wichita/ |
VALPARAISO — The Porter County Board of Commissioners tentatively approved rezoning land for a controversial 146-lot subdivision in Washington Township.
The Heirloom subdivision ordinance passed by a 2-1 vote on first reading. Commissioner Jim Biggs, R-North, voted against it.
The subdivision would extend Valparaiso city utilities for the property, which is about one-quarter mile away.
“I’ve always felt that a rezoning is a request to change the law for someone,” Biggs said.
“I’m not about to sit up and go against the wishes of 300 people who I work for for the benefit of somebody I’ve never met on a project I’ve never seen,” he added.
“I voted for this on the Plan Commission, and the main reason I did is because of the sewer and water,” Commissioner Laura Blaney, D-South, said. Fire hydrants will be available to the subdivision as a result.
Board of Commissioners President Jeff Good, R-Center, also voted for it. “I think the utilities are a game-changer,” he said.
Septic systems fail over time. “We deal with this every day up here,” Good said. “People coming 15, 20 years after their house was built and their septic system fails.” The replacement costs about $30,000, he added.
In the last five years, 80% of the development that has gone on in this county has been with sewer and water, Good said.
The request drew a large crowd to object to the request to rezone the land from rural residential to medium density residential. Concerns included traffic and stormwater management.
The Stormwater Management Board has spent the past several years fixing drainage problems from the past, Good said. Rules have since changed.
“We have several subdivisions that are in the planning stage for the past year because they can’t get it right, and we’re not moving them forward until they do,” Good said.
Heirloom subdivision would have 32% open space, Blaney said. That’s well beyond the county’s required 10%, she said.
There would be about 1.8 homes per acre. “If this were developed in the city, under the city standards, we’re going to be much, much more than that,” said attorney Todd Leeth, representing 325 LLC.
“If we continue to require one-acre lots in Porter County, regardless of whether sewer and water is available, we’re going to perpetuate urban sprawl,” he said.
Leeth predicted the subdivision would be annexed by the city in 20 to 30 years. “That’s just the nature of cities and towns,” he said. “They grow.”
Currently, however, the 80-acre site isn’t contiguous to the city boundary, so it can’t be annexed.
“Annexation law is changing. It’s one of the most fluid aspects of the law,” Leeth said, and it’s getting harder to annex property.
It’s nearly impossible to annex a privately owned property, County Attorney Scott McClure said.
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The Shorewood Forest projects come with an estimated price of nearly $10 million. Drainage projects needed for New South Haven, Coventry and Salt Creek Commons add up to nearly $25 million.
“A 24/7 crisis service is needed to assess, offer immediate intervention and facilitate service provision for a behavioral health acute situation or crisis,” the report said.
The commission’s approval of the project is a recommendation that the Board of Commissioners approve rezoning the property from rural residential to medium density single-family residential. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/controversial-subdivision-edges-forward/article_4f2d8e83-29db-51a7-b5de-92aff4f5bd64.html | 2022-06-27T01:33:34 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/controversial-subdivision-edges-forward/article_4f2d8e83-29db-51a7-b5de-92aff4f5bd64.html |
GARY — A Gary police officer shot a man Sunday afternoon in the 2300 block of Johnson Street.
Police said the officer was dispatched around 4:30 p.m. in response to a man with a gun who was making the residence unsafe.
During the encounter, the officer "was forced to discharge his weapon, striking the male," said Lt. Dawn Westerfield, Gary police public information officer.
Police provided no further information about the circumstances that led up to the shooting, the name or age of the person shot, or his condition.
The Lake County Sheriff's Department processed the scene and is leading the shooting investigation.
The Gary officer who fired the shot will be on mandatory desk duty until the external investigation is concluded, Westerfield said.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Salvador Casares
Age : 43
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205089
Arrest Date: June 13, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION; THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Jonathan Colon
Age : 35
Residence: Montgomery, TX
Booking Number(s): 2205105
Arrest Date: June 14, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Daniel Swets
Age : 44
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205044
Arrest Date: June 11, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Karen Sweet
Age : 63
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205025
Arrest Date: June 11, 2022
Offense Description: OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Amaan Smith
Age : 28
Residence: Chicago Heights, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205033
Arrest Date: June 11, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Anthony Smith
Age : 35
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205039
Arrest Date: June 11, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Diandre Smith
Age : 25
Residence: Glenwood, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205029
Arrest Date: June 11, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/PERMANENT INJURY OR DISFIGUREMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jeremy Soria
Age : 28
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205045
Arrest Date: June 12, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Rogers
Age : 28
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205049
Arrest Date: June 12, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lynn Lessard
Age : 56
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205038
Arrest Date: June 11, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Leondre Lewis
Age : 29
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205028
Arrest Date: June 11, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Richard Moss
Age : 35
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205042
Arrest Date: June 11, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Person Jr.
Age : 38
Residence: Steger, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205023
Arrest Date: June 11, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Consuela Folger
Age : 51
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205040
Arrest Date: June 11, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Jones Jr.
Age : 31
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205050
Arrest Date: June 12, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Ramiro Escamilla
Age : 24
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205022
Arrest Date: June 11, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING - W/NO INTENT OF FELONY THEFT; BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Matthew Evans
Age : 28
Residence: South Holland, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205047
Arrest Date: June 12, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Evan Alexander
Age : 25
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205037
Arrest Date: June 11, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Edward Anaszewski
Age : 52
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205048
Arrest Date: June 12, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Andre Bullock
Age : 31
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205046
Arrest Date: June 12, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Amanda Wilk
Age : 26
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205065
Arrest Date: June 12, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Travis Spoolstra
Age : 21
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205064
Arrest Date: June 12, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
David Stibgen
Age : 30
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205056
Arrest Date: June 12, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jason Miller
Age : 21
Residence: N/A
Booking Number(s): 2205055
Arrest Date: June 12, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE; THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Tracey Spencer
Age : 47
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205070
Arrest Date: June 13, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Haley Kniola
Age : 22
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205067
Arrest Date: June 12, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tyler McKenzie
Age : 23
Residence: Perry, FL
Booking Number(s): 2205072
Arrest Date: June 13, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Noel Garabito Jr.
Age : 34
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205063
Arrest Date: June 12, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Ebonie Byers
Age : 30
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205060
Arrest Date: June 12, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - INSTITUTION - BANK/FINANCIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
William Ellis
Age : 30
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205061
Arrest Date: June 12, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Devante White
Age : 28
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204992
Arrest Date: June 10, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - FROM MACHINE OR DEVICE - $750 TO $50,000; BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
David Wszolek
Age : 52
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205010
Arrest Date: June 10, 2022
Offense Description: OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Sterling Walton IV
Age : 22
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204999
Arrest Date: June 10, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Tavares McKinstry
Age : 37
Residence: Indianapolis, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204997
Arrest Date: June 10, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kenneth Mezydlo
Age : 54
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204993
Arrest Date: June 10, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kaleb Wall
Age : 33
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205002
Arrest Date: June 10, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jenifer Joy
Age : 35
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205008
Arrest Date: June 10, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jacob Kelley
Age : 19
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205007
Arrest Date: June 10, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - AGAINST A PREGNANT PERSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
John Madden
Age : 58
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204994
Arrest Date: June 10, 2022
Offense Description: WEAPON - POSSESSION - DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE (EXPLOSIVES) - W/KNOWLEDGE IT WILL BE USED
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kori Arguelles
Age : 26
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205003
Arrest Date: June 10, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rondell Christmas
Age : 23
Residence: Lynwood, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205011
Arrest Date: June 10, 2022
Offense Description: INVASION OF PRIVACY; BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Michael Tsouchlos
Age : 54
Residence: Marathon, FL
Booking Number(s): 2205206
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Vernon Walters
Age : 61
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205200
Arrest Date: June 16, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - AGAINST A PREGNANT PERSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Megan Phillips
Age : 35
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205202
Arrest Date: June 16, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Antonio Steward
Age : 38
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205190
Arrest Date: June 16, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Javante Toran
Age : 30
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205192
Arrest Date: June 16, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - AGAINST A PREGNANT PERSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kerri Olson
Age : 43
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205188
Arrest Date: June 16, 2022
Offense Description: 2205188
Highest Offense Class: Felony
John Bowling
Age : 50
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205195
Arrest Date: June 16, 2022
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Amy Hunt
Age : 26
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205208
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Kevin McGrath
Age : 31
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205204
Arrest Date: June 16, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Nicholas Naumoff
Age : 54
Residence: Munster, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205184
Arrest Date: June 16, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
William Nunez III
Age : 28
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205207
Arrest Date: June 17, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Francisco Tequimila
Age : 22
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205163
Arrest Date: June 15, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A SERIOUS VIOLENT FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Cheri Terranova
Age : 32
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205162
Arrest Date: June 15, 2022
Offense Description: NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Clevon Riley
Age : 28
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205155
Arrest Date: June 15, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Stephanie Sons
Age : 34
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205170
Arrest Date: June 15, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Mauer
Age : 27
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205165
Arrest Date: June 15, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Kirk McGuire
Age : 32
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205178
Arrest Date: June 15, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Tyrone McKee
Age : 59
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205158
Arrest Date: June 15, 2022
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - MURDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nicole Peterson
Age : 50
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205152
Arrest Date: June 15, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jeremy Jones
Age : 25
Residence: South Holland, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205161
Arrest Date: June 15, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Artesta Lewis
Age : 69
Residence: Harvey, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205153
Arrest Date: June 15, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joyce Edwards
Age : 52
Residence: South Bend, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205169
Arrest Date: June 15, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/PERMANENT INJURY OR DISFIGUREMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Sarah Fox
Age : 34
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205179
Arrest Date: June 15, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Brandon Johnson
Age : 32
Residence: Dolton, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205182
Arrest Date: June 16, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Denzel Shaw
Age : 29
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205124
Arrest Date: June 14, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Sade Vigilant
Age : 26
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205112
Arrest Date: June 14, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Amanda Nippers
Age : 25
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205118
Arrest Date: June 14, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michelle Mendez
Age : 43
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205121
Arrest Date: June 14, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daniel Lumsdon
Age : 54
Residence: Crete, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205134
Arrest Date: June 14, 2022
Offense Description: PUBLIC INDECENCY - INDECENT EXPOSURE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Saivion Covington
Age : 27
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205115
Arrest Date: June 14, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Robert Currie
Age : 28
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205113
Arrest Date: June 14, 2022
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joseph Gutierrez
Age : 22
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205123
Arrest Date: June 14, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - FIREARM
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Landrum Coleman Sr.
Age : 45
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205114
Arrest Date: June 14, 2022
Offense Description: WARRANT - DEFENDANT IN CUSTODY; ORDER TO APPEAR; DEFENDANT AT LIBERTY; NOTICE TO APPEAR; ARREST UPON FAILURE TO APPEAR
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Charles Carter Jr.
Age : 36
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205131
Arrest Date: June 14, 2022
Offense Description: FAILURE TO REGISTER; RESISTING - ESCAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Joseph Boatman
Age : 31
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205117
Arrest Date: June 14, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - AGAINST A PREGNANT PERSON; POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
James Burnett III
Age : 32
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205116
Arrest Date: June 14, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joel Acosta
Age : 31
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205109
Arrest Date: June 14, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - MORE THAN $50,000; THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Tyree Baines
Age : 25
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205140
Arrest Date: June 14, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT DEFENDANT USES A VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Marcus White
Age : 37
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205107
Arrest Date: June 14, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Daiquan McClinton
Age : 20
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205093
Arrest Date: June 13, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Douglas Mills
Age : 37
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205085
Arrest Date: June 13, 2022
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Latanya Snelling
Age : 54
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205099
Arrest Date: June 13, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Malik Ward
Age : 25
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205086
Arrest Date: June 13, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - AGAINST A PREGNANT PERSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Matthew Manous
Age : 23
Residence: Munster, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205081
Arrest Date: June 13, 2022
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - POSSESSION - SCHEDULE V; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Steven Heintz
Age : 52
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205096
Arrest Date: June 13, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Benjamin Hynek
Age : 23
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205098
Arrest Date: June 13, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Joshua Hynek
Age : 33
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205097
Arrest Date: June 13, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Krystal Johnston
Age : 45
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2205101
Arrest Date: June 14, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Demarco Dillon
Age : 21
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205087
Arrest Date: June 13, 2022
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Creedon
Age : 59
Residence: Crystal Lake, IL
Booking Number(s): 2205083
Arrest Date: June 13, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
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Parents and guardians of Indiana children with disabilities can take advantage of a new state program giving them total control over their child's education funding.
The Indiana Education Scholarship Account (ESA) program offers maximum flexibility to families who choose to opt out of traditional schooling in favor of finding their own appropriate education programs and services for their eligible child.
The program provides tax-free funds to eligible students for pre-approved education expenses, including tuition, therapies, assessments and fee-for-service transportation at pre-approved education service providers.
Students participating in the program receive 90% of their basic state tuition support as well as 100% of the special education dollars allotted to their student. The total amount varies by local school district.
The funds will be deposited directly into each student’s Indiana ESA account in quarterly payments. This account will be available to parents via a secure online portal, which they'll use to make payments directly to providers from the student’s account.
Debit cards are not available, and funds are not deposited directly into personal bank accounts.
Scholarship recipients cannot be enrolled in a public or charter school, or receive a state voucher for private school tuition. But they can use their scholarship funds to purchase services from a public or private school if the school participates in the program.
The Indiana ESA application window for the 2022-23 school year runs from Monday through Aug. 5.
The application and more information about the program are available online through the state treasurer's office: in.gov/tos/inesa.
To be eligible, a student must be a resident of Indiana; between 5 and 22 years old; require special education services and have an Individualized Education Program (IEP), Service Plan (SP), or Choice Special Education Plan (CSEP); and a family income less than $101,000 for a family of two, $127,000 for a family of three, $154,000 for a family of four or $180,000 for a family of five.
"After so much preparation, input, and study, we are thrilled to announce the launch of the Indiana ESA Program," said State Treasurer Kelly Mitchell.
"Families will have more opportunities to meet their child's individual education needs by taking control of the resources they are entitled to through an Indiana ESA account. I encourage all eligible Hoosiers to consider applying."
The 2023 General Assembly is expected to consider expanding the Indiana ESA program to all students in the state.
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State lawmakers approved Indiana’s new, two-year spending plan Thursday with unprecedented bipartisan support in both the House and the Senate, and left the Statehouse until fall.
The new state budget will boost education funding to record-setting levels, cash fund long-sought infrastructure projects, and pay off more than $1 billion in state debt and other obligations.
The Senate Republican budget proposal increases K-12 tuition support by a total of $408 million during the two-year budget period, a 1.2% increase in 2022, and a 4.2% increase in 2023.
Better than expected state tax revenue, along with federal assistance from the American Rescue Plan, will give Indiana lawmakers more spending options as they craft the new, two-year state budget.
The budget also includes a 50 cents per pack cigarette tax increase — instead of the $1 per pack sought by state Rep. Julie Olthoff — along with a 10% surcharge on vaping products.
Holcomb is proposing Indiana maintain its strong financial condition, notwithstanding the COVID-19 pandemic, while providing a modest education spending increase and paying down state obligations.
The Holcomb administration intends to maintain education funding at the level set in the 2020-21 state budget, notwithstanding the massive tax revenue decline set to hit Indiana in the months ahead due to coronavirus.
During the encounter, the officer "was forced to discharge his weapon, striking the male," said Lt. Dawn Westerfield, Gary Police public information officer.
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GARY — Thirteen-year-old Melvin Alexander wants to be a mathematician when he grows up, or maybe a meteorologist. For now, both.
Trauma surgeon, dancer, hair stylist, pilot, musician, reptile zookeeper — these are just a few of the career aspirations listed by a crew of Bailly STEM Academy students during the Wednesday Youth Empowerment Day. The group listened intently as Gary native and Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame member Angela Hamblin Blakely spoke about her journey.
"Why do you think it’s important for you all to see people from Gary doing great things? I think it’s impactful because you need to know I’m from where you’re from. You need to know I was born right here, I was raised right here, I went to school right here and the only limits that you have are the ones that you put on yourself," Hamblin Blakey told the young people.
Connecting Gary's youth with local role models was Joslyn Kelly's goal when planning the Youth Empowerment Day. Students from several nearby schools and summer camps gathered at the Gary Area Career Center to have one-on-one discussions with business owners and hear from a panel of local leaders.
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The event kicked off This is Gary — a project Kelly has been working on for years.
Inspiring positivity through love
Seven years ago, Kelly's life changed forever.
In December 2014, her son Jalyn died by suicide while serving in the military. Six months later Kelly was released from her job.
"His last words to me were, 'Mom I love you, but I am done living.' That changed how I decided to live."
Kelly spent the following summer traveling the country with friends, trying to figure out what to do next.
It didn't take long for her to receive a sign.
"Everywhere we went we found a breakfast club," Kelly recalled. "I thought, 'OK God.'"
Then Kelly got to work creating the J's Breakfast Club restaurant.
J's Breakfast Club uplifts Jalyn's Legacy by "inspiring positivity through love," serving home-cooked meals and hosting countless community events, Kelly explained.
This is Gary was born from that same mission. Kelly wanted to honor Gary's rich history while looking ahead to the city's future.
Youth Empowerment Day was followed by Be The Change Day on Thursday, where volunteers cleaned up areas throughout the city. Friday was Heritage Day, which featured local historians leading a bus tour of historical landmarks. The Vision Ball, held Saturday, honored Gary trailblazers nominated by the community.
This is Gary culminated with a gospel concert Sunday.
“It is not just about J’s Breakfast Club — it is about the future of Gary," Kelly said. "A lot of people talk about the former glory (of Gary). We are now in a transition period; we are stepping into the new glory.”
Victory Way
For Kelly, Gary's new glory starts with the city's gateway.
This is Gary helped "pour gas on the flame" of a project Kelly has been working on for even longer — the Victory Way Pathway.
Currently located at 3669 Broadway, J's Breakfast Club is in the process of relocating to 26th Ave. and Broadway. Kelly began looking into the area about four years ago, purchasing other surrounding parcels. As plans for the new restaurant took shape, Kelly began to reimagine the entire block.
Victory Way, a walkway paved with bricks engraved with the names of sponsors, would beautify the land leading into the city. Kelly's vision includes benches, native plants and a heart-shaped sculpture crafted out of steel near the walkway. Kelly is also selling heart-shaped locks that will be attached to the sculpture.
“When you come off the highway you will see the love and you will be embraced because you are going into the heart of Gary,” Kelly said.
She wants to "change the narrative" of the city by revitalizing Gary's Midtown area.
"I think the outside represents the inside,” Kelly said. "When you see things looking ravaged or unsettled that speaks to how you feel on the inside."
Ultimately, Kelly would like to develop the entire stretch of land between 25th Ave. and the highway, adding an amphitheater, tiny homes that have commercial space on the bottom to give entrepreneurs "an incubator space," and maybe even a hotel.
Kelly hopes This is Gary will help get more people involved in her revitalization efforts, people can get involved by visiting thisisgary.com.
She said that as long as the community support continues, This is Gary will become an annual event.
"(Victory Way is) a nod to our citizens who are victors. ... Those of us who are still here are victors and it is time to act like it,” Kelly said. “I can’t do it alone, nor do I want to." | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/gary/watch-now-this-is-gary-celebration-recognizes-the-citys-rich-history-while-reimagining-its-future/article_b0147770-3677-5be8-8aa5-2ae32d407148.html | 2022-06-27T01:33:52 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/gary/watch-now-this-is-gary-celebration-recognizes-the-citys-rich-history-while-reimagining-its-future/article_b0147770-3677-5be8-8aa5-2ae32d407148.html |
Pregnant woman hit by car in Southfield parking lot in critical condition
Sarah Rahal
The Detroit News
Detroit — A pregnant woman and her unborn child were in critical condition Sunday after being struck by a vehicle in Southfield.
Southfield Police and Fire Rescue were called to the County Court Apartments at 25509 Greenfield Rd. at about 3:18 p.m. after reports of a pregnant woman struck by a vehicle as she was walking in the parking lot of the apartments, police said.
She was rushed to the hospital, where she and her child were in critical condition, police said.
The driver of the vehicle allegedly fled the scene on foot but was located by officers in the area of Lincoln and Greenfield Road minutes after the incident.
An investigation is ongoing, police said.
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PINEY FLATS, Tenn. (WJHL) – A local 22-year-old has successfully undergone a double lung transplant.
After the transplant, Lester still has a ways to go for recovery and is still at risk for infection, but her mother told News channel 11 that she is hopeful.
Lexi Lester has been on ECMO life support since last August. Lester tested positive for COVID-19 at the end of July and then spent a few days at the Bristol Regional Medical Center before being placed on a ventilator.
She was taken to Vanderbilt University where she stayed for nine months and then transported to the hospital at the University of Alabama at Birmingham where she was put on the transplant list.
Doctors hope that she can try to walk in physical therapy soon. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/local-22-year-old-recovering-after-double-lung-transplant/ | 2022-06-27T01:51:30 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/local-22-year-old-recovering-after-double-lung-transplant/ |
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – While local fire departments host their annual fireworks fundraisers, they’re also reminding people who buy just how important practicing safety is when using them.
They hand out safety flyers out every year because they know first hand when a fire breaks out the damage it can do. Everything from following the directions on the fireworks box meticulously, to checking where they’re legal is recommended.
“Just make sure it’s not against any of your city ordinance or state laws where you shoot the fireworks,” Watauga Volunteer firefighter John Grindstaff said.
Even fireworks tents not affiliated with a fire department still try to emphasize the importance of fireworks safety. Checking the weather before shooting them is a must.
“Make sure that it’s not completely dry so you’re not catching fire,” Latasha Fridley, manager of Uncle Sam’s 500 Grams Fireworks said. “Don’t point nothing at no one. Just try to be as responsible as you possibly can.”
Fridley said smoking anywhere near them is a major fire hazard. Of course, adults always need to be around when setting them off.
“Kids, you know they need to be with their parents,” Assistant Chief of Stoney Creek Volunteer Fire Ken Arnold said. “Definitely don’t be around them while they’re going off and especially little kids.”
Lastly, if something does go awry local firefighters will be just a call away.
For more information on the fireworks fundraisers, visit Watauga Volunteer Fire or Stoney Creek Volunteer Fire on Facebook. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/local-fire-departments-remind-people-to-practice-fireworks-safety-this-independence-day/ | 2022-06-27T01:51:36 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/local-fire-departments-remind-people-to-practice-fireworks-safety-this-independence-day/ |
Cranston house fire brings 'total devastation' to police officer brothers
CRANSTON — May 23 was a perfect day for a lazy morning for Michael Matracia.
He didn't have anything to do until noon, so he was lying in bed, watching TV when his morning whiplashed from lazy to hectic as the smoke alarm went off.
Matracia, a 31-year veteran of the Providence Police, reacted with the cool-under-pressure instincts of a police officer.
"I dilly dally a little bit," he told The Providence Journal on Sunday. "I don't really panic when I hear the alarm."
But Matracia, 57, also had another situation to deal with: since 2004, because of multiple sclerosis, he has used a wheelchair. So, instead of jumping out of bed and dashing to the door, first he had to transfer from the bed to his chair.
Normally, that process takes a minute or two. But, on May 23, he needed a couple of tries, and he estimates that it took four or five minutes to get into his chair.
By that time, neighbors were banging on his windows, yelling.
"Get out of the house!" one neighbor screamed. "The back of the house is on fire!"
Matracia hits the controls of his motorized chair and heads for the door just as someone kicks it in.
The fire roars to life
With the sudden infusion of oxygen from outside air, the fire roars to life and smoke pours into the house, on Madison Avenue.
Matracia sees a silhouette where the door should be, and he aims for it, motoring his chair as fast as it will go.
"It was hectic for about 30 seconds," he said. But he rolled out the door, and kept going until he was in a cluster of trees across the street.
"I just sit back there all by myself," he said.
He watches with three minds:
The mind of a cop keeps track of the details, which fire units arrive when.
The mind of an advocate for those who use wheelchairs resolves to write a book so others can have a plan for how to respond to a fire.
The mind of a man absorbs the impact of watching his home go up in flames.
"Total devastation," he said Sunday. "I knew we were in trouble — all I had was sweatpants."
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Fundraiser held for the Matracia brothers
He has not been back to the house, owned by his brother, Charles, also a Providence police officer.
On Sunday, friends held a fundraiser for the brothers at St. Mary's Feast Society, in Knightsville. Organizer Cherie Bordieri, a childhood friend, said they expected 300 to 500 people to participate, raising $20,000 or more.
More:State begins work to add lane to Cranston Canyon, rehabilitate Route 37 bridges | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2022/06/26/cranston-house-fire-total-devastation-police-officers-matracia-brothers/7739565001/ | 2022-06-27T01:52:50 | 0 | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2022/06/26/cranston-house-fire-total-devastation-police-officers-matracia-brothers/7739565001/ |
Dan McKee and Seth Magaziner win RI Democratic endorsements
CRANSTON — Dan McKee won the Rhode Island Democratic Party endorsement for governor and Seth Magaziner took the endorsement for Congress at the party's 2022 State Convention on Sunday.
McKee got the votes of 81 of 159 delegates, edging out Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea, who took 58 votes. Matt Brown and Helena Foulkes got six votes each; Luis Daniel Muñoz got one vote, and seven delegates voted for no endorsement.
In the 2nd Congressional District primary, Magaziner picked up the party endorsement with 67 out of the 81 votes cast by delegates. David Segal received five votes, Sarah Morgenthau received four votes, and five delegates voted not to make an endorsement in the race. Democratic candidate Joy Fox did not seek the nomination.
Former Central Falls Mayor James Diossa will be the endorsed candidate for general treasurer. He edged out former commerce secretary Stefan Pryor 84 to 73.
Incumbent Sabina Matos won the endorsement for lieutenant governor, picking up 63 of 182 votes. Rhode Island Political Cooperative candidate Cynthia Mendes received 12 votes, 56 delegates voted for no endorsement and 11 abstained.
Magaziner, the general treasurer, targeted Republican candidate Allan Fung and the Republican Party in his endorsement speech. He said his campaign has "built a coalition that can win in November, keep this seat in Democratic control" and "bring Rhode Island values to Washington."
"Together we can keep this seat blue and win up and down the ballot," he said.
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On Twitter: @PatrickAnderso_ | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2022/06/26/seth-magaziner-wins-ri-democratic-party-endorsement-congress/7742306001/ | 2022-06-27T01:52:56 | 0 | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2022/06/26/seth-magaziner-wins-ri-democratic-party-endorsement-congress/7742306001/ |
ARLINGTON, Texas — A man has been arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter after a crash that killed a 22-year-old in Arlington on Sunday morning, police said.
Police said they responded to a two-vehicle crash around 9:50 a.m. at the intersection of South Collins Street and East Arbrook Boulevard.
According to police, witnesses stated that the suspect, 23-year-old Bryan Lizarzaburo Penafiel, was speeding eastbound on Arbook when he ran a red light and crashed into a Ford Focus that was going northbound on Collins through the intersection.
The 22-year-old driver of the Ford died at the scene, police said.
Police said Penafiel was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. According to police, investigators believe he had been intoxicated.
Police said the 23-year-old will be booked into Arlington jail on one count of intoxication manslaughter. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/man-arrested-charged-crash-killed-one-arlington/287-50ed2fcc-1ddf-4160-a5bf-0188002f8961 | 2022-06-27T02:03:11 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/man-arrested-charged-crash-killed-one-arlington/287-50ed2fcc-1ddf-4160-a5bf-0188002f8961 |
The Aldermanic Committee on Lands and Buildings agreed to consider a piece of park land on the West Side as surplus in order to sell it to a group committed to building a $17 million community center.
The decision made last week in a 4-1 vote to sell the 4.15-acre property for $600,000 will need to be approved by the full board of mayor and aldermen. The land is near Gossler Park Elementary School and Parkside Middle School.
The building — to be named the Mark Stebbins Community Center — will house multiple organizations, with the “anchor agencies” being the Boys & Girls Club of Manchester and Amoskeag Health. The two-story building is expected to be about 40,000 square feet.
Jeanine Tousignant, project facilitator, said other agencies will likely have space in the building but have not been identified.
The community center is being established as its own nonprofit. Lawyers for the project agreed to work with the city on deed restriction and right of first refusal if the nonprofit were to sell down the road.
A market analysis showed the land value in today’s market in the range of $600,000 to $750,000, according to the material submitted.
The group said “a generous donor” committed to the $600,000 purchase price.
Mayor Joyce Craig called the underutilized site perfect for such a project, saying it’s “an extension of Parks and Rec.”
“The mission of this community is consistent with Parks and Recs. They are serving the youth and families of the West Side,” she said. “Then to take it a step further, they are investing $17 million into this property and we all know that we would never be able to do that.”
Ward 5 Alderman Anthony Sapienza suggested he’d have trouble letting go of the land.
“I completely agree with the mission, but I think that we can find a way to do it without selling the land, so that 25, 50, 100 years from now we are not regretting it,” he said. “It is park land and to me selling parkland is not something that I can do.”
He ended up voting to bring the proposal before the full board. At-large Alderman Joe Kelly Levasseur voted against, saying he wanted more input from neighbors.
The nonprofit will work with Manchester Grows to make sure a community garden remains on the parcel.
The center would be named after Mark Stebbins, CEO of the state’s largest architectural-construction firm, who died last June at 67. He was known for his support of multiple nonprofits, including the Boys & Girls Club. The entire $17 million will be privately raised.
Stebbins was chairman and CEO of Procon, a large construction firm in Hooksett. He also owned XSS Hotels, Stebbins Commercial Properties, Monarch Communities and Coolcore.
His widow, Sally, spoke at the meeting and said the committee did a lot of homework, including talking to West Side residents and sending out surveys.
“I think there is a real need out there and the Stebbins family is willing to step up and support this project in a big way,” she said.
She said the construction work will be bid out. | https://www.unionleader.com/news/politics/local/proposed-manchester-community-center-heads-to-aldermen/article_65129fc0-22e3-5b12-88b1-b74f3d3fc054.html | 2022-06-27T02:03:28 | 1 | https://www.unionleader.com/news/politics/local/proposed-manchester-community-center-heads-to-aldermen/article_65129fc0-22e3-5b12-88b1-b74f3d3fc054.html |
SCRANTON, Pa. — The Diocese of Scranton hosted a special Wedding Anniversary Mass for couples celebrating their milestone anniversaries this year.
The diocese has been holding this mass at Saint Peter's Cathedral for about four decades now.
After the mass, couples could dine with the bishop.
One couple said this was a great way to make their anniversary special.
"We saw it in the weekly flyer at the church. And we were figuring out how to make our 25th special and then this came along. So we signed up and now we're having a nice celebration and we can share with our daughters," said Peggy and Greg Bompane, East Stroudsburg.
About 150 couples from all over the area showed up to celebrate their special anniversaries here in Scranton.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/anniversary-mass-held-in-scranton-lackawanna-county-diocese-of-scranton-wedding-anniversary-mass-peggy-and-greg-bompane/523-3d1dc84f-333e-44ac-89f3-e62e08cdff5b | 2022-06-27T02:06:24 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/anniversary-mass-held-in-scranton-lackawanna-county-diocese-of-scranton-wedding-anniversary-mass-peggy-and-greg-bompane/523-3d1dc84f-333e-44ac-89f3-e62e08cdff5b |
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Flames broke out at a house in Wilkes-Barre Sunday evening.
Crews responded to the home in the 1300 block of Scott Street just before 7 p.m. and worked to put out the fire.
Neighbors tell Newswatch 16 that the house has been empty for years.
The cause of the fire is under investigation in Wilkes-Barre.
See news happening? Text our Newstip Hotline. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/fire-damages-home-in-wilkes-barre-luzerne-county-scott-street/523-4c24d185-b68f-4355-b9d1-3add2b86471c | 2022-06-27T02:06:30 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/fire-damages-home-in-wilkes-barre-luzerne-county-scott-street/523-4c24d185-b68f-4355-b9d1-3add2b86471c |
PITTSTON, Pa. — A first-of-its-kind fundraiser took place in one city in Luzerne County on Sunday.
An organization named Pittston: Summer in the City partnered with the Pittston Downtown Partnership to host Pittston's Day Downtown.
The event included 40 vendors, shops, games, and entertainment all for a good cause.
"At large-scale fundraiser here for a shop with a cop piston Shop with a Cop initiative, which is essentially a nonprofit organization through the downtown Pittston partnership that goes ahead and pairs disadvantaged elementary-aged children during the holiday season with law enforcement district attorneys those groups and goes ahead to give them a holiday experience and some holiday magic they otherwise couldn't have," said Paul Stevenson, Organizer.
In addition to the vendor fair, Stevenson is also organizing a talent show to raise money for the same cause which will be held later this summer.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/pittstons-day-downtown-luzerne-county-summer-in-the-city-paul-stevenson-downtown-partnership/523-cbdbe96f-31e2-4d29-b38e-c8d1355b3397 | 2022-06-27T02:06:36 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/pittstons-day-downtown-luzerne-county-summer-in-the-city-paul-stevenson-downtown-partnership/523-cbdbe96f-31e2-4d29-b38e-c8d1355b3397 |
TUNKHANNOCK, Pa. — Each pitch, throw, and swing on Napa Field in Tunkhannock has more behind it than just a desire to win. There's a desire for connection.
And that's what led organizer Catherine Briegel to start this softball tournament seven years ago when she was trying to get closer to her teenage son.
"I was newly sober, and it was super important to figure out a way to connect with him. So what better way than sports my son is a huge athlete and it's a great way to play something and reconnect and build a relationship," said Briegel, organizer.
Now it's turned into a yearly tournament and has grown to include teams from drug and alcohol treatment organizations in Wyoming, Bradford, Luzerne, and Lackawanna Counties.
"We have the guys who are newly sober and still in treatment. We have alumni, we have current treatment court clients, we have some probation officers. We have just regular everyday people who support the sober sluggers and what we do, it's really just the whole community," said Briegel.
"It's just really neat to see all the people that are engaged in recovery at this point in time to know that you can do it as well as the support of other people, you know, you're not alone in this process," said Megan Vanderburg, Luzerne County Treatment Court.
The event has grown every year and turned into a family affair and fundraiser.
"We have fun every year everybody's competitive, but we're all friends outside of here. So that's what makes it a great time for everyone," said Brian Roberts, Program Manager.
"A fun game of softball it can't get no better than this," said Walter Mitchell, Lackawanna County Treatment Court.
And while something like a game of softball in the sunshine might seem simple, those in recovery, tell us the impact is life-changing.
"I'm two years sober and the day I found out that I can be sober was at this game. So it's cool to see I know a lot of people here from my past and they're all sober today and they're all supportive. of each other," said Mike Briegeo, Endless Mountains Extended Care.
"So that people can get connected and learn to meet new people in a new support group and to be able to lift each other up," said Dr. Adrianne Scheller, Endless Mountains Extended Care.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/wyoming-county/softball-leads-to-connection-in-recovery-in-tunkhannock-wyoming-county-catherine-briegel-megan-vanderburg-brian-roberts-walter-mitchell-mike-briegeo/523-5aa0d082-ecf1-416d-a8d4-63c88648b7e5 | 2022-06-27T02:06:42 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/wyoming-county/softball-leads-to-connection-in-recovery-in-tunkhannock-wyoming-county-catherine-briegel-megan-vanderburg-brian-roberts-walter-mitchell-mike-briegeo/523-5aa0d082-ecf1-416d-a8d4-63c88648b7e5 |
A Houston man has been sentenced to life in prison for shooting four men, including three who were killed, in the aftermath of a drug deal gone bad, according to prosecutors.
A jury in Harris County last week found Joshua Kelsey, 37, guilty of three counts of murder before sentencing him.
Prosecutors say Kelsey shot two men -- one fatally -- after buying heroin at a home in May 2020. A witness testified that Kelsey was angry at one of the men, Louis Hodges, for an incident the day before involving a small bag of heroin.
After stealing a car belonging to one of the men, Kelsey drove to the home of a friend, Michael Miller, and fatally shot him, police said.
Authorities said Kelsey blamed Miller for getting rid of a recreational vehicle that he had stored at Miller's home. Investigators said Kelsey believed the loss of the RV led to him becoming homeless.
Kelsey then drove to the home of an acquaintance, Juan Garcia, and fatally shot him. It was unclear why Kelsey held a grudge against Garcia, according to authorities.
Kelsey was later arrested after a 20-mile police chase. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/houston-man-gets-life-in-prison-after-fatally-shooting-3-men/3000836/ | 2022-06-27T02:09:08 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/houston-man-gets-life-in-prison-after-fatally-shooting-3-men/3000836/ |
TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — Travis County District Attorney José Garza said in a statement on Friday he "will not force women into the shadows" once the state's "trigger law" on abortion goes into effect.
The "trigger law" bans abortions in Texas 30 days after the Supreme Court makes an official judgment on Roe v. Wade. On Friday, the court gave an opinion overturning the historic case, thereby ending the constitutional right to abortion.
"Making abortion illegal will not end abortions; it will simply end safe abortions for too many," Garza said in a statement. "Threatening women who seek abortion services and their medical providers with prosecution will only drive women to seek out dangerous alternatives and avoid necessary medical care, which will lead to higher rates of preventable maternal death."
Garza said protecting the community is "the number one responsibility and job of any district attorney."
He suggested he would not prosecute abortion-related cases.
"No matter what the law says, I implore you: please, seek medical help if you need it," Garza said. "A prosecutor's job is to protect public safety, and to enforce this law will not only fail to promote or protect public safety but will also lead to more harm."
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